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'
Lost through Rambling Mood most Dumpish grow Mute many hours might sad Example be Of world-bred Change and frail Humanity Whom there they left to seek th' uncertain Cell Of 's Ayr-born Love compassionate Farewel Thus on they Walk'd till near three Miles o' th' four Main Task dispatch'd when chanc'd to traverse o're Smooth Velvet Plain with Flow'rs adorn'd to th' eye Like Summer Gems large River gliding by Which through the midst in various Wanton Maze Sported it self whilst Trees their Plumed grace Joyn'd from the Bank Sun-fans or Screens as 't were To th' Pearl-cheek'd dancing Nymph resembling there Orsamnes and Clermanthe surpriz'd Close by that Stream their Journey lay delight When thund'ring Noise ere long did partly affright Of Horses hoofs beheld Six Armed Men Some distance off Loud throats conjoyned then Much bawling heard Those Those are they They sayd Quick Seize 'em both O Heavens we are Betray'd CLERMANTHE strait This seems some foul Design Madam said He if Rogues they prove Combine To Rob enthral I may some while Defend Till Rescue chance For that Surprizing end Approaching near ORSAMNES with bent Bow Back turn'd to Her cry'd stand your Business shew Or he that first Assaults doth meet his Death When staring round with wild confused breath O Fates they cry'd This proves not He past doubt Nor is that She. Like stange mistaken Rout Held on withal their former rambling Quest Much chear'd reviv'd FERNANTHE'S drooping Brest The Cause was thus Not full two Hours before A handsom Sharking Youth fine-cloath'd no more Had stoln young Girl which wealthy Portion claym'd From crabbed Guardian TORQUARES nam'd Whose Daughter Bride that day great Celebration This Youth to dinner came Intruding fashion With certain Friend Danc'd with that Golden Lass Found Courting pause sometimes no Heart of brass Softned orecame yet once before beheld Woo'd then by Looks now th' Hand and Tongue reveal'd Love's pow'rful Charms She sitting by as tir'd Whilst others Danc'd slunk forth to Grove desir'd He follow'd strait as Prize convey'd from thence These Horsemen strait pursu'd lest for Defence Should Marriage plead inform'd they cross'd this plain For Stature Garb much like those Two in vain ORSAMNES and FERNANTHE thought howere Fast ty'd conjoyn'd in Wedlock-bonds they were The Storm orepast those Banks they travers'd so Under green Arched Bow'r Trees order'd Row By th' wand'ring Stream with more delight contented Birds from each Branch their Songs to May presented Next cross'd the Plain where blazing Sun forth shin'd Too Hot FERNANTHE thought no gentler Wind Large Wood did stand close-rang'd o' th' other side By which their way whence marching out descry'd A Man and Horse small Paniers bare the same As tho not far from private Lodg they came Reaching that Path they suddenly beheld Arm'd Troop of Horse warlike before conceal'd Which turning down from th' end of Wood appear March'd towards them CLERMANTHE strait through Fear New doubtful Thoughts retir'd within the Shade Pull'd back ORSAMNES too did then perswade They might withdraw within that Path Retreat Since winding shew'd till marched by that great Offensive Troop still found disturbed Brest Fear'd sad Events ORSAMNES strait exprest Her Motion not displeas'd but did Conjure Presaging Less she 'd prove more Calm secure Somewhat withdrawn beheld not far below High wall and Door that shrouded Lodg might shew Whence th' Horseman came which they did late descry Through longer Walk CLERMANTHE when grown Dry Much Heat withal some cooling Drink desir'd Mile yet remain'd small Time howere requir'd Thus down they went knock'd open prov'd the Door View'd pleasant Place which draws them on far more Large Green there was Part finely Shaded found Part Open left well order'd handsom Ground High-wall'd about to th' Gazer seem'd express Chearful Reserve more Solemn Pleasantness Shew'd fitted for Grave Philosophick mind For contemplations cause Retreat design'd Art tir'd as 't were with curious Courtly way And weary'd grown thought here a while to Play Hereafter more i' th' Nook beyond the Green The Hermitage Large Hermit's Cell yet like to Bow'r was seen Approaching near 't was formed all cut out From Natural Rock seem'd Thunder-proof about Thick Iron Door the Walls with Vines orespread Spruce civil Wildness shew'd discovered It s pleasant Front proclaim'd the Dweller there Had thought to steal some Comfort Joy as 't were From th' open World and Grief withall would shew Translated Man th' Elyzian Fields below This Ground conceiv'd till Mortal part lay'd by True Ghost become would fold his Arms and Die No Person there they saw yet all found Neat Furnish'd tho plain as served for Retreat Some Master still Stools Table Chair and Bed Trunk Linnen-Chest Hour-glass well ordered Bright Sword o' th' Wall whereto did Belt belong Vessels of Earth for Books convenient Throng Large Cupbaord too where Cheese and Butter store Bak'd-meat conjoyn'd which for Half-week or more Would th' Host content brought newly in there laid By th' Country-man forenam'd still so convey'd Twice every Week Dervan from thence a Mile Beer last there was Strong waters tho some while His Tast was pleas'd with Pure adjoyned Fount Of Natur 's Wand'ring Cellar made account Soon looking forth Glance cast from Corner there Garden of Herbs beyond did strait appear Lusty ancient Man then Fifty years might shew Mean plainer Garb joyn'd comely Persontho Naught Dazl'd when their Finer Ones beheld As if had seen what far in Youth Excell'd Salute discharg'd ORSAMNES said They were Two Strangers come from Corinth lately there For Delphos next kind Uncle where surviv'd Rich wealthy man of golden Coin depriv'd And Horses both by Thievs Six Miles from thence Should now Retreat to th' worthy Friend from whence They came that Morn for courteous Aid Supply The Lady through Hot toilsom Walk grown Dry Would gladly Tast of his Refreshing Beer Th' Hermit conjoyn'd You both are Welcome here Some Noble Rank proclaim my Mother prov'd Corinthian born my self long Travel lov'd And now may Honor'd seem through that Request So fair a Lady found my Drinking Guest Led strait the Way whilst Each to Muse began As tho mistook this Plain-cloath'd Hermit-man Both ent'ring next there sitting down He draws Fresh milder Beer which Heat dispell'd the Cause Of droughty Thirst retired then to Chair Set Countenance as something would Declare Which mark'd by Them FERNANTHE gave close Sign They yet should Stay with his Discourse combine ORSAMNES asking him How long did Dwell So Hermit-like in that Reserved Cell The Hermit 's Story He thus reply'd Know I have Travell'd far View'd much o' th' World conjoyn'd large Sorrows share This prov'd the cause I nobly am Descended And born to Prime Estate had Stars befriended TIMONDES call'd My Father of chief Repute But Uncle vile Degenerate like Brute DORSENGAR nam'd Court Servant them Design'd To this King 's Grandfather of sordid Mind Most Covetous through Malice too the rather By Forged Witness brought did Brand my Father O' th' Bastard Brood
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
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
with plate Choice dainty Meats as tho the Lord would bring Jove us'd like Guest new Banquet-Offering Priest by for Servitor Board voided then Should ride in Pomp to 's Temple-walls agen Long glancing there the Noise of Drums was heard For Action of more solemn kind regard Intended prov'd Dreadful presaging Fear When she beheld BORGANES strait appear Troop from the Hall this mournful show ensu'd ORSAMNES self e're long brought down she view'd By Ruffians then strangly o're-whelmed Brest Th' Arms ty'd behind black consequence exprest Shirt down to th' Wast no more white Cap discern'd Still gallant Form tho sadly'st there Concern'd Undaunted Looks Calm guiltless Thoughts declar'd To grapple strait with direful Doom prepar'd BORGANES words That he to Justice now Next Jove supream would sacrifice allow Pale Brother's Ghost withall that Day being Born Twin to himself CLERMANTHE Groan'd Forlorn Thus ' mongst the Guard whilst farther did Advance He cast to th' Casement there Kind sober glance Held open view'd which then seem'd wounding Dart Tho lately Pleas'd to her confounded Heart So through the Court was led to th' joyning Green That Front by th' Gate low cloister'd walk well seen Too plain perceiv'd there Ty'd with Dismal Band To Post She saw by th' Lord 's express command Now Naked half like Statue thus compell'd White Marble pure tho living Eyes beheld Six Archers o're against him Rang'd Bows bent Which Serjeants of black Death might Represent Should Aim at th' Heart Life's Fortress call'd and bring From distant Ground Stern Fate o' th' swiftest Wing There loud she spoke Clermanthe's truble O Heav'ns what view descry'd To Blast my Soul th' Hands sadly wrung beside Brest beats how oft Sighs seem'd with Tears compounded Break break my Heart withall Words mournful sounded Thus manly Face resolved Thoughts whate're For Death's cold charge might serious then appear More Solemn turn'd Eyes cast to Heav'n compos'd Cap 's drawn beneath with Darkness all inclos'd Whilst long brown Locks mov'd oft by Gentle wind Seem'd Kist as 't were for last Farewell entwin'd Now Faint she prov'd despair'd half closed Eyes As waited for same Deadly Trance surprize Near Sunk withall When loudly strained voice That call'd Hold Hold great Trampling Horsmen's Noyse Open'd Them quite again part wakened there Her Drooping Soul since first did Dream appear Then all their Hats pluck'd off beheld young Man Gallop to th' Lord whereby Demur began View'd Handsome Form brave cloaths large Train from thence BORGANES Self strait bare through Reverence Speaking to whom Turn'd up in Haste she saw ORSAMNES Cap more speech conjoyn'd withdraw Those Archers there his Bodie Arms unbound When plainly seem'd Awake revival found It was their Young Laconian Prince indeed The Laconian Prince Who ranged had those Parts convenient Breed For th' Hunting Game lik'd well that Recreation Own'd warlike Thoughts withall did take Occasion Their Borders found so Nigh to View behold Those strong Arcadian Forts we lately told Were Seiz'd by them before they did Invade And Pris'ners took both Lords the Noble Maid Returning Home He thought some Hours to rest Then Hunt i' th' Park BORGANES Royal Guest Ent'ring the Green that Mournful Show descry'd Choice Gallant Limbs Gentile lower Garb beside He call'd to stop the Doom till more was known Which made them Glance strait hold their Hands each one Nicking then Shafts Word giv'n should all let fly Speaking to th' Lord they Unveil'd his Face to th' Eye When Gallant Form prime Countenance beheld Undaunted Brow thought scarcely Parallell'd Seem'd his own Years Asking what was th' Offence BORGANES told joyn'd Height'ning Grounds from thence Ghost-Dreams as heard before The Prince inclin'd To gentler Thoughts thus blaz'd his virtuous Mind My Lord we 'll Grant your Noble Brother 's Fate Sev'n Death 's conjoyn'd might rise to Mournful Rate O' th' Pris'ners Life you may withall dispose Subdeu'd by War yet since that Action shews Prime manly Valour 's Stamp Defensive Ground Choice Person last let not hard Thoughts be found I pray intreat if he 's Redeem'd by Me Ransome discharg'd your Dreams tho Frightful be I am Confirm'd they 'l cease when Tryal prov'd That Object Cause thereof Withdrawn Remov'd Strong Fancies Pow'r whilst here He Stays and Passion Do forge Produce that Ghost-like Aggravation BORGANES gall'd as felt his own hard Brest By th' Archers struck sad Grant these words exprest Sir I shall hope what you Presage declin'd Orsamnes given up to the Prince Those former Fears He 's now your Slave resign'd From Ransome free Then strait intreats His Grace Would enter th' House there take Refreshment-Glass Soon after Dine Pointed towards the Court Speech with ORSAMNES fear'd nam'd Hunting sport Ask'd where his last The Prince Drawn on before I 'll send for Him when Din'd loud spake no more BORGANES whisper'd strait that Guardian To keep him Close lock'd from the Prince's Train CLERMANTHE lest reveal'd forewarn'd withall No Servants Blab what Pris'ners left in Thrall Thus on they march'd ORSAMNES being unty'd Most Eager seem'd to thank the Prince beside Beg for CLERMANTHE whose danger thought like Death Tho sav'd himself but forc'd to spare that Breath By th' Archers strait stern Guardian o're-sway'd Encompass'd round Point barbarous They said Slave to Intrude his Highness tho exprest He 'd send for Him that partly eas'd sad Breast Those words o're-heard half naked lastly then Thus hopeful Cheer'd to th' Chamber brought agen CLERMANTHE too upon that Boarded ground Gave thanks to Heav'n from whence the Rescue found Where first beheld thoughts comfortable grown Glimps of Sun-shine that dreadful Storm o're-grown Her Ravishment whilst stay'd the Prince as 't were So heard him stil'd conceiv'd avoided there Good hopes withall ORSAMNES would if Free Gain her release from Rape Captivity MELVORNA last kept doleful Feast in Bed Melvorna's trouble Dining on Grief or Grief like Vultur fed Upon her gentle Brest strange Rack endur'd Through brave ORSAMNES Doom so lately cur'd When th' Maid by chance tho fear'd disturbing Fault Inform'd the Prince had his Redemption wrought Would take along to th' Court which strait reviv'd Cast down withall of hope that way depriv'd For Love complain'd tho Charity 's contented Caus'd drooping Heart great ease since thought prevented CLERMANTHE'S Rape to th' Brother Favour shown Might fetch her off lov'd Rival there unknown Now Trumpets noise loud Musick strait was heard Borganes feast Meat dancing up their Prince with grand regard Plac'd at Board's end Alone that part supply'd With choicest Food most gallant Feast descry'd Somewhat beneath BORGANES Sat great store Of worthy Rank on th' other side same Floor The Prince's Train best end reserv'd o' th' Hall Where Jove beheld BORGANES choice withall Honour'd that Room to bear him company Who had his board of Dainties too most free Prime Cloth of State advanc'd did Sober dine With looking on accept for Food Divine Soft Musick gave their Ears no mean repast From Skilful Hands rare Voices
clad O what new-raised Train Of mournful Ghosts as 't were then trod the Plain Whose ceremonious Form that Grief compriz'd As each their own near Fun'ral solemniz'd Death's March it seem'd first went young Swains by paiâ—s All crown'd with Cypress-branch as Usherers To th' solemn Herse four next the same that led Shew'd painted Shields where drawn on Sable Bed Young pale dead Virgin lay white Shroud did wear For Bridal Cloaths bare Face beheld howe're Bounteous even then by Death's black Arms imbrac'd And on the Top white Characters was plac'd This must my Brides-groom prove with Sadness so All pass'd along Behind the Herse did go A single Swain what mournful Tread sad Glance True Bulk of Wretchedness whose Countenance Life damp display'd seem'd Ghost to th' Corps before Sigh-storm did breath whilst Cheeks bedrench'd their Shore His Torrent eyes transcendent thus was found Surpass'd in Grief his Hat did mix'd surround Small Willow Cypress-branch writ largely above Black Characters Death does my Rival prove Then came th' whole Virgin-Train white Skarfs did wear Part veil'd like clouded Stars while Torch-light there Caus'd dismal Noon Thus all did softly trace To th' last retiring Cell most loathsome place Where they should leave their slumbring Nymph behind Earth-Chamber 't was which near transform'd half blind That Youth beholds Never spake Sorrow more Then Silent now what diff'rent Passions store Here Sighs there Tears pale Cheeks all making one Consort in Grief his part excell'd alone They view'd their utmost round till lost the Sight With whom their Eyes seem'd as 't were bury'd quite That way t' enjoy with solemn thoughtful Muse Whilst churlish Clods and cold seem'd there t' abuse That gallant Form which lately thought more nice Complain'd not now by Death intranced lies Curtains being drawn all clos'd ne're daintier Frame Was lodg'd in simple Earth their Tongues proclaim TRANSLATIONS Englished out of French SONG Il y a dans ce Village c. IN this Village long has shined That bright Star my Thoughts adore Paris where such beauteous Store Nothing vaunts so choice refined Ah! Ah! sweet to me Fair Eye though to dye for thee II. She commands my Heart entire That with her dear Law complies More than King my self I prize Through that hopeful Love-desire Ah! Ah! sweet to me Fair Eye though to dye for thee III. So delightful gently seizing Proves her Beauty's charming Grace Freedom's height far less I praise Than that Servitude so pleasing Ah! Ah! sweet to me Fair Eye though to dye for thee IV. I not know what artful Passion Other Suitors can invent But for all deep Complement Breath to her this Protestation Ah! Ah! sweet to me Fair Eye though to dye for thee Englished out of Petrarch in Italian On the first Sight of Beauteous Laura Era'l giorno ch'al Sol si scoloraro c. THere was a Day when the Sun's Beams grown pale With yours beheld appear'd Light 's chief Disposer When those fair Eyes unguarded Breast too frail Strait bound my Heart Love-band alone th' Incloser 'T was then no Time for breach-repairs Defence So strong th' Assault nor small proves my Suspicion Though Lovers Griefs seem vulgar thought from whence Those former Wounds receiv'd my Slave-Condition Treacherous Love found me disarmed there When throught mine Eyes free road to th' Heart extending Eyes places now sad Foards of Tears as ' t were Though scarce with Cupid's Honour Glory ending Strook naked me with Dart that time nor shewn To coy well armed You his Bow alone Another out of Petrarch in Italian Lassare il velo o per Sole o per Ombra c. On coy Laura veil'd THat you discharge your Veil by Sun or Shade I can't of late perceive that Joy discover As you believ'd my great Desires allay'd That Muâ—â—led way which throng my Heart all over Tho lurking Thoughts close-harbour'd there do now Perplex me still Sight lost bred more desiring I once observ'd fair Goodness grace that Brow But since my Love shew'd th' Hearts internal firing Your yellow Sun-Shine Curls are gone beclouded more Each radiant Glance quite overcast obscured Thus snatch'd from me what most I prize adore If govern'd by that Veil worst Plagues endured Since frozen still to Death be 't hot or cold Your Eyes sweet Light does darken and infold Englished out of Monte-mayor in Spanish On Leander drowned swimming to Hero o're the Hellespont Leandro amoroso fuego ardia c. LEANDER burning with an amorous Fire Stole down in haste to th' watry Shore attended By one Love-thought for guard his dear Desire Through whose bold force no danger apprehended That 's flaming Light through Streams did wounder raise God * God o' th' Sea Neptune rouz'd with angry Waves to quench it Whilst Cupid knew he could have damp'd that Blaze 'Tween HERO'S wish'd for Arms best way to drench it The Morning smil'd Vovage advanc'd as 't were Night gently came with friendliest Shades surrounded More kind than either Love or Fortune were Sad Lovers Fates Hope oft by Death confounded That Love and Fortune that should Pow'rs combine To kill destroy that gallant Youth Design Another out of Monte-Mayor in Spanish The modest doubtful Lover Los oios no peccaron en mirar os MIne Eyes fair Maid not sin whilst but behold When th' onely aim to view and to admire you Should my Heart merit plead though too over-bold Wish me no worse than still to want desire you Ne're speak my Tongue be 't rather charm'd and dumb Than smallest Word to Gain enjoy should mention If Tears design to soften and o'recome You punish may by marbled Heart's Prevention But don 't withdraw from me your Wweetest Sight For though that Grant produce my secret Anguish Sad Days I 'll spend beholding you Earth's Light Since no Life else partake my Soul must languish Your View debarr'd I am but dead or dying Hopes of my Torment there best Ease supplying A Third out of Monte-Mayor in Spanish The Shepherd deeply enamour'd Fstava Lusitano repastando c. YOung Lusitan sat grazing solemn turn'd His gentle Flock through verdant Plane dispersed Green Sheep-hook Scepter-like th' one Hand adorn'd Whilst view'd the Ground with 's sober Thoughts conversed Then th' Eâ—es advanced he soon forth breathed this If th' art so Prime my Love-disease excelling Who says To lose my self not saving is Doubts he go grant in Pain there 's Pleasure dwelling Since for my Cure no comfort Balm is sought She need not to regard me O Fairest Creature Those Ignorants mistake my pleasing Thought For since well view'd thy Form divine rare Feature I count if Grief not to be griev'd Heart-wounded My Malady's my Medicine thus compounded FINIS