Classic Poem

Of all the kings that ever here did reign,
Edward named fourth, as first in praise I name,
Not for his fair outside, nor well-lined brain,
Although less gifts imp feathers oft on Fame;
Nor that he could young-wise, wise-valiant frame
His sire's revenge, joined with a kingdom's gain,
And gained by Mars , could yet mad Mars so tame,
That balance weighed what sword did late obtain;
Nor that he made the flower-de-luce so 'fraid,
Though strongly hedged of bloody lion's paws,
That witty Lewis to him a tribute paid;
Nor this, nor that, nor any such small cause,
But only for this worthy knight durst prove
To lose his crown, rather than fail his love.