The Workes of Benjamin Jonson

Jonson, Ben (1573?-1637)

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LX. To William Lord Mounteagle.

Loe, what my Countrey should have done (have rais'd
An obeliske, or columne to thy name,
Or, if shee would but modestly have prais'd
Thy fact, in brasse or marble writ the same)
I, that am glad of thy great chance, here doe!
And proud, my worke shall out-last common deeds,
Durst thinke it great, and worthy wonder too,

But thine, for which I doo't, so much exceeds!
My countries parents I have many knowne;
But Saver of my countrey thee alone.

University of Virginia Library

LX. To William Lord Mounteagle.