In a copy of the book presented by him to the Bodleian Library at Oxford there is a "Pindarique Ode" in his own hand, dated June 26, 1656, breathing the same sentiment.

The book is supposed to be addressing the great Library; and, after congratulating itself on being admitted into such a glorious company without deserts of its own, but by mere predestination, it is made to say:-- [Footnote 1: Wood's Ath.III.

1207-1212, and 972.] [Footnote 2: Wood's Ath.III.

805-806.

In Davenant's works (pp.
341-359 of folio edition of 1673) will be found, by those who are curious, a copy of _"The First Day's Entertainment at Rutland House by Declamations and Musick: after the manner of the Ancients."_ It strikes one as very proper and very heavy, but it may have been a godsend to the Londoners after their long deprivation of theatrical entertainments.