Above th’ ensample of his equall Peares,

Did largely promise, and to him fore-red,

(Whilst oft his heart did melt in tender teares,)

That he in time would sure prove such an one,

As should be worthie of his fathers throne.

The fresh young Flie, in whom the kindly fire

Of lustful yongth began to kindle fast,

Did much disdaine to subiect his desire

To loathsome sloth, or houres in ease to wast,

But ioy’d to range abroad in fresh attire,