And suffer him in wretchednesse to drowne:
They that did enuie my great state before,
Did wish such state might nere betide me more.
70.
Ambitious Iohn, and Philip that false king,
Taking the time to perfect their intent,
To Henrie did a golden message wing,
In hope if he to set me free was bent,
Such purpose with corruption to preuent:
Which when with terror stricken I did heare,