Morn transform'd to Gaudy Day Next on MERDONE glance that second Maid By th' Prince urg'd for ORSAMNES Choice we said MONTANVS whom did Woo Pastor gentile Merdone won by Montanus Which Youth Siege gentler found enjoy'd that while Kind Summer-looks nay reap'd conjoyned Kisses Strong Lovers Food first Course to th' larger blisses So Gain'd her Heart chief Fortress Magazine Did travel through that Sea call'd Love-design With friendlier Gales whereas bad Stormy weather Rocks doubtful waves threatned hard chance together SILVANOR's Barque true cause we thus reveal MERDONE tho ORSAMNES lov'd as well Was much less Rays'd by mounting Hope Desire So found less Grief could calmer way Retire Choice Temper last could better estimate Another's worthy Love when saw of late Her own Refus'd Next Glance behold we shall BORGANES Tow'rs CLERMANTHE left in Thrall The End of the Fourth Book THE GRECIAN STORY Book V. LEaving that Lord whose Brains twice bury'd were In Sleep and Wine This Chance does next appear Young Wench there was of handsome Form Gentile VARNESA call'd and which might claim the Style Of honest too good Heart ingenious Head Whom their chief Town great Lacedemon bred Mother of Arcady much lov'd the Nation Twelve months ago she left that City's Station To th' Lord prefer'd one 's Daughter fair beside Th' Attendant prov'd prime Spirit own'd beside Made now the Pris'ner's beds Meat brought withall Being troubled Griev'd for their disast'rous Thrall THERSANDER'S Doom CLERMANTHE'S Ravishment Next Morn design'd no doubt o' th' sure Event For some Cross words to th' Matron too debate Threatned by th' Lord to be discharg'd of late CLERMANTHE last thought Noble Rank by glance Brave Gems beheld her Fortune might advance She fix'd on Hopeful way for their Release Further'd that Night through prime advantages Thus calling Guardian forth from Drink Young Maid Varnesa whilst made CLERMANTHE'S Bed whom follow'd strait Comrade With Bottle of Sack each charge to view behold Next was THERSANDER'S Couch where slily bold Small Paper thrust those talking at the Door Into his Hand well pen'd these Lines before Your Nephew Sir by th' Prince freed from the stake Is gon to Court Your self same Place must take To Morrow's noon by Archers there shot Dead Near Ten i' th' Morn the Lady 's ravished I 'm Friend to both shall safe convey from thrall Twelve th' Hour to Night false Hair and Beard withall That Trunk does hold Coat too by chance large siz'd Wait then for me if lov'd your Life disguis'd THERSANDER That with wond'ring Thoughts altho Back turned reads and partly Joyful so Partly Affraid inform'd the Wench by sign He should approve in ev'ry Point combine On shelf before whilst made the Guardian 's bed Large Paper lai'd she saw wherein she read Few Lines o' th' Top the Lord 's own Hand and Seal Joyn'd far beneath short Order did reveal For one o' th' Frontire-Towns should go next Day Ten 's later hour so heard the Guardian say That strength'ned much those Lines cut off at Night Safe Pass for All through th' Borders she could write So strict each were since Wars began that thus Men travell'd through else Task more dangerous Bed-time drawn nigh Varnesa's plot to free Orsamnes her Chamber joyn'd withall To th' Guardian 's Room who drinking stai'd i' th' Hall She waited till he came past ten howe're Door open left that Lock disorder'd there Well known by her when drench'd like Spunge in Wine Soon couch'd He sleeps snor'd loud for her design Which Summons heard she softly stole to th' Chair Where lodg'd his Cloaths took thence with nicest care CLERMANTHE'S Keys THERSADNER'S wanting tho That for his Door yet search'd she to and fro Ground Table Shelf nor in the Window seen If was o're-heard This prompt Excuse had been Her Glove 's she there did leave when made the Bed Should walk forth Early i' th' Morn by bis'ness led From shelf his Paper takes that Key thrown by Dropt in some place mid'st Drink perchance did ly Thus Griev'd for him tho Joy'd for her retir'd Who yet should know th' Event that Care requir'd She writes that Pass short Order penn'd above Cut off large Space for that Intent did prove Prime Counterfeit for Clerk-like hand did shew BORGANES Name and Seal seen there below My Tenant's Daughter 's there let safe and well Pass through your Guard conjoyn'd my Hand and Seal If stop that Way in strange unlikely sort By-passage fail'd Haste then to th' Prince at Court This done perform'd no Light Noise heard t' offend Dark Lanthorn took best Gown for useful end First to THERSANDER's Room she walk'd howe're None lodging nigh gave gentle Rap when there He come to th' Door through th' Lock-hole she exprest His Key could not be found though partly blest The Lady 's was what Way from loathsome Thrall Should her release Himself resign'd withall To th' Charge of Heav'n THERSANDER pray'd With speed Sad Thoughts reserv'd the Lady might be freed Duke's Daughter and Heir that Youth 's intended Bride Of Princely Rank they 'd her Advance beside He wish'd she should to th' Merchant's Grange repair In Arcadie from thence by Lines declare To that young Lord at Court that also he Should thither come when by the Prince set Free If Life Escape Himself would find them there All Points she said should be perform'd whate're Varnesa going to Clermanthe To th' Lady's Room she gently walked then Open'd both Doors lock'd fast the same agen Scar'd with which Noise couch'd only upon the Bed Since fear'd that Night she should be Ravished CLERMANTHE thought now plainly her Doom would seize her Sunk panting Heart wish'd Death might free Release her Till hearing softest Tread small Light display'd That doleful Hour sad Fancy's Damp o'resway'd New strong Conceit some Ghost might then appear ORSAMNES too still thought reserved there The Prince being gone prove closely murther'd slain Glancing on Her strait overwhelm'd again Since sent conceiv'd on Bawdy grounds before The Lord at hand did Trembling way Deplore Till humble Bow the Maid informed her She came to Free conjoyn'd without demur Soft Voice what more Reviv'd how well Redeem'd How noble Lord by th' gentle Prince tho seem'd Still Pris'ner there convey'd at last Back way To cheat her Eye gon tow'rds the Court same Day Her Rape by ten resolv'd those Keys did shew Should free from thence Enlarge not finding tho THERSANDER'S Key whose Death next Noon conceal'd How safe th' escape that Pass in brief reveal'd Wish'd Rouze advance lest Danger prov'd surprize Shew'd new-bought Gown might serve for their Disguise Clermanthe led forth by Varnesa CLERMANTHE cheer'd bad Fears conjoyn'd withall Damp'd for THERSANDER'S Case yet hopes from Thrall Her Lord might get him free'd to th' Prince request Joy'd too when heard his Clear Advice exprest Loath'd Couch forsakes then follow'd strait her Guide Took box of Gems some Linnen there beside The Wench unlock'd i' th' corner small strong Door Hangings
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
