his Mother term'd a Whore Seiz'd all the Land Gems Gold convenient store Small Farm my Sire reserv'd which left to Me Soon after Dy'd Thus faln to mean Degree My Nursing Soyl conceiv'd Disast'rous Ground I Travell'd strait through Change Contentment found Did rove this Earthly Maze like Winds Comrade Sun 's Fellow-traveller large Part survay'd Both Southern Heats and Northern Frosts endur'd Till thoughts for Home Arcadian Grave allur'd Best Bed at last so trod my Native Shore Purchas'd this Ground still kept good useful store Resolv'd to spend my weary'd Age Retir'd And Contemplate Life's Active term inspir'd EUPHORBUS call'd Sol 's comfortable Beams Here full Six Summers shar'd for cold Extreams My Winter Grange stands at Dervan so nigh Kept by that Clown which brings me Food supply Small meaner Form Reserved too like This. Good Friend howere not Harsh Distastful is I well can Read and Walk may Study now Patience content although with older brow ORSAMNES whisp'ring her did say That Name Himself had heard Misfortune both by Fame Strait giving Thanks for their Repast does end With hasty Leave still Five miles to their Friend That longer Walk Five Miles said He again Will you so far that Beauteous Charge orestrain Adventure both since now does Later prove Rob'd next of Cloaths and Her perchance your Love This Honor pray conjoyn small Supper take Then homely Bed clean Sheets you shall not lack For She your Spouse appears My self shall rest In that old Chair 't is Rational Request My Wife I grant ORSAMNES strait reply'd But for one Month her self to Chastness ty'd By Solemn Vow TIMONDES said agen If such Conjugal League you boldly then May lie down on the Cloaths next Noon depart CLERMANTHE still bare sad-presaging Heart Against Dervan new Damp-like thoughts arose Thus jog'd ORSAMNES strait that he should Close Accept the Terms Who well was pleas'd the rather Since seem'd to Both like Noble-minded Father These words return'd Grave Sir Orsam Clerman lodg'd i' th Hermitage I shall imbrace Your Offer for my part such being the Case As Friendly wise if She 'l conform Allow CLERMANTHE strait reply'd with smoother Brow I joyn assent but for clean Sheets She said None shall be us'd best way for Bashful Maid To lie down Cloath'd nor fear of Cold this time Since Night unto May day warm Grecian Clime Both took their Seats repos'd Their Landlord then If this Night please said try the Next agen I 'm half Corinthian blood as first did shew My Mothers Country folks more Welcome so Conjoyn'd withal 'T is strange with me to leave My utmost Door unlock'd thus long receave This for the Cause Man late Departed hence That brings my Food Dervan yields store from thence So walk'd forth Now safe Reserv'd they be ORSAMNES strait CLERMANTHE grasp'd more free Kisses conjoyn'd Did pray She would compose Her troubled Thoughts calm chearful Looks disclose Found safe Retreat whilst in that Rocky Bower Th' Host Noble kind till longer Journey 's hour Th' Hermit return'd after exchanging there Some pleasing Talk with them more free from Fear With joyn'd Content to shew them was dispos'd Small Garden Plot behind the Cell inclos'd Fresh Arbour there where set down as desir'd He left them Both that Private way retir'd Young loving Pair sad late Misfortune past To chear refresh themselves while pleas'd at last ORSAMNES strait welcom'd CLERMANTHE now In kindest way each shewing chearful Brow That Branched Place the Grove by far excel'd Since Free withdrawn no fear by Scouts beheld Their Stories then Time Place fit for t' related Small Parcel touch'd i' th' Grove communicated ORSAMNES first began that her Request His briefly told by us more large exprest The Story of ORSAMNES His Father was a Prince of great Estate The Prince Orontes High Parts conjoyn'd withal unfortunate Might Kingdom claim whose Grandfather did wear Thessalian Crown but lost through Conquest there Fled to this Realm to th' King by Match ally'd Stout gallant Spirit this Prince enjoy'd beside Not Rash howere Commander's Heart and Brain Frank bounteous Hand belov'd by Vulgar Train Grand State-affairs could manage bear as well As Titles weight in Nobler Points excel Much Travel'd had then sought at Home Repose Now Forty four prime Person joyn'd to those Orontes call'd By th' former King was deem'd His Realm's defence choice Guardian esteem'd And so with other Offices where gain'd Much Honour wealth Lord General ordain'd For th' Active part did thrice o'recome defeat Laconians strength proud Borderers tho great In dreadful War Third Battle fought howere ORSAMNES Deeds prov'd Memorable there Nineteen for Age yet had so much of Man Joyn'd Souldier both to lead their Army's Van Did prime Exploit when through fresh Troops supply The Foe rush'd boldly on Shout rais'd to th' Sky His falling back Himself inviron'd then Some Captains more fought ' gainst a Croud of men That courage Valour shewn cut forth a Way For safe Retreat strait Rally'd all that day Charg'd routed them the Prince main Body led Took Banners store the ground with Slaughter spread This Younger Act ORSAMNES Fame encreas'd Two years ago when that old King Deceas'd Orontes disgrac'd Thus shin'd the Prince like glorious Constellation For Fifteen Years till dark Eclips privation By this young King th' unworthy Son at last Oreclouded strait with Divorce more disgrac'd Minions advanc'd like Stars about the Throne Which errors daub'd his Vice could fawn upon Did Meteors prove with feigned Beams appear Whereas the Prince still truely blazed there To th' Grecian World The Story fortunes thus Of 's Grandfather shall be declar'd by us Thessalies King he prov'd Thessalian King's Story an old Greek Nation ACHILLES Soyl of famous Celebration Chief Town Larissa there whose Borders be By th' Corinth-Sea disjoyn'd from Arcadie Was Brother's Son to th' former King no more Then Daughter left by Law Debar'd therefore No Women there to Raign Bergonda nam'd With haughty Brest was Handsom too proclaim'd He seized thus the Crown of Noble Mind And Parts Himself with graceful Form combin'd Some half years Raign orepast Important Reason Friends too conjoyn'd disposed well that Season To move that Princess for his Wife incited Thought Safe secure their Persons so united But such the Chance she then contracted prov'd To one o' th' greatest Lords by her Belov'd Wherefore she would not break those former Vows Nor change her Choice soon after did Espouse He scarce had Raign'd whole Year when thus th' Event That Lord grown Strong for Party eminent To th' Neighbour King of Macedon Ally'd His Wife great Spirit too conjoyn'd with Pride Ambitious Both her Father last th' old King Much Lov'd esteem'd thence more encouraging They shew'd their Aym t' usurp the Crown Design Which soon perceiv'd nor Grateful to Resign The King prepar'd t' Oppose withal Prevent But this advanc'd their Treasonous thoughts intent They found at Councel-board a Traytor-friend And Second near his Person did Attend. Such proves
great Princes Fate sometimes Those told His Secrets oft State-Cabinet controul'd By which grand loss though Ambush-Plots devis'd Strong Towns and Forts by sleights Betray'd surpriz'd Much sunk and weakned so It came ere long From Skirmishes to Battles Armed throng That Game of Blood where sent him no supply Th' Arcadian King tho Friendly near Ally Wars with Laconia then whilst th' other ayded From Macedon But ere that time perswaded Doubts of th' Event huge massy Sum unknown To th' Traytors there he sent by Night alone To 's trusty Friend near Corinth-Sea that Shore Where ready Bark for swift Transport before Battles fought Both Armies joyn'd much doubtful Conquest there Whilst Fortune with uncertain Wings as 't were Hover'd aloft Till Party o' th' Lord 's o' restrong Forc'd Squadron o' th' King's Horse upon the Throng Of their own Foot much Broke Disorder'd so Reserve o' th' King 's beside for greater blow Joyn'd to the Lord down rould the stream withal Like Floods by th' Wind more sad their General Brave valiant Man fighting amongst the Croud Was slain i' th' Back by whom as under Cloud None could Affirm by 's Own conceiv'd Betray'd When Total Rout next Flight ensu'd Dismay'd The King fled The King not far being soon Inform'd took Flight Reach'd with some Few that faithful Friend by Night His Mass of Gold embarqu'd with 's Treasure free Cross'd o're that narrow Sea to Arcadie There purchas'd great Estate help Kingly Style Made also Arcadian Duke in shorter while Young Lady chose his Son call'd Prince as now To th' Grandchild that ORONTES there Allow ORSAMNES Duke The Arcadian King that time MISENI rul'd with all that Western Clime To th' Adrian Main th' Isles Samos Ithaca On South rich Isle of Rhodes Laconia Made Argos then to th' Corinth-bounds obey Th' Isls o're against it in the Aegean Sea For Close of all That Counsellor of State Vile treacherous was by false Wife just Fate Betray'd Himself who to Appaise Desire In second Spouse did Villain fee Conspire To Murther him Strip'd then and seiz'd his Gold 'T was thought by Thievs Chance soon did all unfold That Rogue ere long was Hang'd for 's Robbing trade Confest this Fact at Death plain open lay'd By each chief Circumstance a Note her Hand And Seal produc'd which did with Murther brand So lost her Head that Trayt'rous Courtier there Till from his Horse when Scull did broke appear To th' Prince again Orsamnes Story again Hence 't was his Noble Heart Chief Wound receiv'd from Wif 's conjoyned Part CLARENZA call'd much Good proclaim'd as Fair Whose Rape believ'd and Death we shall declare Year and Month past then Thirty five no more Tho May was done June's gallant form she wore Strange manner too thereof Disast'rous fashion To th' Loss conceiv'd most Dreadful aggravation Thus prov'd the Chance Being with her Retir'd To Country-house far off by Both desir'd Near April's month which then shew'd Spring-like Dress For calm Repose since Court-bred Heaviness Fine neat Park-lodg choice Place for recreation Deer stor'd Ponds strange Beasts and Fowl Plantation From diverse Shores the Senses Summer Bow'r To Range well pleas'd for Prospect-cause one hour Nature's chief Picture-draught Hills Dales combin'd Groves Chrystal Streams th' Eyes wand'ring Maze design'd They travers'd from their Gardens Postern-dore In sudden way small Dog for train on more To th' joyning Park through that beyond the Fence To planted gloomy Walk few yards from thence Soft Gale whist gently Breath'd as thought Unseen When Coach six horses wheel'd along the Green Behind their Backs from Shades that border'd there Came up to them Six Armed Men did bear Which strait Leap'd down like Thunder-bolts to ground Four with drawn Swords since no Defendants found Orontes Assayl'd Aslayl'd the Prince whose nimble Poyniard warded Some Fatal thrusts his Back with Elm close guarded Some Deep receiv'd such Courage Valour shewn Skill strength conjoyn'd short Weapons ayd alone 'T was wonderful Help call'd with strained Breath CLARENZA'S Fortune thought like second Death Their Cheif at first nor Stranger prov'd thus Crying Now Villian pay th' old Mortal Score th' art Dying Wide seem'd his Wounds large Doors resembled there For Lifes sad Marching forth whose Colours were Clarenza seiz'd In Blood display'd CLARENZA her Self Forlorn Mouth stop'd with Glove by th' other Two was born With dismal Eyes her Lord beheld as tho Would Toss like Balls for last love-tokens so To their Coach-Den which by the Comrades espy'd They follow'd strait least Danger chanc'd Descry'd Down fell the Prince Those joyful Gallop'd on Soon after made that Mention'd Walk to groan Loud Woman's Voice and Page Two Keepers came Sad mournful View Strange Cry conjoyn'd they frame Wild stragling Girl she call'd to th' Lady round No Answer heard but Tongues Redoubled Sound False Eccho'd Noise complaint which pierc'd her Ear. Both Beepers strait did raise with Sorrow there To th' Lodg transfer Corps-like their Dying Lord Whose Soul and Body's joyn'd League accord Best care preserves till Surgeon prime attended Some Horsemen scour'd the Plain those Hills ascended Woods Rocks withal seem'd pleas'd to Chant from far CLARENZA'S sounded Name tho senceless are Gon now She prov'd Thus Parties Feigned still To th' weak Orewhelmed Prince that she was Ill Through Fright small Feaver caus'd safe-harbour'd tho Inquir'd his Health Forg'd Letters lastly shew Confirming way by th' Woman made whose Pen Her Lady's Hand well counterfeited then Got hopeful Strength in time through pow'rful Art Disturbed tho for Brain much Gauled Heart Through Wifes grand Loss since say their Coyn'd Delusion Still more Delays he formed Sad Conclusion That she was Dead and as conceiv'd by Day Such Nightly Dreams would Fancy draw portray New Act those dreadful Thoughts so strong that He 'T was Truth affirm'd like Waking Sense and free Slumb'ring one Night tho not obser'd in Bed Orontes's Dream When full-fac'd Moon with fainter Beams bespread His chamber-walls near Twelve that Solemn Hour Curtains left open wide large Gazing pow'r Before him strait as was conceited stands CLARENZA'S perfect Shape those very Hands Cheeks Lips and Eyes such Cloaths conjoyn'd beheld Transformed far from That which late Excell'd Striking her Brest where mortal Wounds appear She sadly Points to th' Crimson Fountains there Torn Garments Blood When Furious grown and wild He reach'd to Grasp Wak'd thereupon Beguil'd Sounds loud her Name tho call'd to th' fleeting Ayr Confirmed Thoughts that should her Ghost declare CLARENZA'S Shade through Noise came Tumbling then Like Goblins too the Rouz'd disturbed Men. Thus know the Ground of that sad Chance Gordanus the Surprisor Event Chief Villain there once pass'd for Eminent Was Earl for rank Estate same time beside Did Move t' enjoy CLARENZA for his Bride GORDANUS call'd but lodg'd unworthy Soul Mean parts Debauch'd whom Vice did sway controul Nor Handsome Form bad Choice conceiv'd unwise Grand Quarrel too ere lost that Beauteous Prize Between him and the
company not scorn'd refus'd By th' Prince ORONTES self at twenty's Age E're woo'd his Wife when we did both ingage For Fellow Travellers mine thirty tho First year abroad eat drank together so Parting with him on farthest Persian Ground ORSAMNES known by Fame brave Youth Renown'd That former time with Duke VERDORUS too I 've Hunted Boul'd ere his fair Wife did Woo EUGENE call'd They answer'd he might be In smiling way worthy of such company Joyn'd other talk for stepping forth alone He ask'd their leave when both more chearful grown Those Words observed consulting strait for best Resolv'd their Case should be to Him exprest Their names withal since lik'd their Host so well Beyond Dervan conceiv'd that private Cell If found franck Offer made their strong conceit Till th' Uncle could inform of grange-retreat TIMONDES view'd they told him who they were Their skulking aim Dervan short while howe're When he with Joy ORSAMNES did imbrace Then kiss'd her Hand pray'd them command that Place Whole Week if pleas'd Widow there was dwelt nigh Wash'd Cloaths and made his Bed for Food supply Should charge that Clown which kept his Winter-grange Mile off DERVAN conjoyn'd what pleasing change They lik'd cold meat by her inform'd 'T was so For Corinth-friends themselves withdrawing tho To th' Garden Bow'r nor known by her and she Should bear their Letters Seal'd conveniently Orsam and Clerman lodge in the Hermitage Thanks given Pen Ink Paper brought they fall To th' writing work shewn nimble speed withall To th' Uncle first his worthy Choice declar'd Then help desir'd some place tho mean prepar'd For their Retreat till Fathers mind compos'd Sent by some Swain that Note to him inclos'd Pray'd th' Uncle to Appais directed well He there should find them both in th' Hermits Cell To 's Father last penn'd these few Lines alone Soft gentler way as tho for Travel gone For the Prince ORONTES My Lord being Noble Young much tir'd Through Pastor's Life Travel desir'd I beg your Pardon for short space Shun'd dangerous Remoter place Those Virgins which may worthy prove I cannot grant Conjugal Love ORSAMNES That Widow knock'd at Gate convenient hour Her custom use who by TIMONDES power Conjoyn'd their large reward was well inclin'd Both call'd Corinthian Guests for th' walk design'd 'T was soon agreed three Miles we said before It was to th' Grove to th' Uncle's Grange two more Prime Evening then May-day those Letters were Took nimbly thus with plain Directions there Now Reader from that Hermitage a while To th' Pastor-coast transferr'd our Ranging Style The Pastors Sacrifice Those Actions there this days grand Festival What Offering prov'd joyn'd Rural sports withal For Pan design'd this Flocks Protector nam'd Near to ten 's hour by signal Noise proclaim'd They Sacrific'd on large convenient Mount From whence did flow their God's exalted Fount Twelve choicest Kids twelve white selected Lambs With Garlands dress'd of Flowers their bleating Dams Whilst mourn'd their Loss Milk Frankincense and Wine Some lively Youths did joyntly then combine To louder Musick 's sound in chearful Dance Round th' Altar there both heels and Hearts Advance Devotion thought their Feast at noon o'reflowing Then th' After-time in Country-games bestowing These Rural Strifes which Greeks did well regard The Pastor-Games Performed were prize joyn'd for each reward First Running prov'd who thinly cloath'd like Ayr Could formost touch the Post adorn'd made fair With Ribbons Flowers that nimble way excell'd Next Wrestling was who most to th' ground compell'd By strength and Art could braveli'st Foyl o'rethrow May Lady should keep either Prize bestow Choice for that Year like Princes rang'd in State Persons set by to Judge and Arbitrate Musick conjoyn'd who for their ear well-mounted On Scaffold rais'd was skilful thence accounted Could sweetly th' Harp Pipe Cithron voice command Bay-wreaths alone took from their Lady's hand For close of all whoe're in handsom Verse View'd on that Stage could well pronounce reherse Their great god Pan's their Love's or Pastor's praises Those Poets style with Crown of Laurel graces The choicer Ground large Theatre for these Was Verdant Plain whose sides by slow degrees Increas'd to small thin-planted Hills from whom Pure streaming Founts like Daughters of their Womb Broke gently forth not Born to th' world before Whilst Brooks beneath that Champain Wander'd o're Square Plot there was with Palms inviron'd high All but Fore-parts that void for the Ear and Eye Plank'd Galleries conjoyn'd their backs inclos'd Top like some Bow'r for Nimphs and Swains compos'd The Widow reach'd that Grove walk'd strait from thence To th' Pastor's Ground fit times convenience Well came to th' Lord THERSANDER'S Grange Lord. Thersander his Uncle so prov'd That Uncle call'd much valu'd Man belov'd She found him there return'd from Rural sport Who dwelling far Past former Life from Court Liv'd too withdrawn no medler in the State High publick things which oft to Envy hate Does more expose yet since his Wife there dy'd Times doubtful thought for Pastor's Grange comply'd One void by chance those Farms forementioned By th' Owners left laid by through Age or Dead Prov'd also near allay'd his Brother's Sorrow Since for Himself small comfort need to borrow Prime chearful heart as stout resolv'd withal What chance soe'er more Frankly liberal Industrious for his Friend there strongly Loving As faithful found rare poized Temper proving Young handsom Widower had then no Child Might well set forth dear Uncle last be styl'd Was talking then return'd in pleasing way With 's House-keeper o' th' Rural Games that day Fair Virgin 't was well born well bred beside Wife 's Cousin-german prov'd so near ally'd With whom she sojourned by both esteem'd Since her Decease this Lord so worthy deem'd For Rank and Parts next kind Regard so great That she conjoyned in this Change Retreat Whose newness both did please as Friend bacame Mild gentle shew'd Florena call'd by name THIRSANDER read those Lines for gallant Choice By 's Nephew there declar'd did much rejoice Approv'd that way withdrawn as Travel'd so Wrote nimbly back Florena of Council tho His strong belief for Place as they desir'd With Country-friend twenty miles off retir'd Should thither Ride howe'er inform them well Third day ere night within their Hermit-Cell She thus return'd that Note inclos'd by Swain Was sent to th' Prince ORONTES Farm again The Prince that time did tread those pleasing Grounds Conjoyned lay in whose small Pastor-bounds Kingdom conceiv'd with calmer thoughts surveigh'd His wandring Flock where harmlesness display'd Mild innocence those Flow'r-deck'd Banks beheld Spruce branched trees where Natures work excell'd Courts proud and gaudy'st Art there Christal stream Did slide along Glass to the Sun's Gold beam Soft Murmur 's noise whilst Springs Musicians sounded May-carols forth with Azure Sky surrounded Whose general Calm comply'd with thoughtful Brest If its own Heart enjoy'd free way possest He had much Action shar'd disastrous Passion Orontes Contemplative Now
next Day i' th' Afternoon near Three Prime Rarities left in her Custody She should behold and hear important thing Concern'd her self close private Visiting Nor danger of her Mother's sight at all Gone forth alone great way to Funeral Note pen'd and seal'd the Girl with nimbleness Her Task discharg'd found good effect success MARDIVA there she would not fail reply'd About that hour stoln lastly undescry'd Glad DARDIGUES return'd to Court from thence And gave the King this warm Intelligence By whose Command takes up on Liking strait Choice gallant Stufs Silver Gold for Bait. The King had Gems those to SILEUCA soon Price left convey'd for next days afternoon Next chearful day Court-Dinner being ended The King took Barge by DARDIGUES attended Who fine small Building own'd by th' Water side Half mile from Court good Prospect thence descry'd Spruce Garden-plot beyond adorn'd with Flowers Carv'd Statues there clear Perled Fount and Bow'rs Prime Chamber 't was with Pictures garnish'd round Choice Room for Bed fair Parlor next the ground Thither would come the King like private Station For calm retreat Books sober Contemplation Met Women tho enjoy'd back way for them Prepar'd by Land if prov'd Nice coyer Gem By Hacney Coach to other Places rang'd Now to SILEUCA'S came disguised chang'd The King with Mardiva Suit-Hair and Beard by her receiv'd however Like Merchant friend convenient Chamber there Things order'd well for th' Plot Venerious Near th' hour of three word kept precisely thus MARDIVA came in plain Silk Robe attir'd Beauty from thence the more advanc'd admir'd Sky-colour'd 't was with Scarlet Ribbons trim'd To which the Face like Sun resplendent seem'd White Sarcenet-Hood same Scarf with Roses drest Much like the Morn part-veil'd her Snowy Brest Bright curl'd brown Hair which whilst their Beams displai'd Her gallant Eyes Spruce Lovely Clouds portray'd Tall handsom Form for th' Body's Shape design'd Prime Carriage last to take the more combin'd Door shut withdrawn SILEUCA told the King This was that Virgin friend whom she did bring Jewels to see When rais'd with Amorous Eye Respective Bow the King joyn'd strait reply She welcome was her self transcendent Gem Would his dull Toys disgrace shew'd Box of them Stars Sparkling Light did seem from thence to rise Whilst Day breaks forth through fair CLERMAMTHE'S Eyes Part dazled tho by Those whom view'd beheld Then Stuffs survey'd which on the Board excell'd Prime gallant Choice each sight did praise advance The King conjoyn'd with wanton Lovers glance Those at your Service are much startled when Blush stain'd her Virgin Cheek conceiving then Some Suitor 't was of Merchant-rank what ere By th' Widow brought False Beard discharged the re She back retired strait shewn Reverence Jewels forgot more Wonder blaz'd from thence Sweet flye not said the King I come in Love Not harmful way Next part Salute did prove Fond Amorus MARDIVA strangely Try'd She look'd not for so great a Guest reply'd Amazement seiz'd the King conjoyn'd again That Guest your Lover's found withal restrain Those wandring Thoughts two Kisses more conferr'd Went farther on whilst Silent she appeared At Tilting late MARDIVA fair said he Whilst others broke their staves with Gallantry Your Eyes Encounter'd mine Dart beam from thence Struck through my heart Great Sir she said th' Offence Was to my thoughts unknown these harmless