The Battailes of Crescey and Poictiers Vnder the Fortunes and Valour of King Edward the third of that name, and his sonne Edward Prince of Wales, named the Black. The Second Edition, enlarged. By Charles Aleyn |
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To his honoured Friend Mr. Charles Aleyn of his Battailes. |
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To his honoured Friend Mr. Charles Aleyn of his Battailes.
Fame that did sing the glory of that day,When those two Kings their banners did display,
And in her eares for jewels hang their praise,
Would higher if she could thy glory raise.
Both parts are done so well, that Martiall men
Scarce know who acted best, the sword, or pen.
For thy cleere fancy hath shap'd things so right,
That he that reads thy booke, shall see the fight.
So lively thou hast drawne the face of feare,
That one would think thou hadst been present there.
Grones, wounds, & death so well thy Muse can paint,
That when a coward reads it, he will faint.
Doubt not of praise; let venom'd Envy pine,
Fame gave their heads the Laurell, and will thine.
Gilb. W.
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