So much did he maligne my name’s renowne,
Which all true noble hearts with praise did crowne.
35.
But I that did preferre a royall minde
Before base thoughts of griping auarice,
And prince-like did with bountie’s hands strike blinde
The eyes of enuie in mine enemies,
Did finde such grace, that none could preiudice
My name or state, but euen amongst my foes
I found such friends as would the same disclose.