Yet in despight of yeares respect did goe,
As generall of the fleet against the foe.
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The other peere, whose heart heauen grac’d with grace
Of goodly gifts, was Essex noble knight,
Whom from his youth treading the honour’d race
Of valiant men, true vertue did excite,
T’affect renowne in warre with chiefe delight,
Who best aboue the best of high command,
In this exploit went generall of the land.