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Apologie for Poetrie, 1595

Name: Apologie for Poetrie, 1595
Author: Sidney, Sir Philip
ISBN: 9781458928849

by Sidney, Sir Philip

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This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1901. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... An Apologie for Poetrie. tspy?iHen the right vertuous Edward fcFw vvotton, and I, were at the Emperors Court together, wee gaue our selues to 'felArayJ' learne horsemanship of John Pietro xljjgjfiagjP' Pugliano: one that with great commendation had the place of an Esquire in his stable. And hee, according to he sertilnes of the Italian wit, did not onely afoord vs the demonstration of his practise, but sought to enrich our mindes with the contemplations therein, which hee thought most precious. But with none I remember mine eares were at any time more loden, then when (either angred with slowe paiment, or mooued with our learner-like admiration, ) he exercised his speech in the prayse of his facultie. Hee sayd, Souldiours were the noblest estate of mankinde, and horsemen, the noblest of Souldiours. Hee sayde, they were the Maisters of warre, and ornaments of peace: speedy goers, and strong abiders, triumphers both in Camps and Courts. Nay, to so vnbeleeued a poynt hee proceeded, as that no earthly thing bred such wonder to a Prince, as to be a good horseman. Skill of gouernment, was but a Pedanteria in comparison: then would hee adde certaine prayses, by telling what a peerlesse beast a horse was. The onely seruiceable Courtier without flattery, the beast of most beutie, faithsulnes, courage, and such more, that if I had not beene a peece of a Logician before I came to him, I think he would haue perswaded mee to haue wished my selse a horse. But thus much at least with his no sewe words hee draue into me, that selse-loue is better then any guilding to make that seeme gorgious, wherein our selues are parties. Wherein, if Pugliano his strong affection and weake arguments will not satisfie you, I wil giue you a neerer example of my selse, who (I knowe not by what mi...