That time the noble Iohn of Bedford duke bare sway,
And feared was in Fraunce for courage stout and fell,
Hee lou’de mee for my fight and person, (though I say)
And with revenues mee rewarded yearely well:
I playde the faythfull subiect’s parte, the truth to tell,
And was accounted loyall, constant still
Of stomake, worship great, and warlike scill.
8.
But then, O greefe to tell, ere long this pearelesse king,
When hee restored had his right vnto the crowne