Biceps Mons Pernassus Alte Volaris Contemplatia Fons Helicon Longe Monstrans Mundus 〈◊〉 Historia 〈◊〉 THE GRECIAN STORY BEING AN Historical Poem IN FIVE BOOKS To which is Annex'd THE GROVE Consisting of Divers SHORTER POEMS upon several Subjects By J. H. Esq Mundi Schema Effigies Historia Triste cum Jucundo Dulce cum Amaro Bonum malumque Humanum Genus multum fragile Animo ut Corpore summa per Observationem Prudentia Plena varietatis Natura Fortuna etiam Vtraque admiranda LONDON Printed for William Crook at the Green Dragon without Temple Bar near Devereux-Court 1684. THE GRECIAN STORY BEING AN Historical POEM THat time of Year when th' Earth grand Parent shews Doth beauties choice new flaunting Brood disclose When paints her Cheek with Gems adorn'd as 't were Imbroidered Garb may Curtisan appear Whilst more advanc'd the Sun with wanton eye Much fonder ray doth Court her from the Sky Smiling in Beams when spruce-drest Groves abound Thro chirping Consorts noise withal resound Sweet Songs of joy Heaven chearful pleas'd survay'd Cloud masks discharg'd bright azure Face display'd Dropt pearly Dews then free from Congelation The World restor'd since former Youth's privation No sooner had the Lady Morn in state Usher'd by Star walk'd forth her Eastern gate From glorious Couch Rose-spread to take the air That still might seem with blushing Cheeks more fair Scatt'ring her Dew like Crystal Pendents round As Favours to adorn the fruitful Ground But straight beheld on large Ortesian Plain Prime Rendezvouz great store o' th Pastor-train Choicest * Arcadia famous for Shepherds Arcadian youth most active Men Each walking from their Country-grange as then Young Females last conjoyn'd that gaudy Day Quick early Risers too but mirthful Play Was their chief end supreme and more to grace PAN'S Festival stil'd God of Sheep that Place Each Shepherdess shew'd trim'd and beautifi'd With handsom Garb careless neglected Pride Nice formal freaks of Art could shun forbear Tho flaunting too good skins and Features there As Nature thought to th' World it should be known She was not ti'd to gorgeous Courts alone Let it suffice some had the name of Fair Might Princes please Young Pastors too did share For manlike Form ingenuous Parts combin'd Tho Shepherds call'd not prov'd of servile kind Since kept their Own or Fathers Flocks but there Like Graziers now gentiler Stamp did bear These searching for their several Loves with joy O'rerang'd the cheerful Vale when those less Coy Soft gentler Hearts somtimes by purpos'd chance Like Willing Strays mistook for Ignorance Soon found out them met both did freely prove What sports delight Conceit with harmless Love Could best commend repasts of Youthful pleasure Songs chanted walk'd or danc'd in Country measure Green banks like Plush bespread with Flow'rs each where As heaven with Stars begem'd embroider'd there But Fame's record amongst the rural Train Does one advance as Glory of that Plain Their Prince esteem'd whose gallant Form excell'd ORSAMNES call'd pronounc'd unparallel'd Clearest brown Cheek his bright triumphant Eyes Born conquerours fair Virgin-troop their Prize Such lovely flames and Manlike both survay'd Seem'd court-bred Star well-mounted Brow displai'd Each feature part conjoin'd choice Ornament NARCISSUS might ENDIMION represent His large spread Locks in many a gallant Curl Shew'd sportive Wantons there like trembling Purl O' th' shoulders danc'd when mov'd whom wand'ring Wind Did dandle oft like Playfellow untwin'd Whilst Nimphs their Sighs did breath enamour'd train Heart-gives they seem'd those Gazers to enchain Howe're Himself less then dispos'd to Love For body's form did rarely builded prove Transcendent Mind adorn'd with noblest Parts Choice Virtue too advanc'd his grand deserts Age twenty one whose certain Birth we shall E're long declare Breeding conjoin'd withal Spruce Hat he wore th' height breadth indiff'rent Crown'd Green Taffaty neat-folded Wreath went round Made of the same for Garments too excell'd Suit Coat green Taffaty clasp'd down beheld With silver Plates o' th' brest and sides behind Long branched form with choice Aurora lin'd Short Buskins last for color Stuff compli'd With ribbond-knots of fair Aurora ti'd Such prov'd the Youth whilst most o' th' Pastor-train In Rural way their minds did entertain With Games and sports Himself reserved brest Of late howere that time beyond the rest Contemplative through weightier