Epigram 40: A Worthy Knight there is of antient

A Worthy Knight there is of antient fame,
And sweet Sir reuerence men doe call his name:
By whose industrious pollicie and wit,
Theres many things well tane, were else vnfit,
If to a fowle discourse thou hast pretence,
Before thy foule words name Sir reuerence.
Thy beastly tale most pleasantly will slip,
And gaine the praise when thou deserust the Whip.
Theres nothing vile that can be done or spoake,
But must be couerd with Sir reuerence Cloake.
His antient pedegree who euer seekes,
Shall finde hees sprung from mongst the gallant Greekes.
Was Aiax Squire, great Champion to God Mars:
Pray God Sir Reuerence blesse your Worships ()