English poem
Amoure
by Stephen Hawes (1474–1523)
Alas! madame, yf I have enterprysed A thyng to hye truly for my degre, All that causes whych I have commysed Hath ben on fortunes gentyl unyte, Trustyng truely that she wold favour me. In this case wherfore now excuse Your humble servaunte, and not me refuse.