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Seuen bookes of Epigrames written by T. B. [i.e. Thomas Bastard]

Bastard, Thomas (1565 or 6-1618)

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Epigr. 32. Ad Comitem Essexiæ.

Essex , the ends which men so saine would finde,
Riches, for which most are industrious.
Honour, for which most men are vertuous,
Are but beginnings to thy noble minde:
Which thou as meanes dost frankly spend vpon,
Thy countries good, by thy true honour wonne.