Arthur Quiller-Couch, ed. 1919. The Oxford Book of English Verse: 1250–1900.
William Browne, of Tavistock. 15881643246. On the Countess Dowager of Pembroke Epitaphs
UNDERNEATH this sable herse | |
Lies the subject of all verse: | |
Sidney’s sister, Pembroke’s mother: | |
Death, ere thou hast slain another | |
Fair and learn’d and good as she, | 5 |
Time shall throw a dart at thee. |