Epigram 32. Of Naples

Naples the Romans old Parthenope.
(Built under Hills, upon the Midland-Sea)
Thou to Compania (most delicious Part
Of Italy) the primest Glory art.
The Princes, Dukes, the Counts and Barons that
(In great abundance) there do make their seat,
And flourish in all joyes this Life can grant
To humane kind, others I leave to vaunt:
Above all things that honour't I preferre
The all renowned Virgils Sepulchre;
And think that Virgil dead gives more renown,
Then all those Lords alive, unto that Town.