Cause which we Shall name ere long dispos'd for privacy Walk'd farther off towards delightful Vale From whence did blow fine gentler-breathed Gale To calm his thoughts then view the lovely Spring Found Cordial-ease whilst Birds in quires do sing 'T was May's first Day whose Flower'd beauty appear'd That time beyond young Female ones prefer'd Cheeks lips and eyes that Champain dress beheld Through sober glance sad Clouds in part dispell'd Drawn further on to th' Vale at last one while His silver'd Bow 's imploi'd then to beguile Slow Morning-hours Philosophy choice Book Maintain'd discourse by Crystal-streamed Brook Till solemn Thoughts return rais'd last again Did softly tread that flow'r-imbroider'd Plain Earth smiling round as 't were upon the Skies As Heav'n on earth for Cheek Serene complies By this the All-surrounding Sun with hast Swift fiery Steeds Day 's Morning-Stage o're-pass'd No need of drenching them nor Southern Bait Took for himself drives on his Chariot strait ORSAMNES when being still dispos'd to rove Cast pleased glance upon the walled Grove Don two miles walk Noon's heat offensive found Whilst That appear'd on gentler rising ground Spring 's gallant Plumes by Pastors talk excelling Like Fortress fair Sun's beamy Darts repelling At hand besides yet nere by him survai'd Strong Fancy draws to view that branched Shade March'd further on to th' Gate from whence he might If open found have clearer Glancing Sight 'T was walled round The walled Grove near that close Gate within Stood Porter's lodg Porter himself had been Rambling that Morn to th' Ale-house standing nigh Whence drunk return'd so entring there none by The Wicket left unlock'd nor strange forgot Well clos'd no more like fudled drowsy Sot Roul'd on his bed whilst kennel'd Dog did keep Bad watch withal chain'd up by day asleep ORSAMNES seeing clear way the Lodg-door clos'd None to debar strong fair Excuse suppos'd He step'd within us'd wary feet and Eyes Thoughts to retreat ere Rangers glance surprize First Prospect on 't far more encouraging It seem'd prime Bow'r Plantation for the Spring The Form was thus 'T was cut out round by Art Some Mossy Roads more large from th' walled Part Free Shade from beams Tops something open tho Did streit as lines directly point and go To th' middle Ground where handsom Habitation The Rest more narrow Walks in circle fashion Did wind about grand Theatre beheld Close tops like Arch by growth not least compell'd Thick thinner Trees between tho here and there Small spaces found might Garden-plots appear Worn Flower'd dress ORSAMNES view'd approv'd That branched Maze whilst Silvan Songsters mov'd To gen'ral chanting joy their Chorus sing That
surprize Found nimbler far that gallant frame So lively as all Soul became Then shew thee abroad Sweet'st Fairest thus Th' art Cordial to thy self and us Letter sent to ORNANDE The Offering Sweet'st fairest Maid ACcept my Vows which Incense-like do rise And fume before thee in solemn Sacrifice My flaming Heart with chast Desires allow My Morning offer'd Sighs and Evening too Receive their kinder Breath whereof each one Seems to put up short begging Orison Love-suit to thee still pity the Complaint Each whispers in thine Ear and lest I faint In my Devotions please but other while To answer by the Sparkle of a Smile That I 'm accepted but if Frowns you bring My Heart is then turn'd to dead Offering Fain would I please my Fair O gently bow Tâ—inform my Ignorance and teach me how Crown me thus far thy favour'd Votary And I 'll disclaim each Mistress else but thee The Good-morrow Vnder ORNANDE'S Window FAirest Sweet'st good morrow from Thy Servant Voice Lute joyn'd present Day 's glorious Lord the Morn's Bridegroom Hath gilded long the Firmament Bountiful for warming Rays To th' World bright influential Showr Though I seem frozen here this hour Till thou my lovelier Sun dost blaze II. Songsters chant the Spring each-where Joy'd Earth and Heav'n their Smiles combine Grand Nature's Cheek does pleas'd appear Then do not Thou displeased shine Lovers may have their bad Days Good joyn'd withal last Night my Sun Did set through lowring Clouds Night done O let her rise with clearer Grace III. May that slumbring Dew did steep Her heavenly Eyes transferr'd to th' Heart Have softned that whilst she did sleep Could Pillows down same change impart Mollifie kind Thoughts recall Break sweetly'st forth my Sun disclose Thy Casement's