strait for well conjoyned pleasure Prime Virgins there at hand danc'd Rural measure Whilst Grandsires nodded off talk'd are and o're Themselves had done the like in Youth more Now for the Court we shall advance more high To that young King our Pen conform apply Whoso the Prince Disgrac'd Acts there declare Great Lords conjoyn'd some strange as various are But if too Long conceiv'd o'repass refrain Third Book presents our Chief large Story again The End of the First Book THE GRECIAN STORY BOOK II. THat King fore-nam'd which now two years had Reign'd Brought up Prince-like bad Humors bred maintain'd The Arcadian King So wrong'd Ingenious parts made also less Corrupted them through sensual thoughts excess Good Reason had nor th' outward Form did want But Fancy rul'd by far Predominant Extream for Lust and Wine withal appear'd Chief Men great worth conjoyn'd dislik'd and fear'd Nay loath'd the more if by his Father seem'd Such Prince ORONTES was Belov'd Esteem'd Prime Courtiers Lords like Coin himself pourtrai'd Luxurious Stamp Commanders last displai'd His former Acts remarkable altho Not glanc'd upon we shall some Later show Outlandish Prince was entertained there Month past with Sports and Dancing Balls i' th' Rere Proud Tilting came perform'd as choice Farewell Tilting at Court In which those Lords might others Parallel The King was plac'd i' th' End one Story high Large Gallery that Stranger Prince set by Prime Ladies next beneath on either hand Tall Scaffold Arch'd for Gentry's Rank did stand 'T were long their Pomp and Braveness to recount Both Man and Beast whose acts did there surmount Th' Attendants Garb each Amorous Device While prancing pass'd well well pleas'd those Grecian eyes Two take for all whom we shall mention more Joyn'd afterwards o' th' Lovers Rival-score Two Lords Melargon Valenson Both now for Honour sought that Mistriss Fame MELARGON and VALENSON call'd by name Earls by Degree Court-gems might represent For Person Parts its noblest Ornament Both of the Kings own Years now Twenty-four Companions too choice marks of Favour wore First Armour had Grass-green well silver'd brave White and Green Plumes his lofty Crest did wave Red Sorrel Horse mark'd with black spots whereon Imbroider'd work Rich Prime Caparison Where th' Artful Hand Spring-banks could represent Drest round with Flowers Before in Order went Two Pages Footmen two attir'd in Green Silk Silver knots as all had Pastors been Such Hooks and Bags each formal Shield did bear Fine Mount portray'd Sheep grazing painted there These words beheld large Characters above My Master feeds on Hope Device of Love Armour Sea-green the last gold works adorn Th' Horse Dapled-grey like Clouds by whom was worn Choice Furniture by Art imbroider'd o're Rocks mounting Waves his Gallant Helmet bore Sand-colour'd Plumes Sea-green so gently pranc'd Two Footmen Pages joyn'd before advanc'd Coats of Sea-green like Merchants all array'd Knots silver Gold their Buskins Sand portrai'd Those Sprucely Deck'd with feigned Pearl embost Their Shields like Seas where Barque by Tempest tost Amongst the Rocks ore-clouded Stormy Skies Their Words aloft I venture for fair Prize Both well perform'd Curvets joyn'd Race Carrier Broke well their Staves might equal match'd appear The King ere long those Scaffolds view'd o' th' side Some Leisure Pause where Gentry's Rank descry'd Tilting that way instead of Warlike Lance With wandring Eyes he cast Lascivious Glance Chiefly on Two for Nature's Gems design'd Which ' mongst the Rest like Planet Beauty 's Shin'd View'd as he thought before remember'd tho Their Pictures 't was large Female Train for show In 's Gallery Corinthian Painter these Exactest drawn sold him for Rarities The King Enamour'd on two Women Inflamed thus he turn'd and whisper'd strait ' Two Courtiers there behind his Chair did wait Of 's Bed-chamber could wanton Princes please Call'd VANDIMONT by name and DARDIGUES Both Active found had Serv'd him oft till then For close Venerious ways confiding men The First commands to trace one Party home Cloaths Person Seat describ'd learn well the Sum What who she was each needful circumstance Then charg'd the Last with cautious Care advance After that next below enquirâ—d the Main Concerning her inform him strait again Both said they knew their Party and also where They lodged last week would follow them howe're Night being come and all for Bed retir'd That VANDIMONT done th' Agent 's Task desir'd More knowledge got inform'd thus far the King Knight's Wife she was who did small Portion bring Had Married been four Years yet at that time Scarce Twenty two was Wedded in her Prime Forty himself but fair Estate orecame Hous'd where she was DORASTA call'd by name Her Nurse withal chief Waiter prov'd for Pow'r Might serve as Baud found great regard that hour Dorasta one a Wife Then DARDIGUES inform'd him of the Last That Maid she was scarce nineteen Years ore-past Gentile for Birth small Portion tho less Pride With Widow-mother too did still reside Not far from whom a second Widow lay Known to himself who liv'd but meaner way Familiar Friend to both kind visitings Choice private House for such Venerious things Himself had wanton Plots on her but now Those Lustful thoughts to th' King his Master bow That Royal Town as constant Seat they chose Fit subject for Temptation hence arose The King with both well pleased seem'd for he Lov'd Maids since fresh ungathered Flowers they be Most Long'd withal for Joys unknown of Love Next fanci'd Wives since more restrain'd did prove Unlawfuller Good Choice conjoyn'd if Old Their Husbands last bred strong Desires more bold Yet Fancy's vote the Maid preferr'd Mardiva the Other a Maid by name MARDIVA call'd first place that Virgin-flame Thus DARDIGUES should Tempt that Neighbour-friend By golden Bait to serve their wanton end That to her House or his Own drawn where-ere The King might speak and closely enjoy her there For 't was his Humor choice sometimes to Woo By his own Person Parts o'recome them so High Self-conceit had prov'd Victorious Conjoyn'd Reward more proud o' th' Conquest thus DARDIGUES lik'd th' Imployment well since found Strong PANDAR'S Brain good Advantageous Ground That Foreign Prince to Corinth being gone To th' Widow calld SILEUCA walk'd anon Unfolded there the King's Desire exprest Dardigues Plot upon Mardiva How grand Reward she thence might reap made blest If clos'd compli'd or else the Royal Hate And Anger both prov'd her oreclouding Fate SILEUCA tho less Friend to Bawdy ways Did Virtuous Courage want such sharp assays To cross Repell nor glistring bait despis'd So Poizing all since Regal Stamp compriz'd The King commanded it to joyn Consent Best course she thought whatere the last Event Tho was inform'd MERDIVA'S Stock should prove To Wealth advanc'd by that concordant Love Thus 't was agreed her careful maid should bear Some Patterns strait things then expected there To th' fair MARDIVA'S hand with Lines inclos'd Which this contain'd That were she pleas'd dispos'd To come
must take before I try be bound In Wedlock fast Those future Points Profound Madam said he none can presage they may Where likeliest thought suppose that 's Truth you say My Lord She strait reply'd When further he And I shall crave that Candor Charity You 'll now Believe my Love and Hope the best For dark succeeding Times with gentle brest Strong Solemn Vows if more confirming Spell Command they ready are You can speak well My Lord CANDORA joyn'd would Action prove The Consequence howe'er Hand strait did move Behind that Couch took Chaplet thence beneath I crown you thus with this fair Laurel-wreath As Person of much Honour high desert Adorn'd his Head while star'd view'd closing part MELARGON first then Rub'd his Louring Brow Since Rival's Crown'd as seem'd Victorious now In th' Amorous Combat Conqueror for he Wish'd handsom Wife tho ranging thoughts still free VALENSON'S Words as your fair hand hath made Madam this Wreath more green appear display'd Fresh Beauties thence so my rais'd Hope doth spring Pardon presumptuous Heart more flourishing My Lord she joyn'd I must withdraw some while Another waits for me also pleas'd Smile Departs the Room VALENSON'S thoughts advanc'd MELARGON frown'd that way no longer glanc'd Hearing next Door to open strait much noise VALENSON curious too tho heard no voice Speech yet conjoyn'd that Windows Light descrying In th' end o' th' Room look'd through must needs be prying When Rival saw CANDORA both appear Green Laurel Wreath in hand Salute him there At which did start amaz'd as tho beheld Some Vision strange exploit unparallell'd The Lady chose this formal Way Candora wood by Melargon conceiving MELARGON saw first Part his mind bereaving Of calmer thoughts VALENSON now should see Like done to Him shewn pleasant brain and free These words exprest My Lord I shall desire You would excuse my stay speech did require Since formost came another Person of Honour MELARGON strove to check whilst gaz'd upon her Distemper'd Mood Glance on that Wreath more freed Madam conjoyn'd I thought it long indeed Since came this day to wait on you enjoy Your presence thus She answer'd there less Coy Still Laurel shewn truly my Lord before I was ingag'd upon that civil score To each confirm'd last night my Promise too Had you come first I had done so to you Now being here I shall your Brow present With Laurel-wreath as noble Ornament Thing due to your regarded worth Desert So plac'd it on When secret Qualms of Heart VALENSON feels which told he truly Lov'd Chang'd Countenance so unexpected prov'd Lost how t' expound her thoughts dark Ridling way Misterious as Dream'd that Wooing day Since seem'd Himself crown'd singular lik'd best MELARGON Pleas'd in part these words exprest Madam this Branch proves Glory's Engin worn By Conquerors in publick Triumph born And so imbrac'd by me Strong Hopes as well Your Hand and Heart conjoyn each parallell Marriage perform'd you will conceive that I Did both deserve CANDORA fram'd reply That best appears my Lord by real action Thus found this last amends good satisfaction Then walking to the side Room 's middle part She there by Sleight unclos'd small piece of Art Close Wainscot door to th' other Passage made VALENSON call'd who came with 's wreath display'd She standing just between them in the Door Both the Lords view'd by her at once The Rivals strait whilst each green Laurel wore Viewing Themselves as meant to Fight some prize Less pleasing way when she these words applies Observe my Lords I both thus make Renown'd In Honour's Sign not Conquest 's tho have Crown'd That 's due to One here 's Promise Grant to Neither Be that deferr'd untill the King comes hither To Hunt i' th' Park within two days Dispos'd When I my Choice shall name by stealth disclos'd Mean while no Message heard and here from both Intreat withal you would ingage by Oath No Quarrel now nor afterwards t' advance Concerning me on each cast pleasing Glance Tho all that time Survey'd with curious Eye Their Persons both plain Objects standing by The Rival-Lords disjoyn'd injoyned thus Some lowring looks Assault less dangerous CANDORA view'd then poizing well the Case Self-flattering each VALENSON in first place Since first was Crown'd might Choice proclaim more free MELARGON pleas'd the last held firmer be Best second thoughts concluding Parts imply'd Th' whole former Act excus'd by her beside That Lord came first nor dar'd they least gainsay Their Regent-queen both swore most formal way This done She said She now must take her leave Third Suitor waited long whom should receive In Manners too tho did withal intend To cast him off So marching to th' Room 's end Betwixt them both VALENSON joyful seem'd On her Right hand which Chance MELARGON deem'd Worth small regard was pleas'd in his own Room Since left by Her to th' Door thus being come Th' Earl Countess both by call did strait appear Enter'd that Place CANDORA leaves them there Wine being brought th' Earl fairly drank to One To th' Other She no first nor last then shewn Shun'd all distasting Cause himself did lead VALENSON down the Countess who did plead MELARGON'S Suit being faour'd most by her Walk'd down with him to th' Court where short demur Footmen and Pages call'd no Jars intent Both several ways to MANTINEA went Third Suitor was Young Country Squire well born Third Suitor to Candora Person indifferent Cloaths fondly worn Fine Brave enough for Wealth by far Third Suitor to Candora Estate Outvy'd those Lords but joyn'd an empty pate Light shallow Brain where Worldly means do swell Not always found good Heads to order well Tho spending Hands His Father had much Gold Sent to this Lord which made his Mother bold To send him there ' mongst Courtiers Game to play Since Promise had of fair and open way To speak with her in private too that hour If could o'er-come by Loves enchanting Pow'r Long time He walk'd i' th' Gallery there made Fine Legs to th' Pictures oft well painted shade In 's Mistriss stead stretched forth himself with Hem Then wip'd his Nose brave Bandstrings toy'd with them Kiss'd his hand too choice Parts survey'd all o'er His Cloak now cast this way then that he wore Long Practice-time at length CANDORA appear'd When Dazeled grown his eyes through Beauty blear'd He kiss'd in hast the Lady o' th' wrong side At which she smil'd tho Laughter that imply'd Which he grand Favour thought inform'd i' th' end Service forgot his Mother did commend Her self to Her charg'd him withal to wait Upon her thus Well pleas'd CANDORA strait Did thanks return Loud Hem then gazing round Fine Pictures there he said tho braver found In 's own Long Gallery with Cap and Feather Th' huge Court Baboon Bear Dog fighting together Then 's House advanc'd Those Lordships rare which all Were his did say and should to th' Heirs befall From his own Body sprung for Everlasting
he seemed covetous By Servant spread if sent to the House t' inquire She had in Gold two thousand pound entire Jewels five hundred more Kind Visit made His Lordship saw Gems Cash by her display'd Her self most Priz'd affirm'd Marries the Persian Widow seal'd Countess there Upon her Lips third Morn conjoyn'd they were Strong Fancy thought of Boys and Girls brave show Since found at Night good pleasing Bedfellow But Morning come she told him plain that Treasure Her Brothers was being gone for Vow not pleasure To Delphos late if Dy'd by Hand and Seal 'T was Hers confirm'd whose Person howere might well She hop'd content Lords Daughter too for cloze Part cramp'd altho yet pleas'd the Bridegroom shows Week spent her Brother come made private claim Whose Man by stealth did back convey the same Lest known abroad ALVARUS thus at last Was caught himself by weaker Sex surpast They left their native soil upon this ground A Lord he was near Persian Gulf renown'd Who having slain one of the Royal Blood Defensive way Assaulted in large Wood Through spiteful cause the Sophy's Anger fearing Strait Gallop'd home grand Dreadful Storm appearing Fifteen short Miles two Sisters where remain'd This Widow whom himself through want maintatin'd And Virgin-one by second Wife beside Scarce twenty's Age since Father Intestate Dy'd Those took with Gems and Gold by joynt accord Seeing Barque for Egypt bound he went aboard Reach'd Memphis Walls that Sister where was lost In strangest way unknown Thus sadly crost By Nile through Mid-land Sea soon hither came To Athens then Renowned Place by Fame Not distant far Rich Uncle's welcome Guest Where calm Retreat enjoy'd contented Rest The STORY of the Persian Lady ZELMANZA THat Sister gone Transcendent Beauty shin'd ZELMANZA call'd as choice for virtuous mind To Pity whom if Reader th' art disops'd Conjoyned take her Fortune strange disclos'd If tho with-held too long thou shalt appear From our chief Story until next Book forbear In Memphis Lodg'd prime Town of Egypt known Now Cairo call'd she Garden trac'd alone Brother gone forth i' th' House their Sister maid Where Field close joyn'd neglected Banks display'd Step'd through the Door on Fortunes Changes musing When four tall Rogues bad Thievish Practice using Zelmanza Seized by Thieves Tho seiz'd sometimes on Virgins Young and Fair Advantage got then sold for gainful Ware To Out-landish Customers Fresh Merchandize Viewing her Form and Youth convenient Prize As pass'd along brave Persian Cloaths withal One slip'd between Her and that Door t' enthrall Pull'd close Spring-lock'd the same a second Glove Thrust in her Mouth Third Poniard sharp did move That held against her Brest threating for Dead If march'd not on with nimble Foot where led They cross'd that Field to River near at hand Blind nook where fifth with Boat did waiting stand For such Exploits so down the Stream they row'd Whilst her fair Eyes like Christal Founts or'erflow'd New dismal Voyage thought most strangely fear'd Till at the length their dreadful Place appear'd Wild loanly Walls with Moat encompast round Dark shaded Creek for Gloomy entrance found 'T was Lodg ' mongst lofty Trees fit Den descry'd For Murthers Rapes ill gotten Goods beside Mean Couch howere they could by chance impart Whereon she lay in Cloaths sad gauled Heart There prov'd that time a Lord Embassador Sent from Morocco's King grand Tawny-Moor That Fez conjoyn'd to 's Master's Scepter bending Dominion large by th' Western Seas extending Most Lustful Prince most Proud withal as great This Lord next day should towards Home Retreat Wherefore that Night their Captain like Comrade Inform'd his Ear what gallant Persian Maid True Virgin found they had of noblest Birth Such known to be Young Beautiful as th' Earth Could then produce Choice Lovely Brown indeed Prime Feature Person joyn'd might wonder breed The Lord was pleas'd since Kingly Present thought ZELMANZA'S thus next Morn by Water brought Convenient way unto his Garden Door Sold to Morocco Embassador Sea-prize by them affirm'd on Lawful Score Her Person view'd tho Face bedrench'd in Tears Whilst through that Showr bright Sun-shine breaks appears Maid being approv'd then mounting Golden Sum For Price discharg'd he Lanched forth for home Sad Glances back the fair ZELMANZA cast On Memphis Walls whilst Nilus Streams she pass'd Some Comfort tho since from that Barbarous Crew To Nobler Hands transfer'd o'rewhelmed too Since wandring farther off from Sister Brother Kind Uncle last what Heart such Griefs could smother To strange and Tawney World she knows not where Tho heard it nam'd sighs constant Breath as ' t were Reach'd Midland Sea they Western Course began Propitious Gale like waiting Guardian Attends their Barque convey'd them smoothly o're The brinish Deep pass'd Carthaginian Shore Where Dido dy'd then turn'd to Northern Dance South-west again with pleasing Dalliance Till Mauritania past in large Degree Where Tunis now Algiers call'd Barbara When Storm arose Great Storm at Sea the Winds in blustring Fray Contending met orewhelmed prov'd the Day Heaven masqu'd in Cloudy Black the Seas did rise And foaming Waves discharg'd against the Skies Th' Air Field for all whilst those incensed round Pour'd Floods beneath with Ordnance seem'd resound Grand Thunder-claps where Lightning seem'd the Fire As tho the World would raging break expire With Horrors strange the General Face orespread What view'd beheld Men wishing themselves Dead Through Dying Fears whilst Bandy'd seem'd and lost Their labouring Barque from Water-Mountains tost To Watry Vales confused Noise doth grow Loud Storm within extream false Sands below Rocks fear'd above Waves sinking strait from thence ZELMANZA'S Heart much calm'd through Innocence More sudden Fate if seiz'd her there might free From lingring Death withal strange Slavery Long Strife orepast the Winds did make retreat Clouds spent withdrawn smooth'd Waves allay as great Tho toiling Barkere's disorder'd Tackling Dress Much wrong'd by th' furious Storm caus'd heaviness Till primely advanc'd their Voyage last they found Driven near to Mauritania's Western Ground Now call'd Tangier where soon repair'd they are So Steer'd along through Streits of Gibraltar By Southern Course rech'd warm Morocco's Shore Rude-formed Towers she Persian saw before Arrived safe ZELMANZA Beauteous Maid To his own House th' Ambassador convey'd Whose White all wondred at fair She again Their Sun-burn'd Croud tho brought by Tawny Train That Lord went strait to th' Court shewn humblest duty The King inform'd what Noble Persian Beauty Maid also brought was charg'd that Female Prize He should next Morn present to th' Royal Eves ZELMANZA came Young Courtiers Gaz'd large store Deep Tawny tho not Black Complexion wore Not such big Lips flat Nose out Brows designed As Black-Moors have tho some that way inclin'd Prove Deeper then the Northern Tawneys far Tunis Algiers if th' Ancient Natives are Mounting the Room unveil'd when Sorrow there Did heightning Foil to th' Beauteous Face appear The King advanc'd with light silk Robe array'd Zelmanza viewed by the King
Chamber door With nimble Foot did mount ZELMANZA'S Floor Entring whose Room door lock'd well Corded found That Chest besides Rap given for warning sound 'T was bearing forth th' agreement so in hast Fix'd on that Roman's Back securely plac'd No Noise ore-heard clear way when peeping through March forth he said Door nimbly locking too Some thoughts at first to bring Her forth by Night Drest in Man's cloaths great Dangers tho did Fright Thus down the Stairs ZELMANZA strait was born Zelmanza carried down Next through the Court bedew'd with Tears that Morn Her Coffin-wall each Morrish voice as said Down there and search that Chest her thoughts dismay'd Th' Eunuch come nigh large Wicket known to th' Gate With angry Words inform'd the Porter strait Their Captains Cart was gone Chest left behind They must o'retake the same shew'd Troubled mind Th' are not gone far the Porter cry'd withal Had drank large Draught that Morn grand Festival Well knew that Eunuch 't was by th' Captain Favour'd With Cart the Porter came thus nothing waver'd Unlock'd it there Being marched through more Free Third Rap he gave for Sign ordain'd that She Had pass'd the Gate which seem'd like Musick sound Unto her Ear as chearful Cordial found To th' pleased Heart Life-spirits rouz'd from thence Sad Qualm altho fear'd Stormy consequence Since She conceiv'd much clouded Fate remain'd More windings in that Dangerous Maze contain'd Reach'd that dark Hole where left he strait put on That Coat Hair Beard turn'd Roman-like unknown They Walk'd not far till had prospective View Of open Place where sight appear'd grand Crew Which made him Stare the King beheld withal His Courtly Train that day choice Festival The King 〈◊〉 Riding to the Temple Then marched to th' Temple prov'd for Sacrifice Unto their God since late Victorious Prize That Black-moor King and Queen enslaved Crowd Sad Glance howere by th' Eunuch was allow'd First Oxen went brave Gilded Hoofs and Horns Ribbon each Neck with Garland too adorns Then Courtiers came Great Lords his Majesty Mounted behind on Beast of Barbary Gay Foot-cloth shewn th' Umbrella such large spread Least scorch'd his Tawny Cheeks born o're his head Footmen and Guard in gaudy Coats descry'd With painted Bows and Darts on either side The Princess next in Gallant Charret drawn Fine colour'd Robe her Scarf of Cobweb-Lawn Wrought with Silk Flowers and Gold whilst in the Rere That Royal One Triumphant did appear Eight Black-moon Slaves like harness'd Beasts compell'd Whose squinting Glance the dreadful Whip beheld Th' Eunuch was cloy'd that Hour for Moorish show When first perceiv'd least stop'd surprised so Soon Turned off Few Lanes in nimbler sort Being marched through clear way to their Sea-port Fourth Rap he gave which sound proclaim'd that She Now reach'd the open Fields that Sign should be By both observ'd much cheer'd her gentle Heart Less Pantings now small Hole through th' upper part Gave purer Ayre she thought more pleasing Breath Though still did Range Confines as 't were of Death For marching on new Sight did startle invade His watchful Sence beneath broad Beaches shade Eight sturdy Moors descry'd not far from All One chanc'd to know that Gladsom Festival Triumphant met some Drinking were did soak Their Tawny throats whilst others danc'd to stroke Of Instrument did Rudely beat the Ground Wild Antick Dance as prov'd their Musick-sound Shouts joyned oft These things observ'd and Fear'd Worse through their Ranting Drunken Mood appear'd Tho trod less used Path he stragled more So Stalk'd along till reach'd the Blissful Shore Fifth Rap then gave whose Voice ZELMANZA taught She now at length to th' Roman Barque was brought Heart Dancing through that's pleasing Melody Pure Blood refin'd did mount withal more free Her Christal Cheeks now Light would Bless her Eyes When from that Chest as from the Grave should rise Zelmanza took aboard The Lord 's inform'd receiv'd him strait from Shore As Friend to th' Groom resolv'd upon before That Precious Chest like Goods withall Aboard His Gallant Barque tho thought with Beauty stor'd This Business done convenient Gale of Wind They Launched forth for Northern Course design'd When th' Eunuch told that former fram'd Relation Mindful of Fair ZELMANZA'S Restauration In Publick sort to th' Lord as was agreed Who seem'd well pleas'd the Lady so was freed From Danger 's jaws commands t' unlock the Chest ZELMANZA when being Rouz'd with chearful Brest Call'd all her Beams into her Radiant Eyes So Morning Sun from th' World beneath doth Rise Which Beauty there like fairest Coin beheld With Virtue 's stamp conceiv'd unparallel'd Charm'd all his Thoughts whilst th' Eyes with love o'erflow Whence She might view the wounded Heart below Himself by her thought Rare Accomplish'd Man Who stooping strait like Gentle Guardian To raise her up Saluting then did sound Her Language forth which learn'd on Persian Ground The Lord and Zelmanza Madam said he Y' are welcome to the Day Which doth as 't were your Beauteous Form Pourtray To Freedom last My Lord her Answer so Both chear my Heart great change for Beauty tho That Stifling Chest tormented thoughts beside May cause produce Madam the Lord reply'd Your Cheeks Triumphant prove so fresh appear As slumber'd on soft Bed of Roses there Kiss'd strait her Hand I hope you will believe Y' are now secure tho sadly'st late might Grieve Under my Charge whilst Rang'd this Watry Floor Next powr's Divine as ' mongst your Friends before Choice Country men My Lord ZELMANZA said Such Noble worth there seems thus far display'd That I may hope to find in you dear Brother LOCRINUS Lost Madam that Name 's another Obliging Bond said he Your Virtue One My Self to him good while Ingaged known On Persian Ground So taking Her by th' hand He pray'd She would his Cabbin use Command Conducted Her Hot Waters strait were brought Cordial Restoratives convenient thought Long dreadful Qualm endur'd to chear her Spirits Shewn Choice regard so high ZELMANZA'S Merits Small pause their Dinner came handsom Repast Fine pleasant Room for th' Lady-guest at last The Lord sate down that Eunuch too their Friend ZELMANZA Mistriss like must take Board's end Adorn'd the same whilst curious Artist there Touch'd sweetly Roman Harp to please her Ear. Dinner being done She pray'd She might for cloze Her shaken Limbs on Bed sometime Repose And Calm withal her late Distemper'd Brest Where stranged disorder'd Thoughts throught gentle Rest Silk Roman Couch the Lord's at hand in view Who taking leave in Civil sort withdrew Laid down thereon She slept some pleasing hours Till frightful Dream of loath'd Morocco's Tow'rs The Tyrant's Bed Imbrace discharg'd her Sense Wak'd her again felt Deaths assault from thence When musing say not twice Redeem'd as 't were On her Grand Change past present Fortune there As for the King Morocco King when News was brought anon Th' Eunuch and She Doors open broke were gon Amazement seiz'd Porter with Oaths deny'd Such
pass'd the Gate nor by others Mark'd descry'd In th' Eunuch's Room withal for Pleasure made They Picture fram'd Hobgoblin strange Pourtray'd Which his Familiar's shape was thought conceiv'd By th' Laundress's mouth Ly nimbly weav'd Who said when peeping through she saw him stand Last Night near Twelve with small black Book and Wand For th' Porters sake thus bred appear'd strong Fancy That She was Conjur'd forth by Negromancy And that of Late he try'd that Magick Art To free Himself conjoyn'd ZELMANZA'S part Wherefore the King storm past of Rage disdain Witch squeamish Baggage term'd Town scar'd in vain Tho fed more High through late conceit that night Would th' Africk Princess grasp for known delight Here 's Royal Flesh did Brag confirm'd that so He might not want good pleasing Bedfellow Tho large Choice there both Fair and Brown beheld But courser Form ZELMANZA'S far excell'd That Lady next whose proud aspiring Mind Decree'd ZELMANZA'S Fate when all combin'd To serve her Turn hope 's lofty'st elevation Her Lids were drawn awry in strangest fashion Soon afterwards th' Eyes staring made that hour Looks Horrid grown malignant Humour 's pow'r Shew'd Branded thus by Heaven since sought to blast Anothers Beauty Life withal at last Hopes of the King like Dream or Vapour fled Lord-Servant to once deeply enamoured Now on the Couch ZELMANZA claims your Eye Who having kept her thoughts compos'd thereby For th' Eunuch call'd who enter'd strait did then That Dreadful Mornings Maze range o'er agen In Talk Discourse Morocco's loathsom Ground Some time dissolv'd the Lord admittance found After Salute to th' chast ZELMANZA there The Roman Lord and Zelmanza He hop'd conjoyn'd that Bed how mean soe'er For Travel us'd by his own self beside Offended not nor Slumbers calm deny'd She answer made that harmless Couch was free From such Offence like her own Fantasie No bad Infection there gave kind Repose The Lord with Smile declar'd He should from those Good Omen draw since slept upon his Bed To which with Blush no more She answered Kissing her Hand ere long the Lord withdrew Whilst those well-pleas'd did former Talk renew When Supper came they joyn'd in neat Repast Till bed-time stay'd the Lord to th' very last ZELMANZA then must needs accept command His Chamber Bed small Cabin near at hand Himself would take lodg'd Guardian-like appear'd To which gave way sin he was Master there Calmly the choice ZELMANZA slept thereon Whilst seem'd to Rock not Rouling Waves alone But gentle Winds to Lull her Brain asleep Untill the Sun long gilt the watry Deep And Glass'd him there gave fair ZELMANZA'S Eyes Light 's smaller Orbs good-morrow from the Skies Well drest by Nine the Eunuch had leave to enter Call'd strait by Name tho formerly dar'd venture With boldest Foot the Lord would wait forbear Short Pause observ'd did thus Salute her there Madam I hope you well have Nature paid Her Slumbring Debt midst darksome Nightly Shade The Lord Courting Zelmanza If Winds and Seas disturbed not My Lord Said she again both joyn'd in Friendly accord Did Sleep advance my self withal to those Long time Companion prov'd tost Bed's repose Troubled how'er your Lordship was discharg'd From your own Couch When he thus Speech enlarg'd Good Madam please t'o're-pass that Complement Your sadness mine becomes least discontent Both sitting down the Lord with Lovers Eyes Which mutely spoke whilst th' Heart did sympathize Proceeded thus Pray Madam think conclude Y' are Mistriss of this Taller Barque tho rude Grand Train my self as of that Roman Bed Queen of my Heart ZELMANZA answered Your Friend my Lord that name conjoyn'd shall be Great Honour thought Transcendent worth said he Madam like Your's deserves that Mistriss style O'er Kings themselves When she with sober smile Enough my Lord preform'd what 's Noble brave To Freedom's height advanc'd dejected Slave Choice Title bears tho You should add no more Which Heav'n I hope will pay like gallant Score With Prime of Joy's Reward When he agen Your Virtue 't was ingag'd my thoughts as then To that exploit whate'er Were that the Ground My Lord she said yet none but Brest Renown'd Would so take part on falling Virtue 's side Your Praise thereby Proclaim'd The Lord reply'd Worth Madam may shew powerful Influence Where Lustful Heart tho in that wanton Sense If Guilty ought I should not Court your Love For Wages last choice Blessing from above Your self appears You shine that Regent Star Which Rules in me hath steer'd as 't were thus far My Gentle thoughts and now the Haven prove Of grateful Joys whereto their Barque do's move Pardon my Lord said she this Virgin-Brest If scarce your mind conceives in words exprest That Dark Mysterious Way the Lord again Madam reply'd then I shall speak more plain Cloath'd like Sun Beams I love with Heart entire You for my Spouse in Marriage joyn'd desire When Blushing strait You speak my Lord said she There plain enough altho how Cautiously For your own Interest Good Wifely Choice Doth Question prove That Self arraigning Voice Madam he then doth charge my Judgment thus Which I conceiv'd exact and curious For Body Mind withal My Lord she said There hangs a Lute may 't thence be known displaid Whether your Tongue be match'd by skilfull hand That wants no speaking Art Through which Demand The Lord Observ'd shewn pausing thoughts intent To wave some time that Wooing Argument Lute taken down Madam said then your Will Thus far o'resways whatere my Ruder skill Warbled forth pleasant Strains performing so What th' Artful Hand well-Languag'd Ayrs could show With pleasing smile Madam conjoyned there Methinks those daintiest Fingers should appear Musitians too Lute held forth on the Board Teach mine impove These hands shall wait my Lord. Rather said She on yours learn more from thence Those Master-like Shew'd Female Excellence So choicely plaid her Lute might seem to be That Timber Womb gave Life to Harmony Madam he said methinks that Voice withal Should match the Hand whose Speech sounds Musical Both mean alike my Lord said she agen Long joyn'd at last far more transporting then Prime Gestures us'd whilst Voice and Beauty so Did heightned by themselves advanced shew Dinner being come since pleas'd his Ear and Sight ZELMANZA next should her own Tast delight Choice Wines command that done each want supply'd The Lord altho in thoughts unsatisfi'd He all withdrawn but th' Eunuch-friend pursu'd His former Aim that Love-Assault renewd Thus strait began Madam my last request I now shall Raise again this Lovers Brest Whilst calm abroad doth swelling Sea appear Till your kind Grant allays the Surges there Tost Barque my Heart when forced to discover Pure Crimson Blush so fervent seem'd her Lover My Lord said she I 'm yet but Veiled shewn So strange to you for th' Wifely Choice unknown Your Noble Heart may split perchance become On Marriage-Rocks Wed Discontent at Home Madam He said in you those Virtues shine Like
