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THE GRECIAN STORY : BEING AN Historical Poem , IN FIVE BOOKS .

To which is Annex'd THE GROVE : Consisting of Divers SHORTER POEMS upon several Subjects .

By J. H. Esq

Mundi Schema & Effigies Historia ; Triste cum Jucundo ; Dulce cum Amaro : Bonum , malumque Humanum Genus ; multum fragile Animo , ut Corpore : summa per Observationem Prudentia ; Plena varietatis Natura , & Fortuna etiam ; Vtraque admiranda .

LONDON , Printed for William Crook , at the Green Dragon without Temple Bar , near Devereux-Court . 1684.

THE GRECIAN STORY , BEING AN Historical POEM . THat time of Year when th' Earth grand Parent shews ; Doth beauties choice , new flaunting Brood disclose : When paints her Cheek , with Gems adorn'd ( as 't were ) Imbroidered Garb ; may Curtisan appear : Whilst , more advanc'd , the Sun with wanton eye , Much fonder ray doth Court her from the Sky , Smiling in Beams : when spruce-drest Groves abound ; Thro chirping Consorts noise withal resound , Sweet Songs of joy : Heaven chearful , pleas'd survay'd ; Cloud - masks discharg'd , bright , azure Face display'd , Dropt pearly Dews ; then free from Congelation ; The World restor'd since former Youth's privation . No sooner had the Lady Morn in state , Usher'd by Star , walk'd forth her Eastern gate ; From glorious Couch Rose-spread to take the air , That still might seem with blushing Cheeks more fair ; Scatt'ring her Dew like Crystal Pendents round , As Favours to adorn the fruitful Ground : But straight beheld on large Ortesian Plain ( Prime Rendezvouz ) great store o' th Pastor-train , Choicest * * Arcadia famous for Shepherds . Arcadian youth , most active Men , Each walking from their Country-grange as then . Young Females ( last ) conjoyn'd , that gaudy Day Quick , early Risers too , but mirthful Play Was their chief end , supreme ; and more to grace PAN'S Festival , stil'd God of Sheep , that Place , Each Shepherdess shew'd trim'd and beautifi'd With handsom Garb ; careless , neglected Pride ; Nice , formal freaks of Art could shun , forbear , Tho flaunting too : good skins and Features there : As Nature thought to th' World it should be known , She was not ti'd to gorgeous Courts alone . Let it suffice , some had the name of Fair , Might Princes please : Young Pastors too did share For manlike Form , ingenuous Parts combin'd : Tho Shepherds call'd not prov'd of servile kind ( Since kept their Own or Fathers Flocks ) but there , Like Graziers now , gentiler Stamp did bear . These searching for their several Loves with joy O'rerang'd the cheerful Vale : when those less Coy , Soft , gentler Hearts somtimes , by purpos'd chance Like Willing Strays ( mistook for Ignorance ) Soon found out them : met both did freely prove What sports , delight Conceit with harmless Love Could best commend , repasts of Youthful pleasure ; Songs chanted , walk'd , or danc'd in Country measure ; Green banks like Plush bespread , with Flow'rs each where , ( As heaven with Stars ) begem'd , embroider'd there . But Fame's record , amongst the rural Train , Does one advance as Glory of that Plain ; Their Prince esteem'd , whose gallant Form excell'd , ORSAMNES call'd : pronounc'd unparallel'd . Clearest brown Cheek : his bright , triumphant Eyes Born conquerours , fair Virgin-troop their Prize ; Such lovely flames and Manlike both survay'd : Seem'd court-bred Star : well-mounted Brow displai'd . Each feature , part conjoin'd choice Ornament ; NARCISSUS might , ENDIMION represent . His large , spread Locks in many a gallant Curl Shew'd sportive Wantons there , like trembling Purl O' th' shoulders danc'd when mov'd , whom wand'ring Wind Did dandle oft like Playfellow , untwin'd ; Whilst Nimphs their Sighs did breath , enamour'd train ; Heart-gives they seem'd those Gazers to enchain ; Howe're Himself less then dispos'd to Love : For body's form did rarely builded prove . Transcendent Mind , adorn'd with noblest Parts : Choice Virtue too advanc'd his grand deserts . Age twenty one : whose certain Birth we shall E're long declare , Breeding conjoin'd withal . Spruce Hat he wore , th' height , breadth indiff'rent Crown'd , Green Taffaty ; neat-folded Wreath went round Made of the same : for Garments too excell'd ; Suit , Coat green Taffaty , clasp'd down beheld With silver Plates , o' th' brest and sides , behind ; Long , branched form ; with choice Aurora lin'd . Short Buskins ( last ) for color , Stuff compli'd , With ribbond-knots of fair Aurora ti'd , Such prov'd the Youth : whilst most o' th' Pastor-train In Rural way their minds did entertain , With Games and sports , Himself ( reserved brest Of late howere ) that time beyond the rest Contemplative , ( through weightier Cause ( which we Shall name ere long ) dispos'd for privacy ; Walk'd farther off towards delightful Vale , From whence did blow fine , gentler-breathed Gale , To calm his thoughts ; then view the lovely Spring ; Found Cordial-ease whilst Birds in quires do sing . 'T was May's first Day ; whose Flower'd beauty appear'd That time beyond young Female ones prefer'd , Cheeks , lips and eyes ; that Champain dress beheld , Through sober glance sad Clouds in part dispell'd . Drawn further on to th' Vale at last , one while His silver'd Bow 's imploi'd then ; to beguile Slow Morning-hours , Philosophy , choice Book Maintain'd discourse by Crystal-streamed Brook : Till solemn Thoughts return , rais'd ( last ) again , Did softly tread that flow'r-imbroider'd Plain : Earth smiling round ( as 't were ) upon the Skies , As Heav'n on earth ; for Cheek Serene complies . By this the All-surrounding Sun with hast ( Swift , fiery Steeds ) Day 's Morning-Stage o're-pass'd ; No need of drenching them , nor Southern Bait Took for himself drives on his Chariot strait . ORSAMNES when , being still dispos'd to rove , Cast pleased glance upon the walled Grove ; Don two miles walk , Noon's heat offensive found ; Whilst That appear'd on gentler rising ground , Spring 's gallant Plumes ; by Pastors talk excelling ; Like Fortress fair Sun's beamy Darts repelling : At hand besides , yet nere by him survai'd ; Strong Fancy draws to view that branched Shade : March'd further on to th' Gate , from whence he might , If open found , have clearer Glancing Sight . 'T was walled round ; The walled Grove near that close Gate within Stood Porter's lodg : Porter himself had been Rambling that Morn to th' Ale-house standing nigh , Whence drunk return'd ; so , entring there ( none by ) The Wicket left unlock'd ( nor strange , forgot ) Well clos'd , no more , like fudled , drowsy Sot Roul'd on his bed ; whilst kennel'd Dog did keep Bad watch withal ( chain'd up by day ) asleep . ORSAMNES seeing clear way , the Lodg-door clos'd , None to debar , strong , fair Excuse suppos'd , He step'd within , us'd wary feet and Eyes , Thoughts to retreat ere Rangers glance surprize : First Prospect on 't far more encouraging , It seem'd prime Bow'r , Plantation for the Spring . The Form was thus : 'T was cut out round by Art ; Some Mossy Roads , more large , from th' walled Part ( Free Shade from beams , Tops something open tho ) Did streit as lines directly point and go To th' middle Ground , where handsom Habitation ; The Rest , more narrow Walks in circle fashion Did wind about , grand Theatre beheld ; Close tops like Arch , by growth not least compell'd : Thick , thinner Trees between , tho here and there Small spaces found might Garden-plots appear , Worn Flower'd dress . ORSAMNES view'd , approv'd That branched Maze ; whilst Silvan Songsters , mov'd To gen'ral chanting joy , their Chorus sing ; That Princess-month like Servants welcoming . Birds pleas'd and Shades , which gave conjoined shroud ; King skreen withal 'gainst beams of Noon allow'd ; Shun'd streight Road from the Gate ( with wary glance ) For th' planted part , where he might best advance , Cross'd winding walks , march'd further on conceal'd , Till came to th' midst , small dainti'st Green beheld ; Cut Orb-like round , where purling Riv'let stray'd , Did seem to dance through small carv'd Channel made To view the Spring ; two foot for breadth bestow'd ; Whose Crystal stream Gold-sands ( as 't were o'reflow'd , Mixt gaudiest colour'd Shells , by Art design'd : In midst of all neat-formed Mansion shin'd . Thin Trees dispers'd like Tufts adorn'd the place ; Some Park-stands , bow'rs conjoin'd Prospective grace . ORSAMNES now , least caus'd perchance offence By curious mood , through Shades retir'd from thence ; Way trod before , towards th' unguarded Gate , Refreshment found by what beheld of late : When from that part most soft and gentle Noise Stole to his Ear , whether 't was Humane Voice , Which talked , sung , complain'd , or what not knowing ; Till nearer drawn prov'd chearful Sound , sweet growing ; Well chanted Song for pleasure , brought thus far , And dandled by the pleas'd , delighted Air , Since loth to loose . His mind could not dispense , For truning back , if sidewaies rang'd from thence Much wanderer ; those streight broad Roads were fear'd ; This sculking way most free , reserv'd appear'd . 'T was stronger now , seem'd choicely rare , surpassing ; Hast bad conciev'd , thus , gentler forwards tracing , ( To smallest Noise ) he marched by that ground , Close larger Plot with Hedg encompass'd round ; Where lurking Shades would stragler's glance repel , Some longer stay might be adventur'd well . Prime Musick 't was of Lute and Voice compos'd ; ORSAMNES there , with bord'ring Parts inclos'd , More to regard ( befriended by that Shade ) Each other Sense to th' Hearing servant made . Those nimble Birds which mov'd about that Bow'r , Inspir'd appear'd throught her Harmonious , pow'r ; Lute , charming Voice : Leaves danc'd , when smaller pause ( Wind-shaken oft ) shew'd gentle Claps , applause . Those chirping Songsters seem'd as mute and dumb , Sat pearch'd as 't were her Scholars then become . Last words o' th' Song were these , This World abounds in Care and Strife , Best suits my Thoughts the Virgin-life . By which ORSAMNES plainly did conclude She was a Maid , or th' Tongue did much delude , Air lastly upon the Lute , in which her Hand Did nimbler way , more sweet the strings command ; Both ended thus , Birds seem'd to practise round In thankful Song , whilst from well-shaded Ground , ORSAMNES heard , applauds ; choice female Art : Found now more ling'ring thoughts , loth to Depart . Good mind he had to see that place inclos'd , Then view those Lips , those Hands which form'd compos'd , These warbled sounds , if might be termed Fair , Whose Voice and Touch proclaim'd themselves so rare : Then would be gone . Thus rouz'd , with gentle paces He stalk'd about that Hedg , through se'vral places Sight strove to dart , till found reserved Dore ; Not lock'd , forgot ; one Person saw , no more . Transcendent Form , in midst of all descri'd , Prime Excellence , by none on Earth outvi'd : Sweet lovely Face to that might Cheap appear , So rich in Beauty shew'd ; conjoined there Her Body's daintiest Shape , exact Compound ; Task for all Pens ; whose praises to resound , Fame's trumpet Breath might want ; the Sight would move Proud Kings themselves ( perchance ) to fall in Love . Fond Suitors turn'd ; much more inferiour Men To view , Admire : conceiv'd small marvel then , ORSAMNES tho , upon that Gazing score Imploi'd his Eyes , as hearkning Ears before . A Virgin 't was as did by th' Song appear ; CLERMANTHE nam'd , tho call'd PARMENA there ; Who midst the heat , by chance withdrawn descended To th' Bathing Fount ; there ( Song with Musick ended , Thence manly Spies debar'd ) to th' foot at last Unclouds her beauteous World , which seem'd to cast New Beams upon that gloomy place as tho Bright second Morn were breaking from below , More choicely Fair : or perl skin'd Nimph reveal'd , Some feigned Lady o' th' Water then beheld . Upon the Bank fine Sattin Mantle lay ( Sky-colour'd ) spread , did Silver knots display : Silk under - robe or Petticoat beside , Green like the Spring , Hood , Sandalls there descri'd . The Fount was large , The Fountain . Long-square ; for art excell'd : Ore th' midst half way , by Pillars strength upheld , Square carved Frame ; left open either side : On th' top sate * * God o' th' Sea NEPTUNE crown'd ( Triumphant pride ) In Chariot drawn ; Sea-horses form presented ( All done with paint and Gold ) which Water vented , Dropt through their Mouths , part froth , like Foam below Champing the Bit. Beneath there seem'd to flow High swelling Sea , and at four Corners made Curl'd † † Meaner Sea-Gods . TRITON'S shape which Trumps did use displai'd , On Dolphin backs advanc'd ; whence Waters fall Like sportful Streams , through th' Fishes mouths withall . View'd Fount it self , at either distant End Wild , carved Rocks did near to th' bank ascend : ‖ ‖ Goddess of Wood. DIANA nak'd sate bathing there on one , Coy Nymphs behind ; ACTEON farthest shewn , Whose branched Crest speaks bold presumptuous prying : Near th' other Rock , their hands with Harps complying , Mermaids beheld ; and partly above the Stream Fish-heads appeared from Craggy sides of them : Through Engins too dispers'd thir Water - Show'r , Squeez'd from both Tops like Arched Cystal-bow'r , Quite o're those Nymphs beneath , small Rail the place Encompassed , where , rang'd with painted grace Stood carved Beasts like rampant Guard to th' Fount , View'd o're against ( near th' hedg ) Prospective Mount ; Whose stairs with gilded Rails shew'd beautifi'd , Where perching ( last ) prime-coulour'd Fowls descri'd . Who look'd upon the Place but glancing fashion , Might think he saw some small , New-coin'd Creation , Fish , Birds and Beasts ; CLERMANTHE Goddess there ( Bathing below ) to th' Fancy's eye appear . Whose beauties now with sob'rer Smile , and then More serious thoughts ORSAMNES view'd ag'en . Her Eyes were black spread flaming Rays Which Diamonds could far outblaze ; Clermanthes Person . Transcendent beams : fair Soul from thence Did shine with glorious Form to Sense . Two glist'rng Mints of Lightning were ; Choice beauties Worlds ; mysterious there ; In whose full Globes Night , Day intwin'd , Both black and Fair at once combin'd , Seem'd darker - veyl'd least else confounded Mens view , destroi'd , tho sweetly wounded ; For Persons struck by that fair Eye , Well pleas'd appear'd still so to Die . Such lovely fires withal beheld , Faint Stars , Sun's gaudy Beams excell'd . Lights , fountains seem'd on Earth ( survai'd ) New Morning kindled thence , displai'd . Her Forehead large , high-rais'd to th' Eye , Spread forth like pure , Majestick Sky ; Did Throne of State to Beauty there Join'd Chastity withall appear : Warm whitest Alps of Snow present ; First lovely Part , choice ornament . Then view'd those Cheeks , delicious Bow'rs , Where constant Spring , enlivened Flow'rs ; On Lillies there , fresh Roses blowing Two Suns above their beams bestowing . Here us'd that Archer small to lie ( Love's Boy ) made wanton by her Eye , For mirthful play ; each outward Part Still pleas'd to Range , if barr'd her Heart . Next , daintiest Lips ; fair Ruby-gem But Mean-complexion'd , thought to them : Prime modells clos'd , when smil'd howe're , More graceful Shapes presented there : New beauteous Forms through Speech descri'd , Tho words pronounc'd like Death , Deni'd Whose living Marmulade might shew ( Enjoi'd ) Restorative , as tho I hill , frosted Veins could warm repair ; Breath'd Sweets against Infectious Air : Pearl-store conceal'd . 'T were sad that none Should kiss such Lips but Maids alone . Her dainty rising Nose most white , As curious - form'd , to please , delight : Fit Part for that transcendent Face : The Chin conjoin'd Perfections Grace . Fine , gallant Hair , wreaths lofty-spread , Like silken Crown adorn'd her head ; Some wanton , dangling Curls altho Resplendent Cheeks made fairer shew ; Choice heightning Foyl : seem'd Courted , danc'd By ev'ry blast of Wind , advanc'd : 'T was clearer Brown and serv'd for Shade , Whilst Sun-bright Eyes their beams displaid : Love's Ambushment might well appear ; Pity such Hairs should wither there Under coy Virgin-vow , since Strings For CUPID'S BOW ; fit bredes for Kings . Her Neck might stately Fort present , Pillar to th' Breathing Firmament . Strange Clime displai'd , where Lillies , Snow ( Conjoin'd ) did Summer-winter shew : Upon that Frame with glory mov'd . Prime choice Compound by Mortals lov'd , Di'monds there worn , to Fancies eye , Shew'd sparkling Joy being plac'd so nigh . Then Brests survey'd which swell , aspire ; Nurses conjoin'd to th' Babe Desire : Did soft like trembling Jelly shew , Or Streams when gentler Gale doth blow , Dimpling their Cheek . These th' Eye supposes Love-gods beloved Mounts , whence loses His Arrows oft in wanton play , Doth Wound withal : Between there lay Milk-path for 's Walk ; still slumber'd on Those Pillows too when weary grown . Her Arms like Twins in gentle fold Play'd with themselves , by Nature's Mold . Exactly cast ; where Pearl descry'd , Grown Envy-pale by th' Wrists outvy'd . Free Pris'ners th' are who there remain , Find beauteous Grate , choice Guardian : 'T were sad these should imbrace none other But Female Arms , or one another . Her dainty , curious Hands ( prime Pair ) By Queens might envy'd prove , so rare , Those nicer Palms , soft , smallest Stream Each azure Vein conceiv'd in them , Like beauteous Founts that wander'd o're Choice Lilly-banks , made Island-store . Seem'd prime for Tooth , as could send out Diseases rage , advance the Gout To Galliard's lofty Height , and stroke Fierce Panthers tame so fair a Yoak . Now , lower wading strait , beheld Her silver Wast , unparallel'd : Wreath'd by th' enamour'd Stream in sign Of fond regard , so Crystalline ; Choice-form'd withal : much blest be Those So wealthy an Armful may inclose : Like Zodiack , surround ( as 't were ) That gallant World of beauty there . ORSAMNES lov'd , Orsamnes in Love . never before till now That taking way ( such Form , so beauteous too ) Did Woman contemplate ; pierc'd through the Eyes : Th' unlook'd-for Chance might more withal surprize . Strong , secret Charm like Plant still there detain'd , Porter forgot , past Griefs , Love primely raign'd Nere Woman thought worthy of Sigh , or Passion , Till view'd that Princess , Queen of the Creation ; In whose fair Eyes bring troop of Masquers shin'd , Virtues did seem with Beauties there combin'd . That Man crown'd Fortune's Favorite confest , By whom this Pearl , conjugal Gem possest . Her costly Cloaths upon the ground , beside Rich Jewels worn chief rank Gentile imply'd : Whose worth although conceiv'd Transcendent , rare ; Why should his Person , Parts , Birth join'd despair ? Her Song's last Words howere , as prov'd inclin'd To th' Virgin-life , least fixed Cours , design'd , Bred qualmish thoughts ; made solemn Vow , if so , ( Bent to observe ) he then might seem to Woo Some marble Statue's shape , there Suitor be ; Or Court the Northern Ice , as melting , free ; Deaf Winds and Wave , coy Light'ning grasp , infold : But those faint Thoughts by stronger were control'd . Thus , he resolv'd his Mind to break , discover , Nor lose the Man whilst shew'd the fervent Lover . Mus'd straight withal how near Approach to gain , Some Parley , speech , join'd Kiss-salute obtain . When from that Place sad Damping cause appear'd , ( Nice , hardest Task ) lest strange Surprisal fear'd , Some Lust-design , she should scriek out , exclaim Ere he could Speak ; destroy'd that courting Aim . Found Naked ( next ) would move , incense far more , Thus view'd , beheld : if waited there at dore , She might whole Hours ( perchance ) in Bathing spend , Till Scouts betray'd ; so lost desire End : What posture best , what Words to settle , please ( If should come forth ) her Troubled thoughts , Appaise , How t' order all : he first imploy'd his Brain To drive her from that Fount , till Cloath'd again . Thus softly trod to th' Fenced part Behind , Nearest to her , where shak'd ( as had design'd ) Those Branches , Leaves ; as some had faln by chance Against the Hedg , no view nor naked glance : When Noise o'reheard , like one from th' Fount below Trampling the Bank , Cloaths rus'led to and fro : Which proving well , to th' Door he strait did trace ( One side thereof ) as newly reach'd that Place : Where heard Silk garment mov'd , Feet tread the Grass : By th' Hedg conjoin'd to th' Entrance nimbly pass . Which Noise her Self conceiv'd , good Omen thought , As Fortune there by gentle Hand had brought ; Did with his Plot like Patroness combine : So ( drawn most near ) prepar'd for 's Love-design . 'T was she indeed ; for , rus'ling Noise o'reheard Through shaken Leaves , conjoined Hem had scar'd ; Thick Trees behind ; no Men approaching there ( But one i' th' House ) imploi'd Maid-servants were . Thus then ( sad Virgin-thoughts ) it seem'd a Stranger , Slunk into th' Grove unmark'd ; some Lustful Ranger Might naked view , watch closely at Door withal ; When she forsook the Fount surprize , enthral ; Door left unlock'd by chance , remember'd then : She long'd therefore till 't was made fast agen So , hurl'd to th' bank ; Smock on , silk Petticoat , Short upper Robe , fine Mantle near forgot , To th' entrance strait she ran , where ( much more bold ) Might lock the Door , or Persons face behold : But then hard Task increas'd CLERMANTHE'S doubt , Door opening from the Green , Key left without . While stepping forth , ORSAMNES bowing the knee Almost to th' ground , seiz'd on immediately That Door witheld , ( when coy , strange Start she made : Fear , wonder joyn'd ) thus Blaz'd his thoughts and said . Orsamnes Courting Clermanthe . Transcendent Star , which beauty's Queen dost shine ( As of this Grove ) whilst Each their Crowns resign And bow to Thee , th' Imperial excellence ; Pardon this Bolder Act , and leave dispense That I may kiss your Hand : next Thanks declare For my Repast ; those Musick - strains most Rare , Like th' Author 's self . CLERMANTHE then had grown Much frighted , Scar'd , withal Disdainful shewn , But that she saw her Young Surprizer there I' th' lowlyest way ; small grounds for Rape appear : Mild gentle Brow , well civillized Tongue ; That Silken Garb should to none Base belong : For Person ( last ) excell'd , Prime Male perfection ; Lik'd all , approv'd , tho free from Love-reflexion . Thus , bashful Glance , still prone to Virgin-fear , She joyn'd reply : Pray Sir , withdraw , Forbear That stop , Restraint ; like Stranger to this Grove , As unto Me ; tho chance thus far to Rove Through kept , well Guarded Gate : Kissing my Hand Seems vain Desire ; where Lonely grounds Command Bad Thoughts may cause : Too formal Thanks exprest , Such Musick prov'd ; my own Reserved Brest . 'T was meant withal to Please . ORSAMNES then , Joyn'd humble Bow , this Answer fram'd ag'en . Fairest , believe , nothing thought dangerous Shall hence proceed , tho Door surprized thus ; I 'l Honour boast , 't was done from sober Mind ; Chast like your Own , for virtuous Love inclin'd . My Entrance ( next ) with Ranging Walk thus far Excuse may plead , None there to stop , debar . For th' Musick , Voice , if not given thanks to You , I shall thank Fortune for 't , Sight Lovely'st too . Person conjoyn'd ; Both Prais'd , advanc'd howere . Prime , dainty'st Blush , CLERMANTHE answer'd there . Since then the First you Heard , the last Beheld ; This Grove survey'd withall ( scarce paralell'd ) Pray , Sir , withdraw ; shewn Civil way retire : Your Self commended so . Sad harsh Desire , ORSAMNES thought , those words by Her exprest Departing Doom ; breath'd from so noble Brest , With milder Terms soft Voice allay'd , the more His Heart through Love inflam'd , Captiv'd before . He thus reply'd : Sweet'st Madam still conclude , My Carriage shall be far from Wanton , Rude ; Unsoyled prove ; your Favor sought from thence ; Still kept , observ'd those Bounds of Reverence : And yet defer that late condemning Voice Of leaving you so soon ; thought Fairer Choice Sentence of Death CLERMANTHE setled now , More quiet thoughts , thus spake with gentle brow I cannot , Sir , yet charge You ( I confess ) With any Act , the least Unworthyness : But you must know I here live close , conceal'd , Hid from the World ( the cause not now reveal'd ) Mind ( next ) Contemplative ; here , lastly do But sojourn late , may be Observ'd with You : Wanton Compliance thought : when roul'd about Her full black Eyes ( each choice resplendent Scout ) Before and on the sides tho partly Fear Their Beams might them betray : Bird flutt'ring there , Next , babling Leaves oreheard , with wand'ring Blast . ORSAMNES when ; Be those Nice Thoughts orepast ( Madam ) I pray , such jealous Clouds dispel ; Your Honor shall be vindicated well By Me whatere : that Fault mine own be told ; And let me joyn short Lovers Suit , unfold . 'T is Love , I grant , tho may withal protest , Conjugal Flames do warm this faithful Brest : And if thought Crime to Love , what Heroes ( found In choice Records ) Offenders are renown'd . Heav'n Love commends , Applauds , since chearful This The Creatures Joy , and Conservation is : World's grand supporting prop , large Spheres infold Each other there ; Vines th' Elm conjoyned hold : Bright Sun does court the Earth in smiling Rays , Till that her Fruit and Flowry Brood displays ; As tho were meant for Amorous , design'd Examples both of Love to Human kind . Your own Cheeks , Lips and Eyes such Charmers proving , Chide pow'rful Those , but blame not Me for Loving . Beg'd Kiss-salute ; CLEMANTHE'S Cheeks display Large blushing Tide , when heard that Rising way From th' hand to Lips ; tho strait call'd back ag'en Each crimsOn Stream , new Thoughts perplexed then , As fear'd some Tramplers Noise ( confirmed tho Men came not there , Maids task'd at Home did shew ) Sweet , wilder Glance ; ORSAMNES joyn'd withal That strong perswasive Point ( till then let fall Orsamnes made known to Clermanthe . Through Lover's Heat , and Courting part ) that He Was better Man in all regards than She That time conceiv'd ; if thought no cheat orehold , Nor forg'd device : did strait the same unfold : Ere long by us , tho now reserv'd , exprest ; CLERMANTHE when ( with Wond'ring Thoughts possest ) Casting on him more serious Eyes , fixt there , From Lilly-cheek'd did turn all Rose as 't were : Remember'd well sh' had seen him once before , At great Court-Masque , some two Years since , no more : In th' old King's days ( his Father too beheld ) Inform'd 't was He ; thought Person choice , excell'd , Then but Nineteen : heard gallant Praise of him That Time , more afterwards , spread grand esteem . Which view declar'd , her own Rank then and Name She sober told withal . When heard the same , ORSAMNES strait remember'd with best pow'r He saw her too at Court , that Masquing hour : Thought Grecian Star , inquir'd , was told 't was She , Then but Fifteen ( her Father there did see ) Plac'd not far off : th' old King soon after Dy'd ; Great Change conjoynd , as shall be specify'd . This told to her , Himself in thoughts surpriz'd Through that unlook'd-for Chance , much cordialliz'd Since th' Omen rare ; he strait his former Suit Repeated thus . I hope that Kiss-salute , Sweet'st Madam , now your Servant may obtain , High Favour thought : She silence shew'd again . He therefore tasts with chearful Gratitude Those choice Preserves . ORSAMNES then pursu'd His first Assault , throught stronger Flames did prove More earnest Combatant i' th' field of Love . Fairest o' th' Sex , so strange this Accident May be conceiv'd , that I should hope the Event Might Happy prove , and you my blissful Choice Ordain'd by Heaven , may your Confirming Voice , By gentle Grant accomplish my Desire ; So Honour'd more what now I Love admire . CLERMANTHE sweet with streaming Blush reply'd , More pure than from the Morning's Cheek descry'd , ( Startled through Noise withal conceited so , Servants at work ) It strange indeed may shew , ( Such things i' th' World ) what consequence so'ere Th' Attendant prove . Soon spoke , she paused there . You may suppose , Love's Archer-boy this while Close Ambush'd sate , with many a pleased Smile Dimpling his Cheek , to see this amorous Duel , Choice Lovers Scene ; tho would not seem too cruel : Brandish'd small Dart , then clap'd his Hands , as tho Had plainly say'd ; Thus pow'rful proves our Bow , If task'd too far , that little God was sorry . And from CLERMANTHE now will raise his Glory . Sweet , beauteous Maid she saw prime choice Affection , Clermanthe in Love . Rare Man conjoyn'd ; nere meant for Coy rejection : Love shining through most Lovely Person found , Bright Virtue's Beams withall , more prais'd compound : Words , Actions then proclaim'd his Noble Brest ; Of equal Rank unto her Self confest : Clear'd shortly All : Thus Love's warm , pow'rful Dart Doth kindly pierce the fair CLERMANTHE'S Heart . ORSAMNES from those Suns her Eyes beheld Sweet gentle Morn to break , fair Hopes reveal'd , Made new Love-charge for Marriage-grant , assent , Which should be Ingagement-like , with Joy , Content Writ on his Heart : His Case because ( as there Most briefly told ) long , Formal ways , whate're Admitted not ; open Address and known ; Thus crav'd her present Grant , that She 'd alone Meet strait without the Grove , on shaded ground ; Thence walk to large Dervan ; close Lodging found . She answer'd then ; Her Case the same appear'd ; Hid from the World , withdrawn , else Danger fear'd . He urging more , CLERMANTHE sweet reply'd , Such Noble worth could not be long Deny'd : And since Necessity conjoyn'd withal , His Way approv'd , whate're Event befal . ORSAMNES when to shew his Grateful sence , Kiss'd strait her Hand for that rare Confidence In him repos'd ; desir'd with chearful Brow A Kiss for Seal , which she did Grant , allow . Thus from her Hand he mounts to th' Lips , from whence Snatch'd Cordial food with sober violence ; Restoratives ; as after that long Fast Would eat , devour : took Second , Third Repast ; Short time that way improv'd ; neglecting neither , First Beg'd , then Kist , kist , beg'd as 't were