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(21) Myrtilus Sheilde.
The famous souldier, Myrtilus the Knighte,
whose conquering minde did never stoope to feare,
in manye conflictes the Garland Palme did beare,
as well on Land, as in the Maryne fighte,
such was his force, such was his warrlike might,
still savinge his life by his helpfull Sheilde,
both in the swelling Sea and bloodie feilde.
On Land his faithfull sheild did him defend
from dobled strokes of stronge revenging foes;
and in mercilesse Seas devouringe woes,
this sheild, from drowninge, him to shoare did sende,
and brought him safe vnto his Iourneis ende:
in all mishapps, at everie time of neede,
this worthie Sheild did allwaies stand in steede.
So, my good Lord, be you, I craue, to mee,
Mirtilus sheild, where soe my bodie bee.
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