England under Charles II. from the Restoration to the Treaty of Nimeguen, 1660-1678: English History from Contemporary Writers
Taylor, W. F.
1889
Andrew Marvell's description of Charles II. Works, ed. 1872. Grosart, vol. i., p. 343.
Of a tall stature, and of sable hue, Much like the son of Kish, that lofty Jew; Twelve years complete he suffered in exile, And kept his father's asses all the while. At length by wonderful impulse of fate, The people call him home to help the State; And what is more they give him money too, And clothe him all from head to foot anew: Nor did he such small favours then disdain, Who in his thirtieth year began his reign. | |