That when, with Joab to the Altar fled,

Themselves the sword and reach of vengeance flee,

No Temple may their sanctuary be.

Last, that nor frailty nor devouring time

May ever lose impressions of the crime,

Let loyal Colchester (who too late tried

310To check, when highest wrought, the Rebels' pride,

Holding them long and doubtful at the bay,

Whilst we, by looking on, gave all away),

Be only nam'd: which, like a Column built,