LVIII.

_By her that is most assured to her selfe._

Weake is th’assurance that weake flesh reposeth In her own powre, and scorneth others ayde; That soonest fals, when as she most supposeth Her selfe assur’d, and is of nought affrayd, All flesh is frayle, and all her strength unstayd, Like a vaine bubble blowen up with ayre: Devouring tyme and changeful chance have prayd* Her glorious pride, that none may it repayre. Ne none so rich or wise, so strong or fayre, But fayleth, trusting on his owne assurance: And he that standeth on the hyghest stayre Fals lowest; for on earth nought hath endurance. Why then doe ye, proud fayre, misdeeme so farre, That to your selfe ye most assured arre!

[Footnote: LVIII.—_By her_, &c. _By_ is perhaps a misprint for _to_; or this title may belong to Sonnet LIX. H.] [* _Prayd_, preyed upon.]