East whence morning shows This Act of Love regard withall IV. If conceal'd in Bed my Fair O might this Song â—ull gentler yet Her charmed Brain Morn-slumbers raâ—e Deferr'd till Noon thy blazing sweet When Visit shall be last design'd For lightsome Warmth shew Beamy clear That I may vaunt my choicest Dear Wak'd mild although she slept unkind Lovers mix'd Weather WHat 's the cause great Lovers prize Th' Object more full last enjoying When bad Doubts cross-gales do rise Found reserv'd or sobrer coying Seldom when through pleased Glance Smiles sparkle forth kind Words intrance Sweet-meat-kisses Dainty-like withdrawn rare Blisses II. Clouded Morning Scene blown o're Gorgeous Day much takes contenteth Sick Distemper past far more Health desir'd what Joys presenteth Dangers where sharp Thraldom seize Prime th' Enlargement thought and Ease All things vary Heightned prove from bad contrary III. Coyness though when shall exceed Civil bound Affronts discover Churlish scornful way doth breed Jealous Qualms i' th' joyned Lover Through precedent Gall worse far Last Embraces relish'd are She 's low-prized When enjoy'd who once despised Thought thereof Love's former Wounds Skin'd o're alone the Sense confounds ORNANDE The Spring 's Mistress BEhold those Chrystal Founts Which wander o're the verdant Plain How branched plum'd those lofty Mounts Plush-banks bedrest with Flow'rs again The World 's reviv'd Earth sine with Masquing Robes bright Heavens surround And gentler breathed Gales abound Whilst Moâ—â—als shew new liv'd II. Chief Empress of the Spring Come forth with all thy beauty pow'r Thine Hand maid since such Smiles doth bring Let not the daintiest Mistress low'r Least spoâ—l'd from thence This Field's â—aiâ— Spring time with my saithful Heart's Drooping thy Frown to both imparts Through strangest Influence III. Come Sweetest let us trace To yonder Bow'r prospective Hill Wing'd Chanters where far more to grace Are joyn'd in chirping Consort still There 's Veâ—â—s Fount Like moâ—stâ—ed Pearls stram'd through those Rocks above All Lectures may Joy Beauty Love At once to thee recount ORNANDE'S Evening Walk and Voice ORNANDE and I which here by me ' Mongst joyful Hours recorded be ORNANDE and I this Evening laâ—â— Walk'd forth to breath large Garden aâ— That 〈◊〉 Decrease of gaudy Day When th' Sun bestow'd well temper'd Ray Noâ— faintness bred while Darts Good night From western Orb with drowâ—â—e light Such gentle Moâ—n for both inclin'd Nice dainâ—eâ— Sex of Woman kind Those harmless Gales were only straying Which dance the Leaves with wanton playing Soâ—â— Murmur 's noise conjoyn'd to this Mâ—â—'s flower'd Breed like Stranger 's kiss Dandled ORNANDE'S Han as â—aught Love's â—ondeâ— Arts withal â—methoughtâ— Shew'd Reverence lâ—st by their crime One Curl disturbed prov'd that time Becalmed th' Air to gentle Rest 〈◊〉 her more cheerful Virgin Breast Who having pleas'd her wandring Eye Spring 's gallant Sâ—â—ne beheld clear Sky Conjoyned Grove â—oâ— change allow'd Fiâ—â— Lovers Maâ—e where under Cloud Prime Beauty appear'd heard choiceâ—â— Note From 〈◊〉 small formed Throat Strong 〈◊〉 withall Bird prais'd to be That 〈◊〉 best 〈◊〉 Harmony 〈◊〉 〈…〉 who strait begun As would to th' low declined Sun Chirp forth then â—ank 〈◊〉 till Night Clad Sâ—ngs maintain whilst he gave Light Which pastime heard contentful Noise ORNANDE at my Request her Voice Joyn'd also there to th' â—â—â—hful Quiâ—e Bright Goddess seem'd did late inspire Those plumed Creatures with their Skill As chanted forth her Praises still That under Grove thâ—ough Fancy's power Transformed seem'd to heavenly 〈◊〉 So well that Face and waâ—â—â—ing Tongue Might to sweet Cherubims belong 'T was prime Delight to th' closing end Best 〈◊〉 that th' Ear could apprehend Unless those Sounds advanc'd of above Sweet â—â—eath'd 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of Love Reason o'resway'd else I had nigh Prov'd guilty of Voice Idolatry ORNANDE and the Nightingale 'T Was charming Voice but joyn how 〈◊〉 Breath'd by that Shee transcendent faâ—â— Whose love â—est Face and Person shew'd That choice Compound prime view bestow'd All 〈◊〉 Consort fram'd to 〈◊〉 Prov'd 〈◊〉 silent Harmony Both Senses thus did blest appear For Love's Record grand Wonder there Each warbled Sound by her compos'd So soon as born shew'd wrap'd inclos'd Then straightways dead embalm'd within Such Breath as though perfum'd had been Th' whole Song