howe're That Arbour Grove not then to th' King unknown Since had there talk'd with Her himself alone Through gentle Lines took lately up and read Startl'd before sees Thoughts of Wonder bred Yet nicely curious too did only say He scarce believ'd conjoyned strait that way To go along would trust his seeing Sense Perform'd with ease whate're the Consequence The King goes to the Grove Next Afternoon the King Court-Dinner ended Close Lobby past to th' private Stairs descended Where nimbly took false Hair and Beard beside Large Coat which well NORTHAMBRIS Cloak did hide Himself transform'd withal by dext'rous hand Call'd pair of Oars e're th' Hour of Two did land Near to that Grove it 's Postern-door the Men Should wait till Seav'n when they 'd return agen PHILANTOR watch'd set in by th' Maid before The King descry'd and Groom unlock'd the Door Withdrew to sculking Shade that clos'd alone Thence saw them mount their branched Stand unknown Door lock'd by them He walked there an Hour As enter'd then pass'd by to th' shady Bow'r Which view'd the King strait fortify'd his Heart Found secret Qualm for next succeeding part Small open Place there lay i' th' midst was rear'd Fine Marble Cell which Sacred once appear'd To th' God of Woods devote adorned round Arbour o' th' side for th' Lady's case on Ground Well view'd by th' lofty Stand whose gloomy Shade Had Lattice-Window there for Prospect made Adjoyning last did fall from smaller Mount With Murmurs Noise the God SILVANUS Fount ELVORA came about the Hour of Four Maid strait withdrawn fast lock'd the Garden-door None else should pass might PHEBE there have seem'd Hâ—r Bow laid by since Goddess fair esteem'd To range those Shades or bath i' th' pearly Fount Doubts rising now to firm Belief 's Account Drawn very near PHILANTOR forth did stand And making humble Bow kiss'd strait her Hand Then said He should presume to reach her Lips Breast struck withal after long Joy's Ecclipse Kiss seal'd thrice o're so enter'd th' Arbour there Sad Royal Scout the King might then appear The King He stands Views Philantor Both sitting down the Lord did thankful shew For this grand Favour grant Looks mournful tho With sighing Breath since last Farewel included Much former Grace now by fond Dream deluded Since Rival prov'd the King Then ranged o're His World of Griefs Misfortune's ample Score She Pitty 's Coyn repay'd from gentle Heart His Noble Worth acknowledg'd there Desert Which still should highly esteem and constant Love Tho now by Fates must over-ruled prove Joyn'd Sigh withall for Eccho to his own Love-flaming Eyes where equal kindness shewn He kiss'd how oft her Hand with pleased Sense Then dainty Breasts us'd sober Violence Transported Way Thus last dissolved were Three amorous Hours much Passion vented there The King falls off from her The King mean while ELVORA'S Chastity Not doubting ought since left alone so free There with himself long private Combate held Love-Passions sought to calm which rose rebell'd His Forces rais'd to noble Virtue 's Pow'r Joyn'd Reason's armed Band till parting Hour PHILANTOR'S Worth well poiz'd their former Love In gentle Seal which barr'd from Joy did prove When near attain'd his Kingdom 's Sphear was stor'd With Beauteous Stars her Equals might afford Free kinder Hearts thus Fancy o're-aw'd doth yield Passion gave way whilst Reason kept the Field Forth late they came PHILANTOR humbly bow'd Beg'd Kâ—ss for last Farewel by her allow'd Thrice counted seal'd Spectator from that Stand The King of all then kissing her fair Hand She gone by giving knock the Lord sad-hearted Door lock'd by th' Maid through th' Outmost walk'd departed The King did follow soon some Words exprest For falling off through deep-resenting Breast Concealment joyn'd of these kind stol'n Affairs Door lock'd that Key thrown o're to th' private Stairs By Water came NORTHAMBRIS Joy did rise There soon discharg'd his former Cloud Disguise PHILANTOR gone that Bitter Sweet enjoy'd Her Father tho like Storm did well avoid Came not off free from dangerous Consequence For walking near to th' River's Bank from thence A Gentleman but lately set on Shore Outlandish Cloaths whom he had seen before No sooner view'd his Face but marching nigh With glist'ring Blade cry'd Draw thy Sword or Dye Wherefore said he again My Rival th' art Th' other reply'd Thus soon to th' Fencing part From Talking fell for Combate did advance That instant passed by through lucky Chance Young gallant Earl forenam'd o' th' Royal Blood Third Brother's Son next Child of BROMER stood Heir to the Crown behind did Servants wait PISANUS call'd Who knowing PHILANTOR strait Ran stept between their Quarrels cause inquir'd My Rival said th' hot Youth through Love infir'd ELVORA sought to enjoy PISANUS when Shew'd his mistake since Royal Suitor then The King himself which cool'd his Youthful flame Thus parted They and Reason overcame That Youth well-born the Lady foremost woo'd Being Discharg'd in Travel time bestow'd To cause Forgetful Cure returning late PHILANTOR heard should Marriage celebrate Enjoy the Prize from whence this Passion swell'd The Lord so near her house that Grove beheld The King being safe retir'd more strongly now Truely Himself from Sight withdrawn the Brow Through the Eye disturbed more that ruling Sense Pause last conjoyn'd whose cooling Influence Damp'd Fancy's former Heat Passions allay'd No mutineers has Calmer Thoughts o'ersway'd He fix'd on falling off Retreat design'd Bâ—st manner tho best way with sober Mind Would keep reserv'd the Cause lest swell'd with Rage The Father ' gainst the Daughter might ingage Their Wedding Hopes destroy'd o'rewhelm the Lovers Nor Discontent such Princely Brest discovers Would give the Lord conceiv'd as slighting Action Wrote strait to him for Friendly satisfaction The King writes to her Father That He should then break off on serious Ground Known to himself yet no Disgrace redound To 's Daughter's Virgin fame Person high-priz'd Good Parts withall nor be by th' Lord surmis'd Bad disregard Intreats Truth would appear By th' friendly Tokens sent to either there Patent there was for Earl choice Place conjoyn'd Good Lining thought his Daughter next was coyn'd A Countess too Third Parchment made her Spouse Blank left an Earl who e're her Vote allows His Picture sent her last pray'd to be worn Which Diamonds did garnish round adorn Her 's plain desir'd which worn by him should be Till Wife enjoy'd then kept as Rarity BROMOR was gall'd that Lord advanced so Had Marriage held might prove much greater tho This noble King thus would not Joys possess Seem happy through Others unhappiness True Love confound that Dutious carriage rather Would well reward in Daughter both and Father ELVORA 'S Calm some Lords believ'd his mind Had chang'd of late her Father so inclin'd PHILANTOR when that Groom did all display The King's retreat rejoyc'd triumphant way Tho Thoughts conjoyn'd That being discharg'd before The squeamish Lord on new Conjugal score Would scarce
Great Lord appear'd did towards her advance With humble Bow took forth for courtly Dance Which well perform'd the Princess i' th' next place The ciprus-Ciprus-King invites with pleasing Grace Who kiss'd her Hand said that with her fair Eyes Both near conjoyn'd unskilful else surprize Would make him Dancer prove next hopeful part Th' Hand might withall on him bestow the Heart Much gall'd the lician-Lician-King since deeply fear'd Fore-goer kind that to th' Last choice appear'd Love's Vote imply'd Great Lady next refus'd Told her he was to th' dancing Sleight unus'd All ending well when he his Thoughts did strain To varnish Wrath with careless show disdain Ornande chose the Ciprus King ORNANDE walking up t' her Royal Sire Made known her firm resolve at his desire Chose Ciprus-King since first did plainly say Was Neighbour-Prince i' th' second place did sway Three gallant Isles by Nature fortifi'd Which pleas'd her thoughts 'bove Continent outvy'd So since could wed but One to th' other she Wish'd fair conjugal choice prosperity That Lician King who thought both Person Throne Neglected thus conjoyn'd with louder Tone His Motion was first made if th' other were Nearer for Place his Realm not stands howe're Much farther off like th' Under-World remote For Kingdom next it seems Her Thoughts did Float 'Bout Island Ground His Continent's fair side Had Water too whom could with Victor's pride By Land enlarge whilst th' other Sea inclos'd Wed Princely Neighbours Fair when so dispos'd The Lician King goes to Sea Inform'd the King He would next Morn depart Winds swell'd his Sails as Rage Revenge his Heart The Ciprus-King chief Points confirm'd did move For Marriage strait as drawn by earnest Love So State-Affairs i' th' Isle next Morning there Done formall'st way did Royal Spouse appear That Night enjoy'd choice Princely Bed-fellow ELVORA'S loss forgot Exchanged so Third Morn beheld He left the Tyrian Shore Large Sails advanc'd to pass that Wat'ry Floar With 's lovely Bride whom gentle Winds befriended Like Servants there upon their Barque attended Tho Trayt'rous Blasts might be conceiv'd withall Confederates for their Destructive Fall Since Lician King did watch for them by th' way By Scout inform'd they lanched forth that day Such chance did prove that near same fatal time This Ciprus-King should pass from Egypt Clime Not Western far great Navy steer'd along Whose purpose was t' invade with armed throng The Syrian Coast East-soyl to Tirus-land Their King on Board who when beheld left hand Those Licean Flags seiz'd Barque had also told Their King was there much proud himself and bold ' Gainst whom bred former grudge dispos'd with Fleet Next year t' invade North-east partly opposite On the Asian Shore nor knowing whether now Egypt might prove their end with haughty Brow Chang'd his Design would fall on them by th' way If shatter'd all advance for Lycia Joyn Conquest brave by Land but passing by Might more exalt their Hearts base Fears imply Thus drawing near most dreadful Fight began Sea-fight Their Arrow-storm return'd by th' Lycian Who dream'd of smaller Task triumphant Joy Bâ—th sought by Arms each other to destroy Here raging Fire whilst graplâ—ng Fury swell'd There Streams of Blood upon the decks beheld Or both combin'd Here ranging Darts brought Death There Glist'ring Swords Now heard the Groaning breath From wounded dying Folks from Sinkers then To th' Wat'ry Grave confused Noise of Men. Grand Loss there prov'd tho most to th' Lycian side Whose King two Wounds receiv'd to tame his Pride Night parting Them The Lycians slunk away Their Royal Pirat lost his Prize that day The Ciprus-King mean while pass'd fafely by With 's Gallant Queen Thought strange when Glancing Eye O' th' Fighting Game soon Famagosta view'd Grand Triumphs where Solemnities ensu'd Whilst BROMOR Qualm did feel tho gall'd much more When heard of that Great Loss from Lycian shore Since failed of good Friendly help by Sea From 's Brother in Law for Grasping more the Prey Dear Ciprus-Crown was now more strong prepar'd For th' Murth'ring Blow yet still through Fears debar'd Confronting Broyls State-Engines slowly moving Through larger Wheels the Queen with Child strait proving That Cross withall thought Bug-bear-like an Heir To his Conceit more Trouble thence might fear Thus still Delay'd till She 's Big-belly'd grown Yet hop'd He for Miscarriage-chance Dead one Or Mother Child both dead That Lycian-King Then well Repair'd strong Thoughts for Murthering Found also likely Way less Dangerous To his own Self yet surely Done 'T was thus He kept stout Man as Chamber Groom prefer'd Bromor's fourth Plot Much crafty too Black Agent choice apper'd Who formerly possess'd some good Estate Did Travel far Returning Home of late Spent all on Cyprus-ground then glad to sue For Fort 's Command which being Another's Due More known besides the King that Way bestow'd This swell'd with haughty Spleen revengeful shew'd to BROMOR'S Service got by aid of Friends Who finding Him well Formed for his Ends Choice Journey-man soon rais'd to Chamber-groom Then gave at Council-Board the second room This Traveller from Egypt-Country brought A Syrian whom there inslav'd he Bought For Serving-man by th' Fellow thence Belov'd But since his Fortunes broke like Vapour prov'd Discharg'd left Free e're long so Fortunate To Lord prefer'd whom BROMOR then did hate In th' Under Butler's room where kept the Wine Drawing it off seem'd mark'd for their Design Both King and Queen well entertained were I' th' Summer Progress-time Lodg'd also there The King being still for Mornings Draught dispos'd Greek Cretan Wine or from those Grapes inclos'd In Ciprus Isle e're walk'd abroad well known To BROMOR 't was good way for Poys'ning shewn More private close then Formal Meals appear'd Sent up by Page less Deaths to others fear'd Tho if the Queen did Taste thereof by chance Mother Child dead 't would more his Ends advance That Lord withal whom BROMOR loath'd might be If Poyson thought charg'd with that Treachery Nor knew these Two how then they were employ'd By whom and where since still That Lord enjoy'd Himself in Country-Seat till met one Day I' th' Royal Town inform'd Themselves that way So near that Groom to 's Lord was nam'd nor Men As his First Master Bromor's Servant then For least Suspicion glance Thought useful right He urg'd the Man to meet again that Night Such th' Hour and Place when he would things unfold Should that low Rank advance yield heap of Gold BROMOR'S inform'd 't was thus resolv'd by both The Fellow met being bound by solemn Oath To Secrecy that Groom disclosed there His Spleen against the King this Salve howe're If he could drop that Poyson held i' th' Hand In 's Morning's Draught he might that Gold command Large Bag descry'd Spent near three hours 't would shew It's working Pow'r less Poyson thought so slow He would be there false Hair and Beard disguis'd As view'd the Court no Partner thus surmis'd BROMOR at all their Poison working well
weight Charg'd him to Lock that Fellow up immur'd Till he more Order gave should be secur'd Three forg'd Letters shew the King Brought all three Letters to the King with Those For Witnesses Each did plain Treason infold ORSAMNES joyn'd For that young man They say'd Whilst bred at Court when but Nineteen display'd His lofty thoughts bold Daring Spirit too Now twenty one that Father might outdo Seem'd perfect Heir to 's Haughty Ambitious Brest And Peoples Love Whose Darling Gem exprest ORONTES Grand-father they joyn'd agen Thessaha's King expell'd by War as then Sculk'd in this Realm got vast Estate and so Both Foreiners no True Arcadians shew 'T was Gallant way to seize them both by Pow'r Then Strongly Lodg'd in Mantinea's Tow'r The King might of their Heads dispose at Pleasure Well hop'd themselves to share the Land at Leisure This also swell'd bad Jealous Rage and Hate Some Rumours of a Rising Party late Through Discontent ore-burth'nous Taxes found Tyrannick scourge no small Provoking Ground Two Troops to seize the Prince The King like Wax did take the Seal inclin'd That way before from Two such Men Combin'd Gave Order strait Two Troops whilst Evening-light Well Hors'd and Arm'd should March on th' Second night Bring up the Prince ORSAMNES both Conceal'd To th' Fort Supream Next Day just Cause reveal'd Chop'd off their Heads Their formal Declaration To th' Vulgar Croud joyn'd Foulest Aggravation This was that Way resolv'd for their Surprize I' th' Prince's Grange whilst slept with Drowsie Eyes On Cottage-Couch the Duke that Plot intended Unknown to All less Care their Hearts offended That Speedy Order giv'n more Handsome Ground Courtier that Rogue Discharg'd small Danger found Through his Preventing foot He knew 't was none Corinthian Cheat pay'd th' Hire of Gold unknown That former Troop descry'd by th' Princely Payr Near th' Hermit's Path as did First Book declare Both falling back should strait have seiz'd upon Their late Lord Treasurer false Grounds alone Of Cheating us'd in th' old Kings Days howe're Escap'd their Hands being timely Imformed there The End of the third Book THE GRECIAN STORY Book IV. WE now Return to th' Noble Payr again Orsam Clerman i' th' Cottage Thersander th' Vncle joyn'd whom did contain Those Cottage-Walls lovely House not distant far From that great Town Dervan which slumbring are Upon their Beds in cloaths next Morn by Five Hir'd Coach should Journey take as did Contrive To th' Merchant's Grange withdrawn some time t' avoid Their troubled Fathers Sight more Peace enjoy'd As said before till Those well pleas'd agen Th' Host Hostess too Asleep since th' Hour of Ten. Now three i' th' Morn unheard that Noise tho Loud Good space between by Arm'd Tumultuous Croud Robbing the Town large Wealthy Corporation Which Plund'ring Storm from hence took Derivation Laconians strong Bordering Neighbours were Unto that Realm more spiteful Grudge did bear ' Gainst Arcadie for Three Grand Overthrows By th' Prince ORONTES giv'n as plainly shews Our formost Book being then Lord General In th' old King's Dayes that Third much caus'd withall By th' Duke ORSAMNES Hand when but Nineteen Near th' old King's Death renowned valour seen This Prince then Reign'd taking Advantage great Of whose loose Sensual Way secure Conceir Of his own strength Commanders plac'd beside In Frontire-Forts and Towns whose Glory Pride Dice Wenches Drink small Souldiers worth appear'd They th' other Night surpriz'd before 't was Fear'd Pow'r Craft conjoyn'd two Garrisons together None plac'd between Having secured Either Embold'ned thence such prime Retreats withall Strong Armed Bands Reserv'd whate're befall Broke through their Bounds to plunder spoyl next Day In sev'ral Troops some to Dervan did stray Laconians plunder Dervan Enter'd past Nine at Night like Torrent spread About their Plund'ring Task Town fir'd they fled So 't was one Great Commander came i' th' Rere Which rob'd the Towns next Part to th' Cottage there Loaded with Prize th' Attendant Armed train March'd by that way through near Adjoyning Lane False Rogue there prov'd that trod Laconian Ground Like Vagrant once then Paultry Neat-heard found Had nought Himself to lose Grudge malice bare Now prime Revenge against that Ancient Payr To th' Captain step't whom told in Fawning fashion That he had view'd their Soyl much lov'd the Nation Could bring to special Prize just in their Road That Cottage strait adjoyning Place he shew'd Rich Miser's House but far more to Invite Three Persons lodg'd by Coach convey'd that Night Did noble Rank Disguis'd withall appear Nor stir'd they forth He tending Cattel there One Woman was Fine-cloath'd for Form excell'd Beautifull'st Creature e're their Eyes beheld Those Souldiers strait desir'd to Plunder them Their Captain grants as for that Female Gem Choice Ladie nam'd 't would Present Race afford To 's Brother sent Province-commanding Lord Whose 〈◊〉 he thought to be choice Concubine Those Mâ—n for Slaves great Ransom last Design'd If 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to â—â—m convey'd withall But stâ—p short Task might soon surprise enthrall Thus choosing forth some Thirty Men howe're He Formost Led must view the Lady there Broke open strait with ease their Outmost Dore Next then unlatch'd soon trod their Parlour-floor CLERMANTHE saw like Morning-Star arise Cloath'd from the Bed tho scar'd through that surprize Shriek'd loud withall strait Grasp'd her Cabinet O' th' Table there whose Gems proclaim'd her Great Fine glorious View did hundred pound in Gold For Souldiers Share when th' Action past behold The rest strait charg'd to take the Men Alive If so they could which words did cheer revive CLERMANTHE'S Heart One told th' Host too at door They were Laconians thought Thieves before The Captain Her did leave to Faithful Guard Four of the Troop with Box of Gems Declar'd For Present meant to th' Earl his Brother's hand Those Men withall whilst she did mournful stand Could onely Intreat They 'd spare her Vncle Brother By th' Captain thought of Noble Rank no other Made haste to mount the Stairs those Guarding Men Charg'd there to stay till He return'd agen This prov'd mean notice CLERMANTHE'S Shriek so loud Rais'd both the Lords whom still their Cloaths did shroud From slumber Bed to them did Robbers shew Till heard that Word Laconians from below Nay then we 're Slaves ORSAMNES said Hard Chance Fighting perhaps our Freedom may Advance CLERMANTHE'S too Reveng'd if falling Dy Truth said THERSANDER there did joyn Comply Orsam Thersand assayl'd Thus snatching up their Swords two Targets last Hung there beheld they ran to th' Door in hast Entry there was with Stairs at either End Those furthest from the Kitchen did Ascend To Garret-room Trampling on Both they heard These First the Duke Thersander next did Guard Indiff'rent Light through Windows view'd each side 'T was th' Hour of Three then Day by Four descry'd Th' Assailants on the Stairs from Wall to Wall But single Man could Mount at once withall They found them Both fill'd strait with Grim-look'd
Faces And glist'ring Swords Death seem'd in their Embraces The Formost this spoke to ORSAMNES there Yield or th' art Dead struck Target fiercely howe're Glanc'd on his Leg. The incensed Duke replying Thou Dearly Pay'st that Score clear way descrying Pierc'd through his Belly strait grown Humbler so He prostrate falls The Next gave monstrous Blow On 's Target-Boss reveng'd with Cloven Head Seem'd tumbling down to grasp Comrade there Dead A Third th' arm Lifted high Foot hinder'd tho By Fellow's Corps lay gash'd i' th' Neck below A Fourth like Steps upon their Bodies rais'd Striking his Shield the Sword but gently Graz'd On his left Arm ORSAMNES strait well Guided With Thund'ring Blow Skull Cheeks and Jaws divided The mounting Fifth ran through gave Hasty Death Sixth follow'd then Who Curs'd with Gasping breath THERSANDER had lay'd Five Asleep tho found One's Walking Mark in Thigh 's unpleasing Wound The Captain fights Their Captain now Charge giv'n as said before To th' Ladie 's Guard sounding to th' Parlour-floor Much jumbling Noyse joyn'd Targets Swords above Unlook'd-for Chance since Harder Task did prove Rush'd wildly forth Th' Ascent found strangely spread New Stair-case made compiled of the Dead Call'd not Give way Thus foyl'd by single Man Well-armed Crowd Slave Death 's thy fatal bane Mounting a loft He struck ORSAMNES Shield Whose monstrous Force made Part thereof to yield The Sword by glance did hurt his Shoulder then Take now thy Doom ORSAMNES speaks ag'en With powerful Blow Chop'd off his Arm beneath Fell th' Hand and Sword as loth to Part in Death Cleft then his Brain whose Body Prostrate there Might groveling Joyn'd to th' Hand and Sword appear Now raged All Rush'd madly on Combin'd More than ORSAMNES thought for Spoyls design'd So mean a Grange for had they known their Number Which might the best Payr's Courage strength incumber Tho prime the Place They Yielded had perchance CLERMANTHE too their Spirits did Advance Voyce heard below With Formost next did Clash Eighth Champion 't was good fortune had to Gash Th' Encountrer's Hand down fell the Sword and He Stooping to Reach Lay there for Company THERSANDER Sturdy Sixth destroy'd that Hour Orsam Thersan Captive When Torrent-like o'represt by growing Pow'r Stayrs Top they gain'd and Sword some ran behind ORSAMNES strait whose Armes they grasp'd confin'd To Pris'ner's Bonds pleas'd both did Bleed howe're Thus Foyl'd at last Part-tir'd with Killing there Lieutenant then which Captain's Place supply'd Did enter too to that Great Lord Ally'd Chief Governour of that large Province known Next to th' Arcadian Bounds rul'd there Alone BORGANES call'd the Lords being brought below To th' Parlour Door View'd by CLERMANTHE so With streaming Tears close Joy they were not Dead As they Saw Her He charg'd they should be Led To th' Band returning Home with Lady sent To th' Governour their Captain 's known Intent Fine Jewel Box o're-heard by Each the same Which cheer'd their Hearts more hopeful Thoughts did frame Not Parted thus or Chance whate're should be Joyn'd Friendly Sharers seem'd in Misery ORSAMNES cast on Her sad Glance Farewel As She on Him tho Views oft-times befell They rode so Nigh ORSAMNES Golden store And Her 's by Souldiers Siez'd o' th' Plundering score With th' Ancient Payr small Coyn as then they found Tho had put out to Use Four Hundred pound They also took their Captain 's Corps along More valu'd Bulk left there the Vulgar throng All brought to L. Borganes Castle Next Day by One to th' Borders All did trace By three their Charge brought to th' Intended Place Still Hope reserv'd that Life o' th' Soul as 't were Prime Anchor found midst stormy Waves what'ere Grand Castle 't was large-compass'd Work beheld Tall stately Tow'rs for Gallant Form excell'd Fixt on a Rock cut Passage out from thence For Horse and Coach seem'd Beauteous strong Defence The Master on 't was that Dead Captain 's Brother BORGANES call'd as said before 'bove Other Commanding Lord of that Provincial Coast Next Arcadie for Younger Years might boast Scarce Twenty eight joyn'd Handsome Person too Then Widower much Souldier's Way could Do Stout Valiant Heart Proud Haughtiest tho beside Most Cruel where Displeas'd that Harmful Bride Seem'd th' Hand of Fate if Pow'r withall combin'd Brave Courtier 's Garb extreamly Lustful Mind Ent'ring large Hall Lieutenant mounts Above Inform'd the Lord what from his Brother's Love Choice Token brought that Box of Gems presented Bright-shining Each Worth raâ—ely tho augmented Joyn'd th' Owner's Self most Gallant Female Prize Those Jewels seem'd Dark Foyls unto her Eyes For Beauty might her Sexes Queen appear Scarce Twenty's Age. Two Men Seiz'd also there One brave Young Man was call'd at first her Brother Still Parted so agreed their Vncle th' Other She Couch'd beneath Those Lodg'd just o're her Head Disguis'd Great Persons seem'd rouz'd then from Bed Tho when conjoyn'd his Brother Slain at last Cloud seiz'd his Brow bad Damp his Thoughts o'recast Kill'd by her Brother told Seven more lay'd Dead Self wounded tho by Stayrs Advantaged On Top thereof Six Slain at th' Other End By th' Vncle too did all below Attend. BORGANES swell'd that Captain since did prove His onely Brother whose observant Love Great V'olour joyn'd did Highly esteem Advance Design'd for Heir Then Thoughts on th' Lady glance Ponder'd her Brother 't was strong Combat bred Lust wrathful Flame till th' Amorous Conquered Had Nephew too seem'd Hopeful little Boy For Setling more might his Estate enjoy Pris'ners mean time still kept Asunder were Sad Views altho by Looks might Parley there Clermanthe shewn to Borganes CLERMANTHE then was brought to th' Dining-room Cheeks close Obscur'd since that Captived Doom BORGANES there Who rose with Formal Grace Advance nigh wish'd Her Unveil the Face Which was Perform'd her Beauties from that Cloud Strait Breaking forth like Morning fair from Shroud Of darkest Night tho Sweeter Beams beheld Far daintier Blush BORGANES thought excell'd Saluted Her Such Lovely Form there shewn In Sorrow's Dress what Joy'd Triumphant grown Nor Singular that Lord's Conceit the Rest Much Wonder'd too These Words He joyn'd exprest Bright Nimph Discharge Sad Thoughts to Beauty's Sky Lend pleasing Rays again since shall Descry Frank Lord within these Gentle Walls and there Like Governness more than Captiv'd appear Fair Vsuge prove like your Fair Self from us Wanting for Nought CLERMANTHE answer'd thus If found such Noble Mind so free from Blot Since born to Thrall I should Imbrace my Lot And thank the Gods by whom 'T was Ordain'd Your Pris'ner first Cheeks there with Blush distain'd Conjoyns withall I hope that Nobleness Perform'd to Me will more it Self express Towards my Brother Vncle now Captiv'd Those Friendly Us'd more Cheer'd my Heart reviv'd Both Lords apart confin'd To That giv'n Gentler Nod He strait Withdrew To Lobby Place which th' Hall beneath did View Both Lords beheld Who shew'd their Due Regard Yet like themselves Low Baser Ways
With her Desire Plate Servitors prevented CLERMANTHE joyns One Dish had her Contented But for MELVORNA'S worthy Company If would take part Who did like Guest Agree Thus down they Sate MELVORNA'S Handsome way Civil Regard Discourse conjoyn'd that Day Much Pleasing prov'd so that CMERMANTHE well Could for Companion Choose Thought She 'd excell I' th' close Arcadian Grange before Design'd But here sad Fears did Damp Conversing Mind Yet fram'd her Self Concluded their Repast MELVORNA said with Glance to th' Window cast She could not well that later Hour invite To th' Garden walks CLERMANTHE joyn'd The Sight Prospect thereof Contented her as then Till more Repos'd MELVORNA said agen If rang small Silver Bell Dispos'd whene're For Walking was Door should stand Open there And None disturb that time her privacy More than She pleas'd Thanks were return'd as free Done short Discourse MELVORNA Fears exprest That She should prove Injurious to her Rest Then past Nine's Hour that Month tho fair Twilight Beheld abroad wish'd strait to Her Good-night That Matron too CLERMANTHE since Desir'd To Dress her Self Undress took Leave Retir'd Half-hour dissolv'd She lay'd her down in Bed Like Beautie 's Mine with Silken Quilt o'respread Clermanthe left alone Flowr'd Sattin Curtain 's drawn tho Sad the Heart Sense Drowsie grown to slumber's Nightly part Conformed prov'd Sleep soon did bathe her Eyes Till Seav'n next Morn in Gentle Bands surprize Then Spirits cheer'd She falls in sobrest fashion To th' former Work Behaviour 's contemplation Since Dinner past encounter should as 't were BORGANES Strength first Single Combat there Well slept the Lord tho early Wakers be For Thoughtfulness did Partners prove Agree She heard by Nine opened that Lobby Door Then from that Place on brave Good-morrow's Score Prime Musick sounds Good morrow whose sweetly flowing Stream Spread through the Air in Consort joyn'd Supream For th' Art-full Hands Voices succeeded there Which last by Nature's Organs fram'd appear Are breath'd from Life so th' Instruments excell'd Their Song it self most Amorously Swell'd Through Love-conceits to raise more fond Desire Warm colder Heart Inflame where Former Fire She Sigh'd at all bad End Presag'd and fear'd Those Courtly Forms so High o're-strain'd appear'd Small Garden Birds at last conjoyned too Shew'd Chanting round what Native Pow'r could Do. She Din'd at Twelve Two Dishes brought no more That Matron left for Waiters as before Eat pretty well tho Qualm'd to think upon Bad Second Course which should Succeed anon BORGANES there All Voyded carry'd thence She walk'd about shewn Beauteous Excellence Near th' Hour of Two her Musing's broke by Sound Of Cornets heard from that small Garden-ground Such prov'd their Place besides Conjoyned Those Three Ecchoes there did Dandle back the Close Of ev'ry Strain by Turns in perfect way Retorted so like Nature's wanton Play Or sportive Dance as Vaults and Walls thereby Would speak their Joy CLERMANTHE Lodg'd so nigh That Prologue past BORGANES enter'd there Whose choisest Rube did Shining Brave appear Flow'rs Silver Gold Pearl-buttons large beheld Neck Sleeves at th' hand with Rows of Gems excell'd Silk underneath Same Buskins garnished Their Tops with Rubies Pearl on Gallant Head Great Flaunting Plume like Princely Brides-Groom drest Young hadsome Person too conjoyn'd to th' rest His Looks and Walk Proud Amorous Mode display'd Giv'n Kiss-Salute Both sitting down He said Borganes courting Clermanthe Bright Lovely Guest having Convenient Pause Afforded you for calm Retreat because Long Journey Watch endur'd to bar Complaint 'T was now Resolv'd that Sober Visitant I might appear those Friendly Thoughts disclose Lodg'd in my Brest When Blush her Cheek o'reflows She Thanks retun'd for 's Lordship's Nobler way Kindness Vouchsaf'd those Gems receiv'd last Day Things Lost in her Account Grasp'd thereupon Her whitest Hand BORGANES thus went on Those mention'd Toys forego Great Troop behind Like Harbingers then Cheer perplexed Mind False Pris'ners Name can nothing Wrong disgrace Where Truly Free Commandress of this Place I shall be Your's my Self conjoyn'd beside No Vulgar Gift CLERMANTHE again repli'd Those Words my Lord do Clouded Dark appear Hold Double Sence but th' Aim Design whate're Methinks You should not Soyl your Greatness State Nor Judgment Brand so far to take for Mate Such Homely Choice Conjoyned Low Degree Mean Form and Birth He Answer'd earnestly Love does not Prize grand Titles Names alone Fond Shadows th' are tho Noble Branch unknown Your Self conceiv'd for Person fair Prevent In my Esteem all Doubtful Argument And tho I cannot Woo You as a Spouse Since choicest Wife Deceas'd made Solemn Vowes ' Gainst that Estate but Thraldom thought indeed Vnpleasing Bands this may i' th' Room Succeed As Mistress I shall Court Imbrace You so Be Constant last CLERMANTHE Whose Blood did shew Strange Ebs and Tides for th' Crimson Stream as then His Wanton Aim unveil'd conjoyns agen Since so my Lord that You by Vows are bound Against a Wife I shall not on that Ground Seek those to Break unworthy Maid howe're So high Regard but yet methinks to bear Your Mistress-Name You should Disdain despise Vnchast withall The Lord these Words replies Tho Beauteous Nimph found Pris'ner seiz'd by War I may Dispose of all You have and are Appoint for Bed yet such my Gentle Mind Your own Good parts with Handsome Form combin'd That I shall Court your Grant e're Joy's Fruition Shew Servant-like And for th' Unchast condition You talked of why should the Beasts more free Man 's Drudges born that Pleasure take than We Leave those Fond Dreams Conceits as far from True In th' Act of Love like Food pay Nature's Due CLERMANTHE saw the Wind began to Rise More Blust'ring grown BORGANES Roll'd his Eyes Thus Drooping Fear'd sad Stormy Cloud from thence Best Sayls Withdrawn us'd Anchor's Calm defence Mild humble Way her Person his Slave withall These words return'd my Lord first place I shall This Favour beg that You would Gently please To Pause some time for Cure of Love 's Disease Try whether Passion 's Force may Conquer'd shew By Reason 's Pow'r good Ransome taken so 'T were Simple Act said He that Task to prove When srongest Reason for 't as vain to move For Ransome Price That Person 's Valu'd more Who 's worthy thought these Armes I pray implore CLERMANTHE joyn'd large Time may be Allow'd To calm my Heart which Sadness doth o're-cloud Much Damp'd through Fortune 's Change whose Qualm disgraces Both Body Mind unfit for Love 's imbraces Thus not Deny'd that Pause did Reason seem Sad Thoughts Weak Temper joyn'd the Lord's esteem Rais'd so likewise Advanc'd since less Approv'd That Easie Girl should fall when first was Mov'd Into his Arm 's observed next a Maid Her Self she call'd more Nice that Way o're-sway'd Some Time might be Allow'd upon that Score 'T would Heighten last Love's choice Delights the more Then talk'd at Large first place his Travels told What Dangers there Court-like did next unfold Gand
