stone plaque · England

Robert Cadman

Photograph at the Robert Cadman stone plaque

Let this small Monument record the name of Cadman, and to future time proclaim How by'n attempt to fly from this high spire across the Sabrine stream he did acquire His fatal end. 'Twas not for want of skill Or courage to perform the task he fell, No, no, a faulty Cord being drawn too tight Hurried his Soul on high to take her flight Which bid the Body here beneath good Night Feb.ry 2nd 1739 aged 28

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