For Nennius’ sake, gaue greater grace to mee,
Or else I thinke, frend Reader, t’was for thee,
That when thou readst of Nennius’ noble minde,
Thou maist be so to Prince and countrey kinde.
4.
I will no longer thee from reading stay,
But wish thee marke howe he exhorteth all:
Do learne by him for countreye’s sake to fray,
In peace no broyles of warres at home to brall:
And thinke thou seest that noble captayne tall