call'd Witness Guardian The Suit prefer'd whereto then boist'rous Man Somewhat imploy'd the Lord no Answer made But Frowns alone sharp Language so repay'd CLERMANTHE too that Morning wak'd agen With same resolve tho thought Clermanthe's sadness She saw as then ORSAMNES Funeral Day dark Cloudy Skies Like Sables worn moist sadly streaming Fyes Whilst those dropt gentle Show'rs as both would there Conjoyn'd in Solemn Obsequies appear Disturb'd e're long She prov'd with Croaking Noise From Ravens sent strong Morning-Waits whose Voice Seem'd Ominous caus'd sad Presaging Brest By Ten again that time completely drest Glancing through Window 's glass o' th' Garden-side Stout Falcon seize with Tyrant-pow'r descry'd Small harmless Dove whose tender Flesh became His choice Repast She Wept bewayl'd the same Bad Signs conceiv'd The First did seem t' unfold ORSAMNES Death her Rape the Last foretold She Arm'd her Heart for All by meditation Grief 's more Endur'd through serious Preparation Dinner being brought she said She would Eat none Nor Supper taste for Private Reasons known No Granting sent by th' Matron to her Lord Forbearance Crav'd which swell'd his Rage abhor'd Past th' Hour of Three whilst walked cross the Room Still casting Glance since fear'd ORSAMNES Doom To th' Window that his Chamber Stairs beheld She heard loud Noise which tramplers Feet Reveal'd Soon after Saw brought down to th' Court Pav'd Floor A dismal Corps view'd Winding Sheet no more By Two convey'd the Face then covered Some walking by her Heart then closely Bled Since strait Confirm'd ORSAMNES 't was by All No Coffin Cloth Course Shroud for Funeral Thought good enough by Scullions born below Those being his Stairs that Matron told her so BORGANES Threats that very Time as fear'd When Dinner done right length and breadth appear'd That Under Guardian follow'd Them espy'd Long since by Her with Keys in th' Hand beside Carry'd from thence beyond the Gate small Green What Sighs and Groans Grave there directly seen The view'd no more that for last Couch retreat Dark Curtains drawn spread th' Earthen Coverlet When Groaning loud Clermanthe's long complaint through Sorrow strait struck Dumb Finding with all her Legs too Weak become For th' Heavy Heart Grief 's monstrous weight to bear She rouled down o' th' Bed Supportment there Then beats her Brest as that would Charging Brand With her Lord's Death not Vile BORGANES Hand Guilty thus far Conceiv'd Disast'rous Cause Since th' Act refus'd so by BORGANES Laws ORSAMNES Dy'd strange Case appear'd that She Without his Fall could not Chast Viâ—tuous be Then Horrid Thoughts her Mind did over Cloud Through Passion 's strength Death th' onely Ease allow'd Long'd for That seem'd Hopes of his Life before Now Dead by her beheld must still Deplore Her Rape Death-like why not Vs'd shortest Way By her own Hand th' Enlarged Soul might stray After her Lord belov'd ORSAMNES find In th' other World their Ghosts howe're Combin'd Grief Slain withall since Life but Rack'd Tormented Joyn'd some Revenge BORGANES Rape prevented Then Sob'rer Thoughts Hope rather Pow'rs Divine Might cross that Ravishment base Lust-design Before that Hour ordain some Speedy Death Through Apoplex Impostume seize her Breath Nor for that Act lest deadly thing there known Knife Sizars Bodkin Garters caught and gon BORGANES saying He 'd wear like Favours Those Bed-cords were left alone for strangling Close Thus sev'ral ways perplexed Mind beside Which might in Part o're-whelmed Thoughts divide From that Grand Loss ORSAMNES Death complaining That 's Sense Allay'd her own sad Doom remaining Each nearer Noise did Clap of Thunder shew Rape 's storm at hand th' Heart' s Trembling caused so Past Sev'n it prov'd no Supper brought howe're Nor Bed was made by Her forbidden there She lay Reserv'd till Nine o're-clouded Skies Fit Season for that Ravishment Surprize When plainly heard unlock'd the outmost Door BORGANES thought some Trampling Noise next Floor Unlock'd her own Dove's terrour felt She then Near th' Eagle's Claw lock'd strait the same agen As tho he single stay'd might Trial use For Grant at last call more if she Refuse Next bind Her to th' Bed-posts enjoy'd at Pleasure Such his Intent e're Grasp'd the Beauteous Treasure There casting Glance half Curtain drawn Descry'd Dim Taper's beams heard Gentle steps beside When Gazing wildly forth She strait beheld ORSAMNES Form which lately so excell'd Now Fainter looks conceiv'd and Paler-fac'd White Linnen Cap Shirt only down to th' Wast Ghastly as thought his Ghost conceived there Such dismal kind Her self might then appear She thus began If th' Art ORSAMNES shade My Longer Life do'st come to Check upbraid Orsamnes came to Clermanthe ORSAMNES stopt her Voice by sign soon ended Hand on his Mouth which softest speech attended CLERMANTHE Peace pointing to those at Door I True ORSAMNES am Breath as before Tho scarce confirm'd till felt his Hand and Lips So raised Her from that Dark Bed's Eclips Lest Speech o're-heard did lead to th' furthest wall Where found Couch-chair soft Voice injoyn'd withall Both sitting down She told with Panting Heart Did first what caus'd that Strange mistake impart View'd dismal Corps what Torment bred reveal'd Next thoughts of Death what way those Clouds dispell'd Third place conjoyn'd why She would not comply But th' Act delay'd ORSAMNES tho might Dye Which Grounds you heard before ORSAMNES when Applauded All inform'd her Self agen MELVORNA'S Lines who lastly th' Agent prov'd For this short Grant to view his Dear-belov'd Joyn'd the whole Cause longing He said to take Last sad Farewel I choice Pretence did make For this Salute as tho through my Perswasion You might be Won to Yield which strange Oration I ne're shall Breath tho Death 's avoided thence But Cross Oppose with strongest Eloquence Life on such Terms disdain'd your Grounds allow'd Keep Virtue still tho Fate these Eyes o're-cloud CLERMANTHE when It much my Lord Allays Sharp Sorrow's Wound since You conjoyn and Praise My Act thus far Hopes of your Life howe're But speak My Lord altho I Ravish'd were Would You still Love me as Friend both free'd Enlarg'd Since name of Wife cast off that Thought 's Discharg'd My Dearest Choice ORSAMNES joyn'd again I Constant am my Love Chief Cause complain To those Grand Streights your Person so Expos'd Pure Virgin mind in th' Act withall Disclos'd That Nobler Part does still Enamour Me For Real Friend bound in Supream Degree I 'll Dwell with You if Please like Dearest Brother And tho not Wife Vow ne'r to Wed Another Thus shewing Your 's that Single way confin'd From all the World my Heart to You Resign'd CLARMANTHE there those Gentle Words exprest Do much my Lord Confirm this Troubled Brest May satisfie were You but Well Restor'd Alive and Free whate're my Case deplor'd My Souls late Joy ORSAMNES then whilst Breath Conclude me Thine expect howe're my Death Hope brought to th' Gasp You that such Torment found My Loss bewail'd since Three on Fancy'd Ground May better
Youth ORSAMNES shew'd Virgin most fair Nimphs first did ride on Dolphins Backs that bare Baskets of Flow'rs some handled Harps as tho Still'd th' Airy Broyls mov'd Waters charm'd below To pleasing Trance with their Harmonious Noises Drawn near the Rock they mounted strait soft Voyces In Quire conjoyn'd the Way besprinckled round With Roses Violets for Venus-Ground Love's Bridal Shore Next following Beheld That heav'nly Train each radiant Sun excell'd View'd from the Deep with light Celestial Paces Come where He sat Apollo first forth Traces ORSAMNES in his Hand whom gently does Present to Him for words saluting thus Take Retired Lord most brave Transcendent Youth foom Water's Grave Seeming lost as 't were to thee And sunk destroy'd by Destiny Setting Star more Bright may Rise From thence adorn th' Arcadian Skies Then Pallas came spread Rays divine as 't were Leading that Nimph this Sense conjoyned there Take this beauteous Maid withall Whom thou may'st thy Daughter call Lady choice excelling Mind For that renowned Youth Design'd Hope for more Heav'n doth ordain Dead Joys may live Revive again This past All vanish'd round did leave howe're That Young prime Couple still conjoyned there ORONTES when those Bonds of Slumber broke Through Strangeness caus'd contentful next awoke Thus oft in Sleep what Things we fear and hate Or Love Desire strong Fancy doth create Form represent most tho where Thoughtful Mind Pensive reserv'd Remembrance more inclin'd Thersander with the Prince As from that Mount 'tween six and Sev'n descended THERSANDER came whom faithful Love commended Salute discharg'd with pleasing Language sound His Son 's Return declar'd from Corinth Ground Adjoyned Land since that Laconian Thrall Might Damp his thoughts Life's Danger there withall Absent himself good while with Friend of late Long troubled too for setling his Estate Then nam'd that gallant choice to be admir'd His Son her Father's Lines consent desir'd Love nobler found choice like himself most free Virtuous and fair proclaim'd supream Degree The Prince approv'd Tho Friendship great did say Each Woman's Person Parts reserved way Mov'd for those Nymphs their Fathers next long while Both Pastors turn'd with Him of rank Gentile Known worthy Men Each Fellow Sufferer Yet time's Face chang'd his grant conjoyn'd thus far Duke's House the Place for Marriage Celebration Tho Physick course bound him to th' Pastor-station Joyn'd solemn Thoughts Dear Wife and Daughter Dead Those stranger Ways still Heart-Distemper bred Then told when pleas'd his sober Dream Inclin'd To think some Good Presaging part combin'd Thus that his Son escap'd from Dreadful Hands Like wrack or Storm the King's surprisal Bands Should lastly Spouse enjoy whom favour shew'd The God's themselves choice Pledge from Heav'n bestow'd The Prince in Physick course Ent'ring the Grange two Doctors did declare Fortnight more past He might with Freedom share In that Conjugal Feast take Journey thither The Prince resolv'd THERSANDER joyn'd together Marriage should be defer'd Dervan beside Would Coach six Horses yield which they 'd provide Home then He rode small Mile to 's Pastor Grange Found fair FLORENA there did Kiss exchange For kind Salute tho set so firmly on She blush'd withall that Way before unknown Both sitting down whence came He briefly told Did next their Maze of dangers past unfold Whilst wonder caus'd as Joy such prime Event More pleasing Glances too Dart-like were sent From th' Eye sometimes the same in Supper while She could observe which done with sober smile Set down by Her He Kist her there agen Most firmly Seal'd till blush'd like Scarlet then These words conjoyn'd the Times were Changed now Thersander wooing Florena ORSAMNES pleas'd well smooth'd the Prince's Brow He serv'd of late his Nephew 's Love-design Now somthing for himself would Act combine Gave Kiss withall then second Third bestow'd Whilst Bashful wand'ring Blood her Cheeks o're flow'd Tho soon THERSANDER inform'd that he desir'd Her for His Wife Chaste Love his Heart enfir'd She said again His Lordship pleas'd to Vent New gladsome Thoughts in Jesting Merriment Times chang'd of late THERSANDER joyn'd reply Plain Earnest 't was hop'd she would not deny With Kiss confirm'd FLORENA'S gentle Heart Began to Pant scarce free from wounding Dart. THERSANDER then but Thirty Five for Age Choice temper'd Mind to 's comely Personage Great Birth with large Estate She Twenty four Good handsome prov'd belov'd on either Score Well born She was his Wise's Ally and found Same Temper last for Marriage hopeful Ground After short Pause her answer framed thus Such worth in him Beheld if serious In what exprest high friendly Obligation Like Brother thought in that reserved station She could not least as Husband slight refuse Blush there conjoyn'd being honour so to chuse Thus soon the Bargain made as He desir'd By Kiss confirm'd since Buis'ness haste requir'd He told her She next morn with him must ride Companion to CLERMANTHE prove beside Who wish'd her there same Priest and Marriage-day Should serve for both tho done in private way 'T was Twelve before THERSANDER could for Close Seal parting Kiss then sought they Bed's repose Next day they reach'd the Merchant's Grange e're-night Whose News enlarg'd our Noble Pair's delight Brought from the Prince CLERMANTHE Courteous kind FLORENA Imbrac'd scarce thought her Aunt design'd Well pleas'd tho Marriage thus put off They were The Prince himself since would be present there That Pause withall might Joys advance the more Both Bodies Minds like to themselves restore After long Task endur'd that former Maze So dreadful thought where wander'd many days Nor stands VARNESA that late kind Convoy As unconcern'd Spectator of their Joy But Partner too CLERMANTHE under Cloud Obscur'd before chief Woman's place allow'd CLERMANTHE's Self now publick grown beside With choice Garb their next great Towns supply'd Next Morn with Beams the Globe did Beautifie As would with their intended March comply Adorn the way like blushing Handmaid there Orsamnes Clermanthe going to the Duke Things being well order'd now Dispos'd what-e're All forwards set Hir'd Coach by early Hour Morning withdrawn to th' Oriental Bow'r Bright Noon succeeds that Stage being over past His Charet drives the Princely Sun in haste Down th' Azure Western Road with blazing Head Whilst they themselves through Flow'ry Banks fine-spread Their Journey took till enter'd Forrest wild Birds chaunting round by false bad Track beguil'd Strange sights beheld Near midst thereof soft Groans like some Tormented Strokes loud they heard soon after that presented Through smaller Glade more Dismal Sight to view Nor Danger much appear'd 't was Female crew Five mufled Hags did joyntly all surround With Birchin Rods a naked Man fast bound Th' Hands ty'd to lofty Branch the Feet both clos'd To stump beneath thus Gen'ral Mark expos'd Mouth lastly stopt Exclaming barr'd thereby ORSAMNES with THERSANDER drawing nigh The Body cloath'd through constant Scourges there With Crimson Skin Transform'd might ill appear Blood from most parts like Anvile at their will So
Princess-month like Servants welcoming Birds pleas'd and Shades which gave conjoined shroud King skreen withal ' gainst beams of Noon allow'd Shun'd streight Road from the Gate with wary glance For th' planted part where he might best advance Cross'd winding walks march'd further on conceal'd Till came to th' midst small dainti'st Green beheld Cut Orb-like round where purling Riv'let stray'd Did seem to dance through small carv'd Channel made To view the Spring two foot for breadth bestow'd Whose Crystal stream Gold-sands as 't were o'reflow'd Mixt gaudiest colour'd Shells by Art design'd In midst of all neat-formed Mansion shin'd Thin Trees dispers'd like Tufts adorn'd the place Some Park-stands bow'rs conjoin'd Prospective grace ORSAMNES now least caus'd perchance offence By curious mood through Shades retir'd from thence Way trod before towards th' unguarded Gate Refreshment found by what beheld of late When from that part most soft and gentle Noise Stole to his Ear whether 't was Humane Voice Which talked sung complain'd or what not knowing Till nearer drawn prov'd chearful Sound sweet growing Well chanted Song for pleasure brought thus far And dandled by the pleas'd delighted Air Since loth to loose His mind could not dispense For truning back if sidewaies rang'd from thence Much wanderer those streight broad Roads were fear'd This sculking way most free reserv'd appear'd 'T was stronger now seem'd choicely rare surpassing Hast bad conciev'd thus gentler forwards tracing To smallest Noise he marched by that ground Close larger Plot with Hedg encompass'd round Where lurking Shades would stragler's glance repel Some longer stay might be adventur'd well Prime Musick 't was of Lute and Voice compos'd ORSAMNES there with bord'ring Parts inclos'd More to regard befriended by that Shade Each other Sense to th' Hearing servant made Those nimble Birds which mov'd about that Bow'r Inspir'd appear'd throught her Harmonious pow'r Lute charming Voice Leaves danc'd when smaller pause Wind-shaken oft shew'd gentle Claps applause Those chirping Songsters seem'd as mute and dumb Sat pearch'd as 't were her Scholars then become Last words o' th' Song were these This World abounds in Care and Strife Best suits my Thoughts the Virgin-life By which ORSAMNES plainly did conclude She was a Maid or th' Tongue did much delude Air lastly upon the Lute in which her Hand Did nimbler way more sweet the strings command Both ended thus Birds seem'd to practise round In thankful Song whilst from well-shaded Ground ORSAMNES heard applauds choice female Art Found now more ling'ring thoughts loth to Depart Good mind he had to see that place inclos'd Then view those Lips those Hands which form'd compos'd These warbled sounds if might be termed Fair Whose Voice and Touch proclaim'd themselves so rare Then would be gone Thus rouz'd with gentle paces He stalk'd about that Hedg through se'vral places Sight strove to dart till found reserved Dore Not lock'd forgot one Person saw no more Transcendent Form in midst of all descri'd Prime Excellence by none on Earth outvi'd Sweet lovely Face to that might Cheap appear So rich in Beauty shew'd conjoined there Her Body's daintiest Shape exact Compound Task for all Pens whose praises to resound Fame's trumpet Breath might want the Sight would move Proud Kings themselves perchance to fall in Love Fond Suitors turn'd much more inferiour Men To view Admire conceiv'd small marvel then ORSAMNES tho upon that Gazing score Imploi'd his Eyes as hearkning Ears before A Virgin 't was as did by th' Song appear CLERMANTHE nam'd tho call'd PARMENA there Who midst the heat by chance withdrawn descended To th' Bathing Fount there Song with Musick ended Thence manly Spies debar'd to th' foot at last Unclouds her beauteous World which seem'd to cast New Beams upon that gloomy place as tho Bright second Morn were breaking from below More choicely Fair or perl skin'd Nimph reveal'd Some feigned Lady o' th' Water then beheld Upon the Bank fine Sattin Mantle lay Sky-colour'd spread did Silver knots display Silk under robe or Petticoat beside Green like the Spring Hood Sandalls there descri'd The Fount was large The Fountain Long-square for art excell'd Ore th' midst half way by Pillars strength upheld Square carved Frame left open either side On th' top sate * God o' th' Sea NEPTUNE crown'd Triumphant pride In Chariot drawn Sea-horses form presented All done with paint and Gold which Water vented Dropt through their Mouths part froth like Foam below Champing the Bit. Beneath there seem'd to flow High swelling Sea and at four Corners made Curl'd †Meaner Sea-Gods TRITON'S shape which Trumps did use displai'd On Dolphin backs advanc'd whence Waters fall Like sportful Streams through th' Fishes mouths withall View'd Fount it self at either distant End Wild carved Rocks did near to th' bank ascend ‖ Goddess of Wood. DIANA nak'd sate bathing there on one Coy Nymphs behind ACTEON farthest shewn Whose branched Crest speaks bold presumptuous prying Near th' other Rock their hands with Harps complying Mermaids beheld and partly above the Stream Fish-heads appeared from Craggy sides of them Through Engins too dispers'd thir Water Show'r Squeez'd from both Tops like Arched Cystal-bow'r Quite o're those Nymphs beneath small Rail the place Encompassed where rang'd with painted grace Stood carved Beasts like rampant Guard to th' Fount View'd o're against near th' hedg Prospective Mount Whose stairs with gilded Rails shew'd beautifi'd Where perching last prime-coulour'd Fowls descri'd Who look'd upon the Place but glancing fashion Might think he saw some small New-coin'd Creation Fish Birds and Beasts CLERMANTHE Goddess there Bathing below to th' Fancy's eye appear Whose beauties now with sob'rer Smile and then More serious thoughts ORSAMNES view'd ag'en Her Eyes were black spread flaming Rays Which Diamonds could far outblaze Clermanthes Person Transcendent beams fair Soul from thence Did shine with glorious Form to Sense Two glist'rng Mints of Lightning were Choice beauties Worlds mysterious there In whose full Globes Night Day intwin'd Both black and Fair at once combin'd Seem'd darker veyl'd least else confounded Mens view destroi'd tho sweetly wounded For Persons struck by that fair Eye Well pleas'd appear'd still so to Die Such lovely fires withal beheld Faint Stars Sun's gaudy Beams excell'd Lights fountains seem'd on Earth survai'd New Morning kindled thence displai'd Her Forehead large high-rais'd to th' Eye Spread forth like pure Majestick Sky Did Throne of State to Beauty there Join'd Chastity withall appear Warm whitest Alps of Snow present First lovely Part choice ornament Then view'd those Cheeks delicious Bow'rs Where constant Spring enlivened Flow'rs On Lillies there fresh Roses blowing Two Suns above their beams bestowing Here us'd that Archer small to lie Love's Boy made wanton by her Eye For mirthful play each outward Part Still pleas'd to Range if barr'd her Heart Next daintiest Lips fair Ruby-gem But Mean-complexion'd thought to them Prime modells clos'd when smil'd howe're More graceful Shapes presented there New beauteous Forms through Speech descri'd
Tho words pronounc'd like Death Deni'd Whose living Marmulade might shew Enjoi'd Restorative as tho I hill frosted Veins could warm repair Breath'd Sweets against Infectious Air Pearl-store conceal'd 'T were sad that none Should kiss such Lips but Maids alone Her dainty rising Nose most white As curious form'd to please delight Fit Part for that transcendent Face The Chin conjoin'd Perfections Grace Fine gallant Hair wreaths lofty-spread Like silken Crown adorn'd her head Some wanton dangling Curls altho Resplendent Cheeks made fairer shew Choice heightning Foyl seem'd Courted danc'd By ev'ry blast of Wind advanc'd 'T was clearer Brown and serv'd for Shade Whilst Sun-bright Eyes their beams displaid Love's Ambushment might well appear Pity such Hairs should wither there Under coy Virgin-vow since Strings For CUPID'S BOW fit bredes for Kings Her Neck might stately Fort present Pillar to th' Breathing Firmament Strange Clime displai'd where Lillies Snow Conjoin'd did Summer-winter shew Upon that Frame with glory mov'd Prime choice Compound by Mortals lov'd Di'monds there worn to Fancies eye Shew'd sparkling Joy being plac'd so nigh Then Brests survey'd which swell aspire Nurses conjoin'd to th' Babe Desire Did soft like trembling Jelly shew Or Streams when gentler Gale doth blow Dimpling their Cheek These th' Eye supposes Love-gods beloved Mounts whence loses His Arrows oft in wanton play Doth Wound withal Between there lay Milk-path for 's Walk still slumber'd on Those Pillows too when weary grown Her Arms like Twins in gentle fold Play'd with themselves by Nature's Mold Exactly cast where Pearl descry'd Grown Envy-pale by th' Wrists outvy'd Free Pris'ners th' are who there remain Find beauteous Grate choice Guardian 'T were sad these should imbrace none other But Female Arms or one another Her dainty curious Hands prime Pair By Queens might envy'd prove so rare Those nicer Palms soft smallest Stream Each azure Vein conceiv'd in them Like beauteous Founts that wander'd o're Choice Lilly-banks made Island-store Seem'd prime for Tooth as could send out Diseases rage advance the Gout To Galliard's lofty Height and stroke Fierce Panthers tame so fair a Yoak Now lower wading strait beheld Her silver Wast unparallel'd Wreath'd by th' enamour'd Stream in sign Of fond regard so Crystalline Choice-form'd withal much blest be Those So wealthy an Armful may inclose Like Zodiack surround as 't were That gallant World of beauty there ORSAMNES lov'd Orsamnes in Love never before till now That taking way such Form so beauteous too Did Woman contemplate pierc'd through the Eyes Th' unlook'd-for Chance might more withal surprize Strong secret Charm like Plant still there detain'd Porter forgot past Griefs Love primely raign'd Nere Woman thought worthy of Sigh or Passion Till view'd that Princess Queen of the Creation In whose fair Eyes bring troop of Masquers shin'd Virtues did seem with Beauties there combin'd That Man crown'd Fortune's Favorite confest By whom this Pearl conjugal Gem possest Her costly Cloaths upon the ground beside Rich Jewels worn chief rank Gentile imply'd Whose worth although conceiv'd Transcendent rare Why should his Person Parts Birth join'd despair Her Song 's last Words howere as prov'd inclin'd To th' Virgin-life least fixed Cours design'd Bred qualmish thoughts made solemn Vow if so Bent to observe he then might seem to Woo Some marble Statue's shape there Suitor be Or Court the Northern Ice as melting free Deaf Winds and Wave coy Light'ning grasp infold But those faint Thoughts by stronger were control'd Thus he resolv'd his Mind to break discover Nor lose the Man whilst shew'd the fervent Lover Mus'd straight withal how near Approach to gain Some Parley speech join'd Kiss-salute obtain When from that Place sad Damping cause appear'd Nice hardest Task lest strange Surprisal fear'd Some Lust-design she should scriek out exclaim Ere he could Speak destroy'd that courting Aim Found Naked next would move incense far more Thus view'd beheld if waited there at dore She might whole Hours perchance in Bathing spend Till Scouts betray'd so lost desire End What posture best what Words to settle please If should come forth her Troubled thoughts Appaise How t' order all he first imploy'd his Brain To drive her from that Fount till Cloath'd again Thus softly trod to th' Fenced part Behind Nearest to her where shak'd as had design'd Those Branches Leaves as some had faln by chance Against the Hedg no view nor naked glance When Noise o'reheard like one from th' Fount below Trampling the Bank Cloaths rus'led to and fro Which proving well to th' Door he strait did trace One side thereof as newly reach'd that Place Where heard Silk garment mov'd Feet tread the Grass By th' Hedg conjoin'd to th' Entrance nimbly pass Which Noise her Self conceiv'd good Omen thought As Fortune there by gentle Hand had brought Did with his Plot like Patroness combine So drawn most near prepar'd for 's Love-design 'T was she indeed for rus'ling Noise o'reheard Through shaken Leaves conjoined Hem had scar'd Thick Trees behind no Men approaching there But one i' th' House imploi'd Maid-servants were Thus then sad Virgin-thoughts it seem'd a Stranger Slunk into th' Grove unmark'd some Lustful Ranger Might naked view watch closely at Door withal When she forsook the Fount surprize enthral Door left unlock'd by chance remember'd then She long'd therefore till 't was made fast agen So hurl'd to th' bank Smock on silk Petticoat Short upper Robe fine Mantle near forgot To th' entrance strait she ran where much more bold Might lock the Door or Persons face behold But then hard Task increas'd CLERMANTHE'S doubt Door opening from the Green Key left without While stepping forth ORSAMNES bowing the knee Almost to th' ground seiz'd on immediately That Door witheld when coy strange Start she made Fear wonder joyn'd thus Blaz'd his thoughts and said Orsamnes Courting Clermanthe Transcendent Star which beauty's Queen dost shine As of this Grove whilst Each their Crowns resign And bow to Thee th' Imperial excellence Pardon this Bolder Act and leave dispense That I may kiss your Hand next Thanks declare For my Repast those Musick strains most Rare Like th' Author 's self CLERMANTHE then had grown Much frighted Scar'd withal Disdainful shewn But that she saw her Young Surprizer there I' th' lowlyest way small grounds for Rape appear Mild gentle Brow well civillized Tongue That Silken Garb should to none Base belong For Person last excell'd Prime Male perfection Lik'd all approv'd tho free from Love-reflexion Thus bashful Glance still prone to Virgin-fear She joyn'd reply Pray Sir withdraw Forbear That stop Restraint like Stranger to this Grove As unto Me tho chance thus far to Rove Through kept well Guarded Gate Kissing my Hand Seems vain Desire where Lonely grounds Command Bad Thoughts may cause Too formal Thanks exprest Such Musick prov'd my own Reserved Brest 'T was meant withal to Please ORSAMNES then Joyn'd humble Bow this Answer fram'd ag'en Fairest believe nothing thought dangerous Shall hence proceed
howere For Ord'ring all they strait consulted there Choice Meeting ground thick-shaded Rock design'd Flight-shoot beyond the Grove to either's mind Thence four miles Walk to th' Burrough-Town which Place Pastors less us'd some Lonely House tho base For Lodging got sent Letter strait that Night To Uncle of his i' th' Pastors Vale t' invite His friendly help for close retreating Grange Like Sojourners till Calm more setled Change New Suitor fear'd For th' Lady of the Grove she might suppose Since Lines sent dangerous some did Disclose CLERMANTHE inform She there discover'd prov'd Might be Surpriz'd if fled not strait Remov'd But if now told her Self her Man or Maid She 'd send with Her ORSAMNES found Betray'd This further Cause to th' Sudden way as 't were That Speedy Course compel'd told briefly there That Lady o' th' Grove had Stout young Son a Knight Years twenty one tho Lordly honour might Claim for Estate good Person Parts enjoy'd Much proud thereof had Year and half imploy'd In Travel then Come back to Thracian Land His Mother sent him by convenient Hand A Scroul of Lines in which her Pen exprest CLERMANTHE was so long there Lovely Guest Whom he had View'd at that Court-masque before Now choicely improved grown for Beauty's store Both Body Mind as Daughter priz'd Belov'd This first She heard her Read as Fortune prov'd In Garden-bow'r An Answer from the Son Ere long was brought Observed well which don CLERMANTHE follow'd her to th' selfsame Bow'r List'ned behind whilst all she Read that hour There heard her Self like Star advanc'd to th' Sky In his conceit fond Amorous Thoughts most high As Love-inflam'd Pearl Gems to th' height commended Presents for her from th' East by him Intended Would fly with Wings of Love to 's Native ground Court her for Wife that choice Advantage found And doubted not from 's Horse there to alight Next day at Noon Thus then more speedy Flight So long defer'd 't were strange to Steal away His Men Himself like scornful squeamish Stray Might follow Her ORSAMNES so surprize Fixt on Revenge no Sword to equallize Strong Daring prov'd at Nineteen years no more Had Two Disarm'd in Field proud Conquerour ORSAMNES joyns He scorn'd his Rage altho Us'd but short Poyniard's help with Shafts and Bow Yet must Advance her Goodness prime howere More Quiet gift her Self's Possession there Orsam leaves the Grove Thus Things resolv'd taking then brief Farewel He chose that Way which thought might best Conceal To th' guarded Gate Wicket still open found That Porter fast through Drunken Slumber bound Good fair Excuse to curb howere oresaw Since Absent so clear friendly Entrance saw Tho 't was Resolv'd by Them perchance Descry'd That He should walk about the Grove's right side Half-part thereof She turn Contrary way Lest bad Conceit that Fellow might betray So march'd to th' shaded Rock where shrouded well For 's best Belov'd stood Amorous Centinel Clermanthe folows CLERMANTHE strait stept back to th' Foutain-grot Where tho her Lute Discharg'd not prove forgot Hood Fan nor ribbon'd Gloves through nimble Speed Much less small Jewel-box Rare chance indeed Brought down that Noon where Pearl of dainty'st kind Necklace thereof strung on the Bank design'd So spirits rouz'd Face veyl'd like Skies o'recast She smoothly trod through branched Shades at last To th' mention'd Gate where Wicket found but clos'd Else had she knock'd as for the Fields dispos'd Thence Glancing round with flaming Eyes less fear Through bord'ring Clump of Palms well shrouded there She cross'd Flight-shoot to th' Rock conjoyned shade Where dampt Noon-day smal â—â—â—inkling Dawn display'd Being enter'd there ORSAMNES joyful man Giv'n kindest Kiss Imbrace thus spoke began Welcom most Fair to this reserved Cell Love's friendly Bow'r where no Though shall Rebel Against your Chast Command like Temple deem'd You being here This Favour choice-esteem'd Your Servant shewn was nere by th' Sex outvy'd Prime confidence CLERMANTHE Blushd reply'd Your Love Desert conjoyn'd outweigh'd thus far My strict Resolves Both termed singular Of equal height well Conquer'd me oresway'd ORSAMNES then Dear sweetest Madam said Your Goodness pleas'd Transcendent that withall To prize them so which like Sun beams did fall On doubtful Heart This spoke but short Demur Choice Kisses onely there obtain'd from her Now Free Themselves those thought prime Bait Repast For 's voyage then to great Dervan at last 'T was four miles Walk with Quiver arm'd and Bow Poyniard by th' side for 's precious Charge did shew Thus on the walk'd through that small Shade combin'd Which Screen-like cover'd them from Ground behind The Sun did then drive down his Western Road Noon past some hours with blazing Chariot shew'd Like Prince of Day as large Evening-stage behind Whilst th' Azure skies smil'd on their Walk design'd Scarce half a Mile they measur'd o're when heard Loud-sounding Voice CLERMANTHE partly scar'd As Porter from the Grove but branched Fence Standing between they hearkned both from thence When spake again conjoyn'd from Rocks above Vanlor and the Eccho Shrill Ecchoes Noise No No said there Mad Love Best fits thy Name here then sit down Bemoan ye Ay me Ech. Ayme Heark there 's DIONE Ech. DIONE 'T is she Ech. 'T is she My joy Contents the more O dost still think on thy Vanlor Ech. Vanlor Indeed Ech. Indeed It sounds like pleasing Ditty Say 't once again dost truly Pitty Ech. Pitty Dearest Dear Ech. Dear Thus then my Heart renew Love DIONE's kind and proves thy True-Love Ech. True-Love False never Ech. Never Cease then to Importune Her Brest pertakes in thy hard Fortune Ech. Fortune Sighs Groans Ech. Sighs Groans O soft and gentlest-hearted Day dismal 't was these Hands thus parted Ech. parted Accurs'd Ech. Accurs'd What friend did speak unfold it That I was here Winds surely told it Ech. told it 'T was strange Ech. 'T was strange Stay Nymph and do not pass me DIONE sweet but first Imbrace me Ech. Imbrace me I' th' Ghostly Shades Ech. Shades Where not storm shall sever But we shall Love intwin'd for ever Ech. Ever I come then Ech. Come then This Party by those Names forementioned ORSAMNES knew 'T was handsom Youth well bred Of birth Gentile dwelt near their Pastors Plain And call'd VANLOR amongst the Beauteous Train His Choice DIONE fair was rank'd allow'd Who being Wore long Friends debate like Clowd Dispell'd at last that Afternoon before Their Marriage-day when Love's Conjugal store He thought t' enjoy as Bedfellow surmis'd By burning Feaver's Rape was seiz'd surpriz'd Bad Rival thus consum'd that gallant Frame To feed that Fire unquench'd the Lover's flame Dead in few Days when Grief o'recharg'd his Mind Strange Feaver there to Frenzy grown confin'd By 's Mother ought Enrag'd strait did prove Would Range abroad since hop'd to Grasp his Love Midst fields and Shades us'd sad Complaint where found Kind Echo's answering Noise upon that Ground He 'd Parly stand sick Fancy pleasing so Till
