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Eleg. 16.
[Prince Henrie dead! what voice is that we heare]
Prince Henrie dead! what voice is that we heareAm I awake, or dreame I, tell me whether?
If this be true, if this be true, my Deare,
Why do I stay behinde thee to do either?
Alas, my fate compells me; I must bide
To share the mischiefs of this present age:
I am ordaind to live till I have tri'd
The very worst and utmost of their rage.
But then why mourn I not to open view?
In sable Robes according to the Rites?
Why is my hat without a branch of Yeugh?
Alas, my minde no complement delights;
Because my griefe that Ceremony lothes,
Had rather be in heart, than seem in clothes.
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