Penelope Rich and Her Circle

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. His is the plain story, SO far as public and private documents and contemporary statements reveal it, Of a woman who was in her beauty both flower and star, and at whose feet some Of the most celebrated love poems in the English tongue were laid. These gifts Of verse, passionate, tender, enchanting, are like undying wreaths and posies to her person and her heart - garlands and bouquets Of immortal blossom, of gems in which the stars sparkle for all time.