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-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-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-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
next Day i' th' Afternoon near Three Prime Rarities left in her Custody She should behold and hear important thing Concern'd her self close private Visiting Nor danger of her Mother's sight at all Gone forth alone great way to Funeral Note pen'd and seal'd the Girl with nimbleness Her Task discharg'd found good effect success MARDIVA there she would not fail reply'd About that hour stoln lastly undescry'd Glad DARDIGUES return'd to Court from thence And gave the King this warm Intelligence By whose Command takes up on Liking strait Choice gallant Stufs Silver Gold for Bait. The King had Gems those to SILEUCA soon Price left convey'd for next days afternoon Next chearful day Court-Dinner being ended The King took Barge by DARDIGUES attended Who fine small Building own'd by th' Water side Half mile from Court good Prospect thence descry'd Spruce Garden-plot beyond adorn'd with Flowers Carv'd Statues there clear Perled Fount and Bow'rs Prime Chamber 't was with Pictures garnish'd round Choice Room for Bed fair Parlor next the ground Thither would come the King like private Station For calm retreat Books sober Contemplation Met Women tho enjoy'd back way for them Prepar'd by Land if prov'd Nice coyer Gem By Hacney Coach to other Places rang'd Now to SILEUCA'S came disguised chang'd The King with Mardiva Suit-Hair and Beard by her receiv'd however Like Merchant friend convenient Chamber there Things order'd well for th' Plot Venerious Near th' hour of three word kept precisely thus MARDIVA came in plain Silk Robe attir'd Beauty from thence the more advanc'd admir'd Sky-colour'd 't was with Scarlet Ribbons trim'd To which the Face like Sun resplendent seem'd White Sarcenet-Hood same Scarf with Roses drest Much like the Morn part-veil'd her Snowy Brest Bright curl'd brown Hair which whilst their Beams displai'd Her gallant Eyes Spruce Lovely Clouds portray'd Tall handsom Form for th' Body's Shape design'd Prime Carriage last to take the more combin'd Door shut withdrawn SILEUCA told the King This was that Virgin friend whom she did bring Jewels to see When rais'd with Amorous Eye Respective Bow the King joyn'd strait reply She welcome was her self transcendent Gem Would his dull Toys disgrace shew'd Box of them Stars Sparkling Light did seem from thence to rise Whilst Day breaks forth through fair CLERMAMTHE'S Eyes Part dazled tho by Those whom view'd beheld Then Stuffs survey'd which on the Board excell'd Prime gallant Choice each sight did praise advance The King conjoyn'd with wanton Lovers glance Those at your Service are much startled when Blush stain'd her Virgin Cheek conceiving then Some Suitor 't was of Merchant-rank what ere By th' Widow brought False Beard discharged the re She back retired strait shewn Reverence Jewels forgot more Wonder blaz'd from thence Sweet flye not said the King I come in Love Not harmful way Next part Salute did prove Fond Amorus MARDIVA strangely Try'd She look'd not for so great a Guest reply'd Amazement seiz'd the King conjoyn'd again That Guest your Lover's found withal restrain Those wandring Thoughts two Kisses more conferr'd Went farther on whilst Silent she appeared At Tilting late MARDIVA fair said he Whilst others broke their staves with Gallantry Your Eyes Encounter'd mine Dart beam from thence Struck through my heart Great Sir she said th' Offence Was to my thoughts unknown these harmless Eyes Not Guilty of that Treasonous Charge Surprize Wound pleasant 't was the King conjoyn'd your pow'r Holds Balm withal the Traitor lov'd that hour Strange chance she said most mighty Sir that I Should fondly seize far rarer Objects by Orecome your Princely Heart I view'd none so Joyn'd he again snce then Love-qualms do grow And cross'd desire does turn to strange Disease Your gentle Brest may Cordial yield appease I now would you enjoy Great Royal Sir She answered then short blushing pause Demur Unusual streit I should in noble kind Most gladly serve you Handmaid-like Resign'd Count you this then Ignoble he reply'd Your Prince to meet in Lovers Joys uney'd That natural way which Humane stock preserves Next chears the world Your Majesty observes What 's Truth she said confirm'd but in this Case Unfit irregular 't would wrong Disgrace Clear Virtu's Rule The King conjoyn'd agen Why should Brute Beasts more freedom have then Men Their Lords and Masters in Delight and Pleasure Because said she Man 's stor'd with higher Treasure Reason in him commands does curb restrain That roving mood Fancy said he again 'T is fond Conceit True Man and Rational I boast my self yet no such check at all Do find Restraint Tho feel not now perchance Great Sir she said You may ere th' Morn advance No no nor then he said except in Dream Thrown by such waking toys looks angry Beam Strait darting forth Your Portion more shall rise By Thousand pound if gentle grant complies Brave Cloaths withal When glancing on the ground MARDIVA thus that Love Sir I have found Zeal for yur Honor's Cause joyn'd boldness too Lastly your Health I dar'd t' expire for you Choice Riddle Paradox said then the King To dye for th' Honour Health amazing thing Not Live to my content Great Sir said she Unlawful that nor pure such Joys would be My Fame struck dead withall I should where ere Like Canker'd Rose to th' virtuous World appear Thou shalt my Rose be thought he said Persume What World can know These are sworn Friend Presume Close plac'd withdrawn where we kind Arms may spread For many Hours conjoyn'd in naked Bed Let not thus change Coy froward mood translate That nobler Passion Love in me to Hate 'T is your King speaks Great Ones would sue for this Now Offer'd you come seal the Grant with kiss So drawn most near conceiving then less Wise Word-batteries did strait her Lips surprize As scal'd the Fort. Your Majesty said she Obeysance made I hope will Pardon me Some Moral Rules long since by Mother taught Joyn'd Virgin bashfulness produc'd and wrought Those Arguments Love-motions last soon ended Breed Slightings oft with value scarce befriended Well said the King since now dispos'd for th' Action Grand Patience prov'd make Amorous Satisfaction This earnest take for all Box open there Choice Diamond Ring since the hand did baer appear Thrust on her Finger strait seal'd Kisses then Rouz'd from deep thoughts the fair Mardiva when These words conjoyn'd Great Sir my Mother may Want me ere long through some regards this day Will guess that I am here She 's Passionate May wrong your full content in Bed create Disturbance strange asking your Royal leave I shall step down door lock'd the Key receive With mine own hand maid charg'd to answer none As Folks abroad for staying till night unknown Her Hood and Gloves dropt on the Board howere Like gentle Pawn for th' handsom Person there Walk'd nimbly forth so down the stairs withal The Maid below did in their hearing call Being come to th' Door Your Mistriss tell said she Mardiva slips away
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-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-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-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
Walk Nam'd in the first Book worth 3000 l. whose Fatal Bed Black Couch appear'd of all disastrous Ill That Stygian Wood where Ghosts inhabit still The Corps when view'd She takes her nimble flight Tho sent sad voice before and like some bright Shot Meteors Flame falling upon his Brest These Words conjoyned there O thou the Best Of Men but late true Lovers honour Glory As now of Ghosts tho for thy Fortune's Story To th' worst of Fates ordain'd I 'm come I 'm come My dearest Lord clasping her Joy's spread Tomb His Body Neck thy Wretch'd CLERMANTHE 't is O Cursed Name that kneels to take last Kiss Last Dire Farewell then break my Loving Heart Ah cold cold Kiss of Death small sudden start Conjoyn'd She said Quick hast that Villain crying Death 's Frost Alas then blood-steep'd Wounds espying Ah Crimson Founts said she that you had flow'd From mine own Heart Life's open Sluce and Road Sad Forts as 't were whence bravest Soul convey'd Had we not Both 〈◊〉 One Why Tardy stay'd My half bâ—â—â—nd 〈◊〉 Marble felt no Voice Breath'd Wiâ—â—per â—â—ard Death's my resolved Choice Life torment found You that did prove of late Cruel Severe now Kind become stern Fate Divorc'd us here on Earth grown Friendly now Joyn us again in th' other World I how To th' Stroke withal with him would partner prove O Kill me or'e my breathless Lord and Love Here stooping down upon the Face she gaz'd When like false Dream beheld most strangely Amaz'd She started up strong thoughts Conceit implying 'T was not ORSAMNES Corps She spies 't was not Orsamnes Corps O you all-eying All-knowing Powers am I awake She cryes Or are you Pleas'd thus to Delude mine eyes With painted Form and Cloud then is not This My dear ORSAMNES hah such Cordial bliss Transcendent change whence that green Robe before Long Silver Plates his Arm broad Ribband wore 'T was Scarlet round whence came that Hat and Sword By th' Hermit lent what Signs could more afford Th' hour place conjoyn'd my Heart 't is like not He 'T is not ORSAMNES Face tho th' rest agree Ah! lives my Lord some gentle wand'ring Wind That Fear discharge miraculously kind Fain would I so avoid the stroak of Fate Which threatens me like Brat unfortunate Cast out to direful Chance for thee could Live Thus more concern'd since through th' Heart wounds they give Thy Self withall may Bleed contentment fled Nor long survive known poor CLERMANTHE Dead Here came those Three that Youth was call'd VANLOR The Corps of frantick Vanloâ— Of rank Gentile and nam'd by us before In the first Book who Frantick way did Rove Sad wanderer talk'd near that Walled Grove With Eccho long oreheard by th' Princely Payr That his dead Love conceiv'd DIONE fayr Next Morning meant for th' Marriage-celebration He thus would Range about lamenting fashion Seek for her Ghost in fields and Darksom Shade Ere 't was unto th' Elyzian banks convey'd Would Furious prove by 's Mother kept confin'd Else quiet with that overclouded Mind Came Home for Supper Bed this stragling Night Kil'd in that Place from longer Torment might Free'd thence appear Heart's Wound as cur'd his Heart Lanc'd Sorrow's Vlcer thus by wholsome smart Life loathsome grown which sad CLERMANTHE found Her Lord thought slain thus take the Cause and ground These wandring Rogues did prove the youthful Scum Of false DORSENGAR'S Train undon by whom The Hermit's Father was first Book did shew Great Courtier bred his younger Brother tho Which made him Bastard thought by subornation Seiz'd all the Land at length Revengeful fashion Stab'd by his Slave Blackmoor one evening-hour On drowsy Couch in 's Garden Summer-bow'r The Men discharg'd by 's ranting Son whose name TERGORAS call'd vile Coyn for stamp the same Bold Cheats they turn'd stout Highway Thieves at last Grim Landlords of the Road for six Years past Good thriving Trade tho call'd Gentiler way On Horse-back then till fall'n to bad decay Through drink and Whores their Horses sold or Dead Deeply ingag'd more sculking Life they led And rob'd on Foot Four others joyn'd anon Thus Sergeants fear'd with Hues and Cryes well known From MANTINEA'S Coast they took their Flight Chief City there This Wood did reach Thirty Miles off that Night Half hour agoe made hungry Baiting pause Then were for