Such giftes of nature God in mee had graft
Of shape and stature,[679] with other graces moe,
That by the shot of Cupid’s fiery shaft,
Which to the harte of this great prince did goe,
This mighty duke with loue was kindled so,
As hee abasing the height of his degree,
Set his whole hart, to loue and honour mee.
7.
Grudge who so would, to him I was most deere,
Aboue all ladyes[680] aduaunced in degree,