Classic Poem

To the right noble and my much honored Lady, the Lady Frances Egerton.

Your name (deere Lady) serueth either sex;
But could you serue your knight with one childe male
(Although my lord and master it would vex)
I would not grieue much for't, nor yet looke pale
Deere Lady, (deere in nature as in name,
Which dignifies thy high birthes dignity)
I sadly pray for what I prate in game,
To fill his House with his posterity
Whome I do serue; if so thou serue him too,
Ile say thy blovd is royall so to do.