Stephen Hawes. d. 1523
32. The True Knight
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62 words

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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55 words
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