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When those renoumed noble Peres of Greece,
thrugh stubborn pride amongst themselues did iar
forgetfull of the famous golden fleece,
then Orpheus with his harp theyr strife did bar.
But this continuall cruell ciuill warre,
the which my selfe against my selfe doe make:
whilest my weak powres of passions warreid arre.
no skill can stint nor reason can aslake.
But when in hand my tunelesse harp I take,
then doe I more augment my foes despight:
and griefe renew, and passions doe awake,
to battaile fresh against my selfe to fight.
Mongst whome the more I seeke to settle peace,
the more I fynd their malice to increace.

Notes:
Golden fleece = the legendary fleece of Greek mythology that Jason and his Argonauts retrieved on his epic quest. A symbol of power, glory, royalty and wealth.
Orpheus = from Greek mythology, a harpist, poet and singer that could charm even stones with his music, from popular culture perhaps best known for a story that originated later of his trying, and almost succeeding, in bringing his dead wife, Eurydice, back from the Underworld.
stint = stop
aslake = diminish; mitigate
despite = disdain, contempt
'mongst = amongst

Modernised Text:
When those renownèd noble Peers of Greece,
through stubborn pride amongst themselves did jar;
forgetful of the famous golden fleece,
then Orphevs with his harp their strife did bar.
But this continual cruel civil war,
the which my self against myself do make;
whilst my weak powers of passions warrèd are,
no skill can stint nor reason can aslake.
But when in hand my tuneless harp I take,
then do I more augment my foe's despite;
and grief renew, and passions do awake,
to battle fresh against myself to fight.
'Mongst whom the more I seek to settle peace,
the more I find their malice to increase.

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