2 It has been observed, once or twice, that a placid and philosophical temper does not seem to have been one of the Bishop's gifts, and he here acknowledges the fact.
8 'Owe', as so often noted, = 'own'.
17 And seems to have done due penance for it.
An Elegy upon the immature loss of the most vertuous Lady Anne Rich.
[Died August 24, 1638.]
I envy not thy mortal triumphs, Death
(Thou enemy to Virtue, as to breath),
Nor do I wonder much, nor yet complain
The weekly numbers by thy arrow slain.