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
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
her belly cram'd with that Then stuff'd large Hankercheif till drowsie grown Clasping her Arms like kind Companion shewn To VANDIMONT sleep yauning way devours In goodly State whole comfortable Hours As thought by Dreams t' enjoy her Ladys pleasure When waking view'd choice Pictures round at leisure Talk'd last with VANDIMONT till summon'd then 'Tween Seven and Eight for th' Handmaids Task agen DORASTA Rose Drest takes her leave retires Walk'd out unknown well slack'd the Royal Fires Six days dissolv'd her Knight returned home Of Princely word the King 's discharg'd become Coyn'd Earl he was through Father's grand desert choice Place obtain'd withal for second Part. No Jealous Thoughts disturb since long ago Th' old King conceiv'd might more regardful shew DORASTA Poising now that She had stray'd From Virtu 's Path much wrong'd her self betray'd Kind Husband too at once thur far vain Pride And sensual humour both had Gratify'd That those Delights unlawful Joys did send Sorrow to th' Heart prov'd bitter Sweets in th' end 'T was sober point awak'd from former Dream Whereof the King main cause appear'd Supream For She might more unfortunate be Guest Since Tempted so than Bad Lascivious Brest She fixt upon Retreat as Loyal Wife Tho found hard Task howere internal Strife To do perform all wandring thoughts again No vulgar Act Sense Fancy where did Reign Usurping Lords to make them know Subjection Mount Reason on the Throne wise circumspection Thus should the King new move maintain the Chase Tho she might well in that reserved place When Bathing-walk conjoyn'd she strait compos'd Brief Letters form this modest Sense inclos'd LETTER to the King Great Royal Sir Dorasta's Letter to the King I have thus far comply'd With your Desire which seem not satisfi'd Tho may my self now Staler grown appear Strong powerful grounds do cause me to forbear Intreat withal You 'l Pardon and Excuse Much Beauteous Choice unlikely to Refuse This City yields thus gently stoop Dispense Nor take from That I cannot Grant Offence DORASTA Nurse charged strait who was chief Woman then To th' Countess styl'd besides her Gift not mean O' th' Royal Gold when second Message came By VANDIMONT through new enkindled Flame Meeting defir'd those Lines should answer prove That wanton King whom stronger Power did move Than that the fair DORASTA once enjoy'd Can thoughts appease uâ—g'd strait again uncloy'd This Note receiv'd then Poizing last the case True Bargain was by her perform'd that Place Title conferr'd small wrong to th' Regal Chest Urg'd then no more Fears might perplex her Brest Let none by such Example prove bold Strays Since few reduced found tho in that Maze If wandring are conceiv'd with Roses spred Let them in Time like her Return Misled Next for those Lords Those two Tilting Lords whom Tilters we proclaim'd MELARGON and VALENSON also nam'd Who likewise had great Wenchers been altho That first did cheat the last of 's Bedfellow Dark Winter's night her Spouse being lodg'd from Home Admitted was VALENSON not then come Close Friend the Maid enjoy'd conceal'd howere Now Suitors both to brave young Lady were For different Ends MELARGOM sought a Wife For good and lawful Heirs but wanton Life Meant to reserve hold on this Ranging Pleasure Wish'd Beauty too conjoyn'd large Golden Treasure VALENSON aim'd at Marriage-Beds delight More Honest thoughts Reformed Appetite Whith Rival-chance not to themselves unknown Lord's Daughter 't was grand Portion call'd her own Choice Beauty too with prime of youth beheld MARDIVA'S Form DORASTA'S Parallel'd CANDORA nam'd Mother Earl's Wife so great Near to that Royal Town their Country-Seat Both had been there Strong earnest Suitors deem'd For Lordly Rank and Youth Parts Person seem'd So equal both Estates that doubtful shews Her Female Judgment oft for choosing cloze Such Chance befell that both one Night did send They would next day for Answer wait Attend. Her plain Resolve declar'd if th' Honour done To kiss her Hand Four the Hour that Afternoon She both did Grant still doubtful thoughts on either To fix her Choice till saw them both together Thence best confirm'd tho startled at the thing Next days Resolve besides well managing Th' whole Business so when they themselves should view No Rival-jar might afterwards ensue Thus being withal of pleasant Brain conceit And Virgin-freedom Pow'r yet held compleat Dispos'd to use She th' following way contriv'd Such Order gave who Formost man arriv'd They should Conduct to certain Room express She 'd strait be there the last gave charge no less To joyning Room convey withal advise To wait some while both kept their Hour precise VALENSON first appear'd to th' further Room No sooner led but strait MELARGON'S come To th' next convey'd CANDORA Rouz'd her Brain Thought fit VALENSON first to entertain Entring which Place she caus'd that door to send Such loud Report joyn'd trampling noise i' th' end MELARGON strait next watchful hearkning ear Like Suitors oft spy'd larger Window there Corner o' th' Room which look'd into that other Glanc'd through the same small start since saw another Unpleasing Man loath'd Rival there beheld Salute his Mistress Lips through Envy swell'd Bad doubtful Mood and tho few words were caught To mark by stealth their Actions thence he sought Salute perform'd Valenson's Courting Candora I hope my Lord said she You 'l bear with some delay Most willingly Madam reply'd VALENSON strait since 't is Favour whene'r to grant your Servant this The sight of you Both in Couch-chair repos'd Whose Prospect was to th' Window 's view disclos'd Madam he said kissing her hand I have Thus long your Servant been tho men more brave For Person Parts my Rivals prove by none In Love of you this Faithful Brest 's outgone My Lord She joyn'd 'T is Truth I may declare More Suitors plead for Grant Yet to compare Mens Persons Parts I like not now for Love Whereof you Boast that may Dissembling prove Madam he said again that splendid eye Of your Choice Mind conceiv'd mst searching spy Judicious one False Counterfeited Lover Through his play'd Scene Disguise would soon discover Grant such it were my Lord She strait reply'd Yet skilful Art perform'd on th' Actor's side May Cheat Deceive conjoyn VALENSON said Madam withal if view'd in Glass Survey'd Your Powerful Beauties and Perfections be 'T will frame strong Argument for Love in me I doubt perchance reply'd CANDORA there The truth of those nor does that Coin appear Alike to all Opinions Fancies vary What Beauty 's or Perfections name may carry Such Men i' th' World VALENSON strait replys Sure Madam You may read Love in my Eyes Those proâ—◠〈◊〉 Books said she again as Tongues False 〈…〉 we to whom belongs Judg well by them weak Woman-kind Alass How many might choose better Husbands pass For happier Wives You now withal may Love Yet change soon afterwards inconstant prove I beg intreat fair Madam Try me then VALENSON said She joyned there agen But I
by Ladder rais'd could mount thereon Ransack'd the Cell where Box of Gems they found CLERMANTHE'S nam'd thought worth three thousand pound Gold-heap the Duke kept his whilst Faithful Man TIMONDES store reserv'd at great Dervan Two of their Clump drag'd that Dead Corps in hast To deep Pit Well by which they lately pass'd I' th' Wood near going back might eas'ly do Less danger afterwards The other Two Clermanthe led away by Thieves CLERMANTHE hal'd along keen Dagger shown Sheath'd if Refus'd what Cause shall be made known In her white Christal Brest tormenting Fear Tho seem'd like Death yet She chose rather there To be so Drawn by them in slower fashion Some Time for Help that way and preservation Cast dismal Glance o' th' late contentful Cell Whilst breath'd in Sighs to all her Joys Farewel Thus led between that ugly Guard did shew Fair Innocence it self captived so As Sons of Hell conjoy'd to Massacre Prime Excellence what counted Perfect Rare Dismal Death's walk it seem'd great Justice when Intranc'd appear'd and Rapine from his Den Govern'd the World Mouth stop'd with her own Glove For Noise Complaint less Danger thence did prove She gaz'd on Trees on shining Moon whilst Those The Monsters Shroud might th' other Lamp suppose Helping their Work all 's calm and Lull'd as 't were Bad Nature seem'd Confederated there Leaving the Green then Path th' adjoyning Wood They enter'd Both when One of them vile brood Sounded small Whistle strait to which Another Answer'd far off Four more Each being sworn Brother Their Stuff did guard Captain stay'd there beside That follow'd they through Branched Ground best guide 'T was their Design CLERMANTHE should be led Unto their Chief After Rape to be Sacrific'd for 's pleasure Ravished To PLUTO next term'd God of gainful Prize And Hell conjoyn'd prove Offâ—ring Sacrifice One's Motion lik'd by All their Hands so late Imploy'd in Blood mean Beast tho serv'd for that With Brimstone-sume by Thieves perform'd before First week of May on that Devotion-score As by Themselves through sculking fears and Flight So long deferr'd then May the Seventh Night Beast wanting tho Man Woman seem'd tâ— excel PLUTO thought King of Ghosts whose Empire well They had enlarg'd Zeal stronger now since He Not only brought them off from Danger free But that choice Prize which grand Advancement shew'd Rare Box of Gems joyn'd heap of Gold bestow'd Her dainty'st Body Head should strait be thrown In that deep Well lay'd by VANLOR unknown Their Captain 's pleas'd long'd for that Rape agree'd For th' Sacrifice whom so they styl'd indeed BRISOLDAN 't was her Suitor found o're bold Thieves Captain Brisoldan GONDACE'S Son whose Plots we did unfold First Book at large her Father's Concubine Held on Four years to the Pois'nous Broth 's Design CLERMANTHE'S flight his Feign'd then earnest Love Ambitious thoughts till fondest Dream did prove Near Death withal Two younger Lords ensnar'd Least through their Rival suits himself debar'd Tho She withdrawn Disdainful Part exprest That Love turn'd monstrous Hate enraged Brest CLERMANTHE view'd BRISOLDAN swell'd with Pride Strong Lust Revenge that gallant Theft descry'd Fate Servant shew'd to th' Wish like rare Convoy Could Scorn'd before CLERMANTHE now enjoy Willing or not so Greedily desir'd Scarce Waking thought Chance singular Admir'd Coy Mistress there to 's Wench transform'd a Slave Then follow'd Death smooth passage ore her Grave To th' Style estate of Duke yet kept he on False Hayr and Beard nor would by Words be known Till Ravishment Her Spouse there slain they told Deep Well receiv'd Bonds did their Father infold BRISOLDAN'S Cause Brisoldan's fortune how joyned with those Men We thus impart That proud GONDACE when The Duke to Wifely Honour pleas'd t' advance He swell'd with Haughty'st Mood stranger Arrogance Gam'd Drunk and Whor'd for costly Garb by none Rich gallant Choice nor courtly way outgon Best Lords Comrade Years Twenty one did bear Chief Town did haunt at Dice ingaged there On Tavern-board with Son of Prime Grandee Lov'd by the King Coyn plenteous store and free Good while He could not Fortune charge condemn Till great Stakes lost bad words then Rage extream This surly Youth stab'd that young Lord to th' Heart Then grasping his own Bag large Golden part Bright Sword unsheath'd broke down with 's Man no more Th' House favouring to th' Court where backward-Door Took each their Horse kept ready-sadled there So gallop'd through till such bad Chance whatere Lam'd both their Beasts At length to Ford they came But monstrous Show'rs had swell'd last night the same Known Bridg far off Both paus'd did Gazing stand When Armed Troop beheld on their right hand Marching that Way upon their lest Another Large Wood beneath appear'd which us'd to smother Those mention'd Thieves If back to th' Field they pass'd Or sculking Wood those Troops might seize at last His Man constrain'd prime Cellers Vault disclos'd In Uncle's Lodg whose entrance so compos'd With that Nice curious Art 't was admirable Midst of that Wood Who when more wealthy able Kept Inn i' th' Royal Town had harbour'd long Those Thieves their Horses too as Sharer strong In their Exploits till broke to th' Lodg retir'd Those turn'd Foot-rogues withal when Case requir'd Done Robbery fled to that Celler-vault Th' Host partner still there they might Lurk uncaught That Night next day till slow Pursuit appear'd Then slinking March abroad small Danger fear'd To Corinth-Realm with Kinsman there remain Till Pardon 's grant Duke Dutchess could obtain Their Horses least as tho the Men not far Suspition caus'd unsadled left they are In Pasture-ground Thus through that Branched Maze His Man did guide BRISOLDAN'S lodg'd repay'd Large Golden Rent or Rogue Comrades howere Grand heap for Stook bestow'd styl'd Captain there Those fearing too bad Seouts that second Night By gen'ral Voyce resolv'd with Him for Flight Knew well these Parts would prove like Guard defend March'd Thirty Miles stout Praieant grown i' th' end Nor touch'd himself past â—rime or this to come Since with few Words might have Revers'd the Doom 'T would Acted be by others Plot design Next by their Hands None Him could Undermine Nor charge as knowing Her whose Man by th' way Imposthume seiz'd 'T would prime Revenge display First Rape then Death when Beard pull'd off descry'd 'T was done by Him Tormenting Rack beside These words conjoyn'd BRISOLDAN'S here alone Well stop'd her Mouth for making her self known Thus should She be disrobed strait to th' Wast Pure Flesh beheld white Hands by Cord imbrac'd Led forth by Two Triumphant Form Slave prize For easie Ravishment then Sacrifice ORSAMNES thou not know'st this Dreadful Cross Th' endamag'd World's but most thy Fatal Loss Does no kind Gale Sigh Whisper'st in thine Ear Loud Thunder roar the chance nor Earth-quake there Tremble it forth such Strange-tongu'd Prodigies Would Suit such Monst'rous Act do not the Skies Inform by scroul of Stars some Raven crying Fatality choice
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
Youth ORSAMNES shew'd Virgin most fair Nimphs first did ride on Dolphins Backs that bare Baskets of Flow'rs some handled Harps as tho Still'd th' Airy Broyls mov'd Waters charm'd below To pleasing Trance with their Harmonious Noises Drawn near the Rock they mounted strait soft Voyces In Quire conjoyn'd the Way besprinckled round With Roses Violets for Venus-Ground Love's Bridal Shore Next following Beheld That heav'nly Train each radiant Sun excell'd View'd from the Deep with light Celestial Paces Come where He sat Apollo first forth Traces ORSAMNES in his Hand whom gently does Present to Him for words saluting thus Take Retired Lord most brave Transcendent Youth foom Water's Grave Seeming lost as 't were to thee And sunk destroy'd by Destiny Setting Star more Bright may Rise From thence adorn th' Arcadian Skies Then Pallas came spread Rays divine as 't were Leading that Nimph this Sense conjoyned there Take this beauteous Maid withall Whom thou may'st thy Daughter call Lady choice excelling Mind For that renowned Youth Design'd Hope for more Heav'n doth ordain Dead Joys may live Revive again This past All vanish'd round did leave howe're That Young prime Couple still conjoyned there ORONTES when those Bonds of Slumber broke Through Strangeness caus'd contentful next awoke Thus oft in Sleep what Things we fear and hate Or Love Desire strong Fancy doth create Form represent most tho where Thoughtful Mind Pensive reserv'd Remembrance more inclin'd Thersander with the Prince As from that Mount 'tween six and Sev'n descended THERSANDER came whom faithful Love commended Salute discharg'd with pleasing Language sound His Son 's Return declar'd from Corinth Ground Adjoyned Land since that Laconian Thrall Might Damp his thoughts Life's Danger there withall Absent himself good while with Friend of late Long troubled too for setling his Estate Then nam'd that gallant choice to be admir'd His Son her Father's Lines consent desir'd Love nobler found choice like himself most free Virtuous and fair proclaim'd supream Degree The Prince approv'd Tho Friendship great did say Each Woman's Person Parts reserved way Mov'd for those Nymphs their Fathers next long while Both Pastors turn'd with Him of rank Gentile Known worthy Men Each Fellow Sufferer Yet time's Face chang'd his grant conjoyn'd thus far Duke's House the Place for Marriage Celebration Tho Physick course bound him to th' Pastor-station Joyn'd solemn Thoughts Dear Wife and Daughter Dead Those stranger Ways still Heart-Distemper bred Then told when pleas'd his sober Dream Inclin'd To think some Good Presaging part combin'd Thus that his Son escap'd from Dreadful Hands Like wrack or Storm the King's surprisal Bands Should lastly Spouse enjoy whom favour shew'd The God's themselves choice Pledge from Heav'n bestow'd The Prince in Physick course Ent'ring the Grange two Doctors did declare Fortnight more past He might with Freedom share In that Conjugal Feast take Journey thither The Prince resolv'd THERSANDER joyn'd together Marriage should be defer'd Dervan beside Would Coach six Horses yield which they 'd provide Home then He rode small Mile to 's Pastor Grange Found fair FLORENA there did Kiss exchange For kind Salute tho set so firmly on She blush'd withall that Way before unknown Both sitting down whence came He briefly told Did next their Maze of dangers past unfold Whilst wonder caus'd as Joy such prime Event More pleasing Glances too Dart-like were sent From th' Eye sometimes the same in Supper while She could observe which done with sober smile Set down by Her He Kist her there agen Most firmly Seal'd till blush'd like Scarlet then These words conjoyn'd the Times were Changed now Thersander wooing Florena ORSAMNES pleas'd well smooth'd the Prince's Brow He serv'd of late his Nephew 's Love-design Now somthing for himself would Act combine Gave Kiss withall then second Third bestow'd Whilst Bashful wand'ring Blood her Cheeks o're flow'd Tho soon THERSANDER inform'd that he desir'd Her for His Wife Chaste Love his Heart enfir'd She said again His Lordship pleas'd to Vent New gladsome Thoughts in Jesting Merriment Times chang'd of late THERSANDER joyn'd reply Plain Earnest 't was hop'd she would not deny With Kiss confirm'd FLORENA'S gentle Heart Began to Pant scarce free from wounding Dart. THERSANDER then but Thirty Five for Age Choice temper'd Mind to 's comely Personage Great Birth with large Estate She Twenty four Good handsome prov'd belov'd on either Score Well born She was his Wise's Ally and found Same Temper last for Marriage hopeful Ground After short Pause her answer framed thus Such worth in him Beheld if serious In what exprest high friendly Obligation Like Brother thought in that reserved station She could not least as Husband slight refuse Blush there conjoyn'd being honour so to chuse Thus soon the Bargain made as He desir'd By Kiss confirm'd since Buis'ness haste requir'd He told her She next morn with him must ride Companion to CLERMANTHE prove beside Who wish'd her there same Priest and Marriage-day Should serve for both tho done in private way 'T was Twelve before THERSANDER could for Close Seal parting Kiss then sought they Bed's repose Next day they reach'd the Merchant's Grange e're-night Whose News enlarg'd our Noble Pair's delight Brought from the Prince CLERMANTHE Courteous kind FLORENA Imbrac'd scarce thought her Aunt design'd Well pleas'd tho Marriage thus put off They were The Prince himself since would be present there That Pause withall might Joys advance the more Both Bodies Minds like to themselves restore After long Task endur'd that former Maze So dreadful thought where wander'd many days Nor stands VARNESA that late kind Convoy As unconcern'd Spectator of their Joy But Partner too CLERMANTHE under Cloud Obscur'd before chief Woman's place allow'd CLERMANTHE's Self now publick grown beside With choice Garb their next great Towns supply'd Next Morn with Beams the Globe did Beautifie As would with their intended March comply Adorn the way like blushing Handmaid there Orsamnes Clermanthe going to the Duke Things being well order'd now Dispos'd what-e're All forwards set Hir'd Coach by early Hour Morning withdrawn to th' Oriental Bow'r Bright Noon succeeds that Stage being over past His Charet drives the Princely Sun in haste Down th' Azure Western Road with blazing Head Whilst they themselves through Flow'ry Banks fine-spread Their Journey took till enter'd Forrest wild Birds chaunting round by false bad Track beguil'd Strange sights beheld Near midst thereof soft Groans like some Tormented Strokes loud they heard soon after that presented Through smaller Glade more Dismal Sight to view Nor Danger much appear'd 't was Female crew Five mufled Hags did joyntly all surround With Birchin Rods a naked Man fast bound Th' Hands ty'd to lofty Branch the Feet both clos'd To stump beneath thus Gen'ral Mark expos'd Mouth lastly stopt Exclaming barr'd thereby ORSAMNES with THERSANDER drawing nigh The Body cloath'd through constant Scourges there With Crimson Skin Transform'd might ill appear Blood from most parts like Anvile at their will So
Prince Thus Both he hates To th' utmost pray'd for Vengeance from the Fates This melted Lord consum'd through Riot now Had brought along Sold all to th' Cart and Plough Some Golden Cash large Regiment's command Procur'd by chance in Creet that Forreign Land Now Candie call'd those Five Comrades base Men Ow'd like Himself liv'd much by Cheats as then Tho some years past Lower Officers they were Under the Prince till He discharg'd them there Lord General did for bad Crimes remove Whence loath'd to Death Now under this they prove Grand Coronel should march Laconian way To their Sea-port which Realm conjoyned lay Thus prancing on Quarter of Mile below Humour to see that dainty'st Lodg bestow Some Cursing Coin their last Farewel's expence They rod to th' pale prospective View from thence So driving forwards near that Pale Conceal'd Through clump of Trees none from the Park beheld They saw the Prince and Princess walking there Both glancing back beyond Park-gate howere Prime Single Ods no Sword through last Disgrace More bold by far their Lodg remoter place Nor us'd that Way beneath they soon contrive Foul Stratagem to Both Storm-like did drive Left him for Dead they thought Seiz'd her by Pow'r Mouth stop'd with her own Gloves that dreadful Hour So carry'd strait along i' th' Coach's end Arms held by two whilst Cloak did Mufler lend Nor heard nor seen beyond Arcadia's bound In shorter time more pleas'd Laconian ground Wood Rock conjoyn'd they chose for Savage Heart Fit Scaffold Stage conceiv'd where formost part Revenge began that grim GORDANUS sought To Ravish her th' Hands firmly ty'd when brought Now She should prove his Paultry Whore at least Tho not his Wife in vaunting way exprest Not far from th' Act when almost Wand'ring flyes Her grieved Soul in Sighing Gale to Skies Loud Huntsmen scar'd them there approach'd that Shade Death was resolv'd lest Blood or Corps betray'd Found quickly out nor Strangling time perchance Too gentle Doom ere Dogs and Men advance Confirmed thoughts that Rock would batter well Neer side thereof securely Breath expel Dark Trees below her Body's dainty'st Frame Clarenza thrown down a Rock Like noisom Trash was hurled down the same Good Friends still sought to please perswade howere That she might prove Unharm'd Restored there That Lordly Rogue Comrades this Vengeance found Passing by Sea large sops for Whales were drown'd Conjoyn'd to these sad last Affliction prov'd His onely Daughter beauteous Pearl belov'd Seventeen for age o' th' choice Transcendent kind FONTANA call'd much Goodness too combin'd Soon lodg'd in mournful Vault amongst the Dead At Mantinea then where Sojourned With Countess-Aunt which He by chance orehead After that Dream so long thereof Debar'd Through Sorrow's weight oreburthen'd now opprest He liv'd withdrawn Reserved pensive Brest Yielding too far unwares to rising Passion Strong Fancy's pow'r which in great Grief vexation Do Lord it oft like Tyrants o're the Mind Joyn'd Custom 's ayd leave strange Effects behind Bad Fogs produce in clearer Reason's sky Lost Blood withal till Spirits fresh supply More wrong to th' Brain and Heart sad Spleen diseas'd Much heightned too since Physick-course displeas'd Then 't was hard Task to curb those Thoughts suppress That Lodg was loath'd where caus'd so great Distress Too near to th' Court large Mantinea found Chief Country-house Third on that City's ground Musing upon some Gentler Place he chose Their Pastor-soyl's Convenient Repose Orontes turn'd a Pastor New Clime as 't were to th' Court-bred Pomp contrary Pleas'd Thoughts withal that might some Braveness carry Shew Scorn contempt thereof tho Pastors then As first we Said not counted were Base men But own'd the Sheep like Grasiers now more free Far Nois'd the Pipes and Flocks of Arcadie Thus Fixt resolv'd nor strange t' onserve Extreams Lodg'd in one Brest like Sun 's declined beams Withdrawn to th' lower World from State he falls Transcendent height to Pastors meaner walls Large gorgeous Pomp best pleas'd with Those forsook Green Fields conjoyned Shades and wand'ring Brook Most harmless Life Contentful thought as Plain Took handsom Grange amongst the Pastor-train Fed Flocks withal nor must his onely Son Styl'd Duke by birth the brave ORSAMNES shun That Farm's retreat Arcadiaes glory tho Then Twenty's age for gallant Parts might shew Best Warlike Grounds conjoyn'd tho men may now Choicely improv'd age Twenty one allow Since gave Himself to Study Contemplation Philosophy Great horse for recreation Thus long perform'd that Duteous Task beside Still with his Father's Solemn Way comply'd As then whole Year Four Gentile Pastors Same Pastor's life imbrac'd Four of the Gentry's Rank thrown down Disgrac'd As was the Prince by that unworthy King Men of Desert conjoyn'd in suffering As Friendship late kind former League exprest Some under him great Offices possess'd Strong Ground altho to th' Prince shewn high Regard Till times might Change Near Farms by chance prepar'd Two Widdowers with Sons conjoyn'd in One Two more Wives Daughters had took Farms alone Both whom the Prince Wives Daughters so Esteem'd That He with Lord ORSAMNES urgent seem'd To joyn High Blood with Theirs and chuse for Bride One o' th' Two Girls should lastly i' th' Grange reside PHILAURA th' one MERDONE th' other nam'd Two Gentile Shepherdesses Much Handsom Both for Person Parts proclaim'd Whilst seem'd to th' Prince most Rare unparallel'd Did so conceive ORSAMNES scarce compell'd Since Prime the Choice might Grant comply from thence Tho Both did fail to please his curious Sense Nor prov'd withal to Marriage-thoughts inclin'd Or Pastor's Grange The Prince through clouded Mind Disturb'd before for last Half-year that Part Since seem'd Withdraw made Sad ORSAMNES Heart This briefly Told wherein did Sympathize FERNANTHE'S Looks and Heart with Sun-like Eyes Breaking as 't were through Cloud these Words exprest Your Story heard my Lord does manifest Sad Strange Events much noble Virtue found In bearing all with Wreath Triumphant crown'd Madam ORSAMNES said like darkned Sky My Mind appear'd but through your Beams supply Much Cheared proves those Winter Fogs dispel'd Fresh-blossom'd Spring of Joys as 't were beheld Conjoyn'd withal one Kiss from her Desir'd To chear his Thoughts with that late Task o'retir'd FERNANTHE then in brief her Story told ORSAMNES there which we shall largely unfold Sad Fortunes past for Words so choicely laying Unkindness to her Stars bright Looks displaying Conjoyn'd that while that mournful Sounds might shew Tun'd thence to Sweet and Sorrow Lovely grow The Story of CLERMANTHE Her Father was a Duke The Duke her Father by splendid Birth And Fortune great since Lord of spacious Earth Prov'd Her withal to Cyprus Crown which we Shall yet Reserve for Parts past mean degree Life temperate till Thirty's Age out-worn Did for Ten years the Marriage-bed adorn Was Noble-minded thought as nobly Train'd Soon afterwards to Private Lust enchaind Nor that so Stoln as unsuspected neither Whence alter'd seem'd more Weak like dancing Feather Rul'd and
Soothing best a while since Match'd orehard High Spirit saw joyn'd Father's Fond Regard These Modest words for Answer fram'd alone She no such Beauty's Stock could Challenge own Nor well conceive such Amorous Passion sorted With her Son 's tender Years Those rather Courted Pleasures Pastimes were Strangers found to Love Thus Suckled Hope whatere the Lord might prove Forth strait they Went to Gallant Water-grot Conjoyned Grove GONDACE'S Order'd Plot Fine Summer-house with Trees encompass'd round Space left for Walk where on the Shaded ground Choice Turf withal carv'd Fountains store beheld In Circle rang'd whose Curious Art excell'd Six 'bout the Room shewn Dancing Streams from far Joyn'd Murmur 's noise like Watry Theatre That Room it self with costly Marble shin'd Pictures Rock-work for pleasant Bow'r design'd Being set Pastimes to please Clerman repos'd Prime Musick-strains in Parts BRISOLDAN joyn'd not wanting for those Arts Flow'd sweetly round like Streams in one full Tide Or th' Ears Perfume to th' Lady's sense did glide For Storms as 't were good pleasing Lullaby The Soul 's prime Minion thought since Harmony Makes up th' Amired Soul how cordial Passion Those can present Tune forth in various fashion Now Joy then sad Complaint as also prove Kind Melting Sounds more Soften th' Heart for Love To th' curious Hands conjoyned last Voice-quire Whose Language Words more Raise advance Desire SONG I. Two Voices What 's choice Beauty bar'd from Love Dainty'st Meats and Drinks vain prove Two Other Whilst kept Withdrawn untasted Those Treasures small Felicity Give th' Owner till Enjoy'd they be In Handsom Time well wasted Chorus of Six Rainbow-Clowds for Show appear Your Red amd white 'T is Man's fruition Makes substantial Comforts there Best Conjoyn'd seems your Condition So y' are most Your Selves whenere 2. Two Voyces Whilst Youth Beauty crown thy brow Gems Combin'd Ripened Fruit for Tast design'd Two other Rot not on the Summer's bough Autumn-Blasts will scatter all Your Pride well mounted Glory Those to Earth despised fall When You too late are Sorry Chorus of Six Froward Coyness then restrain Wisest way since Harsh Disdain Few Commend Reap Beauty's end reap Beauty's end Those choice Delights which else you nere Attain Next walking forth there Warbled through the Grove Clear lively Cornets which for Conquest strove ' Mongst Boughs aloft first One heard Single sounding Another then Former's lost Noats rebounding Like mirthful Eccho's Play did Flourish o're Short ending Strain to that conjoyned more Third Fourth succeed still Answer'd round by Course Lodg'd circular till from some Place perforce Nymph Eccho rais'd turn'd Wanton Pratler there Then joyn'd their Noise as meant the Grove to tear With pow'rful piercing Blast and Fright those small Plumed Inhabitants rare-voic'd withal Through their Green branched Cabins These for Cloze Seem'd swallow'd by Recorders Sound with those Strong larger Throats Sackbots and Shalms unview'd When Wood-Nymphs came by Satyrs strait pursu'd From Shaded part feign'd wild-bred Silvan Lovers Shew'd Antick Dance the Girls with Leaf-wrought Covers Bedrest and Flow'rs their Men like Goatish kind Skins Hairy wore small Horns and Hoofs design'd Pipes held in sport Nymphs Hunting Darts aloft What Wanton Postures there fond Kisses oft Strange freaks beheld whilst Shrouded close on high Their Musick seem'd Celestial Waits o' th' Sky These Courting ways BRISOLDAN pay'd whenere His prime Observances Brisoldan's feigned Love to Clermanthe Love-duties there Dissembled tho as Vital Pow'rs were lent For that Regard would Verses too Present For Parts ingenious Brain well furnish'd stor'd As those Young Years could probably afford By th' Mothers hand Ambassadress compleat Nay Chamber kept at last Love-qualms so great Befool'd his Night-cap Health whilst former Road Kind Favours still the proud GONDACE trod And when sometimes her Lover's Charge renew'd CLERMANTHE falling back would thus Delude Fence gentler way Her Son 's approv'd Desert Not question'd was but Light inconstant Heart That doubtful Age those younger Years her One Does Plead withal yet Fancy 's Pow'r not known What Choice to make these further Thoughts unfold Her Father 's Frown at last when strait the Bold GONDACE Smil'd with careless Glance reply'd Were They but once confirm'd by Vows and Ty'd Marriage-time come when fit to make Relation Discovery her Pow'rful short Perswasion FERNANTHE 's Planted Love Son great in Favour Should eas'ly draw the Duke yet seem'd to Waver The Lady's thoughts Conjoyned grounds of Fear Some gentle Change event still Hop'd for there Thus held they on their Ling'ring Siege grand Prize Till Time Four Years near Progress'd through the Skies During that while His true Love to Clermanthe BRISOLDAN play'd so long Love's fonder Part Tormenting last more Strong Those Amorous thoughts Desires grown Elder now Near Twenty's Age the choice CLERMANTHE'S Brow Love's Royal Throne as 't were transcendent Beauty Drest round with Darts and Flames commanding Duty Tall Person nigh Sixteen advanc'd in some Perfection shew'd all Ravishment become That he had Qualms sustain'd True sober Fires Tho swel'd with Love Ambition's vast Desires Saw brave Estate was there Enamoured Honor conjoyn'd prov'd Duke her Father dead Some Lord before Proud haughty Soul did own False Treacherous great Parts corrupted grown On Vice did wait Base Ends far more than other Ingenious Bad betimes like th' Harmful Mother Who still could Hope with Fondest Thoughts survay'd His Person Parts Fine gallant Garb Display'd Court-gem conceiv'd such Things might do the Feat CLERMANTHE at length Enjoy'd tho Fair and Great Large MANTINEA then Proclaim'd in State With Publick Shows their New chief Magistrate Prime Town some eight Miles off where born along Choice Pageants were through Vulgar gazing Throng But that CLERMANTHE had beheld before 'T was Yearly done so Disregarded more Next gaudy Day with various Pomp to th' Eye Embassadour from Egypt-land passed by Egyptian Ambassadour His Lady afterward when Wives they brought Left Space howere Show more Triumphant thought Then Publick Entrance made Strange People seem'd Large Tawney Train beyond first Sight esteem'd Tho clearer Tawny better Fac'd by far Less Southern Clime than True Moroccos are These to behold CLERMANTHE was inclin'd Tho seldom saw that Town more closely Shin'd GONDACE too conform'd BRISOLDAN waited Set tho are in large Long-window'd Room dear-rated Th' whole Room not Free left to themselves howere Places by Others first Bespoken there A great Young Lord by chance was there before Soon after Second came trod selfsame Floor Took th' other side i' th' Midst CLERMANTHE sat Who scarce Regarding Them well pleas'd with that Her Window shew'd on Her they Fondly Gaz'd Transported way such Beauteous Form Amaz'd Strait Marked by BRISOLDAN'S Jealous Glance Fortune did both for Rank Estate advance Known Lords to him by Name turn'd watchfull Scout He Steals near man to th' Last bad Rival-doubt Lean'd Slily there as tho the Street beheld Heard speak to 's Friend She 's Rare unparallel'd His Page sent down from th' Servants told below Whose Coach what
With noble Love of choice deserving Rate Have won me yours may be contracted strait If you Desire but for the Marriage Bed Lest through Revengeful Storm Disturbance bred Delay till calmer hour I shall propound When we do reach more safe Corinthian Ground VENDORMES clos'd much Joy exchanged were Kind mutual Vows with Kiss concluding there After some Talk short general Discourse Which still did raise Affection-flames enforce Love heightned more down th' elder Merchant went DELPHINE both being call'd by their consent Took Order too for Journey the next Morn Leaving them there by Vows ingage'd and sworn To their hearts wish since Love would private be Whole Hours dissolv'd in pleasing Talk most free Choice kisses joyn'd conserves more Cordializing Since look'd not for both gently sympathising Till th' Evening came ere 't was desir'd tho Much trampling Noise loud Voices then below Through th' entry sound MARDIVA forth did glance Strait DARDIGUES that Pandar view'd sad chance I' th' Garden plot Mardiva's trouble again retir'd again she heard These Words from him That that 's the Room regard Whence strait conceiv'd that Ring they wanted thus By false SILEUCA kept Base Covetous So found her out O fly my Lord said she Or both undone Why joyn'd Amazedly VENDORMES there I saw that Man she said Came with the King that Ring 's the cause Betray'd He nam'd this for the Room I le either Dye Said he or Rescue you She joyn'd reply 'T will more enrage they come by all our Love I beg conjure withdraw I 'l not remove Said He this Sword at hand Door fast howe're Heard trampling up their Stairs then knocking there VENDORMES with drawn Sword seem'd Treble-liv'd Shall I go skulk said he my Spouse Captiv'd Who knocks there speak 'T is I DELPHINE said Standing without MARDIVA when Afraid Peace answer'd strait I saw beneath that Man Came with the King No harm said she again Unlock I 'l tell you all Opening the Door Soon closed then Thus 't was She said no more That DARDIGUES by th' King was lately sent To th' Corinth Merchant here for this intent To take up Stuffs on Liking gorgeous too Now back return'd were meant it seems for you But why those Words they ask'd that that 's the Room Our Merchants Ware-house 't was she said being come He shew'd them that bide there they should unlade Would soon depart his price in Gold repaid She came to tell her Maid inform'd her there MARDIVA'S Mother strait would Guest appear Both joyn'd Rejoyce Soon walk'd forth DARDIGUES Their Merchant tho with franck Reward did please For clearing all SILEUCA with that Ring Who had at first faln down before the King And Pardon beg'd since well perform'd her part Now kneel'd again MARDIVA'S honest heart Humbly excus'd grown sick forgot the same 'T was soon Return'd no need of further Claim His angry Mood that Gem beheld appear'd More pacify'd since then no Cheat was fear'd Young peevish Girl he said would trust no more Their Female Sex beyond the Chamber door To th' Widow paid howe're Gold fifty pound Took then false Beard still Qualmish on that Ground Brought Hackney-Coach rode strait with DARDIGUES To th' Summer-Bow'r warm Fit did there appease With cooling Fruits then joyn'd good Wines repast Cloath'd like himself return'd to th' Court at last Her Picture tho discharg'd from th' honour'd Room In 's Gallery condemn'd to Flaming Doom MARDIVA'S Mother came by both desir'd Spruce Widow 't was chearful but then expir'd Her Fortieth Year VENDORMES whom did shew Much Love regard She was informed so Of past Events her Daughters Gallant Choice Journey resolv'd gave her concordant Voice By th' Lord withal strong earnest Invitation To Corinth joyn'd as Neighbour-Soil Greek Nation Kind Brother there for constant Residence Which She imbrac'd much pleased shew'd from thence Supper being brought they set themselves to th' Board Where Mirthful Talk did Musick 's part afford Things were prepar'd for Horse by Morning light Her Mother too Lodg'd there that chearful Night By five next day that Merchant their comrade Who still young Factor left they entrance made Upon their Course as did the rising Sun Ere night o're-pass'd th Arcadian Bounds that done Reach'd few Miles off good noble Friend lodg'd there Third Morn beheld they both Espoused were More Formal way Mardiva Married with mutual Joy Content Might either shew their Sexes Ornament After some days repose they did proceed Till reach'd his Gallant House for Rest decreed By friend resigned strait brave Country-seat In Corinth too large Winter-house compleat Her Mother in short time sold all at home VENDORMES and MARDIVA'S Guest become Whose Virtue found reward much magnifi'd Spent there her days with Comfort liv'd and dy'd The King 's fixt now for Knight's young Wife no less DORASTA nam'd shewn ardent eagerness Call'd VANDIMONT prime Wenching Engineer Concluded strait that Nurse which prov'd so near To her own self in place found choice regard Should first be drawn by tempting Golds Reward To bring her where he might the Business move Still Thoughts dispos'd as strongest ground for Love By Person Parts to assault again the Last Next VANDIMONT'S own House for place surpass'd Like that of DARDIGUES by th' Water side Beneath the Court few Buildings there deserv'd Back-door to th' Field withal through th' Garden led Thus VANDIMONT th' Affair strait managed He sent his Boy with meaner Cloaths attir'd Valenson's Plot on Dorasta Who Nurse inform'd one from some Friends desir'd To speak with her Field lay by th' Garden gate Where remain'd that Business prov'd of weight Bequeath'd to her fair handsom Legacy Nurse said she 'd follow him more privately State Garden-way strait VANDIMONT being come To corner Nook withdrawn disclos'd in sum What Golden Show'r might cause or Storm produce The King 's kind motion made if should refuse For private Meeting with her Lady where His Love might speak found Grant enjoy her there Nurse fainter heart scarce dar'd to Jar dissent Lik'd well the Gold nor Lady's stoln content Grudg'd Envy'd ought Yet should she not Agree Fear'd casting off tho pleasant Brain and Free. Told VANDIMONT she much approv'd that way The King 's own Person Words might best oresway Tho long'd withal it could be so contriv'd As not to seem her Act least thence depriv'd of Favor Place DORASTA'S Heart unknown Yet hoped well Frank pleasing Temper shewn She could entice her forth perchance to View Prime Needle-works which valu'd well she knew To House reserv'd the King concealed there But that would plainly her design appear Chief Place affirm'd well-shaded Park that stood Short Mile from Town which pleas'd her walking mood Through th' open Fields from Garden-gate would call Nurse single forth each slightly veil'd withal Next day resolved was for tracing thither Where the King might with VANDIMONT together Salute disguis'd as chance if found less Coy Love Parley past ' mongst branched Shades enjoy Old broken Lodg there also stood combin'd Close
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
pass'd the Gate nor by others Mark'd descry'd In th' Eunuch's Room withal for Pleasure made They Picture fram'd Hobgoblin strange Pourtray'd Which his Familiar's shape was thought conceiv'd By th' Laundress's mouth Ly nimbly weav'd Who said when peeping through she saw him stand Last Night near Twelve with small black Book and Wand For th' Porters sake thus bred appear'd strong Fancy That She was Conjur'd forth by Negromancy And that of Late he try'd that Magick Art To free Himself conjoyn'd ZELMANZA'S part Wherefore the King storm past of Rage disdain Witch squeamish Baggage term'd Town scar'd in vain Tho fed more High through late conceit that night Would th' Africk Princess grasp for known delight Here 's Royal Flesh did Brag confirm'd that so He might not want good pleasing Bedfellow Tho large Choice there both Fair and Brown beheld But courser Form ZELMANZA'S far excell'd That Lady next whose proud aspiring Mind Decree'd ZELMANZA'S Fate when all combin'd To serve her Turn hope 's lofty'st elevation Her Lids were drawn awry in strangest fashion Soon afterwards th' Eyes staring made that hour Looks Horrid grown malignant Humour 's pow'r Shew'd Branded thus by Heaven since sought to blast Anothers Beauty Life withal at last Hopes of the King like Dream or Vapour fled Lord-Servant to once deeply enamoured Now on the Couch ZELMANZA claims your Eye Who having kept her thoughts compos'd thereby For th' Eunuch call'd who enter'd strait did then That Dreadful Mornings Maze range o'er agen In Talk Discourse Morocco's loathsom Ground Some time dissolv'd the Lord admittance found After Salute to th' chast ZELMANZA there The Roman Lord and Zelmanza He hop'd conjoyn'd that Bed how mean soe'er For Travel us'd by his own self beside Offended not nor Slumbers calm deny'd She answer made that harmless Couch was free From such Offence like her own Fantasie No bad Infection there gave kind Repose The Lord with Smile declar'd He should from those Good Omen draw since slept upon his Bed To which with Blush no more She answered Kissing her Hand ere long the Lord withdrew Whilst those well-pleas'd did former Talk renew When Supper came they joyn'd in neat Repast Till bed-time stay'd the Lord to th' very last ZELMANZA then must needs accept command His Chamber Bed small Cabin near at hand Himself would take lodg'd Guardian-like appear'd To which gave way sin he was Master there Calmly the choice ZELMANZA slept thereon Whilst seem'd to Rock not Rouling Waves alone But gentle Winds to Lull her Brain asleep Untill the Sun long gilt the watry Deep And Glass'd him there gave fair ZELMANZA'S Eyes Light 's smaller Orbs good-morrow from the Skies Well drest by Nine the Eunuch had leave to enter Call'd strait by Name tho formerly dar'd venture With boldest Foot the Lord would wait forbear Short Pause observ'd did thus Salute her there Madam I hope you well have Nature paid Her Slumbring Debt midst darksome Nightly Shade The Lord Courting Zelmanza If Winds and Seas disturbed not My Lord Said she again both joyn'd in Friendly accord Did Sleep advance my self withal to those Long time Companion prov'd tost Bed's repose Troubled how'er your Lordship was discharg'd From your own Couch When he thus Speech enlarg'd Good Madam please t'o're-pass that Complement Your sadness mine becomes least discontent Both sitting down the Lord with Lovers Eyes Which mutely spoke whilst th' Heart did sympathize Proceeded thus Pray Madam think conclude Y' are Mistriss of this Taller Barque tho rude Grand Train my self as of that Roman Bed Queen of my Heart ZELMANZA answered Your Friend my Lord that name conjoyn'd shall be Great Honour thought Transcendent worth said he Madam like Your's deserves that Mistriss style O'er Kings themselves When she with sober smile Enough my Lord preform'd what 's Noble brave To Freedom's height advanc'd dejected Slave Choice Title bears tho You should add no more Which Heav'n I hope will pay like gallant Score With Prime of Joy's Reward When he agen Your Virtue 't was ingag'd my thoughts as then To that exploit whate'er Were that the Ground My Lord she said yet none but Brest Renown'd Would so take part on falling Virtue 's side Your Praise thereby Proclaim'd The Lord reply'd Worth Madam may shew powerful Influence Where Lustful Heart tho in that wanton Sense If Guilty ought I should not Court your Love For Wages last choice Blessing from above Your self appears You shine that Regent Star Which Rules in me hath steer'd as 't were thus far My Gentle thoughts and now the Haven prove Of grateful Joys whereto their Barque do's move Pardon my Lord said she this Virgin-Brest If scarce your mind conceives in words exprest That Dark Mysterious Way the Lord again Madam reply'd then I shall speak more plain Cloath'd like Sun Beams I love with Heart entire You for my Spouse in Marriage joyn'd desire When Blushing strait You speak my Lord said she There plain enough altho how Cautiously For your own Interest Good Wifely Choice Doth Question prove That Self arraigning Voice Madam he then doth charge my Judgment thus Which I conceiv'd exact and curious For Body Mind withal My Lord she said There hangs a Lute may 't thence be known displaid Whether your Tongue be match'd by skilfull hand That wants no speaking Art Through which Demand The Lord Observ'd shewn pausing thoughts intent To wave some time that Wooing Argument Lute taken down Madam said then your Will Thus far o'resways whatere my Ruder skill Warbled forth pleasant Strains performing so What th' Artful Hand well-Languag'd Ayrs could show With pleasing smile Madam conjoyned there Methinks those daintiest Fingers should appear Musitians too Lute held forth on the Board Teach mine impove These hands shall wait my Lord. Rather said She on yours learn more from thence Those Master-like Shew'd Female Excellence So choicely plaid her Lute might seem to be That Timber Womb gave Life to Harmony Madam he said methinks that Voice withal Should match the Hand whose Speech sounds Musical Both mean alike my Lord said she agen Long joyn'd at last far more transporting then Prime Gestures us'd whilst Voice and Beauty so Did heightned by themselves advanced shew Dinner being come since pleas'd his Ear and Sight ZELMANZA next should her own Tast delight Choice Wines command that done each want supply'd The Lord altho in thoughts unsatisfi'd He all withdrawn but th' Eunuch-friend pursu'd His former Aim that Love-Assault renewd Thus strait began Madam my last request I now shall Raise again this Lovers Brest Whilst calm abroad doth swelling Sea appear Till your kind Grant allays the Surges there Tost Barque my Heart when forced to discover Pure Crimson Blush so fervent seem'd her Lover My Lord said she I 'm yet but Veiled shewn So strange to you for th' Wifely Choice unknown Your Noble Heart may split perchance become On Marriage-Rocks Wed Discontent at Home Madam He said in you those Virtues shine Like
Heaven of Stars clear Firmament combine That fixt I am resolv'd She answered Such worth my Lord rather adorns your Head Like Wreath of Beams my thoughts may well propound That I should choose upon the surer Ground Dear Madam then said He for I 'll take hold Last Words so gently breath'd he kind and bold Conjoyn for cloze 'T is Truth my Lord She said You Harbour'd thus when lost enslaved Maid So bound me Your's if worth the claim howere That Thraldom Death conceiv'd next Strumpet there Those worst of Ills How can I then Deny Seek Courting Forms PHILARCHUS made Reply Sweet Madan then since Love strange fears o'recloud Bind all contractive way Which she allow'd Tho Blush'd in Grane Before the Eunuch past Ingaging Vows with Kiss Confirm'd at last Philarchus and Zelmanza Contracted Here th' Eunuch beg'd withdrawing leave should go And drink kind Friendly Glass th' agreement so With that Comrade in Danger Roman Groom Who Persian spoke departs withall the Room New Crimson Flood when drowned strait as 't were ZELMANZA'S Cheeks th' Escutcheons blazed there Of Modesty conjoyn'd with Virgin-Love Thus left alone tho Spouse PHILARCHUS prove Who first with Eyes in Glance Tongues pleasing strain Next clasped Arms his Lover's Charge began Then Kisses Seal'd each like to Balmy Dart Whence chiefly spoke the Language of his Heart Hers gently answer'd there contracting Vow Did Charter late choice Priviledge allow For then She seem'd in large Degree his Own First Fruits might Reap gather'd from Lips alone Midst which transported thoughts would there express Drop Latin Words sometimes when She no less Fine Persian spake in answer to that other Seeming to understand thus one another Thence pleased both till finding their mistake Laugh'd at themselves as from some Dream awake Did Kisses strait with Language joyn'd renew Tho talk'd in Persian all which either knew Kind Dialogues contentful way exchanging Such Virtuous wantonness no farther ranging Till four choice Hours in private Cabin-room Dissolved were as Tast of Joys to come When th' Eunuch call'd the Lord himself retir'd For some regards his Spouse more lov'd admir'd By six that Even their Barque had Travell'd far Reach'd Midland Sea through Streights of Gibraltar 'T was Month of June when passing Cape of Land Two Ships they strait descri'd on their Right hand With Roman Flags like Country-men display'd Which drawing near as meant to Seize Invade Sea Fight with Carthage men Set Carthage Flags aloft like Mortal Foes Well Man'd they were for Fight and Bording Cloze Men fill'd their Decks whose ugly Captain there ZELMANZA saw like Beauteous Blaze appear When Glanced forth himself by her beheld More loathsom thought as she with him excell'd For Dainty Prize inflam'd his Lustful Brest The Romans Arm'd for Fight themselves address'd With Gallant Lord whilst poor ZELMANZA fear'd In Clouds again new dreadful Fate appear'd Still more observ'd this World's vast maze of Change Where Joy and Grief by turns do wander range Night Day succeeds doth mournful Scene present Late Comfort 's Dawn now Warlike Bows are bent Her Self and Lord for Death or Slaves design'd Grief most she thought did Seize on Humane kind Praid him in Sighs withdraw who answered He fought for her was their Commander Head Example both should freedom Heaven's deny He would in Thrall partake or bravely Dye Th' Arrows began each seeming Mortal Dart Sent to her Lord next aim'd at her own Heart Few Roman's harm'd because the Carthage-men Knowing their Ods advanc'd for Grapling then With all their Power would try the Game by Sword These fiercely Shot those strove drawn near to Board Th' Assault encreas'd on Fair ZELMANZA'S Score PHILARCHUS'S Wife or th' Captain 's Slave and Whore When blustring Storm most Furious Blast did rise Like Jar 'tween Winds and Waves o'er-clouded Skies Tempest at Sea Which broke off theirs strait parted them asunder Now near to feed the Deep loud claps of Thunder Barques tost like Balls upon the Foaming Main Some comfort 't was her Lord enjoy'd again Tho dreadful Thoughts least should with her be drown'd Who cheer'd her Heart did strait to Her propound Hope's Anchor there that freed from Barbarous Foes They now were left to Heaven's wise dispose Thus Both conjoyn'd sate waiting when the Waves Sharp Rocks or Sands might prove perchance their Graves Till hurl'd at last upon th' Italian Shore Bad Craggie part where streams did beating Roar Split thence their Barque with Planks the Waters swell'd Like broken Limbs third Dreadful Change beheld Those Romans there since practis'd swimming Art From Boyish Age made towards that nearest part I' th' River's mouth which way strong Winds constrain'd The floating Waves more ease the Bank obtain'd Th' Eunuch Hurt men got each their Friendly Board Like divers more brought all to Land restor'd ZELMANZA kept i' th' furthest end her Seat For Death's cold Rape prepar'd like daintiest meat For th' hungry Whale PHILARCHUS by her side Near Sinking now through Streams o'er-whelming Pride Loud Scriek withal the Lord whose faithful Brest Philarchus Zelmanza on his Back swiming Soft Groan conjoyn'd Love Sorrow thence exprest Laid down his Back her Folded Arms were cast Like Christal Collar Chain in nimblest hast About his Neck most dear Conjugal Gem So takes the Waves as She Grasp'd Him with Them Life's Guardian thought small Barge conceiv'd as 't were Whilst th' Arms and Legs well formed Oars appear Her Face tho drenched oft with Labour toil He sought that Bank fore-nam'd whence Waves Recoil But Winds still driving on like Helpful Hand That precious Load he brought most safe to Land Kiss'd off those Briny Drops when gather'd Breath On her fair Lips and Cheeks from Thraldom Death Thus freed discharg'd said there he should requite Her kind Imbrace upon his Wedding Night Who dew'd with Pearl-like Tears of Joy again His Prize thrice o'er declar'd She should remain Then Servants came congratulated round Who first that clearer way their passage found This Fortune joyn the Lords with many more Prime Box of Gold came floating to the Shore PHILARCHUS and ZELMANZA both were then Franckly receiv'd by Neighbour Fishermen Large Village near to th' Roman Lords that Bow'd Whom Fires and Beds strong Waters too allow'd Hard Couches soft that time appear'd less plain Sweet coarser Food want curbing nice disdain Third Morn by Coach they trod the surer Land Reach'd Lofty Rome which did that State command The Lord 's own House prime gallant Seat beheld For Furniture choice Garden Grot excell'd Th' Event of his Ambassage being shewn To th' Senate-Lords both Married were less known Married at Rome PHILARCHUS when transform'd that Water-bed To Gorgeous Roman Couch small Danger bred True waking Act ZELMANZA fair Imbrac'd Moroccoe's King in fondest Dreams at last That Groom for Porters Hire Place Wealthy found Such th' Eunuch to since Lov'd their Roman Ground The Lord ZELMANZA last like equal prize For Gallant Temper rare did sympathize Ship Saild e're long for Athens Grecian
false Hair with younger Beard In Travels kept by him least wandring Stranger Through spiteful Chance pursu'd more free from Danger Borrow'd one Sword second from Foreign Land TIMONDES brought with Quiver Bow at hand Poniard by 's side before we mentioned He pray'd CLERMANTHE rest upon the Bed Till Walk perform'd Moon shining from the Sky Choice season calm with paler Majesty Then taking Leave her hand he grasped there Sigh breath'd upon 't ' gainst Mischief Charm as 't were Preservative which She again repay'd Kiss strait conjoyn'd Eyes cast to Heaven as said O guard from Thrall Mine and the Worlds best Treasure So marched forth scarce Journey thought of pleasure Th' Hermit attends to Lock the outmost Door Returning strait to th' Cell we said before There prov'd an Iron one two Bolts beside Guard strong enough scarce Robbing Fears descry'd No more remain'd but wishing her good rest So to his Chair withdraws like Drowsie Guest The Duke went on his Nightly Pilgrimage Then seventh of May did his best powers ingage For speedy work dispatch renew'd as t were Acquaintance with those good Informers there Choice marks he saw the way not much unknown Trod the same Week by him first Book 't was shown Yet stragling Err'd sometimes blam'd here is hast There slowness tho till two full Hours o'repast Well breath'd withal did reach THIRSANDER'S House Whom strait from Bed by gentle knock did rouze THIRSANDER thought FLORENA both 't was he His Cousin nam'd first Book One faithful maid door opened presently Salute discharg'd THIRSANDER inform'd him there He had procur'd close Place reserv'd how ere For their retreat with Country-Friend desir'd Twenty miles off Himself withdrawn retir'd Conjoyns th' unlucky Ground of that delay Returning back with speed the second day Riding five miles he was assaulted then Horse Money seiz'd by four stout Highway-men Strip'd to his Hose strait walking back again Near that Friends House he got diastrous strain In his right Foot for skilful Surgeon sent Whilst fresh and warm us'd Salves convenient Suppling the Nerves till time did strength restore New Horse and Cloaths supply'd o' th' friendly score Came home that night th' Horse strait by Swain return'd Such promise made so 'till next Morn adjourn'd His Walk to Them DERVAN would furnish well For Horses Coach when left their Hermit-Cell Thus forth they March'd both Arm'd with Swords combin'd Made nimble Hast the Moon while Friendly shin'd We now return to her that seemed then Like Mateless Dove CLERMANTHE'S Self agen Who laid o' th' Bed in Cloaths and long conceiv'd ORSAMNES stay of him sleep both bereav'd Clermanthe's Loving Fear With whom she was Night-wanderer besides Resolv'd to wake She nimbly rouz'd then Glides To th' Window strait Clear Moon beheld did there Like sober Handmaid shine Trees calmest were Shew'd Solemn Brows tall guard resembled round But nought for Lovely Shape adorns that ground Like to her Lord when gentler voice My Dear O why so long She said Displeased here ORSAMNES fail'd with Moon tho well contented Torch-bearer thought o' th' Sky more harm prevented Less Wandrng too She sadly back retir'd And falling on her Couch straitways respir'd Complaining Sigh Then Pearled Tear did move Steal softly down th' Arms lastly folded prove Bemoan'd her Heart She mus'd with thoughtful Brow First Time could grant for Journeys length allow THIRSANDER next till drest last for Return Then counting th' Hours as thought began to mourn Her several Scores cast nimbly up as tho Too much the Time for th' Labour Task did show Done longer pause short word conjoyn'd alass She rouz'd again to th' Window strait did pass There looking forth Not yet tho fairest night Ah me She breath'd Clermanthe's sad Complaint when lamentablest sight That Earth could forge did wound her Beauteous Eyes That Man appear'd whom her own Heart did prize Transcendent way born at full length between Two Corps-like Dead cross th' open part o' th' Green To 's Shirt uncloath'd whilst Moon did faintly gaze Like sad Spectator there unveiled Face Lamp gave to all his Shirt with Spots distain'd Like bleeding Hearts whilst hung beneath disdain'd Large dangling Curls upon his Youthful Breast ORSAMNES-like Green Silken Robe did rest That Coat nam'd in the first Book Long broad Plate-Buttons joyn'd Hat naked Sword Like th' Hermits Lent too plain she saw abhor'd Broad Garter round his Arm held forth to View Bright Scarlet Dye which well CLERMANTHE knew Such given by Her and worn still Wreathed there Sad dreadful Marks whose Corps thrown down as 't were For branched Grave i' th' small low Walk bestow'd That with Palm-Trees the Men departed show'd This Object view'd O Horror strange she cryes Sight sight enough to blast Heav'ns purer Eyes And damp their sparkling Flames O Tenfold Death Ah Wo Wo Wo Why do I fondly Breath The World my self undone Farewell farewell Choice Noblest Worth same Form what things excell Joys flye for ever lost my Dearest All And I 'm no more Tears Gem-like stream did fall Wrung Whitest Hands as would the Fates o'erpow'r Charm back this harsh Event obscur'd that Hour Bright Beauty's World TIMONDES that could take Deep Sober Rest much less prone to awake Kept longer up joyn'd Midnight's season then Doors thought secure was loth to Rouse agen First noise not heard near th' End like Dream conceiv'd CLERMANTHE strait almost of Voice bereav'd These Words conjoyn'd I come she said I come To share withal sad strange disastrous Doom My dearest Lord to take last Frozen Kiss Then dye upon thee there my living Bliss But lately thought now opened prov'd his Eyes To th' Window reel'd he star'd on th' Earth and Skies Amazed Man nought View'd unknown before CLERMANTHE hurl'd meanwhile to th' Iron Dore Where found the Key what nimblest strength could do That way imploy'd unlock'd unbolted too Forth strait she ran My dear ORSAMNES cryes Four Villains when did grasp her there Surprize With sturdy Arms bruis'd Fairest Innocence CLERMANTHE tho scarce Frighted seem'd from thence Since those conceiv'd the Butchers of her Lord Whose Hands might Death to her own self afford Cure bleeding Heart strange Griefs extream that Hour Nature's Grand Fears did stifle much orepow'r Life's Joy discharg'd yet struck to th' Soul confounded They stop'd her Loving Course these words she sounded Sad voice from mournful Brest Come welcome You My Lord 's joyn'd Murtherers since I shall sue For that Death's stroke to which constrain'd of late Enforc'd himself tho worse than Savage Hate Kill me not here Spare th' ancient Man i' th' Cell Next let me breath o' th' Corps my last farewell Then wound my Heart I shall confess y' are Men Beasts Furies else broke from th' Infernal Den Three of that Rout leap'd in at first for Prize TIMONDES grasp whose Sword before their Eyes Took then in hand fast bound he prov'd howe're Her Jewel-box much Gold they seized there The Fourth in sport CLERMANTHE rudely led To th' Sable Curtain'd
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
Rogue 's Taste directed Drank th' other himself then leaves him strait could say His Kingly Master's bus'ness call'd away Slow Poyson 't was six Hours when took their flight That Morning's Draught prov'd his eternal Night The King deceas'd and BROMOR on the Throne His grieved Queen extreamly jealous grown Of further Baseness now suspect before That he who This could dare would venture more Till all secur'd joyn Blood to 's Usurpation She thought how to preserve in cautious fashion The living Stock whilst mourned for the Dead Those Remnants of her Lord late honoured The eldest Girl sent away Thus th' Eldest Branch sweet Comfort of her days MINDANA call'd with speediest Art conveys Nurse joyned too to th' Earl her faithful Friend DIMON forenam'd prepared for that end What Sighs and Tears what clasping Folds and Kisses How call'd She back again her parting blisses Wept sober new Farewels till at the last Cry'd tak 't away yet follow'd then in haste To th' Threshold Door did kâ—ss embrac'd it there Mothers most strong and yearning Loves do bear Forth Nurse did steal with Royal Infant-Gem Back-way reserv'd to Grove where stay'd for them Coach and Six Horses sent from th' Earl exprest Which Matron bare well known for faithful Breast Stranger to Nurse his Keeper's Wife indeed Who cheering strait the parting Babe with speed Her Princely Charge receiv'd by joynt Accord Term'd Kindred tho small Orphan by her Lord To pleasant Lodge in Park far off did ride There had from Him Commands with Coyn supply'd Told Nurse should soon appear for handsome breeding MINDANA'S lost CLARINE'S Name succeeding Nurse back to th' House as by the Queen desir'd Since further Plot through gloomy Walks retir'd Where Fellow-Nurse Partner conjoyn'd that Night Small Coffin Sable-spread by Torches light Was carry'd forth as tho the Infant dy'd Of Pest-disease by th' Royal Mothers side The mournful Queen much heightned all sick-brow'd Reserv'd became thence hasty Grave allow'd Kind Nurse howe're soon afterwards unknown To th' private Lodge and Little Lady 's gon The second sent away to Arcadia Her Sister prov'd next Morn since last Eye-sore To th' Tyrant thought sent down to th' wat'ry Shore With tender Nurse by Boat to pass away As 't had th' Infection caught and so should stray For Country Grange beneath feign'd Cause pretended To Voyage tho much larger recommended New Storm of Sighs and Tears Woe 's second Part Since given up to th' Wind and Wave sad heart Vows Prayers made that beauteous Innocence Sea Tyrants charm'd might scape withall from thence Nurse walk'd along the Bank some Miles below Where not observ'd Greek Merchant order'd so By th' worthy Earl sent out his Boat that way Inbarqu'd them strait soon gain'd Arcadia His Brother where did Dwell choice Nobleman Lines sent Who 't was prov'd Gentle Guardian PENDARNE call'd conceal'd AURELA 'S Name The Queen 's infom'd to th' Grange they never came So noised 't was if Pest by th' way they Dy'd Or might prove Drownd through sad mischance beside Her mournful self no small Complaints as then Lock'd up Reserv'd deploring State again BROMOR well setled now securer grown Both dead conceiv'd proud Thoughts as Heav'n should own His trayt'rous Plots himself choice Favourite Since snatch'd that youthful King from worldly Light Sav'd murth'ring Pains those Princely Babes no less Blasted by Fate preventing Kindnesses Their Deaths when near decree'd at Pamper'd leisure To Royal Cares joyn'd Royal Ease and Pleasure Rape made o' th' Crown strong sensual Thoughts return'd Towards the Queen his lustful Humour burn'd Bromor's Lust towards the Queen Some grounds for Hope Success since would not wed Maid's Choice preferr'd besides her Marriage-bed To th' Lycian King Affront extream would shew Dear Brother in law might well assault her so Such Fortune 't was PISANUS nam'd before Young handsome Earl third Brother's Son what 's more Heir next his Boy to th' Crown of noble Parts Much lov'd the Queen for Person Estate Deserts Might hope t' obtain for Wife had jealous guess E're the King dy'd of BROMOR'S Treacherousness But loth to break their Calm till Proofs appear'd Strong evident now blazing forth as fear'd Thought the Queen loath'd him too since trampled on Those Royal Babes like Steps unto the Throne Vent'ring abroad through Fever late confin'd He came to visit her Love-suit design'd When walking up BROMOR did land unwares With those two Grooms and Guard at Water-Stairs Entred the House ask'd strait If then their Queen Were private found by th' Maids first got between The Room and them from Her withdrawn descended Was told the Lord PISANUS there attended When Blood disturb'd He mounts the second Floor Place known to him till reach'd a Lobby-door Where plants his Guard then strait with either Groom Short matted walk trac'd to her Lodging Room Soft gentle Steps unheard as unexpected There list'ning stands as some Device projected Salute perform'd Absence excus'd before Thus heard the Lord his Speech enlarging more Madam said he I much condole Pisanus Wooing the Queen lament Deep sharer found your Loss sad Discontent For gallant Spouse what did those Babes withall Each princely Branch from Kingly Root befall Succeeded last by vile Usurper there Vnworthy Head BROMOR could scarcely bear Those thund'ring Terms Yet check'd his lofty Pride Hearkned for more The Queen again reply'd Most cautious that bad Time reserved way Tho good Conceit lest th' Earl should her betray Might stoop to BROMOR'S lure deceive her thus Ensnare her Tongue grown partly treacherous Charm'd in whole Months by him with circumspection Her Words did poize whate're no sharp Reflexion 'T is Truth my Lord she said that treeble Loss Proves weighty Load but Heav'n ordain'd the Cross And I must bow with patient Shoulders then To bear endure He strait reply'd again Good Comfort Madam seem their natural Deaths Since render'd up that Way their mortal breaths Grand Tribute due confirm'd my Thoughts Belief That Tyrant was resolv'd to raise your Grief And seize their Lives as grasp'd the Crown tho I E're you be wrong'd his quarter'd Slave shall dye BROMOR'S all Storm scarce kept his Bounds the Dore Still hearken'd tho the Queen thus answer'd more Indeed my Lord conjoyn your best Allay Strange Wound it seems to lose them natural way Whether my youngest drown'd does Doubt appear Alas dear Madam strait PISANUS there I thought that Child by th' self-same Plague destroy'd To which the Queen both Child and Nurse imploy'd Prove dead by th' Way or drown'd perchance reply'd No News of them Now swell'd with raging Tide Proud BROMOR'S Heart boyl'd forth against the Man Tho pleas'd with Her till Wooing Task began Madam I have most humble Suit to you True Lover's chaste â— thall That joyned too Bromor assaulting Pisanus O'reheard enough besides the Traiterousness Sharp threatning way did Courting Form express To spoil his Aim he rouzed then unarm'd Saw Peeping through Thoughts there to pass unharm'd Rush'd in with naked Sword
Door only clos'd Grooms following if need for Help impos'd One seiz'd the Queen These Words his Rage unfolding Traitor thou breath'st thy last The Lord beholding This fierce Assault convinc'd o'reheard they were Case desperate to dye fall tamely there Abhorr'd did loath snatch'd up strait smaller Stool Like â—arget us'd did with that Fencing Tool Put by his first strong Charge when second made Held fast th' intangled Sword did stoutly invade For grasping Close but BROMOR got Command Of nimbler Steel sharp Poniard in 's left hand Stab'd him to th' Heart down falls he on the Ground Pisanus Kill'd To Loyal Truth brave Sacrifice renown'd Cast scornful Glance upon the Corps to th' Queen He marched next till then restrain'd between One Guardian 's Arms lest might disturb whose Heart Had fainted there not knowing what dismal part Design'd for Her but that her Noble Spirit Gave Strength upheld now taught PISANUS merit Madam began I hope you will dispense With this last Act less pleasing Violence Shewn in your Room since ' gainst a Traytor prov'd One next in Blood my Wrath so strongly mov'd On pow'rfull'st Grounds I could not damp the Flame Those witness shall nor wait for Legal Claim But did my self this Justice on him there The Queen reply'd Reserved Thoughts howe're Much Trouble Sir seiz'd Me like your own Rage My Chamber should be found th' unhappy Stage Of that bad Accident could not with those Soft general Terms but melted Tears disclose Corps carri'd forth to th' Guard at lobby-door By his command like Wanton paramour He coin'd his Face in part bedrest those Eyes With lustful Flames where raging late did rise So sturdy Mars was term'd Venereous Left Private now the Queen Assaulted thus Madam the Ground of my Approach was Love Bromor's wanton Motion Tho Wrath did enter first O're-ruling prove Your handsom Form makes That again to sway Contrary pow'r so Night 's expell'd by Day Love now the Lord conceive whilst Anger shew Rough Marshal us'd to make my Passage so I cannot wed foul Breach thereby effected 'Tween me and Lician King whom You rejected My Brother in Law wherefore my Heart desires Some private way t' Enjoy quench th' Amorous Fires The Queen whom shame Grief both invovl'd Reply'd Sir I am sunk too much through Cares the Bride Of Sorrow thought to Clasp with sensual Pleasure And Virtue so regard Choice Female Treasure Prime Coronet Honour conjoyn'd as ne're Those to Abuse through Act unchast whate're BROMOR reply'd Concerning Cares You may By willful Passion Wound your self Betray Death All doth Seize I lost a Princess wife Beauteous Choice Gem esteem'd Young Daughter's Life Strait follow'd Her 's for Virtue next and Honour There Tempting Looks cast Wanton glance upon her Those Nice Regards Fantastick Cheats they be Bar Nature 's gen'ral Due nor plead Degree If you styl'd Queen I 'm King for Parallel Hereafter too your Cares from hence may swell Their Number rais'd if Grant withdraw close Frown Your Lord small Portion had much wrong'd the Crown And I may crave your Joynture on that Score With fair Pretence leave but Third Part no more Sir The Queen's disdain said the Queen with Grief conceal'd Disdain I could confute your Arguments as vain Joyn'd Morals in the midst and for the Close You may proceed as Please Deprive of those My worldly Comforts left yet never I Shall Yield Consent Poor Widdow Chaste shall Dye He answer'd strait Time Place do serve Combin'd None least shall Know 't is secret close design'd If now Disturb'd your Thoughts untuned Jar Pause till the Morn She said more hard'ned far Sir I shall prove through Thinking more by then Never Conform He should conjoyns agen Then you may Thank your self not blaming Fate If I 'm Reveng'd upon your Fair Estate Just punishment to th' Full Performed there This lastly if Blab'd Disclos'd which I shall Swear Was False through Spleenful Grudge as Final Doom Fifth part 's your Lot Abandon'd so the Room The Queen deep Gash receiv'd tho found Allay Joyn'd Comfort too since spoke that Cautious way Touching himself those Babes believ'd both Dead That Act conceal'd withall choice Courage bred Strong-temper'd Heart Then strained through her Eyes To th' Lord PISANUS Ear sad Obsequies BROMOR gon forth at further Lobby-door Strange Sight beheld Young Lady Weeping o're Young Lady weeping o're the Corps That prostrate Corps tall Guard on either side She kiss'd his Cheeks as would their Rosy Pride New-plant that way recall Lips blasted there Make Fresh again touch'd by her Own appear Body then Clasp'd Life's Province late beheld As grapple would with Death till thence expell'd Found Conquerour wip'd o're his Wounded Breast Sad mournful Breach whereby that Fort possest Invading there Tears dropt for Balm thereon Loud Sighs laments for Charming back since gon Th' Enlarged Soul drawn nigh Transcendent seem'd For Beauteous Form Terrestrial Star esteem'd Asking who't was His Sister strait they said Being VERDOLINA call'd that hapless Maid It prov'd indeed who absent was long while With Noble Aunt remain'd in Creta's Isle Late Candie call'd By BROMOR ne're beheld Since Girlish Bud now fair-blown Rose excell'd Week past arriv'd sick Brother visited Follow'd to wait o' th' Queen tho rather led Drawn on that Hour his Love-suit to advance Till found Dead Corps nigh th' Lobby-door first glance Known by the Groom did stay tho heard below The King was there that Lobby free might shew BROMOR'S amaz'd Bromor in Love with Pisanus Sister such Beauty in Sorrow's Dress Midst Sighs and Tears appear'd choice Loveliness Such Lightning broke from Face o're-clouded grown Grief serv'd as Foyl to that fair Diamon More sparkling too conceiv'd since unexpected New Flame arose beyond that last rejected Which monstrous Fortune's Curse transcendent seem'd Since Brother had destroy'd so highly esteem'd His amorous Fancy rais'd advanc'd of late Prov'd Tinder-like The more in that strange Fate Did strive to rouze his sturdy Mood he burn'd With stronger Fires to new Excuses turn'd Whilst She loath'd more inform'd tho hasty Fashion What caus'd his Death foul treas'nous Procuration She only said Whate're th' occasion prov'd She found most Worthy Brother slain belov'd Permitted so PISANUS Foot-men there Strait carry'd down the Corps to th' Goach did bear Which serv'd for Herse when fir'd in Streams by Water BROMOR return'd tho joy'd with his late Slaughter Much time that Day reserv'd alone he spent Partly transform'd in thoughtful Discontent Fit toylsome prov'd through strong Desire and Rage The first did burn to th' Person 's Form engage The last tempestuous Roar'd upon that Ground Since Sister 't was Dear Brother murther'd found Both strangest Gall next Kingdom 's Loss appear Tormenting Racks Lust crav'd Enjoyment there Like hungry Panch Doubt swell'd his wrathful Mood Crushing those Thoughts increas'd th' unruly Brood That two-fold flame near blinding Reason's Eyes To stifle strove till mounted more did rise Tempting to th' bawdy Lure of Concubine
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
Faces And glist'ring Swords Death seem'd in their Embraces The Formost this spoke to ORSAMNES there Yield or th' art Dead struck Target fiercely howe're Glanc'd on his Leg. The incensed Duke replying Thou Dearly Pay'st that Score clear way descrying Pierc'd through his Belly strait grown Humbler so He prostrate falls The Next gave monstrous Blow On 's Target-Boss reveng'd with Cloven Head Seem'd tumbling down to grasp Comrade there Dead A Third th' arm Lifted high Foot hinder'd tho By Fellow's Corps lay gash'd i' th' Neck below A Fourth like Steps upon their Bodies rais'd Striking his Shield the Sword but gently Graz'd On his left Arm ORSAMNES strait well Guided With Thund'ring Blow Skull Cheeks and Jaws divided The mounting Fifth ran through gave Hasty Death Sixth follow'd then Who Curs'd with Gasping breath THERSANDER had lay'd Five Asleep tho found One's Walking Mark in Thigh 's unpleasing Wound The Captain fights Their Captain now Charge giv'n as said before To th' Ladie 's Guard sounding to th' Parlour-floor Much jumbling Noyse joyn'd Targets Swords above Unlook'd-for Chance since Harder Task did prove Rush'd wildly forth Th' Ascent found strangely spread New Stair-case made compiled of the Dead Call'd not Give way Thus foyl'd by single Man Well-armed Crowd Slave Death 's thy fatal bane Mounting a loft He struck ORSAMNES Shield Whose monstrous Force made Part thereof to yield The Sword by glance did hurt his Shoulder then Take now thy Doom ORSAMNES speaks ag'en With powerful Blow Chop'd off his Arm beneath Fell th' Hand and Sword as loth to Part in Death Cleft then his Brain whose Body Prostrate there Might groveling Joyn'd to th' Hand and Sword appear Now raged All Rush'd madly on Combin'd More than ORSAMNES thought for Spoyls design'd So mean a Grange for had they known their Number Which might the best Payr's Courage strength incumber Tho prime the Place They Yielded had perchance CLERMANTHE too their Spirits did Advance Voyce heard below With Formost next did Clash Eighth Champion 't was good fortune had to Gash Th' Encountrer's Hand down fell the Sword and He Stooping to Reach Lay there for Company THERSANDER Sturdy Sixth destroy'd that Hour Orsam Thersan Captive When Torrent-like o'represt by growing Pow'r Stayrs Top they gain'd and Sword some ran behind ORSAMNES strait whose Armes they grasp'd confin'd To Pris'ner's Bonds pleas'd both did Bleed howe're Thus Foyl'd at last Part-tir'd with Killing there Lieutenant then which Captain's Place supply'd Did enter too to that Great Lord Ally'd Chief Governour of that large Province known Next to th' Arcadian Bounds rul'd there Alone BORGANES call'd the Lords being brought below To th' Parlour Door View'd by CLERMANTHE so With streaming Tears close Joy they were not Dead As they Saw Her He charg'd they should be Led To th' Band returning Home with Lady sent To th' Governour their Captain 's known Intent Fine Jewel Box o're-heard by Each the same Which cheer'd their Hearts more hopeful Thoughts did frame Not Parted thus or Chance whate're should be Joyn'd Friendly Sharers seem'd in Misery ORSAMNES cast on Her sad Glance Farewel As She on Him tho Views oft-times befell They rode so Nigh ORSAMNES Golden store And Her 's by Souldiers Siez'd o' th' Plundering score With th' Ancient Payr small Coyn as then they found Tho had put out to Use Four Hundred pound They also took their Captain 's Corps along More valu'd Bulk left there the Vulgar throng All brought to L. Borganes Castle Next Day by One to th' Borders All did trace By three their Charge brought to th' Intended Place Still Hope reserv'd that Life o' th' Soul as 't were Prime Anchor found midst stormy Waves what'ere Grand Castle 't was large-compass'd Work beheld Tall stately Tow'rs for Gallant Form excell'd Fixt on a Rock cut Passage out from thence For Horse and Coach seem'd Beauteous strong Defence The Master on 't was that Dead Captain 's Brother BORGANES call'd as said before 'bove Other Commanding Lord of that Provincial Coast Next Arcadie for Younger Years might boast Scarce Twenty eight joyn'd Handsome Person too Then Widower much Souldier's Way could Do Stout Valiant Heart Proud Haughtiest tho beside Most Cruel where Displeas'd that Harmful Bride Seem'd th' Hand of Fate if Pow'r withall combin'd Brave Courtier 's Garb extreamly Lustful Mind Ent'ring large Hall Lieutenant mounts Above Inform'd the Lord what from his Brother's Love Choice Token brought that Box of Gems presented Bright-shining Each Worth raâ—ely tho augmented Joyn'd th' Owner's Self most Gallant Female Prize Those Jewels seem'd Dark Foyls unto her Eyes For Beauty might her Sexes Queen appear Scarce Twenty's Age. Two Men Seiz'd also there One brave Young Man was call'd at first her Brother Still Parted so agreed their Vncle th' Other She Couch'd beneath Those Lodg'd just o're her Head Disguis'd Great Persons seem'd rouz'd then from Bed Tho when conjoyn'd his Brother Slain at last Cloud seiz'd his Brow bad Damp his Thoughts o'recast Kill'd by her Brother told Seven more lay'd Dead Self wounded tho by Stayrs Advantaged On Top thereof Six Slain at th' Other End By th' Vncle too did all below Attend. BORGANES swell'd that Captain since did prove His onely Brother whose observant Love Great V'olour joyn'd did Highly esteem Advance Design'd for Heir Then Thoughts on th' Lady glance Ponder'd her Brother 't was strong Combat bred Lust wrathful Flame till th' Amorous Conquered Had Nephew too seem'd Hopeful little Boy For Setling more might his Estate enjoy Pris'ners mean time still kept Asunder were Sad Views altho by Looks might Parley there Clermanthe shewn to Borganes CLERMANTHE then was brought to th' Dining-room Cheeks close Obscur'd since that Captived Doom BORGANES there Who rose with Formal Grace Advance nigh wish'd Her Unveil the Face Which was Perform'd her Beauties from that Cloud Strait Breaking forth like Morning fair from Shroud Of darkest Night tho Sweeter Beams beheld Far daintier Blush BORGANES thought excell'd Saluted Her Such Lovely Form there shewn In Sorrow's Dress what Joy'd Triumphant grown Nor Singular that Lord's Conceit the Rest Much Wonder'd too These Words He joyn'd exprest Bright Nimph Discharge Sad Thoughts to Beauty's Sky Lend pleasing Rays again since shall Descry Frank Lord within these Gentle Walls and there Like Governness more than Captiv'd appear Fair Vsuge prove like your Fair Self from us Wanting for Nought CLERMANTHE answer'd thus If found such Noble Mind so free from Blot Since born to Thrall I should Imbrace my Lot And thank the Gods by whom 'T was Ordain'd Your Pris'ner first Cheeks there with Blush distain'd Conjoyns withall I hope that Nobleness Perform'd to Me will more it Self express Towards my Brother Vncle now Captiv'd Those Friendly Us'd more Cheer'd my Heart reviv'd Both Lords apart confin'd To That giv'n Gentler Nod He strait Withdrew To Lobby Place which th' Hall beneath did View Both Lords beheld Who shew'd their Due Regard Yet like themselves Low Baser Ways
Pretended Brother To th' Windows next she trod which view'd the Court Three sides thereof perchance in Real sort Good Fortune might his Person choice present From Window seen but no such Ornament Brave Manly Object found her Eyes deluded Long waiting time whence not Lodg'd there Concluded Or else same kind Conceit Himself would move To look for Her strong Sympathizing prove Then Sighs at last She draws his Picture there By Fancy's Art Life Soul conjoyn'd as'twere Till from dead Walls short Pleasing Dream expir'd To her own Brest chief Picture Case retir'd Told afterwards He lodg'd in backward-room THERSANDER both thought Either's mournful Tomb. MELVORNA fair ORSAMNES Visiting Melvorna the Lord's Sister Informed first which Cordial did bring His Sister 's well was kindly Treated there As He himself should for her sake appear Altho had Slain disast'rous hour last Night BORGANES onely Brother in the Fight And Heir 's withall by th' Father's side Displeas'd To hear that Point the Lady tho Appeas'd ORSAMNES joyn'd He sorry was that Chance Did prove defensive way With Sober glance She told him then Her self for Surgeon's Part Was by the Lord imploy'd which curious Art She had much Vs'd if he dar'd Venture on Her Female skill Who answer'd thereupon With prime Respect Thought needless that Demand Since Honour 't was Allow'd so Fair a Hand And noble both His Hurts unbound Display'd Two Scratches prov'd the Third but Slight she said On th' Shoulder 's Top inflam'd howe're and Swell'd Through Riding Motion long that Act compell'd She drest Orsamnes Wounds Choice Instruments to Task she strait did fall Shewn curious Eye nice Daintiest Touch withall Disdain'd Cleans'd Search'd Asswag'd tho Cheeks more Red Skin seen so white to Handle too constrain'd Soft-panting Heart scarce knows what Fonder Guest Might steal that way into her Virgin Brest Each Crimson Drop lost Ruby did Conceive Thus work perform'd She takes her Sober leave E're long conjoyn'd All perfect well should be ORSAMNES thank'd her Gentle Charity For 's Vncles Woundes House Surgeon did provide Slight smaller ones at first was satisfi'd Refreshment Bait o're-past his Chamber Door Was Lock'd and Barr'd by th' Guardian as before Sad jealous Fears of stormy Cloud behind Tho Calmer Pause did Cheer his Princely Mind Sweet th' Intervals where Agues reign appear Stout Heart 's conform'd to th' present Change whate're And partly through Night's Combat work o're-tir'd Day 's longer March grown Drowsy Rest requir'd He lay'd him down to Cheer both Heart and Sense On friendly Bed through Slumber's Influence Like second Meal Disposed seem'd to be Sleep's Pris'ner too more Choice Captivity Whose grateful Bonds his Pow'rs did seize surprise Good Plaisters oft to Care much Cordiallize THERSANDER was Drest there mean time by One Which serv'd the Lord First Hurt small Glance alone The next not Large was Pleas'd when heard them Tell ORSAMNES and CLERMANTHE used well Good Bait receiv'd same Toylsom Task endur'd Both Night and Day lock'd up no less secur'd Found equal Cause to ly down on the Bed With slumber's Balm refresh'd his Drowsy Head BORGANES too thought 't was best Course to make That time Retreat since Grief for 's Brother's sake Distemper'd grown for Calmer mind's composing Lest surly Glance too boist'rous words disclosing Might strangely Damp the Lady's Breast o'er-cloud Same cheerful Pause to her own Self allow'd For body Mind beholding so next Day More beauteous View as clearer Beams display When Fogs withdrawn both Looks and Thoughts more Free Nice Female Sex much rul'd by Fantasie Strong Amorous Mood his Wrath did balance well And serv'd Sluce-like when that began to Swell The Lady Clermanthe's wary Mind last on Simpathizing Ground With both those Lords their sad Copartner found Sought Slumbers ease Repose for Body Mind When well refresh'd for th' Evening-Task design'd E're Supper came to Pause and Contemplate What Carriage fit for her Enthrall'd Estate And that she might clear Fancy's Skie the more From Clouded Thoughts upon that Slumbr'ing Score Which hinder Sleep ' gainst Reason oft Rebell Or break it through Disturbing Dreams expell She left her mind to Range in part survey'd That Gaudy Room those Beauties there display'd Prime Garden then below with curious Dress Where Nature's self did Bride-like Flaunt express Whose smaller Draught might even i' th' Windows there Fine Silver Pots with daintiest Flower 's appear Couch'd last on Bed she clos'd her Radiant Eyes Whilst Crimson Cheeks remain'd like Western Skies Sun new withdrawn as Courted Slumbers so Which strait Imbrac'd that Fairest Bed-fellow Spent near Three pleasing Hours Awaking then Her Eyes restor'd to th' World their Beams agen Being well refresh'd as Case did Vrge importune She Mus'd upon this present Change of Fortune Since Slave become though nobly us'd thus far How least might cause Offence breed Fatal Jar Touching her Self ORSAMNES next Capâ—iv'd THERSANDER last shew'd for her Sake Repriv'd Chief Captain slain i' th' Fight by them perchance What Words to use what Action Countenance Those She resolv'd should Mild and Gentle be Shewn great Regard joyn'd Chast Conformity All i' th' Lord's Pow'r Lustful as Haughty Mind In th' outward Looks appear'd and walk combin'd Whilst ponder'd thus bad Mournful show ensu'd Which might have Damp'd her Gentle Heart if View'd Tall Souldier 't was found Mutineer tho Slight By th' Lord 's own Voice condemn'd to Death last Night Pinnon'd nak'd Wast to backward Court was led Where kneeling down Lopt off his Martial Head By nimble blade That Kiss'd the Dusty Ground Th' whole Body followed strait late one Compound Now sad Divorce Blood stream'd for Tears as 't were Such High command BORGANES challeng'd there Near th' Hour of eight for Supper meant she heard That Lobbies Door unlock'd by th' Armed Guard Clermanthe's fair usage Next opened was her own MELVORNA when Enter'd the Room grave Matron for the Reer Spruce single Page with Voyders did Appear Choice Linnen Glasses brought Perfumes and Wine Much Gorgeous Plate she did before Decline MELVORNA there salute perform'd exprest She hop'd CLERMANTHE had well compos'd by Rest Disorder'd Frame What serv'd she said contented MELVORNA then her box of Gems presented As from the Lord these Words That he Conceiv'd They best her self became therefore bereav'd So thus restored all She strait repay'd Large solemn Thanks tho was not us'd she said To handling Gifts yet since 't was lately her own Nor charge to him less nice through Scruple Grown She should receive the same MELBORNA then Her Brother's Wounds were Drest inform'd agen That worst but small Kind thanks from grateful Heart Returned were for that great Honour's Part. Goodness conjoyn'd Nought jealous of her Lord MELVORNA tho might Beauties Stile afford Cloth being spread her Supper came 't was Neat Shew'd curious Look as choice and dainty Meat Three Dishes brought Preserves for Garnish laid Page strait withdrawn that Matron onely stay'd MELVORNA there inform'd Her brother chose This short Repast Complyance-way to Close
With her Desire Plate Servitors prevented CLERMANTHE joyns One Dish had her Contented But for MELVORNA'S worthy Company If would take part Who did like Guest Agree Thus down they Sate MELVORNA'S Handsome way Civil Regard Discourse conjoyn'd that Day Much Pleasing prov'd so that CMERMANTHE well Could for Companion Choose Thought She 'd excell I' th' close Arcadian Grange before Design'd But here sad Fears did Damp Conversing Mind Yet fram'd her Self Concluded their Repast MELVORNA said with Glance to th' Window cast She could not well that later Hour invite To th' Garden walks CLERMANTHE joyn'd The Sight Prospect thereof Contented her as then Till more Repos'd MELVORNA said agen If rang small Silver Bell Dispos'd whene're For Walking was Door should stand Open there And None disturb that time her privacy More than She pleas'd Thanks were return'd as free Done short Discourse MELVORNA Fears exprest That She should prove Injurious to her Rest Then past Nine's Hour that Month tho fair Twilight Beheld abroad wish'd strait to Her Good-night That Matron too CLERMANTHE since Desir'd To Dress her Self Undress took Leave Retir'd Half-hour dissolv'd She lay'd her down in Bed Like Beautie 's Mine with Silken Quilt o'respread Clermanthe left alone Flowr'd Sattin Curtain 's drawn tho Sad the Heart Sense Drowsie grown to slumber's Nightly part Conformed prov'd Sleep soon did bathe her Eyes Till Seav'n next Morn in Gentle Bands surprize Then Spirits cheer'd She falls in sobrest fashion To th' former Work Behaviour 's contemplation Since Dinner past encounter should as 't were BORGANES Strength first Single Combat there Well slept the Lord tho early Wakers be For Thoughtfulness did Partners prove Agree She heard by Nine opened that Lobby Door Then from that Place on brave Good-morrow's Score Prime Musick sounds Good morrow whose sweetly flowing Stream Spread through the Air in Consort joyn'd Supream For th' Art-full Hands Voices succeeded there Which last by Nature's Organs fram'd appear Are breath'd from Life so th' Instruments excell'd Their Song it self most Amorously Swell'd Through Love-conceits to raise more fond Desire Warm colder Heart Inflame where Former Fire She Sigh'd at all bad End Presag'd and fear'd Those Courtly Forms so High o're-strain'd appear'd Small Garden Birds at last conjoyned too Shew'd Chanting round what Native Pow'r could Do. She Din'd at Twelve Two Dishes brought no more That Matron left for Waiters as before Eat pretty well tho Qualm'd to think upon Bad Second Course which should Succeed anon BORGANES there All Voyded carry'd thence She walk'd about shewn Beauteous Excellence Near th' Hour of Two her Musing's broke by Sound Of Cornets heard from that small Garden-ground Such prov'd their Place besides Conjoyned Those Three Ecchoes there did Dandle back the Close Of ev'ry Strain by Turns in perfect way Retorted so like Nature's wanton Play Or sportive Dance as Vaults and Walls thereby Would speak their Joy CLERMANTHE Lodg'd so nigh That Prologue past BORGANES enter'd there Whose choisest Rube did Shining Brave appear Flow'rs Silver Gold Pearl-buttons large beheld Neck Sleeves at th' hand with Rows of Gems excell'd Silk underneath Same Buskins garnished Their Tops with Rubies Pearl on Gallant Head Great Flaunting Plume like Princely Brides-Groom drest Young hadsome Person too conjoyn'd to th' rest His Looks and Walk Proud Amorous Mode display'd Giv'n Kiss-Salute Both sitting down He said Borganes courting Clermanthe Bright Lovely Guest having Convenient Pause Afforded you for calm Retreat because Long Journey Watch endur'd to bar Complaint 'T was now Resolv'd that Sober Visitant I might appear those Friendly Thoughts disclose Lodg'd in my Brest When Blush her Cheek o'reflows She Thanks retun'd for 's Lordship's Nobler way Kindness Vouchsaf'd those Gems receiv'd last Day Things Lost in her Account Grasp'd thereupon Her whitest Hand BORGANES thus went on Those mention'd Toys forego Great Troop behind Like Harbingers then Cheer perplexed Mind False Pris'ners Name can nothing Wrong disgrace Where Truly Free Commandress of this Place I shall be Your's my Self conjoyn'd beside No Vulgar Gift CLERMANTHE again repli'd Those Words my Lord do Clouded Dark appear Hold Double Sence but th' Aim Design whate're Methinks You should not Soyl your Greatness State Nor Judgment Brand so far to take for Mate Such Homely Choice Conjoyned Low Degree Mean Form and Birth He Answer'd earnestly Love does not Prize grand Titles Names alone Fond Shadows th' are tho Noble Branch unknown Your Self conceiv'd for Person fair Prevent In my Esteem all Doubtful Argument And tho I cannot Woo You as a Spouse Since choicest Wife Deceas'd made Solemn Vowes ' Gainst that Estate but Thraldom thought indeed Vnpleasing Bands this may i' th' Room Succeed As Mistress I shall Court Imbrace You so Be Constant last CLERMANTHE Whose Blood did shew Strange Ebs and Tides for th' Crimson Stream as then His Wanton Aim unveil'd conjoyns agen Since so my Lord that You by Vows are bound Against a Wife I shall not on that Ground Seek those to Break unworthy Maid howe're So high Regard but yet methinks to bear Your Mistress-Name You should Disdain despise Vnchast withall The Lord these Words replies Tho Beauteous Nimph found Pris'ner seiz'd by War I may Dispose of all You have and are Appoint for Bed yet such my Gentle Mind Your own Good parts with Handsome Form combin'd That I shall Court your Grant e're Joy's Fruition Shew Servant-like And for th' Unchast condition You talked of why should the Beasts more free Man 's Drudges born that Pleasure take than We Leave those Fond Dreams Conceits as far from True In th' Act of Love like Food pay Nature's Due CLERMANTHE saw the Wind began to Rise More Blust'ring grown BORGANES Roll'd his Eyes Thus Drooping Fear'd sad Stormy Cloud from thence Best Sayls Withdrawn us'd Anchor's Calm defence Mild humble Way her Person his Slave withall These words return'd my Lord first place I shall This Favour beg that You would Gently please To Pause some time for Cure of Love 's Disease Try whether Passion 's Force may Conquer'd shew By Reason 's Pow'r good Ransome taken so 'T were Simple Act said He that Task to prove When srongest Reason for 't as vain to move For Ransome Price That Person 's Valu'd more Who 's worthy thought these Armes I pray implore CLERMANTHE joyn'd large Time may be Allow'd To calm my Heart which Sadness doth o're-cloud Much Damp'd through Fortune 's Change whose Qualm disgraces Both Body Mind unfit for Love 's imbraces Thus not Deny'd that Pause did Reason seem Sad Thoughts Weak Temper joyn'd the Lord's esteem Rais'd so likewise Advanc'd since less Approv'd That Easie Girl should fall when first was Mov'd Into his Arm 's observed next a Maid Her Self she call'd more Nice that Way o're-sway'd Some Time might be Allow'd upon that Score 'T would Heighten last Love's choice Delights the more Then talk'd at Large first place his Travels told What Dangers there Court-like did next unfold Gand
Honour's heap lastly his Commanding Pow'r High Government Provincial Lord that hour In Each whereof shew'd Proud vain-glorious Brest Short Chronicle of his own Praise exprest Which chang'd Discourse had Pleas'd CLERMANTHE well But after each Kind her Form like Beauteous Spell So Charm'd his Fancy through the Gazing Sence He could not hold from Wanton Violence Conceiv'd He had Rare Temperance descry'd That Longer Way of Argument beside Reach'd forth to Kiss and tho She oft Withdraw Nice Modest Look's conjoyn'd to Check o're-aw Some Words withall Nay Pray my Lord excuse Nothing would Serve BORGANES still Pursues Her Lips till Seiz'd Those Dainties must asswage Like Baits should prove for ev'ry Talking Stage His Tongue o're-pass'd Firm-Seal'd each Kissing Close Done often too Love said poclaim'd by Those Strong Thoughts withall 't would Warm prepare her Heart Who durst not Chide nor Act the Scouling Part ORSAMN lest THERSANDER Tortur'd be 'T was well if sav'd that Way her Chastity BORGANES last conjoyn'd their Garden-door Should Open stand when Rung that Bell before By th' Sister nam'd or strait if She desir'd With Proud Half-smile slow Stately Walk retir'd Clermanthe walks in the Garden CLERMANTHE then trac'd round Distemper'd Way Her Chamber there for Troubled Mind's Allay Such th' endless Kissing Task well pleased tho That Rack withdrawn did Cooler also grow After some Pause Conceit their Garden-Air With change of Place might ease in Pensive Care She rung that Bell which Signal giv'n alone Smaller Back-door by th' Hangings hid unknown Was strait Unlock'd That Matron there Descry'd Ask'd Would she Walk CLERMANTHE fair reply'd She meant some time int h ' Garden-walks to spend If Private so None should disturb Offend The Matron said Her Self would Wait above Till She return'd The Lord's Arch Bawd did prove Down smaller Stairs to th' Garden-ground She pass'd Pleas'd Kiss'd there by Gentle Gales at last Stead of that Lord Tormented more than Cloy'd Those Warm Lascivious Bouts now Pause enjoy'd 'T was Comfort too First Clash so well oppos'd Ground laid for More good Virgin-Fence disclos'd She softly Trac'd Grief 's Solemn Thoughts in part That time Discharg'd for more Contented Heart Sad Spirits cheer'd So on Becalmed Shore Weak Barks repair'd rough Storms confront the more She view'd their Flow'rs May's fragrant Beauties shewing Green dainty Knots and Walks small glance bestowing Prime carved Statues there for Art excell'd Wire-closed Room with choicest Birds beheld Which seem'd to chaunt her Welcome oft fair She Their Fellow Pris'ner joyn'd Captivity Walking enough Sigh breath'd Clermanthe's trouble She made Retreat To Arbour near with Roses drest compleat Bad Sighing Cause whose stranger Fortune shew'd Like guilded Cup with Poys'nous Draught o're-flow'd There Sitting down She Thought-full ponder'd then How best to Ward the Lord's Assaults agen Ransome was nam'd prov'd Scorned tho despis'd Crost Lust Design and were that valu'd pris'd How loath'd to Move while kept that Murtheress The Duke her Father in such Great Distress 'T was Prince she thought ORONTES should that Score Discharge for Both its Freedom did restore But Ransome pass'd for Dream their Fortunes thus Shew'd Dark Confus'd and Highly dangerous Nor durst She term her Self ORSAMNES Wife Fond useless Plea lest soon Destroy'd his Life BORGANES Words that He would Visit so Each other Day did cheerful Pause bestow Thus Hope preserv'd near Seven Supper 's hour She mounts the Stairs with-drawn from th' Garden-bow'r The Matron tempts Clermantis That Matron e're did back return made bold Well practis'd Part her Thoughts thus to unfold CLERMANTHE inform'd How Happy She might prove If would Comply with th' Earl BORGANES Love So Princely Great for Person Parts admir'd And tho might well Constrain what He desir'd Did Court her Grant esteem'd as choicest treasure Besides Himself much Rare conjoyned Pleasure That Garden 's use brave Gallery at hand Might range the House Horse Charet both command To take the Air in daintiest Park below Next Country-grounds Her Self th' Attendant go His Sister call'd when pleas'd should Gorgeous shine Prove Wife indeed tho Name of Concubine Her Brother last tho Eight had Slain left Dead Brother to th' Lord till then not mentioned And Vncle tho Six more enlarged Free BORGANES would Each Point confirm agree CLERMANTHE saw her Bawd-like way and Trade Prov'd Arm'd withall short Gentle Answer made As done to th' Lord Himself no Granting One Nor lest Deny'd Excuse Demurs alone When Supper came Two Dâ—shes brought no more But dainty Food the Rest as Night before That ended past lest farther Talking cause Wish'd Privacy the Matron strait with-draws ORSAMNES Room THERSANDER'S both did stand Delightful Way remoter Fields command Large Nature's Draught fine Pleasant Prospect there Tho Her 's by Art more Curious Ground appear From that Rock's height view'd Gallant Park below Where They could see BORGANES hunt the Doe And lofty crested Buck Prime part of all Their Silvan Chase to th' Dying Funeral Heard Horns and Hounds tho scarce their Sence at leisure Too Solemn Thoughts for such Discordant Pleasure BORGANES still each other Day renew'd Fond Visits there Borganes way of visits Surrender to conclude O' th' Beauteous Fort his Rampant Thoughts o're-aw'd And Pride extream joyn'd Hunting Games abroad With utmost Art that in the End he Might Strong Fancy please through Height'ned Love's delight Free closing Grant for mutual imbraces Or all Pretences Barr'd such Lurking places Ne're tortur'd so by Self-restraint before At Second Time conjoyn'd o' th' Wanton Score For Pow'rful Grounds what Matron did express Touching her self those Grand Advantages Prerogatives thought Mistress-like should be By Him perform'd her Vncle Brother Free His Manner was giv'n first in Stately kind Long Kiss-Salute to Ask next place combin'd If She enjoy'd yet Setled Thoughts compos'd Her Answers Smooth still Fair Regard disclos'd Hard Task conceiv'd so soon She then exprest For that great Change to frame her Virgin brest Still hopes withall his Goodness might o're-sway That Fancies Pow'r Who Said No Charm Delay Could Alter ought nor Ransome taken be The Provinces the Crown of Arcadie So chang'd Discourse conjoyn'd oft-times howe're That Amorous Charge those Kiss-encounters there Volley Shot-like as meant to take to Storm Th' whole Garrison to which She must Conform Sad qualmish Heart as would her Lips devour And leave none for ORSAMNES Self that Hour Those Fruit-repasts since longer Pause delay'd Should Fancy's Appetite conten He said Till th' onely Food that Meat Compleat of Love Thus forc'd to bear since Vain Excuses prove Th' Offensive Load weigh'd her Enthrall'd estate Proud Temper Harsh with which Ingag'd sad Fate On her Wise Cards well Acted part till ended ORSAMNES and THERSANDRE'S Cause depended 'T were Pleasing View to have Beheld what fashion This sweet Young Lady aw'd by Pow'r Lust Passion Carry'd her Self whose lips tho Suffer'd Rape Happy thus far th' whole Body chanc'd t' Escape Us'd Garden-walks sometimes for more Content Rung Silver Bell tho Sad conceiv'd
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
Gently Danc'd those wanton Leaves in view They both to th' Circle walk'd their Tapers bearing Glass shewn to them by Turns in which appearing Their Husbands Form Contrived Plot that Night I' th' Longing Mood till bent for plainer Sight Both march'd the Circle round Bedew'd withall Strew'd that with Leaves whilst Figures great and small His Hand perform'd Ent'ring the same Affrai'd The Chief was rang'd plump Lass MELVORNA'S Maid Before his Brest plac'd Landry-Wench behind He read from Book commanding Terms to Bind When from the Stairs well-formed Youth in show Gentle appear'd Hand layd o' th' Brest and so Bending to Her walk't strait behind last Tow'r Same Face she saw in th' Glass that wondrous Hour Then set before that Landry-Maid whilst she Retreats behind By him pronounc'd agree Same Blust'ring Terms when Carcase of a Man Strange Spouse came stalking forth his march began Nodding to Her withdraws with plain Death's Head Shewing the Grave should prove her Marriage Bed When she scarce startled seem'd since was before Contemning Fates inclin'd to play the Whore Life better far concluded from the Heart All throughly weigh'd Both taking leaves depart He walk'd to th' Cabin-Tow'r which Place did bring From Stars above to downright Conjuring Those six Days past which time the Noble Maid Had often thought on best Resolves display'd Her strongest Hopes for choice Deliverance Some strange Event their Freedoms to advance But None appear'd till near o'r-whelmed Brest Since now to her last Plot constrain'd Distrest Last Fencing Ward sole Anchor thought to be So nigh to Wrack her Virgin-Chastity Borganes visiting Clermanthe BORGANES came that former Wanton Hour Still gallant Brave to boast his Wealth and Pow'r Triumphant Looks withall as Gain'd the Prize Such Caesar's us'd when their victorious Eyes Grand Spoyls observ'd Kiss giv'n salute he made Short sudden stop her Gestures since display'd Sad Gloominess Like Damps from troubled Heart Disorder'd Mind thus Blaz'd his own in part I Hope my calmness Nymph your late Devotion Have hatcht no sullen Brod nor strange Commotion Within your thoughts since clouded Eyes and brow I came your full consent to Challenge now That Fortress there Assaulted long Resign'd To my Dispose When Fainter Glance declin'd My Lord she said it proves my Grief that I Should still tho more Ingag'd to Grant Deny Your Patience beg if Ask'd thereof the Ground This New Restraint bad secret Causes found Within conjoyn'd which long before have seiz'd Head Body both my Frame make so Diseas'd That answ'ring your Desires not Health alone But Life 's in Danger brought and I am prone To hope my Lord your Goodness may preserve And spare them Both. BORGANES might observe Sighs breath'd withall her Looks more faintly range These words exprest I wonder at this change Since your Plump Cheeks small Sickness breach do shew Good colour Blood conjoyn'd Proclaimed tho By you large Batteries I deeply fear Proud coy Disdain some Froward mood howe're This mock Distemper wrought these Qualms created Which First I scorn the last most fouly Hated When gentlest she That proud disdain my Lord Next froward Mood I humbly may Disown For weakness last that Fault 's no wonder known In Flesh and Blood nor Apt my Cheeks beside To tell forth a Disease tho change descry'd Not small in Them I therefore Beg Implore Your Lordships tender thoughts Time may restore This Body's strength and Partner make more able For your Desires not now considerable So sweetly Breath'd True Causes to Complain Distemper'd Head she charm'd him partly again He doubtful stands confused Thoughts as 't were Proud Heart sometimes lest seem'd Neglected there Swell'd Boil'd aloft then Lust's enraged Tide Till Reason warn'd Perchance She not bely'd Her Health that Hour Strong Fancies last o' th' Pleasure Still constant Aim reserv'd in largest measure To th' height Enjoy'd o're-rul'd Him as before Orsamnes in a course of Physick Well there He said Six Days conjoyn'd yet more I shall allow Tho forged Plot pretended Your strength t' Advance prime Doctor 's ai'd commended All Shifts thereby Debarr'd his cautious Art You 'l scarce Deceive tho Patience on my Part. No Kiss-farewell too Stout for Fondness grown Urg'd Sickly mood like Storm withdraws o're-blown Such thought by Her glad there CLERMANTHE seem'd From Virgin-wrack six Days again redeem'd Next Morn great Doctor came with Gravest touch Her Pulse did feel Water observ'd as much Not far from Health conceiv'd sad Fumes altho Clouding her Head th' whole Bodie 's Frame might shew Thence weakned more the Stomach droop and fall Broke Nature's Rest through Watchful Thoughts withall Those strength-Supports which Ord'ring her own mind Would Rectifie Gave choice Receipts design'd To cleanse those Parts whence Harmful Vapours rise Well clear'd the Spleen with Cordial's last Supplies Took in his View wherefore She waved none Dissembler else concluded thereupon Tho with Distemper'd Head most strongly She Wish'd sharp Disease apparent Maladie Was often too by her Grand Doctor 's care Prescrib'd to take below the Garden-Air Where having Walk'd set down i' th' Branched Bow'r Sigh'd Mused oft Wept forth moist Pearly Show'r That Matron waits i' th' Chamber-Window still Made bold sometimes to use her Bawdy skill E're lock'd back-door at last Inform'd her there Her Lord from View would those Six Days forbear Left wrong'd their Physick-work her Health withall Whose Absence pleas'd like freedom found in Thrall His Doctor tho vile Agent thought to be Should strength restore till lost Virginity Sixth Afternoon the Doctor told Declar'd His Learned Thoughts but little Chang'd impair'd Her former strength Convenient Temper then Tho troubled Mood might cause bad Fumes agen Disorder more BORGANES Heart did please Now willful Qualm must prove her main Disease Borganes with Clermanthe again Past th' hour of Five too long that Night's delay His Lordship came did Looks severe display Surpriz'd She was withall far less Compos'd Last Thun'dring Storm conceiv'd that hour disclos'd Approaching near same Clouded Eyes beheld Since troubled Heart worse Anguish then Conceal'd Stout Pause he made Plump Cheeks observ'd that time Fresh-colour'd too choice Temper found so Prime That Sorrow's hand had scarcely Plunder'd there Tho Lodg'd so long small Spoyls from thence could bear The Lord demands If Sickly Cause still vex'd her Or sullen Mood Coy froward Qualm perplex'd her By th' Doctor thought fit Partner for his Bed Strong frame restor'd CLERMANTHE answered Mild gentle way of hope yet scarce bereav'd Tho Languishing That Doctor was deceiv'd Nor could his Art with Wonders tho endu'd What she did Feel 'bove her own Sence conclude Cross Humour 't was BORGANES strait exprest That spoyl'd Disturbed all from Wilful Brest If harm'd before well practis'd Jugler's Trade Prime Favour shewn with Cheats at last Repay'd Tyrant in Looks and Words Imperious now As known her Lord put on Commanding Brow When Sighs with Tears conjoyn'd most Humble She Beg'd Gentle Thoughts Forbearance Clemency Vain Prayers he said thy Brother has thus long
call'd Witness Guardian The Suit prefer'd whereto then boist'rous Man Somewhat imploy'd the Lord no Answer made But Frowns alone sharp Language so repay'd CLERMANTHE too that Morning wak'd agen With same resolve tho thought Clermanthe's sadness She saw as then ORSAMNES Funeral Day dark Cloudy Skies Like Sables worn moist sadly streaming Fyes Whilst those dropt gentle Show'rs as both would there Conjoyn'd in Solemn Obsequies appear Disturb'd e're long She prov'd with Croaking Noise From Ravens sent strong Morning-Waits whose Voice Seem'd Ominous caus'd sad Presaging Brest By Ten again that time completely drest Glancing through Window 's glass o' th' Garden-side Stout Falcon seize with Tyrant-pow'r descry'd Small harmless Dove whose tender Flesh became His choice Repast She Wept bewayl'd the same Bad Signs conceiv'd The First did seem t' unfold ORSAMNES Death her Rape the Last foretold She Arm'd her Heart for All by meditation Grief 's more Endur'd through serious Preparation Dinner being brought she said She would Eat none Nor Supper taste for Private Reasons known No Granting sent by th' Matron to her Lord Forbearance Crav'd which swell'd his Rage abhor'd Past th' Hour of Three whilst walked cross the Room Still casting Glance since fear'd ORSAMNES Doom To th' Window that his Chamber Stairs beheld She heard loud Noise which tramplers Feet Reveal'd Soon after Saw brought down to th' Court Pav'd Floor A dismal Corps view'd Winding Sheet no more By Two convey'd the Face then covered Some walking by her Heart then closely Bled Since strait Confirm'd ORSAMNES 't was by All No Coffin Cloth Course Shroud for Funeral Thought good enough by Scullions born below Those being his Stairs that Matron told her so BORGANES Threats that very Time as fear'd When Dinner done right length and breadth appear'd That Under Guardian follow'd Them espy'd Long since by Her with Keys in th' Hand beside Carry'd from thence beyond the Gate small Green What Sighs and Groans Grave there directly seen The view'd no more that for last Couch retreat Dark Curtains drawn spread th' Earthen Coverlet When Groaning loud Clermanthe's long complaint through Sorrow strait struck Dumb Finding with all her Legs too Weak become For th' Heavy Heart Grief 's monstrous weight to bear She rouled down o' th' Bed Supportment there Then beats her Brest as that would Charging Brand With her Lord's Death not Vile BORGANES Hand Guilty thus far Conceiv'd Disast'rous Cause Since th' Act refus'd so by BORGANES Laws ORSAMNES Dy'd strange Case appear'd that She Without his Fall could not Chast Viâ—tuous be Then Horrid Thoughts her Mind did over Cloud Through Passion 's strength Death th' onely Ease allow'd Long'd for That seem'd Hopes of his Life before Now Dead by her beheld must still Deplore Her Rape Death-like why not Vs'd shortest Way By her own Hand th' Enlarged Soul might stray After her Lord belov'd ORSAMNES find In th' other World their Ghosts howe're Combin'd Grief Slain withall since Life but Rack'd Tormented Joyn'd some Revenge BORGANES Rape prevented Then Sob'rer Thoughts Hope rather Pow'rs Divine Might cross that Ravishment base Lust-design Before that Hour ordain some Speedy Death Through Apoplex Impostume seize her Breath Nor for that Act lest deadly thing there known Knife Sizars Bodkin Garters caught and gon BORGANES saying He 'd wear like Favours Those Bed-cords were left alone for strangling Close Thus sev'ral ways perplexed Mind beside Which might in Part o're-whelmed Thoughts divide From that Grand Loss ORSAMNES Death complaining That 's Sense Allay'd her own sad Doom remaining Each nearer Noise did Clap of Thunder shew Rape 's storm at hand th' Heart' s Trembling caused so Past Sev'n it prov'd no Supper brought howe're Nor Bed was made by Her forbidden there She lay Reserv'd till Nine o're-clouded Skies Fit Season for that Ravishment Surprize When plainly heard unlock'd the outmost Door BORGANES thought some Trampling Noise next Floor Unlock'd her own Dove's terrour felt She then Near th' Eagle's Claw lock'd strait the same agen As tho he single stay'd might Trial use For Grant at last call more if she Refuse Next bind Her to th' Bed-posts enjoy'd at Pleasure Such his Intent e're Grasp'd the Beauteous Treasure There casting Glance half Curtain drawn Descry'd Dim Taper's beams heard Gentle steps beside When Gazing wildly forth She strait beheld ORSAMNES Form which lately so excell'd Now Fainter looks conceiv'd and Paler-fac'd White Linnen Cap Shirt only down to th' Wast Ghastly as thought his Ghost conceived there Such dismal kind Her self might then appear She thus began If th' Art ORSAMNES shade My Longer Life do'st come to Check upbraid Orsamnes came to Clermanthe ORSAMNES stopt her Voice by sign soon ended Hand on his Mouth which softest speech attended CLERMANTHE Peace pointing to those at Door I True ORSAMNES am Breath as before Tho scarce confirm'd till felt his Hand and Lips So raised Her from that Dark Bed's Eclips Lest Speech o're-heard did lead to th' furthest wall Where found Couch-chair soft Voice injoyn'd withall Both sitting down She told with Panting Heart Did first what caus'd that Strange mistake impart View'd dismal Corps what Torment bred reveal'd Next thoughts of Death what way those Clouds dispell'd Third place conjoyn'd why She would not comply But th' Act delay'd ORSAMNES tho might Dye Which Grounds you heard before ORSAMNES when Applauded All inform'd her Self agen MELVORNA'S Lines who lastly th' Agent prov'd For this short Grant to view his Dear-belov'd Joyn'd the whole Cause longing He said to take Last sad Farewel I choice Pretence did make For this Salute as tho through my Perswasion You might be Won to Yield which strange Oration I ne're shall Breath tho Death 's avoided thence But Cross Oppose with strongest Eloquence Life on such Terms disdain'd your Grounds allow'd Keep Virtue still tho Fate these Eyes o're-cloud CLERMANTHE when It much my Lord Allays Sharp Sorrow's Wound since You conjoyn and Praise My Act thus far Hopes of your Life howe're But speak My Lord altho I Ravish'd were Would You still Love me as Friend both free'd Enlarg'd Since name of Wife cast off that Thought 's Discharg'd My Dearest Choice ORSAMNES joyn'd again I Constant am my Love Chief Cause complain To those Grand Streights your Person so Expos'd Pure Virgin mind in th' Act withall Disclos'd That Nobler Part does still Enamour Me For Real Friend bound in Supream Degree I 'll Dwell with You if Please like Dearest Brother And tho not Wife Vow ne'r to Wed Another Thus shewing Your 's that Single way confin'd From all the World my Heart to You Resign'd CLARMANTHE there those Gentle Words exprest Do much my Lord Confirm this Troubled Brest May satisfie were You but Well Restor'd Alive and Free whate're my Case deplor'd My Souls late Joy ORSAMNES then whilst Breath Conclude me Thine expect howe're my Death Hope brought to th' Gasp You that such Torment found My Loss bewail'd since Three on Fancy'd Ground May better
with plate Choice dainty Meats as tho the Lord would bring Jove us'd like Guest new Banquet-Offering Priest by for Servitor Board voided then Should ride in Pomp to 's Temple-walls agen Long glancing there the Noise of Drums was heard For Action of more solemn kind regard Intended prov'd Dreadful presaging Fear When she beheld BORGANES strait appear Troop from the Hall this mournful show ensu'd ORSAMNES self e're long brought down she view'd By Ruffians then strangly o're-whelmed Brest Th' Arms ty'd behind black consequence exprest Shirt down to th' Wast no more white Cap discern'd Still gallant Form tho sadly'st there Concern'd Undaunted Looks Calm guiltless Thoughts declar'd To grapple strait with direful Doom prepar'd BORGANES words That he to Justice now Next Jove supream would sacrifice allow Pale Brother's Ghost withall that Day being Born Twin to himself CLERMANTHE Groan'd Forlorn Thus ' mongst the Guard whilst farther did Advance He cast to th' Casement there Kind sober glance Held open view'd which then seem'd wounding Dart Tho lately Pleas'd to her confounded Heart So through the Court was led to th' joyning Green That Front by th' Gate low cloister'd walk well seen Too plain perceiv'd there Ty'd with Dismal Band To Post She saw by th' Lord 's express command Now Naked half like Statue thus compell'd White Marble pure tho living Eyes beheld Six Archers o're against him Rang'd Bows bent Which Serjeants of black Death might Represent Should Aim at th' Heart Life's Fortress call'd and bring From distant Ground Stern Fate o' th' swiftest Wing There loud she spoke Clermanthe's truble O Heav'ns what view descry'd To Blast my Soul th' Hands sadly wrung beside Brest beats how oft Sighs seem'd with Tears compounded Break break my Heart withall Words mournful sounded Thus manly Face resolved Thoughts whate're For Death's cold charge might serious then appear More Solemn turn'd Eyes cast to Heav'n compos'd Cap 's drawn beneath with Darkness all inclos'd Whilst long brown Locks mov'd oft by Gentle wind Seem'd Kist as 't were for last Farewell entwin'd Now Faint she prov'd despair'd half closed Eyes As waited for same Deadly Trance surprize Near Sunk withall When loudly strained voice That call'd Hold Hold great Trampling Horsmen's Noyse Open'd Them quite again part wakened there Her Drooping Soul since first did Dream appear Then all their Hats pluck'd off beheld young Man Gallop to th' Lord whereby Demur began View'd Handsome Form brave cloaths large Train from thence BORGANES Self strait bare through Reverence Speaking to whom Turn'd up in Haste she saw ORSAMNES Cap more speech conjoyn'd withdraw Those Archers there his Bodie Arms unbound When plainly seem'd Awake revival found It was their Young Laconian Prince indeed The Laconian Prince Who ranged had those Parts convenient Breed For th' Hunting Game lik'd well that Recreation Own'd warlike Thoughts withall did take Occasion Their Borders found so Nigh to View behold Those strong Arcadian Forts we lately told Were Seiz'd by them before they did Invade And Pris'ners took both Lords the Noble Maid Returning Home He thought some Hours to rest Then Hunt i' th' Park BORGANES Royal Guest Ent'ring the Green that Mournful Show descry'd Choice Gallant Limbs Gentile lower Garb beside He call'd to stop the Doom till more was known Which made them Glance strait hold their Hands each one Nicking then Shafts Word giv'n should all let fly Speaking to th' Lord they Unveil'd his Face to th' Eye When Gallant Form prime Countenance beheld Undaunted Brow thought scarcely Parallell'd Seem'd his own Years Asking what was th' Offence BORGANES told joyn'd Height'ning Grounds from thence Ghost-Dreams as heard before The Prince inclin'd To gentler Thoughts thus blaz'd his virtuous Mind My Lord we 'll Grant your Noble Brother 's Fate Sev'n Death 's conjoyn'd might rise to Mournful Rate O' th' Pris'ners Life you may withall dispose Subdeu'd by War yet since that Action shews Prime manly Valour 's Stamp Defensive Ground Choice Person last let not hard Thoughts be found I pray intreat if he 's Redeem'd by Me Ransome discharg'd your Dreams tho Frightful be I am Confirm'd they 'l cease when Tryal prov'd That Object Cause thereof Withdrawn Remov'd Strong Fancies Pow'r whilst here He Stays and Passion Do forge Produce that Ghost-like Aggravation BORGANES gall'd as felt his own hard Brest By th' Archers struck sad Grant these words exprest Sir I shall hope what you Presage declin'd Orsamnes given up to the Prince Those former Fears He 's now your Slave resign'd From Ransome free Then strait intreats His Grace Would enter th' House there take Refreshment-Glass Soon after Dine Pointed towards the Court Speech with ORSAMNES fear'd nam'd Hunting sport Ask'd where his last The Prince Drawn on before I 'll send for Him when Din'd loud spake no more BORGANES whisper'd strait that Guardian To keep him Close lock'd from the Prince's Train CLERMANTHE lest reveal'd forewarn'd withall No Servants Blab what Pris'ners left in Thrall Thus on they march'd ORSAMNES being unty'd Most Eager seem'd to thank the Prince beside Beg for CLERMANTHE whose danger thought like Death Tho sav'd himself but forc'd to spare that Breath By th' Archers strait stern Guardian o're-sway'd Encompass'd round Point barbarous They said Slave to Intrude his Highness tho exprest He 'd send for Him that partly eas'd sad Breast Those words o're-heard half naked lastly then Thus hopeful Cheer'd to th' Chamber brought agen CLERMANTHE too upon that Boarded ground Gave thanks to Heav'n from whence the Rescue found Where first beheld thoughts comfortable grown Glimps of Sun-shine that dreadful Storm o're-grown Her Ravishment whilst stay'd the Prince as 't were So heard him stil'd conceiv'd avoided there Good hopes withall ORSAMNES would if Free Gain her release from Rape Captivity MELVORNA last kept doleful Feast in Bed Melvorna's trouble Dining on Grief or Grief like Vultur fed Upon her gentle Brest strange Rack endur'd Through brave ORSAMNES Doom so lately cur'd When th' Maid by chance tho fear'd disturbing Fault Inform'd the Prince had his Redemption wrought Would take along to th' Court which strait reviv'd Cast down withall of hope that way depriv'd For Love complain'd tho Charity 's contented Caus'd drooping Heart great ease since thought prevented CLERMANTHE'S Rape to th' Brother Favour shown Might fetch her off lov'd Rival there unknown Now Trumpets noise loud Musick strait was heard Borganes feast Meat dancing up their Prince with grand regard Plac'd at Board's end Alone that part supply'd With choicest Food most gallant Feast descry'd Somewhat beneath BORGANES Sat great store Of worthy Rank on th' other side same Floor The Prince's Train best end reserv'd o' th' Hall Where Jove beheld BORGANES choice withall Honour'd that Room to bear him company Who had his board of Dainties too most free Prime Cloth of State advanc'd did Sober dine With looking on accept for Food Divine Soft Musick gave their Ears no mean repast From Skilful Hands rare Voices
Morn transform'd to Gaudy Day Next on MERDONE glance that second Maid By th' Prince urg'd for ORSAMNES Choice we said MONTANVS whom did Woo Pastor gentile Merdone won by Montanus Which Youth Siege gentler found enjoy'd that while Kind Summer-looks nay reap'd conjoyned Kisses Strong Lovers Food first Course to th' larger blisses So Gain'd her Heart chief Fortress Magazine Did travel through that Sea call'd Love-design With friendlier Gales whereas bad Stormy weather Rocks doubtful waves threatned hard chance together SILVANOR's Barque true cause we thus reveal MERDONE tho ORSAMNES lov'd as well Was much less Rays'd by mounting Hope Desire So found less Grief could calmer way Retire Choice Temper last could better estimate Another's worthy Love when saw of late Her own Refus'd Next Glance behold we shall BORGANES Tow'rs CLERMANTHE left in Thrall The End of the Fourth Book THE GRECIAN STORY Book V. LEaving that Lord whose Brains twice bury'd were In Sleep and Wine This Chance does next appear Young Wench there was of handsome Form Gentile VARNESA call'd and which might claim the Style Of honest too good Heart ingenious Head Whom their chief Town great Lacedemon bred Mother of Arcady much lov'd the Nation Twelve months ago she left that City's Station To th' Lord prefer'd one 's Daughter fair beside Th' Attendant prov'd prime Spirit own'd beside Made now the Pris'ner's beds Meat brought withall Being troubled Griev'd for their disast'rous Thrall THERSANDER'S Doom CLERMANTHE'S Ravishment Next Morn design'd no doubt o' th' sure Event For some Cross words to th' Matron too debate Threatned by th' Lord to be discharg'd of late CLERMANTHE last thought Noble Rank by glance Brave Gems beheld her Fortune might advance She fix'd on Hopeful way for their Release Further'd that Night through prime advantages Thus calling Guardian forth from Drink Young Maid Varnesa whilst made CLERMANTHE'S Bed whom follow'd strait Comrade With Bottle of Sack each charge to view behold Next was THERSANDER'S Couch where slily bold Small Paper thrust those talking at the Door Into his Hand well pen'd these Lines before Your Nephew Sir by th' Prince freed from the stake Is gon to Court Your self same Place must take To Morrow's noon by Archers there shot Dead Near Ten i' th' Morn the Lady 's ravished I 'm Friend to both shall safe convey from thrall Twelve th' Hour to Night false Hair and Beard withall That Trunk does hold Coat too by chance large siz'd Wait then for me if lov'd your Life disguis'd THERSANDER That with wond'ring Thoughts altho Back turned reads and partly Joyful so Partly Affraid inform'd the Wench by sign He should approve in ev'ry Point combine On shelf before whilst made the Guardian 's bed Large Paper lai'd she saw wherein she read Few Lines o' th' Top the Lord 's own Hand and Seal Joyn'd far beneath short Order did reveal For one o' th' Frontire-Towns should go next Day Ten 's later hour so heard the Guardian say That strength'ned much those Lines cut off at Night Safe Pass for All through th' Borders she could write So strict each were since Wars began that thus Men travell'd through else Task more dangerous Bed-time drawn nigh Varnesa's plot to free Orsamnes her Chamber joyn'd withall To th' Guardian 's Room who drinking stai'd i' th' Hall She waited till he came past ten howe're Door open left that Lock disorder'd there Well known by her when drench'd like Spunge in Wine Soon couch'd He sleeps snor'd loud for her design Which Summons heard she softly stole to th' Chair Where lodg'd his Cloaths took thence with nicest care CLERMANTHE'S Keys THERSADNER'S wanting tho That for his Door yet search'd she to and fro Ground Table Shelf nor in the Window seen If was o're-heard This prompt Excuse had been Her Glove 's she there did leave when made the Bed Should walk forth Early i' th' Morn by bis'ness led From shelf his Paper takes that Key thrown by Dropt in some place mid'st Drink perchance did ly Thus Griev'd for him tho Joy'd for her retir'd Who yet should know th' Event that Care requir'd She writes that Pass short Order penn'd above Cut off large Space for that Intent did prove Prime Counterfeit for Clerk-like hand did shew BORGANES Name and Seal seen there below My Tenant's Daughter 's there let safe and well Pass through your Guard conjoyn'd my Hand and Seal If stop that Way in strange unlikely sort By-passage fail'd Haste then to th' Prince at Court This done perform'd no Light Noise heard t' offend Dark Lanthorn took best Gown for useful end First to THERSANDER's Room she walk'd howe're None lodging nigh gave gentle Rap when there He come to th' Door through th' Lock-hole she exprest His Key could not be found though partly blest The Lady 's was what Way from loathsome Thrall Should her release Himself resign'd withall To th' Charge of Heav'n THERSANDER pray'd With speed Sad Thoughts reserv'd the Lady might be freed Duke's Daughter and Heir that Youth 's intended Bride Of Princely Rank they 'd her Advance beside He wish'd she should to th' Merchant's Grange repair In Arcadie from thence by Lines declare To that young Lord at Court that also he Should thither come when by the Prince set Free If Life Escape Himself would find them there All Points she said should be perform'd whate're Varnesa going to Clermanthe To th' Lady's Room she gently walked then Open'd both Doors lock'd fast the same agen Scar'd with which Noise couch'd only upon the Bed Since fear'd that Night she should be Ravished CLERMANTHE thought now plainly her Doom would seize her Sunk panting Heart wish'd Death might free Release her Till hearing softest Tread small Light display'd That doleful Hour sad Fancy's Damp o'resway'd New strong Conceit some Ghost might then appear ORSAMNES too still thought reserved there The Prince being gone prove closely murther'd slain Glancing on Her strait overwhelm'd again Since sent conceiv'd on Bawdy grounds before The Lord at hand did Trembling way Deplore Till humble Bow the Maid informed her She came to Free conjoyn'd without demur Soft Voice what more Reviv'd how well Redeem'd How noble Lord by th' gentle Prince tho seem'd Still Pris'ner there convey'd at last Back way To cheat her Eye gon tow'rds the Court same Day Her Rape by ten resolv'd those Keys did shew Should free from thence Enlarge not finding tho THERSANDER'S Key whose Death next Noon conceal'd How safe th' escape that Pass in brief reveal'd Wish'd Rouze advance lest Danger prov'd surprize Shew'd new-bought Gown might serve for their Disguise Clermanthe led forth by Varnesa CLERMANTHE cheer'd bad Fears conjoyn'd withall Damp'd for THERSANDER'S Case yet hopes from Thrall Her Lord might get him free'd to th' Prince request Joy'd too when heard his Clear Advice exprest Loath'd Couch forsakes then follow'd strait her Guide Took box of Gems some Linnen there beside The Wench unlock'd i' th' corner small strong Door 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as those in Heaven III. For leading way unto the Rest Thus Venus bounteous Mind's exprest I 'll give to th' Female Train confirm Beauty till Elder age For Love till last Expiring Term I shall to Both ingage And we Graces Each Assures Youthful Season whilst endures From our Amorous Store Treasure Contribute Joy Mirth and Pleasure Chorus of Water-Nymphs Sea-Gods Woods and Rocks with Ecchoes sound Like us their Prayses round Vntill to th' Arched Skie rebound Prove their Joys like Streams o're-flowing Grand Masque Dance Favorites of Heaven shewing May They be Rare Precedents to all Posterity This Song perform'd their Charets slowly rise With equal Pace till shrouded in the Skies Then forth Grand Masquers came Six handsome Pair Fifth Scene Tho formost Two might seem Trascendent Rare Next Brides-groom and the Bride did All advance Trod Floor beneath for First Grand masquing Dance Where Sounds well pleas'd Spectator's Ear and th' Eye Fine Motion caught choice Form with Bravery This Dance being closed thus the Scene was then From Summer-Bow'r to City chang'd agen I' th' Front whereof great Royal Palace shin'd Magnificent for th' Princely Pair design'd The Masquers here their Faces turn'd to th' side Where sat the Brides-groom and the Beauteous Bride Low-bowing All then strait their middle pair March'd softly forth and shewn Obeisance fair Presented rang'd a Crown at Either's feet So to their Place withdraw mean time that sweet Harmonious Troop sung from the Scene their Station Nymphs with Sea-Gods like joyful Celebration SONG 1 Nymph GReat transcendent Pair for Birth Virtue as corporeal Beauty T' whom of Duty 2 Nymph Stoops prime Excellence on Earth See what Heav'n restore Both Nymphs For you more Chorus of Water-Nymphs Sea-Gods Gifts thought worthy your Receit To advance and make more Great Your Honour Happiness Compleat II. 1 Nymph Those Bright Crowns Allegeance shewing From two Faithful Lands imbrace 2 Nymph Prince Princess call'd such Presents owing Your High Fame as Royal Race Both Nymphs Rule withall o're Subjects Hearts Either Crown imparts Chorus of Water-Nymphs Sea-Gods Next those Kingly Fathers there You Successors choice Appear May for th' inward Worth and Merit Seem their Virtues to Inherit Prove entwin'd Scepter like your selves combin'd And never be your Glorious Rays outshin'd Song being clos'd their secoond Dance begun Prime stately That with which the Masque was done All thus perform'd Strange Event that Gallant leading Pair Walk'd strait to th' upper end where in great Chair ORONTES sat bow'd saying Our Lord and Father When startled grown o'rewhelm'd confounded rather These words conjoyn'd What art Thou with that Name Those Looks employ'd to Torture me I am My Lord she said your Daughter Hah My Daughter He answer'd strait such once I had seiz'd caught her By th' trembling hand lest Air deluding Dream Gaz'd on her Face whilst Blood 's disorder'd Stream Recoil'd to th' Heart Your Daughter she reply'd FONTANA call'd Ghosts wander then He cry'd She was long since Dead Corps Coffin'd interr'd Thought Dead My Lord She joyn'd what 's that I heard Said He Thought Dead Good Gods Am I Awake No doubt said She my Lord. O Do not take He strait conjoyn'd th' Advantage of that Form Known Voice withall to raise bad Sorrow's Storm I want no more She smiling weeping then Heav'n knows I am your Daughter said agen Which strait confirm'd the Brides-groom standing by Strait snatching her in Grasping way more nigh Kiss seal'd tho panting Heart most plain said He 'T is now my Girl FONTANA very she Clos'd in mine Arms. Who kneel'd conjoyned too My Husband This be pleas'd my Lord to view For which stol'n choice tho Virtuous noble prize I pardon beg Thou hast it Daughter rise He said the Man's worthy of great Regard Saluted Him wish'd Joy to both Declar'd ORSAMNES then They were good while conceal'd Within that House now thought fit'st time reveal'd Her Life it self kept lately i' th' Dark unknown Much wonder from Spectator's Eyes was shewn When from below did mark'd by All ascend A Lady slightly veil'd A Second strange Event to th' upper End Of gallant shape for Garment Handsome neat Who drawing near to th' Prince ORONTES seat Thus spoke with Arms mean while himself Entwin'd My dearest Lord. When partly o' th' former Mind Delusions Reign'd grown staring Who art Thou Joyn'd he withall come to torment me now That Body Voice I am she answer'd there Your Marri'd Wife My Wife Transform'd as 't were The Prince conjoyn'd Yes Answer'd she agen Your Wife CLARENZA Fates mock mortal Men Said He to Death look'd under th' Falling Hood Hah somewhat here disturbs my Frantick Blood Startled much more perchance this Gen'ral Night Dead waken round those Living to Affright Some mangled Doom to her Destruction brought I view'd her mournful Ghost Dead Carcase thought She joyn'd my Lord but Heaven Prime skill beside Go th' art her Handsome Ghost He strait reply'd And this that Field of Ghosts Elizean Or Dreams deceive No shadow She again Conjoyned Wept unveyl'd Trust Senses Pow'r Your Wife Disowned thus Strange Pregnant Hour Big-charg'd said He with Miracles Love-flaming Caught held her Kisses her then strait exclaiming Nay now th' art She CLARENZA'S self confest That Dying hour doth seize perchance Arrest And Heav'n ordains through monstrous Favour I Should thus Dissolve in Gladsome Extasie My Reason Strength does want t' endure the Load Lest this frail Barque with Joys be overflow'd Mother and Daughter ran most fondly there Fontana and Clarenza T' each others Arms as then both raised were From slumb'ring Tomb since thought each other Dead Those Postures Looks such Joy shewn figured Like Sorrow for th' Half-face Tears smiles compound Their gentle Hearts so strain'd Transported found The Brides-groom then to th' Height rejoyced came His Duty pay'd CLERMANTHE too the same Own'd for dear Mother in Law whom strait entwin'd CLARENZA there high Birth as Noble Mind Informed of still Beauty choice beheld That Youthful Pair withdrawn scarce parallel'd All Wept at last till She more solemn fashion Return'd to Life that Realm congratulation From Greatest Ones receiv'd Some look'd as tho Strange Vision saw no Masque since ended so The Prince could scarce those Comforts rightly enjoy So strange appear'd till Both their Tongues employ For th' manner how short needful Grounds alone They Death escap'd least wrong to th' Bridegroom shewn CLARENZA's Part soon heard FONTANA's tho Thought best for Private Hour reserved so Of Both e're long more largely inform we shall Since various Webs more Threads comprize withall Then marched forth the Lord THERSANDER there Thersander with Florena FLORENA led by th' Hand She blush'd howe're Whilst He did smile stoll'n Match it prov'd that day Since the Brides-groom He said did lead the way Chose th' Honest Road Himself had follow'd thus Grown Marry'd Man times chang'd less dangerous Which large Contentment gave unlook'd-for sight Wish'd Joy by All for second Wedding Night When strait Advanc'd a
again this Frost strange Cloudy Weather My Art can sooner Thaw like Fog dispell Then Fifteen hours Nature would clear't as well Thus VORDES 'nointed Bath'd vvith povv'rful things Her Temples oft strong Searching Odours brings Some burnt in Fume withall beneath her Nose After short while good Warmth external grows Fontana Awakes Motion discern'd each Sence awak'ned there And Crimson Blood doth Blossome-like appear View'd with grand Joy She lives SILVANDER cry'd She Moves choice Virtue Beauty else had Dy'd With mine own Heart Imbrac'd her Kisses then Did snatch that Rav'nous way true Lover's Scene As tho he would short Life's advantage take That dearest Flash lest soon again forsake On modest Cheek to avoid would thus improve That living Dream for 's hunger-starved Love Kisses indeed whose kindest Larum more Might waken her at that choice Ruby-Dore Rous'd gently now prime former Spring 's portray'd On Lips and Cheeks new raised so display'd From Winter's Tomb as 't were her gallant Eyes Life's Morning-break SILVANDER thought their Skies Shin'd forth unclos'd O Heav'ns She strait exprest Where am I now what World Madam at rest In th' good old World and safe VORDES reply'd Are you not Ghosts then Shades she joyn'd beside No Ghosts but Men they answer'd strait indeed Said she again that Vale of them if free'd I wander'd pass'd but now You VORDES there Pray where 's SILVANDER words like Musick were Since seem'd her Tongue harmonious Voice to sound His Name in favour forth that moment Crown'd Lord of the World View Madam He exprest With suit conjoyn'd Petition-like addrest For Pardon if his Love hath least Offended Alas said she which gentler Glance attended With blushing stream I thought not you so near You have it Sir As though Translated here To th' highest Joys he pass'd from snowy Hand To th' Coral lips When she Sleep's drowsie band Hath held me long conjoyn'd VORDES reply'd 'Bove fourteen hours Where am I brought beside Said she again my Aunt Heav'ns bless me then How strange these Walls appear the Doctor when Smiling conjoyn'd y' are Madam now in th' Arms And Bed of young SILVANDER pow'rful Charms Against all Spies far off Is' t possible VORDES said she Most certain truth to th' full He answered Sweet Madam let not that Displease conjoyn'd low-bowing SILVANDER strait Love 's saucy Crime It doth not Sir she said But yet the manner how may strangely invade My wond'ring Thoughts What 's here a Winding-sheet Dead Woman's Shroud Ty'd close still at the Feet Am I Awake Know Madam VORDES told Deep Trance did seize your Pow'rs o' th' Brain infold By th' Drink I gave thought Dead when nine at Night Lodg'd in the Vault e're twelve us'd Candle light Stoll'n thence by Vs false Coffin laid i' th' Room That dreadful Part reserv'd th' whole Story 's sum Bless me said she Pale Corps conceiv'd and dead Close Coffin'd too my chamber lastly Bed That doleful Vault Joy of my Heart you were SILVANDER said Dead or Alive what-e're She joyn'd methoughts that lower Field I passd Where Shadows Ghosts there gloomy Wood at last 'T was well You kept your Trance exploit conceal'd I scarce had ventur'd else Nor being Reveal'd Best Lady had my Self the youth reply'd Expos'd you thus tho through Despairing Dy'd Come Punies weak VORDES conjoyn'd you are In Nature's Learned Schools shun'd harmful Jar By this Device you follow may free Ground This gallant Man to 's Country Travels round Th' whole Grecian World since Number'd with the Dead My Self too safe secure unquestioned When gentle Glance with blushing Smile display'd Fontana yields for Marriage She joyn'd The Gods indeed have both convey'd Strangely together thus All pow'rfull wise What ever else may Prove To whom replies SILVANDER strait 'T is in your Sov'reign Pow'r Dear Sweetest Madam now this happy hour Like Heav'n 's Voice to close up all for Me In Blessedness Her answer soft and free Since both conjoyn'd have Manag'd things thus far Way Prosperous I shall not least Debar Your Choice oppose In thoughts Exalted when Dear Madam said the Youth be pleased then To Seal that Grant confirmed by a Kiss Which Point Allow'd He reap'd that single Bliss Ten twelve times o're With Scarlet Blush said she You cannot charge I hope my Modesty Now after all your Selves since caused these Strange Naked Postures On our bended Knees Best Madam joyn'd SILVANDER We should rather Implore your Pardon for 't Like Cheerful Father Said VORDES then to both Neglect despise Such squeamish Toys too formal Niceties 'Tween Love conjoyned Hearts I hope e're long Madam 't will prove your Marriage-Bed no wrong Till Five next Morn VORDES remained there When both the Lovers well Acquainted were Fit Task perform'd from Candle's Light there found Tinder if need whence Flames did soon surround Those Coffin-planks lest th' Houshould wench admir'd Making their Bed These sev'ral hours expir'd Madam he said I shall for shorter space Now leave you both Which words exprest Alas And will You leave Me thus then strait reply'd FONTANA sad There stands said he descry'd Your Noble Guard believe that Character I wrot of him When joyn'd Petitioner SILVANDER too for Gracious confidence 'T was best He said that hour withdraw from thence To 's Chamber unseen some Doses Physical Her Cousin should by sev'n receive withall E're th' hour of Eight he would Attend her there When they 'd Provide for needful Things to wear Priest last took Order for to joyn their Hands SILVANDER'S Task in formal Marriage-bands Mean while with Chast Delight th' enamour'd Pair Did melt those pleasing Hours Things new and rare Love-dainties thought by Both though well might shew Through former Fear advanc'd more Height'ned so Night's gentle shades o're-past the fainter Dawn Next Glimmering now Golden Charet drawn Forth Rode the Sun did Morning Beams display SILVANDER when conjoyn'd her Beauteous Ray His Mâ—stress clasp'd o're-joy'd as stranger sweet In Death's large Smock or dismal Winding-sheet Like Corps Reviv'd Possession gain'd from thence In his own Bed of Virgin excellence VORDES Return'd Vordes returns which time bv All Agreed SILVANDER should since least Observ'd with speed Go for silk Gowns some ready made Fine spruce Linnen conjoyn'd what-e'refor Present use By th' Sales-men brought Her Self both Heart and Brain Next Night Compose with Nature's Rest again SILVANDER on the Bed 't was wholsome way Needful for both next Morn their Marriage Day SILVANDER'S Part discharg'd in no long time Vievv'd Choice of all two near-siz'd Gowns the Prime FONTANA chose Conceal'd since view'd them there I' th' Bed-chamber nor VORDES would appear Refresh'd that Night spruce was next Morn the Bride Fontana Married Their Priest at hand for Marriage-part comply'd The Lady Veil'd VORDES did Witness shew False Hair and Beard prov'd much transformed so FONTANA found that Night less fear of Harms New burial Trance in brave SILVANDER'S Arms. Next day by twelve 't was thought best to be Gone Since She was forc'd for Maid