He who the victory doth gaine

Falls as he him pursues, who from him flyes,

And is by too good fortune slaine.

The Lover in his amorous courtship dyes.

The states-man suddenly expires

While he for others ruine doth prepare:

And the gay Lady while sh' admires

Her pride, and curles in wanton nets her haire.

No state of man is fortified

'Gainst the assault of th' universall doome: