the Forrest as he possibly could not ceasing to Travel till night when the Dew falling into his wounds much encreas'd their smart Being in this pain and trouble he saw by Moon-shine a Man coming towards him who at first seem'd to have his Face cover'd with a Linnen Cloth which nevertheless was not so that Apprehension being caus'd by the Whiteness of â—is Hair and his great Beard Then the Knight of the Burning Sword suspected him to be some Slave that was stoln away from his Master and therefore saluted him according to the Custom of the Country but the Old Man return'd his Salutation in Greek which the Knight understood as also all other Languages having learned them of his Master Mandaiar Wherefore he began to say to him in the same Language Honourable Father can you inform me of any Place near where I may find a Remedy for some Wounds I have on my Body If you were a Christian as I am answer'd the Old Man I should certainly satisfy you In good saith said the Knight this ought not to hinder you for Vertue is never lost in what place soever it is exercis d since it still continues Vertue If then it be in you I beseech you to tell me what I ask and since you are more oblig'd to your self than to any other delay not so good a work if you can do it for the Gods are reverenc'd only for the Good we hope to receive from them and which is in them And therefore tho' you are not of their Law cease not to imitate them in what is good since I my self who am not a Christian but a Pagan would follow your GOD in what should seem to meâ— just and equitable seâ—â—â—g the Vertue of which I speak in what place soever it be lodg'd is always vertuous making those in whom it is resemble the Divinity You speak so well reply'd the Old Man that you shall find in me what you desire alight then and I will succour you for it would go ill with you should you be known in this Countrey whence you would not afterward get easily out The Knight incontinently obey'd this Counsel wondering nevertheless to hear the Good Man's discourse of whom he demanded how he could tell it would be dangerous for him to be known Do not said he Enquire so far but let it suffice you that I know more of your Affairs than you do your self but at present I will say no more Then having apply'd such Remedies to the Places where he was wounded that the Knight found himself without pain the Old Man gave him some Victuals he had in a Pannier of which the Knight having eaten fell into so sound a Sleep that it was brode day when he awoke finding himself Arm'd not with the black Arms which Yneril had brought him in exchange for his own but with other white ones much richer and stronger with a Shield suitable to them in the midst of which was painted a Sword resembling that he Naturally had on his Body The Knight then exceedingly wondering how this had befaln him was so perplext that he much doubted whether he were not in a Dream especially when he no longer saw the Old Man that had cur'd him Being thus in a muse he spy'd coming along the Way a Damsel mounted on a Palfrey accompany'd by an Esquire whom he knew for it was Yneril This Woman as she came near him appear'd so Old and Feeble that she could scarce keep her self on her Horse He nevertheless g aciously saluted her who askt him If he could tell her any News of a very Ancient Man that went before her Indeed answer'd he I should be glad to hear some of him for the great desire I have to find him And greater you would have said the Old Woman did you know him as well as I do This said she smote her Palfrey and pass'd on leaving him to whom she spake very Anxious yet well pleas'd at Yneril's Arrival whom he askt who brought him thither On my Faith Sir said he I shall willingly tell you As I was going out of the Forrest where I left you the Old Woman which spake to you addrest her self to me bidding me in your name follow her and she would bring me whâ—re we should find you at this very hour Thus we came together she telling me by the way that her Old Husband was with you discoursing you about things which were of great importance to you and as far as I can understand she is nâ—m'd Vrganda and he Alquif Now the Knight of the Burning Sword had often heard them and their knowledge highly esteem'd in the house of King Magadan wherefore as if some new Accident had happen'd to him he cry'd out O Jupiter Is it possible that the Sage Vrganda and the Prudent Alquif should come to visit me As I live I know not any Inconvenience that can hinder me from following them wherever â—hey are and they shall tell me before I part with them whose Son I am Then taking Horse he gallopt after Urganda and Alquif whom he perceiv'd on the top of an hâ—gh Hill where he lost sight of them discovering them again afterwards on the Sea-shore as they were entring into a little Bark whâ—ch four Men began to Row He call'd after them as loud as he could thinking to make them stay but 't was in vain for the Vessel in less than a moment put off from Land steering towards an Isle a pretty distance off which fo displeas'd our Knight as nothing more yet he went on as far as the Shore where he found a little Boat with two Oars and some Victuals in it which certain Fisher-men had left there Then he askt Yneril whether he could guide him into the Isle he shew'd him Yes very well answer'd he but I doubt the Air of the Sea may prejudice your Wounds And this he said because the Knight had told him what had befaln him upon the deliverance of Magadan Trouble not thy self said the Knight I have no hurt that should hinder my Enterprize Since it is so answer'd Yneril let us alight and leave our Horses to feed till our return They did so and entred into the Skiff which Yneril began to Sail so tâ—at they Arriâ—'d at the Isle about Sun-set They Landed looking high and low for Urganda and Alquif but found not there any living Creature wherefore they return'd into their Vessel hoping by the light of the Moon to get back where they had left their Horses but scarce had they weigh'd Anchor when the Weather began to be Tempestuous and the Sea to swell so desperately that they abandon'd their Boat to the mercy of the Wind and Waves and not knowing which way they went they lost all sight of Land expecting every moment an unhappy End CHAP. VII How tâ—e Knight of the Burning Sword came to the Defended Mountain where he fought with Frandalo Frandalon and Belleris whom he vanquisht TEn Days and Ten
Religious Persons such as I am to contribuâ—â— in any manner whatsoever to the death of any one Since it is so answer'd the Knight do as you please I will then find it by some other means This said he and Yneril went out of the Church taking theâ—r way along a little Path and seeming very joyful that they had found an occasion of acquiring Honour by doing Service to their false Gods They had not Travell'd long before they met a Man dâ—iving two Mules laden with barrels of Water of whom they askt the way to the Castle which the honest Country Man willingly shew'd them Then they began to ascend the Mountain not without great Pain And because Yneril appear d more pensive than ordinary the Knight of the Burning Sword askt him on what he mus'd on so much Certainly answer'd he were I not afraid of displeasing you I should willingly tell you for the Love I bear you accompany'd with the desire I have to serve you Friend reply'd the Knight thou canst not say any thing that will be disagreable to me since in all things the Intention is more to be regarded than the Effect which proceeds of it And moreover since the Counsel of an Enemy is sometimes good that of a Friend as you are to me ought well to be esteem'd wholsome and salutary Speak therefore boldly and if thy Advice be reasonable assure thy self that I will follow it for I will not imitate many obstinate Persons who knowing themselves to be in Fault do yet disdain the counsel of others committing therein two Offences the one thro' their little sense the other thro' their want of knowledge Truly Sir said Yneril your Arguments are so prevalent that I will freely lay open my Thoughts not concealing from you any thing I have in my mind You are not ignorant that you were found by the Sea-side neither your self 〈◊〉 I believe nor they who bred you up knowing whether the Country whence 〈◊〉 â—ere taken be Christian or Pagan wherefore methinks you are much to blaâ—e in what you undertake since peradventure you are son to some Christian â—ho ' at present you profess another Religion And then if it be so are not you oâ—ligâ—d to follow the way of your Parents Yes indeed are you and you ought to hearâ—en to the counsel of this poor Sancto till you know better what you are than as yet you do for the hands often act wrong tho' the intention be right Now Yneril said this because himself was descended of Christian Parentâ—gâ— tho' he were then a Pagan but his heart perpetually earn'd to return to the Faith of his Ancestors and he would willingly have diverted his Master from passing any farther as well for the fear he had of his Person as for the Evil which might follow if this Country where GOD was so devoutly serv'd should bâ— conquer'd by him and reduc'd to its first Error The Knight of the Burning Sword hearing Yneril speak with such Affectionâ— could not forbear smiling but said to him Indeed Yneril I may as you say be descended of some Christian but I doubt it whereas I am certain that the King Educated me in the Pagan Law and in doubtful things we must follow the most apparent Now I have always liv'd amongst those of Saba and receiv'd Knighthood according to their Faith in which I will persevere to my death except my Judgment alter otherwise I should properly resemble him who having his s ght perfect knowingly makes himself blind or to say better leaving the High-way known to all I should take the Path that will lead me to Perdition Believe me that Wise men advance only with the Time and follow their good Fortune when it presents it self and to these two Time and Fortune are all Persons naturally subject Put case therefore that my Parents were Christians or still are so it is nevertheless for me to choose that Religion which shall seem best to me and not to imitate them knowing that they Err. For this cause have the Gods made men differ from Beasts giving them Reason to choose the Good and Avoid the Evil. Wherefore I am resolv'd till such time I am otherwise inspir'd to endeavour by all means the Augmentation of the Pagan Religion and the Destruction of its contrary were I therefore to dye a Thousand Deaths for such Death ought properly to be nam'd the beginning of Life And moreover it is probable that our Gods have cast us upon these Coasts and deliver'd us out of danger expresly to force us to do them some agreeable service here in destroying this Rabble which has so long resided in this place And as to what you have laid before me saying that I am bound to follow my Parents to this I answer that I am yet more oblig'd to them to whom I ow my Education as I will presently prove by an Example which was on a time amongst other things told me by Mandaiar who was my Instructer whilst I liv'd with Magadan There was and still is at Sobradise a King nam'd Don Galaor who being a Knight errant was entertain'd in the House of a Prince which then Reign'd in great Britain call'd Lisvart Now it happen'd that a certain Difference arose between this Lisvart and Amadis Brother of Galaor touching the Isle of Mongaza for defence of which Amadis with his Father the King of Gaul another Brother of his nam'd Don Florestan and many of their Kindred Friends and Allies went into it and to such an height grew this Quarrel that there follow'd many fierce and cruel Battels in which Galaor was always found on the side of the King by whom he had been entertain'd giving by his Prowess a certain Testimony of his acknowledgment for the great Benefits and Favors he had receiv'd of him preferring the Amity and service he bare him before all Right of Affinity and Parentage tho' it were against his own Father And by this thou may'st judge that every Personage of noble Spirit is more indebted to his Honour and Reason by which he ought to govern himself than to Father Friends Kinsfolks or even his own self Discoursing in this manner they came to the Bridge adjoyning to the Fortress which they were a pretty while in Viewing and there the Knight took his Helmet and Shield commanding Yneril to stay there for him and not to pass any farther which was very grievous to him Then he marcht bravely on till he came near the first Tower at the Window of which he perceiv'd two Knights playing at Chess the one bigger than the other each of them about Fifty Years of Age and both clad in Black The lesser had his Hair exceeding long and his Beard below his Girdle twisted with Threads of Gold which made the Knight certainly believe him to be as indeed he was the King of Jerusalem But when the greater descryd the Knight of the Burning Sword compleatly Arm'd ready for Fight and climbing up the Steps cut in the
full of Animosity one against the other Nor was his wonder a little increast when he was told that they had been above two hours in these Transports without taking the least Repose or Breath so that the best they could expect was the speedy Death of one of them if not of both together Which so astonisht the Dutchess that she knew not what countenance to keep tho' she put on a smiling and assured look the better to keep her Knight in heart who willing to leave nothing unattempted us'd all imaginable Endeavours to vanquish his Enemy But his Adversary was too strong and pretending also to the same End at which he aim'd press'd him so close that he now no longer did any thing but parry his Shield to the others Blows at which the Dutchess as despairing of his safety so exceedingly chang'd colour that he perceiv'd it and entred into such a Rage that resolving to win the Horse or lose the Saddle he took his Sword in both hands and struck his Enemy with so much fo ce that he made him set his knee to the ground Yet he got nimbly up again and to reâ—enge himself so handled the other that his Armor was in no place of strength enough to hinder the Edge of his Enemies Sword from piercing to the quick so that it was plainly to be seen that if he persisted any longer his Death was near Now as he was in such extremity there came in great hast a Damsel Riding on a Palfrey who at her approach cry'd out as loud as she could Hola Knights hola hear what I have to say At this cry the two Combatants drew back a little from each other and the Damsel addressing her self to the Knight of the Burning Sword askt him if he did not know her Yes surely do I answer'd he for you have this day given me the best Shield in the World 'T is true reply'd the Damsel and I am come to demand of you the Gift you promis'd me which is that without any delay you leave this Combat in the Condition it is in and return with your Companion to your Mariners who expect you In good faith Damsel answer'd he you are very short with me yet I will satisfy you what ever may come of it Scarce had he utter'd this word when the Damsel turning her Bridle and whipping her Palfrey entred the Forrest and got soon out of sight leaving the Knight of the Burning Sword displeas'd even to death for being hindred to prosecute his assured Victory for his word having oblig'd him he would not for any thing in the world infringe it Wherefore having again mounted his Horse he and the King return'd back to the Sea-side thinking well that the Damsel had not without mystery appeas'd this Quarrel Being then come to their Ships and having caus'd their wounds to be drest they commanded their Marriners to weigh Anchor and hoyâ—e up Sail once again steering their course towards the Isle of Silanchy Now because King Amadis had not seen the Combat between the Knight and Alpatracy and that he was told how they had made Peace together he askt the Knight of the Kay whether he knew him and the other also Sir answer'd the Knight He in the rich Arms is the King of Sicily but of his Companion I know nothing save that he has given me the best Rubbing I ever had in my life In good faith said the King he is a gallant man and I am very glad of the Adventure which thus parted you Yet had I thought that the King of Sicily was in these parts he shou d have kept us company a little longer unless he had positively refus'd me for I love and esteem him as one of the best Princes on the Earth Now the Knight of the Kay was so wounded that he was fain to keep his Bed for fifteen days together and therefore we will leave him at present to follow another matter CHAP. XVII How King Amadis had News that the Emperor Esplandian had reconquer'd the Defended Mountain and knew that 't was the Knight of the Burning Sword who had so severely handled the Knight of the Kay THere was mention made in the foregoing Chapter that as the King of Sicily and the Dutchesses Knight were beginning their Combat there came thither two Gentlemen one in black Armor and the other in white Now you shall understand that after King Amadis had left the wounded Knight as he was retiring to a Pavilion which he had caus'd to be set up for himself where the Queen Oriana attended him the two Gentlemen whom I e'er while mentioned came to meet him and making him a very low Abaisance he in the black Arms spake thus Mâ—st excellent Prince this Companion of mine nam'd Orizenes Son to your Nephew the King of California and my self nam'd Brabartus of Sircia Son to you other Nephew King Perion and the Queen Pintiquâ—nestra are come expresly to supplicate your Majesty to give us the Order of Knighthood hoping afterwards to go in quest of and find out if it be possible Perion and Lisvart who are said to be lost with the Emperor of Trebisond esteeming our Travel very well employ'd to that purpose if it may be pleasing to you and you may by this beginning know the desire we have to serve you for ever The King who had never before seen them embrac't them and gave them a very good Reception saying to them I am indeed very glad of this your good Will and accept it very kindly Then he took them one in his Right hand and the other in his left and led them to Oriana and telling her who they were she receiv'd them very affectionately the King deferring to make them Knights till such time as the Knight of the Kay was recover'd In the mean time he resolv'd to Hunt the Stag to that end sending for Huntsmen and Dogs with which he often gave the Ladies Recreation In the midst of these Transactions there arriv'd a Courier sent by the Emperor Esplandian to acquaint the King with his having regain'd the Defended Mountain the Emperor having written him a particular Account of all that had pass'd between himself and the Knight of the Burning Sword even the Danger he was in of losing his life had not the Damsel Alquifa parred them The King was much troubled at this Fews as well because the Emperor did not tell him that he was no longer in danger as also by reason there came into his mind the Discourses made to him by the Child in the Forrest and the Threats with which he then menac'd him as it is recorded in the sixth Book of Amadâ—s of Gaul Yet he prudently conceal'd what he thought making the Courier no other Answer but that Thanks ought to be rendred to our Lord for the recovery of the Place and then askt him whether he had ever since had any News of the Knight of the Burning Sword No Sir answer'd the Courier he went as
three Knights and my self having been miserably inchanted and laid to sleep in the place where the Queen your Mother has detain'd us and also all these poor captive Strangers in Dungeons in very great misery This News could not but be very displeasing to her tho' she then shew'd her self rather constant than vanquisht with passion saying to the Emperor How Are my people then defeated and is my place lost VVell Fortune however shall never have the power to make Axiana lose the Magnanimity of Courage which is natural to her as being descended of so noble a Race for knowing her inconstancy and the Moveableness of her wheel I know well she cannot continue or stand firm and therefore I desire you to give me leave at least to retire with this Knight of mine my VVomen and Servants shall if you please stay in this Castle which the Gods will at some other time put again into my hands and in the mean while I shall learn in time to digest what my heart thinks and my Tongue conceals The Emperor hearing her speak so discreetly and without astonishment greatly commended her in himself and thus answer'd her Madam if you please to keep us company Night now approaching we will do you all the Honour we can but if you like better to take some other way you may freely do it and those also that will follow you Sir reply'd she you shew your self so gracious to me that I must give you thanks for so great Civility Nevertheless the gods forbid I should grant my Enemy the Favour which is in my power to deny him I will go then since you permit it with a Resolution never to re-enter this Castle till it be mine again as it was Then she caus'd her Palfrey to be brought on which the green Knight plac'd her being very glad to see the Emperor of Trebisond of whom he was descended Nevertheless fearing to displease Axiana he wisely conceal'd his Thoughts and followed the Infanta who with her Company returned the way she came And arriving at her House of pleasure where she had Dined she incontinently caused her Knight to be disarmed for he was wounded in several places but the Old Man that carry'd the Falcon when he found the King and the Ladies near the first Columns as you were told before promis'd her that he would soon put him out of danger so expert he was in such things CHAP. XXIX How the Knight in the black Arms was known by the Emperor and the rest with the Discourses they had together SCarce was Axiana gone a Bow shoot when the Knight in the black Armor came to pay his Duty to the Emperor and putting his Knee to the ground would have kiss'd his Hands to which the Emperor would not any way consent but lifting him up said Knight pray let me know your Name that I may give you a fitting Reception and Entertainment Sir answered he I will obey your Majesty in whatever you please to command me but for God's sake tell me whether Perion of Gaul and Lisvart of Greece who were taken with you be yet living Living are they indeed and there they are both said the Emperor shewing them to him who immediately went to salute them and embracing them both cry'd out aloud Now have I before me what I have most desir'd to see Ah! my Lords how great a pleasure doth your presence give me If we knew who you are said Perion we should perhaps be partakers of your Joy My Lords answer'd he my Name is Balan Son of Galeotes whose Father and my Grand-Father was Bravor Lord of the Island of the Vermillian Tower My Mother is Madasima Daughter to Don Galvanes Lord of the Island of Mongaza and I protest unto you on my Faith that I have no less desire to employ my self in your service than my Predecessors had whom you know hoping that the Amity you bare them will not be less to me who am their Issue Sir Balan said Lisvart you are very welcome But tell us what Adventure has brought you hither and wherefore those whom you have vanquisht assail'd you thus We shall know that answer'd the Emperor all in good time but now let us retire For the Night comes on and I believe both he and the Knight of the burning Sword have more need of Rest than of longer Discourse This said they went back to the Castle whither being come the Knight of the Burning Sword desir'd that he might have a Bed made ready in the same Chamber with Gradamart Then were his Wounds searcht and found to he more deep and dangerous than those of Balan who being with-drawn could not take any rest not so much for the Blows he had receiv'd as for a sorrow which continually seiz'd his Heart so that he did nothing but lament and slâ—â—h with the cause of which his Melancholly I am going to acquaint you It is recorded in the History of Amadis de Gaul how Amadis marryed Bravor Son to the Giant Balan with the Daughter of Darioletta and that of him descended Galeotes of whom mention is made in the sixth Volume of that History This Galeotes being at London had News of his Fathers Death but before his Departure the King caus'd him to Marry Madasima Daughter to Galvanes whom he took along with him to the Island of the Vermillion Tower where they were receiv'd by his Subjects who did him Homage as their True and Natural Lord. The Year following Madasima was brought to bed of a Son whom from his great Grandfather they nam'd Balan and this is he of whom we now speak He then being come to the Age of Eighteen Years as Galeotes and his Wife were one day together with their Son recreating themselves on the Sea-shore not any way distrusting Fortune the Giant Gandalfe Lord of the Sagittary Island Sailing along that Coast Arm'd and Equipp'd like a Pyrate as he was went ashore to refresh himself where he surpriz'd Galeotes and his Company whom he carry'd away Prisoners for they had neither Arms nor time to get any nor yet to retire into their Castle of which the Giant made himself Master by surprize Then Balan young and full of Courage seeing this Misfortune befallen and his Father and Mother Prisoners was ready to dye for spight and tho' he had not yet receiv'd the Order of Knighthood he could not forbear saying to Gandalfe As GOD shall save me Sir Knight if the Right you have usurpt in this Countrey were to be determin'd by Combat between you and me I should not question but to make you know that you have Cowardly and Unjustly entred into it and would send your head to King Amadis whose Vassals we are and whom by treating us in this manner you Affront The King of the Sagittary Island was not a little displeas'd at this his Speech which put him in such a Rage that he commanded Galeotes and Madasima to be taken and whipt with the Horses Reins in their Sons Presence
to whom he said Hearken Balan I leave thee at Liberty to go where thou list and receive Knighthood swearing to thee by the great God Iupiter that I will stay for thee and fight with thee as soon as thou shalt Return And that thou mayest have more Reason to make hast there shall not by my Fathers soul pass a day but these whom thou hast seen so well scourged shall be yet more severely handled in despight of thee and thy King Amadis that he and all others may know that I can chastise such fools as believe in any Gods but mine Then he commanded a Bark to be provided into which Balan entred very glad of the means he had to prosecute his Revenge but no less discontented for the Torment in which he left Galeotes and Madasima To remedy which he Sailed straight into great Britain and landed at the Port next to the Kay where King Amadis was daily beholding the great Actions done by the Dutchess of Savoys Knight Balan acquainted the King with all that had befallen Galeotes who was much troubled at it but to comfort him said that by the Grace of GOD he would provide to remedy it Thus eight Days pass'd during which the Dutchesses Knight behaved himself so valiantly that Balan besought the King he might receive from him the Order of Knighthood This so pleas'd Amadis that before the end of the Week the Dutchesses Knight gave Balan the Order tho' not though in white Harness according to the Custom but in black Armor with the Shield before described to you signifying the Loss of his Countrey and the Imprisonment of his Parents The new Knight then having thank'd the King and him from whom he receiv'd that Honour entred into his Bark hoping in a little time to see and fight his Enemy But it fell out quite contrary to his expectations for the second day after there arose such a Tempest that from time to and time he expected the loss of himself and his Vessel together which being driven to fro was at last cast upon the Isle of Argenes where he went ashore And to know what Country it was he took Horse and riding towards the Castle where was then the Emperor of Trebisâ—nd as you have been told he was met by six of Axianas Knights who assail'd him to take him and imprison him according to the Custom But he so gallantly defended himself that the Event was such as you have heard CHAP. XXX How the Infanta Axiana being arriv'd at her House of Pleasure sent to fetch the Knight of the Burning Sword and Gradamart that they might be better lookt to than where they were having no Chirurgion to dress their Wounds TO continue then the Discourse of our History you shall understand that on the morrow Balan recited at large the state of his affairs to Perion and Lisvart At which every one was grratly mov'd to compassion promising him Aid and Succoâ— principally the Knight of the burning Sword who desir'd to be his Friend and Companion So that they pass'd afterwards many Fortunes together as you shall understand in the sequal of this Discourse Now it hapned that the next day as the Emperor with the Ladies and the rest of the Knights were walking upon the Bridge near the first Tower they perceiv'd coming towards them two Damsels in very good Equipage accompanying a Litter cover'd with Velvet carry'd by two ambling Mules Being come a little nearer the Knights they stopt to ask which amongst them was the Emperor of Trebisond Damsels answer'd the Emperor I am he What is your Pleasure Sir said one of the Damsels the Infanta Axiana my Mistress intreats you to send her in this Litter the Knight that fought yesterday assuring you that he shall be every way better treated than he can be in this place where amongst other Remedies there wants a Chirurgion as she very well knows And this Courtesy she will do him in acknowledgment of that he shew'd her yesterday And doubt not Sir of his being very kindly entertain'd For my Lady determins to honor him for his Virtue Therefore consider what Answer to make Damsel reply'd the Emperor I should be greatly satisfy'd to serve your Mistress But as to the Request she makes me I assure you I have no farther Power over the Knight than what himself will give to my Entreaty I shall indeed and willingly perswade him to obay her and if you will go along with me you shall hear what I will say to him Sir said Balan not to give you that trouble I will if you please do the message And I believe he will readily hearken to it seeing the Condition he is in Go then answer'd the Emperor and bring us Word assoon as possibly you can Then Balan departed and went to the Knight of the Burning Sword who was in his Bed by Gradamart Gradafilea bearing them company and entirely related to him Axiana's Message telling him the Desire she had to treat him and that two of her Damsels had brought him a Litter in very good Equipage My dear Friend answer'd he Axiana does so much for me that I know not how during my whole life I may be able to acknowledge this her Favour yet will I not forsake my Companion Gradamart So that if she will have one she must have both together Well then said Balan I will go and give them this Answer and return to acquaint you with their Reply Then going forth of the Chamber he came to the Place where the Emperor expecting his Return was discoursing with the Damsels to whom Balan declar'd the Intention of the Knight of the burning Sowrd Which when they had heard they answer'd that Axiana had in like manner commanded them to make the same Request to Gradamart if he were living For she lov'd him and much doubted of his being in a worse Condition When Lucella understood that her Friend was to remove she chang'd her Colour above ten times in less than a moments space one while pale presently red now pensive then inconstant dissembling nevertheless as much as was possiible the amorous Passion which caus'd such an Alteration in her And with the best assurance she could she return'd to accompany the Queen and the Damsels into the Chamber of the wounded Knights who were without delay carry'd by four Servants and put into the Litter Now the Messengers had not yet taken notice of Lucella's Beauty which they no sooner beheld but they durst to affirm that Nature had never produc'd any thing more excellent or more worthy of Admiration And immediatly they took their Leave of the Company the two Knights promising the Ladies to make a speedy Return if it pleas'd Heaven to be assisting to their Cure Removing then they went gently on for fear of disturbing the Wounds of the Knights yet nevertheless they came before Sun-set to Axiana's Palace which was wonderfully built For the whole Building was of Iasper Porphiry white gray and black Marble with a
return'd into the Hall with the Kings Son And because the Table was cover'd for Dinner Magadan made him wash with him and sit down by the Queen who very instantly pray'd him to tell what he knew of the Knight of the burning Sword Which he obey'd And all those who heard his great Prowess exceedingly wondered so that Fulurtin took a Resolution to go and seek him Then Dinner being over Amadis who thought it long till he saw Queen Oriana knowing the Trouble she was in for his Absence resolv'd to request the King to give him a Vessel fit for his Return to the Place where Queen Buruca had found him And tho' he with great Earnestness urg'd his Dismission yet could he not obtain it till four dayes after during which he was greatly feasted And in the mean time a Ship was equipp'd for him in which Fulurtin thought also to embark and go seek his Companion but the King would not at that time permit him And for this cause he besought Amadis to leave him his red Armor which he would wear for his sake and in remembrance of the best Knight in the World Amadis refus'd him not and Fulurtin gave him another Suit all white and much richer Then with his leave he put forth into the Nile and from thence into the Mediterranean Sea by a Wind fit for his Return into the West whence he came GOD then be his Guide And to embellish our History and give it some Variety you shall understand how in the mean time went the Affairs of the Emperor Arquisil of whom there is so much Mention in the Book of Amadis of Gaul CHAP. XLVII How the Emperor Arquisil being in the City of Mentz there arriv'd at the Court Acayus Son to the King of Thessaly whom Manasses Son to the Duke of Buillon slew thro' his Jealousy of the Infanta Esclariana ARquisil Emperor of Rome sojourning in his good City of Mentz with the Empress Leonorina Dinerpious and his wife Brisenna Daughter of King Amadis thinking on nothing but Feasting and rejoycing in the best manner they could the Court being then fill'd with Princes as well Natives Forreigners the most part of which were come expresly to see Esclariana Daughter to Prince Denerpius and Brisena the Fame of whose Beauty and Gracefulness flew into all Countreys wholly in a manner resembling the Excellence that was heretofore in her Grandmother Queen Oriana Which coming to the Ears of Acayus Prince of Thessaly he would be of the Party hoping to ask her of the Emperor for his Wife And for this cause he parted from his Country with a fair and great Train came to Mentz Where Arquisil receiv'd him courteously and honorably as well for the sake of his Father the King of Thessaly as because he was a fair young and good-condition'd Prince Acayus was greatly pleas'd with it and much more when he had seen and discoursed with Esclariana Whom he found means to acquaint with the occasion of his Arrival at Court promising her if she thought good to request the Emperor's and the King of Thessaly's Consent to the Marriage of him and her The Infanta not us'd to such Discourses blusht at first thanking him nevertheless for the Honor he did her and as a discreet and well advis'd Lady excus'd her self from making any further Answer Now there hapned to be present when Acayus and Esclariana were discoursing together another young Prince nam'd Manasses Son to the Duke of Buillon who pretending to the same Happiness Acayus did felt in his Soul a great Disturbance at the good looks they gave each other and thence entred into such a Iealousy that it produc'd afterwards a great deal of Mischief as you shall understand This Son to the Duke of Buillon was a young lusty and good Knight as one shall see but Esclariana knowing that he came from a Race of Traytors made no Account of him what Love and Service soever he offered her or she took notice of So that she would not to be Empress of the whole world have had him for her Husband And what incensed him more was that he had found Means to understand part of the Offers which Acayus had made the Princess at which he was so inflam'd that he resolv'd to be revenged of his Corrival and by killing him to get wholly rid of him And what much contributed thereto Vnderstand that the Emperor had on occasion of so great a Court caus'd Lists to be set up for turneying and Scaffolds round about Wherefore Acayus put himself in the best Equipage he could hoping in savour of his Mistress to Do feats of Arms and shew himself such as he was And to the end she might the better know him one day amongst others he came to the Palace where the Tables were cover'd for Dinner Great and sumptuous was the Service during which Acayus could not be satisfyed with having his Eye continually on her whom he loved with all his heart And tho' she minded it not as being young and not infected with the like Distemper yet was Manasses strangely uneasy and at every turn gnawed his Nails till the Tables were taken away and the Knights and Ladies went into the Court where they found their Horses ready to go see who could ride best that Afternoon Now Acayus stirred not from Esclariana but took the Reins of her Horse and led her discoursing her as those are wont to do who desire their Mistresses Favors At which Manasses grew more enraged but not being able at that time to remedy it he considered to prejudice them both to put himself by their side and hear them or keep them from speaking privatly to one another And nevertheless Acayus who doubted nothing ceased not to prosecute his Affair so that he said to the Infants Madam if you be pleased so far to favor me as to give me some Sleeve and command me to wear it to morrow at the Furney methinks no ill could befal me and my Forces would on your occasion be redoubled Sir said she You are so good a Knight that your Devoir would not cease to be done without any Sleeve or other Token that you can have from me Manasses who heard him could no longer hold but spake thus to Acayus Prince you might well have forborn making this Discourse to my Lady Since if she would so far extend her Liberality she might do it to another who can better serve her than you And to vaunt your self thus you should not have left the King your Fathers Countrey and come hither where is the flower of all Chivalry Truly Knight answer'd Acayus it may well be that another should serve her but not better than I or with more occasion of Right or Merit And therefore methinks you would have done much for your self to have spoken more courteously and not with such Audaciousness For if I am come from my Countrey I hold my Journey well employed were it only in having seen my Ladies great
for which you will not be sorry In the mean time consider if you please to command me in any thing for I will obey you in all In good Faith Damsel answer'd the Knight of the Burning Sword you make me wonder at the News As for me I have nothing to do at Rome and I think it best that we should go straight to King Amadis for it seems already long to me till I see the Present display'd and know who does me this Favour Let us go said she I pray you Then they both went on together but they had not been two days in Company when they entred into a long Forrest where they met Five Knights compleatly Arm'd who addressing themselves to him of the Burning Sword cry'd to him Stay Knight stay You must tell us whom you will Assist whether the Emperor of Rome or his Adversary I will help answer'd he those in whom Treason has no Part and will be against the Duke who has so basely Murther'd his Lord. This reply'd they is the Way you should take to a speedy Death Having said this they all couch'd their Lances and ran upon him with such violence that they wanted but little of throwing him out of his Saddle yet he kept firm and gave one of them such a Blow that he never Spake more Then he drew his Spear out of the Dead-Mans Body and Charging the Four others Kill'd the Second on the Field his Staff breaking to Shivers Then he suddenly put hand to his Sword and there began between them a wonderful Fight which yet soon came to an End for the Three that remain'd could not bear the Fury of him who in such manner Assaulted them that the Third had his Head Cleft asunder which the Two last seeing turn'd their Backs and Fled away full Speed But the Knight of the Burning Sword let them go and without pursuing them any farther follow'd his way with the Damsel who much wondred at his great Prowess and high Chivalry Now these Rascals were Allies of the Duke who lying in Ambush in the Forrest watcht such Knights as were ill Accompany'd and fell upon them when they understood them to be of the Deceas'd Emperor's Party so that many Worthy Men had already in this manner lost their Lives when they met with the Knight of the Burning Sword who Chastis'd them as you have heard And for this cause we will leave him to Travel with the Damsel and change our Discourse CHAP. LVIII How the King of Sicily and his Fleet had News of the Emperor Arquisils and his Sons Death and of their Arrival at Naples OVR History has before acquainted you how the King of Sicily Olorius and Don Florelus Embarkt in Great Britain with a good Number of other Knights and set Sail for France Now they had not Sail'd Eight whole Days when they met some Vessels Commanded by the Count of Armignac a Kinsman to the King of Metz for whose sake they were Cruising along the Coasts to hinder the Sicilians or any other of their Party from taking Port in Sicily Now the Count immediatly knew by the Banners and Colors that the King of Sicily was in the Fleet wherefore he commanded his People to assault it on all sides hoping to take him Prisoner Then the two Fleets joyn'd and with Hooks and Grapling Irons coupled their Vessels so that the Fight was Fierce and Bloody but at length the Armignacians had the worst being all either Slain or Vanquisht and the others remain'd Victorious by means whereof they understood from the Prisoners how the Emperor Arquisil and his Son Dinerpius were Slain and that King Amadis was Arriv'd at Naples where he was gathering People from all Parts to Revenge their Deaths as also that the King of Metz was Raising a great Army to Succor the new Emperor This being heard by the King of Sicily a thought came suddenly into his Mind that since his Enemy was taking that way he should never find a better Opportunity to Recover his Kingdom than whilst his Adversary was absent and for this cause he order'd his Pilots and Mariners to make all the speed they could but as it often happens that Man proposes otherwise than GOD has dispos'd the Night following there arose such a Tempest that being carry'd along by the Violence of it they found themselves the Sixth Day after in the Spanish Sea and were whether they would or no forc't to pass Hercules's Pillars and enter into the Mediterranean Wherefore they wholly chang'd their Design and the King of Sicily was of Opinion to go and find King Amadis that they might together Fight the Vsurper of the Empire and his Ally since they were joyn'd Thus they took their way to Naples where they arriv'd almost at the same time as did Don Florestan King of Sardinia who was come thither with a great Fleet and the Duke of Calabria who being in Love with the Fair Jufaliana Daughter to the King of Naples had brought a great Army by Land They were all very honourably Receiv'd principally by King Amadis wâ—o was but a little before also by Adariel Prince Elinius Suycius of Ireland Abies and several other Renowned Knights who were all come to this War Now they being all Assembled in Council it was resolv'd they should expect the Army of Don Brian King of Spain and that which King Amadis had sâ—nt for out of Great Britain and that in the mean time word should be sent to the Princes of the Empire who were of their Party to keep themselves in a Readiness to move when Notice should be given them Thus they all staying in the great City of Naples visited every Day the Queen and the Ladies the King keeping so Noble and Magnificient a Court that they all wondred at it CHAP. LIX How Dirmartes arriv'd at the Court of Naples where he defy'd all the Knights who were there concerning their Mistrâ—sses Beauties and the Wonders he did THese Kings and great Lords being one Day sat at Dinner there entred into the Hall a Tall and Comely Knight compleatly Arm'd in a Rich White Armor In his Hands he bore the Effigies of a Lady at whose side were certain little Chains of Gold to which were fastned thrée Images that were supported by two Knights He who Marcht first was Birmartes the Amorous of whom our History has formerly spoken at large who without doing any Act of Reverence askt a loud if the King of Naples was there and was answer'd that he was and was shewn him Then did he address himself first to the King and afterwards to all the other Knights saying Most Mighty Kings and Lords think it not strange that presenting my self before you I have not shewn that Submission which your Excellencies deserve the Reason of which is that I bear in my Arms this Image which is the Representation of a Princesâ— whose Greatness is such that She ows no Respect to any King or Emperor how powerful soever And this I say
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How certain Pirates of the Moors presented to Magadan King of Saba the Gentleman of the Burning Sword IN the Kingdom of Saba there sometime Reign'd a Moor call'd Magadan who contrary to the usual Nature of Blacks was affable courteouâ— and debonair loving above all people such as were White whom he much more willingly employ'd than any others This Magadan took to Wife a noble Lady nam'd Buruca black like himself And of these two was born the valiant Fulurtin of whom our History will sometimes make mention This Fulurtin who for good conditions resembled his Father was in his younger years instructed in all forreign Languages by Mandaiar a white Slave a Man of wonderful Learning Now it was well known thro' all the Realm of Saba how great Pleasure the King took in getting Prisoners from forreign Parts especially from the North because of their whiteness Insomuch that he often pardoned even Crimes of High-Treason provided the Criminals presented him with such Personages Hence it happened that one day as he rose from Table there entred into the Hall four Moors leading by the Hand a
that Virtue once firmly planted is never lost Sir said the Gentleman there is no doubt but that Virtue is understood only by Virtue and yet I well know that I can never all my life satisfy the Benefits I have already receiv'd of your Majesty Nevertheless I humbly pray our great God Iupiter to grant me the Favour that my Power may one day correspond with my Will and then shall be clearly manifested the Desire I have to obey and serve your Majesty But Sir I think it convenient to look for some of your Huntsmen or some others that may carry you into the Town for as far as I can perceive the Bear has dealt very roughly with you I desire you so to do reply'd the King Then the Gentleman crost thro' the Forest till he met Fulurtin and many other Gentlemen who being Advertis'd of thâ— Misfortune befaln their Prince were very much discontented and setting Spurs to their Horses Posted immediately to him whom they found in a very weak condition by reason of the Blood he had lost However he exactly related to them what had happened telling 'em that had it not been for the assistance given him by the Gentleman of the Burning Sword he was in greater danger of losing his life than ever he had been from the first hour of his Birth Then making him a Litter they convey'd him to the City of Saba where he was with all imaginable care lookt after by the Queen who from that very Moment no less esteem'd the Gentleman than if he had been her own Son CHAP. III. How Fulurtin and the Gentleman of the Burning Sword were made Knights by King Magadan and how Maudan stimulated by Envy falsly accus'd the Queen Buruca MAgadan having béen in this manner preserv'd by the Gentleman of the Burning Sword had from that time as great an Affection for him as if he had been his near Relation especially after he had recounted to him the discourse he had with the Child of the Lion whence the King Imprinted in his Fancy that he must be Descended from Persons of the highest Quality He therefore made him ordinarily fit at his own Table next to his Son Fulurtin giving him also a young White Gentleman nam'd Yneril to wait upon him and be always near his Person Thus passed away fome Years till the Gentleman belov'd both by Great and Little was come to the Age of Fourteen being so well shap'd and manly that he seem'd to be above Sixteen Now it happened that Fulurtin who was a little Elder than he being an Accomplisht and Good-natur'd Prince requested the King to give him the Order of Knighthood to which he easily condescended The Gentleman of the Burning Sword being Advertis'd of it and desiring this Honour above any thing in the World addrest himself also to Magadan for this purpose who knowing the Greatness of his courage with the love he bare him did not so much consider the greenness of his years as the Vertue of his Person and was therefore content that Fulurtin and he should become Companions in Arms so that he gave them both the Order with white Harness Now according to the Custom of keeping the Ceremonies the Feast continu'd the space of Fifteen days during which Maudan Son to one of the grâ—atest Loâ—ds of Saba came to Court to be bred up with Fulurtin He had not been long there ere he became so jealous and envious of the Honour the King did the Knight of the Burning Sword that falling into a deep Melancholly he was generally thought to be sick And the more this Poison gnaw'd his heart the more did he seek to bring the Knight of the Burning Sword into the Kings Disfavour which when he could not find occasion to do he was seen hourly to wast away like Snow before the heat of the Sun Now some time after Magadan leaving the Queen at Saba went to visit a Town of his call'd Terryna during whose Absence the good Lady diverting her self one day at Chess with the Knight of the Burning Sword Fulurtin and Maudan who were looking on weary'd with the length of the Game went foâ—th and left them alone In fine after some Mates in which the Queen had the Victory she who as you have heard lov'd him against whom she play'd as her own Son as well for his Vertues as for the Succour he had given the King when he deliver'd him from the Peril that befel him as he was hunting made him sit down by her on the Beds-Feet where discoursing together without the least thought of prejudicing her Honour she tenderly kist and embrac'd him But Maudan whose Envy made him pry after Opportunities to ruine the Knight of the Burning Sword having quitted Fulurtin to watch them and seeing their Caresses perswaded himself more than was true resolving in his wâ—cked mind to acquaint the King with their love at his Return which was not long after He having advice that the Kings of Arabâ—a and Tharsus were coming dwon into his Country to make War upon him This made him return the sooner to Saba that sending out on every side to raise Men he might go foâ—th to meet his Enemies But scarce was he risen from Supper when Maudan finding him alone leaning on a Window in the Presence after a short Preamble to Palliate his Treason began to discourse him in this manner Sir I most humbly beg your Majesty's Pardon if with the greatest Regret imaginable I discover to you a thing which I wish my Death could have prevented as well for the Discontent it will give your Majesty as for the Amity I bear the Knight of the Burning Sword whom I take all our Gods to witness I have ever lov'd honour'd and esteem'd above any other of my Acquaintance But the matter so neerly concerning You should I who am your Vassal conceal it I shâ—uld be guilty of the Highest Treason and the Education You have bestow'd on me would be very ill employed so that Reason constrains me to lay aside all respect of Persons tho' it were of my own Father for to preserve the Fidelity I owe You my Natural Prince and Soveraign Lord. Then he declar'd how he had seen the Queen playing at Chess with the Knight of the Burning Sword telling the King the Familiarities that had pass'd between them which he so amplifi'd and enlarg'd as to aver that the Queen abandoning all Modesty had violated her Marriage Bed The King was not without cause so astonisht at hearing this that being ready to drop down to the ground that he was a long time unable to utter the least word by reason of the contest there was in his Inteâ—ior between the Love he bare the Accus'd and the dishonour had been done him so that he could not forbear weeping Having therefore his Face cover'd with tears he ask'd Maudan whether it were possible that the Knight of the Burning Swoâ—d had so dishonour'd him as he had related Yes Sir answer'd he and I
vast Number of Towers and Turrets along which were many guilded Pipes receiving the Waters from four great Parts of the House in a Square the Walls of which within and without were enricht with the most curious work that Apelles ever wrought either in Imagery or Painting To this Palace was adjoyning a Park containing in compass six great Leagues full of so many Curiosities that I know not whether the Palace of Apolidon could shew any thing beyond them For Zirfea had employ'd all her Skill to render it perfectly curious having beautifyâ—d with whatever Art or Nature could afford as you shall hereafter understand And tho' the two wounded Knights were in so much Pain that Rest was much more convenient for them than their Amusing themselves either in beholding or discoursing about Buildings yet having heard the Damsels by the way relate the Perfection of the Place they took so great Pleasure in viewing its Out-side that they scarce thought of entring in when Axiana inform'd of their Arrival by a Page came to receive them with such a Countenance as shew'd her more content and satisfy'd than if she had regain'd her Castle and Chamber of Treasure she had lost Which the Knight of the Burning Sword perceiving said to her Madam you have been so mindful of our Healths that should we dye a thousand times in your service yet can we never recompence favour we receive from you But the as the Sun is natually bright and cannot be otherwise so you being descended of the house you are and so well educated cannot shew your self other than wise prudent fair and vertuous using Sweetness and Courtesy as that with which you are born and which naturally accompanies you to render you the most accomplisht of Ladies Sir Knight answer'd she you give me great and undeserv'd Praises for that which I could not have omitted without offending against the three principal Points requisit to a Person of my Condition The first of which is to acknowledge in time of Adversity the Pleasure one has receiv'd from ones Enemy letting every one know that he who when afflicted can requite a Favor has also the Means to avenge himself of the Injuries suffer'd during his Misfortune The second to shew ones self at all times civil and compassionate as occasion requires And the third never so to trouble ones Mind for any Discontents or Crosses which may happen but that Reason and Discretion still keep the upper hand And these three Points are evidently necessary to all generous Persons for the preserving their Greatness always firm and unchangeable For undecaying Virtue renders a person much more noble and exalted than all the corruptible Goods of Fortune which are always subject to her Passions and Inconstancy and but too often bestow'd on such as never deserv'd them But 't is quite otherwise with Virtue for he alone obtains it who does Acts worthy the gaining it And for it alone ought men to be esteem'd and honour'd yea and reputed Richer than if they possess'd all the Treasures of the word Because the true and never fading Riches is the Renown of good and heroick Actions perform'd by the vertuous Person The Knight of the Burning Sword hearing her speak with such a Grace conceiv'd a very great Esteem for her But she was Daughter of one of the discreetest Ladies in Asia and of Prince Olorius of Spain a most wise and prudent Knight from whom it would have been difficult for her to have degenerated And to speak true when we consider the tenderness of her Age joyn'd with her Discretion Nature shew'd in her a Master-piece admirably well deserving the highest Commendations Wherefore he resol'd to do her all the Honor he could and she very courteously embrac'd him Then were he and Gradamart brought into a fair Chamber where being laid in two several Beds they were visited by the old Knight whom we formerly mention'd who thro' his great skill and long Experience sav'd their Lives as he had done of many other valiant men who held themselves therefore very much oblig'd to him CHAP. XXXI How the Knight of the Burning Sword caus'd Axiana's Castle to be restored to her and the Discourse the King of Sicily and she had together FOur whole days did the Knight of the burning Sword and Gradamart continue under the Old Mans Hand without any discerning of Amendment in them till towards the end of the Week when the Feavor left them and their Wounds began to Heal. Axiana in the mean time treated them in the best manner she could imagin and sent to desire the King of Sicily that he would come and visit them Which he very readily did Gradafilea also bearing him Company They then being come to the Infanta's House whilst Gradafilea was entertaining her Brother Gradamart the King of Sicily discours'd with the Knight of the burning Sword who falling from one matter to another the Knight began to say to him Sir tho' the little Service I have hitherto done you is so far from deserving any Recompence that it merits not the least Thanks nevertheless considering your Goodness Liberality and courteous Disposition as you also I believe have already some Assurance how much I am yours and into what danger I would put my Person for any thing that might redound to your Service I have taken the boldness to make you the Request you will hear You know Sir in what manner the Chamber of Treasure was Conquer'd and the Guards slain at which as 't is to be thought the Infanta Axiana receiv'd a double Discontent And nevertheless for my desisting at her Request from the Combat against her Knight Lucencio which was as great a Benefit to my self as to him she has taken such care of my Health that laying aside all the ill Will she might reasonably bear me she has so preferr'd Virtue that 't were impossible for the greatest Prince in the World to be more honour'd or better treated Which has constrain'd me Sir humbly to beseech you that you will be pleas'd to give me what we have won from her to the end I may make her a Present of it acknowledging in some manner the great Civility she has shewn me The King who desir'd nothing more than to please and satisfy him being very glad of this Overture thus answer'd him My dear Friend I could wish you had askt also of me the three best Citys of my Kingdoms that I might have had an Opportunity of shewing you how sensible I am of the Obligations you have laid on me who owe you even my Life as for what you now request of me you alone have the Absolute Right to dispose of it at your pleasure having purchas'd it with your blood it seems therefore injurious to me to ask me that which is already your own and in which I have no part but if you please to accept of any thing that belongs to me you shall freely have it how dear soever it is to me The Knight of
Malfadea lookt so carefully to him that he bagan to amend and his wounds to close and consolidate so that within three Weeks he was wholly cured and ready to bear Arms and take his Iourney And he was in a Resolution to return when there Arrived in the Port a Ship in which there Sailed several Knights who accompanyed a young Giant a Valiant Man named Lerfan of the Rock so called for a strong Castle he held an Island scituated on the Top of an high Rock Now Lerfan had been advertised of the Treason committed by Mascaron and for the Love he bare Malfadea undertosk to revenge her injury and restore her to her Countrey and to do this he swore never to rest till he had defeated Mascaron and those that belong'd to him For the performance whereof having prepared himself he came into the great Siclades with a good Troop of young Knights and other Persons Which being come to the knowledge of King Amadis he sent one of Malfadeas People to see what he wanted And by this Lerfan of the Rock understood the Traytors Death which gave him no small Pleasure though his Ioy would yet have been greater had he himself Arrived time enough to execute this Revenge for her wherefore he gave the Messenger this Answer Friend recommend me affectionately to your Mistress and tell her that I parted from my Countrey to chastise Mascaron and nevertheless since another has prevented me request her that I may at least see her before my Removal which will partly he a satisfaction to me for the pains I have taken for her sake The Messenger returned and did as he was commanded at which Amadis and Malfadea were so pleased that they sent back to tell him he should be very welcome Then he set forth towards them in good Order and they gave him a suitable Reception Leâ—fan would gladly have known the Knight that fought Mascaron and therefore enquired of Malfadea whether he were still in the Countrey The King who was present answered that 't was he and desired to know why he askt for him Sir Knight said Lerfan for no other Reason but to serve and honour you for besides the favour you have done my Lady by undertaking so much in her Quarrel I have understood that you have restor'd into her hands this land which belongs to her for which I give you very great thanks and beseech you that for your sake and for the Love I have born her all my Life you will pray her to love me and receive me for her Husband Amadis not knowing the Damsels Mind and could not tell what to answer But she took up the Discourse saying Indeed my Lord Lerfan I have long known the Affection you bear me so that if the King commands me he and you shall be obey'd Since you both consent answer'd Amadis I will not contradict it let us go to dinner that we may have the better Courage to perfect and give an End to this Beginning Then were the Tables cover'd and they were serv'd with a Banquet of such Provisions as could be gotten during which the Discourse grew so hot that bâ—fore Night came on the Contract was finisht and they lay together to the great Contentment of them voth And the King staid there till the first day of the next Week when he embarkt taking leave of the new marry'd Couple who would have given him a great Train to conduct him But he refus'd all except the two Mariners with whom he set Sail laching forth into the Deep CHAP. XLV How King Amadis sailing thro' the Mediterranean Sea to enter into the Ocean met Queen Buruca Wife to Magadan King of Saba who was in quest of the Knight of the Burning Sword to defend her against the false Accusation which Maudan had made of their Loves KIng Amadis being parted from the Port of the gâ—eat Siclades in the Guidance of his two Mariners pass'd ineontinently the Aegean Sea at the going out of which there join'd them a light Ship wherein there was a Pavilion of Cloth of Gold and under it a very rich Field-bed on which repos'd a Morish Queen having a Crown on â—er head cloth'd besides only with course Freez and appearing excessively discontented At her feet set two Damless leaning their Heads on their left Arms like Women opprest with Grief And by her side were two black Knights so weak that they were even double with Age and notwithstanding arm'd with Arms of great Value The King was in some sort amaz'd yet he curteously saluted them and one of them returning his Salutation said to him Good Champion GOD give you a favourable Adventure Can you tell us any News of a Person nam'd the Knight of the Burning Sword The King in whom the Desire of knowing what they would have with hâ—m increas'd more aâ—d more answer'd My Lords he parted from me not many dayes since and 't would be difficult for me to tell you at this time where he is and more difficult as I believe for you to find him But forasmuch as I greatly love and esteem him if you please to acquaint me with the Business you have with him I will endeavor to tell you farther what I know of him And if I can there is nothing how grievous soever that I will not in his stead undertake to do him Pleasure and Service On this assurance answer'd the old man and also because you seem to me a valiant man I will satisfy you Understand Sir Knight that this Lady whom you see lying here is Queen of Saba Wife to King Magadan whose near Kinsmen we are This King taking Pleasure to make use of white Persons some of his gave him about ten or twelve years since a Child call'd the Gentleman of the burning Sword for the Representation of a Sword which he has naturally printed on his Stomach red as blood with certain white Characters which have not yet been understood by any one as we know of The King did him so much Honor as to breed him up with his Son Fulurtin and gave them both Order of Knighthood so that instead of Gentleman he is at this day nam'd the Knight of the Burning Sword We are now seeking him and to find him are parted from Saba in the Equipage you see And to the end you may the better understand the Affair this Knight of the burning Sword being yet in Saba a Gentleman Son to one of the greatest Princes of Morona acquainted the King that he of whom I speak committed Treason against his Majesty abusing the Queen Beruca who is here present at which the King exceedingly displeas'd thought to ascertain this unworthy Act by surprizing them together but he was deceiv'd For the Knight of the Burning Sword was advertiz'd of it and absented himself so that since we have had no News of him And for this cause the King commanded the Queen to be taken and kept strickly till such time as he had recover'd the Adulterer to
Because they had nâ—t fought long before he struck Azaruc on the Top of his Helmet which with great foâ—ce he foâ—â—atter'd into â—is Brains that he fell dead in the Place That Maudan thâ—n wisâ—t himself far from thence I can assure you in his behalf For his Heart began to fail him so that he visibly lost all Countenance wherefore Amadis cry'd to him Now Traytor shall thy Baseness be manifested and thou shalt receive the Reward of the Affronts thou didst me in the Kings Presence Maudan more amaz'd than can he imagin'd answer'd not a word and without either defending himself or resisting did nothing but fly to and fro But Amadis taking him by the Straps of his Shield pluckt him so roughly that he brought him with his Nose to the Ground and fell to caressing him so tenderly with the Pommel of his Sword that Maudans Helmet coming off from his Head the Vermilion Knight immediatly sat his Foot on his Throat and lifting up his Arm made an Offer to kill him when Maudâ—n cry'd out Ah ah Vermilion Knight have pity on me and spare my Life Rascal answer'd he if there were any hopes of Amendment in thee I would do it But thou being a Traitor as thou art 't would be a wrong to shew thee Compassion Nevertheless if thou wilt confess to me before the King and the Princess of his Court the Truth of the matter I will pass no further Maudan fearful of Death and regardless of Honor promis'd to do it And for this Cause Amadis call'd the Iudges to whom he declar'd what you have heard desiring them to send for the King and the other Lords of Saba Which they went immediatly to tell Magadan who came down from his Theatre attended by Fulurtin and many gallant Men before whom the Queen being present Maudan fell on his knees begging Mercy with lifted up hands and to obtain it address'd his Discourse to the King saying to him Sir you may see in me how Fortune triumphs over such wicked persons as I am Nor has it indeed been ever known but one sin draws on another and a second many more till at length they so blind those who commit them that thinking to go the high way they fall into the Ditch which themselves have digg'd whence they cannot afterwards get out This is at present manifest in me who envying the Honor you did the Knight of the Burning Sword invented what I told you of him and the Queen to drive him from your Court and get into his Place Then he related all the Particulars of his Treason not omitting the least Circumstance after which he thus went on Now I have been the Cause of much Mischief and well know that I deserve to be exemplarily punisht Nevertheless I beseech Your Majesty that preferring Pity and Mercy before the Rigour of your Justice You will be pleas'd to pardon me letting every one thereby know that if my Sin is heinous your Clemency and Goodness is no less extraordinary Which as it will greatly redound to Your Majesty's Honor so also shall I and mine ever remain more bound to serve you than any other of your Subjects you having thus pardon'd and remitted my most grievous Offence Whilst the Traytor was making this fair Harangue the King of Saba was so perplext that he could not utter a word considering the wrong and Injury he had done the Queen thro his over Lightness in believing for which he should be eternally blam'd Nevertheless before he retir'd â—e counnanted the Traytor to be thrown into the Fire and by a perpetual Edict vanishâ—t all hiâ— Kindred who for this cause departed the very same day Then the King return'd into his Place whither Queen Buruca was brought with as great Triumph as if she had made a Second Entry And being come before the King she threw her self at his Feét sayiâ—g to him Sir since my Innocence iâ— manifested I beseech you to receive me into your Favor as before and remember another time not to bâ—lieve so easily nor to use your Power over the Accus'd till his Defence has first been heard Considering how you have proceeded rigorously not only against my Chastity but also against my Honor and that of the House from which I am descended The King who was then besieg'd with a great Remorse of Conscience rais'd her up kissing her with Tears in his Eyes answered her Madam I well know that I cannot indeed excuse my Offence for which I beseech you to pardon me and to forget it swearing to you by my Crown that I will satisfy you and yours for it as you shall think fit Ah ah Sir said she had it not been for the good Vermilion Knight my Affairs had gone ill For GOD's sake honor him and let this if you please be the first satisfaction you shall make me And as she finisht this Discourse her two Vncles brought Amadis who entring into the Hall Magadan and Buruca went to receive him and embracing him the Queen said to him Certainly good Knight I know not how I shall ever be able to acknowledge what you have done for me having giving me both Life and Honor. Madam answer'd he the good Right you have appears manifestly For GOD who is just never permits injustice without Vengeance tho' it be sometimes long in coming Thus you being innocent had not I undertaken the Combat against the Traytors some other would have come and done what I have perform'd My great Friend said the King had I known you as well yesterday as I do at present I should have given you more Respect But the Trouble I was in at the wicked Words I heard spoken of the Queen made me forget all Courtesy and even my own natural Disposition which is to receive graciously all strangers that come to my Court. Therefore I beseech you not to take in ill part this my Fault but to excuse it on Condition I shall hence forth endeavor to amend it Ah Sir answer'd Amadis You do me Wrong I am a simple Knight who should think himself happy if he were able to do any Service to so great a King as you are No no said Magadan if you will stay with me there is not any thing in my Power that shall be refus'd you King Amadis very humbly thankt him And because the King thought he was much wounded he gave his Son Fulurtin to bear him Company and conduct him into one of the best Chambers of the Palace where he disarm'd himself And altho ' he was old as you may well believe yet did the Water with which Urganda washt him in the Castle of Apolidon keep him so fresh that he seem'd not to be above fourty And he so much resembled the Knight of the burning Sword that Fulurtin could not forbear having his Eye on him who was so like the Person whose Absence he hourly more and more regretted Amadis then being disarm'd without any wound constraining him to keep his Chamber
pityful Moan of which Brutus taking Compâ—ssion and more discontented to see himself frustrated of his Intent put his hand to his Sword saying to Maragnon By my Faith you have taken away the Damsel and I will have this for my self whether you will or no. Indeed said the other and what shall I have Then they drew near each other and were about to fight Which their People would not permit but interposing between them desired them to have a little patience till a more diligent search was made for the lost Damsel and if she were not found that they would cast Lots who should have the Lady This Advice seemed reasonable unto them and there was no Cabin great or little nor any hole or corner in the Ship left unransackt till at last they perceived that one of their Companions was missing and had certainly carry'd her away in the Shiff This augmented the Tears and Lamentations of the poor Mother who having before her eyes the damnable Intention of the Picars that were about to cast Lots for her the loss of her Daughter whom she certainly thought to have been forc'd both in Body and Honour and the Remembrance of her Husband so lately Murthered was ready to fall into Dispair and at the point of throwing her self into the water rather than suffering any more Which she had undoubtedly done had not the fear of losing her soul withheld her as also the coming on of a great Adventure put a stop to their Designs Some of the Ship discovered a Vessel which the Storm had driven into those parts which they no sooner perceived but there began an Alarm amongst them crying out to go pillage it and take those that were in it Prisoners Then the Pirats put themselves in a readiness to fight and drew near the Vessel which they joyned with Hooks and Grapling-Irons But they entred not into it so easily as they thought for For a Knight covered with very Rich Arms who was in it accompanyed with fifteen others presented themselves well Armed and with a very good will not only to resist them but also to defeat them if they passed any farther And what gave them yet more occasion so to do was that he who was so well Armed presently knew the Princess Brisenna making her Lamentation and calling to GOD for succour at which he had such compassion and displeasure that without demurring any longer he ran upon the Pirats and supported by his Companions entred into their Ship then with his head bow'd down what hinderance soever they gave him he took the Princess by the arm and led her into his Vessel whilst his Companions made him way So he delivered her to the guard of his Esquires and returned speedily to the Battle where all behaved themselves so valiantly that there was never seen a more cruel Sea-fight for the few people they were For he in the Rich Arms and Maragnon joyning each other sufficiently shew'd the little Amity there was between them So that by their well fighting each of the two Pirats took Courage and grew bold they being indeed all stout Knights especially Brutus Nevertheless the Corsaires began at last to stagger and retreat into their Vessel for Maragnon being beaten down was carryed in by two Servants thinking to save his life Nor could the others any longer resist him in the rich Armor when it fortun'd that there came by a Boat with two Oars in which there Saiâ—ed a Knight arm 's with white Armor the fairest and most curiously wrought that â—vâ—r was seen He of whom I speak went to the place where Maragnon lay and seeing so different a Combat enquired secretly the occasion Sir Knight answered Maragnon a Rascal whom you see there in rich Armor has Wickedly Assaul ed me to take from me a Lady whom I love more than my self and has her at this present actually in his Vessel Is it so said the white Knight if I can I will make him repent it Then he commanded his Boat to go near and taking his Sword in his hand he put himself among the Combatants on the Pirates side and striking every way met with one of the others whom he slew upon the place Then Brutus and his Companions took heart again and the others began to give back till they came near the place where the Princess was At which he in the Rich Armor being vext and knowing that this Misfortune befell them by the Effort of the white Knight made up to him and gave him such a blow on his Helmet that he was very sensible of the weight of it and would willingly have revenged himself but they were so near to one another that the white Knight had not room to lift up his Arm Wherefore he stretched forth his left hand and caught hold of the straps of his Adversarys Shield wâ—ich he pulled to himself with such force that he in the rich Armor was brought whether he would or no with his nose to the ground Now indeed said the other will I make you restore the Ladies which you tâ—ke away by force And taking hold of his Helmet pluckt it from his Head and was lifting up his Sword to strike him when he presently knew him For 't was Gandalin who as you have been told went to look for King Amadis in the great Siclades and finding him to be removed would not return into great Britain without him Therefore he still went about seeking him till he fell into the hands of him in the white Arms which was Amadis whom the Storm had driâ—en into that Sea That the King was both amazed and glad at this meeting you may easily believe Wherefore he suddainly held his hand saying to him he had under him Ah! Gandalin is it possible that you are grown a Taker of Ladies by force VVhat will the Countess your wife say when she knows of it At this word Gandalin understood his Master's Voice and being more joyful than he had been sorrowful answered him How Sir do you call it forcing of Ladies when I fought to deliver my Lady Brisenna your daughter from these Corsairs who were carrying her away against her will By my Head you have been exceedingly deceived for you have almost vanquisht us all The King seized with Amazement and Fury could not answer him But left Gandalin and turned against the Pirates of whom he made such a slaughter that the most part of them were put to the Sword and the rest fell into the Sea Then the King commanded that all their Speil should be carried into Gandalins Ship and the other set on Fire which was immediately done Then Amadis went to his Daughter who finding her self delivered from the Danger she had been in and seeing the King in good health the Lamentations she was before making were converted into praises of our Lord and she threw her self at his feet having her heart so seized that she could not speak one word to him But he took her up asking her
what Fortune had separated her from the Emperor Alas alas Sir answered she You may well name it Fortune the strangest and most wretched that ever befell poor desolate woman For she has thrown me from the high Estate in which you had placed me to the lowest she could leaving me without Husband Children or any VVealth whatever Alas the Traitorous Duke of Buillon has cruelly slain Arquisil and his Son and my daughter and I flying the Fury found means to steal away and get a little Boat into which we entred without any other guide but GOD's Mercy whom it pleased to try as I believe my Patience to let us fall into the Hands of these Tâ—â—evâ—sh Pirates who cunningly and without my perceiving it with so sound a sleep was I opprest have stoln away Esclariana and carried her I know not whither Alas was this alone left for my Comfort And it is Indeed a Wonder I have been able to live all this time For the Villains were calling Lots to dishonour 〈…〉 Course 〈◊〉 arriâ—ed with his Company who vigâ—rously 〈…〉 them 〈◊〉 Nevertheless I douâ—t they would have had enough to do with 〈◊〉 your happy Arrival And this Sir is the Condition in which you find your daughter full of aâ—l Soâ—row and Discontent Thâ—â— she begin to shed Tears and sigh so bitterly that she would have 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 heart in â—â—e World to pitty 〈◊〉 the 〈…〉 againâ—◠〈◊〉 King knowing 't was not then 〈…〉 what he 〈◊〉 fall 〈◊〉 her Daughter You have Reason to grieve tho' you cannot by your Tears recall what is done On â—â—â—lly Point is now lâ—â—t you that is the Punishment of the Traitor which cannot be so grievous but his Treasâ—n has been greater Nevertheless will thâ— suâ—h manner set my self about it that it shall be remembred whilst the World shall last And as for your Daughter I hope in our Lord that he will not forsake her no more than he has done you and that you shall one day see her in good Health without having suffered Shame or Outrage Comfort your self therefore and take to you a Man's Heâ—rt tho' you are but a Woman shewing the House of which you are descended being Daughter to a King of Gaul which is indeed the most constant and generous Nation at this day on the Earth So many other Reasons did Amadis alledge that she was in some measure comforted And the King disarming himself turned to Gandalin for whom that he might change the Discourse complaining of the great Blow with the Sword he had received he said in sport How Count Do you thus Caress your Friends In good faith I could never have thought that you would in such earnest have tried the Goodness of my Armor nevertheless I heartily pardon you On my Soul Sir answered he shaking his head if all your Servants received the Marks of your Favour in such Money as you lately chang'd with me you would find but a few that would long keep you Company and you have Reason to pardon me for 't is thus that the Beaten makes the satisfaction Now it was already latâ— and they had not eaten all day Wherefore the Cloth was laid and as they were Dining and Discoursing the King askt in what Sea they then were Sir answered the Marriners We are not far from Sicily So much the better said he Then he commanded to go ashore at Naples and send from thence into Spain to King Brian and his other Friends and Allies to ask Assistance for the revenging his Daughters Injury For he was resolved not to return into Great Britain till he had performed it And for this cause having taken Port at Salern where King Adariel honourably received him he dispatched Messengers into all Parts And he Writ at length to Queen Oriana acquainting her with the Seate of his Health and Cause of his Stay Whilâ—â— he was thus preparing for War against the Duke of Buillon he one day enquired of Gandalin what had passed in his Countrey during his Absence who told him the occasion for which the Queen had sent him withall that he knew of the Knight of the Burning Sword who had sent to London Gandalfes head of which the King was very Glad for the sake of Galeotes and Madasima And I am sorry said he that I was not there to entertain the Emperor of Trebisond and the King of Sicily but it shall be for another time So it is that I esteem my Journey well employed for I have restored a poor Damsel to her Countrey that was taken from her and saved the Queen of Saba's Honour who was Accused of Adultery Then he related particularly to him all the Traverses he had made and the Fruit that was come of them CHAP. LII How the Emperor of Trebisond the King of Sicily and others who expected the Return of King Amadis to London seeing his Stay took leave of the Queen and departed YOu have been told in the foregoing Chapters that the Emperor of Trebisond and the King of Sicily promised Queen Oriana to stay two whole months for King Amadis But at the end of that time seeing that he did not return they resolved to depart to wit the Emperor into Trebisond and King Alpatracy into Gaul hoping to recover his Kingdom of Metz Wherefore the Queen knowing that she should do them wrong to stay them any longer would no farther importune them save that for desired the King of Sicily to leave with her whilst his War lasted the Queen and her Daughter which he liked very well as did the Ladies also For this Request came in part from them And of this Lucella had been the Mover that she might stay for the Knight of the Burning Sword as she had sent him word by Macetta These Princes then being upon their Embarkment Lisvart and â—â—â—ion who thought long till they saw their Mistresses would 〈…〉 â—he Emperor and Olorius would willingly have born them 〈…〉 he had promised the King of Sicily to help him during his Affairs 〈◊〉 likewise had Florelus putting off his Marriage with the Dutchess 〈…〉 oâ— till his Return Now Gradafilea had long desired to know the Princess Onoloria for the sake of Lisvart And for this cause she so importun'd him that he yielded to take her with him into Trebisond of which nevertheless he would willingly have excused himself if he could And thus they entred into Alquifa's Ship who with her Damsels which she had brought into the Isle of Argenes undertook to Conduct them into Asia So after many thâ—nks on all sides and leave taken they set Sail. And the King of Sicily did the same on the other side They were no sooner removed but two young Princesses arrived at London to be bred up with the Queen The one Daughter to King Galaor named Galercia and the other to Dom Bruneo called Altimonea both fair in perfection and who took so great Lode to the Infanta Lucella that they could not be one without the other At which