together : Well shrouded so her Bashful Cheeks ( uncloy'd ) By numb'ring more , till Ten for Seal enjoy'd : How could she cross , Deny ? one might suppose Her Lips Blush'd too , since prest so oft by Those . Stoln Flight resolv'd . Both for the Main resolved thus 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 ●●●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 , Lost through Rambling Mood , most Dumpish grow , Mute many hours : might sad Example be Of world-bred Change and frail Humanity . Whom there they left to seek th' uncertain Cell Of 's Ayr-born Love ; compassionate Farewel . Thus on they Walk'd , till near three Miles o' th' four , Main Task dispatch'd ; when chanc'd to traverse o're Smooth Velvet Plain , with Flow'rs adorn'd to th' eye Like Summer - Gems , large River gliding by , Which through the midst in various Wanton Maze Sported it self ; whilst Trees their Plumed grace Joyn'd from the Bank ; Sun-fans or Screens ( as 't were ) To th' Pearl-cheek'd dancing Nymph resembling there . Orsamnes and Clermanthe surpriz'd . Close by that Stream their Journey lay , delight , When thund'ring Noise ere long , did partly affright Of Horses hoofs , beheld Six Armed Men ( Some distance off ) Loud throats conjoyned then , Much bawling heard : Those , Those are they , They sayd , Quick , Seize 'em both . O Heavens ! we are Betray'd ; CLERMANTHE strait ; This seems some foul Design . Madam ( said He ) if Rogues they prove , Combine To Rob , enthral , I may some while Defend Till Rescue chance . For that Surprizing end Approaching near ; ORSAMNES with bent Bow ( Back turn'd to Her ) cry'd stand ; your Business shew ; Or he that first Assaults doth meet his Death . When staring round , with wild , confused breath O Fates , ( they cry'd ) This proves not He , past doubt , Nor is that She. Like stange mistaken Rout ; Held on withal their former rambling Quest: Much chear'd , reviv'd FERNANTHE'S drooping Brest . The Cause was thus : Not full two Hours before , A handsom Sharking Youth , fine-cloath'd ( no more ) Had stoln young Girl , which wealthy Portion claym'd , From crabbed Guardian , TORQUARES nam'd ; Whose Daughter Bride that day , great Celebration : This Youth to dinner came , Intruding fashion , With certain Friend ; Danc'd with that Golden Lass ; Found Courting pause sometimes , no Heart of brass , Softned , orecame : yet once before beheld ; Woo'd then by Looks , now th' Hand and Tongue reveal'd Love's pow'rful Charms . She sitting by as tir'd , Whilst others Danc'd , slunk forth to Grove ( desir'd ) He follow'd strait , as Prize convey'd from thence . These Horsemen strait pursu'd , lest for Defence Should Marriage plead : inform'd , they cross'd this plain , For Stature , Garb much like those Two ( in vain ) ORSAMNES and FERNANTHE thought ; howere , Fast ty'd , conjoyn'd in Wedlock-bonds they were . The Storm orepast , those Banks they travers'd so Under green Arched Bow'r ( Trees order'd Row By th' wand'ring Stream ) with more delight , contented ; Birds from each Branch their Songs to May presented . Next , cross'd the Plain , where blazing Sun forth shin'd ; Too Hot FERNANTHE thought , no gentler Wind : Large Wood did stand close-rang'd o' th' other side , By which their way , whence marching out descry'd A Man and Horse ; small Paniers bare the same , As tho not far from private Lodg they came . Reaching that Path , they suddenly beheld Arm'd Troop of Horse , warlike , before conceal'd ; ( Which turning down from th' end of Wood appear ) March'd towards them : CLERMANTHE strait through Fear , New doubtful Thoughts retir'd within the Shade , Pull'd back ORSAMNES too , did then perswade They might withdraw within that Path , Retreat ( Since winding shew'd ) till marched by that great , Offensive Troop ; still found disturbed Brest , Fear'd sad Events . ORSAMNES strait exprest , Her Motion not displeas'd , but did Conjure , Presaging Less , she 'd prove more Calm , secure . Somewhat withdrawn , beheld not far below High wall and Door , that shrouded Lodg might shew Whence th' Horseman came which they did late descry : Through longer Walk CLERMANTHE when grown Dry , Much Heat withal , some cooling Drink desir'd ; Mile yet remain'd , small Time howere requir'd . Thus , down they went , knock'd , open prov'd the Door ; View'd , pleasant Place , which draws them on far more . Large Green there was , Part finely Shaded found , Part Open left ; well order'd , handsom Ground : High-wall'd about , to th' Gazer seem'd express Chearful Reserve , more Solemn Pleasantness : Shew'd fitted for Grave Philosophick mind For contemplations cause Retreat design'd : Art tir'd ( as 't were ) with curious Courtly way , And weary'd grown , thought here a while to Play . Hereafter more : i' th' Nook beyond the Green , The Hermitage Large Hermit's Cell ( yet like to Bow'r ) was seen . Approaching near 't was formed all , cut out From Natural Rock , seem'd Thunder-proof about , Thick Iron Door , the Walls with Vines orespread ; Spruce , civil Wildness shew'd , discovered . It s pleasant Front proclaim'd , the Dweller there Had thought to steal some Comfort , Joy ( as 't were ) From th' open World and Grief withall ; would shew Translated Man , th' Elyzian Fields below This Ground conceiv'd ; till ( Mortal part lay'd by ) True Ghost become , would fold his Arms and Die . No Person there they saw , yet all found Neat ; Furnish'd tho plain , as served for Retreat Some Master still : Stools , Table , Chair and Bed Trunk , Linnen-Chest , Hour-glass , well ordered : Bright Sword o' th' Wall , whereto did Belt belong ; Vessels of Earth , for Books convenient Throng . Large Cupbaord too , where Cheese and Butter store , Bak'd-meat conjoyn'd which for Half-week , or more , Would th' Host content ; brought newly in , there laid By th' Country-man forenam'd , still so convey'd Twice every Week , Dervan from thence a Mile Beer ( last ) there was , Strong waters ; tho some while , His Tast was pleas'd with Pure adjoyned Fount ; Of Natur's Wand'ring Cellar made account . Soon looking forth , Glance cast , from Corner there ( Garden of Herbs , beyond ) did strait appear Lusty , ancient Man , then Fifty years might shew ; Mean , plainer Garb , joyn'd comely Persontho ; Naught Dazl'd when their Finer Ones beheld , As if had seen what far ( in Youth ) Excell'd . Salute discharg'd , ORSAMNES said , They were Two Strangers come from Corinth lately there ; For Delphos next , kind Uncle where surviv'd , ( Rich , wealthy man ) of golden Coin depriv'd , And Horses both by Thievs , Six Miles from thence : Should now Retreat to th' worthy Friend , from whence They came that Morn , for courteous Aid , Supply : The Lady , through Hot , toilsom Walk grown Dry , Would gladly Tast of his Refreshing Beer . Th' Hermit conjoyn'd , You both are Welcome here ; Some Noble Rank proclaim ; my Mother prov'd Corinthian born , my self long Travel lov'd And now may Honor'd seem through that Request , So fair a Lady found my Drinking Guest . Led strait the Way , whilst Each to Muse began ; As tho mistook this Plain-cloath'd Hermit-man . Both ent'ring next , there sitting down , He draws Fresh , milder Beer which Heat dispell'd , the Cause Of droughty Thirst ; retired then to Chair , Set Countenance , as something would Declare Which mark'd by Them , FERNANTHE gave close Sign They yet should Stay , with his Discourse combine . ORSAMNES asking him , How long did Dwell , So Hermit-like , in that Reserved Cell . The Hermit 's Story . He thus reply'd : Know I have Travell'd far , View'd much o' th' World conjoyn'd large Sorrows share : This prov'd the cause , I nobly am Descended , And born to Prime Estate , had Stars befriended ; TIMONDES call'd ; My Father of chief Repute ; But Uncle vile ( Degenerate like Brute ) DORSENGAR nam'd , Court - Servant them Design'd To this King 's Grandfather , of sordid Mind ; Most Covetous ; through Malice too the rather , By Forged Witness brought , did Brand my Father O' th' Bastard - Brood , his Mother term'd a Whore ; Seiz'd all the Land : Gems , Gold ( convenient store ) Small Farm my Sire reserv'd , which left to Me : Soon after Dy'd . Thus faln to mean Degree , My Nursing Soyl conceiv'd Disast'rous Ground , I Travell'd strait , through Change Contentment found Did rove this Earthly Maze , like Winds Comrade Sun 's Fellow-traveller ; large Part survay'd : Both Southern Heats and Northern Frosts endur'd ; Till thoughts for Home , Arcadian Grave allur'd ; Best Bed at last , so trod my Native Shore ; Purchas'd this Ground , still kept good useful store . Resolv'd to spend my weary'd Age Retir'd , And Contemplate , Life's Active term inspir'd : EUPHORBUS call'd . Sol 's comfortable Beams Here full Six Summers shar'd ; for cold Extreams , My Winter - Grange stands at Dervan , so nigh ; Kept by that Clown which brings me Food - supply ; Small , meaner Form , Reserved too like This. Good Friend howere not Harsh , Distastful is I well can Read and Walk , may Study now Patience , content , although with older brow . ORSAMNES , whisp'ring her , did say , That Name Himself had heard , Misfortune both by Fame . Strait giving Thanks for their Repast does end With hasty Leave ; still Five miles to their Friend . That longer Walk ? Five Miles ? said He again ; Will you so far that Beauteous Charge orestrain ? Adventure both ? since now does Later prove ; Rob'd next of Cloaths , and Her perchance , your Love This Honor ( pray ) conjoyn , small Supper take , Then homely Bed ; clean Sheets you shall not lack . For She your Spouse appears : My self shall rest In that old Chair ; 't is Rational Request . My Wife , I grant , ORSAMNES strait reply'd ; But for one Month her self to Chastness ty'd By Solemn Vow . TIMONDES said agen ; If such Conjugal League , you boldly then May lie down on the Cloaths , next Noon depart . CLERMANTHE still bare sad-presaging Heart Against Dervan , new Damp-like thoughts arose ; Thus , jog'd ORSAMNES strait , that he should Close , Accept the Terms : Who well was pleas'd , the rather , Since seem'd to Both like Noble-minded Father : These words return'd : Grave Sir , Orsam . Clerman . lodg'd i' th Hermitage . I shall imbrace Your Offer for my part ( such being the Case ) As Friendly , wise , if She 'l conform , Allow . CLERMANTHE strait reply'd with smoother Brow ; I joyn assent ; but for clean Sheets ( She said ) None shall be us'd ; best way for Bashful Maid To lie down Cloath'd : nor fear of Cold this time , Since Night unto May - day ; warm Grecian Clime . Both took their Seats , repos'd ; Their Landlord then , If this Night please ( said ) try the Next agen . I 'm half Corinthian blood ( as first did shew ) My Mothers Country - folks more Welcome so . Conjoyn'd withal , 'T is strange with me to leave My utmost Door unlock'd thus long , receave This for the Cause ; Man late Departed hence That brings my Food : Dervan yields store from thence . So walk'd forth ; Now safe Reserv'd they be ; ORSAMNES strait CLERMANTHE grasp'd , more free . ( Kisses conjoyn'd ) Did pray , She would compose Her troubled Thoughts ; calm , chearful Looks disclose . Found safe Retreat whilst in that Rocky Bower Th' Host Noble , kind , till longer Journey 's hour . Th' Hermit return'd ; after exchanging there Some pleasing Talk with them ( more free from Fear ) With joyn'd Content ; to shew them was dispos'd Small Garden - Plot behind the Cell , inclos'd : Fresh Arbour there , where set down ( as desir'd ) He left them Both that Private way , retir'd ( Young loving Pair , sad late Misfortune past ) To chear , refresh themselves ( while pleas'd ) at last . ORSAMNES strait welcom'd CLERMANTHE now In kindest way , each shewing chearful Brow . That Branched Place the Grove by far excel'd , Since Free withdrawn no fear by Scouts beheld . Their Stories then , Time , Place fit for t' related ; Small Parcel touch'd i' th' Grove communicated : ORSAMNES first began , that her Request ; His briefly told , by us more large exprest .

The Story of ORSAMNES . His Father was a Prince , of great Estate , The Prince Orontes . High Parts conjoyn'd ; withal unfortunate : Might Kingdom claim ; whose Grandfather did wear Thessalian Crown , but , lost through Conquest there . Fled to this Realm ; to th' King by Match ally'd . Stout , gallant Spirit this Prince enjoy'd beside ; Not Rash howere ; Commander's Heart and Brain : Frank , bounteous Hand , belov'd by Vulgar Train Grand State-affairs could manage , bear as well As Titles weight ; in Nobler Points excel . Much Travel'd had , then sought at Home Repose ( Now Forty four ) prime Person joyn'd to those ; Orontes call'd . By th' former King was deem'd His Realm's defence , choice Guardian esteem'd ; And so with other Offices ( where gain'd Much Honour , wealth ) Lord General ordain'd . For th' Active part , did thrice o'recome , defeat Laconians strength ( proud Borderers ) tho great , In dreadful War . Third Battle fought , howere , ORSAMNES Deeds prov'd Memorable there ; Nineteen for Age , yet had so much of Man . Joyn'd Souldier both , to lead their Army's Van : Did prime Exploit , when through fresh Troops supply The Foe rush'd boldly on , Shout rais'd to th' Sky , His falling back , Himself inviron'd then ( Some Captains more ) fought 'gainst a Croud of men , That courage , Valour shewn ; cut forth a Way For safe Retreat , strait Rally'd all that day , Charg'd , routed them ; the Prince main Body led ; Took Banners store , the ground with Slaughter spread : This Younger Act ORSAMNES Fame encreas'd , Two years ago ; when that old King Deceas'd . Orontes disgrac'd . Thus shin'd the Prince like glorious Constellation For Fifteen Years , till dark Eclips , privation By this young King th' unworthy Son , at last ; Oreclouded strait with Divorce more disgrac'd : Minions advanc'd like Stars about the Throne , Which errors daub'd , his Vice could fawn upon ; Did Meteors prove , with feigned Beams appear ; Whereas the Prince still truely blazed there To th' Grecian World . The Story , fortunes thus Of 's Grandfather shall be declar'd by us . Thessalies King he prov'd , Thessalian King's Story . an old Greek Nation , ACHILLES Soyl , of famous Celebration ; Chief Town Larissa there whose Borders be By th' Corinth-Sea disjoyn'd from Arcadie Was Brother's Son to th' former King , no more Then Daughter left , by Law Debar'd therefore ; No Women there to Raign ; Bergonda nam'd ; With haughty Brest , was Handsom too proclaim'd . He seized thus the Crown , of Noble Mind And Parts Himself , with graceful Form combin'd . Some half years Raign orepast , Important Reason , Friends too conjoyn'd ( disposed well that Season ) To move that Princess for his Wife incited ; Thought Safe , secure their Persons so united . But such the Chance , she then contracted prov'd To one o' th' greatest Lords , by her Belov'd : Wherefore she would not break those former Vows , Nor change her Choice ; soon after did Espouse . He scarce had Raign'd whole Year , when thus th' Event : That Lord grown Strong for Party eminent To th' Neighbour - King of Macedon Ally'd ; His Wife great Spirit too conjoyn'd with Pride ; Ambitious Both ; her Father , ( last ) th' old King Much Lov'd , esteem'd , thence more encouraging ; They shew'd their Aym t' usurp the Crown , Design : Which soon perceiv'd , ( nor Grateful to Resign ) The King prepar'd t' Oppose withal Prevent : But this advanc'd their Treasonous thoughts , intent , They found at Councel-board a Traytor-friend ; And Second near his Person did Attend. Such proves great Princes Fate sometimes ; Those told His Secrets oft , State-Cabinet controul'd ; By which grand loss though Ambush-Plots devis'd : Strong Towns and Forts by sleights Betray'd , surpriz'd : Much sunk and weakned so : It came ere long From Skirmishes to Battles Armed throng , That Game of Blood : where sent him no supply Th' Arcadian King , tho Friendly , near Ally ; Wars with Laconia then ; whilst th' other ayded From Macedon . But ere that time , perswaded , Doubts of th' Event , huge , massy Sum ( unknown To th' Traytors there ) he sent by Night alone To 's trusty Friend near Corinth-Sea , that Shore , Where ready Bark for swift Transport before . Battles fought . Both Armies joyn'd , much doubtful Conquest there ; Whilst Fortune with uncertain Wings ( as 't were ) Hover'd aloft : Till Party o' th' Lord 's o' restrong , Forc'd Squadron o' th' King's Horse upon the Throng Of their own Foot ; much Broke , Disorder'd so : Reserve o' th' King's beside ( for greater blow ) Joyn'd to the Lord : down rould the stream withal Like Floods by th' Wind : more sad ; their General ( Brave , valiant Man ) fighting amongst the Croud Was slain i' th' Back ; by whom ( as under Cloud ) None could Affirm : by 's Own conceiv'd Betray'd : When Total Rout , next , Flight ensu'd Dismay'd . The King fled . The King ( not far ) being soon Inform'd , took Flight , Reach'd with some Few that faithful Friend by Night ; His Mass of Gold embarqu'd ( with 's Treasure free ) Cross'd o're that narrow Sea to Arcadie . There purchas'd great Estate , help Kingly Style ; Made also Arcadian Duke , in shorter while Young Lady chose , his Son call'd Prince ; as now To th' Grandchild that ( ORONTES there ) Allow ; ORSAMNES Duke . The Arcadian King that time MISENI rul'd , with all that Western Clime To th' Adrian Main ; th' Isles Samos , Ithaca ; On South rich Isle of Rhodes . Laconia Made Argos then ( to th' Corinth-bounds ) obey ; Th' Isls o're against it in the Aegean Sea . For Close of all : That Counsellor of State , Vile , treacherous , was by false Wife ( just Fate ) Betray'd Himself ; who to Appaise Desire In second Spouse , did Villain fee , Conspire To Murther him : Strip'd then and seiz'd his Gold , 'T was thought by Thievs : Chance soon did all unfold . That Rogue , ere long , was Hang'd for 's Robbing trade ; Confest this Fact at Death , plain , open lay'd By each chief Circumstance ; a Note her Hand And Seal produc'd , which did with Murther brand . So lost her Head , that Trayt'rous Courtier there , Till from his Horse , when Scull did broke appear : To th' Prince again : Orsamnes Story again . Hence 't was his Noble Heart Chief Wound receiv'd , from Wif 's conjoyned Part CLARENZA call'd ; much Good proclaim'd , as Fair ; Whose Rape believ'd and Death , we shall declare ; Year and Month past , then Thirty five , no more ; Tho May was done , June's gallant form she wore : Strange manner too thereof , Disast'rous fashion To th' Loss conceiv'd most Dreadful aggravation . Thus prov'd the Chance : Being with her Retir'd To Country-house , far off , by Both desir'd . ( Near April's ) month , which then shew'd Spring-like Dress ) For calm Repose since Court-bred Heaviness ; Fine , neat Park-lodg , choice Place for recreation , Deer , stor'd Ponds , strange Beasts and Fowl , Plantation From diverse Shores ; the Senses Summer - Bow'r : To Range well pleas'd for Prospect-cause one hour ; Nature's chief Picture-draught , Hills , Dales combin'd , Groves Chrystal Streams , th' Eyes wand'ring Maze design'd : They travers'd from their Gardens Postern-dore In sudden way ( small Dog for train , on more ) To th' joyning Park , through that beyond the Fence , To planted gloomy Walk , few yards from thence ; Soft Gale whist gently Breath'd as thought , Unseen . When Coach , six horses wheel'd along the Green Behind their Backs , from Shades that border'd there ; Came up to them , Six Armed Men did bear . Which strait Leap'd down like Thunder-bolts to ground ; Four with drawn Swords ( since no Defendants found ) Orontes Assayl'd . Aslayl'd the Prince ; whose nimble Poyniard warded Some Fatal thrusts , his Back with Elm close guarded Some Deep receiv'd , such Courage , Valour shewn , Skill , strength conjoyn'd ( short Weapons ayd alone ) 'T was wonderful : Help ! call'd with strained Breath : CLARENZA'S Fortune thought like second Death . Their Cheif at first ( nor Stranger prov'd ) thus Crying , Now , Villian , pay th' old Mortal Score ; th' art Dying . Wide seem'd his Wounds , large Doors resembled there For Lifes sad Marching forth , whose Colours were Clarenza seiz'd . In Blood display'd , CLARENZA her Self ( Forlorn , Mouth stop'd with Glove ) by th' other Two was born , With dismal Eyes her Lord beheld , as tho Would Toss like Balls for last love-tokens so To their Coach-Den : which by the Comrades espy'd , They follow'd strait , least Danger chanc'd , Descry'd . Down fell the Prince ; Those joyful Gallop'd on : Soon after made that Mention'd Walk to groan Loud Woman's Voice and Page , Two Keepers came ; Sad mournful View . Strange Cry conjoyn'd they frame Wild , stragling Girl , she call'd to th' Lady round , No Answer heard but Tongues Redoubled Sound ( False Eccho'd Noise , complaint ) which pierc'd her Ear. Both Beepers strait did raise with Sorrow there , To th' Lodg transfer Corps-like their Dying Lord ; Whose Soul and Body's joyn'd League , accord Best care preserves , till Surgeon prime attended . Some Horsemen scour'd the Plain , those Hills ascended Woods , Rocks withal seem'd pleas'd to Chant from far CLARENZA'S sounded Name , tho senceless are : Gon now She prov'd . Thus , Parties Feigned still To th' weak , Orewhelmed Prince that she was Ill ; Through Fright small Feaver caus'd safe-harbour'd tho ; Inquir'd his Health : Forg'd Letters ( lastly ) shew Confirming way ; by th' Woman made , whose Pen Her Lady's Hand well counterfeited then . Got hopeful Strength in time through pow'rful Art Disturbed tho for Brain , much Gauled Heart . Through Wifes grand Loss , since say their Coyn'd Delusion ; Still more Delays , he formed Sad Conclusion That she was Dead ; and as conceiv'd by Day Such Nightly Dreams would Fancy draw , portray ; New Act those dreadful Thoughts , so strong , that He , 'T was Truth , affirm'd , like Waking Sense and free . Slumb'ring one Night ( tho not obser'd ) in Bed , Orontes's Dream . When full-fac'd Moon with fainter Beams bespread His chamber-walls ; near Twelve , that Solemn Hour Curtains left open wide , large Gazing pow'r Before him strait ( as was conceited ) stands CLARENZA'S perfect Shape those very Hands Cheeks , Lips , and Eyes ( such Cloaths conjoyn'd ) beheld ; Transformed far from That which late Excell'd . Striking her Brest , where mortal Wounds appear , She sadly Points to th' Crimson Fountains there , Torn Garments , Blood . When Furious grown , and wild , He reach'd to Grasp ; Wak'd thereupon , Beguil'd . Sounds loud her Name , tho call'd to th' fleeting Ayr ; Confirmed Thoughts that should her Ghost declare , CLARENZA'S Shade : through Noise came Tumbling then , Like Goblins too , the Rouz'd , disturbed Men. Thus know the Ground of that sad Chance , Gordanus the Surprisor . Event : Chief Villain there once pass'd for Eminent ; Was Earl for rank , Estate ; same time beside Did Move t' enjoy CLARENZA for his Bride : GORDANUS call'd ; but lodg'd unworthy Soul , Mean parts , Debauch'd ; whom Vice did sway , controul : Nor Handsome Form , bad Choice conceiv'd , unwise ; Grand Quarrel too , ere lost that Beauteous Prize , Between him and the Prince ; Thus Both he hates To th' utmost pray'd for Vengeance from the Fates . This melted Lord , consum'd through Riot now , Had brought along ( Sold all to th' Cart and Plough ) Some Golden Cash , large Regiment's command Procur'd by chance in Creet , that Forreign Land , Now Candie call'd : those Five Comrades ( base Men ) Ow'd like Himself , liv'd much by Cheats as then . Tho some years past Lower Officers they were Under the Prince , till He discharg'd them there ( Lord General ) did for bad Crimes remove , Whence loath'd to Death . Now under this they prove , Grand Coronel should march Laconian way To their Sea-port , which Realm conjoyned lay . Thus , prancing on Quarter of Mile below , Humour to see that dainty'st Lodg , bestow Some Cursing Coin their last Farewel's expence , They rod to th' pale , prospective View , from thence . So , driving forwards near that Pale , Conceal'd , Through clump of Trees , none from the Park beheld ; They saw the Prince and Princess walking there , Both glancing back : beyond Park-gate , howere ; Prime , Single Ods no Sword , through last Disgrace More bold by far ; their Lodg remoter place ; Nor us'd that Way beneath , they soon contrive Foul Stratagem , to Both Storm-like did drive : Left him for Dead ( they thought ) Seiz'd her by Pow'r , Mouth stop'd with her own Gloves , that dreadful Hour . So carry'd strait along i' th' Coach's end , Arms held by two , whilst Cloak did Mufler lend ( Nor heard , nor seen ) beyond Arcadia's bound In shorter time ; more pleas'd Laconian ground . Wood , Rock conjoyn'd they chose , for Savage Heart Fit Scaffold , Stage conceiv'd ; where ( formost part ) Revenge began : that grim GORDANUS sought To Ravish her , th' Hands firmly ty'd when brought Now She should prove his Paultry Whore at least , Tho not his Wife : in vaunting way exprest . Not far from th' Act , when almost Wand'ring flyes Her grieved Soul in Sighing Gale to Skies ; Loud Huntsmen scar'd them there , approach'd that Shade : Death was resolv'd ; lest Blood or Corps betray'd , Found quickly out , nor Strangling time perchance ( Too gentle Doom ) ere Dogs and Men advance ; Confirmed thoughts that Rock would batter well ( Neer side thereof ) securely Breath expel ; Dark Trees below ; her Body's dainty'st Frame , Clarenza thrown down a Rock . Like noisom Trash , was hurled down the same . Good Friends still sought to please , perswade howere That she might prove Unharm'd , Restored there . That Lordly Rogue , Comrades this Vengeance found , Passing by Sea ( large sops for Whales ) were drown'd . Conjoyn'd to these , sad last Affliction prov'd , His onely Daughter , beauteous Pearl , belov'd , ( Seventeen for age ) o' th' choice Transcendent kind ; FONTANA call'd , much Goodness too combin'd ; Soon lodg'd in mournful Vault amongst the Dead ; At Mantinea then , where Sojourned With Countess-Aunt ; which He by chance orehead After that Dream , so long thereof Debar'd . Through Sorrow's weight oreburthen'd now , opprest , He liv'd withdrawn ; Reserved , pensive Brest : Yielding too far ( unwares ) to rising Passion , Strong Fancy's pow'r , which in great Grief vexation Do Lord it oft like Tyrants o're the Mind ; Joyn'd Custom 's ayd , leave strange Effects behind : Bad Fogs produce in clearer Reason's sky : Lost Blood withal ( till Spirits fresh supply ) More wrong to th' Brain and Heart sad Spleen diseas'd ; Much heightned too , since Physick-course displeas'd . Then 't was hard Task to curb those Thoughts , suppress ; That Lodg was loath'd where caus'd so great Distress . Too near to th' Court , large Mantinea found Chief Country-house ; Third on that City's ground . Musing upon some Gentler Place he chose Their Pastor-soyl's Convenient Repose Orontes turn'd a Pastor . New Clime , as 't were , to th' Court-bred Pomp contrary : Pleas'd Thoughts withal , that might some Braveness carry ; Shew Scorn , contempt thereof ; tho Pastors then ( As first we Said ) not counted were Base men ; But own'd the Sheep , like Grasiers now , more free : Far Nois'd the Pipes and Flocks of Arcadie . Thus , Fixt , resolv'd ; nor strange t' onserve Extreams Lodg'd in one Brest ; like Sun's declined beams Withdrawn to th' lower World , from State he falls , Transcendent height to Pastors meaner walls : Large , gorgeous Pomp ( best pleas'd with Those ) forsook ; Green Fields , conjoyned Shades , and wand'ring Brook : Most harmless Life , Contentful thought , as Plain ; Took handsom Grange amongst the Pastor-train . Fed Flocks withal ; nor must his onely Son , Styl'd Duke by birth , the brave ORSAMNES shun That Farm's retreat Arcadiaes glory tho ( Then , Twenty's age ) for gallant Parts might shew ; Best Warlike Grounds conjoyn'd ; tho men may now Choicely improv'd ( age Twenty one ) allow : Since gave Himself to Study , Contemplation ; Philosophy ; Great horse for recreation : Thus long perform'd that Duteous Task beside , Still with his Father's Solemn Way comply'd ; As then whole Year . Four Gentile Pastors . Same Pastor's life imbrac'd Four of the Gentry's Rank , thrown down , Disgrac'd ( As was the Prince ) by that unworthy King ; Men of Desert , conjoyn'd in suffering As Friendship late : kind former League exprest ; Some under him great Offices possess'd ; Strong Ground altho to th' Prince shewn high Regard Till times might Change . Near Farms by chance prepar'd ; Two Widdowers , with Sons , conjoyn'd in One ; Two more Wives , Daughters had , took Farms alone . Both whom the Prince , Wives , Daughters so Esteem'd , That He with Lord ORSAMNES urgent seem'd , To joyn High Blood with Theirs , and chuse for Bride One o' th' Two Girls ; should ( lastly ) i' th' Grange reside : PHILAURA th' one , MERDONE th' other nam'd , Two Gentile Shepherdesses . Much Handsom Both for Person , Parts proclaim'd ; Whilst seem'd to th' Prince most Rare , unparallel'd : Did so conceive ORSAMNES scarce compell'd , Since Prime the Choice , might Grant , comply from thence ; Tho Both did fail to please his curious Sense : Nor prov'd withal to Marriage-thoughts inclin'd , Or Pastor's Grange . The Prince ( through clouded Mind Disturb'd before ) for last Half-year , that Part , ( Since seem'd Withdraw ) made Sad ORSAMNES Heart . This briefly Told , wherein did Sympathize FERNANTHE'S Looks and Heart , with Sun-like Eyes Breaking , as 't were through Cloud , these Words exprest : Your Story heard , my Lord , does manifest Sad , Strange Events ; much noble Virtue found In bearing all , with Wreath Triumphant crown'd . Madam , ORSAMNES said , like darkned Sky My Mind appear'd , but through your Beams supply Much Cheared proves : those Winter - Fogs dispel'd , Fresh-blossom'd Spring of Joys ( as 't were ) beheld : Conjoyn'd withal , one Kiss from her Desir'd To chear his Thoughts , with that late Task o'retir'd . FERNANTHE then in brief her Story told ORSAMNES there , which we shall largely unfold . Sad Fortunes past ; for Words , so choicely laying Unkindness to her Stars , bright Looks displaying Conjoyn'd that while , that mournful Sounds might shew Tun'd thence to Sweet , and Sorrow Lovely grow .

