Though but a doubting hope, that they might serve
Fitly to guard the precious dust of him,
Whose virtues called them forth. That aim is missed."
—Vol. v. p. 141. ed. 1850.
C. P. PH***.
Quebeça and his Epitaph (Vol. iii., p. 223.).
This epitaph is said, upon the authority of Segrais, to be upon the king of Spain's preceptor, and to be seen at Saragossa. The version of it in my possession differs from that supplied by your correspondent, and is as follows:
"Here lies John Cabeça, preceptor of my lord the king. When he is admitted to the choir of angels, whose society he will embellish by his powers of song, God shall say to the angels, 'Cease, ye calves! and let me hear John Cabeça, the preceptor of my lord the king.'"
J. B. COLMAN.
Eye, March 24. 1851.