I saw the Stuart race thrust out,—nay, more,
I saw our country sold for English ore;
Our numerous nobles, who have famous been,
Sunk to the lowly number of sixteen;
Such desolation in my days have been,
I have an end of all perfection seen.
BIOGRAPHICAL.
ON THE MONUMENT OF A DROPSICAL LADY.
Here lies Dame Mary Page,
Relict of Sir Gregory Page, Bart.