That we assent (who neither loved nor grieve)

To all that praise which on the tomb is read,

To all that passion dictates for the dead;

But, more indignant, we the tomb deride,

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Whose bold inscription flattery sells to pride.

Read of this Burgess—on the stone appear,

How worthy he! how virtuous! and how dear!

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What wailing was there when his spirit fled,