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buried here, Nov. 15, 1635. One thing remarkable of this old man is, that at the age of 130, a prosecution was entered against him in the Spiritual Court for bastardy, and with such effect, that he did penance publicly in the church for that offence.

Not far from Parr, distinguished by a small white stone thus inscribed

O RARE SIR WILLIAM DAVENANT!

lie the remains of that once-celebrated Poet, who upon the death of Ben Jonson, succeeded him as Poet Laureat to Charles I. but having lost his nose by an accident, was cruelly bantered by the wits of the succeeding reign. He was a vintner's son at Oxford, whose wife, being a woman of admirable wit and sprightly conversation, drew the politest men of that age to their house, among whom Shakespeare is said to be a frequent visitor. His education was at Lincoln College, where he became acquainted with Endimion Porter, Henry Jermain, and Sir John Suckling. He died in 1668, aged 63.

Not far from Davenant lies Sir Robert Murray, a great Mathematician, and one of the founders of the Royal Society, of which he was the first President, and while he lived, the very soul of that body. He died suddenly, July 4, 1673, in the garden at Whitehall, and was buried at the King's expence,

Between the first pillar of this cross and Dryden's monument, is an ancient stone of grey marble, on which, by the marks, has been the image of a man in armour. This covers the body of Robert Haule, who, at the battle of Najara, in Spain, in Richard the Second's time, together with John Shakel, his comrade, took the Earl of Denia prisoner, who, under pretence of raising money for

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his ransom, obtained his liberty, leaving his son as an hostage in their hands. Upon their coming to England, the Duke of Lancaster demanded him for the King; but they refused to deliver him up without the ransom, and were therefore both committed to the Tower, from whence escaping, they took sanctuary in this Abbey. Sir Ralph Ferreris, and Alan Buxal, the one Governor, the other Captain of the Tower, with fifty, men, pursued them, and having by fair promises gained over Shakel, they attempted to seize Haule by force, who made a desperate defence; but being overpowered by numbers, was slain Aug. 11, 1378, in the choir before the Prior's stall, commending himself to God, the avenger of wrongs. A servant of the Abbey fell with him. threw into prison, but afterwards set him at liberty, and the King and Council agreed to pay the ransom of his prisoner, 500 marks, and 100 marks per annum. Some years afterwards Shakel died, and was buried here in 1396.

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Under the pavement, near Dryden's tomb, lie the. remains of Francis Beaumont, the dramatic writer, who died at London in 1515, and was buried here, March 9, without tomb or inscription.

Affixed to the pillars in this cross are two table monuments; the first to the memory of

Dr. SAMUEL BARTON, who, by the inscription, appears to have been a Prebendary of this Church, and a person of admirable genius and learning. He died September 1715, aged 62. The other to the memory of

Dr. ANTHONY HORNECK.-This gentleman was born at Wettenberg, in Zealand, but educated at Queen's College, Oxford; was King's divinity Professor and Chaplain, a Prebendary of this Church and Preacher at the Savoy; a man, as his inscription declares, of the first rank for learn

ing, holiness of life, and gravity of manners; an indefatigable preacher, and a smooth and florid orator. He died of the stone, Jan. 31, 1696, aged 56.

We proceed now to the SOUTH AISLE, where, turning your face to the wall, you will see the tomb of

SOPHIA FAIRHOLM.-This lady, of whom we know nothing but by her monumental inscription, was born in Scotland, and was mother to the Marquis of Annandale, who, as a mark of his duty and gratitude, caused this monument to be erected to her memory. It is the representation of an ancient sepulchre, over which a stately edifice is raised, ornamented at top with the family arms. She died Dec. 13, 1716, aged 49.

ANN WEMYSS.-Affixed to the wall is a small oval tablet, thus inscribed :—

"Near these steps lies the body of Mrs. Ann Wemyss, daughter of Dr. Lodowick Wemyss, some time Prebendary of this Cathedral, and of Mrs. Jane Bargrave, his wife, who departed this life Dec. 19, 1698, in her 67th year.".

Under this is a neat tablet, which contains the following inscription:

"To the memory of William Dalrymple, Midshipman, eldest son of Sir John Dalrymple, Bart. one of the Barons of Exchequer in Scotland, and of Elizabeth Hamilton Macgill, representative of the Viscounts of Oxford;

"Who, though heir of ample estates, preferred to a life of indolence and pleasure, the toilsome and perilous profession of a seaman, when his country was in danger. At the age of 18 he was killed, off the coast of Virginia, in a desperate en gagement, in which Captain Salter, in the Santa

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Margaretta, took the Amazone, a French ship of superior force, almost in sight of the enemy's fleet; receiving, in the public dispatches of his skilful and generous Commander, the honourable testimony that he was a worthy and deserving youth, who, had he lived, would have been an ornament to his profession; and leaving to his once-happy parents, in whose fond eyes he appeared to pronise whatever could be expected from genius, spirit, and the best gift of God, a kind and melting heart, the endearing remembrance of his virtues.

"Father of All! grant to the prayers of a father and mother, that their surviving children may inherit the qualities of such a brother, and that there may never be wanting to the British youth the spirit to pursue that line of public honour which he marked out for himself and for them. Obit 29th July 1782."

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Over the three last-mentioned monuments are tablets to the memory of Rear-Admiral John Harrison, who was captain of the Namur, under Sir George Pocock, in several successful engagements with the French fleet commanded by Monsieur D'Aché, in one of which he was wounded. He conducted, under the same British Admiral, the armament against the Havannah, and brought the fleet and treasure safe to England. In consequence of excessive fatigue, soon after his return he lost the use of one side, by a paralytic stroke, and remained helpless 28 years. He was firm in action, prudent in conduct, polished in society, generous and humane, in a profession, and upon an element, where human virtue is of the most rigid kind, and human nature is most severely tried; his modesty was equal to his virtues. He died October 5, 1791, aged 69 years.

Above and below the said inscription are expressed in Latin the following words:

"God is my port and refuge;

God hath shewn his wonders in the deep."

Sir JOHN BURLAND, Knt. L. D. D.-One of the Barons of his Majesty's Court of Exchequer ; as a man, valued and beloved; as a judge, honoured and revered. He died suddenly on the 29th of February 1776, aged 51 years. On a pyramid of black marble is represented his profile in a medallion of statuary marble, decorated with emblems alluding to the qualities for which he was eminent, particularly the caduceus, denoting his eloquence, and the scales, expressive of his justice.

Sir CLOUDESLY SHOVELL, Knt.-This monument requires the more attention, as it has given offence to men of the best taste, particularly to the great Mr. Addison, who complains that instead of the brave, rough English Admiral, which was the distinguished character of this plain, gallant man, he is here represented dressed like a beau, reposing himself upon velvet cushions, under a canopy of state. He excepts against the inscription likewise, which, instead of celebrating the many remarkable actions performed in the service of his country, acquaints us only with the manner of his death, in which it was impossible for him to reap any honour. The inscription is this:

"Sir Cloudesly Shovell, Knt. Rear-Admiral of Great Britain, and Admiral and Commander-inChief of the Fleet, the just reward of his long and faithful services. He was deservedly beloved of his country, and esteemed, though dreaded, by the enemy, who had often experienced his conduct and courage. Being shipwrecked on the rocks of Scilly, in his voyage from Toulon, Oct. 22, 1707,

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