Chaucer's ghoast Or, A Piece of antiquity. Containing twelve pleasant Fables of Ovid penn'd after the ancient manner of writing in England. Which makes them prove Mock-Poems to the present Poetry. With the History of Prince Corniger, and his Champion Sir Crucifrag, that run a tilt likewise at the present Historiographers |
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The Pleasant History of Prince Corniger, and his Champion Sir Crucifrag.
Arg. XII.
Of the excellent Harper Arion.
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another such as Arion,
who had a harp of such tempture,
and thereto of so good measure
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made of his note tame and mild.
The Hind in peace with the Lion,
the Wolf in peace with the Mutton,
the Hart in peace stood with the Hound;
and every man on the same ground
which at that time this Harper heard,
as well the Lord as the Shepherd.
He brought them all in good accord,
so that the Common with the Lord,
and Lords with the Common also,
he set in amity both two,
and put away melancholly;
that was a lusty melody,
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And if there were the ground above
one which could harp as he did,
he might avail in many a stede,
to make peace where now is hate,
for many men think on debate.
And now God wot upon this tide,
we see the world on every side
in sundry wise so diversed,
that it well nigh stands all reversed.
So were it good at this tide,
that every man on his side
besought, and pray'd for the peace,
which is the cause of all increase,
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of hearts rest, and souls health.
Then pray for Peace ye mortal men.
Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen.
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