XIV.
With glory clad, th' imperial shrines among,
Four royal shapes on iv'ry thrones were plac'd,
High o'er their heads four airy diadems hung,
Which never yet their maiden brows had grac'd.
The first was he, whom cressy's glorious plain
Has fam'd for martial deeds and bold emprize;
Nor less his praise in Virtue's milder strain,
Just, humble, learned, merciful and wise.
XVI.
Next arthur sat, at whose auspicious birth
In one sweet flower the blended roses join'd;
And henry next, fair plant of Scottish earth,
The hope, the joy of albion and mankind.
XVII.
Yet green in death, the last majestic shade
Wore gracious frederic's mild, endearing look;
To him the rest obeysance courteous paid,
And edward thus the princely form bespoke:
XVIII.
"All hail! illustrious partner of our fate,
"For whom, as once for us, Britannia bleeds;
"Hail! to the mansions of the good and great,
"Where crowns immortal wait on virtuous deeds.