Stand whoso list* upon the slipper* top
Of court's estates,* and let me here rejoice
And use me quiet without let or stop,*
Unknown in court, that hath such brackish* joys,
In hidden place so let my days forth pass
That when my years be done withouten noise,
I may die aged after the common trace,*
For him death grippeth right hard by the crop*
That is much known of other, and of himself, alas,
Doth die unknown, dazed, and with dreadful* face.
list - cares to
slipper - slippery
estates - high position
And use me quiet without let or stop - Comport myself quietly without hindrance or impediment from others
brackish - distasteful, unpleasant
trace - way
crop - throat
dreadful - fearful
