York, whose success a taller Muse must sing;

Who so his country loved, that he forgot

He was the Brother of a King;

Whose daring courage might inspire

A meaner soul than his with martial fire.

80 put] crouch'd.

81 stupendious] These forms are always worth noting, when they occur.

94 Death's iron sceptre bore the sway] With iron sceptre Death bore all the sway.

96 unconcerned] undisturbed.

97 tragedies] butcheries.