Eyes Not Guilty of that Treasonous Charge Surprize Wound pleasant 't was the King conjoyn'd your pow'r Holds Balm withal the Traitor lov'd that hour Strange chance she said most mighty Sir that I Should fondly seize far rarer Objects by Orecome your Princely Heart I view'd none so Joyn'd he again snce then Love-qualms do grow And cross'd desire does turn to strange Disease Your gentle Brest may Cordial yield appease I now would you enjoy Great Royal Sir She answered then short blushing pause Demur Unusual streit I should in noble kind Most gladly serve you Handmaid-like Resign'd Count you this then Ignoble he reply'd Your Prince to meet in Lovers Joys uney'd That natural way which Humane stock preserves Next chears the world Your Majesty observes What 's Truth she said confirm'd but in this Case Unfit irregular 't would wrong Disgrace Clear Virtu's Rule The King conjoyn'd agen Why should Brute Beasts more freedom have then Men Their Lords and Masters in Delight and Pleasure Because said she Man 's stor'd with higher Treasure Reason in him commands does curb restrain That roving mood Fancy said he again 'T is fond Conceit True Man and Rational I boast my self yet no such check at all Do find Restraint Tho feel not now perchance Great Sir she said You may ere th' Morn advance No no nor then he said except in Dream Thrown by such waking toys looks angry Beam Strait darting forth Your Portion more shall rise By Thousand pound if gentle grant complies Brave Cloaths withal When glancing on the ground MARDIVA thus that Love Sir I have found Zeal for yur Honor's Cause joyn'd boldness too Lastly your Health I dar'd t' expire for you Choice Riddle Paradox said then the King To dye for th' Honour Health amazing thing Not Live to my content Great Sir said she Unlawful that nor pure such Joys would be My Fame struck dead withall I should where ere Like Canker'd Rose to th' virtuous World appear Thou shalt my Rose be thought he said Persume What World can know These are sworn Friend Presume Close plac'd withdrawn where we kind Arms may spread For many Hours conjoyn'd in naked Bed Let not thus change Coy froward mood translate That nobler Passion Love in me to Hate 'T is your King speaks Great Ones would sue for this Now Offer'd you come seal the Grant with kiss So drawn most near conceiving then less Wise Word-batteries did strait her Lips surprize As scal'd the Fort. Your Majesty said she Obeysance made I hope will Pardon me Some Moral Rules long since by Mother taught Joyn'd Virgin bashfulness produc'd and wrought Those Arguments Love-motions last soon ended Breed Slightings oft with value scarce befriended Well said the King since now dispos'd for th' Action Grand Patience prov'd make Amorous Satisfaction This earnest take for all Box open there Choice Diamond Ring since the hand did baer appear Thrust on her Finger strait seal'd Kisses then Rouz'd from deep thoughts the fair Mardiva when These words conjoyn'd Great Sir my Mother may Want me ere long through some regards this day Will guess that I am here She 's Passionate May wrong your full content in Bed create Disturbance strange asking your Royal leave I shall step down door lock'd the Key receive With mine own hand maid charg'd to answer none As Folks abroad for staying till night unknown Her Hood and Gloves dropt on the Board howere Like gentle Pawn for th' handsom Person there Walk'd nimbly forth so down the stairs withal The Maid below did in their hearing call Being come to th' Door Your Mistriss tell said she Mardiva slips away
I could not stay went forth most hastily For thus it was Pure Chast MARDIVA prov'd Till saw the King to Roughness Anger mov'd Talk'd lastly of Hate then seem'd to cloze comply Plain Forcing fear'd those two Assistants by Faint Virgin-heart this way resolv'd upon For her Escape felt wrack till she was gon Trip'd towards home whose passage prov'd by chance Close and obscure till did small way advance When thought o' th' Ring so long through fear forgot Orewhelmed Brain with this departing Plot Mardivas trouble Sad Qualms perplexed her through double Crime The King deceiv'd Rob'd Cheated then same time Was griev'd far more since might have left that shrouded Under her Hood and Gloves till gone o'reclouded Thus dar'd she not go Home least was pursu'd There seized on nor backward course conclude To tell and trust the Maid might prove beside By th' King again or DARDIGUES descry'd She therefore chose this nimblest way did go I' th' joyning Street to her young School-fellow Rich Tradesmans Wife DELPHINE call'd conjur'd To give SILEUCA back that Ring secur'd For th' Royal hand perhaps remaining there Or carry strait to th' Court sâ—â—â—h Dâ—ngâ—â— fear DELPHINE came sent up that Wench with speed SILEUCA stealing down o' th' Ring was freed Walk'd to MARDIVA'S Mother then exprest MARDIVA prov'd that time her friendly Guest And Husband lodg'd two Nights abroad place free By her desir'd her Bedfellow would be So pray'd her not to expect alltho design'd To ease that way MARDIVA'S troubled mind MARDIVA fair glancing next Morn below On Garden-plot from her new Lodging so Balcone joyn'd She was that time beheld By brave young Man whose Preson Garb excell'd And he by her tho strait her self withdrew Behind that Glazed Screen from further view Yet so observ'd he prov'd Enamoured thence Corinth-Lord Face Body's form conjoyned Excellence It was a Young Corinthian Lord lodg'd there Of gallant Parts Estate did grand appear Who ranging far set down for Travels cloze Th' Arcadian Realm from whence for Corinth goes His Native Soil VENDORMES call'd by name These things DELPHINE heard receiv'd the same From 's Country-man that brought him first well try'd Her long-known Merchant friend lodg'd there beside VENDORMES thought his Travels large and free Did nere present like beauteous Rarity Ask'd what she was DELPHINE since no danger Informed him to the full found Noble Stranger After high Praise strong Love conjoyn'd exprest Her Friendly help he sought then Lordly Guest For some acquaintance She reply'd that Hour She would perform what lay within her Pow'r