"And ever I'm griev'd that soe greene a moore

Sholde be stayn'd with human bloode!

"But more am I griev'd, alas!" he cry'd,

"And more my hearte is woo'd,

That soe manye warriours young and brave

Muste thys daye shed theyr bloode!"

As princely a hoste that kyng dyd leade

As ever march'd on playne:

Alas! that soe manye a warriour brave

Should be soe soone yslayne!