Soothing best a while since Match'd orehard High Spirit saw joyn'd Father's Fond Regard These Modest words for Answer fram'd alone She no such Beauty's Stock could Challenge own Nor well conceive such Amorous Passion sorted With her Son 's tender Years Those rather Courted Pleasures Pastimes were Strangers found to Love Thus Suckled Hope whatere the Lord might prove Forth strait they Went to Gallant Water-grot Conjoyned Grove GONDACE'S Order'd Plot Fine Summer-house with Trees encompass'd round Space left for Walk where on the Shaded ground Choice Turf withal carv'd Fountains store beheld In Circle rang'd whose Curious Art excell'd Six 'bout the Room shewn Dancing Streams from far Joyn'd Murmur 's noise like Watry Theatre That Room it self with costly Marble shin'd Pictures Rock-work for pleasant Bow'r design'd Being set Pastimes to please Clerman repos'd Prime Musick-strains in Parts BRISOLDAN joyn'd not wanting for those Arts Flow'd sweetly round like Streams in one full Tide Or th' Ears Perfume to th' Lady's sense did glide For Storms as 't were good pleasing Lullaby The Soul 's prime Minion thought since Harmony Makes up th' Amired Soul how cordial Passion Those can present Tune forth in various fashion Now Joy then sad Complaint as also prove Kind Melting Sounds more Soften th' Heart for Love To th' curious Hands conjoyned last Voice-quire Whose Language Words more Raise advance Desire SONG I. Two Voices What 's choice Beauty bar'd from Love Dainty'st Meats and Drinks vain prove Two Other Whilst kept Withdrawn untasted Those Treasures small Felicity Give th' Owner till Enjoy'd they be In Handsom Time well wasted Chorus of Six Rainbow-Clowds for Show appear Your Red amd white 'T is Man's fruition Makes substantial Comforts there Best Conjoyn'd seems your Condition So y' are most Your Selves whenere 2. Two Voyces Whilst Youth Beauty crown thy brow Gems Combin'd Ripened Fruit for Tast design'd Two other Rot not on the Summer's bough Autumn-Blasts will scatter all Your Pride well mounted Glory Those to Earth despised fall When You too late are Sorry Chorus of Six Froward Coyness then restrain Wisest way since Harsh Disdain Few Commend Reap Beauty's end reap Beauty's end Those choice Delights which else you nere Attain Next walking forth there Warbled through the Grove Clear lively Cornets which for Conquest strove ' Mongst Boughs aloft first One heard Single sounding Another then Former's lost Noats rebounding Like mirthful Eccho's Play did Flourish o're Short ending Strain to that conjoyned more Third Fourth succeed still Answer'd round by Course Lodg'd circular till from some Place perforce Nymph Eccho rais'd turn'd Wanton Pratler there Then joyn'd their Noise as meant the Grove to tear With pow'rful piercing Blast and Fright those small Plumed Inhabitants rare-voic'd withal Through their Green branched Cabins These for Cloze Seem'd swallow'd by Recorders Sound with those Strong larger Throats Sackbots and Shalms unview'd When Wood-Nymphs came by Satyrs strait pursu'd From Shaded part feign'd wild-bred Silvan Lovers Shew'd Antick Dance the Girls with Leaf-wrought Covers Bedrest and Flow'rs their Men like Goatish kind Skins Hairy wore small Horns and Hoofs design'd Pipes held in sport Nymphs Hunting Darts aloft What Wanton Postures there fond Kisses oft Strange freaks beheld whilst Shrouded close on high Their Musick seem'd Celestial Waits o' th' Sky These Courting ways BRISOLDAN pay'd whenere His prime Observances Brisoldan's feigned Love to Clermanthe Love-duties there Dissembled tho as Vital Pow'rs were lent For that Regard would Verses too Present For Parts ingenious Brain well furnish'd stor'd As those Young Years could probably afford By th' Mothers hand Ambassadress compleat Nay Chamber kept at last Love-qualms so great Befool'd his Night-cap Health whilst former Road Kind Favours still the proud GONDACE trod And when sometimes her Lover's Charge renew'd CLERMANTHE falling back would thus Delude Fence gentler way Her Son 's approv'd Desert Not question'd was but Light inconstant Heart That doubtful Age those younger Years her One Does Plead withal yet Fancy 's Pow'r not known What Choice to make these further Thoughts unfold Her Father 's Frown at last when strait the Bold GONDACE Smil'd with careless Glance reply'd Were They but once confirm'd by Vows and Ty'd Marriage-time come when fit to make Relation Discovery her Pow'rful short Perswasion FERNANTHE 's Planted Love Son great in Favour Should eas'ly draw the Duke yet seem'd to Waver The Lady's thoughts Conjoyned grounds of Fear Some gentle Change event still Hop'd for there Thus held they on their Ling'ring Siege grand Prize Till Time Four Years near Progress'd through the Skies During that while His true Love to Clermanthe BRISOLDAN play'd so long Love's fonder Part Tormenting last more Strong Those Amorous thoughts Desires grown Elder now Near Twenty's Age the choice CLERMANTHE'S Brow Love's Royal Throne as 't were transcendent Beauty Drest round with Darts and Flames commanding Duty Tall Person nigh Sixteen advanc'd in some Perfection shew'd all Ravishment become That he had Qualms sustain'd True sober Fires Tho swel'd with Love Ambition's vast Desires Saw brave Estate was there Enamoured Honor conjoyn'd prov'd Duke her Father dead Some Lord before Proud haughty Soul did own False Treacherous great Parts corrupted grown On Vice did wait Base Ends far more than other Ingenious Bad betimes like th' Harmful Mother Who still could Hope with Fondest Thoughts survay'd His Person Parts Fine gallant Garb Display'd Court-gem conceiv'd such Things might do the Feat CLERMANTHE at length Enjoy'd tho Fair and Great Large MANTINEA then Proclaim'd in State With Publick Shows their New chief Magistrate Prime Town some eight Miles off where born along Choice Pageants were through Vulgar gazing Throng But that CLERMANTHE had beheld before 'T was Yearly done so Disregarded more Next gaudy Day with various Pomp to th' Eye Embassadour from Egypt-land passed by Egyptian Ambassadour His Lady afterward when Wives they brought Left Space howere Show more Triumphant thought Then Publick Entrance made Strange People seem'd Large Tawney Train beyond first Sight esteem'd Tho clearer Tawny better Fac'd by far Less Southern Clime than True Moroccos are These to behold CLERMANTHE was inclin'd Tho seldom saw that Town more closely Shin'd GONDACE too conform'd BRISOLDAN waited Set tho are in large Long-window'd Room dear-rated Th' whole Room not Free left to themselves howere Places by Others first Bespoken there A great Young Lord by chance was there before Soon after Second came trod selfsame Floor Took th' other side i' th' Midst CLERMANTHE sat Who scarce Regarding Them well pleas'd with that Her Window shew'd on Her they Fondly Gaz'd Transported way such Beauteous Form Amaz'd Strait Marked by BRISOLDAN'S Jealous Glance Fortune did both for Rank Estate advance Known Lords to him by Name turn'd watchfull Scout He Steals near man to th' Last bad Rival-doubt Lean'd Slily there as tho the Street beheld Heard speak to 's Friend She 's Rare unparallel'd His Page sent down from th' Servants told below Whose Coach what
five Miles off Week ere return'd agen To visit Aunt at home no wonder so Through absence caus'd CLERMANTHE poized tho She had but one Maid true faithful Wench beside If Search should prove as if themselves comply'd Strong Hopes to please her mind Nurse briefly told Ill staying there by th' way would all unfold Thus forth they rush'd from Trees bad danger fearing Their Journey 's course began no Scouts appearing Nurse then informed The Lady of the Grove that Lady's house seem'd best Within the Grove her self kind noble Brest Her Mistress prov'd Married from thence before CLERMANTHE'S Nurse ne'r Maid regarded more Long Widow there did dwell withdrawn retir'd Had but one Son who Travell'd lov'd desir'd Was newly gone to th' Eastern Parts inclos'd By th' Asian bound for several years dispos'd This last conjoyn'd when visited of late She had CLERMANTHE Prais'd at th' highest rate That Lady wish'd she had such a Gem 't would be In Daughters stead to chear her Privacy Coach streight they hired since forty miles from thence Close veil'd withal needful convenience CLERMANTHE set at Neighbour-town conceal'd Nurse first to th' Lady went her Case reveal'd Who lik'd the thing their motion did advance CLERMANTHE i' th' mean time lest crush'd perchance Her Fortune 's hoped for to empty Ayr High Daughters claim GONDACE'S earnest care To urge she thought strong Fancy in her Father That she was Lost or plainly Dead much rather BRISOLDAN'S hopes no Poisonous Plot exprest Flight's cause howe're lest seem'd from Lying Brest More hated loath'd there gentler Lines she penn'd For his own View deferr'd till Journy's end Ink mix'd with Tears lest stop'd by th' War debar'd Given by Nurse to Boy soon afterward When going back for Duke VERDORUS Hand Well mufled too lest he should ask demand What Face she had or known by th' Boy descry'd Question'd with Threats where th' Lady did reside For the Duke VERDORUS My Lord your poor CLERMANTHE'S gone Clermanthe's Letter to her Father Tho stragled far not left alone Heaven knows the cause yet time shall ne're Dissolve true Daughter's Love wheree're She 's Living Safe once more may see Your Walls by gentle Destiny CLERMANTHE Thus brought by Nurse to th' Lady's Grove at last Clermanthe in the Grove Choice pleasant Seat kind welcome also past As Cousin sent by dying Mother's Will Left to her Charge call'd there PARMENA still Year nigh consum'd in Solemn way till now With what content hard Fortune would allow This briefly told by us enlarg'd far more Some General Points touch'd only i' th' Grove before ORSAMNES did for Sympathie comply CLERMANTHE sad beheld whose sober Eye View'd his again both struck with wonder there Much shorter while since so conjoyned were Their Princely Births and their disastrous Fortunes Like gentle Loves the thought whereof importunes Sigh Smile from both ORSAMNES then began First silence broke Dear Madam with what Train Of Sorrows Griefs have you convers'd thought rather Caus'd by that Whore and Charm'd Seduced Father To th' Poisonous cloze embrac'd her kindly then 'T is true my Lord said she with sigh agen I 've suffer'd much for my young years howe're Stranger to th' World shew'd newly enter'd there Weak Combatant Madam did then express ORSAMNES strait Y' are Crown'd prime Conqueress As of my Heart such courage shewn thus far Wisdom conjoyn'd both like your Person Rare My self have lost those Spirits in sympathising With your Discourse I may need cordialising One kiss do want for choice restorative Which oft obtain'd did drooping Thoughts revive Here shall be joyn'd as fit more short Relation Touching the Duke GONDACE both Narration Of those neat things to th' Lady's Flight o'repast When from that Boy her Lines receiv'd at last Brief calm Farewel no Poison there exprest Lest caus'd more Hatred Rage in either's Brest The Duke did read with troubled thoughts displeasure Dukes Story with Gondace Bad secret Qualm GONDACE shewn at leasure Since strange departure seem'd of only Child Which might for worth deserving Gem be styl'd But strong Self-Love close wanton Flame endear'd GONDACE'S Charms those Vapors largely clear d. Caus'd great Allay since discontentment found Through their delight conceiv'd th' o're-powerful Ground Deep Grudg withal GONDACE gain'd that Favour High room regard still meat of dainty'st Savour For Poisonous Plot no glance upon that Score Nor had believ'd such painted Masque she wore Thus calm'd best way his Thoughts that since one House Fayl'd to contain them both with friendly Brows She prov'd withdrawn no Clashing Jars Contest Through Envy Pride was safe her Lines exprest Conjoyn'd withal She might return again Those Fogs dispell'd perchance which seiz'd her Brain Mean time he thought that Jewel-box supply'd For use expense large heap of Gold beside GONDACE too seem'd griev'd she so was Hated By cunning Arts th' Offence still aggravated Tho known her self grand Cause foul guilty Soul No news heard of the Broth she thought the whole By th' Dog devour'd who might through Nature there Seem Dead Disease Glad that she 's Gone howe're Tho was confirm'd that She could all outface To th' Fonder Duke preserve her wonted Grace For Death that Task might soon performed be Through Grief Mischance despair by Destiny Four Months dissolv'd the Duke with thoughtful Brain More Poizing all for Temperance again First Marry'd life now either way had prov'd Nor could that Pearl discharge so much belov'd And wanting Son withal one former Dead Fond eager grown thereof strong Fancy bred Heaven would more his last desire befriend Upon that Ground to 's Mistriss condescend Good fruitful Soil GONDACE thought as Fair Under sixteen BRISOLDAN'S self She bare Those things once mov'd no want of heightning Charms Suckled they seem'd 'tween proud GONDACE'S Arms. Thus by consent both joyned were together Man Wife indeed no Pompous business neither The Duke Gondace Married 'T was stoln conceald from all but Houshold eyes Since no great cause to vaunt of such a Prize Enough 't was done grand Fortune's wealthy Sum Good honest Choice more stately Forms become GONDACE now did mount that Glorious Tow'r Prime Orb she aimed at that Dismal hour When thought t' expell his Wife EUGENA'S Breath By Poisonous Art two years before her Death Long pause endur'd she 's plac'd i' th' Dutchess-row For gorgeous Pomp th' Arcadian Queen might show Bad News whereof MORNEDA fail'd to send CLERMANTHE'S Nurse lest more should griefs extend Both thinking on that Evening-task behind Two Letters came for th' Uncle first design'd In Pastor-grange the Prince ORONTES last They walk'd to th' Rocky Cell lest time o'repast TIMONDES said he hop'd they had that hour Well chear'd refresh'd themselves i th' Garden Bow'r They told him yet good the open ayr clear Sky With Azure Cheek the Place did Beautify 'T was branch'd serene ' gainst Beams withal well spread Th' Hermit conjoyn'd tho ne're was Courtier bred Like that base Uncle of mine yet I have us'd Great Courtiers
I could not stay went forth most hastily For thus it was Pure Chast MARDIVA prov'd Till saw the King to Roughness Anger mov'd Talk'd lastly of Hate then seem'd to cloze comply Plain Forcing fear'd those two Assistants by Faint Virgin-heart this way resolv'd upon For her Escape felt wrack till she was gon Trip'd towards home whose passage prov'd by chance Close and obscure till did small way advance When thought o' th' Ring so long through fear forgot Orewhelmed Brain with this departing Plot Mardivas trouble Sad Qualms perplexed her through double Crime The King deceiv'd Rob'd Cheated then same time Was griev'd far more since might have left that shrouded Under her Hood and Gloves till gone o'reclouded Thus dar'd she not go Home least was pursu'd There seized on nor backward course conclude To tell and trust the Maid might prove beside By th' King again or DARDIGUES descry'd She therefore chose this nimblest way did go I' th' joyning Street to her young School-fellow Rich Tradesmans Wife DELPHINE call'd conjur'd To give SILEUCA back that Ring secur'd For th' Royal hand perhaps remaining there Or carry strait to th' Court sâ—â—â—h Dâ—ngâ—â— fear DELPHINE came sent up that Wench with speed SILEUCA stealing down o' th' Ring was freed Walk'd to MARDIVA'S Mother then exprest MARDIVA prov'd that time her friendly Guest And Husband lodg'd two Nights abroad place free By her desir'd her Bedfellow would be So pray'd her not to expect alltho design'd To ease that way MARDIVA'S troubled mind MARDIVA fair glancing next Morn below On Garden-plot from her new Lodging so Balcone joyn'd She was that time beheld By brave young Man whose Preson Garb excell'd And he by her tho strait her self withdrew Behind that Glazed Screen from further view Yet so observ'd he prov'd Enamoured thence Corinth-Lord Face Body's form conjoyned Excellence It was a Young Corinthian Lord lodg'd there Of gallant Parts Estate did grand appear Who ranging far set down for Travels cloze Th' Arcadian Realm from whence for Corinth goes His Native Soil VENDORMES call'd by name These things DELPHINE heard receiv'd the same From 's Country-man that brought him first well try'd Her long-known Merchant friend lodg'd there beside VENDORMES thought his Travels large and free Did nere present like beauteous Rarity Ask'd what she was DELPHINE since no danger Informed him to the full found Noble Stranger After high Praise strong Love conjoyn'd exprest Her Friendly help he sought then Lordly Guest For some acquaintance She reply'd that Hour She would perform what lay within her Pow'r DELPHINE told MARDIVA'S self again His Rank prime Parts Estate did nought restrain VENDORMES she had Plot devis'd before So up ere long he came pass'd by that Door DELPHINE call'd as wish'd to speak with her DELPHINE loud she said without Demur I 'm here my Lord the Door unlocking strait Few words with special friend and I shall wait On you beneath when glance with humble Bow If proves your Friend he said shewn pleasing Brow Entring upon 't I may presume to kiss Her Fairest Hand altho conjoyn'd to this Her sweetest Mouth for Rudeness in the Action I do her Pardon crave Corinth Lord Courting Mardiva as satisfaction Blush th' Answer was You were too quick for me My Lord DELPHINE then I had more free Come down to you VENDORMES strait replys Most powerful Charm sent from that Lady's Eyes Did draw me in MARDIVA answer made She taught them no such Charms VENDORMES said But Nature did might boldness thence excuse She 's now reserv'd DELPHINE said Recluse Then second Pardon 's beg'd said he again That former Pow'r doth here to stay constrain Which first O'recame while does with you Dispence I may presume yet more no great Offence MARDIVA then she was my Schoolfellow May Partner fit for close Retirment shew Conjoyn'd VENDORMES there Tho Fram'd she be For Sighs or Smiles Joy mournful sympathy My self may equal prove Please but thus far To take from her my natural Character I might be then confirm'd Co-partner too When she with Blush DELPHINE that of you Has given my Lord reply'd most Noble one If thought said he sincere that Favor shewn Then Gentlest grant still leave to stay enjoy Sight of those Eyes DELPHINE strait convoy To th' Amorus Plot My Lord will scarce remain Two days within the Realm He joyn'd again 'T is Truth indeed and so may well-Improve My precious Hours in point of Chaster Love Tho wander'd far I n'er did see behold This Lady's Beauteous Match She 's prime enroll'd Thought Singular Since then my Lord said She You Travel'd scarce awake with Senses free 'T was not in Dream Madam you may conclude VENDORMES said your mind more Rare unview'd Thus longs my Heart till for Corinthian home You pleas'd t' advance Travels grand Prize become Those daintiest Arms my Port conceiv'd as 't were Haven of Rest content Shewn Blushes there MARDIVA joyn'd more knowledge in that Choice Of Wife methinks my Lord e're pass'd your voice With Wisdom should concur He strait reply'd I've found so much in this short space descry'd And heard much more through that great Friend's Relation As hath confirm'd my thoughts Whence took occasion DELPHINE strait to speak I did inform His Lordship how you fled Lascivious Storm The King himself still purely Chast unstain'd Young Handsom tho Gems Gold like trash disdain'd VENDORMES joyn'd like Hope-exalted man 'T was primely good I 'le be your Guardian Best Maid through Arcadie Convoy where're Grant for Reward tho Life endanger'd there This Lov'd compound Mind Bodies choice perfection When Blushing she well pleased glance reflection Something my Lord Y 'ad need to mark reply'd That 's good in me since little else beside Small worldly Fortune have VENDORMES when Fairest I valu't not conjoyn'd agen Throw 't all in Alms away what would you more DELPHINE said did summon strait to th' Dore Their Merchant friend who being admitted free Confirm'd his Rank Estate in each Degree This heightned too might pleasing thoughts advance Kind Uncle of hers at Corinth dwelt by chance Well known to both informed of his Name Thus joyntly all Confederates became For present Grant importunate did shew Choice Grounds on either side enforcing so VENDORMES pray'd She rather would strange Doom That hour pronounce than bid him leave the Room Unsatisfi'd since shall most constant Lover As earnest be no Paper-flames discover Turning from them to th' Window strait retir'd As 't were for sober Pause tho small requir'd Things thought of Poiz'd before such light from thence Clear Reason blaz'd Love Fortune's eminence Her Mother too for certain grounds well pleas'd Might follow them here thoughts of Danger seiz'd Still doubtful Fears o' th' Royal pow'r that Ring N'er by SILEUCA given perchance to th' King VENDORMES Person lastly much approv'd These joyn'd o'recame the fair MARDIVA lov'd So turn'd again pure Blush withal refin'd My Lord She said Your Person Parts combin'd Mardiva Lord contracted
her belly cram'd with that Then stuff'd large Hankercheif till drowsie grown Clasping her Arms like kind Companion shewn To VANDIMONT sleep yauning way devours In goodly State whole comfortable Hours As thought by Dreams t' enjoy her Ladys pleasure When waking view'd choice Pictures round at leisure Talk'd last with VANDIMONT till summon'd then 'Tween Seven and Eight for th' Handmaids Task agen DORASTA Rose Drest takes her leave retires Walk'd out unknown well slack'd the Royal Fires Six days dissolv'd her Knight returned home Of Princely word the King 's discharg'd become Coyn'd Earl he was through Father's grand desert choice Place obtain'd withal for second Part. No Jealous Thoughts disturb since long ago Th' old King conceiv'd might more regardful shew DORASTA Poising now that She had stray'd From Virtu 's Path much wrong'd her self betray'd Kind Husband too at once thur far vain Pride And sensual humour both had Gratify'd That those Delights unlawful Joys did send Sorrow to th' Heart prov'd bitter Sweets in th' end 'T was sober point awak'd from former Dream Whereof the King main cause appear'd Supream For She might more unfortunate be Guest Since Tempted so than Bad Lascivious Brest She fixt upon Retreat as Loyal Wife Tho found hard Task howere internal Strife To do perform all wandring thoughts again No vulgar Act Sense Fancy where did Reign Usurping Lords to make them know Subjection Mount Reason on the Throne wise circumspection Thus should the King new move maintain the Chase Tho she might well in that reserved place When Bathing-walk conjoyn'd she strait compos'd Brief Letters form this modest Sense inclos'd LETTER to the King Great Royal Sir Dorasta's Letter to the King I have thus far comply'd With your Desire which seem not satisfi'd Tho may my self now Staler grown appear Strong powerful grounds do cause me to forbear Intreat withal You 'l Pardon and Excuse Much Beauteous Choice unlikely to Refuse This City yields thus gently stoop Dispense Nor take from That I cannot Grant Offence DORASTA Nurse charged strait who was chief Woman then To th' Countess styl'd besides her Gift not mean O' th' Royal Gold when second Message came By VANDIMONT through new enkindled Flame Meeting defir'd those Lines should answer prove That wanton King whom stronger Power did move Than that the fair DORASTA once enjoy'd Can thoughts appease uâ—g'd strait again uncloy'd This Note receiv'd then Poizing last the case True Bargain was by her perform'd that Place Title conferr'd small wrong to th' Regal Chest Urg'd then no more Fears might perplex her Brest Let none by such Example prove bold Strays Since few reduced found tho in that Maze If wandring are conceiv'd with Roses spred Let them in Time like her Return Misled Next for those Lords Those two Tilting Lords whom Tilters we proclaim'd MELARGON and VALENSON also nam'd Who likewise had great Wenchers been altho That first did cheat the last of 's Bedfellow Dark Winter's night her Spouse being lodg'd from Home Admitted was VALENSON not then come Close Friend the Maid enjoy'd conceal'd howere Now Suitors both to brave young Lady were For different Ends MELARGOM sought a Wife For good and lawful Heirs but wanton Life Meant to reserve hold on this Ranging Pleasure Wish'd Beauty too conjoyn'd large Golden Treasure VALENSON aim'd at Marriage-Beds delight More Honest thoughts Reformed Appetite Whith Rival-chance not to themselves unknown Lord's Daughter 't was grand Portion call'd her own Choice Beauty too with prime of youth beheld MARDIVA'S Form DORASTA'S Parallel'd CANDORA nam'd Mother Earl's Wife so great Near to that Royal Town their Country-Seat Both had been there Strong earnest Suitors deem'd For Lordly Rank and Youth Parts Person seem'd So equal both Estates that doubtful shews Her Female Judgment oft for choosing cloze Such Chance befell that both one Night did send They would next day for Answer wait Attend. Her plain Resolve declar'd if th' Honour done To kiss her Hand Four the Hour that Afternoon She both did Grant still doubtful thoughts on either To fix her Choice till saw them both together Thence best confirm'd tho startled at the thing Next days Resolve besides well managing Th' whole Business so when they themselves should view No Rival-jar might afterwards ensue Thus being withal of pleasant Brain conceit And Virgin-freedom Pow'r yet held compleat Dispos'd to use She th' following way contriv'd Such Order gave who Formost man arriv'd They should Conduct to certain Room express She 'd strait be there the last gave charge no less To joyning Room convey withal advise To wait some while both kept their Hour precise VALENSON first appear'd to th' further Room No sooner led but strait MELARGON'S come To th' next convey'd CANDORA Rouz'd her Brain Thought fit VALENSON first to entertain Entring which Place she caus'd that door to send Such loud Report joyn'd trampling noise i' th' end MELARGON strait next watchful hearkning ear Like Suitors oft spy'd larger Window there Corner o' th' Room which look'd into that other Glanc'd through the same small start since saw another Unpleasing Man loath'd Rival there beheld Salute his Mistress Lips through Envy swell'd Bad doubtful Mood and tho few words were caught To mark by stealth their Actions thence he sought Salute perform'd Valenson's Courting Candora I hope my Lord said she You 'l bear with some delay Most willingly Madam reply'd VALENSON strait since 't is Favour whene'r to grant your Servant this The sight of you Both in Couch-chair repos'd Whose Prospect was to th' Window 's view disclos'd Madam he said kissing her hand I have Thus long your Servant been tho men more brave For Person Parts my Rivals prove by none In Love of you this Faithful Brest 's outgone My Lord She joyn'd 'T is Truth I may declare More Suitors plead for Grant Yet to compare Mens Persons Parts I like not now for Love Whereof you Boast that may Dissembling prove Madam he said again that splendid eye Of your Choice Mind conceiv'd mst searching spy Judicious one False Counterfeited Lover Through his play'd Scene Disguise would soon discover Grant such it were my Lord She strait reply'd Yet skilful Art perform'd on th' Actor's side May Cheat Deceive conjoyn VALENSON said Madam withal if view'd in Glass Survey'd Your Powerful Beauties and Perfections be 'T will frame strong Argument for Love in me I doubt perchance reply'd CANDORA there The truth of those nor does that Coin appear Alike to all Opinions Fancies vary What Beauty 's or Perfections name may carry Such Men i' th' World VALENSON strait replys Sure Madam You may read Love in my Eyes Those proâ—◠〈◊〉 Books said she again as Tongues False 〈…〉 we to whom belongs Judg well by them weak Woman-kind Alass How many might choose better Husbands pass For happier Wives You now withal may Love Yet change soon afterwards inconstant prove I beg intreat fair Madam Try me then VALENSON said She joyned there agen But I