Lady brought Resolv'd did shew For Suitor thus Her Father known in part Stung through the Ear BRISOLDAN'S gauled Heart Slunk then to th' Formost Lord like Stranger howere Stood sneaking by as Glanc'd through Window there Face cover'd tho with Handkerchief unseen Wiping his Nose as pass'd those Lords between Heard him no less her Beauty's Praise admire Boy charge withal o' th' Coach-man to enquire Whose Daughter 't was inform'd thereof Relation Strait to 's Comrade us'd strongest Protestation Two Lovers in Love with Fernanthe He would her Servant be Both Gaz'd again Till view'd each other Both with Heart's Disdain Last-ent'ring Lord did monstruous Doubts discover That Formost would whom nam'd prove Rival-lover BRISOLDAN thus now Hot then Cold appear'd Like diff'rent Climes as burn'd with Rage or Fear'd Since Those he thought the substance might Enjoy His Part the Shade long Hopeful Dream destroy Then came the Show scarce pleas'd BRISOLDAN'S Sense Cheif Sight to th' Lords CLERMANTHE'S Excellence Others fair Eyes with Her 's being look'd upon Like Window 's Glass conveiv'd to th' Diamon Ambassadour passing by Th' Ambassadour was Pompous way beheld In Chariot drawn for Glist'ring Robes excell'd Shew'd Tauney Cheek Twelve Moors coal-black to th' Eye Strange Garb on foot Gay mounted Boys led by Fine Horses cloath'd Twelve Servants rode before With colour'd Darts short Gaudy'st Garments wore Three view'd as formost Rank loud Trumpets bearing On either side the King 's tall Guard appearing Then follow'd strait for State Two Coaches more Six Horses each Arcadian Coaches store His Lady last in Gorgeous Chariot shin'd Good Space between Two Handmaids sate combin'd Beneath her feet Eight Tauney Youths attended Spruce Pages hors'd Coach follow'd all so ended This done perform'd CLERMANTHE Rose pass'd by Such Light'ning-stream conceiv'd to th' Gazers eye As walk'd along Lords joyntly Bow'd which She In modest Sob'rer way return'd less Free On each small Glance BRISOLDAN forc'd to Low'r Whilst Usher'd down prime Grecian Star that hour Returning Home he told GONDACE all Which rais'd no less her Spleen ambitious gall That those great Lords should thus Delude in th' end Hope not yet Dead each Brain does now Contend To stop their Course Love bear'd on either side BRISOLDAN last for th' Actor's Task comply'd Thus order'd 't was He when next Morn display'd To Mantinea Rode bought ready-made Spruce Cloaths Gentile false Hair with Youngest Beard Black Patches strait to th' Front and Cheek prefer'd For Souldiers Scars grown Tall of Man-like frame To that Last-enter'd Lord most boldly came Where Lodger prov'd with Forged Craft assayl'd Whose Haughty Mind since Duels fought prevail'd Soon Fired was conceiv'd great former Brawl 'Twixt him and th' other Lord Swords Drawn withal Still fester'd Grudg So Valliant Stout whatere That Formost Lord unus'd Affronts to Bear After Salute he said Brisoldan's Plot upon the Lords That he was known To th' other Lord tho well Acquainted grown With this Lord's Worth by Fame Transcendent high Told him That Lord come from the Show base lie With 's glass of Wine pronounc'd in Vaunting fashion He saw CLERMANTHE there Grand Admiration Would Suitor prove This Lord said did no less By Looks and Words which Page oreheard express But he could Spoyl his Game to th' Duke would Write He kept his Whore Diseas'd through that Delight Drunk oft withal so Daub'd his Nobler parts If met would Slash him there for 's Love deserts Was crost oresway'd or else in former Jar He had well mark'd his Flesh like Man of War Another by who Smil'd at all in Sport Then drank CLERMANTHE'S Health in Ranting Sort. Brag'd that he had her first Salute that day First Glance conjoyn'd Farewel when walk'd away BRISOLDAN said tho he conceiv'd as then He scarce would Write proud Rival 's Tongue bold Pen Bad Trusting tho howere yet for th' Abuse 'T was foul and Base did Loathsom thoughts produce Tho wish'd well to that Lord yet He much more True Honour Lov'd Disclos'd it on that Score His Lordship now might best Discretion use For Noble grounds Prevent or Season loose The Lord 's Enrag'd each younger Lover found Where Spirit bred Hot Credulous compound Kept lately his Whore indeed last month Diseas'd BRISOLDAN so heard from Comrades well pleas'd Since serv'd his Turn could Drink Carousing part Yet this foul strange Affront did Stab to th' Heart Some things tho True conjoyn'd their former Jar Like Fester'd Wound more Gal'd withal by far Those Terms on that base Rival-threats at last If at the Duke's should meet no Point orepass'd Two Others there BRISOLDAN shew'd that while Of Honest Stamp Parts Person Garb Gentile Thus Thanks return'd he vow'd straitways his Page Should Challenge bear with Rival's storming Rage BRISOLDAN'S glad conjoyn'd Were it not Best To talk Confer since what that Lord exprest He may Recant for th' Suitor's Game howere Your Lordship's Cards as Hopeful Good appear No that 's in vain Blood drawn the Lord reply'd Disarm'd at least CLERMANTHE'S more my Bride Th' Hour Place in Fuming Mood told thereupon Five th' Afternoon forth false BRISOLDAN'S gon Pen Paper brought this angry Stream did flow For Challenge meant Time Place set down below The Challenge The Challenge Sir stead of Lord take these in shortest way Your Saucy foul Affronts orepass'd I say Strong Ground enough for Challenge this shall prove Presumpteous Thoughts to Court CLERMANTHE'S Love If that Disclaim'd then I shall Draw howere For th' Praisant part in Words Chastise you there Meet me if you dare by Five c. Swel'd th' other Lord nor much those Points admir'd Since fondest Looks did speak what Both Desir'd That day before Suitor's Resolve might fall From Servant Friend by chance oreheard withal Th' Affronts there nam'd last Quarrel seem'd indeed Nor would be Dar'd from Love to meet agreed BRISOLDAN was with Doning Food well pleas'd Since Hopeful Thoughts Both might by Fate be seiz'd Dead Pair perchance or grant but One should Die CLERMANTHE would that Killers Tongue Deny If Both escap'd Wounds may Love-suit defer Some Mischeif claw'd BRISOLDAN'S Heart howere When Twelve was past he rode to th' Meeting-place Cops branched Shade conceal'd Dissembling Face False Treacherous Brest th' Horse Man oreclouded so Those Lords well match'd Appear'd might equal shew Skill Valour Strength The Duel of the two Lords on each their Page attended High Wrath Disdain Words Talking quickly ended The Fight began Both first and second Pass Deep-wounded were their Flesh no Steel nor Brass Much wasted prov'd those Crimson Streams of Life When Third Assault resolv'd to close the Strife That Lord term'd Challenger Each changing ground Advancing made most furious Thrust large Wound The same receiv'd Both plentifully Bled Grapling withal First Lord fell down as Dead Th' Other aloft soon Rouled tho o' th' side Stretch'd Conquerour small Joy Triumphant pride When both did Cloze Youth from next Hill descended On gallop came Six more well arm'd attended Whose Voyces loudly
order'd so That every Third did pleasant Fruit-tree grow Like Gems to th' Rest or painted part as 't were First glanced or might Orchard-Grove appear Beneath that Bank on each enlarged side Since Mount long square good open space descry'd Flat verdant green did single Arbour stand Of Laurel Bays which Winter blasts command Still Freshly branch'd conjoyned close to th' Wall Same planted Trees set round that Fence withal Mixt Cipress there and near to one of them That side o' th' Cell small Fount from Rock did stream Adorn'd by Art tho something Wild o'regrown At foot beneath where Watry Cistern shown Nine Muses Carv'd beheld in Silvan Dress With Instruments joyn'd consort to express Apollo's self then Patron higher rais'd Whilst from the Top rude wanton Satyrs gaz'd At either end o' th' Bank still space between I' th' Flat beneath where thorow Prospect seen On every Part small closer Walk beheld Whose length went cross to the Gate-side excell'd With flaunting Palms their tops like Roof combin'd That noblest Branch for Conquerors design'd 'T was large and various Ground first open space Led from the door to th' Hermit's dwelling-place Bank by the Wall prov'd here and there beset With Corans Roses Paunsey Violet CLERMANTHE found in this unlook'd-for Sight Joyn'd Nature Art ORSAMNES both delight Not much past Nine still lusty ancient tho Their Woman knoc'd THIRSANDER'S Note did show Both nimbly read those Lines by th' Hermit heard Contentful way gave the Agent great Reward ORSAMNES then declar'd of Virgin-vow His Wife had made three Weeks remained now He therefore would sad Fancy charm delight And Feign at least that prov'd his Bridal night CLERMANTHE Blush'd their Landlord smil'd withal ORSAMNES when to 's pleasing Task did fall Cropt several Flowers wherewith that verdant Ground Did flaunting shew till gather'd choice Compound CLERMANTHE then whilst