This may declare[988] if I were graue and wise;
[Suspicious, doubtfull, fearefull so was I,
To euery corner sent some secret spie.][989]
11.
So cruell, credulous, eache light offence[990]
Was cause[991] to take away th’offender’s life:
And so forgetfull, such[992] my negligence,
I would eftsoones enquire for those full rife,[993]
As for Messalina of late[994] my wanton wife:
Eke for such others I enquir’de agayne,[995]