63.
Do Romaines harbor such a base conceit
That Britain’s Arthur is of lesse renowne
Then is their king, in empire, though so great?
Or that vsurping Cæsar with a frowne
Can make vs yeeld the title of our crowne?
O sillie sots to thinke vs such a sort
As your base speeches whilom did import.
64.
Is not our noble nation by descent