That some men’s attempts haue neuer good speede,[828]

Their[829] trauaile thankles, all booteles their heede,

Where other vnlike in working or skill,

But wrestle[830] the world, and wyeld it at will.[831]

2.

Of the first nombre I count my selfe one,[832]

To all mishap I weene predestinate,

Beleeue mee, Baldwine, there bee fewe or none,

To whome fortune was euer more ingrate:

Make thou, therefore, my life a caueat: