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
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
display'd Highly applauds this Gallant Act that so He should Resign Himself when Free did shew Captived way own Heart was Captivated In Friendship 's Bond that Strain so highly rated Wrote nimbly back made known o' th' other side He would not Prove in Honour's Game outvy'd The Prince his Answer For the Most Noble and Renowned Duke ORSAMNES ILLustrious Lord I well may count it one Grand Happiness to save preserve unknown Such Gallant Worth transcendent Rank combâ—â—'d Whom I for Choice Companion there design'd Whilst Your Self pleas'd to stay your Looks proclaiming VVhat now You are and so place handsome naming Shall You Receive for stronger Friendship 's ground In mine own Arms near to th' Arcadian Bound Joyn'd Hunting sport if Beauteous Lady shall Thus far Allow whose Pardon ask'd withall Left free my Lord you are those Bonds expell'd As your own Man no Servant now beheld I Challenge You to meet Me Time and Place Next Grapple there contend in Love's imbrace Prince of Laconia This Joyes advanc'd well pleas'd CLERMANTHE shews Nor Doubt at first brave Husband so to lose In Complement that Prince could scarce be infected With such vile Mood discharge whate're expected They met e're long upon the Borders where Kind The Prince Orsamnes meet Friendly'st parts by Both performed were That Noble Prince at first of grand Renown Saying That he would not for Royal Crown His Horse had fail'd one Minute's time in th' end When did that Earl BORGANES Green ascend ORSAMNES Words Death's Slave he then had prov'd To th' Prince now Servant was High Style belov'd Whom strait the Prince by Word Discharg'd as Lines From that Captiving Bond all Claim resigns Conjoyned too He was from Feasting Board Then call'd in Haste Mother near Death restor'd After howe're which made him so Neglected And left behind tho choicely else Respected Strife thus Appear'd in Gentle Conversation Which should Exceed joyn'd Hunting Recreation Fourth Day thereof ORSAMNES following The Young Prince near Vnarm'd thought needless thing For th' Hunting Sport in 's own Laconian Bounds Through Forest there most eager after 's Hounds ORSAMNES Arm'd out-rid or lost their Train They Gallop'd down between Two Pales in vain Close winding Way to th' Keeper's Lodge the one Orchard belong'd to Fish-Ponds large unknown That other Pale in th' end lock'd Pasture-Gate Where being stop'd the Prince returned strait ORSAMNES both through narrow Pound as 't were When prov'd by Four The Prince assaulted drawn Swords Assaulted there Treason the Prince cry'd out ORSAMNES when Ran the First through the Next most fiercely then Thrust at the Prince the Duke turn'd nimbly tho And Pierc'd his Hand down fell the Sword below The Prince leap'd off and strait snatch'd up the same But second thrust from stout ORSAMNES came Down fell the Man whilst from the Third receiv'd Slight hurt Himself whom strait of Life bereav'd As due Reward which by the Fourth espy'd He turned back ORSAMNES as Quick ey'd Pursu'd the Rogue said Yield or else th' art Dead Who strait obey'd th' whole Plot discovered Hence found the Cause of those Four Villains Three To Man of better Rank and Quality Did Sons appear their Sire for great Offence By th' Prince from Place of gainful Consequence Discharged prov'd more Worthy in his room Two of them late from Camp returned home Left Forein Land the Third from Travels then Grown Strangers All much vex'd enraged Men Through Father's Loss this Hunting time they chose Of Publick Note for Vile Revengeful Close The Prince for several Days had traced there Well fleetly Hors'd but still Prevented were Found sever'd thus great th' Ods his Death conspir'd Next Brother too for Heir to th' Crown desir'd ORSAMNES thoughts much joy'd th' Event this day Orsamnes disingag'd Well cleared prov'd by th' Prince confirm'd same way From that great Bond that large obliging score Free'd him from Death Who sav'd Himself before Nay thus surpass'd adventur'd his own Life Lost some Blood too in that unequal Strife The Prince embrac'd the Duke for Kind Farewel Gave Dimon Ring whose Beams did Blaze excell Thus flames my Love conjoyn'd thus Lasting 'tis The Noble Duke like Gem exchang'd for His Both ev'ry Year to Meet were also bound Whilst Health did serve on that convenient Ground ORSAMNES from the King and Prince might boast Welcom'd Return tho pleas'd CLERMANTHE most Twenty years Peace Laconian King new-sign'd Through this young Friendly League close Aw combin'd His Father since as Gen'ral now commands Thrice conquer'd spoil'd we said their Armed Bands Three Years dissolv'd much Joy to all Content Great Honour joyn'd ORSAMNES Eminent Who with CLERMANTHE fair the year divided 'Tween Father Father-in-law with each resided Two Sons beheld one Lovely'st Daughter there ORONTES Chief tho Subjects name did bear Great'st with the King as young ORSAMNES made Prime Friend to th' Prince SILVANDER next Comrade That time as tho PLENORMUS when Compos'd His Wedding Masque Prophetick Art disclos'd For Half thereof Crowns brought to each like Dream Brides groom and Bride th' Apparent Heirs to them Ambassadors came from Thessalia Thessalian Lords Which did present that Crown in Humble way To th' Prince ORONTES Self whose brave Grandsire Long since their King did hither strait Retire Thrust â—orth we said by War Usurper's hand Who did that Crown through th' Princess Wiâ—e demand Sole Child to th' former King as mention'd we Tho Women should not Reign in Thessaly Brother to th' King ORONTES Grandsire crown'd Prince Father call'd so stil'd Himself renown'd Her Race extinguist gone their Gen'ral Choice ORONTES nam'd like Parli'mental Voice As Lawful King joyn'd Vertue 's noble score Three Years last past Renown'd Fourteen before ORSAMNES next th' Apparent Heir does prove Now calm that State Serene through Subjects Love No glimps of Broyl Corrival to the Throne Bad Storms to cause He might the less disown ORONTES took with largest Thanks Farewell O' th' Noble King Oroâ—â—es King departs grown Equal parallel King League confirm'd whose place of chief Command To young SILVANDER next the Royal hand By Gift transferr'd then Twenty five for Age Could well Discharge Duke's Title more t' ingage ORONTES only Daughter his Wife become So stood for Duke in brave ORSAMNES room Kept most o' th' Land Large Portion had beside Lov'd for Himself as late FONTANA Bride ORSAMNES and the Prince withal entwin'd Exchang'd Farewell through Brothers League combin'd CLERMANTHE fair young Princess act the same Wiht tears infold each call'd by Sister's name The Duke VERDORVS joyn'd to go along For Daughter's sake Conceits beside more strong Of Vertuous Wife there Dead false snare the Last That House might breed with Cloud his thoughts o'recast PLENORMUS left chief Lord Commander there THERSANDER attends who Duke 's great Name doth bear Since Brother to the King for Dutchess-Style FLORENA wants not comely Grace that while FONTANA tho withdrawn Conversing way By Pen's enjoy'd not far Thessalia Perform'd short part by
Would you not Life's Support bestown When not your self the poorer grow Nay Sweetest nice conceits forbear By Kiss you may prove Riches there Those Love's first-tasted Course appear The Earnest doubting Lover THrough Doubt Desire he freezes burns Found Ague-change and his Breast turns Froz'd Torrid Zone fair shape adores Can grasp his Thraldom when deplores Thank blame his Stras as kind unkind Talk to himself and wandring Wind Haunts curled Streams where gloomy Trees Wild Rocks and Caves societies Kisseth his Chain Love's pointed Dart Hopes Fears fill qualm'd convulsion'd Heart Man of all Weathers droops this hour Next Smiles thought Sun-shine Honey-show'r How poiz'd her Words each Glance and Look Anatomiz'd her Face his Book He moves sighs breaths by Rule what more To th' good-behaviour bound all o're None delves i' th' Indian Mines more hard Than he for Female Gold's Reward Some Heave Conceits more Hells do seize him Nought but t' enjoy or dye can ease him The violent Despairing Lover MUch like th' ore-fond tormented Lover Whose Travels Scorns alone discover To th' chased Stag Their Dwelling bear Same form sad-fortun'd Both appear Wilderness round his Fancy shows Which wild disorder'd Thoughts compose Hunted by Dogs each strong for Scent Grief Rage Despair fierce trubulent Whose Mouths cast Venome from whose Eyes Swist flaming Balls as 't were surprize Those dreadful Horns resemble well Since sounding forth their mortal Knell Those sharp disdainful Checks that came From his too coy severer Dame Found terribler more shrill beside Through Fancy's Eccho's multiply'd That frightful Huntsman's Glance call'd View When throught the Road or Lawn pursue Her Form conceiv'd condemning Face Which Lightning darts through every place That Shaft lodg'd in his Breast Desire Now pointed seems with flame of Fire Which eats Life-spirits blood feeds upon Then tip'd with Ice despairing grown Full-blown with Sighs imbost withall Through raging heat near th' Funeral Thus when confounded Thoughts sad Race So long maintain'd th' unhappy Chase As faintest gasping Hopes supply With broken Breath when ' midst the Cry No Comfort 's cooler Stream relieving Nor Reason's Bay at last help giving With Stag-like Fate he falling dyes Scorn's Triumph and Love's Sacrifice Song on Hero and Leander drown'd HERO sad distressed Maid Since that wing'd Archer Boy Deceitful grown thy thoughts betray'd To Love but scarce enjoy Unfriendly th' Hand 't was cruel Bow Which did Wound thy poor Heart so As false that raging Wave Since could with murther's act comply Gallant Youth constrain'd to die His moist untimely Grave II. HERO watch'd with constant Eyes To see her Darling-Love And from small Tow'r intreats the Skies * Thracian River Hellespont Broad Waters gentle prove Many a Vow she numbred o're If transported safe for Shore To th' Gods of Seas and Wind Too rough because their Stream she fear'd Large that Swimmer's Task appear'd Might drown their Joyes unkind III. HERO view'd thought all below Pleas'd Water's face to smile Winds hush'd becalm'd Heaven doth show Conjoyn'd to cheat beguile Then ranging Glance from far descries Nimblest oft yourn Lovers eyes LEANDER waves embrace Who leaving Shore with joyful Sight Her self by †Hung aâ— her VVindow Torch discern'd Moon-light Cut through the Streams apace IV. HERO look'd with gladsome Thought And hastned down to shore Mean time those Waves were swell'd high-wrought Loud Blasts began to roar When Strait that Storm increasing there Through blustring Sighs and Tears as 't were She saw's Love to fail Choice fleshly Barque his Body show Wrack-like beaten to and fro Faint Arms nor Legs avail V. HERO griev'd when drawn more nigh LEANDER spent quite fir'd With stretch'd-out Arm and mournful Cry Her Name sunk down expir'd Who took no time to gaze complain Sighs and Groans were thought but vain She saw no Cause to live So that devouring Wave bestrides Which strait her daintiest Body hides Both chrystal Tomb does give Scorn'd Scornfulness KNow thou fair Tyrant she e're long Crack'd may fall Thy glist'rng Scepter Crow and all Beauties Commandress-fort Her lovely Person so strong When those Eyes Earth-Stars but late Lamps of Day to dauning turn Like twinkling Tapers prove hard fate Glow-worms false Fires more clearly burn II. Those Cheeks and Lips where Spring admir'd Cloud o'recast To Autumn chang'd December last Thy Pageantry's brave Show expir'd When thou shalt the living Tomb To thine own Beauty's Corps appear This Epitaph o're-heard like Doom While tread'st the Streets She was howe're III. Then shall those former Slaves of thine Kings become Who spent to please large golden Sum Thy churlish Mood perverse Design Seem'd t' endure the Lash there lay'd Prostrate all before thy feet Expecting Dooms one Smile display'd Their morning Star conceiv'd so sweet IV. One Kiss o' th' Hand or naked Breast Life-food bestow'd Calm gentler Word their Musick show'd Fond Lovers thus in Chains distrest Then though proudly thou did'st scorn Nobler they may pity thee Or long before perchance free-born Turn wise renounce Love's Slavery V. Court next their Pleasures ease no less Looking on Thy scatter'd Beams undazeled grown Charm-proof ' gainst Frowns or smiling dress Queen of sâ—â—e fair Land as 't were Leaving thee for Subjects void When thou may'st wish th' hadst used there Less Scorn more Love-delights enjoy'd Beauty and Frailty HOW Beauty shines to Youthful Sight Prime Face and Body's choice compound Amazement caus'd with Love delight Both Map may seem of Heav'n renown'd And th' Earthly Globe's with all such Wonders found Th' whole World's Contraction Though this transcends for Excellence Life sparkling thence All heightned last through Words Smiles graceful Action II. What Sun-like Beams adorn the Eye Soul's radiant Orb bright Masquers there Beauties with Virtues joyn'd on high Do glistring move Spring-beds appear In gallant Cheeks or each presents as 't were White crimson Bower Choice daintiest Fruits Pearl Ruby's gem Lips boast in them The Front Love's silver Throne or Regal Tower III. Alas that Nature's prime should be Like meaner Works destroy'd so frail How beautiful's the Rose to see Perfum'd like Garden 's Queen though pale Carcass e're long Scent lost we may bewail Such joyn'd observed The Tulip too blown Gillislow'r Fine-cheek'd this hour Fruits lovely thought tho soon appear shrunk starved IV. All Creatures change prove faded here Bodies with Minds that sinking Fate Like Seasons Daughters of the year Those Beauties gon transform'd that late Could Hearts command in their triumphant State Now pity'd scorned Bright Virtue Wisdom though may lend Glory to th' end Each Brow by these like Wreath of Stars adorned The fair young Shepherdess her Funeral also IS any Pastor's Ear so deaf to Fame That has not heard of fair SOLVANDRAE'S Name So us'd to th' bleating Noys that Funeral-Knell Which groun'd this Nymph to Earth did Hearts congeal Nere mention'd was thus far more happy free Since ignorant o' th' common Misery ARCADIA'S Loss the Sun with haste was gone From her black Funerals and Night came on In Sables
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
company not scorn'd refus'd By th' Prince ORONTES self at twenty's Age E're woo'd his Wife when we did both ingage For Fellow Travellers mine thirty tho First year abroad eat drank together so Parting with him on farthest Persian Ground ORSAMNES known by Fame brave Youth Renown'd That former time with Duke VERDORUS too I 've Hunted Boul'd ere his fair Wife did Woo EUGENE call'd They answer'd he might be In smiling way worthy of such company Joyn'd other talk for stepping forth alone He ask'd their leave when both more chearful grown Those Words observed consulting strait for best Resolv'd their Case should be to Him exprest Their names withal since lik'd their Host so well Beyond Dervan conceiv'd that private Cell If found franck Offer made their strong conceit Till th' Uncle could inform of grange-retreat TIMONDES view'd they told him who they were Their skulking aim Dervan short while howe're When he with Joy ORSAMNES did imbrace Then kiss'd her Hand pray'd them command that Place Whole Week if pleas'd Widow there was dwelt nigh Wash'd Cloaths and made his Bed for Food supply Should charge that Clown which kept his Winter-grange Mile off DERVAN conjoyn'd what pleasing change They lik'd cold meat by her inform'd 'T was so For Corinth-friends themselves withdrawing tho To th' Garden Bow'r nor known by her and she Should bear their Letters Seal'd conveniently Orsam and Clerman lodge in the Hermitage Thanks given Pen Ink Paper brought they fall To th' writing work shewn nimble speed withall To th' Uncle first his worthy Choice declar'd Then help desir'd some place tho mean prepar'd For their Retreat till Fathers mind compos'd Sent by some Swain that Note to him inclos'd Pray'd th' Uncle to Appais directed well He there should find them both in th' Hermits Cell To 's Father last penn'd these few Lines alone Soft gentler way as tho for Travel gone For the Prince ORONTES My Lord being Noble Young much tir'd Through Pastor's Life Travel desir'd I beg your Pardon for short space Shun'd dangerous Remoter place Those Virgins which may worthy prove I cannot grant Conjugal Love ORSAMNES That Widow knock'd at Gate convenient hour Her custom use who by TIMONDES power Conjoyn'd their large reward was well inclin'd Both call'd Corinthian Guests for th' walk design'd 'T was soon agreed three Miles we said before It was to th' Grove to th' Uncle's Grange two more Prime Evening then May-day those Letters were Took nimbly thus with plain Directions there Now Reader from that Hermitage a while To th' Pastor-coast transferr'd our Ranging Style The Pastors Sacrifice Those Actions there this days grand Festival What Offering prov'd joyn'd Rural sports withal For Pan design'd this Flocks Protector nam'd Near to ten 's hour by signal Noise proclaim'd They Sacrific'd on large convenient Mount From whence did flow their God's exalted Fount Twelve choicest Kids twelve white selected Lambs With Garlands dress'd of Flowers their bleating Dams Whilst mourn'd their Loss Milk Frankincense and Wine Some lively Youths did joyntly then combine To louder Musick 's sound in chearful Dance Round th' Altar there both heels and Hearts Advance Devotion thought their Feast at noon o'reflowing Then th' After-time in Country-games bestowing These Rural Strifes which Greeks did well regard The Pastor-Games Performed were prize joyn'd for each reward First Running prov'd who thinly cloath'd like Ayr Could formost touch the Post adorn'd made fair With Ribbons Flowers that nimble way excell'd Next Wrestling was who most to th' ground compell'd By strength and Art could braveli'st Foyl o'rethrow May Lady should keep either Prize bestow Choice for that Year like Princes rang'd in State Persons set by to Judge and Arbitrate Musick conjoyn'd who for their ear well-mounted On Scaffold rais'd was skilful thence accounted Could sweetly th' Harp Pipe Cithron voice command Bay-wreaths alone took from their Lady's hand For close of all whoe're in handsom Verse View'd on that Stage could well pronounce reherse Their great god Pan's their Love's or Pastor's praises Those Poets style with Crown of Laurel graces The choicer Ground large Theatre for these Was Verdant Plain whose sides by slow degrees Increas'd to small thin-planted Hills from whom Pure streaming Founts like Daughters of their Womb Broke gently forth not Born to th' world before Whilst Brooks beneath that Champain Wander'd o're Square Plot there was with Palms inviron'd high All but Fore-parts that void for the Ear and Eye Plank'd Galleries conjoyn'd their backs inclos'd Top like some Bow'r for Nimphs and Swains compos'd The Widow reach'd that Grove walk'd strait from thence To th' Pastor's Ground fit times convenience Well came to th' Lord THERSANDER'S Grange Lord. Thersander his Uncle so prov'd That Uncle call'd much valu'd Man belov'd She found him there return'd from Rural sport Who dwelling far Past former Life from Court Liv'd too withdrawn no medler in the State High publick things which oft to Envy hate Does more expose yet since his Wife there dy'd Times doubtful thought for Pastor's Grange comply'd One void by chance those Farms forementioned By th' Owners left laid by through Age or Dead Prov'd also near allay'd his Brother's Sorrow Since for Himself small comfort need to borrow Prime chearful heart as stout resolv'd withal What chance soe'er more Frankly liberal Industrious for his Friend there strongly Loving As faithful found rare poized Temper proving Young handsom Widower had then no Child Might well set forth dear Uncle last be styl'd Was talking then return'd in pleasing way With 's House-keeper o' th' Rural Games that day Fair Virgin 't was well born well bred beside Wife 's Cousin-german prov'd so near ally'd With whom she sojourned by both esteem'd Since her Decease this Lord so worthy deem'd For Rank and Parts next kind Regard so great That she conjoyned in this Change Retreat Whose newness both did please as Friend bacame Mild gentle shew'd Florena call'd by name THIRSANDER read those Lines for gallant Choice By 's Nephew there declar'd did much rejoice Approv'd that way withdrawn as Travel'd so Wrote nimbly back Florena of Council tho His strong belief for Place as they desir'd With Country-friend twenty miles off retir'd Should thither Ride howe'er inform them well Third day ere night within their Hermit-Cell She thus return'd that Note inclos'd by Swain Was sent to th' Prince ORONTES Farm again The Prince that time did tread those pleasing Grounds Conjoyned lay in whose small Pastor-bounds Kingdom conceiv'd with calmer thoughts surveigh'd His wandring Flock where harmlesness display'd Mild innocence those Flow'r-deck'd Banks beheld Spruce branched trees where Natures work excell'd Courts proud and gaudy'st Art there Christal stream Did slide along Glass to the Sun's Gold beam Soft Murmur 's noise whilst Springs Musicians sounded May-carols forth with Azure Sky surrounded Whose general Calm comply'd with thoughtful Brest If its own Heart enjoy'd free way possest He had much Action shar'd disastrous Passion Orontes Contemplative Now
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
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
day Their Glorious Court and so was pleas'd to be Kind sharer in this Grand Solemnity Whilst drooping Glance ZELMANZA cast on all Foregoers thought to th' Maiden Funeral His Royal Person then did strait advance Took forth the Bride for gallant Country Dance Fantastick Jig might seem which being ended To take the Bridegroom forth she condescended He next took Lady there she chose a Lord That Ruder half dispatch'd by joyn'd accord They fell to mixed Dance where best was shewn Their jumping Art his highness seiz'd the Throne This Dancing done their Tast contentment shar'd With th' Eye and Ear Choice Banquet being prepar'd To which the Bride great Ladies also mov'd ZELMANZA last grand second Favour prov'd Zelmanza called to the Banquet Was brought along like Rose conjoyn'd wiâ—h them ' Mongst Champain Flowers midst Beads of Glass the Gem. Tho Qualmish then for th' Tast as dancing sight Sad Reason Fear close Damp to Sense-delight View'd thier preserves then stranger Faces round Did touch tho scarcely eat hearts Grief profound Each wanton Glance thought mortal Dart to be Directed from his Tauny Majesty Who Drank to her choice honour meant for cloze Transcendent Acts ne'er us'd before to those Slave-Concubine but Private way retir'd Bred Wonder Envy both so strange admir'd I' th' Female Croud Envy'd by a Great Lady one She 'bove all the Rest Whose Father Second Lord of late Deceast Within the Realm took next the Bride-groom the place Who being indifferent for Tawny Face Good Countenance brave Gallant Limbs combin'd Most Proud thereof Ambitious Lofty mind Throught some grand Favours by the King bestow'd Had thoughts of being Queen nor Dream it shew'd Her Fancy could in confidentest way Grasp Royal Crown ascend the Throne that day Obeisance made by all turn'd Jealous now ZELMANZA might be she her Greatness Bow So others fear'd to thing by Fortune brought That White Outlandish Baggage call'd in thought Resolved was Death's Bride she should become E're prove the Queen for Bed cold Marble Tomb. Young Noble Lord for Person handsom fram'd Well Featur'd last much more did Burn Inflam'd With Love of Her grown Jealous of the King Those Beams of Noon to th' Twilight's glimmering Since strange she seem'd of late shewed Disregard If Truth confirm'd tho wanted Heart so hard To Kill his Sovereign himself that hour Resolv'd to Die such Love 's strong fatal pow'r Since oft observ'd where Moral honesty Nor setled strength o're-rules that Men will be Revengeful found on such as cross oppose Or Act theri Wrath upon themselves for cloze That Violence ' mongst Tawny Brood discovers And Black-moors too like European Lovers Their Banquet done ZELMANZA in a Barge Was strait convey'd to her Arabian's charge I' th' Womens House whose private Chamber more Consorted with her Grief than Courtly floor Tho Birds enthrall'd more Blissful seem'd to be Sung Chanted oft in Cage-Captivity One Week o'repast Zelmanza's Picture drawn for the King her Eunuch-Guardian The King imploy'd since prov'd ingenious Man Good Painter found her Face to draw pourtray Fine Tablet size contracted Form did say He would her Picture have Night cloath'd for Bed Now in the Prime ere lost her Maiden-head Which he perform'd tho tedious Task it shew'd In poor ZELMANZA'S thoughts long Hours bestow'd That shade since should like Harbinger fore-run Substance it self through his vile grasp undone Till Beg'd the Workman oft for pleasing Face Kind Chearful Glance least caus'd his Arts disgrace Nor Credit all might forfeit loose that Hand Through Pencill's fault by th' Tyrant's Mood command ZELMANZA thus for Wanton strength delight Was choicely Fed Venerial appetite Tho pamper'd Maid but for the Shambles seem'd His Royal Couch and Arms no better deem'd She number'd oft both Nights and Days sad sum Like Men Condemn'd till th' Execution come No hopeful Daun t' avoid escape descry'd But the King's Death then Slave to th' next beside Last mournful Night then troubled Fancy well Might keep awake each lodg'd in Christal cell Those Lovely Eyes choice Gems in silver cases Yet gentle Sleep o'repower'd with soft imbraces And Soak'd them both long time in Slumbring Dew As pity'd for that Night which should ensue Grasp'd by the Moore Rest long might there forsake Whose Lustful Arms conceiv'd Tormenting Rack Sleep fled by Seven last Virgin-day allow'd When wish'd bright Skies o're-veil'd with Sable Cloud The Sun close Mourner turn'd who gilds the Glass With gaudy Beams like her sad Brest alas Choice Bathing was for th' Afternoon design'd Her last day's Bathing Every third day observ'd This tho combin'd With heightning Sweets more wanton Sense to please Which would breed Qualms in her she thought Disease Next curious Smock perfum'd she should put on Like Shroud conceiv'd her Winding-sheet anon Meant for his Bed Prime Night-cloaths then should wear Which through Conceit caus'd loathsom Head-ach there Morocco's daintiest Garb. Drest beauteous Maid When th' Evening came she should be Veil'd convey'd To th' Lodgings of the King Court-meal repast For Supper joyn'd to 's Royal Bed at last Each Fancy saw like Mournful Scene beheld As Cloud no way but by his death dispell'd Tho poor ZELMANZA thought not of her own Great Ladies Plot on her Same Day Resolv'd sad Tragick Point unknown That great young Lady whom we mentioned Through Jealous thoughts proud Heart Distemper bred BRINDOTA call'd much heightned too their Rage ZELMANZA'S Form when heard more bad Presage For Tablet drawn with Gems adorn'd most bright She vow'd her Death before their coupling night Lest Fonder Mood that time the Match conclude Or else remain still Guest at Court delude Her hopes ere long choice Means convenient found For Actor took whereof thus prov'd the Ground Women they us'd Cooks places some enjoy'd For th' Concubines whilst others were imploy'd In carrying up wash'd Cloaths made their Bed Serv'd th' Eunuchs too their Quarters limited That Landress which did tend ZELMANZA fair Her Eunuch both had Girl Temptation snare Who this great Lady serv'd preferment high Her self in Want withal found large Supply Whom visiting the Lady in private Room Oath pass'd for Secrecy ZELMANZA'S Doom Thus told declar'd would have this Dining meal To Poison her which she might temper well With her choice Broth 't would work midst second hour When close Lock'd up fear'd no complaining Pow'r Soon striking Dead Tho when enjoy'd by th' King Free leave for Gallery brave furnish'd thing Garden high-wall'd below Moat round howere No Bathing Task till Four performed there Face Drawn withal Landress beheld the same So kept reserv'd Thus when 'bout Four she came With th' Eunuch those things brought ZELMANZA Dead She should admire Some Appoplex i' th' Head Impostume broke might cause that speedy Fate In Words conjoy'd since she would point of late To that and Throat sometimes large Golden sum Now promis'd Her choice place when Queen become This Woman prov'd hard Heart besides those Great Ingagements past to come the Poisnous Feat Tho Murther 't
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
th' Event Tenth Day 't was now Borganes fifth Visit Fifth Visit also there Near Two in th' Afternoon same Hours they were BORGANES came in Scarlet cloath'd choice Dye With Gallant Lace and Gems adorn'd to th' Eye New Feathers flaunt Had Buck run down that Day For 's Morning Sport then chang'd for Wanton play Renew'd his Female Chase Domestick Man Giv'n Kiss-salute Thrice or'e He thus began Speak Beauteous Nimph your Thoughts Composed now Well calm'd your Heart Serener grown that Brow For kind Returns in th' Amorous Point of Love When Faintest glance My Lord said She 't would prove More than Girl 's Task to rectifie a Frame So much Disjoynted late no smaller Main By Fortune 's Hand than let me Beg how-e're Your Noble Breast would yet Dispence forbear The Lord reply'd You charge bright Nimph thus long Vnjuster way Great Fortune 's Act with Wrong Since brought to Love 's kind Friendly Arms what 's more Grand Person Style conjoyn'd much Wealthy store I crave my Lord said She your Gentlest Gloss Vpon my Words since former Freedom 's loss Joyn'd Chastitie 's Injurious may appear Tho Walls of Gold Bed Gems imbroyder'd there BORGANES when Those Things of meaner Weight Through Fancy 's Pow'r to thier Gigantick height Nurs'd Foster'd are cool Gales to Storms will rise Conceit them so My Lord She then replies These Reall prove New strangeness of the Thrall Faint Heart conjoyn'd both Plead for Me withall Ask longer Time your Goodness claim'd from thence Sighs whisper'd forth their Softer Eloquence BORGANES Lowr'd yet seeing her Gentle Strain Sole fault Demurs becalm'd his Harsh Disdain Lust too in part Ambitious Head to wear Her Conquest wreath since Beauty's Star shin'd there Transcendent Form thought Noble Rank beside Huge Fansie last what Joy when Both comply'd In Love's Imbrace was found Concordant Fire Her Lips with all gave Food to please Desire Prime choice Preserves no Churlish Taunts exprest His Person too thought Warm'd the coldest Brest Well Said the Lord This Points prorogu'd a while Some Business doth Disturb to Day beguile Breaks th' Argument Next Afternoon 's agen For Parley ordain'd your faint weak Heart till then Rouse strengthen Cheer To th' Kissing Task did fall Monstrous extream Her Fine conjoyn'd for All. She dar'd not Low'r ORSAMNES lest from thence THERSANDER both fell Dreadfull Consequence Was pleas'd this Day o're-past and for to Morrow Some Hopeful ground did mitigate her Sorrow How Sad perplext this Ladie 's Fortune seem'd Submisful Pray'rs Demurs best Help esteem'd Next Afternoon BORGANES doth appear Borganes sixth Visit Promise not broke prime Gallant Garb did wear Choice Purple Velvet 't was imbroider'd high With Silver Gold Buskins brave Knots comply Saluting Her with Proud advanced Crest Set down withall his Language thus exprest Sad Pensive Maid I hope good Nature's Pow'r Discretion too Conjoyn'd have well this Hour Compos'd your Heart for kind Imbrace and Free Our Love's return Scarce brought to that Degree My Lord She said with Sober Glance as might Fit Hand-maid serve to Please your Appetite One farther Suit give leave to Name which I Presume your Pious Thoughts will not deny So sweetly Spoke that still She Charm'd Clermanthe's Suit to Borga o're-sway'd His blust'ring Mood What Suit BORGANES said That first my Lord I may She answer'd there Six days Devotion Keep observ'd where-e're Some Yearly Rites to Pallace Honour done Next Morning through chief Royal Town begun Whence was my Birth perform'd by Womankind Since Goddess name of Wisdom t' her Assign'd Which sacred Part shews Custom on Record And I conceive You would not wish my Lord This Body giv'n up then for Bed Vnchast Nor th' Hallow'd Even now that way Imbrac'd BORGANES Scoul'd Things should so crosly fall True Custome 't was well known through Greece withall Next Morn began each May prov'd celebrated Like Frost to buds his Rampant Joy abated Yet still dispos'd to Please some Thoughts beside PALLAS provok'd might spoil his Wanton Pride If such grand Deity with short Demur Whilst She felt doubtful Qualm thus Answer'd her Three Days I can tho hardly Grant Allow When she Beseech'd his Lordship would not now Defraud the Goddess of her Ancient Right Nor her own Heart through Troubled Thoughts be night Which Clouded was before increasing sorrow BORGANES Grants tho Patience needs to Borrow Here Craving strait his Lordship's furtherance Command withall Things needful to advance That Matron came by whom she was supply'd With Olive-boughts Flower 's certain Herbs beside Those First made Wreath that Goddess to present Her branch proclaim'd for sweetness Ornament The Flow'rs conjoyn'd and strew'd i' th' Windows there Th' Herbs last Mysterious call'd brought Spices were And choice Perfumes which Evening Morn did rise In Fragrant Cloudsto Heaven for Sacrifice Still us'd sometimes their Garden-walks altho That Branched Bow'r more cheer'd refreshment so Prime Truce 't was thought how sweet those Pauses be To troubled Hearts in strange Extream Degree None well can doubt 'T was like th' Enlarged Breath Same strangling Cord withdrawn Reprieve from Death So Dreadful Rape conceiv'd faint Hope but Glance That Heaven howe're might sent Deliverance MELVORNA fair mean time her Patient's Health Through Cure regards Melvorna's love to Orsamnes till her own Heart by stealth Did Wound receive Transpierced through the Eye And wanted now Kind Balms to pour Apply ORSAMNES Hand from Pitty grown to Love Which whilst to Crush she thought did mount above More sturdy far like Tirant-Lord became So that Himself observ'd her changed Frame Both Looks and Words tho scarce thought Love's Disaster Much less that Sore requir'd from Him the Plaister Wary their Talk two armed Guardians there Inform'd by Her his Sister's Health howe're Her Six days close Reserv'd Devotion Granted Joy to ORSAMNES Heart which sadly panted Through Fears of Her yet Maid conceiv'd unstain'd Free Pause that while Told th' Vncle well remain'd Contented more foul Plots presaging mind Were ' gainst CLERMANTHE'S Chastity design'd Tho midst her Solemn Task far stranger Rites Performed were one of those Moonshine-Nights Upon the Leads just o're against her side Where builded large Two stately Tow'rs descry'd Her Roof adorn'd the Same oppos'd to those The first of them did Pair of Stayrs inclose The Next small Distance off fine Lodging held Serv'd One o' th' Men whose craft in Stars excell'd Forth thence He came with swarthy Face and meager Black Garment worn white Wand and Book most eager To making Circle falls Strange Figures there E're long two Maids mounted the Top did bear Wax Taper Each in Petticoats alone Who Sign observ'd walk'd to th' First Door thereon White Smock did lay Back plac'd aloft well spread Then march'd Thrice round the Tow'r whilst ' th' Other Read With Tapers first next sprinkled Fountain-water Last Myrtle-leaves fair Venus-Branch did scatter Fond Joy Vine Then turn'd their Smock the Breast Upwards display'd with Leaves that also Drest He Verses spoke when sudden Whirlwind blew And
far the True Sustain so nigh My Real Doom She joyn'd with Tears reply I Mourn'd indeed upon this Chamber 's Stage In doleful Form as at the Hermitage But Living now too Loose I dur'st not yet My hope Discharge Then Faintest Hope permit ORSAMNES said lest deeper Wound from thence Shun'd those black Thoughts Self murth'ring Violence We Mortals are Subject to various Change Like those Four Seasons prove which Wander Range Or blust'ring Winds for th' outward Fortunes so And Bodies both much Frail Vncertain shew I 'm full Resolv'd if Fate should seize on Me Love still thy Dead ORSAMNES Memory Tears streamed there drown'd those Fair Orbs her Eyes Sighs stop'd her Tongue sad Pantings th' Heart surprize Falling on 's Brest as tho last Mournful Score Would than Discharge or Dye her self before In his own View whom he with Arms upheld That fainting Treasure th' Indies both excell'd Torn manly Heart till rouzing Spirits again By Kiss reviv'd She speaks with doleful Strain Know my dear Lord kind Thoughts of You each hour Shall last till Death destroys Rememb'ring Pow'r ORSAMNES when I owe to Nature said That Mortal Debt which now proves early Pay'd Some Fourty Years cut off this World howe're I 've well observ'd and known much Sorrow there Worst Change conceiv'd from thee to Go Depart That keenest makes Death 's cold and frozen Dart. My Lord She said how still do's Height'ned prove My Loss Extream through This Transcendent Love To all conjoyn'd Life burth'nous grown from thence Follow I may e're long such Excellence Much more that Kind and Sad Discourse to th' last Dismal Compound till Hour and Half o're-past ORSAMNES then my Death I do Conclude Will sudden seize as my last Sleep intrude This very Night if short resolving Pause You can't Obtain before my self withdraws Till th' hour of Eight next Morn 't is my desire No Change then found by Day light to Expire I 'll try my Lord said She tho make to Swell His Lustful Rage Both seal'd last Kiss-farewell When She did Faint again till by another Revived seem'd Each grasp'd the Hand o' th' other Sigh'd wept for Close to th' Door they walked then Giv'n gentle knock 't was opened strait agen Clermanthe's last suit to Borganes Six Arm'd for Guard that Matron there did stand Who ask'd if She would stoop to th' Lord's Demand CLERMANTHE pray'd She would beseech him there For that night's Pause till Eight next morn forbear Since sick through watchful Hours distemper'd grown To strange Degree Her suit should be made known Th' Other repli'd tho 't would her Lord incense Return'd with Grant why did so far Dispense We shall unfold That Hour requir'd exprest Her plain Resolve some Ease to tortur'd Brest ORSAMNES thus the Lady being spread As found her there upon her mournful Bed Was guarded strait to 's Chamber Jayl confin'd Where musing lay through sad disturbed Mind BORGANES know did sculk thus long at Door Which down to th' Garden led plac'd there before ORSAMNES brought Dark-Lanthorn ranged by Prime Ambush 't was for th' Hearing Part more nigh Since did conclude They 'd chuse that farthest End Couch Chair for all This Door might help befriend That Morning He their Conference delay'd Besides Affairs since Hop'd th' Enthralled Maid Would Grant herself at Noon nor Leisure then Till night Defer'd convenient Hour agen Close dark approach ORSAMNES fearing Death Might use imploy his utmost Talking Breath Strong'st Arguments he thought to change her Mind No hopeful Way for 's Wanton Aim declin'd To th' Lock-hole joyn'd his Ear unheard unseen Those Hangings parted well for th' Door between But softer Voic'd besides the Noble pair Strait farthest off withdrawn from their Couch-chair That Door observ'd ORSAMNES Back to him Faint murmur-like their lost Discourse did seem This heard small Groan my Dearest Choice exprest My Soul 's late Joy conclude me thine to th' rest More strongly Breath'd from fervent Thoughts more High Deep Lover's Both Declared strait thereby Yet might the Man for Life good Agent prove Advise so far She Grant in tender Love Pure Virgin mind That heard conjoyned more Thence shew'd still Perfect Maid as thought before This Lustful Mood and Anger both would Please First Grasp'd his Virgin-Wench Flames to appease Maid thought since found so Lodg'd apart we told Choice daintiest Dish next place through Fear controul'd Giv'n from Himself by his own Hand Presented Th' Heart Rack'd as 't were tho Life enjoy'd Tormented Prime Taster thus till sought perchance Another Stomach grown cloy'd Reveng'd withall Slain Brother Glad found their Cheat that Matron met below Night's Pause conjoyn'd her Answer since did shew Plain yieldingness if chang'd next Morn deny'd He knew what Way to take ORSAMNES Dy'd Could Heighten all from many a fearful Dream Dead Brother's Ghost found Horror thence extream That Amorous Youth in Grave She might resign Love's Fortress strait observant Concubine That Corps She saw Aegyptian Slave did prove Which for some Crime was Pris'ner kept above ORSAMNES Stairs and Lash'd Diseased Dy'd For whom that mean base Funeral descry'd CLERMANTHE lay sad watchful Thoughts on Bed Small Slumber so next Morn disturbance bred The same to th' Lords by Trumpets War-like Sound Whose joyned Noyse their Castle-walls rebound When Eight that Matron came unlock'd the Dore Bid's her Resolve last time BORGANES Swore Clermanthe's constant way Much weak she was that ling'ring Plea renew'd For Mercy towards her Self and Brother su'd That Matron then Inform'd by th' Lord's Command Eleven the Hour if She did waiting stand At her Court-Casement there She should behold That Tragick Sight which He but late foretold Door lock'd again now Gall'd o're-whelmed Heart She trod the Room to th' window Glance in part Till nigh Ten 's Hour more Wonder caused there Loud Musick 's noise Cornets Recorders were Shalm Sackbuts heard great trampling through the Court This Pageant saw beneath of stranger sort Jove's Statue 't was A â—strange show on whose curl'd Head did stand Imperial Crown shafts grasped in his Hand For Thunder-bolts blue Mantle like the Skie Adorn'd with Stars in Charret plac'd to th' eye Globe at his Foot the side did Eagle bear One thrusting on the Wheels encompass'd there With Painted Cloth like Clouds that trouling Hour So seem'd to move by th' God's Transcendent Pow'r Priest formost walk'd Musicians on each side Silk Coats with Garlands too in Flaunting Pride BORGANES next did March Triumphant Way Worn Glist'ring Cloaths large Train the Reer display For Cause of all that Noise this show related His Birth-day 't was observ'd well Celebrated Then from the Altar came done Sacrifizing I' th' corner of that Court small Temple rising Not that such Love to th' Gods or Honour shew'd But ostentation Pleas'd thought Prince-like mode Thus Jove from thence was softly born along Fine Progress through smooth-paved Floor that Throng To th' upper end o' th' Hall where Cloth of State By th' Hour of Twelve should Table have
surprize Found nimbler far that gallant frame So lively as all Soul became Then shew thee abroad Sweet'st Fairest thus Th' art Cordial to thy self and us Letter sent to ORNANDE The Offering Sweet'st fairest Maid ACcept my Vows which Incense-like do rise And fume before thee in solemn Sacrifice My flaming Heart with chast Desires allow My Morning offer'd Sighs and Evening too Receive their kinder Breath whereof each one Seems to put up short begging Orison Love-suit to thee still pity the Complaint Each whispers in thine Ear and lest I faint In my Devotions please but other while To answer by the Sparkle of a Smile That I 'm accepted but if Frowns you bring My Heart is then turn'd to dead Offering Fain would I please my Fair O gently bow Tâ—inform my Ignorance and teach me how Crown me thus far thy favour'd Votary And I 'll disclaim each Mistress else but thee The Good-morrow Vnder ORNANDE'S Window FAirest Sweet'st good morrow from Thy Servant Voice Lute joyn'd present Day 's glorious Lord the Morn's Bridegroom Hath gilded long the Firmament Bountiful for warming Rays To th' World bright influential Showr Though I seem frozen here this hour Till thou my lovelier Sun dost blaze II. Songsters chant the Spring each-where Joy'd Earth and Heav'n their Smiles combine Grand Nature's Cheek does pleas'd appear Then do not Thou displeased shine Lovers may have their bad Days Good joyn'd withal last Night my Sun Did set through lowring Clouds Night done O let her rise with clearer Grace III. May that slumbring Dew did steep Her heavenly Eyes transferr'd to th' Heart Have softned that whilst she did sleep Could Pillows down same change impart Mollifie kind Thoughts recall Break sweetly'st forth my Sun disclose Thy Casement's East whence morning shows This Act of Love regard withall IV. If conceal'd in Bed my Fair O might this Song â—ull gentler yet Her charmed Brain Morn-slumbers raâ—e Deferr'd till Noon thy blazing sweet When Visit shall be last design'd For lightsome Warmth shew Beamy clear That I may vaunt my choicest Dear Wak'd mild although she slept unkind Lovers mix'd Weather WHat 's the cause great Lovers prize Th' Object more full last enjoying When bad Doubts cross-gales do rise Found reserv'd or sobrer coying Seldom when through pleased Glance Smiles sparkle forth kind Words intrance Sweet-meat-kisses Dainty-like withdrawn rare Blisses II. Clouded Morning Scene blown o're Gorgeous Day much takes contenteth Sick Distemper past far more Health desir'd what Joys presenteth Dangers where sharp Thraldom seize Prime th' Enlargement thought and Ease All things vary Heightned prove from bad contrary III. Coyness though when shall exceed Civil bound Affronts discover Churlish scornful way doth breed Jealous Qualms i' th' joyned Lover Through precedent Gall worse far Last Embraces relish'd are She 's low-prized When enjoy'd who once despised Thought thereof Love's former Wounds Skin'd o're alone the Sense confounds ORNANDE The Spring 's Mistress BEhold those Chrystal Founts Which wander o're the verdant Plain How branched plum'd those lofty Mounts Plush-banks bedrest with Flow'rs again The World 's reviv'd Earth sine with Masquing Robes bright Heavens surround And gentler breathed Gales abound Whilst Moâ—â—als shew new liv'd II. Chief Empress of the Spring Come forth with all thy beauty pow'r Thine Hand maid since such Smiles doth bring Let not the daintiest Mistress low'r Least spoâ—l'd from thence This Field's â—aiâ— Spring time with my saithful Heart's Drooping thy Frown to both imparts Through strangest Influence III. Come Sweetest let us trace To yonder Bow'r prospective Hill Wing'd Chanters where far more to grace Are joyn'd in chirping Consort still There 's Veâ—â—s Fount Like moâ—stâ—ed Pearls stram'd through those Rocks above All Lectures may Joy Beauty Love At once to thee recount ORNANDE'S Evening Walk and Voice ORNANDE and I which here by me ' Mongst joyful Hours recorded be ORNANDE and I this Evening laâ—â— Walk'd forth to breath large Garden aâ— That 〈◊〉 Decrease of gaudy Day When th' Sun bestow'd well temper'd Ray Noâ— faintness bred while Darts Good night From western Orb with drowâ—â—e light Such gentle Moâ—n for both inclin'd Nice dainâ—eâ— Sex of Woman kind Those harmless Gales were only straying Which dance the Leaves with wanton playing Soâ—â— Murmur 's noise conjoyn'd to this Mâ—â—'s flower'd Breed like Stranger 's kiss Dandled ORNANDE'S Han as â—aught Love's â—ondeâ— Arts withal â—methoughtâ— Shew'd Reverence lâ—st by their crime One Curl disturbed prov'd that time Becalmed th' Air to gentle Rest 〈◊〉 her more cheerful Virgin Breast Who having pleas'd her wandring Eye Spring 's gallant Sâ—â—ne beheld clear Sky Conjoyned Grove â—oâ— change allow'd Fiâ—â— Lovers Maâ—e where under Cloud Prime Beauty appear'd heard choiceâ—â— Note From 〈◊〉 small formed Throat Strong 〈◊〉 withall Bird prais'd to be That 〈◊〉 best 〈◊〉 Harmony 〈◊〉 〈…〉 who strait begun As would to th' low declined Sun Chirp forth then â—ank 〈◊〉 till Night Clad Sâ—ngs maintain whilst he gave Light Which pastime heard contentful Noise ORNANDE at my Request her Voice Joyn'd also there to th' â—â—â—hful Quiâ—e Bright Goddess seem'd did late inspire Those plumed Creatures with their Skill As chanted forth her Praises still That under Grove thâ—ough Fancy's power Transformed seem'd to heavenly 〈◊〉 So well that Face and waâ—â—â—ing Tongue Might to sweet Cherubims belong 'T was prime Delight to th' closing end Best 〈◊〉 that th' Ear could apprehend Unless those Sounds advanc'd of above Sweet â—â—eath'd 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of Love Reason o'resway'd else I had nigh Prov'd guilty of Voice Idolatry ORNANDE and the Nightingale 'T Was charming Voice but joyn how 〈◊〉 Breath'd by that Shee transcendent faâ—â— Whose love â—est Face and Person shew'd That choice Compound prime view bestow'd All 〈◊〉 Consort fram'd to 〈◊〉 Prov'd 〈◊〉 silent Harmony Both Senses thus did blest appear For Love's Record grand Wonder there Each warbled Sound by her compos'd So soon as born shew'd wrap'd inclos'd Then straightways dead embalm'd within Such Breath as though perfum'd had been Th' whole Song compleat as Fancy deem'd Delightful Soul of Musick seem'd If * Orpheus Thracian Harp could Rivers cause Greek Poets feign'd make wanton pause Beasts charmed Stones themselves and Trees Whilst danc'd their Antick Revelries Her Voyce H' had made more powerful prove Till Bruits howe're should fall in Love ORNANDE when did Song conclude This from the Grove Content renew'd As drawn by Emulation's Pride Th' ambitious Nightingale reply'd Would sing her part so chanted round Fine Nature's Skill th' adjoyned Ground Which mark'd I pray'd she would again With some short voluntary strain As Fancy pleas'd by turns in jest Still answer it had my Request ORNANDE sung then th' Nightingale Now She then She which should prevail 'T was earnest Combat grown from play Sharp Voice-contention for the Day Such Lovers thoughts till strain'd still higher That Bird as 't would e're long expirâ— When I did beg from joyned Seat ORNANDE first would make Retreat And end that Strife so caus'd by
me Though granted a false Victory Stop'd silenc'd there her Mouth with Kisses From her own Hand held up those Blisses Since she my Lips declar'd that hour All taken off by Fancy's Power From th' Hand again so partly seem'd To kiss the Lips prime sweet's esteem'd The Face and Glass SWeet'st let me hold That Glass like Hand-maid uncontroul'd And shew thee more than th' World can vaunt present Thy Equal there for Beauty's grace Yet not since proves but shadow'd Face Thine living true substantial Ornament Else lovely second self descry'd In Tablet drawn my Heart beside II. More guiltless know Well pleas'd I can this Duty show Since rest confirm'd that Sight not make thee proud Though strongest Cause of Pride there be Transported Thoughts Self-extasie Such Wonders blaze through that transparent Cloud Which beauteous Mind for Worth I do Advance proclaim unequall'd too III. Nothing more high In Looks appears to th' Stander by Than what may speak Content or Carelesness As all beheld this sober hour With Thanks to bounteous Nature's Pow'r That bright smooth frozen Lake design'd for dress Not fondly view'd fantastick Dream As gaz'd that †Narcissus lovely Youth Boy in christal Stream IV. Still grant permit I have more Ends conjoyn'd in it Hoping that while seen there those charming Eyes Thou may'st my Love-distemper'd Breast Pardon relieve withall make blest And though my Wages paid since Beauty's Skies Thus long behold for full discharge That Rate by gentle Kiss enlarge So shall my Thoughts be setled well How far thou do'st touch pleasing Smell That dainty Form i' th' Glass excell ORNANDE'S Morning Walk 'T Was fresh cheek'd May most gallant round Like to th' Year's Queen adorned crown'd Imbroyder'd Garb those flaunting Plumes For Robes of State conjoyn'd Persumes Th' old Chaos-World transform'd each-where Such Winter thought whose Brow did bear New choice Creation stamp'd large Train Leaves Blossoms Flowers beheld again Forth walk'd fair She who might present That Princess-Month more excellent Forth prime ORNANDE trac'd Earth Star Whilst honour'd prov'd my self so far To attend her Walk's chief Favourite Sole Guardian to my Soul's delight Call'd out by her as joy'd Translation To Kingly Throne grand Celebration Since Champion thus become Defence To weak but fairest Innocence For well ORNANDE knew that I Would for that Charge proctecting dye Temptation though prov'd all her Shape Would punish not conceive a Rape Whose Hand was strait conjoyn'd to mine Did that with lively Snow combine Naught envy'd there great Turk Mogor China's Tartarian Emperour Huge Persian King so scepter'd I Could vaunt much rarer Monarchy Things senseless as we farther go With Rival Courtship seem'd to wooe ORNANDE fair produc'd in me Choice mirthful kind of Jealousie Birds chant Love-Songs small Gales as 't were Breath'd gentle Sighs oft kiss'd her there Mov'd Flowers bow'd down their love-sick heads Shewn Reverence from grass-green Beds Whilst Hills and wanton Groves rejoyce Resounded last her heavenly Voice Strange active Soul What thing doth prove Breed like to Thoughts Conceits of Love With th' Elm's large Branch long time inclos'd Whose Leaves soft Murmur cause repos'd When I had offer'd up such Vows Like Incense as chast Heart allows Her Breast the Altar made thus thus ORNANDE breath'd harmonious Delightful Sounds Compliance shown In gentle way she pleas'd to own Fondling restrain nor Sweets so rare Disperse abroad throught th' open Air Repeat them to thy self unless Venus Love's God grand Witnesses Feed feed my liquorish Ears reviv'd Your Joy strong Fancy makes new-liv'd Whilst Cupid all doth room afford Words th' Hour and Place in Love's Record ORNANDE'S Presence NOW shines on me my sweetest Sun Nor proves my glorious Spring yet done Absence sad thereof depriving Whilst my Soul may seem to dance When 't is not laid in blessed Trance Through those Joys from thee reviving Now I view Fair Bearty's World imbrace it too II. Touch th' Hands and Breast that Tongue do hear Words Voice both musical to th' Ear Yet for Pleasures more abounding Let me Time's advantage take Some Kisses reap for goodness sake Whilst those Eyes thy Servant wounding Grant impart Lips sugred Balm to cheer my Heart III. Barr'd Love's chief Food transcendent hoard Those Cherries fruits desire afford Sweetest Nay so short my Blisses Think not One can please rejoyce Or more obtain'd their Dainties choice Consume at all cloy me with Kisses Who may swear Each Touch doth breed new Longings there So highly grac'd I have no fainter Lover's Tast Nor can those Lips through freeness wast The Farewel SWeetest know did not controul Sad Fortune Fate my Steps this hour Thus to leave I had no power Parted as from mine own Soul Clouds thine Eye do seem assailing Gentlest Heart as griev'd with me Which sober Looks grand Honour be Prime Love-support since Smiles prevailing Dear I vow Of late would scarce content me now II. Yet too solemn Change o're sad I fancy not least that kind Trouble Should increase my own Grief double Leave me then to th' mournful Shade Such thy Want as 't were producing And with gentle Beam bedress Those Orbs though smaller Flamingness Still like thy self choice Sparks diffusing Though indeed Worst Glances there may Pleasure breed III. Wandring Ghost thy Servant shows This Vow made to my choicely esteemed Thoughts of her so precious deemed Night shall ne're these Eyes inclose Nor Morning their Lid-curtains sever But thy beauteous Image shall Still sleep by me and wake withall Prove my Joy's prime Guardian ever Objects rare Shall still present to me my Fair. I thus depart Untill thy radiant Presence dart True Life