of Morocco Where gaudiest Flowers some Silver God display'd Reach'd past the Knee long Breeches small below Linnen that time from calf all bare did shew Fine Girdle wreath'd of glistring stuff beheld Black short eurl'd Crown whose Gorgeous Role excell'd Us'd high rais'd Cap abroad of Silken kind Choice Sprig thereon some Linnen mixt combin'd Pure Linnen Cloaths on Tawney Neck was worn Much pleated spread wrists Pearl and Gems adorn View'd proper Person large bad Features there Grim Countenance Years twenty five did bear Approach'd with Loftiest steps ZELMANZA Bow'd Whom he did take by th' Chin great smack allow'd Cheeks clap'd withal told certain standers by Who Persian spoke he lik'd her Lip and Eye Th' whole Person there that Nation pleasing seem'd Stout Gallant 't was her self the more esteem'd Inform'd whereof no Words returned then But sober Look Joyn'd Reverence agen Next order gave to th' Female Mansion she Some private Room should strait conducted be Therefore Twelve Days with choiceness Dieted Strong heightning Meats so brought to 's Royal Bed Given Larger time since Health perchance impair'd Through Voyage long and bad withal declar'd Thus She 's convey'd where noble Slave must shew To th' Captain-Eunuch's Power Seraglio Which croud of Women held all tended there By Eunuch-slaves to who their Quarters were And Wards assign'd ZELMANZA lodg'd alone Was by the Kings command at first unknown Left to Arabian's Charge being born and bred Nigh Persian Bounds which somewhat comforted That Language spoke inform'd her many a thing What time she should be imbraced by the King An Africk Princess maid last night enjoy'd For Beauty's Gloss who wanting prov'd and Void Since Tawney Face their Climates near the same Well-Featur'd tho good proper Handsom Frame Whose Life far off nigh the Red Sea began With Feathers drest as now the American Stragling not far from Shore to Isle of Pleasure 〈…〉 â—â—â—oyned Maiden Treasure In th' Afternoon there was perform'd at Court Triumphant Scene which did grand Pride import Tall Black-moor-King and Queen took Pris ners late Were Marshall'd up were under Cloth of State This King enthron'd great Lords and Ladys by Much Naked they were tho part did shrouded lye From bottom of their Wast down to their Knee Silk Garments worn large Loose withal and free Small Panes conjoyn'd did divers Colours shew Short Buskins each Sandals on feet below Wreath'd Stuffs went round his Head brave Flap behind View'd Taudry Quoif for Hers which flaunting shin'd Drawn near the Man 's stretch'd Prostrate on the ground Whilst th' Haughty King Triumphant Garb then Crown'd Trod on his Sable neck like Threshold laid The Woman last along the Floor display'd When Sister caus'd with those great Ladies there To tread on Hers that they might Brag where-e'er They Trampled on a Queen Examples prov'd Of Fortune's change late like to Rocks unmov'd Now from their Thrones cast down sad Wars event By th' Conqueror did Footstools represent Then Glancing forth two thousand Black-moors Bow'd In Ranks beneath like sad Captived Croud Three days dissolv'd The Morocco Princess's Marriage great Marriage Celebration Performed was Chief Persons of that Nation His Sister Bride with choice Grand Favorite Prime Lord conjoyn'd which we shall strait recite When Sister Daughter of a King to Wed Subject was pleas'd new way 't was ordered Form singular unless the Bridegroom found O' th' Royal Blood so march'd on equal ground Princess her self there Paragon esteem'd For body Face that Lord transcendent seem'd I' th' Morn their Marriage was at Dinner plac'd Her Table near the King 's like Princess grac'd Silk Canopy whilst greater Ladies tho Distance between as Guests were Rang'd below The Bride-groom came fine Napkin large did bear Chief Carver's Task perform'd in Duty there Till second Course was brought the Princess then Carv'd him thereof same daintiest meat agen Drank unto him through Wifely Kindness last Which he did Pledge so with that choice Repast Taking his Leave new Carver for the Board To joyning Room withdraws where Table stor'd Lords Courtier-guests he took the highest end First on her Morsel feeds who strait did send Large boul of Wine as third Conjugal Favour Wine there Lawful before Mahomet In which he drank her Health with pleasing savor That done by all to rude loud Musicks sound For th' Afternoon some Masque-like shews were found When Bed-time came the Bridegroom Formal sight As Chamberlain's great place bare Waxen light And Pot of choice Perfumes before the Bride To th' Chamber door with Reverence comply'd Then to some Lady gave not far withdraws She entred there undrest by Marriage Laws Laid first in Bed she rang small Silver Bell To th' Bridegroom Summons 't was her Virgin-knell Might be conceiv'd who forth most bravely pranc'd Loose Garment worn to her Beds feet advanc'd Then Naked crept in there with Blind-fold Art Did Travel thus by every prostrate Part O' th' Female world which should Subdue enjoy To th' Pillow come She Rising strait less Coy Conjugal Kiss vouch-safe'd exalting so His humbleness who then might bolder grow For th' Evening part which touch'd before alone The Morocco's Masque Masque-like Device by them thought Rare was shewn Where th' King himself conjoyn'd not Vizarded Spectatress chief the Bride over whose head View'd Cloth of State Young Bridegroom at her Feet Whereto Grand Favour there ZELMANZA sweet Was brought convey'd plac'd ' mongst Nobler Train That might behold his Active Parts and Brain Thence more Enamour'd prove for wanton Fire Match well his Kingly heat sublime Desire Rude fashion'd Scene beheld for Wood pourtray'd Rocks on each hand which Wildest shew display'd Thence five Black-Moors cloath'd middle Part appear Whilst Gaudy Toys th' Arms Legs adorned there With Truncheons each led tame Baboon in string Most jovial Way strait fastned to a Ring Then joyn'd in Antick Dance which Ruder Part They could well do perform by Nature's art That done did all their comely Beast surround Strange Postures us'd to stranger Musick sound Whilst that danc'd in the midst tho Brutish Fashion Taught so before still true to 's constant Station Last came five Tawney-Moors Morocco-kind Their Truncheons held aloft as tho inclin'd For th' Angry Stroke skin clad fierce Roaring Boys Who joyned with th' other five to Musick-noise In Skirmish-Dance their Truncheons knock'd to Tune Till drove the Black-moors forth Triumphant soon Then danc'd about that Beast of largest Size Which hal'd away like goodly Conquer'd Prize Then came the King six Servitors before With choice perfuming Pots who midst the Floor Fell off one either hand eight stalk behind Great Persons saw strange glistring Robes design'd He danc'd alone would like himself appear Now up did lead to ruder consort there Those joyned Pairs then down then on the side I' th' midst withal shew'd frisking lofty Pride Such us'd his Lords some vulgar Forms beheld Like plainer Country-dance tho there excell'd Last Herald's voice pronounc'd in bawling way The King was Foreign Prince pass'd nigh that
was could not deny refuse That way applauds her utmost Care would use The Poison took her Daughter last must not Be told inform'd kept stranger to the Plot. ZELMANZA whilst lay musing under Cloud That Morn through Virgin-fears to Sorrow bow'd She heard the Door unlock'd which startled her Thought strange that Hour soft way without Demur That Eunuch entring more serious Eyes As tho the Brain did weightier thoughts comprize Which startled more He pray'd her nimbly then To Rouse be Drest What Cause said She agen Madam He joyned I come to set you free Your Honour sav'd withal and Chastity Freed too my self next Life great'st Satisfaction If You 'l be Rul'd What Danger in the Action Kind Sir said she again None valuable He strait reply'd Tho Fortune proves unstable You must be lock'd within that larger Chest For safe Convoy So told her all the rest The Lady thought 't was hopeful way and yet Found Horror in the same joyn'd Trembling Fit Loth to Decline nor tedious pause allow'd She 's ready strait Silk under Robe for shroud Then Persian Mantle worn with nightly Dress Which well became shew'd sweet in heaviness Zelmanza locked in a Chest Sad drooping thoughts howere that darksom Room When enter'd first least might presage her Tomb. Lock'd fast She was like Beauteous Corps some fine Choice Jewel there resplendent Silver Mine Door Lock'd withal He Marched down from thence For th' main Exploit of solemn Consequence This Eunuch when some two years past Captiv'd By th' King's command of Manly parts depriv'd The Eunuch's Plot. Soon Gelded was of Sanguine Temper fram'd Prov'd Wanton Amorous thus therefore Tam'd Of Life's chief Joy contentment Rob'd as 't were 'T was Butchers Act conceiv'd Nay Guarded there His sportful Flesh in Concubinal Station Oft saw but ne'r enjoy'd grand aggravation Wherefore if could of this choice Gem debar Whom Piti'd much born Neighbour too so far Cheat his desires Revengeful Stab it seem'd Freedom conjoyn'd withal most dear esteem'd That Bondage more stout Heart didained thus Since Baser Nation prov'd term'd Barbarous Nay more his Friend their Master-Eunuch late Advanced was and One whom This did hate First under-Eunuch should i' th' Room succeed That very Morn ten for their Hour agreed Cart should bear forth his various Furniture More than what Goods to th' Place belong'd thing sure Known certain 't was from which concordant chance Strong chearful Ground did fainter Hope advance Great Roman Lord Ambassador beside Ambassador from Rome Philarchus PHILARCHUS call'd did there as then Reside Prime Person Parts most Noble temper'd Brest Who Travel'd Persia long their Speech exprest Imploy'd for State-Affairs unpleasing Jar Caus'd by this King which might produce a War Should now return provok'd in high Degree For Rome was then in her Minority Like spreading Branch th' Italian Queen no more Contest with these maintain'd as Quarrels store With Carthage had North-Eastern Clime to them This Rul'd South-West worn Powerful Diadem That very Noon he should his Barque ascend So th' Eunuch heard might their Escape befriend Thus Morn before day slunk to th' Lord Disguis'd Old Coat false Hair Beard Roman-like devis'd For such exploits clapt on abroad close laid The Lord himself could Persian speak we said ZELMANZA'S Form drawn for the King was brought Face Bodies half strong tempting ground as thought In private Room th' whole Plot unveil'd descry'd Lords Daughter 't was great Neighbour born beside Her Brother known to th' Lord on Persian Ground When Travel'd there being much ingaged bound By friendly League then shew'd her lovely Shade Fine Persian Garb choice Nightly Dress purtray'd 'T was Sorrow's draught much more might Pleased move She Virtuous Spouse Informed as fair would prove Prime Noble Act howe're if chanc'd to find Some sturdy Servitor fit strength combin'd He th' Hands and Face could Tauny turn by Art Black frizled Hair Frock brought for Porters part High Monstrous Walls deep Moat beyond there lay Unpassable through th' Gate their only way The Lord saved Zelmanza The Lord bred Noble thoughts much Piti'd there Her Goodness Beauty joyn'd sad Virgin-fear Th' obliging Bond by which to th' Brother ty'd When Stranger trod their Persian Soil beside Last place believ'd he could produce prime Man For Porters Task as told the Guardian Yet was dispos'd from whence she came should be Kept from his Train the Eunuch did strait agree Base Rogues he said did both of them enthrall No Prize of War then sold for Slaves withal Conjoyned thus would He but leave afford Himself might come with Chest of Goods on board 'Bout Twelve or One or if hard Chance prevented When th' Evening came to which the Lord assented Barque Lanched forth he could in publick fashion Thanks given the Lord make this devis'd Relation That driven by Storm some while there Landing then For needful Cause their frighted Country-men Throught fearful haste alarm'd left them on Shore Partly withdrawn when thought of Slavish Whore Like dreadful Rack ZELMANZA terrifying Or Poison'd also told One great in pow'r Would seize on them for Spies and her Deflow'r Like Chest of Goods he strait convey'd her thus Throught that Friend aid their Lodging Dangerous The Lord seem'd pleased strait called up to th' Room One that in Persia served him his Groom Strong back'd was known stout heart withal of free Ingenious Brain given Oath for Secresie Th' whole Plot disclos'd if well brought off the Prize He should to place of Wealth advancement rise Mean while large Golden Sum 't was ample Wages Whilst th' Eunuch there to own the stealth ingages As hir'd that Man for Chest of Goods no more The Groom conjoyn'd on that adventurous Score Left daubing stuff whereby with ease he might Black short curl'd Hair seem Moorish chang'd o're Night Next Morn Frock us'd The Plot for freeing Zelmanza ty'd Porters Cord and Sack Well-colour'd too that Groom with Lusty Back 'Tween Seven and Eight to Cloister did repair Shewn him last night such was the Eunuch's care Dark skulking Place near th' House of Concubines Viewing their Gate most fit for such Designs Whence saw all Passengers should lurking there Watch well that Cart for carriage did appear Nine's Hour at hand that Cart came marching by To bear the Captains Goods two Porters nigh Attending it their Gate being open spread Groom follow'd strait behind the Cart did tread Like Moorish Porter imploy'd pass'd freely through Entring their Cout much cheared rejoyced too Few then observing ought not least suspected He th' Eunuch soon descry'd by Glance reflected Upon his Window there thing ordered so Which view'd the Court and Gate close place below There met by th' Eunuch was to th' Lady's Room Conducted then Short Private way to whom Did prove by chance Rap given for sign tho small Porter was brought he 's lock'd in too withal Down the Eunuch walk'd again for second part To 's Window there till Loaden saw the Cart When driving on lock'd fast his
various Mines c. Wind Thunder Lightning Meteors Hail and Snow Ebbs Tides Earth-quakes things caus'd above below Joyn'd things of Sense from the Insect brood so small Wing'd Creepers both quick liveliest found withal Scarce seen discern'd to th' Ostrich Elephant Such like the Sea from least to th' Whale may vaunt Fine Artist prove those Waxen Desks the Bee Spider round Web Bird Chambers in the Tree Last Humane Rank grounds Moral Rational What Noble Wise and Good in Men they call What Best befits and Graces ev'ry Action Knowing themselves conjoyn'd that satisfaction With curious Arts and Tongues State-Wisdom too Man furnish'd seem'd much knows and much can do Sad Frailty howere both Body Mind display That brighter Coin bad Mixture does Allay Where Fancy Passion much o'er-rule and grown Usurper like Mount Princely Reason's Throne Joyn'd Crosses Cares o' th' World sad Accidents Disturbing too dreadful as strange Events From Men from furious Beasts things nam'd before Fire Water-floods c. Nature's Destructive store Thus 't was resolv'd Man's chief Content does rest Within the Mind reserv'd in his own Brest Tho outward things Nature support maintain Like Building props Life-food what may sustain Essential found next Chear'd ' gainst Worldly ill Advanc'd our Joy yet th' apprehension still Doth Rule O'er-sway but Loathsom Feasts appear When faintish Qualm distemper'd Palates there Prime Colours scarce bad Jaundice-Eyes restore Nor Musicks please where Storm-vext Waves do roar The Sun seems lost when Fogs make dark the Sky Such Passion found where Lordly grown two high Many that heap of Worldly Comforts claim Still wretched Poor through troubled Minds became Whilst others in great want Life's Winter-season Setled Brains Hearts themselves enjoy'd sound Reason Upon these Grounds fixt their Discourse altho For several times did well concordant show Each th' other gave what full Content desir'd TIMONDES oft ORSAMNES Youth admir'd So much to gain ORSAMNES truly scan'd His ancieet Age so much could bear command Knowledg grand Weight with Years distemper'd Load Nor Task unpleasing to CLERMANTHE show'd Wise as ingenious Brest still to discover More Solid Parts in her Selected Lover To Goodness choice conjoyn'd brave Gallant Spirit Worth Prizing thought that stock of Manly Merit TIMONDES fear'd Time might too far be spent Upon this Grave more Solemn Argument Philosophy for Lady's tender mind Conceived too young Lover's heart combin'd Would be sometimes left to themselves alone Whose Love 's not yet day and half old were known That might withdraw for hours retreat he pray'd Some things in th' Hermitage should be Survey'd Our Princely Pair that Arbour when beheld Both Lovers in the Bower Wood planted Ground what farther parallell'd Walls lofty Fence conjoyned Fountain there Past Acts o' th' Lady's Grove revived were ORSAMNES pleas'd CLERMANTHE sweet entwin'd More freedom now with these last Shades combin'd Much heightned thoughts that way Seal'd many Kisses Both well conformed then to th' present Blisses Chast sober Hearts what gentle time allow'd Reap'd while Sun-beams ere long black stormy Cloud Might Darken all which being by Heaven declar'd For Change howere their noble Brests prepar'd Then forth they walk'd to th' Fount on furthest side By th' Arbour there which from small Rock did glide Mention'd before nine Muses carved round Phoebus above where good contentment found Whilst Pratling way clear silver Stream did flow Soft murmur's Noise to th' Cisterns fram'd below ORSAMNES styl'd CLERMANTHE i' th' pleasant mood Bright Venus there as met in shady wood By Young Adonis self tho Chast that Hour I' th' Loving prime e're felt Boar's dreadful pow'r His Poniard laid o' th' Gross conjoyn'd intent That should Adonis Boar-Spear represent Delightful Scene was thus performed then Till Both well pleased resum'd themselves agen Done hour and half TIMONDES came inquir'd Convenient time where they to Sup desir'd Both close that first Low Walk i' th' level Green Planted with Palms fair space we said between That and the Bank their Parlor called there Could ready Food good Meal did then appear Cloath spread they couched down for Carpet Grass Grove Songstress seem'd best Musick-noise surpass His Man ' gainst Noon by th' Widow warn'd design'd Brought large supply themselves withdrawn behind To th' Garden-Bow'r their Supper being ended Joyn'd various talk till Sleep prov'd recommended Thus spent their Hours in choice contentful way Sometimes alone reserv'd well pleas'd by Day That past upon the Hermits Bed repos'd Kind sweet Good-nights Good-morrows there inclos'd Lusty TIMONDES slept i' th' former Chair Strong Signs whereof heard Snort by th' Noble Pair ORSAMNES wak'd third Morning first and now Some Damping thoughts through her years Virgin Vow Three Weeks behind for clearing Fancy's Sky This Song did frame his Lute supposed by SONG 1. Come thou friendly Hand and Voice Let your Art Orsamnes's Pâ—em Well conjoyned sooth my Heart Grief by Charms allay'd Rejoyce Riddles shewing Time howere Do's Bound appear For Payment full content bestowing 2. Master of my Beauteous Flame I Burning prove Whilst oreflow dear Streams of Love Thirst-like want of Joy proclaim Daunt with pleasure I do own Chief Mine alone Yet not dare to Grasp the Treasure 3. Ripe and Wealthiest Ground of Corn Grapes Possess Of Transcendent Lusciousness Starv'd withal since Fruit forborn Hope still eases Seems t' afford Sweet Crop Gold Hoard Whilst Delay'd sad Fancy pleases This He at Noon did to her Hand present Who found in that Poetic way content Third Day being come i' th cloze whereof third Night Whole second Book between we did recite That Uncle of his the Lord THIRSANDER nam'd The Prince Orontes Who well to th' Pastor-life with 's Father fram'd By th' Widow wrought he would inform them there Touching close place reserv'd till Cloud of Fear Caus'd by his Fathers angry mind dispell'd Thoughts pacifi'd which made him thus conceal'd Like Traveller for Choice of One of those Two Nimphs Gentile whose Fathers same Life chose Philaura and Merdona Still strongly bent thought needful to repeat His mind being well conform'd by that Retreat CLERMANTHE would Husband enjoy'd to own Her safe Defence be to her Father known VERDORUS Duke Year past from whom She fled Since by his Concubine near murthered Through Poysonous Broth soon rais'd to Dutchess glory Things thus reviv'd we shall enlarge our Story THIRSANDER came not then by Ten at Night Nor Trouble caus'd since various Chances might Produce Delay well harbour'd both howere They thought to wait till fifth sixth Evening there If fail'd that time their Widow should be sent To 's House again for knowing more th' Event Sixth Evening come TIMONDES walked strait To th' Widows Lodg whom found Distempr'd late Not fit to Go then 't was resolv'd design'd ORSAMNES should for ease of doubtful Mind Five miles the Walk as we declar'd before 'T was three to th' Lady's Grove to th' Grange two more Thus by Tens hour Orsamnes goes to his Uncle th' Hermit's old Coat preferr'd Hat for Disguise
false Hair with younger Beard In Travels kept by him least wandring Stranger Through spiteful Chance pursu'd more free from Danger Borrow'd one Sword second from Foreign Land TIMONDES brought with Quiver Bow at hand Poniard by 's side before we mentioned He pray'd CLERMANTHE rest upon the Bed Till Walk perform'd Moon shining from the Sky Choice season calm with paler Majesty Then taking Leave her hand he grasped there Sigh breath'd upon 't ' gainst Mischief Charm as 't were Preservative which She again repay'd Kiss strait conjoyn'd Eyes cast to Heaven as said O guard from Thrall Mine and the Worlds best Treasure So marched forth scarce Journey thought of pleasure Th' Hermit attends to Lock the outmost Door Returning strait to th' Cell we said before There prov'd an Iron one two Bolts beside Guard strong enough scarce Robbing Fears descry'd No more remain'd but wishing her good rest So to his Chair withdraws like Drowsie Guest The Duke went on his Nightly Pilgrimage Then seventh of May did his best powers ingage For speedy work dispatch renew'd as t were Acquaintance with those good Informers there Choice marks he saw the way not much unknown Trod the same Week by him first Book 't was shown Yet stragling Err'd sometimes blam'd here is hast There slowness tho till two full Hours o'repast Well breath'd withal did reach THIRSANDER'S House Whom strait from Bed by gentle knock did rouze THIRSANDER thought FLORENA both 't was he His Cousin nam'd first Book One faithful maid door opened presently Salute discharg'd THIRSANDER inform'd him there He had procur'd close Place reserv'd how ere For their retreat with Country-Friend desir'd Twenty miles off Himself withdrawn retir'd Conjoyns th' unlucky Ground of that delay Returning back with speed the second day Riding five miles he was assaulted then Horse Money seiz'd by four stout Highway-men Strip'd to his Hose strait walking back again Near that Friends House he got diastrous strain In his right Foot for skilful Surgeon sent Whilst fresh and warm us'd Salves convenient Suppling the Nerves till time did strength restore New Horse and Cloaths supply'd o' th' friendly score Came home that night th' Horse strait by Swain return'd Such promise made so 'till next Morn adjourn'd His Walk to Them DERVAN would furnish well For Horses Coach when left their Hermit-Cell Thus forth they March'd both Arm'd with Swords combin'd Made nimble Hast the Moon while Friendly shin'd We now return to her that seemed then Like Mateless Dove CLERMANTHE'S Self agen Who laid o' th' Bed in Cloaths and long conceiv'd ORSAMNES stay of him sleep both bereav'd Clermanthe's Loving Fear With whom she was Night-wanderer besides Resolv'd to wake She nimbly rouz'd then Glides To th' Window strait Clear Moon beheld did there Like sober Handmaid shine Trees calmest were Shew'd Solemn Brows tall guard resembled round But nought for Lovely Shape adorns that ground Like to her Lord when gentler voice My Dear O why so long She said Displeased here ORSAMNES fail'd with Moon tho well contented Torch-bearer thought o' th' Sky more harm prevented Less Wandrng too She sadly back retir'd And falling on her Couch straitways respir'd Complaining Sigh Then Pearled Tear did move Steal softly down th' Arms lastly folded prove Bemoan'd her Heart She mus'd with thoughtful Brow First Time could grant for Journeys length allow THIRSANDER next till drest last for Return Then counting th' Hours as thought began to mourn Her several Scores cast nimbly up as tho Too much the Time for th' Labour Task did show Done longer pause short word conjoyn'd alass She rouz'd again to th' Window strait did pass There looking forth Not yet tho fairest night Ah me She breath'd Clermanthe's sad Complaint when lamentablest sight That Earth could forge did wound her Beauteous Eyes That Man appear'd whom her own Heart did prize Transcendent way born at full length between Two Corps-like Dead cross th' open part o' th' Green To 's Shirt uncloath'd whilst Moon did faintly gaze Like sad Spectator there unveiled Face Lamp gave to all his Shirt with Spots distain'd Like bleeding Hearts whilst hung beneath disdain'd Large dangling Curls upon his Youthful Breast ORSAMNES-like Green Silken Robe did rest That Coat nam'd in the first Book Long broad Plate-Buttons joyn'd Hat naked Sword Like th' Hermits Lent too plain she saw abhor'd Broad Garter round his Arm held forth to View Bright Scarlet Dye which well CLERMANTHE knew Such given by Her and worn still Wreathed there Sad dreadful Marks whose Corps thrown down as 't were For branched Grave i' th' small low Walk bestow'd That with Palm-Trees the Men departed show'd This Object view'd O Horror strange she cryes Sight sight enough to blast Heav'ns purer Eyes And damp their sparkling Flames O Tenfold Death Ah Wo Wo Wo Why do I fondly Breath The World my self undone Farewell farewell Choice Noblest Worth same Form what things excell Joys flye for ever lost my Dearest All And I 'm no more Tears Gem-like stream did fall Wrung Whitest Hands as would the Fates o'erpow'r Charm back this harsh Event obscur'd that Hour Bright Beauty's World TIMONDES that could take Deep Sober Rest much less prone to awake Kept longer up joyn'd Midnight's season then Doors thought secure was loth to Rouse agen First noise not heard near th' End like Dream conceiv'd CLERMANTHE strait almost of Voice bereav'd These Words conjoyn'd I come she said I come To share withal sad strange disastrous Doom My dearest Lord to take last Frozen Kiss Then dye upon thee there my living Bliss But lately thought now opened prov'd his Eyes To th' Window reel'd he star'd on th' Earth and Skies Amazed Man nought View'd unknown before CLERMANTHE hurl'd meanwhile to th' Iron Dore Where found the Key what nimblest strength could do That way imploy'd unlock'd unbolted too Forth strait she ran My dear ORSAMNES cryes Four Villains when did grasp her there Surprize With sturdy Arms bruis'd Fairest Innocence CLERMANTHE tho scarce Frighted seem'd from thence Since those conceiv'd the Butchers of her Lord Whose Hands might Death to her own self afford Cure bleeding Heart strange Griefs extream that Hour Nature's Grand Fears did stifle much orepow'r Life's Joy discharg'd yet struck to th' Soul confounded They stop'd her Loving Course these words she sounded Sad voice from mournful Brest Come welcome You My Lord 's joyn'd Murtherers since I shall sue For that Death's stroke to which constrain'd of late Enforc'd himself tho worse than Savage Hate Kill me not here Spare th' ancient Man i' th' Cell Next let me breath o' th' Corps my last farewell Then wound my Heart I shall confess y' are Men Beasts Furies else broke from th' Infernal Den Three of that Rout leap'd in at first for Prize TIMONDES grasp whose Sword before their Eyes Took then in hand fast bound he prov'd howe're Her Jewel-box much Gold they seized there The Fourth in sport CLERMANTHE rudely led To th' Sable Curtain'd
Thought vain Conceit he fix'd o' th' Wife's Design For Person proud enough great princely Parts Bright Scepter Crown conjoyn'd for Good Deserts Next Heir her self but his own Boy beheld Fit Spouse for him conceiv'd unparallell'd She thus obtain'd which gallant Conquest were For handsome Choice kept private Wenches there If was refus'd on that provoking ground He had revengeful Salve t' allay the Wound Pisanus voted Traitor Thus Council call'd in haste furnish'd with Men Bad like himself to whom declared then What forc'd PISANUS Death from his own Hand Foul Slanders heard first mark'd with Tyrant's brand Then Murtherer did threatning Words express Vile Traytor-like both Grooms sworn Witnesses So could he not confront his Passion more Wait Legal course but o' th' Queen's Chamber-floor That Justice did Himself Pisanus Dead Pass'd Traytor 's Vote his Lands all Forfeited Strait publish'd Smooth and King-like Declaration The Councils Hands conjoyn'd to please the Nation Then tuned were his Amorous Thoughts o're-strain'd For Writing Task this Sense the Scroul contain'd Bromor writes to the Lady First said Altho her Brother's Words did move Distaste like Gall to th' Sister His should prove Soft Oily kind as Blood stream'd from his Brest What Language cause sworn Witnesses exprest So Chaster Love to her flow'd from his Own Wife there Queen joyn'd with Marriage-bed a Throne Which Most would highly esteem rang'd on Record Her Brother Traytor was by th' Council-board Lands forfeited Next Day when th' Evening he Would visit Her for Answer kind and free If slighted This through Froward coy pretence Then thank her self for th' harmful Consequence The Lady found strange Qualm from BROMOR'S Love Bad Man conceiv'd would scarce good Husband prove That Motion loath'd Writ back with Weeping Show'r She 'd wait for Him next day Five th' Evening-hour Short Pause She made as sad most serious too Resolved what in that Extream to do Since was next Heir to th' Ciprus-Crown but one Bred jealous Thoughts his sturdy way well known He 'd seize on her lest Marry'd keep confin'd Nor was 't Mistake as Treas'nous Plots design'd Still close Restraint while play'd Refusal part If but withdrawn thought Foul disdainful Start Might stop the Ports Ransack the Town for her Thus Flight resolv'd best seem'd the least Demur The Lady flies disguis'd to Creet For Agent 's help her Faithful Man she chose Whom brought from Creet sad Case did there disclose Charg'd him step down to th' Haven what Barque there see Launch'd forth e're Nine next day for Rooms agree Or hire some Barque Gold-bag in th' hand descry'd Her Brother 's Gist Two good men's Suits provide Gentiler That for Her false Hair no more For him false Hair and Beard shrowd All before I' th' joyning Cops Fit Place t'undress as then Inform her last 'T was Morning-hour near Ten. The Man things well discharg'd successful there Informed Her Soon Din'd through hasty Fear He first stole forth to th' Cops she strait pursu'd Through Lobby down to small back-yard whence view'd Those branched Shades where each Disguises wore Suit Periwig then trod by three the Shore Where Barque set out by Six for Egypt-land Soon thence for Creet where th' Noble Aunt remain'd She there arriv'd like gallant Traveller Beautiful Youth seem'd Male as female Star Compleat for either Sex since tall did grow Choice dainty-limb'd Nineteen for Age might shew Worn dark-brown Locks and curl'd black Patch with Sword For Souldier's Garb did Foyl to th' Check afford Well hors'd next Day she march'd with Serving-man Her Course towards their Town supream began Young Lord of Crete lands there Young Cretan Lord there landed at same time From Travel back return'd to 's Native Clime Prov'd great for Rank Estate more Worth from hence Through Body Mind 's conjoyned Excellence That Night refresh'd next Morn with smaller Train For Voyage meant by Land set forth again As Forest pass'd fine chirping Consorts there Strong mournful Cry for help did pierce his Ear Some rob'd or wounded seem'd no noise agen More dismal thought as sadly expired then Nor distant far when Noble-temper'd Breast Couragious too the Lord rush'd in addrest For their Relief prime gallant Youth beheld Four stripping him Mouth stop'd by Glove compell'd Man gagg'd and bound beneath which Rogues descrying The Lord they all leap'd strait to Horse were flying The Lady 't was whom Those surpriz'd by th' Way To strip began great Fear when should display Her swelling Breasts they might not least controul'd Ravish her Person next her Bag of Gold She cry'd out loud like Death's Assault did strain Those vanish'd gone button'd her Cloaths again The Lord came in Man-like salutes her there The Lady freed by him Said Worthy Sir I much rejoyc'd appear In your Escape nor should my Life have seem'd Too hard a Ransome thought your self redeem'd She Thanks return'd Vnworthy was declar'd Of that grand Favour shewn next place despair'd Of recompense but Heaven She hop'd would more Conjoyn for all Discharge that Weighty Score Fine handsome Garb rich Bag of Gold fore-nam'd View'd on the Ground no mean Degree proclaim'd Both mounted strait as Marched through the Wood She told the Lord what way that Thievish brood Surprised them like Travellers rode by Till Two her man Disarm'd dark shelter nigh Four seiz'd on Her Next Death to Vote began Conjoyn'd She was a Ciprus Gentleman But lately Landed there those Parts to see Some Friends withall of Noble Quality The Lord then chang'd his Talk to Ciprus-Isle Touching that Realm's Affairs much pleas'd mean while With her Discourse so choice and sweetly flowing Of strongly Friendly League ambitious growing Forrest pass'd through He said I now must bend My course to th' Royal Town as Journies end And should be Glad Kind Sir if did Agree Our ways conjoyn to enjoy your Company The Lady fear'd her being discover'd so Through modest Thoughts withdraws Predended tho That She should turn aside to the Right hand Visit some Friends else was at his Command So parted they the Lord kept on the Road She turned strait to Village near bestow'd Some two Hours there refresht since lately Frighted In th' Evening reach'd that Town Supream recited Th' Aunt 's Dwelling Place whose Husband was a Lord Large Portion left with Her by Will 's Record Saluted th' Aunt unknown Tranformed so Then nam'd the Cause that Deadly Murth'ring Blow Her Brother seiz'd Lands forfeited withall Loath'd BROMOR'S Love fear'd like Tormenting Thrall That Thieves surprize each sad Event declar'd While th' Aunt conjoyn'd in Sorrow largely shar'd Discoursing thus Great Person enter'd there Th' Husband's Ally with whom did also appear That Cretan Lord who did by chance Attend The Lady met by th' Lord again Th' Other well met i' th' Street like Honour'd Friend Coming to th' House the Lady strait espy'd E're could withdraw Embrac'd with Joy beside Being Stranger else to th' Aunt who wonder does Said Noble Sir I 'm Glad to meet
