Never did story yet a law report

To banish fate or sorrow from his Court;

Where ere he moves, by land, or through the main,

These go along, sworn members of his train.

But he whom the kind earth hath entertain'd,

60Hath in her womb a sanctuary gain'd,

Whose charter and protection arm him so,

That he is privileg'd from future woe.

The coffin 's a safe harbour, where he rides

Land-bound, below cross winds, or churlish tides.