Before the History of Lewis the 13. (with his Cardi∣dinal Richlie••) called Lustra Ludovici. HISTORIAE SACRUM.
IMmortal Queen, great Arbitress of Time,
Bright Torch and Herald of All-conquering Truth,
Which Things, years thousands since, keepst still in
prime,
And so maintain'st the World in constant Youth;
Making that Morn Man first was made of Clay,
Appear to us as fresh as Yesterday.
Rich Magazin of Patterns, which may serve
As Spurs to Vertu, or as Curbs to Vice;
Which dost Brave Men-embalm, and them conserve
Longer then can Arabian Gums or Spice:
And of their Memories dost Mummy make,
More firm then that hot Lybia's Sands do 〈◊〉〈◊〉▪