Stanza 274

And both encourag'd by the newes was braught Of the ariuing of the Daulphins power; Whose speedy Van, their Reare had almost raught, (From Agincourt discouer'd from a Tower) Which with the Norman Gallantry was fraught, And on the suddaine comming like a shower; Would bring a deluge on the English Host, Whilst they yet stood their victory to boast.

[Stanza 275: A simily of the French.]

And one they come, as doth a rowling tide, Forc'd by a winde, that shoues it forth so fast, Till it choke vp some chanell side to side, And the craz'd banks doth downe before it cast, Hoping the English would them not abide, Or would be so amazed at their hast, That should they faile to route them at their will, Yet of their blood, the fields should drinke their fill.