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a31542	The Spanish decameron, or, Ten novels ... made English by R.L.	Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de, 1547-1616. Novelas ejemplares. English. Selections.; Castillo Solórzano, Alonso de, 1584-1648? Garduña de Sevilla y anzuelo de las bolsas. English. Selections.; L'Estrange, Roger, Sir, 1616-1704.	1687 (1687)	Wing C1780; Wing S4803A; ESTC R8859	255,099	600

for the furnishing of a House fit for a Noble-man Having seen all the Rooms he open'd a curious Closet near which there was a little Oratory and in that Closet there were a great many Pieces of Painting done at Rome of extraordinary Value Agnus Dei's of Gold and Silver Gilt and Flowers done as near the Life as could be imagin'd The Closet was full of Books very richly Bound and neatly disposed into Gilt Drawers Vasquez who was a curious Person and had read much was looking very earnestly on the Titles of the Books which were in one Drawer and having put that into its place he took out another wherein there were others very curiously Bound but had no Titles on the Backs Vasquez opens one of them and finds the Author of it to be Arnaldus de villa Nova and near that were the Works of Rosino Alquindus Raymond Lullius Cornelius Agrippa and Doctor Dee's Actions with Spirits The Merchant perceiving him so taken up with the Perusal of those Books ask'd him what he look'd on so attentively I find here Sir replies Vasquez a great many Books of Chymistry and from the curiosity I observe in your Collection of Treatises of that kind I infer that you have Studied that Science 'T is true says the Florentine I have spent some time in the Perusal of those Authors but how far I pray are you acquainted with them Only so far replies the other that I have spent the best part of my Life in that Study Nay then says the Florentine you must needs be a very great Chymist I am not to acknowledge what I am replies Vasquez we will discourse another time of these things more at large for the present I shall only tell you that besides these Authors I have read all I could ever meet with that treated of this Science I have turned over the Works of Avicenna Albertus Magnus Terno Pythagorus the Secrets of Callidus the Book of the Allegory of Morillus that of the Secret Stone and that Entituled de Tribus Verbis besides many Manuscripts which I never shew'd any man the Florentine was almost out of himself for joy to hear these things I am extremely glad said he to him that this Science pleases you for I have a particular inclination for it I know it very well replies Vasquez which he said having already resolv'd how to put a slur upon him but in regard I place a great confidence in you I will tell you a thing in your ear which you will be much astonished at it is this whispering him in the Ear that my Neece knows without any Study in a manner as much as I do of this Art and is very Fortunate in the Practick part of it as you shall see by experience but I entreat you not to speak to her of it at this time for she would not have it known to any nay would not take it well Vasquez could not have pitch'd upon a more likely way to bring the Florentine into the Gin for his avarice was such that he would have parted with his Soul to find out the Philosophers Stone hoping if he once got that Secret ever afterwards to swim in Gold Corrina busied her self at the other end of the Closet while Vasquez made this Discourse to the Florentine and was looking upon some other Curious and Pleasant Books for there were of all sorts yet was she not so attentive but she heard somewhat of Vasquez's Discourse concerning Chymistry and perceiv'd the Merchant was much taken with it the Truth is Vasquez had some knowledge in that Science and had spent a considerable Sum of Money to find out the Philosopher's Stone which though many had sought yet could not any affirm they had met with it the success he had had in that business only satisfied him of their folly who spent their time and Estates in so ridiculous a disquisition and he was glad to meet with so good an opportunity to recover some part of the Money he had squander'd away in the search after it for the Florentine crediting what was told him by Vasquez imagin'd himself somewhat above a Prince he told him that in that very House he had all things requisite to make the experiment and thereupon brought him into a Room full of Furnaces Alembicks Glasses and Crucibles with all the Instruments us'd by the Chymists and good store of Char-coal Vasquez seeing that concluded the Merchant would be easily taken and what made him the more confident was that he imagin'd he understood all those Books whereas Vasquez was satisfi'd he knew only so much of them