next Sea port resolv'd because Lik'd Pirates robbing way th' unfriendly Land Less favouring some Stock withall in hand For lanching forth These scouting by th' Wood side To see how clear the Plain they strait descry'd Hapless VANLOR still thirst for Booty there In gallant Garb Vanlor kild large glist'ring Plates appear Brest sides behind no weapon Arms display'd Entring that Path dispos'd for branched Shade Dark like his Clouded Thoughts turn'd Silent then More mute sometimes orewhelming Dream agen Near-hand withal good Golden Cash perchance Whose Lodg not far might well their Prize advance In 's Pocket born the Key they gently move Dog'd him along till drawn most near did prove Ent'ring that outmost Door why open found Anon declar'd they did the Youth surround Thrust forth by Stabs his Noisless musing Soul In bleeding Stream with Corps then softly stole Born longest way to th' small low Walk exprest By th' Lady there beheld Cause of Clermanthe's mistake whilst on his breast Hat Coat and Sword convenient place where laid Till cross the Green to th' planted Palms convey'd That Hat she thought the same worn by her Lord From th' Hermit took and his the naked Sword Tho each to Thief belong'd the Corps then bearing That Scarlet Ribband round his Arm appearing Came from his Love DIONE dead of late Green Silken Robe long Buttons broad of Plate Her Lord 's such too for 's Marriage was intended Prime Fancy's Garb thus fondly apprehended Conceit sometimes that worn 't was Marriage Day His Love at night enjoy'd such Dreaming way By all these Marks his Body's equal size Face handsome form curl'd Locks that last Disguise False Hair and Beard forgot tho might howere Be pull'd fall off in blust'ring Scuffle there Time Place at once CLERMANTHE strait concluded 'T was lov'd ORSAMNES Corps with ease deluded Through double Night near-hand conceal'd sad Passion Dark Shades withal The Rogues thus hasty fashion Corps hurling down small Coyn about him tho But Key to 's Chamber-door that plain did shew True Key to th' Cell beneath which might howere Yield gallant Prize Himself mistaken there For th' Owner on 't Retiring strait they All Stole by that Pond unseen to th' blinder Wall Else Window fear'd when open found the Door They seiz'd CLERMANTHE as you heard before For Door to th' Green TIMONDES since did wait To let ORSAMNES forth till something late Dull drowsy grown more hast CLERMANTHE'S rest Regarded too the Lock less strongly prest Did shoot too short or Stop had hindrance there Those Bolts above beneath forgotten were The Wall it self so smooth and High that none Except
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
The Syrian strait to th' joyning Cops should steal So would himself with bag of Gold attend To th' Prize howe're conjoyn'd sad bloody end Whilst gave the Gold should stab him there to th' Heart With th' other Hand close Murtherers known Art Lest th' Author nam'd if caught e're left the Isle And BROMOR too would be engag'd mean while To hunt pursue when lost the Royal Breath Through Poison seem'd 't was Mouth well clos'd by Death The Ponyard tho left sheathed in his Breast As kill'd himself This now at last exprest He might take Horse there good Post-stage was found Soon th' Haven reach imbarque for foreign Ground This Syrian was greedy o' th' golden Bait Rank more Gentile joyn'd rambling Brain of late Part-cloy'd with cyprus-Cyprus-land did strait combine Said He sent up that Morning's Draught of Wine Last Progress there could well have don't that Hour New-come to th' Place had still that drawing Pow'r Would now perform The Poison took desir'd Tho charg'd to hide it safe till Vse requir'd BROMOR'S much pleas'd King Queen with courtly Train E're long that Lord two Nights did entertain Groom scouting near but Night before struck dead That Syrian prov'd through Apoplex in th' Head Fate caus'd in Time his Execution there No Poyson found BROMOR'S enrag'd howe're The Queen has a Daughter Soon afterwards the Queen was brought to Bed Of lovely Daughter there delivered MINDANA call'd sad Qualm to BROMOR'S Heart Yet seem'd allay'd through Female Sex in part Since might excluded prove on stronger Ground From Government for Women there were crown'd Sometimes did nobly Sway tho when displeas'd Could of that Child like Snuff blown out be eas'd Nor found convenient Plot till Lycian King From 's Neighbours Trouble found discouraging Thence more debarr'd the Queen grown big agen That second Stab since Boy might nourish then Yet arm'd for that howe're Brought forth appear'd Prime second Girl more through their number fear'd Tho lik'd the Sex AURELA nam'd the last The Queen with Joy two Months besides o're-pass'd BROMOR inform'd his Brother in Law again Was quiet clear forg'd on his Anvile-Brain Fifth likely Plot which was resolv'd upon Bromor's fifth Plot The Groom joyn'd Actor there tho not alone That Groom o' th' King less forward to engage I' th' murtherous Part play'd well behind the Stage Comply'd whate're for bloody Circumstance Scarce th' Act it self since caus'd more doubtful chance There lay conjoyn'd to th' Garden-Wall at Court Choice planted Ground green Walks of various sort Which used much Two Afternoons the King Summer each Week tho most i' th' pleasant Spring From Four till Seven withdrawn for Contemplation As good Retreat more private Recreation To th' Garden joyn'd the Door Thus none would enter Tho 't were unlock'd those Afternoons adventure To BROMOR known the King being there beside Would bolt the Door I' th' midst thereof descry'd Green branched Stand Park-like with Stáirs ascended Such in ELVORA'S Grove for ease commended And Prospect both weary o' th' Walks below He 'd mount that Bow'r 't was constant Custom so Known from Himself to that NORTHAMBRIS Groom This was ordain'd his sad