But inwardly it bleeds. Proof teacheth this.

When wounds do so, the danger greater is.

Pausing a while, and grievèd with my wound,

I looked about, expecting some relief:

Small hope of help, no ease of pain I found.

Like, all at once, to perish in my grief:

When hastily, I pluckèd forth the dart;

But left the head fast fixèd in my heart.

Fast fixèd in my heart, I left the head,