th' Hermit led the way Grave Father-like to th' Cell did guard convey In formal sort Saluted her at Door Then finely strewed with Paunseys round the Floor Pinks Violets Rose deck'd the Marriage-Bed Clean Pillow-bear provided for her Head Want of Night-cloaths which being worn at Home Choice couching Garb did rarely well become The Duke seem'd active tho as for that end Pull'd off her Hood did Handmaid-like attend Reach'd holds the Glass till caus'd in her that fashion Sweet sobrest Blush through strong imagination He leads her Bridegroom-like prepared so To th' larger Bed where couched down might show Shot Lightning-flash or falling Star expos'd Whilst th' Hermit sat with 's Friendly Chair inclos'd Thus Curtains drawn 'twixt them TIMONDES there Still Window 's Light CLERMANTHE'S Face howere Thence to behold he lay down by her side Both in their Cloaths warm season well comply'd Grasp'd her in 's Arms whilst Silver Moon that hour With Fainter Beams adorn'd the Rocky Bowr Blush strain'd into her Cheeks least then might prove Years Vow forgot those formost Fruits of Love In Kisses seiz'd which should his thoughts content Nere in that way so free so excellent Enjoy'd before for Posture 's pleasantness Time Pillow Bed Bridal resemblances Her Beauties sparkled round those fairest eyes on Gloomy Couch like Morning-Stars when rise Or Rosie blushing East when Break of Day Her Cheeks and Lips conjoynd ' did shew display TIMONDES slept that while good Honest Heart Becalmed thoughts till bare Loud snorting Part. At later Heurs the Rest themselves dispos'd Conforming Both their Gallant Eyes they clos'd Come gentle sleep bind this Transcendent Pair In Silken Bands most beautiful and fair Of all thy drousie Realm with Slumbers now Bedew'd their Eyes since to thy Scepter bow Give Cordial-like Repast no strange Offence Unpleasing noise disturb their quiet Sense Here Joyned more touching that Shepherdess Philaura again Fair Nimph Gentile who Mourn'd in sad Distress PHILAURA call'd Belov'd ORSAMNES gon Vesta Diana Goddess of Chastity Ere break of day this Plot resolv'd upon Close walk by stealth to th' Vestal Nunnery Far distant Place known vow'd Society Of Heathen Maids such found in Rome elsewhere For Chaster minds reserv'd provided there She would make One by th' Father tho discry'd They Lock'd her up persuasion-salves apply'd To cure this last Disease broke forth in View SILVANOR whilst for Love did strangely Sue Pastor Gentile which mourn'd for her before Tho hid conceal'd Advanc'd upon that Score By Parents Friends since might her thoughts reclaim From Vestal mood and th' old disastrous Flame Such th' other too MONTANUS call'd exprest Still constant serv'd MERDONE'S gentle Breast Soon noised was ORSAMNES Voyage round Who then whole year upon that Pastor-ground Had dwelt reserv'd A second Festival Third day did prove to Ceres due withal Goddess of Corn performed chearful fashion In th' Afternoon us'd Sports for Celebration Prime Shepherds did short Masque-device invent The Shepherd's Masque The Lord ORSAMNIS Praise to represent So much belov'd esteem'd Spruce for th' Attire Worn Flowry wreaths the best of their Voice-Quire SILVANOR and MONTANUS Song compos'd Fram'd Notes and Words each Stave with Chorus clos'd SONG 1. Two Voyces Honour 's chief Gem brave Lord Farewell Still Shine excell Tho chang'd these Flocks rude Bleating sound With Native Ground For Climes remote where Wonders dwell Chorus of all Gentlest Gales on Waters Floor Conduct thy Barque Conduct thy Barque to Foreign Shore 2. Two Voices Next Pan himself Thou here didst Reign Like Star o' th' Plain And through thy Beams the Pastor fries Could'st Civillize Much Rais'd advanc'd their Rural Brain Chorus of all Choicest Honour last did'st shew With vulgar Rank With vulgar rank conjoyn'd below 3. Two Voices Prime Male Compound whose Virtue Parts Did take our Hearts And Forms united excellence Much pleas'd our Sense Small Grange would Cloud thy grand Deserts Chorus of all Pastors shall howere Record They could long time young Duke afford Advance Proclaim Thy Praise to Fame And Glory in the Lord ORSAMNE'S Name Song ended thus their nimblest Youth and Art All shew'd in Masquing Dance for second part Loud Musick 's Noise as would perform thereby Some Court-exploit for th' Ear and gazing Eye ORSAMNES health then Marched stoutly round Triumphant way to th' clearer Cornets sound Whist Hills and Rocks like chanting Eccho's station Did Partners seem conjoyn'd for Celebration That drunk by all one of their Masquing Train Great Friend to Shepherds Sheep with chearful Brain These Words pronounc'd OSAMNES since dispos'd That Life to leave set Speech their praise disclos'd Kind Brothers of the Flocks to gentle whom Grand Patrons thought for constant dwellings come Peace Quietness joyn'd harmless Innocence There seek protecting Roofs find shelter thence If any where O Choice contentful Life Unus'd to Jars that boiling envious Strife Of haughty Courts their Wanton Luxury Proud gorgeous Pomp withal from Projects free No painted Vizards worn but th' inward heart And outward Face alike match'd either part Kings have left Thrones by your retreat befriended As Swains from you have Kingly Thrones ascended Then chose they
her belly cram'd with that Then stuff'd large Hankercheif till drowsie grown Clasping her Arms like kind Companion shewn To VANDIMONT sleep yauning way devours In goodly State whole comfortable Hours As thought by Dreams t' enjoy her Ladys pleasure When waking view'd choice Pictures round at leisure Talk'd last with VANDIMONT till summon'd then 'Tween Seven and Eight for th' Handmaids Task agen DORASTA Rose Drest takes her leave retires Walk'd out unknown well slack'd the Royal Fires Six days dissolv'd her Knight returned home Of Princely word the King 's discharg'd become Coyn'd Earl he was through Father's grand desert choice Place obtain'd withal for second Part. No Jealous Thoughts disturb since long ago Th' old King conceiv'd might more regardful shew DORASTA Poising now that She had stray'd From Virtu 's Path much wrong'd her self betray'd Kind Husband too at once thur far vain Pride And sensual humour both had Gratify'd That those Delights unlawful Joys did send Sorrow to th' Heart prov'd bitter Sweets in th' end 'T was sober point awak'd from former Dream Whereof the King main cause appear'd Supream For She might more unfortunate be Guest Since Tempted so than Bad Lascivious Brest She fixt upon Retreat as Loyal Wife Tho found hard Task howere internal Strife To do perform all wandring thoughts again No vulgar Act Sense Fancy where did Reign Usurping Lords to make them know Subjection Mount Reason on the Throne wise circumspection Thus should the King new move maintain the Chase Tho she might well in that reserved place When Bathing-walk conjoyn'd she strait compos'd Brief Letters form this modest Sense inclos'd LETTER to the King Great Royal Sir Dorasta's Letter to the King I have thus far comply'd With your Desire which seem not satisfi'd Tho may my self now Staler grown appear Strong powerful grounds do cause me to forbear Intreat withal You 'l Pardon and Excuse Much Beauteous Choice unlikely to Refuse This City yields thus gently stoop Dispense Nor take from That I cannot Grant Offence DORASTA Nurse charged strait who was chief Woman then To th' Countess styl'd besides her Gift not mean O' th' Royal Gold when second Message came By VANDIMONT through new enkindled Flame Meeting defir'd those Lines should answer prove That wanton King whom stronger Power did move Than that the fair DORASTA once enjoy'd Can thoughts appease uâ—g'd strait again uncloy'd This Note receiv'd then Poizing last the case True Bargain was by her perform'd that Place Title conferr'd small wrong to th' Regal Chest Urg'd then no more Fears might perplex her Brest Let none by such Example prove bold Strays Since few reduced found tho in that Maze If wandring are