Classic Poem

The Vertues in you very well agree,
Heroicke Peere, high folke you suit we see.
On which but looking, each one sees you high ,
Placed a Peere peerelike dignity:
Hopefull withall, and so good Peeres should be;
In vertue hopefull , as their high degree
Leadeth each man on them to place their eye,
Viewing them as an Hill in dignity:
Seeking high hopefull folks , your honour then.

Setting forth vertue, I must say agen,
Vertue is highest , and your soule, that flyeth
Freely by vertues wings, still higher bieth .
Franke is the hope that vertue fendeth forth.
On it but eying its true precious worth.
Let envies haggs against you honour'd man,
Keepe ne're so much a stirre, doe what they can,
Ever you sute high hopefull folke I scan.