The poem
THe famous warriors of the anticke world, Vsed Trophees to erect in stately wize: in which they would the records haue enrold, of theyr great deeds and valarous emprize. What trophee then shall I most fit deuize, in which I may record the memory of my loues conquest, peerelesse beauties prise, adorn'd with honour, loue, and chastity. Euen this verse vowd to eternity, shall be thereof immortall moniment: and tell her prayse to all posterity, that may admire such worlds rare wonderment. The happy purchase of my glorious spoile, gotten at last with labour and long toyle.