surrounding Tomb. That Planted Ground was wall'd so high with Stone And smoothly laid by Ladder climb'd alone BROMOR'S base Groom had found a Parthian out I' th' City there young rambling Fellow stout Could speak that Tongue since travell'd much that Land Greedy of Gain tho grasp'd by Murther 's hand Drinking with whom his wilder way descry'd Spendthrift debauch'd great Money 's want beside Through that much gauled seem'd bad Inclination Known BROMOR'S Will tempted him next Collation First secret sworn shewing large Bag of Gold He did at last foul Treason's Plot unfold That Youngster joyn'd th' Exploit was order'd thus The way for Murthering Hir'd Ladder brought to th' Wall more dangerous Suspition bred nor could themselves ascend Clamber to th' Top this chiefly serv'd their End One set upon the Others Shoulders there Crouching down low both proprest Persons were That rising then This might the Wall bestride Tree standing near Ropes Scaling-Ladder ty'd To Branch thereof the next might mount the Wall Ladder pluck'd o're each Step to th' Green withal For closer way conceal'd that Place was shrouded With clump of Trees fit for their turn o'reclouded Then running up that shady Stand Board-floor Rang'd with drawn Swords on either side the Door Might see him enter walk mount last the Stairs Just coming in seize on him strait unwares Stab giv'n i' th' Breast Poniard which he did wear Stuck in that Wound himself as murther'd there The Tree then climb'd by Cords that Ladder so Laid cross the Wall one might descend below Rope-Knot unty'd th' other slip down to Ground In 's Fellow's Arms no Sign for entrance found For surer way NORTHAMBRIS to the King That Key o' th' Grove when Dinner past did bring If Mind dispos'd to walk that Evening hour Should strait tell Bromor's Groom for timely pow'r To reach that Branched Stand if chance fell out Charg'd afterwards he should most watchful Scout Give notice by small Horn from th' Garden-side For quick Retreat to th' Wall again unspy'd Thus was this Noble Prince sought Worldly Prize By Kinsman Servant doom'd for Sacrifice Where Villain proves deep-planted in the Breast 'T will break through All through base self-interest That fatal Day appear'd the Sun arose With splendid Beams fit for triumphant Shows At Court design'd but this that Morn's Event The King was seiz'd by Fever violent Clear sanguine Temper prov'd inflam'd the more Much heated too Hunting that Day before BROMOR'S by th' Groom NORTHAMBRIS told did send To 's Brother in Law with Fleet to wait attend The Cyprus King dead of Fever For the King's Death the King thus languished So Lâ—mps do waste till Week dissolv'd then dead In 's gallant Prime tho Fortunate thus far Since BROMOR'S Hand escap'd vile Murtherer Yet he had reign'd five Years with Glory crown'd Two with that Queen for Good and Fair renown'd Three Years before might Cyprus-Sun appear Much worldly Honour Health enjoy'd howe're Much Blessedness with Love the Scepter sway'd Now lost withdrawn beneath Death's nightly Shade Bromor seiz'd the Crown BROMOR strait seiz'd the Crown strong Party's pow'r Joyn'd some great Lords Two Female Babes that hour Could claim alone those void of Language too Whose Friends wish'd well dar'd neither speak nor do Fear'd Lycian King withall large Fleet-supply Then ready known They must conform or dye For that young Parthian Rogue made privy there To th' Trayt'rous Plot vile BROMOR'S Groom howe're Since that Exploit NORTHAMBRIS did prevent King sick declar'd paid th' Hire of Gold content Known the King's Death such BROMOR'S Charge command As sure o' th' Crown then stop'd with the same Hand His talking Mouth two Bottles got choice Wine To 's Chamber brought like friendly Part design To drink the King 's young Prince his Health infected Through Poyson th' one which to th'
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
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
strait inform'd Him Safe and well CLERMANTHE prov'd did Pois'nous cause reveal Why She 's withdrawn nor far Româ—te confin'd Which cheer'd Him so rare Doctor 's Art combin'd Prime mending Change next morn did break appear In some few Days near well restored there That Element o're aw'd Tyrannick Flame And burning Zone cool Temperate became Her Nurse with Joy rode strait to th' Lady's Grove CLERMANTHE gon o're whelm'd did strangely Rove This briefly told how fair CLERMANTHE's Heart Rejoyced prov'd since like Triumphant part Crown'd all the rest The Duke her father free'd From that false Whore who by th' one hand did Bleed Next say'd from Death grown last so Tender kind As once He was e're that Transported Mind Whose life she priz'd through Noble temper'd Brest Beyond th' Estate large joy to Nurse exprest ORSAMNES too THERSANDER Partners were Since Prime the News with Thanks imbrac'd her there Thus Mounting all they Rode contentful way Towards Morbele Town e're close of Day Through Verdant Field brave Prospect in their Eye Some two Miles distant 't was Approaching nigh They turn'd aside to th' Rural Grange most Neat ' Mongst Trees reserv'd long since ordain'd Retreat Arriving there Orsamnes Clermanthe at the Grâ—â—ge Both th' Owners welcom'd them THERSANDER's Friends each thought resplendent Gem High Princely Birth conjoyn'd All fasting prov'd Long Journey Watch sharp Cares withall which mov'd To cheerful Bait first place their Appetites Next Timely Hour their Sence to Sleep invites That Solemn Year of Fair CLERMANTHE's Voâ— Chaste Month behind was slowly expired now Yet was ORSAMNEs drawn Rare changes found Still to defer on choice Important ground For certain Day till Fathers both consented Nor doubt thereof so all distast preventend By one of them receiv'd i' th' noblest kind Might be perform'd their marriage part design'd THERSANDER rides next Morn from thence with speed To th' Duke VERDORVS first being so agree'd Whom strait inform'd his Daughter well did prove Letter presents conjoyn'd with dutious Love Wherein she nam'd the causes of her Flight Did next her Noble virtuous Choice recite Crav'd last his Grant that welcome so might find ORSAMNES there as equal Guest combin'd High flow'd his Joy when did her Hand behold To th' Poys'ning part did thus himself unfold He could not think conceive that Plot before Ambitious Ayms for th' Son conjoyned more Rich Box of Gems Gold Coyn for her Expence Might serve he thought where-e're her Residence Her Choice next place advanc'd whose Father prov'd Honour'd by him for Rank desert belov'd The Son at Court he saw proclaim'd to be When but Nineteen their Kingdom 's Rarity With Princely Birth such Person Parts that now He should much wrong his own to disallow As Daughters Judgment joyn'd the Lord her Choice Wrong'd too withall gave strait confirming Voice Then Letter by THERSANDER sent howe're First shewn himself to th' Prince ORONTES there Given for Change of times Congratulation Urg'd his Assent for th' marriage-Celebration To 's House invited too chief noble Guest Fit Place for that 'bove Pastor's Grange exprest He would th' Estates third part to them Resign And her for Heir to th' whole at last Design THERSANDER thâ—se choice Points to th' worthy Pair Did Cordial like with pleasing Breath declare Next cheerful Morn THERSANDER post was sent To th' Prince besides for closing fair event Things thus did prove That Prince so great High-plac'd Lord General till was thrown down disgrac'd By th' former King Next seiz'd Transcendent Wife By Rival's Hand abus'd rob'd lastly of Life As did believe hurl'd down from Rock we told Prime onely Daughter too Sev'nteen years old Coffin'd inter'd withdrawn to Pastor's Grange Now two full Years dissolv'd That further change Two Troops of Horse order'd to seize upon His Person there false Traytor-grounds as shewn E're which the King through-monstrous surfeit dy'd Whose Place supream his Vncle strait supply'd He sent the Prince strong Friend-like invitation To 's Royal Court great MANTINEA's Station The Prince that time reserved Thoughts exprest Th' old Pastor Grange most pleas'd his Solemn Brest Whereof inform'd strait gentle Lines did send That noble King choice Doctors recommend Which bare the same to try their useful Art Importun'd mov'd conjoyned cheerful Heart Friends joyn'd withall Four of the Gentry there Which Pastors turn'd withdrawn bad sharers were Time 's chang'd rejoyc'd The Prince did bow comply'd Whose Sorrows ground their Crosses far outvy'd To Physick fram'd his Thoughts Two Years rejected Much wrong'd Mind Body both that way neglected Thus were dissolv'd with hopeful Change ten days Well cleansed Parts few humours bred did Raise Less Vapours far which seem like Fogs to shroud Sometimes the Brain and Reason's Skie o're-cloud With Body still doth Sympathize the Mind That 's Organ harm'd the Soul does droop combin'd And long sad Thoughts Distemper breed Disease His Sprung from thence ask'd Two-fold Cure release The Prince his walk That Evening past the Prince to range dispos'd Small Mount did trace by his own bounds inclos'd With Palms adorn'd where Silver stream descended From verdant Bank by th' Others shade befriended Soft gentle Murmur caus'd whilst wand'ring Wind Toy'd with those Leaves their Wisp'ring noise combin'd Place for Refreshment us'd some Truce cessation When overtiâ—'d with Sorrow's Contemplation There Couched down o' th' Realm's last state He mus'd Next on the World what change through Both diffus'd Th' inconstant World where greatest Ranks not free From Tow'rs may fall to th' Cottage low degree And th' Innocent imbrace the Block perchance Prime Comforts gon such cast reflective Glance His Lot conceiv'd strong Courage to endure Chief Balm appear'd till Death perform'd the Cure Now second Change High Room i' th' King's regard Tho Heir to th' great Thessalian Crown declar'd Contentment 't was his Son escap'd their Hand Thought Traveller to some more friendly Land Death might on him if there perchance have seiz'd Thus spread upon the Bank grown partly pleas'd Through Care 's Allay soft Slumber charm'd his Sense While Fancy wak'd this stranger Dream from thence He seem'd set down on smaller Rock repos'd The Prince his Dream Sheep Graz'd behind vast Sea before disclos'd Near foot thereof Storm further off appearing Whence troubled all Winds loudly chas'd Waves roaring To fight against the Skies Skies charg'd agen Joyn'd Thunder Show'rs midst which tumultuous Scene Discordant Jars fair Bark seem'd overtost Bandy'd to Ruin 't was there sunk and lost ORSAMNES thought when Surges swell'd more High In his own Brest conceiv'd Transformed Skie All changed round to silent Calm as 't were Lull'd Babes became smooth Cheek'd like Virgins there Soft Gales the wrinckled Main delightful Season When Marble Temple strait thing strange to Reason Came Floating on the Sun-shine Gilded Wave Tall Porch advanc'd Masque-like this prospect gave Gods Goddesses in Ranks beheld enthron'd And near their Feet as Favorites there own'd Young Man and Maid appear'd resplendent Shining Each Garland crown'd their Hands withall combining That
