The Syrian strait to th' joyning Cops should steal So would himself with bag of Gold attend To th' Prize howe're conjoyn'd sad bloody end Whilst gave the Gold should stab him there to th' Heart With th' other Hand close Murtherers known Art Lest th' Author nam'd if caught e're left the Isle And BROMOR too would be engag'd mean while To hunt pursue when lost the Royal Breath Through Poison seem'd 't was Mouth well clos'd by Death The Ponyard tho left sheathed in his Breast As kill'd himself This now at last exprest He might take Horse there good Post-stage was found Soon th' Haven reach imbarque for foreign Ground This Syrian was greedy o' th' golden Bait Rank more Gentile joyn'd rambling Brain of late Part-cloy'd with Cyprus-land did strait combine Said He sent up that Morning's Draught of Wine Last Progress there could well have don't that Hour New-come to th' Place had still that drawing Pow'r Would now perform The Poison took desir'd Tho charg'd to hide it safe till Vse requir'd BROMOR'S much pleas'd King Queen with courtly Train E're long that Lord two Nights did entertain Groom scouting near but Night before struck dead That Syrian prov'd through Apoplex in th' Head Fate caus'd in Time his Execution there No Poyson found BROMOR'S enrag'd howe're The Queen has a Daughter Soon afterwards the Queen was brought to Bed Of lovely Daughter there delivered MINDANA call'd sad Qualm to BROMOR'S Heart Yet seem'd allay'd through Female Sex in part Since might excluded prove on stronger Ground From Government for Women there were crown'd Sometimes did nobly Sway tho when displeas'd Could of that Child like Snuff blown out be eas'd Nor found convenient Plot till Lycian King From 's Neighbours Trouble found discouraging Thence more debarr'd the Queen grown big agen That second Stab since Boy might nourish then Yet arm'd for that howe're Brought forth appear'd Prime second Girl more through their number fear'd Tho lik'd the Sex AURELA nam'd the last The Queen with Joy two Months besides o're-pass'd BROMOR inform'd his Brother in Law again Was quiet clear forg'd on his Anvile-Brain Fifth likely Plot which was resolv'd upon Bromor's fifth Plot The Groom joyn'd Actor there tho not alone That Groom o' th' King less forward to engage I' th' murtherous Part play'd well behind the Stage Comply'd whate're for bloody Circumstance Scarce th' Act it self since caus'd more doubtful chance There lay conjoyn'd to th' Garden-Wall at Court Choice planted Ground green Walks of various sort Which used much Two Afternoons the King Summer each Week tho most i' th' pleasant Spring From Four till Seven withdrawn for Contemplation As good Retreat more private Recreation To th' Garden joyn'd the Door Thus none would enter Tho 't were unlock'd those Afternoons adventure To BROMOR known the King being there beside Would bolt the Door I' th' midst thereof descry'd Green branched Stand Park-like with Stáirs ascended Such in ELVORA'S Grove for ease commended And Prospect both weary o' th' Walks below He 'd mount that Bow'r 't was constant Custom so Known from Himself to that NORTHAMBRIS Groom This was ordain'd his sad surrounding Tomb. That Planted Ground was wall'd so high with Stone And smoothly laid by Ladder climb'd alone BROMOR'S base Groom had found a Parthian out I' th' City there young rambling Fellow stout Could speak that Tongue since travell'd much that Land Greedy of Gain tho grasp'd by Murther 's hand Drinking with whom his wilder way descry'd Spendthrift debauch'd great Money 's want beside Through that much gauled seem'd bad Inclination Known BROMOR'S Will tempted him next Collation First secret sworn shewing large Bag of Gold He did at last foul Treason's Plot unfold That Youngster joyn'd th' Exploit was order'd thus The way for Murthering Hir'd Ladder brought to th' Wall more dangerous Suspition bred nor could themselves ascend Clamber to th' Top this chiefly serv'd their End One set upon the Others Shoulders there Crouching down low both proprest Persons were That rising then This might the Wall bestride Tree standing near Ropes Scaling-Ladder ty'd To Branch thereof the next might mount the Wall Ladder pluck'd o're each Step to th' Green withal For closer way conceal'd that Place was shrouded With clump of Trees fit for their turn o'reclouded Then running up that shady Stand Board-floor Rang'd with drawn Swords on either side the Door Might see him enter walk mount last the Stairs Just coming in seize on him strait unwares Stab giv'n i' th' Breast Poniard which he did wear Stuck in that Wound himself as murther'd there The Tree then climb'd by Cords that Ladder so Laid cross the Wall one might descend below Rope-Knot unty'd th' other slip down to Ground In 's Fellow's Arms no Sign for entrance found For surer way NORTHAMBRIS to the King That Key o' th' Grove when Dinner past did bring If Mind dispos'd to walk that Evening hour Should strait tell Bromor's Groom for timely pow'r To reach that Branched Stand if chance fell out Charg'd afterwards he should most watchful Scout Give notice by small Horn from th' Garden-side For quick Retreat to th' Wall again unspy'd Thus was this Noble Prince sought Worldly Prize By Kinsman Servant doom'd for Sacrifice Where Villain proves deep-planted in the Breast 'T will break through All through base self-interest That fatal Day appear'd the Sun arose With splendid Beams fit for triumphant Shows At Court design'd but this that Morn's Event The King was seiz'd by Fever violent Clear sanguine Temper prov'd inflam'd the more Much heated too Hunting that Day before BROMOR'S by th' Groom NORTHAMBRIS told did send To 's Brother in Law with Fleet to wait attend The Cyprus King dead of Fever For the King's Death the King thus languished So Lâ—mps do waste till Week dissolv'd then dead In 's gallant Prime tho Fortunate thus far Since BROMOR'S Hand escap'd vile Murtherer Yet he had reign'd five Years with Glory crown'd Two with that Queen for Good and Fair renown'd Three Years before might Cyprus-Sun appear Much worldly Honour Health enjoy'd howe're Much Blessedness with Love the Scepter sway'd Now lost withdrawn beneath Death's nightly Shade Bromor seiz'd the Crown BROMOR strait seiz'd the Crown strong Party's pow'r Joyn'd some great Lords Two Female Babes that hour Could claim alone those void of Language too Whose Friends wish'd well dar'd neither speak nor do Fear'd Lycian King withall large Fleet-supply Then ready known They must conform or dye For that young Parthian Rogue made privy there To th' Trayt'rous Plot vile BROMOR'S Groom howe're Since that Exploit NORTHAMBRIS did prevent King sick declar'd paid th' Hire of Gold content Known the King's Death such BROMOR'S Charge command As sure o' th' Crown then stop'd with the same Hand His talking Mouth two Bottles got choice Wine To 's Chamber brought like friendly Part design To drink the King 's young Prince his Health infected Through Poyson th' one which to th'
