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 There be some, and divers some, who say be wisheth not well unto thy government; nay, unto thy children.

Among the rest the noble Lord Hastings douted very much, and wisheth thee long to reign, in order that thou mayest the better survive to establish thy royal issue.

Believe what I write cometh from my true hearte's affection, and wish comfort to the wounded spirit of thy loyal servent.

JANE SHORE.

Hen as King Henry rul'd this land, the second of that name; Besides the queen, he loved dear, a fair and comely dame. Most peerless was her beauty found, her favour and her face; A sweeter creature in the world, could never prince embrace. Her crisped locks, like threads of gold, appear'd to each man's sight, Her comely eyes like orient pearl, did cast a heavenly light. The blood within her chrystal cheeks, did such a colour drive, As tho' the lilly and the rose.