again into my Heart One to his Fair coy Mistress SWeet beauteous Maid but cruel-coy Severest-nice when to enjoy One kinder Grant hard Taks does prove Herculean Labour found in Love What though that daintiest Hand touch mine Whose Beauty 's more than chrystalline Would it least stain'd and soyled be Or lose the curious Form by me But kindly prest Since never I That Virgin-Snow advance so nigh But with wash'd Hands nor touch their Down But fear of bad conjoyned Frown Prepares my Palm Your Glove all day That leave enjoys your Sizars may Silk Needle Lawn nay meaner Thread My Hand debarr'd thence banished Suppose them chang'd by You in part More pure by Touch same Chimick Art Would my corce Hands sublim'd refine Or say those daintiest Lips touch mine Would that decrease their Balmy Store Or waste their Delicates the more Since lasting Sweets unchanged th' are Their Colour form still rosie fair Though kindly seal'd Rubies excelling When kiss'd may prove more red and swelling Soft wanton Gales with hov'ring Play Are joyn'd to them Suns gaudy Ray Slight Toyes sometimes which Fancy please My Lips inferiour thought to these The Fly may buz and kiss unblam'd That Cherry-pair my touch disclaim'd Can you dart Frowns complain when I Near starved beg small Charity Th' Alms of one Kiss no fault offence There to crave Meat some Food dispense
clad O what new-raised Train Of mournful Ghosts as 't were then trod the Plain Whose ceremonious Form that Grief compriz'd As each their own near Fun'ral solemniz'd Death's March it seem'd first went young Swains by paiâ—s All crown'd with Cypress-branch as Usherers To th' solemn Herse four next the same that led Shew'd painted Shields where drawn on Sable Bed Young pale dead Virgin lay white Shroud did wear For Bridal Cloaths bare Face beheld howe're Bounteous even then by Death's black Arms imbrac'd And on the Top white Characters was plac'd This must my Brides-groom prove with Sadness so All pass'd along Behind the Herse did go A single Swain what mournful Tread sad Glance True Bulk of Wretchedness whose Countenance Life damp display'd seem'd Ghost to th' Corps before Sigh-storm did breath whilst Cheeks bedrench'd their Shore His Torrent eyes transcendent thus was found Surpass'd in Grief his Hat did mix'd surround Small Willow Cypress-branch writ largely above Black Characters Death does my Rival prove Then came th' whole Virgin-Train white Skarfs did wear Part veil'd like clouded Stars while Torch-light there Caus'd dismal Noon Thus all did softly trace To th' last retiring Cell most loathsome place Where they should leave their slumbring Nymph behind Earth-Chamber 't was which near transform'd half blind That Youth beholds Never spake Sorrow more Then Silent now what diff'rent Passions store Here Sighs there Tears pale Cheeks all making one Consort in Grief his part excell'd alone They view'd their utmost round till lost the Sight With whom their Eyes seem'd as 't were bury'd quite That way t' enjoy with solemn thoughtful Muse Whilst churlish Clods and cold seem'd there t' abuse That gallant Form which lately thought more nice Complain'd not now by Death intranced lies Curtains being drawn all clos'd ne're daintier Frame Was lodg'd in simple Earth their Tongues proclaim TRANSLATIONS Englished out of French SONG Il y a dans ce Village c. IN this Village long has shined That bright Star my Thoughts adore Paris where such beauteous Store Nothing vaunts so choice refined Ah! Ah! sweet to me Fair Eye though to dye for thee II. She commands my Heart entire That with her dear Law complies More than King my self I prize Through that hopeful Love-desire Ah! Ah! sweet to me Fair Eye though to dye for thee III. So delightful gently seizing Proves her Beauty's charming Grace Freedom's height far less I praise Than that Servitude so pleasing Ah! Ah! sweet to me Fair Eye though to dye for thee IV. I not know what artful Passion Other Suitors can invent But for all deep Complement Breath to her this Protestation Ah! Ah! sweet to me Fair Eye though to dye for thee Englished out of Petrarch in Italian On the first Sight of Beauteous Laura Era'l giorno ch'al Sol si scoloraro c. THere was a Day when the Sun's Beams grown pale With yours beheld appear'd Light 's chief Disposer When those fair Eyes unguarded Breast too frail Strait bound my Heart Love-band alone th' Incloser 'T was then no Time for breach-repairs Defence So strong th' Assault nor small proves my Suspicion Though Lovers Griefs seem vulgar thought from whence Those former Wounds receiv'd my Slave-Condition Treacherous Love found me disarmed there When throught mine Eyes free road to th' Heart extending Eyes places now sad Foards of Tears as ' t were Though scarce with Cupid's Honour Glory ending Strook naked me with Dart that time nor shewn To coy well armed You his Bow alone Another out of Petrarch in Italian Lassare il velo o per Sole o per Ombra c. On coy Laura veil'd THat you discharge your Veil by Sun or Shade I can't of late perceive that Joy discover As you believ'd my great Desires allay'd That Muâ—â—led way which throng my Heart all over Tho lurking Thoughts close-harbour'd there do now Perplex me still Sight lost bred more desiring I once observ'd fair Goodness grace that Brow But since my Love shew'd th' Hearts internal firing Your yellow Sun-Shine Curls are gone beclouded more Each radiant Glance quite overcast obscured Thus snatch'd from me what most I prize adore If govern'd by that Veil worst Plagues endured Since frozen still to Death be 't hot or cold Your Eyes sweet Light does darken and infold Englished out of Monte-mayor in Spanish On Leander drowned swimming to Hero o're the Hellespont Leandro amoroso fuego ardia c. LEANDER burning with an amorous Fire Stole down in haste to th' watry Shore attended By one Love-thought for guard his dear Desire Through whose bold force no danger apprehended That 's flaming Light through Streams did wounder raise God * God o' th' Sea Neptune rouz'd with angry Waves to quench it Whilst Cupid knew he could have damp'd that Blaze 'Tween HERO'S wish'd for Arms best way to drench it The Morning smil'd Vovage advanc'd as 't were Night gently came with friendliest Shades surrounded More kind than either Love or Fortune were Sad Lovers Fates Hope oft by Death confounded That Love and Fortune that should Pow'rs combine To kill destroy that gallant Youth Design Another out of Monte-Mayor in Spanish The modest doubtful Lover Los oios no peccaron en mirar os MIne Eyes fair Maid not sin whilst but behold When th' onely aim to view and to admire you Should my Heart merit plead though too over-bold Wish me no worse than still to want desire you Ne're speak my Tongue be 't rather charm'd and dumb Than smallest Word to Gain enjoy should mention If Tears design to soften and o'recome You punish may by marbled Heart's Prevention But don 't withdraw from me your Wweetest Sight For though that Grant produce my secret Anguish Sad Days I 'll spend beholding you Earth's Light Since no Life else partake my Soul must languish Your View debarr'd I am but dead or dying Hopes of my Torment there best Ease supplying A Third out of Monte-Mayor in Spanish The Shepherd deeply enamour'd Fstava Lusitano repastando c. YOung Lusitan sat grazing solemn turn'd His gentle Flock through verdant Plane dispersed Green Sheep-hook Scepter-like th' one Hand adorn'd Whilst view'd the Ground with 's sober Thoughts conversed Then th' Eâ—es advanced he soon forth breathed this If th' art so Prime my Love-disease excelling Who says To lose my self not saving is Doubts he go grant in Pain there 's Pleasure dwelling Since for my Cure no comfort Balm is sought She need not to regard me O Fairest Creature Those Ignorants mistake my pleasing Thought For since well view'd thy Form divine rare Feature I count if Grief not to be griev'd Heart-wounded My Malady's my Medicine thus compounded FINIS