Since we must all without distinction die,

And slumber both stark naked, he and I.

Nudus Redibo.] In the Firth MS., and dated June 15, 1660. It was set by William Gregory.

4 hard fortune] misfortune MS.

7 I shall] shall I MS.

9 glittering] pearly MS.


An Elegy on the Earl of Sandwich.

If there were aught in Verse at once could raise

Or tender pity or immortal praise,