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
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
With noble Love of choice deserving Rate Have won me yours may be contracted strait If you Desire but for the Marriage Bed Lest through Revengeful Storm Disturbance bred Delay till calmer hour I shall propound When we do reach more safe Corinthian Ground VENDORMES clos'd much Joy exchanged were Kind mutual Vows with Kiss concluding there After some Talk short general Discourse Which still did raise Affection-flames enforce Love heightned more down th' elder Merchant went DELPHINE both being call'd by their consent Took Order too for Journey the next Morn Leaving them there by Vows ingage'd and sworn To their hearts wish since Love would private be Whole Hours dissolv'd in pleasing Talk most free Choice kisses joyn'd conserves more Cordializing Since look'd not for both gently sympathising Till th' Evening came ere 't was desir'd tho Much trampling Noise loud Voices then below Through th' entry sound MARDIVA forth did glance Strait DARDIGUES that Pandar view'd sad chance I' th' Garden plot Mardiva's trouble again retir'd again she heard These Words from him That that 's the Room regard Whence strait conceiv'd that Ring they wanted thus By false SILEUCA kept Base Covetous So found her out O fly my Lord said she Or both undone Why joyn'd Amazedly VENDORMES there I saw that Man she said Came with the King that Ring 's the cause Betray'd He nam'd this for the Room I le either Dye Said he or Rescue you She joyn'd reply 'T will more enrage they come by all our Love I beg conjure withdraw I 'l not remove Said He this Sword at hand Door fast howe're Heard trampling up their Stairs then knocking there VENDORMES with drawn Sword seem'd Treble-liv'd Shall I go skulk said he my Spouse Captiv'd Who knocks there speak 'T is I DELPHINE said Standing without MARDIVA when Afraid Peace answer'd strait I saw beneath that Man Came with the King No harm said she again Unlock I 'l tell you all Opening the Door Soon closed then Thus 't was She said no more That DARDIGUES by th' King was lately sent To th' Corinth Merchant here for this intent To take up Stuffs on Liking gorgeous too Now back return'd were meant it seems for you But why those Words they ask'd that that 's the Room Our Merchants Ware-house 't was she said being come He shew'd them that bide there they should unlade Would soon depart his price in Gold repaid She came to tell her Maid inform'd her there MARDIVA'S Mother strait would Guest appear Both joyn'd Rejoyce Soon walk'd forth DARDIGUES Their Merchant tho with franck Reward did please For clearing all SILEUCA with that Ring Who had at first faln down before the King And Pardon beg'd since well perform'd her part Now kneel'd again MARDIVA'S honest heart Humbly excus'd grown sick forgot the same 'T was soon Return'd no need of further Claim His angry Mood that Gem beheld appear'd More pacify'd since then no Cheat was fear'd Young peevish Girl he said would trust no more Their Female Sex beyond the Chamber door To th' Widow paid howe're Gold fifty pound Took then false Beard still Qualmish on that Ground Brought Hackney-Coach rode strait with DARDIGUES To th' Summer-Bow'r warm Fit did there appease With cooling Fruits then joyn'd good Wines repast Cloath'd like himself return'd to th' Court at last Her Picture tho discharg'd from th' honour'd Room In 's Gallery condemn'd to Flaming Doom MARDIVA'S Mother came by both desir'd Spruce Widow 't was chearful but then expir'd Her Fortieth Year VENDORMES whom did shew Much Love regard She was informed so Of past Events her Daughters Gallant Choice Journey resolv'd gave her concordant Voice By th' Lord withal strong earnest Invitation To Corinth joyn'd as Neighbour-Soil Greek Nation Kind Brother there for constant Residence Which She imbrac'd much pleased shew'd from thence Supper being brought they set themselves to th' Board Where Mirthful Talk did Musick 's part afford Things were prepar'd for Horse by Morning light Her Mother too Lodg'd there that chearful Night By five next day that Merchant their comrade Who still young Factor left they entrance made Upon their Course as did the rising Sun Ere night o're-pass'd th Arcadian Bounds that done Reach'd few Miles off good noble Friend lodg'd there Third Morn beheld they both Espoused were More Formal way Mardiva Married with mutual Joy Content Might either shew their Sexes Ornament After some days repose they did proceed Till reach'd his Gallant House for Rest decreed By friend resigned strait brave Country-seat In Corinth too large Winter-house compleat Her Mother in short time sold all at home VENDORMES and MARDIVA'S Guest become Whose Virtue found reward much magnifi'd Spent there her days with Comfort liv'd and dy'd The King 's fixt now for Knight's young Wife no less DORASTA nam'd shewn ardent eagerness Call'd VANDIMONT prime Wenching Engineer Concluded strait that Nurse which prov'd so near To her own self in place found choice regard Should first be drawn by tempting Golds Reward To bring her where he might the Business move Still Thoughts dispos'd as strongest ground for Love By Person Parts to assault again the Last Next VANDIMONT'S own House for place surpass'd Like that of DARDIGUES by th' Water side Beneath the Court few Buildings there deserv'd Back-door to th' Field withal through th' Garden led Thus VANDIMONT th' Affair strait managed He sent his Boy with meaner Cloaths attir'd Valenson's Plot on Dorasta Who Nurse inform'd one from some Friends desir'd To speak with her Field lay by th' Garden gate Where remain'd that Business prov'd of weight Bequeath'd to her fair handsom Legacy Nurse said she 'd follow him more privately State Garden-way strait VANDIMONT being come To corner Nook withdrawn disclos'd in sum What Golden Show'r might cause or Storm produce The King 's kind motion made if should refuse For private Meeting with her Lady where His Love might speak found Grant enjoy her there Nurse fainter heart scarce dar'd to Jar dissent Lik'd well the Gold nor Lady's stoln content Grudg'd Envy'd ought Yet should she not Agree Fear'd casting off tho pleasant Brain and Free. Told VANDIMONT she much approv'd that way The King 's own Person Words might best oresway Tho long'd withal it could be so contriv'd As not to seem her Act least thence depriv'd of Favor Place DORASTA'S Heart unknown Yet hoped well Frank pleasing Temper shewn She could entice her forth perchance to View Prime Needle-works which valu'd well she knew To House reserv'd the King concealed there But that would plainly her design appear Chief Place affirm'd well-shaded Park that stood Short Mile from Town which pleas'd her walking mood Through th' open Fields from Garden-gate would call Nurse single forth each slightly veil'd withal Next day resolved was for tracing thither Where the King might with VANDIMONT together Salute disguis'd as chance if found less Coy Love Parley past ' mongst branched Shades enjoy Old broken Lodg there also stood combin'd Close
Eleven past His Patient's Chamber where most fitly plac'd FONTANA sat kind Visitant become Wall 's darker side each Morning us'd on whom Cast sober Glance by her Observ'd the more Design conceiv'd since saw hm Grasp before SILVANDER Talk drawn near her Cousin's Bed While stoop'd her Pulse to feel Cloak shrouding spread The Letter given Fontana He Thrust beneath into the Lady's hand That Paper which she took from view restrain'd Such warning had thought Honest good intent Some Pause to ' th' Closet's Council-board she went Maid following Dooâ— fast that Spy to shun Whilst new-blown Roses Cheeks display'd begun To read the Lines when milkie white in part Their crimson Claret drown'd sweet tender Heart She view'd them all with words as t' were begem'd Gilt through her Eyes conjoyned Rays tho stream'd Small doubt fron thence o' th' Person Love-diseas'd Before Ten 's hour to grace Adorn she pleas'd That Window 's Glass through which clear Christalline Beheld did like to th' fair Aurora shine Through th' Eastern Casements standing Reading there Large broken Pane confederate as 't were Maid working by Good pause SILVANDER came Might Sun present seem'd Cloathed all in flame Gold Beauty Love his Mistriss strait descryes Whom closely Woo'd no her first darted Eyes Then rais'd to Heav'n with Hand a cross the Brest So marched slowly on such looks at least Mild Beams discern'd break forth that Window 's Cloud As scarce by deadly cruel heart allow'd This Scene o're-past Fontana's Love much more that second Day The sweet FONTANA mus'd did poize survey Those things of Weight that loathsome mention'd Lord Strict sow'rest Aunt urg'd Match which she abhor'd SILVANDER'S Birth Estate her sober mind Did well content choice Parts with goodness shin'd Doctor believ'd for Person there excell'd Transcendent 't was she thought unparallell'd Face Body both compound enamouring Love last advanced all from Noble Spring Sublime and high since crav'd her self alone Thus Sigh she breath'd part-wond'ring at that One Two strait conjoyn'd perceiv'd more plainly there That She vvas novv Transform'd self lost as ' t vvere Prime part inthrall'd giv'n up unto another Which strange invading Fits vvhile thought to smother Stout Lords became more mus'd the more she lov'd Kind heart Alas Revoltress closely prov'd SILVANDER'S Advocate vvhence Victor crovvn'd Thus sad through fancy-qualms Love-breeding found Disarmed Maid she yields shevv'd govern'd by VORDES vvell known great Love and Destiny Next joyful Morn at th' hour and place requir'd She gave to him those signs for grant desir'd Sweet gentle Way set down with cautious hand His Glass receiv'd beneath from view detain'd After some Pause to th' Closet then she trip'd Maid following lock'd fast the Door unstrip'd Th' inviron'd Glass worn Paper shroud before Wherein VORDES did strangely thus Implore First place Vordes lines that She would Trust with boldness su'd Heav'n and his faithful Care resolve conclude For secret flight strange hazards else did run Which should that safe and Gentler Way be done So prime Exploit to be well mentioned Next Morn by Lines giv'n near her Cousin's Bed Th' whole World should near pursue from Flight debar Lest th' Aunt or Father known caus'd stormy Jar Till He enjoy'd more clear contentful Mind Mean while conjur'd She 'd drink that Rare-design'd Choice Cordial there whose Virtue Sovereign Would breed new Spirits revive both Heart and Brain For th' matchless Work at hand Of Meaner Pow'r Sh' had proved some but beg'd t' observe his hour Next Morn by Nine her usual Hour to Rise Should tell her Maid in Trundle-Bed that lies Her watchful Night till th' Hour Eleven as ghest She 'd fain enjoy some cheerful slumb'ring rest Eleven come through Thirst distemper'd shew Send down for Drink Silk Sizars left below Which She should use Maid gone the Chamber free Step then to th' Closet strait most hastily Drink all that Potion off the empty Glass Throvvn through that Window there vvild bushy place Lest found above some thoughts of Close combining Her body strait to th'Bed again resigning 'T would sudden Short refreshing slumber breed Tho pray'd conjur'd as Lov'd their Lives indeed That Scroul o're-Night i' th' Closet should be burn'd Each part o' th' Plot that was to Cinders turn'd The same he warn'd vvithall that Caution-store In those first Lines by Her perform'd before Thus far 't was manag'd vvell good hopeful Ground Next young SILVANDER'S heart he cheer'd which found Want Cordial too since seemed to endure Strange doubtful Wrack injoyn'd he should procure False Hair and Beard for Each of them anon His further Lover's Task should then be known Next Morn by Nine FONTANA told the Maid Her Watchful Chance great want of Sleep she said Would till Eleven's Hour still keep her Bed That time being come Feign'd Thirst distemper bred Sent down for Drink her Sizars Silk below Drank Potion strait each Rule observing so To th' Bed again Well Couched there e're long Thick Vapours Fog seem'd to o're-cloud and throng Sense lost her stifled Brain as 't were Congeal'd Limbs stretched forth whilst Sable Darkness seal'd Clos'd up her Eyes no Blood in Cheeks was seen Thus shew'd Death's pale tho fair-Complexion'd Queen That Wench return'd with ling'ring Foot to th' Door Since partly hid by th' Lady Night before Both Sizars Silk unlock'd drawn near the Bed Made sudden Start since thought FONTANA Dead Call'd up in haste her Aunt the Doctor then Fair Corps beheld like Picture handsome Scene Of Humane Frailty 't was full view display'd Sad troubled Glance Brest struck withall He said Clear Symtoms signs of that Disease were found Which doth the Vital Spirits Parts surround Wiht Present Death Ask'd then Did She complain Of watchful Head next felt as drowsy Brain Yes spoke the Wench If crav'd not Drink requires O much She cry'd That sâ—ew'd it's Venome Fires He strait conjoyn'd perswades her Aunt howe're She should till Nine at Nightly couched there Furnish'd with Shroud which would inform how Strong Those deadly Bands tho afterward least wrong To th' Living found Inter'd without Demur Because that secret Poyson lodg'd in Her Would by that Hour in Fumes break forth Exhale Which th' Aunt approv'd scarce seem'd to mourn Bewail Stout harder Heart tho lost Transcendent Niece Whose Death might claim th' o're-flowing Tears of Greece And thus e're long FONTANA Shroud did wear She 's shrouded Corps-like As lay in Bed by Wench performed there Choice Landry-Maid who on her Fingers spying Two Dimon-Rings which through sad Care less eying Were worn that Night Each worth some forty pound By th' Sheets conceal'd as tho great Portion found Long'd for the Prize strait hid them with her Hand Some others near but Next at her Command Then closely strain'd to pluck Them off altho The Flesh being partly swell'd Prevented so Joyners sent for fit Coffin to provide Took measure for 't fair Clasps bespoke beside The Doctor strait walk'd to SYLVANDER then Need not false Hairs and Beards bespeak
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
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-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
Biceps Mons Pernassus Alte Volaris Contemplatia Fons Helicon Longe Monstrans Mundus 〈◊〉 Historia 〈◊〉 THE GRECIAN STORY BEING AN Historical Poem IN FIVE BOOKS To which is Annex'd THE GROVE Consisting of Divers SHORTER POEMS upon several Subjects By J. H. Esq Mundi Schema Effigies Historia Triste cum Jucundo Dulce cum Amaro Bonum malumque Humanum Genus multum fragile Animo ut Corpore summa per Observationem Prudentia Plena varietatis Natura Fortuna etiam Vtraque admiranda LONDON Printed for William Crook at the Green Dragon without Temple Bar near Devereux-Court 1684. THE GRECIAN STORY BEING AN Historical POEM THat time of Year when th' Earth grand Parent shews Doth beauties choice new flaunting Brood disclose When paints her Cheek with Gems adorn'd as 't were Imbroidered Garb may Curtisan appear Whilst more advanc'd the Sun with wanton eye Much fonder ray doth Court her from the Sky Smiling in Beams when spruce-drest Groves abound Thro chirping Consorts noise withal resound Sweet Songs of joy Heaven chearful pleas'd survay'd Cloud masks discharg'd bright azure Face display'd Dropt pearly Dews then free from Congelation The World restor'd since former Youth's privation No sooner had the Lady Morn in state Usher'd by Star walk'd forth her Eastern gate From glorious Couch Rose-spread to take the air That still might seem with blushing Cheeks more fair Scatt'ring her Dew like Crystal Pendents round As Favours to adorn the fruitful Ground But straight beheld on large Ortesian Plain Prime Rendezvouz great store o' th Pastor-train Choicest * Arcadia famous for Shepherds Arcadian youth most active Men Each walking from their Country-grange as then Young Females last conjoyn'd that gaudy Day Quick early Risers too but mirthful Play Was their chief end supreme and more to grace PAN'S Festival stil'd God of Sheep that Place Each Shepherdess shew'd trim'd and beautifi'd With handsom Garb careless neglected Pride Nice formal freaks of Art could shun forbear Tho flaunting too good skins and Features there As Nature thought to th' World it should be known She was not ti'd to gorgeous Courts alone Let it suffice some had the name of Fair Might Princes please Young Pastors too did share For manlike Form ingenuous Parts combin'd Tho Shepherds call'd not prov'd of servile kind Since kept their Own or Fathers Flocks but there Like Graziers now gentiler Stamp did bear These searching for their several Loves with joy O'rerang'd the cheerful Vale when those less Coy Soft gentler Hearts somtimes by purpos'd chance Like Willing Strays mistook for Ignorance Soon found out them met both did freely prove What sports delight Conceit with harmless Love Could best commend repasts of Youthful pleasure Songs chanted walk'd or danc'd in Country measure Green banks like Plush bespread with Flow'rs each where As heaven with Stars begem'd embroider'd there But Fame's record amongst the rural Train Does one advance as Glory of that Plain Their Prince esteem'd whose gallant Form excell'd ORSAMNES call'd pronounc'd unparallel'd Clearest brown Cheek his bright triumphant Eyes Born conquerours fair Virgin-troop their Prize Such lovely flames and Manlike both survay'd Seem'd court-bred Star well-mounted Brow displai'd Each feature part conjoin'd choice Ornament NARCISSUS might ENDIMION represent His large spread Locks in many a gallant Curl Shew'd sportive Wantons there like trembling Purl O' th' shoulders danc'd when mov'd whom wand'ring Wind Did dandle oft like Playfellow untwin'd Whilst Nimphs their Sighs did breath enamour'd train Heart-gives they seem'd those Gazers to enchain Howe're Himself less then dispos'd to Love For body's form did rarely builded prove Transcendent Mind adorn'd with noblest Parts Choice Virtue too advanc'd his grand deserts Age twenty one whose certain Birth we shall E're long declare Breeding conjoin'd withal Spruce Hat he wore th' height breadth indiff'rent Crown'd Green Taffaty neat-folded Wreath went round Made of the same for Garments too excell'd Suit Coat green Taffaty clasp'd down beheld With silver Plates o' th' brest and sides behind Long branched form with choice Aurora lin'd Short Buskins last for color Stuff compli'd With ribbond-knots of fair Aurora ti'd Such prov'd the Youth whilst most o' th' Pastor-train In Rural way their minds did entertain With Games and sports Himself reserved brest Of late howere that time beyond the rest Contemplative through weightier Cause which we Shall name ere long dispos'd for privacy Walk'd farther off towards delightful Vale From whence did blow fine gentler-breathed Gale To calm his thoughts then view the lovely Spring Found Cordial-ease whilst Birds in quires do sing 'T was May's first Day whose Flower'd beauty appear'd That time beyond young Female ones prefer'd Cheeks lips and eyes that Champain dress beheld Through sober glance sad Clouds in part dispell'd Drawn further on to th' Vale at last one while His silver'd Bow 's imploi'd then to beguile Slow Morning-hours Philosophy choice Book Maintain'd discourse by Crystal-streamed Brook Till solemn Thoughts return rais'd last again Did softly tread that flow'r-imbroider'd Plain Earth smiling round as 't were upon the Skies As Heav'n on earth for Cheek Serene complies By this the All-surrounding Sun with hast Swift fiery Steeds Day 's Morning-Stage o're-pass'd No need of drenching them nor Southern Bait Took for himself drives on his Chariot strait ORSAMNES when being still dispos'd to rove Cast pleased glance upon the walled Grove Don two miles walk Noon's heat offensive found Whilst That appear'd on gentler rising ground Spring 's gallant Plumes by Pastors talk excelling Like Fortress fair Sun's beamy Darts repelling At hand besides yet nere by him survai'd Strong Fancy draws to view that branched Shade March'd further on to th' Gate from whence he might If open found have clearer Glancing Sight 'T was walled round The walled Grove near that close Gate within Stood Porter's lodg Porter himself had been Rambling that Morn to th' Ale-house standing nigh Whence drunk return'd so entring there none by The Wicket left unlock'd nor strange forgot Well clos'd no more like fudled drowsy Sot Roul'd on his bed whilst kennel'd Dog did keep Bad watch withal chain'd up by day asleep ORSAMNES seeing clear way the Lodg-door clos'd None to debar strong fair Excuse suppos'd He step'd within us'd wary feet and Eyes Thoughts to retreat ere Rangers glance surprize First Prospect on 't far more encouraging It seem'd prime Bow'r Plantation for the Spring The Form was thus 'T was cut out round by Art Some Mossy Roads more large from th' walled Part Free Shade from beams Tops something open tho Did streit as lines directly point and go To th' middle Ground where handsom Habitation The Rest more narrow Walks in circle fashion Did wind about grand Theatre beheld Close tops like Arch by growth not least compell'd Thick thinner Trees between tho here and there Small spaces found might Garden-plots appear Worn Flower'd dress ORSAMNES view'd approv'd That branched Maze whilst Silvan Songsters mov'd To gen'ral chanting joy their Chorus sing That
howere For Ord'ring all they strait consulted there Choice Meeting ground thick-shaded Rock design'd Flight-shoot beyond the Grove to either's mind Thence four miles Walk to th' Burrough-Town which Place Pastors less us'd some Lonely House tho base For Lodging got sent Letter strait that Night To Uncle of his i' th' Pastors Vale t' invite His friendly help for close retreating Grange Like Sojourners till Calm more setled Change New Suitor fear'd For th' Lady of the Grove she might suppose Since Lines sent dangerous some did Disclose CLERMANTHE inform She there discover'd prov'd Might be Surpriz'd if fled not strait Remov'd But if now told her Self her Man or Maid She 'd send with Her ORSAMNES found Betray'd This further Cause to th' Sudden way as 't were That Speedy Course compel'd told briefly there That Lady o' th' Grove had Stout young Son a Knight Years twenty one tho Lordly honour might Claim for Estate good Person Parts enjoy'd Much proud thereof had Year and half imploy'd In Travel then Come back to Thracian Land His Mother sent him by convenient Hand A Scroul of Lines in which her Pen exprest CLERMANTHE was so long there Lovely Guest Whom he had View'd at that Court-masque before Now choicely improved grown for Beauty's store Both Body Mind as Daughter priz'd Belov'd This first She heard her Read as Fortune prov'd In Garden-bow'r An Answer from the Son Ere long was brought Observed well which don CLERMANTHE follow'd her to th' selfsame Bow'r List'ned behind whilst all she Read that hour There heard her Self like Star advanc'd to th' Sky In his conceit fond Amorous Thoughts most high As Love-inflam'd Pearl Gems to th' height commended Presents for her from th' East by him Intended Would fly with Wings of Love to 's Native ground Court her for Wife that choice Advantage found And doubted not from 's Horse there to alight Next day at Noon Thus then more speedy Flight So long defer'd 't were strange to Steal away His Men Himself like scornful squeamish Stray Might follow Her ORSAMNES so surprize Fixt on Revenge no Sword to equallize Strong Daring prov'd at Nineteen years no more Had Two Disarm'd in Field proud Conquerour ORSAMNES joyns He scorn'd his Rage altho Us'd but short Poyniard's help with Shafts and Bow Yet must Advance her Goodness prime howere More Quiet gift her Self's Possession there Orsam leaves the Grove Thus Things resolv'd taking then brief Farewel He chose that Way which thought might best Conceal To th' guarded Gate Wicket still open found That Porter fast through Drunken Slumber bound Good fair Excuse to curb howere oresaw Since Absent so clear friendly Entrance saw Tho 't was Resolv'd by Them perchance Descry'd That He should walk about the Grove's right side Half-part thereof She turn Contrary way Lest bad Conceit that Fellow might betray So march'd to th' shaded Rock where shrouded well For 's best Belov'd stood Amorous Centinel Clermanthe folows CLERMANTHE strait stept back to th' Foutain-grot Where tho her Lute Discharg'd not prove forgot Hood Fan nor ribbon'd Gloves through nimble Speed Much less small Jewel-box Rare chance indeed Brought down that Noon where Pearl of dainty'st kind Necklace thereof strung on the Bank design'd So spirits rouz'd Face veyl'd like Skies o'recast She smoothly trod through branched Shades at last To th' mention'd Gate where Wicket found but clos'd Else had she knock'd as for the Fields dispos'd Thence Glancing round with flaming Eyes less fear Through bord'ring Clump of Palms well shrouded there She cross'd Flight-shoot to th' Rock conjoyned shade Where dampt Noon-day smal â—â—â—inkling Dawn display'd Being enter'd there ORSAMNES joyful man Giv'n kindest Kiss Imbrace thus spoke began Welcom most Fair to this reserved Cell Love's friendly Bow'r where no Though shall Rebel Against your Chast Command like Temple deem'd You being here This Favour choice-esteem'd Your Servant shewn was nere by th' Sex outvy'd Prime confidence CLERMANTHE Blushd reply'd Your Love Desert conjoyn'd outweigh'd thus far My strict Resolves Both termed singular Of equal height well Conquer'd me oresway'd ORSAMNES then Dear sweetest Madam said Your Goodness pleas'd Transcendent that withall To prize them so which like Sun beams did fall On doubtful Heart This spoke but short Demur Choice Kisses onely there obtain'd from her Now Free Themselves those thought prime Bait Repast For 's voyage then to great Dervan at last 'T was four miles Walk with Quiver arm'd and Bow Poyniard by th' side for 's precious Charge did shew Thus on the walk'd through that small Shade combin'd Which Screen-like cover'd them from Ground behind The Sun did then drive down his Western Road Noon past some hours with blazing Chariot shew'd Like Prince of Day as large Evening-stage behind Whilst th' Azure skies smil'd on their Walk design'd Scarce half a Mile they measur'd o're when heard Loud-sounding Voice CLERMANTHE partly scar'd As Porter from the Grove but branched Fence Standing between they hearkned both from thence When spake again conjoyn'd from Rocks above Vanlor and the Eccho Shrill Ecchoes Noise No No said there Mad Love Best fits thy Name here then sit down Bemoan ye Ay me Ech. Ayme Heark there 's DIONE Ech. DIONE 'T is she Ech. 'T is she My joy Contents the more O dost still think on thy Vanlor Ech. Vanlor Indeed Ech. Indeed It sounds like pleasing Ditty Say 't once again dost truly Pitty Ech. Pitty Dearest Dear Ech. Dear Thus then my Heart renew Love DIONE's kind and proves thy True-Love Ech. True-Love False never Ech. Never Cease then to Importune Her Brest pertakes in thy hard Fortune Ech. Fortune Sighs Groans Ech. Sighs Groans O soft and gentlest-hearted Day dismal 't was these Hands thus parted Ech. parted Accurs'd Ech. Accurs'd What friend did speak unfold it That I was here Winds surely told it Ech. told it 'T was strange Ech. 'T was strange Stay Nymph and do not pass me DIONE sweet but first Imbrace me Ech. Imbrace me I' th' Ghostly Shades Ech. Shades Where not storm shall sever But we shall Love intwin'd for ever Ech. Ever I come then Ech. Come then This Party by those Names forementioned ORSAMNES knew 'T was handsom Youth well bred Of birth Gentile dwelt near their Pastors Plain And call'd VANLOR amongst the Beauteous Train His Choice DIONE fair was rank'd allow'd Who being Wore long Friends debate like Clowd Dispell'd at last that Afternoon before Their Marriage-day when Love's Conjugal store He thought t' enjoy as Bedfellow surmis'd By burning Feaver's Rape was seiz'd surpriz'd Bad Rival thus consum'd that gallant Frame To feed that Fire unquench'd the Lover's flame Dead in few Days when Grief o'recharg'd his Mind Strange Feaver there to Frenzy grown confin'd By 's Mother ought Enrag'd strait did prove Would Range abroad since hop'd to Grasp his Love Midst fields and Shades us'd sad Complaint where found Kind Echo's answering Noise upon that Ground He 'd Parly stand sick Fancy pleasing so Till
Lost through Rambling Mood most Dumpish grow Mute many hours might sad Example be Of world-bred Change and frail Humanity Whom there they left to seek th' uncertain Cell Of 's Ayr-born Love compassionate Farewel Thus on they Walk'd till near three Miles o' th' four Main Task dispatch'd when chanc'd to traverse o're Smooth Velvet Plain with Flow'rs adorn'd to th' eye Like Summer Gems large River gliding by Which through the midst in various Wanton Maze Sported it self whilst Trees their Plumed grace Joyn'd from the Bank Sun-fans or Screens as 't were To th' Pearl-cheek'd dancing Nymph resembling there Orsamnes and Clermanthe surpriz'd Close by that Stream their Journey lay delight When thund'ring Noise ere long did partly affright Of Horses hoofs beheld Six Armed Men Some distance off Loud throats conjoyned then Much bawling heard Those Those are they They sayd Quick Seize 'em both O Heavens we are Betray'd CLERMANTHE strait This seems some foul Design Madam said He if Rogues they prove Combine To Rob enthral I may some while Defend Till Rescue chance For that Surprizing end Approaching near ORSAMNES with bent Bow Back turn'd to Her cry'd stand your Business shew Or he that first Assaults doth meet his Death When staring round with wild confused breath O Fates they cry'd This proves not He past doubt Nor is that She. Like stange mistaken Rout Held on withal their former rambling Quest Much chear'd reviv'd FERNANTHE'S drooping Brest The Cause was thus Not full two Hours before A handsom Sharking Youth fine-cloath'd no more Had stoln young Girl which wealthy Portion claym'd From crabbed Guardian TORQUARES nam'd Whose Daughter Bride that day great Celebration This Youth to dinner came Intruding fashion With certain Friend Danc'd with that Golden Lass Found Courting pause sometimes no Heart of brass Softned orecame yet once before beheld Woo'd then by Looks now th' Hand and Tongue reveal'd Love's pow'rful Charms She sitting by as tir'd Whilst others Danc'd slunk forth to Grove desir'd He follow'd strait as Prize convey'd from thence These Horsemen strait pursu'd lest for Defence Should Marriage plead inform'd they cross'd this plain For Stature Garb much like those Two in vain ORSAMNES and FERNANTHE thought howere Fast ty'd conjoyn'd in Wedlock-bonds they were The Storm orepast those Banks they travers'd so Under green Arched Bow'r Trees order'd Row By th' wand'ring Stream with more delight contented Birds from each Branch their Songs to May presented Next cross'd the Plain where blazing Sun forth shin'd Too Hot FERNANTHE thought no gentler Wind Large Wood did stand close-rang'd o' th' other side By which their way whence marching out descry'd A Man and Horse small Paniers bare the same As tho not far from private Lodg they came Reaching that Path they suddenly beheld Arm'd Troop of Horse warlike before conceal'd Which turning down from th' end of Wood appear March'd towards them CLERMANTHE strait through Fear New doubtful Thoughts retir'd within the Shade Pull'd back ORSAMNES too did then perswade They might withdraw within that Path Retreat Since winding shew'd till marched by that great Offensive Troop still found disturbed Brest Fear'd sad Events ORSAMNES strait exprest Her Motion not displeas'd but did Conjure Presaging Less she 'd prove more Calm secure Somewhat withdrawn beheld not far below High wall and Door that shrouded Lodg might shew Whence th' Horseman came which they did late descry Through longer Walk CLERMANTHE when grown Dry Much Heat withal some cooling Drink desir'd Mile yet remain'd small Time howere requir'd Thus down they went knock'd open prov'd the Door View'd pleasant Place which draws them on far more Large Green there was Part finely Shaded found Part Open left well order'd handsom Ground High-wall'd about to th' Gazer seem'd express Chearful Reserve more Solemn Pleasantness Shew'd fitted for Grave Philosophick mind For contemplations cause Retreat design'd Art tir'd as 't were with curious Courtly way And weary'd grown thought here a while to Play Hereafter more i' th' Nook beyond the Green The Hermitage Large Hermit's Cell yet like to Bow'r was seen Approaching near 't was formed all cut out From Natural Rock seem'd Thunder-proof about Thick Iron Door the Walls with Vines orespread Spruce civil Wildness shew'd discovered It s pleasant Front proclaim'd the Dweller there Had thought to steal some Comfort Joy as 't were From th' open World and Grief withall would shew Translated Man th' Elyzian Fields below This Ground conceiv'd till Mortal part lay'd by True Ghost become would fold his Arms and Die No Person there they saw yet all found Neat Furnish'd tho plain as served for Retreat Some Master still Stools Table Chair and Bed Trunk Linnen-Chest Hour-glass well ordered Bright Sword o' th' Wall whereto did Belt belong Vessels of Earth for Books convenient Throng Large Cupbaord too where Cheese and Butter store Bak'd-meat conjoyn'd which for Half-week or more Would th' Host content brought newly in there laid By th' Country-man forenam'd still so convey'd Twice every Week Dervan from thence a Mile Beer last there was Strong waters tho some while His Tast was pleas'd with Pure adjoyned Fount Of Natur 's Wand'ring Cellar made account Soon looking forth Glance cast from Corner there Garden of Herbs beyond did strait appear Lusty ancient Man then Fifty years might shew Mean plainer Garb joyn'd comely Persontho Naught Dazl'd when their Finer Ones beheld As if had seen what far in Youth Excell'd Salute discharg'd ORSAMNES said They were Two Strangers come from Corinth lately there For Delphos next kind Uncle where surviv'd Rich wealthy man of golden Coin depriv'd And Horses both by Thievs Six Miles from thence Should now Retreat to th' worthy Friend from whence They came that Morn for courteous Aid Supply The Lady through Hot toilsom Walk grown Dry Would gladly Tast of his Refreshing Beer Th' Hermit conjoyn'd You both are Welcome here Some Noble Rank proclaim my Mother prov'd Corinthian born my self long Travel lov'd And now may Honor'd seem through that Request So fair a Lady found my Drinking Guest Led strait the Way whilst Each to Muse began As tho mistook this Plain-cloath'd Hermit-man Both ent'ring next there sitting down He draws Fresh milder Beer which Heat dispell'd the Cause Of droughty Thirst retired then to Chair Set Countenance as something would Declare Which mark'd by Them FERNANTHE gave close Sign They yet should Stay with his Discourse combine ORSAMNES asking him How long did Dwell So Hermit-like in that Reserved Cell The Hermit 's Story He thus reply'd Know I have Travell'd far View'd much o' th' World conjoyn'd large Sorrows share This prov'd the cause I nobly am Descended And born to Prime Estate had Stars befriended TIMONDES call'd My Father of chief Repute But Uncle vile Degenerate like Brute DORSENGAR nam'd Court Servant them Design'd To this King 's Grandfather of sordid Mind Most Covetous through Malice too the rather By Forged Witness brought did Brand my Father O' th' Bastard Brood
Soothing best a while since Match'd orehard High Spirit saw joyn'd Father's Fond Regard These Modest words for Answer fram'd alone She no such Beauty's Stock could Challenge own Nor well conceive such Amorous Passion sorted With her Son 's tender Years Those rather Courted Pleasures Pastimes were Strangers found to Love Thus Suckled Hope whatere the Lord might prove Forth strait they Went to Gallant Water-grot Conjoyned Grove GONDACE'S Order'd Plot Fine Summer-house with Trees encompass'd round Space left for Walk where on the Shaded ground Choice Turf withal carv'd Fountains store beheld In Circle rang'd whose Curious Art excell'd Six 'bout the Room shewn Dancing Streams from far Joyn'd Murmur 's noise like Watry Theatre That Room it self with costly Marble shin'd Pictures Rock-work for pleasant Bow'r design'd Being set Pastimes to please Clerman repos'd Prime Musick-strains in Parts BRISOLDAN joyn'd not wanting for those Arts Flow'd sweetly round like Streams in one full Tide Or th' Ears Perfume to th' Lady's sense did glide For Storms as 't were good pleasing Lullaby The Soul 's prime Minion thought since Harmony Makes up th' Amired Soul how cordial Passion Those can present Tune forth in various fashion Now Joy then sad Complaint as also prove Kind Melting Sounds more Soften th' Heart for Love To th' curious Hands conjoyned last Voice-quire Whose Language Words more Raise advance Desire SONG I. Two Voices What 's choice Beauty bar'd from Love Dainty'st Meats and Drinks vain prove Two Other Whilst kept Withdrawn untasted Those Treasures small Felicity Give th' Owner till Enjoy'd they be In Handsom Time well wasted Chorus of Six Rainbow-Clowds for Show appear Your Red amd white 'T is Man's fruition Makes substantial Comforts there Best Conjoyn'd seems your Condition So y' are most Your Selves whenere 2. Two Voyces Whilst Youth Beauty crown thy brow Gems Combin'd Ripened Fruit for Tast design'd Two other Rot not on the Summer's bough Autumn-Blasts will scatter all Your Pride well mounted Glory Those to Earth despised fall When You too late are Sorry Chorus of Six Froward Coyness then restrain Wisest way since Harsh Disdain Few Commend Reap Beauty's end reap Beauty's end Those choice Delights which else you nere Attain Next walking forth there Warbled through the Grove Clear lively Cornets which for Conquest strove ' Mongst Boughs aloft first One heard Single sounding Another then Former's lost Noats rebounding Like mirthful Eccho's Play did Flourish o're Short ending Strain to that conjoyned more Third Fourth succeed still Answer'd round by Course Lodg'd circular till from some Place perforce Nymph Eccho rais'd turn'd Wanton Pratler there Then joyn'd their Noise as meant the Grove to tear With pow'rful piercing Blast and Fright those small Plumed Inhabitants rare-voic'd withal Through their Green branched Cabins These for Cloze Seem'd swallow'd by Recorders Sound with those Strong larger Throats Sackbots and Shalms unview'd When Wood-Nymphs came by Satyrs strait pursu'd From Shaded part feign'd wild-bred Silvan Lovers Shew'd Antick Dance the Girls with Leaf-wrought Covers Bedrest and Flow'rs their Men like Goatish kind Skins Hairy wore small Horns and Hoofs design'd Pipes held in sport Nymphs Hunting Darts aloft What Wanton Postures there fond Kisses oft Strange freaks beheld whilst Shrouded close on high Their Musick seem'd Celestial Waits o' th' Sky These Courting ways BRISOLDAN pay'd whenere His prime Observances Brisoldan's feigned Love to Clermanthe Love-duties there Dissembled tho as Vital Pow'rs were lent For that Regard would Verses too Present For Parts ingenious Brain well furnish'd stor'd As those Young Years could probably afford By th' Mothers hand Ambassadress compleat Nay Chamber kept at last Love-qualms so great Befool'd his Night-cap Health whilst former Road Kind Favours still the proud GONDACE trod And when sometimes her Lover's Charge renew'd CLERMANTHE falling back would thus Delude Fence gentler way Her Son 's approv'd Desert Not question'd was but Light inconstant Heart That doubtful Age those younger Years her One Does Plead withal yet Fancy 's Pow'r not known What Choice to make these further Thoughts unfold Her Father 's Frown at last when strait the Bold GONDACE Smil'd with careless Glance reply'd Were They but once confirm'd by Vows and Ty'd Marriage-time come when fit to make Relation Discovery her Pow'rful short Perswasion FERNANTHE 's Planted Love Son great in Favour Should eas'ly draw the Duke yet seem'd to Waver The Lady's thoughts Conjoyned grounds of Fear Some gentle Change event still Hop'd for there Thus held they on their Ling'ring Siege grand Prize Till Time Four Years near Progress'd through the Skies During that while His true Love to Clermanthe BRISOLDAN play'd so long Love's fonder Part Tormenting last more Strong Those Amorous thoughts Desires grown Elder now Near Twenty's Age the choice CLERMANTHE'S Brow Love's Royal Throne as 't were transcendent Beauty Drest round with Darts and Flames commanding Duty Tall Person nigh Sixteen advanc'd in some Perfection shew'd all Ravishment become That he had Qualms sustain'd True sober Fires Tho swel'd with Love Ambition's vast Desires Saw brave Estate was there Enamoured Honor conjoyn'd prov'd Duke her Father dead Some Lord before Proud haughty Soul did own False Treacherous great Parts corrupted grown On Vice did wait Base Ends far more than other Ingenious Bad betimes like th' Harmful Mother Who still could Hope with Fondest Thoughts survay'd His Person Parts Fine gallant Garb Display'd Court-gem conceiv'd such Things might do the Feat CLERMANTHE at length Enjoy'd tho Fair and Great Large MANTINEA then Proclaim'd in State With Publick Shows their New chief Magistrate Prime Town some eight Miles off where born along Choice Pageants were through Vulgar gazing Throng But that CLERMANTHE had beheld before 'T was Yearly done so Disregarded more Next gaudy Day with various Pomp to th' Eye Embassadour from Egypt-land passed by Egyptian Ambassadour His Lady afterward when Wives they brought Left Space howere Show more Triumphant thought Then Publick Entrance made Strange People seem'd Large Tawney Train beyond first Sight esteem'd Tho clearer Tawny better Fac'd by far Less Southern Clime than True Moroccos are These to behold CLERMANTHE was inclin'd Tho seldom saw that Town more closely Shin'd GONDACE too conform'd BRISOLDAN waited Set tho are in large Long-window'd Room dear-rated Th' whole Room not Free left to themselves howere Places by Others first Bespoken there A great Young Lord by chance was there before Soon after Second came trod selfsame Floor Took th' other side i' th' Midst CLERMANTHE sat Who scarce Regarding Them well pleas'd with that Her Window shew'd on Her they Fondly Gaz'd Transported way such Beauteous Form Amaz'd Strait Marked by BRISOLDAN'S Jealous Glance Fortune did both for Rank Estate advance Known Lords to him by Name turn'd watchfull Scout He Steals near man to th' Last bad Rival-doubt Lean'd Slily there as tho the Street beheld Heard speak to 's Friend She 's Rare unparallel'd His Page sent down from th' Servants told below Whose Coach what
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
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
pass'd the Gate nor by others Mark'd descry'd In th' Eunuch's Room withal for Pleasure made They Picture fram'd Hobgoblin strange Pourtray'd Which his Familiar's shape was thought conceiv'd By th' Laundress's mouth Ly nimbly weav'd Who said when peeping through she saw him stand Last Night near Twelve with small black Book and Wand For th' Porters sake thus bred appear'd strong Fancy That She was Conjur'd forth by Negromancy And that of Late he try'd that Magick Art To free Himself conjoyn'd ZELMANZA'S part Wherefore the King storm past of Rage disdain Witch squeamish Baggage term'd Town scar'd in vain Tho fed more High through late conceit that night Would th' Africk Princess grasp for known delight Here 's Royal Flesh did Brag confirm'd that so He might not want good pleasing Bedfellow Tho large Choice there both Fair and Brown beheld But courser Form ZELMANZA'S far excell'd That Lady next whose proud aspiring Mind Decree'd ZELMANZA'S Fate when all combin'd To serve her Turn hope 's lofty'st elevation Her Lids were drawn awry in strangest fashion Soon afterwards th' Eyes staring made that hour Looks Horrid grown malignant Humour 's pow'r Shew'd Branded thus by Heaven since sought to blast Anothers Beauty Life withal at last Hopes of the King like Dream or Vapour fled Lord-Servant to once deeply enamoured Now on the Couch ZELMANZA claims your Eye Who having kept her thoughts compos'd thereby For th' Eunuch call'd who enter'd strait did then That Dreadful Mornings Maze range o'er agen In Talk Discourse Morocco's loathsom Ground Some time dissolv'd the Lord admittance found After Salute to th' chast ZELMANZA there The Roman Lord and Zelmanza He hop'd conjoyn'd that Bed how mean soe'er For Travel us'd by his own self beside Offended not nor Slumbers calm deny'd She answer made that harmless Couch was free From such Offence like her own Fantasie No bad Infection there gave kind Repose The Lord with Smile declar'd He should from those Good Omen draw since slept upon his Bed To which with Blush no more She answered Kissing her Hand ere long the Lord withdrew Whilst those well-pleas'd did former Talk renew When Supper came they joyn'd in neat Repast Till bed-time stay'd the Lord to th' very last ZELMANZA then must needs accept command His Chamber Bed small Cabin near at hand Himself would take lodg'd Guardian-like appear'd To which gave way sin he was Master there Calmly the choice ZELMANZA slept thereon Whilst seem'd to Rock not Rouling Waves alone But gentle Winds to Lull her Brain asleep Untill the Sun long gilt the watry Deep And Glass'd him there gave fair ZELMANZA'S Eyes Light 's smaller Orbs good-morrow from the Skies Well drest by Nine the Eunuch had leave to enter Call'd strait by Name tho formerly dar'd venture With boldest Foot the Lord would wait forbear Short Pause observ'd did thus Salute her there Madam I hope you well have Nature paid Her Slumbring Debt midst darksome Nightly Shade The Lord Courting Zelmanza If Winds and Seas disturbed not My Lord Said she again both joyn'd in Friendly accord Did Sleep advance my self withal to those Long time Companion prov'd tost Bed's repose Troubled how'er your Lordship was discharg'd From your own Couch When he thus Speech enlarg'd Good Madam please t'o're-pass that Complement Your sadness mine becomes least discontent Both sitting down the Lord with Lovers Eyes Which mutely spoke whilst th' Heart did sympathize Proceeded thus Pray Madam think conclude Y' are Mistriss of this Taller Barque tho rude Grand Train my self as of that Roman Bed Queen of my Heart ZELMANZA answered Your Friend my Lord that name conjoyn'd shall be Great Honour thought Transcendent worth said he Madam like Your's deserves that Mistriss style O'er Kings themselves When she with sober smile Enough my Lord preform'd what 's Noble brave To Freedom's height advanc'd dejected Slave Choice Title bears tho You should add no more Which Heav'n I hope will pay like gallant Score With Prime of Joy's Reward When he agen Your Virtue 't was ingag'd my thoughts as then To that exploit whate'er Were that the Ground My Lord she said yet none but Brest Renown'd Would so take part on falling Virtue 's side Your Praise thereby Proclaim'd The Lord reply'd Worth Madam may shew powerful Influence Where Lustful Heart tho in that wanton Sense If Guilty ought I should not Court your Love For Wages last choice Blessing from above Your self appears You shine that Regent Star Which Rules in me hath steer'd as 't were thus far My Gentle thoughts and now the Haven prove Of grateful Joys whereto their Barque do's move Pardon my Lord said she this Virgin-Brest If scarce your mind conceives in words exprest That Dark Mysterious Way the Lord again Madam reply'd then I shall speak more plain Cloath'd like Sun Beams I love with Heart entire You for my Spouse in Marriage joyn'd desire When Blushing strait You speak my Lord said she There plain enough altho how Cautiously For your own Interest Good Wifely Choice Doth Question prove That Self arraigning Voice Madam he then doth charge my Judgment thus Which I conceiv'd exact and curious For Body Mind withal My Lord she said There hangs a Lute may 't thence be known displaid Whether your Tongue be match'd by skilfull hand That wants no speaking Art Through which Demand The Lord Observ'd shewn pausing thoughts intent To wave some time that Wooing Argument Lute taken down Madam said then your Will Thus far o'resways whatere my Ruder skill Warbled forth pleasant Strains performing so What th' Artful Hand well-Languag'd Ayrs could show With pleasing smile Madam conjoyned there Methinks those daintiest Fingers should appear Musitians too Lute held forth on the Board Teach mine impove These hands shall wait my Lord. Rather said She on yours learn more from thence Those Master-like Shew'd Female Excellence So choicely plaid her Lute might seem to be That Timber Womb gave Life to Harmony Madam he said methinks that Voice withal Should match the Hand whose Speech sounds Musical Both mean alike my Lord said she agen Long joyn'd at last far more transporting then Prime Gestures us'd whilst Voice and Beauty so Did heightned by themselves advanced shew Dinner being come since pleas'd his Ear and Sight ZELMANZA next should her own Tast delight Choice Wines command that done each want supply'd The Lord altho in thoughts unsatisfi'd He all withdrawn but th' Eunuch-friend pursu'd His former Aim that Love-Assault renewd Thus strait began Madam my last request I now shall Raise again this Lovers Brest Whilst calm abroad doth swelling Sea appear Till your kind Grant allays the Surges there Tost Barque my Heart when forced to discover Pure Crimson Blush so fervent seem'd her Lover My Lord said she I 'm yet but Veiled shewn So strange to you for th' Wifely Choice unknown Your Noble Heart may split perchance become On Marriage-Rocks Wed Discontent at Home Madam He said in you those Virtues shine Like
various Mines c. Wind Thunder Lightning Meteors Hail and Snow Ebbs Tides Earth-quakes things caus'd above below Joyn'd things of Sense from the Insect brood so small Wing'd Creepers both quick liveliest found withal Scarce seen discern'd to th' Ostrich Elephant Such like the Sea from least to th' Whale may vaunt Fine Artist prove those Waxen Desks the Bee Spider round Web Bird Chambers in the Tree Last Humane Rank grounds Moral Rational What Noble Wise and Good in Men they call What Best befits and Graces ev'ry Action Knowing themselves conjoyn'd that satisfaction With curious Arts and Tongues State-Wisdom too Man furnish'd seem'd much knows and much can do Sad Frailty howere both Body Mind display That brighter Coin bad Mixture does Allay Where Fancy Passion much o'er-rule and grown Usurper like Mount Princely Reason's Throne Joyn'd Crosses Cares o' th' World sad Accidents Disturbing too dreadful as strange Events From Men from furious Beasts things nam'd before Fire Water-floods c. Nature's Destructive store Thus 't was resolv'd Man's chief Content does rest Within the Mind reserv'd in his own Brest Tho outward things Nature support maintain Like Building props Life-food what may sustain Essential found next Chear'd ' gainst Worldly ill Advanc'd our Joy yet th' apprehension still Doth Rule O'er-sway but Loathsom Feasts appear When faintish Qualm distemper'd Palates there Prime Colours scarce bad Jaundice-Eyes restore Nor Musicks please where Storm-vext Waves do roar The Sun seems lost when Fogs make dark the Sky Such Passion found where Lordly grown two high Many that heap of Worldly Comforts claim Still wretched Poor through troubled Minds became Whilst others in great want Life's Winter-season Setled Brains Hearts themselves enjoy'd sound Reason Upon these Grounds fixt their Discourse altho For several times did well concordant show Each th' other gave what full Content desir'd TIMONDES oft ORSAMNES Youth admir'd So much to gain ORSAMNES truly scan'd His ancieet Age so much could bear command Knowledg grand Weight with Years distemper'd Load Nor Task unpleasing to CLERMANTHE show'd Wise as ingenious Brest still to discover More Solid Parts in her Selected Lover To Goodness choice conjoyn'd brave Gallant Spirit Worth Prizing thought that stock of Manly Merit TIMONDES fear'd Time might too far be spent Upon this Grave more Solemn Argument Philosophy for Lady's tender mind Conceived too young Lover's heart combin'd Would be sometimes left to themselves alone Whose Love 's not yet day and half old were known That might withdraw for hours retreat he pray'd Some things in th' Hermitage should be Survey'd Our Princely Pair that Arbour when beheld Both Lovers in the Bower Wood planted Ground what farther parallell'd Walls lofty Fence conjoyned Fountain there Past Acts o' th' Lady's Grove revived were ORSAMNES pleas'd CLERMANTHE sweet entwin'd More freedom now with these last Shades combin'd Much heightned thoughts that way Seal'd many Kisses Both well conformed then to th' present Blisses Chast sober Hearts what gentle time allow'd Reap'd while Sun-beams ere long black stormy Cloud Might Darken all which being by Heaven declar'd For Change howere their noble Brests prepar'd Then forth they walk'd to th' Fount on furthest side By th' Arbour there which from small Rock did glide Mention'd before nine Muses carved round Phoebus above where good contentment found Whilst Pratling way clear silver Stream did flow Soft murmur's Noise to th' Cisterns fram'd below ORSAMNES styl'd CLERMANTHE i' th' pleasant mood Bright Venus there as met in shady wood By Young Adonis self tho Chast that Hour I' th' Loving prime e're felt Boar's dreadful pow'r His Poniard laid o' th' Gross conjoyn'd intent That should Adonis Boar-Spear represent Delightful Scene was thus performed then Till Both well pleased resum'd themselves agen Done hour and half TIMONDES came inquir'd Convenient time where they to Sup desir'd Both close that first Low Walk i' th' level Green Planted with Palms fair space we said between That and the Bank their Parlor called there Could ready Food good Meal did then appear Cloath spread they couched down for Carpet Grass Grove Songstress seem'd best Musick-noise surpass His Man ' gainst Noon by th' Widow warn'd design'd Brought large supply themselves withdrawn behind To th' Garden-Bow'r their Supper being ended Joyn'd various talk till Sleep prov'd recommended Thus spent their Hours in choice contentful way Sometimes alone reserv'd well pleas'd by Day That past upon the Hermits Bed repos'd Kind sweet Good-nights Good-morrows there inclos'd Lusty TIMONDES slept i' th' former Chair Strong Signs whereof heard Snort by th' Noble Pair ORSAMNES wak'd third Morning first and now Some Damping thoughts through her years Virgin Vow Three Weeks behind for clearing Fancy's Sky This Song did frame his Lute supposed by SONG 1. Come thou friendly Hand and Voice Let your Art Orsamnes's Pâ—em Well conjoyned sooth my Heart Grief by Charms allay'd Rejoyce Riddles shewing Time howere Do's Bound appear For Payment full content bestowing 2. Master of my Beauteous Flame I Burning prove Whilst oreflow dear Streams of Love Thirst-like want of Joy proclaim Daunt with pleasure I do own Chief Mine alone Yet not dare to Grasp the Treasure 3. Ripe and Wealthiest Ground of Corn Grapes Possess Of Transcendent Lusciousness Starv'd withal since Fruit forborn Hope still eases Seems t' afford Sweet Crop Gold Hoard Whilst Delay'd sad Fancy pleases This He at Noon did to her Hand present Who found in that Poetic way content Third Day being come i' th cloze whereof third Night Whole second Book between we did recite That Uncle of his the Lord THIRSANDER nam'd The Prince Orontes Who well to th' Pastor-life with 's Father fram'd By th' Widow wrought he would inform them there Touching close place reserv'd till Cloud of Fear Caus'd by his Fathers angry mind dispell'd Thoughts pacifi'd which made him thus conceal'd Like Traveller for Choice of One of those Two Nimphs Gentile whose Fathers same Life chose Philaura and Merdona Still strongly bent thought needful to repeat His mind being well conform'd by that Retreat CLERMANTHE would Husband enjoy'd to own Her safe Defence be to her Father known VERDORUS Duke Year past from whom She fled Since by his Concubine near murthered Through Poysonous Broth soon rais'd to Dutchess glory Things thus reviv'd we shall enlarge our Story THIRSANDER came not then by Ten at Night Nor Trouble caus'd since various Chances might Produce Delay well harbour'd both howere They thought to wait till fifth sixth Evening there If fail'd that time their Widow should be sent To 's House again for knowing more th' Event Sixth Evening come TIMONDES walked strait To th' Widows Lodg whom found Distempr'd late Not fit to Go then 't was resolv'd design'd ORSAMNES should for ease of doubtful Mind Five miles the Walk as we declar'd before 'T was three to th' Lady's Grove to th' Grange two more Thus by Tens hour Orsamnes goes to his Uncle th' Hermit's old Coat preferr'd Hat for Disguise
Drawn from the Breast since Love's prime part doth shew As true Blood form'd that Heart portray'd below Kind Token sent and sure I am mine own Like Pearl-returns were mix'd with Tears o'reflown Since having long transferr'd my gentle Heart Lodg'd close by Yours it needs must share in smart Mourn sympathize Nor can those Kingly Rayes So blind my view or Titles gaudy blaze Crown'd Queen transform my Thoughts so pow'rful prove That I should lose my self forget your Love For were I 'twixt those Royal Arms in Bed On Marriage-night with Shades environed Sighs breath'd I should think of PHILANTOR there Souls still may joyn tho Bodies parted were I Subject am and Daughter both o're sway'd By strange Command each claims Obedient Maid Yet tho to other bound shall ever be What 's here subscrib'd to th' height prove really Your most Truly Loving Honouring Compassionate ELVORA Both cautious were in forming this no Glance On th' Lady's Chastity 't would best advance Their cheating End before or after wedded Least possibly the King grown Jealous-headed 'T was forg'd Device might urge disclose the same By Love o're-pow'r'd or through revengeful Flame If Truth conceiv'd she clear her self thereby Thus daub'd he 'd smother all like Destiny Strong former Love unsoyl'd that sober Mind Then leave her to Philâ—â—ter's Charge resign'd Nor miss'd the Mark thus far their pregnant Plot First solemn Pause concealment then begot But yet the King soon afterwards did send Her Father Present choice would so extend His Bounty late which doubtful Fears did breed Some Visit least might follow that succeed Both rouz'd their nimblest Brains for Confirmation Bromor's Plot. To strengthen all through th' Eye Ear 's Demonstration Order'd 't was The Groom as wish'd desir'd Found th' Amorous Lord to th' Garden Shades retir'd My Lord said he this Boldness pray excuse Since Friendly'st Crime tho break your serious Muse And aims at your Contentment Joy alone Take 't briefly thus 'T is nought to me unknown Your former Love on fair ELVORA plac'd Her kind Return till th' Royal League embrac'd Out-rivall'd so discharg'd else choicely esteem'd I 've been in Love your sad Copartner seem'd Felt Tortures oft did loose the Virgin-Prize And therefore can more strongly sympathize Conclude withal you may be Victor crown'd One harmless Thing perform'd which I 'll propound The Lord reply'd That former Love affair Kind Sir I grant now wrap'd in dark Despair Tho I should close conjoyn in any Thing Not Trayterous 'gainst Person of the King Thus then my Lord said he Do you conceive You could obtain through bright ELVORA'S leave To meet Her in that Bow'r by th' Marble Cell Within the Grove vouchsaf'd as last Farewell To all your Joys Close way through th' outmost Dore Vs'd her Maid 's help next Week as I before Am well inform'd from Guardian Father free Lodg'd then far off some Country Works to see I think I could reply'd PHILANTOR there Joyn'd th' other strait then banish Drooping Fear I 'll draw the King that time to th' Branched Stand Mounted with Steps which doth that Place command T' observe your Amorous Stealth the Passion sway Joyn'd Kiss Salutes in view I shall display Prologue to th' Scene your former constant Loves Exchanged Hearts whose Noble Temper proves So gentle mild that falling off no noise He 'll leave you Both to share Conjugal Joys Foregoing Day tell me th' intended Hour Good Space between for meeting in that Bow'r Which Summer Evenings now should be desir'd Near th' Hour of Four from th' Hand-maid first requir'd That friendly Grant that she would let you pass Soon after Twelve that you might view the place For sev'ral Hours your Pensive Thoughts compose Then watch till each of us new-landed shews By Boat disguis'd near th' Hour of Two no more Then leave unlock'd withdrawn that Outmost Door That we may mount the Stand I 'll tell the King 'T was done by th' Maid her self concealed thing This further Grant when th' Lady doth depart That you may pause good while to cheer your Heart For setled Mind walk forth soon after then That we may pass the Door I 'll strait agen Lock fast the same the Key thrown over there Promise to th' Maid you 'l do 't your self howe're Thus parted they by each contented Glance The Lord did strait 'bout th' amorous Work advance Philantor writes to Elvora First Letter fram'd ELVORA'S self should view Did strongly for that mention'd Favour sue As tho 't were Life-support term'd last Farewel Since lov'd and griev'd beyond known Parallel Nam'd th' Arbour Hour Suit she might grant much rather Going next day to lodge far off her Father Beg'd to take leave of Her like setting Sun E're Darkness seiz'd that parting Grace if done Remembrance on 't might cordial Warmth supply That Balm withdrawn through fester'd Wounds may dye Did mount in sob'rest height Love prompting all True Passion shewn as choice Rethorical Then Second for her Maid smooth too compos'd Preparing Charm which that First Note inclos'd Nam'd th' entring Place near Twelve expert before That further leave for pausing some time more When th' Lady gone till calm'd disorder'd Mind He 'd lock the Door Sh' had found him bounteous kind His Creature once soft gentler Heart beside Now Dimon-Ring for closing Bait apply'd Meranda call'd His faithful Nurse most wary Feign'd bus'ness with that Wench the things did carry Found private Talk She strait did Melting prove Her Lady more Lines shewn conjoyn'd to move She grants to meet him Elvora read then sadly paus'd thereon Dropt moistned Pearls short Answer fram'd anon Writ by her Maid Such Acts might Tempest breed But high Regard did conquer Fears exceed His Love o're-come her Reason condescended 'T was true next Morn her Father Journey intended Lodg'd Nights abroad that Afternoon Four th' Hour She 'd Meeting grant in that Reserved Bow'r Glad Nurse return'd with speed to th' Lord at home Gave those fair Lines who strait inform'd the Groom NORTHAMBRIS pleas'd Northambris and the King assaults with hasty Mind The King himself by Bromor so design'd E're Day withdrawn Great Sir said he more bold I have important Bus'ness to unfold Worthy Regard which tho unhandsome Face Might bear present perhaps offend your Grace Yet Loyal Aim and Heart it owns doth prove Duty from thence may well for Pardon move There has betwixt ELVORA and the Lord PHILANTOR been deep former Love accord With Vows conjoyn'd from You perchance conceal'd You may when heard th' whole Truth thereof reveal'd Your best Discretion use in that Transaction As please proceed more future Satisfaction The King reply'd with solemn Glance I heard Of Motion made from Progress tho debarr'd No Mutual Love exchang'd the Lady free NORTHAMBRIS then next Evening You may see Meeting by Stealth so satisfie your Eyes If pleas'd to take small Pains in close Disguise Time Place did name by th' Wench disclosed there As Dutious Act no Lust intent
howe're That Arbour Grove not then to th' King unknown Since had there talk'd with Her himself alone Through gentle Lines took lately up and read Startl'd before sees Thoughts of Wonder bred Yet nicely curious too did only say He scarce believ'd conjoyned strait that way To go along would trust his seeing Sense Perform'd with ease whate're the Consequence The King goes to the Grove Next Afternoon the King Court-Dinner ended Close Lobby past to th' private Stairs descended Where nimbly took false Hair and Beard beside Large Coat which well NORTHAMBRIS Cloak did hide Himself transform'd withal by dext'rous hand Call'd pair of Oars e're th' Hour of Two did land Near to that Grove it 's Postern-door the Men Should wait till Seav'n when they 'd return agen PHILANTOR watch'd set in by th' Maid before The King descry'd and Groom unlock'd the Door Withdrew to sculking Shade that clos'd alone Thence saw them mount their branched Stand unknown Door lock'd by them He walked there an Hour As enter'd then pass'd by to th' shady Bow'r Which view'd the King strait fortify'd his Heart Found secret Qualm for next succeeding part Small open Place there lay i' th' midst was rear'd Fine Marble Cell which Sacred once appear'd To th' God of Woods devote adorned round Arbour o' th' side for th' Lady's case on Ground Well view'd by th' lofty Stand whose gloomy Shade Had Lattice-Window there for Prospect made Adjoyning last did fall from smaller Mount With Murmurs Noise the God SILVANUS Fount ELVORA came about the Hour of Four Maid strait withdrawn fast lock'd the Garden-door None else should pass might PHEBE there have seem'd Hâ—r Bow laid by since Goddess fair esteem'd To range those Shades or bath i' th' pearly Fount Doubts rising now to firm Belief 's Account Drawn very near PHILANTOR forth did stand And making humble Bow kiss'd strait her Hand Then said He should presume to reach her Lips Breast struck withal after long Joy's Ecclipse Kiss seal'd thrice o're so enter'd th' Arbour there Sad Royal Scout the King might then appear The King He stands Views Philantor Both sitting down the Lord did thankful shew For this grand Favour grant Looks mournful tho With sighing Breath since last Farewel included Much former Grace now by fond Dream deluded Since Rival prov'd the King Then ranged o're His World of Griefs Misfortune's ample Score She Pitty 's Coyn repay'd from gentle Heart His Noble Worth acknowledg'd there Desert Which still should highly esteem and constant Love Tho now by Fates must over-ruled prove Joyn'd Sigh withall for Eccho to his own Love-flaming Eyes where equal kindness shewn He kiss'd how oft her Hand with pleased Sense Then dainty Breasts us'd sober Violence Transported Way Thus last dissolved were Three amorous Hours much Passion vented there The King falls off from her The King mean while ELVORA'S Chastity Not doubting ought since left alone so free There with himself long private Combate held Love-Passions sought to calm which rose rebell'd His Forces rais'd to noble Virtue 's Pow'r Joyn'd Reason's armed Band till parting Hour PHILANTOR'S Worth well poiz'd their former Love In gentle Seal which barr'd from Joy did prove When near attain'd his Kingdom 's Sphear was stor'd With Beauteous Stars her Equals might afford Free kinder Hearts thus Fancy o're-aw'd doth yield Passion gave way whilst Reason kept the Field Forth late they came PHILANTOR humbly bow'd Beg'd Kâ—ss for last Farewel by her allow'd Thrice counted seal'd Spectator from that Stand The King of all then kissing her fair Hand She gone by giving knock the Lord sad-hearted Door lock'd by th' Maid through th' Outmost walk'd departed The King did follow soon some Words exprest For falling off through deep-resenting Breast Concealment joyn'd of these kind stol'n Affairs Door lock'd that Key thrown o're to th' private Stairs By Water came NORTHAMBRIS Joy did rise There soon discharg'd his former Cloud Disguise PHILANTOR gone that Bitter Sweet enjoy'd Her Father tho like Storm did well avoid Came not off free from dangerous Consequence For walking near to th' River's Bank from thence A Gentleman but lately set on Shore Outlandish Cloaths whom he had seen before No sooner view'd his Face but marching nigh With glist'ring Blade cry'd Draw thy Sword or Dye Wherefore said he again My Rival th' art Th' other reply'd Thus soon to th' Fencing part From Talking fell for Combate did advance That instant passed by through lucky Chance Young gallant Earl forenam'd o' th' Royal Blood Third Brother's Son next Child of BROMER stood Heir to the Crown behind did Servants wait PISANUS call'd Who knowing PHILANTOR strait Ran stept between their Quarrels cause inquir'd My Rival said th' hot Youth through Love infir'd ELVORA sought to enjoy PISANUS when Shew'd his mistake since Royal Suitor then The King himself which cool'd his Youthful flame Thus parted They and Reason overcame That Youth well-born the Lady foremost woo'd Being Discharg'd in Travel time bestow'd To cause Forgetful Cure returning late PHILANTOR heard should Marriage celebrate Enjoy the Prize from whence this Passion swell'd The Lord so near her house that Grove beheld The King being safe retir'd more strongly now Truely Himself from Sight withdrawn the Brow Through the Eye disturbed more that ruling Sense Pause last conjoyn'd whose cooling Influence Damp'd Fancy's former Heat Passions allay'd No mutineers has Calmer Thoughts o'ersway'd He fix'd on falling off Retreat design'd Bâ—st manner tho best way with sober Mind Would keep reserv'd the Cause lest swell'd with Rage The Father ' gainst the Daughter might ingage Their Wedding Hopes destroy'd o'rewhelm the Lovers Nor Discontent such Princely Brest discovers Would give the Lord conceiv'd as slighting Action Wrote strait to him for Friendly satisfaction The King writes to her Father That He should then break off on serious Ground Known to himself yet no Disgrace redound To 's Daughter's Virgin fame Person high-priz'd Good Parts withall nor be by th' Lord surmis'd Bad disregard Intreats Truth would appear By th' friendly Tokens sent to either there Patent there was for Earl choice Place conjoyn'd Good Lining thought his Daughter next was coyn'd A Countess too Third Parchment made her Spouse Blank left an Earl who e're her Vote allows His Picture sent her last pray'd to be worn Which Diamonds did garnish round adorn Her 's plain desir'd which worn by him should be Till Wife enjoy'd then kept as Rarity BROMOR was gall'd that Lord advanced so Had Marriage held might prove much greater tho This noble King thus would not Joys possess Seem happy through Others unhappiness True Love confound that Dutious carriage rather Would well reward in Daughter both and Father ELVORA 'S Calm some Lords believ'd his mind Had chang'd of late her Father so inclin'd PHILANTOR when that Groom did all display The King's retreat rejoyc'd triumphant way Tho Thoughts conjoyn'd That being discharg'd before The squeamish Lord on new Conjugal score Would scarce
proceed yet like the Match content ELVORA too might Judge the same event Thus Best it seem'd to force constrain as 't were Her Father to what well Approv'd howe're Steal her away Nor Fond those thoughts untrue Pen'd smoothest Lines for fair ELVORA 'S view His suit prefer'd with that perswasive Ground Intreats She would some Day and Hour propound When He shall wait on Her with Coach-convoy Grove's Postern Door same Night as Bride enjoy Request to th' Maid withall form'd thereupon Which baited was with second Diamon His Letter found ELVORA pleas'd and kind Rare temper'd Breast their former Loves combin'd Did fill contentments Scale that Side o're-poizing Tho Queen lay'd there in Subject now rejoycing PHILANTOR 'S weight o'recame their Thoughts did close That stealth would not her Father's Mood oppose Elvora stollen away by Philantor Thus grants one Evening fair lock'd by the Maid Their Garden-door pass'd Grove's conjoyned Shade Both met unspi'd PHILANTOR in his Arms Strait caught Her up to th' Coach least bad Alarms Kiss seal'd withall well knowing in his own Brest Through what late Storm did sail for Port of rest Grief's Coyn now stamp'd with Joy the Ladie 's Eyes Close-panting Heart whilst sweetly Sympathize Six Horses brought th' are gon most nimbly thus As ev'ry Beast were wing'd like Pegasus Rais'd dusty Cloud till came to private Cot Where Priest concealed lay for Marriage-knot Man Wife they prov'd PHILANTOR 'S House by Night I' th' Country reach'd free Place for their Delight ELVORA when did on her Lord bestow An Earldom joyn'd with Lovely Bed-fellow Queen call'd her afterwards Next Day the Bride Through pleasing Lines her Father pacifi'd Who stile of Earl for 's Daughter's sake did bear And his own too with gainful Office there Great Portion added strait Her Brother come From Travel next to Cyprus Native Home New Wife mov'd to the King The King thus Free some Lords did more perswade To Foreign Match conjoyn'd with Princely Maid More Honour brought more wealthy Portion so Strength through Allies less Danger last would grow Prime Pow'r on Friends o' th' Queen confer'd perchance Of 't envy caus'd did civil Broils advance Nor BROMER griev'd such Match thought longer weaving More hardly found as slower Task conceiving But some good Friends shew'd strait by Portraicture The Tyrian Princess shape might well allure His Royal Eye and Heart both Body Mind For Wonders choice by Nature meant design'd ORNANDE call'd ELVORA 'S Beams out-blaz'd In his own Thoughts while th' Person tho was prays'd Beyond the Work by those which her had view'd Thus for that Voyage small He did conclude It chanced so that proud young Lycian King Bromor's new Plot. Duke BROMOR 'S Brother in Law both managing Close friendly League her Picture too beheld With strongest Love as Pride conjoyned swell'd Thing known to th' Duke had Navy great at hand For Voyage meant withall to Tirus-land BROMOR sent strait by BARQUE to Lycia Which o're against near th' Waves Aegean lay By secret Messenger in trait'rous Lines Inform'd him of the Ciprus-Ring's Designs Bad Councel gave more Ships to joyn exceed Land there before first Motion made with speed Since Cyprus-King with but few Ships would go Small Danger fear'd if won prevailed tho Love's prize enjoy'd launch forth with haste to Sea There watch for th' King's return that gallant Prey Bridegroom and Bride small Pinnace left for Scout Which should inform what time the King sets out With 's Tyrean Pearl which was with speed intended Match being once made short Bridal form soon ended When might grand ods Assault them both surprize Strong Quarrels ground the King first sacrifice To Vengeance there destroy the Queen detain'd For slavish Whore since scorn'd by her disdain'd Which acted past BROMOR set on the Throne That yearly Sum to 's Father due well known For two Aegean Isles claim'd long before Should now be pay'd Discharg'd the former Score That Lycian King as young was monstrous proud Most violent where's Fancy ought allow'd Joyn'd Lust Revenge did deeply grudge this King For th' Money-cause tho false pretended thing Th' whole Plot approv'd had Navy great in store Did formost Land on Tirus wealthy Shore Love-suit advanc'd which late was motion'd here When Word receiv'd that Ciprus-King was near Which kept the Princess off his Haughty way Unpleasing found that Game would slowly play Soon came the other King Wise faithful Head Dimon an Earl left Ruler in his stead PISANUS brought with him good Ships Convoy Being landed there the Princess self with Joy Beheld from Tarras-Mount o're Garden-Wall As rode along fair Omen thought withal With lowly Bow salutes which she repay'd Prime Person deem'd beyond her painted Shade Did court her from his Eyes that Language free Whilst Hers did speak regardful Modesty Cheeks blushing too both might conjoyn'd discover Soft gentle Heart to cheer the Royal Lover Who was receiv'd his Landing known before By many a gallant Coach on Tirus Shore The Cyprian and Lycian King meet Rivals Those Princes look'd but strangely on each other Yet check'd their Rival-heats did Passion smother That Lycian's Heart close-boyled tho and Eyes To harbour seem'd offensive Jealousies Salute perform'd the King his Thoughts declar'd To th' Father first where met with grand Regard To th' Princess then her self did strait advance Love's Pow'r disclos'd kind Speech with pleasing Glance Return'd from her At several Tables plac'd Both Strangers sat for Meals t' avoid Distaste Each side the King by whom the Princess there Might Food to both their gazing Eyes appear Nor came They in went forth whene're together For that nice point Precedence giv'n to either If th' One her Morning Presence had enjoy'd Th' Other his Tongue for th' Afternoon employ'd But in three Days the Cyprus King was crown'd Love-Conquerour her Heart to th' utmost bound Ransack'd o'recame through winning Gracefulness So clear and cordial shew'd in each Address Whereof her Father inform'd the Choice allow'd Tho cautious way his Thoughts would overcloud Before them both declar'd Conjugal choice He left transferr'd to 's Daughter's only Voice Whom most concern'd Disposal of her Heart Who mildly said She should perform that Part Two Days from thence her Father's Coronation Then kept observ'd with feasting Celebration That Day being come and Royal Dinner ended To th' gallant Tilting Course they were attended Great Tilting In which the Tyrian Lords as for their Dress Brave Cloaths Caparisons so Manliness In breaking Staves and Horsmanship might seem Ciprus to match th' Arcadians brave esteem When Supper past great dancing Ball ensu'd Choice gentler Motions of the Foot there view'd Fine Masque of Peace as th' other shew'd of War Wherein conjoyn'd nice Sex the Ladies are For Trumpet 's sound soft Musick proves the best Mars's-triumph that This Venus's exprest The Tyrian King under brave Cloth of State His Daughter near Those rival Princes sate On either side good space although between With Canopies ORNANDE shew'd the Queen
Great Lord appear'd did towards her advance With humble Bow took forth for courtly Dance Which well perform'd the Princess i' th' next place The Ciprus-King invites with pleasing Grace Who kiss'd her Hand said that with her fair Eyes Both near conjoyn'd unskilful else surprize Would make him Dancer prove next hopeful part Th' Hand might withall on him bestow the Heart Much gall'd the Lician-King since deeply fear'd Fore-goer kind that to th' Last choice appear'd Love's Vote imply'd Great Lady next refus'd Told her he was to th' dancing Sleight unus'd All ending well when he his Thoughts did strain To varnish Wrath with careless show disdain Ornande chose the Ciprus King ORNANDE walking up t' her Royal Sire Made known her firm resolve at his desire Chose Ciprus-King since first did plainly say Was Neighbour-Prince i' th' second place did sway Three gallant Isles by Nature fortifi'd Which pleas'd her thoughts 'bove Continent outvy'd So since could wed but One to th' other she Wish'd fair conjugal choice prosperity That Lician King who thought both Person Throne Neglected thus conjoyn'd with louder Tone His Motion was first made if th' other were Nearer for Place his Realm not stands howe're Much farther off like th' Under-World remote For Kingdom next it seems Her Thoughts did Float 'Bout Island Ground His Continent's fair side Had Water too whom could with Victor's pride By Land enlarge whilst th' other Sea inclos'd Wed Princely Neighbours Fair when so dispos'd The Lician King goes to Sea Inform'd the King He would next Morn depart Winds swell'd his Sails as Rage Revenge his Heart The Ciprus-King chief Points confirm'd did move For Marriage strait as drawn by earnest Love So State-Affairs i' th' Isle next Morning there Done formall'st way did Royal Spouse appear That Night enjoy'd choice Princely Bed-fellow ELVORA'S loss forgot Exchanged so Third Morn beheld He left the Tyrian Shore Large Sails advanc'd to pass that Wat'ry Floar With 's lovely Bride whom gentle Winds befriended Like Servants there upon their Barque attended Tho Trayt'rous Blasts might be conceiv'd withall Confederates for their Destructive Fall Since Lician King did watch for them by th' way By Scout inform'd they lanched forth that day Such chance did prove that near same fatal time This Ciprus-King should pass from Egypt Clime Not Western far great Navy steer'd along Whose purpose was t' invade with armed throng The Syrian Coast East-soyl to Tirus-land Their King on Board who when beheld left hand Those Licean Flags seiz'd Barque had also told Their King was there much proud himself and bold ' Gainst whom bred former grudge dispos'd with Fleet Next year t' invade North-east partly opposite On the Asian Shore nor knowing whether now Egypt might prove their end with haughty Brow Chang'd his Design would fall on them by th' way If shatter'd all advance for Lycia Joyn Conquest brave by Land but passing by Might more exalt their Hearts base Fears imply Thus drawing near most dreadful Fight began Sea-fight Their Arrow-storm return'd by th' Lycian Who dream'd of smaller Task triumphant Joy Bâ—th sought by Arms each other to destroy Here raging Fire whilst graplâ—ng Fury swell'd There Streams of Blood upon the decks beheld Or both combin'd Here ranging Darts brought Death There Glist'ring Swords Now heard the Groaning breath From wounded dying Folks from Sinkers then To th' Wat'ry Grave confused Noise of Men. Grand Loss there prov'd tho most to th' Lycian side Whose King two Wounds receiv'd to tame his Pride Night parting Them The Lycians slunk away Their Royal Pirat lost his Prize that day The Ciprus-King mean while pass'd fafely by With 's Gallant Queen Thought strange when Glancing Eye O' th' Fighting Game soon Famagosta view'd Grand Triumphs where Solemnities ensu'd Whilst BROMOR Qualm did feel tho gall'd much more When heard of that Great Loss from Lycian shore Since failed of good Friendly help by Sea From 's Brother in Law for Grasping more the Prey Dear Ciprus-Crown was now more strong prepar'd For th' Murth'ring Blow yet still through Fears debar'd Confronting Broyls State-Engines slowly moving Through larger Wheels the Queen with Child strait proving That Cross withall thought Bug-bear-like an Heir To his Conceit more Trouble thence might fear Thus still Delay'd till She 's Big-belly'd grown Yet hop'd He for Miscarriage-chance Dead one Or Mother Child both dead That Lycian-King Then well Repair'd strong Thoughts for Murthering Found also likely Way less Dangerous To his own Self yet surely Done 'T was thus He kept stout Man as Chamber Groom prefer'd Bromor's fourth Plot Much crafty too Black Agent choice apper'd Who formerly possess'd some good Estate Did Travel far Returning Home of late Spent all on Cyprus-ground then glad to sue For Fort 's Command which being Another's Due More known besides the King that Way bestow'd This swell'd with haughty Spleen revengeful shew'd to BROMOR'S Service got by aid of Friends Who finding Him well Formed for his Ends Choice Journey-man soon rais'd to Chamber-groom Then gave at Council-Board the second room This Traveller from Egypt-Country brought A Syrian whom there inslav'd he Bought For Serving-man by th' Fellow thence Belov'd But since his Fortunes broke like Vapour prov'd Discharg'd left Free e're long so Fortunate To Lord prefer'd whom BROMOR then did hate In th' Under Butler's room where kept the Wine Drawing it off seem'd mark'd for their Design Both King and Queen well entertained were I' th' Summer Progress-time Lodg'd also there The King being still for Mornings Draught dispos'd Greek Cretan Wine or from those Grapes inclos'd In Ciprus Isle e're walk'd abroad well known To BROMOR 't was good way for Poys'ning shewn More private close then Formal Meals appear'd Sent up by Page less Deaths to others fear'd Tho if the Queen did Taste thereof by chance Mother Child dead 't would more his Ends advance That Lord withal whom BROMOR loath'd might be If Poyson thought charg'd with that Treachery Nor knew these Two how then they were employ'd By whom and where since still That Lord enjoy'd Himself in Country-Seat till met one Day I' th' Royal Town inform'd Themselves that way So near that Groom to 's Lord was nam'd nor Men As his First Master Bromor's Servant then For least Suspicion glance Thought useful right He urg'd the Man to meet again that Night Such th' Hour and Place when he would things unfold Should that low Rank advance yield heap of Gold BROMOR'S inform'd 't was thus resolv'd by both The Fellow met being bound by solemn Oath To Secrecy that Groom disclosed there His Spleen against the King this Salve howe're If he could drop that Poyson held i' th' Hand In 's Morning's Draught he might that Gold command Large Bag descry'd Spent near three hours 't would shew It's working Pow'r less Poyson thought so slow He would be there false Hair and Beard disguis'd As view'd the Court no Partner thus surmis'd BROMOR at all their Poison working well
dwell with her Nurse pleased then Y' are yet too young nor big enough replies Ah! said the Child with cheerful sparkling Eyes I thus could talk with her and find her Play Sometimes howe're when She 's dispos'd that way By Nurse next View inform'd of all the Queen Would say her self while kiss'd imbrac'd between Your Mother pretty one most dear was found To me shew'd Sister like upon which Ground This Love 's exprest declar'd you lastly do In Mind recall my bury'd Daughters too Most like the First that Change of Passion breeding Love Sorrow both by Turns as 't were succeeding Madam then said the Girl with pleasing Grace Would Heav'n she was alive that Servant's Place I might enjoy on her Attendant prove When th' Mother strait conjoyn'd in Smiles of Love You may Sweet-heart reach nobler Rank Degree And serve the Queen Prime Maid of Honour be Thus then the Girl That little Lady dead I rather should serve you more honoured Although your self may prove the Queen perchance You look methinks like one Did raise advance Her sober Joy such pleasant Talk replies Yet still the Queen departs with weeping Eyes PENDARNE last that faithful Earl could tell From 's Brother Lines receiv'd that She was well In Arcadie transported from that Clime News oft by Sea Epistles too in time Sent from her self when her small dainty Hand Could Letters frame and th' useful Pen command I' th' Lord's inclos'd Her Mother's Rank howe're But Baroness new Name informed there Nor knew that Merchant more least blab'd descry'd But that some Noble Orphan 't was ally'd Eight years of Age for Beauty's Stock improv'd CLARINE was transplanted strait remov'd To th' Lord 's own House like princely Gem well set Prepared seem'd for Nobler Cabinet Much pleased found the Queen withall uncloy'd Tho for whole Months still constantly enjoy'd When Twelve years old what beauteous Person there Such th' early April's blossom'd Cheeks appear But mounted to that gallant height Sixteen So tall as Woman thought true Princess Queen Blaz'd in her Sun-bright Eye breath'd from her Breast That Wisdom thence proclaim'd fair Beauty's Crest Her Brow presents joyn'd Honour 's glorious Throne The Queen made known to Mindana When Princely Birth unveiled was made known Unto her Self the Queen ARTESA by By th' faithful Earl apart What Extasie Kind Bosome trance in each beheld that Hour Tears Kisses Smiles Joy shew'd its Sov'reign Pow'r At first in th' one Joy Wonder in the other Grief lastly tho in Daughter both and Mother Did equal sway through Fortune's harmful Wrong That virtuous Passion there which lasted long Prime Nature's Scene clear Fancy better may To th' height conceive than my dull Pen portray Th' Earl Dimon now was Eager to behold MINDANA grac'd with Father's Crown of Gold His pregnant Brest o'recharg'd as 't were did prove Through Loyal Thoughts conjoyn'd with ample Love So choice transcendent Branches as right and just E're long to th' Queen some Lords of greater trust His Mind unclasps made Firm by solemn Oath Then Views of Her reserv'd Conversings both By them enjoy'd brave Princess-like Esteem'd All wept that Hour Transported strangely seem'd Both Eyes and Ears Ingaged last their Hearts Whilst BROMOR loath'd as void of all Deserts The present Time serv'd choicely for their End Advantage gave did well those Ways befriend that Tirant was much fall'n i' th' Gen'ral Rate His People's Love as sunk from Manly State Through sensual Vice and Ease the Souldiery Much Less'ned too Debauch'd expos'd more free For Arm'd surprise good lawful Cause well-grounded Wise Agents felt that People's Pulse Propounded What if alive their Queen MINDANA were That strongly Beats strait Army 's raised there Bromor slain in battel BROMOR advanc'd for Fight into the Field Prov'd mangled Slain Both Grooms chief Town did yield Near all the Realm His Son then Twenty one Still kept a strong Sea-Town stout haughty grown Where then retir'd Man'd Garrison before Good Shipping had tho much from th' Asian shore By th' Lycian King his Uncle whose Heart Defy'd That Elder Queen with Ships Men Food supply'd By her refus'd could partly so contend Tho not Assayl that place Himself defend MINDANA thus did Mount her Father's Throne Mindana Queen The Queen well pleas'd much Honour Glory known Prime Grace that Earl Artesa both enjoy'd Marriage forborn till rooted out destroy'd Proud BROMOR'S Son upheld by Near Relation That Lician King Town 's Natural Situation Her Sister like th' Arcadian Sun did rise With Pleasure Joy to most Spectators Eyes Spread morning Beams for worth of Mind excell'd When but Sixteen i' th' Royal Town beheld Young Gallant Duke enamour'd doth appear Love's Pris'ner caught conjoyn'd in Marriage there Years Reign o'repast They came to Ciprus Court Did both the Queens through gladsome Joy transport Who Her receiv'd as Raised from the Dead Four Months Detain'd withall so visited By Sea Fourth year their Gentle Loves commending Sixth too the same which Year compleatly ending That virtuous Queen far-fam'd ORNANDE Dyes Whose Daughters both there clos'd her mortal Eyes In Either State Sh' had prime Example been MINDANA saw did leave a Glorious Queen AURELA gon with Sails advanc'd behold ORNANDE set Sun like dark Clouds unfold That Sturdy Heir grown so much Elder now More strong for Head-piece far Revengful Brow Shut up by Land in that Port-Town Confin'd Flight loath'd by Sea to Abandon all Resign'd Much strength at last from 's Kingly Uncle gain'd Old Souldiers those the like himself maintain'd In 's Garrison the Queen 's but raw most part He Swell'd Resolv'd to Stake Advent'rous Heart His utmost All. By handsom Sleights were spread Forg'd Papers round that True MINDANA 'S Dead This feign'd a Cheat so cozen'd of his Right Joyn'd Stronger Manly Sex to Draw invite Battel with Bromor's Son Took then the Field Both Armies met tho far From th' Royal Town to try that Game of War First fierce Assault endur'd on Either side Both Horse and Foot sharp Arrows storm descry'd The Queen's best Troops of Horse disorder'd were I' th' second Charge broke spoyl'd their own Foot there Their Captains tho led on They flye they flye Loud shouts did Baul th' Insulting Enemy Commanders strove Part-Rally'd them again But most i' th' Rear confus'd and Fled in Vain Scarce looking back the Van o'repow'red so For Flight conjoyn'd whilst their Triumphant Foe Held on the Chase The Queen 's Inform'd by Post And Dimon th' Earl her Crown shew'd plainly lost Thus with that Faithful Friend large Golden store Laid up by Her much BROMOR'S gain'd before Countess Deceas'd whilst Open prov'd and Free Th' Imperial Port Mindana flies to Arcadia She sail'd for Arcady Having then Reign'd six years on Ciprus-ground Welcome from Sister there th' Earl's Brother found After short time less Pleas'd with Worldly Strife Vain Pomp conjoyn'd dispos'd for Single Life Reserved too no strange Extreams howe're Nor Sullen mood still She-Companions there Resolv'd to
Faces And glist'ring Swords Death seem'd in their Embraces The Formost this spoke to ORSAMNES there Yield or th' art Dead struck Target fiercely howe're Glanc'd on his Leg. The incensed Duke replying Thou Dearly Pay'st that Score clear way descrying Pierc'd through his Belly strait grown Humbler so He prostrate falls The Next gave monstrous Blow On 's Target-Boss reveng'd with Cloven Head Seem'd tumbling down to grasp Comrade there Dead A Third th' arm Lifted high Foot hinder'd tho By Fellow's Corps lay gash'd i' th' Neck below A Fourth like Steps upon their Bodies rais'd Striking his Shield the Sword but gently Graz'd On his left Arm ORSAMNES strait well Guided With Thund'ring Blow Skull Cheeks and Jaws divided The mounting Fifth ran through gave Hasty Death Sixth follow'd then Who Curs'd with Gasping breath THERSANDER had lay'd Five Asleep tho found One's Walking Mark in Thigh 's unpleasing Wound The Captain fights Their Captain now Charge giv'n as said before To th' Ladie 's Guard sounding to th' Parlour-floor Much jumbling Noyse joyn'd Targets Swords above Unlook'd-for Chance since Harder Task did prove Rush'd wildly forth Th' Ascent found strangely spread New Stair-case made compiled of the Dead Call'd not Give way Thus foyl'd by single Man Well-armed Crowd Slave Death 's thy fatal bane Mounting a loft He struck ORSAMNES Shield Whose monstrous Force made Part thereof to yield The Sword by glance did hurt his Shoulder then Take now thy Doom ORSAMNES speaks ag'en With powerful Blow Chop'd off his Arm beneath Fell th' Hand and Sword as loth to Part in Death Cleft then his Brain whose Body Prostrate there Might groveling Joyn'd to th' Hand and Sword appear Now raged All Rush'd madly on Combin'd More than ORSAMNES thought for Spoyls design'd So mean a Grange for had they known their Number Which might the best Payr's Courage strength incumber Tho prime the Place They Yielded had perchance CLERMANTHE too their Spirits did Advance Voyce heard below With Formost next did Clash Eighth Champion 't was good fortune had to Gash Th' Encountrer's Hand down fell the Sword and He Stooping to Reach Lay there for Company THERSANDER Sturdy Sixth destroy'd that Hour Orsam Thersan Captive When Torrent-like o'represt by growing Pow'r Stayrs Top they gain'd and Sword some ran behind ORSAMNES strait whose Armes they grasp'd confin'd To Pris'ner's Bonds pleas'd both did Bleed howe're Thus Foyl'd at last Part-tir'd with Killing there Lieutenant then which Captain's Place supply'd Did enter too to that Great Lord Ally'd Chief Governour of that large Province known Next to th' Arcadian Bounds rul'd there Alone BORGANES call'd the Lords being brought below To th' Parlour Door View'd by CLERMANTHE so With streaming Tears close Joy they were not Dead As they Saw Her He charg'd they should be Led To th' Band returning Home with Lady sent To th' Governour their Captain 's known Intent Fine Jewel Box o're-heard by Each the same Which cheer'd their Hearts more hopeful Thoughts did frame Not Parted thus or Chance whate're should be Joyn'd Friendly Sharers seem'd in Misery ORSAMNES cast on Her sad Glance Farewel As She on Him tho Views oft-times befell They rode so Nigh ORSAMNES Golden store And Her 's by Souldiers Siez'd o' th' Plundering score With th' Ancient Payr small Coyn as then they found Tho had put out to Use Four Hundred pound They also took their Captain 's Corps along More valu'd Bulk left there the Vulgar throng All brought to L. Borganes Castle Next Day by One to th' Borders All did trace By three their Charge brought to th' Intended Place Still Hope reserv'd that Life o' th' Soul as 't were Prime Anchor found midst stormy Waves what'ere Grand Castle 't was large-compass'd Work beheld Tall stately Tow'rs for Gallant Form excell'd Fixt on a Rock cut Passage out from thence For Horse and Coach seem'd Beauteous strong Defence The Master on 't was that Dead Captain 's Brother BORGANES call'd as said before 'bove Other Commanding Lord of that Provincial Coast Next Arcadie for Younger Years might boast Scarce Twenty eight joyn'd Handsome Person too Then Widower much Souldier's Way could Do Stout Valiant Heart Proud Haughtiest tho beside Most Cruel where Displeas'd that Harmful Bride Seem'd th' Hand of Fate if Pow'r withall combin'd Brave Courtier 's Garb extreamly Lustful Mind Ent'ring large Hall Lieutenant mounts Above Inform'd the Lord what from his Brother's Love Choice Token brought that Box of Gems presented Bright-shining Each Worth raâ—ely tho augmented Joyn'd th' Owner's Self most Gallant Female Prize Those Jewels seem'd Dark Foyls unto her Eyes For Beauty might her Sexes Queen appear Scarce Twenty's Age. Two Men Seiz'd also there One brave Young Man was call'd at first her Brother Still Parted so agreed their Vncle th' Other She Couch'd beneath Those Lodg'd just o're her Head Disguis'd Great Persons seem'd rouz'd then from Bed Tho when conjoyn'd his Brother Slain at last Cloud seiz'd his Brow bad Damp his Thoughts o'recast Kill'd by her Brother told Seven more lay'd Dead Self wounded tho by Stayrs Advantaged On Top thereof Six Slain at th' Other End By th' Vncle too did all below Attend. BORGANES swell'd that Captain since did prove His onely Brother whose observant Love Great V'olour joyn'd did Highly esteem Advance Design'd for Heir Then Thoughts on th' Lady glance Ponder'd her Brother 't was strong Combat bred Lust wrathful Flame till th' Amorous Conquered Had Nephew too seem'd Hopeful little Boy For Setling more might his Estate enjoy Pris'ners mean time still kept Asunder were Sad Views altho by Looks might Parley there Clermanthe shewn to Borganes CLERMANTHE then was brought to th' Dining-room Cheeks close Obscur'd since that Captived Doom BORGANES there Who rose with Formal Grace Advance nigh wish'd Her Unveil the Face Which was Perform'd her Beauties from that Cloud Strait Breaking forth like Morning fair from Shroud Of darkest Night tho Sweeter Beams beheld Far daintier Blush BORGANES thought excell'd Saluted Her Such Lovely Form there shewn In Sorrow's Dress what Joy'd Triumphant grown Nor Singular that Lord's Conceit the Rest Much Wonder'd too These Words He joyn'd exprest Bright Nimph Discharge Sad Thoughts to Beauty's Sky Lend pleasing Rays again since shall Descry Frank Lord within these Gentle Walls and there Like Governness more than Captiv'd appear Fair Vsuge prove like your Fair Self from us Wanting for Nought CLERMANTHE answer'd thus If found such Noble Mind so free from Blot Since born to Thrall I should Imbrace my Lot And thank the Gods by whom 'T was Ordain'd Your Pris'ner first Cheeks there with Blush distain'd Conjoyns withall I hope that Nobleness Perform'd to Me will more it Self express Towards my Brother Vncle now Captiv'd Those Friendly Us'd more Cheer'd my Heart reviv'd Both Lords apart confin'd To That giv'n Gentler Nod He strait Withdrew To Lobby Place which th' Hall beneath did View Both Lords beheld Who shew'd their Due Regard Yet like themselves Low Baser Ways
With her Desire Plate Servitors prevented CLERMANTHE joyns One Dish had her Contented But for MELVORNA'S worthy Company If would take part Who did like Guest Agree Thus down they Sate MELVORNA'S Handsome way Civil Regard Discourse conjoyn'd that Day Much Pleasing prov'd so that CMERMANTHE well Could for Companion Choose Thought She 'd excell I' th' close Arcadian Grange before Design'd But here sad Fears did Damp Conversing Mind Yet fram'd her Self Concluded their Repast MELVORNA said with Glance to th' Window cast She could not well that later Hour invite To th' Garden walks CLERMANTHE joyn'd The Sight Prospect thereof Contented her as then Till more Repos'd MELVORNA said agen If rang small Silver Bell Dispos'd whene're For Walking was Door should stand Open there And None disturb that time her privacy More than She pleas'd Thanks were return'd as free Done short Discourse MELVORNA Fears exprest That She should prove Injurious to her Rest Then past Nine's Hour that Month tho fair Twilight Beheld abroad wish'd strait to Her Good-night That Matron too CLERMANTHE since Desir'd To Dress her Self Undress took Leave Retir'd Half-hour dissolv'd She lay'd her down in Bed Like Beautie 's Mine with Silken Quilt o'respread Clermanthe left alone Flowr'd Sattin Curtain 's drawn tho Sad the Heart Sense Drowsie grown to slumber's Nightly part Conformed prov'd Sleep soon did bathe her Eyes Till Seav'n next Morn in Gentle Bands surprize Then Spirits cheer'd She falls in sobrest fashion To th' former Work Behaviour 's contemplation Since Dinner past encounter should as 't were BORGANES Strength first Single Combat there Well slept the Lord tho early Wakers be For Thoughtfulness did Partners prove Agree She heard by Nine opened that Lobby Door Then from that Place on brave Good-morrow's Score Prime Musick sounds Good morrow whose sweetly flowing Stream Spread through the Air in Consort joyn'd Supream For th' Art-full Hands Voices succeeded there Which last by Nature's Organs fram'd appear Are breath'd from Life so th' Instruments excell'd Their Song it self most Amorously Swell'd Through Love-conceits to raise more fond Desire Warm colder Heart Inflame where Former Fire She Sigh'd at all bad End Presag'd and fear'd Those Courtly Forms so High o're-strain'd appear'd Small Garden Birds at last conjoyned too Shew'd Chanting round what Native Pow'r could Do. She Din'd at Twelve Two Dishes brought no more That Matron left for Waiters as before Eat pretty well tho Qualm'd to think upon Bad Second Course which should Succeed anon BORGANES there All Voyded carry'd thence She walk'd about shewn Beauteous Excellence Near th' Hour of Two her Musing's broke by Sound Of Cornets heard from that small Garden-ground Such prov'd their Place besides Conjoyned Those Three Ecchoes there did Dandle back the Close Of ev'ry Strain by Turns in perfect way Retorted so like Nature's wanton Play Or sportive Dance as Vaults and Walls thereby Would speak their Joy CLERMANTHE Lodg'd so nigh That Prologue past BORGANES enter'd there Whose choisest Rube did Shining Brave appear Flow'rs Silver Gold Pearl-buttons large beheld Neck Sleeves at th' hand with Rows of Gems excell'd Silk underneath Same Buskins garnished Their Tops with Rubies Pearl on Gallant Head Great Flaunting Plume like Princely Brides-Groom drest Young hadsome Person too conjoyn'd to th' rest His Looks and Walk Proud Amorous Mode display'd Giv'n Kiss-Salute Both sitting down He said Borganes courting Clermanthe Bright Lovely Guest having Convenient Pause Afforded you for calm Retreat because Long Journey Watch endur'd to bar Complaint 'T was now Resolv'd that Sober Visitant I might appear those Friendly Thoughts disclose Lodg'd in my Brest When Blush her Cheek o'reflows She Thanks retun'd for 's Lordship's Nobler way Kindness Vouchsaf'd those Gems receiv'd last Day Things Lost in her Account Grasp'd thereupon Her whitest Hand BORGANES thus went on Those mention'd Toys forego Great Troop behind Like Harbingers then Cheer perplexed Mind False Pris'ners Name can nothing Wrong disgrace Where Truly Free Commandress of this Place I shall be Your's my Self conjoyn'd beside No Vulgar Gift CLERMANTHE again repli'd Those Words my Lord do Clouded Dark appear Hold Double Sence but th' Aim Design whate're Methinks You should not Soyl your Greatness State Nor Judgment Brand so far to take for Mate Such Homely Choice Conjoyned Low Degree Mean Form and Birth He Answer'd earnestly Love does not Prize grand Titles Names alone Fond Shadows th' are tho Noble Branch unknown Your Self conceiv'd for Person fair Prevent In my Esteem all Doubtful Argument And tho I cannot Woo You as a Spouse Since choicest Wife Deceas'd made Solemn Vowes ' Gainst that Estate but Thraldom thought indeed Vnpleasing Bands this may i' th' Room Succeed As Mistress I shall Court Imbrace You so Be Constant last CLERMANTHE Whose Blood did shew Strange Ebs and Tides for th' Crimson Stream as then His Wanton Aim unveil'd conjoyns agen Since so my Lord that You by Vows are bound Against a Wife I shall not on that Ground Seek those to Break unworthy Maid howe're So high Regard but yet methinks to bear Your Mistress-Name You should Disdain despise Vnchast withall The Lord these Words replies Tho Beauteous Nimph found Pris'ner seiz'd by War I may Dispose of all You have and are Appoint for Bed yet such my Gentle Mind Your own Good parts with Handsome Form combin'd That I shall Court your Grant e're Joy's Fruition Shew Servant-like And for th' Unchast condition You talked of why should the Beasts more free Man 's Drudges born that Pleasure take than We Leave those Fond Dreams Conceits as far from True In th' Act of Love like Food pay Nature's Due CLERMANTHE saw the Wind began to Rise More Blust'ring grown BORGANES Roll'd his Eyes Thus Drooping Fear'd sad Stormy Cloud from thence Best Sayls Withdrawn us'd Anchor's Calm defence Mild humble Way her Person his Slave withall These words return'd my Lord first place I shall This Favour beg that You would Gently please To Pause some time for Cure of Love 's Disease Try whether Passion 's Force may Conquer'd shew By Reason 's Pow'r good Ransome taken so 'T were Simple Act said He that Task to prove When srongest Reason for 't as vain to move For Ransome Price That Person 's Valu'd more Who 's worthy thought these Armes I pray implore CLERMANTHE joyn'd large Time may be Allow'd To calm my Heart which Sadness doth o're-cloud Much Damp'd through Fortune 's Change whose Qualm disgraces Both Body Mind unfit for Love 's imbraces Thus not Deny'd that Pause did Reason seem Sad Thoughts Weak Temper joyn'd the Lord's esteem Rais'd so likewise Advanc'd since less Approv'd That Easie Girl should fall when first was Mov'd Into his Arm 's observed next a Maid Her Self she call'd more Nice that Way o're-sway'd Some Time might be Allow'd upon that Score 'T would Heighten last Love's choice Delights the more Then talk'd at Large first place his Travels told What Dangers there Court-like did next unfold Gand
Honour's heap lastly his Commanding Pow'r High Government Provincial Lord that hour In Each whereof shew'd Proud vain-glorious Brest Short Chronicle of his own Praise exprest Which chang'd Discourse had Pleas'd CLERMANTHE well But after each Kind her Form like Beauteous Spell So Charm'd his Fancy through the Gazing Sence He could not hold from Wanton Violence Conceiv'd He had Rare Temperance descry'd That Longer Way of Argument beside Reach'd forth to Kiss and tho She oft Withdraw Nice Modest Look's conjoyn'd to Check o're-aw Some Words withall Nay Pray my Lord excuse Nothing would Serve BORGANES still Pursues Her Lips till Seiz'd Those Dainties must asswage Like Baits should prove for ev'ry Talking Stage His Tongue o're-pass'd Firm-Seal'd each Kissing Close Done often too Love said poclaim'd by Those Strong Thoughts withall 't would Warm prepare her Heart Who durst not Chide nor Act the Scouling Part ORSAMN lest THERSANDER Tortur'd be 'T was well if sav'd that Way her Chastity BORGANES last conjoyn'd their Garden-door Should Open stand when Rung that Bell before By th' Sister nam'd or strait if She desir'd With Proud Half-smile slow Stately Walk retir'd Clermanthe walks in the Garden CLERMANTHE then trac'd round Distemper'd Way Her Chamber there for Troubled Mind's Allay Such th' endless Kissing Task well pleased tho That Rack withdrawn did Cooler also grow After some Pause Conceit their Garden-Air With change of Place might ease in Pensive Care She rung that Bell which Signal giv'n alone Smaller Back-door by th' Hangings hid unknown Was strait Unlock'd That Matron there Descry'd Ask'd Would she Walk CLERMANTHE fair reply'd She meant some time int h ' Garden-walks to spend If Private so None should disturb Offend The Matron said Her Self would Wait above Till She return'd The Lord's Arch Bawd did prove Down smaller Stairs to th' Garden-ground She pass'd Pleas'd Kiss'd there by Gentle Gales at last Stead of that Lord Tormented more than Cloy'd Those Warm Lascivious Bouts now Pause enjoy'd 'T was Comfort too First Clash so well oppos'd Ground laid for More good Virgin-Fence disclos'd She softly Trac'd Grief 's Solemn Thoughts in part That time Discharg'd for more Contented Heart Sad Spirits cheer'd So on Becalmed Shore Weak Barks repair'd rough Storms confront the more She view'd their Flow'rs May's fragrant Beauties shewing Green dainty Knots and Walks small glance bestowing Prime carved Statues there for Art excell'd Wire-closed Room with choicest Birds beheld Which seem'd to chaunt her Welcome oft fair She Their Fellow Pris'ner joyn'd Captivity Walking enough Sigh breath'd Clermanthe's trouble She made Retreat To Arbour near with Roses drest compleat Bad Sighing Cause whose stranger Fortune shew'd Like guilded Cup with Poys'nous Draught o're-flow'd There Sitting down She Thought-full ponder'd then How best to Ward the Lord's Assaults agen Ransome was nam'd prov'd Scorned tho despis'd Crost Lust Design and were that valu'd pris'd How loath'd to Move while kept that Murtheress The Duke her Father in such Great Distress 'T was Prince she thought ORONTES should that Score Discharge for Both its Freedom did restore But Ransome pass'd for Dream their Fortunes thus Shew'd Dark Confus'd and Highly dangerous Nor durst She term her Self ORSAMNES Wife Fond useless Plea lest soon Destroy'd his Life BORGANES Words that He would Visit so Each other Day did cheerful Pause bestow Thus Hope preserv'd near Seven Supper 's hour She mounts the Stairs with-drawn from th' Garden-bow'r The Matron tempts Clermantis That Matron e're did back return made bold Well practis'd Part her Thoughts thus to unfold CLERMANTHE inform'd How Happy She might prove If would Comply with th' Earl BORGANES Love So Princely Great for Person Parts admir'd And tho might well Constrain what He desir'd Did Court her Grant esteem'd as choicest treasure Besides Himself much Rare conjoyned Pleasure That Garden 's use brave Gallery at hand Might range the House Horse Charet both command To take the Air in daintiest Park below Next Country-grounds Her Self th' Attendant go His Sister call'd when pleas'd should Gorgeous shine Prove Wife indeed tho Name of Concubine Her Brother last tho Eight had Slain left Dead Brother to th' Lord till then not mentioned And Vncle tho Six more enlarged Free BORGANES would Each Point confirm agree CLERMANTHE saw her Bawd-like way and Trade Prov'd Arm'd withall short Gentle Answer made As done to th' Lord Himself no Granting One Nor lest Deny'd Excuse Demurs alone When Supper came Two Dâ—shes brought no more But dainty Food the Rest as Night before That ended past lest farther Talking cause Wish'd Privacy the Matron strait with-draws ORSAMNES Room THERSANDER'S both did stand Delightful Way remoter Fields command Large Nature's Draught fine Pleasant Prospect there Tho Her 's by Art more Curious Ground appear From that Rock's height view'd Gallant Park below Where They could see BORGANES hunt the Doe And lofty crested Buck Prime part of all Their Silvan Chase to th' Dying Funeral Heard Horns and Hounds tho scarce their Sence at leisure Too Solemn Thoughts for such Discordant Pleasure BORGANES still each other Day renew'd Fond Visits there Borganes way of visits Surrender to conclude O' th' Beauteous Fort his Rampant Thoughts o're-aw'd And Pride extream joyn'd Hunting Games abroad With utmost Art that in the End he Might Strong Fancy please through Height'ned Love's delight Free closing Grant for mutual imbraces Or all Pretences Barr'd such Lurking places Ne're tortur'd so by Self-restraint before At Second Time conjoyn'd o' th' Wanton Score For Pow'rful Grounds what Matron did express Touching her self those Grand Advantages Prerogatives thought Mistress-like should be By Him perform'd her Vncle Brother Free His Manner was giv'n first in Stately kind Long Kiss-Salute to Ask next place combin'd If She enjoy'd yet Setled Thoughts compos'd Her Answers Smooth still Fair Regard disclos'd Hard Task conceiv'd so soon She then exprest For that great Change to frame her Virgin brest Still hopes withall his Goodness might o're-sway That Fancies Pow'r Who Said No Charm Delay Could Alter ought nor Ransome taken be The Provinces the Crown of Arcadie So chang'd Discourse conjoyn'd oft-times howe're That Amorous Charge those Kiss-encounters there Volley Shot-like as meant to take to Storm Th' whole Garrison to which She must Conform Sad qualmish Heart as would her Lips devour And leave none for ORSAMNES Self that Hour Those Fruit-repasts since longer Pause delay'd Should Fancy's Appetite conten He said Till th' onely Food that Meat Compleat of Love Thus forc'd to bear since Vain Excuses prove Th' Offensive Load weigh'd her Enthrall'd estate Proud Temper Harsh with which Ingag'd sad Fate On her Wise Cards well Acted part till ended ORSAMNES and THERSANDRE'S Cause depended 'T were Pleasing View to have Beheld what fashion This sweet Young Lady aw'd by Pow'r Lust Passion Carry'd her Self whose lips tho Suffer'd Rape Happy thus far th' whole Body chanc'd t' Escape Us'd Garden-walks sometimes for more Content Rung Silver Bell tho Sad conceiv'd
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
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
joyn'd at last BORGANES tho ne're Birth with less content Did Solemnize Heart Qualm'd through this event Like Wrack such Courtly forms to th' tortur'd Brain Whilst thoughts of losing fair CLARMANTHE again Tost by th' four Winds his Brest appear'd through Passion Lust's Funeral in that grand Celebration Yet midst Despair would strive the Prince to draw To th' Park beneath e're next ORSAMNES saw CLERMANTHE so conceal'd done Hunting sport Seek to imploy with Games of youthful sort Fine Shows conjoyn'd till Supper-time and Bed Then all display'd torn Heart Tempestuous Head The Prince sent for by Post. Scarce dinner done when Post came from the King Enter'd the Hall harsh Message tho did bring The Prince should hast to th' Court if thought to find Dear Mother there Alive whose earnest mind Was him to View in dangerous estate Threescore Miles off e're seized prov'd by Fate This heard He Starts leap'd from the board Sad brow'd BORGANES thank'd call'd for his Horse aloud Eight should ride Post on th' ablest Beasts the rest Come with ORSAMNES afterwards exprest BORGANES too cry'd Fly to his own Men Th' Horses still kept for Hunting sadled then Waits on the Prince who hurry'd through the Court By th' Lady view'd mounted in hasty sort Like boist'rous Wind departs o' th' gallop gone Which strangeness caus'd Heart-Pantings thereupon Back came the Lord whose Joy did equallize The Prince's Grief reserved sav'd best Prize Choice Wisdom thought that timely way Allur'd Drawn off the Prince through courteous Charms secur'd ORSAMNES last no Pleading now for 's Love Day 's Journey and half e're reach'd the Court 't would prove Long threescore Miles next Night Revenge content Could close with fair CLERMANTHE'S Ravishment Those left behind were still detain'd i' th' Hall Should their King's health and Queen's carouse withall Till th' Prince far off ORSAMNES then back-way To th' Stables led where those with Horse did stay To gull CLERMANTHE'S sight as tho he were Repriv'd alone and still kept Pris'ner there Heard trampling noise She saw those other Ten Clermanthe's trouble again Pass through the Court take horse which raised then Sad dreadful thoughts her Lord still Slave conceiv'd Her self withall of Freedom so bereav'd The Prince first gone then All the rest now fear'd Sure Ravishment late Joys like Dream appear'd Things as before yet where despairing ground Hope still preserv'd best comfort Anchor found Their Hunting done for which great Persons were Both Noble Rank Gentile conjoyned there Woods Eccho heard some Games withall renew'd That yearly Feast i' th' large Park-Lawn ensu'd Thus th' afternoon dissolv'd e're th' Evening ended Five young Black-moors with feather'd Garb attended Shew'd Jugler-sleights next tumbled on the Ground Wild Antick Dance to strangest Musick-sound BORGANES last with Guests of Noble fashion Concludes in Wine that Native celebration For th' drinking Game like others too dispos'd Stout Champions all so long 't was e're they clos'd Took Horse Farewel Run down like Stag that Day His Lordship near did seem could gravely say He was inclin'd for Slumbers ease that Night Strong Rape defer'd best morning's Task delight Ten 's certain Hour THERSANDER should withall As joyn'd in 's Brother's Death by th' Archers fall We now shall change our Scene t' Arcadia The two Shepherdesses Cast smaller Glance more pleasant Passage may Concordant prove long Grief survey'd distresses Nor lost forgot those Two fair Shepherdesses Of Rank Gentile by th' Prince so Worthy deem'd Each fit for Lord ORSAMNES Wife esteem'd PHILAURA who did most his Loss deplore Stopt in her Nun's design as heard before Through Parents Friends choice Council us'd that season Passion at length gave way in part to Reason Touching SILVANOR'S love whose still apply'd Strong constant Suit for Birth Gentile beside So that to Her not gain'd alone Access His fervent Lines those Love-embassages But his own Self her mind and Face how-e're Too much Obscur'd caus'd by ORSAMNES there Else not disdain'd his Person Parts Estate Who Coyness Woo'd at large Laborious rate Herculean-like Transporting Pow'r of Love Tho Crown'd at length Triumphant chanc'd to proveâ— Her Birth-day 't was SILVANOR well befriended Silvanor with Philaura By certain Nimphs conjoyn'd with Mask attended Story took from that Golden Ball near Troy Three Goddesses at strife which should Enjoy Mask He Paris prov'd who first in shorter Dance Enter'd the Room did next with Speech advance Last turning off to th' Wall should there He said On Ida's Mount withdraw for pleasing Shade Then Juno Pallas Venus fine for dress In Dance appear'd those striving Goddesses The first whereof for Queen of Heav'n was Crown'd After neat Dance to Rural Musick-sound That Golden Ball came trundled through the Floor Contention bred to whom for Beauty-store As Prize pertain'd next Man they strait agree Should judge Resolve which Paris chanc'd to be Grand Homage shew'd to each great Pow'r Divine He chang'd th' old Tale for handsome new Design Since Paris then pronounc'd that Costly Ball. Bright Venus Due as fairest of them all Spoke thus to th' Point His weak and mortal Sence Could not well judge of Heav'nly Eccellence Through dazled Sight did All most fair Proclaim Nor would provoke their Wrath 's revengeful Flame But Skilful found in choice Terrestrial Beauty Should with their Leaves that Prize present as Duty To th' fairest Maid on Earth Transcendent there For goodness too might Singular appear Conjoyned strait to Them most lowly Bow Each Tongue vouchsafing Grant with pleased brow He to PHILAURA walks Kiss'd her white Hand Pray'd her that Ball his Heart receive command She takes the same with sobrest Blush regard Love light'ning forth her Eyes as due Reward Those Goddesses approved strait the Choice Saluting her with joyn'd Concordant Voice Made their request She would for each bestow One Kiss on him that Thankful Favour shew Then Parents came good manners said requir'd They should Advance what such great Pow'rs desir'd Youth worthy thought when Silent grant allow'd Philaura won SILVANOR those three Kisses seiz'd as Proud And joyful Man repay'd with Lover's Heart Her 's Panted too felt closely flaming Dart. JVNO then call'd for Banquet from the Sky Which Six young Boys brought there immediately In Linnen cloth'd like Spirits of the Air Wing'd Servitors first Task PHILAVRA'S share That done the Boys danc'd strait their nimble Round So flutter'd forth to loud Recorder's Sound The Goddesses PHILAURA inform'd that she When Cloy'd beneath to their Society Should mount aloft Request conjoyn'd for close That whilst She shall on Earthly Bed repose PARIS may Lodge in her choice Arms delighted True faithful'st Swain and fairest Nymph united So forth they Danc'd kind friendly League beheld Young PARIS last for th' active Foot excell'd This was perform'd SILVANOR'S Plot projection With so much Honour Love and hearty affection To th' bright PHILAURA'S Thoughts All conquer'd were Looks carriage now mild Gentlest both appear Since no Affronts endur'd disdainful way 'T was clouded
serv'd in Supper 's stead Their Table now for wanton fancy spread Small hunger's cause well pleas'd the Nobler kind Thus rang'd by Eight for th' early Mask design'd Which soon began appear'd with comely brow As shorter Time best Agents could allow First place observe altho the Ground o' th' Plot On these two Things depends perchance forgot Long since declar'd Heir to th' Thessalian Throne Brides-groom the Bride to Cyprus-Crown was shewn MASQVE When Curtain drawn first Scene 1. Scene therof pourtray'd Rude Wilderness great falling Storm display'd Of larger Hail the branches bow'd as 't were Through th' violence did hoary grown appear Both Rocks and Ground heard noise like blust'ring wind Seen Lightning flash strange horror's Den design'd Thence Goblins came Hell furies such invented Troubles o' th' World harmful Brood represented Rage Malice Envy Rapine forth advanc'd In wildest Garb their boist'rous Antique danc'd These being return'd the Scene 2. Scene was changed quite To lovely Calm fine prospect of Delight Spread on each hand beautiful Mount to th' Eye With Laurels Bays victorious Palms on high Choice noble Plants pure honour's Temple th' one Did Garnish fair from th' other Virtue 's shewn Rivers beneath like ropes of Pearl display'd Or Chrystal Chains adorn'd the Field o're-stray'd Banks drest with flow'rs between those Mounts descry'd I' th' farther End two Barques at Anchor ride Smooth calmest Sea both Rocks and Waters face Gilt by the Sun th' whole Sky serene did grace Neptune far off in Charret drawn as 't were With Tritons round did range for Pleasure there Priests view'd as tho from that first Mount descended Priest message To th' Brides-groom Bride joyn'd Message recommended Great Princely Pair from Honour's Temple know I 'm sent to You Ambassadour below Six younger Knights sent from Thessalian State To proffer yield the Prince ORONTES late That glorious Crown due from his Grand-father Expell'd by Treas'nous force unlawful'st War Six Ladies too from Cyprus wealthy Land With Crown which Duke VERDORVS may command Their beautious Queen MINDANA'S Heir disclos'd Who fled from thence by Tyrant's Arm Depos'd Each Troop withall ingag'd such high Regard Shewn to your selves their Royal Heirs declar'd These Crowns should be first to your Hands presented Long cross'd through Storms by Furies rais'd augmented To honour Virtue 's Temples at the last Both Parties came Sea's dangers overpast Where finding All they Agents were imploy'd To marry'd Pair Prince Princess call'd o're-joy'd Now Fellow servants grown th' Example mov'd Each made their worthy Choice united prov'd Will shortly here with their Grand charge attend Mean while their humblest Duties recommend Returning back one Water Nymph each side From th' shore appear'd Water Nymphs Sea-Gods in Marriage Song comply'd For this chief joyned Pair and All the rest Robes stain'd like Waves with Tensel-borders drest Sea-Gods near them beheld call'd Tritons were Long Coats Sea-green who joyn'd for Chorus there SONG 1. Nymph FUries Storms o're-master'd prove Heav'n that band to Hell confounded 2. Nymph Smiling calm appears for Love The Earth with gales of Joy surrounded Chorus Nymphs Sea-Gods Birds do sing Their welcome bring Lovers and Flow'rs cause double Spring II. 1. Nymph Two like Suns conjoyned grown Brought forth strait six Pair of Lovers 2. Nymph Honour Vertue 's stamp each one Like their Lady Lord discovers Chorus all Which do shine Whilst Beams combine Great Influential pair Divine III. 1. Nymph Thus Triumphant proves at last True Noble Worth with Laurel crown'd 2. Nymph Those joyful twelve dangers o're-past Set Stars do clearly rise renown'd Both Nymphs Whilst display Transcendent way Those Sun-like Two new-breaking day Chorus of all Nymphs Sea Gods All Delights That may Reason Fancy please Clear from Bodies Mind's disease Attend your Day 's conjugal Nights And let no more Still smoothed Waves as calmest shore Foul Envy's Storms disturb like those before Triton speaks Come forth you Ladies of the Stream Advance Express your Joy by cheerful flowing Dance This being said those TRITONS all withdrew Behind the Scene that Rockie part in view Four Water-Nymphs did then conjoyn'd appear To th' other two same Glist'ring Garb did wear Walk'd down the Stairs in smooth and gliding measure Their parts discharg'd like Champaign Dance of pleasure Nymph speaks Approach ye TRITONS from the deep prepare Kind partners too by Dance your Joy declare Four TRITONS then black Curls the steps desended Trumps wreathed shewn whose artful Dance commended These being return'd the Scene was changed strait Third Scene View'd Garden 's from most dainty delicate Prime flow'ry Dress choice Walks with Tarras Mounts Carv'd Statues rare with artificial Founts Fine Arbours some o' th' longer sort descry'd Like branched Arch seen planted Fruits beside Clear lovely Sky bright scatter'd Clouds how-e'er Cupid Ayr-Spirits Small airy Spirits perch'd discerned there Four as from them came sliding down below From th' Garden strait gold Quiver silver'd Bow Small Cupid joyn'd Wâ—ng'd handsome Boys as shewn Their Prince himself still Danced there alone He back to th' Garden walk'd those Spirits then By Masking art soar'd up to th' Clouds agen Fourth Scene then view'd Fourth Scene where HYMEN'S bow'r design'd Term'd Marriage God with silver Pillars shin'd Long open From the Skirts beset with Roses Green Laurel else both Back and Roof incloses Grand Maskers plac'd beneath those Ladies Knights Twelve threefold Rank whose Prospect Sense delights Skie-colourd Silk by th' manly Troop was worn With Silver Stars each Garland did Adorn Carnation by the Maids with Silver Flow'rs White Ribbon-knots th' Heads lofty-drest like Tow'rs This well observ'd Gilt Charet from th' one side Softly descends Charrets descending small Clouds did break divide Chief VENVS sat brave-trim'd white Garment wore Star on her Brow Three Graces rang'd before As choice Concomitants whom did invest Fine party colour'd Stuff like Sisters drest From th' other Side a silver'd Charet came Where Hymen view'd in Crimson Robe like Flame Besprinkled all at Foot young Hebe plac'd Goddess of youth green Mantle Silver-grac'd Whilst sliding down by turns they choicely Sung Till midst o' th' Air their fixed Charets hung SONG Venus HYMEN HYMEN HYMEN Break forth thou Marriage God descend Thy cheerful presence Lend 3 Graces To VENUS and th' Assistant GRACES Heightning Love's Embraces Hymen HYMEN comes great Beautie 's Queen My Daughter too behold Hebe Goddess of Youth till Spring-like green Choice Bridal Guest inrol'd Chorus of Water-Nymphs Sea-Gods Sea-Gods and Water-Nymphs loud Quire Conjoyning All This Festival Let 's chant till th' Early Globe admire II. Venus Hast Thou conjoyn'd in Marriage Bands Those worthy'st mortal Payrs Hymen Combined th' are both Heart and Hands Shew like Terrestrial Stars 3 Graces Whilst their Master Mistress there Which did th' Examples prove May beauteous Sun and Moon appear I' th' gaâ—lant Orbe of Love Chorus of Water-Nymphs Sea-Gods Both are Suns for splendid Rays And may conjoyned seem t'outblaze Those lofty Seven Chief Lights on Earth beheld
as told Her self that hour Harsh froward Temper was so strict did prove She never from her Daughters sight should move Or elder Maid's to th' Garden follow'd strait Nay Closet-door giv'n Porter Charge at Gate Few day 's conjoyn'd an Earl of handsome Fortune Known by the Aunt did her for Wife importune Coarce Person tho of Weak defective mind Whom much She loath'd th' Aunt eagrest way inclin'd Large Gifts from him receiv'd did urge o're-strain FONTANA pleads her younger Years again Silvander love to Fontana Her Aunt and she e're-long one solemn Day MINERVA'S Temple enter'd both to Pay Devotions their which time her Gallant Spouse Beheld her Form SILVANDER call'd and Bows T' Imperial Love Goddess on earth She seem'd To whom all Hearts due Sacrifice esteem'd Anthem then Sung He fix'd delightful Eyes Upon Her oft whose soberness implies True speaking Flames of chastly temper'd Love Since in those Orbs the Soul doth clearest move Looks su'd and vow'd as 't were not mark'd by th' Aunt But much by Her what Thoughts Predominant Conjoyn'd transcendent Form rich Cloaths survey'd Prime Countenance no meaner Rank display'd Nor vulgar-temper'd Mind to th' loving Heart Which Gestures so were answer'd on her Part Choice Modest Sweetness shewn Despairing Thrall Not threatned prov'd presumption Check'd withall Rites Sacred past SILVANDER follow'd home His morning Star till set and hous'd become Good space between where seeming blinded grown Soul lost with Her Vordes Silvander's Friend forth marched strait well known That Physick-Doctor mention'd once before And Vordes call'd now take conjoyn'd far more Choice Friend he was first by his Grandsire train'd Brought up from clouts by 's Father next maintain'd In Student-way long time till learned Art Much practise got This more obliging Part By him redeem'd when Murther 's dreadful fear Prime Doctor thought by th' Aunt then Lodger there Her darling Girl his Patient also prov'd Whom walking near as by rare Fortune mov'd Conducted so SILVANDER strait imbrac'd Which Act FONTANA saw since chanc'd to cast Glance from above then more conceal'd retir'd To cloister nook with earnestness inquir'd Who that young Lady was next th' elder Aunt Since Doctor seem'd imploy'd there conversant VORDES inform'd when strait SILVANDER pray'd That through his Pow'r if rul'd so far o're-sway'd He might Salute that choice transcendent Part Of Nature's works breath'd forth by Tongue his Heart As did that Morn well blaze it by his Eyes Tho damping Fears which Lovers oft surprize VORDES grown sad that motion Task propounded Knowing how hard what obstacles surrounded Inform'd again her Princely Birth Descent Father alive with Portion 's large Extent That Countess Aunt 's high-soaring thoughts beside Great loftiest Aims for Her as no mean Bride Both Rank Estate for one most earnest seem'd Huge landed Lord by th' Lady nought esteem'd Himself in heart conceiv'd for cooling close Strict Aunt severe both Maids and Daughters those Still Scout-like follow'd Her no way for them To obtain the Prize unequall'd Stratagem SILVANDER Gall'd conjoyns Much valu'd Friend I 'm plunged sunk if your kind Aid not send Supporting branch as 't were in losing her I 'm lost my self this life and all dear Sir Seem there wrapt up Involv'd her gentle Glance Eyes pleasing Beams did sooth my hope advance No cruel Brest proclaim'd O make me Able To Wed enjoy or call me miserable The Doctor mov'd since well conceiv'd that High Threefold ingaging Score strong friendly Tye Conjoyned last intreats that he would Pause Self-conquerour perchance till Night withdraws To 's Lodging come next Morn they 'd talk again VORDES departs with shrewdly puzled Brain Sad tasked thoughts since likely Fiâ— t' endure By what safe means both grand Exploit and Cure To bring about prime Cordial shew'd Fruition First Ground-work tho in that abstruse Condition The Lady's Grant appear'd t' obtain her Love Good hopes whereof did from her mildness prove Choice Temper Sweet Transcendent Form and Shape Of young SILVANDER joyn'd whilst loath'd as Rape That Lord's imbrace Garb Carriage Courtly were Harsh sow'r her Aunt shewn friendly'st Aspect there Towards him regard whose Patient when arriv'd First weak became of healthful Spirits depriv'd Through Mother's loss sad Father's Wounds combin'd Tho Love o're-past great cloudy Maze behind So follow'd still to ev'ry Chamber-floor Their Garden-walks as said her Closet-door Warn'd Porter too how shun'd all noise Alarm To bring her clearly off no Magick-charm Long mus'd he thus next morning found in Bed SILVANDER there when kindly visited O're-charg'd through Passion 's weight Tyrannick pow'r Disorder'd Pulse grown Fever-like that hour Good Doctor help did say release me from Loves torture thrall this burning freezing Doom Grasp'd by the hand thus VORDES answer'd well Be cheer'd most noble Youth like charming Spell I now am bound to serve thy Lover 's Passion Tho plung'd perchance i' th' dangerous Navigation Leave strait the Bed your Amorous thoughts compose Write next to Her most pow'rful strain disclose Of honour Love that Temple's Place express Where first you saw what Garment wore for dress That She my know by th' Mark your Person then Three Hours dissolv'd I shall return agen SILVANDER pleas'd his Noble thoughts portray'd Silvander writes to Fontana Fine handsome words with Love conjoyn'd display'd Harmonious for Language Musical Might Savage Brest to mildness move withall How painted forth her Beauties his Love-passion For present th' Heart inclos'd sincere Oblation VORDES return'd Writes largely underneath Inform'd her several ways as pow'rful Wreath To crown Belief beg'd in first place conjur'd Her Faith to all He wrote next strongly assur'd Of his Friend's Nobler Birth tho Highly rais'd Their Ancestors choice Parts good Nature prais'd Known to him from the Womb held then in 's Hand Full fifteen hundred pounds a Year brave Land Love last confirms tormenting Rack descry'd SILVANDER breath'd through Hope might else have dy'd The Gods did then for awful Witness call Whose Pow'rs He fear'd Ador'd But least befall Nice doubts o' th' Person ought he crav'd thus far She would next Morn some Window grace like Star I' th' painted Room to th' Street Ten choicest hour When in such Cloaths that Youth the Grecian Flow'r Should walk pass by hand fixt upon his Brest Whom if she would with Favour crown make Blest By secret flight as they should safely Ordain Then beg'd of her next Morn to that again Before Elev'n Plac'd near sick Cousin's Bed Wall 's darker side as us'd He entered She 'd stroke for sign with gentle hand her Eye Then thrust i' th' Bosome strait drawing more nigh Take lower under 's Cloak nor fear of sight A Glass from wary held forth hand but light Cover'd with Paper all which doth display True use thereof to th' Closet Desk convey Hid first reserv'd since 't was no smallest size I' th' pocket Handkercher from wand'ring Eyes Tho Suit conjoyn'd if doom'd beyond Repeal That noble Youth for grave she 'd these Conceal Down VORDES walk'd enter'd
again this Frost strange Cloudy Weather My Art can sooner Thaw like Fog dispell Then Fifteen hours Nature would clear't as well Thus VORDES 'nointed Bath'd vvith povv'rful things Her Temples oft strong Searching Odours brings Some burnt in Fume withall beneath her Nose After short while good Warmth external grows Fontana Awakes Motion discern'd each Sence awak'ned there And Crimson Blood doth Blossome-like appear View'd with grand Joy She lives SILVANDER cry'd She Moves choice Virtue Beauty else had Dy'd With mine own Heart Imbrac'd her Kisses then Did snatch that Rav'nous way true Lover's Scene As tho he would short Life's advantage take That dearest Flash lest soon again forsake On modest Cheek to avoid would thus improve That living Dream for 's hunger-starved Love Kisses indeed whose kindest Larum more Might waken her at that choice Ruby-Dore Rous'd gently now prime former Spring 's portray'd On Lips and Cheeks new raised so display'd From Winter's Tomb as 't were her gallant Eyes Life's Morning-break SILVANDER thought their Skies Shin'd forth unclos'd O Heav'ns She strait exprest Where am I now what World Madam at rest In th' good old World and safe VORDES reply'd Are you not Ghosts then Shades she joyn'd beside No Ghosts but Men they answer'd strait indeed Said she again that Vale of them if free'd I wander'd pass'd but now You VORDES there Pray where 's SILVANDER words like Musick were Since seem'd her Tongue harmonious Voice to sound His Name in favour forth that moment Crown'd Lord of the World View Madam He exprest With suit conjoyn'd Petition-like addrest For Pardon if his Love hath least Offended Alas said she which gentler Glance attended With blushing stream I thought not you so near You have it Sir As though Translated here To th' highest Joys he pass'd from snowy Hand To th' Coral lips When she Sleep's drowsie band Hath held me long conjoyn'd VORDES reply'd 'Bove fourteen hours Where am I brought beside Said she again my Aunt Heav'ns bless me then How strange these Walls appear the Doctor when Smiling conjoyn'd y' are Madam now in th' Arms And Bed of young SILVANDER pow'rful Charms Against all Spies far off Is' t possible VORDES said she Most certain truth to th' full He answered Sweet Madam let not that Displease conjoyn'd low-bowing SILVANDER strait Love 's saucy Crime It doth not Sir she said But yet the manner how may strangely invade My wond'ring Thoughts What 's here a Winding-sheet Dead Woman's Shroud Ty'd close still at the Feet Am I Awake Know Madam VORDES told Deep Trance did seize your Pow'rs o' th' Brain infold By th' Drink I gave thought Dead when nine at Night Lodg'd in the Vault e're twelve us'd Candle light Stoll'n thence by Vs false Coffin laid i' th' Room That dreadful Part reserv'd th' whole Story 's sum Bless me said she Pale Corps conceiv'd and dead Close Coffin'd too my chamber lastly Bed That doleful Vault Joy of my Heart you were SILVANDER said Dead or Alive what-e're She joyn'd methoughts that lower Field I passd Where Shadows Ghosts there gloomy Wood at last 'T was well You kept your Trance exploit conceal'd I scarce had ventur'd else Nor being Reveal'd Best Lady had my Self the youth reply'd Expos'd you thus tho through Despairing Dy'd Come Punies weak VORDES conjoyn'd you are In Nature's Learned Schools shun'd harmful Jar By this Device you follow may free Ground This gallant Man to 's Country Travels round Th' whole Grecian World since Number'd with the Dead My Self too safe secure unquestioned When gentle Glance with blushing Smile display'd Fontana yields for Marriage She joyn'd The Gods indeed have both convey'd Strangely together thus All pow'rfull wise What ever else may Prove To whom replies SILVANDER strait 'T is in your Sov'reign Pow'r Dear Sweetest Madam now this happy hour Like Heav'n 's Voice to close up all for Me In Blessedness Her answer soft and free Since both conjoyn'd have Manag'd things thus far Way Prosperous I shall not least Debar Your Choice oppose In thoughts Exalted when Dear Madam said the Youth be pleased then To Seal that Grant confirmed by a Kiss Which Point Allow'd He reap'd that single Bliss Ten twelve times o're With Scarlet Blush said she You cannot charge I hope my Modesty Now after all your Selves since caused these Strange Naked Postures On our bended Knees Best Madam joyn'd SILVANDER We should rather Implore your Pardon for 't Like Cheerful Father Said VORDES then to both Neglect despise Such squeamish Toys too formal Niceties 'Tween Love conjoyned Hearts I hope e're long Madam 't will prove your Marriage-Bed no wrong Till Five next Morn VORDES remained there When both the Lovers well Acquainted were Fit Task perform'd from Candle's Light there found Tinder if need whence Flames did soon surround Those Coffin-planks lest th' Houshould wench admir'd Making their Bed These sev'ral hours expir'd Madam he said I shall for shorter space Now leave you both Which words exprest Alas And will You leave Me thus then strait reply'd FONTANA sad There stands said he descry'd Your Noble Guard believe that Character I wrot of him When joyn'd Petitioner SILVANDER too for Gracious confidence 'T was best He said that hour withdraw from thence To 's Chamber unseen some Doses Physical Her Cousin should by sev'n receive withall E're th' hour of Eight he would Attend her there When they 'd Provide for needful Things to wear Priest last took Order for to joyn their Hands SILVANDER'S Task in formal Marriage-bands Mean while with Chast Delight th' enamour'd Pair Did melt those pleasing Hours Things new and rare Love-dainties thought by Both though well might shew Through former Fear advanc'd more Height'ned so Night's gentle shades o're-past the fainter Dawn Next Glimmering now Golden Charet drawn Forth Rode the Sun did Morning Beams display SILVANDER when conjoyn'd her Beauteous Ray His Mâ—stress clasp'd o're-joy'd as stranger sweet In Death's large Smock or dismal Winding-sheet Like Corps Reviv'd Possession gain'd from thence In his own Bed of Virgin excellence VORDES Return'd Vordes returns which time bv All Agreed SILVANDER should since least Observ'd with speed Go for silk Gowns some ready made Fine spruce Linnen conjoyn'd what-e'refor Present use By th' Sales-men brought Her Self both Heart and Brain Next Night Compose with Nature's Rest again SILVANDER on the Bed 't was wholsome way Needful for both next Morn their Marriage Day SILVANDER'S Part discharg'd in no long time Vievv'd Choice of all two near-siz'd Gowns the Prime FONTANA chose Conceal'd since view'd them there I' th' Bed-chamber nor VORDES would appear Refresh'd that Night spruce was next Morn the Bride Fontana Married Their Priest at hand for Marriage-part comply'd The Lady Veil'd VORDES did Witness shew False Hair and Beard prov'd much transformed so FONTANA found that Night less fear of Harms New burial Trance in brave SILVANDER'S Arms. Next day by twelve 't was thought best to be Gone Since She was forc'd for Maid
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