The Mirrovr of Maiestie or, the Badges of Honovr conceitedly emblazoned: with emblemes annexed, poetically vnfolded [by Sir Henry Goodere?] |
EMBLEME 16.
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EMBLEME 16.
No wild, or desperate foole can hence collectProofe to applaud his vice, or to protect:
Nor can this Figure civill warre portend,
Whither oppose, or whither it defend:
But auntient Valour, that which hath advanc'd
Our Predecessours, (while fine Courtiers danc'd)
That's heere infer'd, to re-informe the mind
By view of instances, wherein we find
Recorded of your Auncestrie, whose fame
Like forked thunder, threaten'd cowards shame;
Who fearing, lest on their debosh'd base merit,
Heav'n should drop Bolts, by a flame-winged spirit.
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