6.
For bounds we banded first on either syde,
And did incroach each one on others right.
T’inlarge the limetes of our kingdome wide,
We would not sticke full oft to fray and fight.[524]
The wretched ground had so bewicht our sight.
For why, the earth that once shall eate vs all,
Is th’only cause of many Princes fall.
7.
On th’earth wee greeue the grounde for filthy gayne,