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TO THE KING, UPON HIS TAKING OF LEICESTER, by                 Poet Analysis     Poet's Biography
First Line: This day is yours great charles! And in this war
Last Line: Hold but her hands; you hold both hands and wings.
Subject(s): Charles I, King Of England (1600-1649)


This Day is Yours Great CHARLES! and in this War
Your Fate, and Ours, alike Victorious are.
In her white Stole; now Victory do's rest
Enspher'd with Palm on Your Triumphant Crest.
Fortune is now Your Captive; other Kings
Hold but her hands; You hold both hands and wings.





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