The Mirrovr of Maiestie or, the Badges of Honovr conceitedly emblazoned: with emblemes annexed, poetically vnfolded [by Sir Henry Goodere?] |
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To The King.
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To The King.
Those (mighty Soueraigne) are your Graces text,Right King of Heralds, not to any, next:
You might their mysticke learning blazon best,
But you reserue your knowledge vnexprest:
As being most peculiar to you:
And yet because the people may allow
That which concernes your selfe: Let me to them
Vnlocke the value of this prizelesse Iem:
The Lyons trebled thus, may represent
Your equall fitnes for the Regiment
Of this faire Monarchie: Brittaine then
Which euer ha's bin stuft with valiant men,
May fittest beare a Lyon, vrg'd to spoile:
Your Irish Kernes, who neuer vs'd to toyle,
Are in their silver-studded Harpe explain'd.
These Splendent Beauties limm'd by Natures hand,
By grace of Ancient Kings, made Royall flow'rs,
But now thrice Royall made, by being Yours.
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