The Story of CLERMANTHE . Her Father was a Duke , The Duke her Father . by splendid Birth And Fortune great , since Lord of spacious Earth : Prov'd Her withal to Cyprus Crown ( which we Shall yet Reserve ) for Parts past mean degree : Life temperate till Thirty's Age out-worn , Did for Ten years the Marriage-bed adorn : Was Noble-minded thought , as nobly Train'd ; Soon afterwards to Private Lust enchaind . Nor that so Stoln , as unsuspected neither , Whence alter'd seem'd , more Weak ; like dancing Feather Rul'd and o'repowr'd by wanton Female's Blast : Did Charm'd appear , Transported so at last : Who Crost him ought that way might Thunder move , Deep Hatred raise from strongest former Love ; VERDORUS call'd . Her Mother was the Niece To th' great Corinthian Queen , might challenge Greece So Good and fair , Gems seldome found in One ; Fit Mother for CLERMANTHE'S Self alone . EUGENE nam'd ; whose Beauty 's wrong'd in part By Ten years time , The Dukt's Concubine . tho flourish'd well ( his Heart Dispos'd withal for Change ) VERDORUS kept Lov'd Concubine , which Meals did take and Slept Under 's own Roof ; by Match far off Ally'd ; GONDACE call'd , for Wanton way comply'd : Th' House-Governess , if so mean-stiled be , ( Plac'd at same Bord ) EUGENE'S Deputy . Choice , handsom Form she had , but Foul within As that shew'd Lovely , Fair ; Wise for all Sin , Bad thoughts , Exploits , for Deadly Practise too ; Where Spite Ambition's cause could Murther do ; Prime Boldness , Garb ; Enchantment - Spells ( as 't were ) Her Looks display'd , joyn'd Graceful Carriage there : Ingenious , last ; Smooth-tongu'd with Haughty Spirit , Could Goodness Feign , to voyd of Virtuous merit . This Minion , Pearl , afraid Wife's dear Relation , Desert conjoyn'd , with pow'rful , Friends perswasion . Might cause her Self to be Discharg'd ; Estrange Her great , Fond Paramour ; most loathsom Change ; Plump Fortune shrunk to Want , High Dreams beside , What Glory , Wealth if she could prove his Bride ; Wife to the Duke : or Govern all howere In Wifely Room , were not EUGENE there : She was resolv'd , when Sick Distemper found , To Poyson her ; close , Advantageous Ground . As for EUGENE'S Thoughts , less Jealous head , Soft , gentle Heart , but small Disturbance bred ( Those Actions for Two Years to Her unknown ) Kind Favors spake Ally's regard alone . Son also had brought forth EUGENE'S womb , One Daughter more couch'd in their Slumb'ring Tomb. That Season past , by Fit of Sickness when The Duchess seiz'd , that Vile GONDACE then For Poysonous Feat prepar'd ; but Night before Dutchess dyes . Through Feaver Dead : well pleas'd th' Ambitious Whore : Though Friendly Fates therein with Her Conspir'd . Twelve Years CLERMANTHE'S Age ; then Flow'r admir'd : Some Thirty two GONDACE'S Self , tho seem'd By View not Twenty four , fresh Coin esteem'd , And tho faln short of her main Mark , the Seizing Wife's gallant Style ( that looser Way then pleasing The Duke's depraved Tast ) she 's Mistress grown ; Doth Planet-like that Sphear command alone . The Servants all Fear'd , Flatter'd strangely now , Run , fly like Purchas'd Slaves , most humbly Bow . Nor question'd least what was his Lordship's Will , Her Nod does check , Command , and her Frown still Cashiering Doom appear'd : his Treasure lyes Open as Day for her Vain Masqueries , Pomp , gaudy Furnitures ; whose Golden Tide She seem'd to Rule ; could Draw from thence beside : Choice future Hord , enlarge her Private Store ; As seiz'd his Heart , that Rifled long before . Which ways ( her Female World enjoy'd , Resign'd , ) The Duke observed not ; Transported Mind . Son too she had Sixteen Years old , kept there ; Gondace's Son , Brisoldan . Her Forward Self that , scarce Sixteen , did Bear . Tall Man-like Branch , much Handsom Person fram'd ; For Carriage , Garb compleat , BRISOLDAN nam'd : Own'd her strong Natural , Ingenious Head , As baser Heart ; with Council - Milk so Fed , He thriv'd like Hopeful Youth , to her Desire , For bad Exploits ; lov'd t' over-reach , Aspire : Much Favour'd ( last ) Rang'd at the Duke's own Table . This Spark to make more mounting , Great ( if able ) She Rouz'd her Thoughts , strange Plot resolv'd upon ; CLERMANTHE th' Heyr his Wife must prove alone . Thus spent no Day , Gondace's Plot upon ●lerman . wherein her Female Art Play'd not some Forged Scean , bold Stage-like part On Young CLERMANTHE'S weakness . First , she Aws With her new Greatness , State ; thereby to cause More Reverent thoughts of her ( forsooth ) Esteem ; So , valu'd High ( joyn'd Choice regard ) might seem Following Kindnesses ; then , more Descended , Showr'd gentle Favours oft , with Love attended : Such Birdlime us'd . Call'd forth to th' Garden , Grot , Walk'd , chats with her ; then , as Grand Height forgot , Familiar grown , the Wanton Wag she plays ; Toy'd there sometimes , conceiv'd no meaner Grace . Then , Gifts for Baits ; no tempting Knack , Device , If well could draw CLERMANTHE'S Younger Eyes , Too Costly thought : brave Cloaths conjoyn'd , the Father Free in th' Extream , to please , content the rather GONDACE'S Mood : fine shews and Masquing sports ; Which Way withal BRISOLDAN choicely Courts , Chief Revel-master there ; so Forward Brain : How Active when she wanted ought , does strain Ere fully Spoke , exprest , as in that Ayr. Of her Commands did Breath ; then ( soft Love-prayr ) Small Sigh was dropt for Cloze : Thus , having won ( First ) Love her Self , she thought th' Observant Son Kind Liking , next ; She might Advance the better To th' main Exploit , FERNANTHE grown her Debtor : Since deep-implanted Love betrays the Mind To baser Motions oft , struck Fondly blind . Five Months dissolv'd , to th' Garden , summer-bower GONDACE walk'd , where known ( withdrawn that Hour ) CLERMANTHE was ; and after Grave salute , To which more solemn Gloomy Smile did sute ; Set down by Her , with Crafty Brain as bold , She thus began . Madam , I must unfold My hopeful Son ' s Misfortune , Gondace's Motion to Fernan. Change , whatere , Who may like th' early Blasted Bud appear . Hence proves the Cause ; 't is so , Love 's wounding Dart Transpierced hath ( Unarm'd ) his Tender Heart ; Thrown from your Eye , which foul Effect displays , Long Watchful Nights , and sad , complaining Days . Good , Gentle Youth ! you may be Informed still More Glory 't is to save by far , then Kill . My Self withal that choicely valu'd Son Should owe like Debt to You , ere Lost , undon . 'T is for grand Cause , the Light of my own Eye And your true Servant , next , sworn Votary That thus I Plead , Perswade , Things , proving so , Fair Innocence should not foul Murth'ress shew . Nor move I strange , Injurious Thing , that jars With Friendship ought ; tho from th' unkinder Stars Small Turfy ground Enjoy'd , He 's Rich within ; Whose Breast appears Young Virtue - magazin For Person , Parts by None whatere Excell'd ; If Mothers do not Doat , Prime Piece beheld . Nature ( well Task'd ) not Playd at all when made him ; And my Alliance weigh'd , let none Degrade him From Nobleness , if that Transcendent Mind Stile him not so : for Wealthy Lands combin'd , You 'l have Estate for Both ; let sordid Moals Dig still beneath , to Brave and Virtuous Souls All 's in that Term , Enough : besides 't will prove Obliging Grant , ingage to stronger Love . For Titles , last , no Doubt conceived there , My Son in Wedlock ty'd to th' lawful Heyr , Shall strait great Lord become , advanced Head ; Styl'd Duke in th' End , Your Father being Dead . CLERMANTHE , first this Motion entertain'd With Wonder 's Glance , then dainty'st Blushes stain'd As tho she would that Silent way upbraid GONDACE'S setled Cheeks , since none display'd . Rouz'd strait her Reason's strength , tho Young descry'd Unworthy Plot with fairer Gloss , outside , Prime-varnish'd ore ; Covetousness conceiv'd , Ambition's threads that Garment , tho Weav'd With Silken Love . Nor was by Friendly Bond Oblig'd so far , as to be Strain'd beyond Her Sober Self , fit Honour's Bounds ; altho Directly 'gainst the Stream she dar'd not go , Thought Soothing best a while , since Match'd orehard ; High Spirit saw , joyn'd Father's Fond Regard . These Modest words for Answer fram'd alone ; She no such Beauty's Stock could Challenge , own ; Nor well conceive such Amorous Passion sorted With her Son 's tender Years ; Those rather Courted Pleasures , Pastimes , were Strangers found to Love : Thus , Suckled Hope ; whatere the Lord might prove . Forth strait they Went to Gallant Water-grot , Conjoyned Grove , GONDACE'S Order'd Plot ; Fine Summer-house , with Trees encompass'd round ; Space left for Walk ; where on the Shaded ground ( Choice Turf withal ) carv'd Fountains store beheld , In Circle rang'd , whose Curious Art excell'd . Six 'bout the Room , shewn Dancing Streams from far , ( Joyn'd Murmur's noise ) like Watry Theatre That Room it self with costly Marble shin'd , Pictures , Rock-work , for pleasant Bow'r design'd . Being set , Pastimes to please Clerman . repos'd ; Prime Musick-strains in Parts ( BRISOLDAN joyn'd , not wanting for those Arts ) Flow'd sweetly round like Streams in one full Tide Or th' Ears Perfume , to th' Lady's sense did glide : For Storms ( as 't were ) good pleasing Lullaby ; The Soul's prime Minion thought , since Harmony Makes up th' Amired Soul : how cordial Passion Those can present , Tune forth in various fashion : Now Joy , then sad Complaint ; as also prove Kind Melting Sounds , more Soften th' Heart for Love : To th' curious Hands conjoyned ( last ) Voice-quire , Whose Language , Words more Raise , advance Desire .

SONG . I. Two Voices . What 's choice Beauty bar'd from Love ? Dainty'st Meats and Drinks vain prove . Two Other . Whilst kept Withdrawn , untasted : Those Treasures small Felicity Give th' Owner till Enjoy'd they be ; In Handsom Time , well wasted . Chorus of Six . Rainbow-Clowds , for Show appear Your Red amd white ; 'T is Man's fruition Makes substantial Comforts there : Best Conjoyn'd seems your Condition ; So y' are most Your Selves , whenere . 2. Two Voyces . Whilst Youth , Beauty crown thy brow , Gems Combin'd ; Ripened Fruit for Tast design'd , Two other . Rot not on the Summer's bough . Autumn-Blasts will scatter all Your Pride , well mounted Glory ; Those to Earth despised fall , When You too late are Sorry . Chorus of Six . Froward Coyness then restrain Wisest way , since Harsh Disdain Few Commend ; Reap Beauty's end , reap Beauty's end ; Those choice Delights , which else you nere Attain .

Next walking forth , there Warbled through the Grove Clear , lively Cornets which for Conquest strove , 'Mongst Boughs aloft ; first One heard Single sounding , Another then , Former's lost Noats rebounding , Like mirthful Eccho's Play , did Flourish o're Short , ending Strain ; to that conjoyned more : Third , Fourth succeed , still Answer'd round by Course ; Lodg'd circular , till from some Place ( perforce ) Nymph Eccho rais'd , turn'd Wanton Pratler there . Then joyn'd their Noise , as meant the Grove to tear With pow'rful piercing Blast , and Fright those small Plumed Inhabitants ( rare-voic'd withal ) Through their Green branched Cabins . These for Cloze , Seem'd swallow'd by Recorders Sound , with those Strong , larger Throats , Sackbots and Shalms , unview'd : When Wood-Nymphs came , by Satyrs strait pursu'd , From Shaded part , ( feign'd wild-bred Silvan Lovers ) Shew'd Antick Dance : the Girls with Leaf-wrought Covers Bedrest and Flow'rs ; their Men like Goatish kind , Skins Hairy wore , small Horns and Hoofs design'd Pipes held in sport , Nymphs Hunting Darts aloft : What Wanton Postures there ; fond Kisses oft : Strange freaks beheld : whilst , Shrouded close on high , Their Musick seem'd Celestial Waits o' th' Sky . These Courting ways BRISOLDAN pay'd ( whenere ) His prime Observances , Brisoldan's feigned Love to Clermanthe . Love-duties there ( Dissembled tho ) as Vital Pow'rs were lent For that Regard : would Verses too Present ( For Parts , ingenious Brain well furnish'd , stor'd , As those Young Years could probably afford ) By th' Mothers hand , Ambassadress compleat : Nay , Chamber kept , at last , Love-qualms so great ; Befool'd his Night-cap , Health ; whilst former Road , Kind Favours still , the proud GONDACE trod . And when sometimes her Lover's Charge renew'd , CLERMANTHE , falling back , would thus Delude , Fence gentler way : Her Son 's approv'd Desert Not question'd was , but Light , inconstant Heart That doubtful Age , those younger Years ; her One Does Plead withal , yet Fancy 's Pow'r not known , What Choice to make ; these further Thoughts unfold , Her Father 's Frown , at last : when strait the Bold GONDACE Smil'd , with careless Glance reply'd : Were They but once confirm'd by Vows , and Ty'd Marriage-time come , when fit to make Relation , Discovery ; her Pow'rful , short Perswasion , FERNANTHE 's Planted Love , Son great in Favour , Should eas'ly draw the Duke : yet seem'd to Waver The Lady's thoughts , Conjoyned grounds of Fear ; Some gentle Change , event still Hop'd for there . Thus held they on their Ling'ring Siege ( grand Prize ) Till Time Four Years near Progress'd through the Skies . During that while , His true Love to Clermanthe . BRISOLDAN play'd so long Love's fonder Part , Tormenting , last , more Strong Those Amorous thoughts , Desires grown Elder now , Near Twenty's Age ; the choice CLERMANTHE'S Brow Love's Royal Throne , as 't were , transcendent Beauty ; Drest round with Darts and Flames , commanding Duty ; Tall Person , nigh Sixteen advanc'd in some , Perfection shew'd , all Ravishment become : That he had Qualms sustain'd , True , sober Fires ; Tho swel'd with Love Ambition's vast Desires ; Saw brave Estate , was there Enamoured , Honor conjoyn'd ; prov'd Duke her Father dead : Some Lord before . Proud , haughty Soul did own , False , Treacherous ; great Parts corrupted grown On Vice did wait , Base Ends far more than other , Ingenious , Bad betimes , like th' Harmful Mother . Who still could Hope ; with Fondest Thoughts survay'd His Person , Parts ; Fine gallant Garb Display'd : Court-gem conceiv'd ; such Things might do the Feat ; CLERMANTHE at length Enjoy'd , tho Fair and Great . Large MANTINEA then Proclaim'd in State , With Publick Shows , their New , chief Magistrate ; Prime Town some eight Miles off , where born along Choice Pageants were , through Vulgar , gazing Throng . But that CLERMANTHE had beheld before , 'T was Yearly done , so Disregarded more . Next gaudy Day , with various Pomp to th' Eye , Embassadour from Egypt-land passed by : Egyptian Ambassadour . His Lady afterward , when Wives they brought ( Left Space howere ) Show more Triumphant thought . Then Publick Entrance made , Strange People seem'd ; Large Tawney Train ; beyond first Sight esteem'd : Tho clearer Tawny , better Fac'd by far ( Less Southern Clime ) than True Moroccos are . These to behold CLERMANTHE was inclin'd ( Tho seldom saw that Town , more closely Shin'd ) GONDACE too conform'd , BRISOLDAN waited ; Set tho are in large , Long-window'd Room , dear-rated . Th' whole Room not Free , left to themselves , howere , Places by Others first Bespoken there . A great Young Lord by chance was there before ; Soon after Second came , trod selfsame Floor , Took th' other side ; i' th' Midst CLERMANTHE sat : Who scarce Regarding Them , well pleas'd with that Her Window shew'd ; on Her they Fondly Gaz'd Transported way , such Beauteous Form , Amaz'd . Strait Marked by BRISOLDAN'S Jealous Glance ; Fortune did both for Rank , Estate advance . Known Lords to him by Name ; turn'd watchfull Scout , He Steals near man to th' Last , bad Rival-doubt ; Lean'd Slily there as tho the Street beheld , Heard speak to 's Friend ; She 's Rare , unparallel'd : His Page sent down from th' Servants told below Whose Coach , what Lady brought : Resolv'd did shew For Suitor thus ; Her Father known in part : Stung through the Ear BRISOLDAN'S gauled Heart . Slunk then to th' Formost Lord ( like Stranger howere ) Stood sneaking by , as Glanc'd through Window there : Face cover'd tho with Handkerchief , unseen , Wiping his Nose , as pass'd those Lords between : Heard him no less her Beauty's Praise admire ; Boy charge withal o' th' Coach-man to enquire Whose Daughter 't was ; inform'd thereof , Relation , Strait to 's Comrade us'd strongest Protestation , Two Lovers in Love with Fernanthe . He would her Servant be : Both Gaz'd again , Till view'd each other Both with Heart's Disdain . Last-ent'ring Lord did monstruous Doubts discover , That Formost would ( whom nam'd ) prove Rival-lover . BRISOLDAN thus now Hot , then Cold appear'd , Like diff'rent Climes , as burn'd with Rage , or Fear'd : Since Those he thought , the substance might Enjoy ( His Part the Shade ) long , Hopeful Dream destroy . Then came the Show ; scarce pleas'd BRISOLDAN'S Sense : Cheif Sight to th' Lords CLERMANTHE'S Excellence . Others fair Eyes , with Her 's being look'd upon , Like Window 's Glass conveiv'd to th' Diamon . Ambassadour passing by . Th' Ambassadour was Pompous way beheld In Chariot drawn ; for Glist'ring Robes excell'd : Shew'd Tauney Cheek ; Twelve Moors , coal-black to th' Eye ( Strange Garb ) on foot ; Gay , mounted Boys led by Fine Horses cloath'd : Twelve Servants rode before With colour'd Darts , short , Gaudy'st Garments wore : Three view'd as formost Rank , loud Trumpets bearing On either side the King's tall Guard appearing . Then follow'd strait , for State , Two Coaches more , Six Horses each , Arcadian Coaches store . His Lady , last , in Gorgeous Chariot shin'd ( Good Space between ) Two Handmaids sate combin'd Beneath her feet ; Eight Tauney Youths attended : Spruce Pages hors'd ; Coach follow'd all ; so ended . This done , perform'd , CLERMANTHE Rose , pass'd by ; Such Light'ning-stream conceiv'd to th' Gazers eye ; As walk'd along , Lords joyntly Bow'd , which She In modest , Sob'rer way return'd , less Free ; On each small Glance : BRISOLDAN forc'd to Low'r , Whilst Usher'd down prime Grecian Star that hour . Returning Home , he told GONDACE all , Which rais'd no less her Spleen , ambitious gall ; That those great Lords , should thus Delude in th' end : Hope not yet Dead , each Brain does now Contend To stop their Course , Love bear'd on either side BRISOLDAN ( last ) for th' Actor's Task comply'd . Thus order'd 't was : He when next Morn display'd , To Mantinea Rode ; bought ready-made Spruce Cloaths Gentile , false Hair , with Youngest Beard , Black Patches strait to th' Front and Cheek prefer'd For Souldiers Scars ; grown Tall , of Man-like frame ; To that Last-enter'd Lord most boldly came Where Lodger prov'd : with Forged Craft assayl'd ; Whose Haughty Mind , ( since Duels fought , prevail'd ) Soon Fired was , conceiv'd ; great former Brawl 'Twixt him and th' other Lord , Swords Drawn withal : Still fester'd Grudg : So Valliant , Stout ( whatere ) That Formost Lord , unus'd Affronts to Bear . After Salute ; he said , Brisoldan's Plot upon the Lords . That he was known To th' other Lord , tho well Acquainted grown With this Lord's Worth , by Fame ; Transcendent , high ; Told him ; That Lord , come from the Show ( base lie ) With 's glass of Wine pronounc'd in Vaunting fashion , He saw CLERMANTHE there ; Grand Admiration ! Would Suitor prove : This Lord ( said ) did no less By Looks and Words ( which Page oreheard ) express : But he could Spoyl his Game ; to th' Duke would Write , He kept his Whore , Diseas'd through that Delight ; Drunk oft withal ( so , Daub'd his Nobler parts ) If met would Slash him there for 's Love - deserts . Was crost , oresway'd , or else in former Jar He had well mark'd his Flesh , like Man of War : Another by , who Smil'd at all in Sport ; Then drank CLERMANTHE'S Health in Ranting Sort. Brag'd , that he had her first Salute that day First Glance ( conjoyn'd ) Farewel , when walk'd away , BRISOLDAN said ; tho he conceiv'd , as then , He scarce would Write ( proud Rival 's Tongue , bold Pen Bad Trusting tho , howere ( yet for th' Abuse , 'T was foul and Base ; did Loathsom thoughts produce . Tho wish'd well to that Lord , yet He much more True Honour Lov'd ; Disclos'd it on that Score . His Lordship now might best Discretion use For Noble grounds , Prevent , or Season loose . The Lord's Enrag'd ; each younger Lover found ( Where Spirit bred ) Hot , Credulous compound : Kept lately his Whore , indeed ; last month Diseas'd ( BRISOLDAN so heard from Comrades , well pleas'd Since serv'd his Turn ) could Drink Carousing part ; Yet this foul , strange Affront did Stab to th' Heart ; Some things tho True : conjoyn'd their former Jar Like Fester'd Wound , more Gal'd withal by far : Those Terms on that : base Rival-threats , at last , If at the Duke's should meet ; no Point orepass'd : Two Others there . BRISOLDAN shew'd that while Of Honest Stamp , Parts , Person , Garb Gentile . Thus , Thanks return'd , he vow'd straitways his Page Should Challenge bear , with Rival's storming Rage . BRISOLDAN'S glad ; conjoyn'd ; Were it not Best To talk , Confer ? since what that Lord exprest He may Recant ; for th' Suitor's Game , howere , Your Lordship's Cards as Hopeful , Good appear . No , that 's in vain ; Blood drawn , ( the Lord reply'd ) Disarm'd at least CLERMANTHE'S more my Bride . Th' Hour , Place , in Fuming Mood , told thereupon ; Five th' Afternoon : forth false BRISOLDAN'S gon . Pen , Paper brought , this angry Stream did flow , For Challenge meant ; Time , Place set down below The Challenge . The Challenge . Sir , stead of Lord , take these in shortest way ; Your Saucy , foul Affronts orepass'd , I say , Strong Ground enough for Challenge this shall prove , Presumpteous Thoughts to Court CLERMANTHE'S Love : If that Disclaim'd ; then I shall Draw howere For th' Praisant part in Words , Chastise you there . Meet me if you dare , by Five , &c. Swel'd th' other Lord ; nor much those Points admir'd ; Since fondest Looks did speak what Both Desir'd , That day before ; Suitor's Resolve might fall From Servant Friend by chance , oreheard withal ; Th' Affronts there nam'd last Quarrel seem'd indeed ; Nor would be Dar'd from Love ; to meet agreed . BRISOLDAN was with Doning Food well pleas'd , Since Hopeful Thoughts Both might by Fate be seiz'd ; Dead Pair perchance ; or grant , but One should Die , CLERMANTHE would that Killers Tongue Deny : If Both escap'd Wounds may Love-suit defer Some Mischeif claw'd BRISOLDAN'S Heart howere . When Twelve was past , he rode to th' Meeting-place ; Cops branched Shade conceal'd Dissembling Face , False Treacherous Brest ; th' Horse , Man oreclouded so ; Those Lords well match'd Appear'd , might equal shew , Skill , Valour , Strength , The Duel of the two Lords on each their Page attended High Wrath , Disdain Words Talking quickly ended The Fight began ; Both first and second Pass Deep-wounded were , their Flesh no Steel , nor Brass . Much wasted prov'd those Crimson Streams of Life : When Third Assault , resolv'd to close the Strife ; That Lord , term'd Challenger ( Each changing ground ) Advancing made most furious Thrust , large Wound ; The same receiv'd ; Both plentifully Bled , Grapling withal , First Lord fell down as Dead , Th' Other aloft ; soon Rouled tho o' th' side Stretch'd Conquerour : small Joy Triumphant pride . When both did Cloze , Youth from next Hill descended , On gallop came ; Six more well arm'd attended ; Whose Voyces loudly exclaim'd from far , Hold , Hold : But came too late , both Bleeding on the Mold . Young man Dismounted streight , falls on his Brest Who fell beneath ; sad Voice conjoyn'd exprest . With Sighs and Tears : his Body clasped round , Some fonder Brother thought , most strange Compound Of Sorrow shew'd ; the lordlike Corps appearing , ( Sense vanish'd , gone , ) his Hair most wildly tearing ; Off came the False : True Womans Hair instead Flow'd largely down ( Plaits broken ) from that Head . Young Lady 't was , of Beauteous Personage , Young Lady in Man's Cloaths . To whom that Lord himself did far Ingage . By former Vow ; now second Choice advanc'd ; Small Marvail tho , since on FERNANTHE glanc'd , That Wonder saw , chief Mistriss stil'd , Supream . That Lady by some Page ( sad Fear extream ) Told their Resolve , ( what Quarrel 's cause unknown ) Went cloath'd Man-like to th' Magistrate alone ; Had Order streight to stop them Both , surprize , But came so late , that Death before her eyes Seemed first to Grasp , detain'd as Prisoners there : So Arraigning them , Sense , motion found , howe're , Good signs of Life ; to MANTINEA then Both carry'd are , Restor'd by skilful'st Men : That Lady too her Lord enjoy'd ; Frustrated Th' other Lord's Suit , for cause anon Related . BRISOLDAN with GONDACE pleas'd th' Event Since thought them Dead ; Gondace's last Tryal of Fernanthe . vain Art's Experiment . She then Resolv'd on last Assault , by Storm ; Madam ( began ) four years , I may inform My Son and Self has waited for kind Grant : You cannot now ( this Age ) be Ignorant . Of your own Brest , what choice your Fancy pleases ; BRISOLDAN'S Tall , to Manlike Frame encreases ; Shewn Excellence for Body's part and Mind , And as the Sun still constant Servant shin'd . To th' Globe beneath , proves ( last ) most faithful Lover : Pray , now your Thoughts for clearest view discover . CLERMANTHE when , with sob'rest , radiant Eyes , Good , gentle voice ( shunn'd Scornful part ) replys . BRISOLDAN may with far more ease , success Seek other's Grant for Wedlock's Happiness . I feel my Heart no way to Love dispos'd ; And when shall change , least Marriage - thought disclos'd . Should Poise things well for that so prime Relation ; Conjoyn'd with all my Father's Approbation . Such Looks and Words , shewn plain Refusing there , GONDACE now might Raise their Siege , Forbear . Thus had she Time , much Care with thoughtful Brain Still fondly Sow'd , th' expected Crop to gain ; Tho Reap'd but empty Wind , at last : She saw CLERMANTHE now grown Tall , past Girlish Awe Woman become : four years produc'd and bred Much Wisdom too : Hope fail'd , like Vapor fled . For then the Lady's thoughts did more despise That meaner Choice , GONDACE'S self , whose Prize Her Father made ; his Wench long time concluded : Next , Mother wrong'd ; the Daughter ( last ) Deluded . Tho , pow'r too weak , shew'd Carriage fair discreet ; Prov'd much Reserv'd , withdrawn as fear'd to meet Fresh Love-assaults : GONDACE therefore now Turn'd off , dispair'd with angry Female-Brow . Destructive Heart . Tho monstrous Aggravation Swell'd , hightned all , that Scornful Indignation Should she Oretop , or Clash , with her contend ; Yet Regent there , her Father at Boards-end : Thought Loathsom , Rack : Thus , She 's resolv'd for trying Sure Fatal ways ; CLERMANTHE'S shortly Dying . Then could she advance , Ingraft withall her Son To the Duke VERDORUS'S Heart , no Marvel don ; Plant him for the Heir ; That Man who best might claim , Since nearer far Ally'd to th' Duke became . ( Wife's Nephew 't was ) Conceiv'd , in Travel Drown'd ( None left of Blood ) or Dead on Persian Ground . Nor Spleen so well conceal'd but it appear'd ; Flashings whereof CLERMANTHE saw , and Fear'd . Two Weeks dissolv'd , CLERMANTHE'S Breast and Head Through Sorrow pain'd ; joyn'd watchful hours in Bed ; Broth was bespoke : Asking the Girl , ( when espy'd ) Whose making 't was ; The old Nurse , she strait reply'd ; GONDACE there withal : bad , Jealous Qualm Disturb'd her Heart ; Door lock'd , she gave the same Fernanthe's Dog Poysoned . ( Great Part ) to little Dog , who Pining lies Some smaller while , then Rouled , gasps , and Dyes . Death Honour'd found his Lady's Taster there , Then Life's Reprieve ; her Mortal pangs did bear . This view'd , beheld , strange Horrors seiz'd , possest Her fainting Powers , sad , Storm-distemper'd Brest ; Such wickedness in th' World should be diclos'd , Nay Woman-kind ; her self withal Expos'd . To that grand danger Death : like Glass was seen In that poor Dog what She should there have been , Sighs for whose FUNERAL , belov'd of late , More for her Fears conjoyn'd , perplext Estate Laid on the Bed she Rose , then Walk'd about ; Life 's Sickly Lamp seem'd near to going out . Death's dreadful Winding-shrouds ( For Musick Knells and Groans ) her Fancy o're-clouds . Through sad conceit like Graves that under Floor , Since durst not speak ( tho fatal Storms did Roar . ) Acquaint the Duke , complain ; confirmed mind , Such prov'd GONDACE'S boldest Front , combin'd . Smooth , crafty Tongue , encourag'd ( last ) far rather Through Powerful Charms o're her inchanted Father . ( High thoughts of Her conjoyn'd withal ) that She Would Swear , 't was a Lye ; base , spleenful Forgery : CLERMANTHE kill'd her Dog , had poyson'd there That Broth herself ; 'T was made by th' Nurse howe're : ( Tho confident the old Nurse abhorr'd that Sin ; Step'd partly aside GONDACE dropt it in ) Out-staring all till seem'd but Envious Spight , As Saucy check'd their close Content , delight . The Duke enrag'd , found her Life become , Through either's Hate , like Rack's tormenting Doom . If silent was , Death shortly seiz'd her still , Her Soul howe're the Whore's Tenant seem'd at will . Thus down she sate , like Sorrow's mournful Spouse , Death's Bride as 't were ; did th' utmost Courage rouze . Still Beauteous , Lovely , tho with self debated : What should she do ? each hand Destruction waited . When clearer thoughts these words did seem t' impart , Clermanthe's Flight . CLERMANTHE'S Hope ; kind Beam did chear her Heart . Thus rais'd , resolv'd ( young years ne're more discreet ) For flight she streight prepar'd her nimble feet . The rest o' th' Broth was