all his Followers to hear him Alas quoth he what an infamous deed have I done What a wicked act have I committed I have spent my life in trouble and now have added murther to my other sins Orson seeing him thus lament comforted him and desired him to go with his Army to the battle for the Pagans in his absence had prevailed At last Valentine being set on his horse flew like a lion into the midst of the battle and meeting a Pagan Prince run his sword thro' his body and being careless of his life proceeded on till he came where Brandisser was making havock of the Christians he rushed so fiercely on him that he struck him to the ground and with his sword clove his head The Pagans seeing their Generals slain and some began to flie founded a retreat the Christians greedy of their blood pursuing slew many thousands others leap'd into the Sea and were drowned leaving the Christians a compleat victory who immediately returned into the City where was great lamentation made for the unfortunate death of the Emperour of Constantinople where he was nobly buried But Valentine refused all comfort and who was as a Man out of his wits As soon as they had setled the affairs in Angory they crowned the Green Knight King thereof who had in the battle valiantly slain several Pagan Commanders and then departed towards the City of Constantinople In the mean time great troubles arose in France King Pepin being arrived there and the twelve Peers of France from the strong Castle where they had been Prisoners Haâ—fry and Henry begin to plot the death of the King and Queen and their young Son Charl main whom the King had made Heir of the Crown and Kingdom to bring this thâ—â—r devilish design to pass they invite the King and Queen and their Son to a rich banquet but Charlemain came not in the midst of the banquet they fill'd a cup of deadly poyson and gave it to thy King and the King drâ—nk to the Queen but the poyson wrought so in their bodies that they fell down dead of the tâ—llâ— Aâ—ter that they seized on all the strong Castâ—es and Câ—ttes but could not find the young Prince Charlemain who was under his Sister's protection whereupon having aid from the King of England she fought many battles successfully against Haâ—fry and Henry till they were both slain and Charlemain was crowned King to the great joy of the whole Kingdom for he eminently shewed forth his Father's vertues In the mean time our Royal Train arrive at Constantinople to the exceeding joy of the Empress Bellisant and the whole City but when she heard that her Husband the Emperour was slaine Valentine and Orson byh e consent of her and the whole Nation weâ—e crowned Ioynt-Emperours but Valentine calling to mind his former sin in killing his Royal Father resolved to go on Pilgrimage and calling his Lady aside he declared to her his intent and broke a Ring in twain and charged her not to marry until she saw that piece of the Ring again and said if he did not bring it himself he would send it when he died having so said with tears they parted Long time he travelled lying in the woods caves and rocks enduring great hardship and at last he returned again towards Constantinople where he arriving begged about the City and came to his Brother Orson's Palace and craved there a lodging under a pair of stairs where he lay the term of seven years eating nothing but scraps which were daily brought him in a basket being unknown who he was at length his time of death growing nigh he falling into a deadly feavour wrote a letter putting his name thereto holding it fast when he died When Orson saw the poor Pilgrim was dead he commanded the letter to be taken from him that he held in his hand but none cou'd take it but the Lady Clerimond who reading the same fell in a swound upon the dead body lamenting over it And after that great preparation was made for the funeral and his body was enterred with all honour due to so noble a Warriour Orson lives long after with his Wife the fair Lady Galazy whom he married after the death of the Lady Fezon administring Iustice to all and was greatly beloved of all his Subjects FINIS
The Famous and Renowned HISTORY OF Valentine and Orson SONS to the Famous and Renowned Emperour of Constantinople Containing their Marvelous Adventures in Love and Arms Newly Printed and Abbreviated for the Benefit and â—â—â—â—â—ation of young Men and Maids whose Impatience will 〈◊〉 â—â—â—fer to read the larger Volume c. Printed by W. O. for C. Bates at the Sun and Bible in Pâ—â—â—◠〈…〉 pepin orson Valentin The History of Valentine aâ—â— Chap. I. How King Pepin gave his Sister Bellisant in 〈◊〉 to Alexander Emperour of Constantinople and how 〈◊〉 Priest made Love to her and the Misery that ensued ther◠〈◊〉 and of the Birth of Valentine and Orson IN former time reigned a potent and wise King in France whâ— had a fair and virtuous Sister having in her all the perfections of Nature this Lady was nam'd Bellisant the fame of her running thro many Countries at last fame spread it felf into the ears of Alexander Emperour of Constantinople who being striken in love with the fame of her beauty shipp d himself with his Train of Nobles for the Kingdom of France renowned at that time thro the World having a prosperous gale he soon landed and journy'd to the Court and shortly after his arrival he declares the cause King Pepin knowing this prepared great triumphs for the celebrating this noble contract great joy there was on every side being nobly entertained in great honour as befitted their estates as soon as the marriage-feast was done preparation was made for their departing to Constantinople 〈◊〉 not long after theâ— arrived and were received with 〈…〉 nor and 〈…〉 â—ou would think it now 〈…〉 two 〈…〉 tur◠〈…〉 an◠〈…〉 〈…〉 â—er to speak and presently banish'd her his Court and 〈…〉 â—ompanied only with one Man called Blandiman these 〈…〉 â—ight and day till they come to the Kingdom of France 〈…〉 â—entations began of fresh not daring to appear before 〈◊〉 â—her King Pepin being under this disgrace and being 〈◊〉 â—d near Paris she fell in travel and her Man rode for a 〈◊〉 but before he could return she was delivered of two â—â—â—â—s to her great joy but see what followeth a bear crossing the â—ood violently takes one of the Babes and bears it to her den the Empress lays the other down ond runs after the bear but all in vain at last being tired out she fainting to the ground in the mean time King Pepin being a hunting comes by where the Child lay and seeing it to be a pretty Babe sends it to his Courtâ— to be brought up nobly Blandiman being returned and finding the Empress in that condition recovers her but she fills the air with cries and lamentations and travesting on they were taken by Giant Ferrgaus and imprison'd where we 'll leave 'em and see what became of her two Sons Chap. II. How Valentine being brought up in King Pepin's Court increased daily in Strength and Vertues and how Orson became a Wild-man in the Wilderness among the Beasts 〈…〉 as before I rehearsed having sent the Child Va◠〈…〉 Paris to be brought up at long 〈…〉 â—n apt◠〈…〉 â—â—d◠〈…〉 â—wn 〈…〉 the 〈…〉 somuch that she gave it sock which nourishment caus'd thâ— Child to grow hairy rough like a beast and exceeding strong and he soon began to run up and down the woods fighting with and devouring other beasts and grew extreem â—â—rte insomuch that no Man durâ—â— approach near where this Wild-man was his renown spreading itself in a small time thro all the Kingdom of France that all the Country round about chased and hunted him he feared no weapons but snapped them asunder he wore no garments nor had any kind of speech In the mean time Valentine increased in knowledge and wisdom exceedingly and was greatly beloved of all the Court and now the Squire that had the charge of him presented him before the King whom the King placed with his own Daughter Eglantine which caused many murmurings against his greatness saying ' That at best he was but a Bastard In the mean time it chanc'd that there came into Orleans divers Imbassadors from the Pope demanding â—id against the Sarazens who had lately taken the City of Rome King Pepin understanding this prepares a great Army to make resistance against them Amongst the rest Valentine was made a Chief Commander when they were come to Rome King Pepin desir'd battle and fain would understand the state of the City and it was told him that the Admiral of the Sarazâ—ns had surprized the City and put â—ll without the sword The King lays close siege to the City and calls h s Barons and Officers of his Army desiring them to find out a Man to bear a letter to the Admiral which none did dâ—â—â—â— to undertake Valantine stepped before the King and said Mighty Soveraign If you be pleas'd I will carry the letteâ— and deliver the message and shall not fear to speak to the proud Pagan Admiral and to the whole Host of Pagans were their number twice as many as they be The King hearing this was exceeding joyful marvelling at his courage whereupon he drew a letter of defiance and gave to him who took his leave of the King and went to the City and came to the place where the Admiral lay and saluted him thus The Gods preserve the Noble and Puissant King Pepin my Dread Soveraign and Mahomet whom thou serveâ—â— save and defend thee Renowned Admiral When Valentine had thus said the Admiral roused himself in his chair and with a frown reply'd ' Messenger return and get thee out of my sight and say unto King Pepin I will him either to renounce his faith and believe in Mohomet or else let him look to receive no other sentence than death and get thee gone make no longer stay for my heart is inraged against thee But his high words nothing daunted our Warrior but he mildly said High and Mighty Admiral do not imagine that by pride and presumtion I come before you until you hear the cause thereof Then said the Admiral Say on Valentine reply'd I was accused before the King for a Coward and that since I come I would have run from Camp for which he vowed to smite off my head I hearing this sought rather to save my life man to lose both life and honour and therefore I gave out That I would come and desire you on the King's behalf to break two spears with you to try your valour and win my lost honour therefore I desire you would grant my request otherwise I dare not return The Admiral hearing this cunning tale said I swear by Mahomet thou shalt not be refused and to the end the French may see it I 'll ordain the just without the City Valentine fell down and kissed his hand desiring a Confessor telling him he was afraid he should be slain which he granted and presently sent him a Christian Priest when Valentine tells his plot how to surprize the City that when â—he
first that he encountered he cleft down to his teeth the next he cut asunder in the midst in the mean while Orson was not idle but with his rough paws tore their flesh from their bodies and bit them to pieces with his teeth and thus they continued fighting killing and wounding many but all in vain the number being so many and being tired with the press that came upon him he was taken and carried away do all that Orson could who follow'd 〈◊〉 to the Castle where they imprisoned him and then ran again to the Court of King Pepin and into the midst of the hall where the King and his Nobles were at dinner and run about the hall makeing strange lamentations and knocking his breast in a most hideous end fearful manner which did drive the King into a thousand fears at length Orson looking round the table espied the Traytor Grigar who hung his head in his bosom but Orson seeing him run furiously upon him and gave him such a grievious stroke that smote off one of his ears and laid him on his face and put out one of his eyes Grigar feeling his wounds began to cry out for help at last a valiant Prince releued him and brought Orson before the King desiring he might be put to death but Orson being before he the King made sighs â—oat Valentine was taken in the Forrest he and demanded the combat with Grigar which with the consent of King and Nobles was granted between whom was fought a cruel battle but at length through Orson's strength and the justness of his cause he overcame Grigar and he openly confessed the treason before King Pepin and they presently sent and reâ—eased Valentine to the great joy of the Court who admired the save that Orson bore to him Chap. IV. How Valentine and Orson travelled to Aquitain to the Relief of the Lady Fezon and how Orson overcame the Green Knight and how they came to the Castle of the Lady Clerimond whereby Orson recover'd his Speech VAlentine and Orson being returned with King Pepin into Orleance but being not minded to stay there they resolved to go to Aquitan to endeavour the delivery of the fair Lady Fezon the Duke's Daughter whose City was closely besieged by a Pagan Knight call'd the Green Knight and this Duke was to bring one to conquer this Green Knight or else he was to take his Daughter so they took their leave of King Pepin Valentine resolving not to return till he had found his Parents Being come to Aquitain People stock'd from all parts to behold the unmanly shape of Orson which caused Valentine to get him an iron-jacket when they came to the Duke's Palace he entertain'd them nobily and sent for the Green Knight to dine with him which he accepted only that he might have a sight of the beautiful Lady Fezon and he began to speak proud speeches and told them they should be hanged on a tree as many of their Fellows had been which Valentine hearing answer'd Proud Knight these taunts might have been buried within thy breast for I tell thee this day is come hither a Knight that shall hold thee tack thou hast vanquished many he it is shall vanquish thee Orson knew Valentine spoke of him and knowing this to be the Green Knight who had slain so many with a fierce countinance leapt from the table and taking him about the middle threw him with such violence against the wall that they thought his neck had been broke at this action they began to laugh and said to one another Now is the Knight come that shall overcome the Green Knight Orson made signs that he would fight him the next day for the love of the Lady Fezon morning being come Valentine armed him with his own arms and so he departed to combat and made signs that he would bring the Knight with him dead or alive It was not long e're Orson came to the tent of the Green Knight and smote the top with his spear in defiance he taking this in disdain swore by Mahomet he would abate his pride e're the sun went down and then couching his spear in his rest he enter'd the field against Orson and encountred with such force that both Men and horses fell to the ground but lightly recovering their feet drew their swords and laid at each other fiercely the Green Knight parted Orson's shield and wounded him on the shoulder he finding his blood run down was far more fierce than before and at last with his sword took the Giant such a pat on his head that he cut away a piece and wounded him in the arm but he had a medicine that if he but touched the wound with it it healed Orson perceiving this threw away his arms and run furiously upon him and cast him to the earth and held him under him which made the Knight yield to his mercy yet Orson would have taken away his life had not Valentine rescued him The Green Knight inplored pardon for his former actions and obtâ—ined it and was carried into Aquitain and there was baptized He declared to Valentine he that overcame him could be no less then the Son of a King or Emperour and must be one that never suck'd any Woman and that it should be further prov'd by his Sister Clerimond who had a brazen-head that could resolve all questions that â—he asked it To return to the Lady Fezon who was in 〈…〉 Orson being his by conquest desir'd to be marry'd 〈…〉 not consent to till he should obtain his speech and 〈…〉 â—ents Valentine remembring the Green Knight's 〈…〉 resolv'd to go see the brozen-head being already in love 〈◊〉 the Lady Clerimond by the commendations he heard of her beauty He declar'd this to the Green Knight who presently gave him his ring as a token that he might be admitted into the Castle which was impossible to be conquer'd The Duke hearing they would depart made Orson swear to marry his Daughter at his return Valentine and Orson the day following set forward on their journy and the Green Knight went to serve King Pepin In the mean time Blandiman the Servant of the sorrowful Lady Bâ—lisant had escaped out of Ferragus's Castle and travelled to the Court of France where he declar'd the sorrowful estate of his Lady and cause of her sorrows and of the birth of the Children in the forrest in every particular which the King hearing and taking an account of the time and place found it to fall on that day he took up Valentine and so they concluded that them two were her Children to the great joy of all the Couer King Pepin could not alone hear this great news but he must presently set sail for Constantinople to declare it there to the exceeding comfort of all that heard it In the mean time Valentine and Orson arrives at the Castle of the Lady Clerimond and he made a proffer to enter but was deny'd entrance until he had leave of the Lady as
natural Son The Emperour presently ran and kissed him and Valentine declared how and where he left his Mother the Empress Bellisant and his Brother Orson and all his adventures since he departed from the Court of King Pepin to the delight of all that heard him and joy of the whole City who made bonefires for his return when the Sarazens heard these shouts and revellings in the City they were fore afraid and put themselves in readiness Valentine and the Green Knight were greately moved to see the City begirt with armed Men therefore they armed themselves resolving to try their fortune issuing forth with two thousand Men seiz'd on two hunâ—â—ed wagons laden with victuals and sent them into the City the Souldan vexed at this loss got between Valentine and the City intending to take them Prisoners King Pepin seeing their intent issued out of the Town with his Army and see upon the Sarazens and there was fought a cruel battle there King Pepin bore the Souldan to the earth but Valentine and the Green Knight being in the middle of the Enemy wearied with labour were at last taken Prisoners and sent to the Souldan's Tent to the great grief of the Emperour and King Pepin who were forced to retreat After this the Souldan came to his Tent and caused the Green Knight and Valentine to come before him and using to â—â—â—m proud words vow'd they should never escape with life he order'd them to be hanged in the sight of the City which sentence â—aused great fear to seize on them but Pacolet being in the City understanding the sad event and seeing how heavenly King Pepin and the Emperour took their loss took his wooden horse and departed to the Souldan's Host and came just as Valentine and the Green Knight were going to execution Pacolet entering the Tent was known by the Souldan who calling him aside said ' What news from Portugal Pacolet replyed ' The best that ever you heard from the fair Wise of Ferragus The Souldan hearing this news from Ferragu 's Wife whom he dearly loved for joy reprieved the Prisoners till morning and then went with Pacolet to hear the particulers Pacolet iâ— a serious manner relates to him how Ferragus's Wife resolv'd to visit him that night her Husband being at Aquiâ—ain for her heart was on fire with the love of him At this he was like to leap one of his skin for â—â—y so acolet bid him tarry till â—ight and he 'd carry him to her Pacolet remained with him also and then set him on his wooden-horse and departed and set him down in the great hall in Constantinople bidding him stay till he â—ame so going again to the Souldan s Army and charming the Guards took Valentine and the Green Knight on his wooden-horse and set them down by the Souldan to his great astonishment knowing then he was betray d who insaâ—antly laid hands on him committing him to prison till the morrow and then hanged him in the view of all his Host to their wonder discomfiture and Valentine suddenly issuing out of the City with the whole Army made havock of the Pagans 〈◊〉 all that made opposition the rest fled and saved their lives The City was again made free without any Enemies to opposâ— it to the unspeakable joy of the Iuhabitants The next day Pacolet took his journey to Aquitain to bear tydings to the Lady Clerimond the Empress Bellisant and Orson whose company the Emperour greatly desir'd but while they were preparing for Constantinople Ferragus renews his Forces and again besieges Aquitain Chap. VII How Adrimain couzez'd Pacolet of his Horse how â—ing Trompart's Head was smitten off by th King of Iudia with the loss of the Lady Clerimond Pacolet's Revenge on Adrimain Ferragus's Death Bellisant and Orion's landing at Constantinople and other remarkable Passages THere was a cunning Inchanter that came to assist King Trompartâ— to gain the Lady Clerimond this Fellow come to Pacolet and seigns himself his Servant to do what he shall command â—â—m Pacolet not privy to his deceit accepts of and â—ooges him in his bed but it proves a fatal night for when Pacolet was asleep Adrimain charms all the house asleep and goes to Pacolet's horse and to the Lady Clerimund's chamber and set her on the horse and turning the pin mounted in the air and presently arrives at King Trompart's tent who presently call'd him to behold her to his great joy who would not stay there but presently carry hee to his own Country so setting her on the wooden-horse she being last asleep turn'd the pin mounted into the air and before morning an hundred miles off Aquitain the horse stopped in a Market-town near the King of Judea's Court the People seeing such a strange sight were much amaz'd and carried the news to the King who sent for them and knew Trompart to be the Man which sâ—ew his Brother for which he caused his head to be smitten off The Lady Clerimond was led into the Palace where the King began to comfort her and used her very courteously being in love with her But nothing could give her joy but only the presente of her Valentine for whom she wept sorely but at last she countâ—â— is madness only to make the King leave his suit who wearied her with his speeches But to return to Pacolet who made great lamentation for the loss of the Lady Clerimond and his horse at last he vow'd revenge on the Traytor Adrimain and presently he apparelled himself in Woman's habit departs to Ferragus's Camp and came to the Tent of Adrimain who seeing such a gallant Beauty was amaz'd and fell in love with him and perswaded her to stay all night in his chamber which Pacolet consented to so Adrimain went to bed and Pacolet seeing that inâ—â—ants him and the Host asleep puts on Adrimain's apparel and with his sword smote off his head and then went to the tent of Ferragus whom he made leap out of bed put on his cloaths and follow him into the City of Aquitan where they secur'd him till morning and then Pacolet bid 'em issue out and stay the whole Host they being asleep which they did not leaving one to tell the dreadful tragedy of their Companions In the morning Ferragus was brought before the Duke of Aquitan and Orson they told him if he would forsake Mahomet and turn Christian they would save his life but he would not consent so they presently commanded his head to be struck off Now they resolved to go to Constantinople which was again besieg'd by the Sarazens the Lady Bellisant requiring the Duke of Aquitan to bear them company so being ship'd the wind serving they soon landed near Constantinople but could not come to the City but Pacolet gave notice to the Emperour and King Pepin that there was an Army arrived from the Duke of Aquitan which would assail the Sarazens Camp in the night on one side whilst they issued out of the City on the other
which was to the total confussion of the Sarazens who were all slain by break of day And as soon as the Battle was finished the Emperour and King Pepin Valentine and the Green Knight took their way to the Sea-side to meet Bellisant as soon as the Emperour saw her he leapt off his horse and fell on his knees and imbraced her intreating he a pardon for her heard usage whilst she for joy sounded in his arms but recovering her self they went to the Palace where nothing but salutations pass'd that day and the Emperour did great honour to the Duke of Aquitan and the Lady Fezon But all this while Valentine did not see his of Sun Beauty at which he much woundred when all the Train were entred and the salutations over Valentine calls Polet aside and enquires where he left the Lady Clerimond now began Pacolet for to fear to tell him of her loss but Valentine being earnest with him he declared that she was stoln away by Adrimain and carried away by King Trompart upon his horse Valentine hearing this could not chuse but shed many tears in remembrance of his Lady and resolv'd to search the whole World for her But to leave him amidst his sorrows let us return to King Pepin who seeing all things in peace took his leave of the Emperour and Empress and Valentine but Orson he desir'd to bear him company into France which he did where they were received with great joy and they highly esteemed and honoured Orson which much grieved Haufry and Henry insomuch that they plotted how to take away his life and the execution of their design they committed to one of their Nephews who was Vsher unto the King 's privy chamber his name was Granier their design was to hire their Nephew to enter into the King's chamber in the night and murder him and then to lay it on Orson who alone had charge of the King The night was come wherein they design'd to finish their purposed treason and Granier being hid in the Chamber rises and assays to cut the King's throat but being afraid he laid the knife down in the bed and went his way and told Haufry and Henry what he had done and said he would accuse Orson with the laying it there which would be enough to condemn him The next day Granier said unto the King May it please your Majesty I will betray unto you the Practiser of your overthrow Orson intended to have murthered you in bed and to that intent hath laid a knife therein now if it please you to send and see you 'll find my words true The King at this enrag'd said False Traytor can such a thought enter into thy breast who shall I trust seeing thou whom I account as my Child does prove a Traytor to me Orson being innocent would have spoken but the King would not suffer him but called his Lords to be Eye-witnesses of this tragedy intended coming to the King's bed-chamber they uncover'd the bed and found the knife which drew great astonishment in them The King presently condemned Orson to death but by intreaty of the Lords he was allowed the combat against Granier and his Brother which combat was perform'd with much valour on both sides till Orson had slain one of them then the other being very weak cry'd for quarter and confess'd 't was he that should have kill'd the King but before he could utter any more Haufrey drew his sword and cut off his head for fear he should betray them The King was joyful for Orson's victory and went to meet him before he came to the Palace and did him great honour and bid him have a care of Haufry and Henry who did all they could to destroy him all the Nobles rejoyc'd for 〈◊〉 loved Orson But 〈…〉 you have heard 〈…〉 Seâ— and 〈◊〉 a short time laâ—◠〈…〉 he could not hear of heâ— there before he had 〈…〉 information was given to the King of Antioch 〈…〉 Chrisâ—â—ans were landed which he immediately sent for 〈…〉 was That if any Christian came he must eiâ—â—er 〈◊〉 his faith or fight with a dragon that remain'd in a Forrâ—st haâ—d by the City which task â—aâ—â—â—ine williâ—â—ly undâ—â—looâ—â—â—d after much â—â—lâ— of blood conquerâ— him to his â—verlasting same for it caused the King of Antioch to turn Christian and all his Kingdom to be baptiz'd But our noble Conqueror is not limited to one place but he deparâ—s grievously afflicted for the loâ— of his Lady but shortly after his departure Brandiffer a potent Monarch of the Turks hearing of the King of Antioch's conversion lands an Army oâ— a hundred thousand Men and put all to the sword took the King Prisoner and put him to death and crown'd himself King of Antioch after that he departed toward his own Country and having a great storm at Sea was drove to Cretophe a little City on the Coast of Greece where by chance the Emperor and the Green Knight were Brandiffer's arrival being sudden and unexpected he surpriz'd them and carried them Prisoners to a Castle of his which was invincible to the great grief of the Empress and Orson In the mean time Valentine and Pacolet travelled thro' many strange Countries but could hear no tydings of the Lady Clerimond at last they came to a strong Castle and desires entrance which was denied them by the Sentinel who told them that the Emperour of Greece and the Green Knight were Prisoners there with twelve Peers of France who were taken at Jerusalem being gone thither on Pilgrimage and were betrayed by the treachery of Haufry and Henry Valentine hearing this and ready to burst with grief the Castle being invincible he departed and went to Angory a City that had been taken from Brandiffer Valentine's arrival much rejoyced the wearied Citizens who were quite tir'd with the daily alarms of the Pagans here Valentine fought many battels and won much honour and in one battle he took King Lucaâ— Prisoner by the policy of Pacolet but this was the last piece of service that he did Valentine for King Lucar espying him in the hall where he was kept stept to him and stabbed him before Valentine could come to his succour Valentine enraged at this dismal hap began thus False Traytor thou hast slain him who was all my hope but thy life shall surely pay for it Then Valentine fell on the dead body and lamented over it grievously But Brandiffer hearing of King Lucar's state seat a Messenger into the City to Valentine to tell him that he should have the King of France for his ransom which greatly contented Valentine King Pepin being safely arrived in Angory Valentine did him great honour and King Pepin declar'd to him how he was taken Prisoner at Jerusalem and had remained ever since Prisoner in the King of India's Court and told him that the fair Lady Clerimond was Prisoner there who counterfited madness to avoid the Kings love Now began Valentine to take courage again after all these storms