joyn'd at last BORGANES tho ne're Birth with less content Did Solemnize Heart Qualm'd through this event Like Wrack such Courtly forms to th' tortur'd Brain Whilst thoughts of losing fair CLARMANTHE again Tost by th' four Winds his Brest appear'd through Passion Lust's Funeral in that grand Celebration Yet midst Despair would strive the Prince to draw To th' Park beneath e're next ORSAMNES saw CLERMANTHE so conceal'd done Hunting sport Seek to imploy with Games of youthful sort Fine Shows conjoyn'd till Supper-time and Bed Then all display'd torn Heart Tempestuous Head The Prince sent for by Post. Scarce dinner done when Post came from the King Enter'd the Hall harsh Message tho did bring The Prince should hast to th' Court if thought to find Dear Mother there Alive whose earnest mind Was him to View in dangerous estate Threescore Miles off e're seized prov'd by Fate This heard He Starts leap'd from the board Sad brow'd BORGANES thank'd call'd for his Horse aloud Eight should ride Post on th' ablest Beasts the rest Come with ORSAMNES afterwards exprest BORGANES too cry'd Fly to his own Men Th' Horses still kept for Hunting sadled then Waits on the Prince who hurry'd through the Court By th' Lady view'd mounted in hasty sort Like boist'rous Wind departs o' th' gallop gone Which strangeness caus'd Heart-Pantings thereupon Back came the Lord whose Joy did equallize The Prince's Grief reserved sav'd best Prize Choice Wisdom thought that timely way Allur'd Drawn off the Prince through courteous Charms secur'd ORSAMNES last no Pleading now for 's Love Day 's Journey and half e're reach'd the Court 't would prove Long threescore Miles next Night Revenge content Could close with fair CLERMANTHE'S Ravishment Those left behind were still detain'd i' th' Hall Should their King's health and Queen's carouse withall Till th' Prince far off ORSAMNES then back-way To th' Stables led where those with Horse did stay To gull CLERMANTHE'S sight as tho he were Repriv'd alone and still kept Pris'ner there Heard trampling noise She saw those other Ten Clermanthe's trouble again Pass through the Court take horse which raised then Sad dreadful thoughts her Lord still Slave conceiv'd Her self withall of Freedom so bereav'd The Prince first gone then All the rest now fear'd Sure Ravishment late Joys like Dream appear'd Things as before yet where despairing ground Hope still preserv'd best comfort Anchor found Their Hunting done for which great Persons were Both Noble Rank Gentile conjoyned there Woods Eccho heard some Games withall renew'd That yearly Feast i' th' large Park-Lawn ensu'd Thus th' afternoon dissolv'd e're th' Evening ended Five young Black-moors with feather'd Garb attended Shew'd Jugler-sleights next tumbled on the Ground Wild Antick Dance to strangest Musick-sound BORGANES last with Guests of Noble fashion Concludes in Wine that Native celebration For th' drinking Game like others too dispos'd Stout Champions all so long 't was e're they clos'd Took Horse Farewel Run down like Stag that Day His Lordship near did seem could gravely say He was inclin'd for Slumbers ease that Night Strong Rape defer'd best morning's Task delight Ten 's certain Hour THERSANDER should withall As joyn'd in 's Brother's Death by th' Archers fall We now shall change our Scene t' Arcadia The two Shepherdesses Cast smaller Glance more pleasant Passage may Concordant prove long Grief survey'd distresses Nor lost forgot those Two fair Shepherdesses Of Rank Gentile by th' Prince so Worthy deem'd Each fit for Lord ORSAMNES Wife esteem'd PHILAURA who did most his Loss deplore Stopt in her Nun's design as heard before Through Parents Friends choice Council us'd that season Passion at length gave way in part to Reason Touching SILVANOR'S love whose still apply'd Strong constant Suit for Birth Gentile beside So that to Her not gain'd alone Access His fervent Lines those Love-embassages But his own Self her mind and Face how-e're Too much Obscur'd caus'd by ORSAMNES there Else not disdain'd his Person Parts Estate Who Coyness Woo'd at large Laborious rate Herculean-like Transporting Pow'r of Love Tho Crown'd at length Triumphant chanc'd to proveâ— Her Birth-day 't was SILVANOR well befriended Silvanor with Philaura By certain Nimphs conjoyn'd with Mask attended Story took from that Golden Ball near Troy Three Goddesses at strife which should Enjoy Mask He Paris prov'd who first in shorter Dance Enter'd the Room did next with Speech advance Last turning off to th' Wall should there He said On Ida's Mount withdraw for pleasing Shade Then Juno Pallas Venus fine for dress In Dance appear'd those striving Goddesses The first whereof for Queen of Heav'n was Crown'd After neat Dance to Rural Musick-sound That Golden Ball came trundled through the Floor Contention bred to whom for Beauty-store As Prize pertain'd next Man they strait agree Should judge Resolve which Paris chanc'd to be Grand Homage shew'd to each great Pow'r Divine He chang'd th' old Tale for handsome new Design Since Paris then pronounc'd that Costly Ball. Bright Venus Due as fairest of them all Spoke thus to th' Point His weak and mortal Sence Could not well judge of Heav'nly Eccellence Through dazled Sight did All most fair Proclaim Nor would provoke their Wrath 's revengeful Flame But Skilful found in choice Terrestrial Beauty Should with their Leaves that Prize present as Duty To th' fairest Maid on Earth Transcendent there For goodness too might Singular appear Conjoyned strait to Them most lowly Bow Each Tongue vouchsafing Grant with pleased brow He to PHILAURA walks Kiss'd her white Hand Pray'd her that Ball his Heart receive command She takes the same with sobrest Blush regard Love light'ning forth her Eyes as due Reward Those Goddesses approved strait the Choice Saluting her with joyn'd Concordant Voice Made their request She would for each bestow One Kiss on him that Thankful Favour shew Then Parents came good manners said requir'd They should Advance what such great Pow'rs desir'd Youth worthy thought when Silent grant allow'd Philaura won SILVANOR those three Kisses seiz'd as Proud And joyful Man repay'd with Lover's Heart Her 's Panted too felt closely flaming Dart. JVNO then call'd for Banquet from the Sky Which Six young Boys brought there immediately In Linnen cloth'd like Spirits of the Air Wing'd Servitors first Task PHILAVRA'S share That done the Boys danc'd strait their nimble Round So flutter'd forth to loud Recorder's Sound The Goddesses PHILAURA inform'd that she When Cloy'd beneath to their Society Should mount aloft Request conjoyn'd for close That whilst She shall on Earthly Bed repose PARIS may Lodge in her choice Arms delighted True faithful'st Swain and fairest Nymph united So forth they Danc'd kind friendly League beheld Young PARIS last for th' active Foot excell'd This was perform'd SILVANOR'S Plot projection With so much Honour Love and hearty affection To th' bright PHILAURA'S Thoughts All conquer'd were Looks carriage now mild Gentlest both appear Since no Affronts endur'd disdainful way 'T was clouded
weight Charg'd him to Lock that Fellow up immur'd Till he more Order gave should be secur'd Three forg'd Letters shew the King Brought all three Letters to the King with Those For Witnesses Each did plain Treason infold ORSAMNES joyn'd For that young man They say'd Whilst bred at Court when but Nineteen display'd His lofty thoughts bold Daring Spirit too Now twenty one that Father might outdo Seem'd perfect Heir to 's Haughty Ambitious Brest And Peoples Love Whose Darling Gem exprest ORONTES Grand-father they joyn'd agen Thessaha's King expell'd by War as then Sculk'd in this Realm got vast Estate and so Both Foreiners no True Arcadians shew 'T was Gallant way to seize them both by Pow'r Then Strongly Lodg'd in Mantinea's Tow'r The King might of their Heads dispose at Pleasure Well hop'd themselves to share the Land at Leisure This also swell'd bad Jealous Rage and Hate Some Rumours of a Rising Party late Through Discontent ore-burth'nous Taxes found Tyrannick scourge no small Provoking Ground Two Troops to seize the Prince The King like Wax did take the Seal inclin'd That way before from Two such Men Combin'd Gave Order strait Two Troops whilst Evening-light Well Hors'd and Arm'd should March on th' Second night Bring up the Prince ORSAMNES both Conceal'd To th' Fort Supream Next Day just Cause reveal'd Chop'd off their Heads Their formal Declaration To th' Vulgar Croud joyn'd Foulest Aggravation This was that Way resolv'd for their Surprize I' th' Prince's Grange whilst slept with Drowsie Eyes On Cottage-Couch the Duke that Plot intended Unknown to All less Care their Hearts offended That Speedy Order giv'n more Handsome Ground Courtier that Rogue Discharg'd small Danger found Through his Preventing foot He knew 't was none Corinthian Cheat pay'd th' Hire of Gold unknown That former Troop descry'd by th' Princely Payr Near th' Hermit's Path as did First Book declare Both falling back should strait have seiz'd upon Their late Lord Treasurer false Grounds alone Of Cheating us'd in th' old Kings Days howe're Escap'd their Hands being timely Imformed there The End of the third Book THE GRECIAN STORY Book IV. WE now Return to th' Noble Payr again Orsam Clerman i' th' Cottage Thersander th' Vncle joyn'd whom did contain Those Cottage-Walls lovely House not distant far From that great Town Dervan which slumbring are Upon their Beds in cloaths next Morn by Five Hir'd Coach should Journey take as did Contrive To th' Merchant's Grange withdrawn some time t' avoid Their troubled Fathers Sight more Peace enjoy'd As said before till Those well pleas'd agen Th' Host Hostess too Asleep since th' Hour of Ten. Now three i' th' Morn unheard that Noise tho Loud Good space between by Arm'd Tumultuous Croud Robbing the Town large Wealthy Corporation Which Plund'ring Storm from hence took Derivation Laconians strong Bordering Neighbours were Unto that Realm more spiteful Grudge did bear ' Gainst Arcadie for Three Grand Overthrows By th' Prince ORONTES giv'n as plainly shews Our formost Book being then Lord General In th' old King's Dayes that Third much caus'd withall By th' Duke ORSAMNES Hand when but Nineteen Near th' old King's Death renowned valour seen This Prince then Reign'd taking Advantage great Of whose loose Sensual Way secure Conceir Of his own strength Commanders plac'd beside In Frontire-Forts and Towns whose Glory Pride Dice Wenches Drink small Souldiers worth appear'd They th' other Night surpriz'd before 't was Fear'd Pow'r Craft conjoyn'd two Garrisons together None plac'd between Having secured Either Embold'ned thence such prime Retreats withall Strong Armed Bands Reserv'd whate're befall Broke through their Bounds to plunder spoyl next Day In sev'ral Troops some to Dervan did stray Laconians plunder Dervan Enter'd past Nine at Night like Torrent spread About their Plund'ring Task Town fir'd they fled So 't was one Great Commander came i' th' Rere Which rob'd the Towns next Part to th' Cottage there Loaded with Prize th' Attendant Armed train March'd by that way through near Adjoyning Lane False Rogue there prov'd that trod Laconian Ground Like Vagrant once then Paultry Neat-heard found Had nought Himself to lose Grudge malice bare Now prime Revenge against that Ancient Payr To th' Captain step't whom told in Fawning fashion That he had view'd their Soyl much lov'd the Nation Could bring to special Prize just in their Road That Cottage strait adjoyning Place he shew'd Rich Miser's House but far more to Invite Three Persons lodg'd by Coach convey'd that Night Did noble Rank Disguis'd withall appear Nor stir'd they forth He tending Cattel there One Woman was Fine-cloath'd for Form excell'd Beautifull'st Creature e're their Eyes beheld Those Souldiers strait desir'd to Plunder them Their Captain grants as for that Female Gem Choice Ladie nam'd 't would Present Race afford To 's Brother sent Province-commanding Lord Whose 〈◊〉 he thought to be choice Concubine Those Mâ—n for Slaves great Ransom last Design'd If 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to â—â—m convey'd withall But stâ—p short Task might soon surprise enthrall Thus choosing forth some Thirty Men howe're He Formost Led must view the Lady there Broke open strait with ease their Outmost Dore Next then unlatch'd soon trod their Parlour-floor CLERMANTHE saw like Morning-Star arise Cloath'd from the Bed tho scar'd through that surprize Shriek'd loud withall strait Grasp'd her Cabinet O' th' Table there whose Gems proclaim'd her Great Fine glorious View did hundred pound in Gold For Souldiers Share when th' Action past behold The rest strait charg'd to take the Men Alive If so they could which words did cheer revive CLERMANTHE'S Heart One told th' Host too at door They were Laconians thought Thieves before The Captain Her did leave to Faithful Guard Four of the Troop with Box of Gems Declar'd For Present meant to th' Earl his Brother's hand Those Men withall whilst she did mournful stand Could onely Intreat They 'd spare her Vncle Brother By th' Captain thought of Noble Rank no other Made haste to mount the Stairs those Guarding Men Charg'd there to stay till He return'd agen This prov'd mean notice CLERMANTHE'S Shriek so loud Rais'd both the Lords whom still their Cloaths did shroud From slumber Bed to them did Robbers shew Till heard that Word Laconians from below Nay then we 're Slaves ORSAMNES said Hard Chance Fighting perhaps our Freedom may Advance CLERMANTHE'S too Reveng'd if falling Dy Truth said THERSANDER there did joyn Comply Orsam Thersand assayl'd Thus snatching up their Swords two Targets last Hung there beheld they ran to th' Door in hast Entry there was with Stairs at either End Those furthest from the Kitchen did Ascend To Garret-room Trampling on Both they heard These First the Duke Thersander next did Guard Indiff'rent Light through Windows view'd each side 'T was th' Hour of Three then Day by Four descry'd Th' Assailants on the Stairs from Wall to Wall But single Man could Mount at once withall They found them Both fill'd strait with Grim-look'd
howere For Ord'ring all they strait consulted there Choice Meeting ground thick-shaded Rock design'd Flight-shoot beyond the Grove to either's mind Thence four miles Walk to th' Burrough-Town which Place Pastors less us'd some Lonely House tho base For Lodging got sent Letter strait that Night To Uncle of his i' th' Pastors Vale t' invite His friendly help for close retreating Grange Like Sojourners till Calm more setled Change New Suitor fear'd For th' Lady of the Grove she might suppose Since Lines sent dangerous some did Disclose CLERMANTHE inform She there discover'd prov'd Might be Surpriz'd if fled not strait Remov'd But if now told her Self her Man or Maid She 'd send with Her ORSAMNES found Betray'd This further Cause to th' Sudden way as 't were That Speedy Course compel'd told briefly there That Lady o' th' Grove had Stout young Son a Knight Years twenty one tho Lordly honour might Claim for Estate good Person Parts enjoy'd Much proud thereof had Year and half imploy'd In Travel then Come back to Thracian Land His Mother sent him by convenient Hand A Scroul of Lines in which her Pen exprest CLERMANTHE was so long there Lovely Guest Whom he had View'd at that Court-masque before Now choicely improved grown for Beauty's store Both Body Mind as Daughter priz'd Belov'd This first She heard her Read as Fortune prov'd In Garden-bow'r An Answer from the Son Ere long was brought Observed well which don CLERMANTHE follow'd her to th' selfsame Bow'r List'ned behind whilst all she Read that hour There heard her Self like Star advanc'd to th' Sky In his conceit fond Amorous Thoughts most high As Love-inflam'd Pearl Gems to th' height commended Presents for her from th' East by him Intended Would fly with Wings of Love to 's Native ground Court her for Wife that choice Advantage found And doubted not from 's Horse there to alight Next day at Noon Thus then more speedy Flight So long defer'd 't were strange to Steal away His Men Himself like scornful squeamish Stray Might follow Her ORSAMNES so surprize Fixt on Revenge no Sword to equallize Strong Daring prov'd at Nineteen years no more Had Two Disarm'd in Field proud Conquerour ORSAMNES joyns He scorn'd his Rage altho Us'd but short Poyniard's help with Shafts and Bow Yet must Advance her Goodness prime howere More Quiet gift her Self's Possession there Orsam leaves the Grove Thus Things resolv'd taking then brief Farewel He chose that Way which thought might best Conceal To th' guarded Gate Wicket still open found That Porter fast through Drunken Slumber bound Good fair Excuse to curb howere oresaw Since Absent so clear friendly Entrance saw Tho 't was Resolv'd by Them perchance Descry'd That He should walk about the Grove's right side Half-part thereof She turn Contrary way Lest bad Conceit that Fellow might betray So march'd to th' shaded Rock where shrouded well For 's best Belov'd stood Amorous Centinel Clermanthe folows CLERMANTHE strait stept back to th' Foutain-grot Where tho her Lute Discharg'd not prove forgot Hood Fan nor ribbon'd Gloves through nimble Speed Much less small Jewel-box Rare chance indeed Brought down that Noon where Pearl of dainty'st kind Necklace thereof strung on the Bank design'd So spirits rouz'd Face veyl'd like Skies o'recast She smoothly trod through branched Shades at last To th' mention'd Gate where Wicket found but clos'd Else had she knock'd as for the Fields dispos'd Thence Glancing round with flaming Eyes less fear Through bord'ring Clump of Palms well shrouded there She cross'd Flight-shoot to th' Rock conjoyned shade Where dampt Noon-day smal â—â—â—inkling Dawn display'd Being enter'd there ORSAMNES joyful man Giv'n kindest Kiss Imbrace thus spoke began Welcom most Fair to this reserved Cell Love's friendly Bow'r where no Though shall Rebel Against your Chast Command like Temple deem'd You being here This Favour choice-esteem'd Your Servant shewn was nere by th' Sex outvy'd Prime confidence CLERMANTHE Blushd reply'd Your Love Desert conjoyn'd outweigh'd thus far My strict Resolves Both termed singular Of equal height well Conquer'd me oresway'd ORSAMNES then Dear sweetest Madam said Your Goodness pleas'd Transcendent that withall To prize them so which like Sun beams did fall On doubtful Heart This spoke but short Demur Choice Kisses onely there obtain'd from her Now Free Themselves those thought prime Bait Repast For 's voyage then to great Dervan at last 'T was four miles Walk with Quiver arm'd and Bow Poyniard by th' side for 's precious Charge did shew Thus on the walk'd through that small Shade combin'd Which Screen-like cover'd them from Ground behind The Sun did then drive down his Western Road Noon past some hours with blazing Chariot shew'd Like Prince of Day as large Evening-stage behind Whilst th' Azure skies smil'd on their Walk design'd Scarce half a Mile they measur'd o're when heard Loud-sounding Voice CLERMANTHE partly scar'd As Porter from the Grove but branched Fence Standing between they hearkned both from thence When spake again conjoyn'd from Rocks above Vanlor and the Eccho Shrill Ecchoes Noise No No said there Mad Love Best fits thy Name here then sit down Bemoan ye Ay me Ech. Ayme Heark there 's DIONE Ech. DIONE 'T is she Ech. 'T is she My joy Contents the more O dost still think on thy Vanlor Ech. Vanlor Indeed Ech. Indeed It sounds like pleasing Ditty Say 't once again dost truly Pitty Ech. Pitty Dearest Dear Ech. Dear Thus then my Heart renew Love DIONE's kind and proves thy True-Love Ech. True-Love False never Ech. Never Cease then to Importune Her Brest pertakes in thy hard Fortune Ech. Fortune Sighs Groans Ech. Sighs Groans O soft and gentlest-hearted Day dismal 't was these Hands thus parted Ech. parted Accurs'd Ech. Accurs'd What friend did speak unfold it That I was here Winds surely told it Ech. told it 'T was strange Ech. 'T was strange Stay Nymph and do not pass me DIONE sweet but first Imbrace me Ech. Imbrace me I' th' Ghostly Shades Ech. Shades Where not storm shall sever But we shall Love intwin'd for ever Ech. Ever I come then Ech. Come then This Party by those Names forementioned ORSAMNES knew 'T was handsom Youth well bred Of birth Gentile dwelt near their Pastors Plain And call'd VANLOR amongst the Beauteous Train His Choice DIONE fair was rank'd allow'd Who being Wore long Friends debate like Clowd Dispell'd at last that Afternoon before Their Marriage-day when Love's Conjugal store He thought t' enjoy as Bedfellow surmis'd By burning Feaver's Rape was seiz'd surpriz'd Bad Rival thus consum'd that gallant Frame To feed that Fire unquench'd the Lover's flame Dead in few Days when Grief o'recharg'd his Mind Strange Feaver there to Frenzy grown confin'd By 's Mother ought Enrag'd strait did prove Would Range abroad since hop'd to Grasp his Love Midst fields and Shades us'd sad Complaint where found Kind Echo's answering Noise upon that Ground He 'd Parly stand sick Fancy pleasing so Till
Chamber door With nimble Foot did mount ZELMANZA'S Floor Entring whose Room door lock'd well Corded found That Chest besides Rap given for warning sound 'T was bearing forth th' agreement so in hast Fix'd on that Roman's Back securely plac'd No Noise ore-heard clear way when peeping through March forth he said Door nimbly locking too Some thoughts at first to bring Her forth by Night Drest in Man's cloaths great Dangers tho did Fright Thus down the Stairs ZELMANZA strait was born Zelmanza carried down Next through the Court bedew'd with Tears that Morn Her Coffin-wall each Morrish voice as said Down there and search that Chest her thoughts dismay'd Th' Eunuch come nigh large Wicket known to th' Gate With angry Words inform'd the Porter strait Their Captains Cart was gone Chest left behind They must o'retake the same shew'd Troubled mind Th' are not gone far the Porter cry'd withal Had drank large Draught that Morn grand Festival Well knew that Eunuch 't was by th' Captain Favour'd With Cart the Porter came thus nothing waver'd Unlock'd it there Being marched through more Free Third Rap he gave for Sign ordain'd that She Had pass'd the Gate which seem'd like Musick sound Unto her Ear as chearful Cordial found To th' pleased Heart Life-spirits rouz'd from thence Sad Qualm altho fear'd Stormy consequence Since She conceiv'd much clouded Fate remain'd More windings in that Dangerous Maze contain'd Reach'd that dark Hole where left he strait put on That Coat Hair Beard turn'd Roman-like unknown They Walk'd not far till had prospective View Of open Place where sight appear'd grand Crew Which made him Stare the King beheld withal His Courtly Train that day choice Festival The King 〈◊〉 Riding to the Temple Then marched to th' Temple prov'd for Sacrifice Unto their God since late Victorious Prize That Black-moor King and Queen enslaved Crowd Sad Glance howere by th' Eunuch was allow'd First Oxen went brave Gilded Hoofs and Horns Ribbon each Neck with Garland too adorns Then Courtiers came Great Lords his Majesty Mounted behind on Beast of Barbary Gay Foot-cloth shewn th' Umbrella such large spread Least scorch'd his Tawny Cheeks born o're his head Footmen and Guard in gaudy Coats descry'd With painted Bows and Darts on either side The Princess next in Gallant Charret drawn Fine colour'd Robe her Scarf of Cobweb-Lawn Wrought with Silk Flowers and Gold whilst in the Rere That Royal One Triumphant did appear Eight Black-moon Slaves like harness'd Beasts compell'd Whose squinting Glance the dreadful Whip beheld Th' Eunuch was cloy'd that Hour for Moorish show When first perceiv'd least stop'd surprised so Soon Turned off Few Lanes in nimbler sort Being marched through clear way to their Sea-port Fourth Rap he gave which sound proclaim'd that She Now reach'd the open Fields that Sign should be By both observ'd much cheer'd her gentle Heart Less Pantings now small Hole through th' upper part Gave purer Ayre she thought more pleasing Breath Though still did Range Confines as 't were of Death For marching on new Sight did startle invade His watchful Sence beneath broad Beaches shade Eight sturdy Moors descry'd not far from All One chanc'd to know that Gladsom Festival Triumphant met some Drinking were did soak Their Tawny throats whilst others danc'd to stroke Of Instrument did Rudely beat the Ground Wild Antick Dance as prov'd their Musick-sound Shouts joyned oft These things observ'd and Fear'd Worse through their Ranting Drunken Mood appear'd Tho trod less used Path he stragled more So Stalk'd along till reach'd the Blissful Shore Fifth Rap then gave whose Voice ZELMANZA taught She now at length to th' Roman Barque was brought Heart Dancing through that's pleasing Melody Pure Blood refin'd did mount withal more free Her Christal Cheeks now Light would Bless her Eyes When from that Chest as from the Grave should rise Zelmanza took aboard The Lord 's inform'd receiv'd him strait from Shore As Friend to th' Groom resolv'd upon before That Precious Chest like Goods withall Aboard His Gallant Barque tho thought with Beauty stor'd This Business done convenient Gale of Wind They Launched forth for Northern Course design'd When th' Eunuch told that former fram'd Relation Mindful of Fair ZELMANZA'S Restauration In Publick sort to th' Lord as was agreed Who seem'd well pleas'd the Lady so was freed From Danger 's jaws commands t' unlock the Chest ZELMANZA when being Rouz'd with chearful Brest Call'd all her Beams into her Radiant Eyes So Morning Sun from th' World beneath doth Rise Which Beauty there like fairest Coin beheld With Virtue 's stamp conceiv'd unparallel'd Charm'd all his Thoughts whilst th' Eyes with love o'erflow Whence She might view the wounded Heart below Himself by her thought Rare Accomplish'd Man Who stooping strait like Gentle Guardian To raise her up Saluting then did sound Her Language forth which learn'd on Persian Ground The Lord and Zelmanza Madam said he Y' are welcome to the Day Which doth as 't were your Beauteous Form Pourtray To Freedom last My Lord her Answer so Both chear my Heart great change for Beauty tho That Stifling Chest tormented thoughts beside May cause produce Madam the Lord reply'd Your Cheeks Triumphant prove so fresh appear As slumber'd on soft Bed of Roses there Kiss'd strait her Hand I hope you will believe Y' are now secure tho sadly'st late might Grieve Under my Charge whilst Rang'd this Watry Floor Next powr's Divine as ' mongst your Friends before Choice Country men My Lord ZELMANZA said Such Noble worth there seems thus far display'd That I may hope to find in you dear Brother LOCRINUS Lost Madam that Name 's another Obliging Bond said he Your Virtue One My Self to him good while Ingaged known On Persian Ground So taking Her by th' hand He pray'd She would his Cabbin use Command Conducted Her Hot Waters strait were brought Cordial Restoratives convenient thought Long dreadful Qualm endur'd to chear her Spirits Shewn Choice regard so high ZELMANZA'S Merits Small pause their Dinner came handsom Repast Fine pleasant Room for th' Lady-guest at last The Lord sate down that Eunuch too their Friend ZELMANZA Mistriss like must take Board's end Adorn'd the same whilst curious Artist there Touch'd sweetly Roman Harp to please her Ear. Dinner being done She pray'd She might for cloze Her shaken Limbs on Bed sometime Repose And Calm withal her late Distemper'd Brest Where stranged disorder'd Thoughts throught gentle Rest Silk Roman Couch the Lord's at hand in view Who taking leave in Civil sort withdrew Laid down thereon She slept some pleasing hours Till frightful Dream of loath'd Morocco's Tow'rs The Tyrant's Bed Imbrace discharg'd her Sense Wak'd her again felt Deaths assault from thence When musing say not twice Redeem'd as 't were On her Grand Change past present Fortune there As for the King Morocco King when News was brought anon Th' Eunuch and She Doors open broke were gon Amazement seiz'd Porter with Oaths deny'd Such
worth chief Beauty's Dying ORSAMNES with THERSANDER enter'd well Orsamnes with Thersander come to the Wood. That Hermit path near th' outmost Door to th' Cell Shewn nimble Speed when on the Shaded Side ORSAMNES large white Hankerchief descry'd Dropt on the Ground sad Storm his Thoughts believ'd CLERMANTHE'S 't was leap'd strait to th' Door Soul-griev'd That Open found Orewhelm'd within the Green CLERMANTHE call'd heard th' Hermit's Voyce unseen She 's gone Surpriz'd ran strait to th' Door again View'd Glimm'ring Light good distance off remain Moon shining forth That for those Rogues concluded With soft but nimble Pace nor least Deluded They reach'd that Ground where small Turf-Altar rear'd Men trampling through small open Glade appear'd Bright Sword few Flow'rs thereon o' th' nearest side Dim Taper burn'd on farther Bank descry'd Some hurling down a Woman there fair Load Since Petticoat discern'd CLERMANTHE shew'd Strange horrid Scene whilst clearest Moon display'd Her fainter Beams Both rush'd into the Glade Swords drawn turn'd Tigre-like some Targets found Thrown there by chance strait snatching from the ground The first of them ORSAMNES Sword did make Soon breathless Corps then Second Life forsake Half-arm'd confus'd with Spirit prime undaunted Love joyn'd Revenge Third Soul enlargement granted Pasport for Hell that valiant Rage did shew As freely would such Mortal Dooms bestow Tho Dy'd Himself Some whilst did staring range For Targets there less us'd their Swords so strange Sudden Assault THIRSANDER whose Courage bold Might almost Match with 's Nephew be enroul'd Their Cause the same Fourth Villain soon did leave Carkase on ground then Fifth of Life bereave With Active hand Sixth prostrate lay'd for Dead Lastly with Seventh ingag'd Eighth Person fled Orsamnes fighting with Brisoldan BRISOLDAN now strange startling Accident Had found his Shield ORSAMNES by th' Event Her Husband thought with Coat tho meaner-priz'd Fine Cloaths beneath Hat and false Beard disguis'd Since Flight disdain'd with naked sword advanc'd ORSAMNES whom view'd costly Garb when glanc'd Their Chief conceiv'd good Cause brave Courage suited Sharp language thus Villain thou Dy'st saluted Villain thy self BRISOLDAN said art thou That Woman's Spouse fierce voice joyn frowning Brow ORSAMNES joyn'd I am BRISOLDAN strait Then know above all Womankind I hate That Harlot first who Prostrate there lyes Dead And next her Thee ORSAMNES answered I now conclude BRISOLDAN th' art most base Scorn'd Loathe'd Name my Sword upon thy Face Shall print that Style and Heart With sternest Pride BRISOLDAN Th' Hand I 'll first chop off reply'd Thy Throat shall sheath this ravenous Sword therein ORSAMNES joyn'd Thou talk'st Mad like unseen Death's Fate so near lest should the Strife enlarge If so thou Dare let 's Both our Shields discharge Lay'd on the Earth Agree'd BRISOLDAN cries Thrown down they were Both prov'd of equal Size Same Proper height breadth strength well match'd for Age Years Twenty one did fairly so ingage First sharp Assault ORSAMNES made large Wound In th' Othâ—r's Thigh more Active Body sound Blood stream'd withal his gallant Garb oreflowing New Crimson-died thence much enraged showing Monster dost Bleed the stout ORSAMNES said Nezt Death may seize I scorn thy paultry Blade BRISOLDAN joyn'd and Thee ORSAMNES then Prov'd second Pass encount'ring Each agen Broke th' Other 's force soon caus'd his Dreadful smart Slash'd off whole Cheek reght Hand next cleav'd his Heart Falling on whom like pond'rous Fate howere Small Scratch receiv'd confirm'd great Conquest there THIRSANDER held Seventh sturdy Thief that while Hard Grapling task till joyn'd to th' Slaughter'd Pile His Soul unkennel'd too Skin rac'd no more Came bravely off Eighth fled we said before Tho tumbled down that mention'd Well by chance As did that Way with hasty Foot advance Clermanthe found o' th' ground Then running to th' World's Glory late so prime CLERMANTHE'S Self sad Conquerours that time Half-nak'd she lay not seen till then reveal'd Farther than Neck by th' Altar's Turf conceal'd ORSAMNES thoughts orewhelm'd found Senseless lying Head tho left on She seemed more than Dying Where sadly exclaym'd ' O strange disast'rous sight As ever was brought forth by dreadful Night Black mischiefs Womb CLERMANTHE call'd did say It was ORSAMNES voyce Each needful way THIRSANDER strait that Time afforded us'd Her Temples bath'd strong powr'ful Spirits infus'd Brought little Glass since not least Wound appear'd Nor Bruise beheld some strangling Death was fear'd Rub'd bow'd her Body oft Ah Horror crying ORSAMNES mournful voyce You never dying Powers above discharge my Life since take Chief Joy from me so cease tormenting Rack Prime worth's destroy'd THERSANDER bath'd her Brest 'T was Cordial juice as good for th' Head exprest Seldom forgot her Body th' Other bow'd Through friendly Chance cold Water was allow'd Left by those Thieves o' th' Face drops sprinkled were ORSAMNES calling still CLERMANTHE there Clermanthe free'd from Trance When strait appear'd soft Motion in each Part Deep Trance desolv'd like curious Watch by art Whos 's nicest Wheels do move in order round Such was that dainty'st Frame reviv'd compound Her wand'ring Soul as newly wakened then Travers'd with Joy it 's Beauteous House agen Choice Rooms survey'd fine Progress 't was and rare Delightful Scene to see that World of fare Prime Lovely sweet like Model new-created By Heaven Inspir'd each wonder Grace restated In Cheeks and Lips those gallant Sun-bright Eyes Break through their Morning lids while th' Eastern Skies Sol broke to view 't as 't were ORSAMNES tho Was pleas'd to think those Rays from Her did flow His Light of Joys at least spring-like fresh warm CLERMANTHE shew'd much industry that Charm ORSAMNES Voyce new-blest the World howere THIRSANDER'S Art prov'd instrumental there When grasping Her with joyful violence He second Trance t' endanger seem'd from thence Such Kisses joyn'd as stifle would in Love Change so supreme might well transported prove Both mutely sate Parley'd with Hearts combin'd Souls whisp'ring forth sad Tales as 't were intwin'd Of former Grief whilst Rape declar'd prevented Rogue 's gasping Tongue ORSAMNES thoughts contented Who thus did silence break You losty Skies Immortal Pow'rs of Day-light do these eyes Behold sent back belov'd CLERMANTHE as 't were From Shades of Death or Heaven's triumphant sphear Soul on the way Body deflowr'd by none Transcendent Gift this Flesh that Honour shewn To Bleed sin Her worthy of Fame's record When she again Has then kind Heaven restor'd To these glad Arms my worthy'st Lord and Gem So long bewail'd in that disast'rous Dream As Carkase Dead Another's Corps altho My Champion joyn'd withall much heightned so No more lost precious Blood my Joys revive Now do I Breath ORSAMNES found alive Thy Conquest Palm deserves that Trance was kind Since made me prove to thy great Danger Blind She strait declar'd that dead Corps view'd before ORSAMNES-like how running through th' Cell-door They seiz'd on Her next to their Captain brought Then bound her Arms for Rape strange Torment thought His
â—â—ard pull'd off these words conjoyn'd beside BRISOLDAN'S here plainly Himself descry'd With dreadful Wonder struck Mouth stop'd that hour So near his loathsom Grasp then Murth'ring pow'r Hopes to be th' Heyr like Poyson 's second part Death meaâ—t by whisp'ring saw orewhelmed Heart She fell â—â—tranc'd when laying down for th' Action View'd by the Duke Thief gave more satisfaction Much joy'd ORSAMNES still that rare escape From deadly Hands what next to Death a Rape Frantick VANLOR that Corps did strait appear Whom ranging so for Prize they Murther'd there Now troubled thoughts for 's noble Host i' th' Cell Their trouble for the Hermit Whose Voyce left there alive inform'd him well Tho Bound hand foot it seem'd CLERMANTHE told It chear'd her when Thief did first unfold He lay look'd up in Bonds upon the Ground Thrown there the Key with gladsom Fortune found Like Jewel caught hard task to break the Door 'T would need long time whatere Disturbance more Their Booty seiz'd upon the Earth was lay'd Her Box of Gems much Gold therein display'd As yet unshar'd their Thievish Coyn more high BRISOLDAN'S Stock was left to th' Passer by THIRSANDER here should strait their Agent go To th' Town Mile off Dervan preparing so Fit Hackney Coach for th' Journey was intended But chang'd the case bad Chances apprehended Whole hours that Work requir'd Straglers might well View those Dead Thieves then range to th' Hermit's Cell ORSAMNES Armed found THIRSANDER there Perhaps return'd Both known or led howere To th' Magistrate known so if not confin'd Much Trouble caus'd spoyl'd their Retreat design'd Walking themselves was thus resolv'd upon Cottage there prov'd by which Himself had gon Short of the Town good Ancient payr descry'd Where they might sculk till could that Coach provide Say they were Rob'd unhors'd some Gold altho Reserv'd conceal'd their Host pay'd freely so Back strait they Walked All walk to th' Hermitage TIMONDES Bond 's discharg'd Whose Joy flow'd high CLERMANTHE well enlarg'd Griev'd tho for 's drousie Hast since th' outmost Dore Mistook not Lock'd CLERMANTHE did deplore Th' unhappy Chance her opening th' other there Large heap of Thanks to him returned were Tho pay'd for Food themselves that Coat mean-priz'd Borrow'd and Sword false Beard the Duke disguis'd THIRSANDER had BRISOLDAN'S Beard and Hair Seiz'd on the Ground Lastly the noble pair Promis'd Returns when Fortune gave them Pow'r For kindness shewn within that Rocky Bow'r CLERMANTHE upheld by them on either side They trod the Path till th' open Field descry'd That Prince of day now th' upper World had rais'd From nights command Tall lofty Mountains blaz'd With Gaudy Brows Woods Golden Dress did wear And Men awak'd from Slumbring Trance appear Work Pastime sought whilst plumed Silvan Quires Chanted their Songs unto his Mourning-fires Who Proud did seem to dart his Beamings round View'd half the Globe like second Lordships ground Hear empty Coach four horses through the Plain Did pass by them should fetch gentiler Train Lodg'd in Dervan to Marriage-Feast that Day Their Walk resolv'd just then upon their way CLERMANTHE faint through longer Watch that night Joyn'd dismal sorrows Task last dreadful Fright They Fe'd the Man for ease convenience Much closeness too more quick Convoy from thence Reach'd that but short o' th' Town All shrouded in a Cottage they all alighted Back-passage where less mark'd to th' House invited That ancient Payr found Drest THRISANDER told Their Rob'd Mischance concealed tho much Gold Would them Reward when strait small Parlor there CLERMANTHE saw which cleanly Face did wear But now adorn'd by her prime Beauty shrouded So CINTHIA doth Masque her Beams o'erclouded So Gems and Gold are lodg'd in Earthen Cell Bright Pearls contain'd within the simpler Shell Good chearful Hostess found In Chair repos'd Needful that time Strong-waters brought disclos'd From Christal Glass for Cordial warmth support To strengthen thence Nature's disorder'd Fort Th' Heart's drooping Spirits Garrison restore Prime Body tho transcendent Temper wore Burnt Frankinsence to precious Ayr consum'd Whose curled Clouds that meaner Place perfum'd Refresh'd the Brain to Slumbers last incline If might with those more freely then combine Their Host mean-while THIRSANDER imploy'd with speed For Hackney Coach least there disturbance breed That Troop found Dead was soon inform'd agen None could be got that day hir'd forth as then One they might have next Morn by th' early'st Hour Things proving thus they gave him second pow'r That to bespeak Then since their Parlor spar'd And Room for th' Lords above They had declar'd Kept Garret for themselves till Morn disclos'd Clermanthe laid down for Sleep CLERMANTHE strait upon the Bed repos'd Her Beauteous World which Slumbers should o'ersway Curtains being drawn expell'd did seem the day When purest Lids each Christal Box as 't were Those daintiest Gems her Eyes inclosed there Conform'd withal till Sleep with soft imbraces From Brain and Heart sad thoughts distemper chaces The Lords had born conjoyn'd their Watchful share Long toilsom Walk large Grief did pleas'd repayr To th' upper Room their Horses then desir'd When Dinner drest by Two since much o'retir'd To call on them so prostrate Subjects there To King-like Sleeps command did strait appear Thus Nature's pay'd her Slumbring due Repast Eight hours arise all rested well to th' last The Lords being Rouz'd Both streit below descended CLERMANTHE rais'd whose Sleep then newly ended Found primely Chear'd which then their Case requir'd Strong appetite to th' Food by her desir'd ORSAMNES self gave ear with Joyful Passion To th' Gladsom Change made known by her Relation Dinner was brought she rising from the Bed Since not uncloath'd 't was neatly ordered Their Hostess Host sat down invited there Their Host and Hostess Joyn'd pleasant Talk to th' handsom Meal whate're Chiefly the Man who soberly confest That fairer then CLRMANTHE ne're had prest That Marriage-Bed but his own Wife repay'd With Thumps by her who might be then best Maid Perchance he thought CLERMANTHE Blush'd reply'd She scarce should wish her Servant by her side Those Words pronounc'd Good Wife Thump'd him agen ORSAMNES smil'd did ask his Reasons then For those hard thoughts Because he said She might Prove Married Spouse to that brave Youth Downright Tho Sister call'd his Wife esteem'd the Flow'r Of all their Sex did prove first grasping hour Virgin compleat ORSAMNES answered thus I 'm bashful Spouse when 't shews Presumptuous To lie by her O said the Man because She has now some Breeding Qualms that squeamish pause Distemper past You may with Arms infold her Which made the Duke with smiles again behold her Hard Wooing brunts said he could Trecite Plough the easier Task before our Wedding Night Then bad Mischance the Pis-pot was o'rethrown Foul Sign methought Wife Box'd him thereupon Then she their strange Adventures told at Court Which serv'd for Cloze when rode in stately sort To see the King grand Troubles with the Guard Huge Loobies
Would you not Life's Support bestown When not your self the poorer grow Nay Sweetest nice conceits forbear By Kiss you may prove Riches there Those Love's first-tasted Course appear The Earnest doubting Lover THrough Doubt Desire he freezes burns Found Ague-change and his Breast turns Froz'd Torrid Zone fair shape adores Can grasp his Thraldom when deplores Thank blame his Stras as kind unkind Talk to himself and wandring Wind Haunts curled Streams where gloomy Trees Wild Rocks and Caves societies Kisseth his Chain Love's pointed Dart Hopes Fears fill qualm'd convulsion'd Heart Man of all Weathers droops this hour Next Smiles thought Sun-shine Honey-show'r How poiz'd her Words each Glance and Look Anatomiz'd her Face his Book He moves sighs breaths by Rule what more To th' good-behaviour bound all o're None delves i' th' Indian Mines more hard Than he for Female Gold's Reward Some Heave Conceits more Hells do seize him Nought but t' enjoy or dye can ease him The violent Despairing Lover MUch like th' ore-fond tormented Lover Whose Travels Scorns alone discover To th' chased Stag Their Dwelling bear Same form sad-fortun'd Both appear Wilderness round his Fancy shows Which wild disorder'd Thoughts compose Hunted by Dogs each strong for Scent Grief Rage Despair fierce trubulent Whose Mouths cast Venome from whose Eyes Swist flaming Balls as 't were surprize Those dreadful Horns resemble well Since sounding forth their mortal Knell Those sharp disdainful Checks that came From his too coy severer Dame Found terribler more shrill beside Through Fancy's Eccho's multiply'd That frightful Huntsman's Glance call'd View When throught the Road or Lawn pursue Her Form conceiv'd condemning Face Which Lightning darts through every place That Shaft lodg'd in his Breast Desire Now pointed seems with flame of Fire Which eats life-Life-spirits blood feeds upon Then tip'd with Ice despairing grown Full-blown with Sighs imbost withall Through raging heat near th' Funeral Thus when confounded Thoughts sad Race So long maintain'd th' unhappy Chase As faintest gasping Hopes supply With broken Breath when ' midst the Cry No Comfort 's cooler Stream relieving Nor Reason's Bay at last help giving With Stag-like Fate he falling dyes Scorn's Triumph and Love's Sacrifice Song on Hero and Leander drown'd HERO sad distressed Maid Since that wing'd Archer Boy Deceitful grown thy thoughts betray'd To Love but scarce enjoy Unfriendly th' Hand 't was cruel Bow Which did Wound thy poor Heart so As false that raging Wave Since could with murther's act comply Gallant Youth constrain'd to die His moist untimely Grave II. HERO watch'd with constant Eyes To see her Darling-Love And from small Tow'r intreats the Skies * Thracian River Hellespont Broad Waters gentle prove Many a Vow she numbred o're If transported safe for Shore To th' Gods of Seas and Wind Too rough because their Stream she fear'd Large that Swimmer's Task appear'd Might drown their Joyes unkind III. HERO view'd thought all below Pleas'd Water's face to smile Winds hush'd becalm'd Heaven doth show Conjoyn'd to cheat beguile Then ranging Glance from far descries Nimblest oft yourn Lovers eyes LEANDER waves embrace Who leaving Shore with joyful Sight Her self by †Hung aâ— her VVindow Torch discern'd Moon-light Cut through the Streams apace IV. HERO look'd with gladsome Thought And hastned down to shore Mean time those Waves were swell'd high-wrought Loud Blasts began to roar When Strait that Storm increasing there Through blustring Sighs and Tears as 't were She saw's Love to fail Choice fleshly Barque his Body show Wrack-like beaten to and fro Faint Arms nor Legs avail V. HERO griev'd when drawn more nigh LEANDER spent quite fir'd With stretch'd-out Arm and mournful Cry Her Name sunk down expir'd Who took no time to gaze complain Sighs and Groans were thought but vain She saw no Cause to live So that devouring Wave bestrides Which strait her daintiest Body hides Both chrystal Tomb does give Scorn'd Scornfulness KNow thou fair Tyrant she e're long Crack'd may fall Thy glist'rng Scepter Crow and all Beauties Commandress-fort Her lovely Person so strong When those Eyes Earth-Stars but late Lamps of Day to dauning turn Like twinkling Tapers prove hard fate Glow-worms false Fires more clearly burn II. Those Cheeks and Lips where Spring admir'd Cloud o'recast To Autumn chang'd December last Thy Pageantry's brave Show expir'd When thou shalt the living Tomb To thine own Beauty's Corps appear This Epitaph o're-heard like Doom While tread'st the Streets She was howe're III. Then shall those former Slaves of thine Kings become Who spent to please large golden Sum Thy churlish Mood perverse Design Seem'd t' endure the Lash there lay'd Prostrate all before thy feet Expecting Dooms one Smile display'd Their morning Star conceiv'd so sweet IV. One Kiss o' th' Hand or naked Breast Life-food bestow'd Calm gentler Word their Musick show'd Fond Lovers thus in Chains distrest Then though proudly thou did'st scorn Nobler they may pity thee Or long before perchance free-born Turn wise renounce Love's Slavery V. Court next their Pleasures ease no less Looking on Thy scatter'd Beams undazeled grown Charm-proof ' gainst Frowns or smiling dress Queen of sâ—â—e fair Land as 't were Leaving thee for Subjects void When thou may'st wish th' hadst used there Less Scorn more Love-delights enjoy'd Beauty and Frailty HOW Beauty shines to Youthful Sight Prime Face and Body's choice compound Amazement caus'd with Love delight Both Map may seem of Heav'n renown'd And th' Earthly Globe's with all such Wonders found Th' whole World's Contraction Though this transcends for Excellence Life sparkling thence All heightned last through Words Smiles graceful Action II. What Sun-like Beams adorn the Eye Soul's radiant Orb bright Masquers there Beauties with Virtues joyn'd on high Do glistring move Spring-beds appear In gallant Cheeks or each presents as 't were White crimson Bower Choice daintiest Fruits Pearl Ruby's gem Lips boast in them The Front Love's silver Throne or Regal Tower III. Alas that Nature's prime should be Like meaner Works destroy'd so frail How beautiful's the Rose to see Perfum'd like Garden 's Queen though pale Carcass e're long Scent lost we may bewail Such joyn'd observed The Tulip too blown Gillislow'r Fine-cheek'd this hour Fruits lovely thought tho soon appear shrunk starved IV. All Creatures change prove faded here Bodies with Minds that sinking Fate Like Seasons Daughters of the year Those Beauties gon transform'd that late Could Hearts command in their triumphant State Now pity'd scorned Bright Virtue Wisdom though may lend Glory to th' end Each Brow by these like Wreath of Stars adorned The fair young Shepherdess her Funeral also IS any Pastor's Ear so deaf to Fame That has not heard of fair SOLVANDRAE'S Name So us'd to th' bleating Noys that Funeral-Knell Which groun'd this Nymph to Earth did Hearts congeal Nere mention'd was thus far more happy free Since ignorant o' th' common Misery ARCADIA'S Loss the Sun with haste was gone From her black Funerals and Night came on In Sables