he seemed covetous By Servant spread if sent to the House t' inquire She had in Gold two thousand pound entire Jewels five hundred more Kind Visit made His Lordship saw Gems Cash by her display'd Her self most Priz'd affirm'd Marries the Persian Widow seal'd Countess there Upon her Lips third Morn conjoyn'd they were Strong Fancy thought of Boys and Girls brave show Since found at Night good pleasing Bedfellow But Morning come she told him plain that Treasure Her Brothers was being gone for Vow not pleasure To Delphos late if Dy'd by Hand and Seal 'T was Hers confirm'd whose Person howere might well She hop'd content Lords Daughter too for cloze Part cramp'd altho yet pleas'd the Bridegroom shows Week spent her Brother come made private claim Whose Man by stealth did back convey the same Lest known abroad ALVARUS thus at last Was caught himself by weaker Sex surpast They left their native soil upon this ground A Lord he was near Persian Gulf renown'd Who having slain one of the Royal Blood Defensive way Assaulted in large Wood Through spiteful cause the Sophy's Anger fearing Strait Gallop'd home grand Dreadful Storm appearing Fifteen short Miles two Sisters where remain'd This Widow whom himself through want maintatin'd And Virgin-one by second Wife beside Scarce twenty's Age since Father Intestate Dy'd Those took with Gems and Gold by joynt accord Seeing Barque for Egypt bound he went aboard Reach'd Memphis Walls that Sister where was lost In strangest way unknown Thus sadly crost By Nile through Mid-land Sea soon hither came To Athens then Renowned Place by Fame Not distant far Rich Uncle's welcome Guest Where calm Retreat enjoy'd contented Rest The STORY of the Persian Lady ZELMANZA THat Sister gone Transcendent Beauty shin'd ZELMANZA call'd as choice for virtuous mind To Pity whom if Reader th' art disops'd Conjoyned take her Fortune strange disclos'd If tho with-held too long thou shalt appear From our chief Story until next Book forbear In Memphis Lodg'd prime Town of Egypt known Now Cairo call'd she Garden trac'd alone Brother gone forth i' th' House their Sister maid Where Field close joyn'd neglected Banks display'd Step'd through the Door on Fortunes Changes musing When four tall Rogues bad Thievish Practice using Zelmanza Seized by Thieves Tho seiz'd sometimes on Virgins Young and Fair Advantage got then sold for gainful Ware To Out-landish Customers Fresh Merchandize Viewing her Form and Youth convenient Prize As pass'd along brave Persian Cloaths withal One slip'd between Her and that Door t' enthrall Pull'd close Spring-lock'd the same a second Glove Thrust in her Mouth Third Poniard sharp did move That held against her Brest threating for Dead If march'd not on with nimble Foot where led They cross'd that Field to River near at hand Blind nook where fifth with Boat did waiting stand For such Exploits so down the Stream they row'd Whilst her fair Eyes like Christal Founts or'erflow'd New dismal Voyage thought most strangely fear'd Till at the length their dreadful Place appear'd Wild loanly Walls with Moat encompast round Dark shaded Creek for Gloomy entrance found 'T was Lodg ' mongst lofty Trees fit Den descry'd For Murthers Rapes ill gotten Goods beside Mean Couch howere they could by chance impart Whereon she lay in Cloaths sad gauled Heart There prov'd that time a Lord Embassador Sent from Morocco's King grand Tawny-Moor That Fez conjoyn'd to 's Master's Scepter bending Dominion large by th' Western Seas extending Most Lustful Prince most Proud withal as great This Lord next day should towards Home Retreat Wherefore that Night their Captain like Comrade Inform'd his Ear what gallant Persian Maid True Virgin found they had of noblest Birth Such known to be Young Beautiful as th' Earth Could then produce Choice Lovely Brown indeed Prime Feature Person joyn'd might wonder breed The Lord was pleas'd since Kingly Present thought ZELMANZA'S thus next Morn by Water brought Convenient way unto his Garden Door Sold to Morocco Embassador Sea-prize by them affirm'd on Lawful Score Her Person view'd tho Face bedrench'd in Tears Whilst through that Showr bright Sun-shine breaks appears Maid being approv'd then mounting Golden Sum For Price discharg'd he Lanched forth for home Sad Glances back the fair ZELMANZA cast On Memphis Walls whilst Nilus Streams she pass'd Some Comfort tho since from that Barbarous Crew To Nobler Hands transfer'd o'rewhelmed too Since wandring farther off from Sister Brother Kind Uncle last what Heart such Griefs could smother To strange and Tawney World she knows not where Tho heard it nam'd sighs constant Breath as ' t were Reach'd Midland Sea they Western Course began Propitious Gale like waiting Guardian Attends their Barque convey'd them smoothly o're The brinish Deep pass'd Carthaginian Shore Where Dido dy'd then turn'd to Northern Dance South-west again with pleasing Dalliance Till Mauritania past in large Degree Where Tunis now Algiers call'd Barbara When Storm arose Great Storm at Sea the Winds in blustring Fray Contending met orewhelmed prov'd the Day Heaven masqu'd in Cloudy Black the Seas did rise And foaming Waves discharg'd against the Skies Th' Air Field for all whilst those incensed round Pour'd Floods beneath with Ordnance seem'd resound Grand Thunder-claps where Lightning seem'd the Fire As tho the World would raging break expire With Horrors strange the General Face orespread What view'd beheld Men wishing themselves Dead Through Dying Fears whilst Bandy'd seem'd and lost Their labouring Barque from Water-Mountains tost To Watry Vales confused Noise doth grow Loud Storm within extream false Sands below Rocks fear'd above Waves sinking strait from thence ZELMANZA'S Heart much calm'd through Innocence More sudden Fate if seiz'd her there might free From lingring Death withal strange Slavery Long Strife orepast the Winds did make retreat Clouds spent withdrawn smooth'd Waves allay as great Tho toiling Barkere's disorder'd Tackling Dress Much wrong'd by th' furious Storm caus'd heaviness Till primely advanc'd their Voyage last they found Driven near to Mauritania's Western Ground Now call'd Tangier where soon repair'd they are So Steer'd along through Streits of Gibraltar By Southern Course rech'd warm Morocco's Shore Rude-formed Towers she Persian saw before Arrived safe ZELMANZA Beauteous Maid To his own House th' Ambassador convey'd Whose White all wondred at fair She again Their Sun-burn'd Croud tho brought by Tawny Train That Lord went strait to th' Court shewn humblest duty The King inform'd what Noble Persian Beauty Maid also brought was charg'd that Female Prize He should next Morn present to th' Royal Eves ZELMANZA came Young Courtiers Gaz'd large store Deep Tawny tho not Black Complexion wore Not such big Lips flat Nose out Brows designed As Black-Moors have tho some that way inclin'd Prove Deeper then the Northern Tawneys far Tunis Algiers if th' Ancient Natives are Mounting the Room unveil'd when Sorrow there Did heightning Foil to th' Beauteous Face appear The King advanc'd with light silk Robe array'd Zelmanza viewed by the King
day Their Glorious Court and so was pleas'd to be Kind sharer in this Grand Solemnity Whilst drooping Glance ZELMANZA cast on all Foregoers thought to th' Maiden Funeral His Royal Person then did strait advance Took forth the Bride for gallant Country Dance Fantastick Jig might seem which being ended To take the Bridegroom forth she condescended He next took Lady there she chose a Lord That Ruder half dispatch'd by joyn'd accord They fell to mixed Dance where best was shewn Their jumping Art his highness seiz'd the Throne This Dancing done their Tast contentment shar'd With th' Eye and Ear Choice Banquet being prepar'd To which the Bride great Ladies also mov'd ZELMANZA last grand second Favour prov'd Zelmanza called to the Banquet Was brought along like Rose conjoyn'd wiâ—h them ' Mongst Champain Flowers midst Beads of Glass the Gem. Tho Qualmish then for th' Tast as dancing sight Sad Reason Fear close Damp to Sense-delight View'd thier preserves then stranger Faces round Did touch tho scarcely eat hearts Grief profound Each wanton Glance thought mortal Dart to be Directed from his Tauny Majesty Who Drank to her choice honour meant for cloze Transcendent Acts ne'er us'd before to those Slave-Concubine but Private way retir'd Bred Wonder Envy both so strange admir'd I' th' Female Croud Envy'd by a Great Lady one She 'bove all the Rest Whose Father Second Lord of late Deceast Within the Realm took next the Bride-groom the place Who being indifferent for Tawny Face Good Countenance brave Gallant Limbs combin'd Most Proud thereof Ambitious Lofty mind Throught some grand Favours by the King bestow'd Had thoughts of being Queen nor Dream it shew'd Her Fancy could in confidentest way Grasp Royal Crown ascend the Throne that day Obeisance made by all turn'd Jealous now ZELMANZA might be she her Greatness Bow So others fear'd to thing by Fortune brought That White Outlandish Baggage call'd in thought Resolved was Death's Bride she should become E're prove the Queen for Bed cold Marble Tomb. Young Noble Lord for Person handsom fram'd Well Featur'd last much more did Burn Inflam'd With Love of Her grown Jealous of the King Those Beams of Noon to th' Twilight's glimmering Since strange she seem'd of late shewed Disregard If Truth confirm'd tho wanted Heart so hard To Kill his Sovereign himself that hour Resolv'd to Die such Love 's strong fatal pow'r Since oft observ'd where Moral honesty Nor setled strength o're-rules that Men will be Revengeful found on such as cross oppose Or Act theri Wrath upon themselves for cloze That Violence ' mongst Tawny Brood discovers And Black-moors too like European Lovers Their Banquet done ZELMANZA in a Barge Was strait convey'd to her Arabian's charge I' th' Womens House whose private Chamber more Consorted with her Grief than Courtly floor Tho Birds enthrall'd more Blissful seem'd to be Sung Chanted oft in Cage-Captivity One Week o'repast Zelmanza's Picture drawn for the King her Eunuch-Guardian The King imploy'd since prov'd ingenious Man Good Painter found her Face to draw pourtray Fine Tablet size contracted Form did say He would her Picture have Night cloath'd for Bed Now in the Prime ere lost her Maiden-head Which he perform'd tho tedious Task it shew'd In poor ZELMANZA'S thoughts long Hours bestow'd That shade since should like Harbinger fore-run Substance it self through his vile grasp undone Till Beg'd the Workman oft for pleasing Face Kind Chearful Glance least caus'd his Arts disgrace Nor Credit all might forfeit loose that Hand Through Pencill's fault by th' Tyrant's Mood command ZELMANZA thus for Wanton strength delight Was choicely Fed Venerial appetite Tho pamper'd Maid but for the Shambles seem'd His Royal Couch and Arms no better deem'd She number'd oft both Nights and Days sad sum Like Men Condemn'd till th' Execution come No hopeful Daun t' avoid escape descry'd But the King's Death then Slave to th' next beside Last mournful Night then troubled Fancy well Might keep awake each lodg'd in Christal cell Those Lovely Eyes choice Gems in silver cases Yet gentle Sleep o'repower'd with soft imbraces And Soak'd them both long time in Slumbring Dew As pity'd for that Night which should ensue Grasp'd by the Moore Rest long might there forsake Whose Lustful Arms conceiv'd Tormenting Rack Sleep fled by Seven last Virgin-day allow'd When wish'd bright Skies o're-veil'd with Sable Cloud The Sun close Mourner turn'd who gilds the Glass With gaudy Beams like her sad Brest alas Choice Bathing was for th' Afternoon design'd Her last day's Bathing Every third day observ'd This tho combin'd With heightning Sweets more wanton Sense to please Which would breed Qualms in her she thought Disease Next curious Smock perfum'd she should put on Like Shroud conceiv'd her Winding-sheet anon Meant for his Bed Prime Night-cloaths then should wear Which through Conceit caus'd loathsom Head-ach there Morocco's daintiest Garb. Drest beauteous Maid When th' Evening came she should be Veil'd convey'd To th' Lodgings of the King Court-meal repast For Supper joyn'd to 's Royal Bed at last Each Fancy saw like Mournful Scene beheld As Cloud no way but by his death dispell'd Tho poor ZELMANZA thought not of her own Great Ladies Plot on her Same Day Resolv'd sad Tragick Point unknown That great young Lady whom we mentioned Through Jealous thoughts proud Heart Distemper bred BRINDOTA call'd much heightned too their Rage ZELMANZA'S Form when heard more bad Presage For Tablet drawn with Gems adorn'd most bright She vow'd her Death before their coupling night Lest Fonder Mood that time the Match conclude Or else remain still Guest at Court delude Her hopes ere long choice Means convenient found For Actor took whereof thus prov'd the Ground Women they us'd Cooks places some enjoy'd For th' Concubines whilst others were imploy'd In carrying up wash'd Cloaths made their Bed Serv'd th' Eunuchs too their Quarters limited That Landress which did tend ZELMANZA fair Her Eunuch both had Girl Temptation snare Who this great Lady serv'd preferment high Her self in Want withal found large Supply Whom visiting the Lady in private Room Oath pass'd for Secrecy ZELMANZA'S Doom Thus told declar'd would have this Dining meal To Poison her which she might temper well With her choice Broth 't would work midst second hour When close Lock'd up fear'd no complaining Pow'r Soon striking Dead Tho when enjoy'd by th' King Free leave for Gallery brave furnish'd thing Garden high-wall'd below Moat round howere No Bathing Task till Four performed there Face Drawn withal Landress beheld the same So kept reserv'd Thus when 'bout Four she came With th' Eunuch those things brought ZELMANZA Dead She should admire Some Appoplex i' th' Head Impostume broke might cause that speedy Fate In Words conjoy'd since she would point of late To that and Throat sometimes large Golden sum Now promis'd Her choice place when Queen become This Woman prov'd hard Heart besides those Great Ingagements past to come the Poisnous Feat Tho Murther 't
Walk Nam'd in the first Book worth 3000 l. whose Fatal Bed Black Couch appear'd of all disastrous Ill That Stygian Wood where Ghosts inhabit still The Corps when view'd She takes her nimble flight Tho sent sad voice before and like some bright Shot Meteors Flame falling upon his Brest These Words conjoyned there O thou the Best Of Men but late true Lovers honour Glory As now of Ghosts tho for thy Fortune's Story To th' worst of Fates ordain'd I 'm come I 'm come My dearest Lord clasping her Joy's spread Tomb His Body Neck thy Wretch'd CLERMANTHE 't is O Cursed Name that kneels to take last Kiss Last Dire Farewell then break my Loving Heart Ah cold cold Kiss of Death small sudden start Conjoyn'd She said Quick hast that Villain crying Death 's Frost Alas then blood-steep'd Wounds espying Ah Crimson Founts said she that you had flow'd From mine own Heart Life's open Sluce and Road Sad Forts as 't were whence bravest Soul convey'd Had we not Both 〈◊〉 One Why Tardy stay'd My half bâ—â—â—nd 〈◊〉 Marble felt no Voice Breath'd Wiâ—â—per â—â—ard Death's my resolved Choice Life torment found You that did prove of late Cruel Severe now Kind become stern Fate Divorc'd us here on Earth grown Friendly now Joyn us again in th' other World I how To th' Stroke withal with him would partner prove O Kill me or'e my breathless Lord and Love Here stooping down upon the Face she gaz'd When like false Dream beheld most strangely Amaz'd She started up strong thoughts Conceit implying 'T was not ORSAMNES Corps She spies 't was not Orsamnes Corps O you all-eying All-knowing Powers am I awake She cryes Or are you Pleas'd thus to Delude mine eyes With painted Form and Cloud then is not This My dear ORSAMNES hah such Cordial bliss Transcendent change whence that green Robe before Long Silver Plates his Arm broad Ribband wore 'T was Scarlet round whence came that Hat and Sword By th' Hermit lent what Signs could more afford Th' hour place conjoyn'd my Heart 't is like not He 'T is not ORSAMNES Face tho th' rest agree Ah! lives my Lord some gentle wand'ring Wind That Fear discharge miraculously kind Fain would I so avoid the stroak of Fate Which threatens me like Brat unfortunate Cast out to direful Chance for thee could Live Thus more concern'd since through th' Heart wounds they give Thy Self withall may Bleed contentment fled Nor long survive known poor CLERMANTHE Dead Here came those Three that Youth was call'd VANLOR The Corps of frantick Vanloâ— Of rank Gentile and nam'd by us before In the first Book who Frantick way did Rove Sad wanderer talk'd near that Walled Grove With Eccho long oreheard by th' Princely Payr That his dead Love conceiv'd DIONE fayr Next Morning meant for th' Marriage-celebration He thus would Range about lamenting fashion Seek for her Ghost in fields and Darksom Shade Ere 't was unto th' Elyzian banks convey'd Would Furious prove by 's Mother kept confin'd Else quiet with that overclouded Mind Came Home for Supper Bed this stragling Night Kil'd in that Place from longer Torment might Free'd thence appear Heart's Wound as cur'd his Heart Lanc'd Sorrow's Vlcer thus by wholsome smart Life loathsome grown which sad CLERMANTHE found Her Lord thought slain thus take the Cause and ground These wandring Rogues did prove the youthful Scum Of false DORSENGAR'S Train undon by whom The Hermit's Father was first Book did shew Great Courtier bred his younger Brother tho Which made him Bastard thought by subornation Seiz'd all the Land at length Revengeful fashion Stab'd by his Slave Blackmoor one evening-hour On drowsy Couch in 's Garden Summer-bow'r The Men discharg'd by 's ranting Son whose name TERGORAS call'd vile Coyn for stamp the same Bold Cheats they turn'd stout Highway Thieves at last Grim Landlords of the Road for six Years past Good thriving Trade tho call'd Gentiler way On Horse-back then till fall'n to bad decay Through drink and Whores their Horses sold or Dead Deeply ingag'd more sculking Life they led And rob'd on Foot Four others joyn'd anon Thus Sergeants fear'd with Hues and Cryes well known From MANTINEA'S Coast they took their Flight Chief City there This Wood did reach Thirty Miles off that Night Half hour agoe made hungry Baiting pause Then were for next Sea port resolv'd because Lik'd Pirates robbing way th' unfriendly Land Less favouring some Stock withall in hand For lanching forth These scouting by th' Wood side To see how clear the Plain they strait descry'd Hapless VANLOR still thirst for Booty there In gallant Garb Vanlor kild large glist'ring Plates appear Brest sides behind no weapon Arms display'd Entring that Path dispos'd for branched Shade Dark like his Clouded Thoughts turn'd Silent then More mute sometimes orewhelming Dream agen Near-hand withal good Golden Cash perchance Whose Lodg not far might well their Prize advance In 's Pocket born the Key they gently move Dog'd him along till drawn most near did prove Ent'ring that outmost Door why open found Anon declar'd they did the Youth surround Thrust forth by Stabs his Noisless musing Soul In bleeding Stream with Corps then softly stole Born longest way to th' small low Walk exprest By th' Lady there beheld Cause of Clermanthe's mistake whilst on his breast Hat Coat and Sword convenient place where laid Till cross the Green to th' planted Palms convey'd That Hat she thought the same worn by her Lord From th' Hermit took and his the naked Sword Tho each to Thief belong'd the Corps then bearing That Scarlet Ribband round his Arm appearing Came from his Love DIONE dead of late Green Silken Robe long Buttons broad of Plate Her Lord 's such too for 's Marriage was intended Prime Fancy's Garb thus fondly apprehended Conceit sometimes that worn 't was Marriage Day His Love at night enjoy'd such Dreaming way By all these Marks his Body's equal size Face handsome form curl'd Locks that last Disguise False Hair and Beard forgot tho might howere Be pull'd fall off in blust'ring Scuffle there Time Place at once CLERMANTHE strait concluded 'T was lov'd ORSAMNES Corps with ease deluded Through double Night near-hand conceal'd sad Passion Dark Shades withal The Rogues thus hasty fashion Corps hurling down small Coyn about him tho But Key to 's Chamber-door that plain did shew True Key to th' Cell beneath which might howere Yield gallant Prize Himself mistaken there For th' Owner on 't Retiring strait they All Stole by that Pond unseen to th' blinder Wall Else Window fear'd when open found the Door They seiz'd CLERMANTHE as you heard before For Door to th' Green TIMONDES since did wait To let ORSAMNES forth till something late Dull drowsy grown more hast CLERMANTHE'S rest Regarded too the Lock less strongly prest Did shoot too short or Stop had hindrance there Those Bolts above beneath forgotten were The Wall it self so smooth and High that none Except
Thought vain Conceit he fix'd o' th' Wife's Design For Person proud enough great princely Parts Bright Scepter Crown conjoyn'd for Good Deserts Next Heir her self but his own Boy beheld Fit Spouse for him conceiv'd unparallell'd She thus obtain'd which gallant Conquest were For handsome Choice kept private Wenches there If was refus'd on that provoking ground He had revengeful Salve t' allay the Wound Pisanus voted Traitor Thus Council call'd in haste furnish'd with Men Bad like himself to whom declared then What forc'd PISANUS Death from his own Hand Foul Slanders heard first mark'd with Tyrant's brand Then Murtherer did threatning Words express Vile Traytor-like both Grooms sworn Witnesses So could he not confront his Passion more Wait Legal course but o' th' Queen's Chamber-floor That Justice did Himself Pisanus Dead Pass'd Traytor 's Vote his Lands all Forfeited Strait publish'd Smooth and King-like Declaration The Councils Hands conjoyn'd to please the Nation Then tuned were his Amorous Thoughts o're-strain'd For Writing Task this Sense the Scroul contain'd Bromor writes to the Lady First said Altho her Brother's Words did move Distaste like Gall to th' Sister His should prove Soft Oily kind as Blood stream'd from his Brest What Language cause sworn Witnesses exprest So Chaster Love to her flow'd from his Own Wife there Queen joyn'd with Marriage-bed a Throne Which Most would highly esteem rang'd on Record Her Brother Traytor was by th' Council-board Lands forfeited Next Day when th' Evening he Would visit Her for Answer kind and free If slighted This through Froward coy pretence Then thank her self for th' harmful Consequence The Lady found strange Qualm from BROMOR'S Love Bad Man conceiv'd would scarce good Husband prove That Motion loath'd Writ back with Weeping Show'r She 'd wait for Him next day Five th' Evening-hour Short Pause She made as sad most serious too Resolved what in that Extream to do Since was next Heir to th' Ciprus-Crown but one Bred jealous Thoughts his sturdy way well known He 'd seize on her lest Marry'd keep confin'd Nor was 't Mistake as Treas'nous Plots design'd Still close Restraint while play'd Refusal part If but withdrawn thought Foul disdainful Start Might stop the Ports Ransack the Town for her Thus Flight resolv'd best seem'd the least Demur The Lady flies disguis'd to Creet For Agent 's help her Faithful Man she chose Whom brought from Creet sad Case did there disclose Charg'd him step down to th' Haven what Barque there see Launch'd forth e're Nine next day for Rooms agree Or hire some Barque Gold-bag in th' hand descry'd Her Brother 's Gist Two good men's Suits provide Gentiler That for Her false Hair no more For him false Hair and Beard shrowd All before I' th' joyning Cops Fit Place t'undress as then Inform her last 'T was Morning-hour near Ten. The Man things well discharg'd successful there Informed Her Soon Din'd through hasty Fear He first stole forth to th' Cops she strait pursu'd Through Lobby down to small back-yard whence view'd Those branched Shades where each Disguises wore Suit Periwig then trod by three the Shore Where Barque set out by Six for Egypt-land Soon thence for Creet where th' Noble Aunt remain'd She there arriv'd like gallant Traveller Beautiful Youth seem'd Male as female Star Compleat for either Sex since tall did grow Choice dainty-limb'd Nineteen for Age might shew Worn dark-brown Locks and curl'd black Patch with Sword For Souldier's Garb did Foyl to th' Check afford Well hors'd next Day she march'd with Serving-man Her Course towards their Town supream began Young Lord of Crete lands there Young Cretan Lord there landed at same time From Travel back return'd to 's Native Clime Prov'd great for Rank Estate more Worth from hence Through Body Mind 's conjoyned Excellence That Night refresh'd next Morn with smaller Train For Voyage meant by Land set forth again As Forest pass'd fine chirping Consorts there Strong mournful Cry for help did pierce his Ear Some rob'd or wounded seem'd no noise agen More dismal thought as sadly expired then Nor distant far when Noble-temper'd Breast Couragious too the Lord rush'd in addrest For their Relief prime gallant Youth beheld Four stripping him Mouth stop'd by Glove compell'd Man gagg'd and bound beneath which Rogues descrying The Lord they all leap'd strait to Horse were flying The Lady 't was whom Those surpriz'd by th' Way To strip began great Fear when should display Her swelling Breasts they might not least controul'd Ravish her Person next her Bag of Gold She cry'd out loud like Death's Assault did strain Those vanish'd gone button'd her Cloaths again The Lord came in Man-like salutes her there The Lady freed by him Said Worthy Sir I much rejoyc'd appear In your Escape nor should my Life have seem'd Too hard a Ransome thought your self redeem'd She Thanks return'd Vnworthy was declar'd Of that grand Favour shewn next place despair'd Of recompense but Heaven She hop'd would more Conjoyn for all Discharge that Weighty Score Fine handsome Garb rich Bag of Gold fore-nam'd View'd on the Ground no mean Degree proclaim'd Both mounted strait as Marched through the Wood She told the Lord what way that Thievish brood Surprised them like Travellers rode by Till Two her man Disarm'd dark shelter nigh Four seiz'd on Her Next Death to Vote began Conjoyn'd She was a Ciprus Gentleman But lately Landed there those Parts to see Some Friends withall of Noble Quality The Lord then chang'd his Talk to Ciprus-Isle Touching that Realm's Affairs much pleas'd mean while With her Discourse so choice and sweetly flowing Of strongly Friendly League ambitious growing Forrest pass'd through He said I now must bend My course to th' Royal Town as Journies end And should be Glad Kind Sir if did Agree Our ways conjoyn to enjoy your Company The Lady fear'd her being discover'd so Through modest Thoughts withdraws Predended tho That She should turn aside to the Right hand Visit some Friends else was at his Command So parted they the Lord kept on the Road She turned strait to Village near bestow'd Some two Hours there refresht since lately Frighted In th' Evening reach'd that Town Supream recited Th' Aunt 's Dwelling Place whose Husband was a Lord Large Portion left with Her by Will 's Record Saluted th' Aunt unknown Tranformed so Then nam'd the Cause that Deadly Murth'ring Blow Her Brother seiz'd Lands forfeited withall Loath'd BROMOR'S Love fear'd like Tormenting Thrall That Thieves surprize each sad Event declar'd While th' Aunt conjoyn'd in Sorrow largely shar'd Discoursing thus Great Person enter'd there Th' Husband's Ally with whom did also appear That Cretan Lord who did by chance Attend The Lady met by th' Lord again Th' Other well met i' th' Street like Honour'd Friend Coming to th' House the Lady strait espy'd E're could withdraw Embrac'd with Joy beside Being Stranger else to th' Aunt who wonder does Said Noble Sir I 'm Glad to meet
o' th' House alone Still to be Veil'd when came to make their Bed With Hackney Coach four Horses furnished No Man that time t' Observe all things Compleat They Pranced down to Gallant Country-seat With Doctor first exchanged Kind Farewel The Lady there did with much Honour dwell Far off large Plenty too her Aunt being Dead Times chang'd great MANTINEA Visited To th' Brother here eight Miles from thence disclos'd Long Guest withall joyn'd in that Mask compos'd For Dancing part tho from the Prince conceal'd When That vvas done vvith Wonder Joy reveal'd Their Story thus Both did hovv-c're Advance Frame for the Best That through Lethargick Trance Judg'd long time Dead VORDES not named tho She Coffin'd was lodg'd in the Vault belovv By th' Rascal stoll'n at Night some Shrouder's friend Her Di'mond-Rings conceiv'd their greedy End Tho ran from all SILVANDER passing by Th' old broken Cot vvho strait most carefully Thinking her Noble born perchance not Dead Some Signs of Life convey'd her to his Bed Where soon she Wak'd restor'd his fervent Love Choice Worth conjoyn'd did Marriage-motives prove For Life ingaged last that strongest ground Sh' had surely else by th' Rascal there been Drown'd Stoll'n Match conceal'd since Rank so far beneath Might more disturb the Prince than Nat'ral Death Till Times were chang'd his Temper both as now When they could all Disclose more cheerful Brow Sev'n Days dissolv'd Young Prince his Marriage ORONTES rode to Court His Wife young Marri'd Pairs in gallant sort VERDORUS too the Prince's Wedding Feast Then Solemniz'd much Royal Pomp exprest Which we o're-pass the Brides-groom Beauteous Bride Midst of the Board some space reserv'd descry'd Then Lords and Ladies round at upper one The King din'd there like to Himself Alone The King that Day did offer second time ORONTES Pow'r of General those prime Late Dignities which He accepted then As with th' old King choice Favourite agen SILVANDER coyn'd an Earl was Honour'd more Great Place confer'd found Portion 's wealthy Store Grand Tilting past like Brides-groom Bride combin'd Prince Princess fair they left to Bed resign'd Next Day they saw choice Gallant Shows presented Dancing at Night their Pleasure well Augmented We shall not here ' mongst Persons of great Style Two Shepperdesses Those Shepherdesses Two of Birth Gentile Slight or forget much Handsome Both proclaim'd PHILAVRA and MERDONE also nam'd Either by th' Prince ORSAMNES choice propos'd Sad Mourners found his Travel when disclos'd Nor Pastor Youths well-born term'd Either's Lover Whose Fathers All we did before discover Turn'd Pastor's like the Prince joyn'd loss Disgraces Till now Restor'd unto their Former Places Held under Him as Time Example led From Rural Grange the chief Town visited The Prince with Joy Congratulate their Friend ORSAMNES where these Lines did also send To Either Girl 'bout that Departing Action In Noble Way gave Formal Satisfaction For the Fair Gentile and Highly deserving Maid PHILAURA Same Style sent to MERDONE I Pray Believe that I not disesteem'd Your Person Birth nor Parts all worthy deem'd But then so Young less strongly was Inclin'd To th' setled Marriage-Way discordant Mind For Pastor's Grange withall Ordain'd by Fate CLERMANTHE last my Spouse conjoyned Mate Your Person how-e're shall chastly prized be Next unto Her 's much lov'd your Memory And choice Deserts remaining still to th' End If proved try'd your most Regardful Friend ORSAMNES These Lines did pour in Either's Virgin-brest Joy's cheerful Balm through wounding Grief opprest Whilst hearty Love conceiv'd disdained scorn'd Tho both with Tears like drops of Pearl adorn'd Each gentle Word as moist'ned thence should Grow What kind Love-fruit his Hand did there bestow Joyn'd now they are each thought Conjugal Gem To th' constant Youths which suffer'd much for them SILVANOR whom MONTANVS we did call Both born Gentile of handsomn Parts withall Whose Portions fair were lastly Doubled by The bounteous Prince might late Regard imply Left i' th' Wives pow'r more Aw'd their Husbands so Two Marriage Days on purpose chosen shew Each Partner thus in th' Other 's Wedding-feast Match'd to their Rank good fair Estates at least Nor th' Hermit's love forgot The Hermit Timondes whose faithful Cell Did shroud ORSAMNES long CLERMANTHE well TIMONDES call'd being Lord possessor made Through his kind means of all that Land we said False Vncle seiz'd since Bastard-branch pretended His Father was to th' Harmful Heir descended That vicious Son i' th' Forrest lash'd of late Till much Blood drawn now Bleeds He in 's Estate TIMONDES tho was hardly tempted then From 's Hermitage to th' open World agen Kiss'd the King's Hand at last where also seem'd Much prized for his Grave Discourse esteem'd Nor wanted Heir since Brother's Son was found Who manag'd all deserving thought Renown'd That Cottage Host preferr'd Robb'd near DERVAN Of some small cash by th' Troop Laconian ORONTES much CLARENZA now desir'd To view their Country-House so long retir'd Whose cheerful Guest the Duke VERDORUS prov'd Young Marry'd Pairs THERSANDER his belov'd Large Court-like Train 'T was gallant Princely Seat Th' House Gardens Park rich Furniture compleat How Honour'd Lov'd Proclaim'd the People's Voice Men Shout as tho their King they saw Rejoyce Soon there approach'd his Wedding-day which He Did then Observe with Grand Solemnity Orontes's Feast From Conduit Claret falls some courtly Scene For plenty State was now beheld agen Eight Weeks dissolv'd ORSAMNES once Distrest Mindful became since loath'd ungrateful Brest Now Gladsome Thoughts who sav'd his Life Redeem'd LACONIAN Prince for Years Both equal seem'd Their Stature too like-temper'd were for Mind Internal worth rare Person 's Form combin'd Discharged strait that Honour's Point forenam'd To which her Gentle Self CLERMANTHE fram'd He Letter by swift Messenger did send Where thankful Heart drawn truly forth thus penn'd Letter fom Orsamnes For the most Renown'd and Excellent Prince of Laconia GReat Sir Receive after Salute from me My humble Thanks for Life and Liberty Since was by You redeem'd most noble Brest Tho Captive-Man still to your self confest Excuse conjoyn'd withall wherefore of late I left your Men the Realm Destructive Fate Threatned by Thieves unarm'd for Fight surprize I fled their Swords then rang'd till Dawn did rise When Asking way to th' Court encounter'd there My wand'ring Spouse whose Virgin-beauties were By th' Lord that Morn for Ravishment ordain'd Pursuit might Seize thus Both to Flight constrain'd I still your Servant am and shall Resign My Self to You what Place you shall Design This Favour Grant that I may Number o're My Verbal Thanks upon that Princely Score And your own Person serve left Dearest Wife New Marry'd Last for Him that sav'd my Life ORSAMNES More Ground for this free Proffer Personal Since Peace for Fifteen Years confirm'd withal The Prince rejoyc'd ORSAMNES scap'd that Danger Whom long Deplor'd as Dead tho Foreign stranger Through gentle Love redeem'd for Friend Comrade Thought Nobly born but now Great Duke
Lady brought Resolv'd did shew For Suitor thus Her Father known in part Stung through the Ear BRISOLDAN'S gauled Heart Slunk then to th' Formost Lord like Stranger howere Stood sneaking by as Glanc'd through Window there Face cover'd tho with Handkerchief unseen Wiping his Nose as pass'd those Lords between Heard him no less her Beauty's Praise admire Boy charge withal o' th' Coach-man to enquire Whose Daughter 't was inform'd thereof Relation Strait to 's Comrade us'd strongest Protestation Two Lovers in Love with Fernanthe He would her Servant be Both Gaz'd again Till view'd each other Both with Heart's Disdain Last-ent'ring Lord did monstruous Doubts discover That Formost would whom nam'd prove Rival-lover BRISOLDAN thus now Hot then Cold appear'd Like diff'rent Climes as burn'd with Rage or Fear'd Since Those he thought the substance might Enjoy His Part the Shade long Hopeful Dream destroy Then came the Show scarce pleas'd BRISOLDAN'S Sense Cheif Sight to th' Lords CLERMANTHE'S Excellence Others fair Eyes with Her 's being look'd upon Like Window 's Glass conveiv'd to th' Diamon Ambassadour passing by Th' Ambassadour was Pompous way beheld In Chariot drawn for Glist'ring Robes excell'd Shew'd Tauney Cheek Twelve Moors coal-black to th' Eye Strange Garb on foot Gay mounted Boys led by Fine Horses cloath'd Twelve Servants rode before With colour'd Darts short Gaudy'st Garments wore Three view'd as formost Rank loud Trumpets bearing On either side the King 's tall Guard appearing Then follow'd strait for State Two Coaches more Six Horses each Arcadian Coaches store His Lady last in Gorgeous Chariot shin'd Good Space between Two Handmaids sate combin'd Beneath her feet Eight Tauney Youths attended Spruce Pages hors'd Coach follow'd all so ended This done perform'd CLERMANTHE Rose pass'd by Such Light'ning-stream conceiv'd to th' Gazers eye As walk'd along Lords joyntly Bow'd which She In modest Sob'rer way return'd less Free On each small Glance BRISOLDAN forc'd to Low'r Whilst Usher'd down prime Grecian Star that hour Returning Home he told GONDACE all Which rais'd no less her Spleen ambitious gall That those great Lords should thus Delude in th' end Hope not yet Dead each Brain does now Contend To stop their Course Love bear'd on either side BRISOLDAN last for th' Actor's Task comply'd Thus order'd 't was He when next Morn display'd To Mantinea Rode bought ready-made Spruce Cloaths Gentile false Hair with Youngest Beard Black Patches strait to th' Front and Cheek prefer'd For Souldiers Scars grown Tall of Man-like frame To that Last-enter'd Lord most boldly came Where Lodger prov'd with Forged Craft assayl'd Whose Haughty Mind since Duels fought prevail'd Soon Fired was conceiv'd great former Brawl 'Twixt him and th' other Lord Swords Drawn withal Still fester'd Grudg So Valliant Stout whatere That Formost Lord unus'd Affronts to Bear After Salute he said Brisoldan's Plot upon the Lords That he was known To th' other Lord tho well Acquainted grown With this Lord's Worth by Fame Transcendent high Told him That Lord come from the Show base lie With 's glass of Wine pronounc'd in Vaunting fashion He saw CLERMANTHE there Grand Admiration Would Suitor prove This Lord said did no less By Looks and Words which Page oreheard express But he could Spoyl his Game to th' Duke would Write He kept his Whore Diseas'd through that Delight Drunk oft withal so Daub'd his Nobler parts If met would Slash him there for 's Love deserts Was crost oresway'd or else in former Jar He had well mark'd his Flesh like Man of War Another by who Smil'd at all in Sport Then drank CLERMANTHE'S Health in Ranting Sort. Brag'd that he had her first Salute that day First Glance conjoyn'd Farewel when walk'd away BRISOLDAN said tho he conceiv'd as then He scarce would Write proud Rival 's Tongue bold Pen Bad Trusting tho howere yet for th' Abuse 'T was foul and Base did Loathsom thoughts produce Tho wish'd well to that Lord yet He much more True Honour Lov'd Disclos'd it on that Score His Lordship now might best Discretion use For Noble grounds Prevent or Season loose The Lord 's Enrag'd each younger Lover found Where Spirit bred Hot Credulous compound Kept lately his Whore indeed last month Diseas'd BRISOLDAN so heard from Comrades well pleas'd Since serv'd his Turn could Drink Carousing part Yet this foul strange Affront did Stab to th' Heart Some things tho True conjoyn'd their former Jar Like Fester'd Wound more Gal'd withal by far Those Terms on that base Rival-threats at last If at the Duke's should meet no Point orepass'd Two Others there BRISOLDAN shew'd that while Of Honest Stamp Parts Person Garb Gentile Thus Thanks return'd he vow'd straitways his Page Should Challenge bear with Rival's storming Rage BRISOLDAN'S glad conjoyn'd Were it not Best To talk Confer since what that Lord exprest He may Recant for th' Suitor's Game howere Your Lordship's Cards as Hopeful Good appear No that 's in vain Blood drawn the Lord reply'd Disarm'd at least CLERMANTHE'S more my Bride Th' Hour Place in Fuming Mood told thereupon Five th' Afternoon forth false BRISOLDAN'S gon Pen Paper brought this angry Stream did flow For Challenge meant Time Place set down below The Challenge The Challenge Sir stead of Lord take these in shortest way Your Saucy foul Affronts orepass'd I say Strong Ground enough for Challenge this shall prove Presumpteous Thoughts to Court CLERMANTHE'S Love If that Disclaim'd then I shall Draw howere For th' Praisant part in Words Chastise you there Meet me if you dare by Five c. Swel'd th' other Lord nor much those Points admir'd Since fondest Looks did speak what Both Desir'd That day before Suitor's Resolve might fall From Servant Friend by chance oreheard withal Th' Affronts there nam'd last Quarrel seem'd indeed Nor would be Dar'd from Love to meet agreed BRISOLDAN was with Doning Food well pleas'd Since Hopeful Thoughts Both might by Fate be seiz'd Dead Pair perchance or grant but One should Die CLERMANTHE would that Killers Tongue Deny If Both escap'd Wounds may Love-suit defer Some Mischeif claw'd BRISOLDAN'S Heart howere When Twelve was past he rode to th' Meeting-place Cops branched Shade conceal'd Dissembling Face False Treacherous Brest th' Horse Man oreclouded so Those Lords well match'd Appear'd might equal shew Skill Valour Strength The Duel of the two Lords on each their Page attended High Wrath Disdain Words Talking quickly ended The Fight began Both first and second Pass Deep-wounded were their Flesh no Steel nor Brass Much wasted prov'd those Crimson Streams of Life When Third Assault resolv'd to close the Strife That Lord term'd Challenger Each changing ground Advancing made most furious Thrust large Wound The same receiv'd Both plentifully Bled Grapling withal First Lord fell down as Dead Th' Other aloft soon Rouled tho o' th' side Stretch'd Conquerour small Joy Triumphant pride When both did Cloze Youth from next Hill descended On gallop came Six more well arm'd attended Whose Voyces loudly
company not scorn'd refus'd By th' Prince ORONTES self at twenty's Age E're woo'd his Wife when we did both ingage For Fellow Travellers mine thirty tho First year abroad eat drank together so Parting with him on farthest Persian Ground ORSAMNES known by Fame brave Youth Renown'd That former time with Duke VERDORUS too I 've Hunted Boul'd ere his fair Wife did Woo EUGENE call'd They answer'd he might be In smiling way worthy of such company Joyn'd other talk for stepping forth alone He ask'd their leave when both more chearful grown Those Words observed consulting strait for best Resolv'd their Case should be to Him exprest Their names withal since lik'd their Host so well Beyond Dervan conceiv'd that private Cell If found franck Offer made their strong conceit Till th' Uncle could inform of grange-retreat TIMONDES view'd they told him who they were Their skulking aim Dervan short while howe're When he with Joy ORSAMNES did imbrace Then kiss'd her Hand pray'd them command that Place Whole Week if pleas'd Widow there was dwelt nigh Wash'd Cloaths and made his Bed for Food supply Should charge that Clown which kept his Winter-grange Mile off DERVAN conjoyn'd what pleasing change They lik'd cold meat by her inform'd 'T was so For Corinth-friends themselves withdrawing tho To th' Garden Bow'r nor known by her and she Should bear their Letters Seal'd conveniently Orsam and Clerman lodge in the Hermitage Thanks given Pen Ink Paper brought they fall To th' writing work shewn nimble speed withall To th' Uncle first his worthy Choice declar'd Then help desir'd some place tho mean prepar'd For their Retreat till Fathers mind compos'd Sent by some Swain that Note to him inclos'd Pray'd th' Uncle to Appais directed well He there should find them both in th' Hermits Cell To 's Father last penn'd these few Lines alone Soft gentler way as tho for Travel gone For the Prince ORONTES My Lord being Noble Young much tir'd Through Pastor's Life Travel desir'd I beg your Pardon for short space Shun'd dangerous Remoter place Those Virgins which may worthy prove I cannot grant Conjugal Love ORSAMNES That Widow knock'd at Gate convenient hour Her custom use who by TIMONDES power Conjoyn'd their large reward was well inclin'd Both call'd Corinthian Guests for th' walk design'd 'T was soon agreed three Miles we said before It was to th' Grove to th' Uncle's Grange two more Prime Evening then May-day those Letters were Took nimbly thus with plain Directions there Now Reader from that Hermitage a while To th' Pastor-coast transferr'd our Ranging Style The Pastors Sacrifice Those Actions there this days grand Festival What Offering prov'd joyn'd Rural sports withal For Pan design'd this Flocks Protector nam'd Near to ten 's hour by signal Noise proclaim'd They Sacrific'd on large convenient Mount From whence did flow their God's exalted Fount Twelve choicest Kids twelve white selected Lambs With Garlands dress'd of Flowers their bleating Dams Whilst mourn'd their Loss Milk Frankincense and Wine Some lively Youths did joyntly then combine To louder Musick 's sound in chearful Dance Round th' Altar there both heels and Hearts Advance Devotion thought their Feast at noon o'reflowing Then th' After-time in Country-games bestowing These Rural Strifes which Greeks did well regard The Pastor-Games Performed were prize joyn'd for each reward First Running prov'd who thinly cloath'd like Ayr Could formost touch the Post adorn'd made fair With Ribbons Flowers that nimble way excell'd Next Wrestling was who most to th' ground compell'd By strength and Art could braveli'st Foyl o'rethrow May Lady should keep either Prize bestow Choice for that Year like Princes rang'd in State Persons set by to Judge and Arbitrate Musick conjoyn'd who for their ear well-mounted On Scaffold rais'd was skilful thence accounted Could sweetly th' Harp Pipe Cithron voice command Bay-wreaths alone took from their Lady's hand For close of all whoe're in handsom Verse View'd on that Stage could well pronounce reherse Their great god Pan's their Love's or Pastor's praises Those Poets style with Crown of Laurel graces The choicer Ground large Theatre for these Was Verdant Plain whose sides by slow degrees Increas'd to small thin-planted Hills from whom Pure streaming Founts like Daughters of their Womb Broke gently forth not Born to th' world before Whilst Brooks beneath that Champain Wander'd o're Square Plot there was with Palms inviron'd high All but Fore-parts that void for the Ear and Eye Plank'd Galleries conjoyn'd their backs inclos'd Top like some Bow'r for Nimphs and Swains compos'd The Widow reach'd that Grove walk'd strait from thence To th' Pastor's Ground fit times convenience Well came to th' Lord THERSANDER'S Grange Lord. Thersander his Uncle so prov'd That Uncle call'd much valu'd Man belov'd She found him there return'd from Rural sport Who dwelling far Past former Life from Court Liv'd too withdrawn no medler in the State High publick things which oft to Envy hate Does more expose yet since his Wife there dy'd Times doubtful thought for Pastor's Grange comply'd One void by chance those Farms forementioned By th' Owners left laid by through Age or Dead Prov'd also near allay'd his Brother's Sorrow Since for Himself small comfort need to borrow Prime chearful heart as stout resolv'd withal What chance soe'er more Frankly liberal Industrious for his Friend there strongly Loving As faithful found rare poized Temper proving Young handsom Widower had then no Child Might well set forth dear Uncle last be styl'd Was talking then return'd in pleasing way With 's House-keeper o' th' Rural Games that day Fair Virgin 't was well born well bred beside Wife 's Cousin-german prov'd so near ally'd With whom she sojourned by both esteem'd Since her Decease this Lord so worthy deem'd For Rank and Parts next kind Regard so great That she conjoyned in this Change Retreat Whose newness both did please as Friend bacame Mild gentle shew'd Florena call'd by name THIRSANDER read those Lines for gallant Choice By 's Nephew there declar'd did much rejoice Approv'd that way withdrawn as Travel'd so Wrote nimbly back Florena of Council tho His strong belief for Place as they desir'd With Country-friend twenty miles off retir'd Should thither Ride howe'er inform them well Third day ere night within their Hermit-Cell She thus return'd that Note inclos'd by Swain Was sent to th' Prince ORONTES Farm again The Prince that time did tread those pleasing Grounds Conjoyned lay in whose small Pastor-bounds Kingdom conceiv'd with calmer thoughts surveigh'd His wandring Flock where harmlesness display'd Mild innocence those Flow'r-deck'd Banks beheld Spruce branched trees where Natures work excell'd Courts proud and gaudy'st Art there Christal stream Did slide along Glass to the Sun's Gold beam Soft Murmur 's noise whilst Springs Musicians sounded May-carols forth with Azure Sky surrounded Whose general Calm comply'd with thoughtful Brest If its own Heart enjoy'd free way possest He had much Action shar'd disastrous Passion Orontes Contemplative Now
order'd so That every Third did pleasant Fruit-tree grow Like Gems to th' Rest or painted part as 't were First glanced or might Orchard-Grove appear Beneath that Bank on each enlarged side Since Mount long square good open space descry'd Flat verdant green did single Arbour stand Of Laurel Bays which Winter blasts command Still Freshly branch'd conjoyned close to th' Wall Same planted Trees set round that Fence withal Mixt Cipress there and near to one of them That side o' th' Cell small Fount from Rock did stream Adorn'd by Art tho something Wild o'regrown At foot beneath where Watry Cistern shown Nine Muses Carv'd beheld in Silvan Dress With Instruments joyn'd consort to express Apollo's self then Patron higher rais'd Whilst from the Top rude wanton Satyrs gaz'd At either end o' th' Bank still space between I' th' Flat beneath where thorow Prospect seen On every Part small closer Walk beheld Whose length went cross to the Gate-side excell'd With flaunting Palms their tops like Roof combin'd That noblest Branch for Conquerors design'd 'T was large and various Ground first open space Led from the door to th' Hermit's dwelling-place Bank by the Wall prov'd here and there beset With Corans Roses Paunsey Violet CLERMANTHE found in this unlook'd-for Sight Joyn'd Nature Art ORSAMNES both delight Not much past Nine still lusty ancient tho Their Woman knoc'd THIRSANDER'S Note did show Both nimbly read those Lines by th' Hermit heard Contentful way gave the Agent great Reward ORSAMNES then declar'd of Virgin-vow His Wife had made three Weeks remained now He therefore would sad Fancy charm delight And Feign at least that prov'd his Bridal night CLERMANTHE Blush'd their Landlord smil'd withal ORSAMNES when to 's pleasing Task did fall Cropt several Flowers wherewith that verdant Ground Did flaunting shew till gather'd choice Compound CLERMANTHE then whilst th' Hermit led the way Grave Father-like to th' Cell did guard convey In formal sort Saluted her at Door Then finely strewed with Paunseys round the Floor Pinks Violets Rose deck'd the Marriage-Bed Clean Pillow-bear provided for her Head Want of Night-cloaths which being worn at Home Choice couching Garb did rarely well become The Duke seem'd active tho as for that end Pull'd off her Hood did Handmaid-like attend Reach'd holds the Glass till caus'd in her that fashion Sweet sobrest Blush through strong imagination He leads her Bridegroom-like prepared so To th' larger Bed where couched down might show Shot Lightning-flash or falling Star expos'd Whilst th' Hermit sat with 's Friendly Chair inclos'd Thus Curtains drawn 'twixt them TIMONDES there Still Window 's Light CLERMANTHE'S Face howere Thence to behold he lay down by her side Both in their Cloaths warm season well comply'd Grasp'd her in 's Arms whilst Silver Moon that hour With Fainter Beams adorn'd the Rocky Bowr Blush strain'd into her Cheeks least then might prove Years Vow forgot those formost Fruits of Love In Kisses seiz'd which should his thoughts content Nere in that way so free so excellent Enjoy'd before for Posture 's pleasantness Time Pillow Bed Bridal resemblances Her Beauties sparkled round those fairest eyes on Gloomy Couch like Morning-Stars when rise Or Rosie blushing East when Break of Day Her Cheeks and Lips conjoynd ' did shew display TIMONDES slept that while good Honest Heart Becalmed thoughts till bare Loud snorting Part. At later Heurs the Rest themselves dispos'd Conforming Both their Gallant Eyes they clos'd Come gentle sleep bind this Transcendent Pair In Silken Bands most beautiful and fair Of all thy drousie Realm with Slumbers now Bedew'd their Eyes since to thy Scepter bow Give Cordial-like Repast no strange Offence Unpleasing noise disturb their quiet Sense Here Joyned more touching that Shepherdess Philaura again Fair Nimph Gentile who Mourn'd in sad Distress PHILAURA call'd Belov'd ORSAMNES gon Vesta Diana Goddess of Chastity Ere break of day this Plot resolv'd upon Close walk by stealth to th' Vestal Nunnery Far distant Place known vow'd Society Of Heathen Maids such found in Rome elsewhere For Chaster minds reserv'd provided there She would make One by th' Father tho discry'd They Lock'd her up persuasion-salves apply'd To cure this last Disease broke forth in View SILVANOR whilst for Love did strangely Sue Pastor Gentile which mourn'd for her before Tho hid conceal'd Advanc'd upon that Score By Parents Friends since might her thoughts reclaim From Vestal mood and th' old disastrous Flame Such th' other too MONTANUS call'd exprest Still constant serv'd MERDONE'S gentle Breast Soon noised was ORSAMNES Voyage round Who then whole year upon that Pastor-ground Had dwelt reserv'd A second Festival Third day did prove to Ceres due withal Goddess of Corn performed chearful fashion In th' Afternoon us'd Sports for Celebration Prime Shepherds did short Masque-device invent The Shepherd's Masque The Lord ORSAMNIS Praise to represent So much belov'd esteem'd Spruce for th' Attire Worn Flowry wreaths the best of their Voice-Quire SILVANOR and MONTANUS Song compos'd Fram'd Notes and Words each Stave with Chorus clos'd SONG 1. Two Voyces Honour 's chief Gem brave Lord Farewell Still Shine excell Tho chang'd these Flocks rude Bleating sound With Native Ground For Climes remote where Wonders dwell Chorus of all Gentlest Gales on Waters Floor Conduct thy Barque Conduct thy Barque to Foreign Shore 2. Two Voices Next Pan himself Thou here didst Reign Like Star o' th' Plain And through thy Beams the Pastor fries Could'st Civillize Much Rais'd advanc'd their Rural Brain Chorus of all Choicest Honour last did'st shew With vulgar Rank With vulgar rank conjoyn'd below 3. Two Voices Prime Male Compound whose Virtue Parts Did take our Hearts And Forms united excellence Much pleas'd our Sense Small Grange would Cloud thy grand Deserts Chorus of all Pastors shall howere Record They could long time young Duke afford Advance Proclaim Thy Praise to Fame And Glory in the Lord ORSAMNE'S Name Song ended thus their nimblest Youth and Art All shew'd in Masquing Dance for second part Loud Musick 's Noise as would perform thereby Some Court-exploit for th' Ear and gazing Eye ORSAMNES health then Marched stoutly round Triumphant way to th' clearer Cornets sound Whist Hills and Rocks like chanting Eccho's station Did Partners seem conjoyn'd for Celebration That drunk by all one of their Masquing Train Great Friend to Shepherds Sheep with chearful Brain These Words pronounc'd OSAMNES since dispos'd That Life to leave set Speech their praise disclos'd Kind Brothers of the Flocks to gentle whom Grand Patrons thought for constant dwellings come Peace Quietness joyn'd harmless Innocence There seek protecting Roofs find shelter thence If any where O Choice contentful Life Unus'd to Jars that boiling envious Strife Of haughty Courts their Wanton Luxury Proud gorgeous Pomp withal from Projects free No painted Vizards worn but th' inward heart And outward Face alike match'd either part Kings have left Thrones by your retreat befriended As Swains from you have Kingly Thrones ascended Then chose they
I could not stay went forth most hastily For thus it was Pure Chast MARDIVA prov'd Till saw the King to Roughness Anger mov'd Talk'd lastly of Hate then seem'd to cloze comply Plain Forcing fear'd those two Assistants by Faint Virgin-heart this way resolv'd upon For her Escape felt wrack till she was gon Trip'd towards home whose passage prov'd by chance Close and obscure till did small way advance When thought o' th' Ring so long through fear forgot Orewhelmed Brain with this departing Plot Mardivas trouble Sad Qualms perplexed her through double Crime The King deceiv'd Rob'd Cheated then same time Was griev'd far more since might have left that shrouded Under her Hood and Gloves till gone o'reclouded Thus dar'd she not go Home least was pursu'd There seized on nor backward course conclude To tell and trust the Maid might prove beside By th' King again or DARDIGUES descry'd She therefore chose this nimblest way did go I' th' joyning Street to her young School-fellow Rich Tradesmans Wife DELPHINE call'd conjur'd To give SILEUCA back that Ring secur'd For th' Royal hand perhaps remaining there Or carry strait to th' Court sâ—â—â—h Dâ—ngâ—â— fear DELPHINE came sent up that Wench with speed SILEUCA stealing down o' th' Ring was freed Walk'd to MARDIVA'S Mother then exprest MARDIVA prov'd that time her friendly Guest And Husband lodg'd two Nights abroad place free By her desir'd her Bedfellow would be So pray'd her not to expect alltho design'd To ease that way MARDIVA'S troubled mind MARDIVA fair glancing next Morn below On Garden-plot from her new Lodging so Balcone joyn'd She was that time beheld By brave young Man whose Preson Garb excell'd And he by her tho strait her self withdrew Behind that Glazed Screen from further view Yet so observ'd he prov'd Enamoured thence Corinth-Lord Face Body's form conjoyned Excellence It was a Young Corinthian Lord lodg'd there Of gallant Parts Estate did grand appear Who ranging far set down for Travels cloze Th' Arcadian Realm from whence for Corinth goes His Native Soil VENDORMES call'd by name These things DELPHINE heard receiv'd the same From 's Country-man that brought him first well try'd Her long-known Merchant friend lodg'd there beside VENDORMES thought his Travels large and free Did nere present like beauteous Rarity Ask'd what she was DELPHINE since no danger Informed him to the full found Noble Stranger After high Praise strong Love conjoyn'd exprest Her Friendly help he sought then Lordly Guest For some acquaintance She reply'd that Hour She would perform what lay within her Pow'r DELPHINE told MARDIVA'S self again His Rank prime Parts Estate did nought restrain VENDORMES she had Plot devis'd before So up ere long he came pass'd by that Door DELPHINE call'd as wish'd to speak with her DELPHINE loud she said without Demur I 'm here my Lord the Door unlocking strait Few words with special friend and I shall wait On you beneath when glance with humble Bow If proves your Friend he said shewn pleasing Brow Entring upon 't I may presume to kiss Her Fairest Hand altho conjoyn'd to this Her sweetest Mouth for Rudeness in the Action I do her Pardon crave Corinth Lord Courting Mardiva as satisfaction Blush th' Answer was You were too quick for me My Lord DELPHINE then I had more free Come down to you VENDORMES strait replys Most powerful Charm sent from that Lady's Eyes Did draw me in MARDIVA answer made She taught them no such Charms VENDORMES said But Nature did might boldness thence excuse She 's now reserv'd DELPHINE said Recluse Then second Pardon 's beg'd said he again That former Pow'r doth here to stay constrain Which first O'recame while does with you Dispence I may presume yet more no great Offence MARDIVA then she was my Schoolfellow May Partner fit for close Retirment shew Conjoyn'd VENDORMES there Tho Fram'd she be For Sighs or Smiles Joy mournful sympathy My self may equal prove Please but thus far To take from her my natural Character I might be then confirm'd Co-partner too When she with Blush DELPHINE that of you Has given my Lord reply'd most Noble one If thought said he sincere that Favor shewn Then Gentlest grant still leave to stay enjoy Sight of those Eyes DELPHINE strait convoy To th' Amorus Plot My Lord will scarce remain Two days within the Realm He joyn'd again 'T is Truth indeed and so may well-Improve My precious Hours in point of Chaster Love Tho wander'd far I n'er did see behold This Lady's Beauteous Match She 's prime enroll'd Thought Singular Since then my Lord said She You Travel'd scarce awake with Senses free 'T was not in Dream Madam you may conclude VENDORMES said your mind more Rare unview'd Thus longs my Heart till for Corinthian home You pleas'd t' advance Travels grand Prize become Those daintiest Arms my Port conceiv'd as 't were Haven of Rest content Shewn Blushes there MARDIVA joyn'd more knowledge in that Choice Of Wife methinks my Lord e're pass'd your voice With Wisdom should concur He strait reply'd I've found so much in this short space descry'd And heard much more through that great Friend's Relation As hath confirm'd my thoughts Whence took occasion DELPHINE strait to speak I did inform His Lordship how you fled Lascivious Storm The King himself still purely Chast unstain'd Young Handsom tho Gems Gold like trash disdain'd VENDORMES joyn'd like Hope-exalted man 'T was primely good I 'le be your Guardian Best Maid through Arcadie Convoy where're Grant for Reward tho Life endanger'd there This Lov'd compound Mind Bodies choice perfection When Blushing she well pleased glance reflection Something my Lord Y 'ad need to mark reply'd That 's good in me since little else beside Small worldly Fortune have VENDORMES when Fairest I valu't not conjoyn'd agen Throw 't all in Alms away what would you more DELPHINE said did summon strait to th' Dore Their Merchant friend who being admitted free Confirm'd his Rank Estate in each Degree This heightned too might pleasing thoughts advance Kind Uncle of hers at Corinth dwelt by chance Well known to both informed of his Name Thus joyntly all Confederates became For present Grant importunate did shew Choice Grounds on either side enforcing so VENDORMES pray'd She rather would strange Doom That hour pronounce than bid him leave the Room Unsatisfi'd since shall most constant Lover As earnest be no Paper-flames discover Turning from them to th' Window strait retir'd As 't were for sober Pause tho small requir'd Things thought of Poiz'd before such light from thence Clear Reason blaz'd Love Fortune's eminence Her Mother too for certain grounds well pleas'd Might follow them here thoughts of Danger seiz'd Still doubtful Fears o' th' Royal pow'r that Ring N'er by SILEUCA given perchance to th' King VENDORMES Person lastly much approv'd These joyn'd o'recame the fair MARDIVA lov'd So turn'd again pure Blush withal refin'd My Lord She said Your Person Parts combin'd Mardiva Lord contracted
must take before I try be bound In Wedlock fast Those future Points Profound Madam said he none can presage they may Where likeliest thought suppose that 's Truth you say My Lord She strait reply'd When further he And I shall crave that Candor Charity You 'll now Believe my Love and Hope the best For dark succeeding Times with gentle brest Strong Solemn Vows if more confirming Spell Command they ready are You can speak well My Lord CANDORA joyn'd would Action prove The Consequence howe'er Hand strait did move Behind that Couch took Chaplet thence beneath I crown you thus with this fair Laurel-wreath As Person of much Honour high desert Adorn'd his Head while star'd view'd closing part MELARGON first then Rub'd his Louring Brow Since Rival's Crown'd as seem'd Victorious now In th' Amorous Combat Conqueror for he Wish'd handsom Wife tho ranging thoughts still free VALENSON'S Words as your fair hand hath made Madam this Wreath more green appear display'd Fresh Beauties thence so my rais'd Hope doth spring Pardon presumptuous Heart more flourishing My Lord she joyn'd I must withdraw some while Another waits for me also pleas'd Smile Departs the Room VALENSON'S thoughts advanc'd MELARGON frown'd that way no longer glanc'd Hearing next Door to open strait much noise VALENSON curious too tho heard no voice Speech yet conjoyn'd that Windows Light descrying In th' end o' th' Room look'd through must needs be prying When Rival saw CANDORA both appear Green Laurel Wreath in hand Salute him there At which did start amaz'd as tho beheld Some Vision strange exploit unparallell'd The Lady chose this formal Way Candora wood by Melargon conceiving MELARGON saw first Part his mind bereaving Of calmer thoughts VALENSON now should see Like done to Him shewn pleasant brain and free These words exprest My Lord I shall desire You would excuse my stay speech did require Since formost came another Person of Honour MELARGON strove to check whilst gaz'd upon her Distemper'd Mood Glance on that Wreath more freed Madam conjoyn'd I thought it long indeed Since came this day to wait on you enjoy Your presence thus She answer'd there less Coy Still Laurel shewn truly my Lord before I was ingag'd upon that civil score To each confirm'd last night my Promise too Had you come first I had done so to you Now being here I shall your Brow present With Laurel-wreath as noble Ornament Thing due to your regarded worth Desert So plac'd it on When secret Qualms of Heart VALENSON feels which told he truly Lov'd Chang'd Countenance so unexpected prov'd Lost how t' expound her thoughts dark Ridling way Misterious as Dream'd that Wooing day Since seem'd Himself crown'd singular lik'd best MELARGON Pleas'd in part these words exprest Madam this Branch proves Glory's Engin worn By Conquerors in publick Triumph born And so imbrac'd by me Strong Hopes as well Your Hand and Heart conjoyn each parallell Marriage perform'd you will conceive that I Did both deserve CANDORA fram'd reply That best appears my Lord by real action Thus found this last amends good satisfaction Then walking to the side Room 's middle part She there by Sleight unclos'd small piece of Art Close Wainscot door to th' other Passage made VALENSON call'd who came with 's wreath display'd She standing just between them in the Door Both the Lords view'd by her at once The Rivals strait whilst each green Laurel wore Viewing Themselves as meant to Fight some prize Less pleasing way when she these words applies Observe my Lords I both thus make Renown'd In Honour's Sign not Conquest 's tho have Crown'd That 's due to One here 's Promise Grant to Neither Be that deferr'd untill the King comes hither To Hunt i' th' Park within two days Dispos'd When I my Choice shall name by stealth disclos'd Mean while no Message heard and here from both Intreat withal you would ingage by Oath No Quarrel now nor afterwards t' advance Concerning me on each cast pleasing Glance Tho all that time Survey'd with curious Eye Their Persons both plain Objects standing by The Rival-Lords disjoyn'd injoyned thus Some lowring looks Assault less dangerous CANDORA view'd then poizing well the Case Self-flattering each VALENSON in first place Since first was Crown'd might Choice proclaim more free MELARGON pleas'd the last held firmer be Best second thoughts concluding Parts imply'd Th' whole former Act excus'd by her beside That Lord came first nor dar'd they least gainsay Their Regent-queen both swore most formal way This done She said She now must take her leave Third Suitor waited long whom should receive In Manners too tho did withal intend To cast him off So marching to th' Room 's end Betwixt them both VALENSON joyful seem'd On her Right hand which Chance MELARGON deem'd Worth small regard was pleas'd in his own Room Since left by Her to th' Door thus being come Th' Earl Countess both by call did strait appear Enter'd that Place CANDORA leaves them there Wine being brought th' Earl fairly drank to One To th' Other She no first nor last then shewn Shun'd all distasting Cause himself did lead VALENSON down the Countess who did plead MELARGON'S Suit being faour'd most by her Walk'd down with him to th' Court where short demur Footmen and Pages call'd no Jars intent Both several ways to MANTINEA went Third Suitor was Young Country Squire well born Third Suitor to Candora Person indifferent Cloaths fondly worn Fine Brave enough for Wealth by far Third Suitor to Candora Estate Outvy'd those Lords but joyn'd an empty pate Light shallow Brain where Worldly means do swell Not always found good Heads to order well Tho spending Hands His Father had much Gold Sent to this Lord which made his Mother bold To send him there ' mongst Courtiers Game to play Since Promise had of fair and open way To speak with her in private too that hour If could o'er-come by Loves enchanting Pow'r Long time He walk'd i' th' Gallery there made Fine Legs to th' Pictures oft well painted shade In 's Mistriss stead stretched forth himself with Hem Then wip'd his Nose brave Bandstrings toy'd with them Kiss'd his hand too choice Parts survey'd all o'er His Cloak now cast this way then that he wore Long Practice-time at length CANDORA appear'd When Dazeled grown his eyes through Beauty blear'd He kiss'd in hast the Lady o' th' wrong side At which she smil'd tho Laughter that imply'd Which he grand Favour thought inform'd i' th' end Service forgot his Mother did commend Her self to Her charg'd him withal to wait Upon her thus Well pleas'd CANDORA strait Did thanks return Loud Hem then gazing round Fine Pictures there he said tho braver found In 's own Long Gallery with Cap and Feather Th' huge Court Baboon Bear Dog fighting together Then 's House advanc'd Those Lordships rare which all Were his did say and should to th' Heirs befall From his own Body sprung for Everlasting
Then praises on his Hounds and Horses casting But for brave Mouth Jouler did Chant excel If Mouths so brave CANDORA joyn'd 't were well If one had brought to speak for him when he Large smile reply'd her self beneath might see Whole Brace of them but those for Hunting noise Then wooing better far bad take her Choice When prov'd his Spouse He strait conjoyned then His Hauks should make her Qualmish Sick agen With Patridg food his Horses cram with Plate When won the Rases all for gallant State Her Cupboard round nor should she want great store Of Parrots Dogs and Monkeys too that wore Their Silver chains CANDORA smil'd reply's She should the man much more regard and prize Than Monkeys Dogs Indeed he answer'd there Then I shall fit well-serve your Turn whatere My Father got twelve Children I 'l outgo Boys Girls o' th Gyant kind if you 'l but shew Good Breeder last Fear then CANDORA said They'd eat too much For that be nought afraid The Squire conjoyns I can maintain them all Back Belly 's part did both content enthrall Then ask'd How goes the day large Dyal spy'd Through th' window there his own said that outvy'd Daub'd round with Gold Best those which th' hour of night Could point withal twelve months by fair Moon light Informed her next hour shall serve to tell His Voyage Traunt to th' Court 't would please her well Till Laugh'd again Which story Alarm'd as 't were CANDORAS thoughts such Terror caus'd to th' Ear. No end of Fooling Game straitways She said Fine Evening 't was to walk when answer made He 'd wait on her if that she lov'd to do More gallant Mornings found and Evenings too In his large Garden then all Arcady Scarf wanting was CANDORA joyn'd which she Must go about The Squire would needs attend No said CANDORA strait Some private end Business she had Said he if for Maids Water Himself would Bason hold that none might scatter She pray'd him rather there to wait somewhile Till her return Walk'd forth with pleased Smile After short Pause this stout-grown Wooer advanc'd To Window large thence for the Garden glanc'd Candora steals away His Mistress where beheld with Maid again Long walk they pass'd what Damp confounded Brain As Dream'd or saw some Cozening Apparition Since far from thought in that high-flown condition She 'd serve him so till gazing more and more To th' Fields they went at last through Postern door When scratch'd his Head next staring strangely round As Tooth then drawn uncertain where what Ground He trod that time at door upon th' one side Seen further off he painted large descry'd Grim Conjurer long Gown small Wand and Book View'd Spirits dreadful Form Hobgoblin-look On th' other side as raised by him then Which lively Draughts carv'd out like Painted Scene In Board compleat as standing on the floar Sense Fancy so possess'd disturb'd before He strait conceiv'd that Fellow rais'd her Shape To abuse him there when pondring large Gape How best to send for her since durst not well Come nigh the Door maid did those Clouds dispell Entring that way bad Dreaming thoughts diffuse Who told he must her Lady Pardon excuse To Wife in Labour called forth desir'd Till the next Morn when yauning strait o'ertir'd With 's wooing Task it seem'd he said that she Could like Women in Labor 's Company Better then his he 'll now take Horse be gone Mother inform of all for Wives 't was known He could have those i' th' Country far and near Would Leap at him The Earl Countess both appear Said two great Lords that day did Suitors wait And Foremost came Those Lords then take her strait Between them both reply'd brave Hunting Day Was lost for her So Wine in Courteous way Being offer'd there like Blow that gentlier smarted Men loudly call'd and Dogs he strait departed CANDORA thus withdrawn spent serious hour Near gliding Brook repos'd where nature's Bow'r Large branched Palm whilst gentle murmur made Wiâ—â— tossed Leaves and Streams to th' Ear convey'd Birds chanting round sate musing there upon Each Lordly Servant's weight poiz'd being gon In all Regards lest should too late Repent Unwiser Choice so back to th' Chamber went Next day dissolv'd which well did fix Compose Her doubtful thoughts for Person Parts in those Tempers conjoyn'd The King Hunts there the King with gallant Train For Hunting came that Lordly Pair again By him regarded each tho sought indeed Prime Virgin course who stood for Spouse Decreed The Earl to th' Park attends with Countess there CANDORA might DIANA'S self appear Goddess of Groves so lovely thought beheld Pure-chast withall on daintiest Horse excell'd The lofty Stag chief Silvan Burgess grown From cool dark Cabin rais'd pursu'd alone By dreadful Hounds strong scented Rout beyond His branched Forts though Lawn refreshing Pond Chas'd driven still in Flights hot Burning Feaver From whom the Herd scar'd Friends themselves did sever Whilst different Horns rung doleful Knells as pass'd Joyn'd Eccho's noise till reachd Assail'd at last Us'd Forked Head when Feet but vain for Flying Sunk after Gallant Bay shewn Courage Dying So Noblest Persons fall by th' Vulgar Crowd Concluding Peal for Obsequies allow'd The King went then to th' Mansion-house Invited Mongst Courtly Train those Rival-Lords recited For prime Repast to th' Chamber being come CANDORA pleas'd withdraws to joyned Room The Countess next th' Earl talking with the King Good order took for Banquet's managing Stole when return'd unto MELARGON strait Inform'd her Daughter would not Choice relate Till Banquet past whereof she hoped well VALENSON saw who strait began to swell Then damp'd his stouter thoughts as tho declar'd That Choice by her thus almost half despair'd Yet rouzing Patience there lest Resolution When Banquet came took part till the conclusion That done tho Qualm his Lordly Stomack found The Countess too gone forth on choosing ground Strait towards Him did chearful way advance CANDORA'S Maid view'd by MELARGON'S Glance From first beheld who musing thereupon Civil Discharge conceiv'd she brought alone Countess her self should best declare the Voice That Girl howere VALENSON nam'd for Choice Valenson chosen by Candora From th' Lady last intreats to stay behind Thus private way disclos'd her gentle mind Well pleas'd he was the Countess entring then Informed strait MELARGON'S Ear agen Her Daughter Choice on th' Other chanc'd to fall Nor could she help MELARGON'S vext withal CANDORA thought nor Err'd he was more high Of prouder Strain might least in Love Comply Best lik'd that Other 's Person too at last By whom ere long in Joyful Arms imbrac'd VALENSON thus Bob'd him o' th' Wifely score Tho Cheated prov'd in Wanton aim before Next Drinking large Venerial Game 's there found The Court did through ambitious Arts abound Mines Counter-mines grand Avarice but one More pleasant Passage thought shall here be shown An ancient Earl there was ALVARUS nam'd Who held great Place for benefit proclaim'd By this Young
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
was could not deny refuse That way applauds her utmost Care would use The Poison took her Daughter last must not Be told inform'd kept stranger to the Plot. ZELMANZA whilst lay musing under Cloud That Morn through Virgin-fears to Sorrow bow'd She heard the Door unlock'd which startled her Thought strange that Hour soft way without Demur That Eunuch entring more serious Eyes As tho the Brain did weightier thoughts comprize Which startled more He pray'd her nimbly then To Rouse be Drest What Cause said She agen Madam He joyned I come to set you free Your Honour sav'd withal and Chastity Freed too my self next Life great'st Satisfaction If You 'l be Rul'd What Danger in the Action Kind Sir said she again None valuable He strait reply'd Tho Fortune proves unstable You must be lock'd within that larger Chest For safe Convoy So told her all the rest The Lady thought 't was hopeful way and yet Found Horror in the same joyn'd Trembling Fit Loth to Decline nor tedious pause allow'd She 's ready strait Silk under Robe for shroud Then Persian Mantle worn with nightly Dress Which well became shew'd sweet in heaviness Zelmanza locked in a Chest Sad drooping thoughts howere that darksom Room When enter'd first least might presage her Tomb. Lock'd fast She was like Beauteous Corps some fine Choice Jewel there resplendent Silver Mine Door Lock'd withal He Marched down from thence For th' main Exploit of solemn Consequence This Eunuch when some two years past Captiv'd By th' King's command of Manly parts depriv'd The Eunuch's Plot. Soon Gelded was of Sanguine Temper fram'd Prov'd Wanton Amorous thus therefore Tam'd Of Life's chief Joy contentment Rob'd as 't were 'T was Butchers Act conceiv'd Nay Guarded there His sportful Flesh in Concubinal Station Oft saw but ne'r enjoy'd grand aggravation Wherefore if could of this choice Gem debar Whom Piti'd much born Neighbour too so far Cheat his desires Revengeful Stab it seem'd Freedom conjoyn'd withal most dear esteem'd That Bondage more stout Heart didained thus Since Baser Nation prov'd term'd Barbarous Nay more his Friend their Master-Eunuch late Advanced was and One whom This did hate First under-Eunuch should i' th' Room succeed That very Morn ten for their Hour agreed Cart should bear forth his various Furniture More than what Goods to th' Place belong'd thing sure Known certain 't was from which concordant chance Strong chearful Ground did fainter Hope advance Great Roman Lord Ambassador beside Ambassador from Rome Philarchus PHILARCHUS call'd did there as then Reside Prime Person Parts most Noble temper'd Brest Who Travel'd Persia long their Speech exprest Imploy'd for State-Affairs unpleasing Jar Caus'd by this King which might produce a War Should now return provok'd in high Degree For Rome was then in her Minority Like spreading Branch th' Italian Queen no more Contest with these maintain'd as Quarrels store With Carthage had North-Eastern Clime to them This Rul'd South-West worn Powerful Diadem That very Noon he should his Barque ascend So th' Eunuch heard might their Escape befriend Thus Morn before day slunk to th' Lord Disguis'd Old Coat false Hair Beard Roman-like devis'd For such exploits clapt on abroad close laid The Lord himself could Persian speak we said ZELMANZA'S Form drawn for the King was brought Face Bodies half strong tempting ground as thought In private Room th' whole Plot unveil'd descry'd Lords Daughter 't was great Neighbour born beside Her Brother known to th' Lord on Persian Ground When Travel'd there being much ingaged bound By friendly League then shew'd her lovely Shade Fine Persian Garb choice Nightly Dress purtray'd 'T was Sorrow's draught much more might Pleased move She Virtuous Spouse Informed as fair would prove Prime Noble Act howe're if chanc'd to find Some sturdy Servitor fit strength combin'd He th' Hands and Face could Tauny turn by Art Black frizled Hair Frock brought for Porters part High Monstrous Walls deep Moat beyond there lay Unpassable through th' Gate their only way The Lord saved Zelmanza The Lord bred Noble thoughts much Piti'd there Her Goodness Beauty joyn'd sad Virgin-fear Th' obliging Bond by which to th' Brother ty'd When Stranger trod their Persian Soil beside Last place believ'd he could produce prime Man For Porters Task as told the Guardian Yet was dispos'd from whence she came should be Kept from his Train the Eunuch did strait agree Base Rogues he said did both of them enthrall No Prize of War then sold for Slaves withal Conjoyned thus would He but leave afford Himself might come with Chest of Goods on board 'Bout Twelve or One or if hard Chance prevented When th' Evening came to which the Lord assented Barque Lanched forth he could in publick fashion Thanks given the Lord make this devis'd Relation That driven by Storm some while there Landing then For needful Cause their frighted Country-men Throught fearful haste alarm'd left them on Shore Partly withdrawn when thought of Slavish Whore Like dreadful Rack ZELMANZA terrifying Or Poison'd also told One great in pow'r Would seize on them for Spies and her Deflow'r Like Chest of Goods he strait convey'd her thus Throught that Friend aid their Lodging Dangerous The Lord seem'd pleased strait called up to th' Room One that in Persia served him his Groom Strong back'd was known stout heart withal of free Ingenious Brain given Oath for Secresie Th' whole Plot disclos'd if well brought off the Prize He should to place of Wealth advancement rise Mean while large Golden Sum 't was ample Wages Whilst th' Eunuch there to own the stealth ingages As hir'd that Man for Chest of Goods no more The Groom conjoyn'd on that adventurous Score Left daubing stuff whereby with ease he might Black short curl'd Hair seem Moorish chang'd o're Night Next Morn Frock us'd The Plot for freeing Zelmanza ty'd Porters Cord and Sack Well-colour'd too that Groom with Lusty Back 'Tween Seven and Eight to Cloister did repair Shewn him last night such was the Eunuch's care Dark skulking Place near th' House of Concubines Viewing their Gate most fit for such Designs Whence saw all Passengers should lurking there Watch well that Cart for carriage did appear Nine's Hour at hand that Cart came marching by To bear the Captains Goods two Porters nigh Attending it their Gate being open spread Groom follow'd strait behind the Cart did tread Like Moorish Porter imploy'd pass'd freely through Entring their Cout much cheared rejoyced too Few then observing ought not least suspected He th' Eunuch soon descry'd by Glance reflected Upon his Window there thing ordered so Which view'd the Court and Gate close place below There met by th' Eunuch was to th' Lady's Room Conducted then Short Private way to whom Did prove by chance Rap given for sign tho small Porter was brought he 's lock'd in too withal Down the Eunuch walk'd again for second part To 's Window there till Loaden saw the Cart When driving on lock'd fast his
Chamber door With nimble Foot did mount ZELMANZA'S Floor Entring whose Room door lock'd well Corded found That Chest besides Rap given for warning sound 'T was bearing forth th' agreement so in hast Fix'd on that Roman's Back securely plac'd No Noise ore-heard clear way when peeping through March forth he said Door nimbly locking too Some thoughts at first to bring Her forth by Night Drest in Man's cloaths great Dangers tho did Fright Thus down the Stairs ZELMANZA strait was born Zelmanza carried down Next through the Court bedew'd with Tears that Morn Her Coffin-wall each Morrish voice as said Down there and search that Chest her thoughts dismay'd Th' Eunuch come nigh large Wicket known to th' Gate With angry Words inform'd the Porter strait Their Captains Cart was gone Chest left behind They must o'retake the same shew'd Troubled mind Th' are not gone far the Porter cry'd withal Had drank large Draught that Morn grand Festival Well knew that Eunuch 't was by th' Captain Favour'd With Cart the Porter came thus nothing waver'd Unlock'd it there Being marched through more Free Third Rap he gave for Sign ordain'd that She Had pass'd the Gate which seem'd like Musick sound Unto her Ear as chearful Cordial found To th' pleased Heart Life-spirits rouz'd from thence Sad Qualm altho fear'd Stormy consequence Since She conceiv'd much clouded Fate remain'd More windings in that Dangerous Maze contain'd Reach'd that dark Hole where left he strait put on That Coat Hair Beard turn'd Roman-like unknown They Walk'd not far till had prospective View Of open Place where sight appear'd grand Crew Which made him Stare the King beheld withal His Courtly Train that day choice Festival The King 〈◊〉 Riding to the Temple Then marched to th' Temple prov'd for Sacrifice Unto their God since late Victorious Prize That Black-moor King and Queen enslaved Crowd Sad Glance howere by th' Eunuch was allow'd First Oxen went brave Gilded Hoofs and Horns Ribbon each Neck with Garland too adorns Then Courtiers came Great Lords his Majesty Mounted behind on Beast of Barbary Gay Foot-cloth shewn th' Umbrella such large spread Least scorch'd his Tawny Cheeks born o're his head Footmen and Guard in gaudy Coats descry'd With painted Bows and Darts on either side The Princess next in Gallant Charret drawn Fine colour'd Robe her Scarf of Cobweb-Lawn Wrought with Silk Flowers and Gold whilst in the Rere That Royal One Triumphant did appear Eight Black-moon Slaves like harness'd Beasts compell'd Whose squinting Glance the dreadful Whip beheld Th' Eunuch was cloy'd that Hour for Moorish show When first perceiv'd least stop'd surprised so Soon Turned off Few Lanes in nimbler sort Being marched through clear way to their Sea-port Fourth Rap he gave which sound proclaim'd that She Now reach'd the open Fields that Sign should be By both observ'd much cheer'd her gentle Heart Less Pantings now small Hole through th' upper part Gave purer Ayre she thought more pleasing Breath Though still did Range Confines as 't were of Death For marching on new Sight did startle invade His watchful Sence beneath broad Beaches shade Eight sturdy Moors descry'd not far from All One chanc'd to know that Gladsom Festival Triumphant met some Drinking were did soak Their Tawny throats whilst others danc'd to stroke Of Instrument did Rudely beat the Ground Wild Antick Dance as prov'd their Musick-sound Shouts joyned oft These things observ'd and Fear'd Worse through their Ranting Drunken Mood appear'd Tho trod less used Path he stragled more So Stalk'd along till reach'd the Blissful Shore Fifth Rap then gave whose Voice ZELMANZA taught She now at length to th' Roman Barque was brought Heart Dancing through that's pleasing Melody Pure Blood refin'd did mount withal more free Her Christal Cheeks now Light would Bless her Eyes When from that Chest as from the Grave should rise Zelmanza took aboard The Lord 's inform'd receiv'd him strait from Shore As Friend to th' Groom resolv'd upon before That Precious Chest like Goods withall Aboard His Gallant Barque tho thought with Beauty stor'd This Business done convenient Gale of Wind They Launched forth for Northern Course design'd When th' Eunuch told that former fram'd Relation Mindful of Fair ZELMANZA'S Restauration In Publick sort to th' Lord as was agreed Who seem'd well pleas'd the Lady so was freed From Danger 's jaws commands t' unlock the Chest ZELMANZA when being Rouz'd with chearful Brest Call'd all her Beams into her Radiant Eyes So Morning Sun from th' World beneath doth Rise Which Beauty there like fairest Coin beheld With Virtue 's stamp conceiv'd unparallel'd Charm'd all his Thoughts whilst th' Eyes with love o'erflow Whence She might view the wounded Heart below Himself by her thought Rare Accomplish'd Man Who stooping strait like Gentle Guardian To raise her up Saluting then did sound Her Language forth which learn'd on Persian Ground The Lord and Zelmanza Madam said he Y' are welcome to the Day Which doth as 't were your Beauteous Form Pourtray To Freedom last My Lord her Answer so Both chear my Heart great change for Beauty tho That Stifling Chest tormented thoughts beside May cause produce Madam the Lord reply'd Your Cheeks Triumphant prove so fresh appear As slumber'd on soft Bed of Roses there Kiss'd strait her Hand I hope you will believe Y' are now secure tho sadly'st late might Grieve Under my Charge whilst Rang'd this Watry Floor Next powr's Divine as ' mongst your Friends before Choice Country men My Lord ZELMANZA said Such Noble worth there seems thus far display'd That I may hope to find in you dear Brother LOCRINUS Lost Madam that Name 's another Obliging Bond said he Your Virtue One My Self to him good while Ingaged known On Persian Ground So taking Her by th' hand He pray'd She would his Cabbin use Command Conducted Her Hot Waters strait were brought Cordial Restoratives convenient thought Long dreadful Qualm endur'd to chear her Spirits Shewn Choice regard so high ZELMANZA'S Merits Small pause their Dinner came handsom Repast Fine pleasant Room for th' Lady-guest at last The Lord sate down that Eunuch too their Friend ZELMANZA Mistriss like must take Board's end Adorn'd the same whilst curious Artist there Touch'd sweetly Roman Harp to please her Ear. Dinner being done She pray'd She might for cloze Her shaken Limbs on Bed sometime Repose And Calm withal her late Distemper'd Brest Where stranged disorder'd Thoughts throught gentle Rest Silk Roman Couch the Lord's at hand in view Who taking leave in Civil sort withdrew Laid down thereon She slept some pleasing hours Till frightful Dream of loath'd Morocco's Tow'rs The Tyrant's Bed Imbrace discharg'd her Sense Wak'd her again felt Deaths assault from thence When musing say not twice Redeem'd as 't were On her Grand Change past present Fortune there As for the King Morocco King when News was brought anon Th' Eunuch and She Doors open broke were gon Amazement seiz'd Porter with Oaths deny'd Such
Heaven of Stars clear Firmament combine That fixt I am resolv'd She answered Such worth my Lord rather adorns your Head Like Wreath of Beams my thoughts may well propound That I should choose upon the surer Ground Dear Madam then said He for I 'll take hold Last Words so gently breath'd he kind and bold Conjoyn for cloze 'T is Truth my Lord She said You Harbour'd thus when lost enslaved Maid So bound me Your's if worth the claim howere That Thraldom Death conceiv'd next Strumpet there Those worst of Ills How can I then Deny Seek Courting Forms PHILARCHUS made Reply Sweet Madan then since Love strange fears o'recloud Bind all contractive way Which she allow'd Tho Blush'd in Grane Before the Eunuch past Ingaging Vows with Kiss Confirm'd at last Philarchus and Zelmanza Contracted Here th' Eunuch beg'd withdrawing leave should go And drink kind Friendly Glass th' agreement so With that Comrade in Danger Roman Groom Who Persian spoke departs withall the Room New Crimson Flood when drowned strait as 't were ZELMANZA'S Cheeks th' Escutcheons blazed there Of Modesty conjoyn'd with Virgin-Love Thus left alone tho Spouse PHILARCHUS prove Who first with Eyes in Glance Tongues pleasing strain Next clasped Arms his Lover's Charge began Then Kisses Seal'd each like to Balmy Dart Whence chiefly spoke the Language of his Heart Hers gently answer'd there contracting Vow Did Charter late choice Priviledge allow For then She seem'd in large Degree his Own First Fruits might Reap gather'd from Lips alone Midst which transported thoughts would there express Drop Latin Words sometimes when She no less Fine Persian spake in answer to that other Seeming to understand thus one another Thence pleased both till finding their mistake Laugh'd at themselves as from some Dream awake Did Kisses strait with Language joyn'd renew Tho talk'd in Persian all which either knew Kind Dialogues contentful way exchanging Such Virtuous wantonness no farther ranging Till four choice Hours in private Cabin-room Dissolved were as Tast of Joys to come When th' Eunuch call'd the Lord himself retir'd For some regards his Spouse more lov'd admir'd By six that Even their Barque had Travell'd far Reach'd Midland Sea through Streights of Gibraltar 'T was Month of June when passing Cape of Land Two Ships they strait descri'd on their Right hand With Roman Flags like Country-men display'd Which drawing near as meant to Seize Invade Sea Fight with Carthage men Set Carthage Flags aloft like Mortal Foes Well Man'd they were for Fight and Bording Cloze Men fill'd their Decks whose ugly Captain there ZELMANZA saw like Beauteous Blaze appear When Glanced forth himself by her beheld More loathsom thought as she with him excell'd For Dainty Prize inflam'd his Lustful Brest The Romans Arm'd for Fight themselves address'd With Gallant Lord whilst poor ZELMANZA fear'd In Clouds again new dreadful Fate appear'd Still more observ'd this World's vast maze of Change Where Joy and Grief by turns do wander range Night Day succeeds doth mournful Scene present Late Comfort 's Dawn now Warlike Bows are bent Her Self and Lord for Death or Slaves design'd Grief most she thought did Seize on Humane kind Praid him in Sighs withdraw who answered He fought for her was their Commander Head Example both should freedom Heaven's deny He would in Thrall partake or bravely Dye Th' Arrows began each seeming Mortal Dart Sent to her Lord next aim'd at her own Heart Few Roman's harm'd because the Carthage-men Knowing their Ods advanc'd for Grapling then With all their Power would try the Game by Sword These fiercely Shot those strove drawn near to Board Th' Assault encreas'd on Fair ZELMANZA'S Score PHILARCHUS'S Wife or th' Captain 's Slave and Whore When blustring Storm most Furious Blast did rise Like Jar 'tween Winds and Waves o'er-clouded Skies Tempest at Sea Which broke off theirs strait parted them asunder Now near to feed the Deep loud claps of Thunder Barques tost like Balls upon the Foaming Main Some comfort 't was her Lord enjoy'd again Tho dreadful Thoughts least should with her be drown'd Who cheer'd her Heart did strait to Her propound Hope's Anchor there that freed from Barbarous Foes They now were left to Heaven's wise dispose Thus Both conjoyn'd sate waiting when the Waves Sharp Rocks or Sands might prove perchance their Graves Till hurl'd at last upon th' Italian Shore Bad Craggie part where streams did beating Roar Split thence their Barque with Planks the Waters swell'd Like broken Limbs third Dreadful Change beheld Those Romans there since practis'd swimming Art From Boyish Age made towards that nearest part I' th' River's mouth which way strong Winds constrain'd The floating Waves more ease the Bank obtain'd Th' Eunuch Hurt men got each their Friendly Board Like divers more brought all to Land restor'd ZELMANZA kept i' th' furthest end her Seat For Death's cold Rape prepar'd like daintiest meat For th' hungry Whale PHILARCHUS by her side Near Sinking now through Streams o'er-whelming Pride Loud Scriek withal the Lord whose faithful Brest Philarchus Zelmanza on his Back swiming Soft Groan conjoyn'd Love Sorrow thence exprest Laid down his Back her Folded Arms were cast Like Christal Collar Chain in nimblest hast About his Neck most dear Conjugal Gem So takes the Waves as She Grasp'd Him with Them Life's Guardian thought small Barge conceiv'd as 't were Whilst th' Arms and Legs well formed Oars appear Her Face tho drenched oft with Labour toil He sought that Bank fore-nam'd whence Waves Recoil But Winds still driving on like Helpful Hand That precious Load he brought most safe to Land Kiss'd off those Briny Drops when gather'd Breath On her fair Lips and Cheeks from Thraldom Death Thus freed discharg'd said there he should requite Her kind Imbrace upon his Wedding Night Who dew'd with Pearl-like Tears of Joy again His Prize thrice o'er declar'd She should remain Then Servants came congratulated round Who first that clearer way their passage found This Fortune joyn the Lords with many more Prime Box of Gold came floating to the Shore PHILARCHUS and ZELMANZA both were then Franckly receiv'd by Neighbour Fishermen Large Village near to th' Roman Lords that Bow'd Whom Fires and Beds strong Waters too allow'd Hard Couches soft that time appear'd less plain Sweet coarser Food want curbing nice disdain Third Morn by Coach they trod the surer Land Reach'd Lofty Rome which did that State command The Lord 's own House prime gallant Seat beheld For Furniture choice Garden Grot excell'd Th' Event of his Ambassage being shewn To th' Senate-Lords both Married were less known Married at Rome PHILARCHUS when transform'd that Water-bed To Gorgeous Roman Couch small Danger bred True waking Act ZELMANZA fair Imbrac'd Moroccoe's King in fondest Dreams at last That Groom for Porters Hire Place Wealthy found Such th' Eunuch to since Lov'd their Roman Ground The Lord ZELMANZA last like equal prize For Gallant Temper rare did sympathize Ship Saild e're long for Athens Grecian
various Mines c. Wind Thunder Lightning Meteors Hail and Snow Ebbs Tides Earth-quakes things caus'd above below Joyn'd things of Sense from the Insect brood so small Wing'd Creepers both quick liveliest found withal Scarce seen discern'd to th' Ostrich Elephant Such like the Sea from least to th' Whale may vaunt Fine Artist prove those Waxen Desks the Bee Spider round Web Bird Chambers in the Tree Last Humane Rank grounds Moral Rational What Noble Wise and Good in Men they call What Best befits and Graces ev'ry Action Knowing themselves conjoyn'd that satisfaction With curious Arts and Tongues State-Wisdom too Man furnish'd seem'd much knows and much can do Sad Frailty howere both Body Mind display That brighter Coin bad Mixture does Allay Where Fancy Passion much o'er-rule and grown Usurper like Mount Princely Reason's Throne Joyn'd Crosses Cares o' th' World sad Accidents Disturbing too dreadful as strange Events From Men from furious Beasts things nam'd before Fire Water-floods c. Nature's Destructive store Thus 't was resolv'd Man's chief Content does rest Within the Mind reserv'd in his own Brest Tho outward things Nature support maintain Like Building props Life-food what may sustain Essential found next Chear'd ' gainst Worldly ill Advanc'd our Joy yet th' apprehension still Doth Rule O'er-sway but Loathsom Feasts appear When faintish Qualm distemper'd Palates there Prime Colours scarce bad Jaundice-Eyes restore Nor Musicks please where Storm-vext Waves do roar The Sun seems lost when Fogs make dark the Sky Such Passion found where Lordly grown two high Many that heap of Worldly Comforts claim Still wretched Poor through troubled Minds became Whilst others in great want Life's Winter-season Setled Brains Hearts themselves enjoy'd sound Reason Upon these Grounds fixt their Discourse altho For several times did well concordant show Each th' other gave what full Content desir'd TIMONDES oft ORSAMNES Youth admir'd So much to gain ORSAMNES truly scan'd His ancieet Age so much could bear command Knowledg grand Weight with Years distemper'd Load Nor Task unpleasing to CLERMANTHE show'd Wise as ingenious Brest still to discover More Solid Parts in her Selected Lover To Goodness choice conjoyn'd brave Gallant Spirit Worth Prizing thought that stock of Manly Merit TIMONDES fear'd Time might too far be spent Upon this Grave more Solemn Argument Philosophy for Lady's tender mind Conceived too young Lover's heart combin'd Would be sometimes left to themselves alone Whose Love 's not yet day and half old were known That might withdraw for hours retreat he pray'd Some things in th' Hermitage should be Survey'd Our Princely Pair that Arbour when beheld Both Lovers in the Bower Wood planted Ground what farther parallell'd Walls lofty Fence conjoyned Fountain there Past Acts o' th' Lady's Grove revived were ORSAMNES pleas'd CLERMANTHE sweet entwin'd More freedom now with these last Shades combin'd Much heightned thoughts that way Seal'd many Kisses Both well conformed then to th' present Blisses Chast sober Hearts what gentle time allow'd Reap'd while Sun-beams ere long black stormy Cloud Might Darken all which being by Heaven declar'd For Change howere their noble Brests prepar'd Then forth they walk'd to th' Fount on furthest side By th' Arbour there which from small Rock did glide Mention'd before nine Muses carved round Phoebus above where good contentment found Whilst Pratling way clear silver Stream did flow Soft murmur's Noise to th' Cisterns fram'd below ORSAMNES styl'd CLERMANTHE i' th' pleasant mood Bright Venus there as met in shady wood By Young Adonis self tho Chast that Hour I' th' Loving prime e're felt Boar's dreadful pow'r His Poniard laid o' th' Gross conjoyn'd intent That should Adonis Boar-Spear represent Delightful Scene was thus performed then Till Both well pleased resum'd themselves agen Done hour and half TIMONDES came inquir'd Convenient time where they to Sup desir'd Both close that first Low Walk i' th' level Green Planted with Palms fair space we said between That and the Bank their Parlor called there Could ready Food good Meal did then appear Cloath spread they couched down for Carpet Grass Grove Songstress seem'd best Musick-noise surpass His Man ' gainst Noon by th' Widow warn'd design'd Brought large supply themselves withdrawn behind To th' Garden-Bow'r their Supper being ended Joyn'd various talk till Sleep prov'd recommended Thus spent their Hours in choice contentful way Sometimes alone reserv'd well pleas'd by Day That past upon the Hermits Bed repos'd Kind sweet Good-nights Good-morrows there inclos'd Lusty TIMONDES slept i' th' former Chair Strong Signs whereof heard Snort by th' Noble Pair ORSAMNES wak'd third Morning first and now Some Damping thoughts through her years Virgin Vow Three Weeks behind for clearing Fancy's Sky This Song did frame his Lute supposed by SONG 1. Come thou friendly Hand and Voice Let your Art Orsamnes's Pâ—em Well conjoyned sooth my Heart Grief by Charms allay'd Rejoyce Riddles shewing Time howere Do's Bound appear For Payment full content bestowing 2. Master of my Beauteous Flame I Burning prove Whilst oreflow dear Streams of Love Thirst-like want of Joy proclaim Daunt with pleasure I do own Chief Mine alone Yet not dare to Grasp the Treasure 3. Ripe and Wealthiest Ground of Corn Grapes Possess Of Transcendent Lusciousness Starv'd withal since Fruit forborn Hope still eases Seems t' afford Sweet Crop Gold Hoard Whilst Delay'd sad Fancy pleases This He at Noon did to her Hand present Who found in that Poetic way content Third Day being come i' th cloze whereof third Night Whole second Book between we did recite That Uncle of his the Lord THIRSANDER nam'd The Prince Orontes Who well to th' Pastor-life with 's Father fram'd By th' Widow wrought he would inform them there Touching close place reserv'd till Cloud of Fear Caus'd by his Fathers angry mind dispell'd Thoughts pacifi'd which made him thus conceal'd Like Traveller for Choice of One of those Two Nimphs Gentile whose Fathers same Life chose Philaura and Merdona Still strongly bent thought needful to repeat His mind being well conform'd by that Retreat CLERMANTHE would Husband enjoy'd to own Her safe Defence be to her Father known VERDORUS Duke Year past from whom She fled Since by his Concubine near murthered Through Poysonous Broth soon rais'd to Dutchess glory Things thus reviv'd we shall enlarge our Story THIRSANDER came not then by Ten at Night Nor Trouble caus'd since various Chances might Produce Delay well harbour'd both howere They thought to wait till fifth sixth Evening there If fail'd that time their Widow should be sent To 's House again for knowing more th' Event Sixth Evening come TIMONDES walked strait To th' Widows Lodg whom found Distempr'd late Not fit to Go then 't was resolv'd design'd ORSAMNES should for ease of doubtful Mind Five miles the Walk as we declar'd before 'T was three to th' Lady's Grove to th' Grange two more Thus by Tens hour Orsamnes goes to his Uncle th' Hermit's old Coat preferr'd Hat for Disguise
â—â—ard pull'd off these words conjoyn'd beside BRISOLDAN'S here plainly Himself descry'd With dreadful Wonder struck Mouth stop'd that hour So near his loathsom Grasp then Murth'ring pow'r Hopes to be th' Heyr like Poyson 's second part Death meaâ—t by whisp'ring saw orewhelmed Heart She fell â—â—tranc'd when laying down for th' Action View'd by the Duke Thief gave more satisfaction Much joy'd ORSAMNES still that rare escape From deadly Hands what next to Death a Rape Frantick VANLOR that Corps did strait appear Whom ranging so for Prize they Murther'd there Now troubled thoughts for 's noble Host i' th' Cell Their trouble for the Hermit Whose Voyce left there alive inform'd him well Tho Bound hand foot it seem'd CLERMANTHE told It chear'd her when Thief did first unfold He lay look'd up in Bonds upon the Ground Thrown there the Key with gladsom Fortune found Like Jewel caught hard task to break the Door 'T would need long time whatere Disturbance more Their Booty seiz'd upon the Earth was lay'd Her Box of Gems much Gold therein display'd As yet unshar'd their Thievish Coyn more high BRISOLDAN'S Stock was left to th' Passer by THIRSANDER here should strait their Agent go To th' Town Mile off Dervan preparing so Fit Hackney Coach for th' Journey was intended But chang'd the case bad Chances apprehended Whole hours that Work requir'd Straglers might well View those Dead Thieves then range to th' Hermit's Cell ORSAMNES Armed found THIRSANDER there Perhaps return'd Both known or led howere To th' Magistrate known so if not confin'd Much Trouble caus'd spoyl'd their Retreat design'd Walking themselves was thus resolv'd upon Cottage there prov'd by which Himself had gon Short of the Town good Ancient payr descry'd Where they might sculk till could that Coach provide Say they were Rob'd unhors'd some Gold altho Reserv'd conceal'd their Host pay'd freely so Back strait they Walked All walk to th' Hermitage TIMONDES Bond 's discharg'd Whose Joy flow'd high CLERMANTHE well enlarg'd Griev'd tho for 's drousie Hast since th' outmost Dore Mistook not Lock'd CLERMANTHE did deplore Th' unhappy Chance her opening th' other there Large heap of Thanks to him returned were Tho pay'd for Food themselves that Coat mean-priz'd Borrow'd and Sword false Beard the Duke disguis'd THIRSANDER had BRISOLDAN'S Beard and Hair Seiz'd on the Ground Lastly the noble pair Promis'd Returns when Fortune gave them Pow'r For kindness shewn within that Rocky Bow'r CLERMANTHE upheld by them on either side They trod the Path till th' open Field descry'd That Prince of day now th' upper World had rais'd From nights command Tall lofty Mountains blaz'd With Gaudy Brows Woods Golden Dress did wear And Men awak'd from Slumbring Trance appear Work Pastime sought whilst plumed Silvan Quires Chanted their Songs unto his Mourning-fires Who Proud did seem to dart his Beamings round View'd half the Globe like second Lordships ground Hear empty Coach four horses through the Plain Did pass by them should fetch gentiler Train Lodg'd in Dervan to Marriage-Feast that Day Their Walk resolv'd just then upon their way CLERMANTHE faint through longer Watch that night Joyn'd dismal sorrows Task last dreadful Fright They Fe'd the Man for ease convenience Much closeness too more quick Convoy from thence Reach'd that but short o' th' Town All shrouded in a Cottage they all alighted Back-passage where less mark'd to th' House invited That ancient Payr found Drest THRISANDER told Their Rob'd Mischance concealed tho much Gold Would them Reward when strait small Parlor there CLERMANTHE saw which cleanly Face did wear But now adorn'd by her prime Beauty shrouded So CINTHIA doth Masque her Beams o'erclouded So Gems and Gold are lodg'd in Earthen Cell Bright Pearls contain'd within the simpler Shell Good chearful Hostess found In Chair repos'd Needful that time Strong-waters brought disclos'd From Christal Glass for Cordial warmth support To strengthen thence Nature's disorder'd Fort Th' Heart's drooping Spirits Garrison restore Prime Body tho transcendent Temper wore Burnt Frankinsence to precious Ayr consum'd Whose curled Clouds that meaner Place perfum'd Refresh'd the Brain to Slumbers last incline If might with those more freely then combine Their Host mean-while THIRSANDER imploy'd with speed For Hackney Coach least there disturbance breed That Troop found Dead was soon inform'd agen None could be got that day hir'd forth as then One they might have next Morn by th' early'st Hour Things proving thus they gave him second pow'r That to bespeak Then since their Parlor spar'd And Room for th' Lords above They had declar'd Kept Garret for themselves till Morn disclos'd Clermanthe laid down for Sleep CLERMANTHE strait upon the Bed repos'd Her Beauteous World which Slumbers should o'ersway Curtains being drawn expell'd did seem the day When purest Lids each Christal Box as 't were Those daintiest Gems her Eyes inclosed there Conform'd withal till Sleep with soft imbraces From Brain and Heart sad thoughts distemper chaces The Lords had born conjoyn'd their Watchful share Long toilsom Walk large Grief did pleas'd repayr To th' upper Room their Horses then desir'd When Dinner drest by Two since much o'retir'd To call on them so prostrate Subjects there To King-like Sleeps command did strait appear Thus Nature's pay'd her Slumbring due Repast Eight hours arise all rested well to th' last The Lords being Rouz'd Both streit below descended CLERMANTHE rais'd whose Sleep then newly ended Found primely Chear'd which then their Case requir'd Strong appetite to th' Food by her desir'd ORSAMNES self gave ear with Joyful Passion To th' Gladsom Change made known by her Relation Dinner was brought she rising from the Bed Since not uncloath'd 't was neatly ordered Their Hostess Host sat down invited there Their Host and Hostess Joyn'd pleasant Talk to th' handsom Meal whate're Chiefly the Man who soberly confest That fairer then CLRMANTHE ne're had prest That Marriage-Bed but his own Wife repay'd With Thumps by her who might be then best Maid Perchance he thought CLERMANTHE Blush'd reply'd She scarce should wish her Servant by her side Those Words pronounc'd Good Wife Thump'd him agen ORSAMNES smil'd did ask his Reasons then For those hard thoughts Because he said She might Prove Married Spouse to that brave Youth Downright Tho Sister call'd his Wife esteem'd the Flow'r Of all their Sex did prove first grasping hour Virgin compleat ORSAMNES answered thus I 'm bashful Spouse when 't shews Presumptuous To lie by her O said the Man because She has now some Breeding Qualms that squeamish pause Distemper past You may with Arms infold her Which made the Duke with smiles again behold her Hard Wooing brunts said he could Trecite Plough the easier Task before our Wedding Night Then bad Mischance the Pis-pot was o'rethrown Foul Sign methought Wife Box'd him thereupon Then she their strange Adventures told at Court Which serv'd for Cloze when rode in stately sort To see the King grand Troubles with the Guard Huge Loobies
Drawn from the Breast since Love's prime part doth shew As true Blood form'd that Heart portray'd below Kind Token sent and sure I am mine own Like Pearl-returns were mix'd with Tears o'reflown Since having long transferr'd my gentle Heart Lodg'd close by Yours it needs must share in smart Mourn sympathize Nor can those Kingly Rayes So blind my view or Titles gaudy blaze Crown'd Queen transform my Thoughts so pow'rful prove That I should lose my self forget your Love For were I 'twixt those Royal Arms in Bed On Marriage-night with Shades environed Sighs breath'd I should think of PHILANTOR there Souls still may joyn tho Bodies parted were I Subject am and Daughter both o're sway'd By strange Command each claims Obedient Maid Yet tho to other bound shall ever be What 's here subscrib'd to th' height prove really Your most Truly Loving Honouring Compassionate ELVORA Both cautious were in forming this no Glance On th' Lady's Chastity 't would best advance Their cheating End before or after wedded Least possibly the King grown Jealous-headed 'T was forg'd Device might urge disclose the same By Love o're-pow'r'd or through revengeful Flame If Truth conceiv'd she clear her self thereby Thus daub'd he 'd smother all like Destiny Strong former Love unsoyl'd that sober Mind Then leave her to Philâ—â—ter's Charge resign'd Nor miss'd the Mark thus far their pregnant Plot First solemn Pause concealment then begot But yet the King soon afterwards did send Her Father Present choice would so extend His Bounty late which doubtful Fears did breed Some Visit least might follow that succeed Both rouz'd their nimblest Brains for Confirmation Bromor's Plot. To strengthen all through th' Eye Ear 's Demonstration Order'd 't was The Groom as wish'd desir'd Found th' Amorous Lord to th' Garden Shades retir'd My Lord said he this Boldness pray excuse Since Friendly'st Crime tho break your serious Muse And aims at your Contentment Joy alone Take 't briefly thus 'T is nought to me unknown Your former Love on fair ELVORA plac'd Her kind Return till th' Royal League embrac'd Out-rivall'd so discharg'd else choicely esteem'd I 've been in Love your sad Copartner seem'd Felt Tortures oft did loose the Virgin-Prize And therefore can more strongly sympathize Conclude withal you may be Victor crown'd One harmless Thing perform'd which I 'll propound The Lord reply'd That former Love affair Kind Sir I grant now wrap'd in dark Despair Tho I should close conjoyn in any Thing Not Trayterous 'gainst Person of the King Thus then my Lord said he Do you conceive You could obtain through bright ELVORA'S leave To meet Her in that Bow'r by th' Marble Cell Within the Grove vouchsaf'd as last Farewell To all your Joys Close way through th' outmost Dore Vs'd her Maid 's help next Week as I before Am well inform'd from Guardian Father free Lodg'd then far off some Country Works to see I think I could reply'd PHILANTOR there Joyn'd th' other strait then banish Drooping Fear I 'll draw the King that time to th' Branched Stand Mounted with Steps which doth that Place command T' observe your Amorous Stealth the Passion sway Joyn'd Kiss Salutes in view I shall display Prologue to th' Scene your former constant Loves Exchanged Hearts whose Noble Temper proves So gentle mild that falling off no noise He 'll leave you Both to share Conjugal Joys Foregoing Day tell me th' intended Hour Good Space between for meeting in that Bow'r Which Summer Evenings now should be desir'd Near th' Hour of Four from th' Hand-maid first requir'd That friendly Grant that she would let you pass Soon after Twelve that you might view the place For sev'ral Hours your Pensive Thoughts compose Then watch till each of us new-landed shews By Boat disguis'd near th' Hour of Two no more Then leave unlock'd withdrawn that Outmost Door That we may mount the Stand I 'll tell the King 'T was done by th' Maid her self concealed thing This further Grant when th' Lady doth depart That you may pause good while to cheer your Heart For setled Mind walk forth soon after then That we may pass the Door I 'll strait agen Lock fast the same the Key thrown over there Promise to th' Maid you 'l do 't your self howe're Thus parted they by each contented Glance The Lord did strait 'bout th' amorous Work advance Philantor writes to Elvora First Letter fram'd ELVORA'S self should view Did strongly for that mention'd Favour sue As tho 't were Life-support term'd last Farewel Since lov'd and griev'd beyond known Parallel Nam'd th' Arbour Hour Suit she might grant much rather Going next day to lodge far off her Father Beg'd to take leave of Her like setting Sun E're Darkness seiz'd that parting Grace if done Remembrance on 't might cordial Warmth supply That Balm withdrawn through fester'd Wounds may dye Did mount in sob'rest height Love prompting all True Passion shewn as choice Rethorical Then Second for her Maid smooth too compos'd Preparing Charm which that First Note inclos'd Nam'd th' entring Place near Twelve expert before That further leave for pausing some time more When th' Lady gone till calm'd disorder'd Mind He 'd lock the Door Sh' had found him bounteous kind His Creature once soft gentler Heart beside Now Dimon-Ring for closing Bait apply'd Meranda call'd His faithful Nurse most wary Feign'd bus'ness with that Wench the things did carry Found private Talk She strait did Melting prove Her Lady more Lines shewn conjoyn'd to move She grants to meet him Elvora read then sadly paus'd thereon Dropt moistned Pearls short Answer fram'd anon Writ by her Maid Such Acts might Tempest breed But high Regard did conquer Fears exceed His Love o're-come her Reason condescended 'T was true next Morn her Father Journey intended Lodg'd Nights abroad that Afternoon Four th' Hour She 'd Meeting grant in that Reserved Bow'r Glad Nurse return'd with speed to th' Lord at home Gave those fair Lines who strait inform'd the Groom NORTHAMBRIS pleas'd Northambris and the King assaults with hasty Mind The King himself by Bromor so design'd E're Day withdrawn Great Sir said he more bold I have important Bus'ness to unfold Worthy Regard which tho unhandsome Face Might bear present perhaps offend your Grace Yet Loyal Aim and Heart it owns doth prove Duty from thence may well for Pardon move There has betwixt ELVORA and the Lord PHILANTOR been deep former Love accord With Vows conjoyn'd from You perchance conceal'd You may when heard th' whole Truth thereof reveal'd Your best Discretion use in that Transaction As please proceed more future Satisfaction The King reply'd with solemn Glance I heard Of Motion made from Progress tho debarr'd No Mutual Love exchang'd the Lady free NORTHAMBRIS then next Evening You may see Meeting by Stealth so satisfie your Eyes If pleas'd to take small Pains in close Disguise Time Place did name by th' Wench disclosed there As Dutious Act no Lust intent
proceed yet like the Match content ELVORA too might Judge the same event Thus Best it seem'd to force constrain as 't were Her Father to what well Approv'd howe're Steal her away Nor Fond those thoughts untrue Pen'd smoothest Lines for fair ELVORA 'S view His suit prefer'd with that perswasive Ground Intreats She would some Day and Hour propound When He shall wait on Her with Coach-convoy Grove's Postern Door same Night as Bride enjoy Request to th' Maid withall form'd thereupon Which baited was with second Diamon His Letter found ELVORA pleas'd and kind Rare temper'd Breast their former Loves combin'd Did fill contentments Scale that Side o're-poizing Tho Queen lay'd there in Subject now rejoycing PHILANTOR 'S weight o'recame their Thoughts did close That stealth would not her Father's Mood oppose Elvora stollen away by Philantor Thus grants one Evening fair lock'd by the Maid Their Garden-door pass'd Grove's conjoyned Shade Both met unspi'd PHILANTOR in his Arms Strait caught Her up to th' Coach least bad Alarms Kiss seal'd withall well knowing in his own Brest Through what late Storm did sail for Port of rest Grief's Coyn now stamp'd with Joy the Ladie 's Eyes Close-panting Heart whilst sweetly Sympathize Six Horses brought th' are gon most nimbly thus As ev'ry Beast were wing'd like Pegasus Rais'd dusty Cloud till came to private Cot Where Priest concealed lay for Marriage-knot Man Wife they prov'd PHILANTOR 'S House by Night I' th' Country reach'd free Place for their Delight ELVORA when did on her Lord bestow An Earldom joyn'd with Lovely Bed-fellow Queen call'd her afterwards Next Day the Bride Through pleasing Lines her Father pacifi'd Who stile of Earl for 's Daughter's sake did bear And his own too with gainful Office there Great Portion added strait Her Brother come From Travel next to Cyprus Native Home New Wife mov'd to the King The King thus Free some Lords did more perswade To Foreign Match conjoyn'd with Princely Maid More Honour brought more wealthy Portion so Strength through Allies less Danger last would grow Prime Pow'r on Friends o' th' Queen confer'd perchance Of 't envy caus'd did civil Broils advance Nor BROMER griev'd such Match thought longer weaving More hardly found as slower Task conceiving But some good Friends shew'd strait by Portraicture The Tyrian Princess shape might well allure His Royal Eye and Heart both Body Mind For Wonders choice by Nature meant design'd ORNANDE call'd ELVORA 'S Beams out-blaz'd In his own Thoughts while th' Person tho was prays'd Beyond the Work by those which her had view'd Thus for that Voyage small He did conclude It chanced so that proud young Lycian King Bromor's new Plot. Duke BROMOR 'S Brother in Law both managing Close friendly League her Picture too beheld With strongest Love as Pride conjoyned swell'd Thing known to th' Duke had Navy great at hand For Voyage meant withall to Tirus-land BROMOR sent strait by BARQUE to Lycia Which o're against near th' Waves Aegean lay By secret Messenger in trait'rous Lines Inform'd him of the Ciprus-Ring's Designs Bad Councel gave more Ships to joyn exceed Land there before first Motion made with speed Since Cyprus-King with but few Ships would go Small Danger fear'd if won prevailed tho Love's prize enjoy'd launch forth with haste to Sea There watch for th' King's return that gallant Prey Bridegroom and Bride small Pinnace left for Scout Which should inform what time the King sets out With 's Tyrean Pearl which was with speed intended Match being once made short Bridal form soon ended When might grand ods Assault them both surprize Strong Quarrels ground the King first sacrifice To Vengeance there destroy the Queen detain'd For slavish Whore since scorn'd by her disdain'd Which acted past BROMOR set on the Throne That yearly Sum to 's Father due well known For two Aegean Isles claim'd long before Should now be pay'd Discharg'd the former Score That Lycian King as young was monstrous proud Most violent where's Fancy ought allow'd Joyn'd Lust Revenge did deeply grudge this King For th' Money-cause tho false pretended thing Th' whole Plot approv'd had Navy great in store Did formost Land on Tirus wealthy Shore Love-suit advanc'd which late was motion'd here When Word receiv'd that Ciprus-King was near Which kept the Princess off his Haughty way Unpleasing found that Game would slowly play Soon came the other King Wise faithful Head Dimon an Earl left Ruler in his stead PISANUS brought with him good Ships Convoy Being landed there the Princess self with Joy Beheld from Tarras-Mount o're Garden-Wall As rode along fair Omen thought withal With lowly Bow salutes which she repay'd Prime Person deem'd beyond her painted Shade Did court her from his Eyes that Language free Whilst Hers did speak regardful Modesty Cheeks blushing too both might conjoyn'd discover Soft gentle Heart to cheer the Royal Lover Who was receiv'd his Landing known before By many a gallant Coach on Tirus Shore The Cyprian and Lycian King meet Rivals Those Princes look'd but strangely on each other Yet check'd their Rival-heats did Passion smother That Lycian's Heart close-boyled tho and Eyes To harbour seem'd offensive Jealousies Salute perform'd the King his Thoughts declar'd To th' Father first where met with grand Regard To th' Princess then her self did strait advance Love's Pow'r disclos'd kind Speech with pleasing Glance Return'd from her At several Tables plac'd Both Strangers sat for Meals t' avoid Distaste Each side the King by whom the Princess there Might Food to both their gazing Eyes appear Nor came They in went forth whene're together For that nice point Precedence giv'n to either If th' One her Morning Presence had enjoy'd Th' Other his Tongue for th' Afternoon employ'd But in three Days the Cyprus King was crown'd Love-Conquerour her Heart to th' utmost bound Ransack'd o'recame through winning Gracefulness So clear and cordial shew'd in each Address Whereof her Father inform'd the Choice allow'd Tho cautious way his Thoughts would overcloud Before them both declar'd Conjugal choice He left transferr'd to 's Daughter's only Voice Whom most concern'd Disposal of her Heart Who mildly said She should perform that Part Two Days from thence her Father's Coronation Then kept observ'd with feasting Celebration That Day being come and Royal Dinner ended To th' gallant Tilting Course they were attended Great Tilting In which the Tyrian Lords as for their Dress Brave Cloaths Caparisons so Manliness In breaking Staves and Horsmanship might seem Ciprus to match th' Arcadians brave esteem When Supper past great dancing Ball ensu'd Choice gentler Motions of the Foot there view'd Fine Masque of Peace as th' other shew'd of War Wherein conjoyn'd nice Sex the Ladies are For Trumpet 's sound soft Musick proves the best Mars's-triumph that This Venus's exprest The Tyrian King under brave Cloth of State His Daughter near Those rival Princes sate On either side good space although between With Canopies ORNANDE shew'd the Queen
Great Lord appear'd did towards her advance With humble Bow took forth for courtly Dance Which well perform'd the Princess i' th' next place The Ciprus-King invites with pleasing Grace Who kiss'd her Hand said that with her fair Eyes Both near conjoyn'd unskilful else surprize Would make him Dancer prove next hopeful part Th' Hand might withall on him bestow the Heart Much gall'd the Lician-King since deeply fear'd Fore-goer kind that to th' Last choice appear'd Love's Vote imply'd Great Lady next refus'd Told her he was to th' dancing Sleight unus'd All ending well when he his Thoughts did strain To varnish Wrath with careless show disdain Ornande chose the Ciprus King ORNANDE walking up t' her Royal Sire Made known her firm resolve at his desire Chose Ciprus-King since first did plainly say Was Neighbour-Prince i' th' second place did sway Three gallant Isles by Nature fortifi'd Which pleas'd her thoughts 'bove Continent outvy'd So since could wed but One to th' other she Wish'd fair conjugal choice prosperity That Lician King who thought both Person Throne Neglected thus conjoyn'd with louder Tone His Motion was first made if th' other were Nearer for Place his Realm not stands howe're Much farther off like th' Under-World remote For Kingdom next it seems Her Thoughts did Float 'Bout Island Ground His Continent's fair side Had Water too whom could with Victor's pride By Land enlarge whilst th' other Sea inclos'd Wed Princely Neighbours Fair when so dispos'd The Lician King goes to Sea Inform'd the King He would next Morn depart Winds swell'd his Sails as Rage Revenge his Heart The Ciprus-King chief Points confirm'd did move For Marriage strait as drawn by earnest Love So State-Affairs i' th' Isle next Morning there Done formall'st way did Royal Spouse appear That Night enjoy'd choice Princely Bed-fellow ELVORA'S loss forgot Exchanged so Third Morn beheld He left the Tyrian Shore Large Sails advanc'd to pass that Wat'ry Floar With 's lovely Bride whom gentle Winds befriended Like Servants there upon their Barque attended Tho Trayt'rous Blasts might be conceiv'd withall Confederates for their Destructive Fall Since Lician King did watch for them by th' way By Scout inform'd they lanched forth that day Such chance did prove that near same fatal time This Ciprus-King should pass from Egypt Clime Not Western far great Navy steer'd along Whose purpose was t' invade with armed throng The Syrian Coast East-soyl to Tirus-land Their King on Board who when beheld left hand Those Licean Flags seiz'd Barque had also told Their King was there much proud himself and bold ' Gainst whom bred former grudge dispos'd with Fleet Next year t' invade North-east partly opposite On the Asian Shore nor knowing whether now Egypt might prove their end with haughty Brow Chang'd his Design would fall on them by th' way If shatter'd all advance for Lycia Joyn Conquest brave by Land but passing by Might more exalt their Hearts base Fears imply Thus drawing near most dreadful Fight began Sea-fight Their Arrow-storm return'd by th' Lycian Who dream'd of smaller Task triumphant Joy Bâ—th sought by Arms each other to destroy Here raging Fire whilst graplâ—ng Fury swell'd There Streams of Blood upon the decks beheld Or both combin'd Here ranging Darts brought Death There Glist'ring Swords Now heard the Groaning breath From wounded dying Folks from Sinkers then To th' Wat'ry Grave confused Noise of Men. Grand Loss there prov'd tho most to th' Lycian side Whose King two Wounds receiv'd to tame his Pride Night parting Them The Lycians slunk away Their Royal Pirat lost his Prize that day The Ciprus-King mean while pass'd fafely by With 's Gallant Queen Thought strange when Glancing Eye O' th' Fighting Game soon Famagosta view'd Grand Triumphs where Solemnities ensu'd Whilst BROMOR Qualm did feel tho gall'd much more When heard of that Great Loss from Lycian shore Since failed of good Friendly help by Sea From 's Brother in Law for Grasping more the Prey Dear Ciprus-Crown was now more strong prepar'd For th' Murth'ring Blow yet still through Fears debar'd Confronting Broyls State-Engines slowly moving Through larger Wheels the Queen with Child strait proving That Cross withall thought Bug-bear-like an Heir To his Conceit more Trouble thence might fear Thus still Delay'd till She 's Big-belly'd grown Yet hop'd He for Miscarriage-chance Dead one Or Mother Child both dead That Lycian-King Then well Repair'd strong Thoughts for Murthering Found also likely Way less Dangerous To his own Self yet surely Done 'T was thus He kept stout Man as Chamber Groom prefer'd Bromor's fourth Plot Much crafty too Black Agent choice apper'd Who formerly possess'd some good Estate Did Travel far Returning Home of late Spent all on Cyprus-ground then glad to sue For Fort 's Command which being Another's Due More known besides the King that Way bestow'd This swell'd with haughty Spleen revengeful shew'd to BROMOR'S Service got by aid of Friends Who finding Him well Formed for his Ends Choice Journey-man soon rais'd to Chamber-groom Then gave at Council-Board the second room This Traveller from Egypt-Country brought A Syrian whom there inslav'd he Bought For Serving-man by th' Fellow thence Belov'd But since his Fortunes broke like Vapour prov'd Discharg'd left Free e're long so Fortunate To Lord prefer'd whom BROMOR then did hate In th' Under Butler's room where kept the Wine Drawing it off seem'd mark'd for their Design Both King and Queen well entertained were I' th' Summer Progress-time Lodg'd also there The King being still for Mornings Draught dispos'd Greek Cretan Wine or from those Grapes inclos'd In Ciprus Isle e're walk'd abroad well known To BROMOR 't was good way for Poys'ning shewn More private close then Formal Meals appear'd Sent up by Page less Deaths to others fear'd Tho if the Queen did Taste thereof by chance Mother Child dead 't would more his Ends advance That Lord withal whom BROMOR loath'd might be If Poyson thought charg'd with that Treachery Nor knew these Two how then they were employ'd By whom and where since still That Lord enjoy'd Himself in Country-Seat till met one Day I' th' Royal Town inform'd Themselves that way So near that Groom to 's Lord was nam'd nor Men As his First Master Bromor's Servant then For least Suspicion glance Thought useful right He urg'd the Man to meet again that Night Such th' Hour and Place when he would things unfold Should that low Rank advance yield heap of Gold BROMOR'S inform'd 't was thus resolv'd by both The Fellow met being bound by solemn Oath To Secrecy that Groom disclosed there His Spleen against the King this Salve howe're If he could drop that Poyson held i' th' Hand In 's Morning's Draught he might that Gold command Large Bag descry'd Spent near three hours 't would shew It's working Pow'r less Poyson thought so slow He would be there false Hair and Beard disguis'd As view'd the Court no Partner thus surmis'd BROMOR at all their Poison working well
Door only clos'd Grooms following if need for Help impos'd One seiz'd the Queen These Words his Rage unfolding Traitor thou breath'st thy last The Lord beholding This fierce Assault convinc'd o'reheard they were Case desperate to dye fall tamely there Abhorr'd did loath snatch'd up strait smaller Stool Like â—arget us'd did with that Fencing Tool Put by his first strong Charge when second made Held fast th' intangled Sword did stoutly invade For grasping Close but BROMOR got Command Of nimbler Steel sharp Poniard in 's left hand Stab'd him to th' Heart down falls he on the Ground Pisanus Kill'd To Loyal Truth brave Sacrifice renown'd Cast scornful Glance upon the Corps to th' Queen He marched next till then restrain'd between One Guardian 's Arms lest might disturb whose Heart Had fainted there not knowing what dismal part Design'd for Her but that her Noble Spirit Gave Strength upheld now taught PISANUS merit Madam began I hope you will dispense With this last Act less pleasing Violence Shewn in your Room since ' gainst a Traytor prov'd One next in Blood my Wrath so strongly mov'd On pow'rfull'st Grounds I could not damp the Flame Those witness shall nor wait for Legal Claim But did my self this Justice on him there The Queen reply'd Reserved Thoughts howe're Much Trouble Sir seiz'd Me like your own Rage My Chamber should be found th' unhappy Stage Of that bad Accident could not with those Soft general Terms but melted Tears disclose Corps carri'd forth to th' Guard at lobby-door By his command like Wanton paramour He coin'd his Face in part bedrest those Eyes With lustful Flames where raging late did rise So sturdy Mars was term'd Venereous Left Private now the Queen Assaulted thus Madam the Ground of my Approach was Love Bromor's wanton Motion Tho Wrath did enter first O're-ruling prove Your handsom Form makes That again to sway Contrary pow'r so Night 's expell'd by Day Love now the Lord conceive whilst Anger shew Rough Marshal us'd to make my Passage so I cannot wed foul Breach thereby effected 'Tween me and Lician King whom You rejected My Brother in Law wherefore my Heart desires Some private way t' Enjoy quench th' Amorous Fires The Queen whom shame Grief both invovl'd Reply'd Sir I am sunk too much through Cares the Bride Of Sorrow thought to Clasp with sensual Pleasure And Virtue so regard Choice Female Treasure Prime Coronet Honour conjoyn'd as ne're Those to Abuse through Act unchast whate're BROMOR reply'd Concerning Cares You may By willful Passion Wound your self Betray Death All doth Seize I lost a Princess wife Beauteous Choice Gem esteem'd Young Daughter's Life Strait follow'd Her 's for Virtue next and Honour There Tempting Looks cast Wanton glance upon her Those Nice Regards Fantastick Cheats they be Bar Nature 's gen'ral Due nor plead Degree If you styl'd Queen I 'm King for Parallel Hereafter too your Cares from hence may swell Their Number rais'd if Grant withdraw close Frown Your Lord small Portion had much wrong'd the Crown And I may crave your Joynture on that Score With fair Pretence leave but Third Part no more Sir The Queen's disdain said the Queen with Grief conceal'd Disdain I could confute your Arguments as vain Joyn'd Morals in the midst and for the Close You may proceed as Please Deprive of those My worldly Comforts left yet never I Shall Yield Consent Poor Widdow Chaste shall Dye He answer'd strait Time Place do serve Combin'd None least shall Know 't is secret close design'd If now Disturb'd your Thoughts untuned Jar Pause till the Morn She said more hard'ned far Sir I shall prove through Thinking more by then Never Conform He should conjoyns agen Then you may Thank your self not blaming Fate If I 'm Reveng'd upon your Fair Estate Just punishment to th' Full Performed there This lastly if Blab'd Disclos'd which I shall Swear Was False through Spleenful Grudge as Final Doom Fifth part 's your Lot Abandon'd so the Room The Queen deep Gash receiv'd tho found Allay Joyn'd Comfort too since spoke that Cautious way Touching himself those Babes believ'd both Dead That Act conceal'd withall choice Courage bred Strong-temper'd Heart Then strained through her Eyes To th' Lord PISANUS Ear sad Obsequies BROMOR gon forth at further Lobby-door Strange Sight beheld Young Lady Weeping o're Young Lady weeping o're the Corps That prostrate Corps tall Guard on either side She kiss'd his Cheeks as would their Rosy Pride New-plant that way recall Lips blasted there Make Fresh again touch'd by her Own appear Body then Clasp'd Life's Province late beheld As grapple would with Death till thence expell'd Found Conquerour wip'd o're his Wounded Breast Sad mournful Breach whereby that Fort possest Invading there Tears dropt for Balm thereon Loud Sighs laments for Charming back since gon Th' Enlarged Soul drawn nigh Transcendent seem'd For Beauteous Form Terrestrial Star esteem'd Asking who't was His Sister strait they said Being VERDOLINA call'd that hapless Maid It prov'd indeed who absent was long while With Noble Aunt remain'd in Creta's Isle Late Candie call'd By BROMOR ne're beheld Since Girlish Bud now fair-blown Rose excell'd Week past arriv'd sick Brother visited Follow'd to wait o' th' Queen tho rather led Drawn on that Hour his Love-suit to advance Till found Dead Corps nigh th' Lobby-door first glance Known by the Groom did stay tho heard below The King was there that Lobby free might shew BROMOR'S amaz'd Bromor in Love with Pisanus Sister such Beauty in Sorrow's Dress Midst Sighs and Tears appear'd choice Loveliness Such Lightning broke from Face o're-clouded grown Grief serv'd as Foyl to that fair Diamon More sparkling too conceiv'd since unexpected New Flame arose beyond that last rejected Which monstrous Fortune's Curse transcendent seem'd Since Brother had destroy'd so highly esteem'd His amorous Fancy rais'd advanc'd of late Prov'd Tinder-like The more in that strange Fate Did strive to rouze his sturdy Mood he burn'd With stronger Fires to new Excuses turn'd Whilst She loath'd more inform'd tho hasty Fashion What caus'd his Death foul treas'nous Procuration She only said Whate're th' occasion prov'd She found most Worthy Brother slain belov'd Permitted so PISANUS Foot-men there Strait carry'd down the Corps to th' Goach did bear Which serv'd for Herse when fir'd in Streams by Water BROMOR return'd tho joy'd with his late Slaughter Much time that Day reserv'd alone he spent Partly transform'd in thoughtful Discontent Fit toylsome prov'd through strong Desire and Rage The first did burn to th' Person 's Form engage The last tempestuous Roar'd upon that Ground Since Sister 't was Dear Brother murther'd found Both strangest Gall next Kingdom 's Loss appear Tormenting Racks Lust crav'd Enjoyment there Like hungry Panch Doubt swell'd his wrathful Mood Crushing those Thoughts increas'd th' unruly Brood That two-fold flame near blinding Reason's Eyes To stifle strove till mounted more did rise Tempting to th' bawdy Lure of Concubine
You thus Fortune tho cross'd me on the Way unkind Has now restor'd You Here Amends design'd My Lord She said th' Vncle that Style allow'd Those Friends remov'd to th' Town to whom I vow'd My first Regards I follow'd Hasty fashion My second Thanks for your Grand Obligation Last Words conjoyn'd did from her Aunt dispell That Wond'ring Cloud how Both were known so well Her Champion thought When He did These express My Honour 't was and Grateful Happiness So to Redeem whilst I ravell'd on the Road Then ask'd the Aunt whence her Acquaintance flow'd He was a noble Ciprus youth She said That knew her best Friends there their Loves convey'd PALMEDON urg'd for more Acquaintance then To know her Lodging Pray'd She joyn'd agen 'T was in that House her Aunt the Lady prov'd Should live with her that Country well belov'd PALMEDON Pleas'd Pray'd He might have that Honour Which granted was Next day to wait upon her Tho now enjoy'd her Presence there whole Hour Whilst his Friend talk'd to th' Lord in Garden-bow'r So closely Embrac'd sometimes that Blushes Dy'd Her Virgin-Cheek Pulse strongly Beat beside Did last That she would prove his Guest Comrade For various Sports kind Bed-fellow perswade Choice Cretan Horse Presented was next Morn Rich Saddle That Spruce Ribon'd Mane adorn To ride that Day abroad some Races were Meant on the Downs might serve for Pastime there Here may be joyn'd what Pow'rful Conquest shew'd Her Man-like Form First Evening spent bestow'd In th' Haven-Town where seen but Walking by Young handsome Lass was wounded through the Eye Rich Wealthy Maid shed Tears Transported so Nor soon Discharg'd those Qualms which thence did grow Next Day He came their Dinner past agen Saw VERDOLINA Drest like her self then Brave Woman's Garb compleat to th' Foot beheld Tho Face adorn'd those Cloaths so choice excell'd Salute perform'd PALMEDON t' Ask began If Sister 't was to th' Ciprus-Gentleman Palmedon in Love with Verdolina Th' Aunt told him strait That she was still the same Disguis'd before strong grounds whereof could name Enforcing all true Woman now become When he did Gaze like one struck partly Dumb. Rousing his Thoughts Pray Madam answer'd then Speak plainly I do conjure speak 't once agen She 's so my Lord indeed the Aunt replies Fresh stream her Cheek o're-flow'd more flaming Eyes My Neece she proves withall conjoyn'd the Aunt Earl's Daughter born next Heir but one may vaunt To Ciprus-Crown the King did last Refuse BROMOR'S Love-scroul strait pleased to produce PALMEDON joyning thus O Gallant Mind For th' Empress fit of all term'd Womankind That kissing strait her Hand Regardful fashion 'T was happy Change he said choice Transformation If this last Sex to him found Gentle kind Her Answer prov'd to bashful Blush resign'd Both th' Uncle Aunt her Self he now assail'd For taking Coach to th' Races nam'd Prevail'd Her new Horse too Side-saddle brought Attended Whom she did mount when they the Downs ascended Well pleas'd with Air and Sport nor need of Man The Lord himself prov'd watchful Guardian To th' Sights conjoyn'd Good Parley-space howe're His Amorous Suit inclos'd Advanced there Strong Hope poiz'd other Grounds Gem to possess So late Redeem'd from Thievish Barbarousness Which she did Grant was Highest Obligation Life Chastity preserv'd from Violation Found civil fair Regard from Her as One Lov'd private Worth tho scorn'd base BROMOR'S Throne His Charge Next Day renew'd the Third o'recame Choice Beautie 's Fort surrendred prov'd the same That Diamon was set besides in Gold Th' Aunt 's Chest for her did Portion great infold PALMEDON 'S Joyn'd no Tirant-Storms annoy'd True Woman Maid in calmest Creet enjoy'd To th' Queen we turn The Ciprus Queen again who largely felt the Smart Of BROMOR'S Threats Revenge Third onely Part For Joynture left o' th' Chaste and Virtuous Score Pretence small Portion brought declar'd before Vnqueen'd appear'd retir'd to Country-Grange Tho much her self did prove in Fortune's Change Mind fram'd to that found sober Ease Content Since oft 't is known that Comfort Settlement Seems from the Heart as well as World procur'd Calm stedfast Thoughts Rock-like the Waves endur'd As for her eldest Hope CLARINE now Good Fortune's Her did frequent Sights allow Stoln Joys withal transporting sweet appear Since visiting that worthy Countess there Th' Earl Dimon's Wife as Friend Artesa nam'd Whole Month sometimes who part in Council claim'd They Two would thrice the Week to th' Park repair Mile's distance off to take the Evening-Air Choice Prospect thence withall beheld in Coach Which pranced round they would the Lodge approach And enter there for pleasing Bait. Queen with her Child in the Park Lodge The Queen Her small CLARINE thus brought always in By th' wary Nurse ARTESA'S View pretended Fondly'st enjoy'd First Glance dear apprehended Cross th' open Court she saw it gently go In Nurse's Hand whence Tears did stream altho What strongest Yernings prov'd Heart-meltings o're Her harmless Babe Nurse Countess by no more What Medley of Joy and Grief Passions compound Both Tears and Smiles such Drops and Sunshine found In gaudy May kiss'd hugg'd imbraced then By th' gentle Babe was clasped strait again Who smil'd withall till wept poor Heart at last For Company when stronger Sorrow's blast In Sighs did breath th' o'recharged Mother there Then babled oft That spoke in Looks howe're 'T was rarest Scene did cause from thence to rise Sad Pleasure in those two Spectators Eyes The Queen did weep yet weeping pleas'd withall Since joyn'd with Life yet free exempt from Thrall Her Orphan-pair Fortune what 's more so kind That One of them prov'd in her Arms intwin'd CLARINE e're long could bear small babling part Some Words had learn'd which joy'd the Mother's Heart Tho bigger grown and apprehensive more Wary the Queen became too fond before Lest ought betray'd her Passions us'd to smother Tho when constrain'd like soft and tend'rest Mother Such blossom'd Wit small Buds of choice Perfection Rare Beauty Growth observ'd sad Glance reflection O' th' Father dead then Child's abus'd Estate She whisp'ring Sighs would breath or turning strait Weep forth kind hasty Show'rs by stealth as 't were Chose Corners for 't discharg'd her Passions there Dropt molten Pearls Then clear'd her clouded Sky Toy'd pratling Game renew'd till wand'ring Eye The Child and Nurse talking Of sweet CLARINE mark'd the Change at last Who asked Nurse sad Glance withall then cast What was the Cause that Lady wept for so Nurse answer'd there Dead Lord the Ground does shew Two little Daughters also lately dead Th' one of your Years Resemblance great which bred Strong Love to you the Queen did thus ordain If Question ask'd the Child reply'd again I pity her so fine a Lady 't is And for her Love how great so'ere that is Methinks I love her more than she loves me Nor can I rest well satisfy'd till she Does kiss me oft imbrace kiss me again Fain would I
th' Event Tenth Day 't was now Borganes fifth Visit Fifth Visit also there Near Two in th' Afternoon same Hours they were BORGANES came in Scarlet cloath'd choice Dye With Gallant Lace and Gems adorn'd to th' Eye New Feathers flaunt Had Buck run down that Day For 's Morning Sport then chang'd for Wanton play Renew'd his Female Chase Domestick Man Giv'n Kiss-salute Thrice or'e He thus began Speak Beauteous Nimph your Thoughts Composed now Well calm'd your Heart Serener grown that Brow For kind Returns in th' Amorous Point of Love When Faintest glance My Lord said She 't would prove More than Girl 's Task to rectifie a Frame So much Disjoynted late no smaller Main By Fortune 's Hand than let me Beg how-e're Your Noble Breast would yet Dispence forbear The Lord reply'd You charge bright Nimph thus long Vnjuster way Great Fortune 's Act with Wrong Since brought to Love 's kind Friendly Arms what 's more Grand Person Style conjoyn'd much Wealthy store I crave my Lord said She your Gentlest Gloss Vpon my Words since former Freedom 's loss Joyn'd Chastitie 's Injurious may appear Tho Walls of Gold Bed Gems imbroyder'd there BORGANES when Those Things of meaner Weight Through Fancy 's Pow'r to thier Gigantick height Nurs'd Foster'd are cool Gales to Storms will rise Conceit them so My Lord She then replies These Reall prove New strangeness of the Thrall Faint Heart conjoyn'd both Plead for Me withall Ask longer Time your Goodness claim'd from thence Sighs whisper'd forth their Softer Eloquence BORGANES Lowr'd yet seeing her Gentle Strain Sole fault Demurs becalm'd his Harsh Disdain Lust too in part Ambitious Head to wear Her Conquest wreath since Beauty's Star shin'd there Transcendent Form thought Noble Rank beside Huge Fansie last what Joy when Both comply'd In Love's Imbrace was found Concordant Fire Her Lips with all gave Food to please Desire Prime choice Preserves no Churlish Taunts exprest His Person too thought Warm'd the coldest Brest Well Said the Lord This Points prorogu'd a while Some Business doth Disturb to Day beguile Breaks th' Argument Next Afternoon 's agen For Parley ordain'd your faint weak Heart till then Rouse strengthen Cheer To th' Kissing Task did fall Monstrous extream Her Fine conjoyn'd for All. She dar'd not Low'r ORSAMNES lest from thence THERSANDER both fell Dreadfull Consequence Was pleas'd this Day o're-past and for to Morrow Some Hopeful ground did mitigate her Sorrow How Sad perplext this Ladie 's Fortune seem'd Submisful Pray'rs Demurs best Help esteem'd Next Afternoon BORGANES doth appear Borganes sixth Visit Promise not broke prime Gallant Garb did wear Choice Purple Velvet 't was imbroider'd high With Silver Gold Buskins brave Knots comply Saluting Her with Proud advanced Crest Set down withall his Language thus exprest Sad Pensive Maid I hope good Nature's Pow'r Discretion too Conjoyn'd have well this Hour Compos'd your Heart for kind Imbrace and Free Our Love's return Scarce brought to that Degree My Lord She said with Sober Glance as might Fit Hand-maid serve to Please your Appetite One farther Suit give leave to Name which I Presume your Pious Thoughts will not deny So sweetly Spoke that still She Charm'd Clermanthe's Suit to Borga o're-sway'd His blust'ring Mood What Suit BORGANES said That first my Lord I may She answer'd there Six days Devotion Keep observ'd where-e're Some Yearly Rites to Pallace Honour done Next Morning through chief Royal Town begun Whence was my Birth perform'd by Womankind Since Goddess name of Wisdom t' her Assign'd Which sacred Part shews Custom on Record And I conceive You would not wish my Lord This Body giv'n up then for Bed Vnchast Nor th' Hallow'd Even now that way Imbrac'd BORGANES Scoul'd Things should so crosly fall True Custome 't was well known through Greece withall Next Morn began each May prov'd celebrated Like Frost to buds his Rampant Joy abated Yet still dispos'd to Please some Thoughts beside PALLAS provok'd might spoil his Wanton Pride If such grand Deity with short Demur Whilst She felt doubtful Qualm thus Answer'd her Three Days I can tho hardly Grant Allow When she Beseech'd his Lordship would not now Defraud the Goddess of her Ancient Right Nor her own Heart through Troubled Thoughts be night Which Clouded was before increasing sorrow BORGANES Grants tho Patience needs to Borrow Here Craving strait his Lordship's furtherance Command withall Things needful to advance That Matron came by whom she was supply'd With Olive-boughts Flower 's certain Herbs beside Those First made Wreath that Goddess to present Her branch proclaim'd for sweetness Ornament The Flow'rs conjoyn'd and strew'd i' th' Windows there Th' Herbs last Mysterious call'd brought Spices were And choice Perfumes which Evening Morn did rise In Fragrant Cloudsto Heaven for Sacrifice Still us'd sometimes their Garden-walks altho That Branched Bow'r more cheer'd refreshment so Prime Truce 't was thought how sweet those Pauses be To troubled Hearts in strange Extream Degree None well can doubt 'T was like th' Enlarged Breath Same strangling Cord withdrawn Reprieve from Death So Dreadful Rape conceiv'd faint Hope but Glance That Heaven howe're might sent Deliverance MELVORNA fair mean time her Patient's Health Through Cure regards Melvorna's love to Orsamnes till her own Heart by stealth Did Wound receive Transpierced through the Eye And wanted now Kind Balms to pour Apply ORSAMNES Hand from Pitty grown to Love Which whilst to Crush she thought did mount above More sturdy far like Tirant-Lord became So that Himself observ'd her changed Frame Both Looks and Words tho scarce thought Love's Disaster Much less that Sore requir'd from Him the Plaister Wary their Talk two armed Guardians there Inform'd by Her his Sister's Health howe're Her Six days close Reserv'd Devotion Granted Joy to ORSAMNES Heart which sadly panted Through Fears of Her yet Maid conceiv'd unstain'd Free Pause that while Told th' Vncle well remain'd Contented more foul Plots presaging mind Were ' gainst CLERMANTHE'S Chastity design'd Tho midst her Solemn Task far stranger Rites Performed were one of those Moonshine-Nights Upon the Leads just o're against her side Where builded large Two stately Tow'rs descry'd Her Roof adorn'd the Same oppos'd to those The first of them did Pair of Stayrs inclose The Next small Distance off fine Lodging held Serv'd One o' th' Men whose craft in Stars excell'd Forth thence He came with swarthy Face and meager Black Garment worn white Wand and Book most eager To making Circle falls Strange Figures there E're long two Maids mounted the Top did bear Wax Taper Each in Petticoats alone Who Sign observ'd walk'd to th' First Door thereon White Smock did lay Back plac'd aloft well spread Then march'd Thrice round the Tow'r whilst ' th' Other Read With Tapers first next sprinkled Fountain-water Last Myrtle-leaves fair Venus-Branch did scatter Fond Joy Vine Then turn'd their Smock the Breast Upwards display'd with Leaves that also Drest He Verses spoke when sudden Whirlwind blew And
Escap'd through Thee Pamper'd and Heal'd grown strong But now shall strait Discharge that Mortal Score By whom my Brother Slain Sev'n Souldiers more Tears wept She there such May's soft Show'r discloses Which Christalliz'd her Cheeks bright Lillies Roses And for thy Self Coy Girl convenient way Shall teach Obedience what I am Display My Lord She joyn'd for my sad Brother's Crime If such there were since prov'd that dangerous Time Defensive Act it may for Pardon plead Ransome vouchsaf'd like Crown adorn your Head And so for me your Gentle Beams I shall Sill prostrate Crave Such words Tears joyn'd withall As might produce in Savage Brest compassion These mournful flow'd those Sounded sweetest fashion Clermanthe threatned by Borganes Well said the Lord Us'd Thund'ring Tongue you 're both enslaved Prize This Doom receive if not next Noon full ended E're yeilding Grant strait brought and Recommended By th' Matron 's Voice that Youth shall breath his Last Thy Rape Succeeds Which Dreadful Judgement past My Lord She said tho should then for more Dispensed Leave yet longer Time implore I hope your Mercy may be found for Either Pearl-tears conjoyn'd None said the Lord for Neither Vain prov'd Complaints for now the Man was Right Himself become Soft gentle Thoughts take flight Most Proud he was and Lustful both past change As Cruel too Revengeful Flame not strange Where crost Oppos'd n'er like Regard had shewn CLERMANTHE'S Charms that Pow'r could vaunt alone Thus shaking th' Head Go sturdy Girl He said Frown darted last left there th' or'e-whelmed Maid CLERMANTHE'S now through Direful streight distrest Grief-Labyrinth Sad Thoughts confounded Brest What Course remain'd on Rack her Sould appear'd 'T was last Extream tho long Presag'd and Fear'd If She Refuse nor with his Lust Comply'd Next Afternoon the Lord ORSAMNES Dy'd If she did Grant 't would Wound her own sad Heart And Fame to Death Self-Murtheress in part That Way conceiv'd most Loathsome to her Mind Here 's Love to Him to Virtue there Design'd The Last prevail'd O're-came much strength'ned tho By Powerful Arguments if Yielded so She likely lost ORSAMNES Love withall Tho sav'd his Life were both discharg'd from Thrall Grand Forfeiture still Friend perhaps Confess'd This farther thought his Noble-temper'd Brest Pure love preserv'd did Goodness so advance He might Disdain that Life enjoy'd perchance Which She should Purchase thus o're-whelmed seem Such foul Deceit where Lodg'd so fair Esteem Nay tho She Grant the Tyrant's humour cloy'd He might howe're through Vengeance Fall destroy'd What credit Faith in so unworthy Brest So vile thus far and Barbarous exprest What 's more his Death might prove to Her unknown Whilst they Affirm'd was Free enlarged grown Dead th' Vncle too she kept as Concubine Both ways Abus'd thought Living Death's Design Thing Possible throught strange Event beside Both might Escape that Doom tho She deny'd If lastly Kill'd her Self ORSAMNES sure Was strait Condemn'd should Mortal stroke endure Clermanthe's chaste resolve Thus firm Resolv'd She would not do that Base Unworthy Act tho Dreadful found the Case Yet many a Sigh sad Groan she breath'd howe're For that hard Vote since did Vnkind appear Past th' hour of Twelve Sleep charm'd her drowsie Sence Took Pitty of most vertuous excellence BORGANES now that he was Gull'd deluded By Female slights strange Patience lost Concluded Froward Neglect not nice Conceit alone Coy Virgin mood if Cause thereof were know Which swell'd far more Disdainful Wrath grand Pride Since handsome Person thought by none out-vv'd Few could his Charge withstand make long Demur Much less inthralled Slave so counting Her Joyn'd Greatness Parts Next Chief Transendent Aim Compliance Cross'd unanswer'd wanton Flame Now Burn'd Revenge and thus the Spleen began ORSAMNES Dyes his Brother's Slaughter-man Sev'n Souldiers more Her Rape like Justice pleas'd If Granted not tho Death her Brother Seiz'd That Hour 's declar'd for his appointed Doom Orsamnes death decreed Which being o're-heard MELVORNA i' th' next Room Half Sister call'd before and well Inclin'd In whose soft Heart Love Pity were Combin'd Deep Wound it gave to th' Chamber She retir'd Where ' gainst her Peace Tumultuous Thoughts conspir'd Strange Agony possess'd Tormenting Fit Knowing BORGANES Wrath would surely hit Judgement pronounc'd And tho her tender Soul That Act abhor'd yet could She nought Controul Nor Change perswade his sturdy Mood howe're Conjoyn'd withall her Worldly Fortunes there Sprung from that Brother's Hand who Thwarting hated Thus Doubtful Sad whilst with her self Debated She onely dar'd bold Point conceiv'd by Lines Inform'd ORSAMNES of those Black Designs Letter from MELVORNA Learn Sir from hence BORGANES Wrath whose Ground Doth Mortal prove lost Brother's Blood Renown'd Kill'd Seven more tho Chief conjoyned Cause Your Sister 's chast Delay 's if still withdraws Next Noon refuse your Death makes Satisfaction Her Ravishment no ling'ring stop protraction Quick Certain both Ransoms contemn'd Whate're And tho My Self too Feeble Maid appear On your behalf yet thought I to Inform That so you might Prevent that fatal Storm If possible or else Prepare for Dying This Charity weak troubled Heart supplying Seven's Evening-Hour then come for Visit too Next Morn the Last when Cur'd no more to do She thither walk'd where Four did Armed stand Her Work perform'd drop'd slily into his Hand That smaller Note unmarked by the Rest Next Morn by Eight She should Conclude Exprest So taking leave close Sigh conjoyn'd Retir'd ORSAMNES Heart found wond'ring Cause Admir'd Door Lock'd again Orsamnes trouble that Paper he Survey'd Dismal Contents Perplexed more dismay'd For wrong'd CLERMANTHE than himself became Thus softly Breath'd Ah Tyrant's cruel Flame Poor harmless Dove For cast but smaller Glance These dreadful Points through stronger Circumstance Did Truth appear That Person 's Worth beside Four not unarm'd for Guard of late descry'd BORGANES Looks no less did Represent First hour He thought at least her Ravishment Thus stands he still sometimes Deep musing fashion Then Walk'd about Next frown'd through Indignation Why Ransome scorn'd but for such Vile Regard So strong the Room Escape Night Day debarr'd Nor Arm'd to break through those four Men did prove Pass th' House and Gates or Free in time his Love Tho free'd Himself by th' Lord soon Ravished Through Lustfull spite THERSANDER Murther'd Dead No Way conceiv'd but stoutly to Endure Yet if next Morn by Eight for Perfect Cure MELVORNA came Something He Forg'd design'd Which might perchance Allay his Troubled Mind MELVORNA kept next morn her Hour for Close O' th' Surgeon's Work when time ORSAMNES chose Orsamnes suit to Borganes All done t' Intreat o're-heard by th' Guard as then That She to Beg would please since wanted Pen Thatfavour from BORGANES Hand that He Might move his Sister strait Adviser be Strong Hopes to Bow that Way beyond All other If might Converse use frankness of a Brother Tho Strengthning more Sad last Farewell intended She said His Message should be Recommended Departing thus
far the True Sustain so nigh My Real Doom She joyn'd with Tears reply I Mourn'd indeed upon this Chamber 's Stage In doleful Form as at the Hermitage But Living now too Loose I dur'st not yet My hope Discharge Then Faintest Hope permit ORSAMNES said lest deeper Wound from thence Shun'd those black Thoughts Self murth'ring Violence We Mortals are Subject to various Change Like those Four Seasons prove which Wander Range Or blust'ring Winds for th' outward Fortunes so And Bodies both much Frail Vncertain shew I 'm full Resolv'd if Fate should seize on Me Love still thy Dead ORSAMNES Memory Tears streamed there drown'd those Fair Orbs her Eyes Sighs stop'd her Tongue sad Pantings th' Heart surprize Falling on 's Brest as tho last Mournful Score Would than Discharge or Dye her self before In his own View whom he with Arms upheld That fainting Treasure th' Indies both excell'd Torn manly Heart till rouzing Spirits again By Kiss reviv'd She speaks with doleful Strain Know my dear Lord kind Thoughts of You each hour Shall last till Death destroys Rememb'ring Pow'r ORSAMNES when I owe to Nature said That Mortal Debt which now proves early Pay'd Some Fourty Years cut off this World howe're I 've well observ'd and known much Sorrow there Worst Change conceiv'd from thee to Go Depart That keenest makes Death 's cold and frozen Dart. My Lord She said how still do's Height'ned prove My Loss Extream through This Transcendent Love To all conjoyn'd Life burth'nous grown from thence Follow I may e're long such Excellence Much more that Kind and Sad Discourse to th' last Dismal Compound till Hour and Half o're-past ORSAMNES then my Death I do Conclude Will sudden seize as my last Sleep intrude This very Night if short resolving Pause You can't Obtain before my self withdraws Till th' hour of Eight next Morn 't is my desire No Change then found by Day light to Expire I 'll try my Lord said She tho make to Swell His Lustful Rage Both seal'd last Kiss-farewell When She did Faint again till by another Revived seem'd Each grasp'd the Hand o' th' other Sigh'd wept for Close to th' Door they walked then Giv'n gentle knock 't was opened strait agen Clermanthe's last suit to Borganes Six Arm'd for Guard that Matron there did stand Who ask'd if She would stoop to th' Lord's Demand CLERMANTHE pray'd She would beseech him there For that night's Pause till Eight next morn forbear Since sick through watchful Hours distemper'd grown To strange Degree Her suit should be made known Th' Other repli'd tho 't would her Lord incense Return'd with Grant why did so far Dispense We shall unfold That Hour requir'd exprest Her plain Resolve some Ease to tortur'd Brest ORSAMNES thus the Lady being spread As found her there upon her mournful Bed Was guarded strait to 's Chamber Jayl confin'd Where musing lay through sad disturbed Mind BORGANES know did sculk thus long at Door Which down to th' Garden led plac'd there before ORSAMNES brought Dark-Lanthorn ranged by Prime Ambush 't was for th' Hearing Part more nigh Since did conclude They 'd chuse that farthest End Couch Chair for all This Door might help befriend That Morning He their Conference delay'd Besides Affairs since Hop'd th' Enthralled Maid Would Grant herself at Noon nor Leisure then Till night Defer'd convenient Hour agen Close dark approach ORSAMNES fearing Death Might use imploy his utmost Talking Breath Strong'st Arguments he thought to change her Mind No hopeful Way for 's Wanton Aim declin'd To th' Lock-hole joyn'd his Ear unheard unseen Those Hangings parted well for th' Door between But softer Voic'd besides the Noble pair Strait farthest off withdrawn from their Couch-chair That Door observ'd ORSAMNES Back to him Faint murmur-like their lost Discourse did seem This heard small Groan my Dearest Choice exprest My Soul 's late Joy conclude me thine to th' rest More strongly Breath'd from fervent Thoughts more High Deep Lover's Both Declared strait thereby Yet might the Man for Life good Agent prove Advise so far She Grant in tender Love Pure Virgin mind That heard conjoyned more Thence shew'd still Perfect Maid as thought before This Lustful Mood and Anger both would Please First Grasp'd his Virgin-Wench Flames to appease Maid thought since found so Lodg'd apart we told Choice daintiest Dish next place through Fear controul'd Giv'n from Himself by his own Hand Presented Th' Heart Rack'd as 't were tho Life enjoy'd Tormented Prime Taster thus till sought perchance Another Stomach grown cloy'd Reveng'd withall Slain Brother Glad found their Cheat that Matron met below Night's Pause conjoyn'd her Answer since did shew Plain yieldingness if chang'd next Morn deny'd He knew what Way to take ORSAMNES Dy'd Could Heighten all from many a fearful Dream Dead Brother's Ghost found Horror thence extream That Amorous Youth in Grave She might resign Love's Fortress strait observant Concubine That Corps She saw Aegyptian Slave did prove Which for some Crime was Pris'ner kept above ORSAMNES Stairs and Lash'd Diseased Dy'd For whom that mean base Funeral descry'd CLERMANTHE lay sad watchful Thoughts on Bed Small Slumber so next Morn disturbance bred The same to th' Lords by Trumpets War-like Sound Whose joyned Noyse their Castle-walls rebound When Eight that Matron came unlock'd the Dore Bid's her Resolve last time BORGANES Swore Clermanthe's constant way Much weak she was that ling'ring Plea renew'd For Mercy towards her Self and Brother su'd That Matron then Inform'd by th' Lord's Command Eleven the Hour if She did waiting stand At her Court-Casement there She should behold That Tragick Sight which He but late foretold Door lock'd again now Gall'd o're-whelmed Heart She trod the Room to th' window Glance in part Till nigh Ten 's Hour more Wonder caused there Loud Musick 's noise Cornets Recorders were Shalm Sackbuts heard great trampling through the Court This Pageant saw beneath of stranger sort Jove's Statue 't was A â—strange show on whose curl'd Head did stand Imperial Crown shafts grasped in his Hand For Thunder-bolts blue Mantle like the Skie Adorn'd with Stars in Charret plac'd to th' eye Globe at his Foot the side did Eagle bear One thrusting on the Wheels encompass'd there With Painted Cloth like Clouds that trouling Hour So seem'd to move by th' God's Transcendent Pow'r Priest formost walk'd Musicians on each side Silk Coats with Garlands too in Flaunting Pride BORGANES next did March Triumphant Way Worn Glist'ring Cloaths large Train the Reer display For Cause of all that Noise this show related His Birth-day 't was observ'd well Celebrated Then from the Altar came done Sacrifizing I' th' corner of that Court small Temple rising Not that such Love to th' Gods or Honour shew'd But ostentation Pleas'd thought Prince-like mode Thus Jove from thence was softly born along Fine Progress through smooth-paved Floor that Throng To th' upper end o' th' Hall where Cloth of State By th' Hour of Twelve should Table have
appear Devotions oft by Them performed there From top o' th Mount did Gallant Prospect shew Prime Nature's Scene view'd Verdant Plain below Joynâ—d rising Banks Grove wand'ring Christal Streams Two Miles from thence Gilded by th' Sun 's fair Beames MORBELE's lofty Tow'rs on whose right side Good space reserv'd that Merchant's Grange descry'd Thus down they walk'd to th' next adjoyning Plain Near skirts whereof large Fountain forth did strain From hollow Rock whose tumbling Stream i' th' fall Deep Murmur made Stone Cistern there withall Whence danc'd away to th' open Field resign'd MINERVA'S Fount her name with that combi'd Walking by th' side through Bushes clump o're-shaded Sad mournful Voice their Ears from thence invaded New Torrent-like did seem complaining Sound Sighs mixt and Sobs thought Female Grief's compound Approaching near they Woman's Garb beheld More turning strait by tramplers noise compell'd Her Head that way Morneda's Self it prov'd No meaner chance CLERMANTHE'S Nurse belov'd Who coming to that Lady's House when late I' th' Grove Clermanthe 's Nurse Morneda declar'd with strange Events to wait Upon CLERMANTHE there the Night before Then told by her on that departing score How She was slipt away some Terrour bred As seem'd Conceit of being discovered Nurse sadly'st fear'd that lost all Worldly Joy Despairing grown She might her Self destroy So lost in her own Thoughts and way through Passion Sh' had wander'd thus since Morn in doleful fashion CLERMANTHE strait grasp'd her in th' Arms entwin'd Nurse take thy Mistress said when th' over-kind Transported Heart was near for Joy to swoon How hugg'd her Lady wept nor could be soon Convinced thus but 't was her Lady's Ghost Tho when Inform'd what Spouse she there might boast That Prime compleat young Lord withall O then Had not CLERMANTHE Kiss'd it in agen Her Soul might have leapt for and took Vagary As did her Body late thus mean Brests carry True faithful hearts till Self become restor'd All sitting down on Bank by joynt Accord She speaks her weighty News with sober brow Whilst gentle Ear CLERMANTHE does allow That proudest She GONDACE th' Whore of late By Duke VERDORVS rais'd to Wifely state CLERMANTHE's Father as you heard exprest Duke and Gendâ—â—â— When her own Self some three Months Fled distrest Found True to him long former wanton season Joyn'd six Months more when Marriage Vows with reason More strongly should oblige began to rave Through Lustful thoughts which though to them she gave Slight honour's Check sometimes within few Days Great Flame became Nor fond unanswer'd blaze Convenience only sought fresh choice in Loving As did the Duke whilst marry'd Man approving This blew the Furnace last want of a Son Prime Honour Fortune's Heir CLERMANTHE undon That long'd to Breed and doubtful of her Lord Six Months since could no Sign small Qualm afford Nor former Years resolv'd to Change Condition Diet try more so serve both Lust Ambition The Object was Gentile young Man and Neat In Persia born whose Model shew'd compleat For Face for Limb well bred Outlandish Piece Her Grace's Vsher prov'd conjoyn'd to These Prime Voice rare musick 's Art whom Secret Favour Amorous before now taught Exploits far braver Boldness to th' height since Look's could Paint desires Her kinder Touch inform th' Heart 's Wanton fires So from her Hand to Kiss her Lips He mounted Then Grant obtan'd for what 's Supream accounted Soon afterwards the Duke himself did Ride To Hunting meeting fam'd that way comply'd Eight Miles from Home where meant withall to spend Two following Nights with Borderer great Friend But so it chanc'd that wrangling Morn a Fray Sport's wrong-side oft did turn to Tragick Play Their hunting Game the Masters Curs become Like Boars themselves small Cause how-e're the Sum O' th' youthful Jar from words they fell to Wounds Smart Sidings follow'd strait until their Hounds At length most Moral seem'd which manly Chase So dogged grown Thought dangerous that Place Foul Bloody Broils VERDORVS thence withdrew And being inform'd his Friend was wander'd too Far off with all his Train for longer Season Vex'd at the strange Event nor without Reason Some Hag as tho his morning Way had crost He gallop'd Home both Friend and Pleasure lost O're-heated much near Three Arriving there Proud Wife abroad for walk conceiv'd where-e're Through Garden strait he gently March'd unfound Went towards the Grove high wall'd inclosed ground Fine Grot large Summer-house nam'd long before With private Key unlock'd the outmost Dore. On thence to th' Room for coolness softly tracing Tall-branched Trees the Ardent Sun outfacing Choice silken Couch there spread for Day 's Repose Whilst Drowsie Murmur Streams withall disclose Drawn near Approach'd some Rust'ling Sattin heard So whisper Wind and Leaves nor Him debar'd Conjoyn'd twice-o're to th' Window Stealing when He Glanced through Surpriz'd Amazed then Bad Prospect there Gondace false strange wanton Antick rack'd That way his heart GONDACE found i' th' Act With her own Cringer formal Man disdain 'Twixt both himself conceiv'd Tormented Slain So deadly thought Fourth time this last did prove Thrice stol'n Exploit no Qualms that way did move Now near to rise When vex'd enraged mind Sharp Poyniard was unsheath'd as Death design'd Remembring thoughts strait curb'd his Hand altho Since made Her first his Wench prepar'd her so That Man might like fond Slave become how-e're Through 's Lady Dutchess Charms transported there Yet Rush'd he through not lock'd their Bawdy door Since th' Outmost was which by the prostrate Whore As soon perceiv'd still Dagger drawn descrying Some mangled Torture fear'd much longer Dying Gondace's Death She snatch'd forth strait short Ponyard worn the fashion From th' Vsher's side and through despairing Passion Disdain conjoyn'd Stab'd her own Self to th' Heart CLERMANTHE so reveng'd that Tragick Part. Her Man escap'd found Door to th' Fields back-way Through which He came none there to mark Betray The Duke beholding that Self-execution Their Silken Couch stain'd too with Blood 's effusion O're-whelmed stands through Wonder wrath sometime So little Fear'd so basely false her Crime Strange grief withall EVGENA's Discontent CLERMANTHE's loss when Thoughts did represent GONDACES Pride through fondness sway'd before CLERMANTHE tho seem'd first withdrawn no more Now Dead conceiv'd sad Fortune last that She Should Charm so far enslave his Fantasie Thus back He walk'd distemper'd Mind again Inform'd o' th' chance Event his Houshould-train Went Sick to Bed where Passion 's strongest Pow'r First Heat conjoyn'd did Feaver cause that hour Burn'd high next day his Will was then compos'd In which CLERMANTHE's Self sole Heir disclos'd If living found if living found exprest That often o're with Tears from mournful Brest PLENORMUS else EVGENA'S Nephew nam'd From Travel come what kindest Thoughts proclaim'd Might he Live still t' Enjoy her there agen Whose precious worth advanc'd in lofty strain But the Oyl of Life did seem through Feaver's fire To wast consume the Lamp must then expire MORNEDA
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
Third conjoyned Pair CLERMANTHE'S Nurse who shew'd that faithful care MORNEDA call'd and Doctor skilful grown In Physick's Art by name of Vordes known Friend to FONTANA and her Husband there More said anon Guests name withall did bear As then Themselves being Thirty five for Age Spruce handsome Man did with MORNEDA ingage Of pleasing Form scarce thirty three o're-past Rich Widow prov'd near MANTINEA last Good Grange enjoy'd stol'n Match that Morn beside For which She Pardon ask'd o' th' lovely Bride And now the Bride was led by Virgin-train Each seeming close confederated Brain For private Plot to th' Marriage-Bed in haste Like precious Pearl from Garments there uncas'd To Enrich the Sheets most lovely Form then wore When purest Self with nightly Dress no more Her Bodie shrouded Decent way fair Gem Like Beautie 's Mine or unknown World by them The Brides-groom next concomitants was call'd Who Cloaths discharg'd which then like Harness gall'd Stiff Coat of Male advanced strait to th' Bride Was couched there by his Beloved's side All soon withdrawn ORSAMNES reap'd at last Love's Harvest Fruits bad Former Toyl o're-past Height'ned endeer'd the more late Storms annoy'd Now Calm appears CLERMANTHE fair enjoy'd THERSANDER then retir'd less formal State To his FLORENA'S Bed since growing late Would lye alone no more The Doctor prov'd Copartner too MORNEDA much belov'd Next Day was kept FONTANA's Marriage Feast Wife Year and Half Each former Person Guest Who th' Vpper end adorned too as Bride For Hunting All in th' Afternoon comply'd Those Stories here may fitly Rang'd ensue Clarenza's Story CLARENZA's first shewn smaller Map to view Surpriz'd and Coach'd her Husband left for Dead Near that Park-lodg which largely mentioned By foul GORDANVS Hand since Rival grac'd Himself Refus'd th' Arcadian Bounds o're-past Laconian Wood fit thought for Act so vile Rambling with his Comrades for Certain Isle And there by Huntsman scar'd from Ravishment First Grand Design Death next resolv'd Intent Tumbling Her down from Dreadful Rock least Blood Dead Corps descry'd Those near as rang'd the Wood Slight sprouting Branch forth from that Rock well growing Cut off the depth large way Rare Fortune shewing Her daintiest Limbs imbrac'd more Gently so Did Dandle strait to Branch sprung far below Which kiss'd them kindly there but weaker found Surrender'd last to th' Hard-saluting Ground Where senseless bulk she lay tho Fair with all Body much bruis'd and Head so great the Fall Chief Lord of th' Hunting Train came Riding by Through Field conjoyn'd cast gentler Glance sad Eye On th' mournful Object there whose Form excell'd Rich Cloaths brave Dimon-Carkanet beheld Whereof through Haste by th' Villains not bereav'd Shew'd Nobler Rank some signs of Life perceiv'd Strait carryed her to th' House of worthy Friend But Half mile off whom for important end Did Visit late nor soon departing Guest And being a Man of learned Parts possest As Lordly Name Degree with skilful Hand In th' Surgeon's Art prais'd by Laconian Land First Motion caus'd wak'd slumb'ring Sense e're-long Th' Head sadly harm'd faint Spirits made more strong In part renew'd conjoyned certain Days Tho still so weak for Voice and Brain alas Could not make known her self nor came the sound Least Noyse thereof beyond the Arcadian bound The Lord returning now through great Affairs Yet loth to leave since Rang'd amongst his Cares CLARENZA there might else be thought Vnkind June's season warm soft Litter's Bed combin'd Took Her along whose House there harbour'd shewing Prime Surgeon best from whence his Knowledge growing But Crazy Man not fit at all to Ride Loath'd for some Cause that Country's Part beside Large River's stream next to be Ferry'd o're Which prov'd between such last her Beauty-store Fine handsome Grace return'd the Lord in th' end Widow or Maid did choice for Wife intend She 's seized by Pirates Crossing by Ferry-boat that River there Deep aslo found Pirats that shrouded were Behind a Rock man'd Barque with sturdy Train Strait Seiz'd on them complaints were lost in Vain Might Charm as vvell Tempestuoâ—s Storm as those Rought Plund'rers of the Wave nor could oppose By svvimming strait the Lord escap'd their Povv'r Some going to Cast over board that Hour The Ladie 's self like Bulk diseas'd espying Small Box of Pearls rich Diamonds there lying Grand Fees for Cure their Captain tender-hearted First Life allow'd then skillful Hand imparted Choice Surgeon towards her Health withall design'd That She should prove his Gallant Concubine Now long at Sea and Gain'd convenient Prize They steer'd for Home with their Rob'd Merchandise Landed on Tyrian Ground their Pris'ners where Sold off for Slaves like Market-Beast appear CLARENZA prov'd the Captain 's Gem well tended In his own House till Beauty choice commended Through Health restor'd more Lustful way inclin'd Strong Temper found with sad perplexed Mind Thus lovely Form preserv'd tho Grieved Heart Pleading with Tears where joyn'd her Friendly Part His Sister too she might be rather Sold For Lady's Hand-Maid since good Present Gold The Captain lik'd long doubtful Ransome thought He Grants thus far to th' Court CLARENZA brought Friend plac'd Her where the Queen should traverse by Who view'd her strait inform'd with pleased Eye Much Beauty lov'd and prais'd the Greekish Nation To wait on her gave large consideration Known what She was being humorous and proud A Princess should to slavish lowness bow'd On her attend for one whole year at least No Ransome should her thence redeem Exprest As for her Lord since Wounded saw to fall By Murth'ring Swords left Prostrate so withall She did conclude him Slain sad Mourner there Liv'd Favour'd thus Captiv'd Restraint how-e're That year expir'd Arcadian Merchant friend Landing by chance She seen did strait attend Told her Lord's life withdrawn as Pastor tho Fair Daughter's Death whence Tears did Cheeks o're-flow Had that young King still breath'd sh ' had found him dead Soon both return'd made shorter by the Head Now constant Heart t' injoy her Lord desiring By th' Queen set Free whose Promise so requiring That Merchant bound for Home soon brought her hither To Mantinea thus they came together Where nois'd she heard ORSAMNES Wedding-Feast Her Husband their prov'd nightly intruding Guest GORADNUS with those five Comrades all bound For Cretan Isle just vengeance Doom were Drown'd FONTANA'S Story FONTANA'S Chance next place we shall present Shewn more at large since various for th' Event Mother being by GORDANVS seiz'd thought Dead And Father gash'd with Wounds confin'd to 's Bed In that Park-Lodge to th' Royal Town less fear And Countess-Aunt she 's sent great Widow there For age Seventeen ripe Beauty grown excelling Choice Parts sweet Nature too those Parallelling Sent Order th' Aunt should her direct beside In all things Mother like Fontana's sent to her Aunt her wary Guide For Marriage-choice which part she changed thus Incroaching way Times being grown dangerous She should in All dispose of Her full Pow'r For th' Husbands choice
Eleven past His Patient's Chamber where most fitly plac'd FONTANA sat kind Visitant become Wall 's darker side each Morning us'd on whom Cast sober Glance by her Observ'd the more Design conceiv'd since saw hm Grasp before SILVANDER Talk drawn near her Cousin's Bed While stoop'd her Pulse to feel Cloak shrouding spread The Letter given Fontana He Thrust beneath into the Lady's hand That Paper which she took from view restrain'd Such warning had thought Honest good intent Some Pause to ' th' Closet's Council-board she went Maid following Dooâ— fast that Spy to shun Whilst new-blown Roses Cheeks display'd begun To read the Lines when milkie white in part Their crimson Claret drown'd sweet tender Heart She view'd them all with words as t' were begem'd Gilt through her Eyes conjoyned Rays tho stream'd Small doubt fron thence o' th' Person Love-diseas'd Before Ten 's hour to grace Adorn she pleas'd That Window 's Glass through which clear Christalline Beheld did like to th' fair Aurora shine Through th' Eastern Casements standing Reading there Large broken Pane confederate as 't were Maid working by Good pause SILVANDER came Might Sun present seem'd Cloathed all in flame Gold Beauty Love his Mistriss strait descryes Whom closely Woo'd no her first darted Eyes Then rais'd to Heav'n with Hand a cross the Brest So marched slowly on such looks at least Mild Beams discern'd break forth that Window 's Cloud As scarce by deadly cruel heart allow'd This Scene o're-past Fontana's Love much more that second Day The sweet FONTANA mus'd did poize survey Those things of Weight that loathsome mention'd Lord Strict sow'rest Aunt urg'd Match which she abhor'd SILVANDER'S Birth Estate her sober mind Did well content choice Parts with goodness shin'd Doctor believ'd for Person there excell'd Transcendent 't was she thought unparallell'd Face Body both compound enamouring Love last advanced all from Noble Spring Sublime and high since crav'd her self alone Thus Sigh she breath'd part-wond'ring at that One Two strait conjoyn'd perceiv'd more plainly there That She vvas novv Transform'd self lost as ' t vvere Prime part inthrall'd giv'n up unto another Which strange invading Fits vvhile thought to smother Stout Lords became more mus'd the more she lov'd Kind heart Alas Revoltress closely prov'd SILVANDER'S Advocate vvhence Victor crovvn'd Thus sad through fancy-qualms Love-breeding found Disarmed Maid she yields shevv'd govern'd by VORDES vvell known great Love and Destiny Next joyful Morn at th' hour and place requir'd She gave to him those signs for grant desir'd Sweet gentle Way set down with cautious hand His Glass receiv'd beneath from view detain'd After some Pause to th' Closet then she trip'd Maid following lock'd fast the Door unstrip'd Th' inviron'd Glass worn Paper shroud before Wherein VORDES did strangely thus Implore First place Vordes lines that She would Trust with boldness su'd Heav'n and his faithful Care resolve conclude For secret flight strange hazards else did run Which should that safe and Gentler Way be done So prime Exploit to be well mentioned Next Morn by Lines giv'n near her Cousin's Bed Th' whole World should near pursue from Flight debar Lest th' Aunt or Father known caus'd stormy Jar Till He enjoy'd more clear contentful Mind Mean while conjur'd She 'd drink that Rare-design'd Choice Cordial there whose Virtue Sovereign Would breed new Spirits revive both Heart and Brain For th' matchless Work at hand Of Meaner Pow'r Sh' had proved some but beg'd t' observe his hour Next Morn by Nine her usual Hour to Rise Should tell her Maid in Trundle-Bed that lies Her watchful Night till th' Hour Eleven as ghest She 'd fain enjoy some cheerful slumb'ring rest Eleven come through Thirst distemper'd shew Send down for Drink Silk Sizars left below Which She should use Maid gone the Chamber free Step then to th' Closet strait most hastily Drink all that Potion off the empty Glass Throvvn through that Window there vvild bushy place Lest found above some thoughts of Close combining Her body strait to th'Bed again resigning 'T would sudden Short refreshing slumber breed Tho pray'd conjur'd as Lov'd their Lives indeed That Scroul o're-Night i' th' Closet should be burn'd Each part o' th' Plot that was to Cinders turn'd The same he warn'd vvithall that Caution-store In those first Lines by Her perform'd before Thus far 't was manag'd vvell good hopeful Ground Next young SILVANDER'S heart he cheer'd which found Want Cordial too since seemed to endure Strange doubtful Wrack injoyn'd he should procure False Hair and Beard for Each of them anon His further Lover's Task should then be known Next Morn by Nine FONTANA told the Maid Her Watchful Chance great want of Sleep she said Would till Eleven's Hour still keep her Bed That time being come Feign'd Thirst distemper bred Sent down for Drink her Sizars Silk below Drank Potion strait each Rule observing so To th' Bed again Well Couched there e're long Thick Vapours Fog seem'd to o're-cloud and throng Sense lost her stifled Brain as 't were Congeal'd Limbs stretched forth whilst Sable Darkness seal'd Clos'd up her Eyes no Blood in Cheeks was seen Thus shew'd Death's pale tho fair-Complexion'd Queen That Wench return'd with ling'ring Foot to th' Door Since partly hid by th' Lady Night before Both Sizars Silk unlock'd drawn near the Bed Made sudden Start since thought FONTANA Dead Call'd up in haste her Aunt the Doctor then Fair Corps beheld like Picture handsome Scene Of Humane Frailty 't was full view display'd Sad troubled Glance Brest struck withall He said Clear Symtoms signs of that Disease were found Which doth the Vital Spirits Parts surround Wiht Present Death Ask'd then Did She complain Of watchful Head next felt as drowsy Brain Yes spoke the Wench If crav'd not Drink requires O much She cry'd That sâ—ew'd it's Venome Fires He strait conjoyn'd perswades her Aunt howe're She should till Nine at Nightly couched there Furnish'd with Shroud which would inform how Strong Those deadly Bands tho afterward least wrong To th' Living found Inter'd without Demur Because that secret Poyson lodg'd in Her Would by that Hour in Fumes break forth Exhale Which th' Aunt approv'd scarce seem'd to mourn Bewail Stout harder Heart tho lost Transcendent Niece Whose Death might claim th' o're-flowing Tears of Greece And thus e're long FONTANA Shroud did wear She 's shrouded Corps-like As lay in Bed by Wench performed there Choice Landry-Maid who on her Fingers spying Two Dimon-Rings which through sad Care less eying Were worn that Night Each worth some forty pound By th' Sheets conceal'd as tho great Portion found Long'd for the Prize strait hid them with her Hand Some others near but Next at her Command Then closely strain'd to pluck Them off altho The Flesh being partly swell'd Prevented so Joyners sent for fit Coffin to provide Took measure for 't fair Clasps bespoke beside The Doctor strait walk'd to SYLVANDER then Need not false Hairs and Beards bespeak
surprize Found nimbler far that gallant frame So lively as all Soul became Then shew thee abroad Sweet'st Fairest thus Th' art Cordial to thy self and us Letter sent to ORNANDE The Offering Sweet'st fairest Maid ACcept my Vows which Incense-like do rise And fume before thee in solemn Sacrifice My flaming Heart with chast Desires allow My Morning offer'd Sighs and Evening too Receive their kinder Breath whereof each one Seems to put up short begging Orison Love-suit to thee still pity the Complaint Each whispers in thine Ear and lest I faint In my Devotions please but other while To answer by the Sparkle of a Smile That I 'm accepted but if Frowns you bring My Heart is then turn'd to dead Offering Fain would I please my Fair O gently bow Tâ—inform my Ignorance and teach me how Crown me thus far thy favour'd Votary And I 'll disclaim each Mistress else but thee The Good-morrow Vnder ORNANDE'S Window FAirest Sweet'st good morrow from Thy Servant Voice Lute joyn'd present Day 's glorious Lord the Morn's Bridegroom Hath gilded long the Firmament Bountiful for warming Rays To th' World bright influential Showr Though I seem frozen here this hour Till thou my lovelier Sun dost blaze II. Songsters chant the Spring each-where Joy'd Earth and Heav'n their Smiles combine Grand Nature's Cheek does pleas'd appear Then do not Thou displeased shine Lovers may have their bad Days Good joyn'd withal last Night my Sun Did set through lowring Clouds Night done O let her rise with clearer Grace III. May that slumbring Dew did steep Her heavenly Eyes transferr'd to th' Heart Have softned that whilst she did sleep Could Pillows down same change impart Mollifie kind Thoughts recall Break sweetly'st forth my Sun disclose Thy Casement's East whence morning shows This Act of Love regard withall IV. If conceal'd in Bed my Fair O might this Song â—ull gentler yet Her charmed Brain Morn-slumbers raâ—e Deferr'd till Noon thy blazing sweet When Visit shall be last design'd For lightsome Warmth shew Beamy clear That I may vaunt my choicest Dear Wak'd mild although she slept unkind Lovers mix'd Weather WHat 's the cause great Lovers prize Th' Object more full last enjoying When bad Doubts cross-gales do rise Found reserv'd or sobrer coying Seldom when through pleased Glance Smiles sparkle forth kind Words intrance Sweet-meat-kisses Dainty-like withdrawn rare Blisses II. Clouded Morning Scene blown o're Gorgeous Day much takes contenteth Sick Distemper past far more Health desir'd what Joys presenteth Dangers where sharp Thraldom seize Prime th' Enlargement thought and Ease All things vary Heightned prove from bad contrary III. Coyness though when shall exceed Civil bound Affronts discover Churlish scornful way doth breed Jealous Qualms i' th' joyned Lover Through precedent Gall worse far Last Embraces relish'd are She 's low-prized When enjoy'd who once despised Thought thereof Love's former Wounds Skin'd o're alone the Sense confounds ORNANDE The Spring 's Mistress BEhold those Chrystal Founts Which wander o're the verdant Plain How branched plum'd those lofty Mounts Plush-banks bedrest with Flow'rs again The World 's reviv'd Earth sine with Masquing Robes bright Heavens surround And gentler breathed Gales abound Whilst Moâ—â—als shew new liv'd II. Chief Empress of the Spring Come forth with all thy beauty pow'r Thine Hand maid since such Smiles doth bring Let not the daintiest Mistress low'r Least spoâ—l'd from thence This Field's â—aiâ— Spring time with my saithful Heart's Drooping thy Frown to both imparts Through strangest Influence III. Come Sweetest let us trace To yonder Bow'r prospective Hill Wing'd Chanters where far more to grace Are joyn'd in chirping Consort still There 's Veâ—â—s Fount Like moâ—stâ—ed Pearls stram'd through those Rocks above All Lectures may Joy Beauty Love At once to thee recount ORNANDE'S Evening Walk and Voice ORNANDE and I which here by me ' Mongst joyful Hours recorded be ORNANDE and I this Evening laâ—â— Walk'd forth to breath large Garden aâ— That 〈◊〉 Decrease of gaudy Day When th' Sun bestow'd well temper'd Ray Noâ— faintness bred while Darts Good night From western Orb with drowâ—â—e light Such gentle Moâ—n for both inclin'd Nice dainâ—eâ— Sex of Woman kind Those harmless Gales were only straying Which dance the Leaves with wanton playing Soâ—â— Murmur 's noise conjoyn'd to this Mâ—â—'s flower'd Breed like Stranger 's kiss Dandled ORNANDE'S Han as â—aught Love's â—ondeâ— Arts withal â—methoughtâ— Shew'd Reverence lâ—st by their crime One Curl disturbed prov'd that time Becalmed th' Air to gentle Rest 〈◊〉 her more cheerful Virgin Breast Who having pleas'd her wandring Eye Spring 's gallant Sâ—â—ne beheld clear Sky Conjoyned Grove â—oâ— change allow'd Fiâ—â— Lovers Maâ—e where under Cloud Prime Beauty appear'd heard choiceâ—â— Note From 〈◊〉 small formed Throat Strong 〈◊〉 withall Bird prais'd to be That 〈◊〉 best 〈◊〉 Harmony 〈◊〉 〈…〉 who strait begun As would to th' low declined Sun Chirp forth then â—ank 〈◊〉 till Night Clad Sâ—ngs maintain whilst he gave Light Which pastime heard contentful Noise ORNANDE at my Request her Voice Joyn'd also there to th' â—â—â—hful Quiâ—e Bright Goddess seem'd did late inspire Those plumed Creatures with their Skill As chanted forth her Praises still That under Grove thâ—ough Fancy's power Transformed seem'd to heavenly 〈◊〉 So well that Face and waâ—â—â—ing Tongue Might to sweet Cherubims belong 'T was prime Delight to th' closing end Best 〈◊〉 that th' Ear could apprehend Unless those Sounds advanc'd of above Sweet â—â—eath'd 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of Love Reason o'resway'd else I had nigh Prov'd guilty of Voice Idolatry ORNANDE and the Nightingale 'T Was charming Voice but joyn how 〈◊〉 Breath'd by that Shee transcendent faâ—â— Whose love â—est Face and Person shew'd That choice Compound prime view bestow'd All 〈◊〉 Consort fram'd to 〈◊〉 Prov'd 〈◊〉 silent Harmony Both Senses thus did blest appear For Love's Record grand Wonder there Each warbled Sound by her compos'd So soon as born shew'd wrap'd inclos'd Then straightways dead embalm'd within Such Breath as though perfum'd had been Th' whole Song compleat as Fancy deem'd Delightful Soul of Musick seem'd If * Orpheus Thracian Harp could Rivers cause Greek Poets feign'd make wanton pause Beasts charmed Stones themselves and Trees Whilst danc'd their Antick Revelries Her Voyce H' had made more powerful prove Till Bruits howe're should fall in Love ORNANDE when did Song conclude This from the Grove Content renew'd As drawn by Emulation's Pride Th' ambitious Nightingale reply'd Would sing her part so chanted round Fine Nature's Skill th' adjoyned Ground Which mark'd I pray'd she would again With some short voluntary strain As Fancy pleas'd by turns in jest Still answer it had my Request ORNANDE sung then th' Nightingale Now She then She which should prevail 'T was earnest Combat grown from play Sharp Voice-contention for the Day Such Lovers thoughts till strain'd still higher That Bird as 't would e're long expirâ— When I did beg from joyned Seat ORNANDE first would make Retreat And end that Strife so caus'd by