[Epitaph on Sir William Williams] Thomas Gray Alexander Huber Editor Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
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[ Epitaph on Sir William Williams ] Here , foremost in the dangerous paths of fame , Young Williams fought for England's fair renown ; His mind each Muse , each Grace adorned his frame , Nor Envy dared to view him with a frown . At Aix uncalled his maiden sword he drew , ( There first in blood his infant glory sealed ) ; From fortune , pleasure , science , love , he flew , And scorned repose when Britain took the field . With eyes of flame and cool intrepid breast , Victor he stood on Belle Isle's rocky steeps ; Ah gallant youth ! this marble tells the rest , Where melancholy Friendship bends and weeps .