You thus Fortune tho cross'd me on the Way unkind Has now restor'd You Here Amends design'd My Lord She said th' Vncle that Style allow'd Those Friends remov'd to th' Town to whom I vow'd My first Regards I follow'd Hasty fashion My second Thanks for your Grand Obligation Last Words conjoyn'd did from her Aunt dispell That Wond'ring Cloud how Both were known so well Her Champion thought When He did These express My Honour 't was and Grateful Happiness So to Redeem whilst I ravell'd on the Road Then ask'd the Aunt whence her Acquaintance flow'd He was a noble Ciprus youth She said That knew her best Friends there their Loves convey'd PALMEDON urg'd for more Acquaintance then To know her Lodging Pray'd She joyn'd agen 'T was in that House her Aunt the Lady prov'd Should live with her that Country well belov'd PALMEDON Pleas'd Pray'd He might have that Honour Which granted was Next day to wait upon her Tho now enjoy'd her Presence there whole Hour Whilst his Friend talk'd to th' Lord in Garden-bow'r So closely Embrac'd sometimes that Blushes Dy'd Her Virgin-Cheek Pulse strongly Beat beside Did last That she would prove his Guest Comrade For various Sports kind Bed-fellow perswade Choice Cretan Horse Presented was next Morn Rich Saddle That Spruce Ribon'd Mane adorn To ride that Day abroad some Races were Meant on the Downs might serve for Pastime there Here may be joyn'd what Pow'rful Conquest shew'd Her Man-like Form First Evening spent bestow'd In th' Haven-Town where seen but Walking by Young handsome Lass was wounded through the Eye Rich Wealthy Maid shed Tears Transported so Nor soon Discharg'd those Qualms which thence did grow Next Day He came their Dinner past agen Saw VERDOLINA Drest like her self then Brave Woman's Garb compleat to th' Foot beheld Tho Face adorn'd those Cloaths so choice excell'd Salute perform'd PALMEDON t' Ask began If Sister 't was to th' Ciprus-Gentleman Palmedon in Love with Verdolina Th' Aunt told him strait That she was still the same Disguis'd before strong grounds whereof could name Enforcing all true Woman now become When he did Gaze like one struck partly Dumb. Rousing his Thoughts Pray Madam answer'd then Speak plainly I do conjure speak 't once agen She 's so my Lord indeed the Aunt replies Fresh stream her Cheek o're-flow'd more flaming Eyes My Neece she proves withall conjoyn'd the Aunt Earl's Daughter born next Heir but one may vaunt To Ciprus-Crown the King did last Refuse BROMOR'S Love-scroul strait pleased to produce PALMEDON joyning thus O Gallant Mind For th' Empress fit of all term'd Womankind That kissing strait her Hand Regardful fashion 'T was happy Change he said choice Transformation If this last Sex to him found Gentle kind Her Answer prov'd to bashful Blush resign'd Both th' Uncle Aunt her Self he now assail'd For taking Coach to th' Races nam'd Prevail'd Her new Horse too Side-saddle brought Attended Whom she did mount when they the Downs ascended Well pleas'd with Air and Sport nor need of Man The Lord himself prov'd watchful Guardian To th' Sights conjoyn'd Good Parley-space howe're His Amorous Suit inclos'd Advanced there Strong Hope poiz'd other Grounds Gem to possess So late Redeem'd from Thievish Barbarousness Which she did Grant was Highest Obligation Life Chastity preserv'd from Violation Found civil fair Regard from Her as One Lov'd private Worth tho scorn'd base BROMOR'S Throne His Charge Next Day renew'd the Third o'recame Choice Beautie 's Fort surrendred prov'd the same That Diamon was set besides in Gold Th' Aunt 's Chest for her did Portion great infold PALMEDON 'S Joyn'd no Tirant-Storms annoy'd True Woman Maid in calmest Creet enjoy'd To th' Queen we turn The Ciprus Queen again who largely felt the Smart Of BROMOR'S Threats Revenge Third onely Part For Joynture left o' th' Chaste and Virtuous Score Pretence small Portion brought declar'd before Vnqueen'd appear'd retir'd to Country-Grange Tho much her self did prove in Fortune's Change Mind fram'd to that found sober Ease Content Since oft 't is known that Comfort Settlement Seems from the Heart as well as World procur'd Calm stedfast Thoughts Rock-like the Waves endur'd As for her eldest Hope CLARINE now Good Fortune's Her did frequent Sights allow Stoln Joys withal transporting sweet appear Since visiting that worthy Countess there Th' Earl Dimon's Wife as Friend Artesa nam'd Whole Month sometimes who part in Council claim'd They Two would thrice the Week to th' Park repair Mile's distance off to take the Evening-Air Choice Prospect thence withall beheld in Coach Which pranced round they would the Lodge approach And enter there for pleasing Bait. Queen with her Child in the Park Lodge The Queen Her small CLARINE thus brought always in By th' wary Nurse ARTESA'S View pretended Fondly'st enjoy'd First Glance dear apprehended Cross th' open Court she saw it gently go In Nurse's Hand whence Tears did stream altho What strongest Yernings prov'd Heart-meltings o're Her harmless Babe Nurse Countess by no more What Medley of Joy and Grief Passions compound Both Tears and Smiles such Drops and Sunshine found In gaudy May kiss'd hugg'd imbraced then By th' gentle Babe was clasped strait again Who smil'd withall till wept poor Heart at last For Company when stronger Sorrow's blast In Sighs did breath th' o'recharged Mother there Then babled oft That spoke in Looks howe're 'T was rarest Scene did cause from thence to rise Sad Pleasure in those two Spectators Eyes The Queen did weep yet weeping pleas'd withall Since joyn'd with Life yet free exempt from Thrall Her Orphan-pair Fortune what 's more so kind That One of them prov'd in her Arms intwin'd CLARINE e're long could bear small babling part Some Words had learn'd which joy'd the Mother's Heart Tho bigger grown and apprehensive more Wary the Queen became too fond before Lest ought betray'd her Passions us'd to smother Tho when constrain'd like soft and tend'rest Mother Such blossom'd Wit small Buds of choice Perfection Rare Beauty Growth observ'd sad Glance reflection O' th' Father dead then Child's abus'd Estate She whisp'ring Sighs would breath or turning strait Weep forth kind hasty Show'rs by stealth as 't were Chose Corners for 't discharg'd her Passions there Dropt molten Pearls Then clear'd her clouded Sky Toy'd pratling Game renew'd till wand'ring Eye The Child and Nurse talking Of sweet CLARINE mark'd the Change at last Who asked Nurse sad Glance withall then cast What was the Cause that Lady wept for so Nurse answer'd there Dead Lord the Ground does shew Two little Daughters also lately dead Th' one of your Years Resemblance great which bred Strong Love to you the Queen did thus ordain If Question ask'd the Child reply'd again I pity her so fine a Lady 't is And for her Love how great so'ere that is Methinks I love her more than she loves me Nor can I rest well satisfy'd till she Does kiss me oft imbrace kiss me again Fain would I
subject found for sober Contemplation Had read large World of Men might study there The whole Globe it self Celestial Hemisphere Prime Model thought did nature's Map afford Grand Volumn Book each Leaf with wonders stor'd Page Line thereof but that so common view'd He causes grounds of things could name conclude Their Order use observe more private pleasure Then best enjoy'd that Phylosophic Treasure Conjoyned Thoughts withal where day doth Range Or night succeed dispers'd Scense of Change I' th' Monstrous Deep four wandring Seasons shewn Like Fortunes of Mankind such prov'd his Own When after all those later Griefs would rise Like damping Fume or gloomy Cloud surprize Last Cross appear'd ORSAMNES found so slow Where Wifely Choice prime Persons rare did show Their Fathers worth to th' height esteem'd commended And with unpleasantness on him attended To either's Farm as they by th' Fathers taught To his own Grange for conversation brought ORSAMNES where allow'd though free from Courting Fit kind Regards which prov'd to them Transporting Nor swell'd those Rival-girls since the one at least MERDONE nam'd of milder gentle Brest Their worthy Fathers too well temper'd Men Still kept th' old friendly League unbroken then His two Friends Dorin Vernon That Evening both the Prince saluted there THERSANDER last conjoyn'd part did bear All came to th' Grange that Notes deliver'd strait By Shepherd brought THERSANDER'S Order late When read the same his eyes did Wrath disclose Joyn'd angry Words bad Fume from Spleen arose Then chang'd that way he thoughtful sad appear'd First absent Son belov'd whose Danger fear'd Next Marriage-aim destroy'd where Choice design'd One of those Girls THERSANDER they combin'd To calm his thoughts each part well vanish'd o're For Travel said 'T was done same way before By 's Grandfather which thing the Prince confest Short time no dangerous place that note exprest ORSAMNES too the Prince conjoyned there Much Gold receiv'd his Travell's charge to bear THERSANDER'S mind shewn plainly thus to th' view DORSIN VERNON took their Farwells withdrew Nor ended so PHILAURA nam'd of late Worse Torment seiz'd through Love's dispairing Fate Who from her Glass more Beauty's stock descrying Prime handsome Girl each Shepherdess outvying May-Lady call'd last Year MERDONE tho This day their Choice might almost equal show Wit 's stronger Parts and for confirming Ground More kind respects from Duke ORSAMNES found As she conceiv'd high Spirit last did prove Bred more Ambitious Dreams conjoyn'd with Love To Bow'r withdrawn where Gales soft murmur made Whilst th' Envying Sun last pleasing Glance display'd Through sober thoughts her Father was o're-heard To tell that News Philaura's trouble for Orsamnes with which like Thunder scar'd Heart's Qualm began that rather seem'd to bleed Strange Soul-convulsion felt Hope's gasp indeed She louder Sigh'd then wept Love Storm as 't were Deep Groan the last but being less private there Small Garden 't was She mounts from thence back-way To th' Chamber Bed whereon Prostrated lay Sighs Tears and Groans increas'd to mournful Sum As lost th' whole World Grief's perfect Draught become She nought beheld but brave ORSAMNE'S Face Her Fancy saw Portray'd in every place There last she view'd his Person thought and there Last heard him speak such looks for wounding were Bright Darts and Flames such such his words then found Love's Musick Notes Harmonious Compound There last he spake to her joyn'd kiss-salute Pleas'd that Sense too what Sighs did breath compute What Groans for them by Turn as those should prove Loud Funeral-Knells to all her Joys of Love Tongue rouz'd at length Philiura's complaint tho seem'd in part to Fail She thus began prime wonder of the Vale Of Greece the whole World paus'd there O most refin'd Choicest of men but hard withal unkind Thy Conquest Trophies to our Anguish smarts On Maiden Ruins built and broken Hearts I sent thee mine which tho discharg'd to day Ne're whole return'd 't was broken by the way Such here it proves That Heart once Ayr-like Free Now worn Tormenting Chains loath'd Destiny Nor Marvel thought since seiz'd by Love distraction I hop'd too much with Hope conjoyned-action Too much I look'd alas too strangely Lov'd Fond easie Soul till Freedom Blasted prov'd Weep weep my Traitor-Eyes in kindness now O'reâ—low and Drown me quite sigh Breast till thou Want'st Ayr to breath rend break my Heart outright But live ORSAMNES still enjoy this Light O Love thou worst of Tyrant Lords to whom Death mild appears how lingring slow thy Doom True Lovers oft in Torment pain surpass The rest o' th' World die ten fold o're alas Not Lov'd again groan'd there for sad Rejection Then Mus'd streight thought of each rare Perfection His Body more advanc'd by far and Mind Thus lost new-rated all as Love inclin'd Week's term expir'd more strange resolve possess'd Shewn afterwards her Wave-distempered Breast That other Nimph mean while MERDONE nam'd More humble Girl of calmer Temper fram'd Less smoth'd by Hope Choice Beauteous tho to th' eye Could better far with Grief 's sad weight comply Such Fortune bear tho Lov'd as well as she Since loftier thoughts may raise the Storms degree Sigh'd wept her Sorrows forth in Gloomy Bow'rs Like April's gentle Blasts and sober Showrs This far that Pair tho seem'd revived now SILVANOR'S Heart with Love-perplexed Brow PHILAURA'S Servant long Lovers of those two Maids began to feed More chearful hopes same did MONTANUS breed MORDONE'S that both born Gentile howere Their Fathers with the Prince turn'd Pastors there Liv'd in one Farm with single Pastor then Both Widowers these th' Heirs well-landed men Choice gallant Youths for each regard might shew Much darkned through ORSAMNES Glory tho From Suit refrain'd Transcendent Rival-fearing In Looks Glass-like portray'd their thoughts appearing Writ Poems last where those young Virgins shin'd Terrestrial Stars To these by voice assign'd Since Conquerors that running wrestlers prize May-day last year when Pan's great Feast did rize Took from PHILAURA'S hand May Lady then All newly come to th' Pastor-Farms tho mean This Day MERDONE She from whom Both gain'd Their Laurel wreaths for Musick Verse obtain'd We shall Revisit now still safe and well That Princely Pair within their Hermits Cell When Seven's Hour Orsamnes and Clermanthe in the Cell TIMONDES spreads his Table With cleanly Cloath such Food as he was able Good wholsom kind did Range before them there First Cold Bak'd meat Cheese Butter in the Rere Wish'd Frankly eat meats for th' whole Week beside If th' are dispos'd soon from DERVAN supply'd Both thanks return'd whilst hightned more their Food Strangeness o' th' Place wing'd Chanters from the Wood. Their Supper done The Hermit's Ground Both walk'd forth contented To view the Ground thus briefly represented Large Green there was Long-square i' th' midst did rest Small handsome Pond four-squared Form exprest Clear smooth as Glass 'bout that low Mount was rais'd For broader Walk the sides adorned prais'd Through well set comely Trees those
Door only clos'd Grooms following if need for Help impos'd One seiz'd the Queen These Words his Rage unfolding Traitor thou breath'st thy last The Lord beholding This fierce Assault convinc'd o'reheard they were Case desperate to dye fall tamely there Abhorr'd did loath snatch'd up strait smaller Stool Like â—arget us'd did with that Fencing Tool Put by his first strong Charge when second made Held fast th' intangled Sword did stoutly invade For grasping Close but BROMOR got Command Of nimbler Steel sharp Poniard in 's left hand Stab'd him to th' Heart down falls he on the Ground Pisanus Kill'd To Loyal Truth brave Sacrifice renown'd Cast scornful Glance upon the Corps to th' Queen He marched next till then restrain'd between One Guardian 's Arms lest might disturb whose Heart Had fainted there not knowing what dismal part Design'd for Her but that her Noble Spirit Gave Strength upheld now taught PISANUS merit Madam began I hope you will dispense With this last Act less pleasing Violence Shewn in your Room since ' gainst a Traytor prov'd One next in Blood my Wrath so strongly mov'd On pow'rfull'st Grounds I could not damp the Flame Those witness shall nor wait for Legal Claim But did my self this Justice on him there The Queen reply'd Reserved Thoughts howe're Much Trouble Sir seiz'd Me like your own Rage My Chamber should be found th' unhappy Stage Of that bad Accident could not with those Soft general Terms but melted Tears disclose Corps carri'd forth to th' Guard at lobby-door By his command like Wanton paramour He coin'd his Face in part bedrest those Eyes With lustful Flames where raging late did rise So sturdy Mars was term'd Venereous Left Private now the Queen Assaulted thus Madam the Ground of my Approach was Love Bromor's wanton Motion Tho Wrath did enter first O're-ruling prove Your handsom Form makes That again to sway Contrary pow'r so Night 's expell'd by Day Love now the Lord conceive whilst Anger shew Rough Marshal us'd to make my Passage so I cannot wed foul Breach thereby effected 'Tween me and Lician King whom You rejected My Brother in Law wherefore my Heart desires Some private way t' Enjoy quench th' Amorous Fires The Queen whom shame Grief both invovl'd Reply'd Sir I am sunk too much through Cares the Bride Of Sorrow thought to Clasp with sensual Pleasure And Virtue so regard Choice Female Treasure Prime Coronet Honour conjoyn'd as ne're Those to Abuse through Act unchast whate're BROMOR reply'd Concerning Cares You may By willful Passion Wound your self Betray Death All doth Seize I lost a Princess wife Beauteous Choice Gem esteem'd Young Daughter's Life Strait follow'd Her 's for Virtue next and Honour There Tempting Looks cast Wanton glance upon her Those Nice Regards Fantastick Cheats they be Bar Nature 's gen'ral Due nor plead Degree If you styl'd Queen I 'm King for Parallel Hereafter too your Cares from hence may swell Their Number rais'd if Grant withdraw close Frown Your Lord small Portion had much wrong'd the Crown And I may crave your Joynture on that Score With fair Pretence leave but Third Part no more Sir The Queen's disdain said the Queen with Grief conceal'd Disdain I could confute your Arguments as vain Joyn'd Morals in the midst and for the Close You may proceed as Please Deprive of those My worldly Comforts left yet never I Shall Yield Consent Poor Widdow Chaste shall Dye He answer'd strait Time Place do serve Combin'd None least shall Know 't is secret close design'd If now Disturb'd your Thoughts untuned Jar Pause till the Morn She said more hard'ned far Sir I shall prove through Thinking more by then Never Conform He should conjoyns agen Then you may Thank your self not blaming Fate If I 'm Reveng'd upon your Fair Estate Just punishment to th' Full Performed there This lastly if Blab'd Disclos'd which I shall Swear Was False through Spleenful Grudge as Final Doom Fifth part 's your Lot Abandon'd so the Room The Queen deep Gash receiv'd tho found Allay Joyn'd Comfort too since spoke that Cautious way Touching himself those Babes believ'd both Dead That Act conceal'd withall choice Courage bred Strong-temper'd Heart Then strained through her Eyes To th' Lord PISANUS Ear sad Obsequies BROMOR gon forth at further Lobby-door Strange Sight beheld Young Lady Weeping o're Young Lady weeping o're the Corps That prostrate Corps tall Guard on either side She kiss'd his Cheeks as would their Rosy Pride New-plant that way recall Lips blasted there Make Fresh again touch'd by her Own appear Body then Clasp'd Life's Province late beheld As grapple would with Death till thence expell'd Found Conquerour wip'd o're his Wounded Breast Sad mournful Breach whereby that Fort possest Invading there Tears dropt for Balm thereon Loud Sighs laments for Charming back since gon Th' Enlarged Soul drawn nigh Transcendent seem'd For Beauteous Form Terrestrial Star esteem'd Asking who't was His Sister strait they said Being VERDOLINA call'd that hapless Maid It prov'd indeed who absent was long while With Noble Aunt remain'd in Creta's Isle Late Candie call'd By BROMOR ne're beheld Since Girlish Bud now fair-blown Rose excell'd Week past arriv'd sick Brother visited Follow'd to wait o' th' Queen tho rather led Drawn on that Hour his Love-suit to advance Till found Dead Corps nigh th' Lobby-door first glance Known by the Groom did stay tho heard below The King was there that Lobby free might shew BROMOR'S amaz'd Bromor in Love with Pisanus Sister such Beauty in Sorrow's Dress Midst Sighs and Tears appear'd choice Loveliness Such Lightning broke from Face o're-clouded grown Grief serv'd as Foyl to that fair Diamon More sparkling too conceiv'd since unexpected New Flame arose beyond that last rejected Which monstrous Fortune's Curse transcendent seem'd Since Brother had destroy'd so highly esteem'd His amorous Fancy rais'd advanc'd of late Prov'd Tinder-like The more in that strange Fate Did strive to rouze his sturdy Mood he burn'd With stronger Fires to new Excuses turn'd Whilst She loath'd more inform'd tho hasty Fashion What caus'd his Death foul treas'nous Procuration She only said Whate're th' occasion prov'd She found most Worthy Brother slain belov'd Permitted so PISANUS Foot-men there Strait carry'd down the Corps to th' Goach did bear Which serv'd for Herse when fir'd in Streams by Water BROMOR return'd tho joy'd with his late Slaughter Much time that Day reserv'd alone he spent Partly transform'd in thoughtful Discontent Fit toylsome prov'd through strong Desire and Rage The first did burn to th' Person 's Form engage The last tempestuous Roar'd upon that Ground Since Sister 't was Dear Brother murther'd found Both strangest Gall next Kingdom 's Loss appear Tormenting Racks Lust crav'd Enjoyment there Like hungry Panch Doubt swell'd his wrathful Mood Crushing those Thoughts increas'd th' unruly Brood That two-fold flame near blinding Reason's Eyes To stifle strove till mounted more did rise Tempting to th' bawdy Lure of Concubine
Tho words pronounc'd like Death Deni'd Whose living Marmulade might shew Enjoi'd Restorative as tho I hill frosted Veins could warm repair Breath'd Sweets against Infectious Air Pearl-store conceal'd 'T were sad that none Should kiss such Lips but Maids alone Her dainty rising Nose most white As curious form'd to please delight Fit Part for that transcendent Face The Chin conjoin'd Perfections Grace Fine gallant Hair wreaths lofty-spread Like silken Crown adorn'd her head Some wanton dangling Curls altho Resplendent Cheeks made fairer shew Choice heightning Foyl seem'd Courted danc'd By ev'ry blast of Wind advanc'd 'T was clearer Brown and serv'd for Shade Whilst Sun-bright Eyes their beams displaid Love's Ambushment might well appear Pity such Hairs should wither there Under coy Virgin-vow since Strings For CUPID'S BOW fit bredes for Kings Her Neck might stately Fort present Pillar to th' Breathing Firmament Strange Clime displai'd where Lillies Snow Conjoin'd did Summer-winter shew Upon that Frame with glory mov'd Prime choice Compound by Mortals lov'd Di'monds there worn to Fancies eye Shew'd sparkling Joy being plac'd so nigh Then Brests survey'd which swell aspire Nurses conjoin'd to th' Babe Desire Did soft like trembling Jelly shew Or Streams when gentler Gale doth blow Dimpling their Cheek These th' Eye supposes Love-gods beloved Mounts whence loses His Arrows oft in wanton play Doth Wound withal Between there lay Milk-path for 's Walk still slumber'd on Those Pillows too when weary grown Her Arms like Twins in gentle fold Play'd with themselves by Nature's Mold Exactly cast where Pearl descry'd Grown Envy-pale by th' Wrists outvy'd Free Pris'ners th' are who there remain Find beauteous Grate choice Guardian 'T were sad these should imbrace none other But Female Arms or one another Her dainty curious Hands prime Pair By Queens might envy'd prove so rare Those nicer Palms soft smallest Stream Each azure Vein conceiv'd in them Like beauteous Founts that wander'd o're Choice Lilly-banks made Island-store Seem'd prime for Tooth as could send out Diseases rage advance the Gout To Galliard's lofty Height and stroke Fierce Panthers tame so fair a Yoak Now lower wading strait beheld Her silver Wast unparallel'd Wreath'd by th' enamour'd Stream in sign Of fond regard so Crystalline Choice-form'd withal much blest be Those So wealthy an Armful may inclose Like Zodiack surround as 't were That gallant World of beauty there ORSAMNES lov'd Orsamnes in Love never before till now That taking way such Form so beauteous too Did Woman contemplate pierc'd through the Eyes Th' unlook'd-for Chance might more withal surprize Strong secret Charm like Plant still there detain'd Porter forgot past Griefs Love primely raign'd Nere Woman thought worthy of Sigh or Passion Till view'd that Princess Queen of the Creation In whose fair Eyes bring troop of Masquers shin'd Virtues did seem with Beauties there combin'd That Man crown'd Fortune's Favorite confest By whom this Pearl conjugal Gem possest Her costly Cloaths upon the ground beside Rich Jewels worn chief rank Gentile imply'd Whose worth although conceiv'd Transcendent rare Why should his Person Parts Birth join'd despair Her Song 's last Words howere as prov'd inclin'd To th' Virgin-life least fixed Cours design'd Bred qualmish thoughts made solemn Vow if so Bent to observe he then might seem to Woo Some marble Statue's shape there Suitor be Or Court the Northern Ice as melting free Deaf Winds and Wave coy Light'ning grasp infold But those faint Thoughts by stronger were control'd Thus he resolv'd his Mind to break discover Nor lose the Man whilst shew'd the fervent Lover Mus'd straight withal how near Approach to gain Some Parley speech join'd Kiss-salute obtain When from that Place sad Damping cause appear'd Nice hardest Task lest strange Surprisal fear'd Some Lust-design she should scriek out exclaim Ere he could Speak destroy'd that courting Aim Found Naked next would move incense far more Thus view'd beheld if waited there at dore She might whole Hours perchance in Bathing spend Till Scouts betray'd so lost desire End What posture best what Words to settle please If should come forth her Troubled thoughts Appaise How t' order all he first imploy'd his Brain To drive her from that Fount till Cloath'd again Thus softly trod to th' Fenced part Behind Nearest to her where shak'd as had design'd Those Branches Leaves as some had faln by chance Against the Hedg no view nor naked glance When Noise o'reheard like one from th' Fount below Trampling the Bank Cloaths rus'led to and fro Which proving well to th' Door he strait did trace One side thereof as newly reach'd that Place Where heard Silk garment mov'd Feet tread the Grass By th' Hedg conjoin'd to th' Entrance nimbly pass Which Noise her Self conceiv'd good Omen thought As Fortune there by gentle Hand had brought Did with his Plot like Patroness combine So drawn most near prepar'd for 's Love-design 'T was she indeed for rus'ling Noise o'reheard Through shaken Leaves conjoined Hem had scar'd Thick Trees behind no Men approaching there But one i' th' House imploi'd Maid-servants were Thus then sad Virgin-thoughts it seem'd a Stranger Slunk into th' Grove unmark'd some Lustful Ranger Might naked view watch closely at Door withal When she forsook the Fount surprize enthral Door left unlock'd by chance remember'd then She long'd therefore till 't was made fast agen So hurl'd to th' bank Smock on silk Petticoat Short upper Robe fine Mantle near forgot To th' entrance strait she ran where much more bold Might lock the Door or Persons face behold But then hard Task increas'd CLERMANTHE'S doubt Door opening from the Green Key left without While stepping forth ORSAMNES bowing the knee Almost to th' ground seiz'd on immediately That Door witheld when coy strange Start she made Fear wonder joyn'd thus Blaz'd his thoughts and said Orsamnes Courting Clermanthe Transcendent Star which beauty's Queen dost shine As of this Grove whilst Each their Crowns resign And bow to Thee th' Imperial excellence Pardon this Bolder Act and leave dispense That I may kiss your Hand next Thanks declare For my Repast those Musick strains most Rare Like th' Author 's self CLERMANTHE then had grown Much frighted Scar'd withal Disdainful shewn But that she saw her Young Surprizer there I' th' lowlyest way small grounds for Rape appear Mild gentle Brow well civillized Tongue That Silken Garb should to none Base belong For Person last excell'd Prime Male perfection Lik'd all approv'd tho free from Love-reflexion Thus bashful Glance still prone to Virgin-fear She joyn'd reply Pray Sir withdraw Forbear That stop Restraint like Stranger to this Grove As unto Me tho chance thus far to Rove Through kept well Guarded Gate Kissing my Hand Seems vain Desire where Lonely grounds Command Bad Thoughts may cause Too formal Thanks exprest Such Musick prov'd my own Reserved Brest 'T was meant withal to Please ORSAMNES then Joyn'd humble Bow this Answer fram'd ag'en Fairest believe nothing thought dangerous Shall hence proceed
tho Door surprized thus I 'l Honour boast 't was done from sober Mind Chast like your Own for virtuous Love inclin'd My Entrance next with Ranging Walk thus far Excuse may plead None there to stop debar For th' Musick Voice if not given thanks to You I shall thank Fortune for 't Sight Lovely'st too Person conjoyn'd Both Prais'd advanc'd howere Prime dainty'st Blush CLERMANTHE answer'd there Since then the First you Heard the last Beheld This Grove survey'd withall scarce paralell'd Pray Sir withdraw shewn Civil way retire Your Self commended so Sad harsh Desire ORSAMNES thought those words by Her exprest Departing Doom breath'd from so noble Brest With milder Terms soft Voice allay'd the more His Heart through Love inflam'd Captiv'd before He thus reply'd Sweet'st Madam still conclude My Carriage shall be far from Wanton Rude Unsoyled prove your Favor sought from thence Still kept observ'd those Bounds of Reverence And yet defer that late condemning Voice Of leaving you so soon thought Fairer Choice Sentence of Death CLERMANTHE setled now More quiet thoughts thus spake with gentle brow I cannot Sir yet charge You I confess With any Act the least Unworthyness But you must know I here live close conceal'd Hid from the World the cause not now reveal'd Mind next Contemplative here lastly do But sojourn late may be Observ'd with You Wanton Compliance thought when roul'd about Her full black Eyes each choice resplendent Scout Before and on the sides tho partly Fear Their Beams might them betray Bird flutt'ring there Next babling Leaves oreheard with wand'ring Blast ORSAMNES when Be those Nice Thoughts orepast Madam I pray such jealous Clouds dispel Your Honor shall be vindicated well By Me whatere that Fault mine own be told And let me joyn short Lovers Suit unfold 'T is Love I grant tho may withal protest Conjugal Flames do warm this faithful Brest And if thought Crime to Love what Heroes found In choice Records Offenders are renown'd Heav'n Love commends Applauds since chearful This The Creatures Joy and Conservation is World's grand supporting prop large Spheres infold Each other there Vines th' Elm conjoyned hold Bright Sun does court the Earth in smiling Rays Till that her Fruit and Flowry Brood displays As tho were meant for Amorous design'd Examples both of Love to Human kind Your own Cheeks Lips and Eyes such Charmers proving Chide pow'rful Those but blame not Me for Loving Beg'd Kiss-salute CLEMANTHE'S Cheeks display Large blushing Tide when heard that Rising way From th' hand to Lips tho strait call'd back ag'en Each crimsOn Stream new Thoughts perplexed then As fear'd some Tramplers Noise confirmed tho Men came not there Maids task'd at Home did shew Sweet wilder Glance ORSAMNES joyn'd withal That strong perswasive Point till then let fall Orsamnes made known to Clermanthe Through Lover's Heat and Courting part that He Was better Man in all regards than She That time conceiv'd if thought no cheat orehold Nor forg'd device did strait the same unfold Ere long by us tho now reserv'd exprest CLERMANTHE when with Wond'ring Thoughts possest Casting on him more serious Eyes fixt there From Lilly-cheek'd did turn all Rose as 't were Remember'd well sh ' had seen him once before At great Court-Masque some two Years since no more In th' old King's days his Father too beheld Inform'd 't was He thought Person choice excell'd Then but Nineteen heard gallant Praise of him That Time more afterwards spread grand esteem Which view declar'd her own Rank then and Name She sober told withal When heard the same ORSAMNES strait remember'd with best pow'r He saw her too at Court that Masquing hour Thought Grecian Star inquir'd was told 't was She Then but Fifteen her Father there did see Plac'd not far off th' old King soon after Dy'd Great Change conjoynd as shall be specify'd This told to her Himself in thoughts surpriz'd Through that unlook'd-for Chance much cordialliz'd Since th' Omen rare he strait his former Suit Repeated thus I hope that Kiss-salute Sweet'st Madam now your Servant may obtain High Favour thought She silence shew'd again He therefore tasts with chearful Gratitude Those choice Preserves ORSAMNES then pursu'd His first Assault throught stronger Flames did prove More earnest Combatant i' th' field of Love Fairest o' th' Sex so strange this Accident May be conceiv'd that I should hope the Event Might Happy prove and you my blissful Choice Ordain'd by Heaven may your Confirming Voice By gentle Grant accomplish my Desire So Honour'd more what now I Love admire CLERMANTHE sweet with streaming Blush reply'd More pure than from the Morning's Cheek descry'd Startled through Noise withal conceited so Servants at work It strange indeed may shew Such things i' th' World what consequence so'ere Th' Attendant prove Soon spoke she paused there You may suppose Love's Archer-boy this while Close Ambush'd sate with many a pleased Smile Dimpling his Cheek to see this amorous Duel Choice Lovers Scene tho would not seem too cruel Brandish'd small Dart then clap'd his Hands as tho Had plainly say'd Thus pow'rful proves our Bow If task'd too far that little God was sorry And from CLERMANTHE now will raise his Glory Sweet beauteous Maid she saw prime choice Affection Clermanthe in Love Rare Man conjoyn'd nere meant for Coy rejection Love shining through most Lovely Person found Bright Virtue 's Beams withall more prais'd compound Words Actions then proclaim'd his Noble Brest Of equal Rank unto her Self confest Clear'd shortly All Thus Love's warm pow'rful Dart Doth kindly pierce the fair CLERMANTHE'S Heart ORSAMNES from those Suns her Eyes beheld Sweet gentle Morn to break fair Hopes reveal'd Made new Love-charge for Marriage-grant assent Which should be Ingagement-like with Joy Content Writ on his Heart His Case because as there Most briefly told long Formal ways whate're Admitted not open Address and known Thus crav'd her present Grant that She 'd alone Meet strait without the Grove on shaded ground Thence walk to large Dervan close Lodging found She answer'd then Her Case the same appear'd Hid from the World withdrawn else Danger fear'd He urging more CLERMANTHE sweet reply'd Such Noble worth could not be long Deny'd And since Necessity conjoyn'd withal His Way approv'd whate're Event befal ORSAMNES when to shew his Grateful sence Kiss'd strait her Hand for that rare Confidence In him repos'd desir'd with chearful Brow A Kiss for Seal which she did Grant allow Thus from her Hand he mounts to th' Lips from whence Snatch'd Cordial food with sober violence Restoratives as after that long Fast Would eat devour took Second Third Repast Short time that way improv'd neglecting neither First Beg'd then Kist kist beg'd as 't were together Well shrouded so her Bashful Cheeks uncloy'd By numb'ring more till Ten for Seal enjoy'd How could she cross Deny one might suppose Her Lips Blush'd too since prest so oft by Those Stoln Flight resolv'd Both for the Main resolved thus
five Miles off Week ere return'd agen To visit Aunt at home no wonder so Through absence caus'd CLERMANTHE poized tho She had but one Maid true faithful Wench beside If Search should prove as if themselves comply'd Strong Hopes to please her mind Nurse briefly told Ill staying there by th' way would all unfold Thus forth they rush'd from Trees bad danger fearing Their Journey 's course began no Scouts appearing Nurse then informed The Lady of the Grove that Lady's house seem'd best Within the Grove her self kind noble Brest Her Mistress prov'd Married from thence before CLERMANTHE'S Nurse ne'r Maid regarded more Long Widow there did dwell withdrawn retir'd Had but one Son who Travell'd lov'd desir'd Was newly gone to th' Eastern Parts inclos'd By th' Asian bound for several years dispos'd This last conjoyn'd when visited of late She had CLERMANTHE Prais'd at th' highest rate That Lady wish'd she had such a Gem 't would be In Daughters stead to chear her Privacy Coach streight they hired since forty miles from thence Close veil'd withal needful convenience CLERMANTHE set at Neighbour-town conceal'd Nurse first to th' Lady went her Case reveal'd Who lik'd the thing their motion did advance CLERMANTHE i' th' mean time lest crush'd perchance Her Fortune 's hoped for to empty Ayr High Daughters claim GONDACE'S earnest care To urge she thought strong Fancy in her Father That she was Lost or plainly Dead much rather BRISOLDAN'S hopes no Poisonous Plot exprest Flight's cause howe're lest seem'd from Lying Brest More hated loath'd there gentler Lines she penn'd For his own View deferr'd till Journy's end Ink mix'd with Tears lest stop'd by th' War debar'd Given by Nurse to Boy soon afterward When going back for Duke VERDORUS Hand Well mufled too lest he should ask demand What Face she had or known by th' Boy descry'd Question'd with Threats where th' Lady did reside For the Duke VERDORUS My Lord your poor CLERMANTHE'S gone Clermanthe's Letter to her Father Tho stragled far not left alone Heaven knows the cause yet time shall ne're Dissolve true Daughter's Love wheree're She 's Living Safe once more may see Your Walls by gentle Destiny CLERMANTHE Thus brought by Nurse to th' Lady's Grove at last Clermanthe in the Grove Choice pleasant Seat kind welcome also past As Cousin sent by dying Mother's Will Left to her Charge call'd there PARMENA still Year nigh consum'd in Solemn way till now With what content hard Fortune would allow This briefly told by us enlarg'd far more Some General Points touch'd only i' th' Grove before ORSAMNES did for Sympathie comply CLERMANTHE sad beheld whose sober Eye View'd his again both struck with wonder there Much shorter while since so conjoyned were Their Princely Births and their disastrous Fortunes Like gentle Loves the thought whereof importunes Sigh Smile from both ORSAMNES then began First silence broke Dear Madam with what Train Of Sorrows Griefs have you convers'd thought rather Caus'd by that Whore and Charm'd Seduced Father To th' Poisonous cloze embrac'd her kindly then 'T is true my Lord said she with sigh agen I 've suffer'd much for my young years howe're Stranger to th' World shew'd newly enter'd there Weak Combatant Madam did then express ORSAMNES strait Y' are Crown'd prime Conqueress As of my Heart such courage shewn thus far Wisdom conjoyn'd both like your Person Rare My self have lost those Spirits in sympathising With your Discourse I may need cordialising One kiss do want for choice restorative Which oft obtain'd did drooping Thoughts revive Here shall be joyn'd as fit more short Relation Touching the Duke GONDACE both Narration Of those neat things to th' Lady's Flight o'repast When from that Boy her Lines receiv'd at last Brief calm Farewel no Poison there exprest Lest caus'd more Hatred Rage in either's Brest The Duke did read with troubled thoughts displeasure Dukes Story with Gondace Bad secret Qualm GONDACE shewn at leasure Since strange departure seem'd of only Child Which might for worth deserving Gem be styl'd But strong self-Self-Love close wanton Flame endear'd GONDACE'S Charms those Vapors largely clear d. Caus'd great Allay since discontentment found Through their delight conceiv'd th' o're-powerful Ground Deep Grudg withal GONDACE gain'd that Favour High room regard still meat of dainty'st Savour For Poisonous Plot no glance upon that Score Nor had believ'd such painted Masque she wore Thus calm'd best way his Thoughts that since one House Fayl'd to contain them both with friendly Brows She prov'd withdrawn no Clashing Jars Contest Through Envy Pride was safe her Lines exprest Conjoyn'd withal She might return again Those Fogs dispell'd perchance which seiz'd her Brain Mean time he thought that Jewel-box supply'd For use expense large heap of Gold beside GONDACE too seem'd griev'd she so was Hated By cunning Arts th' Offence still aggravated Tho known her self grand Cause foul guilty Soul No news heard of the Broth she thought the whole By th' Dog devour'd who might through Nature there Seem Dead Disease Glad that she 's Gone howe're Tho was confirm'd that She could all outface To th' Fonder Duke preserve her wonted Grace For Death that Task might soon performed be Through Grief Mischance despair by Destiny Four Months dissolv'd the Duke with thoughtful Brain More Poizing all for Temperance again First Marry'd life now either way had prov'd Nor could that Pearl discharge so much belov'd And wanting Son withal one former Dead Fond eager grown thereof strong Fancy bred Heaven would more his last desire befriend Upon that Ground to 's Mistriss condescend Good fruitful Soil GONDACE thought as Fair Under sixteen BRISOLDAN'S self She bare Those things once mov'd no want of heightning Charms Suckled they seem'd 'tween proud GONDACE'S Arms. Thus by consent both joyned were together Man Wife indeed no Pompous business neither The Duke Gondace Married 'T was stoln conceald from all but Houshold eyes Since no great cause to vaunt of such a Prize Enough 't was done grand Fortune's wealthy Sum Good honest Choice more stately Forms become GONDACE now did mount that Glorious Tow'r Prime Orb she aimed at that Dismal hour When thought t' expell his Wife EUGENA'S Breath By Poisonous Art two years before her Death Long pause endur'd she 's plac'd i' th' Dutchess-row For gorgeous Pomp th' Arcadian Queen might show Bad News whereof MORNEDA fail'd to send CLERMANTHE'S Nurse lest more should griefs extend Both thinking on that Evening-task behind Two Letters came for th' Uncle first design'd In Pastor-grange the Prince ORONTES last They walk'd to th' Rocky Cell lest time o'repast TIMONDES said he hop'd they had that hour Well chear'd refresh'd themselves i th' Garden Bow'r They told him yet good the open ayr clear Sky With Azure Cheek the Place did Beautify 'T was branch'd serene ' gainst Beams withal well spread Th' Hermit conjoyn'd tho ne're was Courtier bred Like that base Uncle of mine yet I have us'd Great Courtiers
I could not stay went forth most hastily For thus it was Pure Chast MARDIVA prov'd Till saw the King to Roughness Anger mov'd Talk'd lastly of Hate then seem'd to cloze comply Plain Forcing fear'd those two Assistants by Faint Virgin-heart this way resolv'd upon For her Escape felt wrack till she was gon Trip'd towards home whose passage prov'd by chance Close and obscure till did small way advance When thought o' th' Ring so long through fear forgot Orewhelmed Brain with this departing Plot Mardivas trouble Sad Qualms perplexed her through double Crime The King deceiv'd Rob'd Cheated then same time Was griev'd far more since might have left that shrouded Under her Hood and Gloves till gone o'reclouded Thus dar'd she not go Home least was pursu'd There seized on nor backward course conclude To tell and trust the Maid might prove beside By th' King again or DARDIGUES descry'd She therefore chose this nimblest way did go I' th' joyning Street to her young School-fellow Rich Tradesmans Wife DELPHINE call'd conjur'd To give SILEUCA back that Ring secur'd For th' Royal hand perhaps remaining there Or carry strait to th' Court sâ—â—â—h Dâ—ngâ—â— fear DELPHINE came sent up that Wench with speed SILEUCA stealing down o' th' Ring was freed Walk'd to MARDIVA'S Mother then exprest MARDIVA prov'd that time her friendly Guest And Husband lodg'd two Nights abroad place free By her desir'd her Bedfellow would be So pray'd her not to expect alltho design'd To ease that way MARDIVA'S troubled mind MARDIVA fair glancing next Morn below On Garden-plot from her new Lodging so Balcone joyn'd She was that time beheld By brave young Man whose Preson Garb excell'd And he by her tho strait her self withdrew Behind that Glazed Screen from further view Yet so observ'd he prov'd Enamoured thence Corinth-Lord Face Body's form conjoyned Excellence It was a Young Corinthian Lord lodg'd there Of gallant Parts Estate did grand appear Who ranging far set down for Travels cloze Th' Arcadian Realm from whence for Corinth goes His Native Soil VENDORMES call'd by name These things DELPHINE heard receiv'd the same From 's Country-man that brought him first well try'd Her long-known Merchant friend lodg'd there beside VENDORMES thought his Travels large and free Did nere present like beauteous Rarity Ask'd what she was DELPHINE since no danger Informed him to the full found Noble Stranger After high Praise strong Love conjoyn'd exprest Her Friendly help he sought then Lordly Guest For some acquaintance She reply'd that Hour She would perform what lay within her Pow'r DELPHINE told MARDIVA'S self again His Rank prime Parts Estate did nought restrain VENDORMES she had Plot devis'd before So up ere long he came pass'd by that Door DELPHINE call'd as wish'd to speak with her DELPHINE loud she said without Demur I 'm here my Lord the Door unlocking strait Few words with special friend and I shall wait On you beneath when glance with humble Bow If proves your Friend he said shewn pleasing Brow Entring upon 't I may presume to kiss Her Fairest Hand altho conjoyn'd to this Her sweetest Mouth for Rudeness in the Action I do her Pardon crave Corinth Lord Courting Mardiva as satisfaction Blush th' Answer was You were too quick for me My Lord DELPHINE then I had more free Come down to you VENDORMES strait replys Most powerful Charm sent from that Lady's Eyes Did draw me in MARDIVA answer made She taught them no such Charms VENDORMES said But Nature did might boldness thence excuse She 's now reserv'd DELPHINE said Recluse Then second Pardon 's beg'd said he again That former Pow'r doth here to stay constrain Which first O'recame while does with you Dispence I may presume yet more no great Offence MARDIVA then she was my Schoolfellow May Partner fit for close Retirment shew Conjoyn'd VENDORMES there Tho Fram'd she be For Sighs or Smiles Joy mournful sympathy My self may equal prove Please but thus far To take from her my natural Character I might be then confirm'd Co-partner too When she with Blush DELPHINE that of you Has given my Lord reply'd most Noble one If thought said he sincere that Favor shewn Then Gentlest grant still leave to stay enjoy Sight of those Eyes DELPHINE strait convoy To th' Amorus Plot My Lord will scarce remain Two days within the Realm He joyn'd again 'T is Truth indeed and so may well-Improve My precious Hours in point of Chaster Love Tho wander'd far I n'er did see behold This Lady's Beauteous Match She 's prime enroll'd Thought Singular Since then my Lord said She You Travel'd scarce awake with Senses free 'T was not in Dream Madam you may conclude VENDORMES said your mind more Rare unview'd Thus longs my Heart till for Corinthian home You pleas'd t' advance Travels grand Prize become Those daintiest Arms my Port conceiv'd as 't were Haven of Rest content Shewn Blushes there MARDIVA joyn'd more knowledge in that Choice Of Wife methinks my Lord e're pass'd your voice With Wisdom should concur He strait reply'd I've found so much in this short space descry'd And heard much more through that great Friend's Relation As hath confirm'd my thoughts Whence took occasion DELPHINE strait to speak I did inform His Lordship how you fled Lascivious Storm The King himself still purely Chast unstain'd Young Handsom tho Gems Gold like trash disdain'd VENDORMES joyn'd like Hope-exalted man 'T was primely good I 'le be your Guardian Best Maid through Arcadie Convoy where're Grant for Reward tho Life endanger'd there This Lov'd compound Mind Bodies choice perfection When Blushing she well pleased glance reflection Something my Lord Y 'ad need to mark reply'd That 's good in me since little else beside Small worldly Fortune have VENDORMES when Fairest I valu't not conjoyn'd agen Throw 't all in Alms away what would you more DELPHINE said did summon strait to th' Dore Their Merchant friend who being admitted free Confirm'd his Rank Estate in each Degree This heightned too might pleasing thoughts advance Kind Uncle of hers at Corinth dwelt by chance Well known to both informed of his Name Thus joyntly all Confederates became For present Grant importunate did shew Choice Grounds on either side enforcing so VENDORMES pray'd She rather would strange Doom That hour pronounce than bid him leave the Room Unsatisfi'd since shall most constant Lover As earnest be no Paper-flames discover Turning from them to th' Window strait retir'd As 't were for sober Pause tho small requir'd Things thought of Poiz'd before such light from thence Clear Reason blaz'd Love Fortune's eminence Her Mother too for certain grounds well pleas'd Might follow them here thoughts of Danger seiz'd Still doubtful Fears o' th' Royal pow'r that Ring N'er by SILEUCA given perchance to th' King VENDORMES Person lastly much approv'd These joyn'd o'recame the fair MARDIVA lov'd So turn'd again pure Blush withal refin'd My Lord She said Your Person Parts combin'd Mardiva Lord contracted
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
A Youth's conceit which prov'd sometimes a Croud Where may be joyn'd th' Exploit adventur'd on By Traveller Gentile of Macedon Who for their Nun's late Female Show inclin'd Amongst his Travel 's Stranger things Design'd For Talk at Home good Person smooth no Beard Like Handsome Maid neat Woman's garb appear'd Well Acted 't was when All Walk'd forth beside For th' Garden-air First beauteous Nun descry'd This Plot conjoyn'd He strait to Her Address'd More ciyil formal way prefer'd Request That She so far would favour Him to view Their Garden choice if Fame's report were True Was pleas'd with all the rest e're long might be One of their Virgin Train Society The Nun conforms Survey'd and Prais'd that Hour Joyn'd too Discourse each Walk and pleasant Bow'r Large Thanks return'd He took his last Farewel Kiss firmly Seabd thought beyond Parallel Her Order Self combin'd ten Travels don Could boast at Home Kiss'd handsome Vestal Nun. We here shall Joyn more serious Sad Event A Plot against the Prince Might raise the Prince ORONTES Discontent ORSAMNES too had shar'd but Unreveal'd I' th' Cottage-walls near large Dervan conceal'd With 's Vncle Princely Love from whence begun Voyage next Morn should be by th' Rising Sun To th' Merchant's Grange for their more Calm Retreat Till Fathers Mind Compos'd which we repeat That Youthful Prince th' Arcadian King forenam'd From Sensual Thoughts excess not least Reclaim'd Fantastick Ways Worth noble Virtue slighted By 's Father lov'd with Humorous Moods delighted Damp cast on all Ingenious Parts by those His Younger Lords whom for Companions chose Near Servants too like Proper Coin as 't were Might of Himself Resemblances appear Having thrown down that Gallant General ORONTES nam'd bad Scornful Way withal Two Years ago which Pow'r Command had held From the old King some Fourteen Years excell'd Soon after that Wife 's Daughter's Loss First strange With several Friends retir'd to Pastor-grange Which after that long Story told by us O' th' Ciprian Queen shews well Repeated thus Two Courtiers Great which Spiteful Rancour bred Against the Prince for Father's sakes then Dead Much for their Own tho grudg'd ORSAMNES more Distastful Grounds Who as we said before Star shin'd at Court till Nineteen Years of Age Then Manly seem'd for Gallant Personage Transcendent Parts conjoyn'd well Govern'd Spirit Great Battel fought shewn Brave Commanders Merit Whose Parts withall now Rarely Improved were Not satisfi'd tho from that Courtly Sphear Son Father faln since Liv'd still Unconfin'd Kept large Estate their Ruine they Design'd Knowing their own Pow'r upon the King whose Brest Still much with Both displeas'd by Tongue exprest Their Train well lay They thus Gave Fire began They told the King for that great sturdy Man ORONTES Prince no doubt there could be found But he was well Discharg'd on Cautious ground Of Jealousie from that Commanding Height Bold forward Son Tho now far greater weight Fill'd Reason's Scale Convincing Argument Shew'd their Ambitious Ayms Traytor 's intent Revengeful too their Sovereign t' Unthrone Since they had kept long time Abroad unknown Their Agents Engineers Disguis'd with Clouds To raise the People's Spleen Tumultuous croud Confirming thence that their Conjoyn'd Retreat To Pastor-Life was but the more to Cheat Befool the World till Arm'd for Action then This Rustick Swain's Lord General ag'en Might Seize the Crown as Prince ORSAMNES grac'd The King's choice Parts and Person Blur'd debas'd This entrance made and certain Lord then Dying 'T was Friend to th' Prince conceiv'd Forg'd Letters as from the Prince in Plots complying They told the King whose Warrant strait possest The Closet broke Each well prepared Brest Of that dead Lord Two Letters said found there Grand Proofs of All Pen'd by themselves howe're Which clasp'd within their Palms sleight Juglers Art They seemed to Take up with sudden Start Foul Treason Cry'd then shew'd Some Others by ORONTES Name beneath well Feign'd to th' Eye Since Order they had got Two years ago Of Military kind fair Copie so In th' old King's days writ all with his own Hand When held that place Lord General 's command Same thought by th' King Himself Th' whole matter pen'd Did Treas'nous Plot most plainly comprehend T' advance their Ayms by th' Rising Multitude Old Souldiers joyn'd the Crown did Their's conclude Light Head the King was call'd fierce Tyrant there Could Dâ—staff with more Art than Scepter bear This strengthen'd was by second Plot far more In their return tho Forg'd the Night before First Plot being lay'd when th' Lord on his Death-bed Their Letters ready pen'd last Night known Dead One of those Two Yyoung Vagrant met by chance Corinthian Greek who did toward Him advance Crav'd begging way some Alms might help to bear His charge for Home did sturdy bold appear Whom thought fit for his End call'd strait aside To Sculking Nook thus for th' Imployment try'd He should but seem one of their Shepheard-Train Green Bonnet bought Hour past same Place again Letter from him receive in 's Pocket shroud Next Morn near such an Hour there under Cloud Watch till he saw Him come that Way with More Then March forth Nigh to him by th' Tavern-dore Where spoken to such Certain Answers make Full Lesson taught till some those Lines did take From 's breeches Seize should be secured then I' th' House few Hours till his own self agen Caus'd his Discharge no Harm be Confident High Golden Fee which nam'd for his Content Would Pay him there the Rogue joyn'd strait Comply'd Those Lines receiv'd Green Bonnet did provide That Courtier with his Fellow Cheat combin'd Those Witnesses passing Next Morn design'd Same street their way to Court don Prank before That Rogue march'd up to Them by th' Tavern-dore Green Bonnet on That Courtier First o' th' Train Stopt saying What art thou some Shepheard-Swain Said he Perhaps I am Joyn'd The ' Other then What dost thou here in this Great Town agen I 've Business here perchance The Rogue reply'd Some Gugaw for your sweet heart to provide Said Courtier next Not so I Message have To Person of Honour joyn'd that Vagrant knave This seems a Prajeant Clown fay'd He again Tho Shepheard am I serve a better Man The Rogue conjoyn'd then any here I see The Greatest Man but one in Arcadie Who 's that Both said the Prince ORONTES there He joyn'd Perhaps the same Said they whate're In this shew's something more Search him did call First Courtier strait to th' Standers by withall In 's Hose that Letter found o' th' Front Direction To th' Lord Deceas'd Seal broke for more Reflection ORONTES Name below That Former Hand Judg'd for his Own when given by them Command To bring 't away The Fellow kneeling Cry'd He was but Neighbour to the Prince beside Glad of some Gain Cap should have left behind If any Harm 't was sore against his Mind Beg'd to go home That Courtier called strait The Vintner forth inform'd 't was Thing of
With noble Love of choice deserving Rate Have won me yours may be contracted strait If you Desire but for the Marriage Bed Lest through Revengeful Storm Disturbance bred Delay till calmer hour I shall propound When we do reach more safe Corinthian Ground VENDORMES clos'd much Joy exchanged were Kind mutual Vows with Kiss concluding there After some Talk short general Discourse Which still did raise Affection-flames enforce Love heightned more down th' elder Merchant went DELPHINE both being call'd by their consent Took Order too for Journey the next Morn Leaving them there by Vows ingage'd and sworn To their hearts wish since Love would private be Whole Hours dissolv'd in pleasing Talk most free Choice kisses joyn'd conserves more Cordializing Since look'd not for both gently sympathising Till th' Evening came ere 't was desir'd tho Much trampling Noise loud Voices then below Through th' entry sound MARDIVA forth did glance Strait DARDIGUES that Pandar view'd sad chance I' th' Garden plot Mardiva's trouble again retir'd again she heard These Words from him That that 's the Room regard Whence strait conceiv'd that Ring they wanted thus By false SILEUCA kept Base Covetous So found her out O fly my Lord said she Or both undone Why joyn'd Amazedly VENDORMES there I saw that Man she said Came with the King that Ring 's the cause Betray'd He nam'd this for the Room I le either Dye Said he or Rescue you She joyn'd reply 'T will more enrage they come by all our Love I beg conjure withdraw I 'l not remove Said He this Sword at hand Door fast howe're Heard trampling up their Stairs then knocking there VENDORMES with drawn Sword seem'd Treble-liv'd Shall I go skulk said he my Spouse Captiv'd Who knocks there speak 'T is I DELPHINE said Standing without MARDIVA when Afraid Peace answer'd strait I saw beneath that Man Came with the King No harm said she again Unlock I 'l tell you all Opening the Door Soon closed then Thus 't was She said no more That DARDIGUES by th' King was lately sent To th' Corinth Merchant here for this intent To take up Stuffs on Liking gorgeous too Now back return'd were meant it seems for you But why those Words they ask'd that that 's the Room Our Merchants Ware-house 't was she said being come He shew'd them that bide there they should unlade Would soon depart his price in Gold repaid She came to tell her Maid inform'd her there MARDIVA'S Mother strait would Guest appear Both joyn'd Rejoyce Soon walk'd forth DARDIGUES Their Merchant tho with franck Reward did please For clearing all SILEUCA with that Ring Who had at first faln down before the King And Pardon beg'd since well perform'd her part Now kneel'd again MARDIVA'S honest heart Humbly excus'd grown sick forgot the same 'T was soon Return'd no need of further Claim His angry Mood that Gem beheld appear'd More pacify'd since then no Cheat was fear'd Young peevish Girl he said would trust no more Their Female Sex beyond the Chamber door To th' Widow paid howe're Gold fifty pound Took then false Beard still Qualmish on that Ground Brought Hackney-Coach rode strait with DARDIGUES To th' Summer-Bow'r warm Fit did there appease With cooling Fruits then joyn'd good Wines repast Cloath'd like himself return'd to th' Court at last Her Picture tho discharg'd from th' honour'd Room In 's Gallery condemn'd to Flaming Doom MARDIVA'S Mother came by both desir'd Spruce Widow 't was chearful but then expir'd Her Fortieth Year VENDORMES whom did shew Much Love regard She was informed so Of past Events her Daughters Gallant Choice Journey resolv'd gave her concordant Voice By th' Lord withal strong earnest Invitation To Corinth joyn'd as Neighbour-Soil Greek Nation Kind Brother there for constant Residence Which She imbrac'd much pleased shew'd from thence Supper being brought they set themselves to th' Board Where Mirthful Talk did Musick 's part afford Things were prepar'd for Horse by Morning light Her Mother too Lodg'd there that chearful Night By five next day that Merchant their comrade Who still young Factor left they entrance made Upon their Course as did the rising Sun Ere night o're-pass'd th Arcadian Bounds that done Reach'd few Miles off good noble Friend lodg'd there Third Morn beheld they both Espoused were More Formal way Mardiva Married with mutual Joy Content Might either shew their Sexes Ornament After some days repose they did proceed Till reach'd his Gallant House for Rest decreed By friend resigned strait brave Country-seat In Corinth too large Winter-house compleat Her Mother in short time sold all at home VENDORMES and MARDIVA'S Guest become Whose Virtue found reward much magnifi'd Spent there her days with Comfort liv'd and dy'd The King 's fixt now for Knight's young Wife no less DORASTA nam'd shewn ardent eagerness Call'd VANDIMONT prime Wenching Engineer Concluded strait that Nurse which prov'd so near To her own self in place found choice regard Should first be drawn by tempting Golds Reward To bring her where he might the Business move Still Thoughts dispos'd as strongest ground for Love By Person Parts to assault again the Last Next VANDIMONT'S