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.