strait for well conjoyned pleasure Prime Virgins there at hand danc'd Rural measure Whilst Grandsires nodded off talk'd are and o're Themselves had done the like in Youth more Now for the Court we shall advance more high To that young King our Pen conform apply Whoso the Prince Disgrac'd Acts there declare Great Lords conjoyn'd some strange as various are But if too Long conceiv'd o'repass refrain Third Book presents our Chief large Story again The End of the First Book THE GRECIAN STORY BOOK II. THat King fore-nam'd which now two years had Reign'd Brought up Prince-like bad Humors bred maintain'd The Arcadian King So wrong'd Ingenious parts made also less Corrupted them through sensual thoughts excess Good Reason had nor th' outward Form did want But Fancy rul'd by far Predominant Extream for Lust and Wine withal appear'd Chief Men great worth conjoyn'd dislik'd and fear'd Nay loath'd the more if by his Father seem'd Such Prince ORONTES was Belov'd Esteem'd Prime Courtiers Lords like Coin himself pourtrai'd Luxurious Stamp Commanders last displai'd His former Acts remarkable altho Not glanc'd upon we shall some Later show Outlandish Prince was entertained there Month past with Sports and Dancing Balls i' th' Rere Proud Tilting came perform'd as choice Farewell Tilting at Court In which those Lords might others Parallel The King was plac'd i' th' End one Story high Large Gallery that Stranger Prince set by Prime Ladies next beneath on either hand Tall Scaffold Arch'd for Gentry's Rank did stand 'T were long their Pomp and Braveness to recount Both Man and Beast whose acts did there surmount Th' Attendants Garb each Amorous Device While prancing pass'd well well pleas'd those Grecian eyes Two take for all whom we shall mention more Joyn'd afterwards o' th' Lovers Rival-score Two Lords Melargon Valenson Both now for Honour sought that Mistriss Fame MELARGON and VALENSON call'd by name Earls by Degree Court-gems might represent For Person Parts its noblest Ornament Both of the Kings own Years now Twenty-four Companions too choice marks of Favour wore First Armour had Grass-green well silver'd brave White and Green Plumes his lofty Crest did wave Red Sorrel Horse mark'd with black spots whereon Imbroider'd work Rich Prime Caparison Where th' Artful Hand Spring-banks could represent Drest round with Flowers Before in Order went Two Pages Footmen two attir'd in Green Silk Silver knots as all had Pastors been Such Hooks and Bags each formal Shield did bear Fine Mount portray'd Sheep grazing painted there These words beheld large Characters above My Master feeds on Hope Device of Love Armour Sea-green the last gold works adorn Th' Horse Dapled-grey like Clouds by whom was worn Choice Furniture by Art imbroider'd o're Rocks mounting Waves his Gallant Helmet bore Sand-colour'd Plumes Sea-green so gently pranc'd Two Footmen Pages joyn'd before advanc'd Coats of Sea-green like Merchants all array'd Knots silver Gold their Buskins Sand portrai'd Those Sprucely Deck'd with feigned Pearl embost Their Shields like Seas where Barque by Tempest tost Amongst the Rocks ore-clouded Stormy Skies Their Words aloft I venture for fair Prize Both well perform'd Curvets joyn'd Race Carrier Broke well their Staves might equal match'd appear The King ere long those Scaffolds view'd o' th' side Some Leisure Pause where Gentry's Rank descry'd Tilting that way instead of Warlike Lance With wandring Eyes he cast Lascivious Glance Chiefly on Two for Nature's Gems design'd Which ' mongst the Rest like Planet Beauty 's Shin'd View'd as he thought before remember'd tho Their Pictures 't was large Female Train for show In 's Gallery Corinthian Painter these Exactest drawn sold him for Rarities The King Enamour'd on two Women Inflamed thus he turn'd and whisper'd strait ' Two Courtiers there behind his Chair did wait Of 's Bed-chamber could wanton Princes please Call'd VANDIMONT by name and DARDIGUES Both Active found had Serv'd him oft till then For close Venerious ways confiding men The First commands to trace one Party home Cloaths Person Seat describ'd learn well the Sum What who she was each needful circumstance Then charg'd the Last with cautious Care advance After that next below enquirâ—d the Main Concerning her inform him strait again Both said they knew their Party and also where They lodged last week would follow them howe're Night being come and all for Bed retir'd That VANDIMONT done th' Agent 's Task desir'd More knowledge got inform'd thus far the King Knight's Wife she was who did small Portion bring Had Married been four Years yet at that time Scarce Twenty two was Wedded in her Prime Forty himself but fair Estate orecame Hous'd where she was DORASTA call'd by name Her Nurse withal chief Waiter prov'd for Pow'r Might serve as Baud found great regard that hour Dorasta one a Wife Then DARDIGUES inform'd him of the Last That Maid she was scarce nineteen Years ore-past Gentile for Birth small Portion tho less Pride With Widow-mother too did still reside Not far from whom a second Widow lay Known to himself who liv'd but meaner way Familiar Friend to both kind visitings Choice private House for such Venerious things Himself had wanton Plots on her but now Those Lustful thoughts to th' King his Master bow That Royal Town as constant Seat they chose Fit subject for Temptation hence arose The King with both well pleased seem'd for he Lov'd Maids since fresh ungathered Flowers they be Most Long'd withal for Joys unknown of Love Next fanci'd Wives since more restrain'd did prove Unlawfuller Good Choice conjoyn'd if Old Their Husbands last bred strong Desires more bold Yet Fancy's vote the Maid preferr'd Mardiva the Other a Maid by name MARDIVA call'd first place that Virgin-flame Thus DARDIGUES should Tempt that Neighbour-friend By golden Bait to serve their wanton end That to her House or his Own drawn where-ere The King might speak and closely enjoy her there For 't was his Humor choice sometimes to Woo By his own Person Parts o'recome them so High Self-conceit had prov'd Victorious Conjoyn'd Reward more proud o' th' Conquest thus DARDIGUES lik'd th' Imployment well since found Strong PANDAR'S Brain good Advantageous Ground That Foreign Prince to Corinth being gone To th' Widow calld SILEUCA walk'd anon Unfolded there the King's Desire exprest Dardigues Plot upon Mardiva How grand Reward she thence might reap made blest If clos'd compli'd or else the Royal Hate And Anger both prov'd her oreclouding Fate SILEUCA tho less Friend to Bawdy ways Did Virtuous Courage want such sharp assays To cross Repell nor glistring bait despis'd So Poizing all since Regal Stamp compriz'd The King commanded it to joyn Consent Best course she thought whatere the last Event Tho was inform'd MERDIVA'S Stock should prove To Wealth advanc'd by that concordant Love Thus 't was agreed her careful maid should bear Some Patterns strait things then expected there To th' fair MARDIVA'S hand with Lines inclos'd Which this contain'd That were she pleas'd dispos'd To come
he seemed covetous By Servant spread if sent to the House t' inquire She had in Gold two thousand pound entire Jewels five hundred more Kind Visit made His Lordship saw Gems Cash by her display'd Her self most Priz'd affirm'd Marries the Persian Widow seal'd Countess there Upon her Lips third Morn conjoyn'd they were Strong Fancy thought of Boys and Girls brave show Since found at Night good pleasing Bedfellow But Morning come she told him plain that Treasure Her Brothers was being gone for Vow not pleasure To Delphos late if Dy'd by Hand and Seal 'T was Hers confirm'd whose Person howere might well She hop'd content Lords Daughter too for cloze Part cramp'd altho yet pleas'd the Bridegroom shows Week spent her Brother come made private claim Whose Man by stealth did back convey the same Lest known abroad ALVARUS thus at last Was caught himself by weaker Sex surpast They left their native soil upon this ground A Lord he was near Persian Gulf renown'd Who having slain one of the Royal Blood Defensive way Assaulted in large Wood Through spiteful cause the Sophy's Anger fearing Strait Gallop'd home grand Dreadful Storm appearing Fifteen short Miles two Sisters where remain'd This Widow whom himself through want maintatin'd And Virgin-one by second Wife beside Scarce twenty's Age since Father Intestate Dy'd Those took with Gems and Gold by joynt accord Seeing Barque for Egypt bound he went aboard Reach'd Memphis Walls that Sister where was lost In strangest way unknown Thus sadly crost By Nile through Mid-land Sea soon hither came To Athens then Renowned Place by Fame Not distant far Rich Uncle's welcome Guest Where calm Retreat enjoy'd contented Rest The STORY of the Persian Lady ZELMANZA THat Sister gone Transcendent Beauty shin'd ZELMANZA call'd as choice for virtuous mind To Pity whom if Reader th' art disops'd Conjoyned take her Fortune strange disclos'd If tho with-held too long thou shalt appear From our chief Story until next Book forbear In Memphis Lodg'd prime Town of Egypt known Now Cairo call'd she Garden trac'd alone Brother gone forth i' th' House their Sister maid Where Field close joyn'd neglected Banks display'd Step'd through the Door on Fortunes Changes musing When four tall Rogues bad Thievish Practice using Zelmanza Seized by Thieves Tho seiz'd sometimes on Virgins Young and Fair Advantage got then sold for gainful Ware To Out-landish Customers Fresh Merchandize Viewing her Form and Youth convenient Prize As pass'd along brave Persian Cloaths withal One slip'd between Her and that Door t' enthrall Pull'd close Spring-lock'd the same a second Glove Thrust in her Mouth Third Poniard sharp did move That held against her Brest threating for Dead If march'd not on with nimble Foot where led They cross'd that Field to River near at hand Blind nook where fifth with Boat did waiting stand For such Exploits so down the Stream they row'd Whilst her fair Eyes like Christal Founts or'erflow'd New dismal Voyage thought most strangely fear'd Till at the length their dreadful Place appear'd Wild loanly Walls with Moat encompast round Dark shaded Creek for Gloomy entrance found 'T was Lodg ' mongst lofty Trees fit Den descry'd For Murthers Rapes ill gotten Goods beside Mean Couch howere they could by chance impart Whereon she lay in Cloaths sad gauled Heart There prov'd that time a Lord Embassador Sent from Morocco's King grand Tawny-Moor That Fez conjoyn'd to 's Master's Scepter bending Dominion large by th' Western Seas extending Most Lustful Prince most Proud withal as great This Lord next day should towards Home Retreat Wherefore that Night their Captain like Comrade Inform'd his Ear what gallant Persian Maid True Virgin found they had of noblest Birth Such known to be Young Beautiful as th' Earth Could then produce Choice Lovely Brown indeed Prime Feature Person joyn'd might wonder breed The Lord was pleas'd since Kingly Present thought ZELMANZA'S thus next Morn by Water brought Convenient way unto his Garden Door Sold to Morocco Embassador Sea-prize by them affirm'd on Lawful Score Her Person view'd tho Face bedrench'd in Tears Whilst through that Showr bright Sun-shine breaks appears Maid being approv'd then mounting Golden Sum For Price discharg'd he Lanched forth for home Sad Glances back the fair ZELMANZA cast On Memphis Walls whilst Nilus Streams she pass'd Some Comfort tho since from that Barbarous Crew To Nobler Hands transfer'd o'rewhelmed too Since wandring farther off from Sister Brother Kind Uncle last what Heart such Griefs could smother To strange and Tawney World she knows not where Tho heard it nam'd sighs constant Breath as ' t were Reach'd Midland Sea they Western Course began Propitious Gale like waiting Guardian Attends their Barque convey'd them smoothly o're The brinish Deep pass'd Carthaginian Shore Where Dido dy'd then turn'd to Northern Dance South-west again with pleasing Dalliance Till Mauritania past in large Degree Where Tunis now Algiers call'd Barbara When Storm arose Great Storm at Sea the Winds in blustring Fray Contending met orewhelmed prov'd the Day Heaven masqu'd in Cloudy Black the Seas did rise And foaming Waves discharg'd against the Skies Th' Air Field for all whilst those incensed round Pour'd Floods beneath with Ordnance seem'd resound Grand Thunder-claps where Lightning seem'd the Fire As tho the World would raging break expire With Horrors strange the General Face orespread What view'd beheld Men wishing themselves Dead Through Dying Fears whilst Bandy'd seem'd and lost Their labouring Barque from Water-Mountains tost To Watry Vales confused Noise doth grow Loud Storm within extream false Sands below Rocks fear'd above Waves sinking strait from thence ZELMANZA'S Heart much calm'd through Innocence More sudden Fate if seiz'd her there might free From lingring Death withal strange Slavery Long Strife orepast the Winds did make retreat Clouds spent withdrawn smooth'd Waves allay as great Tho toiling Barkere's disorder'd Tackling Dress Much wrong'd by th' furious Storm caus'd heaviness Till primely advanc'd their Voyage last they found Driven near to Mauritania's Western Ground Now call'd Tangier where soon repair'd they are So Steer'd along through Streits of Gibraltar By Southern Course rech'd warm Morocco's Shore Rude-formed Towers she Persian saw before Arrived safe ZELMANZA Beauteous Maid To his own House th' Ambassador convey'd Whose White all wondred at fair She again Their Sun-burn'd Croud tho brought by Tawny Train That Lord went strait to th' Court shewn humblest duty The King inform'd what Noble Persian Beauty Maid also brought was charg'd that Female Prize He should next Morn present to th' Royal Eves ZELMANZA came Young Courtiers Gaz'd large store Deep Tawny tho not Black Complexion wore Not such big Lips flat Nose out Brows designed As Black-Moors have tho some that way inclin'd Prove Deeper then the Northern Tawneys far Tunis Algiers if th' Ancient Natives are Mounting the Room unveil'd when Sorrow there Did heightning Foil to th' Beauteous Face appear The King advanc'd with light silk Robe array'd Zelmanza viewed by the King
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
State ZELMANZA'S Brother where since Flight of late From Persia's King with Uncle did reside Rich Beauteous Heir enjoy'd withal for Bride To whom she Lines convey'd tho thought her Dead Now to 's great Friend conjoyn'd in Marriage-Bed Lines thence to th' Countess-Sister carried were In Arcadie much pleas'd rejoyced there The End of the Second Book THE GRECIAN STORY BOOK III. Orsamnes with Clermanthe in the Hermitage AFter so long digressive way Retreat Whole second Book while seemed to forget That Princely pair cloath'd on the Hermit's Bed Our wandring Pen th' are now re-visited Both well did sleep till near to eight next morn When fair Sun-beams their Window 's Glass adorn Birds chanted from their Bow'rs whilst gentle Heart Good-morrow Each to th' other did impart ORSAMNES joyn'd his own with many Kisses Same Posture there counts o'er his Morning-blisses With twofold Joy CLERMANTHE imbrac'd reviv'd As 't were from Death whom Sleep pourtrays new-liv'd TIMONDES tho waked earlier because Much sooner slept then they with musing pause Would not disturb them ought till by consent Both rising Cloath'd did Day 's salute present ORSAMNES said That they had wrong'd so far His elder years unkindly to debar From his own Bed that it might seem a spite To claim his proffer'd Grant for second Night Distemper caus'd tho their sad Fortunes then Did urge enforce TIMONDES joyn'd agen No Danger fear'd that Chair He thought would be Convenient Couch for several Nights agree Thus forth they walk'd for Morning Air survay'd That pleasant Ground which we before display'd Mounting that Bank Their Pastime there well planted either side Whos 's ev'ry Third fair Fruit-tree was descry'd They marched round that Pond i' th' midst inclos'd Like Glass Long-square the Bank for Frame suppos'd Whence Tarrass-like th' whole Greeen could view command Cherries were there beheld not far from hand With paler Cheeks since short of Ripening time Tho forward show'd through warmer Southern Clime Like Curtezans allur'd the Sense to pleasure TIMONDES pray'd them tast his Orchard-treasure ORSAMNES well those dangling Gems could reach Cropt bunch thereof was Taster next to each And then disposed for more pleasant Mood Held to CLERMANTHE Part enticing food But draws them by her Rubie mouth deceiv'd Who smil'd withal that cozening way bereav'd Then proffer'd one more Choice but there again Deludes her daintiest Hand held forth in vain TIMONDES pleas'd which She well to requite When given in earnest prov'd through feigned Spite That Gift refus'd till he must make her eat So gratify'd for th' former Wanton Cheat Holds some of them by her fresh Lips compar'd When ripe i' th' Prime Inferior far declar'd Then near her Cheeks advanc'd the Blushing Rose There partly blown mean Beauty thought to those As Diamonds had held before laid by For gloomy Trash to th' Radiance of her Eye After good Walk The Hermit's Travels set down TIMONDES there Form'd shorter Map discoursive way as 't were What Parts he saw o' th' World tho now confin'd To this small Nook still free unbounded Mind Such their Request did Travels there display In which beheld the lesser Asia Tirus and Sidon South so further on To Antioch th' Assyrian Babilon Next Persia's Soil that great Mogul's where brood Of Elephants Fields wash'd by Ganges Flood Rang'd China's self then th' Indian Isles returning View'd th' Ethiopian Parts still Summer's burning Black Sooty Croud that warm Arabian Shore Where Aden's Tawney Crew choice Spices store Next through Red-Sea joyn'd Aegypt Realm to those Much Western Ground by Midland-waves for Cloze Large Bag of Gold by Friend which chanc'd to die Fellow-Travellor given him as great supply Prime Towns he nam'd what Customs Fashions there Conjoyn'd withall his own bad Dangers were Far more the Duke had read both with content And wonder heard those elder years t' invent Such Form good Words like faithful Book remain For Memory that stronger temper'd Brain Tho thus withdrawn Inter'd as 't were alive Kept active Soul that Hour contemplative When Dinner-time their Stomacks both he said Being likely rouz'd through larger Voyage made Long Morn's Discourse he would their Tast at last Since th' Ears were cloy'd refresh with small Repast So walk'd away that branched Bank commended For Dining-Room ORSAMNES strait attended Brought laid the Cloth us'd Nature's Carpet there Green Flowry Soil Meat Drink conjoyned were Himself choice Servitor upon that Ground Good cold Bak'd Meat Cheese Butter ready found Their Landlord saving till Summers warmth deny'd His Stomach well with that cold Food comply'd Joyn'd also his Man being warned strait for more Should still Supply with fresh convenient store From great Dervan Mile distant off where he Small Winter Grange left to his Custody Plum'd Chanters heard Thrush Black-bird Nightingale Which striving seeem'd who should for Voice prevail Dinner being past Discourse conjoyn'd to please Ways for content They walk'd about that Pond again with ease Where Angle lay TIMONDES pray'd them try What Fish there was then Hungry tho not Dry Shew'd Baits withal ORSAMNES sitting down CLERMANTHE near her Sexes choice renown He took the Rod Fishing did say conclude Was th' Ancient Game o' th World t'o're-reach delude Small Prizes caught whilst gathering Flowers there Some mov'd by gentle Gale did crave as 't were CLERMANTHE'S Hand through humble Bow exprest Till planted in her Clear Transcendent Brest Pinks Violets the Maiden blushing Rose Well pleas'd with sight perfumed smell of those Fish tost like mirth or chance did make to fall I' th' Water Pond beneath redeem'd from thrall Prisners Captiv'd so sprucely shew'd e're Dead With their Pearl-Coats and Scales enammeled She then should th' Angle take tho charmless Brest Was loth to learn since Treachery exprest Fail'd there deceiv'd how could she choose for why Th' enamour'd Fish most part might Gazing lye On dainty Lips the worm regard no more That Master-Angler caught the Day before From thence they pass'd to th' Walk beneath flat Green Where th' Arbour joyn'd to th' Wall good Space between That and the Bank which trod a while inclos'd Within that Bow'r they sat them down Repos'd Close by that Fount from Rocky Womb descending Which Subject gave for large Discourse well tending To th' Philosophick way that learned Sphere Between ORSAMNES and TIMONDES there Natures chief Causes and Effects design'd Discourse of the Hermit and Orsamnes Firm Constant Course with various Change combin'd Such th' Earthly Globe's night day four Seasons prove Whilst th' Heavenly Orbs their certain Wheels do move Still round grand Machine Frame Star-Gems on high Yet Worlds of Light adorn that vaulted Skye Planets their Rooms low'st th' Ayry Regions spread Strange Volume Book where wonders may be read Each Character green blade of Grass that 's found Worthy regard what then the whole Compound That multitude term'd things of Vegetation Roots Herbs and Plants Trees Fruits and Flowers formation Spice Grane Perfume That different Sort where shines The Pearl and Gâ—m Stones Marbles
there torn Scarf by them debar'd Bad Fall by th' way Yet after all she said Found but a Man with both her Arms display'd Dinner dispatch'd more comfortable Meal Remember'd scares CLERMANTHE pleas'd so well Whilst homely Walls surround may represent The Mind does yield 'bove th' outward Form content World's Gaudy store strong proof whereof imparted Base for their Rank th' Host Hostess chearful hearted THIRSANDER pray'd since still She seem'd inclin'd To Drousiness on Lighter Meat had din'd She would again repose more calmly there Two hours perchance since should next Morning bear That second Task way twenty Miles begun So weak of late with th' Early Rising Sun All leave the Room ORSAMNES wal'd above THIRSANDER then found th' Host good Agent prove For Hackney Coach quarter past Four day-light Which he bespake well pay'd Himself that Night CLERMANTHE slept two good Hours more till Five Which still did raise her fainter Spirits revive ORSANMES then call'd down the Door well clos'd Left to themselves o' th' Bed by her repos'd Where Acted o're kind further Chast Love-part Like th' Hermit's Cell much chear'd his Gentle Heart Till spent three hours in choice conjoyned pleasure Exchang'd delightfulness convenient Leisure Till the Hour of Eight when th' Horses did appear Their Supper brought THIRSANDER entred there All sitting down took second good Repast That Season'd too with Frank Discourse at last Same mirth-conceits by th' Host and Hostess vented Till near Tens Hour when all their Beds contented Laid down thereon in Cloaths that way inclin'd For th' early Journey more next Morn design'd Thus leaving them to Rest we Story shall Relate upon what Grounds Original CLERMANTHE Heir to th' Ciprus Realm proclaim'd Which was in our first Book but only nam'd Tho Various Large it may the less offend Since she from thence did for th' half-part descend The Cyprus STORY IN Cyprus-Isle which stands by Fame Renown'd The Cyprus King A King did Reign with Noble Virtues Crown'd As well as Gold much handsom Person prov'd As Royal Head for Temper choice belov'd Of mild and Gentle Strain to Peace inclin'd Learning Advanc'd Ingenious Arts Refin'd Since Good himself was prone to think more free Others so too for whih Credulity Might seem less Cautelous than Crowns requir'd More open laid to Brests Ambition fir'd Young Bachelor past twenty one of late Had Reign'd Two Years in grand Monarchal State Great Duke there was which from some Stock begun Duke Bromor One Grandfather prov'd Second Brothers Son Next Heir to th' Crown Four Years was Elder tho BROMOR by name Tall handsom form'd did shew The Sister marry'd had to th' Lycian King From whom one Boy three years for age did spring Proud sturdy Soul most Iron-temper'd Brest As Subtil too bad Stratagems possest Could well conceal what Mischief-plots design'd Farse smoother Tongue Dissembling Face combin'd Ambitious Heart inclos'd Sought Regal swall Crown drench'd in Blood So cautious tho that way He 'd stronger prove well Fortifi'd before Gave deadly Stroke lest Clashing on that Score Hard Grapple found from Rival-Earl of pow'r Joyn'd Valour Noble Parts o' th' Blood that hour Third Brother's Son it was PISANUS nam'd Would so next place Destroy as least defam'd Might prove to th' World i' th' Dark ingaging there Few Instruments th' Exploit would less appear Close Miner under Ground those Faithful thought Few Tongues withal less Blabbing danger brought Fit Tempers too conjoyn'd where Spleenful Spight Gainst Greater Men Wealth honour should invite Strong Forts obtain'd Arm'd Party for the Field Choice Season last for which did also build On some great Lords who Male-content Aspir'd To Chief Commands the Souldiers Love acquir'd Things not yet Ripe to give that Mortal Blow He sought to Bar the King from Marriage so Issue prevent whence Troubles oft treated That deeply Fear'd might soon be celebrated Since thus did chance the King had fix'd his Love On Baron's Daughter late which tho did prove Beneath his Rank was Princely Beauty deem'd ELVORA call'd The Kings Love to Elvora and high for Parts esteem'd Like Champaign Star in 's Progress Road beheld Then Rang'd i' th' City's Firmament excell'd Whose Father BROMOR Hates tho likely now To Mount advance his joy'd exalted Brow The King did Court her first i' th' Country Air The City last such ways as might declare Marriage-resolves yet not o're-hasty led That Point by th' Father greatly'st furthered Brother in Travel then found Civil Duty Humble Regard from fair ELVORA'S Beauty This Lady tho young Lord of handsome Fortune Elvora's Love to th' Lord Philantro Prime Person Parts did fervently importune For Spouse before had strongest Zeal exprest Philantor call'd from deeply wounded Breast Found grand Return from Her Exchange of Love Like balmy Salve what next to Vows did prove But then discharg'd by th' Father was from Sight Gave clearer way to th' Sun 's majestick Light Nor prov'd the King for Person much out-shin'd But he first seiz ' her Heart whose Fort resign'd Held there strong Tow'r tho Gates through Reverence The King receiv'd Daughter's Obedience Partly in all the King's Addresses there PHILANTOR look'd PHILANTOR spake as ' t were Which amorous League to BROMOR not unknown Slight Motion tho by th' King believ'd alone Prime Agent us'd for Councel and for Act Tho meaner hands might serve for murth'ring Fact In that grand point more dangerously bold Was Groom o' th' King 's own Bed-chamber inroul'd NORTHAMBRIS call'd Both Fellow-Students were Young chief Comrades might self same Coyns appear For Temper Stamp crafty and bold as he Dissembling too Obtain'd that Place Degree His Father had when serv'd this present King Whom tho in slighter way found favouring Shewn good regard small Honour Wealth and Pow'r Thence hoped for thought Drops to BROMOR'S Show'r 'T was thus contriv'd PHILANTOR being at Court View'd by the King since oft did there resort NORTHAMBRIS having Letter ready pen'd Like Woman's Draught the King at Dinner 's end Preparing for the Garden Summer Room Where took Delight most nimbly stole that Groom To th' private Lobby where the King should pass Drop'd there those Lines at further Door fit place Peep'd through to see th' Event That Paper vile To th' Lord PHILANTOR superscrib'd for Style The King came in view'd takes it up did stalk To th' Casement strait where spy'd PHILANTOR walk Cross-arm'd beneath as trod before this Ground Here dropt the same Seals ready-broken found Unlap'd it then Elvora's Name below Scarce view'd his Eyes did jealous Wonder shew Trouble conjoyn'd which pleas'd NORTHAMBRIS well Strong Physick prov'd no mean Inchanting Spell Both thought 't would prove Qualm-like Demus at least So Gentle known his unoffensive Breast Forg'd Letter as from ELVORA For the most Worthy High-deserving Lord PHILANTOR MOst Noble Lord Forg'd Letter in Answer to your Lines Be these exchang'd where loving Pity shines As wretched Love quite darkned Yours o're-clouded You wish'd those Thoughts in bloody Ink were shrouded
weight Charg'd him to Lock that Fellow up immur'd Till he more Order gave should be secur'd Three forg'd Letters shew the King Brought all three Letters to the King with Those For Witnesses Each did plain Treason infold ORSAMNES joyn'd For that young man They say'd Whilst bred at Court when but Nineteen display'd His lofty thoughts bold Daring Spirit too Now twenty one that Father might outdo Seem'd perfect Heir to 's Haughty Ambitious Brest And Peoples Love Whose Darling Gem exprest ORONTES Grand-father they joyn'd agen Thessaha's King expell'd by War as then Sculk'd in this Realm got vast Estate and so Both Foreiners no True Arcadians shew 'T was Gallant way to seize them both by Pow'r Then Strongly Lodg'd in Mantinea's Tow'r The King might of their Heads dispose at Pleasure Well hop'd themselves to share the Land at Leisure This also swell'd bad Jealous Rage and Hate Some Rumours of a Rising Party late Through Discontent ore-burth'nous Taxes found Tyrannick scourge no small Provoking Ground Two Troops to seize the Prince The King like Wax did take the Seal inclin'd That way before from Two such Men Combin'd Gave Order strait Two Troops whilst Evening-light Well Hors'd and Arm'd should March on th' Second night Bring up the Prince ORSAMNES both Conceal'd To th' Fort Supream Next Day just Cause reveal'd Chop'd off their Heads Their formal Declaration To th' Vulgar Croud joyn'd Foulest Aggravation This was that Way resolv'd for their Surprize I' th' Prince's Grange whilst slept with Drowsie Eyes On Cottage-Couch the Duke that Plot intended Unknown to All less Care their Hearts offended That Speedy Order giv'n more Handsome Ground Courtier that Rogue Discharg'd small Danger found Through his Preventing foot He knew 't was none Corinthian Cheat pay'd th' Hire of Gold unknown That former Troop descry'd by th' Princely Payr Near th' Hermit's Path as did First Book declare Both falling back should strait have seiz'd upon Their late Lord Treasurer false Grounds alone Of Cheating us'd in th' old Kings Days howe're Escap'd their Hands being timely Imformed there The End of the third Book THE GRECIAN STORY Book IV. WE now Return to th' Noble Payr again Orsam Clerman i' th' Cottage Thersander th' Vncle joyn'd whom did contain Those Cottage-Walls lovely House not distant far From that great Town Dervan which slumbring are Upon their Beds in cloaths next Morn by Five Hir'd Coach should Journey take as did Contrive To th' Merchant's Grange withdrawn some time t' avoid Their troubled Fathers Sight more Peace enjoy'd As said before till Those well pleas'd agen Th' Host Hostess too Asleep since th' Hour of Ten. Now three i' th' Morn unheard that Noise tho Loud Good space between by Arm'd Tumultuous Croud Robbing the Town large Wealthy Corporation Which Plund'ring Storm from hence took Derivation Laconians strong Bordering Neighbours were Unto that Realm more spiteful Grudge did bear ' Gainst Arcadie for Three Grand Overthrows By th' Prince ORONTES giv'n as plainly shews Our formost Book being then Lord General In th' old King's Dayes that Third much caus'd withall By th' Duke ORSAMNES Hand when but Nineteen Near th' old King's Death renowned valour seen This Prince then Reign'd taking Advantage great Of whose loose Sensual Way secure Conceir Of his own strength Commanders plac'd beside In Frontire-Forts and Towns whose Glory Pride Dice Wenches Drink small Souldiers worth appear'd They th' other Night surpriz'd before 't was Fear'd Pow'r Craft conjoyn'd two Garrisons together None plac'd between Having secured Either Embold'ned thence such prime Retreats withall Strong Armed Bands Reserv'd whate're befall Broke through their Bounds to plunder spoyl next Day In sev'ral Troops some to Dervan did stray Laconians plunder Dervan Enter'd past Nine at Night like Torrent spread About their Plund'ring Task Town fir'd they fled So 't was one Great Commander came i' th' Rere Which rob'd the Towns next Part to th' Cottage there Loaded with Prize th' Attendant Armed train March'd by that way through near Adjoyning Lane False Rogue there prov'd that trod Laconian Ground Like Vagrant once then Paultry Neat-heard found Had nought Himself to lose Grudge malice bare Now prime Revenge against that Ancient Payr To th' Captain step't whom told in Fawning fashion That he had view'd their Soyl much lov'd the Nation Could bring to special Prize just in their Road That Cottage strait adjoyning Place he shew'd Rich Miser's House but far more to Invite Three Persons lodg'd by Coach convey'd that Night Did noble Rank Disguis'd withall appear Nor stir'd they forth He tending Cattel there One Woman was Fine-cloath'd for Form excell'd Beautifull'st Creature e're their Eyes beheld Those Souldiers strait desir'd to Plunder them Their Captain grants as for that Female Gem Choice Ladie nam'd 't would Present Race afford To 's Brother sent Province-commanding Lord Whose 〈◊〉 he thought to be choice Concubine Those Mâ—n for Slaves great Ransom last Design'd If 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to â—â—m convey'd withall But stâ—p short Task might soon surprise enthrall Thus choosing forth some Thirty Men howe're He Formost Led must view the Lady there Broke open strait with ease their Outmost Dore Next then unlatch'd soon trod their Parlour-floor CLERMANTHE saw like Morning-Star arise Cloath'd from the Bed tho scar'd through that surprize Shriek'd loud withall strait Grasp'd her Cabinet O' th' Table there whose Gems proclaim'd her Great Fine glorious View did hundred pound in Gold For Souldiers Share when th' Action past behold The rest strait charg'd to take the Men Alive If so they could which words did cheer revive CLERMANTHE'S Heart One told th' Host too at door They were Laconians thought Thieves before The Captain Her did leave to Faithful Guard Four of the Troop with Box of Gems Declar'd For Present meant to th' Earl his Brother's hand Those Men withall whilst she did mournful stand Could onely Intreat They 'd spare her Vncle Brother By th' Captain thought of Noble Rank no other Made haste to mount the Stairs those Guarding Men Charg'd there to stay till He return'd agen This prov'd mean notice CLERMANTHE'S Shriek so loud Rais'd both the Lords whom still their Cloaths did shroud From slumber Bed to them did Robbers shew Till heard that Word Laconians from below Nay then we 're Slaves ORSAMNES said Hard Chance Fighting perhaps our Freedom may Advance CLERMANTHE'S too Reveng'd if falling Dy Truth said THERSANDER there did joyn Comply Orsam Thersand assayl'd Thus snatching up their Swords two Targets last Hung there beheld they ran to th' Door in hast Entry there was with Stairs at either End Those furthest from the Kitchen did Ascend To Garret-room Trampling on Both they heard These First the Duke Thersander next did Guard Indiff'rent Light through Windows view'd each side 'T was th' Hour of Three then Day by Four descry'd Th' Assailants on the Stairs from Wall to Wall But single Man could Mount at once withall They found them Both fill'd strait with Grim-look'd
Gently Danc'd those wanton Leaves in view They both to th' Circle walk'd their Tapers bearing Glass shewn to them by Turns in which appearing Their Husbands Form Contrived Plot that Night I' th' Longing Mood till bent for plainer Sight Both march'd the Circle round Bedew'd withall Strew'd that with Leaves whilst Figures great and small His Hand perform'd Ent'ring the same Affrai'd The Chief was rang'd plump Lass MELVORNA'S Maid Before his Brest plac'd Landry-Wench behind He read from Book commanding Terms to Bind When from the Stairs well-formed Youth in show Gentle appear'd Hand layd o' th' Brest and so Bending to Her walk't strait behind last Tow'r Same Face she saw in th' Glass that wondrous Hour Then set before that Landry-Maid whilst she Retreats behind By him pronounc'd agree Same Blust'ring Terms when Carcase of a Man Strange Spouse came stalking forth his march began Nodding to Her withdraws with plain Death's Head Shewing the Grave should prove her Marriage Bed When she scarce startled seem'd since was before Contemning Fates inclin'd to play the Whore Life better far concluded from the Heart All throughly weigh'd Both taking leaves depart He walk'd to th' Cabin-Tow'r which Place did bring From Stars above to downright Conjuring Those six Days past which time the Noble Maid Had often thought on best Resolves display'd Her strongest Hopes for choice Deliverance Some strange Event their Freedoms to advance But None appear'd till near o'r-whelmed Brest Since now to her last Plot constrain'd Distrest Last Fencing Ward sole Anchor thought to be So nigh to Wrack her Virgin-Chastity Borganes visiting Clermanthe BORGANES came that former Wanton Hour Still gallant Brave to boast his Wealth and Pow'r Triumphant Looks withall as Gain'd the Prize Such Caesar's us'd when their victorious Eyes Grand Spoyls observ'd Kiss giv'n salute he made Short sudden stop her Gestures since display'd Sad Gloominess Like Damps from troubled Heart Disorder'd Mind thus Blaz'd his own in part I Hope my calmness Nymph your late Devotion Have hatcht no sullen Brod nor strange Commotion Within your thoughts since clouded Eyes and brow I came your full consent to Challenge now That Fortress there Assaulted long Resign'd To my Dispose When Fainter Glance declin'd My Lord she said it proves my Grief that I Should still tho more Ingag'd to Grant Deny Your Patience beg if Ask'd thereof the Ground This New Restraint bad secret Causes found Within conjoyn'd which long before have seiz'd Head Body both my Frame make so Diseas'd That answ'ring your Desires not Health alone But Life 's in Danger brought and I am prone To hope my Lord your Goodness may preserve And spare them Both. BORGANES might observe Sighs breath'd withall her Looks more faintly range These words exprest I wonder at this change Since your Plump Cheeks small Sickness breach do shew Good colour Blood conjoyn'd Proclaimed tho By you large Batteries I deeply fear Proud coy Disdain some Froward mood howe're This mock Distemper wrought these Qualms created Which First I scorn the last most fouly Hated When gentlest she That proud disdain my Lord Next froward Mood I humbly may Disown For weakness last that Fault 's no wonder known In Flesh and Blood nor Apt my Cheeks beside To tell forth a Disease tho change descry'd Not small in Them I therefore Beg Implore Your Lordships tender thoughts Time may restore This Body's strength and Partner make more able For your Desires not now considerable So sweetly Breath'd True Causes to Complain Distemper'd Head she charm'd him partly again He doubtful stands confused Thoughts as 't were Proud Heart sometimes lest seem'd Neglected there Swell'd Boil'd aloft then Lust's enraged Tide Till Reason warn'd Perchance She not bely'd Her Health that Hour Strong Fancies last o' th' Pleasure Still constant Aim reserv'd in largest measure To th' height Enjoy'd o're-rul'd Him as before Orsamnes in a course of Physick Well there He said Six Days conjoyn'd yet more I shall allow Tho forged Plot pretended Your strength t' Advance prime Doctor 's ai'd commended All Shifts thereby Debarr'd his cautious Art You 'l scarce Deceive tho Patience on my Part. No Kiss-farewell too Stout for Fondness grown Urg'd Sickly mood like Storm withdraws o're-blown Such thought by Her glad there CLERMANTHE seem'd From Virgin-wrack six Days again redeem'd Next Morn great Doctor came with Gravest touch Her Pulse did feel Water observ'd as much Not far from Health conceiv'd sad Fumes altho Clouding her Head th' whole Bodie 's Frame might shew Thence weakned more the Stomach droop and fall Broke Nature's Rest through Watchful Thoughts withall Those strength-Supports which Ord'ring her own mind Would Rectifie Gave choice Receipts design'd To cleanse those Parts whence Harmful Vapours rise Well clear'd the Spleen with Cordial's last Supplies Took in his View wherefore She waved none Dissembler else concluded thereupon Tho with Distemper'd Head most strongly She Wish'd sharp Disease apparent Maladie Was often too by her Grand Doctor 's care Prescrib'd to take below the Garden-Air Where having Walk'd set down i' th' Branched Bow'r Sigh'd Mused oft Wept forth moist Pearly Show'r That Matron waits i' th' Chamber-Window still Made bold sometimes to use her Bawdy skill E're lock'd back-door at last Inform'd her there Her Lord from View would those Six Days forbear Left wrong'd their Physick-work her Health withall Whose Absence pleas'd like freedom found in Thrall His Doctor tho vile Agent thought to be Should strength restore till lost Virginity Sixth Afternoon the Doctor told Declar'd His Learned Thoughts but little Chang'd impair'd Her former strength Convenient Temper then Tho troubled Mood might cause bad Fumes agen Disorder more BORGANES Heart did please Now willful Qualm must prove her main Disease Borganes with Clermanthe again Past th' hour of Five too long that Night's delay His Lordship came did Looks severe display Surpriz'd She was withall far less Compos'd Last Thun'dring Storm conceiv'd that hour disclos'd Approaching near same Clouded Eyes beheld Since troubled Heart worse Anguish then Conceal'd Stout Pause he made Plump Cheeks observ'd that time Fresh-colour'd too choice Temper found so Prime That Sorrow's hand had scarcely Plunder'd there Tho Lodg'd so long small Spoyls from thence could bear The Lord demands If Sickly Cause still vex'd her Or sullen Mood Coy froward Qualm perplex'd her By th' Doctor thought fit Partner for his Bed Strong frame restor'd CLERMANTHE answered Mild gentle way of hope yet scarce bereav'd Tho Languishing That Doctor was deceiv'd Nor could his Art with Wonders tho endu'd What she did Feel 'bove her own Sence conclude Cross Humour 't was BORGANES strait exprest That spoyl'd Disturbed all from Wilful Brest If harm'd before well practis'd Jugler's Trade Prime Favour shewn with Cheats at last Repay'd Tyrant in Looks and Words Imperious now As known her Lord put on Commanding Brow When Sighs with Tears conjoyn'd most Humble She Beg'd Gentle Thoughts Forbearance Clemency Vain Prayers he said thy Brother has thus long
Morn transform'd to Gaudy Day Next on MERDONE glance that second Maid By th' Prince urg'd for ORSAMNES Choice we said MONTANVS whom did Woo Pastor gentile Merdone won by Montanus Which Youth Siege gentler found enjoy'd that while Kind Summer-looks nay reap'd conjoyned Kisses Strong Lovers Food first Course to th' larger blisses So Gain'd her Heart chief Fortress Magazine Did travel through that Sea call'd Love-design With friendlier Gales whereas bad Stormy weather Rocks doubtful waves threatned hard chance together SILVANOR's Barque true cause we thus reveal MERDONE tho ORSAMNES lov'd as well Was much less Rays'd by mounting Hope Desire So found less Grief could calmer way Retire Choice Temper last could better estimate Another's worthy Love when saw of late Her own Refus'd Next Glance behold we shall BORGANES Tow'rs CLERMANTHE left in Thrall The End of the Fourth Book THE GRECIAN STORY Book V. LEaving that Lord whose Brains twice bury'd were In Sleep and Wine This Chance does next appear Young Wench there was of handsome Form Gentile VARNESA call'd and which might claim the Style Of honest too good Heart ingenious Head Whom their chief Town great Lacedemon bred Mother of Arcady much lov'd the Nation Twelve months ago she left that City's Station To th' Lord prefer'd one 's Daughter fair beside Th' Attendant prov'd prime Spirit own'd beside Made now the Pris'ner's beds Meat brought withall Being troubled Griev'd for their disast'rous Thrall THERSANDER'S Doom CLERMANTHE'S Ravishment Next Morn design'd no doubt o' th' sure Event For some Cross words to th' Matron too debate Threatned by th' Lord to be discharg'd of late CLERMANTHE last thought Noble Rank by glance Brave Gems beheld her Fortune might advance She fix'd on Hopeful way for their Release Further'd that Night through prime advantages Thus calling Guardian forth from Drink Young Maid Varnesa whilst made CLERMANTHE'S Bed whom follow'd strait Comrade With Bottle of Sack each charge to view behold Next was THERSANDER'S Couch where slily bold Small Paper thrust those talking at the Door Into his Hand well pen'd these Lines before Your Nephew Sir by th' Prince freed from the stake Is gon to Court Your self same Place must take To Morrow's noon by Archers there shot Dead Near Ten i' th' Morn the Lady 's ravished I 'm Friend to both shall safe convey from thrall Twelve th' Hour to Night false Hair and Beard withall That Trunk does hold Coat too by chance large siz'd Wait then for me if lov'd your Life disguis'd THERSANDER That with wond'ring Thoughts altho Back turned reads and partly Joyful so Partly Affraid inform'd the Wench by sign He should approve in ev'ry Point combine On shelf before whilst made the Guardian 's bed Large Paper lai'd she saw wherein she read Few Lines o' th' Top the Lord 's own Hand and Seal Joyn'd far beneath short Order did reveal For one o' th' Frontire-Towns should go next Day Ten 's later hour so heard the Guardian say That strength'ned much those Lines cut off at Night Safe Pass for All through th' Borders she could write So strict each were since Wars began that thus Men travell'd through else Task more dangerous Bed-time drawn nigh Varnesa's plot to free Orsamnes her Chamber joyn'd withall To th' Guardian 's Room who drinking stai'd i' th' Hall She waited till he came past ten howe're Door open left that Lock disorder'd there Well known by her when drench'd like Spunge in Wine Soon couch'd He sleeps snor'd loud for her design Which Summons heard she softly stole to th' Chair Where lodg'd his Cloaths took thence with nicest care CLERMANTHE'S Keys THERSADNER'S wanting tho That for his Door yet search'd she to and fro Ground Table Shelf nor in the Window seen If was o're-heard This prompt Excuse had been Her Glove 's she there did leave when made the Bed Should walk forth Early i' th' Morn by bis'ness led From shelf his Paper takes that Key thrown by Dropt in some place mid'st Drink perchance did ly Thus Griev'd for him tho Joy'd for her retir'd Who yet should know th' Event that Care requir'd She writes that Pass short Order penn'd above Cut off large Space for that Intent did prove Prime Counterfeit for Clerk-like hand did shew BORGANES Name and Seal seen there below My Tenant's Daughter 's there let safe and well Pass through your Guard conjoyn'd my Hand and Seal If stop that Way in strange unlikely sort By-passage fail'd Haste then to th' Prince at Court This done perform'd no Light Noise heard t' offend Dark Lanthorn took best Gown for useful end First to THERSANDER's Room she walk'd howe're None lodging nigh gave gentle Rap when there He come to th' Door through th' Lock-hole she exprest His Key could not be found though partly blest The Lady 's was what Way from loathsome Thrall Should her release Himself resign'd withall To th' Charge of Heav'n THERSANDER pray'd With speed Sad Thoughts reserv'd the Lady might be freed Duke's Daughter and Heir that Youth 's intended Bride Of Princely Rank they 'd her Advance beside He wish'd she should to th' Merchant's Grange repair In Arcadie from thence by Lines declare To that young Lord at Court that also he Should thither come when by the Prince set Free If Life Escape Himself would find them there All Points she said should be perform'd whate're Varnesa going to Clermanthe To th' Lady's Room she gently walked then Open'd both Doors lock'd fast the same agen Scar'd with which Noise couch'd only upon the Bed Since fear'd that Night she should be Ravished CLERMANTHE thought now plainly her Doom would seize her Sunk panting Heart wish'd Death might free Release her Till hearing softest Tread small Light display'd That doleful Hour sad Fancy's Damp o'resway'd New strong Conceit some Ghost might then appear ORSAMNES too still thought reserved there The Prince being gone prove closely murther'd slain Glancing on Her strait overwhelm'd again Since sent conceiv'd on Bawdy grounds before The Lord at hand did Trembling way Deplore Till humble Bow the Maid informed her She came to Free conjoyn'd without demur Soft Voice what more Reviv'd how well Redeem'd How noble Lord by th' gentle Prince tho seem'd Still Pris'ner there convey'd at last Back way To cheat her Eye gon tow'rds the Court same Day Her Rape by ten resolv'd those Keys did shew Should free from thence Enlarge not finding tho THERSANDER'S Key whose Death next Noon conceal'd How safe th' escape that Pass in brief reveal'd Wish'd Rouze advance lest Danger prov'd surprize Shew'd new-bought Gown might serve for their Disguise Clermanthe led forth by Varnesa CLERMANTHE cheer'd bad Fears conjoyn'd withall Damp'd for THERSANDER'S Case yet hopes from Thrall Her Lord might get him free'd to th' Prince request Joy'd too when heard his Clear Advice exprest Loath'd Couch forsakes then follow'd strait her Guide Took box of Gems some Linnen there beside The Wench unlock'd i' th' corner small strong Door 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