"And al above, depeynted in a tour, Saw I Conquest sittinge in greet honour, With the sharpe swerde over his heed Hanginge by a sotil twynes threed."

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:And high above, depicted in a tower, Sat Conquest, robed in majesty and power, Under a sword that swung above his head, Sharp-edged and hanging by a subtle thread. (trans. Nevill Coghill)