Classical Enigmas, Adapted to Every Month in the Year / Composed from the English and Roman Histories, Heathen Mythology and Names of Famous Writers: Meant to Amuse Youths of All Ages, and at the Same Time Exert Their Memories, by Calling to Mind What They Have Read at Different Times

by Mrs. Ritson

The island the prayers of a Bishop can claim,

And the College boasts proudly of William Pitt's name.

Then a College in Bucks, founded long time ago,

By Edward the Sixth, as the records will show.

Now the birth-place of Henry the Fifth you may tell,

Who tho' wild as a Prince, as a King govern'd well;

Then name where the crooked backed Richard the Third

Was conquer'd, and where they his relics interr'd;

Then where in these modern times it is known,

To view the horse-racing, that Royaltys shown;