English poem
Amoure
by Stephen Hawes (1474–1523)
Was never lover without enemies thre, As Envy, Malyce, and Perturbaunce? Theyr tongues are poyson unto amyte; What man on live can use suche governaunce To attayne the favoure withouten varyaunce Of every persone, but right pryvely Behinde his backe some sayth unhappely?