serv'd in Supper 's stead Their Table now for wanton fancy spread Small hunger's cause well pleas'd the Nobler kind Thus rang'd by Eight for th' early Mask design'd Which soon began appear'd with comely brow As shorter Time best Agents could allow First place observe altho the Ground o' th' Plot On these two Things depends perchance forgot Long since declar'd Heir to th' Thessalian Throne Brides-groom the Bride to Cyprus-Crown was shewn MASQVE When Curtain drawn first Scene 1. Scene therof pourtray'd Rude Wilderness great falling Storm display'd Of larger Hail the branches bow'd as 't were Through th' violence did hoary grown appear Both Rocks and Ground heard noise like blust'ring wind Seen Lightning flash strange horror's Den design'd Thence Goblins came Hell furies such invented Troubles o' th' World harmful Brood represented Rage Malice Envy Rapine forth advanc'd In wildest Garb their boist'rous Antique danc'd These being return'd the Scene 2. Scene was changed quite To lovely Calm fine prospect of Delight Spread on each hand beautiful Mount to th' Eye With Laurels Bays victorious Palms on high Choice noble Plants pure honour's Temple th' one Did Garnish fair from th' other Virtue 's shewn Rivers beneath like ropes of Pearl display'd Or Chrystal Chains adorn'd the Field o're-stray'd Banks drest with flow'rs between those Mounts descry'd I' th' farther End two Barques at Anchor ride Smooth calmest Sea both Rocks and Waters face Gilt by the Sun th' whole Sky serene did grace Neptune far off in Charret drawn as 't were With Tritons round did range for Pleasure there Priests view'd as tho from that first Mount descended Priest message To th' Brides-groom Bride joyn'd Message recommended Great Princely Pair from Honour's Temple know I 'm sent to You Ambassadour below Six younger Knights sent from Thessalian State To proffer yield the Prince ORONTES late That glorious Crown due from his Grand-father Expell'd by Treas'nous force unlawful'st War Six Ladies too from Cyprus wealthy Land With Crown which Duke VERDORVS may command Their beautious Queen MINDANA'S Heir disclos'd Who fled from thence by Tyrant's Arm Depos'd Each Troop withall ingag'd such high Regard Shewn to your selves their Royal Heirs declar'd These Crowns should be first to your Hands presented Long cross'd through Storms by Furies rais'd augmented To honour Virtue 's Temples at the last Both Parties came Sea's dangers overpast Where finding All they Agents were imploy'd To marry'd Pair Prince Princess call'd o're-joy'd Now Fellow servants grown th' Example mov'd Each made their worthy Choice united prov'd Will shortly here with their Grand charge attend Mean while their humblest Duties recommend Returning back one Water Nymph each side From th' shore appear'd Water Nymphs Sea-Gods in Marriage Song comply'd For this chief joyned Pair and All the rest Robes stain'd like Waves with Tensel-borders drest Sea-Gods near them beheld call'd Tritons were Long Coats Sea-green who joyn'd for Chorus there SONG 1. Nymph FUries Storms o're-master'd prove Heav'n that band to Hell confounded 2. Nymph Smiling calm appears for Love The Earth with gales of Joy surrounded Chorus Nymphs Sea-Gods Birds do sing Their welcome bring Lovers and Flow'rs cause double Spring II. 1. Nymph Two like Suns conjoyned grown Brought forth strait six Pair of Lovers 2. Nymph Honour Vertue 's stamp each one Like their Lady Lord discovers Chorus all Which do shine Whilst Beams combine Great Influential pair Divine III. 1. Nymph Thus Triumphant proves at last True Noble Worth with Laurel crown'd 2. Nymph Those joyful twelve dangers o're-past Set Stars do clearly rise renown'd Both Nymphs Whilst display Transcendent way Those Sun-like Two new-breaking day Chorus of all Nymphs Sea Gods All Delights That may Reason Fancy please Clear from Bodies Mind's disease Attend your Day 's conjugal Nights And let no more Still smoothed Waves as calmest shore Foul Envy's Storms disturb like those before Triton speaks Come forth you Ladies of the Stream Advance Express your Joy by cheerful flowing Dance This being said those TRITONS all withdrew Behind the Scene that Rockie part in view Four Water-Nymphs did then conjoyn'd appear To th' other two same Glist'ring Garb did wear Walk'd down the Stairs in smooth and gliding measure Their parts discharg'd like Champaign Dance of pleasure Nymph speaks Approach ye TRITONS from the deep prepare Kind partners too by Dance your Joy declare Four TRITONS then black Curls the steps desended Trumps wreathed shewn whose artful Dance commended These being return'd the Scene was changed strait Third Scene View'd Garden 's from most dainty delicate Prime flow'ry Dress choice Walks with Tarras Mounts Carv'd Statues rare with artificial Founts Fine Arbours some o' th' longer sort descry'd Like branched Arch seen planted Fruits beside Clear lovely Sky bright scatter'd Clouds how-e'er Cupid Ayr-Spirits Small airy Spirits perch'd discerned there Four as from them came sliding down below From th' Garden strait gold Quiver silver'd Bow Small Cupid joyn'd Wâ—ng'd handsome Boys as shewn Their Prince himself still Danced there alone He back to th' Garden walk'd those Spirits then By Masking art soar'd up to th' Clouds agen Fourth Scene then view'd Fourth Scene where HYMEN'S bow'r design'd Term'd Marriage God with silver Pillars shin'd Long open From the Skirts beset with Roses Green Laurel else both Back and Roof incloses Grand Maskers plac'd beneath those Ladies Knights Twelve threefold Rank whose Prospect Sense delights Skie-colourd Silk by th' manly Troop was worn With Silver Stars each Garland did Adorn Carnation by the Maids with Silver Flow'rs White Ribbon-knots th' Heads lofty-drest like Tow'rs This well observ'd Gilt Charet from th' one side Softly descends Charrets descending small Clouds did break divide Chief VENVS sat brave-trim'd white Garment wore Star on her Brow Three Graces rang'd before As choice Concomitants whom did invest Fine party colour'd Stuff like Sisters drest From th' other Side a silver'd Charet came Where Hymen view'd in Crimson Robe like Flame Besprinkled all at Foot young Hebe plac'd Goddess of youth green Mantle Silver-grac'd Whilst sliding down by turns they choicely Sung Till midst o' th' Air their fixed Charets hung SONG Venus HYMEN HYMEN HYMEN Break forth thou Marriage God descend Thy cheerful presence Lend 3 Graces To VENUS and th' Assistant GRACES Heightning Love's Embraces Hymen HYMEN comes great Beautie 's Queen My Daughter too behold Hebe Goddess of Youth till Spring-like green Choice Bridal Guest inrol'd Chorus of Water-Nymphs Sea-Gods Sea-Gods and Water-Nymphs loud Quire Conjoyning All This Festival Let 's chant till th' Early Globe admire II. Venus Hast Thou conjoyn'd in Marriage Bands Those worthy'st mortal Payrs Hymen Combined th' are both Heart and Hands Shew like Terrestrial Stars 3 Graces Whilst their Master Mistress there Which did th' Examples prove May beauteous Sun and Moon appear I' th' gaâ—lant Orbe of Love Chorus of Water-Nymphs Sea-Gods Both are Suns for splendid Rays And may conjoyned seem t'outblaze Those lofty Seven Chief Lights on Earth beheld