compleat as Fancy deem'd Delightful Soul of Musick seem'd If * Orpheus Thracian Harp could Rivers cause Greek Poets feign'd make wanton pause Beasts charmed Stones themselves and Trees Whilst danc'd their Antick Revelries Her Voyce H' had made more powerful prove Till Bruits howe're should fall in Love ORNANDE when did Song conclude This from the Grove Content renew'd As drawn by Emulation's Pride Th' ambitious Nightingale reply'd Would sing her part so chanted round Fine Nature's Skill th' adjoyned Ground Which mark'd I pray'd she would again With some short voluntary strain As Fancy pleas'd by turns in jest Still answer it had my Request ORNANDE sung then th' Nightingale Now She then She which should prevail 'T was earnest Combat grown from play Sharp Voice-contention for the Day Such Lovers thoughts till strain'd still higher That Bird as 't would e're long expirâ— When I did beg from joyned Seat ORNANDE first would make Retreat And end that Strife so caus'd by
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
Heaven of Stars clear Firmament combine That fixt I am resolv'd She answered Such worth my Lord rather adorns your Head Like Wreath of Beams my thoughts may well propound That I should choose upon the surer Ground Dear Madam then said He for I 'll take hold Last Words so gently breath'd he kind and bold Conjoyn for cloze 'T is Truth my Lord She said You Harbour'd thus when lost enslaved Maid So bound me Your's if worth the claim howere That Thraldom Death conceiv'd next Strumpet there Those worst of Ills How can I then Deny Seek Courting Forms PHILARCHUS made Reply Sweet Madan then since Love strange fears o'recloud Bind all contractive way Which she allow'd Tho Blush'd in Grane Before the Eunuch past Ingaging Vows with Kiss Confirm'd at last Philarchus and Zelmanza Contracted Here th' Eunuch beg'd withdrawing leave should go And drink kind Friendly Glass th' agreement so With that Comrade in Danger Roman Groom Who Persian spoke departs withall the Room New Crimson Flood when drowned strait as 't were ZELMANZA'S Cheeks th' Escutcheons blazed there Of Modesty conjoyn'd with Virgin-Love Thus left alone tho Spouse PHILARCHUS prove Who first with Eyes in Glance Tongues pleasing strain Next clasped Arms his Lover's Charge began Then Kisses Seal'd each like to Balmy Dart Whence chiefly spoke the Language of his Heart Hers gently answer'd there contracting Vow Did Charter late choice Priviledge allow For then She seem'd in large Degree his Own First Fruits might Reap gather'd from Lips alone Midst which transported thoughts would there express Drop Latin Words sometimes when She no less Fine Persian spake in answer to that other Seeming to understand thus one another Thence pleased both till finding their mistake Laugh'd at themselves as from some Dream awake Did Kisses strait with Language joyn'd renew Tho talk'd in Persian all which either knew Kind Dialogues contentful way exchanging Such Virtuous wantonness no farther ranging Till four choice Hours in private Cabin-room Dissolved were as Tast of Joys to come When th' Eunuch call'd the Lord himself retir'd For some regards his Spouse more lov'd admir'd By six that Even their Barque had Travell'd far Reach'd Midland Sea through Streights of Gibraltar 'T was Month of June when passing Cape of Land Two Ships they strait descri'd on their Right hand With Roman Flags like Country-men display'd Which drawing near as meant to Seize Invade Sea Fight with Carthage men Set Carthage Flags aloft like Mortal Foes Well Man'd they were for Fight and Bording Cloze Men fill'd their Decks whose ugly Captain there ZELMANZA saw like Beauteous Blaze appear When Glanced forth himself by her beheld More loathsom thought as she with him excell'd For Dainty Prize inflam'd his Lustful Brest The Romans Arm'd for Fight themselves address'd With Gallant Lord whilst poor ZELMANZA fear'd In Clouds again new dreadful Fate appear'd Still more observ'd this World's vast maze of Change Where Joy and Grief by turns do wander range Night Day succeeds doth mournful Scene present Late Comfort 's Dawn now Warlike Bows are bent Her Self and Lord for Death or Slaves design'd Grief most she thought did Seize on Humane kind Praid him in Sighs withdraw who answered He fought for her was their Commander Head Example both should freedom Heaven's deny He would in Thrall partake or bravely Dye Th' Arrows began each seeming Mortal Dart Sent to her