thrown away , lest spy'd ; Supp'd by that Girl , whoe're , thereof they dy'd . Th' Old Nurse , ( poor harmless Wretch ) condemn'd for all That little Dogs might seem Death Natural . Small Linnen-change , much Gold , rich Jewel-box In her large Scarf convey'd ; Back-door she unlocks ; Which friendly led to th' Garden's shaded side , Glance thrown like Lightning round , lest caught , descry'd ; So through long cover'd Bow'r where if beheld Sh' had walking seem'd did smoothly trace conceal'd . ( Oft glances back ) to th' Postern-door , at last ; Mufl'd from thence conjoyned Fields orepass'd Towards her Nurse , MORNEDA call'd ( whose Farm Mile distant was ; whom chanc'd to take by th' Arm. In midst o' th' way to Bushes drawn , runs o're Her mournful Tale with Tears ; which Perled score Nurse dropt as fast again ; concurr'd that She Would find her out some Lodg reserv'd ( whilst Free ) Some sheltring place from dreaful Storms whatere , That she might closely Lurk , and Sojourn there . Two years expense and charge to undergo , Gold Coyn she brought , for after - times did show Rich Jewel - box , thought worth three thousand pound , Mothers kind gift ; when death did seize , surround ; As tho she would that needful chance Presage , Nurse , some of them might for more Coin ingage . Good , gentle Nurse was walking softly then Some five Miles off , Week ere return'd agen ; To visit Aunt ; at home no wonder so Through absence caus'd : CLERMANTHE poized tho , She had but one Maid , true faithful Wench beside , If Search should prove , as if themselves comply'd . Strong Hopes to please her mind Nurse briefly told ; Ill staying there , by th' way would all unfold . Thus , forth they rush'd from Trees , bad danger fearing ; Their Journey 's course began , no Scouts appearing . Nurse then informed , The Lady of the Grove . that Lady's house seem'd best Within the Grove , her self kind noble Brest Her Mistress prov'd ; Married from thence , before CLERMANTHE'S Nurse ; ne'r Maid regarded more . Long Widow there did dwell , withdrawn , retir'd ; Had but one Son who Travell'd , lov'd , desir'd ; Was newly gone to th' Eastern Parts , inclos'd By th' Asian Bound for several years dispos'd . This ( last ) conjoyn'd ; when , visited of late , She had CLERMANTHE Prais'd at th' highest rate ; That Lady wish'd , she had such a Gem , 't would be In Daughters stead to chear her Privacy : Coach streight they hired , since forty miles from thence ( Close veil'd withal ) needful convenience . CLERMANTHE set at Neighbour-town , conceal'd , Nurse first to th' Lady went , her Case reveal'd ; Who lik'd the thing : their motion did advance , CLERMANTHE i' th' mean time , lest crush'd perchance . Her Fortune 's hoped for to empty Ayr High Daughters claim ( GONDACE'S earnest care . To urge she thought ) strong Fancy in her Father That she was Lost , or plainly , Dead much rather ; BRISOLDAN'S hopes no Poisonous Plot exprest ( Flight's cause ) howe're lest seem'd from Lying Brest . More hated , loath'd ; there gentler Lines she penn'd For his own View : deferr'd till Journy's end . ( Ink mix'd with Tears ) lest stop'd by th' War debar'd : Given by Nurse to Boy soon afterward . When going back , for Duke VERDORUS Hand Well mufled too , lest he should ask , demand What Face she had , or known by th' Boy descry'd ; Question'd with Threats where th' Lady did reside . For the Duke VERDORUS . My Lord , your poor CLERMANTHE'S gone ; Clermanthe's Letter to her Father . Tho stragled far , not left alone ; Heaven knows the cause , yet time shall ne're Dissolve true Daughter's Love , wheree're . She 's Living , Safe ; once more may see Your Walls by gentle Destiny . CLERMANTHE . Thus , brought by Nurse to th' Lady's Grove , at last , Clermanthe in the Grove . ( Choice , pleasant Seat ) kind welcome also past ; As Cousin sent by dying Mother's Will , Left to her Charge : call'd there PARMENA still ; Year nigh consum'd in Solemn way , till now , With what content hard Fortune would allow . This briefly told ( by us enlarg'd far more ) Some General Points touch'd only i' th' Grove before ; ORSAMNES did for Sympathie comply , CLERMANTHE sad beheld , whose sober Eye View'd his again ; both struck with wonder there : Much shorter while , since so conjoyned were : Their Princely Births and their disastrous Fortunes Like gentle Loves ; the thought whereof importunes . Sigh , Smile from both . ORSAMNES then began , First silence broke , Dear Madam , with what Train Of Sorrows , Griefs have you convers'd , thought rather ; Caus'd by that Whore and Charm'd , Seduced Father . To th' Poisonous cloze , embrac'd her kindly then 'T is true my Lord ; said she with sigh agen . I 've suffer'd much for my young years , howe're ; Stranger to th' World , shew'd newly enter'd there , Weak Combatant . Madam , did then express ORSAMNES strait ; Y' are Crown'd prime Conqueress As of my Heart ; such courage shewn thus far Wisdom conjoyn'd , both like your Person Rare . My self have lost those Spirits in sympathising With your Discourse , I may need cordialising : One kiss do want for choice restorative Which , oft obtain'd , did drooping Thoughts revive . Here shall be joyn'd ( as fit ) more short Relation Touching the Duke , GONDACE both , Narration . Of those neat things to th' Lady's Flight o'repast , When from that Boy her Lines receiv'd , at last : Brief , calm Farewel ; no Poison there exprest , Lest caus'd more Hatred , Rage in either's Brest . The Duke did read with troubled thoughts , displeasure , Dukes Story with Gondace , Bad , secret Qualm GONDACE shewn at leasure . ) Since strange departure seem'd of only Child , Which might for worth deserving Gem be styl'd . But strong Self-Love , close , wanton Flame endear'd , GONDACE'S Charms those Vapors largely clear d. Caus'd great Allay , since discontentment found Through their delight conceiv'd th' o're-powerful Ground . Deep Grudg withal GONDACE gain'd that Favour , High room , regard ; still meat of dainty'st Savour . For Poisonous Plot , no glance upon that Score , Nor had believ'd such painted Masque she wore . Thus calm'd best way his Thoughts , that since one House Fayl'd to contain them both with friendly Brows ; She prov'd withdrawn ; no Clashing Jars , Contest Through Envy , Pride , was safe her Lines exprest . Conjoyn'd withal She might return again , Those Fogs dispell'd ( perchance ) which seiz'd her Brain . Mean time , he thought , that Jewel-box supply'd For use , expense , large heap of Gold beside : GONDACE too seem'd griev'd she so was Hated ; By cunning Arts th' Offence still aggravated . Tho known her self grand Cause , foul guilty Soul . No news heard of the Broth , she thought the whole By th' Dog devour'd , who might through Nature there Seem Dead , Disease ; Glad that she 's Gone howe're . Tho was confirm'd , that She could all outface To th' Fonder Duke preserve her wonted Grace . For Death , that Task might soon performed be , Through Grief , Mischance , despair by Destiny , Four Months dissolv'd , the Duke with thoughtful Brain More Poizing all , for Temperance again . First Marry'd life ; now either way had prov'd ; Nor could that Pearl discharge , so much belov'd : And wanting Son withal , one former Dead , ( Fond , eager grown thereof ) strong Fancy bred , Heaven would more his last desire befriend , Upon that Ground to 's Mistriss condescend : Good fruitful Soil GONDACE thought as Fair ; Under sixteen BRISOLDAN'S self She bare . Those things once mov'd , no want of heightning Charms Suckled they seem'd 'tween proud GONDACE'S Arms. Thus , by consent , both joyned were together , Man , Wife indeed ; no Pompous business neither ; The Duke Gondace Married . 'T was stoln , conceald from all but Houshold - eyes , Since no great cause to vaunt of such a Prize : Enough 't was done grand Fortune's wealthy Sum , Good , honest Choice more stately Forms become . GONDACE now did mount that Glorious Tow'r , Prime Orb she aimed at that Dismal hour . When thought t' expell his Wife EUGENA'S Breath By Poisonous Art ( two years before her Death Long pause endur'd ) she 's plac'd i' th' Dutchess-row , For gorgeous Pomp th' Arcadian Queen might show . Bad News whereof MORNEDA fail'd to send ( CLERMANTHE'S Nurse ) lest more should griefs extend . Both thinking on that Evening-task behind Two Letters came ; for th' Uncle first design'd In Pastor-grange ; the Prince ORONTES last : They walk'd to th' Rocky Cell , lest time o'repast . TIMONDES said , he hop'd they had that hour Well chear'd , refresh'd themselves i th' Garden - Bow'r . They told him yet : good the open ayr , clear Sky With Azure Cheek the Place did Beautify . 'T was branch'd serene 'gainst Beams withal , well spread , Th' Hermit conjoyn'd ; tho ne're was Courtier bred . Like that base Uncle of mine , yet I have us'd Great Courtiers company ; not scorn'd , refus'd By th' Prince ORONTES self at twenty's Age ; E're woo'd his Wife ; when we did both ingage For Fellow - Travellers , ( mine thirty tho ) First year abroad eat , drank together so : Parting with him on farthest Persian Ground : ORSAMNES known by Fame , brave Youth , Renown'd . That former time with Duke VERDORUS too I 've Hunted , Boul'd , ere his fair Wife did Woo , EUGENE call'd . They answer'd ; he might be ( In smiling way ) worthy of such company . Joyn'd other talk ; for stepping forth alone He ask'd their leave ; when both more chearful grown . Those Words observed , consulting strait for best , Resolv'd their Case should be to Him exprest . Their names withal , since lik'd their Host so well : Beyond Dervan conceiv'd that private Cell ; If found franck Offer made ( their strong conceit ) Till th' Uncle could inform of grange-retreat TIMONDES view'd , they told him who they were ; Their skulking aim , Dervan , short while howe're . When he with Joy ORSAMNES did imbrace , Then kiss'd her Hand ; pray'd them command that Place . Whole Week , if pleas'd : Widow there was dwelt nigh , Wash'd Cloaths and made his Bed , for Food supply . Should charge that Clown which kept his Winter-grange . Mile off , DERVAN ; conjoyn'd , what pleasing change They lik'd cold meat ; by her inform'd , 'T was so , For Corinth-friends ; themselves withdrawing tho To th' Garden Bow'r ( nor known by her ) and she Should bear their Letters Seal'd conveniently . Orsam . and Clerman . lodge in the Hermitage . Thanks given ; Pen , Ink , Paper brought , they fall To th' writing work , shewn nimble speed withall . To th' Uncle first ; his worthy Choice declar'd , Then help desir'd ; some place tho mean prepar'd For their Retreat till Fathers mind compos'd ; Sent by some Swain that Note to him inclos'd : Pray'd th' Uncle to Appais : directed well , He there should find them both in th' Hermits Cell . To 's Father , last , penn'd these few Lines alone , Soft , gentler way , as tho for Travel gone . For the Prince ORONTES . My Lord , being Noble , Young , much tir'd Through Pastor's Life , Travel desir'd , I beg your Pardon for short space ; Shun'd dangerous , Remoter place : Those Virgins , which may worthy prove , I cannot grant Conjugal Love : ORSAMNES . That Widow knock'd at Gate , convenient hour ( Her custom , use , ) who , by TIMONDES power , Conjoyn'd their large reward , was well inclin'd , ( Both call'd Corinthian Guests ) for th' walk design'd . 'T was soon agreed : three Miles ( we said before ) It was to th' Grove , to th' Uncle's Grange two more : Prime Evening then , May-day ; those Letters were Took nimbly thus , with plain Directions there . Now , Reader , from that Hermitage a while To th' Pastor-coast transferr'd our Ranging Style , The Pastors Sacrifice . Those Actions there this days grand Festival ; What Offering prov'd , joyn'd Rural sports withal . For Pan design'd , this Flocks Protector nam'd , Near to ten's hour by signal Noise proclaim'd . They Sacrific'd on large , convenient Mount ( From whence did flow their God's exalted Fount . ) Twelve choicest Kids , twelve white selected Lambs , With Garlands dress'd of Flowers ( their bleating Dams . Whilst mourn'd their Loss ) Milk , Frankincense and Wine , Some lively Youths did joyntly then combine To louder Musick's sound in chearful Dance Round th' Altar there , both heels and Hearts Advance ; Devotion thought : their Feast at noon o'reflowing : Then , th' After-time in Country-games bestowing . These Rural - Strifes , which Greeks did well regard , The Pastor-Games . Performed were , prize joyn'd for each , reward . First Running prov'd ; who , thinly cloath'd like Ayr , Could formost touch the Post , adorn'd made fair . With Ribbons , Flowers ; that nimble way excell'd . Next Wrestling was ; who most to th' ground compell'd By strength and Art ; could braveli'st Foyl , o'rethrow May Lady should keep either Prize , bestow ; Choice for that Year ; like Princes rang'd in State : Persons set by to Judge and Arbitrate . Musick conjoyn'd ; who , for their ear well-mounted On Scaffold rais'd , was skilful thence accounted ; Could sweetly th' Harp , Pipe , Cithron , voice , command ; Bay-wreaths alone , took from their Lady's hand . For close of all ; whoe're in handsom Verse , View'd on that Stage could well pronounce , reherse Their great god Pan's their Love's , or Pastor's praises , Those Poets style with Crown of Laurel graces . The choicer Ground , large Theatre for these Was Verdant Plain , whose sides by slow degrees Increas'd to small , thin-planted Hills , from whom Pure streaming Founts , like Daughters of their Womb , Broke gently forth ; not Born to th' world before ; Whilst Brooks beneath that Champain Wander'd o're . Square Plot there was , with Palms inviron'd high , All but Fore-parts that void for the Ear and Eye ; Plank'd Galleries conjoyn'd , their backs inclos'd ; Top like some Bow'r for Nimphs and Swains compos'd . The Widow reach'd that Grove , walk'd strait from thence To th' Pastor's Ground , fit times convenience . Well came to th' Lord THERSANDER'S Grange , Lord . Thersander his Uncle . ( so prov'd That Uncle call'd ) much valu'd Man belov'd . She found him there , return'd from Rural sport ; Who , dwelling far ( Past former Life ) from Court , Liv'd too withdrawn ; no medler in the State , High , publick things , which oft to Envy , hate Does more expose ; yet since his Wife there dy'd , Times doubtful thought , for Pastor's Grange comply'd : One void by chance ( those Farms forementioned By th' Owners left , laid by through Age , or Dead ; Prov'd also near ) allay'd his Brother's Sorrow ; Since for Himself small comfort need to borrow . Prime , chearful heart , as stout , resolv'd withal What chance soe'er ; more Frankly liberal : Industrious for his Friend , there strongly Loving ; As faithful found , rare poized Temper proving : Young , handsom Widower , had then no Child ; Might ( well set forth ) dear Uncle ( last ) be styl'd . Was talking then ( return'd ) in pleasing way With 's House-keeper o' th' Rural Games that day ; Fair Virgin 't was , well born , well bred beside , Wife 's Cousin-german prov'd , so near ally'd ; With whom she sojourned , by both esteem'd : Since her Decease : this Lord so worthy deem'd For Rank and Parts , next , kind Regard so great ; That she conjoyned in this Change , Retreat , ( Whose newness both did please ) as Friend bacame ; Mild , gentle shew'd , Florena call'd by name . THIRSANDER read those Lines , for gallant Choice , By 's Nephew there declar'd , did much rejoice : Approv'd that way , withdrawn ; as Travel'd so ; Wrote nimbly back ( Florena of Council tho ) His strong belief for Place , as they desir'd , With Country-friend twenty miles off , retir'd : Should thither Ride , howe'er ; inform them well Third day ere night within their Hermit-Cell : She thus return'd ; that Note inclos'd , by Swain , Was sent to th' Prince ORONTES Farm again . The Prince that time did tread those pleasing Grounds , Conjoyned lay , in whose small Pastor-bounds Kingdom conceiv'd ; with calmer thoughts surveigh'd His wandring Flock , where harmlesness display'd Mild innocence : those Flow'r-deck'd Banks beheld , Spruce branched trees , where Natures work excell'd . Courts proud and gaudy'st Art : there Christal stream Did slide along , Glass to the Sun's Gold beam . Soft Murmur's noise ; whilst Springs Musicians sounded May-carols forth , with Azure Sky surrounded . Whose general Calm comply'd with thoughtful Brest , If its own Heart enjoy'd , free way possest . He had much Action shar'd disastrous Passion , Orontes Contemplative . Now subject found for sober Contemplation : Had read large World of Men , might study there The whole Globe it self Celestial Hemisphere . Prime Model thought ; did nature's Map afford , Grand Volumn , Book , each Leaf with wonders stor'd . Page , Line thereof , but that so common view'd He causes , grounds of things could name , conclude ; Their Order , use observe , more private pleasure ; Then best enjoy'd that Phylosophic . Treasure . Conjoyned Thoughts withal where day doth Range , Or night succeed , dispers'd Scense of Change ; I' th' Monstrous Deep , four wandring Seasons shewn , Like Fortunes of Mankind ; such prov'd his Own . When after all those later Griefs would rise , Like damping Fume , or gloomy Cloud surprize . Last Cross appear'd , ORSAMNES found so slow , Where Wifely Choice prime Persons rare did show . ( Their Fathers worth to th' height esteem'd , commended ) And with unpleasantness on him attended To either's Farm ; as they by th' Fathers ( taught ) To his own Grange for conversation brought : ORSAMNES where allow'd ( though free from Courting ) Fit , kind Regards , which prov'd to them Transporting . Nor swell'd those Rival-girls , since the one at least , MERDONE nam'd , of milder , gentle Brest : Their worthy Fathers too , well temper'd Men , Still kept th' old friendly League unbroken then . His two Friends Dorin , Vernon . That Evening both the Prince saluted there ; THERSANDER ( last ) conjoyn'd part did bear . All came to th' Grange ; that Notes deliver'd strait , By Shepherd brought ; THERSANDER'S Order late : When read the same , his eyes did Wrath disclose , Joyn'd angry Words ; bad Fume from Spleen arose ; Then , chang'd that way , he thoughtful , sad appear'd ; First , absent Son belov'd , whose Danger fear'd : Next , Marriage-aim destroy'd , where Choice design'd One of those Girls . THERSANDER , they combin'd . To calm his thoughts , each part well vanish'd o're ; For Travel , said , 'T was done same way before By 's Grandfather ( which thing the Prince confest ) Short time , no dangerous place , that note exprest . ORSAMNES too , the Prince conjoyned there Much Gold receiv'd his Travell 's charge to bear . THERSANDER'S mind shewn plainly thus to th' view , DORSIN , VERNON took their Farwells , withdrew . Nor ended so ; PHILAURA , nam'd of late , Worse Torment seiz'd through Love's dispairing Fate ; Who , from her Glass more Beauty's stock descrying , Prime handsome Girl , each Shepherdess outvying . May-Lady call'd last Year ( MERDONE tho This day their Choice might almost equal show ) Wit 's stronger Parts , and for confirming Ground , More kind respects from Duke ORSAMNES found , As she conceiv'd ; high Spirit ( last ) did prove ; Bred more Ambitious Dreams conjoyn'd with Love . To Bow'r withdrawn , where Gales soft murmur made , ( Whilst th' Envying Sun last pleasing Glance display'd ) Through sober thoughts ; her Father was o're-heard To tell that News ; Philaura's trouble for Orsamnes . with which like Thunder scar'd , Heart's Qualm began , that rather seem'd to bleed ; Strange Soul-convulsion felt , Hope's gasp indeed . She louder Sigh'd , then wept Love - Storm as 't were , Deep Groan the last : but being less private there . Small Garden 't was , She mounts from thence back-way To th' Chamber , Bed , whereon Prostrated lay . Sighs , Tears , and Groans increas'd to mournful Sum , As lost th' whole World , Grief's perfect Draught become . She nought beheld but brave ORSAMNE'S Face Her Fancy saw , Portray'd in every place . There last she view'd his Person thought ; and there Last heard him speak ; such looks for wounding were . Bright Darts and Flames ; such , such his words then found , Love's Musick Notes , Harmonious Compound : There last he spake to her , joyn'd kiss-salute Pleas'd that Sense too ; what Sighs did breath compute . What Groans for them , by Turn , as those should prove Loud Funeral-Knells to all her Joys of Love . Tongue rouz'd at length , Philiura's complaint . tho seem'd in part to Fail , She thus began : prime wonder of the Vale Of Greece , the whole World ( paus'd there ) O most refin'd , Choicest of men , but hard withal , unkind . Thy Conquest Trophies , to our Anguish , smarts , On Maiden Ruins built , and , broken Hearts . I sent thee mine , which , tho discharg'd to day , Ne're whole return'd ; 't was broken by the way : Such here it proves : That Heart , once Ayr-like Free , Now worn Tormenting Chains ; loath'd Destiny ! Nor Marvel thought since seiz'd by Love - distraction : I hop'd too much ; with Hope conjoyned-action . Too much I look'd , alas ! too strangely Lov'd , Fond , easie Soul : till Freedom Blasted prov'd . Weep , weep my Traitor-Eyes , in kindness now O're●low and Drown me quite ; sigh Breast till thou Want'st Ayr to breath ; rend , break my Heart outright ; But live ORSAMNES still , enjoy this Light . O Love ! thou worst of Tyrant - Lords , to whom Death mild appears ! how lingring , slow thy Doom ! True Lovers oft in Torment , pain surpass The rest o' th' World , die ten fold o're , alas ! Not Lov'd again : groan'd there for sad Rejection , Then Mus'd , streight , thought of each rare Perfection ; His Body more advanc'd by far , and Mind , Thus ( lost ) new-rated all , as Love inclin'd . Week's term expir'd , more strange resolve possess'd ( Shewn afterwards ) her Wave-distempered Breast . That other Nimph , mean while , MERDONE nam'd , More humble Girl , of calmer Temper fram'd ; Less smoth'd by Hope ( Choice , Beauteous tho to th' eye ) Could better far with Grief's sad weight comply ; Such Fortune bear , tho Lov'd as well as she ; Since loftier thoughts may raise the Storms degree . Sigh'd , wept her Sorrows forth in Gloomy Bow'rs , Like April's gentle Blasts and sober Showrs . This far that Pair : tho seem'd revived now SILVANOR'S Heart , with Love-perplexed Brow ; PHILAURA'S Servant long ; Lovers of those two Maids . began to feed More chearful hopes : same did MONTANUS breed , MORDONE'S that ; both born Gentile howere Their Fathers with the Prince turn'd Pastors there . Liv'd in one Farm with single Pastor then , Both Widowers ( these th' Heirs ) well-landed men : Choice , gallant Youths , for each regard might shew ; Much darkned through ORSAMNES Glory tho , From Suit refrain'd , Transcendent Rival-fearing : In Looks ( Glass-like portray'd ) their thoughts appearing . Writ Poems ( last ) where those young Virgins shin'd Terrestrial Stars . To these by voice assign'd , Since Conquerors , that running wrestlers prize May-day , last year ; when Pan's great Feast did rize . Took from PHILAURA'S hand , May Lady then ; All newly come to th' Pastor-Farms , tho mean . This Day MERDONE She ; from whom Both gain'd Their Laurel wreaths , for Musick , Verse obtain'd . We shall Revisit now ( still safe and well ) That Princely Pair within their Hermits Cell When Seven's Hour , Orsamnes and Clermanthe in the Cell . TIMONDES spreads his Table With cleanly Cloath , such Food , as he was able . ( Good , wholsom kind ) did Range before them there ; First , Cold Bak'd meat , Cheese , Butter in the Rere : Wish'd Frankly eat , meats for th' whole Week beside : ( If th' are dispos'd ) soon from DERVAN supply'd . Both thanks return'd , whilst hightned more their Food Strangeness o' th' Place , wing'd Chanters from the Wood. Their Supper done , The Hermit's Ground . Both walk'd forth contented To view the Ground , thus briefly represented . Large Green there was , Long-square i' th' midst did rest Small , handsome Pond , four-squared Form exprest . Clear , smooth as Glass ; 'bout that low Mount was rais'd For broader Walk ; the sides adorned , prais'd . Through well set , comely Trees ; those order'd so , That every Third did pleasant Fruit-tree grow . Like Gems to th' Rest , or painted part , as 't were , First glanced or might Orchard-Grove appear . Beneath that Bank , on each enlarged side ( Since Mount long square ) good open space descry'd . Flat , verdant green , did single Arbour stand Of Laurel , Bays , which Winter - blasts command ; Still Freshly branch'd , conjoyned close to th' Wall : Same planted Trees set round that Fence withal ; Mixt Cipress there ; and near to one of them , ( That side o' th' Cell ) small Fount from Rock did stream , Adorn'd by Art , tho something Wild , o'regrown : At foot beneath , where Watry Cistern shown , Nine Muses Carv'd beheld , in Silvan Dress , With Instruments joyn'd consort to express : Apollo's self ( then Patron ) higher rais'd ; Whilst from the Top rude , wanton Satyrs gaz'd . At either end o' th' Bank ( still space between ) I' th' Flat beneath , where thorow Prospect seen . On every Part small closer Walk beheld , Whose length went cross to the Gate-side excell'd . With flaunting Palms , their tops like Roof combin'd ; That noblest Branch for Conquerors design'd . 'T was large and various Ground ; first open space Led from the door to th' Hermit's dwelling-place . Bank by the Wall prov'd here and there beset With Corans , Roses , Paunsey , Violet . CLERMANTHE found in this unlook'd-for Sight ( Joyn'd Nature , Art ) ORSAMNES both delight . Not much past Nine ( still lusty , ancient tho ) Their Woman knoc'd , THIRSANDER'S Note did show : Both nimbly read those Lines ( by th' Hermit heard ) Contentful way ; gave the Agent great Reward . ORSAMNES then declar'd , of Virgin-vow His Wife had made three Weeks remained now ; He therefore would sad Fancy charm , delight , And Feign at least that prov'd his Bridal night . CLERMANTHE Blush'd , their Landlord smil'd withal ; ORSAMNES when to 's pleasing Task did fall . Cropt several Flowers , wherewith that verdant Ground Did flaunting shew , till gather'd choice Compound . CLERMANTHE then ( whilst th' Hermit led the way , Grave Father-like ) to th' Cell did guard , convey . In formal sort , Saluted her at Door ; Then finely strewed with Paunseys round the Floor . Pinks , Violets ; Rose deck'd the Marriage-Bed : Clean Pillow-bear provided for her Head . Want of Night-cloaths ; which being worn at Home , ( Choice couching Garb ) did rarely well become . The Duke seem'd active tho , as for that end Pull'd off her Hood ; did Handmaid-like attend . Reach'd , holds the Glass ; till caus'd in her that fashion Sweet , sobrest Blush through strong imagination . He leads her Bridegroom-like , prepared so , To th' larger Bed , where couched down might show . Shot Lightning-flash , or falling Star expos'd : Whilst th' Hermit sat with 's Friendly Chair inclos'd . Thus , Curtains drawn 'twixt them , TIMONDES there ; Still Window 's Light CLERMANTHE'S Face howere Thence to behold ; he lay down by her side ; Both in their Cloaths ; warm season well comply'd : Grasp'd her in 's Arms , whilst Silver Moon that hour With Fainter Beams adorn'd the Rocky Bowr . Blush strain'd into her Cheeks , least then might prove Years Vow forgot : those formost Fruits of Love : In Kisses seiz'd , which should his thoughts content ; Nere in that way ( so free , so excellent ) Enjoy'd before , for Posture 's pleasantness , Time , Pillow , Bed ; Bridal resemblances . Her Beauties sparkled round , those fairest eyes ( on Gloomy Couch ) like Morning-Stars when rise . Or Rosie blushing East when Break of Day , Her Cheeks and Lips conjoynd ' did shew , display . TIMONDES slept that while , good Honest Heart , Becalmed thoughts , till bare , Loud snorting Part. At later Heurs , the Rest themselves dispos'd Conforming Both , their Gallant Eyes they clos'd . Come gentle sleep , bind this Transcendent Pair In Silken Bands , most beautiful and fair Of all thy drousie Realm ( with Slumbers now Bedew'd their Eyes ) since to thy Scepter bow . Give Cordial-like Repast , no strange Offence , Unpleasing noise disturb their quiet Sense . Here Joyned more touching that Shepherdess , Philaura again Fair Nimph Gentile , who Mourn'd in sad Distress . PHILAURA call'd , Belov'd ORSAMNES gon ; Vesta Diana , Goddess of Chastity . Ere break of day this Plot resolv'd upon : Close walk by stealth to th' Vestal Nunnery , Far distant Place , known vow'd Society Of Heathen Maids ( such found in Rome , elsewhere ) For Chaster minds , reserv'd provided there . She would make One ; by th' Father tho discry'd They Lock'd her up , persuasion-salves apply'd To cure this last Disease ; broke forth in View : SILVANOR whilst for Love did strangely Sue : Pastor Gentile , which mourn'd for her before ; Tho hid , conceal'd ; Advanc'd upon that Score . By Parents , Friends , since might her thoughts reclaim From Vestal mood , and th' old disastrous Flame . Such th' other too , MONTANUS call'd exprest ; Still constant serv'd MERDONE'S gentle Breast , Soon noised was ORSAMNES Voyage round , Who then whole year upon that Pastor-ground Had dwelt reserv'd . A second Festival Third day did prove , to Ceres due withal ; Goddess of Corn ; performed chearful fashion : In th' Afternoon us'd Sports for Celebration . Prime Shepherds did short Masque-device invent , The Shepherd's Masque . The Lord ORSAMNIS Praise to represent . ( So much belov'd , esteem'd ) Spruce for th' Attire ; Worn Flowry wreaths , the best of their Voice-Quire . SILVANOR and MONTANUS Song compos'd . Fram'd Notes and Words , each Stave with Chorus clos'd .

SONG . 1. Two Voyces . Honour 's chief Gem , brave Lord Farewell ; Still Shine , excell : Tho chang'd these Flocks rude Bleating sound , With Native Ground , For Climes remote where Wonders dwell , Chorus of all . Gentlest Gales on Waters Floor Conduct thy Barque , Conduct thy Barque to Foreign Shore . 2. Two Voices . Next Pan himself Thou here didst Reign , Like Star o' th' Plain ; And through thy Beams the Pastor fries Could'st Civillize : Much Rais'd advanc'd their Rural Brain : Chorus of all . Choicest Honour ( last ) did'st shew . With vulgar Rank , With vulgar rank conjoyn'd below . 3. Two Voices . Prime Male Compound , whose Virtue , Parts Did take our Hearts . And Forms united excellence Much pleas'd our Sense . Small Grange would Cloud thy grand Deserts . Chorus of all . Pastors shall howere Record , They could long time young Duke afford Advance , Proclaim Thy Praise to Fame , And Glory in the Lord ORSAMNE'S Name .

Song ended thus , their nimblest Youth and Art All shew'd in Masquing Dance , for second part ; Loud Musick's Noise ; as would perform thereby Some Court-exploit for th' Ear and gazing Eye . ORSAMNES health then Marched stoutly round , Triumphant way , to th' clearer Cornets sound . Whist Hills and Rocks , like chanting Eccho's station , Did Partners seem conjoyn'd for Celebration . That drunk by all , one of their Masquing Train , Great Friend to Shepherds , Sheep , with chearful Brain These Words pronounc'd ( OSAMNES since dispos'd That Life to leave ) set Speech ; their praise disclos'd . Kind Brothers of the Flocks , to gentle whom ( Grand Patrons thought ) for constant dwellings come . Peace , Quietness , joyn'd harmless Innocence ; There seek protecting Roofs , find shelter thence . If any where . O Choice , contentful Life ! Unus'd to Jars , that boiling envious Strife Of haughty Courts , their Wanton Luxury Proud , gorgeous Pomp withal ; from Projects free . No painted Vizards worn , but th' inward heart And outward Face alike ; match'd either part : Kings have left Thrones by your retreat befriended ; As Swains from you have Kingly Thrones ascended . Then chose they strait , for well conjoyned pleasure , Prime Virgins there at hand , danc'd Rural measure . Whilst Grandsires nodded off , talk'd are and o're , Themselves had done the like in Youth , more . Now for the Court we shall advance more high ; To that young King our Pen conform , apply , Whoso the Prince Disgrac'd ; Acts there declare : Great Lords conjoyn'd , some strange , as various are : But if too Long conceiv'd , o'repass , refrain ; Third Book presents our Chief , large Story again .

The End of the First Book .

THE GRECIAN STORY , BOOK II. THat King fore-nam'd which now two years had Reign'd ( Brought up Prince-like ) bad Humors bred maintain'd ; The Arcadian King . So wrong'd Ingenious parts ; made also less , Corrupted them through sensual thoughts , excess . Good Reason had ( nor th' outward Form did want ) But Fancy rul'd , by far Predominant . Extream for Lust and Wine withal appear'd : Chief Men , great worth conjoyn'd , dislik'd and fear'd . Nay , loath'd the more , if by his Father seem'd ( Such Prince ORONTES was ) Belov'd Esteem'd . Prime Courtiers , Lords like Coin himself pourtrai'd : Luxurious Stamp Commanders ( last ) displai'd . His former Acts , remarkable altho , Not glanc'd upon , we shall some Later show . Outlandish Prince was entertained there ( Month past ) with Sports , and Dancing Balls i' th' Rere . Proud Tilting came , perform'd as choice Farewell ; Tilting at Court . In which those Lords might others Parallel . The King was plac'd i' th' End , one Story high , ( Large Gallery ) that Stranger - Prince set by ; Prime Ladies , next beneath on either hand Tall Scaffold , Arch'd for Gentry's Rank did stand : 'T were long their Pomp and Braveness to recount , Both Man and Beast ; whose acts did there surmount : Th' Attendants Garb , each Amorous Device While prancing pass'd ; well well pleas'd those Grecian eyes . Two take for all ; whom we shall mention more , Joyn'd afterwards o' th' Lovers Rival-score : Two Lords , Melargon , Valenson . Both now for Honour sought , that Mistriss Fame , MELARGON and VALENSON call'd by name : Earls by Degree , Court-gems might represent For Person , Parts ; its noblest Ornament . Both of the Kings own Years , now Twenty-four ; Companions too ; choice marks of Favour wore . First Armour had Grass-green , well silver'd , brave ; White and Green Plumes his lofty Crest did wave . Red Sorrel Horse mark'd with black spots , whereon ( Imbroider'd work ) Rich , Prime Caparison . Where th' Artful Hand Spring-banks could represent , Drest round with Flowers . Before in Order went Two Pages Footmen two , attir'd in Green , Silk , Silver knots , as all had Pastors been ; Such Hooks and Bags : each formal Shield did bear ; Fine Mount portray'd , Sheep grazing painted there ; These words beheld , large Characters , above My Master feeds on Hope ; Device of Love . Armour Sea-green the last ; gold works adorn Th' Horse Dapled-grey , like Clouds ; by whom was worn Choice Furniture ; by Art imbroider'd o're , Rocks , mounting Waves : his Gallant Helmet bore . Sand-colour'd Plumes , Sea-green ; so , gently pranc'd : Two Footmen , Pages joyn'd before advanc'd ; Coats of Sea-green , like Merchants all array'd ; Knots silver , Gold ; their Buskins Sand portrai'd ; Those Sprucely Deck'd with feigned Pearl , embost : Their Shields like Seas , where Barque by Tempest tost Amongst the Rocks ; ore-clouded , Stormy Skies : Their Words aloft ; I venture for fair Prize . Both well perform'd ; Curvets , joyn'd Race Carrier ; Broke well their Staves , might equal match'd appear . The King ere long those Scaffolds view'd o' th' side ; Some Leisure , Pause , where Gentry's Rank descry'd : Tilting that way , instead of Warlike Lance , With wandring Eyes , he cast Lascivious Glance Chiefly on Two ; for Nature's Gems design'd ; Which 'mongst the Rest like Planet Beauty 's Shin'd . View'd , as he thought before , remember'd tho Their Pictures 't was ; large Female Train for show . In 's Gallery ; Corinthian Painter these ( Exactest drawn ) sold him for Rarities . The King Enamour'd on two Women . Inflamed thus , he turn'd and whisper'd strait ‛ Two Courtiers there ( behind his Chair did wait ) Of 's Bed-chamber , could wanton Princes please ; Call'd VANDIMONT by name , and DARDIGUES . Both Active found , had Serv'd him oft till then For close Venerious ways ; confiding men . The First commands to trace one Party home ( Cloaths , Person , Seat describ'd ) learn well the Sum What , who she was , each needful circumstance , Then charg'd the Last with cautious Care advance . After that next , below , enquir●d the Main Concerning her , inform him strait again . Both said , they knew their Party , and also where They lodged last week ; would follow them howe're . Night being come , and all for Bed retir'd , That VANDIMONT , done th' Agent's Task , desir'd ( More knowledge got ) inform'd thus far the King ; Knight's Wife she was who did small Portion bring : Had Married been four Years , yet at that time Scarce Twenty two ; was Wedded in her Prime Forty himself , but fair Estate orecame ; Hous'd where she was ; DORASTA call'd by name : Her Nurse withal chief Waiter prov'd for Pow'r Might serve as Baud ; found great regard that hour . Dorasta one , a Wife . Then DARDIGUES inform'd him of the Last , That Maid she was , scarce nineteen Years ore-past ; Gentile for Birth , small Portion tho , less Pride : With Widow-mother too did still reside . Not far from whom a second Widow lay ( Known to himself ) who liv'd but meaner way ; Familiar Friend to both ; kind visitings ; Choice private House for such Venerious things . Himself had wanton Plots on her , but now Those Lustful thoughts to th' King his Master bow : That Royal Town as constant Seat they chose ; Fit subject for Temptation hence arose . The King with both well pleased seem'd ; for he Lov'd Maids since fresh , ungathered . Flowers they be ; Most Long'd withal for Joys unknown of Love : Next , fanci'd Wives , since more restrain'd did prove ; Unlawfuller : Good Choice ( conjoyn'd ) if Old Their Husbands last , bred strong Desires , more bold : Yet Fancy's vote the Maid preferr'd ; Mardiva the Other , a Maid . by name MARDIVA call'd ; first place that Virgin-flame , Thus , DARDIGUES should Tempt that Neighbour-friend By golden Bait to serve their wanton end : That to her House , or his Own drawn ( where-ere ) The King might speak , and closely enjoy her there , For 't was his Humor , choice sometimes to Woo By his own Person , Parts ; o'recome them so : High Self-conceit had prov'd Victorious ( Conjoyn'd Reward ) more proud o' th' Conquest thus . DARDIGUES lik'd th' Imployment well , since found Strong PANDAR'S Brain ; good Advantageous Ground . That Foreign Prince to Corinth being gone , To th' Widow calld SILEUCA walk'd anon , Unfolded there the King's Desire , exprest , Dardigues Plot upon Mardiva . How grand Reward she thence might reap , made blest , If clos'd , compli'd or else , the Royal Hate , And Anger both prov'd her oreclouding Fate . SILEUCA , tho less Friend to Bawdy ways , Did Virtuous Courage want such sharp assays To cross , Repell ; nor glistring bait despis'd ; So Poizing all , since Regal Stamp compriz'd . The King commanded it ; to joyn Consent Best course she thought , whatere the last Event : Tho was inform'd MERDIVA'S Stock should prove To Wealth advanc'd by that concordant Love . Thus , 't was agreed ; her careful maid should bear Some Patterns strait ( things then expected there ) To th' fair MARDIVA'S hand , with Lines inclos'd Which this contain'd ; That were she pleas'd , dispos'd To come next Day i' th' Afternoon , near Three , Prime Rarities , left in her Custody She should behold ; and hear important thing Concern'd her self : close , private Visiting . Nor danger of her Mother's sight at all , Gone forth alone great way to Funeral . Note pen'd and seal'd , the Girl with nimbleness Her Task discharg'd , found good effect , success : MARDIVA there , she would not fail ( reply'd ) About that hour ; stoln lastly , undescry'd . Glad DARDIGUES return'd to Court from thence , And gave the King this warm Intelligence : By whose Command takes up on Liking , strait Choice , gallant Stufs , Silver , Gold , for Bait. ( The King had Gems ) those to SILEUCA soon Price left , convey'd , for next days afternoon . Next chearful day , Court-Dinner being ended , The King took Barge , by DARDIGUES attended ; Who fine , small Building own'd by th' Water side , Half mile from Court ; good Prospect thence descry'd : Spruce Garden-plot beyond , adorn'd with Flowers ; Carv'd Statues there , clear , Perled Fount and Bow'rs : Prime Chamber 't was , with Pictures garnish'd round , Choice Room for Bed ; fair Parlor next the ground . Thither would come the King , like private Station For calm retreat , Books , sober Contemplation ; Met Women tho , enjoy'd ; back way for them Prepar'd by Land : if prov'd Nice , coyer Gem , By Hacney - Coach to other Places rang'd : Now to SILEUCA'S came , disguised , chang'd . The King with Mardiva . Suit-Hair and Beard ; by her receiv'd however . Like Merchant - friend , convenient Chamber there . Things order'd well for th' Plot Venerious , Near th' hour of three ( word kept precisely thus ) MARDIVA came in plain Silk Robe attir'd ; Beauty from thence the more advanc'd , admir'd ; Sky-colour'd 't was with Scarlet Ribbons trim'd , To which the Face like Sun resplendent seem'd ; White Sarcenet-Hood , same Scarf , with Roses drest , Much like the Morn ; part-veil'd her Snowy Brest . Bright , curl'd brown Hair , which whilst their Beams displai'd Her gallant Eyes , Spruce , Lovely Clouds portray'd . Tall , handsom Form for th' Body's Shape design'd ; Prime Carriage last , to take the more , combin'd . Door shut , withdrawn , SILEUCA told the King , This was that Virgin friend , whom she did bring Jewels to see . When rais'd , with Amorous Eye , Respective Bow , the King joyn'd strait reply , She welcome was ; her self transcendent Gem Would his dull Toys disgrace , shew'd Box of them . Stars Sparkling Light did seem from thence to rise , Whilst Day breaks forth through fair CLERMAMTHE'S Eyes . Part dazled tho by Those whom view'd , beheld : Then Stuffs survey'd which on the Board excell'd , Prime , gallant Choice ; each sight did praise , advance The King conjoyn'd with wanton Lovers glance Those at your Service are , much startled when Blush stain'd her Virgin Cheek , conceiving then , Some Suitor 't was of Merchant-rank ( what ere ) By th' Widow brought . False Beard discharged the re . She back retired strait , shewn Reverence , Jewels forgot , more Wonder blaz'd from thence . Sweet , flye not , said the King ; I come in Love , Not harmful way : Next part Salute did prove . Fond , Amorus MARDIVA ( strangely Try'd ) She look'd not for so great a Guest , reply'd : Amazement seiz'd the King conjoyn'd again , That Guest your Lover's found withal , restrain Those wandring Thoughts ; two Kisses more conferr'd : Went farther on , whilst Silent she appeared . At Tilting late , MARDIVA fair ( said he ) Whilst others broke their staves with Gallantry , Your Eyes Encounter'd mine ; Dart beam from thence Struck through my heart . Great Sir ( she said ) th' Offence Was to my thoughts unknown , these harmless Eyes Not Guilty of that Treasonous Charge , Surprize . Wound pleasant 't was ( the King conjoyn'd ) your pow'r Holds Balm withal ; the Traitor lov'd that hour . Strange chance ( she said ) most mighty Sir , that I Should fondly seize , far rarer Objects by , Orecome your Princely Heart . I view'd none so ( Joyn'd he again ) snce then Love-qualms do grow , And cross'd desire does turn to strange Disease ; Your gentle Brest may Cordial yield , appease . I now would you enjoy . Great , Royal Sir She answered then ( short blushing pause , Demur ; Unusual streit ) I should in noble kind Most gladly serve you , Handmaid-like , Resign'd . Count you this then Ignoble , he reply'd , Your Prince to meet in Lovers Joys uney'd ? That natural way which Humane stock preserves ? Next , chears the world . Your Majesty observes What 's Truth ( she said ) confirm'd , but in this Case Unfit , irregular ; 't would wrong , Disgrace Clear Virtu 's Rule . The King conjoyn'd agen ; Why should Brute Beasts more freedom have then Men ? Their Lords and Masters , in Delight and Pleasure , Because ( said she ) Man 's stor'd with higher Treasure . Reason in him commands , does curb , restrain That roving mood . Fancy ( said he again ) 'T is fond Conceit : True Man , and Rational I boast my self , yet no such check at all Do find , Restraint . Tho feel not now perchance , Great Sir ( she said ) You may ere th' Morn advance : No , no , nor then ( he said ) except in Dream ; Thrown by such waking toys ( looks angry Beam Strait darting forth ) Your Portion more shall rise , By Thousand pound , if gentle grant complies : Brave Cloaths withal . When glancing on the ground , MARDIVA thus ; that Love , Sir , I have found , Zeal for yur Honor's Cause ( joyn'd boldness too ) Lastly , your Health , I dar'd t' expire for you . Choice Riddle , Paradox ; said then the King , To dye for th' Honour , Health , ( amazing thing . ) Not Live to my content . Great Sir ( said she ) Unlawful that ; nor pure such Joys would be : My Fame struck dead withall , I should where ere Like Canker'd Rose to th' virtuous World appear . Thou shalt my Rose be thought ( he said ) Persume ; What World can know ? These are sworn Friend ; Presume Close plac'd , withdrawn , where we kind Arms may spread , For many Hours conjoyn'd in naked Bed . Let not thus change , Coy , froward mood , translate That nobler Passion Love in me to Hate . 'T is your King speaks ; Great Ones would sue for this Now Offer'd you ; come , seal the Grant with kiss : So , drawn most near , conceiving then less Wise Word-batteries , did strait her Lips surprize ; As scal'd the Fort. Your Majesty ( said she , Obeysance made ) I hope will Pardon me ; Some Moral Rules , long since by Mother taught , Joyn'd Virgin bashfulness , produc'd and wrought Those Arguments ; Love-motions ( last ) soon ended , Breed Slightings oft , with value scarce befriended . Well , ( said the King ) since now dispos'd for th' Action , Grand Patience prov'd , make Amorous Satisfaction . This earnest take for all ( Box open there ) Choice Diamond Ring , since the hand did baer appear , Thrust on her Finger strait ; seal'd Kisses then Rouz'd from deep thoughts , the fair Mardiva when These words conjoyn'd . Great Sir , my Mother may Want me ere long , through some regards this day ; Will guess that I am here : She 's Passionate , May wrong your full content in Bed , create Disturbance strange ; asking your Royal leave , I shall step down door lock'd , the Key receive With mine own hand ; maid charg'd to answer none ( As Folks abroad ) for staying till night unknown . Her Hood and Gloves dropt on the Board howere , Like gentle Pawn for th' handsom Person there . Walk'd nimbly forth , so down the stairs withal ; The Maid below did in their hearing call : Being come to th' Door , Your Mistriss tell ( said she ) Mardiva slips away . I could not stay : went forth most hastily . For thus it was ; Pure , Chast , MARDIVA prov'd , Till saw the King to Roughness , Anger mov'd ; Talk'd ( lastly ) of Hate ; then seem'd to cloze , comply ; Plain Forcing fear'd , those two Assistants by ( Faint Virgin-heart ) this way resolv'd upon For her Escape ; felt wrack till she was gon . Trip'd towards home , whose passage prov'd by chance Close and obscure , till did small way advance ; When thought o' th' Ring , so long through fear forgot , Orewhelmed Brain with this departing Plot : Mardivas trouble . Sad Qualms perplexed her through double Crime ; The King deceiv'd , Rob'd , Cheated then same time . Was griev'd far more , since might have left that shrouded Under her Hood and Gloves , till gone o'reclouded . Thus , dar'd she not go Home least was pursu'd , There seized on ; nor backward course conclude To tell and trust the Maid : might prove beside By th' King again or DARDIGUES descry'd . She therefore chose this nimblest way , did go , I' th' joyning Street , to her young School-fellow ; Rich Tradesmans Wife , DELPHINE call'd ; conjur'd To give SILEUCA back that Ring , secur'd For th' Royal hand ; perhaps remaining there ; Or carry strait to th' Court , s●●●h D●ng●● , fear . DELPHINE came , sent up that Wench with speed ; SILEUCA stealing down , o' th' Ring was freed . Walk'd to MARDIVA'S Mother then , exprest ; MARDIVA prov'd that time her friendly Guest ; And Husband lodg'd two Nights abroad , place free , ( By her desir'd ) her Bedfellow would be : So pray'd her not to expect ; alltho design'd To ease that way MARDIVA'S troubled mind . MARDIVA fair , glancing next Morn below On Garden-plot ( from her new Lodging so Balcone joyn'd ) She was that time beheld By brave young Man , whose Preson , Garb excell'd ; And he by her ; tho strait her self withdrew Behind that Glazed Screen from further view . Yet so observ'd , he prov'd Enamoured thence , Corinth-Lord . Face , Body's form , conjoyned Excellence . It was a Young , Corinthian Lord , lodg'd there , Of gallant Parts , Estate did grand appear . Who ranging far , set down for Travels cloze Th' Arcadian Realm ; from whence for Corinth goes , His Native Soil ; VENDORMES call'd by name , These things DELPHINE heard , receiv'd the same From 's Country-man that brought him first well try'd , Her long-known Merchant friend ; lodg'd there beside . VENDORMES thought , his Travels large and free Did nere present like beauteous Rarity ; Ask'd what she was : DELPHINE ( since no danger ) Informed him to the full , found Noble Stranger . After high Praise , strong Love conjoyn'd exprest , Her Friendly help he sought , ( then Lordly Guest ) For some acquaintance . She reply'd that Hour , She would perform what lay within her Pow'r . DELPHINE told MARDIVA'S self again ; His Rank , prime Parts , Estate , did nought restrain . VENDORMES , she had Plot devis'd before So , up ere long he came , pass'd by that Door , DELPHINE ; call'd ; as wish'd to speak with her , DELPHINE ; loud ; she said , without Demur , I 'm here , my Lord , ( the Door unlocking strait ) Few words with special friend , and I shall wait On you beneath , when glance , with humble Bow , If proves your Friend , he said ( shewn pleasing Brow Entring upon 't ) I may presume to kiss Her Fairest Hand ( altho conjoyn'd to this Her sweetest Mouth ) for Rudeness in the Action I do her Pardon crave , Corinth Lord Courting Mardiva . as satisfaction . Blush th' Answer was . You were too quick for me , My Lord ( DELPHINE then ) I had more free Come down to you . VENDORMES strait replys ; Most powerful Charm sent from that Lady's Eyes Did draw me in . MARDIVA answer made ; She taught them no such Charms . VENDORMES said ; But Nature did , might boldness thence excuse , She 's now reserv'd ( DELPHINE said ) Recluse . Then second Pardon 's beg'd ; said he again ; That former Pow'r doth here to stay constrain , Which first O'recame : while does with you Dispence , I may presume yet more , no great Offence . MARDIVA then ; she was my Schoolfellow ; May Partner fit for close Retirment shew . Conjoyn'd VENDORMES there ; Tho Fram'd she be For Sighs , or Smiles ; Joy , mournful sympathy . My self may equal prove : Please but thus far To take from her my natural Character ; I might be then confirm'd Co-partner too When she with Blush , DELPHINE that of you Has given my Lord ( reply'd ) most Noble one . If thought ( said he ) sincere , that Favor shewn ; Then , Gentlest , grant still leave to stay , enjoy Sight of those Eyes . DELPHINE strait ( convoy To th' Amorus Plot ) My Lord will scarce remain Two days within the Realm . He joyn'd again . 'T is Truth , indeed , and so may well-Improve My precious Hours in point of Chaster Love . Tho wander'd far , I n'er did see , behold This Lady's Beauteous Match ; She 's prime enroll'd Thought Singular . Since then my Lord ( said She ) You Travel'd scarce awake , with Senses free . 'T was not in Dream , Madam , you may conclude ( VENDORMES said ) your mind more Rare , unview'd . Thus , longs my Heart , till for Corinthian home You pleas'd t' advance ; Travels grand Prize become : Those daintiest Arms my Port conceiv'd ( as 't were ) Haven of Rest , content . Shewn Blushes there , MARDIVA joyn'd ; more knowledge in that Choice Of Wife methinks ( my Lord ) e're pass'd your voice With Wisdom should concur . He strait reply'd I've found so much , in this short space descry'd , And heard much more through that great Friend's Relation , As hath confirm'd my thoughts . Whence took occasion DELPHINE strait to speak : I did inform His Lordship how you fled Lascivious Storm , The King himself ( still purely Chast , unstain'd ) Young , Handsom tho ; Gems , Gold like trash disdain'd VENDORMES joyn'd , like Hope-exalted man , 'T was primely good ; I 'le be your Guardian . Best Maid , through Arcadie ; Convoy where're ; Grant for Reward , tho Life endanger'd there . This Lov'd compound ; Mind , Bodies , choice perfection , When Blushing she , well pleased glance reflection ; Something , my Lord , Y 'ad need to mark ( reply'd ) That 's good in me , since little else beside . Small worldly Fortune have . VENDORMES when , Fairest , I valu't not ; conjoyn'd agen ; Throw 't all in Alms away , what would you more ? DELPHINE said ; did summon strait to th' Dore Their Merchant - friend ; who , being admitted free , Confirm'd his Rank , Estate , in each Degree . This heightned too , might pleasing thoughts advance ; Kind Uncle of hers at Corinth dwelt , by chance Well known to both , informed of his Name : Thus , joyntly all Confederates became For present Grant , importunate did shew ; Choice Grounds on either side enforcing so . VENDORMES pray'd , She rather would strange Doom That hour pronounce , than bid him leave the Room Unsatisfi'd ; since shall most constant Lover , As earnest be , no Paper-flames discover . Turning from them to th' Window strait , retir'd As 't were for sober Pause ( tho small requir'd ) Things thought of , Poiz'd before ; such light from thence Clear Reason blaz'd , Love , Fortune's eminence . ( Her Mother too , for certain grounds , well pleas'd Might follow them ) here thoughts of Danger seiz'd Still doubtful Fears o' th' Royal pow'r , that Ring : N'er by SILEUCA given perchance to th' King : VENDORMES Person ( lastly ) much approv'd , These joyn'd o'recame ; the fair MARDIVA lov'd . So , turn'd again , pure Blush withal , refin'd ; My Lord ( She said ) Your Person , Parts , combin'd . Mardiva , Lord contracted . With noble Love , of choice , deserving Rate Have won me yours ; may be contracted strait . If you Desire ; but for the Marriage - Bed , Lest through Revengeful Storm Disturbance bred . Delay till calmer hour I shall propound , When we do reach more safe Corinthian Ground . VENDORMES clos'd , much Joy ; exchanged were Kind , mutual Vows , with Kiss concluding there . After some Talk , short general Discourse , Which still did raise Affection-flames , enforce ; Love heightned more ; down th' elder Merchant went , DELPHINE both ( being call'd ) by their consent , Took Order too for Journey the next Morn ; Leaving them there by Vows ingage'd and sworn , To their hearts wish ; since Love would private be Whole Hours dissolv'd in pleasing Talk most free . Choice kisses joyn'd , conserves more Cordializing Since look'd not for ( both gently sympathising ) Till th' Evening came , ere 't was desir'd tho , Much trampling Noise , loud Voices then below . Through th' entry sound MARDIVA forth did glance ; Strait DARDIGUES , that Pandar view'd ( sad chance ) I' th' Garden plot ; Mardiva's trouble again . retir'd again , she heard These Words from him ; That , that 's the Room , regard . Whence strait conceiv'd , that Ring they wanted thus , By false SILEUCA kept ; Base Covetous ; So found her out . O fly my Lord ( said she ) Or both undone . Why , joyn'd Amazedly . VENDORMES there . I saw that Man , she said , Came with the King ; that Ring 's the cause : Betray'd : He nam'd this for the Room . I le either Dye , ( Said he ) or Rescue you . She joyn'd reply ; 'T will more enrage , they come ; by all our Love I beg , conjure , withdraw . I 'l not remove ( Said He ) this Sword at hand ( Door fast howe're ) Heard trampling up their Stairs , then knocking there : VENDORMES with drawn Sword seem'd Treble-liv'd ; Shall I go skulk ( said he ) my Spouse Captiv'd ? Who knocks there ? speak , 'T is I , DELPHINE said ; Standing without . MARDIVA when , Afraid , Peace ( answer'd strait ) I saw beneath that Man Came with the King . No harm ( said she again ) Unlock , I 'l tell you all : Opening the Door , Soon closed then ; Thus 't was ( She said ) no more : That DARDIGUES by th' King was lately sent To th' Corinth Merchant here for this intent , To take up Stuffs on Liking ; gorgeous too ; Now back return'd , were meant ( it seems ) for you . But why those Words ( they ask'd ) that , that 's the Room , Our Merchants Ware-house 't was ( she said ) being come . He shew'd them that bide there they should unlade ; Would soon depart , his price in Gold repaid . She came to tell , her Maid inform'd her there , MARDIVA'S Mother strait would Guest appear . Both joyn'd Rejoyce . Soon walk'd forth DARDIGUES ; Their Merchant tho with franck Reward did please . For clearing all ; SILEUCA with that Ring ( Who had at first faln down before the King , And Pardon beg'd , since well perform'd her part ) Now kneel'd again : MARDIVA'S honest heart Humbly excus'd , grown sick forgot the same ; 'T was soon Return'd , no need of further Claim . His angry Mood , that Gem beheld appear'd More pacify'd , since then no Cheat was fear'd : Young , peevish Girl , he said ; would trust no more Their Female Sex beyond the Chamber door . To th' Widow paid howe're ( Gold ) fifty pound , Took then false Beard ( still Qualmish on that Ground ) Brought Hackney-Coach , rode strait with DARDIGUES To th' Summer-Bow'r ; warm Fit did there appease With cooling Fruits ; then joyn'd good Wines repast : Cloath'd like himself return'd to th' Court at last . Her Picture tho ( discharg'd from th' honour'd Room In 's Gallery ) condemn'd to Flaming Doom . MARDIVA'S Mother came , by both desir'd ; Spruce Widow 't was , chearful , but then expir'd Her Fortieth Year : VENDORMES whom did shew Much Love , regard . She was informed so Of past Events ; her Daughters Gallant Choice , Journey resolv'd ; gave her concordant Voice . By th' Lord withal strong earnest Invitation To Corinth joyn'd ( as Neighbour-Soil , Greek Nation . Kind Brother there ) for constant Residence : Which She imbrac'd ; much pleased shew'd from thence . Supper being brought they set themselves to th' Board ; Where Mirthful Talk did Musick 's part afford . Things were prepar'd for Horse by Morning light ; Her Mother too Lodg'd there that chearful Night . By five next day , that Merchant their comrade ( Who still young Factor left ) they entrance made Upon their Course as did the rising Sun ; Ere night o're-pass'd th Arcadian Bounds , that done , Reach'd few Miles off good , noble Friend , lodg'd there : Third Morn beheld , they both Espoused were . More Formal way , Mardiva Married . with mutual Joy , Content : Might either shew their Sexes Ornament . After some days repose they did proceed , Till reach'd his Gallant House , for Rest decreed . ( By friend resigned strait ) brave Country-seat : In Corinth too large Winter-house , compleat . Her Mother in short time sold all at home , VENDORMES and MARDIVA'S Guest become , Whose Virtue found reward , much magnifi'd ; Spent there her days , with Comfort liv'd and dy'd . The King 's fixt now for Knight's young Wife no less , DORASTA nam'd , shewn ardent eagerness : Call'd VANDIMONT , prime Wenching Engineer , Concluded strait , that Nurse , which prov'd so near To her own self in place , found choice regard ; Should first be drawn by tempting Golds Reward , To bring her where he might the Business move : Still Thoughts dispos'd ( as strongest ground for Love ) By Person , Parts , to assault again the Last : Next , VANDIMONT'S own House for place surpass'd : Like that of DARDIGUES , by th' Water side . Beneath the Court , few Buildings there deserv'd . Back-door to th' Field withal through th' Garden led : Thus VANDIMONT th' Affair strait managed . He sent his Boy with meaner Cloaths attir'd , Valenson's Plot on Dorasta . Who Nurse inform'd , one from some Friends desir'd To speak with her , Field lay by th' Garden gate Where remain'd ; that Business prov'd of weight ; Bequeath'd to her fair , handsom Legacy ; Nurse said she 'd follow him , more privately , State Garden-way ; strait VANDIMONT ( being come ) To corner Nook withdrawn , disclos'd , in sum , What Golden Show'r might cause , or Storm produce The King's kind motion made if should refuse , For private Meeting with her Lady , where His Love might speak ; found Grant , enjoy her there . Nurse ( fainter heart ) scarce dar'd to Jar , dissent , Lik'd well the Gold ; nor Lady's stoln content Grudg'd , Envy'd ought . Yet should she not Agree , Fear'd casting off , tho pleasant Brain and Free. Told VANDIMONT , she much approv'd that way , The King's own Person , Words might best oresway . Tho long'd withal , it could be so contriv'd As not to seem her Act ; least thence depriv'd of Favor , Place , DORASTA'S Heart unknown ; Yet hoped well , Frank , pleasing Temper shewn . She could entice her forth perchance to View Prime Needle-works ( which valu'd well she knew ) To House reserv'd , the King concealed there ; But that would plainly her design appear . Chief Place affirm'd well-shaded Park , that stood Short Mile from Town which pleas'd her walking mood . Through th' open Fields from Garden-gate would call Nurse single forth , each slightly veil'd withal : Next day resolved was for tracing thither , Where the King might ( with VANDIMONT together ) Salute disguis'd , as chance , if found less Coy , Love - Parley past , 'mongst branched Shades enjoy . Old broken Lodg there also stood , combin'd , Close Garden-plot , dark Arbour there behind . Wise VANDIMONT approv'd her Female-Brain , Tho that scarce close enough to entertain For longer Dalliance thought ; the King beside Lov'd naked Bed , his House to th' wish comply'd If her could draw through selfsame Fields below By 's Garden-wall ( since pleas'd with walking so ) He had prime Plot to fetch her in , that She Should not Gain-say : Nurse Guiltless thought and Free . Which told her strait ; in view the Place beheld Nay then 't was Right ( she said ) bad fears dispell'd . DORASTA once each Week with her alone , Walk'd by that Door to th' Bathing Place unknown , For Women us'd ; the time two days from thence ; Past one half-hour : bred last more confidence ; Her Husband gone this Morn , weeks stay design'd : Thus , both withdrew , for next exploit combin'd . Day come and Hour , DORASTA , Nurse attending , Each veil'd withal , from th' upper Field descending ; Pass'd by that Garden door , where Scout did stand , Arriv'd VANDIMONT , view'd sign from Nurses Hand That those they were ; least some mistake perchance , Good Marks beside ; he forth did strait advance ; The Lady Arrested so in the Kings name , Then Treason 's charg'd pronounc'd , being in the same . Joyn'd with her Spouse ; the King 's Seal'd Warrant shewn : He Guard could call ; best gently walk unknown . DORASTA , guiltless Heart , next , confident 'T was Spleen against them both , with calmness went ; Whist Nurse attends . Lock'd fast his Garden door , Midst gloomy Shades she was informed more ; At her own House surprize was meant that Day , But Knight's withdrawn ; so , walking down this way , View'd from her Postern-gate ( observ'd howere The like last Week ) he seiz'd her veiled there . For Traitors Charge , that might from Envy grow , Or weak conjectures ground , soon answer'd so . Close Passage trod , some Stairs they mounted then , Strait entred Lobby-door , lock'd fast agen : Next to large Room he both did lead , convey , Which might the Masters bounteous Hand display . Prime furnish'd 't was , adorn'd with Painters Art ; Rich Ayr , Perfumes to th' Smell did yield , impart : Choice Cupbord shin'd ; to smaller Table led With daintiest Banquet for the Tast bespread . Where VANDIMONT pray'd , she 'd sit down , Repose ; 'T was meant for her ; chair last of Velvet shews . Wondring at this ( Nurse seem'd t' admire withall ) Since Prisner brought ; he gave loud hem for call ; When from th's one side ( close Room , reserv'd tho near ) Soft Musick sound conjoyn'd to please her Ear. As 't would be Chief ; with Sight , Tast , Smell contend : She sat and heard , Door mark'd i' th' furthest end . Forth came the King , did gorgeous , The King Courting Dorasta . brave appear For Gems and Gold ; Crown only wanted there . When , rising strait , perform'd most humble Bow , The King saluted her with pleasant Brow . Whilst Blush adorn'd her cheek : Madam ( did say ) I hope you 'l pardon all , that boistrous way Which brought you here ; tho Rude , uncivil Action , The end 's gentle , kind ; shall speak large satisfaction . Great Sir ( said she ) I grant , that foul pretence Did much amaze my thoughts , but innocence , Untainted Heart ( same does my Husband bear ) Supported me . Pray then , sit , Tast howe're . ( The King conjoyn'd ) or I shall guess but ill , First wrongful Qualm lyes on your Stomack still . I 'll share with you . So both began to eat ; Drank Wine in Christal-glass ; that Sugar'd meat Touch'd slowly found ; Madam , so nice ? ( said he ) No Poison 's there ; if not for Tast more free . Let 's talk withal , amongst those Ornaments , Prime Rarities my Gallery presents , Your Picture hangs , and I much long'd to see How far that Shade might to your self agree . Sure , Royal Sir , ( she then , with Blush distain'd ) Your Painter's Art heightned the Life , o'restrain'd . If it becomes that place . The King reply'd , It much doth wrong , by sober Judgment try'd ; And I should punish him for th' Fault , if were Within my Realm , ask'd you not Pardon there . Madam , in brief , I lik'd your gallant Shade , The Substance tho , whence living Beams displai'd . More Beauteous far ( words smiles conjoyn'd their part ) Through Longings hath Inflam'd my gentle heart . For sweet enjoyment . Said DORASTA then ; I hope , great Sir , you now but Jest agen , As in that Formal Treason Charge before , Not so ( he said ) that was but varnish'd o're . This earnest Truth confirm'd Her chearful Tongue Coyn'd strait reply ; I hope your Grace ere long Will choose a Queen for your content . Perchance ( He said ) I may ; mean while my Joys advance . Kind Madam , want relieve ( Kiss Seal'd between ) I shall from you learn to imbrace a Queen . ( More Kisses there ) as my choice Governess . But I am bound , great Sir ( she said ) no less Then to an Husband's Yoke , wave that , reply'd The King again , why should you more be ty'd Than Brute Beasts are ? next , grant you did enjoy Young , handsom , strongest Spouse , which oft doth Cloy . Yet change for Bedfellow need not offend ; Joyn'd Royal too : Your King's desires befriend . As for your Spouse , Earl's Title , place we shall Of profit , pow'r on him confer withal . And free from least suspect , upon this Ground , Her Father since Dy'd for the State , Renown'd : Those lost rewards the Son shall have , inherit ; Tho Knightly Rank , not void of Nobler Merit . There VANDINONT ; his warlike Service shewn Of grand Concernment prov'd , most publick , known . This also her Self from th' Husband's mouth had heard ; Who wondring seem'd they found no more Regard . The King proceeds ; Your here conceal'd remain , Time , Place doth serve ; choice Room shall entertain . Five Hours in daintiest Bed , compos'd for Love ; Your Spouse far off ; that man does faithful prove , ( Whose Oath conjoyn'd ) should th' other blab , betray Her great Reward 's to Ruin turn'd next day . Nurse kneeling strait , swore secret Oath , whatere Her Lady and his Highness Acted there . DORASTA'S Chang'd no longer could contend , Dorasta yields . Keep Virtues bounds ; shewn streaming Blush in th' end ( Like Morning-Cloud , these words did joyn , disclose : Your Majesty so prime a Champion shews For th' Courting way , choice Person view'd rare Parts , That I want strength to check th' orepowerful Darts ; Nor further can Deny . Kiss given , th' King Th' Agreement Seal'd ; taken by th' Hand , did bring To th' joyned Room ; while , signal knock for cause From VANDIMONT their Consort strait withdraws : There Windows shin'd , bedeckt with many a Flower In Christal pots ; adorn'd like Summer Bower . Large Bed appear'd ; white Sattin half beheld , Mixt broad Carnation - Panes , to th' eye excell'd ; Four gallant Plumes above , sprigs silver Plate ; For Venus self : th' whole Chamber delicate : That ( said the King ) should prove new Marriage - bed . Nurse then was call'd , since useful Waiter bred , Pins soon with Cloaths discharg'd , both Couched were ; Nurse strait withrawn , the King embrac'd her there : Fierce Tyrant plaid , as ore his Subjects Wives ( MARDIVA lost ) would claim Prerogatives . Her Beauty 's view'd by Day ; thought singular , Choice Prince's Bedfellow ; like Morning-Star Couch'd by his side , or Chloris Queen of Flowers : Thus , pamper'd way , dissolv'd the pleasing Howers . Nurse was mean while by VANDIMONT invited To th' other Banquet there , her Tast delighted . ( Himself for Slumber's laid ) like Queen she sat On Velvet Chair ; her belly cram'd with that . Then stuff'd large Hankercheif , till drowsie grown , Clasping her Arms ( like kind Companion shewn To VANDIMONT ) sleep yauning way devours In goodly State , whole comfortable Hours . As thought by Dreams t' enjoy her Ladys pleasure , When waking view'd choice Pictures round at leisure ; Talk'd ( last ) with VANDIMONT ; till summon'd then , 'Tween Seven and Eight , for th' Handmaids Task agen . DORASTA Rose , Drest takes her leave , retires ; Walk'd out unknown , well slack'd the Royal Fires . Six days dissolv'd , her Knight returned home ; Of Princely word the King 's discharg'd become ; Coyn'd Earl he was through Father's grand desert : choice Place obtain'd withal for second Part. No Jealous Thoughts disturb , since long ago Th' old King ( conceiv'd ) might more regardful shew . DORASTA Poising now that She had stray'd From Virtu's Path , much wrong'd her self , betray'd Kind Husband too at once ; thur far vain Pride , And sensual humour both had Gratify'd . That those Delights , unlawful Joys did send Sorrow to th' Heart , prov'd bitter Sweets in th' end ; 'T was sober point , awak'd from former Dream , Whereof the King main cause appear'd , Supream : For She might more unfortunate be Guest , Since Tempted so , than Bad , Lascivious Brest : She fixt upon Retreat as Loyal Wife , Tho found hard Task , howere , internal Strife . To do , perform ; all wandring thoughts again ; No vulgar Act , Sense , Fancy where did Reign Usurping Lords , to make them know Subjection ; Mount Reason on the Throne , wise circumspection . Thus should the King new move , maintain the Chase ; Tho she might well in that reserved place ; When Bathing-walk conjoyn'd ; she strait compos'd Brief Letters form , this modest Sense inclos'd . LETTER to the King . Great Royal Sir ; Dorasta's Letter to the King . I have thus far comply'd With your Desire , which seem not satisfi'd : Tho may my self now Staler grown appear , Strong , powerful grounds do cause me to forbear . Intreat withal , You 'l Pardon and Excuse ; Much Beauteous Choice , unlikely to Refuse This City yields : thus gently stoop , Dispense ; Nor take from That I cannot Grant Offence . DORASTA . Nurse charged strait ( who was chief Woman then To th' Countess styl'd , besides her Gift , not mean , O' th' Royal Gold ) when second Message came By VANDIMONT , through new enkindled Flame , Meeting desir'd , those Lines should answer prove , That wanton King , whom stronger Power did move , Than that the fair DORASTA once enjoy'd Can thoughts appease ; u●g'd strait again , uncloy'd : This Note receiv'd then Poizing ( last ) the case , True Bargain was by her perform'd ; that Place , Title conferr'd , small wrong to th' Regal Chest ; Urg'd then no more ; Fears might perplex her Brest . Let none by such Example prove bold Strays , Since few reduced found ; tho in that Maze If wandring are , conceiv'd with Roses spred , Let them in Time like her Return Misled . Next for those Lords , Those two Tilting Lords . whom Tilters we proclaim'd ; MELARGON and VALENSON also nam'd : Who likewise had great Wenchers been , altho That first did cheat the last of 's Bedfellow ; Dark Winter's night , her Spouse being lodg'd from Home Admitted was ; VALENSON not then come ( Close Friend the Maid ) enjoy'd conceal'd howere : Now Suitors both to brave young Lady were For different Ends ; MELARGOM sought a Wife For good and lawful Heirs , but wanton Life Meant to reserve ; hold on this Ranging Pleasure ; Wish'd Beauty too , conjoyn'd large Golden Treasure . VALENSON aim'd at Marriage-Beds delight , More Honest thoughts , Reformed Appetite : Whith Rival-chance not to themselves unknown , Lord's Daughter 't was , grand Portion call'd her own . Choice Beauty too with prime of youth beheld ; MARDIVA'S Form , DORASTA'S Parallel'd : CANDORA nam'd . Mother Earl's Wife so great ; Near to that Royal Town their Country-Seat . Both had been there Strong , earnest Suitors deem'd , For Lordly Rank and Youth , Parts , Person seem'd So equal both , Estates , that doubtful shews Her Female Judgment oft for choosing cloze , Such Chance befell , that both one Night did send They would next day for Answer wait , Attend. Her plain Resolve declar'd ( if th' Honour done To kiss her Hand ) Four the Hour that Afternoon . She both did Grant , still doubtful thoughts on either To fix her Choice , till saw them both together ; Thence best confirm'd , tho startled at the thing , Next days Resolve ; besides well managing Th' whole Business so when they themselves should view , No Rival-jar might afterwards ensue . Thus , being withal of pleasant Brain , conceit , And Virgin-freedom , Pow'r ( yet held compleat ) Dispos'd to use ; She th' following way contriv'd : Such Order gave , who Formost man arriv'd They should Conduct to certain Room ; express , She 'd strait be there : the last ( gave charge no less ) To joyning Room convey , withal advise To wait some while : both kept their Hour precise . VALENSON first appear'd , to th' further Room No sooner led , but strait MELARGON'S come , To th' next convey'd . CANDORA Rouz'd her Brain , Thought fit VALENSON first to entertain . Entring which Place , she caus'd that door to send Such loud Report , joyn'd trampling noise i' th' end , MELARGON strait ( next watchful , hearkning ear Like Suitors oft ) spy'd larger Window there , Corner o' th' Room , which look'd into that other ; Glanc'd through the same , small start , since saw another ; Unpleasing Man ; loath'd Rival there beheld Salute his Mistress Lips , through Envy swell'd , Bad , doubtful Mood : and tho few words were caught , To mark by stealth their Actions thence he sought . Salute perform'd , Valenson's Courting Candora . I hope my Lord ( said she ) You 'l bear with some delay . Most willingly Madam ( reply'd VALENSON strait ) since 't is Favour whene'r to grant your Servant this The sight of you . Both in Couch-chair repos'd , Whose Prospect was to th' Window's view disclos'd . Madam , he said ( kissing her hand ) I have Thus long your Servant been , tho men more brave For Person , Parts my Rivals prove by none In Love of you this Faithful Brest 's outgone . My Lord ( She joyn'd ) 'T is Truth , I may declare , More Suitors plead for Grant . Yet to compare Mens Persons , Parts I like not now ; for Love , Whereof you Boast , that may Dissembling prove . Madam ( he said again ) that splendid eye Of your Choice Mind , conceiv'd mst searching spy , Judicious one , False , Counterfeited Lover Through his play'd Scene , Disguise would soon discover : Grant such it were , my Lord ( She strait reply'd ) Yet skilful Art perform'd on th' Actor's side May Cheat , Deceive , conjoyn ( VALENSON said ) Madam , withal , if view'd in Glass , Survey'd Your Powerful Beauties and Perfections be , 'T will frame strong Argument for Love in me . I doubt perchance ( reply'd CANDORA there ) The truth of those ; nor does that Coin appear Alike to all ; Opinions , Fancies vary What Beauty 's or Perfections name may carry : Such Men i' th' World . VALENSON strait replys ; Sure , Madam , You may read Love in my Eyes . Those pro●● 〈◊〉 Books ( said she again ) as Tongues False 〈…〉 we , to whom belongs , Judg well by them ( weak Woman-kind , Alass ! How many might choose better Husbands , pass For happier Wives ! You now withal may Love , Yet change soon afterwards , inconstant prove . I beg , intreat , fair Madam , Try me then , VALENSON said : She joyned there agen ; But I must take before I try , be bound In Wedlock fast . Those future Points Profound , Madam ( said he ) none can presage , they may , Where likeliest thought suppose that 's Truth you say , My Lord ; She strait reply'd . When further he ; And I shall crave that Candor , Charity , You 'll now Believe my Love and Hope the best For dark , succeeding Times with gentle brest : Strong , Solemn Vows if more confirming Spell , Command , they ready are . You can speak well , My Lord ( CANDORA joyn'd ) would Action prove The Consequence ; howe'er ( Hand strait did move . Behind that Couch , took Chaplet thence beneath ) I crown you thus with this fair Laurel-wreath , As Person of much Honour , high desert : Adorn'd his Head : while star'd ( view'd closing part ) MELARGON first ; then Rub'd his Louring Brow ; Since Rival's Crown'd ( as seem'd ) Victorious now In th' Amorous Combat Conqueror ; for he Wish'd handsom Wife , tho ranging thoughts , still free . VALENSON'S Words ; as your fair hand hath made , Madam , this Wreath more green appear , display'd Fresh Beauties thence ; so my rais'd Hope doth spring ( Pardon presumptuous Heart ) more flourishing . My Lord ( she joyn'd ) I must withdraw some while , Another waits for me ( also , pleas'd Smile ) Departs the Room . VALENSON'S thoughts advanc'd : MELARGON frown'd ; that way no longer glanc'd . Hearing next Door to open strait , much noise , VALENSON curious too ( tho heard no voice , Speech yet conjoyn'd ) that Windows Light descrying , In th' end o' th' Room , look'd through , must needs be prying , When Rival saw , CANDORA both appear , Green Laurel Wreath in hand , Salute him there . At which did start , amaz'd , as tho beheld Some Vision strange ; exploit unparallell'd . The Lady chose this formal Way , Candora wood by Melargon . conceiving MELARGON saw first Part , his mind bereaving Of calmer thoughts ; VALENSON now should see Like done to Him ; shewn pleasant brain and free : These words exprest : My Lord , I shall desire You would excuse my stay , speech did require , Since formost came , another Person of Honour MELARGON strove to check , whilst gaz'd upon her Distemper'd Mood , Glance on that Wreath , more freed ; Madam ( conjoyn'd ) I thought it long indeed , Since came this day to wait on you , enjoy Your presence thus . She answer'd there , less Coy . ( Still Laurel shewn ) truly , my Lord , before I was ingag'd upon that civil score ; To each confirm'd last night my Promise too ; Had you come first I had done so to you . Now , being here , I shall your Brow present With Laurel-wreath , as noble Ornament Thing due to your regarded worth , Desert : So plac'd it on . When secret Qualms of Heart VALENSON feels , which told , he truly Lov'd ; Chang'd Countenance , so unexpected prov'd : Lost how t' expound her thoughts , dark Ridling way , Misterious ; as Dream'd that Wooing day . Since seem'd Himself crown'd singular , lik'd best MELARGON Pleas'd in part , these words exprest ; Madam , this Branch proves Glory's Engin , worn By Conquerors ; in publick Triumph born ; And so imbrac'd by me : Strong Hopes as well Your Hand and Heart conjoyn , each parallell . Marriage perform'd , you will conceive that I Did both deserve . CANDORA fram'd reply ; That best appears , my Lord , by real action , Thus found this last amends , good satisfaction . Then walking to the side , Room 's middle part , She there by Sleight unclos'd ( small piece of Art ) Close Wainscot door , to th' other Passage made ; VALENSON call'd ; who came with 's wreath display'd : She standing just between them in the Door , Both the Lords view'd by her at once The Rivals strait , whilst each green Laurel wore . Viewing Themselves as meant to Fight some prize ; Less pleasing way , when she these words applies : Observe , my Lords , I both thus make Renown'd ; In Honour's Sign , not Conquest 's tho , have Crown'd ; That 's due to One , here 's Promise , Grant to Neither : Be that deferr'd untill the King comes hither ; To Hunt i' th' Park within two days Dispos'd : When I my Choice shall name , by stealth disclos'd . Mean while no Message heard ; and here from both Intreat withal , you would ingage by Oath No Quarrel now , nor afterwards t' advance Concerning me ; on each cast pleasing Glance ; Tho , all that time , Survey'd with curious Eye Their Persons both ; plain Objects standing by . The Rival-Lords disjoyn'd , injoyned thus , ( Some lowring looks Assault less dangerous ) CANDORA view'd ; then , poizing well the Case , Self-flattering each ; VALENSON in first place , Since first was Crown'd , might Choice proclaim more free ; MELARGON pleas'd the last , held firmer be , Best second thoughts ; concluding Parts imply'd ; Th' whole former Act excus'd by her beside . That Lord came first : nor dar'd they least gainsay Their Regent-queen , both swore most formal way . This done , She said , She now must take her leave , Third Suitor waited long , whom should receive In Manners too ; tho did withal intend To cast him off . So , marching to th' Room's end , Betwixt them both , VALENSON joyful seem'd On her Right hand ; which Chance MELARGON deem'd , Worth small regard ; was pleas'd , in his own Room Since left by Her : to th' Door thus being come , Th' Earl , Countess both , by call did strait appear ; Enter'd that Place ; CANDORA leaves them there . Wine being brought , th' Earl fairly drank to One ; To th' Other She ; no first nor last then shewn ; Shun'd all distasting Cause : himself did lead VALENSON down , the Countess , who did plead MELARGON'S Suit , ( being faour'd most by her ) Walk'd down with him to th' Court ; where short demur , ( Footmen and Pages call'd ) no Jars intent , Both several ways to MANTINEA went . Third Suitor was Young Country Squire , well born , Third Suitor to Candora . Person indifferent , Cloaths ( fondly worn ) Fine , Brave enough ; for Wealth by far , Third Suitor to Candora . Estate Outvy'd those Lords , but joyn'd an empty pate ; Light , shallow Brain ; where Worldly means do swell , Not always found good Heads to order well , Tho spending Hands . His Father had much Gold Sent to this Lord , which made his Mother bold To send him there 'mongst Courtiers Game to play ; Since Promise had of fair and open way To speak with her , in private too , that hour ; If could o'er-come by Loves enchanting Pow'r . Long time He walk'd i' th' Gallery , there made Fine Legs to th' Pictures oft well painted shade , In 's Mistriss stead ; stretched forth himself with Hem ; Then wip'd his Nose , brave Bandstrings , toy'd with them . Kiss'd his hand too , choice Parts survey'd all o'er ; His Cloak now cast this way , then that , he wore . Long Practice-time ; at length CANDORA appear'd , When Dazeled grown , his eyes through Beauty blear'd , He kiss'd in hast the Lady o' th' wrong side , At which she smil'd , tho Laughter that imply'd ; Which he grand Favour thought : inform'd i' th' end , ( Service forgot ) his Mother did commend Her self to Her ; charg'd him withal to wait Upon her thus . Well pleas'd CANDORA strait Did thanks return . Loud Hem , then gazing round . Fine Pictures there ( he said ) tho braver found In 's own Long Gallery , with Cap and Feather Th' huge Court - Baboon , Bear , Dog fighting together . Then 's House advanc'd , Those Lordships rare ; which all Were his ( did say ) and should to th' Heirs befall From his own Body sprung for Everlasting . Then praises on his Hounds and Horses casting ; But for brave Mouth Jouler did Chant , excel . If Mouths so brave ( CANDORA joyn'd ) 't were well , If one had brought to speak for him . when he ( Large smile ) reply'd ; her self beneath might see Whole Brace of them ; but those for Hunting noise Then wooing better far : bad , take her Choice . When prov'd his Spouse ( He strait conjoyned then ) His Hauks should make her Qualmish , Sick agen With Patridg - food ; his Horses cram with Plate ( When won the Rases all ) for gallant State Her Cupboard round ; nor should she want great store Of Parrots , Dogs and Monkeys too , that wore Their Silver chains . CANDORA smil'd , reply's ; She should the man much more regard and prize Than Monkeys , Dogs . Indeed ? he answer'd there ; Then I shall fit , well-serve your Turn whatere My Father got twelve Children ; I 'l outgo ; Boys , Girls o' th , Gyant - kind , if you 'l but shew Good Breeder , last . Fear then ( CANDORA said ) They'd eat too much . For that be nought afraid , The Squire conjoyns ; I can maintain them all , Back , Belly 's part : did both content , enthrall . Then ask'd , How goes the day ? large Dyal spy'd Through th' window there ; his own ( said ) that outvy'd . Daub'd round with Gold : Best those , which th' hour of night . Could point withal , twelve months by fair Moon - light . Informed her ; next hour shall serve to tell His Voyage , Traunt to th' Court ; 't would please her well Till Laugh'd again . Which story Alarm'd as 't were , CANDORAS thoughts , such Terror caus'd to th' Ear. No end of Fooling Game ; straitways She said ; Fine Evening 't was to walk : when answer made ; He 'd wait on her : if that she lov'd to do , More gallant Mornings found , and Evenings too In his large Garden , then all Arcady . Scarf wanting was ( CANDORA joyn'd ) which she Must go about . The Squire would needs attend : No ( said CANDORA strait ) Some private end Business she had . Said he , if for Maids Water Himself would Bason hold , that none might scatter . She pray'd him rather there to wait somewhile Till her return . Walk'd forth with pleased Smile . After short Pause , this stout-grown Wooer advanc'd To Window large , thence for the Garden glanc'd ; Candora steals away . His Mistress where beheld ( with Maid again ; Long walk they pass'd ; what Damp , confounded Brain . As Dream'd , or saw some Cozening Apparition , Since far from thought , in that high-flown condition , She 'd serve him so : till gazing more and more , To th' Fields they went ( at last ) through Postern door . When scratch'd his Head , next , staring strangely round As Tooth then drawn ; uncertain where , what Ground He trod that time ; at door , upon th' one side ( Seen further off ) he painted large descry'd Grim Conjurer , long Gown , small Wand and Book View'd Spirits dreadful Form , Hobgoblin-look On th' other side , as raised by him then : Which lively Draughts , carv'd out like Painted Scene In Board compleat , as standing on the floar , Sense , Fancy so possess'd ( disturb'd before ) He strait conceiv'd , that Fellow rais'd her Shape To abuse him there , when pondring ( large Gape ) How best to send for her , since durst not well Come nigh the Door ; maid did those Clouds dispell , Entring that way , bad , Dreaming thoughts diffuse : Who told , he must her Lady Pardon , excuse ; To Wife in Labour called forth , desir'd Till the next Morn when , yauning strait , o'ertir'd With 's wooing Task , it seem'd ( he said ) that she Could like Women in Labor 's Company Better then his ; he 'll now take Horse be gone ; Mother inform of all : for Wives , 't was known , He could have those i' th' Country far and near , Would Leap at him . The Earl , Countess both appear ; Said , two great Lords that day did Suitors wait ; And Foremost came . Those Lords then take her strait Between them both ( reply'd ) brave Hunting Day Was lost for her . So , Wine in Courteous way Being offer'd there ; like Blow that gentlier smarted ( Men loudly call'd , and Dogs ) he strait departed . CANDORA thus withdrawn spent serious hour , Near gliding Brook repos'd , where nature's Bow'r Large branched Palm ; whilst gentle murmur made Wi●● tossed Leaves and Streams , to th' Ear convey'd ; Birds chanting round : sate musing there upon Each Lordly Servant's weight , poiz'd ( being gon ) In all Regards ; lest should too late Repent Unwiser Choice : so , back to th' Chamber went . Next day dissolv'd , which well did fix , Compose Her doubtful thoughts for Person , Parts in those ; Tempers conjoyn'd ; The King Hunts there . the King with gallant Train For Hunting came ; that Lordly Pair again : By him regarded each , tho sought indeed Prime Virgin course , who stood for Spouse Decreed . The Earl to th' Park attends with Countess there ; CANDORA might DIANA'S self appear , Goddess of Groves ( so lovely thought , beheld , Pure-chast withall ) on daintiest Horse excell'd . The lofty Stag , chief Silvan Burgess grown , From cool , dark Cabin rais'd , pursu'd alone By dreadful Hounds ( strong scented Rout ) beyond His branched Forts , though Lawn , refreshing Pond ; Chas'd , driven still in Flights hot Burning Feaver From whom the Herd ( scar'd Friends ) themselves did sever ; Whilst different Horns rung doleful Knells as pass'd , ( Joyn'd Eccho's noise ) till reachd , Assail'd at last , Us'd Forked Head when Feet but vain for Flying : Sunk after Gallant Bay , shewn Courage Dying . So Noblest Persons fall by th' Vulgar Crowd ; Concluding Peal for Obsequies allow'd . The King went then to th' Mansion-house , Invited ( Mongst Courtly Train