But now (O noble prince) now is no time
To waile and plaine, and wast your wofull life, Now is the time for present good advise,
Sorow doth darke the judgement of the wytte; “The hart unbroken and the courage free “From feble faintenesse of bootelesse despeire “Doth either ryse to safetie or renowne,
“By noble valure of minde,
“Or yet doth perishe in more happy sort.
To waile and plaine, and wast your wofull life, Now is the time for present good advise,
Sorow doth darke the judgement of the wytte; “The hart unbroken and the courage free “From feble faintenesse of bootelesse despeire “Doth either ryse to safetie or renowne,
“By noble valure of minde,
“Or yet doth perishe in more happy sort.
Dodsley - Select Collection of Old Plays - v1
