These are the feats of the vnhappy sort,[1680]

That preace for honours, wealth, and pleasure vayne:

Ceasse therefore, Baldwine, ceasse I thee exhort,

Withdrawe thy pen, for nothing shalt thou gayne

Saue hate, with losse of paper, ynke, and payne:

Fewe hate theyr faults, all hate of them to heare,

And faultiest, from fault would seeme most cleare.[1681]

9.

Thy intent[1682] I know is honest,[1683] playne, and good,

To warne the wise, to fray the fond fro[1684] ill,