as would serve to bring him into the Noose In fine they gave over talking of it any further at that time though the Florentine was unwilling to quit the discourse they went down thence into a Ground-Room the Windows whereof looked into the Fairest part of the Garden where Dinner expected them After Dinner Vasquez pretending it was his Custom to take a Nap left the Merchant alone with Corrina to whom he took occasion to make a full discovery of his Love assuring her that all he had was at her Service and desiring her to dispose of it as she pleased She seem'd to entertain the proffers of his affection with much kindness yet at that time she only raised him into a slight hope shewing her self very pleasant to him Having seen a Lute in one of the Rooms above Stairs she desir'd it might be brought down for her Musick at which she was excellent and contributed much to bringing about of her designs the Merchant who had a little skill at that Instrument himself was very glad to hear that she us'd it and caus'd it to be immediately fetch'd saying that his Deceas'd Wife plaid excellently well upon it and that about a Seven-night before having entertain'd some of his Friends with a Collation they had set it in Tune The Lute being come Corrina began to play and made it appear that there were very few that could excel her at that Instrument the Florentine was astonish'd at her dexterity and to bring him absolutely to her lure she Sung an Air to it but with such a grace that he was at a loss whether he should more admire her Hand or her Voice the truth is she had a particular excellency in both so that his excessive Commendations of them were not so full of flattery as might be expected from a person passionately in Love with a modest blush which spread it self gently over her face a thing she could command tho' never acquainted with shame she seem'd to express a certain bashfulness and ere it was quite dispell'd Signior Nicola said she to him What I have done was only for your diversion be pleas'd to receive it with some regard to the desire I had to endeavour your satisfaction which yet I have not done without much temerity before a Person of so delicate an Ear as you are Master of and one no doubt wont to hear

their Wills till either my Happiness being in the Wain or my Misfortune growing towards the full betrayed my Duty A Gentleman of great Extraction and more Endowed with Riches than I was presented himself to my Eyes The first time I saw him I was not sensible of any thing else save only a Complacency and kind of satisfaction in having seen him nor was it in me a thing so inexcusable that I should be somewhat taken with a Sight so Charming his Gentile Carriage his Countenance and Meen rendered him the most accomplisht of any all which Perfections were much more heightned by his rare Discretion and Affability But what does it avail me to praise my Enemy Or to go about by way of Discourse to descant upon this my unfortunate Success or to say better the beginning of my Folly He saw me not once but often from a Window that was over against mine From thence as it seem'd then to me he darted his Soul into my Breast by his Eyes and mine with another kind of Content than at first I took Pleasure in beholding him and did even inforce me to believe that they were pure Truths which I read in his Face and Behaviour His Eyes were the Intercessors and Dictators of Speech his Speech the Interpreter of his Desire and his Desire the Inflamer of mine To these he added Promises Oaths Tears Sighs and all that a firm and constant Lover could possibly do to express the Integrity of his Affection and the Sincerity of his Heart As for me Unhappy Who had never purchas'd Experience at so dear a Rate before every Word was of that force that part of my Honours Fort could not withstand his Charms At length upon a Serious and Solemn Vow of Marriage I set all my Retiredness by and usher'd in that Freedom which Love approves of my Parents unconsulted never discovered any of my Folly while Don Manuel's Page for that 's the Name of him that now disturbs my rest brought me the unwelcom News of having lost his Master when scarce had he taken possession of what he so much coveted his Parents nor any other person could imagine which way he took or what was become of him Now in what a Disconsolate Condition was I then left in Let him speak that is able to pronounce it for it is past my skill ever to know more save only to bewail and lament it I tore my Hair as if that had been guilty of my Errors I martyriz'd my Face believing it had been the Occasion of all my Misery I curs'd my Fate accus'd my too quick Determination and the Tears which I shed were numberless I silently complain'd on Heav'n then reason'd with my own thoughts to see if I could discover any Path that might lead to my Relief At last the only Expedient I could find was to Disguise my self in Mans Apparel and go in search of this Defrauder of my Lawful and well grounded hopes and so without any deeper Meditation occasion offered me Accoutrements fit for my sorrowful Journey and waiting my opportunity in an exceeding dark Night made my Escape Now Sir I design my Journey to Salamanca in pursuit of this most Perfidious Man for since my setting forth from my Father's House I heard he is gone thither all the care and fear I have now upon my Spirits is to keep my self undiscovered from any other Person and that none of my Relations may pursue me and find me out But should this Cloud of Fear vanish another may soon appear greater than the former and prove a Storm for should I meet with my Brother who is in Salamanca oh how his Wrath would boyl into a Tempest and nothing can appease him or expiate my Crime but this wretched Life which at this time seems very burthensome if he should with patience hear me plead Excuses yet the least point of his Honour will over-poise the Balance and over-sway the powerfullest Expressions I shall be able to utter Nevertheless I am resolved though I lose my Life in the pursuit to follow this false Man my Husband for so I dare call him he in point of Honour can't deny it unless the perjured Wretch will renounce those holy Vows which Heaven was witness to and deny that Ring of Diamonds which I joyfully receiv'd of him as a Matrimonial Pledge the Posie of it is Manuel is Carola's Husband if I find him out I 'll ask him mildly what moved him so quickly to leave me But am fully purposed that if he disanuls his vow'd Engagements to me and denies me for his lawful Wife Then shall this Dagger reach his perfidious Heart and this Hand shall be the Executioner I 'll shew my self as ready to take revenge as I was facile in suffering him to wrong me for that Noble Blood which my Parents gave me rowses up my Spirits and warms me with such a Courage that they already promise me Satisfaction for my received abuse or full revenge of my offer'd Disgrace This Noble Sir is the true and unfortunate Story you so much desir'd to know and which may sufficiently plead the excuse of those Sighs and Words that disturbed you of your rest and now I beg of you as you are a Gentleman to assist a disconsolate Lady or at least to afford me your best advice how I may avoid those dangers that seem to threaten me and that my being found out may be prevented and lastly that which I so much desire may be obtained He who had attentively hearkened to the Story of the enamour'd Carola continued silent and so long that she thought he had been asleep and had heard nothing of what she had related for her better satisfaction she called to know if he were awake Indeed Sir said she you may well Sleep in the midst of a Repetition of Miseries tedious to your Ears and truly sensible to none but them that feel them I sleep not dear Madam reply'd the Gentleman but rather am so far from it and so sensible of your Misfortune that I know not whether I may not be thought to have as deep a share in them as your self and what advice I am Master of you may command for assure your self I will assist you to the utmost of my Ability Considering the Management of your Story you have declared so rare an understanding that methinks your own Judgement should not have been so easily misguided for I perceive Madam your own Inclination more deceived you then Don Manuel's perswasions yet your few and tender years may be a sufficient Apology for your not having Experience in discerning the frauds of Men. My advice Madam at this time is only to be patient and if you can to take your repose during this small remnant of Night and to Morrow we will both contrive what course is best to be steer'd Carola having expressed her thankfulness ad●…ddrest her self to the rest more out of ●…omplaisance to the Gentleman than any ●…tisfaction to her self but he

according to his Promise he performed He found Don Manuel in a Languishing Condition and the Chyrurgeons dressing of his Wounds gave their Opinion it was very dangerous being near the Heart which caused the Knight to be so urgent with the Admiral that he gave him leave to take Don Manuel along with him which was done with all the Care imaginable Being Landed the Knight brought Don Manuel and Angelia to his House making them both welcome At the same time Chyrurgeons were sent for all confirming the dangerous Condition wherein Don Manuel was Angelia and Carola heard it with that Grief of Heart as if they had heard the Sentence of their own Deaths but not willing to discover their Sorrow they endeavoured at that time to suppress it Angelia resolving with her self to lose no time but to take the first opportunity of speaking to Don Manuel no sooner were the Chyrurgeons gone but she entred the Chamber were Don Manuel lay where were present the Knight Don Sebastian Carola and others She sat by the Bed-side and taking him fast by the Hand Sir said she it is now no seasonable time considering your Condition to utter many Words and therefore I shall only intreat you to lend your Ear to some few which are requisite for it would prove ill in me who never disoblig'd you to be at this time the Cause of your Disturbance At these Words Don Manuel lifting up his Eyes look'd stedfastly on Angelia having recollected himself and in a manner taken her into his Memory more by the Tone of her Voice than by her Physiog●…omy with a feeble Voice as one that was full of Pain Say on Sir said he what you please for I am not yet so near my end but I can listen to your Story nor is that Voice of yours so harsh and unpleasing that it should give me the least Disquier Carola hearkned most attentively and every Word that Angelia spoke pierc'd her to the Heart and at the same time Wounded the Soul of Don Sebastian who also heard her then proceeding Sir said she if some strange Misfortune had not hurt your Memory or rather if some foul Blemish has not stain'd my Vertue you cannot but remember her who not long since you were pleas'd to Honour with the Name of your Celestial Treasure you would then remember who Angelia was and your Promise you gave her in Writing Sign'd with your own Hand neither can you forget the Worth of her Parents her Fidelity and the Obligations wherein you stand bound to her for resigning up so easie a Victory to your Vows and Protestations If your Memory does not at this time fail you though thus Disguis'd you may easily perceive I am your most Unfortunate Angelia No sooner had you taken your speedy Flight but I began my sorrowful Journey despising the worst of Miseries that could happen to me I was resolv'd to wander up and down leaving no place unsearch'd till I had found you out for if ever you felt the Power of true Love or heard of the Rage of a Deceived Woman you will not be Astonish'd but rather Convert your Wonder into Pity And now let me beg of you for the Love you bear to Heaven your own Honour and for the sake of her to whom you owe more than to all the World only to be true to Justice let that be perfectly Consummated now in Publick which you were so willing to Contract in Private for no further Delays can be allowed of without the ruine of your Honour and my eternal Shame Here Angelia stopt Now they that were in the Room expected when Don Manuel would give an Answer who in a little while lifting up his Eyes said to her Fair Angelia I am not ignorant of any Obligations wherein I stand engag'd for those many Favours receiv'd from you neither do I forget the Worth of your Noble Parents nor your own Unblemish'd Vertues neither do I disesteem you for seeking me out in a Disguise so subject to Censure But I must proclaim a truth and if it prove unpleasant to your Ears I am an unwelcome Herauld I confess Fair Angelia I lov'd you well for which you conferr'd on me a Retribution but yet the Writing which you are pleas'd to command was given you more in Complaisance to your Request than any Act of my own Inclination for many days before I surrender'd up my Heart with as pure a Flame as was proportionable to the Beauty I so much admir'd The Fair Carola is the Object whom I must Adore and to whom I will perform those Vows in the Face of Heaven Therefore pray Madam take it not for so high a Crime for I left not only you but her in the same Suspence I do acknowledge I am guilty of the Imprudent Proceedings of a rash Young Man being void of Judgment Meditation or Consideration And as for the Writing I look upon it to be indifferent this I thought fit to impart before my Death that the Memory of this Truth may not be Buried in Oblivion While Don Manuel thus Discours'd with Angelia his Arm was the Support on which his Head rested but having made an end of speaking he was ready to faint and had not Don Sebastian ran immediately and catch'd him in his Arms he had fallen into a Swoon Recovering his Spirits he cast his Eyes on Don Sebastian then taking him by the Hand he forced it to his Lips mutually they Embraced and Kissed each other using many Complements whereby they renewed their former Friendship Then said Don Manuel Sir the great Joy I receive in seeing you renews my Sorrows for you set before my Eyes my Ingratitude which I am guilty of but since it cannot be remedied whatever Misery now befals me I 'll receive it with pleasure in exchange of this short Enjoyment of your Friendship Sir reply'd Don Sebastian I have been an Ear Witness of your kind Expressions you were pleas'd to use in acknowledging that Passion you have for my Sister Carola then taking her by the Hand who was all this while weeping and Sir to compleat that Happiness the more I here present her to your Hand who I believe at this time may effect upon your Wound an Excellent Cure They were both so transported with Joy that their Cheeks were Bath'd in Amorous Tears All that were in the Room were silent being surprized with admiration to behold so strange an Accident at the same time Angelia perceiving how things went and what would be the Product in the end that her Hopes were quite frustrated of ever obtaining Don Manuel she stole out of the Company and being got out of the Room instantly made into the Street intending to have wander'd where-ever Despair would lead her scarce had she got out of Doors when Don Sebastian began to miss her and as if he had lost his Soul made strict enquiry after her but no Body could give him intelligence which way she was gone Like one almost distracted

finding the Door lock'd and him gone out with a low Voice he called Lady Evadne open the Door and receive your Brother and the Duke your Husband to which he heard a Voice from within answer You need not jear me I am not so ugly but that Dukes and Earls may come after me but this it is to have to do with lousie Pages I deserve indeed no better a reward By which Words Don Bernardo saw he was mistaken and that she was not the Lady Evadne While this pass'd came Diego the Page who posted presently to his Chamber and finding Don Bernardo at the Door he commanded the Key from him to open it then falling down upon his Knees he beseech'd him if his Master had not heard of it that he would be pleas'd not to acquaint him with it for he did confess he had committed a fault and was sorry for what he had done that she had been there three Nights and he would now instantly put her out of the House And what is this Woman's Name said Don Bernardo Sir reply'd the Page it is Evadne The Page who made this discovery and who envy'd Diego came down where the Duke Don Francisco and Marcellus were talking of Diego That Page yonder said he has kept up Evadne as close like a Hawk in a Mew and could have wished his Master had not come home so soon that he might have taken his Pleasure of her three or four days longer Marcellus over-hearing this ask'd him what is that you say my Friend Where is Evadne Above answered the Page The Duke had no sooner heard this but like Lightning he flew up Stairs to see Evadne so happening to go to the Chamber where Don Bernardo was he cry'd out where art thou Evadne Where is my Dearest Life She that was wrapt up in the Sheet with a maundring Voice said here 's Evadne there 's not so much harm done as you think there is nor such a strange thing for a Woman to Lye with a Page that you need make such a wonder of it Marcellus being there In a great fury took the Sheet by one of the Corners and pull'd it off discovering a Woman of no ill Aspect who being abash'd clapt her Hands before her Face and made hast to reach her Cloths to her which served her instead of a Pillow They saw she was a common Hackney of the Town then the Duke demanded whether her Name was Evadne she made him answer it was and that she had Relations of very good Account and Credit in the City that would scorn to do what she did The Duke was so vext that he almost imagin'd the Spaniards had put a trick upon him but that he would not give way to the entertaining of so ill a Suspicion he turn'd his back and without speaking one word Marcellus following him they got to their Horses and went their way leaving Don Francisco and Don Bernardo more vext than they then they determined with all speed to use their utmost Endeavours in the finding out Evadne and in satisfying the Duke of their Integrity They put Diego out of the House and dismiss'd him their Service as a bold impudent Fellow and turned that shameless Strumpet out of Doors They went to Marcellus's House to enquire after the Duke who told them that he made no stay at all but went directly for Millain leaving order with him to make dilligent search for his Sister moreover telling them the Duke was very well satisfyed of their Fidelity and that the Duke and himself did impute it only to Evadne's Timorousness but they did hope in process of time she would be heard of Thus they comforted themselves not being willing to make enquiry after her by publick Proclamation but by some private means in regard her being mist was known to none but her Kinswoman and amongst those that did not know the Duke's Resolution his Sister might run the hazard of her Reputation The Duke being now upon his return to Millain as good Fortune would have it or rather Divine Providence had so order'd it that he came to that Village which the Curate belong'd to where was Evadne the Child the Nurse and Dorila the Plotter and Contriver of their Escape they had given him an account of all the Proceedings and desired his Advice and Counsel what they were best to do The Curate was a great Lover of the Duke to whose House fitted and accomodated like that of a Clergy-Man well to pass the Duke us'd oftentimes to visit from Millain and from thence went a Hunting For he took great delight in the Curates Gravity and Discourse so that the Curate was not troubled to see him there but to see him so Melancholy presently perceiving that his mind was over-whelm'd with some extraordinary Passion Evadne hearing the Duke was there extreamly resented his coming being ignorant of the Occasion thus being perplexed and in a great Agony fain she would have spoke with the Curate but he being busie entertaining the Duke he had not the leisure to Discourse with her At length said the Duke to him Father I must confess my Spirit is very much oppressed with Grief and I do not intend this day for Millain but will be your Guest therefore 'pray send one of your Servants to bid those which came with me to make hast to Millain this being done there was immediately great Preparations made to entertain him Evadne waiting for an opportunity to speak with the Curate at last she sent for him and holding him fast by both hands O Father said she 'pray what is the Duke's Occasion of coming hither Inform me I beseech you and if you can by any means raise some Discourse concerning me by that means you may discover whether his Intentions be real or false this I intreat you to do according to your own Sagacity The Curate replyed the Duke was very sad and pensive but had not as yet declared the Cause My advice to you is this That you presently dressed up the Child as rich as you can and adorn him with your own Jewels and those which the Duke gave you then leave the rest to me Evadne thank'd him and promised she would go immediately about what he had so well advised her The Curate in the mean time went forth to entertain the Duke till Dinner was made ready and as he was discoursing of divers things the Curate humbly implor'd the Duke's Pardon for taking that boldness upon him as to enquire into the Reason of his being so Melancholy and with all excusing it that he had not assum'd that Liberty to himself had it not been so apparent to be seen Father said the Duke it is evidently to be seen that inward Passion will demonstrate it self in the Physiognomy of either Man or Woman and the greatest of my Grief is that I cannot as yet Communicate it to any that can ease me of my pain why my Lord reply'd the Curate were you in a Capacity to be

look upon as a great Kindness and would of it self be sufficient to make him forget all his Misfortune to which Graciana yielded at the request of Pyrrhus and Gasparino that done the Iudge further begg'd her but to lay her Hands upon his Head not doubting but her charming Hand would heal his Wound Which Graciana did likewise perform according to his Desire and now having bored many holes in Hazen's Vessel to sink it a merry Eastern Gale seeming to court the Sails they made such fresh way that in a very few hours they lost the sight of the Iudges Brigantine who with Tears in his Eyes stood beholding how the Winds carried away his Wealth his Wife and Graciana his Souls Delight The Wind still favouring them without touching any where in a few days they got within sight of their beloved Country which not a little augmented that Joy which had already taken Possession of their Hearts and no wonder their Spirits were transported with a new Contentment which is one of the greatest that can be purchased in this Life to arrive after a long Captivity safe in their own Native Country there being nothing can equalize it but the Pleasure of Victory and Conquest About an hour after Day-break they found themselves within less than a League of the City at what time Gasparino gave Order to ●…m the Vessel with several Flags Streamers and Pendants and row'd leasurely into the Haven which being discovered from the Port an infinite number of People presently shewed themselves upon the Sho●…e In the mean time Gasparino entreated Graciana to cloath and dress her self in the same manner as when she was conducted by the Iew into the Bashaw's Tent. Gaspari●…o and Pyrrhus also put themselves into Turkish Habit as also did the Christians that ply'd the Oar for the●…e were Garments enough of the slain Turks to serve them all This occasion'd a pleasant delusion of the sight to those that were upon the Land for the People that stood gazing to b●…hold a stout Vessel so gayly trim'd with Streamers and Pendants playing and triumphing in the Air But when they b●…held the Turkish Habits and white Turbants they began to grow fearful and jealous of Stratagems thereupon they forthwith betook themselves to their Arms upon the Haven while the Horse were sent out to s●… the Coast. But those fears were soon dispell'd when Landing they with Tears of joy saluted the ground as an Evident sign they were Christians who had made prize of the Vessel The last that landed was the fair Graciana having a Veil cast over her Face of Crimson Taffety led by Pyrrhus and Gasparino Which object drew after them the eyes of all that infinite multitude who at their Landing kneeling as the rest did Saluted the Earth with their prostrate Lips By that time this was done the Captain and Governor of the City were come up unto them who presently knew Gasparino and ran with open Arms and all the manifestations of exceeding joy to imbrace him With the Governor came Hippolito and his Parents and the Parents of Gasparino and Graciana with all her Kindred and Acquaintance who were the greatest Persons of Rank and Quality in the whole City all whom Gasparino received with a Joy and Affection equal to what they had shewed to him Then taking Graciana in one hand and Hippolito in the other whose Colour then began to change but Gasparino saluted him with much respect according to his degree and quality and then declared himself Gentlemen said he you may well remember the misfortune which some Months since happen'd to me in Moronio's Garden together with the loss of Graciana nor can you forget the diligence which I used to procure her liberty offering my whole Estate for her ransome which though to you it may seem a kindness was to me none it being to redeem what I priz'd above all the World What from that time has happen'd to us both will require long time and a seasonable opportunity to relate let it suffice for the present to tell you That after many various and strange Accidents and after a thousand lost hopes of remedying our misfortunes the Gods have protected us and return'd us home to our Native Country with Riches agreeable to our Contentment and Compleated our Happiness yet neither from this nor my procured liberty is the end answerable to my desire but in that great pleasure which I conceive my sweet Enemy takes as well to see her self Fre●… as to see before her here the chief object of her affections In short I offer'd my whole Estate for her Ransom resigned up my Heart only to her self contriving the means for her Liberty and adventur'd my Life for her safety and though from all these may be raised engagements of moment yet I will not impose any one thing upon her except this one which I presume she will agree to and so saying he puts up his hand and with a Grace full of humility took away the Scarff from before Graciana's Face which had the resemblance of the dissipating of a Cloud which darkens the Sun's brightness Here Hippolito said he I deliver thee such a Jewel which it behoves thee to esteem above all those things that are esteem'd worthy In the same manner fair Graciana I freely give thee that which thou hast ever had in thy Memory for this if you please you may call me Generous since in comparison of this Gift to give away my Life Estate my Honor all is nothing Take her most fortunate of Men and if thy understanding can but soar so high as to value her worth thou art the happiest of all mankind and with such a Jewel as here I give and allow thee as much Wealth as comes to my share in this adventure Having thus said he was silent as if he had laid a charm upon his Tongue but presently recollecting himself What Jurisdiction said he have I over Graciana to give her to another Or how can I dispose of that to another which is none of my own Graciana is his and so much his that her affections to him can meet with no opposition or if there may intervene those obligations which she may think she owes me from this time forward I disclaim and cancel them I give therefore to Hippolito nothing because I neither can nor dare do otherwise only I confirm the grant of my Goods made to Graciana without desiring any other recompence but only that she would be so credulous and not think otherwise but that my intentions were honest and just and never aim'd at any other design but what was agreeable to her infinite Beauty and Perfections Here Graciana turning to Gasparino If any favours Sir said she were by me shewed to Hippolito you must believe them to be Vertuous and to proceed more from duty than affection But now if they will give me leave freely to dispose of that which your Valour and Generosity hath obliged me withal Here her Parents