Lord next aim'd at her own Heart Few Roman's harm'd because the Carthage-men Knowing their Ods advanc'd for Grapling then With all their Power would try the Game by Sword These fiercely Shot those strove drawn near to Board Th' Assault encreas'd on Fair ZELMANZA'S Score PHILARCHUS'S Wife or th' Captain 's Slave and Whore When blustring Storm most Furious Blast did rise Like Jar 'tween Winds and Waves o'er-clouded Skies Tempest at Sea Which broke off theirs strait parted them asunder Now near to feed the Deep loud claps of Thunder Barques tost like Balls upon the Foaming Main Some comfort 't was her Lord enjoy'd again Tho dreadful Thoughts least should with her be drown'd Who cheer'd her Heart did strait to Her propound Hope's Anchor there that freed from Barbarous Foes They now were left to Heaven's wise dispose Thus Both conjoyn'd sate waiting when the Waves Sharp Rocks or Sands might prove perchance their Graves Till hurl'd at last upon th' Italian Shore Bad Craggie part where streams did beating Roar Split thence their Barque with Planks the Waters swell'd Like broken Limbs third Dreadful Change beheld Those Romans there since practis'd swimming Art From Boyish Age made towards that nearest part I' th' River's mouth which way strong Winds constrain'd The floating Waves more ease the Bank obtain'd Th' Eunuch Hurt men got each their Friendly Board Like divers more brought all to Land restor'd ZELMANZA kept i' th' furthest end her Seat For Death's cold Rape prepar'd like daintiest meat For th' hungry Whale PHILARCHUS by her side Near Sinking now through Streams o'er-whelming Pride Loud Scriek withal the Lord whose faithful Brest Philarchus Zelmanza on his Back swiming Soft Groan conjoyn'd Love Sorrow thence exprest Laid down his Back her Folded Arms were cast Like Christal Collar Chain in nimblest hast About his Neck most dear Conjugal Gem So takes the Waves as She Grasp'd Him with Them Life's Guardian thought small Barge conceiv'd as 't were Whilst th' Arms and Legs well formed Oars appear Her Face tho drenched oft with Labour toil He sought that Bank fore-nam'd whence Waves Recoil But Winds still driving on like Helpful Hand That precious Load he brought most safe to Land Kiss'd off those Briny Drops when gather'd Breath On her fair Lips and Cheeks from Thraldom Death Thus freed discharg'd said there he should requite Her kind Imbrace upon his Wedding Night Who dew'd with Pearl-like Tears of Joy again His Prize thrice o'er declar'd She should remain Then Servants came congratulated round Who first that clearer way their passage found This Fortune joyn the Lords with many more Prime Box of Gold came floating to the Shore PHILARCHUS and ZELMANZA both were then Franckly receiv'd by Neighbour Fishermen Large Village near to th' Roman Lords that Bow'd Whom Fires and Beds strong Waters too allow'd Hard Couches soft that time appear'd less plain Sweet coarser Food want curbing nice disdain Third Morn by Coach they trod the surer Land Reach'd Lofty Rome which did that State command The Lord 's own House prime gallant Seat beheld For Furniture choice Garden Grot excell'd Th' Event of his Ambassage being shewn To th' Senate-Lords both Married were less known Married at Rome PHILARCHUS when transform'd that Water-bed To Gorgeous Roman Couch small Danger bred True waking Act ZELMANZA fair Imbrac'd Moroccoe's King in fondest Dreams at last That Groom for Porters Hire Place Wealthy found Such th' Eunuch to since Lov'd their Roman Ground The Lord ZELMANZA last like equal prize For Gallant Temper rare did sympathize Ship Saild e're long for Athens Grecian
worth chief Beauty's Dying ORSAMNES with THERSANDER enter'd well Orsamnes with Thersander come to the Wood. That Hermit path near th' outmost Door to th' Cell Shewn nimble Speed when on the Shaded Side ORSAMNES large white Hankerchief descry'd Dropt on the Ground sad Storm his Thoughts believ'd CLERMANTHE'S 't was leap'd strait to th' Door Soul-griev'd That Open found Orewhelm'd within the Green CLERMANTHE call'd heard th' Hermit's Voyce unseen She 's gone Surpriz'd ran strait to th' Door again View'd Glimm'ring Light good distance off remain Moon shining forth That for those Rogues concluded With soft but nimble Pace nor least Deluded They reach'd that Ground where small Turf-Altar rear'd Men trampling through small open Glade appear'd Bright Sword few Flow'rs thereon o' th' nearest side Dim Taper burn'd on farther Bank