Why streched not thy power and thy might

To kepe this prince, that sette was and consent

With th’ emperour, to conquere cirry right,

And with Christen inhabite, it had hight

Why favoured so thyne high omnipotence

Miscreaunce more then his benevolence.

Above all thyng he keped the lawe and peace

Through all England, that none insurrection

Ne no riotes were then withouten lese,

Nor neighbour werre in faute of correccion: