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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

Demonstrations of Love and Tenderness Thus she flatter'd her self till the very day that she was clearly convinc'd of the contrary by seeing his Marriage concluded and her self absolutely forsaken but reflecting on the other side what an unworthy breach of trust she was Guilty of towards him to whom she had devoted her Honour how could she imagine he should not leave her in the lurch How could she expect if they Inter-married he should be able to live with her in perpetual Disturbances and Alarms The very day that certain News was brought her of this Gentleman 's being Married she fell into such extravagance that she would be reveng'd of her beautiful Face she gave her self several blows tore her Hair and did all the Actions which could only proceed from Madness and Dispair her fair Eyes became two Fountains perpetually running and when her Sighs and Grief gave her a little freedom of speech Wretched Woman that I am would she say of whom all good Fortune hath taken its last leave how deserv'dly is thy ingratitude required with ingratitude How justly art thou punish'd for having kept thy Faith to a base treacherous and perfidious Person after thou hadst entrusted him with the disposal of the dearest thing thou hadst in the World Thou seest he denies the debt thou see'st he pays it with inconstancy and oblivion let all easie-natur'd and inconsiderate Women take example by me let those who deluded by Flatteries and fair Caresses are drawn in to lose what they shall never recover again cast their eyes on my Misery and then consider whether there be any other in the World whose Affliction may be compar'd to mine I wish for what all others abhor Death but it is deaf and inexorable nay slights me and will not come and put a Period to my Trouble Having thus bemoan'd her self into some Remission of her Grief she went to see her Friend through whose House Frederick came into her's who though she endeavour'd all that lay in her power to comfort her yet was her trouble so great the cause of it so pressing and so little hope of any Remedy that all her Remonstrances prevail'd nothing the only Expedient that seem'd then to offer it self was to forbid the Banes since there was some ground to do it but what proof could be made of so secret a Love without any promise of Marriage in Writing or any Testimony but that of a Servant-maid who belonging to her would not have been so easily credited The last and surest expedient this unfortunate Woman could pitch upon was to become a Nun upon which Account she was receiv'd into the Royal Monastery of Z●…ida three days after the Marriage of Frederick had been fully concluded This sudden change occasion'd a great deal of noise and discourse in Valentia all wondred at it especially those who knew her to be one of the handsomest and the most desirous to be Courted of any Lady in Valentia It was indeed a kind of Miracle to see a young Lady who spent her time so passionately at Balls Plays and other publick Meetings exchange all those nobler enjoyments of Life for the imaginary felicity of Mortification and Retir'dness this sudden resolution was attributed at first not to the true cause thereof for things were carried so closely that very few knew it but to the secret inspirations of that Wind which bloweth where it listeth and is pleas'd to amuse mankind with the strange ways it takes to transplant the affections of such as are ordain'd to Eternal bliss from the transient Vanities of this World to the Constant pursuance of the perpetual joys of a better Thus this Lady met with a kinder Spouse than she could have expected elsewhere and spent the rest of her time with great Content Blessing her former Afflictions and the crosses of her Love which had brought her to the tranquillity she now enjoyed she frequently us'd this Expression that in that House wherein there are many mansions she hoped there was one for such penitent Magdalens a●… she who by timely Repentance expiate the follies of their greener years Nor was this Acknowledgment of hers unrewarded even in this Life for she became the Oracle and Spiritual Directress of all those whose Love-Misfortunes reduced them to any Extremity especially those of her own Sex of whom she so effectually convinc'd many that disgusting the World they embrac'd a Religious Life At Valentia the Sanctity of her Life and her Charitable Directions to such as had Occasion to Address themselves to her were the Admiration of all insomuch that she was reputed a Saint even while she liv'd Frederick had a Wife but Heaven was pleased to punish his Perfidiousness with her Barrenness for she bore him no Children and instead of the great Fortunes he expected with her he had many Baggs full of Law-Sutes Troubles and Differences with other People and not a few Discontents with his Wife He wished but too late that he had chose rather to have entred into a Monastery than into Matrimony the Inconveniences whereof sufficiently convinced him that Iulietta had made the better choice He visited her often and was obliged to her for her Prudent and Pious Admonitions On the contrary Principio was the happiest Man in the World in his disposal of himself his Lucretia brought him many fine Children and by the Death of some Friends a far greater Fortune than he could have expected They also visited their old Acquaintance Iulietta who receiv'd them kindly and gave them Occasion to admire the strange Attractions of Divine Love in that Person and the Esteem they had before for the Excellency of her Endowments was now converted into a Reverence of her Sanctity and an Admiration of her Conduct THE Metamorphos'd Lover A NOVEL DON Philip a Gentleman of very high Quality was Born at Villefranche an Ancient City upon the Confines of Galicia he was descended from a very Noble Family and was brought up in his own Country with his Elder Brother Don Lodwick and a Sister called Donna Cornelia But his Father and Mother leaving this World ere he was full fifteen Years of Age he was forc'd into that Course of Life which is commonly taken by the younger Brothers of Noble Houses who have not much left them and with the little Money he could get together he went to Trail a Pike in Flanders He behav'd himself so gallantly there upon several occasions that he got the Colours of a Company of Foot and after other successful Encounters against the Dutch he was advanc'd to the Command of the same Company Having afterwards in that Charge made yet greater Demonstrations of his Conduct and Valour he Atchieved at length the Order of the Knights of Alcantara with an assurance of the first Commandry that should be void belonging to that Order Having obtain'd that he still continu'd his Military Employments till such time as there was a Cessation of Arms made between the King and his Enemies of the Low-Countries

a soft and low Voice the Night being dark he could not imagine from whence it came but Halting a little and attentively list'ning he perceived a Door open half way drawing near to it he heard a low small Voice speak Who 's there Giacomo Yes said Don Francisco Then take this reply'd they within and be careful to have it safely kept and return again hither immediately Don Francisco putting forth his Hand felt something ponderous but could not guess what it was and thinking to take it with one Hand he found there was occasion to use both No sooner had he received it but the Door was shut then marching off he found himself in the Street with his unknown Treasure but by that time he had gone some few Paces he heard a Child cry which it seems was newly born What to do in this Strange Case he was ignorant being full of Amazement To return back to the House he consider'd with himself might prove dangerous to the Infant and himself he having assumed the Person of him to whom it was intended and to leave it in the Street he look'd upon it as Inhumanity but remembring the Charge he had receiv'd to be Careful and have it safely kept and to return immediately He resolv'd to carry it to his own House and leave it in the Custody of an Elderly Woman which was his House-Keeper whose Name was Dorila and then return back to see what further occasion there was of his Service or what more Mistakes there might be committed At length he brought it Home to his House Don Bernardo being gone to find him and entring into a Room next at hand called Dorila to him and bid her Unswath the Infant When she had open'd it they both view'd it and found it to be a Male Child very Fair and Beautiful the Ornaments about it declared it was of no mean Parentage or ordinary Extraction Then Don Francisco desir'd her to procure a Nurse for it but first to take of those rich Mantles and to put on meaner And for the better Concealing my bringing it hither you shall Convey it to a Midwife who is seldom unprovided of necessary Expedients upon such Occasions and for her Gratification take Money with you to defray the Charge you may nominate what Parents you shall think fit and give it what Name the Midwife and you shall agree upon All this Dorila promis'd should be faithfully perform'd according to his Order The Business being thus contriv'd Don Francisco with all speed hastned back to the place to hear whether they would Whist any more to him But instead of that a little before he came to the House where the Whisting came from he heard a great Clashing of Swords as if several had been Fighting He listned a while but could hear no Words spoke but by the Sparks which flew from their Weapons he perceived by the Glimpse that one was set upon by a great many and had a Confirmation of it by hearing one say False Traytors though you are many against one yet shall not your Advantageous Number gain you the Victory Don Francisco at these Words transported by his eager Courage at two Leaps made to the side of the Gentleman assaulted and drew out his Sword with so much Gallantry saying Sir fear nothing for such Aid is come to your Relief as will not fail you till his Sword or Life fail And therefore fortifie your Strength and Resolution for Traytors though numerous are not always successful Immediately one of the Adverse Party reply'd Villain thou Lyest here 's no Traytors But where there is Justice in a Cause there 's always hopes of Victory They had not time to use more Expressions for the hast they were in to Conquer each other would not admit of a Parley the unequal Party press'd very hard upon Don Francisco and his Companion that at two Thrusts they laid the Stranger on the Ground Don Francisco believing he had received his Mortal Wound reassumed to himself that Courage seconding his Blows so powerfully and with such nimbleness that they were forc'd to retreat But all his Magnanimity had not been able to have defended him against so Potent an Enemy had not Dame Fortune stept in to his Protection for the Inhabitants by this time were alarm'd and open'd their Windows others came forth with Lights and to cry out for help which the greatest Party perceiving forsook the place and made their Escape By this time the Stranger that was faln had recover'd himself for those Thrusts he receiv'd lighted on some private Armour he had on which was as hard as the very Adamant Don Francisco in this Skirmish having lost his Hat by chance took up another which he put on without looking whether it was his own The Gentleman rising up said to Don Francisco Sir that I am indebted to you for my Life is not a greater truth then that I shall never scruple to lose it in your Service and what Fortune has been pleased to bestow on me I shall be very ready to lay at your Feet but lest my Ignorance might when occasion serves render me uncapable of paying you that Debt I shall beg to be acquainted with your Name that by my future Gratitude I may express my thankfulness Sir reply'd Don Francisco the Service I have paid you is so much the Duty of one Gentleman to another that it merits not an acknowledgment but to comply with your Desires I shall give you that satisfaction which is agreeable to your Demands I am a Gentleman a Spaniard and a Student in this University and if my Name can render you any Service I am called Don Francisco de Bazola You have highly honour'd me reply'd the Stranger in every respect but I dare not discover my Name to you but am willing you should be inform'd from another rather than my self and I will take that care you shall not remain long a Stranger to it By this time they perceiv'd eight Persons making towards 'em Don Francisco thinking them to be Enemies desired the Stranger to be in a readiness to receive 'em and he would not be wanting in his Duty to assist him though their number be so unequal I believe Sir reply'd the Stranger they are not Enemies but Friends the Words were no sooner spoke but they surrounded him Whispering some few Words to him but so low as Don Francisco could not hear ' em Upon this the Stranger turning aside from 'em to Don Francisco he embrac'd him saying Sir these Gentlemen are my Friends and have promis'd me their assistance else I should have created you farther trouble by conducting me to some place of Safety but since Fortune hath offer'd this means for my Preservation I will resign my self up to their Protection Having lost his Hat as he pretended he desir'd his Friends to get him another scarce had he spoke the Word when Don Francisco offer'd him the Hat which he had the Stranger no sooner view'd it but

continued her Familiarities with Gallipus the continuation of whose Love according to the old Custom was as the Beauty of Flowers in the Feilds Gregorius having ended his Story Supper not being yet ready he inform'd the Company that he had one more if it would not tire their Patience which was transacted when he was upon his Travels into France the Company desiring much to hear it intreated him very earnestly to relate it whereupon he began as followeth In the Port of Cauloon hard by Niort there was a Ferry-mans Wife Indifferently handsome who Night and Day did nothing but Ferry over passengers it fell out that two Students of Niort passed the River with her alone and because it is one of the longest passages in all France to keep themselves in Action they Courted the Woman in the way of Love she return'd them a very good answer though not suitable to their question but they who were not tired with the Journey they had taken to the River side nor cold by any Distemper of the Water nor asham'd at the Denial of the Woman they both resolved to take her by force and if she offer'd to cry out they threatned to throw her into the River the Woman being as Wise and Cunning as they were Foolish and Malicious said to 'em Gentlemen I would not have you to think me so hard hearted as I have express'd my self all I desire of you is only to grant me two things and you shall then understand that I have a greater desire to obey you than you have to entreat me The Students Swore Solemnly to her that she should not ask that thing of 'em which they would not grant provided she would perform what they so much desired Whereupon she told 'em in the first place that she required both of 'em to promise and swear not to declare to any person in the World the kindness they should receive from her to which they both very willingly consented Secondly said she I require that but one at a time shall caress with me for I am not a Woman of that Impudence to have any Witness that may behold my Frolicks therefore make your result which of you will engage first they found this request very just and reasonable and the youngest of 'em gave consent to the Senior the privilege of exercising first so drawing near to a small Island she said to the youngest stay here and have a little Patience until I have carried your Friend into yonder Island if at his return he recommends me to you we will leave him here and then you and I will go together Whereupon the youngest of the Students