That murmur, soon replies, “God doth not need

Either man’s work of his own gifts; who best

Bear his mind yoke, they serve him best. His state

is Kingsly. Thousands at his bidding speed

And post o’erland and ocean without rest:

They also serve who only stand and wait.”

Italian sonnets consist of two parts. Which part of the sonnet is presented here?

The lyric

The sestet

The octave

The Petrarchan