If fortue were so firme as shee is fraile,
Or glosing glory were still permanent:
If no mishap mens doings did assayle,
Or that their acts and facts were innocent:
If they[345] in hope no hurt nor hatred ment,
Or dealings aye were done with duty due,
They neuer neede theyr great[346] misfortunes rue.
2.
If pompe were payne, and pride were not in price,
Or hauty seate had not the highest place: