2 MARCH 1901, Page 18

AN EPITAPH FROM MARVELL.

[TO THE EDITOR OP THE "SPECTATOR,")

Sra,—From one of the "Letters of T. E. Brown" I venture to quote the following passage :—" The epitaph by Marvell is one of the noblest things I ever saw. You have introduced me to a veritable treasure. How, and when did you find it ?

Treasure trove, and no mistake ! You'll have to

surrender it to the Crown." The excuse for the quotation lies in the last sentence, for this is the epitaph referred to

" Enough ; and leave the rest to fame ; 'Tis to commend her, but to name."