conceiv'd with Roses spred Let them in Time like her Return Misled Next for those Lords Those two Tilting Lords whom Tilters we proclaim'd MELARGON and VALENSON also nam'd Who likewise had great Wenchers been altho That first did cheat the last of 's Bedfellow Dark Winter's night her Spouse being lodg'd from Home Admitted was VALENSON not then come Close Friend the Maid enjoy'd conceal'd howere Now Suitors both to brave young Lady were For different Ends MELARGOM sought a Wife For good and lawful Heirs but wanton Life Meant to reserve hold on this Ranging Pleasure Wish'd Beauty too conjoyn'd large Golden Treasure VALENSON aim'd at Marriage-Beds delight More Honest thoughts Reformed Appetite Whith Rival-chance not to themselves unknown Lord's Daughter 't was grand Portion call'd her own Choice Beauty too with prime of youth beheld MARDIVA'S Form DORASTA'S Parallel'd CANDORA nam'd Mother Earl's Wife so great Near to that Royal Town their Country-Seat Both had been there Strong earnest Suitors deem'd For Lordly Rank and Youth Parts Person seem'd So equal both Estates that doubtful shews Her Female Judgment oft for choosing cloze Such Chance befell that both one Night did send They would next day for Answer wait Attend. Her plain Resolve declar'd if th' Honour done To kiss her Hand Four the Hour that Afternoon She both did Grant still doubtful thoughts on either To fix her Choice till saw them both together Thence best confirm'd tho startled at the thing Next days Resolve besides well managing Th' whole Business so when they themselves should view No Rival-jar might afterwards ensue Thus being withal of pleasant Brain conceit And Virgin-freedom Pow'r yet held compleat Dispos'd to use She th' following way contriv'd Such Order gave who Formost man arriv'd They should Conduct to certain Room express She 'd strait be there the last gave charge no less To joyning Room convey withal advise To wait some while both kept their Hour precise VALENSON first appear'd to th' further Room No sooner led but strait MELARGON'S come To th' next convey'd CANDORA Rouz'd her Brain Thought fit VALENSON first to entertain Entring which Place she caus'd that door to send Such loud Report joyn'd trampling noise i' th' end MELARGON strait next watchful hearkning ear Like Suitors oft spy'd larger Window there Corner o' th' Room which look'd into that other Glanc'd through the same small start since saw another Unpleasing Man loath'd Rival there beheld Salute his Mistress Lips through Envy swell'd Bad doubtful Mood and tho few words were caught To mark by stealth their Actions thence he sought Salute perform'd Valenson's Courting Candora I hope my Lord said she You 'l bear with some delay Most willingly Madam reply'd VALENSON strait since 't is Favour whene'r to grant your Servant this The sight of you Both in Couch-chair repos'd Whose Prospect was to th' Window 's view disclos'd Madam he said kissing her hand I have Thus long your Servant been tho men more brave For Person Parts my Rivals prove by none In Love of you this Faithful Brest 's outgone My Lord She joyn'd 'T is Truth I may declare More Suitors plead for Grant Yet to compare Mens Persons Parts I like not now for Love Whereof you Boast that may Dissembling prove Madam he said again that splendid eye Of your Choice Mind conceiv'd mst searching spy Judicious one False Counterfeited Lover Through his play'd Scene Disguise would soon discover Grant such it were my Lord She strait reply'd Yet skilful Art perform'd on th' Actor's side May Cheat Deceive conjoyn VALENSON said Madam withal if view'd in Glass Survey'd Your Powerful Beauties and Perfections be 'T will frame strong Argument for Love in me I doubt perchance reply'd CANDORA there The truth of those nor does that Coin appear Alike to all Opinions Fancies vary What Beauty 's or Perfections name may carry Such Men i' th' World VALENSON strait replys Sure Madam You may read Love in my Eyes Those proâ—◠〈◊〉 Books said she again as Tongues False 〈…〉 we to whom belongs Judg well by them weak Woman-kind Alass How many might choose better Husbands pass For happier Wives You now withal may Love Yet change soon afterwards inconstant prove I beg intreat fair Madam Try me then VALENSON said She joyned there agen But I
pass'd the Gate nor by others Mark'd descry'd In th' Eunuch's Room withal for Pleasure made They Picture fram'd Hobgoblin strange Pourtray'd Which his Familiar's shape was thought conceiv'd By th' Laundress's mouth Ly nimbly weav'd Who said when peeping through she saw him stand Last Night near Twelve with small black Book and Wand For th' Porters sake thus bred appear'd strong Fancy That She was Conjur'd forth by Negromancy And that of Late he try'd that Magick Art To free Himself conjoyn'd ZELMANZA'S part Wherefore the King storm past of Rage disdain Witch squeamish Baggage term'd Town scar'd in vain Tho fed more High through late conceit that night Would th' Africk Princess grasp for known delight Here 's Royal Flesh did Brag confirm'd that so He might not want good pleasing Bedfellow Tho large Choice there both Fair and Brown beheld But courser Form ZELMANZA'S far excell'd That Lady next whose proud aspiring Mind Decree'd ZELMANZA'S Fate when all combin'd To serve her Turn hope 's lofty'st elevation Her Lids were drawn awry in strangest fashion Soon afterwards th' Eyes staring made that hour Looks Horrid grown malignant Humour 's pow'r Shew'd Branded thus by Heaven since sought to blast Anothers Beauty Life withal at last Hopes of the King like Dream or Vapour fled Lord-Servant to once deeply enamoured Now on the Couch ZELMANZA claims your Eye Who having kept her thoughts compos'd thereby For th' Eunuch call'd who enter'd strait did then That Dreadful Mornings Maze range o'er agen In Talk Discourse Morocco's loathsom Ground Some time dissolv'd the Lord admittance found After Salute to th' chast ZELMANZA there The Roman Lord and Zelmanza He hop'd conjoyn'd that Bed how mean soe'er For Travel us'd by his own self beside Offended not nor Slumbers calm deny'd She answer made that harmless Couch was free From such Offence like her own Fantasie No bad Infection there gave kind Repose The Lord with Smile declar'd He should from those Good Omen draw since slept upon his Bed To which with Blush no more She answered Kissing her Hand ere long the Lord withdrew Whilst those well-pleas'd did former Talk renew When Supper came they joyn'd in neat Repast Till bed-time stay'd the Lord to th' very last ZELMANZA then must needs accept command His Chamber Bed small Cabin near at hand Himself would take lodg'd Guardian-like appear'd To which gave way sin he was Master there Calmly the choice ZELMANZA slept thereon Whilst seem'd to Rock not Rouling Waves alone But gentle Winds to Lull her Brain asleep Untill the Sun long gilt the watry Deep And Glass'd him there gave fair ZELMANZA'S Eyes Light 's smaller Orbs good-morrow from the Skies Well drest by Nine the Eunuch had leave to enter Call'd strait by Name tho formerly dar'd venture With boldest Foot the Lord would wait forbear Short Pause observ'd did thus Salute her there Madam I hope you well have Nature paid Her Slumbring Debt midst darksome Nightly Shade The Lord Courting Zelmanza If Winds and Seas disturbed not My Lord Said she again both joyn'd in Friendly accord Did Sleep advance my self withal to those Long time Companion prov'd tost Bed's repose Troubled how'er your Lordship was discharg'd From your own Couch When he thus Speech enlarg'd Good Madam please t'o're-pass that Complement Your sadness mine becomes least discontent Both sitting down the Lord with Lovers Eyes Which mutely spoke whilst th' Heart did sympathize Proceeded thus Pray Madam think conclude Y' are Mistriss of this Taller Barque tho rude Grand Train my self as of that Roman Bed Queen of my Heart ZELMANZA answered Your Friend my Lord that name conjoyn'd shall be Great Honour thought