dwell with her Nurse pleased then Y' are yet too young nor big enough replies Ah! said the Child with cheerful sparkling Eyes I thus could talk with her and find her Play Sometimes howe're when She 's dispos'd that way By Nurse next View inform'd of all the Queen Would say her self while kiss'd imbrac'd between Your Mother pretty one most dear was found To me shew'd Sister like upon which Ground This Love 's exprest declar'd you lastly do In Mind recall my bury'd Daughters too Most like the First that Change of Passion breeding Love Sorrow both by Turns as 't were succeeding Madam then said the Girl with pleasing Grace Would Heav'n she was alive that Servant's Place I might enjoy on her Attendant prove When th' Mother strait conjoyn'd in Smiles of Love You may Sweet-heart reach nobler Rank Degree And serve the Queen Prime Maid of Honour be Thus then the Girl That little Lady dead I rather should serve you more honoured Although your self may prove the Queen perchance You look methinks like one Did raise advance Her sober Joy such pleasant Talk replies Yet still the Queen departs with weeping Eyes PENDARNE last that faithful Earl could tell From 's Brother Lines receiv'd that She was well In Arcadie transported from that Clime News oft by Sea Epistles too in time Sent from her self when her small dainty Hand Could Letters frame and th' useful Pen command I' th' Lord's inclos'd Her Mother's Rank howe're But Baroness new Name informed there Nor knew that Merchant more least blab'd descry'd But that some Noble Orphan 't was ally'd Eight years of Age for Beauty's Stock improv'd CLARINE was transplanted strait remov'd To th' Lord 's own House like princely Gem well set Prepared seem'd for Nobler Cabinet Much pleased found the Queen withall uncloy'd Tho for whole Months still constantly enjoy'd When Twelve years old what beauteous Person there Such th' early April's blossom'd Cheeks appear But mounted to that gallant height Sixteen So tall as Woman thought true Princess Queen Blaz'd in her Sun-bright Eye breath'd from her Breast That Wisdom thence proclaim'd fair Beauty's Crest Her Brow presents joyn'd Honour 's glorious Throne The Queen made known to Mindana When Princely Birth unveiled was made known Unto her Self the Queen ARTESA by By th' faithful Earl apart What Extasie Kind Bosome trance in each beheld that Hour Tears Kisses Smiles Joy shew'd its Sov'reign Pow'r At first in th' one Joy Wonder in the other Grief lastly tho in Daughter both and Mother Did equal sway through Fortune's harmful Wrong That virtuous Passion there which lasted long Prime Nature's Scene clear Fancy better may To th' height conceive than my dull Pen portray Th' Earl Dimon now was Eager to behold MINDANA grac'd with Father's Crown of Gold His pregnant Brest o'recharg'd as 't were did prove Through Loyal Thoughts conjoyn'd with ample Love So choice transcendent Branches as right and just E're long to th' Queen some Lords of greater trust His Mind unclasps made Firm by solemn Oath Then Views of Her reserv'd Conversings both By them enjoy'd brave Princess-like Esteem'd All wept that Hour Transported strangely seem'd Both Eyes and Ears Ingaged last their Hearts Whilst BROMOR loath'd as void of all Deserts The present Time serv'd choicely for their End Advantage gave did well those Ways befriend that Tirant was much fall'n i' th' Gen'ral Rate His People's Love as sunk from Manly State Through sensual Vice and Ease the Souldiery Much Less'ned too Debauch'd expos'd more free For Arm'd surprise good lawful Cause well-grounded Wise Agents felt that People's Pulse Propounded What if alive their Queen MINDANA were That strongly Beats strait Army 's raised there Bromor slain in battel BROMOR advanc'd for Fight into the Field Prov'd mangled Slain Both Grooms chief Town did yield Near all the Realm His Son then Twenty one Still kept a strong Sea-Town stout haughty grown Where then retir'd Man'd Garrison before Good Shipping had tho much from th' Asian shore By th' Lycian King his Uncle whose Heart Defy'd That Elder Queen with Ships Men Food supply'd By her refus'd could partly so contend Tho not Assayl that place Himself defend MINDANA thus did Mount her Father's Throne Mindana Queen The Queen well pleas'd much Honour Glory known Prime Grace that Earl Artesa both enjoy'd Marriage forborn till rooted out destroy'd Proud BROMOR'S Son upheld by Near Relation That Lician King Town 's Natural Situation Her Sister like th' Arcadian Sun did rise With Pleasure Joy to most Spectators Eyes Spread morning Beams for worth of Mind excell'd When but Sixteen i' th' Royal Town beheld Young Gallant Duke enamour'd doth appear Love's Pris'ner caught conjoyn'd in Marriage there Years Reign o'repast They came to Ciprus Court Did both the Queens through gladsome Joy transport Who Her receiv'd as Raised from the Dead Four Months Detain'd withall so visited By Sea Fourth year their Gentle Loves commending Sixth too the same which Year compleatly ending That virtuous Queen far-fam'd ORNANDE Dyes Whose Daughters both there clos'd her mortal Eyes In Either State Sh' had prime Example been MINDANA saw did leave a Glorious Queen AURELA gon with Sails advanc'd behold ORNANDE set Sun like dark Clouds unfold That Sturdy Heir grown so much Elder now More strong for Head-piece far Revengful Brow Shut up by Land in that Port-Town Confin'd Flight loath'd by Sea to Abandon all Resign'd Much strength at last from 's Kingly Uncle gain'd Old Souldiers those the like himself maintain'd In 's Garrison the Queen 's but raw most part He Swell'd Resolv'd to Stake Advent'rous Heart His utmost All. By handsom Sleights were spread Forg'd Papers round that True MINDANA 'S Dead This feign'd a Cheat so cozen'd of his Right Joyn'd Stronger Manly Sex to Draw invite Battel with Bromor's Son Took then the Field Both Armies met tho far From th' Royal Town to try that Game of War First fierce Assault endur'd on Either side Both Horse and Foot sharp Arrows storm descry'd The Queen's best Troops of Horse disorder'd were I' th' second Charge broke spoyl'd their own Foot there Their Captains tho led on They flye they flye Loud shouts did Baul th' Insulting Enemy Commanders strove Part-Rally'd them again But most i' th' Rear confus'd and Fled in Vain Scarce looking back the Van o'repow'red so For Flight conjoyn'd whilst their Triumphant Foe Held on the Chase The Queen 's Inform'd by Post And Dimon th' Earl her Crown shew'd plainly lost Thus with that Faithful Friend large Golden store Laid up by Her much BROMOR'S gain'd before Countess Deceas'd whilst Open prov'd and Free Th' Imperial Port Mindana flies to Arcadia She sail'd for Arcady Having then Reign'd six years on Ciprus-ground Welcome from Sister there th' Earl's Brother found After short time less Pleas'd with Worldly Strife Vain Pomp conjoyn'd dispos'd for Single Life Reserved too no strange Extreams howe're Nor Sullen mood still She-Companions there Resolv'd to
debar'd Gave Order there they should their Armes unbind Keep them within Two several Rooms Confin'd Their Hurts well Drest Had Stout convenient Man Who Jaylor prov'd to All close Guardian Wore Poyniard Sword Arm'd Under Groom attended Two Locks each Door with Iron Bar defended Young Lady near the Lord's Half Sister call'd Pitty'd that time both Wounded so Enthrall'd ORSAMNES most Brave Person gallant Spirit Worth in her Self pleas'd with Anothers Merit Free Motion made to searth his Wounds Admir'd For Female Skill since Haste that Task requir'd Bound up no more That Elder might be Drest By his own Man Conjoyn'd there to the rest 'T would kindly took by th' Lady prove sad Cloud Darkning her Thoughts BORGANES strait Allow'd Both lik'd their Ease thus far some comfort thence Tho fear'd prepar'd for Harmful Consequence BORGANES then Return'd to th' Dining-room CLERMANTHE where did Wait to Fayrest whom Shew'd new Respect speaking to th' Lady by Fore mentioned MELVORNA call'd whose Eye Seem'd Handsome Glass to th' gentle Soul as 't were Joyn'd Matron grave which th' Houshold order'd there She was by th' First two Pages going before Burn'd choice Perfumes Clermanthe's Lodging Room convey'd on self-same Floor To Gallant Room most bravely furnished Prime Sattin Flowr'd Couch Chairs Stools Table Bed Suiting to th' Walls rich Lace Purl-fringe beheld Shew'd Bridal pomp tho chiefly Bed excell'd For Curtains Buttons Loops behind o' th' Side Silver Plate-flow'r Long broad quite down Descry'd Inamell'd part on Top at every End Four stately Plumes did Gorgeous Sprigs extend From midst o' th' Roof hung partly down below Pure Branched Christal Candlestick does shew Bright Glass there was whose Ebon-frame Inlay'd With Ivory and Gold prime work Display'd Silver Flow'r-Pots in t' th' Windows Ranged there Most finely wrought did Flow'r'd by Art appear Choice Pictures small Adorn'd the Room but those Of th' Amorous kind did Wantâ—nness disclose Fair Venus by Adonis Arm 's imbrac'd Her Turtles near his Hunting Dogs there plac'd Boar-spear withall aloft Young Cupid hover'd Whose burning Torch lascivious Flame discover'd Cinthia next Brow Moon did wear upon Green Latmus Mount clasping ENDIMION Her Charet by his Flocks beneath were spread Those truly Kiss'd whilst Th' other Gaz'd or fed The Third prime Chimney-piece great Jove descending Whilst Danae her beauteous Form extending On gallant Couch with Wonder seem'd behold Th' enamour'd God through Falling Shower of Gold Blush joyned there bright Looks from Her descry'd Tho Bashful She He 's Drawn most Wanton ey'd Two Windows shew'd Broad-Paved Court for State Two Gardens small but Curious delicate On th' other side choice Flow'rs green Arbours there Th' whole might Compound of Rarities appear Which Prospect Room tho both for kind Excell'd She sadly View'd with careless Glance Compell'd MELVORNA pray'd in Courteous Terms Advis'd That She would Clear her Braest too much surpriz'd With Damping Thoughts nor Poison that Estate Through jealous Fears as strange unfortunate CLERMANTHE joyn'd That She should frame that Hour Conform her Self what was within her Pow'r To this Great Change not bred nor us'd howe're To foreign Thrall MELVORNA answer'd there She hop'd her Treatment Fair would prove and Free Not Pris'ner-like tho such did seem to be Short Talk o're-past that Matron enter'd then Clermanthe's Banquet Both Pages too spruce Flaunting Garb agen The Cupâ— board strait with Glasses Chrystalline Much Plate adorn'd some things begem'd choice Wine With sprinkled Flow'rs the Table-cloth o're-spread Neat curious Banquet last replenished Both Wet and Dry with Gallant Voyders grac'd From that small Room conjoyn'd where ready plac'd Some fine Raw Fruits in Season Ripe that time May's Week o'repast more Warm that Grecian Clime MELVORNA Pray'd as from the Lord desir'd Through longer Fast bad Journey Faint O're-tir'd CLERMANTHE with that Hasty Bait dispence Till Supper 's Hour made good Amends from thence Intreats withall her Absence to excuse Since time about her Brother 's Wounds should use His Surgeon then CLERMANTHE Thanks repay'd Much Honour'd by such Noble Hands She said Her Brother seem'd MELVORNA'S Answer tho Slight Small they were Sh' had else not ventur'd so She being gon That Matron mentioned To please her Master's Mood well Train'd and Bred CLERMANTHE inform'd since order'd to Attend She might observe thus far how Noble Friend His Lordship prov'd what high Regard esteem That Chamber there was Furnish'd drest by him For 's Second Self beloved Wife's delight With Solemn Glance conjoyn'd CLERMANTHE bright Meaner her Turn would serve The Other when She was thought Worthy of That reply'd agen CLERMATHE pray'd her to Sit down Combin'd As Partner so She said She was design'd To Wait on Her Thus down the Lady sat More Comfort far since thought unpleasing State ORSAMNES Wounds but small well Treated there THERSANDER both Spirits refresh'd whate're Pay'd Natur 's Due could Stomach more invite Since Qualms of Mind breed Qualms in th' Appetite That well perform'd She pray'd her Thanks might be Return'd to th' Lord for 's great Formality Joyn'd Bounteous Part that Much might prove laid by Next Time Desir'd since ill doth Suit comply With Sadder Thoughts One Dish for Meal no more Would please Her Best one Waiter for large store And that for Dressing Point Undressing too She might be her own Maid no more ado Being Ask'd What Meat they should for Night provide One Dish Eight th' Hour what Wholesome thought reply'd Till then intreats She may be left Alone Reserved way her Sences Drowsie grown Night's watchfulness long Journey 's Task endur'd Want Sleep's repose By th' Matron was assur'd None should disturb her Slumb'ring Rest Inthrall More Private Thoughts next Day Himself design'd For Visit there To whom in Grateful kind CLERMANTHE sent her Thanks for that Regard Her Brother found no Needful Ease debar'd And Vncle both same Favour hop'd for still The Matron joyn'd It was his Lordship's Will Prepar'd for Them their Wounds when onely Drest Were Sever'd tho Things carry'd out again Both parted thus Clermanthe her Self confin'd She Spy'd th' Arm'd Guardian Two Doors were Lock'd on Her besides her Own Lobby's next That Secur'd as left Alone There sad Her trouble Alas She breath'd since saw her Thrall True Pris'ner found tho Handsome Jayl withall Eyes fixt o' th' Floor nor was that th' onely Grief Her Freedom lost ORSAMNES thought the Chief Both parted too when Sorrow's mournful Cloud Did break in Tears those Chrystal Drops allow'd To ease her Heart conjoyn'd large Sighs expence For Stormy Blast conceiv'd Allay from thence Close folded Arms as tho she would restrain Hope's Cordial there i' th' Gentle Brest detain Then from the Ground cast up to Heav'n her Eyes Submission and Imploring both descries More leave to Range She glanc'd with smaller Start On th' Pictures there since seem'd portray'd in part Her Gallant Lord was pleas'd to think anon ADONIS He then choice ENDIMION Prime lovely Forms tho mean She thought to th' Other In whom was Lost more than
Honour's heap lastly his Commanding Pow'r High Government Provincial Lord that hour In Each whereof shew'd Proud vain-glorious Brest Short Chronicle of his own Praise exprest Which chang'd Discourse had Pleas'd CLERMANTHE well But after each Kind her Form like Beauteous Spell So Charm'd his Fancy through the Gazing Sence He could not hold from Wanton Violence Conceiv'd He had Rare Temperance descry'd That Longer Way of Argument beside Reach'd forth to Kiss and tho She oft Withdraw Nice Modest Look's conjoyn'd to Check o're-aw Some Words withall Nay Pray my Lord excuse Nothing would Serve BORGANES still Pursues Her Lips till Seiz'd Those Dainties must asswage Like Baits should prove for ev'ry Talking Stage His Tongue o're-pass'd Firm-Seal'd each Kissing Close Done often too Love said poclaim'd by Those Strong Thoughts withall 't would Warm prepare her Heart Who durst not Chide nor Act the Scouling Part ORSAMN lest THERSANDER Tortur'd be 'T was well if sav'd that Way her Chastity BORGANES last conjoyn'd their Garden-door Should Open stand when Rung that Bell before By th' Sister nam'd or strait if She desir'd With Proud Half-smile slow Stately Walk retir'd Clermanthe walks in the Garden CLERMANTHE then trac'd round Distemper'd Way Her Chamber there for Troubled Mind's Allay Such th' endless Kissing Task well pleased tho That Rack withdrawn did Cooler also grow After some Pause Conceit their Garden-Air With change of Place might ease in Pensive Care She rung that Bell which Signal giv'n alone Smaller Back-door by th' Hangings hid unknown Was strait Unlock'd That Matron there Descry'd Ask'd Would she Walk CLERMANTHE fair reply'd She meant some time int h ' Garden-walks to spend If Private so None should disturb Offend The Matron said Her Self would Wait above Till She return'd The Lord's Arch Bawd did prove Down smaller Stairs to th' Garden-ground She pass'd Pleas'd Kiss'd there by Gentle Gales at last Stead of that Lord Tormented more than Cloy'd Those Warm Lascivious Bouts now Pause enjoy'd 'T was Comfort too First Clash so well oppos'd Ground laid for More good Virgin-Fence disclos'd She softly Trac'd Grief 's Solemn Thoughts in part That time Discharg'd for more Contented Heart Sad Spirits cheer'd So on Becalmed Shore Weak Barks repair'd rough Storms confront the more She view'd their Flow'rs May's fragrant Beauties shewing Green dainty Knots and Walks small glance bestowing Prime carved Statues there for Art excell'd Wire-closed Room with choicest Birds beheld Which seem'd to chaunt her Welcome oft fair She Their Fellow Pris'ner joyn'd Captivity Walking enough Sigh breath'd Clermanthe's trouble She made Retreat To Arbour near with Roses drest compleat Bad Sighing Cause whose stranger Fortune shew'd Like guilded Cup with Poys'nous Draught o're-flow'd There Sitting down She Thought-full ponder'd then How best to Ward the Lord's Assaults agen Ransome was nam'd prov'd Scorned tho despis'd Crost Lust Design and were that valu'd pris'd How loath'd to Move while kept that Murtheress The Duke her Father in such Great Distress 'T was Prince she thought ORONTES should that Score Discharge for Both its Freedom did restore But Ransome pass'd for Dream their Fortunes thus Shew'd Dark Confus'd and Highly dangerous Nor durst She term her Self ORSAMNES Wife Fond useless Plea lest soon Destroy'd his Life BORGANES Words that He would Visit so Each other Day did cheerful Pause bestow Thus Hope preserv'd near Seven Supper 's hour She mounts the Stairs with-drawn from th' Garden-bow'r The Matron tempts Clermantis That Matron e're did back return made bold Well practis'd Part her Thoughts thus to unfold CLERMANTHE inform'd How Happy She might prove If would Comply with th' Earl BORGANES Love So Princely Great for Person Parts admir'd And tho might well Constrain what He desir'd Did Court her Grant esteem'd as choicest treasure Besides Himself much Rare conjoyned Pleasure That Garden 's use brave Gallery at hand Might range the House Horse Charet both command To take the Air in daintiest Park below Next Country-grounds Her Self th' Attendant go His Sister call'd when pleas'd should Gorgeous shine Prove Wife indeed tho Name of Concubine Her Brother last tho Eight had Slain left Dead Brother to th' Lord till then not mentioned And Vncle tho Six more enlarged Free BORGANES would Each Point confirm agree CLERMANTHE saw her Bawd-like way and Trade Prov'd Arm'd withall short Gentle Answer made As done to th' Lord Himself no Granting One Nor lest Deny'd Excuse Demurs alone When Supper came Two Dâ—shes brought no more But dainty Food the Rest as Night before That ended past lest farther Talking cause Wish'd Privacy the Matron strait with-draws ORSAMNES Room THERSANDER'S both did stand Delightful Way remoter Fields command Large Nature's Draught fine Pleasant Prospect there Tho Her 's by Art more Curious Ground appear From that Rock's height view'd Gallant Park below Where They could see BORGANES hunt the Doe And lofty crested Buck Prime part of all Their Silvan Chase to th' Dying Funeral Heard Horns and Hounds tho scarce their Sence at leisure Too Solemn Thoughts for such Discordant Pleasure BORGANES still each other Day renew'd Fond Visits there Borganes way of visits Surrender to conclude O' th' Beauteous Fort his Rampant Thoughts o're-aw'd And Pride extream joyn'd Hunting Games abroad With utmost Art that in the End he Might Strong Fancy please through Height'ned Love's delight Free closing Grant for mutual imbraces Or all Pretences Barr'd such Lurking places Ne're tortur'd so by Self-restraint before At Second Time conjoyn'd o' th' Wanton Score For Pow'rful Grounds what Matron did express Touching her self those Grand Advantages Prerogatives thought Mistress-like should be By Him perform'd her Vncle Brother Free His Manner was giv'n first in Stately kind Long Kiss-Salute to Ask next place combin'd If She enjoy'd yet Setled Thoughts compos'd Her Answers Smooth still Fair Regard disclos'd Hard Task conceiv'd so soon She then exprest For that great Change to frame her Virgin brest Still hopes withall his Goodness might o're-sway That Fancies Pow'r Who Said No Charm Delay Could Alter ought nor Ransome taken be The Provinces the Crown of Arcadie So chang'd Discourse conjoyn'd oft-times howe're That Amorous Charge those Kiss-encounters there Volley Shot-like as meant to take to Storm Th' whole Garrison to which She must Conform Sad qualmish Heart as would her Lips devour And leave none for ORSAMNES Self that Hour Those Fruit-repasts since longer Pause delay'd Should Fancy's Appetite conten He said Till th' onely Food that Meat Compleat of Love Thus forc'd to bear since Vain Excuses prove Th' Offensive Load weigh'd her Enthrall'd estate Proud Temper Harsh with which Ingag'd sad Fate On her Wise Cards well Acted part till ended ORSAMNES and THERSANDRE'S Cause depended 'T were Pleasing View to have Beheld what fashion This sweet Young Lady aw'd by Pow'r Lust Passion Carry'd her Self whose lips tho Suffer'd Rape Happy thus far th' whole Body chanc'd t' Escape Us'd Garden-walks sometimes for more Content Rung Silver Bell tho Sad conceiv'd
th' Event Tenth Day 't was now Borganes fifth Visit Fifth Visit also there Near Two in th' Afternoon same Hours they were BORGANES came in Scarlet cloath'd choice Dye With Gallant Lace and Gems adorn'd to th' Eye New Feathers flaunt Had Buck run down that Day For 's Morning Sport then chang'd for Wanton play Renew'd his Female Chase Domestick Man Giv'n Kiss-salute Thrice or'e He thus began Speak Beauteous Nimph your Thoughts Composed now Well calm'd your Heart Serener grown that Brow For kind Returns in th' Amorous Point of Love When Faintest glance My Lord said She 't would prove More than Girl 's Task to rectifie a Frame So much Disjoynted late no smaller Main By Fortune 's Hand than let me Beg how-e're Your Noble Breast would yet Dispence forbear The Lord reply'd You charge bright Nimph thus long Vnjuster way Great Fortune 's Act with Wrong Since brought to Love 's kind Friendly Arms what 's more Grand Person Style conjoyn'd much Wealthy store I crave my Lord said She your Gentlest Gloss Vpon my Words since former Freedom 's loss Joyn'd Chastitie 's Injurious may appear Tho Walls of Gold Bed Gems imbroyder'd there BORGANES when Those Things of meaner Weight Through Fancy 's Pow'r to thier Gigantick height Nurs'd Foster'd are cool Gales to Storms will rise Conceit them so My Lord She then replies These Reall prove New strangeness of the Thrall Faint Heart conjoyn'd both Plead for Me withall Ask longer Time your Goodness claim'd from thence Sighs whisper'd forth their Softer Eloquence BORGANES Lowr'd yet seeing her Gentle Strain Sole fault Demurs becalm'd his Harsh Disdain Lust too in part Ambitious Head to wear Her Conquest wreath since Beauty's Star shin'd there Transcendent Form thought Noble Rank beside Huge Fansie last what Joy when Both comply'd In Love's Imbrace was found Concordant Fire Her Lips with all gave Food to please Desire Prime choice Preserves no Churlish Taunts exprest His Person too thought Warm'd the coldest Brest Well Said the Lord This Points prorogu'd a while Some Business doth Disturb to Day beguile Breaks th' Argument Next Afternoon 's agen For Parley ordain'd your faint weak Heart till then Rouse strengthen Cheer To th' Kissing Task did fall Monstrous extream Her Fine conjoyn'd for All. She dar'd not Low'r ORSAMNES lest from thence THERSANDER both fell Dreadfull Consequence Was pleas'd this Day o're-past and for to Morrow Some Hopeful ground did mitigate her Sorrow How Sad perplext this Ladie 's Fortune seem'd Submisful Pray'rs Demurs best Help esteem'd Next Afternoon BORGANES doth appear Borganes sixth Visit Promise not broke prime Gallant Garb did wear Choice Purple Velvet 't was imbroider'd high With Silver Gold Buskins brave Knots comply Saluting Her with Proud advanced Crest Set down withall his Language thus exprest Sad Pensive Maid I hope good Nature's Pow'r Discretion too Conjoyn'd have well this Hour Compos'd your Heart for kind Imbrace and Free Our Love's return Scarce brought to that Degree My Lord She said with Sober Glance as might Fit Hand-maid serve to Please your Appetite One farther Suit give leave to Name which I Presume your Pious Thoughts will not deny So sweetly Spoke that still She Charm'd Clermanthe's Suit to Borga o're-sway'd His blust'ring Mood What Suit BORGANES said That first my Lord I may She answer'd there Six days Devotion Keep observ'd where-e're Some Yearly Rites to Pallace Honour done Next Morning through chief Royal Town begun Whence was my Birth perform'd by Womankind Since Goddess name of Wisdom t' her Assign'd Which sacred Part shews Custom on Record And I conceive You would not wish my Lord This Body giv'n up then for Bed Vnchast Nor th' Hallow'd Even now that way Imbrac'd BORGANES Scoul'd Things should so crosly fall True Custome 't was well known through Greece withall Next Morn began each May prov'd celebrated Like Frost to buds his Rampant Joy abated Yet still dispos'd to Please some Thoughts beside PALLAS provok'd might spoil his Wanton Pride If such grand Deity with short Demur Whilst She felt doubtful Qualm thus Answer'd her Three Days I can tho hardly Grant Allow When she Beseech'd his Lordship would not now Defraud the Goddess of her Ancient Right Nor her own Heart through Troubled Thoughts be night Which Clouded was before increasing sorrow BORGANES Grants tho Patience needs to Borrow Here Craving strait his Lordship's furtherance Command withall Things needful to advance That Matron came by whom she was supply'd With Olive-boughts Flower 's certain Herbs beside Those First made Wreath that Goddess to present Her branch proclaim'd for sweetness Ornament The Flow'rs conjoyn'd and strew'd i' th' Windows there Th' Herbs last Mysterious call'd brought Spices were And choice Perfumes which Evening Morn did rise In Fragrant Cloudsto Heaven for Sacrifice Still us'd sometimes their Garden-walks altho That Branched Bow'r more cheer'd refreshment so Prime Truce 't was thought how sweet those Pauses be To troubled Hearts in strange Extream Degree None well can doubt 'T was like th' Enlarged Breath Same strangling Cord withdrawn Reprieve from Death So Dreadful Rape conceiv'd faint Hope but Glance That Heaven howe're might sent Deliverance MELVORNA fair mean time her Patient's Health Through Cure regards Melvorna's love to Orsamnes till her own Heart by stealth Did Wound receive Transpierced through the Eye And wanted now Kind Balms to pour Apply ORSAMNES Hand from Pitty grown to Love Which whilst to Crush she thought did mount above More sturdy far like tirant-Tirant-Lord became So that Himself observ'd her changed Frame Both Looks and Words tho scarce thought Love's Disaster Much less that Sore requir'd from Him the Plaister Wary their Talk two armed Guardians there Inform'd by Her his Sister's Health howe're Her Six days close Reserv'd Devotion Granted Joy to ORSAMNES Heart which sadly panted Through Fears of Her yet Maid conceiv'd unstain'd Free Pause that while Told th' Vncle well remain'd Contented more foul Plots presaging mind Were ' gainst CLERMANTHE'S Chastity design'd Tho midst her Solemn Task far stranger Rites Performed were one of those Moonshine-Nights Upon the Leads just o're against her side Where builded large Two stately Tow'rs descry'd Her Roof adorn'd the Same oppos'd to those The first of them did Pair of Stayrs inclose The Next small Distance off fine Lodging held Serv'd One o' th' Men whose craft in Stars excell'd Forth thence He came with swarthy Face and meager Black Garment worn white Wand and Book most eager To making Circle falls Strange Figures there E're long two Maids mounted the Top did bear Wax Taper Each in Petticoats alone Who Sign observ'd walk'd to th' First Door thereon White Smock did lay Back plac'd aloft well spread Then march'd Thrice round the Tow'r whilst ' th' Other Read With Tapers first next sprinkled Fountain-water Last Myrtle-leaves fair Venus-Branch did scatter Fond Joy Vine Then turn'd their Smock the Breast Upwards display'd with Leaves that also Drest He Verses spoke when sudden Whirlwind blew And
Gently Danc'd those wanton Leaves in view They both to th' Circle walk'd their Tapers bearing Glass shewn to them by Turns in which appearing Their Husbands Form Contrived Plot that Night I' th' Longing Mood till bent for plainer Sight Both march'd the Circle round Bedew'd withall Strew'd that with Leaves whilst Figures great and small His Hand perform'd Ent'ring the same Affrai'd The Chief was rang'd plump Lass MELVORNA'S Maid Before his Brest plac'd Landry-Wench behind He read from Book commanding Terms to Bind When from the Stairs well-formed Youth in show Gentle appear'd Hand layd o' th' Brest and so Bending to Her walk't strait behind last Tow'r Same Face she saw in th' Glass that wondrous Hour Then set before that Landry-Maid whilst she Retreats behind By him pronounc'd agree Same Blust'ring Terms when Carcase of a Man Strange Spouse came stalking forth his march began Nodding to Her withdraws with plain Death's Head Shewing the Grave should prove her Marriage Bed When she scarce startled seem'd since was before Contemning Fates inclin'd to play the Whore Life better far concluded from the Heart All throughly weigh'd Both taking leaves depart He walk'd to th' Cabin-Tow'r which Place did bring From Stars above to downright Conjuring Those six Days past which time the Noble Maid Had often thought on best Resolves display'd Her strongest Hopes for choice Deliverance Some strange Event their Freedoms to advance But None appear'd till near o'r-whelmed Brest Since now to her last Plot constrain'd Distrest Last Fencing Ward sole Anchor thought to be So nigh to Wrack her Virgin-Chastity Borganes visiting Clermanthe BORGANES came that former Wanton Hour Still gallant Brave to boast his Wealth and Pow'r Triumphant Looks withall as Gain'd the Prize Such Caesar's us'd when their victorious Eyes Grand Spoyls observ'd Kiss giv'n salute he made Short sudden stop her Gestures since display'd Sad Gloominess Like Damps from troubled Heart Disorder'd Mind thus Blaz'd his own in part I Hope my calmness Nymph your late Devotion Have hatcht no sullen Brod nor strange Commotion Within your thoughts since clouded Eyes and brow I came your full consent to Challenge now That Fortress there Assaulted long Resign'd To my Dispose When Fainter Glance declin'd My Lord she said it proves my Grief that I Should still tho more Ingag'd to Grant Deny Your Patience beg if Ask'd thereof the Ground This New Restraint bad secret Causes found Within conjoyn'd which long before have seiz'd Head Body both my Frame make so Diseas'd That answ'ring your Desires not Health alone But Life 's in Danger brought and I am prone To hope my Lord your Goodness may preserve And spare them Both. BORGANES might observe Sighs breath'd withall her Looks more faintly range These words exprest I wonder at this change Since your Plump Cheeks small Sickness breach do shew Good colour Blood conjoyn'd Proclaimed tho By you large Batteries I deeply fear Proud coy Disdain some Froward mood howe're This mock Distemper wrought these Qualms created Which First I scorn the last most fouly Hated When gentlest she That proud disdain my Lord Next froward Mood I humbly may Disown For weakness last that Fault 's no wonder known In Flesh and Blood nor Apt my Cheeks beside To tell forth a Disease tho change descry'd Not small in Them I therefore Beg Implore Your Lordships tender thoughts Time may restore This Body's strength and Partner make more able For your Desires not now considerable So sweetly Breath'd True Causes to Complain Distemper'd Head she charm'd him partly again He doubtful stands confused Thoughts as 't were Proud Heart sometimes lest seem'd Neglected there Swell'd Boil'd aloft then Lust's enraged Tide Till Reason warn'd Perchance She not bely'd Her Health that Hour Strong Fancies last o' th' Pleasure Still constant Aim reserv'd in largest measure To th' height Enjoy'd o're-rul'd Him as before Orsamnes in a course of Physick Well there He said Six Days conjoyn'd yet more I shall allow Tho forged Plot pretended Your strength t' Advance prime Doctor 's ai'd commended All Shifts thereby Debarr'd his cautious Art You 'l scarce Deceive tho Patience on my Part. No Kiss-farewell too Stout for Fondness grown Urg'd Sickly mood like Storm withdraws o're-blown Such thought by Her glad there CLERMANTHE seem'd From Virgin-wrack six Days again redeem'd Next Morn great Doctor came with Gravest touch Her Pulse did feel Water observ'd as much Not far from Health conceiv'd sad Fumes altho Clouding her Head th' whole Bodie 's Frame might shew Thence weakned more the Stomach droop and fall Broke Nature's Rest through Watchful Thoughts withall Those strength-Supports which Ord'ring her own mind Would Rectifie Gave choice Receipts design'd To cleanse those Parts whence Harmful Vapours rise Well clear'd the Spleen with Cordial's last Supplies Took in his View wherefore She waved none Dissembler else concluded thereupon Tho with Distemper'd Head most strongly She Wish'd sharp Disease apparent Maladie Was often too by her Grand Doctor 's care Prescrib'd to take below the Garden-Air Where having Walk'd set down i' th' Branched Bow'r Sigh'd Mused oft Wept forth moist Pearly Show'r That Matron waits i' th' Chamber-Window still Made bold sometimes to use her Bawdy skill E're lock'd back-door at last Inform'd her there Her Lord from View would those Six Days forbear Left wrong'd their Physick-work her Health withall Whose Absence pleas'd like freedom found in Thrall His Doctor tho vile Agent thought to be Should strength restore till lost Virginity Sixth Afternoon the Doctor told Declar'd His Learned Thoughts but little Chang'd impair'd Her former strength Convenient Temper then Tho troubled Mood might cause bad Fumes agen Disorder more BORGANES Heart did please Now willful Qualm must prove her main Disease Borganes with Clermanthe again Past th' hour of Five too long that Night's delay His Lordship came did Looks severe display Surpriz'd She was withall far less Compos'd Last Thun'dring Storm conceiv'd that hour disclos'd Approaching near same Clouded Eyes beheld Since troubled Heart worse Anguish then Conceal'd Stout Pause he made Plump Cheeks observ'd that time Fresh-colour'd too choice Temper found so Prime That Sorrow's hand had scarcely Plunder'd there Tho Lodg'd so long small Spoyls from thence could bear The Lord demands If Sickly Cause still vex'd her Or sullen Mood Coy froward Qualm perplex'd her By th' Doctor thought fit Partner for his Bed Strong frame restor'd CLERMANTHE answered Mild gentle way of hope yet scarce bereav'd Tho Languishing That Doctor was deceiv'd Nor could his Art with Wonders tho endu'd What she did Feel 'bove her own Sence conclude Cross Humour 't was BORGANES strait exprest That spoyl'd Disturbed all from Wilful Brest If harm'd before well practis'd Jugler's Trade Prime Favour shewn with Cheats at last Repay'd Tyrant in Looks and Words Imperious now As known her Lord put on Commanding Brow When Sighs with Tears conjoyn'd most Humble She Beg'd Gentle Thoughts Forbearance Clemency Vain Prayers he said thy Brother has thus long
