Florus Britannicus Or, an Exact Epitome of the History of England, From William the Conquerour to the Twelfth Year of the Reign of his Sacred Majesty Charls the Second, now flourishing. Illustrated with their perfect Portraictures ... By Mathew Stevenson |
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Richard the First, King of England.
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Richard the First, King of England.
Richard the First no Lion ever fought,But was call'd Lion's heart cause he was stout.
From Prison he his Mother did release,
And setled his Dominions in peace:
Then levying men and money, did prepare
All that was needfull to the holy Warre.
He forc'd King Tuncred buy his peace with Gold,
And twice won Cyprus for Jerusalem sold.
The Turks and Saracens he overthrowes,
Whilst prostrate Palestine to his Prowess bowes.
Philip and Leopald their envy bend
Against that valour even the Foes commend.
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