Transcendent worth said he Madam like Your's deserves that Mistriss style O'er Kings themselves When she with sober smile Enough my Lord preform'd what 's Noble brave To Freedom's height advanc'd dejected Slave Choice Title bears tho You should add no more Which Heav'n I hope will pay like gallant Score With Prime of Joy's Reward When he agen Your Virtue 't was ingag'd my thoughts as then To that exploit whate'er Were that the Ground My Lord she said yet none but Brest Renown'd Would so take part on falling Virtue 's side Your Praise thereby Proclaim'd The Lord reply'd Worth Madam may shew powerful Influence Where Lustful Heart tho in that wanton Sense If Guilty ought I should not Court your Love For Wages last choice Blessing from above Your self appears You shine that Regent Star Which Rules in me hath steer'd as 't were thus far My Gentle thoughts and now the Haven prove Of grateful Joys whereto their Barque do's move Pardon my Lord said she this Virgin-Brest If scarce your mind conceives in words exprest That Dark Mysterious Way the Lord again Madam reply'd then I shall speak more plain Cloath'd like Sun Beams I love with Heart entire You for my Spouse in Marriage joyn'd desire When Blushing strait You speak my Lord said she There plain enough altho how Cautiously For your own Interest Good Wifely Choice Doth Question prove That Self arraigning Voice Madam he then doth charge my Judgment thus Which I conceiv'd exact and curious For Body Mind withal My Lord she said There hangs a Lute may 't thence be known displaid Whether your Tongue be match'd by skilfull hand That wants no speaking Art Through which Demand The Lord Observ'd shewn pausing thoughts intent To wave some time that Wooing Argument Lute taken down Madam said then your Will Thus far o'resways whatere my Ruder skill Warbled forth pleasant Strains performing so What th' Artful Hand well-Languag'd Ayrs could show With pleasing smile Madam conjoyned there Methinks those daintiest Fingers should appear Musitians too Lute held forth on the Board Teach mine impove These hands shall wait my Lord. Rather said She on yours learn more from thence Those Master-like Shew'd Female Excellence So choicely plaid her Lute might seem to be That Timber Womb gave Life to Harmony Madam he said methinks that Voice withal Should match the Hand whose Speech sounds Musical Both mean alike my Lord said she agen Long joyn'd at last far more transporting then Prime Gestures us'd whilst Voice and Beauty so Did heightned by themselves advanced shew Dinner being come since pleas'd his Ear and Sight ZELMANZA next should her own Tast delight Choice Wines command that done each want supply'd The Lord altho in thoughts unsatisfi'd He all withdrawn but th' Eunuch-friend pursu'd His former Aim that Love-Assault renewd Thus strait began Madam my last request I now shall Raise again this Lovers Brest Whilst calm abroad doth swelling Sea appear Till your kind Grant allays the Surges there Tost Barque my Heart when forced to discover Pure Crimson Blush so fervent seem'd her Lover My Lord said she I 'm yet but Veiled shewn So strange to you for th' Wifely Choice unknown Your Noble Heart may split perchance become On Marriage-Rocks Wed Discontent at Home Madam He said in you those Virtues shine Like
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
by Ladder rais'd could mount thereon Ransack'd the Cell where Box of Gems they found CLERMANTHE'S nam'd thought worth three thousand pound Gold-heap the Duke kept his whilst Faithful Man TIMONDES store reserv'd at great Dervan Two of their Clump drag'd that Dead Corps in hast To deep Pit Well by which they lately pass'd I' th' Wood near going back might eas'ly do Less danger afterwards The other Two Clermanthe led away by Thieves CLERMANTHE hal'd along keen Dagger shown Sheath'd if Refus'd what Cause shall be made known In her white Christal Brest tormenting Fear Tho seem'd like Death yet She chose rather there To be so Drawn by them in slower fashion Some Time for Help that way and preservation Cast dismal Glance o' th' late contentful Cell Whilst breath'd in Sighs to all her Joys Farewel Thus led between that ugly Guard did shew Fair Innocence it self captived so As Sons of Hell conjoy'd to Massacre Prime Excellence what counted Perfect Rare Dismal Death's walk it seem'd great Justice when Intranc'd appear'd and Rapine from his Den Govern'd the World Mouth stop'd with her own Glove For Noise Complaint less Danger thence did prove She gaz'd on Trees on shining Moon whilst Those The Monsters Shroud might th' other Lamp suppose Helping their Work all 's calm and Lull'd as 't were Bad Nature seem'd Confederated there Leaving the Green then Path th' adjoyning Wood They enter'd Both when One of them vile brood Sounded small Whistle strait to which Another Answer'd far off Four more Each being sworn Brother Their Stuff did guard Captain stay'd there beside That follow'd they through Branched Ground best guide 'T was their Design CLERMANTHE should be led Unto their Chief After Rape to be Sacrific'd for 's pleasure Ravished To PLUTO next term'd God of gainful Prize And Hell conjoyn'd prove Offâ—ring Sacrifice One's Motion lik'd by All their Hands so late Imploy'd in Blood mean Beast tho serv'd for that With Brimstone-sume by Thieves perform'd before First week of May on that Devotion-score As by Themselves through sculking fears and Flight So long deferr'd then May the Seventh Night Beast wanting tho Man Woman seem'd tâ— excel PLUTO thought King of Ghosts whose Empire well They had enlarg'd Zeal stronger now since He Not only brought them off from Danger free But that choice Prize which grand Advancement shew'd Rare Box of Gems joyn'd heap of Gold bestow'd Her dainty'st Body Head should strait be thrown In that deep Well lay'd by VANLOR unknown Their Captain 's pleas'd long'd for that Rape agree'd For th' Sacrifice whom so they styl'd indeed BRISOLDAN 't was her Suitor found o're bold Thieves Captain Brisoldan GONDACE'S Son whose Plots we did unfold First Book at large her Father's Concubine Held on Four years to the Pois'nous Broth 's Design CLERMANTHE'S flight his Feign'd then earnest Love Ambitious thoughts till fondest Dream did prove Near Death withal Two younger Lords ensnar'd Least through their Rival suits himself debar'd Tho She withdrawn Disdainful Part exprest That Love turn'd monstrous Hate enraged Brest CLERMANTHE view'd BRISOLDAN swell'd with Pride Strong Lust Revenge that gallant Theft descry'd Fate Servant shew'd to th' Wish like rare Convoy Could Scorn'd before CLERMANTHE now enjoy Willing or not so Greedily desir'd Scarce Waking thought Chance singular Admir'd Coy Mistress there to 's Wench transform'd a Slave Then follow'd Death smooth passage ore her Grave To th' Style estate of Duke yet kept he on False Hayr and Beard nor would by Words be known Till Ravishment Her Spouse there slain they told Deep Well receiv'd Bonds did their Father infold BRISOLDAN'S Cause Brisoldan's fortune how joyned with those Men We thus impart That proud GONDACE when The Duke to Wifely Honour pleas'd t' advance He swell'd with Haughty'st Mood stranger Arrogance Gam'd Drunk and Whor'd for costly Garb by none Rich gallant Choice nor courtly way outgon Best Lords Comrade Years Twenty one did bear Chief Town did haunt at Dice ingaged there On Tavern-board with Son of Prime Grandee Lov'd by the King Coyn plenteous store and free Good while He could not Fortune charge condemn Till great Stakes lost bad words then Rage extream This surly Youth stab'd that young Lord to th' Heart Then grasping his own Bag large Golden part Bright Sword unsheath'd broke down with 's Man no more Th' House favouring to th' Court where backward-Door Took each their Horse kept ready-sadled there So gallop'd through till such bad Chance whatere Lam'd both their Beasts At length to Ford they came But monstrous Show'rs had swell'd last night the same Known