Esther M. Zimmer Lederberg
Gabriel Harvey, 1552-1631: Sonnet XIII
LIUE ever, valorous renowned Knightes ;
Liue euer. Smith, and Bacon, Peereles men :
Liue euer, Walshingham, and Hatton wise :
Liue euer, Mildmayes honorable name.
Ah, that Sir Humfry Gilbert should be dead :
Ah, that Sir Philip Sidney should be dead :
Ah, that Sir William Sackeuill should be dead :
Ah, that Sir Richard Grinuile should be dead :
Ah, that braue Walter Deuoreux should be dead :
Ah, that the Flowre of Knighthood should be dead,
Which, maugre deadlyest Deathes, and stonyest Stones,
That coouer worthiest worth, shall neuer dy.
Sweete Fame, adorne thy glorious Triumph new :
Or Vertues all, and Honours all adieu.
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