display'd Highly applauds this Gallant Act that so He should Resign Himself when Free did shew Captived way own Heart was Captivated In Friendship 's Bond that Strain so highly rated Wrote nimbly back made known o' th' other side He would not Prove in Honour's Game outvy'd The Prince his Answer For the Most Noble and Renowned Duke ORSAMNES ILLustrious Lord I well may count it one Grand Happiness to save preserve unknown Such Gallant Worth transcendent Rank combâ—â—'d Whom I for Choice Companion there design'd Whilst Your Self pleas'd to stay your Looks proclaiming VVhat now You are and so place handsome naming Shall You Receive for stronger Friendship 's ground In mine own Arms near to th' Arcadian Bound Joyn'd Hunting sport if Beauteous Lady shall Thus far Allow whose Pardon ask'd withall Left free my Lord you are those Bonds expell'd As your own Man no Servant now beheld I Challenge You to meet Me Time and Place Next Grapple there contend in Love's imbrace Prince of Laconia This Joyes advanc'd well pleas'd CLERMANTHE shews Nor Doubt at first brave Husband so to lose In Complement that Prince could scarce be infected With such vile Mood discharge whate're expected They met e're long upon the Borders where Kind The Prince Orsamnes meet Friendly'st parts by Both performed were That Noble Prince at first of grand Renown Saying That he would not for Royal Crown His Horse had fail'd one Minute's time in th' end When did that Earl BORGANES Green ascend ORSAMNES Words Death's Slave he then had prov'd To th' Prince now Servant was High Style belov'd Whom strait the Prince by Word Discharg'd as Lines From that Captiving Bond all Claim resigns Conjoyned too He was from Feasting Board Then call'd in Haste Mother near Death restor'd After howe're which made him so Neglected And left behind tho choicely else Respected Strife thus Appear'd in Gentle Conversation Which should Exceed joyn'd Hunting Recreation Fourth Day thereof ORSAMNES following The Young Prince near Vnarm'd thought needless thing For th' Hunting Sport in 's own Laconian Bounds Through Forest there most eager after 's Hounds ORSAMNES Arm'd out-rid or lost their Train They Gallop'd down between Two Pales in vain Close winding Way to th' Keeper's Lodge the one Orchard belong'd to Fish-Ponds large unknown That other Pale in th' end lock'd Pasture-Gate Where being stop'd the Prince returned strait ORSAMNES both through narrow Pound as 't were When prov'd by Four The Prince assaulted drawn Swords Assaulted there Treason the Prince cry'd out ORSAMNES when Ran the First through the Next most fiercely then Thrust at the Prince the Duke turn'd nimbly tho And Pierc'd his Hand down fell the Sword below The Prince leap'd off and strait snatch'd up the same But second thrust from stout ORSAMNES came Down fell the Man whilst from the Third receiv'd Slight hurt Himself whom strait of Life bereav'd As due Reward which by the Fourth espy'd He turned back ORSAMNES as Quick ey'd Pursu'd the Rogue said Yield or else th' art Dead Who strait obey'd th' whole Plot discovered Hence found the Cause of those Four Villains Three To Man of better Rank and Quality Did Sons appear their Sire for great Offence By th' Prince from Place of gainful Consequence Discharged prov'd more Worthy in his room Two of them late from Camp returned home Left Forein Land the Third from Travels then Grown Strangers All much vex'd enraged Men Through Father's Loss this Hunting time they chose Of Publick Note for Vile Revengeful Close The Prince for several Days had traced there Well fleetly Hors'd but still Prevented were Found sever'd thus great th' Ods his Death conspir'd Next Brother too for Heir to th' Crown desir'd ORSAMNES thoughts much joy'd th' Event this day Orsamnes disingag'd Well cleared prov'd by th' Prince confirm'd same way From that great Bond that large obliging score Free'd him from Death Who sav'd Himself before Nay thus surpass'd adventur'd his own Life Lost some Blood too in that unequal Strife The Prince embrac'd the Duke for Kind Farewel Gave Dimon Ring whose Beams did Blaze excell Thus flames my Love conjoyn'd thus Lasting 'tis The Noble Duke like Gem exchang'd for His Both ev'ry Year to Meet were also bound Whilst Health did serve on that convenient Ground ORSAMNES from the King and Prince might boast Welcom'd Return tho pleas'd CLERMANTHE most Twenty years Peace Laconian King new-sign'd Through this young Friendly League close Aw combin'd His Father since as Gen'ral now commands Thrice conquer'd spoil'd we said their Armed Bands Three Years dissolv'd much Joy to all Content Great Honour joyn'd ORSAMNES Eminent Who with CLERMANTHE fair the year divided 'Tween Father Father-in-law with each resided Two Sons beheld one Lovely'st Daughter there ORONTES Chief tho Subjects name did bear Great'st with the King as young ORSAMNES made Prime Friend to th' Prince SILVANDER next Comrade That time as tho PLENORMUS when Compos'd His Wedding Masque Prophetick Art disclos'd For Half thereof Crowns brought to each like Dream Brides groom and Bride th' Apparent Heirs to them Ambassadors came from Thessalia Thessalian Lords Which did present that Crown in Humble way To th' Prince ORONTES Self whose brave Grandsire Long since their King did hither strait Retire Thrust â—orth we said by War Usurper's hand Who did that Crown through th' Princess Wiâ—e demand Sole Child to th' former King as mention'd we Tho Women should not Reign in Thessaly Brother to th' King ORONTES Grandsire crown'd Prince Father call'd so stil'd Himself renown'd Her Race extinguist gone their Gen'ral Choice ORONTES nam'd like Parli'mental Voice As Lawful King joyn'd Vertue 's noble score Three Years last past Renown'd Fourteen before ORSAMNES next th' Apparent Heir does prove Now calm that State Serene through Subjects Love No glimps of Broyl Corrival to the Throne Bad Storms to cause He might the less disown ORONTES took with largest Thanks Farewell O' th' Noble King Oroâ—â—es King departs grown Equal parallel King League confirm'd whose place of chief Command To young SILVANDER next the Royal hand By Gift transferr'd then Twenty five for Age Could well Discharge Duke's Title more t' ingage ORONTES only Daughter his Wife become So stood for Duke in brave ORSAMNES room Kept most o' th' Land Large Portion had beside Lov'd for Himself as late FONTANA Bride ORSAMNES and the Prince withal entwin'd Exchang'd Farewell through Brothers League combin'd CLERMANTHE fair young Princess act the same Wiht tears infold each call'd by Sister's name The Duke VERDORVS joyn'd to go along For Daughter's sake Conceits beside more strong Of Vertuous Wife there Dead false snare the Last That House might breed with Cloud his thoughts o'recast PLENORMUS left chief Lord Commander there THERSANDER attends who Duke 's great Name doth bear Since Brother to the King for Dutchess-Style FLORENA wants not comely Grace that while FONTANA tho withdrawn Conversing way By Pen's enjoy'd not far Thessalia Perform'd short part by
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
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
great Princes Fate sometimes Those told His Secrets oft State-Cabinet controul'd By which grand loss though Ambush-Plots devis'd Strong Towns and Forts by sleights Betray'd surpriz'd Much sunk and weakned so It came ere long From Skirmishes to Battles Armed throng That Game of Blood where sent him no supply Th' Arcadian King tho Friendly near Ally Wars with Laconia then whilst th' other ayded From Macedon But ere that time perswaded Doubts of th' Event huge massy Sum unknown To th' Traytors there he sent by Night alone To 's trusty Friend near Corinth-Sea that Shore Where ready Bark for swift Transport before Battles fought Both Armies joyn'd much doubtful Conquest there Whilst Fortune with uncertain Wings as 't were Hover'd aloft Till Party o' th' Lord 's o' restrong Forc'd Squadron o' th' King's Horse upon the Throng Of their own Foot much Broke Disorder'd so Reserve o' th' King 's beside for greater blow Joyn'd to the Lord down rould the stream withal Like Floods by th' Wind more sad their General Brave valiant Man fighting amongst the Croud Was slain i' th' Back by whom as under Cloud None could Affirm by 's Own conceiv'd Betray'd When Total Rout next Flight ensu'd Dismay'd The King fled The King not far being soon Inform'd took Flight Reach'd with some Few that faithful Friend by Night His Mass of Gold embarqu'd with 's Treasure free Cross'd o're that narrow Sea to Arcadie There purchas'd great Estate help Kingly Style Made also Arcadian Duke in shorter while Young Lady chose his Son call'd Prince as now To th' Grandchild that ORONTES there Allow ORSAMNES Duke The Arcadian King that time MISENI rul'd with all that Western Clime To th' Adrian Main th' Isles Samos Ithaca On South rich Isle of Rhodes Laconia Made Argos then to th' Corinth-bounds obey Th' Isls o're against it in the Aegean Sea For Close of all That Counsellor of State Vile treacherous was by false Wife just Fate Betray'd Himself who to Appaise Desire In second Spouse did Villain fee Conspire To Murther him Strip'd then and seiz'd his Gold 'T was thought by Thievs Chance soon did all unfold That Rogue ere long was Hang'd for 's Robbing trade Confest this Fact at Death plain open lay'd By each chief Circumstance a Note her Hand And Seal produc'd which did with Murther brand So lost her Head that Trayt'rous Courtier there Till from his Horse when Scull did broke appear To th' Prince again Orsamnes Story again Hence 't was his Noble Heart Chief Wound receiv'd from Wif 's conjoyned Part CLARENZA call'd much Good proclaim'd as Fair Whose Rape believ'd and Death we shall declare Year and Month past then Thirty five no more Tho May was done June's gallant form she wore Strange manner too thereof Disast'rous fashion To th' Loss conceiv'd most Dreadful aggravation Thus prov'd the Chance Being with her Retir'd To Country-house far off by Both desir'd Near April's month which then shew'd Spring-like Dress For calm Repose since Court-bred Heaviness Fine neat Park-lodg choice Place for recreation Deer stor'd Ponds strange Beasts and Fowl Plantation From diverse Shores the Senses Summer Bow'r To Range well pleas'd for Prospect-cause one hour Nature's chief Picture-draught Hills Dales combin'd Groves Chrystal Streams th' Eyes wand'ring Maze design'd They travers'd from their Gardens Postern-dore In sudden way small Dog for train on more To th' joyning Park through that beyond the Fence To planted gloomy Walk few yards from thence Soft Gale whist gently Breath'd as thought Unseen When Coach six horses wheel'd along the Green Behind their Backs from Shades that border'd there Came up to them Six Armed Men did bear Which strait Leap'd down like Thunder-bolts to ground Four with drawn Swords since no Defendants found Orontes Assayl'd Aslayl'd the Prince whose nimble Poyniard warded Some Fatal thrusts his Back with Elm close guarded Some Deep receiv'd such Courage Valour shewn Skill strength conjoyn'd short Weapons ayd alone 'T was wonderful Help call'd with strained Breath CLARENZA'S Fortune thought like second Death Their Cheif at first nor Stranger prov'd thus Crying Now Villian pay th' old Mortal Score th' art Dying Wide seem'd his Wounds large Doors resembled there For Lifes sad Marching forth whose Colours were Clarenza seiz'd In Blood display'd CLARENZA her Self Forlorn Mouth stop'd with Glove by th' other Two was born With dismal Eyes her Lord beheld as tho Would Toss like Balls for last love-tokens so To their Coach-Den which by the Comrades espy'd They follow'd strait least Danger chanc'd Descry'd Down fell the Prince Those joyful Gallop'd on Soon after made that Mention'd Walk to groan Loud Woman's Voice and Page Two Keepers came Sad mournful View Strange Cry conjoyn'd they frame Wild stragling Girl she call'd to th' Lady round No Answer heard but Tongues Redoubled Sound False Eccho'd Noise complaint which pierc'd her Ear. Both Beepers strait did raise with Sorrow there To th' Lodg transfer Corps-like their Dying Lord Whose Soul and Body's joyn'd League accord Best care preserves till Surgeon prime attended Some Horsemen scour'd the Plain those Hills ascended Woods Rocks withal seem'd pleas'd to Chant from far CLARENZA'S sounded Name tho senceless are Gon now She prov'd Thus Parties Feigned still To th' weak Orewhelmed Prince that she was Ill Through Fright small Feaver caus'd safe-harbour'd tho Inquir'd his Health Forg'd Letters lastly shew Confirming way by th' Woman made whose Pen Her Lady's Hand well counterfeited then Got hopeful Strength in time through pow'rful Art Disturbed tho for Brain much Gauled Heart Through Wifes grand Loss since say their Coyn'd Delusion Still more Delays he formed Sad Conclusion That she was Dead and as conceiv'd by Day Such Nightly Dreams would Fancy draw portray New Act those dreadful Thoughts so strong that He 'T was Truth affirm'd like Waking Sense and free Slumb'ring one Night tho not obser'd in Bed Orontes's Dream When full-fac'd Moon with fainter Beams bespread His chamber-walls near Twelve that Solemn Hour Curtains left open wide large Gazing pow'r Before him strait as was conceited stands CLARENZA'S perfect Shape those very Hands Cheeks Lips and Eyes such Cloaths conjoyn'd beheld Transformed far from That which late Excell'd Striking her Brest where mortal Wounds appear She sadly Points to th' Crimson Fountains there Torn Garments Blood When Furious grown and wild He reach'd to Grasp Wak'd thereupon Beguil'd Sounds loud her Name tho call'd to th' fleeting Ayr Confirmed Thoughts that should her Ghost declare CLARENZA'S Shade through Noise came Tumbling then Like Goblins too the Rouz'd disturbed Men. Thus know the Ground of that sad Chance Gordanus the Surprisor Event Chief Villain there once pass'd for Eminent Was Earl for rank Estate same time beside Did Move t' enjoy CLARENZA for his Bride GORDANUS call'd but lodg'd unworthy Soul Mean parts Debauch'd whom Vice did sway controul Nor Handsome Form bad Choice conceiv'd unwise Grand Quarrel too ere lost that Beauteous Prize Between him and the
exclaim'd from far Hold Hold But came too late both Bleeding on the Mold Young man Dismounted streight falls on his Brest Who fell beneath sad Voice conjoyn'd exprest With Sighs and Tears his Body clasped round Some fonder Brother thought most strange Compound Of Sorrow shew'd the lordlike Corps appearing Sense vanish'd gone his Hair most wildly tearing Off came the False True Womans Hair instead Flow'd largely down Plaits broken from that Head Young Lady 't was of Beauteous Personage Young Lady in Man's Cloaths To whom that Lord himself did far Ingage By former Vow now second Choice advanc'd Small Marvail tho since on FERNANTHE glanc'd That Wonder saw chief Mistriss stil'd Supream That Lady by some Page sad Fear extream Told their Resolve what Quarrel 's cause unknown Went cloath'd Man-like to th' Magistrate alone Had Order streight to stop them Both surprize But came so late that Death before her eyes Seemed first to Grasp detain'd as Prisoners there So Arraigning them Sense motion found howe're Good signs of Life to MANTINEA then Both carry'd are Restor'd by skilful'st Men That Lady too her Lord enjoy'd Frustrated Th' other Lord's Suit for cause anon Related BRISOLDAN with GONDACE pleas'd th' Event Since thought them Dead Gondace's last Tryal of Fernanthe vain Art's Experiment She then Resolv'd on last Assault by Storm Madam began four years I may inform My Son and Self has waited for kind Grant You cannot now this Age be Ignorant Of your own Brest what choice your Fancy pleases BRISOLDAN'S Tall to Manlike Frame encreases Shewn Excellence for Body's part and Mind And as the Sun still constant Servant shin'd To th' Globe beneath proves last most faithful Lover Pray now your Thoughts for clearest view discover CLERMANTHE when with sob'rest radiant Eyes Good gentle voice shunn'd Scornful part replys BRISOLDAN may with far more ease success Seek other's Grant for Wedlock's Happiness I feel my Heart no way to Love dispos'd And when shall change least Marriage thought disclos'd Should Poise things well for that so prime Relation Conjoyn'd with all my Father's Approbation Such Looks and Words shewn plain Refusing there GONDACE now might Raise their Siege Forbear Thus had she Time much Care with thoughtful Brain Still fondly Sow'd th' expected Crop to gain Tho Reap'd but empty Wind at last She saw CLERMANTHE now grown Tall past Girlish Awe Woman become four years produc'd and bred Much Wisdom too Hope fail'd like Vapor fled For then the Lady's thoughts did more despise That meaner Choice GONDACE'S self whose Prize Her Father made his Wench long time concluded Next Mother wrong'd the Daughter last Deluded Tho pow'r too weak shew'd Carriage fair discreet Prov'd much Reserv'd withdrawn as fear'd to meet Fresh Love-assaults GONDACE therefore now Turn'd off dispair'd with angry Female-Brow Destructive Heart Tho monstrous Aggravation Swell'd hightned all that Scornful Indignation Should she Oretop or Clash with her contend Yet Regent there her Father at Boards-end Thought Loathsom Rack Thus She 's resolv'd for trying Sure Fatal ways CLERMANTHE'S shortly Dying Then could she advance Ingraft withall her Son To the Duke VERDORUS'S Heart no Marvel don Plant him for the Heir That Man who best might claim Since nearer far Ally'd to th' Duke became Wife's Nephew 't was Conceiv'd in Travel Drown'd None left of Blood or Dead on Persian Ground Nor Spleen so well conceal'd but it appear'd Flashings whereof CLERMANTHE saw and Fear'd Two Weeks dissolv'd CLERMANTHE'S Breast and Head Through Sorrow pain'd joyn'd watchful hours in Bed Broth was bespoke Asking the Girl when espy'd Whose making 't was The old Nurse she strait reply'd GONDACE there withal bad Jealous Qualm Disturb'd her Heart Door lock'd she gave the same Fernanthe's Dog Poysoned Great Part to little Dog who Pining lies Some smaller while then Rouled gasps and Dyes Death Honour'd found his Lady's Taster there Then Life's Reprieve her Mortal pangs did bear This view'd beheld strange Horrors seiz'd possest Her fainting Powers sad Storm-distemper'd Brest Such wickedness in th' World should be diclos'd Nay Woman-kind her self withal Expos'd To that grand danger Death like Glass was seen In that poor Dog what She should there have been Sighs for whose FUNERAL belov'd of late More for her Fears conjoyn'd perplext Estate Laid on the Bed she Rose then Walk'd about Life 's Sickly Lamp seem'd near to going out Death's dreadful Masque Ghosts Sables Winding-shrouds For Musick Knells and Groans her Fancy o're-clouds Through sad conceit like Graves that under Floor Since durst not speak tho fatal Storms did Roar Acquaint the Duke complain confirmed mind Such prov'd GONDACE'S boldest Front combin'd Smooth crafty Tongue encourag'd last far rather Through Powerful Charms o're her inchanted Father High thoughts of Her conjoyn'd withal that She Would Swear 't was a Lye base spleenful Forgery CLERMANTHE kill'd her Dog had poyson'd there That Broth herself 'T was made by th' Nurse howe're Tho confident the old Nurse abhorr'd that Sin Step'd partly aside GONDACE dropt it in Out-staring all till seem'd but Envious Spight As Saucy check'd their close Content delight The Duke enrag'd found her Life become Through either's Hate like Rack's tormenting Doom If silent was Death shortly seiz'd her still Her Soul howe're the Whore's Tenant seem'd at will Thus down she sate like Sorrow's mournful Spouse Death's Bride as 't were did th' utmost Courage rouze Still Beauteous Lovely tho with self debated What should she do each hand Destruction waited When clearer thoughts these words did seem t' impart Clermanthe's Flight CLERMANTHE'S Hope kind Beam did chear her Heart Thus rais'd resolv'd young years ne're more discreet For flight she streight prepar'd her nimble feet The rest o' th' Broth was thrown away lest spy'd Supp'd by that Girl whoe're thereof they dy'd Th' Old Nurse poor harmless Wretch condemn'd for all That little Dogs might seem Death Natural Small Linnen-change much Gold rich Jewel-box In her large Scarf convey'd Back-door she unlocks Which friendly led to th' Garden 's shaded side Glance thrown like Lightning round lest caught descry'd So through long cover'd Bow'r where if beheld Sh' had walking seem'd did smoothly trace conceal'd Oft glances back to th' Postern-door at last Mufl'd from thence conjoyned Fields orepass'd Towards her Nurse MORNEDA call'd whose Farm Mile distant was whom chanc'd to take by th' Arm. In midst o' th' way to Bushes drawn runs o're Her mournful Tale with Tears which Perled score Nurse dropt as fast again concurr'd that She Would find her out some Lodg reserv'd whilst Free Some sheltring place from dreaful Storms whatere That she might closely Lurk and Sojourn there Two years expense and charge to undergo Gold Coyn she brought for after times did show Rich Jewel box thought worth three thousand pound Mothers kind gift when death did seize surround As tho she would that needful chance Presage Nurse some of them might for more Coin ingage Good gentle Nurse was walking softly then Some
King confirm'd at Coronation Now two years past whom he in pleasing fashion Had humour'd from a Boy till Man compleat Prov'd Widower of pleasant Brain Conceit As chearful Heart being told for certain then His Place was aimed at by two such men Alvarus's Plot against two Lords Of Lordly Rank who hop'd to Beg succeed After his Death joyn'd former Grudge indeed Were VELDAR DURAS call'd Strong thoughts dispos'd To gull them Both his Project was disclos'd To 's Doctor 's Son last Chamber-Groom combin'd That th' only Heir by Nature's Gift design'd The King was then some nine miles off from Town At Country-Seat belonging to the Crown SILENDROS call'd those Lords that time howere I' th' City with their Train Resided there Which known o'er night scarce Four nor Break of Day That Groom Lodg'd at his Feet call'd up straitway The Doctor Son both in their Cloaths desiring Their help his Lord found near to gasps expiring Ere long by Them Declar'd that he was Dead Convulsion fits joyn'd Apoplex in th' Head By Seven that Morn Herse brought before the Dore Six Horses in 't for large attendance more Then th' Earl but loosely veil'd and wrap'd in Gown Betwixt the Doctor Groom was carry'd down Laid in the Herse that Servant Guardian there Since left command they should his Corps interr At Country-house some twenty Miles remote Son also rode along This lastly note By th' Houses of those Lords which near did stand Th' Herse was to pass beheld on either hand So might to Them that Earlier Hour be known When scarcely prov'd for Court Silendros gon If were perchance their Wives being left behind Would send them strait the posted News like wind VELDAR whose Door the Herse first marched by Since sat up late in Bed did prostrate lye But soon inform'd more Life from thence appearing ALVARUS Death tho DURAS greatly fearing If Ready was strait called up two Men Which came from 's Country-House and should agen That day depart unknown to DURAS both Gave private Charge whilst there Himself did Cloath The King would not SILENDROS leave that Day He heard o'er Night Seven Miles from whence side-way Did DREMOS stand which next chief Mansion shew'd Four Miles from Town out SILENDRO'S Road Large turning Lane to that call'd DREMOS went They should choice Horses take for this intent The First should keep just o'er against that Lane SILENDROS Road where shrouding Trees most plain Might DURAS see far off the last close by I' th' Lane conceal'd whn DURAS came drawn nigh The first should Ride forth strait then th' other meeting Perform their Parts enjoyn'd like Friendly greeting Fit Beasts mean while prepar'd much shorter Race Through Pasture-grounds they timely gain'd the place On Gallop DURAS came approaching there First Scout rod forth as from SILENDROS were That Morning come Lane left with all the other Like DREMO'S man Saluting one another The first loud spake What did you meet the King Yes said the last some four miles off which thing When DURAS heard he ask'd where he was gon To DREMOS Park for Hunting Game anon That Fellow cry'd towards MANTINEA going Whilst he took DREMOS Lane round gallop shewing They told their Lord soon after met th' Event Who with much speed towards SILENDROS went No Gallants could inflam'd with Amorous Fire More Poast it for choice Mistress whom desire Alighting there his Face i' th' Gate descry'd Third Courtier strait through Windows glass uney'd Who had like Aim news then brought from his Wife And guessing VELDAR'S Plot lest Rival-strife Walk'd to the King near hand in 's Gallery Spring-lock'd that Door for time more large and free Soon got the Grant those Persons all so great That who first spake was sure to do the Feat So pass'd through furthest Door to Garden known Since cropt this Flow'r of State Triumphant grown VELDAR strait reach'd the Door which finding clos'd Some thoughts the King might private be dispos'd Paus'd there a while tho trod but thorny Ground To th' furthest Door then trac'd through Garden round Which Friendlike open stands the King at leisure His Suit prefer'd who answer'd to small pleasure Another came before did strangely amaze As tho some envious Sprite the News should blaze Groom to that Last walk'd by howe're indeed When th' Herse preparing was with nimbler Speed The Wife inform'd lodg'd not far off agen Thus VELDAR might have kept his Bed till then Tir'd VELDAR came dismounts before the Gate Who finding Gaul'd no King at Dremos late That Party Drunk conceiv'd the News that brought Himself mad to believe with Jealous thought Spur'd for Silendros strait how long'd to reach Whole Acres every step well warmed each Both Horse and Man joyn'd chafing Feaver too Still VELDAR in his eyes would all undo Went in at last his Suit did then declare Tho came too late walk'd forth for Garden air Hot Journey thus endur'd tho pleas'd in part Since DURAS Bob'd whom thught of less desert ALVARUS well mean time whose Herse as 't were Seem'd trouling Couch made up contented there Small nightly Rest i' th' Chamber-Grooms soft Lap Slepâ— many Hours for Cloze to pleasing Nap Smiâ—â—â— on the Way those Lords deluded so To think how like the Fable-Dog they 'd shew Which snatch'd at fleeting Shade cross'd one another More Ayr in th' Herse allow'd no Veil could smother At Journey 's end his Legs began to move Next th' Arms and Head which did amazement prove As Joy to th' Servants shew'd Revived thus Tho said to be thing less Miraculous Benum'd Lethargick Corps one present there Saw born to th' Grave Sense Life restor'd howere He entred th' House large Supper 's meat did eat Like former Man best Musick Sauce to th' meat From his own sportive Brain did there repose Three Summer Nights refresh'd for final Cloze Pass'd MANTINEA'S streets Fourth day again Well Mounted by those Lords Alvarus Triumph attendant Train The Herse following as March Triumphant 't were Death conquer'd Foil'd might Ghost to them appear More Patient tho third Man their Partner found ALVARUS Bob'd them all upon this ground Short time orepast yet something Lusty Man Tho Fifty five this second Freak began He was for Wife resolv'd those Lords foresaid As should that way more doubtful make afraid Wish'd Portion tho conjoyn'd that also Loves Something would say to buy her Pins and Gloves Just o're against his Lordships House did lye A Persian Dame view'd from his Gallery Widow she was compleat for Persian Dress Ag'd Forty years shew'd Person 's comliness Next day at Neighbour's House the same he found Once Fellow-Traveller on Persian ground Set by his Wife who jesting said Kiss past There was good Spouse for him ALVARUS cast Much fonder Glance joyn'd pleasing Words withal Since Persian spoke strait Business home did call He lik'd her well Advanc'd the Persian Nation Sent Man next day to th' Lodging for Relation What who she was her self mean time since thus That Friend inform'd
Heaven of Stars clear Firmament combine That fixt I am resolv'd She answered Such worth my Lord rather adorns your Head Like Wreath of Beams my thoughts may well propound That I should choose upon the surer Ground Dear Madam then said He for I 'll take hold Last Words so gently breath'd he kind and bold Conjoyn for cloze 'T is Truth my Lord She said You Harbour'd thus when lost enslaved Maid So bound me Your's if worth the claim howere That Thraldom Death conceiv'd next Strumpet there Those worst of Ills How can I then Deny Seek Courting Forms PHILARCHUS made Reply Sweet Madan then since Love strange fears o'recloud Bind all contractive way Which she allow'd Tho Blush'd in Grane Before the Eunuch past Ingaging Vows with Kiss Confirm'd at last Philarchus and Zelmanza Contracted Here th' Eunuch beg'd withdrawing leave should go And drink kind Friendly Glass th' agreement so With that Comrade in Danger Roman Groom Who Persian spoke departs withall the Room New Crimson Flood when drowned strait as 't were ZELMANZA'S Cheeks th' Escutcheons blazed there Of Modesty conjoyn'd with Virgin-Love Thus left alone tho Spouse PHILARCHUS prove Who first with Eyes in Glance Tongues pleasing strain Next clasped Arms his Lover's Charge began Then Kisses Seal'd each like to Balmy Dart Whence chiefly spoke the Language of his Heart Hers gently answer'd there contracting Vow Did Charter late choice Priviledge allow For then She seem'd in large Degree his Own First Fruits might Reap gather'd from Lips alone Midst which transported thoughts would there express Drop Latin Words sometimes when She no less Fine Persian spake in answer to that other Seeming to understand thus one another Thence pleased both till finding their mistake Laugh'd at themselves as from some Dream awake Did Kisses strait with Language joyn'd renew Tho talk'd in Persian all which either knew Kind Dialogues contentful way exchanging Such Virtuous wantonness no farther ranging Till four choice Hours in private Cabin-room Dissolved were as Tast of Joys to come When th' Eunuch call'd the Lord himself retir'd For some regards his Spouse more lov'd admir'd By six that Even their Barque had Travell'd far Reach'd Midland Sea through Streights of Gibraltar 'T was Month of June when passing Cape of Land Two Ships they strait descri'd on their Right hand With Roman Flags like Country-men display'd Which drawing near as meant to Seize Invade Sea Fight with Carthage men Set Carthage Flags aloft like Mortal Foes Well Man'd they were for Fight and Bording Cloze Men fill'd their Decks whose ugly Captain there ZELMANZA saw like Beauteous Blaze appear When Glanced forth himself by her beheld More loathsom thought as she with him excell'd For Dainty Prize inflam'd his Lustful Brest The Romans Arm'd for Fight themselves address'd With Gallant Lord whilst poor ZELMANZA fear'd In Clouds again new dreadful Fate appear'd Still more observ'd this World's vast maze of Change Where Joy and Grief by turns do wander range Night Day succeeds doth mournful Scene present Late Comfort 's Dawn now Warlike Bows are bent Her Self and Lord for Death or Slaves design'd Grief most she thought did Seize on Humane kind Praid him in Sighs withdraw who answered He fought for her was their Commander Head Example both should freedom Heaven's deny He would in Thrall partake or bravely Dye Th' Arrows began each seeming Mortal Dart Sent to her Lord next aim'd at her own Heart Few Roman's harm'd because the Carthage-men Knowing their Ods advanc'd for Grapling then With all their Power would try the Game by Sword These fiercely Shot those strove drawn near to Board Th' Assault encreas'd on Fair ZELMANZA'S Score PHILARCHUS'S Wife or th' Captain 's Slave and Whore When blustring Storm most Furious Blast did rise Like Jar 'tween Winds and Waves o'er-clouded Skies Tempest at Sea Which broke off theirs strait parted them asunder Now near to feed the Deep loud claps of Thunder Barques tost like Balls upon the Foaming Main Some comfort 't was her Lord enjoy'd again Tho dreadful Thoughts least should with her be drown'd Who cheer'd her Heart did strait to Her propound Hope's Anchor there that freed from Barbarous Foes They now were left to Heaven's wise dispose Thus Both conjoyn'd sate waiting when the Waves Sharp Rocks or Sands might prove perchance their Graves Till hurl'd at last upon th' Italian Shore Bad Craggie part where streams did beating Roar Split thence their Barque with Planks the Waters swell'd Like broken Limbs third Dreadful Change beheld Those Romans there since practis'd swimming Art From Boyish Age made towards that nearest part I' th' River's mouth which way strong Winds constrain'd The floating Waves more ease the Bank obtain'd Th' Eunuch Hurt men got each their Friendly Board Like divers more brought all to Land restor'd ZELMANZA kept i' th' furthest end her Seat For Death's cold Rape prepar'd like daintiest meat For th' hungry Whale PHILARCHUS by her side Near Sinking now through Streams o'er-whelming Pride Loud Scriek withal the Lord whose faithful Brest Philarchus Zelmanza on his Back swiming Soft Groan conjoyn'd Love Sorrow thence exprest Laid down his Back her Folded Arms were cast Like Christal Collar Chain in nimblest hast About his Neck most dear Conjugal Gem So takes the Waves as She Grasp'd Him with Them Life's Guardian thought small Barge conceiv'd as 't were Whilst th' Arms and Legs well formed Oars appear Her Face tho drenched oft with Labour toil He sought that Bank fore-nam'd whence Waves Recoil But Winds still driving on like Helpful Hand That precious Load he brought most safe to Land Kiss'd off those Briny Drops when gather'd Breath On her fair Lips and Cheeks from Thraldom Death Thus freed discharg'd said there he should requite Her kind Imbrace upon his Wedding Night Who dew'd with Pearl-like Tears of Joy again His Prize thrice o'er declar'd She should remain Then Servants came congratulated round Who first that clearer way their passage found This Fortune joyn the Lords with many more Prime Box of Gold came floating to the Shore PHILARCHUS and ZELMANZA both were then Franckly receiv'd by Neighbour Fishermen Large Village near to th' Roman Lords that Bow'd Whom Fires and Beds strong Waters too allow'd Hard Couches soft that time appear'd less plain Sweet coarser Food want curbing nice disdain Third Morn by Coach they trod the surer Land Reach'd Lofty Rome which did that State command The Lord 's own House prime gallant Seat beheld For Furniture choice Garden Grot excell'd Th' Event of his Ambassage being shewn To th' Senate-Lords both Married were less known Married at Rome PHILARCHUS when transform'd that Water-bed To Gorgeous Roman Couch small Danger bred True waking Act ZELMANZA fair Imbrac'd Moroccoe's King in fondest Dreams at last That Groom for Porters Hire Place Wealthy found Such th' Eunuch to since Lov'd their Roman Ground The Lord ZELMANZA last like equal prize For Gallant Temper rare did sympathize Ship Saild e're long for Athens Grecian
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
worth chief Beauty's Dying ORSAMNES with THERSANDER enter'd well Orsamnes with Thersander come to the Wood. That Hermit path near th' outmost Door to th' Cell Shewn nimble Speed when on the Shaded Side ORSAMNES large white Hankerchief descry'd Dropt on the Ground sad Storm his Thoughts believ'd CLERMANTHE'S 't was leap'd strait to th' Door Soul-griev'd That Open found Orewhelm'd within the Green CLERMANTHE call'd heard th' Hermit's Voyce unseen She 's gone Surpriz'd ran strait to th' Door again View'd Glimm'ring Light good distance off remain Moon shining forth That for those Rogues concluded With soft but nimble Pace nor least Deluded They reach'd that Ground where small Turf-Altar rear'd Men trampling through small open Glade appear'd Bright Sword few Flow'rs thereon o' th' nearest side Dim Taper burn'd on farther Bank descry'd Some hurling down a Woman there fair Load Since Petticoat discern'd CLERMANTHE shew'd Strange horrid Scene whilst clearest Moon display'd Her fainter Beams Both rush'd into the Glade Swords drawn turn'd Tigre-like some Targets found Thrown there by chance strait snatching from the ground The first of them ORSAMNES Sword did make Soon breathless Corps then Second Life forsake Half-arm'd confus'd with Spirit prime undaunted Love joyn'd Revenge Third Soul enlargement granted Pasport for Hell that valiant Rage did shew As freely would such Mortal Dooms bestow Tho Dy'd Himself Some whilst did staring range For Targets there less us'd their Swords so strange Sudden Assault THIRSANDER whose Courage bold Might almost Match with 's Nephew be enroul'd Their Cause the same Fourth Villain soon did leave Carkase on ground then Fifth of Life bereave With Active hand Sixth prostrate lay'd for Dead Lastly with Seventh ingag'd Eighth Person fled Orsamnes fighting with Brisoldan BRISOLDAN now strange startling Accident Had found his Shield ORSAMNES by th' Event Her Husband thought with Coat tho meaner-priz'd Fine Cloaths beneath Hat and false Beard disguis'd Since Flight disdain'd with naked sword advanc'd ORSAMNES whom view'd costly Garb when glanc'd Their Chief conceiv'd good Cause brave Courage suited Sharp language thus Villain thou Dy'st saluted Villain thy self BRISOLDAN said art thou That Woman's Spouse fierce voice joyn frowning Brow ORSAMNES joyn'd I am BRISOLDAN strait Then know above all Womankind I hate That Harlot first who Prostrate there lyes Dead And next her Thee ORSAMNES answered I now conclude BRISOLDAN th' art most base Scorn'd Loathe'd Name my Sword upon thy Face Shall print that Style and Heart With sternest Pride BRISOLDAN Th' Hand I 'll first chop off reply'd Thy Throat shall sheath this ravenous Sword therein ORSAMNES joyn'd Thou talk'st Mad like unseen Death's Fate so near lest should the Strife enlarge If so thou Dare let 's Both our Shields discharge Lay'd on the Earth Agree'd BRISOLDAN cries Thrown down they were Both prov'd of equal Size Same Proper height breadth strength well match'd for Age Years Twenty one did fairly so ingage First sharp Assault ORSAMNES made large Wound In th' Othâ—r's Thigh more Active Body sound Blood stream'd withal his gallant Garb oreflowing New Crimson-died thence much enraged showing Monster dost Bleed the stout ORSAMNES said Nezt Death may seize I scorn thy paultry Blade BRISOLDAN joyn'd and Thee ORSAMNES then Prov'd second Pass encount'ring Each agen Broke th' Other 's force soon caus'd his Dreadful smart Slash'd off whole Cheek reght Hand next cleav'd his Heart Falling on whom like pond'rous Fate howere Small Scratch receiv'd confirm'd great Conquest there THIRSANDER held Seventh sturdy Thief that while Hard Grapling task till joyn'd to th' Slaughter'd Pile His Soul unkennel'd too Skin rac'd no more Came bravely off Eighth fled we said before Tho tumbled down that mention'd Well by chance As did that Way with hasty Foot advance Clermanthe found o' th' ground Then running to th' World's Glory late so prime CLERMANTHE'S Self sad Conquerours that time Half-nak'd she lay not seen till then reveal'd Farther than Neck by th' Altar's Turf conceal'd ORSAMNES thoughts orewhelm'd found Senseless lying Head tho left on She seemed more than Dying Where sadly exclaym'd ' O strange disast'rous sight As ever was brought forth by dreadful Night Black mischiefs Womb CLERMANTHE call'd did say It was ORSAMNES voyce Each needful way THIRSANDER strait that Time afforded us'd Her Temples bath'd strong powr'ful Spirits infus'd Brought little Glass since not least Wound appear'd Nor Bruise beheld some strangling Death was fear'd Rub'd bow'd her Body oft Ah Horror crying ORSAMNES mournful voyce You never dying Powers above discharge my Life since take Chief Joy from me so cease tormenting Rack Prime worth's destroy'd THERSANDER bath'd her Brest 'T was Cordial juice as good for th' Head exprest Seldom forgot her Body th' Other bow'd Through friendly Chance cold Water was allow'd Left by those Thieves o' th' Face drops sprinkled were ORSAMNES calling still CLERMANTHE there Clermanthe free'd from Trance When strait appear'd soft Motion in each Part Deep Trance desolv'd like curious Watch by art Whos 's nicest Wheels do move in order round Such was that dainty'st Frame reviv'd compound Her wand'ring Soul as newly wakened then Travers'd with Joy it 's Beauteous House agen Choice Rooms survey'd fine Progress 't was and rare Delightful Scene to see that World of fare Prime Lovely sweet like Model new-created By Heaven Inspir'd each wonder Grace restated In Cheeks and Lips those gallant Sun-bright Eyes Break through their Morning lids while th' Eastern Skies Sol broke to view 't as 't were ORSAMNES tho Was pleas'd to think those Rays from Her did flow His Light of Joys at least spring-like fresh warm CLERMANTHE shew'd much industry that Charm ORSAMNES Voyce new-blest the World howere THIRSANDER'S Art prov'd instrumental there When grasping Her with joyful violence He second Trance t' endanger seem'd from thence Such Kisses joyn'd as stifle would in Love Change so supreme might well transported prove Both mutely sate Parley'd with Hearts combin'd Souls whisp'ring forth sad Tales as 't were intwin'd Of former Grief whilst Rape declar'd prevented Rogue 's gasping Tongue ORSAMNES thoughts contented Who thus did silence break You losty Skies Immortal Pow'rs of Day-light do these eyes Behold sent back belov'd CLERMANTHE as 't were From Shades of Death or Heaven's triumphant sphear Soul on the way Body deflowr'd by none Transcendent Gift this Flesh that Honour shewn To Bleed sin Her worthy of Fame's record When she again Has then kind Heaven restor'd To these glad Arms my worthy'st Lord and Gem So long bewail'd in that disast'rous Dream As Carkase Dead Another's Corps altho My Champion joyn'd withall much heightned so No more lost precious Blood my Joys revive Now do I Breath ORSAMNES found alive Thy Conquest Palm deserves that Trance was kind Since made me prove to thy great Danger Blind She strait declar'd that dead Corps view'd before ORSAMNES-like how running through th' Cell-door They seiz'd on Her next to their Captain brought Then bound her Arms for Rape strange Torment thought His
far the True Sustain so nigh My Real Doom She joyn'd with Tears reply I Mourn'd indeed upon this Chamber 's Stage In doleful Form as at the Hermitage But Living now too Loose I dur'st not yet My hope Discharge Then Faintest Hope permit ORSAMNES said lest deeper Wound from thence Shun'd those black Thoughts Self murth'ring Violence We Mortals are Subject to various Change Like those Four Seasons prove which Wander Range Or blust'ring Winds for th' outward Fortunes so And Bodies both much Frail Vncertain shew I 'm full Resolv'd if Fate should seize on Me Love still thy Dead ORSAMNES Memory Tears streamed there drown'd those Fair Orbs her Eyes Sighs stop'd her Tongue sad Pantings th' Heart surprize Falling on 's Brest as tho last Mournful Score Would than Discharge or Dye her self before In his own View whom he with Arms upheld That fainting Treasure th' Indies both excell'd Torn manly Heart till rouzing Spirits again By Kiss reviv'd She speaks with doleful Strain Know my dear Lord kind Thoughts of You each hour Shall last till Death destroys Rememb'ring Pow'r ORSAMNES when I owe to Nature said That Mortal Debt which now proves early Pay'd Some Fourty Years cut off this World howe're I 've well observ'd and known much Sorrow there Worst Change conceiv'd from thee to Go Depart That keenest makes Death 's cold and frozen Dart. My Lord She said how still do's Height'ned prove My Loss Extream through This Transcendent Love To all conjoyn'd Life burth'nous grown from thence Follow I may e're long such Excellence Much more that Kind and Sad Discourse to th' last Dismal Compound till Hour and Half o're-past ORSAMNES then my Death I do Conclude Will sudden seize as my last Sleep intrude This very Night if short resolving Pause You can't Obtain before my self withdraws Till th' hour of Eight next Morn 't is my desire No Change then found by Day light to Expire I 'll try my Lord said She tho make to Swell His Lustful Rage Both seal'd last Kiss-farewell When She did Faint again till by another Revived seem'd Each grasp'd the Hand o' th' other Sigh'd wept for Close to th' Door they walked then Giv'n gentle knock 't was opened strait agen Clermanthe's last suit to Borganes Six Arm'd for Guard that Matron there did stand Who ask'd if She would stoop to th' Lord's Demand CLERMANTHE pray'd She would beseech him there For that night's Pause till Eight next morn forbear Since sick through watchful Hours distemper'd grown To strange Degree Her suit should be made known Th' Other repli'd tho 't would her Lord incense Return'd with Grant why did so far Dispense We shall unfold That Hour requir'd exprest Her plain Resolve some Ease to tortur'd Brest ORSAMNES thus the Lady being spread As found her there upon her mournful Bed Was guarded strait to 's Chamber Jayl confin'd Where musing lay through sad disturbed Mind BORGANES know did sculk thus long at Door Which down to th' Garden led plac'd there before ORSAMNES brought Dark-Lanthorn ranged by Prime Ambush 't was for th' Hearing Part more nigh Since did conclude They 'd chuse that farthest End Couch Chair for all This Door might help befriend That Morning He their Conference delay'd Besides Affairs since Hop'd th' Enthralled Maid Would Grant herself at Noon nor Leisure then Till night Defer'd convenient Hour agen Close dark approach ORSAMNES fearing Death Might use imploy his utmost Talking Breath Strong'st Arguments he thought to change her Mind No hopeful Way for 's Wanton Aim declin'd To th' Lock-hole joyn'd his Ear unheard unseen Those Hangings parted well for th' Door between But softer Voic'd besides the Noble pair Strait farthest off withdrawn from their Couch-chair That Door observ'd ORSAMNES Back to him Faint murmur-like their lost Discourse did seem This heard small Groan my Dearest Choice exprest My Soul 's late Joy conclude me thine to th' rest More strongly Breath'd from fervent Thoughts more High Deep Lover's Both Declared strait thereby Yet might the Man for Life good Agent prove Advise so far She Grant in tender Love Pure Virgin mind That heard conjoyned more Thence shew'd still Perfect Maid as thought before This Lustful Mood and Anger both would Please First Grasp'd his Virgin-Wench Flames to appease Maid thought since found so Lodg'd apart we told Choice daintiest Dish next place through Fear controul'd Giv'n from Himself by his own Hand Presented Th' Heart Rack'd as 't were tho Life enjoy'd Tormented Prime Taster thus till sought perchance Another Stomach grown cloy'd Reveng'd withall Slain Brother Glad found their Cheat that Matron met below Night's Pause conjoyn'd her Answer since did shew Plain yieldingness if chang'd next Morn deny'd He knew what Way to take ORSAMNES Dy'd Could Heighten all from many a fearful Dream Dead Brother's Ghost found Horror thence extream That Amorous Youth in Grave She might resign Love's Fortress strait observant Concubine That Corps She saw Aegyptian Slave did prove Which for some Crime was Pris'ner kept above ORSAMNES Stairs and Lash'd Diseased Dy'd For whom that mean base Funeral descry'd CLERMANTHE lay sad watchful Thoughts on Bed Small Slumber so next Morn disturbance bred The same to th' Lords by Trumpets War-like Sound Whose joyned Noyse their Castle-walls rebound When Eight that Matron came unlock'd the Dore Bid's her Resolve last time BORGANES Swore Clermanthe's constant way Much weak she was that ling'ring Plea renew'd For Mercy towards her Self and Brother su'd That Matron then Inform'd by th' Lord's Command Eleven the Hour if She did waiting stand At her Court-Casement there She should behold That Tragick Sight which He but late foretold Door lock'd again now Gall'd o're-whelmed Heart She trod the Room to th' window Glance in part Till nigh Ten 's Hour more Wonder caused there Loud Musick 's noise Cornets Recorders were Shalm Sackbuts heard great trampling through the Court This Pageant saw beneath of stranger sort Jove's Statue 't was A â—strange show on whose curl'd Head did stand Imperial Crown shafts grasped in his Hand For Thunder-bolts blue Mantle like the Skie Adorn'd with Stars in Charret plac'd to th' eye Globe at his Foot the side did Eagle bear One thrusting on the Wheels encompass'd there With Painted Cloth like Clouds that trouling Hour So seem'd to move by th' God's Transcendent Pow'r Priest formost walk'd Musicians on each side Silk Coats with Garlands too in Flaunting Pride BORGANES next did March Triumphant Way Worn Glist'ring Cloaths large Train the Reer display For Cause of all that Noise this show related His Birth-day 't was observ'd well Celebrated Then from the Altar came done Sacrifizing I' th' corner of that Court small Temple rising Not that such Love to th' Gods or Honour shew'd But ostentation Pleas'd thought Prince-like mode Thus Jove from thence was softly born along Fine Progress through smooth-paved Floor that Throng To th' upper end o' th' Hall where Cloth of State By th' Hour of Twelve should Table have
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
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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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