THE XII. WONDERS
OF THE WORLD

John Maynard

1611

VII. The Country Gentleman

       Though strange outlandish spirits praise, Townes and Countries scorne,
       The Country is my home, I dwell where I was borne :
       There profit and command with pleasure I pertake,
       Yet doe not Haukes and Dogs my soul companions make.
       I rule, but not oppresse, End quatrels not maintaine,
       See Townes but dwell not there to abridge my charge or traine.
      

Sir John Davies