entituled "the occasion of this worke;"" an Introduction;" and "Of Man."-The satires are in two books, after which fol

This edition contains every thing comprised in the above de scription, with these additions:-preceding the satire of "The Scourge" are some metrical lines, which occur in no other edition,

entitled "Vices Executioner: or the Satyrs selfe-description of himselfe," with a wood cut of a wild man, or satyr, holding a Scourge in one hand, and a musical pipe in the other. After the epigrams a distinct title appears, "Prince Henries Obsequies, or Movrnefvll Elegies vpon his Death: with a supposed Inter-locution betweene the Ghost of Prince Henry and Great Britaine. By George Wither," imprint as before. This has a metrical dedication, inscribed to Robert Lord Sidney of Penshurst; also another metrical dedication "To the whole world in general, and more particularly to the Iles of great Britaine and Ireland, &c." A sonnet-epitaph precedes the "Interlocution," and "A Sonnet of Death," follows it, in Latin lines, with a paraphrastic translation. The elegies are sonnets, consisting of fourteen lines each, and extending to forty-five in number: it is remarked by Dalrymple, that they are so different from the common style of court funeral elegies, that it would be unpardonable to consign them to that oblivion which such pieces generally deserve.

783. WITHER (George).-A Satyre: Dedicated to his most Excellent Maiestie. By George Wither, Gentleman. Rebus in aduersus Crescit.-London: printed by Thomas Snodham for George Norton, and are to be sold at the signe of the red Bull, neere Temple barre, 1615.

Small octavo, pp. 90.

Before this poem, which is inscribed to James I. are two copies of introductory verses "to the meere Covrtiers," and "to the Honest Courtiers;" at the end Wither signs himself his Majesty's "most loyall Subiect and yet Prisoner in the Marshalsey," where it appears he was confined, probably on account of the severity of his censures on some of the nobility in "Abuses stript and whipt." He calls the present poem an Apology for past errors, proceeding from the heat of youth, but some of it is evidently an appeal to the King, in language forcible and poetical, on the restraint put upon his person; and one portion of it is a monologue, conducted by the author, between the impulses of supplication and disdain. It is asserted by Dalrymple, that this spirited defence had so good a result as to obtain his release.

784.

Fidelia. Newly corrected and augmented, by George Withers of Lincolnes Inne Gentleman.-London, printed by E. G. for

Thomas Walkley, and are to be sold at his shop at the Eagle and Child in Brittaines Burse, 1619.

Octavo, pp. 60.

£1. 11s. 6d.

Prefixed to this poem is an address, "The Stationer to the Reader," subscribed George Norton, in which he states, that it was long since, imprinted to the use of the Author, who by the intreaty of some of his acquaintance was content to bestow it on such as had voluntarily requested it in way of an Aduenture;" apparently for the purpose of circulation among their acquaintance, in order to obtain some pecuniary assistance for the author during his imprisonment. Of the copies printed for private circulation probably none now remain, the present edition being the earliest known. Preceding the poem, which is entitled "An Elegiacall Epistle of Fidelia to her vnconstant Friend," is a prose argument. Subjoined is a poem entitled, "Inter Eqvitand: Palinod," and two sonnets, or more properly songs, the second being one of great celebrity, beginning thus:

"Shall I wasting in despaire,

Die because a womans faire."

785. WITHER (George).-Exercises vpon the First Psalme. Both in Prose and Verse. By Geo: Wither, of the Societie of Lincolnes Inne.— London, printed by Edw. Griffin, for Iohn Harrison, and are to be sold at his shop, in Pater Noster Row, at the signe of the Golden Vnicorne, 1620.

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Octavo, pp. 188. .

£1. Is.

A dedication to this is inscribed thus-" To the noble yovng Gentleman, Sr. Iohn Smith, Knight; onely Sonne to the honourable Knight, Sr. Thomas Smith, Gouernour of the East-India Company, &c. The Author of these Exercises, heartily wisheth all true happinesse whatsouer;" which is succeeded by an address to the Reader. At the close of the volume is a metrical paraphrase upon the first eight verses of the twelfth chapter of Ecclesiastes, which, says the author, was added, "to fill up the vacant pages of this sheet, as necessary, to stir the Reader up to these studies." 786. Faire-Virtve, the Mistresse of Phil'arete. Written by Him-selfe. (George Wither).-London for Iohn Grismand, 1622. Octavo, pp. 206. .

