Don Chaucer. well of English undefyled On Fame's eternall beadroll worthie to be fyled.

Woe never wants, where every cause is caught, and rash Occasion makes unquiet life.

Vaine is the vaunt, and victory unjust, that more to mighty hands, then rightfull cause doth trust.

The merry cuckow, messenger of Spring, His trumpet shrill hath thrice already sounded.

Entire affection hateth nicer hands.

O happy earth, Whereon thy innocent feet doe ever tread!