Stephen Hawes. d. 1523
32. The True Knight
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FOR knighthood is not in the feats of warre, As for to fight in quarrel right or wrong, But in a cause which truth can not defarre: He ought himself for to make sure and strong, Justice to keep mixt with mercy among: And no quarrell a knight ought to take But for a truth, or for the common's sake.
defarre] undo.
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Stephen Hawes. d. 1523
33. An Epitaph
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