That, by the inchaunting forces of the devil,

Shall tell out strange and uncoth Aphorismes,

And girt faire England with a wall of brasse. 20

Bungay and I have watcht these threescore dayes,

And now our vitall spirites crave some rest:

If Argos[1484] livd, and had his hundred eyes,

They could not overwatch Phobeters[1485] night.

Now, Miles, in thee rests Frier Bacons weale; 25

The honour and renowne of all his life

Hangs in the watching of this Brazen-Head;