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
display'd Highly applauds this Gallant Act that so He should Resign Himself when Free did shew Captived way own Heart was Captivated In Friendship 's Bond that Strain so highly rated Wrote nimbly back made known o' th' other side He would not Prove in Honour's Game outvy'd The Prince his Answer For the Most Noble and Renowned Duke ORSAMNES ILLustrious Lord I well may count it one Grand Happiness to save preserve unknown Such Gallant Worth transcendent Rank combâ—â—'d Whom I for Choice Companion there design'd Whilst Your Self pleas'd to stay your Looks proclaiming VVhat now You are and so place handsome naming Shall You Receive for stronger Friendship 's ground In mine own Arms near to th' Arcadian Bound Joyn'd Hunting sport if Beauteous Lady shall Thus far Allow whose Pardon ask'd withall Left free my Lord you are those Bonds expell'd As your own Man no Servant now beheld I Challenge You to meet Me Time and Place Next Grapple there contend in Love's imbrace Prince of Laconia This Joyes advanc'd well pleas'd CLERMANTHE shews Nor Doubt at first brave Husband so to lose In Complement that Prince could scarce be infected With such vile Mood discharge whate're expected They met e're long upon the Borders where Kind The Prince Orsamnes meet Friendly'st parts by Both performed were That Noble Prince at first of grand Renown Saying That he would not for Royal Crown His Horse had fail'd one Minute's time in th' end When did that Earl BORGANES Green ascend ORSAMNES Words Death's Slave he then had prov'd To th' Prince now Servant was High Style belov'd Whom strait the Prince by Word Discharg'd as Lines From that Captiving Bond all Claim resigns Conjoyned too He was from Feasting Board Then call'd in Haste Mother near Death restor'd After howe're which made him so Neglected And left behind tho choicely else Respected Strife thus Appear'd in Gentle Conversation Which should Exceed joyn'd Hunting Recreation Fourth Day thereof ORSAMNES following The Young Prince near Vnarm'd thought needless thing For th' Hunting Sport in 's own Laconian Bounds Through Forest there most eager after 's Hounds ORSAMNES Arm'd out-rid or lost their Train They Gallop'd down between Two Pales in vain Close winding Way to th' Keeper's Lodge the one Orchard belong'd to Fish-Ponds large unknown That other Pale in th' end lock'd Pasture-Gate Where being stop'd the Prince returned strait ORSAMNES both through narrow Pound as 't were When prov'd by Four The Prince assaulted drawn Swords Assaulted there Treason the Prince cry'd out ORSAMNES when Ran the First through the Next most fiercely then Thrust at the Prince the Duke turn'd nimbly tho And Pierc'd his Hand down fell the Sword below The Prince leap'd off and strait snatch'd up the same But second thrust from stout ORSAMNES came Down fell the Man whilst from the Third receiv'd Slight hurt Himself whom strait of Life bereav'd As due Reward which by the Fourth espy'd He turned back ORSAMNES as Quick ey'd Pursu'd the Rogue said Yield or else th' art Dead Who strait obey'd th' whole Plot discovered Hence found the Cause of those Four Villains Three To Man of better Rank and Quality Did Sons appear their Sire for great Offence By th' Prince from Place of gainful Consequence Discharged prov'd more Worthy in his room Two of them late from Camp returned home Left Forein Land the Third from Travels then Grown Strangers All much vex'd enraged Men Through Father's Loss this Hunting time they chose Of Publick Note for Vile Revengeful Close The Prince for several Days had traced there Well fleetly Hors'd but still Prevented were Found sever'd thus great th' Ods his Death conspir'd Next Brother too for Heir to th' Crown desir'd ORSAMNES thoughts much joy'd th' Event this day Orsamnes disingag'd Well cleared prov'd by th' Prince confirm'd same way From that great Bond that large obliging score Free'd him from Death Who sav'd Himself before Nay thus surpass'd adventur'd his own Life Lost some Blood too in that unequal Strife The Prince embrac'd the Duke for Kind Farewel Gave Dimon Ring whose Beams did Blaze excell Thus flames my Love conjoyn'd thus Lasting 'tis The Noble Duke like Gem exchang'd for His Both ev'ry Year to Meet were also bound Whilst Health did serve on that convenient Ground ORSAMNES from the King and Prince might boast Welcom'd Return tho pleas'd CLERMANTHE most Twenty years Peace Laconian King new-sign'd Through this young Friendly League close Aw combin'd His Father since as Gen'ral now commands Thrice conquer'd spoil'd we said their Armed Bands Three Years dissolv'd much Joy to all Content Great Honour joyn'd ORSAMNES Eminent Who with CLERMANTHE fair the year divided 'Tween Father Father-in-law with each resided Two Sons beheld one Lovely'st Daughter there ORONTES Chief tho Subjects name did bear Great'st with the King as young ORSAMNES made Prime Friend to th' Prince SILVANDER next Comrade That time as tho PLENORMUS when