Hath this extent; no more. Rude am I in speech,

And little blessed with the set Commons’ phrase;

For since these hands of mine held Roger’s brief

Till now by Stoke elected, they have used

Their dearest action in that troubled field;

And little of this great world can I speak,

More than pertains to bearding judge and jury,

And therefore shall I little grace my cause

In speaking of myself. Yet, by your gracious patience,

I will the round unvarnished tale deliver