Bridg far off Both paus'd did Gazing stand When Armed Troop beheld on their right hand Marching that Way upon their lest Another Large Wood beneath appear'd which us'd to smother Those mention'd Thieves If back to th' Field they pass'd Or sculking Wood those Troops might seize at last His Man constrain'd prime Cellers Vault disclos'd In Uncle's Lodg whose entrance so compos'd With that Nice curious Art 't was admirable Midst of that Wood Who when more wealthy able Kept Inn i' th' Royal Town had harbour'd long Those Thieves their Horses too as Sharer strong In their Exploits till broke to th' Lodg retir'd Those turn'd Foot-rogues withal when Case requir'd Done Robbery fled to that Celler-vault Th' Host partner still there they might Lurk uncaught That Night next day till slow Pursuit appear'd Then slinking March abroad small Danger fear'd To Corinth-Realm with Kinsman there remain Till Pardon 's grant Duke Dutchess could obtain Their Horses least as tho the Men not far Suspition caus'd unsadled left they are In Pasture-ground Thus through that Branched Maze His Man did guide BRISOLDAN'S lodg'd repay'd Large Golden Rent or Rogue Comrades howere Grand heap for Stook bestow'd styl'd Captain there Those fearing too bad Seouts that second Night By gen'ral Voyce resolv'd with Him for Flight Knew well these Parts would prove like Guard defend March'd Thirty Miles stout Praieant grown i' th' end Nor touch'd himself past â—rime or this to come Since with few Words might have Revers'd the Doom 'T would Acted be by others Plot design Next by their Hands None Him could Undermine Nor charge as knowing Her whose Man by th' way Imposthume seiz'd 'T would prime Revenge display First Rape then Death when Beard pull'd off descry'd 'T was done by Him Tormenting Rack beside These words conjoyn'd BRISOLDAN'S here alone Well stop'd her Mouth for making her self known Thus should She be disrobed strait to th' Wast Pure Flesh beheld white Hands by Cord imbrac'd Led forth by Two Triumphant Form Slave prize For easie Ravishment then Sacrifice ORSAMNES thou not know'st this Dreadful Cross Th' endamag'd World's but most thy Fatal Loss Does no kind Gale Sigh Whisper'st in thine Ear Loud Thunder roar the chance nor Earth-quake there Tremble it forth such Strange-tongu'd Prodigies Would Suit such Monst'rous Act do not the Skies Inform by scroul of Stars some Raven crying Fatality choice
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
debar'd Gave Order there they should their Armes unbind Keep them within Two several Rooms Confin'd Their Hurts well Drest Had Stout convenient Man Who Jaylor prov'd to All close Guardian Wore Poyniard Sword Arm'd Under Groom attended Two Locks each Door with Iron Bar defended Young Lady near the Lord's Half Sister call'd Pitty'd that time both Wounded so Enthrall'd ORSAMNES most Brave Person gallant Spirit Worth in her Self pleas'd with Anothers Merit Free Motion made to searth his Wounds Admir'd For Female Skill since Haste that Task requir'd Bound up no more That Elder might be Drest By his own Man Conjoyn'd there to the rest 'T would kindly took by th' Lady prove sad Cloud Darkning her Thoughts BORGANES strait Allow'd Both lik'd their Ease thus far some comfort thence Tho fear'd prepar'd for Harmful Consequence BORGANES then Return'd to th' Dining-room CLERMANTHE where did Wait to Fayrest whom Shew'd new Respect speaking to th' Lady by Fore mentioned MELVORNA call'd whose Eye Seem'd Handsome Glass to th' gentle Soul as 't were Joyn'd Matron grave which th' Houshold order'd there She was by th' First two Pages going before Burn'd choice Perfumes Clermanthe's Lodging Room convey'd on self-same Floor To Gallant Room most bravely furnished Prime Sattin Flowr'd Couch Chairs Stools Table Bed Suiting to th' Walls rich Lace Purl-fringe beheld Shew'd Bridal pomp tho chiefly Bed excell'd For Curtains Buttons Loops behind o' th' Side Silver Plate-flow'r Long broad quite down Descry'd Inamell'd part on Top at every End Four stately Plumes did Gorgeous Sprigs extend From midst o' th' Roof hung partly down below Pure Branched Christal Candlestick does shew Bright Glass there was whose Ebon-frame Inlay'd With Ivory and Gold prime work Display'd Silver Flow'r-Pots in t' th' Windows Ranged there Most finely wrought did Flow'r'd by Art appear Choice Pictures small Adorn'd the Room but those Of th' Amorous kind did Wantâ—nness disclose Fair Venus by Adonis Arm 's imbrac'd Her Turtles near his Hunting Dogs there plac'd Boar-spear withall aloft Young Cupid hover'd Whose burning Torch lascivious Flame discover'd Cinthia next Brow Moon did wear upon Green Latmus Mount clasping ENDIMION Her Charet by his Flocks beneath were spread Those truly Kiss'd whilst Th' other Gaz'd or fed The Third prime Chimney-piece great Jove descending Whilst Danae her beauteous Form extending On gallant Couch with Wonder seem'd behold Th' enamour'd God through Falling Shower of Gold Blush joyned there bright Looks from Her descry'd Tho Bashful She He 's Drawn most Wanton ey'd Two Windows shew'd Broad-Paved Court for State Two Gardens small but Curious delicate On th' other side choice Flow'rs green Arbours there Th' whole might Compound of Rarities appear Which Prospect Room tho both for kind Excell'd She sadly View'd with careless Glance Compell'd MELVORNA pray'd in Courteous Terms Advis'd That She would Clear her Braest too much surpriz'd With Damping Thoughts nor Poison that Estate Through jealous Fears as strange unfortunate CLERMANTHE joyn'd That She should frame that Hour Conform her Self what was within her Pow'r To this Great Change not bred nor us'd howe're To foreign Thrall MELVORNA answer'd there She hop'd her Treatment Fair would prove and Free Not Pris'ner-like tho such did seem to be Short Talk o're-past that Matron enter'd then Clermanthe's Banquet Both Pages too spruce Flaunting Garb agen The Cupâ— board strait with Glasses Chrystalline Much Plate adorn'd some things begem'd choice Wine With sprinkled Flow'rs the Table-cloth o're-spread Neat curious Banquet last replenished Both Wet and Dry with Gallant Voyders grac'd From that small Room conjoyn'd where ready plac'd Some fine Raw Fruits in Season Ripe that time May's Week o'repast more Warm that Grecian Clime MELVORNA Pray'd as from the Lord desir'd Through longer Fast bad Journey Faint O're-tir'd CLERMANTHE with that Hasty Bait dispence Till Supper 's Hour made good Amends from thence Intreats withall her Absence to excuse Since time about her Brother 's Wounds should use His Surgeon then CLERMANTHE Thanks repay'd Much Honour'd by such Noble Hands She said Her Brother seem'd MELVORNA'S Answer tho Slight Small they were Sh' had else not ventur'd so She being gon That Matron mentioned To please her Master's Mood well Train'd and Bred CLERMANTHE inform'd since order'd to Attend She might observe thus far how Noble Friend His Lordship prov'd what high Regard esteem That Chamber there was Furnish'd drest by him For 's Second Self beloved Wife's delight With Solemn Glance conjoyn'd CLERMANTHE bright Meaner her Turn would serve The Other when She was thought Worthy of That reply'd agen CLERMATHE pray'd her to Sit down Combin'd As Partner so She said She was design'd To Wait on Her Thus down the Lady sat More Comfort far since thought unpleasing State ORSAMNES Wounds but small well Treated there THERSANDER both Spirits refresh'd whate're Pay'd Natur 's Due could Stomach more invite Since Qualms of Mind breed Qualms in th' Appetite That well perform'd She pray'd her Thanks might be Return'd to th' Lord for 's great Formality Joyn'd Bounteous Part that Much might prove laid by Next Time Desir'd since ill doth Suit comply With Sadder Thoughts One Dish for Meal no more Would please Her Best one Waiter for large store And that for Dressing Point Undressing too She might be her own Maid no more ado Being Ask'd What Meat they should for Night provide One Dish