descry'd Some hurling down a Woman there fair Load Since Petticoat discern'd CLERMANTHE shew'd Strange horrid Scene whilst clearest Moon display'd Her fainter Beams Both rush'd into the Glade Swords drawn turn'd Tigre-like some Targets found Thrown there by chance strait snatching from the ground The first of them ORSAMNES Sword did make Soon breathless Corps then Second Life forsake Half-arm'd confus'd with Spirit prime undaunted Love joyn'd Revenge Third Soul enlargement granted Pasport for Hell that valiant Rage did shew As freely would such Mortal Dooms bestow Tho Dy'd Himself Some whilst did staring range For Targets there less us'd their Swords so strange Sudden Assault THIRSANDER whose Courage bold Might almost Match with 's Nephew be enroul'd Their Cause the same Fourth Villain soon did leave Carkase on ground then Fifth of Life bereave With Active hand Sixth prostrate lay'd for Dead Lastly with Seventh ingag'd Eighth Person fled Orsamnes fighting with Brisoldan BRISOLDAN now strange startling Accident Had found his Shield ORSAMNES by th' Event Her Husband thought with Coat tho meaner-priz'd Fine Cloaths beneath Hat and false Beard disguis'd Since Flight disdain'd with naked sword advanc'd ORSAMNES whom view'd costly Garb when glanc'd Their Chief conceiv'd good Cause brave Courage suited Sharp language thus Villain thou Dy'st saluted Villain thy self BRISOLDAN said art thou That Woman's Spouse fierce voice joyn frowning Brow ORSAMNES joyn'd I am BRISOLDAN strait Then know above all Womankind I hate That Harlot first who Prostrate there lyes Dead And next her Thee ORSAMNES answered I now conclude BRISOLDAN th' art most base Scorn'd Loathe'd Name my Sword upon thy Face Shall print that Style and Heart With sternest Pride BRISOLDAN Th' Hand I 'll first chop off reply'd Thy Throat shall sheath this ravenous Sword therein ORSAMNES joyn'd Thou talk'st Mad like unseen Death's Fate so near lest should the Strife enlarge If so thou Dare let 's Both our Shields discharge Lay'd on the Earth Agree'd BRISOLDAN cries Thrown down they were Both prov'd of equal Size Same Proper height breadth strength well match'd for Age Years Twenty one did fairly so ingage First sharp Assault ORSAMNES made large Wound In th' Othâ—r's Thigh more Active Body sound Blood stream'd withal his gallant Garb oreflowing New Crimson-died thence much enraged showing Monster dost Bleed the stout ORSAMNES said Nezt Death may seize I scorn thy paultry Blade BRISOLDAN joyn'd and Thee ORSAMNES then Prov'd second Pass encount'ring Each agen Broke th' Other 's force soon caus'd his Dreadful smart Slash'd off whole Cheek reght Hand next cleav'd his Heart Falling on whom like pond'rous Fate howere Small Scratch receiv'd confirm'd great Conquest there THIRSANDER held Seventh sturdy Thief that while Hard Grapling task till joyn'd to th' Slaughter'd Pile His Soul unkennel'd too Skin rac'd no more Came bravely off Eighth fled we said before Tho tumbled down that mention'd Well by chance As did that Way with hasty Foot advance Clermanthe found o' th' ground Then running to th' World's Glory late so prime CLERMANTHE'S Self sad Conquerours that time Half-nak'd she lay not seen till then reveal'd Farther than Neck by th' Altar's Turf conceal'd ORSAMNES thoughts orewhelm'd found Senseless lying Head tho left on She seemed more than Dying Where sadly exclaym'd ' O strange disast'rous sight As ever was brought forth by dreadful Night Black mischiefs Womb CLERMANTHE call'd did say It was ORSAMNES voyce Each needful way THIRSANDER strait that Time afforded us'd Her Temples bath'd strong powr'ful Spirits infus'd Brought little Glass since not least Wound appear'd Nor Bruise beheld some strangling Death was fear'd Rub'd bow'd her Body oft Ah Horror crying ORSAMNES mournful voyce You never dying Powers above discharge my Life since take Chief Joy from me so cease tormenting Rack Prime worth's destroy'd THERSANDER bath'd her Brest 'T was Cordial juice as good for th' Head exprest Seldom forgot her Body th' Other bow'd Through friendly Chance cold Water was allow'd Left by those Thieves o' th' Face drops sprinkled were ORSAMNES calling still CLERMANTHE there Clermanthe free'd from Trance When strait appear'd soft Motion in each Part Deep Trance desolv'd like curious Watch by art Whos 's nicest Wheels do move in order round Such was that dainty'st Frame reviv'd compound Her wand'ring Soul as newly wakened then Travers'd