Both the braue generals, by a strict command
About the towne, this mercie did proclaime,
That none thenceforth should vse the force of hand,
Nor offer wrong to any virgin dame,
That would sweet beautie keepe from lustfull shame,
Which vnreprou’d edict amongst all men,
Through th’English host inuiolate hath been.
425.
Amongst the captiues not the basest mate
With any sad designe they vexed sore,