leaped into the Island where he attended the return of his Companion whom the Ferry-woman was rowing to another Island when she came to it she made a pretence to fasten her Boat least the stream should drive it away then she applyed her self to him and said Sir pray find out the privatest place you possible can whereupon the Senior Student entred upon the Island to find out some convenient corner fit for their purpose as soon as she saw him landed with one of her Feet against a Tree she thrust back the Boot which presently return'd into the River and left both the Students in the two Deserts and then cry'd out as loud as she could to 'em Sirs pray wait there till I come to you which I don't intend shall be this day nor the next week The two poor distressed Students finding the deceit fell both on their knees upon the Banks of the River begging and entreating her not to put them to that open disgrace and assured her that if she would take 'em again into her Boat and waft them to the place where they intended to Land they would use no farther importunity with her But she minded her rowing and cry'd out who 'll be the Fool then I am glad I have escaped a scowring and got so well rid of you so returning to the Village she called her Husband and many others to behold this Comical Scene who attended her with a numerous train that neither little nor great would stay behind but would all be participators of this sight the poor Students beholding so great a Company coming went and hid themselves but they were soon found out after some diligent search and were forced to receive the Scoffs of the Multitude Every one had their saying especially the Waterman who jeeringly said to 'em What! did you want a fresh bit Neighbour Indeed I don't like you should have such an Extraordinary kindness for my Bed-fellow but I 'll pass it by this time provided you won't do so no more the poor Students could not tell what to do or say they were so out of Countenance at their Scoffs and Scorns but they at last happen'd upon another Ferry-boat and so made their escape from the multitude at last these Transactions reached their Governours ears who severely reproved 'em for it but ever afterwards they were free from those absurdities Having ended his Story Supper immediately came in and the Musicians were come which were before-hand provided for this purpose Octavio beheld himself in the Mirror of his Son's Countenance the Kindred on both sides wept for joy nor was there any Corner in all the whole House which was not visited with rejoyceing and although time flew away with its nimble Wings yet it seem'd to Octavio not to fly but to walk with Crutches so earnest was his desire to be imbrac'd in the Arms of his dear Almeria At last came that so much expected hour they all of them went to Bed to take their rest and the whole House remained buried in Silence THE Uirgin Captive A NOVEL AT what time the Queen of the Northern Island won and ransack'd the City of Cadiz Prospero Admiral of one of her Squadrons of Ships upon his return home carried along with him to Mundolin the chief City of the Northern Isle a young Virgin about seven Years of Age contrary to the knowledge of the General who contenting himself with the spoil of their Goods left the Inhabitants free in their Persons And therefore upon the complaint of her Parents he commanded diligent search to be made for the Child to the end she might be restor'd to her Father and Mother It seems she was one of the most lovely Children in all Cadiz and therefore notwithstanding all the General 's Proclamations and Threats Prospero had her kept close and would by no means obey the General 's Command In short her Parents were forc'd to sit down by the loss afflicted and disconsolate and Prospero went away not a little satisfied with his Prize Being arriv'd at Mundolin he presented the fair young Virgin as a rich Jewel to his Wife but as her kind Stars did direct her all they of Prospero's Houshold were Christians though indeed outwardly they seem'd to profess the Religion of the Country This Prospero at the same time had a Son call'd

a Priest two University-Scholars and a Servant belonging to the Priest a young Lad about fifteen Years of Age. They all knew that there were two Persons to be taken in at Carmona who had paid some what extraordinary for the best Places They accordingly Resign'd them as soon as they perceiv'd their coming towards the Coach But Vasquez who was a very Civil and Obliging Person would needs recommend his interest in the place to the Gentleman's Lady whom he seated on the lift side of Corrina and sat himself in the fore-part of the Coach with her Husband All being plac'd to their Content they left Carmona on the Monday Morning it being in September when most Fruits are ripe All thought it a great happiness that they had met so good Company but Corrina and Vasquez had another secret satisfaction arising from the thought of the good Prize that had brought them into that good Company The Gentleman was a Person of Excellent Discourse the Priest of a very Sociable and Conversative Humour and the two Young Scholars made it appear that they had not mispent their time at the University every one being desirous to make the best discovery he could of his Abilities The Priest took occasion to inform them that he was going to Court to get a Privilege to put two little Pieces of his into the Press being such as some Friends of his had assur'd him he should oblige the World in the Publication of them The Gentleman who sat next him was a Person acquainted with Letters and express'd a great Curiosity to know what they might treat of Doctor Berilliere so was the Priest call'd told him they were Books of Discourses and Divertisements representing to him that things of that kind were kindly receiv'd at Court that one of them contain'd several Novels and the other a Collection of Poems Written by him during his Residence at Salamanca He told them withal that if they thought it not tedious he would entertain them with somewhat out of the former whenever they should be at leisure to give him Attention Corrina who was a great Lover and Reader of such Treatises intreated the Doctor if it were no trouble to him to read one of his Novels promising her self from the assurance she had of his Excellent Parts that the Stile and Conceptions would be answerable to the Worthiness of the Authour I have endeavour'd all I could Madam says the Doctor to her to conform my self to the Stile now us'd at Court my Prose is free from Affectation and consequently will not weary the Reader nor are the Conceits so flat as to produce the same Effect I make it my business to give my Writings a little Life and Smartness which may raise in the Reader an Earnestness to know the Period of the Adventures I Write as I speak because I see Men love those things that are Natural better than those which smell of too much Study and Affectation and take it from me as a thing very certain that it requires a certain measure of Confidence for any Man to Write as the Times go now which proceeds hence That so many Excellent Wits busie themselves in Writing and Publish things as Admirable as Ingenious and not only Men who profess Letters but also some Women The Doctor having ended this Discourse he took out his Book of Novels and the Company having Compos'd themselves to Silence and Attention he entertain'd them with that which follows There was an Ancient Gentleman who had lost one of his Eyes and was Married to a Wife far younger than himself His Business lay much abroad which was the occasion that he could not see his Wife so often as he would She in his Absence did so much forget her Honour and her Conscience that she fell in Love with a young Gentleman In Process of time which brings all things to Maturity and Perfection the Report was so hot and so current that her Husband was Advertis'd of it who could not be induc'd to believe it by reason of the great Affection she always express'd towards him Nevertheless one day he determin'd with himself to make Experience of it and if he could to revenge himself upon that Person who had thus dishonour'd him To accomplish his Design he pretended Business to a certain place not far from home for three or four days He was no sooner departed but his Wife sent to her Friend to acquaint him with it whereupon he immediately came to pay those Assignations of Love which she expected He had not been with her above half an Hour but behold her Husband was return'd and knock'd aloud at the Gate She who knew him told her Gallant of it who was so amaz'd and put into such a Fright that he wish'd himself safe at home and Imprecated both her and her Love who had brought him into so much danger but she assur'd him that he need not perplex himself for she would contrive 〈◊〉 means to convey him safe forth without being discover'd and desir'd him to put on his Cloths with what speed he could Dur●…g this Interval her Husband continu'd knocking at the Gate and call'd upon his Wife as loud as he could but she seem'd not to take notice that it was he but spake aloud to a Servant that lay above Stairs Why don't you Rise and Answer that rude Person whoever it is which makes such a Noise at the Gate Is this a seasonable Hour of the Night for any one to come into a Civil House If my Husband were at Home I 'm sure you du●…st not do so The Husband hearing the Voice of his Wife call'd to her as loud as he could Wife open the Door will you have me stay here until Morning When she perceiv'd her Gallant dress'd and ready to go she open'd the Door and ran to Embrace her Husband saying to him Dear Husband How glad am I of your coming For I was in a Curious Dream and was so well pleas'd better than ever I was in my Life before For methought you had recover'd the Sight of your other Eye whereupon Kissing of him she clapt her Hand upon the Speculative Eye and ask'd him whether he did not see much better than he us'd to do In the mean time whilst she had blinded him her Friend slipt out of Doors of which her Husband immediately mistrusted and told her By Heavens Wife I 'le never Watch you any more for thinking to Catch you I have had the finest Trick put upon me by you that I think ever was invented I see it is not in the power of any Man to put any Stop to a Womans Proceedings unless he should Kill her or Burn her for a Lewd Woman nothing can Refine or Purge her but Fire Therefore since the good Entertainment I have given you cannot conduce to reclaim you I shall henceforth study for some Chastisement whereby you may be better Disciplin'd This said he departed from her into another Room leaving her perplex'd