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