And fame blowne vp the blast of all abuse,

My silence rather might my life accuse

Than shroude our shame, though fayne I would it so,

For truth will out, although the world say no.

2.

And therefore, Baldwine, hartely I[1163] thee beseche

To pause a while vpon my heauy playnt,

And vnneth though[1164] I vtter speedy speche,

No fault of wit nor folly makes[1165] mee faynt:

No heady drinkes haue gieuen my tongue attaint