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
by Ladder rais'd could mount thereon Ransack'd the Cell where Box of Gems they found CLERMANTHE'S nam'd thought worth three thousand pound Gold-heap the Duke kept his whilst Faithful Man TIMONDES store reserv'd at great Dervan Two of their Clump drag'd that Dead Corps in hast To deep Pit Well by which they lately pass'd I' th' Wood near going back might eas'ly do Less danger afterwards The other Two Clermanthe led away by Thieves CLERMANTHE hal'd along keen Dagger shown Sheath'd if Refus'd what Cause shall be made known In her white Christal Brest tormenting Fear Tho seem'd like Death yet She chose rather there To be so Drawn by them in slower fashion Some Time for Help that way and preservation Cast dismal Glance o' th' late contentful Cell Whilst breath'd in Sighs to all her Joys Farewel Thus led between that ugly Guard did shew Fair Innocence it self captived so As Sons of Hell conjoy'd to Massacre Prime Excellence what counted Perfect Rare Dismal Death's walk it seem'd great Justice when Intranc'd appear'd and Rapine from his Den Govern'd the World Mouth stop'd with her own Glove For Noise Complaint less Danger thence did prove She gaz'd on Trees on shining Moon whilst Those The Monsters Shroud might th' other Lamp suppose Helping their Work all 's calm and Lull'd as 't were Bad Nature seem'd Confederated there Leaving the Green then Path th' adjoyning Wood They enter'd Both when One of them vile brood Sounded small Whistle strait to which Another Answer'd far off Four more Each being sworn Brother Their Stuff did guard Captain stay'd there beside That follow'd they through Branched Ground best guide 'T was their Design CLERMANTHE should be led Unto their Chief After Rape to be Sacrific'd for 's pleasure Ravished To PLUTO next term'd God of gainful Prize And Hell conjoyn'd prove Offâ—ring Sacrifice One's Motion lik'd by All their Hands so late Imploy'd in Blood mean Beast tho serv'd for that With Brimstone-sume by Thieves perform'd before First week of May on that Devotion-score As by Themselves through sculking fears and Flight So long deferr'd then May the Seventh Night Beast wanting tho Man Woman seem'd tâ— excel PLUTO thought King of Ghosts whose Empire well They had enlarg'd Zeal stronger now since He Not only brought them off from Danger free But that choice Prize which grand Advancement shew'd Rare Box of Gems joyn'd heap of Gold bestow'd Her dainty'st Body Head should strait be thrown In that deep Well lay'd by VANLOR unknown Their Captain 's pleas'd long'd for that Rape agree'd For th' Sacrifice whom so they styl'd indeed BRISOLDAN 't was her Suitor found o're bold Thieves Captain Brisoldan GONDACE'S Son whose Plots we did unfold First Book at large her Father's Concubine Held on Four years to the Pois'nous Broth 's Design CLERMANTHE'S flight his Feign'd then earnest Love Ambitious thoughts till fondest Dream did prove Near Death withal Two younger Lords ensnar'd Least through their Rival suits himself debar'd Tho She withdrawn Disdainful Part exprest That Love turn'd monstrous Hate enraged Brest CLERMANTHE view'd BRISOLDAN swell'd with Pride Strong Lust Revenge that gallant Theft descry'd Fate Servant shew'd to th' Wish like rare Convoy Could Scorn'd before CLERMANTHE now enjoy Willing or not so Greedily desir'd Scarce Waking thought Chance singular Admir'd Coy Mistress there to 's Wench transform'd a Slave Then follow'd Death smooth passage ore her Grave To th' Style estate of Duke yet kept he on False Hayr and Beard nor would by Words be known Till Ravishment Her Spouse there slain they told Deep Well receiv'd Bonds did their Father infold BRISOLDAN'S Cause Brisoldan's fortune how joyned with those Men We thus impart That proud GONDACE when The Duke to Wifely Honour pleas'd t' advance He swell'd with Haughty'st Mood stranger Arrogance Gam'd Drunk and Whor'd for costly Garb by none Rich gallant Choice nor courtly way outgon Best Lords Comrade Years Twenty one did bear Chief Town did haunt at Dice ingaged there On Tavern-board with Son of Prime Grandee Lov'd by the King Coyn plenteous store and free Good while He could not Fortune charge condemn Till great Stakes lost bad words then Rage extream This surly Youth stab'd that young Lord to th' Heart Then grasping his own Bag large Golden part Bright Sword unsheath'd broke down with 's Man no more Th' House favouring to th' Court where backward-Door Took each their Horse kept ready-sadled there So gallop'd through till such bad Chance whatere Lam'd both their Beasts At length to Ford they came But monstrous Show'rs had swell'd last night the same Known Bridg far off Both paus'd did Gazing stand When Armed Troop beheld on their right hand Marching that Way upon their lest Another Large Wood beneath appear'd which us'd to smother Those mention'd Thieves If back to th' Field they pass'd Or sculking Wood those Troops might seize at last His Man constrain'd prime Cellers Vault disclos'd In Uncle's Lodg whose entrance so compos'd With that Nice curious Art 't was admirable Midst of that Wood Who when more wealthy able Kept Inn i' th' Royal Town had harbour'd long Those Thieves their Horses too as Sharer strong In their Exploits till broke to th' Lodg retir'd Those turn'd Foot-rogues withal when Case requir'd Done Robbery fled to that Celler-vault Th' Host partner still there they might Lurk uncaught That Night next day till slow Pursuit appear'd Then slinking March abroad small Danger fear'd To Corinth-Realm with Kinsman there remain Till Pardon 's grant Duke Dutchess could obtain Their Horses least as tho the Men not far Suspition caus'd unsadled left they are In Pasture-ground Thus through that Branched Maze His Man did guide BRISOLDAN'S lodg'd repay'd Large Golden Rent or Rogue Comrades howere Grand heap for Stook bestow'd styl'd Captain there Those fearing too bad Seouts that second Night By gen'ral Voyce resolv'd with Him for Flight Knew well these Parts would prove like Guard defend March'd Thirty Miles stout Praieant grown i' th' end Nor touch'd himself past â—rime or this to come Since with few Words might have Revers'd the Doom 'T would Acted be by others Plot design Next by their Hands None Him could Undermine Nor charge as knowing Her whose Man by th' way Imposthume seiz'd 'T would prime Revenge display First Rape then Death when Beard pull'd off descry'd 'T was done by Him Tormenting Rack beside These words conjoyn'd BRISOLDAN'S here alone Well stop'd her Mouth for making her self known Thus should She be disrobed strait to th' Wast Pure Flesh beheld white Hands by Cord imbrac'd Led forth by Two Triumphant Form Slave prize For easie Ravishment then Sacrifice ORSAMNES thou not know'st this Dreadful Cross Th' endamag'd World's but most thy Fatal Loss Does no kind Gale Sigh Whisper'st in thine Ear Loud Thunder roar the chance nor Earth-quake there Tremble it forth such Strange-tongu'd Prodigies Would Suit such Monst'rous Act do not the Skies Inform by scroul of Stars some Raven crying Fatality choice
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
Tho words pronounc'd like Death Deni'd Whose living Marmulade might shew Enjoi'd Restorative as tho I hill frosted Veins could warm repair Breath'd Sweets against Infectious Air Pearl-store conceal'd 'T were sad that none Should kiss such Lips but Maids alone Her dainty rising Nose most white As curious form'd to please delight Fit Part for that transcendent Face The Chin conjoin'd Perfections Grace Fine gallant Hair wreaths lofty-spread Like silken Crown adorn'd her head Some wanton dangling Curls altho Resplendent Cheeks made fairer shew Choice heightning Foyl seem'd Courted danc'd By ev'ry blast of Wind advanc'd 'T was clearer Brown and serv'd for Shade Whilst Sun-bright Eyes their beams displaid Love's Ambushment might well appear Pity such Hairs should wither there Under coy Virgin-vow since Strings For CUPID'S BOW fit bredes for Kings Her Neck might stately Fort present Pillar to th' Breathing Firmament Strange Clime displai'd where Lillies Snow Conjoin'd did Summer-winter shew Upon that Frame with glory mov'd Prime choice Compound by Mortals lov'd Di'monds there worn to Fancies eye Shew'd sparkling Joy being plac'd so nigh Then Brests survey'd which swell aspire Nurses conjoin'd to th' Babe Desire Did soft like trembling Jelly shew Or Streams when gentler Gale doth blow Dimpling their Cheek These th' Eye supposes Love-gods beloved Mounts whence loses His Arrows oft in wanton play Doth Wound withal Between there lay Milk-path for 's Walk still slumber'd on Those Pillows too when weary grown Her Arms like Twins in gentle fold Play'd with themselves by Nature's Mold Exactly cast where Pearl descry'd Grown Envy-pale by th' Wrists outvy'd Free Pris'ners th' are who there remain Find beauteous Grate choice Guardian 'T were sad these should imbrace none other But Female Arms or one another Her dainty curious Hands prime Pair By Queens might envy'd prove so rare Those nicer Palms soft smallest Stream Each azure Vein conceiv'd in them Like beauteous Founts that wander'd o're Choice Lilly-banks made Island-store Seem'd prime for Tooth as could send out Diseases rage advance the Gout To Galliard's lofty Height and stroke Fierce Panthers tame so fair a Yoak Now lower wading strait beheld Her silver Wast unparallel'd Wreath'd by th' enamour'd Stream in sign Of fond regard so Crystalline Choice-form'd withal much blest be Those So wealthy an Armful may inclose Like Zodiack surround as 't were That gallant World of beauty there ORSAMNES lov'd Orsamnes in Love never before till now That taking way such Form so beauteous too Did Woman contemplate pierc'd through the Eyes Th' unlook'd-for Chance might more withal surprize Strong secret Charm like Plant still there detain'd Porter forgot past Griefs Love primely raign'd Nere Woman thought worthy of Sigh or Passion Till view'd that Princess Queen of the Creation In whose fair Eyes bring troop of Masquers shin'd Virtues did seem with Beauties there combin'd That Man crown'd Fortune's Favorite confest By whom this Pearl conjugal Gem possest Her costly Cloaths upon the ground beside Rich Jewels worn chief rank Gentile imply'd Whose worth although conceiv'd Transcendent rare Why should his Person Parts Birth join'd despair Her Song 's last Words howere as prov'd inclin'd To th' Virgin-life least fixed Cours design'd Bred qualmish thoughts made solemn Vow if so Bent to observe he then might seem to Woo Some marble Statue's shape there Suitor be Or Court the Northern Ice as melting free Deaf Winds and Wave coy Light'ning grasp infold But those faint Thoughts by stronger were control'd Thus he resolv'd his Mind to break discover Nor lose the Man whilst shew'd the fervent Lover Mus'd straight withal how near Approach to gain Some Parley speech join'd Kiss-salute obtain When from that Place sad Damping cause appear'd Nice hardest Task lest strange Surprisal fear'd Some Lust-design she should scriek out exclaim Ere he could Speak destroy'd that courting Aim Found Naked next would move incense far more Thus view'd beheld if waited there at dore She might whole Hours perchance in Bathing spend Till Scouts betray'd so lost desire End What posture best what Words to settle please If should come forth her Troubled thoughts Appaise How t' order all he first imploy'd his Brain To drive her from that Fount till Cloath'd again Thus softly trod to th' Fenced part Behind Nearest to her where shak'd as had design'd Those Branches Leaves as some had faln by chance Against the Hedg no view nor naked glance When Noise o'reheard like one from th' Fount below Trampling the Bank Cloaths rus'led to and fro Which proving well to th' Door he strait did trace One side thereof as newly reach'd that Place Where heard Silk garment mov'd Feet tread the Grass By th' Hedg conjoin'd to th' Entrance nimbly pass Which Noise her Self conceiv'd good Omen thought As Fortune there by gentle Hand had brought Did with his Plot like Patroness combine So drawn most near prepar'd for 's Love-design 'T was she indeed for rus'ling Noise o'reheard Through shaken Leaves conjoined Hem had scar'd Thick Trees behind no Men approaching there But one i' th' House imploi'd Maid-servants were Thus then sad Virgin-thoughts it seem'd a Stranger Slunk into th' Grove unmark'd some Lustful Ranger Might naked view watch closely at Door withal When she forsook the Fount surprize enthral Door left unlock'd by chance remember'd then She long'd therefore till 't was made fast agen So hurl'd to th' bank Smock on silk Petticoat Short upper Robe fine Mantle near forgot To th' entrance strait she ran where much more bold Might lock the Door or Persons face behold But then hard Task increas'd CLERMANTHE'S doubt Door opening from the Green Key left without While stepping forth ORSAMNES bowing the knee Almost to th' ground seiz'd on immediately That Door witheld when coy strange Start she made Fear wonder joyn'd thus Blaz'd his thoughts and said Orsamnes Courting Clermanthe Transcendent Star which beauty's Queen dost shine As of this Grove whilst Each their Crowns resign And bow to Thee th' Imperial excellence Pardon this Bolder Act and leave dispense That I may kiss your Hand next Thanks declare For my Repast those Musick strains most Rare Like th' Author 's self CLERMANTHE then had grown Much frighted Scar'd withal Disdainful shewn But that she saw her Young Surprizer there I' th' lowlyest way small grounds for Rape appear Mild gentle Brow well civillized Tongue That Silken Garb should to none Base belong For Person last excell'd Prime Male perfection Lik'd all approv'd tho free from Love-reflexion Thus bashful Glance still prone to Virgin-fear She joyn'd reply Pray Sir withdraw Forbear That stop Restraint like Stranger to this Grove As unto Me tho chance thus far to Rove Through kept well Guarded Gate Kissing my Hand Seems vain Desire where Lonely grounds Command Bad Thoughts may cause Too formal Thanks exprest Such Musick prov'd my own Reserved Brest 'T was meant withal to Please ORSAMNES then Joyn'd humble Bow this Answer fram'd ag'en Fairest believe nothing thought dangerous Shall hence proceed
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
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
false Hair with younger Beard In Travels kept by him least wandring Stranger Through spiteful Chance pursu'd more free from Danger Borrow'd one Sword second from Foreign Land TIMONDES brought with Quiver Bow at hand Poniard by 's side before we mentioned He pray'd CLERMANTHE rest upon the Bed Till Walk perform'd Moon shining from the Sky Choice season calm with paler Majesty Then taking Leave her hand he grasped there Sigh breath'd upon 't ' gainst Mischief Charm as 't were Preservative which She again repay'd Kiss strait conjoyn'd Eyes cast to Heaven as said O guard from Thrall Mine and the Worlds best Treasure So marched forth scarce Journey thought of pleasure Th' Hermit attends to Lock the outmost Door Returning strait to th' Cell we said before There prov'd an Iron one two Bolts beside Guard strong enough scarce Robbing Fears descry'd No more remain'd but wishing her good rest So to his Chair withdraws like Drowsie Guest The Duke went on his Nightly Pilgrimage Then seventh of May did his best powers ingage For speedy work dispatch renew'd as t were Acquaintance with those good Informers there Choice marks he saw the way not much unknown Trod the same Week by him first Book 't was shown Yet stragling Err'd sometimes blam'd here is hast There slowness tho till two full Hours o'repast Well breath'd withal did reach THIRSANDER'S House Whom strait from Bed by gentle knock did rouze THIRSANDER thought FLORENA both 't was he His Cousin nam'd first Book One faithful maid door opened presently Salute discharg'd THIRSANDER inform'd him there He had procur'd close Place reserv'd how ere For their retreat with Country-Friend desir'd Twenty miles off Himself withdrawn retir'd Conjoyns th' unlucky Ground of that delay Returning back with speed the second day Riding five miles he was assaulted then Horse Money seiz'd by four stout Highway-men Strip'd to his Hose strait walking back again Near that Friends House he got diastrous strain In his right Foot for skilful Surgeon sent Whilst fresh and warm us'd Salves convenient Suppling the Nerves till time did strength restore New Horse and Cloaths supply'd o' th' friendly score Came home that night th' Horse strait by Swain return'd Such promise made so 'till next Morn adjourn'd His Walk to Them DERVAN would furnish well For Horses Coach when left their Hermit-Cell Thus forth they March'd both Arm'd with Swords combin'd Made nimble Hast the Moon while Friendly shin'd We now return to her that seemed then Like Mateless Dove CLERMANTHE'S Self agen Who laid o' th' Bed in Cloaths and long conceiv'd ORSAMNES stay of him sleep both bereav'd Clermanthe's Loving Fear With whom she was Night-wanderer besides Resolv'd to wake She nimbly rouz'd then Glides To th' Window strait Clear Moon beheld did there Like sober Handmaid shine Trees calmest were Shew'd Solemn Brows tall guard resembled round But nought for Lovely Shape adorns that ground Like to her Lord when gentler voice My Dear O why so long She said Displeased here ORSAMNES fail'd with Moon tho well contented Torch-bearer thought o' th' Sky more harm prevented Less Wandrng too She sadly back retir'd And falling on her Couch straitways respir'd Complaining Sigh Then Pearled Tear did move Steal softly down th' Arms lastly folded prove Bemoan'd her Heart She mus'd with thoughtful Brow First Time could grant for Journeys length allow THIRSANDER next till drest last for Return Then counting th' Hours as thought began to mourn Her several Scores cast nimbly up as tho Too much the Time for th' Labour Task did show Done longer pause short word conjoyn'd alass She rouz'd again to th' Window strait did pass There looking forth Not yet tho fairest night Ah me She breath'd Clermanthe's sad Complaint when lamentablest sight That Earth could forge did wound her Beauteous Eyes That Man appear'd whom her own Heart did prize Transcendent way born at full length between Two Corps-like Dead cross th' open part o' th' Green To 's Shirt uncloath'd whilst Moon did faintly gaze Like sad Spectator there unveiled Face Lamp gave to all his Shirt with Spots distain'd Like bleeding Hearts whilst hung beneath disdain'd Large dangling Curls upon his Youthful Breast ORSAMNES-like Green Silken Robe did rest That Coat nam'd in the first Book Long broad Plate-Buttons joyn'd Hat naked Sword Like th' Hermits Lent too plain she saw abhor'd Broad Garter round his Arm held forth to View Bright Scarlet Dye which well CLERMANTHE knew Such given by Her and worn still Wreathed there Sad dreadful Marks whose Corps thrown down as 't were For branched Grave i' th' small low Walk bestow'd That with Palm-Trees the Men departed show'd This Object view'd O Horror strange she cryes Sight sight enough to blast Heav'ns purer Eyes And damp their sparkling Flames O Tenfold Death Ah Wo Wo Wo Why do I fondly Breath The World my self undone Farewell farewell Choice Noblest Worth same Form what things excell Joys flye for ever lost my Dearest All And I 'm no more Tears Gem-like stream did fall Wrung Whitest Hands as would the Fates o'erpow'r Charm back this harsh Event obscur'd that Hour Bright Beauty's World TIMONDES that could take Deep Sober Rest much less prone to awake Kept longer up joyn'd Midnight's season then Doors thought secure was loth to Rouse agen First noise not heard near th' End like Dream conceiv'd CLERMANTHE strait almost of Voice bereav'd These Words conjoyn'd I come she said I come To share withal sad strange disastrous Doom My dearest Lord to take last Frozen Kiss Then dye upon thee there my living Bliss But lately thought now opened prov'd his Eyes To th' Window reel'd he star'd on th' Earth and Skies Amazed Man nought View'd unknown before CLERMANTHE hurl'd meanwhile to th' Iron Dore Where found the Key what nimblest strength could do That way imploy'd unlock'd unbolted too Forth strait she ran My dear ORSAMNES cryes Four Villains when did grasp her there Surprize With sturdy Arms bruis'd Fairest Innocence CLERMANTHE tho scarce Frighted seem'd from thence Since those conceiv'd the Butchers of her Lord Whose Hands might Death to her own self afford Cure bleeding Heart strange Griefs extream that Hour Nature's Grand Fears did stifle much orepow'r Life's Joy discharg'd yet struck to th' Soul confounded They stop'd her Loving Course these words she sounded Sad voice from mournful Brest Come welcome You My Lord 's joyn'd Murtherers since I shall sue For that Death's stroke to which constrain'd of late Enforc'd himself tho worse than Savage Hate Kill me not here Spare th' ancient Man i' th' Cell Next let me breath o' th' Corps my last farewell Then wound my Heart I shall confess y' are Men Beasts Furies else broke from th' Infernal Den Three of that Rout leap'd in at first for Prize TIMONDES grasp whose Sword before their Eyes Took then in hand fast bound he prov'd howe're Her Jewel-box much Gold they seized there The Fourth in sport CLERMANTHE rudely led To th' Sable Curtain'd
â—â—ard pull'd off these words conjoyn'd beside BRISOLDAN'S here plainly Himself descry'd With dreadful Wonder struck Mouth stop'd that hour So near his loathsom Grasp then Murth'ring pow'r Hopes to be th' Heyr like Poyson 's second part Death meaâ—t by whisp'ring saw orewhelmed Heart She fell â—â—tranc'd when laying down for th' Action View'd by the Duke Thief gave more satisfaction Much joy'd ORSAMNES still that rare escape From deadly Hands what next to Death a Rape Frantick VANLOR that Corps did strait appear Whom ranging so for Prize they Murther'd there Now troubled thoughts for 's noble Host i' th' Cell Their trouble for the Hermit Whose Voyce left there alive inform'd him well Tho Bound hand foot it seem'd CLERMANTHE told It chear'd her when Thief did first unfold He lay look'd up in Bonds upon the Ground Thrown there the Key with gladsom Fortune found Like Jewel caught hard task to break the Door 'T would need long time whatere Disturbance more Their Booty seiz'd upon the Earth was lay'd Her Box of Gems much Gold therein display'd As yet unshar'd their Thievish Coyn more high BRISOLDAN'S Stock was left to th' Passer by THIRSANDER here should strait their Agent go To th' Town Mile off Dervan preparing so Fit Hackney Coach for th' Journey was intended But chang'd the case bad Chances apprehended Whole hours that Work requir'd Straglers might well View those Dead Thieves then range to th' Hermit's Cell ORSAMNES Armed found THIRSANDER there Perhaps return'd Both known or led howere To th' Magistrate known so if not confin'd Much Trouble caus'd spoyl'd their Retreat design'd Walking themselves was thus resolv'd upon Cottage there prov'd by which Himself had gon Short of the Town good Ancient payr descry'd Where they might sculk till could that Coach provide Say they were Rob'd unhors'd some Gold altho Reserv'd conceal'd their Host pay'd freely so Back strait they Walked All walk to th' Hermitage TIMONDES Bond 's discharg'd Whose Joy flow'd high CLERMANTHE well enlarg'd Griev'd tho for 's drousie Hast since th' outmost Dore Mistook not Lock'd CLERMANTHE did deplore Th' unhappy Chance her opening th' other there Large heap of Thanks to him returned were Tho pay'd for Food themselves that Coat mean-priz'd Borrow'd and Sword false Beard the Duke disguis'd THIRSANDER had BRISOLDAN'S Beard and Hair Seiz'd on the Ground Lastly the noble pair Promis'd Returns when Fortune gave them Pow'r For kindness shewn within that Rocky Bow'r CLERMANTHE upheld by them on either side They trod the Path till th' open Field descry'd That Prince of day now th' upper World had rais'd From nights command Tall lofty Mountains blaz'd With Gaudy Brows Woods Golden Dress did wear And Men awak'd from Slumbring Trance appear Work Pastime sought whilst plumed Silvan Quires Chanted their Songs unto his Mourning-fires Who Proud did seem to dart his Beamings round View'd half the Globe like second Lordships ground Hear empty Coach four horses through the Plain Did pass by them should fetch gentiler Train Lodg'd in Dervan to Marriage-Feast that Day Their Walk resolv'd just then upon their way CLERMANTHE faint through longer Watch that night Joyn'd dismal sorrows Task last dreadful Fright They Fe'd the Man for ease convenience Much closeness too more quick Convoy from thence Reach'd that but short o' th' Town All shrouded in a Cottage they all alighted Back-passage where less mark'd to th' House invited That ancient Payr found Drest THRISANDER told Their Rob'd Mischance concealed tho much Gold Would them Reward when strait small Parlor there CLERMANTHE saw which cleanly Face did wear But now adorn'd by her prime Beauty shrouded So CINTHIA doth Masque her Beams o'erclouded So Gems and Gold are lodg'd in Earthen Cell Bright Pearls contain'd within the simpler Shell Good chearful Hostess found In Chair repos'd Needful that time Strong-waters brought disclos'd From Christal Glass for Cordial warmth support To strengthen thence Nature's disorder'd Fort Th' Heart's drooping Spirits Garrison restore Prime Body tho transcendent Temper wore Burnt Frankinsence to precious Ayr consum'd Whose curled Clouds that meaner Place perfum'd Refresh'd the Brain to Slumbers last incline If might with those more freely then combine Their Host mean-while THIRSANDER imploy'd with speed For Hackney Coach least there disturbance breed That Troop found Dead was soon inform'd agen None could be got that day hir'd forth as then One they might have next Morn by th' early'st Hour Things proving thus they gave him second pow'r That to bespeak Then since their Parlor spar'd And Room for th' Lords above They had declar'd Kept Garret for themselves till Morn disclos'd Clermanthe laid down for Sleep CLERMANTHE strait upon the Bed repos'd Her Beauteous World which Slumbers should o'ersway Curtains being drawn expell'd did seem the day When purest Lids each Christal Box as 't were Those daintiest Gems her Eyes inclosed there Conform'd withal till Sleep with soft imbraces From Brain and Heart sad thoughts distemper chaces The Lords had born conjoyn'd their Watchful share Long toilsom Walk large Grief did pleas'd repayr To th' upper Room their Horses then desir'd When Dinner drest by Two since much o'retir'd To call on them so prostrate Subjects there To King-like Sleeps command did strait appear Thus Nature's pay'd her Slumbring due Repast Eight hours arise all rested well to th' last The Lords being Rouz'd Both streit below descended CLERMANTHE rais'd whose Sleep then newly ended Found primely Chear'd which then their Case requir'd Strong appetite to th' Food by her desir'd ORSAMNES self gave ear with Joyful Passion To th' Gladsom Change made known by her Relation Dinner was brought she rising from the Bed Since not uncloath'd 't was neatly ordered Their Hostess Host sat down invited there Their Host and Hostess Joyn'd pleasant Talk to th' handsom Meal whate're Chiefly the Man who soberly confest That fairer then CLRMANTHE ne're had prest That Marriage-Bed but his own Wife repay'd With Thumps by her who might be then best Maid Perchance he thought CLERMANTHE Blush'd reply'd She scarce should wish her Servant by her side Those Words pronounc'd Good Wife Thump'd him agen ORSAMNES smil'd did ask his Reasons then For those hard thoughts Because he said She might Prove Married Spouse to that brave Youth Downright Tho Sister call'd his Wife esteem'd the Flow'r Of all their Sex did prove first grasping hour Virgin compleat ORSAMNES answered thus I 'm bashful Spouse when 't shews Presumptuous To lie by her O said the Man because She has now some Breeding Qualms that squeamish pause Distemper past You may with Arms infold her Which made the Duke with smiles again behold her Hard Wooing brunts said he could Trecite Plough the easier Task before our Wedding Night Then bad Mischance the Pis-pot was o'rethrown Foul Sign methought Wife Box'd him thereupon Then she their strange Adventures told at Court Which serv'd for Cloze when rode in stately sort To see the King grand Troubles with the Guard Huge Loobies
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'
Rogue 's Taste directed Drank th' other himself then leaves him strait could say His Kingly Master's bus'ness call'd away Slow Poyson 't was six Hours when took their flight That Morning's Draught prov'd his eternal Night The King deceas'd and BROMOR on the Throne His grieved Queen extreamly jealous grown Of further Baseness now suspect before That he who This could dare would venture more Till all secur'd joyn Blood to 's Usurpation She thought how to preserve in cautious fashion The living Stock whilst mourned for the Dead Those Remnants of her Lord late honoured The eldest Girl sent away Thus th' Eldest Branch sweet Comfort of her days MINDANA call'd with speediest Art conveys Nurse joyned too to th' Earl her faithful Friend DIMON forenam'd prepared for that end What Sighs and Tears what clasping Folds and Kisses How call'd She back again her parting blisses Wept sober new Farewels till at the last Cry'd tak 't away yet follow'd then in haste To th' Threshold Door did kâ—ss embrac'd it there Mothers most strong and yearning Loves do bear Forth Nurse did steal with Royal Infant-Gem Back-way reserv'd to Grove where stay'd for them Coach and Six Horses sent from th' Earl exprest Which Matron bare well known for faithful Breast Stranger to Nurse his Keeper's Wife indeed Who cheering strait the parting Babe with speed Her Princely Charge receiv'd by joynt Accord Term'd Kindred tho small Orphan by her Lord To pleasant Lodge in Park far off did ride There had from Him Commands with Coyn supply'd Told Nurse should soon appear for handsome breeding MINDANA'S lost CLARINE'S Name succeeding Nurse back to th' House as by the Queen desir'd Since further Plot through gloomy Walks retir'd Where Fellow-Nurse Partner conjoyn'd that Night Small Coffin Sable-spread by Torches light Was carry'd forth as tho the Infant dy'd Of Pest-disease by th' Royal Mothers side The mournful Queen much heightned all sick-brow'd Reserv'd became thence hasty Grave allow'd Kind Nurse howe're soon afterwards unknown To th' private Lodge and Little Lady 's gon The second sent away to Arcadia Her Sister prov'd next Morn since last Eye-sore To th' Tyrant thought sent down to th' wat'ry Shore With tender Nurse by Boat to pass away As 't had th' Infection caught and so should stray For Country Grange beneath feign'd Cause pretended To Voyage tho much larger recommended New Storm of Sighs and Tears Woe 's second Part Since given up to th' Wind and Wave sad heart Vows Prayers made that beauteous Innocence Sea Tyrants charm'd might scape withall from thence Nurse walk'd along the Bank some Miles below Where not observ'd Greek Merchant order'd so By th' worthy Earl sent out his Boat that way Inbarqu'd them strait soon gain'd Arcadia His Brother where did Dwell choice Nobleman Lines sent Who 't was prov'd Gentle Guardian PENDARNE call'd conceal'd AURELA 'S Name The Queen 's infom'd to th' Grange they never came So noised 't was if Pest by th' way they Dy'd Or might prove Drownd through sad mischance beside Her mournful self no small Complaints as then Lock'd up Reserv'd deploring State again BROMOR well setled now securer grown Both dead conceiv'd proud Thoughts as Heav'n should own His trayt'rous Plots himself choice Favourite Since snatch'd that youthful King from worldly Light Sav'd murth'ring Pains those Princely Babes no less Blasted by Fate preventing Kindnesses Their Deaths when near decree'd at Pamper'd leisure To Royal Cares joyn'd Royal Ease and Pleasure Rape made o' th' Crown strong sensual Thoughts return'd Towards the Queen his lustful Humour burn'd Bromor's Lust towards the Queen Some grounds for Hope Success since would not wed Maid's Choice preferr'd besides her Marriage-bed To th' Lycian King Affront extream would shew Dear Brother in law might well assault her so Such Fortune 't was PISANUS nam'd before Young handsome Earl third Brother's Son what 's more Heir next his Boy to th' Crown of noble Parts Much lov'd the Queen for Person Estate Deserts Might hope t' obtain for Wife had jealous guess E're the King dy'd of BROMOR'S Treacherousness But loth to break their Calm till Proofs appear'd Strong evident now blazing forth as fear'd Thought the Queen loath'd him too since trampled on Those Royal Babes like Steps unto the Throne Vent'ring abroad through Fever late confin'd He came to visit her Love-suit design'd When walking up BROMOR did land unwares With those two Grooms and Guard at Water-Stairs Entred the House ask'd strait If then their Queen Were private found by th' Maids first got between The Room and them from Her withdrawn descended Was told the Lord PISANUS there attended When Blood disturb'd He mounts the second Floor Place known to him till reach'd a Lobby-door Where plants his Guard then strait with either Groom Short matted walk trac'd to her Lodging Room Soft gentle Steps unheard as unexpected There list'ning stands as some Device projected Salute perform'd Absence excus'd before Thus heard the Lord his Speech enlarging more Madam said he I much condole Pisanus Wooing the Queen lament Deep sharer found your Loss sad Discontent For gallant Spouse what did those Babes withall Each princely Branch from Kingly Root befall Succeeded last by vile Usurper there Vnworthy Head BROMOR could scarcely bear Those thund'ring Terms Yet check'd his lofty Pride Hearkned for more The Queen again reply'd Most cautious that bad Time reserved way Tho good Conceit lest th' Earl should her betray Might stoop to BROMOR'S lure deceive her thus Ensnare her Tongue grown partly treacherous Charm'd in whole Months by him with circumspection Her Words did poize whate're no sharp Reflexion 'T is Truth my Lord she said that treeble Loss Proves weighty Load but Heav'n ordain'd the Cross And I must bow with patient Shoulders then To bear endure He strait reply'd again Good Comfort Madam seem their natural Deaths Since render'd up that Way their mortal breaths Grand Tribute due confirm'd my Thoughts Belief That Tyrant was resolv'd to raise your Grief And seize their Lives as grasp'd the Crown tho I E're you be wrong'd his quarter'd Slave shall dye BROMOR'S all Storm scarce kept his Bounds the Dore Still hearken'd tho the Queen thus answer'd more Indeed my Lord conjoyn your best Allay Strange Wound it seems to lose them natural way Whether my youngest drown'd does Doubt appear Alas dear Madam strait PISANUS there I thought that Child by th' self-same Plague destroy'd To which the Queen both Child and Nurse imploy'd Prove dead by th' Way or drown'd perchance reply'd No News of them Now swell'd with raging Tide Proud BROMOR'S Heart boyl'd forth against the Man Tho pleas'd with Her till Wooing Task began Madam I have most humble Suit to you True Lover's chaste â— thall That joyned too Bromor assaulting Pisanus O'reheard enough besides the Traiterousness Sharp threatning way did Courting Form express To spoil his Aim he rouzed then unarm'd Saw Peeping through Thoughts there to pass unharm'd Rush'd in with naked Sword
Door only clos'd Grooms following if need for Help impos'd One seiz'd the Queen These Words his Rage unfolding Traitor thou breath'st thy last The Lord beholding This fierce Assault convinc'd o'reheard they were Case desperate to dye fall tamely there Abhorr'd did loath snatch'd up strait smaller Stool Like â—arget us'd did with that Fencing Tool Put by his first strong Charge when second made Held fast th' intangled Sword did stoutly invade For grasping Close but BROMOR got Command Of nimbler Steel sharp Poniard in 's left hand Stab'd him to th' Heart down falls he on the Ground Pisanus Kill'd To Loyal Truth brave Sacrifice renown'd Cast scornful Glance upon the Corps to th' Queen He marched next till then restrain'd between One Guardian 's Arms lest might disturb whose Heart Had fainted there not knowing what dismal part Design'd for Her but that her Noble Spirit Gave Strength upheld now taught PISANUS merit Madam began I hope you will dispense With this last Act less pleasing Violence Shewn in your Room since ' gainst a Traytor prov'd One next in Blood my Wrath so strongly mov'd On pow'rfull'st Grounds I could not damp the Flame Those witness shall nor wait for Legal Claim But did my self this Justice on him there The Queen reply'd Reserved Thoughts howe're Much Trouble Sir seiz'd Me like your own Rage My Chamber should be found th' unhappy Stage Of that bad Accident could not with those Soft general Terms but melted Tears disclose Corps carri'd forth to th' Guard at lobby-door By his command like Wanton paramour He coin'd his Face in part bedrest those Eyes With lustful Flames where raging late did rise So sturdy Mars was term'd Venereous Left Private now the Queen Assaulted thus Madam the Ground of my Approach was Love Bromor's wanton Motion Tho Wrath did enter first O're-ruling prove Your handsom Form makes That again to sway Contrary pow'r so Night 's expell'd by Day Love now the Lord conceive whilst Anger shew Rough Marshal us'd to make my Passage so I cannot wed foul Breach thereby effected 'Tween me and Lician King whom You rejected My Brother in Law wherefore my Heart desires Some private way t' Enjoy quench th' Amorous Fires The Queen whom shame Grief both invovl'd Reply'd Sir I am sunk too much through Cares the Bride Of Sorrow thought to Clasp with sensual Pleasure And Virtue so regard Choice Female Treasure Prime Coronet Honour conjoyn'd as ne're Those to Abuse through Act unchast whate're BROMOR reply'd Concerning Cares You may By willful Passion Wound your self Betray Death All doth Seize I lost a Princess wife Beauteous Choice Gem esteem'd Young Daughter's Life Strait follow'd Her 's for Virtue next and Honour There Tempting Looks cast Wanton glance upon her Those Nice Regards Fantastick Cheats they be Bar Nature 's gen'ral Due nor plead Degree If you styl'd Queen I 'm King for Parallel Hereafter too your Cares from hence may swell Their Number rais'd if Grant withdraw close Frown Your Lord small Portion had much wrong'd the Crown And I may crave your Joynture on that Score With fair Pretence leave but Third Part no more Sir The Queen's disdain said the Queen with Grief conceal'd Disdain I could confute your Arguments as vain Joyn'd Morals in the midst and for the Close You may proceed as Please Deprive of those My worldly Comforts left yet never I Shall Yield Consent Poor Widdow Chaste shall Dye He answer'd strait Time Place do serve Combin'd None least shall Know 't is secret close design'd If now Disturb'd your Thoughts untuned Jar Pause till the Morn She said more hard'ned far Sir I shall prove through Thinking more by then Never Conform He should conjoyns agen Then you may Thank your self not blaming Fate If I 'm Reveng'd upon your Fair Estate Just punishment to th' Full Performed there This lastly if Blab'd Disclos'd which I shall Swear Was False through Spleenful Grudge as Final Doom Fifth part 's your Lot Abandon'd so the Room The Queen deep Gash receiv'd tho found Allay Joyn'd Comfort too since spoke that Cautious way Touching himself those Babes believ'd both Dead That Act conceal'd withall choice Courage bred Strong-temper'd Heart Then strained through her Eyes To th' Lord PISANUS Ear sad Obsequies BROMOR gon forth at further Lobby-door Strange Sight beheld Young Lady Weeping o're Young Lady weeping o're the Corps That prostrate Corps tall Guard on either side She kiss'd his Cheeks as would their Rosy Pride New-plant that way recall Lips blasted there Make Fresh again touch'd by her Own appear Body then Clasp'd Life's Province late beheld As grapple would with Death till thence expell'd Found Conquerour wip'd o're his Wounded Breast Sad mournful Breach whereby that Fort possest Invading there Tears dropt for Balm thereon Loud Sighs laments for Charming back since gon Th' Enlarged Soul drawn nigh Transcendent seem'd For Beauteous Form Terrestrial Star esteem'd Asking who't was His Sister strait they said Being VERDOLINA call'd that hapless Maid It prov'd indeed who absent was long while With Noble Aunt remain'd in Creta's Isle Late Candie call'd By BROMOR ne're beheld Since Girlish Bud now fair-blown Rose excell'd Week past arriv'd sick Brother visited Follow'd to wait o' th' Queen tho rather led Drawn on that Hour his Love-suit to advance Till found Dead Corps nigh th' Lobby-door first glance Known by the Groom did stay tho heard below The King was there that Lobby free might shew BROMOR'S amaz'd Bromor in Love with Pisanus Sister such Beauty in Sorrow's Dress Midst Sighs and Tears appear'd choice Loveliness Such Lightning broke from Face o're-clouded grown Grief serv'd as Foyl to that fair Diamon More sparkling too conceiv'd since unexpected New Flame arose beyond that last rejected Which monstrous Fortune's Curse transcendent seem'd Since Brother had destroy'd so highly esteem'd His amorous Fancy rais'd advanc'd of late Prov'd Tinder-like The more in that strange Fate Did strive to rouze his sturdy Mood he burn'd With stronger Fires to new Excuses turn'd Whilst She loath'd more inform'd tho hasty Fashion What caus'd his Death foul treas'nous Procuration She only said Whate're th' occasion prov'd She found most Worthy Brother slain belov'd Permitted so PISANUS Foot-men there Strait carry'd down the Corps to th' Goach did bear Which serv'd for Herse when fir'd in Streams by Water BROMOR return'd tho joy'd with his late Slaughter Much time that Day reserv'd alone he spent Partly transform'd in thoughtful Discontent Fit toylsome prov'd through strong Desire and Rage The first did burn to th' Person 's Form engage The last tempestuous Roar'd upon that Ground Since Sister 't was Dear Brother murther'd found Both strangest Gall next Kingdom 's Loss appear Tormenting Racks Lust crav'd Enjoyment there Like hungry Panch Doubt swell'd his wrathful Mood Crushing those Thoughts increas'd th' unruly Brood That two-fold flame near blinding Reason's Eyes To stifle strove till mounted more did rise Tempting to th' bawdy Lure of Concubine
call'd Witness Guardian The Suit prefer'd whereto then boist'rous Man Somewhat imploy'd the Lord no Answer made But Frowns alone sharp Language so repay'd CLERMANTHE too that Morning wak'd agen With same resolve tho thought Clermanthe's sadness She saw as then ORSAMNES Funeral Day dark Cloudy Skies Like Sables worn moist sadly streaming Fyes Whilst those dropt gentle Show'rs as both would there Conjoyn'd in Solemn Obsequies appear Disturb'd e're long She prov'd with Croaking Noise From Ravens sent strong Morning-Waits whose Voice Seem'd Ominous caus'd sad Presaging Brest By Ten again that time completely drest Glancing through Window 's glass o' th' Garden-side Stout Falcon seize with Tyrant-pow'r descry'd Small harmless Dove whose tender Flesh became His choice Repast She Wept bewayl'd the same Bad Signs conceiv'd The First did seem t' unfold ORSAMNES Death her Rape the Last foretold She Arm'd her Heart for All by meditation Grief 's more Endur'd through serious Preparation Dinner being brought she said She would Eat none Nor Supper taste for Private Reasons known No Granting sent by th' Matron to her Lord Forbearance Crav'd which swell'd his Rage abhor'd Past th' Hour of Three whilst walked cross the Room Still casting Glance since fear'd ORSAMNES Doom To th' Window that his Chamber Stairs beheld She heard loud Noise which tramplers Feet Reveal'd Soon after Saw brought down to th' Court Pav'd Floor A dismal Corps view'd Winding Sheet no more By Two convey'd the Face then covered Some walking by her Heart then closely Bled Since strait Confirm'd ORSAMNES 't was by All No Coffin Cloth Course Shroud for Funeral Thought good enough by Scullions born below Those being his Stairs that Matron told her so BORGANES Threats that very Time as fear'd When Dinner done right length and breadth appear'd That Under Guardian follow'd Them espy'd Long since by Her with Keys in th' Hand beside Carry'd from thence beyond the Gate small Green What Sighs and Groans Grave there directly seen The view'd no more that for last Couch retreat Dark Curtains drawn spread th' Earthen Coverlet When Groaning loud Clermanthe's long complaint through Sorrow strait struck Dumb Finding with all her Legs too Weak become For th' Heavy Heart Grief 's monstrous weight to bear She rouled down o' th' Bed Supportment there Then beats her Brest as that would Charging Brand With her Lord's Death not Vile BORGANES Hand Guilty thus far Conceiv'd Disast'rous Cause Since th' Act refus'd so by BORGANES Laws ORSAMNES Dy'd strange Case appear'd that She Without his Fall could not Chast Viâ—tuous be Then Horrid Thoughts her Mind did over Cloud Through Passion 's strength Death th' onely Ease allow'd Long'd for That seem'd Hopes of his Life before Now Dead by her beheld must still Deplore Her Rape Death-like why not Vs'd shortest Way By her own Hand th' Enlarged Soul might stray After her Lord belov'd ORSAMNES find In th' other World their Ghosts howe're Combin'd Grief Slain withall since Life but Rack'd Tormented Joyn'd some Revenge BORGANES Rape prevented Then Sob'rer Thoughts Hope rather Pow'rs Divine Might cross that Ravishment base Lust-design Before that Hour ordain some Speedy Death Through Apoplex Impostume seize her Breath Nor for that Act lest deadly thing there known Knife Sizars Bodkin Garters caught and gon BORGANES saying He 'd wear like Favours Those Bed-cords were left alone for strangling Close Thus sev'ral ways perplexed Mind beside Which might in Part o're-whelmed Thoughts divide From that Grand Loss ORSAMNES Death complaining That 's Sense Allay'd her own sad Doom remaining Each nearer Noise did Clap of Thunder shew Rape 's storm at hand th' Heart' s Trembling caused so Past Sev'n it prov'd no Supper brought howe're Nor Bed was made by Her forbidden there She lay Reserv'd till Nine o're-clouded Skies Fit Season for that Ravishment Surprize When plainly heard unlock'd the outmost Door BORGANES thought some Trampling Noise next Floor Unlock'd her own Dove's terrour felt She then Near th' Eagle's Claw lock'd strait the same agen As tho he single stay'd might Trial use For Grant at last call more if she Refuse Next bind Her to th' Bed-posts enjoy'd at Pleasure Such his Intent e're Grasp'd the Beauteous Treasure There casting Glance half Curtain drawn Descry'd Dim Taper's beams heard Gentle steps beside When Gazing wildly forth She strait beheld ORSAMNES Form which lately so excell'd Now Fainter looks conceiv'd and Paler-fac'd White Linnen Cap Shirt only down to th' Wast Ghastly as thought his Ghost conceived there Such dismal kind Her self might then appear She thus began If th' Art ORSAMNES shade My Longer Life do'st come to Check upbraid Orsamnes came to Clermanthe ORSAMNES stopt her Voice by sign soon ended Hand on his Mouth which softest speech attended CLERMANTHE Peace pointing to those at Door I True ORSAMNES am Breath as before Tho scarce confirm'd till felt his Hand and Lips So raised Her from that Dark Bed's Eclips Lest Speech o're-heard did lead to th' furthest wall Where found Couch-chair soft Voice injoyn'd withall Both sitting down She told with Panting Heart Did first what caus'd that Strange mistake impart View'd dismal Corps what Torment bred reveal'd Next thoughts of Death what way those Clouds dispell'd Third place conjoyn'd why She would not comply But th' Act delay'd ORSAMNES tho might Dye Which Grounds you heard before ORSAMNES when Applauded All inform'd her Self agen MELVORNA'S Lines who lastly th' Agent prov'd For this short Grant to view his Dear-belov'd Joyn'd the whole Cause longing He said to take Last sad Farewel I choice Pretence did make For this Salute as tho through my Perswasion You might be Won to Yield which strange Oration I ne're shall Breath tho Death 's avoided thence But Cross Oppose with strongest Eloquence Life on such Terms disdain'd your Grounds allow'd Keep Virtue still tho Fate these Eyes o're-cloud CLERMANTHE when It much my Lord Allays Sharp Sorrow's Wound since You conjoyn and Praise My Act thus far Hopes of your Life howe're But speak My Lord altho I Ravish'd were Would You still Love me as Friend both free'd Enlarg'd Since name of Wife cast off that Thought 's Discharg'd My Dearest Choice ORSAMNES joyn'd again I Constant am my Love Chief Cause complain To those Grand Streights your Person so Expos'd Pure Virgin mind in th' Act withall Disclos'd That Nobler Part does still Enamour Me For Real Friend bound in Supream Degree I 'll Dwell with You if Please like Dearest Brother And tho not Wife Vow ne'r to Wed Another Thus shewing Your 's that Single way confin'd From all the World my Heart to You Resign'd CLARMANTHE there those Gentle Words exprest Do much my Lord Confirm this Troubled Brest May satisfie were You but Well Restor'd Alive and Free whate're my Case deplor'd My Souls late Joy ORSAMNES then whilst Breath Conclude me Thine expect howe're my Death Hope brought to th' Gasp You that such Torment found My Loss bewail'd since Three on Fancy'd Ground May better
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
Scourg'd by those Infernal Beadles still As meant like worst of Rogues to Conjure out His Vagrant Soul oft crying thus the Rout Slave Villain we are Furies come to rend Thy vilest Flesh Such did their Garb porten'd One pursie Hag set all the rest at gaze When saw the Lord's in both did Wonder raise Sweet Truce how-e're to th' Tortur'd Wretch became Whose Looks and Groan did Either's Mercy claim They ask'd th' Offence those Hags made strait reply Strange Thefts and Rapes that Rogue perform'd hard by Flesh-Div'le 't was Great providence thus Bound Him They Furies sent with Scourges to surround him Still strange the Case as tho some Mask from Hell That Troop withdrawn when 's Tongue released well No Thief He cry'd Himself was Rob'd and bound When th' Hags unclos'd their Riddle strait profound TERGORAS 't was DORSENGER'S Son and Heir The Cause thereof Whom Vncle we to th' Hermit stiled there Ruin withall since Bastard made his Father Prime wealth Estate through Forged Plot to gather This like himself by Fraud conjoyned Pow'r Had three o' th' Husbands near undon that Hour Fourth's Daughter ravish'd late still Neighing on Tempts second Lass to play the Whore unknown Good modest Girl close Pandar Letters woo That She would meet at certain Cave below Where grand Reward Those Letters chastly view'd To th' Mother brought thus Vengeance was pursu'd The Girl writes back She 'd wait upon him there But he should come by stealth None else appear Full Bargain 't was the Day and hour design'd This done those Wives and Mother's all combin'd Their Husbands help did take their Place before In that large Cave upon revengeful score Hair Beards transform'd One watch'd like Centinel If single came far off discover'd well Least caught perchance strange Place reserved so That none but Wanderers that way would go To cross their Plot He ent'ring nought Afraid We Sword men are Deliver strait they said Rob'd them far more of 's Golden Cash did ease him Left naked bound sign gave for th' Hags to seize him Their Husbands gone These strait like Furies sent Strange muffled Garb came forth to Scourge torment Nor known by whom the wrong those Men Disguis'd Thought Robbers Thieves whilst Guilty Heart surmis'd Th' Hags came from Hell This told with mutt'ring breath Just Doom conceiv'd tho's Father bled to Death Concealment gain'd with all They vanish'd round Both Lord 's the Man corected thus unbound Who pleads for safe Convoy to th' Forrest side And suffer'd was behind their Coach to Ride Next Cottage shelter prov'd where Fault was lay'd On Thievish Gang Witch-hags that so betray'd Girl sent him word She came to th' Place but then Spy'd dreadful Thieves ran frighted back agen ORSAMNES tho small Warning needed thence Good Lecture 't was ' gainst Rapine Violence Lost way being soon restor'd with much delight They Praâ—ced on till well Discern'd glad Sight Great Duke VERDORVS walls and lofty Tow'rs Skies smiling round Birds chanted from their Bow'rs On branches serch'd conjoyn'd in joyful Song New-drest Fields Groves appear'd as march'd along Prime Summer's Garb their Mistress t' Entertain Whilst Roses spread Skie's western Cheek again Like Morning first and th' amorous Sun as 't were Welcome Good Night gave choice CLERMANTHE there A Country Show Not far from th' House large Troop with Joy content From Grove appear'd Sons Daughters did present Of Harvest All were spruce tho plain to th' Eye Men Sickles bore tost Flourish'd off on high Their Women Rakes whom Hats of Straw adorn Joyn'd bunch of Flow'rs Wheat Girdle wreathed worn 'Bout ev'ry Waste Those Formost Two that led Like Sovereigns each their commending Head Brisk jolly pair were these the God of Wine Whose curled Crest plump Waste broad Leaves of Vine That Month became in 's Hand howe're beheld Glass-Bottle of Grapes his spritely Blood excell'd His Sun-burnt Queen Corn's Goddess prov'd was crown'd Wheat-sprigs and Flow'rs same Girdle did surround Full Basket had with Fruits gay Wealth enrich'd Both bending there by Turns withall Beseech'd CLERMANTHE taste that Part from plenteous store In Country Rhimes small Earnest 't was of more Much Corn and Wine their Lot should prove Ingag'd Fruits of the Womb not Ground alone presag'd Which She receiv'd with gentlest Smile from them Known Tenants there each took like precious Gem Clermanthe brought Home Who this rude Mask did hasty way compose Shew'd Country-dance to Bag-pipe strait for close E're-long to th' Gates they came from Coach descended Where stood the Duke with larger Train attended Who strait advanc'd Salutes with high Regard ORSAMNES first whose Welcome there declar'd Then falls upon CLERMANTHE's Neck bestow'd Kind Father's Kiss Imbrace till Joy o're-flow'd In melting Tears which were Repay'd agen Told her She should Succed her Mother then Prime Mistress of that House to th' height esteem'd For which her thanks not least Defective seem'd Eyes cast to Heav'n from Death restor'd as 't were BORGANES Rape conjoyn'd Sad Thraldome there Th' Old Servants then came near to Kiss her Hand Who Free'd from that Gondace's Slavish Band Young Lady view'd did fall to downright Crying Loud Welcome that their want of Words supplying Supper being past the Duke ORSAMNES shews FLORENA too his Garden brave for Close Founts Walks and Bow'rs Neat curious ev'ry Thing CLERMANTHE to ORSAMNES Whispering There th' Arbour was where made her first Bold Motion That Concubine BRISOLDAN's Base Love-potion There Mus'd She oft then walk'd with folded arms Fear'd Dreadful Wrath when saw dispell'd her Charms Nor prov'd that Grove the Room large Water grot Fatal to th' Whore where th' Amorous Songs forgot When Cornets heard from Branches Round did cease Loud Hobois last wild Satyrs Dance to please Long Arched Bow'r withal through which she fled When Pois'nous Broth thrown out near Murthered View'd Sun's departing Beams for more Content Whilst former Care did present Joys augment Short Masque-device Kinsman by th' Mothers-side PLENORMUS fram'd with which Themselves Comply'd Gainst Marriage-night for Scenes employ'd what more Chief Painters Engineers that Artful store In Mantinea found Brave Cloaths prepar'd For Wedding-garb e're long by us Declar'd The Prince comes That Fortnight past the Prince ORONTES came Done Physick-course whence All did Joys proclaim Temper well chang'd for Body and for Mind Still Solemn tho Wife Daughter's Loss combin'd Saluted first the Duke with whom begun Close friendly League next Smil'd upon his Son CLERMANTHE last did Kiss Imbrace withall Whom now He said should Wife and Daughter call Stead of those seiz'd by Fate thought much improv'd Seen when last Masque at Court like Gem belov'd So Prime ORSAMNES Choice conjoyned well Thâ— raâ—sack'd Greece scarce found her Paralleâ— Then gave Her with 's own Hand Exhorted tho He should Good Husband be Deserve Her so Next Morn but one which rose most Blushing-fair Clermanthe's Marriage Like Bride it self when calm sereneâ—â— Air Their Marriage prov'd all Parties joyn'd and free With publick State perform'd
Third conjoyned Pair CLERMANTHE'S Nurse who shew'd that faithful care MORNEDA call'd and Doctor skilful grown In Physick's Art by name of Vordes known Friend to FONTANA and her Husband there More said anon Guests name withall did bear As then Themselves being Thirty five for Age Spruce handsome Man did with MORNEDA ingage Of pleasing Form scarce thirty three o're-past Rich Widow prov'd near MANTINEA last Good Grange enjoy'd stol'n Match that Morn beside For which She Pardon ask'd o' th' lovely Bride And now the Bride was led by Virgin-train Each seeming close confederated Brain For private Plot to th' Marriage-Bed in haste Like precious Pearl from Garments there uncas'd To Enrich the Sheets most lovely Form then wore When purest Self with nightly Dress no more Her Bodie shrouded Decent way fair Gem Like Beautie 's Mine or unknown World by them The Brides-groom next concomitants was call'd Who Cloaths discharg'd which then like Harness gall'd Stiff Coat of Male advanced strait to th' Bride Was couched there by his Beloved's side All soon withdrawn ORSAMNES reap'd at last Love's Harvest Fruits bad Former Toyl o're-past Height'ned endeer'd the more late Storms annoy'd Now Calm appears CLERMANTHE fair enjoy'd THERSANDER then retir'd less formal State To his FLORENA'S Bed since growing late Would lye alone no more The Doctor prov'd Copartner too MORNEDA much belov'd Next Day was kept FONTANA's Marriage Feast Wife Year and Half Each former Person Guest Who th' Vpper end adorned too as Bride For Hunting All in th' Afternoon comply'd Those Stories here may fitly Rang'd ensue Clarenza's Story CLARENZA's first shewn smaller Map to view Surpriz'd and Coach'd her Husband left for Dead Near that Park-lodg which largely mentioned By foul GORDANVS Hand since Rival grac'd Himself Refus'd th' Arcadian Bounds o're-past Laconian Wood fit thought for Act so vile Rambling with his Comrades for Certain Isle And there by Huntsman scar'd from Ravishment First Grand Design Death next resolv'd Intent Tumbling Her down from Dreadful Rock least Blood Dead Corps descry'd Those near as rang'd the Wood Slight sprouting Branch forth from that Rock well growing Cut off the depth large way Rare Fortune shewing Her daintiest Limbs imbrac'd more Gently so Did Dandle strait to Branch sprung far below Which kiss'd them kindly there but weaker found Surrender'd last to th' Hard-saluting Ground Where senseless bulk she lay tho Fair with all Body much bruis'd and Head so great the Fall Chief Lord of th' Hunting Train came Riding by Through Field conjoyn'd cast gentler Glance sad Eye On th' mournful Object there whose Form excell'd Rich Cloaths brave Dimon-Carkanet beheld Whereof through Haste by th' Villains not bereav'd Shew'd Nobler Rank some signs of Life perceiv'd Strait carryed her to th' House of worthy Friend But Half mile off whom for important end Did Visit late nor soon departing Guest And being a Man of learned Parts possest As Lordly Name Degree with skilful Hand In th' Surgeon's Art prais'd by Laconian Land First Motion caus'd wak'd slumb'ring Sense e're-long Th' Head sadly harm'd faint Spirits made more strong In part renew'd conjoyned certain Days Tho still so weak for Voice and Brain alas Could not make known her self nor came the sound Least Noyse thereof beyond the Arcadian bound The Lord returning now through great Affairs Yet loth to leave since Rang'd amongst his Cares CLARENZA there might else be thought Vnkind June's season warm soft Litter's Bed combin'd Took Her along whose House there harbour'd shewing Prime Surgeon best from whence his Knowledge growing But Crazy Man not fit at all to Ride Loath'd for some Cause that Country's Part beside Large River's stream next to be Ferry'd o're Which prov'd between such last her Beauty-store Fine handsome Grace return'd the Lord in th' end Widow or Maid did choice for Wife intend She 's seized by Pirates Crossing by Ferry-boat that River there Deep aslo found Pirats that shrouded were Behind a Rock man'd Barque with sturdy Train Strait Seiz'd on them complaints were lost in Vain Might Charm as vvell Tempestuoâ—s Storm as those Rought Plund'rers of the Wave nor could oppose By svvimming strait the Lord escap'd their Povv'r Some going to Cast over board that Hour The Ladie 's self like Bulk diseas'd espying Small Box of Pearls rich Diamonds there lying Grand Fees for Cure their Captain tender-hearted First Life allow'd then skillful Hand imparted Choice Surgeon towards her Health withall design'd That She should prove his Gallant Concubine Now long at Sea and Gain'd convenient Prize They steer'd for Home with their Rob'd Merchandise Landed on Tyrian Ground their Pris'ners where Sold off for Slaves like Market-Beast appear CLARENZA prov'd the Captain 's Gem well tended In his own House till Beauty choice commended Through Health restor'd more Lustful way inclin'd Strong Temper found with sad perplexed Mind Thus lovely Form preserv'd tho Grieved Heart Pleading with Tears where joyn'd her Friendly Part His Sister too she might be rather Sold For Lady's Hand-Maid since good Present Gold The Captain lik'd long doubtful Ransome thought He Grants thus far to th' Court CLARENZA brought Friend plac'd Her where the Queen should traverse by Who view'd her strait inform'd with pleased Eye Much Beauty lov'd and prais'd the Greekish Nation To wait on her gave large consideration Known what She was being humorous and proud A Princess should to slavish lowness bow'd On her attend for one whole year at least No Ransome should her thence redeem Exprest As for her Lord since Wounded saw to fall By Murth'ring Swords left Prostrate so withall She did conclude him Slain sad Mourner there Liv'd Favour'd thus Captiv'd Restraint how-e're That year expir'd Arcadian Merchant friend Landing by chance She seen did strait attend Told her Lord's life withdrawn as Pastor tho Fair Daughter's Death whence Tears did Cheeks o're-flow Had that young King still breath'd sh ' had found him dead Soon both return'd made shorter by the Head Now constant Heart t' injoy her Lord desiring By th' Queen set Free whose Promise so requiring That Merchant bound for Home soon brought her hither To Mantinea thus they came together Where nois'd she heard ORSAMNES Wedding-Feast Her Husband their prov'd nightly intruding Guest GORADNUS with those five Comrades all bound For Cretan Isle just vengeance Doom were Drown'd FONTANA'S Story FONTANA'S Chance next place we shall present Shewn more at large since various for th' Event Mother being by GORDANVS seiz'd thought Dead And Father gash'd with Wounds confin'd to 's Bed In that Park-Lodge to th' Royal Town less fear And Countess-Aunt she 's sent great Widow there For age Seventeen ripe Beauty grown excelling Choice Parts sweet Nature too those Parallelling Sent Order th' Aunt should her direct beside In all things Mother like Fontana's sent to her Aunt her wary Guide For Marriage-choice which part she changed thus Incroaching way Times being grown dangerous She should in All dispose of Her full Pow'r For th' Husbands choice
o' th' House alone Still to be Veil'd when came to make their Bed With Hackney Coach four Horses furnished No Man that time t' Observe all things Compleat They Pranced down to Gallant Country-seat With Doctor first exchanged Kind Farewel The Lady there did with much Honour dwell Far off large Plenty too her Aunt being Dead Times chang'd great MANTINEA Visited To th' Brother here eight Miles from thence disclos'd Long Guest withall joyn'd in that Mask compos'd For Dancing part tho from the Prince conceal'd When That vvas done vvith Wonder Joy reveal'd Their Story thus Both did hovv-c're Advance Frame for the Best That through Lethargick Trance Judg'd long time Dead VORDES not named tho She Coffin'd was lodg'd in the Vault belovv By th' Rascal stoll'n at Night some Shrouder's friend Her Di'mond-Rings conceiv'd their greedy End Tho ran from all SILVANDER passing by Th' old broken Cot vvho strait most carefully Thinking her Noble born perchance not Dead Some Signs of Life convey'd her to his Bed Where soon she Wak'd restor'd his fervent Love Choice Worth conjoyn'd did Marriage-motives prove For Life ingaged last that strongest ground Sh' had surely else by th' Rascal there been Drown'd Stoll'n Match conceal'd since Rank so far beneath Might more disturb the Prince than Nat'ral Death Till Times were chang'd his Temper both as now When they could all Disclose more cheerful Brow Sev'n Days dissolv'd Young Prince his Marriage ORONTES rode to Court His Wife young Marri'd Pairs in gallant sort VERDORUS too the Prince's Wedding Feast Then Solemniz'd much Royal Pomp exprest Which we o're-pass the Brides-groom Beauteous Bride Midst of the Board some space reserv'd descry'd Then Lords and Ladies round at upper one The King din'd there like to Himself Alone The King that Day did offer second time ORONTES Pow'r of General those prime Late Dignities which He accepted then As with th' old King choice Favourite agen SILVANDER coyn'd an Earl was Honour'd more Great Place confer'd found Portion 's wealthy Store Grand Tilting past like Brides-groom Bride combin'd Prince Princess fair they left to Bed resign'd Next Day they saw choice Gallant Shows presented Dancing at Night their Pleasure well Augmented We shall not here ' mongst Persons of great Style Two Shepperdesses Those Shepherdesses Two of Birth Gentile Slight or forget much Handsome Both proclaim'd PHILAVRA and MERDONE also nam'd Either by th' Prince ORSAMNES choice propos'd Sad Mourners found his Travel when disclos'd Nor Pastor Youths well-born term'd Either's Lover Whose Fathers All we did before discover Turn'd Pastor's like the Prince joyn'd loss Disgraces Till now Restor'd unto their Former Places Held under Him as Time Example led From Rural Grange the chief Town visited The Prince with Joy Congratulate their Friend ORSAMNES where these Lines did also send To Either Girl 'bout that Departing Action In Noble Way gave Formal Satisfaction For the Fair Gentile and Highly deserving Maid PHILAURA Same Style sent to MERDONE I Pray Believe that I not disesteem'd Your Person Birth nor Parts all worthy deem'd But then so Young less strongly was Inclin'd To th' setled Marriage-Way discordant Mind For Pastor's Grange withall Ordain'd by Fate CLERMANTHE last my Spouse conjoyned Mate Your Person how-e're shall chastly prized be Next unto Her 's much lov'd your Memory And choice Deserts remaining still to th' End If proved try'd your most Regardful Friend ORSAMNES These Lines did pour in Either's Virgin-brest Joy's cheerful Balm through wounding Grief opprest Whilst hearty Love conceiv'd disdained scorn'd Tho both with Tears like drops of Pearl adorn'd Each gentle Word as moist'ned thence should Grow What kind Love-fruit his Hand did there bestow Joyn'd now they are each thought Conjugal Gem To th' constant Youths which suffer'd much for them SILVANOR whom MONTANVS we did call Both born Gentile of handsomn Parts withall Whose Portions fair were lastly Doubled by The bounteous Prince might late Regard imply Left i' th' Wives pow'r more Aw'd their Husbands so Two Marriage Days on purpose chosen shew Each Partner thus in th' Other 's Wedding-feast Match'd to their Rank good fair Estates at least Nor th' Hermit's love forgot The Hermit Timondes whose faithful Cell Did shroud ORSAMNES long CLERMANTHE well TIMONDES call'd being Lord possessor made Through his kind means of all that Land we said False Vncle seiz'd since Bastard-branch pretended His Father was to th' Harmful Heir descended That vicious Son i' th' Forrest lash'd of late Till much Blood drawn now Bleeds He in 's Estate TIMONDES tho was hardly tempted then From 's Hermitage to th' open World agen Kiss'd the King's Hand at last where also seem'd Much prized for his Grave Discourse esteem'd Nor wanted Heir since Brother's Son was found Who manag'd all deserving thought Renown'd That Cottage Host preferr'd Robb'd near DERVAN Of some small cash by th' Troop Laconian ORONTES much CLARENZA now desir'd To view their Country-House so long retir'd Whose cheerful Guest the Duke VERDORUS prov'd Young Marry'd Pairs THERSANDER his belov'd Large Court-like Train 'T was gallant Princely Seat Th' House Gardens Park rich Furniture compleat How Honour'd Lov'd Proclaim'd the People's Voice Men Shout as tho their King they saw Rejoyce Soon there approach'd his Wedding-day which He Did then Observe with Grand Solemnity Orontes's Feast From Conduit Claret falls some courtly Scene For plenty State was now beheld agen Eight Weeks dissolv'd ORSAMNES once Distrest Mindful became since loath'd ungrateful Brest Now Gladsome Thoughts who sav'd his Life Redeem'd LACONIAN Prince for Years Both equal seem'd Their Stature too like-temper'd were for Mind Internal worth rare Person 's Form combin'd Discharged strait that Honour's Point forenam'd To which her Gentle Self CLERMANTHE fram'd He Letter by swift Messenger did send Where thankful Heart drawn truly forth thus penn'd Letter fom Orsamnes For the most Renown'd and Excellent Prince of Laconia GReat Sir Receive after Salute from me My humble Thanks for Life and Liberty Since was by You redeem'd most noble Brest Tho Captive-Man still to your self confest Excuse conjoyn'd withall wherefore of late I left your Men the Realm Destructive Fate Threatned by Thieves unarm'd for Fight surprize I fled their Swords then rang'd till Dawn did rise When Asking way to th' Court encounter'd there My wand'ring Spouse whose Virgin-beauties were By th' Lord that Morn for Ravishment ordain'd Pursuit might Seize thus Both to Flight constrain'd I still your Servant am and shall Resign My Self to You what Place you shall Design This Favour Grant that I may Number o're My Verbal Thanks upon that Princely Score And your own Person serve left Dearest Wife New Marry'd Last for Him that sav'd my Life ORSAMNES More Ground for this free Proffer Personal Since Peace for Fifteen Years confirm'd withal The Prince rejoyc'd ORSAMNES scap'd that Danger Whom long Deplor'd as Dead tho Foreign stranger Through gentle Love redeem'd for Friend Comrade Thought Nobly born but now Great Duke
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