Ere they can [hide their levity] in [honour:]
So like a courtier, [contempt nor] bitterness
Were [in his pride or sharpness;] if they were,
His equal had awaked them; and his honour,
[Clock] to itself, knew the true minute when
[Exception] bid him speak, and at this time
His tongue obey'd [his hand:] who were below him
He used as creatures of [another place;]
And bow'd his eminent top to their low ranks,
Making them [proud of] his [humility,]