DELPHINE told MARDIVA'S self again His Rank prime Parts Estate did nought restrain VENDORMES she had Plot devis'd before So up ere long he came pass'd by that Door DELPHINE call'd as wish'd to speak with her DELPHINE loud she said without Demur I 'm here my Lord the Door unlocking strait Few words with special friend and I shall wait On you beneath when glance with humble Bow If proves your Friend he said shewn pleasing Brow Entring upon 't I may presume to kiss Her Fairest Hand altho conjoyn'd to this Her sweetest Mouth for Rudeness in the Action I do her Pardon crave Corinth Lord Courting Mardiva as satisfaction Blush th' Answer was You were too quick for me My Lord DELPHINE then I had more free Come down to you VENDORMES strait replys Most powerful Charm sent from that Lady's Eyes Did draw me in MARDIVA answer made She taught them no such Charms VENDORMES said But Nature did might boldness thence excuse She 's now reserv'd DELPHINE said Recluse Then second Pardon 's beg'd said he again That former Pow'r doth here to stay constrain Which first O'recame while does with you Dispence I may presume yet more no great Offence MARDIVA then she was my Schoolfellow May Partner fit for close Retirment shew Conjoyn'd VENDORMES there Tho Fram'd she be For Sighs or Smiles Joy mournful sympathy My self may equal prove Please but thus far To take from her my natural Character I might be then confirm'd Co-partner too When she with Blush DELPHINE that of you Has given my Lord reply'd most Noble one If thought said he sincere that Favor shewn Then Gentlest grant still leave to stay enjoy Sight of those Eyes DELPHINE strait convoy To th' Amorus Plot My Lord will scarce remain Two days within the Realm He joyn'd again 'T is Truth indeed and so may well-Improve My precious Hours in point of Chaster Love Tho wander'd far I n'er did see behold This Lady's Beauteous Match She 's prime enroll'd Thought Singular Since then my Lord said She You Travel'd scarce awake with Senses free 'T was not in Dream Madam you may conclude VENDORMES said your mind more Rare unview'd Thus longs my Heart till for Corinthian home You pleas'd t' advance Travels grand Prize become Those daintiest Arms my Port conceiv'd as 't were Haven of Rest content Shewn Blushes there MARDIVA joyn'd more knowledge in that Choice Of Wife methinks my Lord e're pass'd your voice With Wisdom should concur He strait reply'd I've found so much in this short space descry'd And heard much more through that great Friend's Relation As hath confirm'd my thoughts Whence took occasion DELPHINE strait to speak I did inform His Lordship how you fled Lascivious Storm The King himself still purely Chast unstain'd Young Handsom tho Gems Gold like trash disdain'd VENDORMES joyn'd like Hope-exalted man 'T was primely good I 'le be your Guardian Best Maid through Arcadie Convoy where're Grant for Reward tho Life endanger'd there This Lov'd compound Mind Bodies choice perfection When Blushing she well pleased glance reflection Something my Lord Y 'ad need to mark reply'd That 's good in me since little else beside Small worldly Fortune have VENDORMES when Fairest I valu't not conjoyn'd agen Throw 't all in Alms away what would you more DELPHINE said did summon strait to th' Dore Their Merchant friend who being admitted free Confirm'd his Rank Estate in each Degree This heightned too might pleasing thoughts advance Kind Uncle of hers at Corinth dwelt by chance Well known to both informed of his Name Thus joyntly all Confederates became For present Grant importunate did shew Choice Grounds on either side enforcing so VENDORMES pray'd She rather would strange Doom That hour pronounce than bid him leave the Room Unsatisfi'd since shall most constant Lover As earnest be no Paper-flames discover Turning from them to th' Window strait retir'd As 't were for sober Pause tho small requir'd Things thought of Poiz'd before such light from thence Clear Reason blaz'd Love Fortune's eminence Her Mother too for certain grounds well pleas'd Might follow them here thoughts of Danger seiz'd Still doubtful Fears o' th' Royal pow'r that Ring N'er by SILEUCA given perchance to th' King VENDORMES Person lastly much approv'd These joyn'd o'recame the fair MARDIVA lov'd So turn'd again pure Blush withal refin'd My Lord She said Your Person Parts combin'd Mardiva Lord contracted
With noble Love of choice deserving Rate Have won me yours may be contracted strait If you Desire but for the Marriage Bed Lest through Revengeful Storm Disturbance bred Delay till calmer hour I shall propound When we do reach more safe Corinthian Ground VENDORMES clos'd much Joy exchanged were Kind mutual Vows with Kiss concluding there After some Talk short general Discourse Which still did raise Affection-flames enforce Love heightned more down th' elder Merchant went DELPHINE both being call'd by their consent Took Order too for Journey the next Morn Leaving them there by Vows ingage'd and sworn To their hearts wish since Love would private be Whole Hours dissolv'd in pleasing Talk most free Choice kisses joyn'd conserves more Cordializing Since look'd not for both gently sympathising Till th' Evening came ere 't was desir'd tho Much trampling Noise loud Voices then below Through th' entry sound MARDIVA forth did glance Strait DARDIGUES that Pandar view'd sad chance I' th' Garden plot Mardiva's trouble again retir'd again she heard These Words from him That that 's the Room regard Whence strait conceiv'd that Ring they wanted thus By false SILEUCA kept Base Covetous So found her out O fly my Lord said she Or both undone Why joyn'd Amazedly VENDORMES there I saw that Man she said Came with the King that Ring 's the cause Betray'd He nam'd this for the Room I le either Dye Said he or Rescue you She joyn'd reply 'T will more enrage they come by all our Love I beg conjure withdraw I 'l not remove Said He this Sword at hand Door fast howe're Heard trampling up their Stairs then knocking there VENDORMES with drawn Sword seem'd Treble-liv'd Shall I go skulk said he my Spouse Captiv'd Who knocks there speak 'T is I DELPHINE said Standing without MARDIVA when Afraid Peace answer'd strait I saw beneath that Man Came with the King No harm said she again Unlock I 'l tell you all Opening the Door Soon closed then Thus 't was She said no more That DARDIGUES by th' King was lately sent To th' Corinth Merchant here for this intent To take up Stuffs on Liking gorgeous too Now back return'd were meant it seems for you But why those Words they ask'd that that 's the Room Our Merchants Ware-house 't was she said being come He shew'd them that bide there they should unlade Would soon depart his price in Gold repaid She came to tell her Maid inform'd her there MARDIVA'S Mother strait would Guest appear Both joyn'd Rejoyce Soon walk'd forth DARDIGUES Their Merchant tho with franck Reward did please For clearing all SILEUCA with that Ring Who had at first faln down before the King And Pardon beg'd since well perform'd her part Now kneel'd again MARDIVA'S honest heart Humbly excus'd grown sick forgot the same 'T was soon Return'd no need of further Claim His angry Mood that Gem beheld appear'd More pacify'd since then no Cheat was fear'd Young peevish Girl he said would trust no more Their Female Sex beyond the Chamber door To th' Widow paid howe're Gold fifty pound Took then false Beard still Qualmish on that Ground Brought Hackney-Coach rode strait with DARDIGUES To th' Summer-Bow'r warm Fit did there appease With cooling Fruits then joyn'd good Wines repast Cloath'd like himself return'd to th' Court at last Her Picture tho discharg'd from th' honour'd Room In 's Gallery condemn'd to Flaming Doom MARDIVA'S Mother came by both desir'd Spruce Widow 't was chearful but then expir'd Her Fortieth Year VENDORMES whom did shew Much Love regard She was informed so Of past Events her Daughters Gallant Choice Journey resolv'd gave her concordant Voice By th' Lord withal strong earnest Invitation To Corinth joyn'd as Neighbour-Soil Greek Nation Kind Brother there for constant Residence Which She imbrac'd much pleased shew'd from thence Supper being brought they set themselves to th' Board Where Mirthful Talk did Musick 's part afford Things were prepar'd for Horse by Morning light Her Mother too Lodg'd there that chearful Night By five next day that Merchant their comrade Who still young Factor left they entrance made Upon their Course as did the rising Sun Ere night o're-pass'd th Arcadian Bounds that done Reach'd few Miles off good noble Friend lodg'd there Third Morn beheld they both Espoused were More Formal way Mardiva Married with mutual Joy Content Might either shew their Sexes Ornament After some days repose they did proceed Till reach'd his Gallant House for Rest decreed By friend resigned strait brave Country-seat In Corinth too large Winter-house compleat Her Mother in short time sold all at home VENDORMES and MARDIVA'S Guest become Whose Virtue found reward much magnifi'd Spent there her days with Comfort liv'd and dy'd The King 's fixt now for Knight's young Wife no less DORASTA nam'd shewn ardent eagerness Call'd VANDIMONT prime Wenching Engineer Concluded strait that Nurse which prov'd so near To her own self in place found choice regard Should first be drawn by tempting Golds Reward To bring her where he might the Business move Still Thoughts dispos'd as strongest ground for Love By Person Parts to assault again the Last Next VANDIMONT'S own House for place surpass'd Like that of DARDIGUES by th' Water side Beneath the Court few Buildings there deserv'd Back-door to th' Field withal through th' Garden led Thus VANDIMONT th' Affair strait managed He sent his Boy with meaner Cloaths attir'd Valenson's Plot on Dorasta Who Nurse inform'd one from some Friends desir'd To speak with her Field lay by th' Garden gate Where remain'd that Business prov'd of weight Bequeath'd to her fair handsom Legacy Nurse said she 'd follow him more privately State Garden-way strait VANDIMONT being come To corner Nook withdrawn disclos'd in sum What Golden Show'r might cause or Storm produce The King 's kind motion made if should refuse For private Meeting with her Lady where His Love might speak found Grant enjoy her there Nurse fainter heart scarce dar'd to Jar dissent Lik'd well the Gold nor Lady's stoln content Grudg'd Envy'd ought Yet should she not Agree Fear'd casting off tho pleasant Brain and Free. Told VANDIMONT she much approv'd that way The King 's own Person Words might best oresway Tho long'd withal it could be so contriv'd As not to seem her Act least thence depriv'd of Favor Place DORASTA'S Heart unknown Yet hoped well Frank pleasing Temper shewn She could entice her forth perchance to View Prime Needle-works which valu'd well she knew To House reserv'd the King concealed there But that would plainly her design appear Chief Place affirm'd well-shaded Park that stood Short Mile from Town which pleas'd her walking mood Through th' open Fields from Garden-gate would call Nurse single forth each slightly veil'd withal Next day resolved was for tracing thither Where the King might with VANDIMONT together Salute disguis'd as chance if found less Coy Love Parley past ' mongst branched Shades enjoy Old broken Lodg there also stood combin'd Close
her belly cram'd with that Then stuff'd large Hankercheif till drowsie grown Clasping her Arms like kind Companion shewn To VANDIMONT sleep yauning way devours In goodly State whole comfortable Hours As thought by Dreams t' enjoy her Ladys pleasure When waking view'd choice Pictures round at leisure Talk'd last with VANDIMONT till summon'd then 'Tween Seven and Eight for th' Handmaids Task agen DORASTA Rose Drest takes her leave retires Walk'd out unknown well slack'd the Royal Fires Six days dissolv'd her Knight returned home Of Princely word the King 's discharg'd become Coyn'd Earl he was through Father's grand desert choice Place obtain'd withal for second Part. No Jealous Thoughts disturb since long ago Th' old King conceiv'd might more regardful shew DORASTA Poising now that She had stray'd From Virtu 's Path much wrong'd her self betray'd Kind Husband too at once thur far vain Pride And sensual humour both had Gratify'd