This prince, though great in arms, the priest withstood : Conqueft, an odious name, was laid afide, The people's right remains; let those who dare Dispute their power, when they the judges are. He join'd not in their choice, because he knew Worfe might, and often did, from change enfue. Much to himself he thought; but little spoke; And, undepriv'd, his benefice forfook. Now, through the land, his cure of fouls he ftretch'd: And like a primitive apoftle preach'd. Still chearful; ever conftant to his call; By many follow'd; lov'd by moft, admir'd by all. And gave the charities himself receiv'd. Gave, while he taught; and edify'd the more, He went not with the crowd to see a shrine; In deference to his virtues, I forbear To fhew you what the reft in orders were: TRANS SIGISMONDA W AND GUIS CARD O. HILE Norman Tancred in Salerno reign'd, Till, turn'd a tyrant in his latter days, |