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The heart and
service to you proffer'd
With right good will full
honestly,
Refuse it not, since it is offer'd,
But
take it to you gentlely.
And though it be a small
present,
Yet good, consider graciously
The
thought, the mind, and the intent
Of him that loves
you faithfully.
It were a thing of small effect
To work my woe thus cruelly,
For my good will to be
abject:
Therefore accept it lovingly.
Pain or
travel, to run or ride,
I undertake it pleasantly;
Bid ye me go, and straight I glide
At your
commandement humbly.
Pain or pleasure, now may
you plant
Even which it please you steadfastly;
Do
which you list, I shall not want
To be your servant
secretly.
And since so much I do desire
To be
your own assuredly,
For all my service and my hire
Reward your servant liberally.
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