More troopes of men gainst thee we will imploie
Then erst did Greekes against the sonnes of Troy.”
62.
This threatning speech did set my thoughts on fire,
And made me to returne this sharpe replie:
“Doting old wretch,” said I, “thou dost aspire
In vaine by vanting words to terrifie
The hart of him that scornes thy ambasie,
Nor can our person patiently permit
Those barbarous taunts, signes of thy doting wit.