THE FAERIE QUEENE

TO

The most high, mightie, and magnificent

Empresse,

Renowmed for pietie, vertue, and all gratious government,

ELIZABETH,

by the grace of God,

Queene of England, Fraunce, and Ireland,

and of Virginia,

Defendour of the Faith, etc.,

Her most humble servaunt

EDMUND SPENSER,

doth, in all humilitie,

dedicate, present, and consecrate

these his labours,

To live with the eternitie of her fame.