with Joy it 's Beauteous House agen Choice Rooms survey'd fine Progress 't was and rare Delightful Scene to see that World of fare Prime Lovely sweet like Model new-created By Heaven Inspir'd each wonder Grace restated In Cheeks and Lips those gallant Sun-bright Eyes Break through their Morning lids while th' Eastern Skies Sol broke to view 't as 't were ORSAMNES tho Was pleas'd to think those Rays from Her did flow His Light of Joys at least spring-like fresh warm CLERMANTHE shew'd much industry that Charm ORSAMNES Voyce new-blest the World howere THIRSANDER'S Art prov'd instrumental there When grasping Her with joyful violence He second Trance t' endanger seem'd from thence Such Kisses joyn'd as stifle would in Love Change so supreme might well transported prove Both mutely sate Parley'd with Hearts combin'd Souls whisp'ring forth sad Tales as 't were intwin'd Of former Grief whilst Rape declar'd prevented Rogue 's gasping Tongue ORSAMNES thoughts contented Who thus did silence break You losty Skies Immortal Pow'rs of Day-light do these eyes Behold sent back belov'd CLERMANTHE as 't were From Shades of Death or Heaven's triumphant sphear Soul on the way Body deflowr'd by none Transcendent Gift this Flesh that Honour shewn To Bleed sin Her worthy of Fame's record When she again Has then kind Heaven restor'd To these glad Arms my worthy'st Lord and Gem So long bewail'd in that disast'rous Dream As Carkase Dead Another's Corps altho My Champion joyn'd withall much heightned so No more lost precious Blood my Joys revive Now do I Breath ORSAMNES found alive Thy Conquest Palm deserves that Trance was kind Since made me prove to thy great Danger Blind She strait declar'd that dead Corps view'd before ORSAMNES-like how running through th' Cell-door They seiz'd on Her next to their Captain brought Then bound her Arms for Rape strange Torment thought His
Rogue 's Taste directed Drank th' other himself then leaves him strait could say His Kingly Master's bus'ness call'd away Slow Poyson 't was six Hours when took their flight That Morning's Draught prov'd his eternal Night The King deceas'd and BROMOR on the Throne His grieved Queen extreamly jealous grown Of further Baseness now suspect before That he who This could dare would venture more Till all secur'd joyn Blood to 's Usurpation She thought how to preserve in cautious fashion The living Stock whilst mourned for the Dead Those Remnants of her Lord late honoured The eldest Girl sent away Thus th' Eldest Branch sweet Comfort of her days MINDANA call'd with speediest Art conveys Nurse joyned too to th' Earl her faithful Friend DIMON forenam'd prepared for that end What Sighs and Tears what clasping Folds and Kisses How call'd She back again her parting blisses Wept sober new Farewels till at the last Cry'd tak 't away yet follow'd then in haste To th' Threshold Door did kâ—ss embrac'd it there Mothers most strong and yearning Loves do bear Forth Nurse did steal with Royal Infant-Gem Back-way reserv'd to Grove where stay'd for them Coach and Six Horses sent from th' Earl exprest Which Matron bare well known for faithful Breast Stranger to Nurse his Keeper's Wife indeed Who cheering strait the parting Babe with speed Her Princely Charge receiv'd by joynt Accord Term'd Kindred tho small Orphan by her Lord To pleasant Lodge in Park far off did ride There had from Him Commands with Coyn supply'd Told Nurse should soon appear for handsome breeding MINDANA'S lost CLARINE'S Name succeeding Nurse back to th' House as by the Queen desir'd Since further Plot through gloomy Walks retir'd Where Fellow-Nurse Partner conjoyn'd that Night Small Coffin Sable-spread by Torches light Was carry'd forth as tho the Infant dy'd Of Pest-disease by th' Royal Mothers side The mournful Queen much heightned all sick-brow'd Reserv'd became thence hasty Grave allow'd Kind Nurse howe're soon afterwards unknown To th' private Lodge and Little Lady 's gon The second sent away to Arcadia Her Sister prov'd next Morn since last Eye-sore To th' Tyrant thought sent down to th' wat'ry Shore With tender Nurse by Boat to pass away As 't had th' Infection caught and so should stray For Country Grange beneath feign'd Cause pretended To Voyage tho much larger recommended New Storm of Sighs and Tears Woe 's second Part Since given up to th' Wind and Wave sad heart Vows Prayers made that beauteous Innocence Sea Tyrants charm'd might scape withall from