That those Delights unlawful Joys did send Sorrow to th' Heart prov'd bitter Sweets in th' end 'T was sober point awak'd from former Dream Whereof the King main cause appear'd Supream For She might more unfortunate be Guest Since Tempted so than Bad Lascivious Brest She fixt upon Retreat as Loyal Wife Tho found hard Task howere internal Strife To do perform all wandring thoughts again No vulgar Act Sense Fancy where did Reign Usurping Lords to make them know Subjection Mount Reason on the Throne wise circumspection Thus should the King new move maintain the Chase Tho she might well in that reserved place When Bathing-walk conjoyn'd she strait compos'd Brief Letters form this modest Sense inclos'd LETTER to the King Great Royal Sir Dorasta's Letter to the King I have thus far comply'd With your Desire which seem not satisfi'd Tho may my self now Staler grown appear Strong powerful grounds do cause me to forbear Intreat withal You 'l Pardon and Excuse Much Beauteous Choice unlikely to Refuse This City yields thus gently stoop Dispense Nor take from That I cannot Grant Offence DORASTA Nurse charged strait who was chief Woman then To th' Countess styl'd besides her Gift not mean O' th' Royal Gold when second Message came By VANDIMONT through new enkindled Flame Meeting defir'd those Lines should answer prove That wanton King whom stronger Power did move Than that the fair DORASTA once enjoy'd Can thoughts appease uâ—g'd strait again uncloy'd This Note receiv'd then Poizing last the case True Bargain was by her perform'd that Place Title conferr'd small wrong to th' Regal Chest Urg'd then no more Fears might perplex her Brest Let none by such Example prove bold Strays Since few reduced found tho in that Maze If wandring are conceiv'd with Roses spred Let them in Time like her Return Misled Next for those Lords Those two Tilting Lords whom Tilters we proclaim'd MELARGON and VALENSON also nam'd Who likewise had great Wenchers been altho That first did cheat the last of 's Bedfellow Dark Winter's night her Spouse being lodg'd from Home Admitted was VALENSON not then come Close Friend the Maid enjoy'd conceal'd howere Now Suitors both to brave young Lady were For different Ends MELARGOM sought a Wife For good and lawful Heirs but wanton Life Meant to reserve hold on this Ranging Pleasure Wish'd Beauty too conjoyn'd large Golden Treasure VALENSON aim'd at Marriage-Beds delight More Honest thoughts Reformed Appetite Whith Rival-chance not to themselves unknown Lord's Daughter 't was grand Portion call'd her own Choice Beauty too with prime of youth beheld MARDIVA'S Form DORASTA'S Parallel'd CANDORA nam'd Mother Earl's Wife so great Near to that Royal Town their Country-Seat Both had been there Strong earnest Suitors deem'd For Lordly Rank and Youth Parts Person seem'd So equal both Estates that doubtful shews Her Female Judgment oft for choosing cloze Such Chance befell that both one Night did send They would next day for Answer wait Attend. Her plain Resolve declar'd if th' Honour done To kiss her Hand Four the Hour that Afternoon She both did Grant still doubtful thoughts on either To fix her Choice till saw them both together Thence best confirm'd tho startled at the thing Next days Resolve besides well managing Th' whole Business so when they themselves should view No Rival-jar might afterwards ensue Thus being withal of pleasant Brain conceit And Virgin-freedom Pow'r yet held compleat Dispos'd to use She th' following way contriv'd Such Order gave who Formost man arriv'd They should Conduct to certain Room express She 'd strait be there the last gave charge no less To joyning Room convey withal advise To wait some while both kept their Hour precise VALENSON first appear'd to th' further Room No sooner led but strait MELARGON'S come To th' next convey'd CANDORA Rouz'd her Brain Thought fit VALENSON first to entertain Entring which Place she caus'd that door to send Such loud Report joyn'd trampling noise i' th' end MELARGON strait next watchful hearkning ear Like Suitors oft spy'd larger Window there Corner o' th' Room which look'd into that other Glanc'd through the same small start since saw another Unpleasing Man loath'd Rival there beheld Salute his Mistress Lips through Envy swell'd Bad doubtful Mood and tho few words were caught To mark by stealth their Actions thence he sought Salute perform'd Valenson's Courting Candora I hope my Lord said she You 'l bear with some delay Most willingly Madam reply'd VALENSON strait since 't is Favour whene'r to grant your Servant this The sight of you Both in Couch-chair repos'd Whose Prospect was to th' Window 's view disclos'd Madam he said kissing her hand I have Thus long your Servant been tho men more brave For Person Parts my Rivals prove by none In Love of you this Faithful Brest 's outgone My Lord She joyn'd 'T is Truth I may declare More Suitors plead for Grant Yet to compare Mens Persons Parts I like not now for Love Whereof you Boast that may Dissembling prove Madam he said again that splendid eye Of your Choice Mind conceiv'd mst searching spy Judicious one False Counterfeited Lover Through his play'd Scene Disguise would soon discover Grant such it were my Lord She strait reply'd Yet skilful Art perform'd on th' Actor's side May Cheat Deceive conjoyn VALENSON said Madam withal if view'd in Glass Survey'd Your Powerful Beauties and Perfections be 'T will frame strong Argument for Love in me I doubt perchance reply'd CANDORA there The truth of those nor does that Coin appear Alike to all Opinions Fancies vary What Beauty 's or Perfections name may carry Such Men i' th' World VALENSON strait replys Sure Madam You may read Love in my Eyes Those proâ—◠〈◊〉 Books said she again as Tongues False 〈…〉 we to whom belongs Judg well by them weak Woman-kind Alass How many might choose better Husbands pass For happier Wives You now withal may Love Yet change soon afterwards inconstant prove I beg intreat fair Madam Try me then VALENSON said She joyned there agen But I
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'
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