Eight th' Hour what Wholesome thought reply'd Till then intreats She may be left Alone Reserved way her Sences Drowsie grown Night's watchfulness long Journey 's Task endur'd Want Sleep's repose By th' Matron was assur'd None should disturb her Slumb'ring Rest Inthrall More Private Thoughts next Day Himself design'd For Visit there To whom in Grateful kind CLERMANTHE sent her Thanks for that Regard Her Brother found no Needful Ease debar'd And Vncle both same Favour hop'd for still The Matron joyn'd It was his Lordship's Will Prepar'd for Them their Wounds when onely Drest Were Sever'd tho Things carry'd out again Both parted thus Clermanthe her Self confin'd She Spy'd th' Arm'd Guardian Two Doors were Lock'd on Her besides her Own Lobby's next That Secur'd as left Alone There sad Her trouble Alas She breath'd since saw her Thrall True Pris'ner found tho Handsome Jayl withall Eyes fixt o' th' Floor nor was that th' onely Grief Her Freedom lost ORSAMNES thought the Chief Both parted too when Sorrow's mournful Cloud Did break in Tears those Chrystal Drops allow'd To ease her Heart conjoyn'd large Sighs expence For Stormy Blast conceiv'd Allay from thence Close folded Arms as tho she would restrain Hope's Cordial there i' th' Gentle Brest detain Then from the Ground cast up to Heav'n her Eyes Submission and Imploring both descries More leave to Range She glanc'd with smaller Start On th' Pictures there since seem'd portray'd in part Her Gallant Lord was pleas'd to think anon ADONIS He then choice ENDIMION Prime lovely Forms tho mean She thought to th' Other In whom was Lost more than
Escap'd through Thee Pamper'd and Heal'd grown strong But now shall strait Discharge that Mortal Score By whom my Brother Slain Sev'n Souldiers more Tears wept She there such May's soft Show'r discloses Which Christalliz'd her Cheeks bright Lillies Roses And for thy Self Coy Girl convenient way Shall teach Obedience what I am Display My Lord She joyn'd for my sad Brother's Crime If such there were since prov'd that dangerous Time Defensive Act it may for Pardon plead Ransome vouchsaf'd like Crown adorn your Head And so for me your Gentle Beams I shall Sill prostrate Crave Such words Tears joyn'd withall As might produce in Savage Brest compassion These mournful flow'd those Sounded sweetest fashion Clermanthe threatned by Borganes Well said the Lord Us'd Thund'ring Tongue you 're both enslaved Prize This Doom receive if not next Noon full ended E're yeilding Grant strait brought and Recommended By th' Matron 's Voice that Youth shall breath his Last Thy Rape Succeeds Which Dreadful Judgement past My Lord She said tho should then for more Dispensed Leave yet longer Time implore I hope your Mercy may be found for Either Pearl-tears conjoyn'd None said the Lord for Neither Vain prov'd Complaints for now the Man was Right Himself become Soft gentle Thoughts take flight Most Proud he was and Lustful both past change As Cruel too Revengeful Flame not strange Where crost Oppos'd n'er like Regard had shewn CLERMANTHE'S Charms that Pow'r could vaunt alone Thus shaking th' Head Go sturdy Girl He said Frown darted last left there th' or'e-whelmed Maid CLERMANTHE'S now through Direful streight distrest Grief-Labyrinth Sad Thoughts confounded Brest What Course remain'd on Rack her Sould appear'd 'T was last Extream tho long Presag'd and Fear'd If She Refuse nor with his Lust Comply'd Next Afternoon the Lord ORSAMNES Dy'd If she did Grant 't would Wound her own sad Heart And Fame to Death Self-Murtheress in part That Way conceiv'd most Loathsome to her Mind Here 's Love to Him to Virtue there Design'd The Last prevail'd O're-came much strength'ned tho By Powerful Arguments if Yielded so She likely lost ORSAMNES Love withall Tho sav'd his Life were both discharg'd from Thrall Grand Forfeiture still Friend perhaps Confess'd This farther thought his Noble-temper'd Brest Pure love preserv'd did Goodness so advance He might Disdain that Life enjoy'd perchance Which She should Purchase thus o're-whelmed seem Such foul Deceit where Lodg'd so fair Esteem Nay tho She Grant the Tyrant's humour cloy'd He might howe're through Vengeance Fall destroy'd What credit Faith in so unworthy Brest So vile thus far and Barbarous exprest What 's more his Death might prove to Her unknown Whilst they Affirm'd was Free enlarged grown Dead th' Vncle too she kept as Concubine Both ways Abus'd thought Living Death's Design Thing Possible throught strange Event beside Both might Escape that Doom tho She deny'd If lastly Kill'd her Self ORSAMNES sure Was strait Condemn'd should Mortal stroke endure Clermanthe's chaste resolve Thus firm Resolv'd She would not do that Base Unworthy Act tho Dreadful found the Case Yet many a Sigh sad Groan she breath'd howe're For that hard Vote since did Vnkind appear Past th' hour of Twelve Sleep charm'd her drowsie Sence Took Pitty of most vertuous excellence BORGANES now that he was Gull'd deluded By Female slights strange Patience lost Concluded Froward Neglect not nice Conceit alone Coy Virgin mood if Cause thereof were know Which swell'd far more Disdainful Wrath grand Pride Since handsome Person thought by none out-vv'd Few could his Charge withstand make long Demur Much less inthralled Slave so counting Her Joyn'd Greatness Parts Next Chief Transendent Aim Compliance Cross'd unanswer'd wanton Flame Now Burn'd Revenge and thus the Spleen began ORSAMNES Dyes his Brother's Slaughter-man Sev'n Souldiers more Her Rape like Justice pleas'd If Granted not tho Death her Brother Seiz'd That Hour 's declar'd for his appointed Doom Orsamnes death decreed Which being o're-heard MELVORNA i' th' next Room Half Sister call'd before and well Inclin'd In whose soft Heart Love Pity were Combin'd Deep Wound it gave to th' Chamber She retir'd Where ' gainst her Peace Tumultuous Thoughts conspir'd Strange Agony possess'd Tormenting Fit Knowing BORGANES Wrath would surely hit Judgement pronounc'd And tho her tender Soul That Act abhor'd yet could She nought Controul Nor Change perswade his sturdy Mood howe're Conjoyn'd withall her Worldly Fortunes there Sprung from that Brother's Hand who Thwarting hated Thus Doubtful Sad whilst with her self Debated She onely dar'd bold Point conceiv'd by Lines Inform'd ORSAMNES of those Black Designs Letter from MELVORNA Learn Sir from hence BORGANES Wrath whose Ground Doth Mortal prove lost Brother's Blood Renown'd Kill'd Seven more tho Chief conjoyned Cause Your Sister 's chast Delay 's if still withdraws Next Noon refuse your Death makes Satisfaction Her Ravishment no ling'ring stop protraction Quick Certain both Ransoms contemn'd Whate're And tho My Self too Feeble Maid appear On your behalf yet thought I to Inform That so you might Prevent that fatal Storm If possible or else Prepare for Dying This Charity weak troubled Heart supplying Seven's Evening-Hour then come for Visit too Next Morn the Last when Cur'd no more to do She thither walk'd where Four did Armed stand Her Work perform'd drop'd slily into his Hand That smaller Note unmarked by the Rest Next Morn by Eight She should Conclude Exprest So taking leave close Sigh conjoyn'd Retir'd ORSAMNES Heart found wond'ring Cause Admir'd Door Lock'd again Orsamnes trouble that Paper he Survey'd Dismal Contents Perplexed more dismay'd For wrong'd CLERMANTHE than himself became Thus softly Breath'd Ah Tyrant's cruel Flame Poor harmless Dove For cast but smaller Glance These dreadful Points through stronger Circumstance Did Truth appear That Person 's Worth beside Four not unarm'd for Guard of late descry'd BORGANES Looks no less did Represent First hour He thought at least her Ravishment Thus stands he still sometimes Deep musing fashion Then Walk'd about Next frown'd through Indignation Why Ransome scorn'd but for such Vile Regard So strong the Room Escape Night Day debarr'd Nor Arm'd to break through those four Men did prove Pass th' House and Gates or Free in time his Love Tho free'd Himself by th' Lord soon Ravished Through Lustfull spite THERSANDER Murther'd Dead No Way conceiv'd but stoutly to Endure Yet if next Morn by Eight for Perfect Cure MELVORNA came Something He Forg'd design'd Which might perchance Allay his Troubled Mind MELVORNA kept next morn her Hour for Close O' th' Surgeon's Work when time ORSAMNES chose Orsamnes suit to Borganes All done t' Intreat o're-heard by th' Guard as then That She to Beg would please since wanted Pen Thatfavour from BORGANES Hand that He Might move his Sister strait Adviser be Strong Hopes to Bow that Way beyond All other If might Converse use frankness of a Brother Tho Strengthning more Sad last Farewell intended She said His Message should be Recommended Departing thus
