An Epigram

by: Thomas Campion (Author)

from: The Masque at Lord Hay's Marriage (P. A2)  1607

Merlin, the great King Arthur being slaine,
Foretould that he should come to life againe,
And long time after weild great Brittaines state
More powerfull ten-fould, and more fortunate.
   Prophet, 'tis true, and well we find the same,
   Save onely that thou didst mistake the name.