Occasional verse, moral and sacred Published for the instruction and amusement of the Candidly Serious and Religious [by Edward Perronet] |
EPITAPH On the famous Mr. Matthew Prior
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EPITAPH On the famous Mr. Matthew Prior .
Written by himself, on being upbraided with the Meanness of his Birth.
Nobles and Heralds, by your leave!Here lie the bones of Matthew Prior;
A son of Adam and of Eve:
Let Bourbon or Nassau go higher.
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