But so is the hap of some, that all they do is nothing, and others that do nothing, do all, and have all the thanks.

But I would this were all the grief I carry with me; but God is my comfort, and on Him I cast all, for there is no surety in this world beside.

What hope of help can I have, finding her Majesty so strait with myself as she is?
I did trust that--the cause being hers and this realm's--if I could have gotten no money of her merchants, she would not have refused to have lent money on so easy prized land as mine, to have been gainer and no loser by it.

Her Majesty, I see, will make trial of me how I love her, and what will discourage me from her service.

But resolved am I that no worldly respect shall draw me back from my faithful discharge of my duty towards her, though she shall show to hate me, as it goeth very near; for I find no love or favour at all.