I saw not better sport these seven years’ day:

Yet, by your leave, the wind was very high;

And, ten to one, old Joan had not gone out.

5 King. But what a point, my lord, your falcon made,

And what a pitch she flew above the rest!

To see how God in all his creatures works!

Yea, man and birds are fain of climbing high.

[♦] Suf. No marvel, an it like your majesty,

10 My lord protector’s hawks do tower so well;

They know their master loves to be aloft