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First Line: Here lies the knowing head, the honest heart
Last Line: Here's no distinction 'twixt the house and tomb.
Subject(s): Epitaphs


HERE lies the knowing head, the honest heart,
Fair blood and courteous hands, and every part
Of gentle Warre, all with one stone content,
Though each deserv'd a several monument.
He was (believe me, reader) for 'tis rare --
Virtuous though young, and learned though an heir.
Not with his blood, or nature's gifts content,
He paid them both their tribute which they lent,
His ancestors in him fixed their pride:
So with him all reviv'd, with him all died.
This made Death ling'ring come, asham'd to be
At once the ruin of a family.
Learn, reader, here, though long thy line hath stood,
Time breeds consumptions in the noblest blood.
Learn (reader) here to what our glories come;
Here's no distinction 'twixt the house and tomb.





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