That what for shame and what for werines[362] I stale fro thence,[363] and went to _Venise_ towne,[364] Where as I found more ease and friendlines,[365] But greater griefe:[366] for now the great renowne Of _Bolenbroke_, whom I would haue put downe, Was waxt so great in _Britayne_ and in _Fraunce_, That _Venise_ through, eche man did him auaunce. 28. Thus lo, his glory grewe through great despite,[367] And I thereby encreased in defame: Thus enuy euer doth her most acquite[368] With trouble, anguish, sorrow, smart, and shame, But sets the vertues of her foe in flame:[369] Like water waues which clense the muddy stone, And soyles themselues by beating[370] thereupon. 29. Or eare I had soiournd there a yeare, Straunge tidinges came hee was to _England_ gone, Had tane the king, and that which touched him neare, Imprisoned him with other of his fone, And made him yeelde him vp his crowne, and throne: When I these thinges for true by search had tryed, Griefe gript mee so, I pinde away and dyed. 30. Note here the end of pride, see flatteries fine, Marke the rewarde of enuy and [false] complaynt, And warne all people from them to decline, Lest likely fault doe finde the like attaynt: Let this my life to them bee a restraynt: By other’s harmes who listeth take no heede, Shall by his owne learne other better reede. T. Ch.[371]