thence Nurse walk'd along the Bank some Miles below Where not observ'd Greek Merchant order'd so By th' worthy Earl sent out his Boat that way Inbarqu'd them strait soon gain'd Arcadia His Brother where did Dwell choice Nobleman Lines sent Who 't was prov'd Gentle Guardian PENDARNE call'd conceal'd AURELA 'S Name The Queen 's infom'd to th' Grange they never came So noised 't was if Pest by th' way they Dy'd Or might prove Drownd through sad mischance beside Her mournful self no small Complaints as then Lock'd up Reserv'd deploring State again BROMOR well setled now securer grown Both dead conceiv'd proud Thoughts as Heav'n should own His trayt'rous Plots himself choice Favourite Since snatch'd that youthful King from worldly Light Sav'd murth'ring Pains those Princely Babes no less Blasted by Fate preventing Kindnesses Their Deaths when near decree'd at Pamper'd leisure To Royal Cares joyn'd Royal Ease and Pleasure Rape made o' th' Crown strong sensual Thoughts return'd Towards the Queen his lustful Humour burn'd Bromor's Lust towards the Queen Some grounds for Hope Success since would not wed Maid's Choice preferr'd besides her Marriage-bed To th' Lycian King Affront extream would shew Dear Brother in law might well assault her so Such Fortune 't was PISANUS nam'd before Young handsome Earl third Brother's Son what 's more Heir next his Boy to th' Crown of noble Parts Much lov'd the Queen for Person Estate Deserts Might hope t' obtain for Wife had jealous guess E're the King dy'd of BROMOR'S Treacherousness But loth to break their Calm till Proofs appear'd Strong evident now blazing forth as fear'd Thought the Queen loath'd him too since trampled on Those Royal Babes like Steps unto the Throne Vent'ring abroad through Fever late confin'd He came to visit her Love-suit design'd When walking up BROMOR did land unwares With those two Grooms and Guard at Water-Stairs Entred the House ask'd strait If then their Queen Were private found by th' Maids first got between The Room and them from Her withdrawn descended Was told the Lord PISANUS there attended When Blood disturb'd He mounts the second Floor Place known to him till reach'd a Lobby-door Where plants his Guard then strait with either Groom Short matted walk trac'd to her Lodging Room Soft gentle Steps unheard as unexpected There list'ning stands as some Device projected Salute perform'd Absence excus'd before Thus heard the Lord his Speech enlarging more Madam said he I much condole Pisanus Wooing the Queen lament Deep sharer found your Loss sad Discontent For gallant Spouse what did those Babes withall Each princely Branch from Kingly Root befall Succeeded last by vile Usurper there Vnworthy Head BROMOR could scarcely bear Those thund'ring Terms Yet check'd his lofty Pride Hearkned for more The Queen again reply'd Most cautious that bad Time reserved way Tho good Conceit lest th' Earl should her betray Might stoop to BROMOR'S lure deceive her thus Ensnare her Tongue grown partly treacherous Charm'd in whole Months by him with circumspection Her Words did poize whate're no sharp Reflexion 'T is Truth my Lord she said that treeble Loss Proves weighty Load but Heav'n ordain'd the Cross And I must bow with patient Shoulders then To bear endure He strait reply'd again Good Comfort Madam seem their natural Deaths Since render'd up that Way their mortal breaths Grand Tribute due confirm'd my Thoughts Belief That Tyrant was resolv'd to raise your Grief And seize their Lives as grasp'd the Crown tho I E're you be wrong'd his quarter'd Slave shall dye BROMOR'S all Storm scarce kept his Bounds the Dore Still hearken'd tho the Queen thus answer'd more Indeed my Lord conjoyn your best Allay Strange Wound it seems to lose them natural way Whether my youngest drown'd does Doubt appear Alas dear Madam strait PISANUS there I thought that Child by th' self-same Plague destroy'd To which the Queen both Child and Nurse imploy'd Prove dead by th' Way or drown'd perchance reply'd No News of them Now swell'd with raging Tide Proud BROMOR'S Heart boyl'd forth against the Man Tho pleas'd with Her till Wooing Task began Madam I have most humble Suit to you True Lover's chaste â— thall That joyned too Bromor assaulting Pisanus O'reheard enough besides the Traiterousness Sharp threatning way did Courting Form express To spoil his Aim he rouzed then unarm'd Saw Peeping through Thoughts there to pass unharm'd Rush'd in with naked Sword