The Burial-“Cowley”
Johnson recounts, "He was buried with great pomp near Chaucer and Spenser; and King Charles pronounced, "That Mr. Cowley had not left behind him a better man in England." He is represented by Dr. Sprat as the most amiable of mankind; and this posthumous praise may safely be credited, as it has never been contradicted by envy or by faction." The burial affirms that Cowley was an esteemed man during his lifetime. The King's words during the burial render Cowley a legend in England. Manifestly, his poetry career and amiable personality contribute to the impressive praise during his funeral.
Milton’s Schedule- “Milton”
Johnson writes, "Milton was too busy to much miss his wife; he pursued his studies, and now and then visited the Lady Margaret Leigh, whom he has mentioned in one of his sonnets. At last Michaelmas arrived; but the lady had no inclination to return to the sullen gloom of her husband's habitation, and therefore very willingly forgot her promise. He sent her a letter, but had no answer; he sent more with the same success. It could be alleged that letters miscarry; he, therefore, despatched a messenger, being by this time too angry to go himself. His messenger was sent back with some contempt." Milton's career consumes significant time to the degree that he sacrifices his time with the wife. The studies are extremely demanding which adversely impacts his marital life. The letters are not sufficient in mitigating the wife's loneliness and her desire for Milton's affection and physical presence.