own House for place surpass'd Like that of DARDIGUES by th' Water side Beneath the Court few Buildings there deserv'd Back-door to th' Field withal through th' Garden led Thus VANDIMONT th' Affair strait managed He sent his Boy with meaner Cloaths attir'd Valenson's Plot on Dorasta Who Nurse inform'd one from some Friends desir'd To speak with her Field lay by th' Garden gate Where remain'd that Business prov'd of weight Bequeath'd to her fair handsom Legacy Nurse said she 'd follow him more privately State Garden-way strait VANDIMONT being come To corner Nook withdrawn disclos'd in sum What Golden Show'r might cause or Storm produce The King 's kind motion made if should refuse For private Meeting with her Lady where His Love might speak found Grant enjoy her there Nurse fainter heart scarce dar'd to Jar dissent Lik'd well the Gold nor Lady's stoln content Grudg'd Envy'd ought Yet should she not Agree Fear'd casting off tho pleasant Brain and Free. Told VANDIMONT she much approv'd that way The King 's own Person Words might best oresway Tho long'd withal it could be so contriv'd As not to seem her Act least thence depriv'd of Favor Place DORASTA'S Heart unknown Yet hoped well Frank pleasing Temper shewn She could entice her forth perchance to View Prime Needle-works which valu'd well she knew To House reserv'd the King concealed there But that would plainly her design appear Chief Place affirm'd well-shaded Park that stood Short Mile from Town which pleas'd her walking mood Through th' open Fields from Garden-gate would call Nurse single forth each slightly veil'd withal Next day resolved was for tracing thither Where the King might with VANDIMONT together Salute disguis'd as chance if found less Coy Love Parley past ' mongst branched Shades enjoy Old broken Lodg there also stood combin'd Close
Garden-plot dark Arbour there behind Wise VANDIMONT approv'd her Female-Brain Tho that scarce close enough to entertain For longer Dalliance thought the King beside Lov'd naked Bed his House to th' wish comply'd If her could draw through selfsame Fields below By 's Garden-wall since pleas'd with walking so He had prime Plot to fetch her in that She Should not Gain-say Nurse Guiltless thought and Free Which told her strait in view the Place beheld Nay then 't was Right she said bad fears dispell'd DORASTA once each Week with her alone Walk'd by that Door to th' Bathing Place unknown For Women us'd the time two days from thence Past one half-hour bred last more confidence Her Husband gone this Morn weeks stay design'd Thus both withdrew for next exploit combin'd Day come and Hour DORASTA Nurse attending Each veil'd withal from th' upper Field descending Pass'd by that Garden door where Scout did stand Arriv'd VANDIMONT view'd sign from Nurses Hand That those they were least some mistake perchance Good Marks beside he forth did strait advance The Lady Arrested so in the Kings name Then Treason 's charg'd pronounc'd being in the same Joyn'd with her Spouse the King 's Seal'd Warrant shewn He Guard could call best gently walk unknown DORASTA guiltless Heart next confident 'T was Spleen against them both with calmness went Whist Nurse attends Lock'd fast his Garden door Midst gloomy Shades she was informed more At her own House surprize was meant that Day But Knight's withdrawn so walking down this way View'd from her Postern-gate observ'd howere The like last Week he seiz'd her veiled there For Traitors Charge that might from Envy grow Or weak conjectures ground soon answer'd so Close Passage trod some Stairs they mounted then Strait entred Lobby-door lock'd fast agen Next to large Room he both did lead convey Which might the Masters bounteous Hand display Prime furnish'd 't was adorn'd with Painters Art Rich Ayr Perfumes to th' Smell did yield impart Choice Cupbord shin'd to smaller Table led With daintiest Banquet for the Tast bespread Where VANDIMONT pray'd she 'd sit down Repose 'T was meant for her chair last of Velvet shews Wondring at this Nurse seem'd t' admire withall Since Prisner brought he gave loud hem for call When from th's one side close Room reserv'd tho near Soft Musick sound conjoyn'd to please her Ear. As 't would be Chief with Sight Tast Smell contend She sat and heard Door mark'd i' th' furthest end Forth came the King did gorgeous The King Courting Dorasta brave appear For Gems and Gold Crown only wanted there When rising strait perform'd most humble Bow The King saluted her with pleasant Brow Whilst Blush adorn'd her cheek Madam did say I hope you 'l pardon all that boistrous way Which brought you here tho Rude uncivil Action The end 's gentle kind shall speak large satisfaction Great Sir said she I grant that foul pretence Did much amaze my thoughts but innocence Untainted Heart same does my Husband bear Supported me Pray then sit Tast howe're The King conjoyn'd or I shall guess but ill First wrongful Qualm lyes on your Stomack still I 'll share with you So both began to eat Drank Wine in Christal-glass that Sugar'd meat Touch'd slowly found Madam so nice said he No Poison 's there if not for Tast more free Let 's talk withal amongst those Ornaments Prime Rarities my Gallery presents Your Picture hangs and I much long'd to see How far that Shade might to your self agree Sure Royal Sir she then with Blush distain'd Your Painter's Art heightned the Life o'restrain'd If it becomes that place The King reply'd It much doth wrong by sober Judgment try'd And I should punish him for th' Fault if were Within my Realm ask'd you not Pardon there Madam in brief I lik'd your gallant Shade The Substance tho whence living Beams displai'd More Beauteous far words smiles conjoyn'd their part Through Longings hath Inflam'd my gentle heart For sweet enjoyment Said DORASTA then I hope great Sir you now but Jest agen As in that Formal Treason Charge before Not so he said that was but varnish'd o're This earnest Truth confirm'd Her chearful Tongue Coyn'd strait reply I hope your Grace ere long Will choose a Queen for your content Perchance He said I may mean while my Joys advance Kind Madam want relieve Kiss Seal'd between I shall from you learn to imbrace a Queen More Kisses there as my choice Governess But I am bound great Sir she said no less Then to an Husband's Yoke wave that reply'd The King again why should you more be ty'd Than Brute Beasts are next grant you did enjoy Young handsom strongest Spouse which oft doth Cloy Yet change for Bedfellow need not offend Joyn'd Royal too Your King's desires befriend As for your Spouse Earl's Title place we shall Of profit pow'r on him confer withal And free from least suspect upon this Ground Her Father since Dy'd for the State Renown'd Those lost rewards the Son shall have inherit Tho Knightly Rank not void of Nobler Merit There VANDINONT his warlike Service shewn Of grand Concernment prov'd most publick known This also her Self from th' Husband's mouth had heard Who wondring seem'd they found no more Regard The King proceeds Your here conceal'd remain Time Place doth serve choice Room shall entertain Five Hours in daintiest Bed compos'd for Love Your Spouse far off that man does faithful prove Whose Oath conjoyn'd should th' other blab betray Her great Reward 's to Ruin turn'd next day Nurse kneeling strait swore secret Oath whatere Her Lady and his Highness Acted there DORASTA'S Chang'd no longer could contend Dorasta yields Keep Virtues bounds shewn streaming Blush in th' end Like Morning-Cloud these words did joyn disclose Your Majesty so prime a Champion shews For th' Courting way choice Person view'd rare Parts That I want strength to check th' orepowerful Darts Nor further can Deny Kiss given th' King Th' Agreement Seal'd taken by th' Hand did bring To th' joyned Room while signal knock for cause From VANDIMONT their Consort strait withdraws There Windows shin'd bedeckt with many a Flower In Christal pots adorn'd like Summer Bower Large Bed appear'd white Sattin half beheld Mixt broad Carnation Panes to th' eye excell'd Four gallant Plumes above sprigs silver Plate For Venus self th' whole Chamber delicate That said the King should prove new Marriage bed Nurse then was call'd since useful Waiter bred Pins soon with Cloaths discharg'd both Couched were Nurse strait withrawn the King embrac'd her there Fierce Tyrant plaid as ore his Subjects Wives MARDIVA lost would claim Prerogatives Her Beauty 's view'd by Day thought singular Choice Prince's Bedfellow like Morning-Star Couch'd by his side or Chloris Queen of Flowers Thus pamper'd way dissolv'd the pleasing Howers Nurse was mean while by VANDIMONT invited To th' other Banquet there her Tast delighted Himself for Slumber's laid like Queen she sat On Velvet Chair