far the True Sustain so nigh My Real Doom She joyn'd with Tears reply I Mourn'd indeed upon this Chamber 's Stage In doleful Form as at the Hermitage But Living now too Loose I dur'st not yet My hope Discharge Then Faintest Hope permit ORSAMNES said lest deeper Wound from thence Shun'd those black Thoughts Self murth'ring Violence We Mortals are Subject to various Change Like those Four Seasons prove which Wander Range Or blust'ring Winds for th' outward Fortunes so And Bodies both much Frail Vncertain shew I 'm full Resolv'd if Fate should seize on Me Love still thy Dead ORSAMNES Memory Tears streamed there drown'd those Fair Orbs her Eyes Sighs stop'd her Tongue sad Pantings th' Heart surprize Falling on 's Brest as tho last Mournful Score Would than Discharge or Dye her self before In his own View whom he with Arms upheld That fainting Treasure th' Indies both excell'd Torn manly Heart till rouzing Spirits again By Kiss reviv'd She speaks with doleful Strain Know my dear Lord kind Thoughts of You each hour Shall last till Death destroys Rememb'ring Pow'r ORSAMNES when I owe to Nature said That Mortal Debt which now proves early Pay'd Some Fourty Years cut off this World howe're I 've well observ'd and known much Sorrow there Worst Change conceiv'd from thee to Go Depart That keenest makes Death 's cold and frozen Dart. My Lord She said how still do's Height'ned prove My Loss Extream through This Transcendent Love To all conjoyn'd Life burth'nous grown from thence Follow I may e're long such Excellence Much more that Kind and Sad Discourse to th' last Dismal Compound till Hour and Half o're-past ORSAMNES then my Death I do Conclude Will sudden seize as my last Sleep intrude This very Night if short resolving Pause You can't Obtain before my self withdraws Till th' hour of Eight next Morn 't is my desire No Change then found by Day light to Expire I 'll try my Lord said She tho make to Swell His Lustful Rage Both seal'd last Kiss-farewell When She did Faint again till by another Revived seem'd Each grasp'd the Hand o' th' other Sigh'd wept for Close to th' Door they walked then Giv'n gentle knock 't was opened strait agen Clermanthe's last suit to Borganes Six Arm'd for Guard that Matron there did stand Who ask'd if She would stoop to th' Lord's Demand CLERMANTHE pray'd She would beseech him there For that night's Pause till Eight next morn forbear Since sick through watchful Hours distemper'd grown To strange Degree Her suit should be made known Th' Other repli'd tho 't would her Lord incense Return'd with Grant why did so far Dispense We shall unfold That Hour requir'd exprest Her plain Resolve some Ease to tortur'd Brest ORSAMNES thus the Lady being spread As found her there upon her mournful Bed Was guarded strait to 's Chamber Jayl confin'd Where musing lay through sad disturbed Mind BORGANES know did sculk thus long at Door Which down to th' Garden led plac'd there before ORSAMNES brought Dark-Lanthorn ranged by Prime Ambush 't was for th' Hearing Part more nigh Since did conclude They 'd chuse that farthest End Couch Chair for all This Door might help befriend That Morning He their Conference delay'd Besides Affairs since Hop'd th' Enthralled Maid Would Grant herself at Noon nor Leisure then Till night Defer'd convenient Hour agen Close dark approach ORSAMNES fearing Death Might use imploy his utmost Talking Breath Strong'st Arguments he thought to change her Mind No hopeful Way for 's Wanton Aim declin'd To th' Lock-hole joyn'd his Ear unheard unseen Those Hangings parted well for th' Door between But softer Voic'd besides the Noble pair Strait farthest off withdrawn from their Couch-chair That Door observ'd ORSAMNES Back to him Faint murmur-like their lost Discourse did seem This heard small Groan my Dearest Choice exprest My Soul 's late Joy conclude me thine to th' rest More strongly Breath'd from fervent Thoughts more High Deep Lover's Both Declared strait thereby Yet might the Man for Life good Agent prove Advise so far She Grant in tender Love Pure Virgin mind That heard conjoyned more Thence shew'd still Perfect Maid as thought before This Lustful Mood and Anger both would Please First Grasp'd his Virgin-Wench Flames to appease Maid thought since found so Lodg'd apart we told Choice daintiest Dish next place through Fear controul'd Giv'n from Himself by his own Hand Presented Th' Heart Rack'd as 't were tho Life enjoy'd Tormented Prime Taster thus till sought perchance Another Stomach grown cloy'd Reveng'd withall Slain Brother Glad found their Cheat that Matron met below Night's Pause conjoyn'd her Answer since did shew Plain yieldingness if chang'd next Morn deny'd He knew what Way to take ORSAMNES Dy'd Could Heighten all from many a fearful Dream Dead Brother's Ghost found Horror thence extream That Amorous Youth in Grave She might resign Love's Fortress strait observant Concubine That Corps She saw Aegyptian Slave did prove Which for some Crime was Pris'ner kept above ORSAMNES Stairs and Lash'd Diseased Dy'd For whom that mean base Funeral descry'd CLERMANTHE lay sad watchful Thoughts on Bed Small Slumber so next Morn disturbance bred The same to th' Lords by Trumpets War-like Sound Whose joyned Noyse their Castle-walls rebound When Eight that Matron came unlock'd the Dore Bid's her Resolve last time BORGANES Swore Clermanthe's constant way Much weak she was that ling'ring Plea renew'd For Mercy towards her Self and Brother su'd That Matron then Inform'd by th' Lord's Command Eleven the Hour if She did waiting stand At her Court-Casement there She should behold That Tragick Sight which He but late foretold Door lock'd again now Gall'd o're-whelmed Heart She trod the Room to th' window Glance in part Till nigh Ten 's Hour more Wonder caused there Loud Musick 's noise Cornets Recorders were Shalm Sackbuts heard great trampling through the Court This Pageant saw beneath of stranger sort Jove's Statue 't was A â—strange show on whose curl'd Head did stand Imperial Crown shafts grasped in his Hand For Thunder-bolts blue Mantle like the Skie Adorn'd with Stars in Charret plac'd to th' eye Globe at his Foot the side did Eagle bear One thrusting on the Wheels encompass'd there With Painted Cloth like Clouds that trouling Hour So seem'd to move by th' God's Transcendent Pow'r Priest formost walk'd Musicians on each side Silk Coats with Garlands too in Flaunting Pride BORGANES next did March Triumphant Way Worn Glist'ring Cloaths large Train the Reer display For Cause of all that Noise this show related His Birth-day 't was observ'd well Celebrated Then from the Altar came done Sacrifizing I' th' corner of that Court small Temple rising Not that such Love to th' Gods or Honour shew'd But ostentation Pleas'd thought Prince-like mode Thus Jove from thence was softly born along Fine Progress through smooth-paved Floor that Throng To th' upper end o' th' Hall where Cloth of State By th' Hour of Twelve should Table have
with plate Choice dainty Meats as tho the Lord would bring Jove us'd like Guest new Banquet-Offering Priest by for Servitor Board voided then Should ride in Pomp to 's Temple-walls agen Long glancing there the Noise of Drums was heard For Action of more solemn kind regard Intended prov'd Dreadful presaging Fear When she beheld BORGANES strait appear Troop from the Hall this mournful show ensu'd ORSAMNES self e're long brought down she view'd By Ruffians then strangly o're-whelmed Brest Th' Arms ty'd behind black consequence exprest Shirt down to th' Wast no more white Cap discern'd Still gallant Form tho sadly'st there Concern'd Undaunted Looks Calm guiltless Thoughts declar'd To grapple strait with direful Doom prepar'd BORGANES words That he to Justice now Next Jove supream would sacrifice allow Pale Brother's Ghost withall that Day being Born Twin to himself CLERMANTHE Groan'd Forlorn Thus ' mongst the Guard whilst farther did Advance He cast to th' Casement there Kind sober glance Held open view'd which then seem'd wounding Dart Tho lately Pleas'd to her confounded Heart So through the Court was led to th' joyning Green That Front by th' Gate low cloister'd walk well seen Too plain perceiv'd there Ty'd with Dismal Band To Post She saw by th' Lord 's express command Now Naked half like Statue thus compell'd White Marble pure tho living Eyes beheld Six Archers o're against him Rang'd Bows bent Which Serjeants of black Death might Represent Should Aim at th' Heart Life's Fortress call'd and bring From distant Ground Stern Fate o' th' swiftest Wing There loud she spoke Clermanthe's truble O Heav'ns what view descry'd To Blast my Soul th' Hands sadly wrung beside Brest beats how oft Sighs seem'd with Tears compounded Break break my Heart withall Words mournful sounded Thus manly Face resolved Thoughts whate're For Death's cold charge might serious then appear More Solemn turn'd Eyes cast to Heav'n compos'd Cap 's drawn beneath with Darkness all inclos'd Whilst long brown Locks mov'd oft by Gentle wind Seem'd Kist as 't were for last Farewell entwin'd Now Faint she prov'd despair'd half closed Eyes As waited for same Deadly Trance surprize Near Sunk withall When loudly strained voice That call'd Hold Hold great Trampling Horsmen's Noyse Open'd Them quite again part wakened there Her Drooping Soul since first did Dream appear Then all their Hats pluck'd off beheld young Man Gallop to th' Lord whereby Demur began View'd Handsome Form brave cloaths large Train from thence BORGANES Self strait bare through Reverence Speaking to whom Turn'd up in Haste she saw ORSAMNES Cap more speech conjoyn'd withdraw Those Archers there his Bodie Arms unbound When plainly seem'd Awake revival found It was their Young Laconian Prince indeed The Laconian Prince Who ranged had those Parts convenient Breed For th' Hunting Game lik'd well that Recreation Own'd warlike Thoughts withall did take Occasion Their Borders found so Nigh to View behold Those strong Arcadian Forts we lately told Were Seiz'd by them before they did Invade And Pris'ners took both Lords the Noble Maid Returning Home He thought some Hours to rest Then Hunt i' th' Park BORGANES Royal Guest Ent'ring the Green that Mournful Show descry'd Choice Gallant Limbs Gentile lower Garb beside He call'd to stop the Doom till more was known Which made them Glance strait hold their Hands each one Nicking then Shafts Word giv'n should all let fly Speaking to th' Lord they Unveil'd his Face to th' Eye When Gallant Form prime Countenance beheld Undaunted Brow thought scarcely Parallell'd Seem'd his own Years Asking what was th' Offence BORGANES told joyn'd Height'ning Grounds from thence Ghost-Dreams as heard before The Prince inclin'd To gentler Thoughts thus blaz'd his virtuous Mind My Lord we 'll Grant your Noble Brother 's Fate Sev'n Death 's conjoyn'd might rise to Mournful Rate O' th' Pris'ners Life you may withall dispose Subdeu'd by War yet since that Action shews Prime manly Valour 's Stamp Defensive Ground Choice Person last let not hard Thoughts be found I pray intreat if he 's Redeem'd by Me Ransome discharg'd your Dreams tho Frightful be I am Confirm'd they 'l cease when Tryal prov'd That Object Cause thereof Withdrawn Remov'd Strong Fancies Pow'r whilst here He Stays and Passion Do forge Produce that Ghost-like Aggravation BORGANES gall'd as felt his own hard Brest By th' Archers struck sad Grant these words exprest Sir I shall hope what you Presage declin'd Orsamnes given up to the Prince Those former Fears He 's now your Slave resign'd From Ransome free Then strait intreats His Grace Would enter th' House there take Refreshment-Glass Soon after Dine Pointed towards the Court Speech with ORSAMNES fear'd nam'd Hunting sport Ask'd where his last The Prince Drawn on before I 'll send for Him when Din'd loud spake no more BORGANES whisper'd strait that Guardian To keep him Close lock'd from the Prince's Train CLERMANTHE lest reveal'd forewarn'd withall No Servants Blab what Pris'ners left in Thrall Thus on they march'd ORSAMNES being unty'd Most Eager seem'd to thank the Prince beside Beg for CLERMANTHE whose danger thought like Death Tho sav'd himself but forc'd to spare that Breath By th' Archers strait stern Guardian o're-sway'd Encompass'd round Point barbarous They said Slave to Intrude his Highness tho exprest He 'd send for Him that partly eas'd sad Breast Those words o're-heard half naked lastly then Thus hopeful Cheer'd to th' Chamber brought agen CLERMANTHE too upon that Boarded ground Gave thanks to Heav'n from whence the Rescue found Where first beheld thoughts comfortable grown Glimps of Sun-shine that dreadful Storm o're-grown Her Ravishment whilst stay'd the Prince as 't were So heard him stil'd conceiv'd avoided there Good hopes withall ORSAMNES would if Free Gain her release from Rape Captivity MELVORNA last kept doleful Feast in Bed Melvorna's trouble Dining on Grief or Grief like Vultur fed Upon her gentle Brest strange Rack endur'd Through brave ORSAMNES Doom so lately cur'd When th' Maid by chance tho fear'd disturbing Fault Inform'd the Prince had his Redemption wrought Would take along to th' Court which strait reviv'd Cast down withall of hope that way depriv'd For Love complain'd tho Charity 's contented Caus'd drooping Heart great ease since thought prevented CLERMANTHE'S Rape to th' Brother Favour shown Might fetch her off lov'd Rival there unknown Now Trumpets noise loud Musick strait was heard Borganes feast Meat dancing up their Prince with grand regard Plac'd at Board's end Alone that part supply'd With choicest Food most gallant Feast descry'd Somewhat beneath BORGANES Sat great store Of worthy Rank on th' other side same Floor The Prince's Train best end reserv'd o' th' Hall Where Jove beheld BORGANES choice withall Honour'd that Room to bear him company Who had his board of Dainties too most free Prime Cloth of State advanc'd did Sober dine With looking on accept for Food Divine Soft Musick gave their Ears no mean repast From Skilful Hands rare Voices
Morn transform'd to Gaudy Day Next on MERDONE glance that second Maid By th' Prince urg'd for ORSAMNES Choice we said MONTANVS whom did Woo Pastor gentile Merdone won by Montanus Which Youth Siege gentler found enjoy'd that while Kind Summer-looks nay reap'd conjoyned Kisses Strong Lovers Food first Course to th' larger blisses So Gain'd her Heart chief Fortress Magazine Did travel through that Sea call'd Love-design With friendlier Gales whereas bad Stormy weather Rocks doubtful waves threatned hard chance together SILVANOR's Barque true cause we thus reveal MERDONE tho ORSAMNES lov'd as well Was much less Rays'd by mounting Hope Desire So found less Grief could calmer way Retire Choice Temper last could better estimate Another's worthy Love when saw of late Her own Refus'd Next Glance behold we shall BORGANES Tow'rs CLERMANTHE left in Thrall The End of the Fourth Book THE GRECIAN STORY Book V. LEaving that Lord whose Brains twice bury'd were In Sleep and Wine This Chance does next appear Young Wench there was of handsome Form Gentile VARNESA call'd and which might claim the Style Of honest too good Heart ingenious Head Whom their chief Town great Lacedemon bred Mother of Arcady much lov'd the Nation Twelve months ago she left that City's Station To th' Lord prefer'd one 's Daughter fair beside Th' Attendant prov'd prime Spirit own'd beside Made now the Pris'ner's beds Meat brought withall Being troubled Griev'd for their disast'rous Thrall THERSANDER'S Doom CLERMANTHE'S Ravishment Next Morn design'd no doubt o' th' sure Event For some Cross words to th' Matron too debate Threatned by th' Lord to be discharg'd of late CLERMANTHE last thought Noble Rank by glance Brave Gems beheld her Fortune might advance She fix'd on Hopeful way for their Release Further'd that Night through prime advantages Thus calling Guardian forth from Drink Young Maid Varnesa whilst made CLERMANTHE'S Bed whom follow'd strait Comrade With Bottle of Sack each charge to view behold Next was THERSANDER'S Couch where slily bold Small Paper thrust those talking at the Door Into his Hand well pen'd these Lines before Your Nephew Sir by th' Prince freed from the stake Is gon to Court Your self same Place must take To Morrow's noon by Archers there shot Dead Near Ten i' th' Morn the Lady 's ravished I 'm Friend to both shall safe convey from thrall Twelve th' Hour to Night false Hair and Beard withall That Trunk does hold Coat too by chance large siz'd Wait then for me if lov'd your Life disguis'd THERSANDER That with wond'ring Thoughts altho Back turned reads and partly Joyful so Partly Affraid inform'd the Wench by sign He should approve in ev'ry Point combine On shelf before whilst made the Guardian 's bed Large Paper lai'd she saw wherein she read Few Lines o' th' Top the Lord 's own Hand and Seal Joyn'd far beneath short Order did reveal For one o' th' Frontire-Towns should go next Day Ten 's later hour so heard the Guardian say That strength'ned much those Lines cut off at Night Safe Pass for All through th' Borders she could write So strict each were since Wars began that thus Men travell'd through else Task more dangerous Bed-time drawn nigh Varnesa's plot to free Orsamnes her Chamber joyn'd withall To th' Guardian 's Room who drinking stai'd i' th' Hall She waited till he came past ten howe're Door open left that Lock disorder'd there Well known by her when drench'd like Spunge in Wine Soon couch'd He sleeps snor'd loud for her design Which Summons heard she softly stole to th' Chair Where lodg'd his Cloaths took thence with nicest care CLERMANTHE'S Keys THERSADNER'S wanting tho That for his Door yet search'd she to and fro Ground Table Shelf nor in the Window seen If was o're-heard This prompt Excuse had been Her Glove 's she there did leave when made the Bed Should walk forth Early i' th' Morn by bis'ness led From shelf his Paper takes that Key thrown by Dropt in some place mid'st Drink perchance did ly Thus Griev'd for him tho Joy'd for her retir'd Who yet should know th' Event that Care requir'd She writes that Pass short Order penn'd above Cut off large Space for that Intent did prove Prime Counterfeit for Clerk-like hand did shew BORGANES Name and Seal seen there below My Tenant's Daughter 's there let safe and well Pass through your Guard conjoyn'd my Hand and Seal If stop that Way in strange unlikely sort By-passage fail'd Haste then to th' Prince at Court This done perform'd no Light Noise heard t' offend Dark Lanthorn took best Gown for useful end First to THERSANDER's Room she walk'd howe're None lodging nigh gave gentle Rap when there He come to th' Door through th' Lock-hole she exprest His Key could not be found though partly blest The Lady 's was what Way from loathsome Thrall Should her release Himself resign'd withall To th' Charge of Heav'n THERSANDER pray'd With speed Sad Thoughts reserv'd the Lady might be freed Duke's Daughter and Heir that Youth 's intended Bride Of Princely Rank they 'd her Advance beside He wish'd she should to th' Merchant's Grange repair In Arcadie from thence by Lines declare To that young Lord at Court that also he Should thither come when by the Prince set Free If Life Escape Himself would find them there All Points she said should be perform'd whate're Varnesa going to Clermanthe To th' Lady's Room she gently walked then Open'd both Doors lock'd fast the same agen Scar'd with which Noise couch'd only upon the Bed Since fear'd that Night she should be Ravished CLERMANTHE thought now plainly her Doom would seize her Sunk panting Heart wish'd Death might free Release her Till hearing softest Tread small Light display'd That doleful Hour sad Fancy's Damp o'resway'd New strong Conceit some Ghost might then appear ORSAMNES too still thought reserved there The Prince being gone prove closely murther'd slain Glancing on Her strait overwhelm'd again Since sent conceiv'd on Bawdy grounds before The Lord at hand did Trembling way Deplore Till humble Bow the Maid informed her She came to Free conjoyn'd without demur Soft Voice what more Reviv'd how well Redeem'd How noble Lord by th' gentle Prince tho seem'd Still Pris'ner there convey'd at last Back way To cheat her Eye gon tow'rds the Court same Day Her Rape by ten resolv'd those Keys did shew Should free from thence Enlarge not finding tho THERSANDER'S Key whose Death next Noon conceal'd How safe th' escape that Pass in brief reveal'd Wish'd Rouze advance lest Danger prov'd surprize Shew'd new-bought Gown might serve for their Disguise Clermanthe led forth by Varnesa CLERMANTHE cheer'd bad Fears conjoyn'd withall Damp'd for THERSANDER'S Case yet hopes from Thrall Her Lord might get him free'd to th' Prince request Joy'd too when heard his Clear Advice exprest Loath'd Couch forsakes then follow'd strait her Guide Took box of Gems some Linnen there beside The Wench unlock'd i' th' corner small strong Door Hangings
wand'ring tho Lest fresh assault Glance cast through Glade below He view'd a Horse forty yards off the Night Just entring then whose Rider came from Fight One of those Thieves lay Dead upon the Ground Brought rouling Bulk thus far with Mortal Wound There Tumbling fell false Hair and Beard descry'd Loose ' mongst the Boughs long Coat his Sword beside 'T was Safe conceiv'd to Borrow all imploy More honest Way lost th' Armed Band Convoy These should both shroud desend lest backward straying Troopers perchance long since observ'd betraying Might seize on Him or else BORGANES Men For sudden Death convey to th' Castle agen As tho broke loose from th' Prince's Train Escape Mean while howe're perform'd CLERMANTHE'S Rape Thus strait Disguis'd he â—rod the Field thought best To â—ide about lest Haunted by the Rest Then finding none â—'inform He rang'd all night By â—edges cross'd Brooks Woods conjoyned spite Till near to th' Borders came where Dry with sorrow Long Travel Watch draught from the Fount did borrow Now for THERSANDER and â—â—ARVESA She His Charge become good Horse would wanting be One saddled strait Graâ—ing they saw at hand That dead Thief 's ' twasâ— then free'd from all Command Wild Traveller Who all that Night when stray'd ORSAMNES thus dress'd Master like Comrade Did follow still CLERMANTHE faiâ— behind Himself should â—ide best Guardian design'd He seiz'd that Horseâ— next might those Two be there Joyn'd in the Pass lest stop perchance whate're That should be us'dâ— unless By passage sound E're long by th' Way thought clear convenient Ground ORSAMNES now Resolv'd as partly free From the Prince discharg'd by Gentle Destiny To Guard CLERMANTHE Home since Heâ—'s before Contracting Vows upon the Marriage score Her welfare next Endanger'd so that time Chast Honour both to leave more sinful Crime That Due perform'd to Lov'd Transcendent Wife All Graceful Points to th' Saver of his Life Should be observ'd resign'd to th' Prince's Hand By sober Pen where-e're did please command True Servant still Which Thoughts by goodness mov'd On Moral grounds CLERMANTHE'S self approv'd But second time their Pass defer'd lay'd by New Sight beheld Day spreading through the Sky Large Coach they saw from certain Hill descending Arcadian Embassador Grand Troop withall that way but slowly tending I' th' borders Road where they should joyn below On side thereof great single Person go There walking down whose Garments Stately view'd Whom they did strait Ambassador conclude From their young King with large attendant Train Returning now for Arcadie again Well known by them Good noble Lord esteem'd Great Friend withall to th' Prince ORONTES seem'd ORSAMNES both which wonder caus'd that He Prov'd so imploy'd for Trust and Dignity Thus mounted strait Disguis'd the Women on Spread Saddle-Cloth's this Plot Resolv'd upon Advancing to grave Horse man in the Reer THERSANDER ask'd if such a Lord walk'd there Yes th' other said He then conjoyn'd We be Arcadians born resolv'd for Arcadie The stricter times of late please to allow Oblige thus far that being Conjoyned now With your grand Train we may unquestion'd more Pass as belong'd to th' Lord Ambassadour He welcome All like former Friends reply'd They closed strait with Him on either side Discourse by th' way He gave them information What Treaty held with that Lacoman Nation Those Frontire Towns and Forts but lately seiz'd Should Render'd prove th' Arcadian King since pleas'd To give large Sum thought as th' Affairs then stood Better by Coin redeem'd than Native Blood Peace next Confirm'd till Fifteen years expir'd With Joy to both the Realms so much desir'd His Lordship chose that early Hour to shun June's fainter Heat things well transacted done With shorter Speed to Kiss their new King's hand GONSALVUS too when both did strait demand With cheerful thoughts Arcadian King dead Then is the young King Dead Yes th' other answer'd there his life was â—led Near Month ago if that be News unknown And th' Uncle now ascends the Royal Throne Conjoyned strait He Dy'd in Grateful Hour ORONTES when should be brought up to th' Tower Midst Nightly Shades false Treas'nous Charge Pretence ORSAMNES Partner joyn'd with Violence Then soon condemn'd given speedy Order to Two Troops of Horse One of their Captains tho Was sick that time the Other Drunk did prove Whence caus'd some stop Demur e're Those could move Night past Inflam'd and Day before the King Through Surfeit Wine felt extream Vomiting Enrag'd withall was couched so in Bed Then further Pause till Change discovered His Uncle too conceiv'd the Prince 's Friend But soon Speech lost and Life so prov'd his End Those Courtiers â—led through Guilty hearts that fram'd False Traytor â—anes most â—ouly them defam'd How did this News transport their Thoughts Revive His Father snatch'd from dreadful Block Alive Invited too by th' Noble King of late From Countrey Grange to 's former Glory sâ—ate Said th' Ancient Man ORSAMNES also now Might Walk abroad with Free and chearful Brow Much Calmer prov'd the Prince's troubled Brest Which shew'd in Looks and Language both express'd Orsam the rest pass the hounds Thus soon They pass'd the Bounds no Qualmish fear By th' Men endur'd nor Female Pantings there Trod safe th' Arcadian Soyl bright Morn to th' Eye Fresh check'd arose serene both Earth and Sk'â— Adorn'd by th' Sun 's resplendent Rays who seem'd To smile on their Success as Dear esteem'd Half hour dissolv'd They part in Friendly sort Those prancing on their Way to th' Royal Court. Held Council now since thought of former Cares Thus 't was Resolv'd for Ord'ring their Affairs They should withdraw to th' Merchant's private Grange THERSANDER next salute such gladsome Change The Prince himself in 's Pastor Farm as then Hoping to find more cheerful pleas'd agen Endeavour there to Frame his Thoughts compose By fit degrees ORSAMNES choice disclose Virgin of Noblest Birth Good fair combin'd More equal Match for Him by far Design'd If gentler Grant small Doubt when heard Relation Joyn'd pivate Way their Marriage celebration Thus on they pass'd through Verdant Fields the ground Bespread with Flow'rs soft Gale Companion found Which cool'd th' offensive Beams well Horsed were CLERMANTHE tho good Pillion wanted there When th' Evening come Minerva's Temple They fair large Mount ascended On whose smooth Top through Prospect choice commended MINERVA's Temple view'd shewn lofty Pride With Pillars round carv'd Statues beautify'd Much aged Front appeared tho to Sense Might claim withall more solemn Reverence Prime Porch observ'd mounted by steps degrees The Soil adorn'd with Palms and Laurel-trees In order rang'd before o' th' sides behind Prov'd shorter Walks with pleasing Shade combin'd Strait marched they Spectators softly round Whilst Trembling Leaves gave hollow Murmur 's sound Entring the Walls with shining Marble grac'd View'd from above Minerva's Image plac'd Bright Helmet worn Spear grasped in one Hand Shield th' other bore Triumphant way did stand Should Honour'd by large Town beneath
Solemnity Grand Troop of Lords and Ladies there present Such gallant Show Star-Spangled Firmament Those Mansion-Walls clear Cornets Trumpets sound That gladsome Noise did Cheerful way Rebound Forth came the Bridegroom Bride their Hands entwin'd Whose Vsker Lord THERSANDER prov'd design'd So Lovely both Transcendent Pair they seem'd Like Suns o' th' Globe as either Sex esteem'd Observ'd by All great Wisdome Pow'r Divine So well could frame as well did Match Combine She blush'd he smil'd both chearful Hearts pourtray'd In Looks Serene conjoyned beams display'd His Suit and Coat which Gallant shew'd to th' Eye Sky-colour'd Sattin prov'd of choicest Die The Coat was large reach'd down to th' Calf no more With Cluster'd Grapes high-wrought embroyder'd o're Gold-Purl the fruit set off the leaves beheld With Silver Plate Rich Gorgeous Work excell'd Long Buttons Loops Enamell'd those broad-spread The Breast and Sides thereof fair Garnished Buskins to That with Gallant Ribbons ty'd Whose Tops with Pearls and Gems were beautify'd Her Gown White Sattin was whose lower Part Did please the Eye with same Embroyder'd Art High Border round the Skirts of Growing Flow'rs In colour'd Silk some Silver Gold Pearl-show'rs Dissolv'd on them from scatter'd Clouds above Like Drops of May Birds there Flies seem'd to Move Her gorgeous Arms Carnation Sattin wore With Silver Caulwork Dress part-cover'd o're Like th' Orbs of Light same Garb withal her Head Joyn'd Rubies Emeralds Saphires round bespread Tho still what Garb so e're by Her was worn CLERMANTHE'S Self did Braveness grace Adorn Both having pass'd their Gen'ral Bow Salute Customes observ'd which Marriage there did suit The Priest advanc'd Themselves prepar'd withal Next Clasped Hands for Posture Conjugal Were Joyn'd in Formall'st sort th' Arcadian way Tho Blushing Stream the Bride's fair Cheeks display This done the Prince and Duke came near the Rest O' th' Ample Train themselves withall Addrest Gave kind Salutes conjoyned then beside Wishes of Joy to th' Bridegroom and the Bride Shrill Cornets noise with more Loud Musick then Did seem to Speak Chant forth the same agen The King Guest there Word strait was brought the King meant to be there Would Dine with them Young Prince his gallant Heir Joyn'd Princess too his Wife contracted Way Informed was of this great Marriage-day ORSAMNES lov'd tho Guest appear'd much rather Since Present found ORONTES there his Father For Duke VERDORUS Self He liv'd Retir'd Sought Ease enjoy'd till both late Kings Expir'd Held in with That last Reign'd less Object far Of Envy prov'd more Free from Court-bred Jar. Thus Table 's order'd strait before He come In th' Vpper end of their large Dining-room He came by Twelve Imbrac'd ORONTES there Like ancient Friend great'st Signs of Joy whate're Much Glad he was Declar ' to see him then Wear smoother Brow and Range abroad agen VERDORUS Next the Bridegroom Bride for Close Wish'd them all Joy Prince Princess as kind shews Now Trumpets heard Meat seem'd to Dance a Measure To th' Warlike sound brought in for Pallat 's pleasure Triumphant Taste with Choice of Food delighted As tho They had their Regal Guest invited The King well pleas'd to Dine in Friendly accord With th' Other Guests reserv'd the Midst o' th' Board To 's Royal Self some Space o' th' sides before The rest fill'd up with Lords and Ladies store The Bride at th' Vpper end whilst waited He Might claim that day her Female Soveraignty Set down in State soft Musick entertains Banquet for th' Ear with choice Harmonious strains Wherein the Greeks excell'd i' th' midst the King To th' Bride and Bridegroom Drank both Honouring The Conduit Claret pour'd might Hogshead shew Rich Natural Fount for th' Vulgar broach'd belowâ— Dinner being past where Ransack'd far might seem Three Elements for food of choice esteem Restored by the King with gracious hand To th' Prince ORONTES former Pow'r command Whose solemn heart small pause in Thankful way Dâ—clin'd the same put off till farther Day Convenient hour they rode in stately sort To th' joyning Park prepar'd for Hunting sport Hunting in the Park The King the Prince ORONTES too comply'd The Duke and Lords with Brides-groom beauteous Bride Young Princess there well mounted All did shew Great Ladies last fine gallant Prospect so ORSAMNES Horse was Bay by Nature trim'd Drest with black spots for colour choice esteem'd So order'd those best Gloss did shine so clear Like cloath'd in Sattin all as Silken near For smoothness thought his Nostrils breath'd and Eyes Bred Flames as 't were prime Model shape descries Trod th' Earth so mounting Proud as if some one O' th' Sun 's fleet Coursers was dispos'd for none But th' heav'nly Road of Day did prance as knew What form he had Great Rider's beauty too Both excellent ORSAMNES which inclin'd Govern'd by Art might seem to back the Wind Both Horse and Man so joyntly Mov'd as neither Were single piece but both did grow together Her 's dappled Gray prime handsome thing for Beast So delicate appear'd which oft had prest GONDACE'S Self his well-spread Mane unbound Like Nymphs neglected Hair near touch'd the Ground Bright smooth as Glass so beauteous limb'd as it For Rosey bed some silken Couch were fit Light-prancing too for th' Heel but shewing more Fine awful reverence as thought he bore Some Goddess-weight Divine whose Heav'nly Load Lest should on th' Earth offend most nicely Trod Large Saddle Sea-green Velvet was by Art Wrought Silver Waves whose storm-like mounting part Did Froth present imbroyder'd Dolphins there Rich skaled all both Dolphins Waves as 't were Might seem to Roul when th' wanton Beast did move Her stirrop choice did Silver Gilded prove Eight Footmen next her Lord and Her commended For th' handsome Garb Princess the same attended Then came the King 's young Prince's Coach of State Brides Charet Third that proud GONDACE'S late Triumphant 't was with Purple Velvet lin'd GORGEOVS the rest Purl Fringes broad combin'd Six Horses white by th' Dutchess us'd before In th' Rere beheld conjoyn'd large Coaches store Stag being run down which did Life's course conclude Through noise of Horns his Funeral ensu'd Short Silvan Masâ—â—â— The Huntsmen's tuneful Peal whilst Partner-sound Both Woods and Rocks sent Ecchoes far rebound Cool pleasant Creams were brought that Evening-hour By Silvan Servitors long cover'd Bow'r Well furnished most dainty Fruits and Wine Clear Cornets too their warbling strains combine Perch'd on the Top thereof in Rural Dance Those Silvans Masquer-like for close advance The King with Prince and Princess now did take Their formal leaves tho Invitation make First of ORONTES Duke then Brides-groom Bride To th' Prince's Marriage near who strait comply'd Sev'n Days from thence being yet betroth'd alone Next way to th' Fields for Mantinea gone ORONTES Duke return'd i' th' Charret strait With Brides groom Bride large Coaches train in State Some should lye there since Mask perform'd that Night Others i' th' Town the rest depart Moon light Banquet there was which
