That noble order of true martiall knight.
428.
That noble order, which in antique time
In top of fame’s high tower tooke chiefest place,
To which by vertue valour’s steps did clime;
Was then no base mind’s meed, that nere had grace
T’ensue fame’s feeting in true vertue’s race;
Though now the aged world to dotage growne,
This noble order scarce is truly knowne.
429.