Faces And glist'ring Swords Death seem'd in their Embraces The Formost this spoke to ORSAMNES there Yield or th' art Dead struck Target fiercely howe're Glanc'd on his Leg. The incensed Duke replying Thou Dearly Pay'st that Score clear way descrying Pierc'd through his Belly strait grown Humbler so He prostrate falls The Next gave monstrous Blow On 's Target-Boss reveng'd with Cloven Head Seem'd tumbling down to grasp Comrade there Dead A Third th' arm Lifted high Foot hinder'd tho By Fellow's Corps lay gash'd i' th' Neck below A Fourth like Steps upon their Bodies rais'd Striking his Shield the Sword but gently Graz'd On his left Arm ORSAMNES strait well Guided With Thund'ring Blow Skull Cheeks and Jaws divided The mounting Fifth ran through gave Hasty Death Sixth follow'd then Who Curs'd with Gasping breath THERSANDER had lay'd Five Asleep tho found One's Walking Mark in Thigh 's unpleasing Wound The Captain fights Their Captain now Charge giv'n as said before To th' Ladie 's Guard sounding to th' Parlour-floor Much jumbling Noyse joyn'd Targets Swords above Unlook'd-for Chance since Harder Task did prove Rush'd wildly forth Th' Ascent found strangely spread New Stair-case made compiled of the Dead Call'd not Give way Thus foyl'd by single Man Well-armed Crowd Slave Death 's thy fatal bane Mounting a loft He struck ORSAMNES Shield Whose monstrous Force made Part thereof to yield The Sword by glance did hurt his Shoulder then Take now thy Doom ORSAMNES speaks ag'en With powerful Blow Chop'd off his Arm beneath Fell th' Hand and Sword as loth to Part in Death Cleft then his Brain whose Body Prostrate there Might groveling Joyn'd to th' Hand and Sword appear Now raged All Rush'd madly on Combin'd More than ORSAMNES thought for Spoyls design'd So mean a Grange for had they known their Number Which might the best Payr's Courage strength incumber Tho prime the Place They Yielded had perchance CLERMANTHE too their Spirits did Advance Voyce heard below With Formost next did Clash Eighth Champion 't was good fortune had to Gash Th' Encountrer's Hand down fell the Sword and He Stooping to Reach Lay there for Company THERSANDER Sturdy Sixth destroy'd that Hour Orsam Thersan Captive When Torrent-like o'represt by growing Pow'r Stayrs Top they gain'd and Sword some ran behind ORSAMNES strait whose Armes they grasp'd confin'd To Pris'ner's Bonds pleas'd both did Bleed howe're Thus Foyl'd at last Part-tir'd with Killing there Lieutenant then which Captain's Place supply'd Did enter too to that Great Lord Ally'd Chief Governour of that large Province known Next to th' Arcadian Bounds rul'd there Alone BORGANES call'd the Lords being brought below To th' Parlour Door View'd by CLERMANTHE so With streaming Tears close Joy they were not Dead As they Saw Her He charg'd they should be Led To th' Band returning Home with Lady sent To th' Governour their Captain 's known Intent Fine Jewel Box o're-heard by Each the same Which cheer'd their Hearts more hopeful Thoughts did frame Not Parted thus or Chance whate're should be Joyn'd Friendly Sharers seem'd in Misery ORSAMNES cast on Her sad Glance Farewel As She on Him tho Views oft-times befell They rode so Nigh ORSAMNES Golden store And Her 's by Souldiers Siez'd o' th' Plundering score With th' Ancient Payr small Coyn as then they found Tho had put out to Use Four Hundred pound They also took their Captain 's Corps along More valu'd Bulk left there the Vulgar throng All brought to L. Borganes Castle Next Day by One to th' Borders All did trace By three their Charge brought to th' Intended Place Still Hope reserv'd that Life o' th' Soul as 't were Prime Anchor found midst stormy Waves what'ere Grand Castle 't was large-compass'd Work beheld Tall stately Tow'rs for Gallant Form excell'd Fixt on a Rock cut Passage out from thence For Horse and Coach seem'd Beauteous strong Defence The Master on 't was that Dead Captain 's Brother BORGANES call'd as said before 'bove Other Commanding Lord of that Provincial Coast Next Arcadie for Younger Years might boast Scarce Twenty eight joyn'd Handsome Person too Then Widower much Souldier's Way could Do Stout Valiant Heart Proud Haughtiest tho beside Most Cruel where Displeas'd that Harmful Bride Seem'd th' Hand of Fate if Pow'r withall combin'd Brave Courtier 's Garb extreamly Lustful Mind Ent'ring large Hall Lieutenant mounts Above Inform'd the Lord what from his Brother's Love Choice Token brought that Box of Gems presented Bright-shining Each Worth raâ—ely tho augmented Joyn'd th' Owner's Self most Gallant Female Prize Those Jewels seem'd Dark Foyls unto her Eyes For Beauty might her Sexes Queen appear Scarce Twenty's Age. Two Men Seiz'd also there One brave Young Man was call'd at first her Brother Still Parted so agreed their Vncle th' Other She Couch'd beneath Those Lodg'd just o're her Head Disguis'd Great Persons seem'd rouz'd then from Bed Tho when conjoyn'd his Brother Slain at last Cloud seiz'd his Brow bad Damp his Thoughts o'recast Kill'd by her Brother told Seven more lay'd Dead Self wounded tho by Stayrs Advantaged On Top thereof Six Slain at th' Other End By th' Vncle too did all below Attend. BORGANES swell'd that Captain since did prove His onely Brother whose observant Love Great V'olour joyn'd did Highly esteem Advance Design'd for Heir Then Thoughts on th' Lady glance Ponder'd her Brother 't was strong Combat bred Lust wrathful Flame till th' Amorous Conquered Had Nephew too seem'd Hopeful little Boy For Setling more might his Estate enjoy Pris'ners mean time still kept Asunder were Sad Views altho by Looks might Parley there Clermanthe shewn to Borganes CLERMANTHE then was brought to th' Dining-room Cheeks close Obscur'd since that Captived Doom BORGANES there Who rose with Formal Grace Advance nigh wish'd Her Unveil the Face Which was Perform'd her Beauties from that Cloud Strait Breaking forth like Morning fair from Shroud Of darkest Night tho Sweeter Beams beheld Far daintier Blush BORGANES thought excell'd Saluted Her Such Lovely Form there shewn In Sorrow's Dress what Joy'd Triumphant grown Nor Singular that Lord's Conceit the Rest Much Wonder'd too These Words He joyn'd exprest Bright Nimph Discharge Sad Thoughts to Beauty's Sky Lend pleasing Rays again since shall Descry Frank Lord within these Gentle Walls and there Like Governness more than Captiv'd appear Fair Vsuge prove like your Fair Self from us Wanting for Nought CLERMANTHE answer'd thus If found such Noble Mind so free from Blot Since born to Thrall I should Imbrace my Lot And thank the Gods by whom 'T was Ordain'd Your Pris'ner first Cheeks there with Blush distain'd Conjoyns withall I hope that Nobleness Perform'd to Me will more it Self express Towards my Brother Vncle now Captiv'd Those Friendly Us'd more Cheer'd my Heart reviv'd Both Lords apart confin'd To That giv'n Gentler Nod He strait Withdrew To Lobby Place which th' Hall beneath did View Both Lords beheld Who shew'd their Due Regard Yet like themselves Low Baser Ways
King confirm'd at Coronation Now two years past whom he in pleasing fashion Had humour'd from a Boy till Man compleat Prov'd Widower of pleasant Brain Conceit As chearful Heart being told for certain then His Place was aimed at by two such men Alvarus's Plot against two Lords Of Lordly Rank who hop'd to Beg succeed After his Death joyn'd former Grudge indeed Were VELDAR DURAS call'd Strong thoughts dispos'd To gull them Both his Project was disclos'd To 's Doctor 's Son last Chamber-Groom combin'd That th' only Heir by Nature's Gift design'd The King was then some nine miles off from Town At Country-Seat belonging to the Crown SILENDROS call'd those Lords that time howere I' th' City with their Train Resided there Which known o'er night scarce Four nor Break of Day That Groom Lodg'd at his Feet call'd up straitway The Doctor Son both in their Cloaths desiring Their help his Lord found near to gasps expiring Ere long by Them Declar'd that he was Dead Convulsion fits joyn'd Apoplex in th' Head By Seven that Morn Herse brought before the Dore Six Horses in 't for large attendance more Then th' Earl but loosely veil'd and wrap'd in Gown Betwixt the Doctor Groom was carry'd down Laid in the Herse that Servant Guardian there Since left command they should his Corps interr At Country-house some twenty Miles remote Son also rode along This lastly note By th' Houses of those Lords which near did stand Th' Herse was to pass beheld on either hand So might to Them that Earlier Hour be known When scarcely prov'd for Court Silendros gon If were perchance their Wives being left behind Would send them strait the posted News like wind VELDAR whose Door the Herse first marched by Since sat up late in Bed did prostrate lye But soon inform'd more Life from thence appearing ALVARUS Death tho DURAS greatly fearing If Ready was strait called up two Men Which came from 's Country-House and should agen That day depart unknown to DURAS both Gave private Charge whilst there Himself did Cloath The King would not SILENDROS leave that Day He heard o'er Night Seven Miles from whence side-way Did DREMOS stand which next chief Mansion shew'd Four Miles from Town out SILENDRO'S Road Large turning Lane to that call'd DREMOS went They should choice Horses take for this intent The First should keep just o'er against that Lane SILENDROS Road where shrouding Trees most plain Might DURAS see far off the last close by I' th' Lane conceal'd whn DURAS came drawn nigh The first should Ride forth strait then th' other meeting Perform their Parts enjoyn'd like Friendly greeting Fit Beasts mean while prepar'd much shorter Race Through Pasture-grounds they timely gain'd the place On Gallop DURAS came approaching there First Scout rod forth as from SILENDROS were That Morning come Lane left with all the other Like DREMO'S man Saluting one another The first loud spake What did you meet the King Yes said the last some four miles off which thing When DURAS heard he ask'd where he was gon To DREMOS Park for Hunting Game anon That Fellow cry'd towards MANTINEA going Whilst he took DREMOS Lane round gallop shewing They told their Lord soon after met th' Event Who with much speed towards SILENDROS went No Gallants could inflam'd with Amorous Fire More Poast it for choice Mistress whom desire Alighting there his Face i' th' Gate descry'd Third Courtier strait through Windows glass uney'd Who had like Aim news then brought from his Wife And guessing VELDAR'S Plot lest Rival-strife Walk'd to the King near hand in 's Gallery Spring-lock'd that Door for time more large and free Soon got the Grant those Persons all so great That who first spake was sure to do the Feat So pass'd through furthest Door to Garden known Since cropt this Flow'r of State Triumphant grown VELDAR strait reach'd the Door which finding clos'd Some thoughts the King might private be dispos'd Paus'd there a while tho trod but thorny Ground To th' furthest Door then trac'd through Garden round Which Friendlike open stands the King at leisure His Suit prefer'd who answer'd to small pleasure Another came before did strangely amaze As tho some envious Sprite the News should blaze Groom to that Last walk'd by howe're indeed When th' Herse preparing was with nimbler Speed The Wife inform'd lodg'd not far off agen Thus VELDAR might have kept his Bed till then Tir'd VELDAR came dismounts before the Gate Who finding Gaul'd no King at Dremos late That Party Drunk conceiv'd the News that brought Himself mad to believe with Jealous thought Spur'd for Silendros strait how long'd to reach Whole Acres every step well warmed each Both Horse and Man joyn'd chafing Feaver too Still VELDAR in his eyes would all undo Went in at last his Suit did then declare Tho came too late walk'd forth for Garden air Hot Journey thus endur'd tho pleas'd in part Since DURAS Bob'd whom thught of less desert ALVARUS well mean time whose Herse as 't were Seem'd trouling Couch made up contented there Small nightly Rest i' th' Chamber-Grooms soft Lap Slepâ— many Hours for Cloze to pleasing Nap Smiâ—â—â— on the Way those Lords deluded so To think how like the Fable-Dog they 'd shew Which snatch'd at fleeting Shade cross'd one another More Ayr in th' Herse allow'd no Veil could smother At Journey 's end his Legs began to move Next th' Arms and Head which did amazement prove As Joy to th' Servants shew'd Revived thus Tho said to be thing less Miraculous Benum'd Lethargick Corps one present there Saw born to th' Grave Sense Life restor'd howere He entred th' House large Supper 's meat did eat Like former Man best Musick Sauce to th' meat From his own sportive Brain did there repose Three Summer Nights refresh'd for final Cloze Pass'd MANTINEA'S streets Fourth day again Well Mounted by those Lords Alvarus Triumph attendant Train The Herse following as March Triumphant 't were Death conquer'd Foil'd might Ghost to them appear More Patient tho third Man their Partner found ALVARUS Bob'd them all upon this ground Short time orepast yet something Lusty Man Tho Fifty five this second Freak began He was for Wife resolv'd those Lords foresaid As should that way more doubtful make afraid Wish'd Portion tho conjoyn'd that also Loves Something would say to buy her Pins and Gloves Just o're against his Lordships House did lye A Persian Dame view'd from his Gallery Widow she was compleat for Persian Dress Ag'd Forty years shew'd Person 's comliness Next day at Neighbour's House the same he found Once Fellow-Traveller on Persian ground Set by his Wife who jesting said Kiss past There was good Spouse for him ALVARUS cast Much fonder Glance joyn'd pleasing Words withal Since Persian spoke strait Business home did call He lik'd her well Advanc'd the Persian Nation Sent Man next day to th' Lodging for Relation What who she was her self mean time since thus That Friend inform'd
of Morocco Where gaudiest Flowers some Silver God display'd Reach'd past the Knee long Breeches small below Linnen that time from calf all bare did shew Fine Girdle wreath'd of glistring stuff beheld Black short eurl'd Crown whose Gorgeous Role excell'd Us'd high rais'd Cap abroad of Silken kind Choice Sprig thereon some Linnen mixt combin'd Pure Linnen Cloaths on Tawney Neck was worn Much pleated spread wrists Pearl and Gems adorn View'd proper Person large bad Features there Grim Countenance Years twenty five did bear Approach'd with Loftiest steps ZELMANZA Bow'd Whom he did take by th' Chin great smack allow'd Cheeks clap'd withal told certain standers by Who Persian spoke he lik'd her Lip and Eye Th' whole Person there that Nation pleasing seem'd Stout Gallant 't was her self the more esteem'd Inform'd whereof no Words returned then But sober Look Joyn'd Reverence agen Next order gave to th' Female Mansion she Some private Room should strait conducted be Therefore Twelve Days with choiceness Dieted Strong heightning Meats so brought to 's Royal Bed Given Larger time since Health perchance impair'd Through Voyage long and bad withal declar'd Thus She 's convey'd where noble Slave must shew To th' Captain-Eunuch's Power Seraglio Which croud of Women held all tended there By Eunuch-slaves to who their Quarters were And Wards assign'd ZELMANZA lodg'd alone Was by the Kings command at first unknown Left to Arabian's Charge being born and bred Nigh Persian Bounds which somewhat comforted That Language spoke inform'd her many a thing What time she should be imbraced by the King An Africk Princess maid last night enjoy'd For Beauty's Gloss who wanting prov'd and Void Since Tawney Face their Climates near the same Well-Featur'd tho good proper Handsom Frame Whose Life far off nigh the Red Sea began With Feathers drest as now the American Stragling not far from Shore to Isle of Pleasure 〈…〉 â—â—â—oyned Maiden Treasure In th' Afternoon there was perform'd at Court Triumphant Scene which did grand Pride import Tall Black-moor-King and Queen took Pris ners late Were Marshall'd up were under Cloth of State This King enthron'd great Lords and Ladys by Much Naked they were tho part did shrouded lye From bottom of their Wast down to their Knee Silk Garments worn large Loose withal and free Small Panes conjoyn'd did divers Colours shew Short Buskins each Sandals on feet below Wreath'd Stuffs went round his Head brave Flap behind View'd Taudry Quoif for Hers which flaunting shin'd Drawn near the Man 's stretch'd Prostrate on the ground Whilst th' Haughty King Triumphant Garb then Crown'd Trod on his Sable neck like Threshold laid The Woman last along the Floor display'd When Sister caus'd with those great Ladies there To tread on Hers that they might Brag where-e'er They Trampled on a Queen Examples prov'd Of Fortune's change late like to Rocks unmov'd Now from their Thrones cast down sad Wars event By th' Conqueror did Footstools represent Then Glancing forth two thousand Black-moors Bow'd In Ranks beneath like sad Captived Croud Three days dissolv'd The Morocco Princess's Marriage great Marriage Celebration Performed was Chief Persons of that Nation His Sister Bride with choice Grand Favorite Prime Lord conjoyn'd which we shall strait recite When Sister Daughter of a King to Wed Subject was pleas'd new way 't was ordered Form singular unless the Bridegroom found O' th' Royal Blood so march'd on equal ground Princess her self there Paragon esteem'd For body Face that Lord transcendent seem'd I' th' Morn their Marriage was at Dinner plac'd Her Table near the King 's like Princess grac'd Silk Canopy whilst greater Ladies tho Distance between as Guests were Rang'd below The Bride-groom came fine Napkin large did bear Chief Carver's Task perform'd in Duty there Till second Course was brought the Princess then Carv'd him thereof same daintiest meat agen Drank unto him through Wifely Kindness last Which he did Pledge so with that choice Repast Taking his Leave new Carver for the Board To joyning Room withdraws where Table stor'd Lords Courtier-guests he took the highest end First on her Morsel feeds who strait did send Large boul of Wine as third Conjugal Favour Wine there Lawful before Mahomet In which he drank her Health with pleasing savor That done by all to rude loud Musicks sound For th' Afternoon some Masque-like shews were found When Bed-time came the Bridegroom Formal sight As Chamberlain's great place bare Waxen light And Pot of choice Perfumes before the Bride To th' Chamber door with Reverence comply'd Then to some Lady gave not far withdraws She entred there undrest by Marriage Laws Laid first in Bed she rang small Silver Bell To th' Bridegroom Summons 't was her Virgin-knell Might be conceiv'd who forth most bravely pranc'd Loose Garment worn to her Beds feet advanc'd Then Naked crept in there with Blind-fold Art Did Travel thus by every prostrate Part O' th' Female world which should Subdue enjoy To th' Pillow come She Rising strait less Coy Conjugal Kiss vouch-safe'd exalting so His humbleness who then might bolder grow For th' Evening part which touch'd before alone The Morocco's Masque Masque-like Device by them thought Rare was shewn Where th' King himself conjoyn'd not Vizarded Spectatress chief the Bride over whose head View'd Cloth of State Young Bridegroom at her Feet Whereto Grand Favour there ZELMANZA sweet Was brought convey'd plac'd ' mongst Nobler Train That might behold his Active Parts and Brain Thence more Enamour'd prove for wanton Fire Match well his Kingly heat sublime Desire Rude fashion'd Scene beheld for Wood pourtray'd Rocks on each hand which Wildest shew display'd Thence five Black-Moors cloath'd middle Part appear Whilst Gaudy Toys th' Arms Legs adorned there With Truncheons each led tame Baboon in string Most jovial Way strait fastned to a Ring Then joyn'd in Antick Dance which Ruder Part They could well do perform by Nature's art That done did all their comely Beast surround Strange Postures us'd to stranger Musick sound Whilst that danc'd in the midst tho Brutish Fashion Taught so before still true to 's constant Station Last came five Tawney-Moors Morocco-kind Their Truncheons held aloft as tho inclin'd For th' Angry Stroke skin clad fierce Roaring Boys Who joyned with th' other five to Musick-noise In Skirmish-Dance their Truncheons knock'd to Tune Till drove the Black-moors forth Triumphant soon Then danc'd about that Beast of largest Size Which hal'd away like goodly Conquer'd Prize Then came the King six Servitors before With choice perfuming Pots who midst the Floor Fell off one either hand eight stalk behind Great Persons saw strange glistring Robes design'd He danc'd alone would like himself appear Now up did lead to ruder consort there Those joyned Pairs then down then on the side I' th' midst withal shew'd frisking lofty Pride Such us'd his Lords some vulgar Forms beheld Like plainer Country-dance tho there excell'd Last Herald's voice pronounc'd in bawling way The King was Foreign Prince pass'd nigh that
Solemnity Grand Troop of Lords and Ladies there present Such gallant Show Star-Spangled Firmament Those Mansion-Walls clear Cornets Trumpets sound That gladsome Noise did Cheerful way Rebound Forth came the Bridegroom Bride their Hands entwin'd Whose Vsker Lord THERSANDER prov'd design'd So Lovely both Transcendent Pair they seem'd Like Suns o' th' Globe as either Sex esteem'd Observ'd by All great Wisdome Pow'r Divine So well could frame as well did Match Combine She blush'd he smil'd both chearful Hearts pourtray'd In Looks Serene conjoyned beams display'd His Suit and Coat which Gallant shew'd to th' Eye Sky-colour'd Sattin prov'd of choicest Die The Coat was large reach'd down to th' Calf no more With Cluster'd Grapes high-wrought embroyder'd o're Gold-Purl the fruit set off the leaves beheld With Silver Plate Rich Gorgeous Work excell'd Long Buttons Loops Enamell'd those broad-spread The Breast and Sides thereof fair Garnished Buskins to That with Gallant Ribbons ty'd Whose Tops with Pearls and Gems were beautify'd Her Gown White Sattin was whose lower Part Did please the Eye with same Embroyder'd Art High Border round the Skirts of Growing Flow'rs In colour'd Silk some Silver Gold Pearl-show'rs Dissolv'd on them from scatter'd Clouds above Like Drops of May Birds there Flies seem'd to Move Her gorgeous Arms Carnation Sattin wore With Silver Caulwork Dress part-cover'd o're Like th' Orbs of Light same Garb withal her Head Joyn'd Rubies Emeralds Saphires round bespread Tho still what Garb so e're by Her was worn CLERMANTHE'S Self did Braveness grace Adorn Both having pass'd their Gen'ral Bow Salute Customes observ'd which Marriage there did suit The Priest advanc'd Themselves prepar'd withal Next Clasped Hands for Posture Conjugal Were Joyn'd in Formall'st sort th' Arcadian way Tho Blushing Stream the Bride's fair Cheeks display This done the Prince and Duke came near the Rest O' th' Ample Train themselves withall Addrest Gave kind Salutes conjoyned then beside Wishes of Joy to th' Bridegroom and the Bride Shrill Cornets noise with more Loud Musick then Did seem to Speak Chant forth the same agen The King Guest there Word strait was brought the King meant to be there Would Dine with them Young Prince his gallant Heir Joyn'd Princess too his Wife contracted Way Informed was of this great Marriage-day ORSAMNES lov'd tho Guest appear'd much rather Since Present found ORONTES there his Father For Duke VERDORUS Self He liv'd Retir'd Sought Ease enjoy'd till both late Kings Expir'd Held in with That last Reign'd less Object far Of Envy prov'd more Free from Court-bred Jar. Thus Table 's order'd strait before He come In th' Vpper end of their large Dining-room He came by Twelve Imbrac'd ORONTES there Like ancient Friend great'st Signs of Joy whate're Much Glad he was Declar ' to see him then Wear smoother Brow and Range abroad agen VERDORUS Next the Bridegroom Bride for Close Wish'd them all Joy Prince Princess as kind shews Now Trumpets heard Meat seem'd to Dance a Measure To th' Warlike sound brought in for Pallat 's pleasure Triumphant Taste with Choice of Food delighted As tho They had their Regal Guest invited The King well pleas'd to Dine in Friendly accord With th' Other Guests reserv'd the Midst o' th' Board To 's Royal Self some Space o' th' sides before The rest fill'd up with Lords and Ladies store The Bride at th' Vpper end whilst waited He Might claim that day her Female Soveraignty Set down in State soft Musick entertains Banquet for th' Ear with choice Harmonious strains Wherein the Greeks excell'd i' th' midst the King To th' Bride and Bridegroom Drank both Honouring The Conduit Claret pour'd might Hogshead shew Rich Natural Fount for th' Vulgar broach'd belowâ— Dinner being past where Ransack'd far might seem Three Elements for food of choice esteem Restored by the King with gracious hand To th' Prince ORONTES former Pow'r command Whose solemn heart small pause in Thankful way Dâ—clin'd the same put off till farther Day Convenient hour they rode in stately sort To th' joyning Park prepar'd for Hunting sport Hunting in the Park The King the Prince ORONTES too comply'd The Duke and Lords with Brides-groom beauteous Bride Young Princess there well mounted All did shew Great Ladies last fine gallant Prospect so ORSAMNES Horse was Bay by Nature trim'd Drest with black spots for colour choice esteem'd So order'd those best Gloss did shine so clear Like cloath'd in Sattin all as Silken near For smoothness thought his Nostrils breath'd and Eyes Bred Flames as 't were prime Model shape descries Trod th' Earth so mounting Proud as if some one O' th' Sun 's fleet Coursers was dispos'd for none But th' heav'nly Road of Day did prance as knew What form he had Great Rider's beauty too Both excellent ORSAMNES which inclin'd Govern'd by Art might seem to back the Wind Both Horse and Man so joyntly Mov'd as neither Were single piece but both did grow together Her 's dappled Gray prime handsome thing for Beast So delicate appear'd which oft had prest GONDACE'S Self his well-spread Mane unbound Like Nymphs neglected Hair near touch'd the Ground Bright smooth as Glass so beauteous limb'd as it For Rosey bed some silken Couch were fit Light-prancing too for th' Heel but shewing more Fine awful reverence as thought he bore Some Goddess-weight Divine whose Heav'nly Load Lest should on th' Earth offend most nicely Trod Large Saddle Sea-green Velvet was by Art Wrought Silver Waves whose storm-like mounting part Did Froth present imbroyder'd Dolphins there Rich skaled all both Dolphins Waves as 't were Might seem to Roul when th' wanton Beast did move Her stirrop choice did Silver Gilded prove Eight Footmen next her Lord and Her commended For th' handsome Garb Princess the same attended Then came the King 's young Prince's Coach of State Brides Charet Third that proud GONDACE'S late Triumphant 't was with Purple Velvet lin'd GORGEOVS the rest Purl Fringes broad combin'd Six Horses white by th' Dutchess us'd before In th' Rere beheld conjoyn'd large Coaches store Stag being run down which did Life's course conclude Through noise of Horns his Funeral ensu'd Short Silvan Masâ—â—â— The Huntsmen's tuneful Peal whilst Partner-sound Both Woods and Rocks sent Ecchoes far rebound Cool pleasant Creams were brought that Evening-hour By Silvan Servitors long cover'd Bow'r Well furnished most dainty Fruits and Wine Clear Cornets too their warbling strains combine Perch'd on the Top thereof in Rural Dance Those Silvans Masquer-like for close advance The King with Prince and Princess now did take Their formal leaves tho Invitation make First of ORONTES Duke then Brides-groom Bride To th' Prince's Marriage near who strait comply'd Sev'n Days from thence being yet betroth'd alone Next way to th' Fields for Mantinea gone ORONTES Duke return'd i' th' Charret strait With Brides groom Bride large Coaches train in State Some should lye there since Mask perform'd that Night Others i' th' Town the rest depart Moon light Banquet there was which