as those in Heaven III. For leading way unto the Rest Thus Venus bounteous Mind's exprest I 'll give to th' Female Train confirm Beauty till Elder age For Love till last Expiring Term I shall to Both ingage And we Graces Each Assures Youthful Season whilst endures From our Amorous Store Treasure Contribute Joy Mirth and Pleasure Chorus of Water-Nymphs Sea-Gods Woods and Rocks with Ecchoes sound Like us their Prayses round Vntill to th' Arched Skie rebound Prove their Joys like Streams o're-flowing Grand Masque Dance Favorites of Heaven shewing May They be Rare Precedents to all Posterity This Song perform'd their Charets slowly rise With equal Pace till shrouded in the Skies Then forth Grand Masquers came Six handsome Pair Fifth Scene Tho formost Two might seem Trascendent Rare Next Brides-groom and the Bride did All advance Trod Floor beneath for First Grand masquing Dance Where Sounds well pleas'd Spectator's Ear and th' Eye Fine Motion caught choice Form with Bravery This Dance being closed thus the Scene was then From Summer-Bow'r to City chang'd agen I' th' Front whereof great Royal Palace shin'd Magnificent for th' Princely Pair design'd The Masquers here their Faces turn'd to th' side Where sat the Brides-groom and the Beauteous Bride Low-bowing All then strait their middle pair March'd softly forth and shewn Obeisance fair Presented rang'd a Crown at Either's feet So to their Place withdraw mean time that sweet Harmonious Troop sung from the Scene their Station Nymphs with Sea-Gods like joyful Celebration SONG 1 Nymph GReat transcendent Pair for Birth Virtue as corporeal Beauty T' whom of Duty 2 Nymph Stoops prime Excellence on Earth See what Heav'n restore Both Nymphs For you more Chorus of Water-Nymphs Sea-Gods Gifts thought worthy your Receit To advance and make more Great Your Honour Happiness Compleat II. 1 Nymph Those Bright Crowns Allegeance shewing From two Faithful Lands imbrace 2 Nymph Prince Princess call'd such Presents owing Your High Fame as Royal Race Both Nymphs Rule withall o're Subjects Hearts Either Crown imparts Chorus of Water-Nymphs Sea-Gods Next those Kingly Fathers there You Successors choice Appear May for th' inward Worth and Merit Seem their Virtues to Inherit Prove entwin'd Scepter like your selves combin'd And never be your Glorious Rays outshin'd Song being clos'd their secoond Dance begun Prime stately That with which the Masque was done All thus perform'd Strange Event that Gallant leading Pair Walk'd strait to th' upper end where in great Chair ORONTES sat bow'd saying Our Lord and Father When startled grown o'rewhelm'd confounded rather These words conjoyn'd What art Thou with that Name Those Looks employ'd to Torture me I am My Lord she said your Daughter Hah My Daughter He answer'd strait such once I had seiz'd caught her By th' trembling hand lest Air deluding Dream Gaz'd on her Face whilst Blood 's disorder'd Stream Recoil'd to th' Heart Your Daughter she reply'd FONTANA call'd Ghosts wander then He cry'd She was long since Dead Corps Coffin'd interr'd Thought Dead My Lord She joyn'd what 's that I heard Said He Thought Dead Good Gods Am I Awake No doubt said She my Lord. O Do not take He strait conjoyn'd th' Advantage of that Form Known Voice withall to raise bad Sorrow's Storm I want no more She smiling weeping then Heav'n knows I am your Daughter said agen Which strait confirm'd the Brides-groom standing by Strait snatching her in Grasping way more nigh Kiss seal'd tho panting Heart most plain said He 'T is now my Girl FONTANA very she Clos'd in mine Arms. Who kneel'd conjoyned too My Husband This be pleas'd my Lord to view For which stol'n choice tho Virtuous noble prize I pardon beg Thou hast it Daughter rise He said the Man's worthy of great Regard Saluted Him wish'd Joy to both Declar'd ORSAMNES then They were good while conceal'd Within that House now thought fit'st time reveal'd Her Life it self kept lately i' th' Dark unknown Much wonder from Spectator's Eyes was shewn When from below did mark'd by All ascend A Lady slightly veil'd A Second strange Event to th' upper End Of gallant shape for Garment Handsome neat Who drawing near to th' Prince ORONTES seat Thus spoke with Arms mean while himself Entwin'd My dearest Lord. When partly o' th' former Mind Delusions Reign'd grown staring Who art Thou Joyn'd he withall come to torment me now That Body Voice I am she answer'd there Your Marri'd Wife My Wife Transform'd as 't were The Prince conjoyn'd Yes Answer'd she agen Your Wife CLARENZA Fates mock mortal Men Said He to Death look'd under th' Falling Hood Hah somewhat here disturbs my Frantick Blood Startled much more perchance this Gen'ral Night Dead waken round those Living to Affright Some mangled Doom to her Destruction brought I view'd her mournful Ghost Dead Carcase thought She joyn'd my Lord but Heaven Prime skill beside Go th' art her Handsome Ghost He strait reply'd And this that Field of Ghosts Elizean Or Dreams deceive No shadow She again Conjoyned Wept unveyl'd Trust Senses Pow'r Your Wife Disowned thus Strange Pregnant Hour Big-charg'd said He with Miracles Love-flaming Caught held her Kisses her then strait exclaiming Nay now th' art She CLARENZA'S self confest That Dying hour doth seize perchance Arrest And Heav'n ordains through monstrous Favour I Should thus Dissolve in Gladsome Extasie My Reason Strength does want t' endure the Load Lest this frail Barque with Joys be overflow'd Mother and Daughter ran most fondly there Fontana and Clarenza T' each others Arms as then both raised were From slumb'ring Tomb since thought each other Dead Those Postures Looks such Joy shewn figured Like Sorrow for th' Half-face Tears smiles compound Their gentle Hearts so strain'd Transported found The Brides-groom then to th' Height rejoyced came His Duty pay'd CLERMANTHE too the same Own'd for dear Mother in Law whom strait entwin'd CLARENZA there high Birth as Noble Mind Informed of still Beauty choice beheld That Youthful Pair withdrawn scarce parallel'd All Wept at last till She more solemn fashion Return'd to Life that Realm congratulation From Greatest Ones receiv'd Some look'd as tho Strange Vision saw no Masque since ended so The Prince could scarce those Comforts rightly enjoy So strange appear'd till Both their Tongues employ For th' manner how short needful Grounds alone They Death escap'd least wrong to th' Bridegroom shewn CLARENZA's Part soon heard FONTANA's tho Thought best for Private Hour reserved so Of Both e're long more largely inform we shall Since various Webs more Threads comprize withall Then marched forth the Lord THERSANDER there Thersander with Florena FLORENA led by th' Hand She blush'd howe're Whilst He did smile stoll'n Match it prov'd that day Since the Brides-groom He said did lead the way Chose th' Honest Road Himself had follow'd thus Grown Marry'd Man times chang'd less dangerous Which large Contentment gave unlook'd-for sight Wish'd Joy by All for second Wedding Night When strait Advanc'd a
as told Her self that hour Harsh froward Temper was so strict did prove She never from her Daughters sight should move Or elder Maid's to th' Garden follow'd strait Nay Closet-door giv'n Porter Charge at Gate Few day 's conjoyn'd an Earl of handsome Fortune Known by the Aunt did her for Wife importune Coarce Person tho of Weak defective mind Whom much She loath'd th' Aunt eagrest way inclin'd Large Gifts from him receiv'd did urge o're-strain FONTANA pleads her younger Years again Silvander love to Fontana Her Aunt and she e're-long one solemn Day MINERVA'S Temple enter'd both to Pay Devotions their which time her Gallant Spouse Beheld her Form SILVANDER call'd and Bows T' Imperial Love Goddess on earth She seem'd To whom all Hearts due Sacrifice esteem'd Anthem then Sung He fix'd delightful Eyes Upon Her oft whose soberness implies True speaking Flames of chastly temper'd Love Since in those Orbs the Soul doth clearest move Looks su'd and vow'd as 't were not mark'd by th' Aunt But much by Her what Thoughts Predominant Conjoyn'd transcendent Form rich Cloaths survey'd Prime Countenance no meaner Rank display'd Nor vulgar-temper'd Mind to th' loving Heart Which Gestures so were answer'd on her Part Choice Modest Sweetness shewn Despairing Thrall Not threatned prov'd presumption Check'd withall Rites Sacred past SILVANDER follow'd home His morning Star till set and hous'd become Good space between where seeming blinded grown Soul lost with Her Vordes Silvander's Friend forth marched strait well known That Physick-Doctor mention'd once before And Vordes call'd now take conjoyn'd far more Choice Friend he was first by his Grandsire train'd Brought up from clouts by 's Father next maintain'd In Student-way long time till learned Art Much practise got This more obliging Part By him redeem'd when Murther 's dreadful fear Prime Doctor thought by th' Aunt then Lodger there Her darling Girl his Patient also prov'd Whom walking near as by rare Fortune mov'd Conducted so SILVANDER strait imbrac'd Which Act FONTANA saw since chanc'd to cast Glance from above then more conceal'd retir'd To cloister nook with earnestness inquir'd Who that young Lady was next th' elder Aunt Since Doctor seem'd imploy'd there conversant VORDES inform'd when strait SILVANDER pray'd That through his Pow'r if rul'd so far o're-sway'd He might Salute that choice transcendent Part Of Nature's works breath'd forth by Tongue his Heart As did that Morn well blaze it by his Eyes Tho damping Fears which Lovers oft surprize VORDES grown sad that motion Task propounded Knowing how hard what obstacles surrounded Inform'd again her Princely Birth Descent Father alive with Portion 's large Extent That Countess Aunt 's high-soaring thoughts beside Great loftiest Aims for Her as no mean Bride Both Rank Estate for one most earnest seem'd Huge landed Lord by th' Lady nought esteem'd Himself in heart conceiv'd for cooling close Strict Aunt severe both Maids and Daughters those Still Scout-like follow'd Her no way for them To obtain the Prize unequall'd Stratagem SILVANDER Gall'd conjoyns Much valu'd Friend I 'm plunged sunk if your kind Aid not send Supporting branch as 't were in losing her I 'm lost my self this life and all dear Sir Seem there wrapt up Involv'd her gentle Glance Eyes pleasing Beams did sooth my hope advance No cruel Brest proclaim'd O make me Able To Wed enjoy or call me miserable The Doctor mov'd since well conceiv'd that High Threefold ingaging Score strong friendly Tye Conjoyned last intreats that he would Pause Self-conquerour perchance till Night withdraws To 's Lodging come next Morn they 'd talk again VORDES departs with shrewdly puzled Brain Sad tasked thoughts since likely Fiâ— t' endure By what safe means both grand Exploit and Cure To bring about prime Cordial shew'd Fruition First Ground-work tho in that abstruse Condition The Lady's Grant appear'd t' obtain her Love Good hopes whereof did from her mildness prove Choice Temper Sweet Transcendent Form and Shape Of young SILVANDER joyn'd whilst loath'd as Rape That Lord's imbrace Garb Carriage Courtly were Harsh sow'r her Aunt shewn friendly'st Aspect there Towards him regard whose Patient when arriv'd First weak became of healthful Spirits depriv'd Through Mother's loss sad Father's Wounds combin'd Tho Love o're-past great cloudy Maze behind So follow'd still to ev'ry Chamber-floor Their Garden-walks as said her Closet-door Warn'd Porter too how shun'd all noise Alarm To bring her clearly off no Magick-charm Long mus'd he thus next morning found in Bed SILVANDER there when kindly visited O're-charg'd through Passion 's weight Tyrannick pow'r Disorder'd Pulse grown Fever-like that hour Good Doctor help did say release me from Loves torture thrall this burning freezing Doom Grasp'd by the hand thus VORDES answer'd well Be cheer'd most noble Youth like charming Spell I now am bound to serve thy Lover 's Passion Tho plung'd perchance i' th' dangerous Navigation Leave strait the Bed your Amorous thoughts compose Write next to Her most pow'rful strain disclose Of honour Love that Temple's Place express Where first you saw what Garment wore for dress That She my know by th' Mark your Person then Three Hours dissolv'd I shall return agen SILVANDER pleas'd his Noble thoughts portray'd Silvander writes to Fontana Fine handsome words with Love conjoyn'd display'd Harmonious for Language Musical Might Savage Brest to mildness move withall How painted forth her Beauties his Love-passion For present th' Heart inclos'd sincere Oblation VORDES return'd Writes largely underneath Inform'd her several ways as pow'rful Wreath To crown Belief beg'd in first place conjur'd Her Faith to all He wrote next strongly assur'd Of his Friend's Nobler Birth tho Highly rais'd Their Ancestors choice Parts good Nature prais'd Known to him from the Womb held then in 's Hand Full fifteen hundred pounds a Year brave Land Love last confirms tormenting Rack descry'd SILVANDER breath'd through Hope might else have dy'd The Gods did then for awful Witness call Whose Pow'rs He fear'd Ador'd But least befall Nice doubts o' th' Person ought he crav'd thus far She would next Morn some Window grace like Star I' th' painted Room to th' Street Ten choicest hour When in such Cloaths that Youth the Grecian Flow'r Should walk pass by hand fixt upon his Brest Whom if she would with Favour crown make Blest By secret flight as they should safely Ordain Then beg'd of her next Morn to that again Before Elev'n Plac'd near sick Cousin's Bed Wall 's darker side as us'd He entered She 'd stroke for sign with gentle hand her Eye Then thrust i' th' Bosome strait drawing more nigh Take lower under 's Cloak nor fear of sight A Glass from wary held forth hand but light Cover'd with Paper all which doth display True use thereof to th' Closet Desk convey Hid first reserv'd since 't was no smallest size I' th' pocket Handkercher from wand'ring Eyes Tho Suit conjoyn'd if doom'd beyond Repeal That noble Youth for grave she 'd these Conceal Down VORDES walk'd enter'd
Eleven past His Patient's Chamber where most fitly plac'd FONTANA sat kind Visitant become Wall 's darker side each Morning us'd on whom Cast sober Glance by her Observ'd the more Design conceiv'd since saw hm Grasp before SILVANDER Talk drawn near her Cousin's Bed While stoop'd her Pulse to feel Cloak shrouding spread The Letter given Fontana He Thrust beneath into the Lady's hand That Paper which she took from view restrain'd Such warning had thought Honest good intent Some Pause to ' th' Closet's Council-board she went Maid following Dooâ— fast that Spy to shun Whilst new-blown Roses Cheeks display'd begun To read the Lines when milkie white in part Their crimson Claret drown'd sweet tender Heart She view'd them all with words as t' were begem'd Gilt through her Eyes conjoyned Rays tho stream'd Small doubt fron thence o' th' Person Love-diseas'd Before Ten 's hour to grace Adorn she pleas'd That Window 's Glass through which clear Christalline Beheld did like to th' fair Aurora shine Through th' Eastern Casements standing Reading there Large broken Pane confederate as 't were Maid working by Good pause SILVANDER came Might Sun present seem'd Cloathed all in flame Gold Beauty Love his Mistriss strait descryes Whom closely Woo'd no her first darted Eyes Then rais'd to Heav'n with Hand a cross the Brest So marched slowly on such looks at least Mild Beams discern'd break forth that Window 's Cloud As scarce by deadly cruel heart allow'd This Scene o're-past Fontana's Love much more that second Day The sweet FONTANA mus'd did poize survey Those things of Weight that loathsome mention'd Lord Strict sow'rest Aunt urg'd Match which she abhor'd SILVANDER'S Birth Estate her sober mind Did well content choice Parts with goodness shin'd Doctor believ'd for Person there excell'd Transcendent 't was she thought unparallell'd Face Body both compound enamouring Love last advanced all from Noble Spring Sublime and high since crav'd her self alone Thus Sigh she breath'd part-wond'ring at that One Two strait conjoyn'd perceiv'd more plainly there That She vvas novv Transform'd self lost as ' t vvere Prime part inthrall'd giv'n up unto another Which strange invading Fits vvhile thought to smother Stout Lords became more mus'd the more she lov'd Kind heart Alas Revoltress closely prov'd SILVANDER'S Advocate vvhence Victor crovvn'd Thus sad through fancy-qualms Love-breeding found Disarmed Maid she yields shevv'd govern'd by VORDES vvell known great Love and Destiny Next joyful Morn at th' hour and place requir'd She gave to him those signs for grant desir'd Sweet gentle Way set down with cautious hand His Glass receiv'd beneath from view detain'd After some Pause to th' Closet then she trip'd Maid following lock'd fast the Door unstrip'd Th' inviron'd Glass worn Paper shroud before Wherein VORDES did strangely thus Implore First place Vordes lines that She would Trust with boldness su'd Heav'n and his faithful Care resolve conclude For secret flight strange hazards else did run Which should that safe and Gentler Way be done So prime Exploit to be well mentioned Next Morn by Lines giv'n near her Cousin's Bed Th' whole World should near pursue from Flight debar Lest th' Aunt or Father known caus'd stormy Jar Till He enjoy'd more clear contentful Mind Mean while conjur'd She 'd drink that Rare-design'd Choice Cordial there whose Virtue Sovereign Would breed new Spirits revive both Heart and Brain For th' matchless Work at hand Of Meaner Pow'r Sh' had proved some but beg'd t' observe his hour Next Morn by Nine her usual Hour to Rise Should tell her Maid in Trundle-Bed that lies Her watchful Night till th' Hour Eleven as ghest She 'd fain enjoy some cheerful slumb'ring rest Eleven come through Thirst distemper'd shew Send down for Drink Silk Sizars left below Which She should use Maid gone the Chamber free Step then to th' Closet strait most hastily Drink all that Potion off the empty Glass Throvvn through that Window there vvild bushy place Lest found above some thoughts of Close combining Her body strait to th'Bed again resigning 'T would sudden Short refreshing slumber breed Tho pray'd conjur'd as Lov'd their Lives indeed That Scroul o're-Night i' th' Closet should be burn'd Each part o' th' Plot that was to Cinders turn'd The same he warn'd vvithall that Caution-store In those first Lines by Her perform'd before Thus far 't was manag'd vvell good hopeful Ground Next young SILVANDER'S heart he cheer'd which found Want Cordial too since seemed to endure Strange doubtful Wrack injoyn'd he should procure False Hair and Beard for Each of them anon His further Lover's Task should then be known Next Morn by Nine FONTANA told the Maid Her Watchful Chance great want of Sleep she said Would till Eleven's Hour still keep her Bed That time being come Feign'd Thirst distemper bred Sent down for Drink her Sizars Silk below Drank Potion strait each Rule observing so To th' Bed again Well Couched there e're long Thick Vapours Fog seem'd to o're-cloud and throng Sense lost her stifled Brain as 't were Congeal'd Limbs stretched forth whilst Sable Darkness seal'd Clos'd up her Eyes no Blood in Cheeks was seen Thus shew'd Death's pale tho fair-Complexion'd Queen That Wench return'd with ling'ring Foot to th' Door Since partly hid by th' Lady Night before Both Sizars Silk unlock'd drawn near the Bed Made sudden Start since thought FONTANA Dead Call'd up in haste her Aunt the Doctor then Fair Corps beheld like Picture handsome Scene Of Humane Frailty 't was full view display'd Sad troubled Glance Brest struck withall He said Clear Symtoms signs of that Disease were found Which doth the Vital Spirits Parts surround Wiht Present Death Ask'd then Did She complain Of watchful Head next felt as drowsy Brain Yes spoke the Wench If crav'd not Drink requires O much She cry'd That sâ—ew'd it's Venome Fires He strait conjoyn'd perswades her Aunt howe're She should till Nine at Nightly couched there Furnish'd with Shroud which would inform how Strong Those deadly Bands tho afterward least wrong To th' Living found Inter'd without Demur Because that secret Poyson lodg'd in Her Would by that Hour in Fumes break forth Exhale Which th' Aunt approv'd scarce seem'd to mourn Bewail Stout harder Heart tho lost Transcendent Niece Whose Death might claim th' o're-flowing Tears of Greece And thus e're long FONTANA Shroud did wear She 's shrouded Corps-like As lay in Bed by Wench performed there Choice Landry-Maid who on her Fingers spying Two Dimon-Rings which through sad Care less eying Were worn that Night Each worth some forty pound By th' Sheets conceal'd as tho great Portion found Long'd for the Prize strait hid them with her Hand Some others near but Next at her Command Then closely strain'd to pluck Them off altho The Flesh being partly swell'd Prevented so Joyners sent for fit Coffin to provide Took measure for 't fair Clasps bespoke beside The Doctor strait walk'd to SYLVANDER then Need not false Hairs and Beards bespeak
proceed yet like the Match content ELVORA too might Judge the same event Thus Best it seem'd to force constrain as 't were Her Father to what well Approv'd howe're Steal her away Nor Fond those thoughts untrue Pen'd smoothest Lines for fair ELVORA 'S view His suit prefer'd with that perswasive Ground Intreats She would some Day and Hour propound When He shall wait on Her with Coach-convoy Grove's Postern Door same Night as Bride enjoy Request to th' Maid withall form'd thereupon Which baited was with second Diamon His Letter found ELVORA pleas'd and kind Rare temper'd Breast their former Loves combin'd Did fill contentments Scale that Side o're-poizing Tho Queen lay'd there in Subject now rejoycing PHILANTOR 'S weight o'recame their Thoughts did close That stealth would not her Father's Mood oppose Elvora stollen away by Philantor Thus grants one Evening fair lock'd by the Maid Their Garden-door pass'd Grove's conjoyned Shade Both met unspi'd PHILANTOR in his Arms Strait caught Her up to th' Coach least bad Alarms Kiss seal'd withall well knowing in his own Brest Through what late Storm did sail for Port of rest Grief's Coyn now stamp'd with Joy the Ladie 's Eyes Close-panting Heart whilst sweetly Sympathize Six Horses brought th' are gon most nimbly thus As ev'ry Beast were wing'd like Pegasus Rais'd dusty Cloud till came to private Cot Where Priest concealed lay for Marriage-knot Man Wife they prov'd PHILANTOR 'S House by Night I' th' Country reach'd free Place for their Delight ELVORA when did on her Lord bestow An Earldom joyn'd with Lovely Bed-fellow Queen call'd her afterwards Next Day the Bride Through pleasing Lines her Father pacifi'd Who stile of Earl for 's Daughter's sake did bear And his own too with gainful Office there Great Portion added strait Her Brother come From Travel next to Cyprus Native Home New Wife mov'd to the King The King thus Free some Lords did more perswade To Foreign Match conjoyn'd with Princely Maid More Honour brought more wealthy Portion so Strength through Allies less Danger last would grow Prime Pow'r on Friends o' th' Queen confer'd perchance Of 't envy caus'd did civil Broils advance Nor BROMER griev'd such Match thought longer weaving More hardly found as slower Task conceiving But some good Friends shew'd strait by Portraicture The Tyrian Princess shape might well allure His Royal Eye and Heart both Body Mind For Wonders choice by Nature meant design'd ORNANDE call'd ELVORA 'S Beams out-blaz'd In his own Thoughts while th' Person tho was prays'd Beyond the Work by those which her had view'd Thus for that Voyage small He did conclude It chanced so that proud young Lycian King Bromor's new Plot. Duke BROMOR 'S Brother in Law both managing Close friendly League her Picture too beheld With strongest Love as Pride conjoyned swell'd Thing known to th' Duke had Navy great at hand For Voyage meant withall to Tirus-land BROMOR sent strait by BARQUE to Lycia Which o're against near th' Waves Aegean lay By secret Messenger in trait'rous Lines Inform'd him of the Ciprus-Ring's Designs Bad Councel gave more Ships to joyn exceed Land there before first Motion made with speed Since Cyprus-King with but few Ships would go Small Danger fear'd if won prevailed tho Love's prize enjoy'd launch forth with haste to Sea There watch for th' King's return that gallant Prey Bridegroom and Bride small Pinnace left for Scout Which should inform what time the King sets out With 's Tyrean Pearl which was with speed intended Match being once made short Bridal form soon ended When might grand ods Assault them both surprize Strong Quarrels ground the King first sacrifice To Vengeance there destroy the Queen detain'd For slavish Whore since scorn'd by her disdain'd Which acted past BROMOR set on the Throne That yearly Sum to 's Father due well known For two Aegean Isles claim'd long before Should now be pay'd Discharg'd the former Score That Lycian King as young was monstrous proud Most violent where's Fancy ought allow'd Joyn'd Lust Revenge did deeply grudge this King For th' Money-cause tho false pretended thing Th' whole Plot approv'd had Navy great in store Did formost Land on Tirus wealthy Shore Love-suit advanc'd which late was motion'd here When Word receiv'd that Ciprus-King was near Which kept the Princess off his Haughty way Unpleasing found that Game would slowly play Soon came the other King Wise faithful Head Dimon an Earl left Ruler in his stead PISANUS brought with him good Ships Convoy Being landed there the Princess self with Joy Beheld from Tarras-Mount o're Garden-Wall As rode along fair Omen thought withal With lowly Bow salutes which she repay'd Prime Person deem'd beyond her painted Shade Did court her from his Eyes that Language free Whilst Hers did speak regardful Modesty Cheeks blushing too both might conjoyn'd discover Soft gentle Heart to cheer the Royal Lover Who was receiv'd his Landing known before By many a gallant Coach on Tirus Shore The Cyprian and Lycian King meet Rivals Those Princes look'd but strangely on each other Yet check'd their Rival-heats did Passion smother That Lycian's Heart close-boyled tho and Eyes To harbour seem'd offensive Jealousies Salute perform'd the King his Thoughts declar'd To th' Father first where met with grand Regard To th' Princess then her self did strait advance Love's Pow'r disclos'd kind Speech with pleasing Glance Return'd from her At several Tables plac'd Both Strangers sat for Meals t' avoid Distaste Each side the King by whom the Princess there Might Food to both their gazing Eyes appear Nor came They in went forth whene're together For that nice point Precedence giv'n to either If th' One her Morning Presence had enjoy'd Th' Other his Tongue for th' Afternoon employ'd But in three Days the Cyprus King was crown'd Love-Conquerour her Heart to th' utmost bound Ransack'd o'recame through winning Gracefulness So clear and cordial shew'd in each Address Whereof her Father inform'd the Choice allow'd Tho cautious way his Thoughts would overcloud Before them both declar'd Conjugal choice He left transferr'd to 's Daughter's only Voice Whom most concern'd Disposal of her Heart Who mildly said She should perform that Part Two Days from thence her Father's Coronation Then kept observ'd with feasting Celebration That Day being come and Royal Dinner ended To th' gallant Tilting Course they were attended Great Tilting In which the Tyrian Lords as for their Dress Brave Cloaths Caparisons so Manliness In breaking Staves and Horsmanship might seem Ciprus to match th' Arcadians brave esteem When Supper past great dancing Ball ensu'd Choice gentler Motions of the Foot there view'd Fine Masque of Peace as th' other shew'd of War Wherein conjoyn'd nice Sex the Ladies are For Trumpet 's sound soft Musick proves the best Mars's-triumph that This Venus's exprest The Tyrian King under brave Cloth of State His Daughter near Those rival Princes sate On either side good space although between With Canopies ORNANDE shew'd the Queen
Scourg'd by those Infernal Beadles still As meant like worst of Rogues to Conjure out His Vagrant Soul oft crying thus the Rout Slave Villain we are Furies come to rend Thy vilest Flesh Such did their Garb porten'd One pursie Hag set all the rest at gaze When saw the Lord's in both did Wonder raise Sweet Truce how-e're to th' Tortur'd Wretch became Whose Looks and Groan did Either's Mercy claim They ask'd th' Offence those Hags made strait reply Strange Thefts and Rapes that Rogue perform'd hard by Flesh-Div'le 't was Great providence thus Bound Him They Furies sent with Scourges to surround him Still strange the Case as tho some Mask from Hell That Troop withdrawn when 's Tongue released well No Thief He cry'd Himself was Rob'd and bound When th' Hags unclos'd their Riddle strait profound TERGORAS 't was DORSENGER'S Son and Heir The Cause thereof Whom Vncle we to th' Hermit stiled there Ruin withall since Bastard made his Father Prime wealth Estate through Forged Plot to gather This like himself by Fraud conjoyned Pow'r Had three o' th' Husbands near undon that Hour Fourth's Daughter ravish'd late still Neighing on Tempts second Lass to play the Whore unknown Good modest Girl close Pandar Letters woo That She would meet at certain Cave below Where grand Reward Those Letters chastly view'd To th' Mother brought thus Vengeance was pursu'd The Girl writes back She 'd wait upon him there But he should come by stealth None else appear Full Bargain 't was the Day and hour design'd This done those Wives and Mother's all combin'd Their Husbands help did take their Place before In that large Cave upon revengeful score Hair Beards transform'd One watch'd like Centinel If single came far off discover'd well Least caught perchance strange Place reserved so That none but Wanderers that way would go To cross their Plot He ent'ring nought Afraid We Sword men are Deliver strait they said Rob'd them far more of 's Golden Cash did ease him Left naked bound sign gave for th' Hags to seize him Their Husbands gone These strait like Furies sent Strange muffled Garb came forth to Scourge torment Nor known by whom the wrong those Men Disguis'd Thought Robbers Thieves whilst Guilty Heart surmis'd Th' Hags came from Hell This told with mutt'ring breath Just Doom conceiv'd tho's Father bled to Death Concealment gain'd with all They vanish'd round Both Lord 's the Man corected thus unbound Who pleads for safe Convoy to th' Forrest side And suffer'd was behind their Coach to Ride Next Cottage shelter prov'd where Fault was lay'd On Thievish Gang Witch-hags that so betray'd Girl sent him word She came to th' Place but then Spy'd dreadful Thieves ran frighted back agen ORSAMNES tho small Warning needed thence Good Lecture 't was ' gainst Rapine Violence Lost way being soon restor'd with much delight They Praâ—ced on till well Discern'd glad Sight Great Duke VERDORVS walls and lofty Tow'rs Skies smiling round Birds chanted from their Bow'rs On branches serch'd conjoyn'd in joyful Song New-drest Fields Groves appear'd as march'd along Prime Summer's Garb their Mistress t' Entertain Whilst Roses spread Skie's western Cheek again Like Morning first and th' amorous Sun as 't were Welcome Good Night gave choice CLERMANTHE there A Country Show Not far from th' House large Troop with Joy content From Grove appear'd Sons Daughters did present Of Harvest All were spruce tho plain to th' Eye Men Sickles bore tost Flourish'd off on high Their Women Rakes whom Hats of Straw adorn Joyn'd bunch of Flow'rs Wheat Girdle wreathed worn 'Bout ev'ry Waste Those Formost Two that led Like Sovereigns each their commending Head Brisk jolly pair were these the God of Wine Whose curled Crest plump Waste broad Leaves of Vine That Month became in 's Hand howe're beheld Glass-Bottle of Grapes his spritely Blood excell'd His Sun-burnt Queen Corn's Goddess prov'd was crown'd Wheat-sprigs and Flow'rs same Girdle did surround Full Basket had with Fruits gay Wealth enrich'd Both bending there by Turns withall Beseech'd CLERMANTHE taste that Part from plenteous store In Country Rhimes small Earnest 't was of more Much Corn and Wine their Lot should prove Ingag'd Fruits of the Womb not Ground alone presag'd Which She receiv'd with gentlest Smile from them Known Tenants there each took like precious Gem Clermanthe brought Home Who this rude Mask did hasty way compose Shew'd Country-dance to Bag-pipe strait for close E're-long to th' Gates they came from Coach descended Where stood the Duke with larger Train attended Who strait advanc'd Salutes with high Regard ORSAMNES first whose Welcome there declar'd Then falls upon CLERMANTHE's Neck bestow'd Kind Father's Kiss Imbrace till Joy o're-flow'd In melting Tears which were Repay'd agen Told her She should Succed her Mother then Prime Mistress of that House to th' height esteem'd For which her thanks not least Defective seem'd Eyes cast to Heav'n from Death restor'd as 't were BORGANES Rape conjoyn'd Sad Thraldome there Th' Old Servants then came near to Kiss her Hand Who Free'd from that Gondace's Slavish Band Young Lady view'd did fall to downright Crying Loud Welcome that their want of Words supplying Supper being past the Duke ORSAMNES shews FLORENA too his Garden brave for Close Founts Walks and Bow'rs Neat curious ev'ry Thing CLERMANTHE to ORSAMNES Whispering There th' Arbour was where made her first Bold Motion That Concubine BRISOLDAN's Base Love-potion There Mus'd She oft then walk'd with folded arms Fear'd Dreadful Wrath when saw dispell'd her Charms Nor prov'd that Grove the Room large Water grot Fatal to th' Whore where th' Amorous Songs forgot When Cornets heard from Branches Round did cease Loud Hobois last wild Satyrs Dance to please Long Arched Bow'r withal through which she fled When Pois'nous Broth thrown out near Murthered View'd Sun's departing Beams for more Content Whilst former Care did present Joys augment Short Masque-device Kinsman by th' Mothers-side PLENORMUS fram'd with which Themselves Comply'd Gainst Marriage-night for Scenes employ'd what more Chief Painters Engineers that Artful store In Mantinea found Brave Cloaths prepar'd For Wedding-garb e're long by us Declar'd The Prince comes That Fortnight past the Prince ORONTES came Done Physick-course whence All did Joys proclaim Temper well chang'd for Body and for Mind Still Solemn tho Wife Daughter's Loss combin'd Saluted first the Duke with whom begun Close friendly League next Smil'd upon his Son CLERMANTHE last did Kiss Imbrace withall Whom now He said should Wife and Daughter call Stead of those seiz'd by Fate thought much improv'd Seen when last Masque at Court like Gem belov'd So Prime ORSAMNES Choice conjoyned well Thâ— raâ—sack'd Greece scarce found her Paralleâ— Then gave Her with 's own Hand Exhorted tho He should Good Husband be Deserve Her so Next Morn but one which rose most Blushing-fair Clermanthe's Marriage Like Bride it self when calm sereneâ—â— Air Their Marriage prov'd all Parties joyn'd and free With publick State perform'd