Then all the Britaynes shortly by a day
To royall seat elected mee did bring.
Where I to place in order euery thing,
Did both receiue the crowne[412] and scepter in my hand,
With glory and renowned fame to gouerne all the land.[413]
5.
Then, for because the sway of all the Ile
Depended on my gouernement to rest
I did consult with all the peeres a while,
And of my father’s counsaylers the best,