English Poetry. Thomas Urquhart. Epigrams. The Third Booke. № 9. That a courtesie ought to be conferred soone, and with a good will. Томас Эркарт.

Thomas Urquhart (Томас Эркарт)

Epigrams. The Third Booke. № 9. That a courtesie ought to be conferred soone, and with a good will

NO man will from his heart owe that, which was
Extorted by meere importunity,
Without regard of true desert; because
It seemes to have beene giv'n unwillingly:
Who distributes his benefits that way,
Needs not then wait for a gratification
From him, whom he hath dulled with delay,
And tortured with grievous expectation;
For we acknowledge gifts according to
Th'intent of him, who doth the same bestow.

Thomas Urquhart’s other poems:

1. Epigrams. The Third Booke. № 36. Of Death, and Sin
2. Epigrams. The Third Booke. № 23. Of foure things, in an epalleled way vanquished each by other
3. Epigrams. The Third Booke. № 19. The Parallel of Nature, and For∣tune
4. Epigrams. The Third Booke. № 37. The advantages of Povertie
5. Epigrams. The Third Booke. № 40. Of wisedome, in speech, in action in reality, and reputation

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