£2.25.

This volume is introduced by an address, "The Stationer to the Reader," subscribed John Marriot, but in reality written by Wither himself. It commences with the remark, that "this, being one of the Authours first Poems, was composed many yeares agone; and vnknown to him, gotten out of his custodie by an acquaintance of his :" It is then observed, that to prevent "imperfecter copies," from being scattered abroad, the author condescended that it might be published, without his name, and says the address, his words were these-" When (said he) I first composed it, I well liked thereof; and it well enough became my yeares: but now, I neither like, nor dislike it. That (therefore) it should be divulged, I desire not; and whether it be, or whether (if it happen so) it be approved or no, I care not. For this I am sure of; howsouer it be valued; it is worth as much as I prize it at: likely it is also to be as beneficial to the World, as the World hath been to me; and will be more then those who like it not, euer deserved at my hands."-It was the opinion of Dalrymple, that this poem contains a more perfect system of female tuition than is any where else to be found. The same gentleman thought that it was not printed before the impression of "Juvenilia," in 1633; so that he had not seen the present edition.

787. WITHER (George).-Ivvenilia. A Collection of those Poemes which were heretofore imprinted, and written by George wither.-London, printed for John Budge in Paules Church-yard, at ye signe of the green dragon, 1622.

Octavo, pp. 622.

The title as here given forms part of a frontispiece, engraved by Elstracke. On one side stands a Satyr, or the god Pan, playing on his pipes, and holding with the right hand a flag, on which are the arms of Wither, and the word " Ivvenilia," the flag-pole being entwined with a branch of the vine. On the opposite side is a Shepherd with his crook, and on a tablet, between the two figures, is inscribed the remaining part of the title, except the imprint, which is in a compartment below. Other parts of the frontispiece consist of architectural ornaments.- Next follow some metrical lines "To the Reader vpon these Poems." The contents of the volume are in order following-" Abvses Stript and Whipt" (distinct title)-"The Scourge"-"Certain Epigrams" -"Prince Henries Obseqvies" (distinct title)" A Satyre written to the Kings most Excellent Maiestie" (distinct title)—These cor

The title is the centre of a frontispiece, Æneas standing upon a pedestal on one side, and Turnus on the other; over the head of the former, in the clouds, is Venus, and over the latter Juno: In a compartment between the pedestals is shewn the burning of Troy, and the flight of Æneas with his father, son, and household god.

771. VAUGHAN (William).-The Chvrch Militant, Historically continued from the Yeare of Our Saviovrs Incarnation 33. untill this present, 1640. By William Vaughan, Knight.-London: printed by Tho. Paine for Humfrey Blunden, at the Castle in Corn-hill, 1640.

Small octavo, pp. 378...

£2. 25.

Preceding this poem is a metrical preface of twenty pages, inscribed "To the Right Honovrable Richard Earle of Carbery."

772. VAUGHAN (Henry).—Olor Iscanus. A Collection of some select Poems, and Translations, formerly written by Mr. Henry Vaughan Silurist. Published by a Friend.-RUSSIA.-London, printed by T. W. for Humphrey Moseley, and are to be sold at his shop, at the Signe of the Princes Arms in St. Pauls Church-yard, 1651.

Small octavo, pp. 170.

£3. 3s.

Preceding the printed title to this volume, is a well executed frontispiece, by Robert Vaughan. The dedication is inscribed "To the truly Noble, and most Excellently accomplish'd, the Lord Kildare Digby:" Next ensue commendatory verses by T. Powell, I. Rowlandson and Eugenius Philalethes (i. e. Thomas Vaughan). The translations mentioned in the title are in prose, and entitled as follow-" Of the Benefit wee may get by our Enemies," from Plutarch; "Of the Diseases of the Mind and the Body," also from Plutarch; another from Maximus Tyrius, on the same subject; and " The Praise and Happinesse of the Countrie-Life, written originally in Spanish by Don Antonio de Guevara."

773.

Silex Scintillans or Sacred Poems and Priuate Ejaculations by Henry Vaughan Silurist.-London, printed by T. W. for H. Blunden at ye Castle in Cornehill, 1650 (pp. 110).-Second Part.-London, printed for Henry Crips, and Lodo