There is a proud modesty in merit.
Deathless laurel is the victor's due.
Be secret and discreet; the fairy favors are lost when not concealed.
These are the effects of doting age,--vain doubts and idle cares and over caution.
New vows to plight, and plighted vows to break.
All things are subject to decay and when fate summons, monarchs must obey.