The Works of Thomas Love Peacock :: :: University of Virginia Library

But he struggled his horror and rage to repress,
And sought consolation from worthy Queen Bess,
Who had brought Drake and Raleigh her state to sustain,
With American spoils and the trophies of Spain;
While Shakspeare and Spenser, with song and with fable,
Enchanted King Arthur and all round his table.

Elizabeth. A wise and fortunate queen.

Her admirals, among whom were Sir Francis Drake and Sir Walter Raleigh, sailed round the world, settled colonies in North America, defeated the Spanish Armada, &c.

In her reign lived many eminent authors, particularly Shakspeare and Spenser.