Mongst whom that Richard when both Henries dide,
On England’s throne did sit as supreme guide,
Since William’s conquest, only he of kings
His host in person gainst the Pagan brings,
He sackes Messina, beats the Cypriotes bold,
Captiues their barbarous king in gyues of gold,
Takes Acon’s towers, is of the French enuide,
And left forlorne, yet after quels the pride
Of Saladine in field, after whose flight
He makes all Syria subiect to his might: