Such is the power of Kings , their dignity,
As that they raise unto Nobility,
In firmament of their Courts, that they place
Nobles, who ever they are pleas'd to grace:
Creating honours, orders framing new,
That higher still their Starres may be to view;
Excellently to glister on the Earth,

Giving a radiant glorious fulgour forth,
Earst every nation did an order frame
Of honord Knights, imposing them their name
Rightly, as every Potentate did please:
Great Edward here the third, created these,
Enstaling noble Knights, Saint Georg Knights called;
Highest in honour here, that are instaled,
Yee then once Kings, high starres doe get of course,
Such is your power, such your majestick force.

Knights of the Garter then, accept you this,
Noted you are in this Parenthesis,
In which the Muses severally greet you:
Giving to each the honour that doth meete you,
Heroicke hearts, heroicke honour bearing;
Truely my skills to little, I am fearing
Sutable trophies of you to be rearing.