Youth ORSAMNES shew'd Virgin most fair Nimphs first did ride on Dolphins Backs that bare Baskets of Flow'rs some handled Harps as tho Still'd th' Airy Broyls mov'd Waters charm'd below To pleasing Trance with their Harmonious Noises Drawn near the Rock they mounted strait soft Voyces In Quire conjoyn'd the Way besprinckled round With Roses Violets for Venus-Ground Love's Bridal Shore Next following Beheld That heav'nly Train each radiant Sun excell'd View'd from the Deep with light Celestial Paces Come where He sat Apollo first forth Traces ORSAMNES in his Hand whom gently does Present to Him for words saluting thus Take Retired Lord most brave Transcendent Youth foom Water's Grave Seeming lost as 't were to thee And sunk destroy'd by Destiny Setting Star more Bright may Rise From thence adorn th' Arcadian Skies Then Pallas came spread Rays divine as 't were Leading that Nimph this Sense conjoyned there Take this beauteous Maid withall Whom thou may'st thy Daughter call Lady choice excelling Mind For that renowned Youth Design'd Hope for more Heav'n doth ordain Dead Joys may live Revive again This past All vanish'd round did leave howe're That Young prime Couple still conjoyned there ORONTES when those Bonds of Slumber broke Through Strangeness caus'd contentful next awoke Thus oft in Sleep what Things we fear and hate Or Love Desire strong Fancy doth create Form represent most tho where Thoughtful Mind Pensive reserv'd Remembrance more inclin'd Thersander with the Prince As from that Mount 'tween six and Sev'n descended THERSANDER came whom faithful Love commended Salute discharg'd with pleasing Language sound His Son 's Return declar'd from Corinth Ground Adjoyned Land since that Laconian Thrall Might Damp his thoughts Life's Danger there withall Absent himself good while with Friend of late Long troubled too for setling his Estate Then nam'd that gallant choice to be admir'd His Son her Father's Lines consent desir'd Love nobler found choice like himself most free Virtuous and fair proclaim'd supream Degree The Prince approv'd Tho Friendship great did say Each Woman's Person Parts reserved way Mov'd for those Nymphs their Fathers next long while Both Pastors turn'd with Him of rank Gentile Known worthy Men Each Fellow Sufferer Yet time's Face chang'd his grant conjoyn'd thus far Duke's House the Place for Marriage Celebration Tho Physick course bound him to th' Pastor-station Joyn'd solemn Thoughts Dear Wife and Daughter Dead Those stranger Ways still Heart-Distemper bred Then told when pleas'd his sober Dream Inclin'd To think some Good Presaging part combin'd Thus that his Son escap'd from Dreadful Hands Like wrack or Storm the King's surprisal Bands Should lastly Spouse enjoy whom favour shew'd The God's themselves choice Pledge from Heav'n bestow'd The Prince in Physick course Ent'ring the Grange two Doctors did declare Fortnight more past He might with Freedom share In that Conjugal Feast take Journey thither The Prince resolv'd THERSANDER joyn'd together Marriage should be defer'd Dervan beside Would Coach six Horses yield which they 'd provide Home then He rode small Mile to 's Pastor Grange Found fair FLORENA there did Kiss exchange For kind Salute tho set so firmly on She blush'd withall that Way before unknown Both sitting down whence came He briefly told Did next their Maze of dangers past unfold Whilst wonder caus'd as Joy such prime Event More pleasing Glances too Dart-like were sent From th' Eye sometimes the same in Supper while She could observe which done with sober smile Set down by Her He Kist her there agen Most firmly Seal'd till blush'd like Scarlet then These words conjoyn'd the Times were Changed now Thersander wooing Florena ORSAMNES pleas'd well smooth'd the Prince's Brow He serv'd of late his Nephew 's Love-design Now somthing for himself would Act combine Gave Kiss withall then second Third bestow'd Whilst Bashful wand'ring Blood her Cheeks o're flow'd Tho soon THERSANDER inform'd that he desir'd Her for His Wife Chaste Love his Heart enfir'd She said again His Lordship pleas'd to Vent New gladsome Thoughts in Jesting Merriment Times chang'd of late THERSANDER joyn'd reply Plain Earnest 't was hop'd she would not deny With Kiss confirm'd FLORENA'S gentle Heart Began to Pant scarce free from wounding Dart. THERSANDER then but Thirty Five for Age Choice temper'd Mind to 's comely Personage Great Birth with large Estate She Twenty four Good handsome prov'd belov'd on either Score Well born She was his Wise's Ally and found Same Temper last for Marriage hopeful Ground After short Pause her answer framed thus Such worth in him Beheld if serious In what exprest high friendly Obligation Like Brother thought in that reserved station She could not least as Husband slight refuse Blush there conjoyn'd being honour so to chuse Thus soon the Bargain made as He desir'd By Kiss confirm'd since Buis'ness haste requir'd He told her She next morn with him must ride Companion to CLERMANTHE prove beside Who wish'd her there same Priest and Marriage-day Should serve for both tho done in private way 'T was Twelve before THERSANDER could for Close Seal parting Kiss then sought they Bed's repose Next day they reach'd the Merchant's Grange e're-night Whose News enlarg'd our Noble Pair's delight Brought from the Prince CLERMANTHE Courteous kind FLORENA Imbrac'd scarce thought her Aunt design'd Well pleas'd tho Marriage thus put off They were The Prince himself since would be present there That Pause withall might Joys advance the more Both Bodies Minds like to themselves restore After long Task endur'd that former Maze So dreadful thought where wander'd many days Nor stands VARNESA that late kind Convoy As unconcern'd Spectator of their Joy But Partner too CLERMANTHE under Cloud Obscur'd before chief Woman's place allow'd CLERMANTHE's Self now publick grown beside With choice Garb their next great Towns supply'd Next Morn with Beams the Globe did Beautifie As would with their intended March comply Adorn the way like blushing Handmaid there Orsamnes Clermanthe going to the Duke Things being well order'd now Dispos'd what-e're All forwards set Hir'd Coach by early Hour Morning withdrawn to th' Oriental Bow'r Bright Noon succeeds that Stage being over past His Charet drives the Princely Sun in haste Down th' Azure Western Road with blazing Head Whilst they themselves through Flow'ry Banks fine-spread Their Journey took till enter'd Forrest wild Birds chaunting round by false bad Track beguil'd Strange sights beheld Near midst thereof soft Groans like some Tormented Strokes loud they heard soon after that presented Through smaller Glade more Dismal Sight to view Nor Danger much appear'd 't was Female crew Five mufled Hags did joyntly all surround With Birchin Rods a naked Man fast bound Th' Hands ty'd to lofty Branch the Feet both clos'd To stump beneath thus Gen'ral Mark expos'd Mouth lastly stopt Exclaming barr'd thereby ORSAMNES with THERSANDER drawing nigh The Body cloath'd through constant Scourges there With Crimson Skin Transform'd might ill appear Blood from most parts like Anvile at their will So