Classic Poem

Here is a Peere indeede, who tho so high ,
Earneth or will not have his dignity,
Noting that who their honours will not merit:
Resplendent honours never doe inherit,
You erne your dignity and so are high

Declaring a Rare point of Prudency;
As he that merits dignity and honour,
No envy the attendant still upon her,
Belching forth nee're so many tales she can
Imprint, may hatred on so good a man,
Exactly when his worke men doe but sean.