Compos'd His Wedding Masque Prophetick Art disclos'd For Half thereof Crowns brought to each like Dream Brides groom and Bride th' Apparent Heirs to them Ambassadors came from Thessalia Thessalian Lords Which did present that Crown in Humble way To th' Prince ORONTES Self whose brave Grandsire Long since their King did hither strait Retire Thrust â—orth we said by War Usurper's hand Who did that Crown through th' Princess Wiâ—e demand Sole Child to th' former King as mention'd we Tho Women should not Reign in Thessaly Brother to th' King ORONTES Grandsire crown'd Prince Father call'd so stil'd Himself renown'd Her Race extinguist gone their Gen'ral Choice ORONTES nam'd like Parli'mental Voice As Lawful King joyn'd Vertue 's noble score Three Years last past Renown'd Fourteen before ORSAMNES next th' Apparent Heir does prove Now calm that State Serene through Subjects Love No glimps of Broyl Corrival to the Throne Bad Storms to cause He might the less disown ORONTES took with largest Thanks Farewell O' th' Noble King Oroâ—â—es King departs grown Equal parallel King League confirm'd whose place of chief Command To young SILVANDER next the Royal hand By Gift transferr'd then Twenty five for Age Could well Discharge Duke's Title more t' ingage ORONTES only Daughter his Wife become So stood for Duke in brave ORSAMNES room Kept most o' th' Land Large Portion had beside Lov'd for Himself as late FONTANA Bride ORSAMNES and the Prince withal entwin'd Exchang'd Farewell through Brothers League combin'd CLERMANTHE fair young Princess act the same Wiht tears infold each call'd by Sister's name The Duke VERDORVS joyn'd to go along For Daughter's sake Conceits beside more strong Of Vertuous Wife there Dead false snare the Last That House might breed with Cloud his thoughts o'recast PLENORMUS left chief Lord Commander there THERSANDER attends who Duke 's great Name doth bear Since Brother to the King for Dutchess-Style FLORENA wants not comely Grace that while FONTANA tho withdrawn Conversing way By Pen's enjoy'd not far Thessalia Perform'd short part by
Land through Sea they glide Those narrow Straits which Arcady divide From Thessaly Corinthian crossed o're Strong cheerful Gale soon reach'd th' intended Shore We shall not here each Formal Point relate When Borders pass'd nor with what Mounted State Through Streets they rode King Queen by all desir'd Throng'd Windows Ground how Princess Prince admir'd Both Grecian Suns conjoyned thought excell'd What Trumpets heard Train'd-Bands each side beheld Met by great Lords chief Magistrate the Rest Of prime Larissa's Town in their Robes drest What Shouts were heard our Book doth largeness shew And Writer may with Reader weary grow Nor Crowning Pomp at last whose glories there Might new-fal'n Stars from Firmament appear The King in Charet drawn brave Train attended Proud Tilters view'd with Feasts and Masquings ended We leave them thus both Royal Pairs combin'd Whose Honour Happiness Transcendent Shin'd FINIS Books lately Printed for William Crook at the Green Dragon near Devereux-Court without Temple-Bar 1684. 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Those Grecian Harps like blustring Winds would be Compar'd to her transcendent Harmony Or notes o' th' bubbling Brook mean Musick is Bad Discord thought untuned Noise to this Depart all dumpish Cares black Clouds of Sorrow My humane World withdraw fly till the morrow I could forget I'm Earth or burth'ned frame With dross of Flesh to Elemental flame Refin'd as 't were turn'd vital Spirits show Whilst Blood doth dance as 't would the Banks o'reflow Heark there 's conjoyn'd more sweetly solemn strain Which Charms our sense transformed way again Men stand by th' Walls and furnish so the Room Like Arras-pictures there or for some Tomb Statues each meant design'd whilst onely flies Small glimps of Life or Twilight from their Eyes Till pleasant Sound more cheerful change restore From binding Trance for action as before Now let my Sight return more waking Sense Her form behold Face bodie 's excellence Transported thoughts through th' Eye conjoyned ear Well view'd that daintiest shap'd Musitian there Now Touch withall that sense doth breed Desire Those Lips to seal but dares not so Aspire Longs strait therefore that beauteous Hand to kiss Fond Dream forbear all would be spoy'd by this ORNANDE'S close Retirement WHY do'st Reserv'd Spectators shun ORNANDE choice terrestrial Sun So long withold our Break of day Till Darkness Lovers Hearts o'resway Did we too far neglectful slight Thy Presence when enjoy'd that Light ORNANDE so found justly nice By Want doth raise advance her Price And angry Absence shall alone Make thee more reverenc'd more known Prime Beauties were not made at all For cloystring Tomb Live-burial Fit for Bats Owls those splendid Seven Th' unwasted Lamps of Earth and Heaven Grand Brooches worn they were not thrust In Corners ought forgotten dust But shine to th' World and progress by Like blazing Pageants through the Sky Choice Rarities beneath things pure Still lock'd in Cabinets obscure Pearl dainty Gems then lose their glory Sight too preserves thy beauteous Story 'T were wholsom now to take fair Maid The open Air in Field or Shade Much travell'd Land as 't were by th' Eye From some tall Mount prospectively Beholders Thoughts amazed round As though new rising Morn were found For as thy Sights our Physick prove Dull drossy Spirits sublim'd above Pure active Fire whilst Ayr-like so These earthy Lumps our Bodies grow And Bloods do dance in every Vein Thou physick'st too thy Self again Spring 's dainty-breath'd delicious Air Will make thy Cheeks more rosie-fair Choice Wonders now like Beds of Flowers Breasts flourish more joyn'd Lilly-bowers That Angel-shape would please our Eyes With motion Angel-like