those Rival-Lords recited ) For prime Repast ; to th' Chamber being come , CANDORA pleas'd withdraws to joyned Room , The Countess next , th' Earl talking with the King : Good order took for Banquet's managing . Stole when return'd , unto MELARGON strait , Inform'd , her Daughter would not Choice relate Till Banquet past , whereof she hoped well ; VALENSON saw , who strait began to swell ; Then damp'd his stouter thoughts , as tho declar'd That Choice by her : thus , almost half despair'd : Yet rouzing Patience there , lest Resolution , When Banquet came took part till the conclusion . That done , tho Qualm his Lordly Stomack found , The Countess too gone forth on choosing ground Strait towards Him did chearful way advance CANDORA'S Maid , view'd by MELARGON'S Glance , From first beheld , who musing thereupon , Civil Discharge conceiv'd she brought alone : Countess her self should best declare the Voice . That Girl , howere , VALENSON nam'd for Choice ; Valenson chosen by Candora From th' Lady ( last ) intreats to stay behind ; Thus , private way , disclos'd her gentle mind . Well pleas'd he was ; the Countess entring then , Informed strait MELARGON'S Ear agen , Her Daughter Choice on th' Other chanc'd to fall , Nor could she help : MELARGON'S vext withal . CANDORA thought ( nor Err'd ) he was more high ; Of prouder Strain , might least in Love Comply : Best lik'd that Other 's Person too , at last ; By whom ere long in Joyful Arms imbrac'd . VALENSON thus Bob'd him o' th' Wifely score ; Tho Cheated prov'd in Wanton aim before . Next Drinking large , Venerial Game 's there found ) The Court did through ambitious Arts abound ; Mines , Counter-mines grand Avarice , but one More pleasant Passage thought , shall here be shown . An ancient Earl there was , ALVARUS nam'd , Who held great Place for benefit proclaim'd ; By this Young King confirm'd at Coronation , Now two years past , whom he in pleasing fashion Had humour'd from a Boy , till Man compleat : Prov'd Widower of pleasant Brain , Conceit As chearful Heart , being told for certain then , His Place was aimed at by two such men , Alvarus's Plot against two Lords . Of Lordly Rank , who hop'd to Beg , succeed , After his Death ; joyn'd former Grudge indeed ; Were VELDAR DURAS call'd : Strong thoughts , dispos'd To gull them Both , his Project was disclos'd To 's Doctor 's Son ( last , Chamber-Groom combin'd ) That th' only Heir , by Nature's Gift design'd . The King was then some nine miles off from Town , At Country-Seat belonging to the Crown , SILENDROS call'd ; those Lords that time ; howere , I' th' City with their Train , Resided there . Which known o'er night , scarce Four , nor Break of Day ; That Groom , Lodg'd at his Feet , call'd up straitway The Doctor , Son ( both in their Cloaths ) desiring Their help , his Lord found near to gasps , expiring . Ere long by Them . Declar'd that he was Dead ; Convulsion - fits , joyn'd Apoplex in th' Head . By Seven that Morn Herse brought before the Dore ; Six Horses in 't , for large attendance more : Then th' Earl but loosely veil'd , and wrap'd in Gown , Betwixt the Doctor , Groom was carry'd down , Laid in the Herse ; that Servant Guardian there ; Since left command they should his Corps interr At Country-house , some twenty Miles remote : Son also rode along : This lastly note ; By th' Houses of those Lords , which near did stand , Th' Herse was to pass , beheld on either hand , So might to Them that Earlier Hour be known ; When scarcely prov'd for Court Silendros gon . If were perchance , their Wives ( being left behind ) Would send them strait the posted News like wind . VELDAR , whose Door the Herse first marched by ( Since sat up late ) in Bed did prostrate lye ; But soon inform'd ( more Life from thence appearing ) ALVARUS Death ; tho DURAS greatly fearing , If Ready was ; strait called up two Men , Which came from 's Country-House , and should agen That day depart , unknown to DURAS both ; Gave private Charge , whilst there Himself did Cloath . The King would not SILENDROS leave that Day He heard o'er Night ; Seven Miles from whence ( side-way ) Did DREMOS stand , which next chief Mansion shew'd : Four Miles from Town out SILENDRO'S Road , Large turning Lane to that call'd DREMOS went : They should choice Horses take for this intent . The First should keep just o'er against that Lane , SILENDROS Road , where shrouding Trees , most plain Might DURAS see far off ; the last close by I' th' Lane conceal'd ; whn DURAS came , drawn nigh , The first should Ride forth strait , then th' other meeting Perform their Parts enjoyn'd , like Friendly greeting . Fit Beasts mean while prepar'd , much shorter Race Through Pasture-grounds , they timely gain'd the place . On Gallop DURAS came , approaching there , First Scout rod forth , as from SILENDROS were That Morning come ; Lane left with all the other Like DREMO'S man , Saluting one another . The first loud spake , What , did you meet the King ? Yes ( said the last ) some four miles off : which thing When DURAS heard , he ask'd where he was gon ; To DREMOS - Park for Hunting Game anon . That Fellow cry'd ; towards MANTINEA going Whilst he took DREMOS Lane , round gallop shewing . They told their Lord ( soon after met ) th' Event ; Who with much speed towards SILENDROS went : No Gallants could , inflam'd with Amorous Fire , More Poast it for choice Mistress whom desire . Alighting there , his Face i' th' Gate descry'd Third Courtier strait through Windows glass uney'd ; Who had like Aim , news then brought from his Wife ; And guessing VELDAR'S Plot , lest Rival-strife , Walk'd to the King near hand in 's Gallery ; Spring-lock'd that Door for time more large and free ; Soon got the Grant : those Persons all so great , That who first spake was sure to do the Feat : So pass'd through furthest Door to Garden known , Since cropt this Flow'r of State Triumphant grown . VELDAR strait reach'd the Door , which finding clos'd , Some thoughts the King might private be dispos'd . Paus'd there a while ; tho trod but thorny Ground , To th' furthest Door then trac'd through Garden round ; Which Friendlike open stands , the King at leisure , His Suit prefer'd who answer'd to small pleasure , Another came before : did strangely amaze ; As tho some envious Sprite the News should blaze . Groom to that Last walk'd by howe're , indeed When th' Herse preparing was , with nimbler Speed The Wife inform'd ( lodg'd not far off ) agen : Thus , VELDAR might have kept his Bed till then . Tir'd VELDAR came , dismounts before the Gate , Who finding ( Gaul'd ) no King at Dremos late , That Party Drunk conceiv'd , the News that brought , Himself , mad to believe ; with Jealous thought . Spur'd for Silendros strait ; how long'd to reach , Whole Acres every step , well warmed each Both Horse and Man ; joyn'd chafing Feaver too Still VELDAR in his eyes would all undo . Went in at last , his Suit did then declare ; Tho came too late , walk'd forth for Garden air , Hot Journey thus endur'd ; tho pleas'd in part , Since DURAS Bob'd , whom thught of less desert . ALVARUS well mean time , whose Herse ( as 't were ) Seem'd trouling Couch , made up contented there Small nightly Rest i' th' Chamber-Grooms soft Lap ; Slep● many Hours ; for Cloze to pleasing Nap , Smi●●● on the Way , those - Lords deluded so ; To think how like the Fable-Dog they 'd shew , Which snatch'd at fleeting Shade ; cross'd one another ; More Ayr in th' Herse allow'd , , no Veil could smother . At Journey 's end his Legs began to move , Next th' Arms and Head , which did amazement prove As Joy to th' Servants shew'd , Revived thus : Tho said to be thing less Miraculous Benum'd , Lethargick Corps one present there Saw born to th' Grave , Sense , Life restor'd howere . He entred th' House , large Supper's meat did eat , Like former Man ; best Musick , Sauce to th' meat From his own sportive Brain : did there repose Three Summer Nights : refresh'd ( for final Cloze ) Pass'd MANTINEA'S streets , Fourth day again , Well Mounted by those Lords , Alvarus Triumph . attendant Train . The Herse following : as March Triumphant 't were , Death conquer'd , Foil'd ; might Ghost to them appear . More Patient tho , third Man their Partner found ; ALVARUS Bob'd them all upon this ground . Short time orepast , yet something Lusty Man , Tho Fifty five , this second Freak began ; He was for Wife resolv'd , those Lords foresaid As should that way more doubtful make afraid : Wish'd Portion tho conjoyn'd , that also Loves ; Something ( would say ) to buy her Pins and Gloves . Just o're against his Lordships House did lye A Persian Dame , view'd from his Gallery : Widow she was , compleat for Persian Dress ; Ag'd Forty years , shew'd Person 's comliness . Next day at Neighbour's House , the same he found ( Once Fellow-Traveller on Persian ground ) Set by his Wife ; who jesting said , Kiss past , There was good Spouse for him . ALVARUS cast Much fonder Glance , joyn'd pleasing Words withal , Since Persian spoke ; strait Business home did call . He lik'd her well , Advanc'd the Persian Nation ; Sent Man next day to th' Lodging for Relation What , who she was : her self mean time ( since thus That Friend inform'd , he seemed covetous ) By Servant spread , if sent to the House t' inquire , She had in Gold two thousand pound entire ; Jewels five hundred more . Kind Visit made , His Lordship saw Gems , Cash by her display'd ; Her self most Priz'd affirm'd ; Marries the Persian Widow . seal'd Countess there Upon her Lips : third Morn conjoyn'd they were . Strong Fancy , thought of Boys and Girls , brave show , Since found at Night good , pleasing Bedfellow . But , Morning come , she told him plain , that Treasure Her Brothers was ; being gone for ( Vow not pleasure ) To Delphos late ; if Dy'd by Hand and Seal 'T was Hers confirm'd , whose Person howere might well ( She hop'd ) content : Lords Daughter too , for cloze . Part - cramp'd altho , yet pleas'd the Bridegroom shows Week spent , her Brother come , made private claim ; Whose Man , by stealth , did back convey the same , Lest known abroad : ALVARUS thus at last Was caught himself ; by weaker Sex surpast . They left their native soil upon this ground ; A Lord he was near Persian Gulf , renown'd ; Who having slain one of the Royal Blood Defensive way , Assaulted in large Wood Through spiteful cause ; the Sophy's Anger fearing Strait Gallop'd home , grand , Dreadful Storm appearing , Fifteen short Miles ; two Sisters where remain'd This Widow , whom himself through want maintatin'd , And Virgin-one by second Wife beside ( Scarce twenty's Age ) since Father Intestate Dy'd . Those took , with Gems and Gold by joynt accord ; Seeing Barque for Egypt bound , he went aboard , Reach'd Memphis Walls , that Sister where was lost , In strangest way , unknown : Thus sadly crost , By Nile through Mid-land Sea soon hither came ; To Athens then , Renowned Place by Fame . ( Not distant far ) Rich Uncle's welcome Guest Where calm Retreat enjoy'd , contented Rest .

The STORY of the Persian Lady ZELMANZA . THat Sister gone Transcendent Beauty shin'd ZELMANZA call'd ; as choice for virtuous mind : To Pity whom if ( Reader ) th' art disops'd , Conjoyned take her Fortune strange disclos'd : If tho with-held too long thou shalt appear From our chief Story , until next Book forbear . In Memphis Lodg'd prime Town of Egypt known , Now Cairo call'd ; she Garden trac'd alone ( Brother gone forth , i' th' House their Sister maid ) Where Field close joyn'd neglected Banks display'd ; Step'd through the Door , on Fortunes Changes musing : When four tall Rogues , bad Thievish Practice using , Zelmanza Seized by Thieves . Tho seiz'd sometimes on Virgins Young and Fair Advantage got , then sold for gainful Ware To Out-landish Customers , Fresh Merchandize ; Viewing her Form and Youth , convenient Prize , As pass'd along ; brave Persian Cloaths withal ; One slip'd between Her and that Door , t' enthrall , Pull'd close , Spring-lock'd the same , a second Glove Thrust in her Mouth . Third Poniard sharp did move , That held against her Brest , threating for Dead If march'd not on with nimble Foot , where led . They cross'd that Field to River near at hand , Blind nook where fifth with Boat did waiting stand For such Exploits ; so down the Stream they row'd Whilst her fair Eyes like Christal Founts or'erflow'd : New dismal Voyage thought , most strangely fear'd ; Till at the length their dreadful Place appear'd . Wild , loanly Walls with Moat encompast round , Dark shaded Creek for Gloomy entrance found . 'T was Lodg 'mongst lofty Trees , fit Den descry'd For Murthers , Rapes , ill gotten Goods beside : Mean Couch howere they could by chance impart ; Whereon she lay in Cloaths , sad , gauled Heart . There prov'd that time a Lord Embassador Sent from Morocco's King , grand Tawny-Moor ; That Fez conjoyn'd to 's Master's Scepter bending ; Dominion large , by th' Western Seas extending . Most Lustful Prince , most Proud withal , as great ; This Lord next day should towards Home Retreat : Wherefore that Night their Captain like Comrade Inform'd his Ear what gallant Persian Maid ( True Virgin found ) they had ; of noblest Birth , Such known to be ; Young , Beautiful as th' Earth Could then produce . Choice , Lovely Brown indeed ; Prime Feature , Person joyn'd , might wonder breed . The Lord was pleas'd , since Kingly Present thought , ZELMANZA'S thus next Morn by Water brought , Convenient way unto his Garden Door , Sold to Morocco Embassador . Sea-prize by them affirm'd , on Lawful Score . Her Person view'd , tho Face bedrench'd in Tears , Whilst through that Showr bright Sun-shine breaks , appears ; Maid being approv'd ; then mounting Golden Sum For Price discharg'd , he Lanched forth for home . Sad Glances back the fair ZELMANZA cast On Memphis Walls whilst Nilus Streams she pass'd ; Some Comfort tho , since from that Barbarous Crew To Nobler Hands transfer'd ; o'rewhelmed too , Since wandring farther off from Sister , Brother , Kind Uncle , last ( what Heart such Griefs could smother ! To strange and Tawney World , she knows not where ( Tho heard it nam'd ) sighs constant Breath , as ' t were . Reach'd Midland Sea , they Western Course began , Propitious Gale , like waiting Guardian , Attends their Barque ; convey'd them smoothly o're The brinish Deep , pass'd Carthaginian Shore , Where Dido dy'd then turn'd to Northern Dance , South-west again with pleasing Dalliance ; Till Mauritania past in large Degree , Where Tunis , now Algiers , call'd Barbara . When Storm arose , Great Storm at Sea . the Winds in blustring Fray Contending met , orewhelmed prov'd the Day ; Heaven masqu'd in Cloudy Black ; the Seas did rise , And foaming Waves discharg'd against the Skies ; Th' Air Field for all ; whilst those incensed round Pour'd Floods beneath , with Ordnance seem'd resound , Grand Thunder-claps : where Lightning seem'd the Fire : As tho the World would raging break , expire . With Horrors strange the General Face orespread What view'd , beheld ; Men wishing themselves Dead Through Dying Fears : whilst Bandy'd seem'd and lost Their labouring Barque , from Water-Mountains tost To Watry Vales confused Noise doth grow , Loud Storm within , extream ; false Sands below , Rocks fear'd above , Waves , sinking strait from thence : ZELMANZA'S Heart much calm'd through Innocence More sudden Fate ( if seiz'd her there ) might free From lingring Death withal , strange Slavery . Long Strife orepast , the Winds did make retreat ; Clouds spent , withdrawn , smooth'd Waves allay as great . Tho toiling Barkere's disorder'd Tackling , Dress ( Much wrong'd by th' furious Storm ) caus'd heaviness . Till primely advanc'd their Voyage ( last ) they found , Driven near to Mauritania's Western Ground ; Now call'd Tangier ; where soon repair'd they are So , Steer'd along through Streits of Gibraltar . By Southern Course rech'd warm Morocco's Shore , Rude-formed Towers ; she Persian saw before . Arrived safe , ZELMANZA ( Beauteous Maid ) To his own House th' Ambassador convey'd ; Whose White all wondred at , fair She again Their Sun-burn'd Croud ; tho brought by Tawny Train : That Lord went strait to th' Court , shewn humblest duty ; The King inform'd , what Noble Persian Beauty , Maid also , brought ; was charg'd that Female Prize He should next Morn present to th' Royal Eves . ZELMANZA came , Young Courtiers Gaz'd large store , Deep Tawny tho not Black Complexion wore . Not such big Lips , flat Nose , out - Brows designed As Black-Moors have ; tho some that way inclin'd : Prove Deeper then the Northern Tawneys far , Tunis Algiers , if th' Ancient Natives are . Mounting the Room , unveil'd ; when Sorrow there Did heightning Foil to th' Beauteous Face appear . The King advanc'd , with light silk Robe array'd , Zelmanza viewed by the King of Morocco . Where gaudiest Flowers ( some Silver , God ) display'd ; Reach'd past the Knee ; long Breeches , small below , Linnen that time : from calf all bare did shew . Fine Girdle wreath'd of glistring stuff beheld : Black , short eurl'd Crown , whose Gorgeous Role excell'd . Us'd high rais'd Cap abroad , of Silken kind , Choice Sprig thereon , some Linnen mixt , combin'd . Pure Linnen Cloaths on Tawney Neck was worn , Much pleated , spread : wrists Pearl and Gems adorn . View'd proper Person , large ; bad Features there , Grim Countenance ; Years twenty five did bear . Approach'd with Loftiest steps , ZELMANZA Bow'd ; Whom he did take by th' Chin , great smack allow'd ; Cheeks clap'd withal ; told certain standers by , Who Persian spoke , he lik'd her Lip and Eye ; Th' whole Person there ; that Nation pleasing seem'd , Stout Gallant 't was ; her self the more esteem'd . Inform'd whereof , no Words returned then , But sober Look ; Joyn'd Reverence agen . Next , order gave , to th' Female Mansion she ( Some private Room ) should strait conducted be ; Therefore Twelve Days with choiceness Dieted . Strong , heightning Meats , so brought to 's Royal Bed . Given Larger time , since Health perchance impair'd Through Voyage long and bad withal ; declar'd . Thus , She 's convey'd , where noble Slave must shew , To th' Captain-Eunuch's Power , Seraglio : Which croud of Women held , all tended there By Eunuch-slaves , to who their Quarters were , And Wards assign'd . ZELMANZA lodg'd alone , Was by the Kings command ( at first unknown ) Left to Arabian's Charge , being born and bred Nigh Persian Bounds ; which somewhat comforted ; That Language spoke ; inform'd her many a thing , What time she should be imbraced by the King . An Africk Princess , maid , last night enjoy'd ; For Beauty's Gloss who wanting prov'd , and Void , Since Tawney Face , their Climates near the same ; Well-Featur'd tho , good proper , Handsom Frame : Whose Life far off , nigh the Red Sea began , With Feathers drest , as now the American . Stragling not far from Shore to Isle of Pleasure , 〈…〉 ●●●oyned Maiden Treasure . In th' Afternoon , there was perform'd at Court Triumphant Scene , which did grand Pride import . Tall Black-moor-King and Queen , took Pris ners late , Were Marshall'd up , were under Cloth of State This King enthron'd ; great Lords and Ladys by Much Naked they were , tho part did shrouded lye ; From bottom of their Wast down to their Knee Silk Garments worn , large , Loose withal and free , Small Panes conjoyn'd ; did divers Colours shew : Short Buskins each , Sandals on feet below . Wreath'd Stuffs went round his Head , brave Flap behind : View'd Taudry Quoif for Hers which flaunting shin'd . Drawn near , the Man 's stretch'd Prostrate on the ground ; Whilst th' Haughty King ( Triumphant Garb then Crown'd ) Trod on his Sable neck , like Threshold laid , The Woman , last , along the Floor display'd ; When Sister caus'd , with those great Ladies there To tread on Hers , that they might Brag where-e'er , They Trampled on a Queen : Examples prov'd Of Fortune's change ; late like to Rocks unmov'd , Now from their Thrones cast down ( sad Wars event ) By th' Conqueror did Footstools represent . Then Glancing forth , two thousand Black-moors Bow'd In Ranks beneath , like sad Captived Croud . Three days dissolv'd , The Morocco Princess's Marriage . great Marriage Celebration Performed was , Chief Persons of that Nation ; His Sister Bride , with choice , Grand Favorite , Prime Lord conjoyn'd ; which we shall strait recite . When Sister , Daughter of a King to Wed Subject was pleas'd , new way 't was ordered , Form singular ; unless the Bridegroom found O' th' Royal Blood , so march'd on equal ground . Princess her self there Paragon esteem'd For body , Face ; that Lord transcendent seem'd . I' th' Morn their Marriage was at Dinner plac'd , Her Table near the King's , like Princess grac'd , Silk Canopy ; whilst greater Ladies tho ( Distance between ) as Guests were Rang'd below ; The Bride-groom came , fine Napkin large did bear , Chief Carver's Task perform'd in Duty there Till second Course was brought ; the Princess then Carv'd him thereof , same daintiest meat agen . Drank unto him through Wifely Kindness , last , Which he did Pledge : so with that choice Repast Taking his Leave , new Carver for the Board , To joyning Room withdraws where Table stor'd ; Lords , Courtier-guests ; he took the highest end , First on her Morsel feeds ; who strait did send Large boul of Wine as third Conjugal Favour , Wine there Lawful before Mahomet . In which he drank her Health with pleasing savor ; That done by all to rude loud Musicks sound : For th' Afternoon some Masque-like shews were found . When Bed-time came , the Bridegroom ( Formal sight , As Chamberlain's great place ) bare Waxen light , And Pot of choice Perfumes before the Bride To th' Chamber door ; with Reverence comply'd : Then to some Lady gave , not far withdraws . She entred there ; undrest , by Marriage Laws . Laid first in Bed , she rang small Silver Bell ; To th' Bridegroom Summons 't was ( her Virgin-knell Might be conceiv'd ) who forth most bravely pranc'd , Loose Garment worn , to her Beds feet advanc'd . Then Naked crept in there , with Blind-fold Art , Did Travel thus by every prostrate Part O' th' Female world , which should Subdue , enjoy : To th' Pillow come , She Rising strait ( less Coy ) Conjugal Kiss vouch-safe'd , exalting so His humbleness ; who then might bolder grow . For th' Evening part ( which touch'd before alone ) The Morocco's Masque . Masque-like Device , by them thought Rare , was shewn . Where th' King himself conjoyn'd , not Vizarded ; Spectatress chief the Bride , over whose head View'd Cloth of State ; Young Bridegroom at her Feet : Whereto ( Grand Favour there ) ZELMANZA sweet Was brought , convey'd , plac'd 'mongst Nobler Train ; That might behold his Active Parts and Brain ; Thence more Enamour'd prove for wanton Fire Match well his Kingly heat , sublime Desire . Rude fashion'd Scene beheld , for Wood pourtray'd , Rocks on each hand , which Wildest shew display'd . Thence five Black-Moors cloath'd middle Part , appear , Whilst Gaudy Toys th' Arms Legs adorned there ; With Truncheons each ; led tame Baboon in string ( Most jovial Way ) strait fastned to a Ring : Then joyn'd in Antick Dance , which Ruder Part They could well do , perform by Nature's art ; That done did all their comely Beast surround , Strange Postures us'd to stranger Musick sound : Whilst that danc'd in the midst ( tho Brutish Fashion ) Taught so before , still true to 's constant Station . Last came five Tawney-Moors , Morocco-kind , Their Truncheons held aloft , as tho inclin'd For th' Angry Stroke ( skin clad , fierce Roaring Boys ) Who joyned with th' other five to Musick-noise , In Skirmish-Dance ; their Truncheons knock'd to Tune , Till drove the Black-moors forth , Triumphant soon : Then danc'd about that Beast of largest Size , Which hal'd away like goodly Conquer'd Prize . Then came the King ; six Servitors before , With choice perfuming Pots , who midst the Floor Fell off one either hand , eight stalk behind : Great Persons saw , strange , glistring Robes design'd . He danc'd alone , would like himself appear ; Now up did lead to ruder consort there , Those joyned Pairs , then down , then on the side ; I' th' midst withal shew'd frisking , lofty Pride : Such us'd his Lords , some vulgar Forms beheld , Like plainer Country-dance , tho there excell'd . Last , Herald's voice pronounc'd in bawling way , The King was Foreign Prince ; pass'd nigh that day Their Glorious Court , and so was pleas'd to be Kind sharer in this Grand Solemnity . Whilst drooping Glance ZELMANZA cast on all , Foregoers thought to th' Maiden Funeral . His Royal Person then did strait advance , Took forth the Bride for gallant Country Dance ; Fantastick Jig might seem ; which being ended , To take the Bridegroom forth she condescended . He next took Lady there , she chose a Lord ; That Ruder half dispatch'd , by joyn'd accord They fell to mixed Dance , where best was shewn Their jumping Art : his highness seiz'd the Throne . This Dancing done , their Tast contentment shar'd With th' Eye and Ear , Choice Banquet being prepar'd . To which the Bride , great Ladies also mov'd ; ZELMANZA , last ( grand , second Favour prov'd ) Zelmanza called to the Banquet Was brought along ; like Rose conjoyn'd wi●h them 'Mongst Champain Flowers , midst Beads of Glass the Gem. Tho Qualmish then for th' Tast , as dancing sight ; Sad Reason , Fear close Damp to Sense-delight ; View'd thier preserves , then stranger Faces round , Did touch , tho scarcely eat ; hearts Grief profound . Each wanton Glance thought mortal Dart to be , Directed from his Tauny Majesty ; Who Drank to her ( choice honour meant ) for cloze Transcendent Acts , ne'er us'd before to those Slave-Concubine ; but Private way retir'd . Bred Wonder , Envy both , ( so strange , admir'd ) I' th' Female Croud ; Envy'd by a Great Lady . one She 'bove all the Rest , Whose Father Second Lord , ( of late Deceast ) Within the Realm ; took next the Bride-groom the place . Who being indifferent for Tawny Face , Good Countenance , brave , Gallant Limbs combin'd ; Most Proud thereof ; Ambitious Lofty mind ; Throught some grand Favours by the King bestow'd , Had thoughts of being Queen ; nor Dream it shew'd : Her Fancy could in confidentest way Grasp Royal Crown , ascend the Throne that day , Obeisance made by all : turn'd Jealous now ZELMANZA might be she , her Greatness Bow ( So others fear'd ) to thing by Fortune brought ; That White , Outlandish Baggage call'd , in thought Resolved was , Death's Bride she should become , E're prove the Queen ; for Bed cold Marble Tomb. Young , Noble Lord , for Person handsom fram'd Well Featur'd last , much more did Burn , Inflam'd With Love of Her ; grown Jealous of the King , Those Beams of Noon to th' Twilight's glimmering . Since strange she seem'd of late , shewed Disregard If Truth confirm'd , tho wanted Heart so hard To Kill his Sovereign , himself that hour Resolv'd to Die ; such Love's strong , fatal pow'r : Since oft observ'd , where Moral honesty , Nor setled strength o're-rules , that Men will be Revengeful found on such as cross , oppose Or Act theri Wrath upon themselves , for cloze . That Violence 'mongst Tawny Brood discovers , And Black-moors too , like European Lovers . Their Banquet done , ZELMANZA in a Barge Was strait convey'd to her Arabian's charge , I' th' Womens House ; whose private Chamber more Consorted with her Grief than Courtly floor ; Tho Birds enthrall'd more Blissful seem'd to be , Sung , Chanted oft in Cage-Captivity . One Week o'repast , Zelmanza's Picture drawn for the King . her Eunuch-Guardian The King imploy'd , since prov'd ingenious Man , Good Painter found , her Face to draw , pourtray ; Fine Tablet size , contracted Form ; did say , He would her Picture have , Night cloath'd for Bed ; Now in the Prime ere lost her Maiden-head : Which he perform'd , tho tedious Task it shew'd In poor ZELMANZA'S thoughts , long Hours bestow'd ; That shade since should like Harbinger fore-run Substance it self ; through his vile grasp undone : Till Beg'd the Workman oft for pleasing Face , Kind , Chearful Glance , least caus'd his Arts disgrace : Nor Credit all , might forfeit , loose that Hand Through Pencill's fault , by th' Tyrant's Mood , command . ZELMANZA thus for Wanton strength , delight Was choicely Fed ; Venerial appetite ; Tho pamper'd Maid but for the Shambles seem'd , His Royal Couch and Arms no better deem'd . She number'd oft both Nights and Days ( sad sum ) Like Men Condemn'd till th' Execution come . No hopeful Daun t' avoid , escape descry'd But the King's Death ; then Slave to th' next beside . Last mournful Night , then troubled Fancy well Might keep awake ( each lodg'd in Christal cell ) Those Lovely Eyes , choice Gems in silver cases , Yet gentle Sleep o'repower'd with soft imbraces , And Soak'd them both long time in Slumbring Dew ; As pity'd for that Night which should ensue , Grasp'd by the Moore Rest long might there forsake ; Whose Lustful Arms conceiv'd Tormenting Rack . Sleep fled by Seven , last Virgin-day allow'd , When wish'd bright Skies o're-veil'd with Sable Cloud ; The Sun close Mourner turn'd ( who gilds the Glass With gaudy Beams ) like her sad Brest , alas ! Choice Bathing was for th' Afternoon design'd , Her last day's Bathing . Every third day observ'd ; This tho combin'd With heightning Sweets , more wanton Sense to please ; Which would breed Qualms in her ( she thought ) Disease . Next ; curious Smock perfum'd she should put on ; Like Shroud conceiv'd , her Winding-sheet anon . Meant for his Bed . Prime Night-cloaths then should wear ; Which through Conceit caus'd loathsom Head-ach there ; Morocco's daintiest Garb. Drest ( beauteous Maid ) When th' Evening came , she should be Veil'd convey'd To th' Lodgings of the King , Court-meal , repast For Supper joyn'd ; to 's Royal Bed at last . Each Fancy saw . ( like Mournful Scene beheld ) As Cloud no way but by his death dispell'd ; Tho poor ZELMANZA thought not of her own , Great Ladies Plot on her Same Day Resolv'd ; sad , Tragick Point , unknown . That great , young Lady whom we mentioned , Through Jealous thoughts , proud Heart Distemper bred ( BRINDOTA call'd ) much heightned too their Rage , ZELMANZA'S Form when heard ( more bad Presage ) For Tablet drawn ; with Gems adorn'd , most bright ; She vow'd her Death before their coupling night : Lest Fonder Mood that time the Match conclude ; Or else remain still Guest at Court , delude Her hopes ere long : choice Means , convenient found For Actor , took ; whereof thus prov'd the Ground . Women they us'd , Cooks places some enjoy'd For th' Concubines ; whilst others were imploy'd In carrying up ; wash'd Cloaths , made their Bed ; Serv'd th' Eunuchs too , their Quarters limited . That Landress , which did tend ZELMANZA fair , Her Eunuch both , had Girl ( Temptation snare ) Who this great Lady serv'd , preferment high ; Her self in Want withal found large Supply : Whom visiting the Lady in private Room , Oath pass'd for Secrecy , ZELMANZA'S Doom . Thus told , declar'd : would have this Dining meal . To Poison her , which she might temper well With her choice Broth ; 't would work midst second hour ; When close Lock'd up , fear'd no complaining Pow'r . Soon striking Dead . Tho , when enjoy'd by th' King , Free leave for Gallery , brave furnish'd thing . Garden high-wall'd below , Moat round howere ; No Bathing Task till Four performed there . Face Drawn withal , Landress beheld the same ; So kept , reserv'd : Thus , when 'bout Four she came With th' Eunuch , those things brought , ZELMANZA Dead ; She should admire : Some Appoplex i' th' Head , Impostume broke might cause that speedy Fate ( In Words conjoy'd ) since she would point of late To that , and Throat sometimes , large Golden sum Now promis'd Her , choice place when Queen become . This Woman prov'd hard Heart , besides those Great Ingagements past , to come ; the Poisnous Feat , Tho Murther 't was , could not deny , refuse ; That way applauds , her utmost Care would use ; The Poison took ; her Daughter ( last ) must not Be told , inform'd , kept , stranger to the Plot. ZELMANZA , whilst lay musing under Cloud That Morn through Virgin-fears , to Sorrow bow'd ; She heard the Door unlock'd , which startled her ; Thought strange that Hour : soft way , without Demur That Eunuch entring ; more serious Eyes , As tho the Brain did weightier thoughts comprize ; Which startled more : He pray'd her nimbly then To Rouse , be Drest . What Cause ? said She agen : Madam ( He joyned ) I come to set you free ; Your Honour sav'd withal , and Chastity ; Freed too my self , next Life great'st Satisfaction ; If You 'l be Rul'd . What Danger in the Action ? Kind Sir , said she again ; None valuable , He strait reply'd ; Tho Fortune proves unstable : You must be lock'd within that larger Chest For safe Convoy : So , told her all the rest . The Lady thought 't was hopeful way , and yet Found Horror in the same ; joyn'd Trembling Fit : Loth to Decline , nor tedious pause allow'd , She 's ready strait ; Silk under - Robe for shroud , Then Persian Mantle worn , with nightly Dress , Which well became ; shew'd sweet in heaviness . Zelmanza locked in a Chest . Sad , drooping thoughts howere , that darksom Room , When enter'd first , least might presage her Tomb. Lock'd fast She was , like Beauteous Corps , some fine Choice Jewel there , resplendent Silver Mine . Door Lock'd withal , He Marched down from thence For th' main Exploit of solemn Consequence . This Eunuch , when some two years past Captiv'd , By th' King's command of Manly parts depriv'd , The Eunuch's Plot. Soon Gelded was ; of Sanguine Temper fram'd ; Prov'd Wanton , Amorous ; thus therefore Tam'd . Of Life's chief Joy , contentment Rob'd as 't were , 'T was Butchers Act conceiv'd . Nay , Guarded there His sportful Flesh in Concubinal Station ; Oft saw , but ne'r enjoy'd , grand aggravation . Wherefore , if could of this choice Gem debar ( Whom Piti'd much , born Neighbour too ) so far Cheat his desires , Revengeful Stab it seem'd : Freedom conjoyn'd withal , most dear esteem'd . That Bondage more ( stout Heart ) didained thus , Since Baser Nation prov'd , term'd Barbarous : Nay more , his Friend their Master-Eunuch late Advanced was , and One whom This did hate , First under-Eunuch , should i' th' Room succeed . That very Morn , ten for their Hour agreed , Cart should bear forth his various Furniture ( More than what Goods to th' Place belong'd ) thing sure , Known certain 't was ; from which concordant chance Strong , chearful Ground did fainter Hope advance . Great Roman Lord Ambassador beside , Ambassador from Rome , Philarchus . PHILARCHUS call'd , did there as then Reside ; Prime Person , Parts , most Noble temper'd Brest , Who Travel'd Persia long ; their Speech exprest . Imploy'd for State-Affairs , unpleasing Jar Caus'd by this King , which might produce a War . Should now return , provok'd in high Degree ; For Rome was then in her Minority ; Like spreading Branch , th' Italian Queen , no more : Contest with these maintain'd , as Quarrels , store With Carthage had , North-Eastern Clime to them ; This Rul'd South-West , worn Powerful Diadem . That very Noon he should his Barque ascend , So th' Eunuch heard , might their Escape befriend . Thus , Morn before day slunk to th' Lord Disguis'd , Old Coat , false Hair , Beard Roman-like ( devis'd For such exploits ) clapt on abroad , close laid ; The Lord himself could Persian speak , we said . ZELMANZA'S Form , drawn for the King , was brought , Face , Bodies half , strong tempting ground , as thought : In private Room th' whole Plot unveil'd , descry'd ; Lords Daughter 't was , great Neighbour born , beside : Her Brother known to th' Lord on Persian Ground , When Travel'd there , being much ingaged , bound By friendly League ; then shew'd her lovely Shade ; Fine Persian Garb , choice Nightly Dress purtray'd . 'T was Sorrow's draught , much more might Pleased move ; She , Virtuous Spouse ( Informed ) as fair would prove . Prime , Noble Act , howe're ; if chanc'd to find Some sturdy Servitor , fit strength combin'd , He th' Hands and Face could Tauny turn by Art ; Black , frizled Hair , Frock brought for Porters part : High , Monstrous Walls , deep Moat beyond there lay , Unpassable , through th' Gate their only way . The Lord saved Zelmanza . The Lord bred Noble thoughts , much Piti'd there Her Goodness , Beauty joyn'd , sad Virgin-fear Th' obliging Bond by which to th' Brother ty'd , When Stranger trod their Persian Soil , beside . Last place believ'd he could produce prime Man For Porters Task , as told the Guardian : Yet was dispos'd , from whence she came should be Kept from his Train ; the Eunuch did strait agree . Base Rogues ( he said ) did both of them enthrall , No Prize of War ; then sold for Slaves withal . Conjoyned thus ; would He but leave afford Himself might come with Chest of Goods on board , 'Bout Twelve or One ; or if hard Chance prevented , When th' Evening came ( to which the Lord assented ) Barque Lanched forth , he could in publick fashion ( Thanks given the Lord ) make this devis'd Relation . That driven by Storm , some while there Landing then For needful Cause , their frighted Country-men Throught fearful haste ( alarm'd ) left them on Shore , Partly withdrawn ; when thought of Slavish Whore , Like dreadful Rack ZELMANZA terrifying , Or Poison'd also told , One great in pow'r Would seize on them for Spies , and her Deflow'r : Like Chest of Goods he strait convey'd her thus , Throught that Friend aid , their Lodging Dangerous , The Lord seem'd pleased , strait called up to th' Room One that in Persia served him , his Groom ; Strong back'd was known , stout heart withal , of free , Ingenious Brain ; given Oath for Secresie , Th' whole Plot disclos'd ; if well brought off the Prize , He should to place of Wealth , advancement rise ; Mean while large Golden Sum ; 't was ample Wages : Whilst th' Eunuch there to own the stealth ingages ; As hir'd that Man for Chest of Goods no more : The Groom conjoyn'd on that adventurous Score . Left daubing stuff , whereby with ease he might . ( Black , short curl'd Hair ) seem Moorish chang'd o're Night . Next Morn Frock us'd , The Plot for freeing Zelmanza . ty'd Porters Cord , and Sack , Well-colour'd too , that Groom with Lusty Back , 'Tween Seven and Eight , to Cloister did repair ( Shewn him last night , such was the Eunuch's care ) Dark , skulking Place near th' House of Concubines ; Viewing their Gate ; most fit for such Designs ; Whence saw all Passengers , should lurking there Watch well that Cart for carriage did appear . Nine's Hour at hand , that Cart came marching by To bear the Captains Goods , two Porters nigh , Attending it ; their Gate being open spread , Groom follow'd strait , behind the Cart did tread , Like Moorish , Porter imploy'd ; pass'd freely through , Entring their Cout , much cheared , rejoyced too ( Few then observing ought , not least suspected ) He th' Eunuch soon descry'd , by Glance reflected Upon his Window there ( thing ordered so ) Which view'd the Court , and Gate ; close place below : There met by th' Eunuch was , to th' Lady's Room Conducted then , Short , Private way to whom Did prove by chance ; Rap given for sign ( tho small ) Porter was brought , he 's lock'd in too withal . Down the Eunuch walk'd again , for second part , To 's Window there , till Loaden saw the Cart ; When driving on , lock'd fast his Chamber door , With nimble Foot did mount ZELMANZA'S Floor . Entring whose Room , door lock'd , well Corded found That Chest besides ; Rap given for warning sound 'T was bearing forth ( th' agreement so ) in hast Fix'd on that Roman's Back , securely plac'd ; No Noise ore-heard , clear way when peeping through , March forth , he said ; Door nimbly locking too . Some thoughts , at first , to bring Her forth by Night , Drest in Man's cloaths ; great Dangers tho did Fright . Thus , down the Stairs ZELMANZA strait was born , Zelmanza carried down . Next through the Court ; bedew'd with Tears that Morn . Her Coffin-wall ; each Morrish voice , as said , Down there , and search that Chest , her thoughts dismay'd . Th' Eunuch come nigh ( large Wicket known ) to th' Gate , With angry Words inform'd the Porter strait , Their Captains Cart was gone , Chest left behind , They must o'retake the same : shew'd Troubled mind . Th' are not gone far ; the Porter cry'd withal : Had drank large Draught that Morn , grand Festival : Well knew , that Eunuch 't was by th' Captain Favour'd ; With Cart the Porter came ; thus nothing waver'd , Unlock'd it there . Being marched through , more Free , Third Rap he gave ; for Sign ordain'd , that She Had pass'd the Gate ; which seem'd like Musick sound Unto her Ear , as chearful Cordial found To th' pleased Heart ; Life-spirits rouz'd from thence , Sad Qualm altho , fear'd Stormy consequence ; Since She conceiv'd much clouded Fate remain'd ; More windings in that Dangerous Maze contain'd . Reach'd that dark Hole where left , he strait put on That Coat , Hair , Beard , turn'd Roman-like , unknown . They Walk'd not far till had prospective View , Of open Place , where sight appear'd , grand Crew , Which made him Stare ; the King beheld withal His Courtly Train , that day choice Festival . The King 〈◊〉 Riding to the Temple . Then marched to th' Temple prov'd for Sacrifice Unto their God , since late Victorious Prize ; That Black-moor King and Queen , enslaved Crowd : Sad Glance howere by th' Eunuch was allow'd . First Oxen went , brave Gilded Hoofs and Horns ; Ribbon each Neck with Garland too adorns . Then Courtiers came , Great Lords , his Majesty Mounted behind on Beast of Barbary ; Gay Foot-cloth shewn ; th' Umbrella such , large spread , Least scorch'd his Tawny Cheeks born o're his head . Footmen and Guard in gaudy Coats descry'd ; With painted Bows and Darts , on either side . The Princess next , in Gallant Charret drawn , Fine colour'd Robe ; her Scarf of Cobweb-Lawn , Wrought with Silk Flowers and Gold : whilst in the Rere , That Royal One Triumphant did appear ; Eight Black-moon Slaves like harness'd Beasts compell'd , Whose squinting Glance the dreadful Whip beheld . Th' Eunuch was cloy'd , that Hour , for Moorish show When first perceiv'd , least stop'd , surprised so ; Soon Turned off . Few Lanes in nimbler sort Being marched through , clear way to their Sea-port , Fourth Rap he gave , which sound proclaim'd that She Now reach'd the open Fields ( that Sign should be By both observ'd ) much cheer'd her gentle Heart ; Less Pantings now ; small Hole through th' upper part Gave purer Ayre , she thought , more pleasing Breath ; Though still did Range Confines ( as 't were ) of Death . For , marching on , new Sight did startle , invade His watchful Sence , beneath broad Beaches shade Eight sturdy Moors descry'd ( not far from All , One chanc'd to know ) that Gladsom Festival . Triumphant met ; some Drinking were , did soak Their Tawny throats , whilst others danc'd to stroke Of Instrument , did Rudely beat the Ground ; Wild , Antick Dance as prov'd their Musick-sound : Shouts joyned oft . These things observ'd and Fear'd ; Worse through their Ranting , Drunken Mood appear'd ; Tho trod less used Path , he stragled more So , Stalk'd along , till reach'd the Blissful Shore . Fifth Rap then gave , whose Voice ZELMANZA taught , She now , at length to th' Roman Barque was brought : Heart Dancing through that's pleasing Melody ; Pure Blood refin'd did mount withal more free Her Christal Cheeks ; now Light would Bless her Eyes , When from that Chest as from the Grave should rise . Zelmanza took aboard . The Lord 's inform'd , receiv'd him strait from Shore As Friend to th' Groom , resolv'd upon before ; That Precious Chest like Goods withall Aboard , His Gallant Barque tho thought with Beauty stor'd . This Business done , convenient Gale of Wind , They Launched forth for Northern Course design'd ; When th' Eunuch told that former fram'd Relation , ( Mindful of Fair ZELMANZA'S Restauration ) In Publick sort to th' Lord , as was agreed : Who seem'd well pleas'd the Lady so was freed From Danger's jaws , commands t' unlock the Chest : ZELMANZA when being Rouz'd , with chearful Brest , Call'd all her Beams into her Radiant Eyes ; So Morning Sun from th' World beneath doth Rise . Which Beauty there like fairest Coin beheld , With Virtue's stamp ( conceiv'd unparallel'd ) Charm'd all his Thoughts ; whilst th' Eyes with love o'erflow ; Whence She might view the wounded Heart below . Himself by her thought Rare Accomplish'd Man ; Who stooping strait , like Gentle Guardian , To raise her up , Saluting then , did sound Her Language forth , which learn'd on Persian Ground . The Lord and Zelmanza . Madam ( said he ) Y' are welcome to the Day , Which doth , as 't were , your Beauteous Form Pourtray ; To Freedom , last . My Lord ( her Answer so ) Both chear my Heart ; great change for Beauty tho That Stifling Chest , tormented thoughts beside May cause , produce . Madam ( the Lord reply'd ) Your Cheeks Triumphant prove , so fresh appear , As slumber'd on soft Bed of Roses there . ( Kiss'd strait her Hand ) I hope you will believe Y' are now secure , tho sadly'st late might Grieve , Under my Charge , whilst Rang'd this Watry Floor ( Next powr's Divine ) as 'mongst your Friends before . Choice Country men . My Lord ( ZELMANZA said ) Such Noble worth there seems thus far display'd That I may hope to find in you dear Brother , LOCRINUS Lost . Madam , that Name 's another . Obliging Bond ; said he ( Your Virtue One ) My Self to him good while Ingaged , known On Persian Ground . So , taking Her by th' hand , He pray'd She would his Cabbin use , Command : Conducted Her . Hot Waters strait were brought , Cordial Restoratives ; convenient thought . ( Long , dreadful Qualm endur'd ) to chear her Spirits : Shewn Choice regard , so high ZELMANZA'S Merits . Small pause , their Dinner came , handsom Repast ; Fine , pleasant Room for th' Lady-guest at last . The Lord sate down , that Eunuch too , their Friend ; ZELMANZA , Mistriss like , must take Board's end , Adorn'd the same : whilst curious Artist there Touch'd sweetly Roman Harp , to please her Ear. Dinner being done , She pray'd , She might ( for cloze ) Her shaken Limbs on Bed sometime Repose ; And Calm withal her late Distemper'd Brest ( Where stranged disorder'd Thoughts ) throught gentle Rest : Silk Roman Couch ( the Lord's ) at hand , in view ; Who taking leave , in Civil sort withdrew . Laid down thereon , She slept some pleasing hours , Till frightful Dream of loath'd Morocco's Tow'rs , The Tyrant's Bed , Imbrace discharg'd her Sense , Wak'd her again ; felt Deaths assault from thence : When musing say ( not twice Redeem'd as 't were ) On her Grand Change , past , present Fortune there : As for the King , Morocco King . when News was brought anon , Th' Eunuch and She ( Doors open broke ) were gon ; Amazement seiz'd : Porter with Oaths deny'd , Such pass'd the Gate ; nor by others Mark'd , descry'd : In th' Eunuch's Room withal , for Pleasure made , They Picture fram'd Hobgoblin strange Pourtray'd , Which his Familiar's shape was thought conceiv'd ; By th' Laundress's mouth , Ly nimbly weav'd ; Who said ( when peeping through ) she saw him stand Last Night near Twelve , with small black Book and Wand , For th' Porters sake ; thus bred appear'd strong Fancy , That She was Conjur'd forth by Negromancy : And that of Late , he try'd that Magick Art , To free Himself , conjoyn'd ZELMANZA'S part . Wherefore the King , storm past of Rage , disdain ( Witch , squeamish Baggage term'd ) Town scar'd in vain ; Tho fed more High through late conceit , that night Would th' Africk Princess grasp for known delight : ( Here 's ) Royal Flesh , did Brag confirm'd ) that so He might not want good pleasing Bedfellow . Tho large Choice there , both Fair and Brown beheld , But courser Form ; ZELMANZA'S far excell'd . That Lady , next : whose proud , aspiring Mind Decree'd ZELMANZA'S Fate ; when all combin'd To serve her Turn , hope 's lofty'st elevation ; Her Lids were drawn awry in strangest fashion , Soon afterwards ; th' Eyes staring made that hour , Looks Horrid grown , malignant Humour's pow'r . Shew'd Branded thus by Heaven , since sought to blast Anothers Beauty , Life withal , at last . Hopes of the King , like Dream , or Vapour fled ; Lord-Servant to , once deeply enamoured . Now on the Couch ZELMANZA claims your Eye , Who , having kept her thoughts compos'd thereby , For th' Eunuch call'd , who enter'd strait : did then That Dreadful Mornings Maze range o'er agen In Talk , Discourse ; Morocco's loathsom Ground , Some time dissolv'd , the Lord admittance found . After Salute to th' chast ZELMANZA there , The Roman Lord and Zelmanza . He hop'd ( conjoyn'd ) that Bed , how mean soe'er , For Travel us'd ( by his own self beside ) Offended not , nor Slumbers calm deny'd . She answer made ; that harmless Couch was free From such Offence , like her own Fantasie , ( No bad Infection there ) gave kind Repose The Lord with Smile declar'd , He should from those Good Omen draw , since slept upon his Bed ; To which with Blush , no more , She answered . Kissing her Hand , ere long the Lord withdrew ; Whilst those , well-pleas'd , did former Talk renew . When Supper came , they joyn'd in neat Repast ; Till bed-time stay'd the Lord ; to th' very last : ZELMANZA then must needs accept , command His Chamber , Bed , small Cabin near at hand Himself would take , lodg'd Guardian-like appear'd ; To which gave way , sin he was Master there . Calmly the choice ZELMANZA slept thereon , Whilst seem'd to Rock , not Rouling Waves alone , But gentle Winds to Lull her Brain asleep ; Untill the Sun long gilt the watry Deep . And Glass'd him there ; gave fair ZELMANZA'S Eyes ( Light 's smaller Orbs ) good-morrow from the Skies . Well drest by Nine , the Eunuch had leave to enter , Call'd strait by Name ; tho formerly dar'd venture With boldest Foot ; the Lord would wait , forbear : Short Pause observ'd , did thus Salute her there : Madam , I hope , you well have Nature paid Her Slumbring Debt , midst darksome Nightly Shade , The Lord Courting Zelmanza . If Winds and Seas disturbed not . My Lord , ( Said she again ) both joyn'd in Friendly accord Did Sleep advance ; my self withal to those Long time Companion prov'd , tost Bed's repose : Troubled how'er , your Lordship was discharg'd From your own Couch . When he thus Speech enlarg'd ; Good Madam , please t'o're-pass that Complement , Your sadness mine becomes , least discontent . Both sitting down , the Lord with Lovers Eyes , Which mutely spoke , whilst th' Heart did sympathize , Proceeded thus : Pray ( Madam ) think , conclude , Y' are Mistriss of this Taller Barque ( tho rude ) Grand Train , my self ; as of that Roman Bed ; Queen of my Heart . ZELMANZA answered ; Your Friend , my Lord , that name conjoyn'd shall be Great Honour thought . Transcendent worth ( said he ) Madam , like Your's deserves that Mistriss - style O'er Kings themselves . When she with sober smile : Enough my Lord , preform'd ; what 's Noble , brave ; To Freedom's height advanc'd dejected Slave . Choice Title bears , tho You should add no more ; Which Heav'n , I hope , will pay like gallant Score : With Prime of Joy's Reward . When he agen ; Your Virtue 't was ingag'd my thoughts as then To that exploit , whate'er . Were that the Ground , My Lord ( she said ) yet none but Brest Renown'd Would so take part on falling Virtue 's side ; Your Praise thereby Proclaim'd . The Lord reply'd ; Worth , Madam , may shew powerful Influence Where Lustful Heart ; tho in that wanton Sense If Guilty ought , I should not Court your Love : For Wages , last , choice Blessing from above Your self appears : You shine that Regent Star Which Rules in me , hath steer'd ( as 't were ) thus far My Gentle thoughts ; and now the Haven prove Of grateful Joys whereto their Barque do's move . Pardon , my Lord ( said she ) this Virgin-Brest If scarce your mind conceives , in words exprest . That Dark , Mysterious Way , the Lord again , Madam , ( reply'd ) then I shall speak more plain , Cloath'd like Sun - Beams ; I love with Heart entire ; You for my Spouse in Marriage joyn'd desire , When Blushing strait , You speak , my Lord ( said she ) There plain enough ; altho how Cautiously For your own Interest , Good Wifely Choice Doth Question prove . That Self - arraigning Voice , Madam ( he then ) doth charge my Judgment thus , Which I conceiv'd exact and curious For Body , Mind withal . My Lord ( she said ) There hangs a Lute , may 't thence be known , displaid , Whether your Tongue be match'd by skilfull hand ? That wants no speaking Art . Through which Demand , The Lord Observ'd , shewn pausing thoughts , intent To wave some time that Wooing Argument : Lute taken down , Madam ( said then ) your Will Thus far o'resways , whatere my Ruder skill . Warbled forth pleasant Strains performing so What th' Artful Hand , well-Languag'd Ayrs could show . With pleasing smile , Madam conjoyned there , Methinks , those daintiest Fingers should appear Musitians too ( Lute held forth on the Board ) Teach mine , impove . These hands shall wait , my Lord . Rather ( said She ) on yours , learn more from thence ; Those Master-like : Shew'd Female Excellence . So choicely plaid her Lute might seem to be That Timber Womb gave Life to Harmony . Madam ( he said ) methinks that Voice withal Should match the Hand , whose Speech sounds Musical . Both mean alike , my Lord , ( said she agen ) Long joyn'd at last , far more transporting then ; Prime Gestures us'd , whilst Voice and Beauty so Did heightned by themselves , advanced shew , Dinner being come , since pleas'd his Ear and Sight , ZELMANZA next should her own Tast delight ; Choice Wines command : that done ; each want supply'd , The Lord altho in thoughts unsatisfi'd : He ( all withdrawn , but th' Eunuch-friend ) pursu'd His former Aim , that Love-Assault renewd : Thus strait began ; Madam , my last request I now shall Raise again , this Lovers Brest , Whilst calm abroad , doth swelling Sea appear , Till your kind Grant allays the Surges there ; Tost Barque my Heart , when forced to discover Pure , Crimson Blush so fervent seem'd her Lover ; My Lord ( said she ) I 'm yet but Veiled shewn , So strange to you for th' Wifely Choice unknown ; Your Noble Heart may split perchance become On Marriage-Rocks ; Wed Discontent at Home . Madam ( He said ) in you those Virtues shine , Like Heaven of Stars clear Firmament combine ; That fixt I am , resolv'd . She answered ; Such worth , my Lord , rather adorns your Head Like Wreath of Beams , my thoughts may well propound , That I should choose upon the surer Ground . Dear Madam , ( then said He ) for I 'll take hold , Last Words so gently breath'd ; he kind and bold , Conjoyn for cloze , 'T is Truth , my Lord , ( She said ) You Harbour'd thus , when lost , enslaved Maid , So bound me Your's ( if worth the claim , howere ) That Thraldom , Death conceiv'd , next , Strumpet there ; Those worst of Ills ; How can I then Deny , Seek Courting Forms . PHILARCHUS made Reply ; Sweet Madan then , since Love strange fears o'recloud , Bind all contractive way . Which she allow'd ; Tho Blush'd in Grane . Before the Eunuch past Ingaging Vows ; with Kiss Confirm'd at last . Philarchus and Zelmanza Contracted . Here th' Eunuch beg'd withdrawing leave , should go And drink kind , Friendly Glass ( th' agreement so ) With that Comrade in Danger Roman Groom , Who Persian spoke ; departs withall the Room . New Crimson Flood when drowned strait ( as 't were ) ZELMANZA'S Cheeks , th' Escutcheons blazed there . Of Modesty , conjoyn'd with Virgin-Love ; Thus left alone ; tho Spouse PHILARCHUS prove . Who first with Eyes , in Glance , Tongues pleasing strain , Next , clasped Arms his Lover's Charge began ; Then , Kisses Seal'd , each like to Balmy Dart : Whence chiefly spoke the Language of his Heart Hers gently answer'd there , contracting Vow Did Charter late , choice Priviledge allow . For then She seem'd in large Degree his Own , First Fruits might Reap gather'd from Lips alone , Midst which transported thoughts would there express , Drop Latin Words sometimes : when She no less Fine Persian spake , in answer to that other ; Seeming to understand thus one another : Thence pleased both , till finding their mistake , Laugh'd at themselves , as from some Dream awake . Did Kisses strait , with Language joyn'd , renew ; Tho talk'd in Persian all , which either knew : Kind Dialogues contentful way exchanging ( Such Virtuous wantonness ) no farther ranging , Till four choice Hours , in private Cabin-room , Dissolved were ; as Tast of Joys to come . When th' Eunuch call'd ; the Lord himself retir'd For some regards , his Spouse more lov'd , admir'd . By six that Even their Barque had Travell'd far , Reach'd Midland Sea through Streights of Gibraltar . 'T was Month of June ; when , passing Cape of Land , Two Ships they strait descri'd on their Right hand ; With Roman Flags , like Country-men , display'd ; Which drawing near , ( as meant to Seize , Invade ) Sea Fight with Carthage men . Set Carthage Flags aloft , like Mortal Foes , Well Man'd they were for Fight and Bording Cloze . Men fill'd their Decks , whose ugly Captain there ZELMANZA saw like Beauteous Blaze appear , When Glanced forth ; himself by her beheld ; More loathsom thought , as she with him excell'd For Dainty Prize ; inflam'd his Lustful Brest . The Romans Arm'd for Fight themselves address'd , With Gallant Lord , whilst poor ZELMANZA fear'd ; In Clouds again , new dreadful Fate appear'd . Still more observ'd this World's vast maze of Change , Where Joy and Grief by turns do wander , range : Night Day succeeds , doth mournful Scene present ; Late Comfort 's Dawn , now Warlike Bows are bent : Her Self and Lord for Death , or Slaves design'd ; Grief most she thought did Seize on Humane kind . Praid him in Sighs withdraw ; who answered , He fought for her ; was their Commander , Head , Example both ; should freedom Heaven's deny , He would in Thrall partake , or bravely Dye . Th' Arrows began , each seeming Mortal Dart Sent to her Lord , next , aim'd at her own Heart . Few Roman's harm'd , because the Carthage-men , Knowing their Ods , advanc'd for Grapling then With all their Power ; would try the Game by Sword : These fiercely Shot , those strove drawn near to Board : Th' Assault encreas'd on Fair ZELMANZA'S Score ; PHILARCHUS'S Wife , or th' Captain 's Slave and Whore . When blustring Storm , most Furious Blast did rise , Like Jar 'tween Winds and Waves , o'er-clouded Skies ; Tempest at Sea . Which broke off theirs , strait parted them asunder ; Now near to feed the Deep ; loud claps of Thunder : Barques tost like Balls upon the Foaming Main ; Some comfort 't was her Lord enjoy'd again ; Tho , dreadful Thoughts , least should with her be drown'd ; Who cheer'd her Heart , did strait to Her propound Hope's Anchor there ; that freed from Barbarous Foes , They now were left to Heaven's wise dispose . Thus Both conjoyn'd sate waiting when the Waves ( Sharp Rocks , or Sands ) might prove perchance their Graves . Till hurl'd , at last upon th' Italian Shore , Bad , Craggie part , where streams did beating Roar ; Split thence their Barque , with Planks the Waters swell'd Like broken Limbs , third Dreadful Change beheld . Those Romans there , since practis'd swimming Art From Boyish Age , made towards that nearest part . I' th' River's mouth ; which way strong Winds constrain'd The floating Waves ( more ease ) the Bank obtain'd . Th' Eunuch , Hurt men got each their Friendly Board ( Like divers more ) brought all to Land restor'd . ZELMANZA kept i' th' furthest end her Seat , For Death's cold Rape prepar'd ; like daintiest meat For th' hungry Whale ; PHILARCHUS by her side : Near Sinking now , through Streams o'er-whelming Pride , Loud Scriek withal ; the Lord , whose faithful Brest Philarchus , Zelmanza on his Back swiming . Soft Groan conjoyn'd , Love , Sorrow thence exprest , Laid down his Back ; her Folded Arms were cast , Like Christal Collar , Chain , in nimblest hast About his Neck ( most dear , Conjugal Gem ) So takes the Waves , as She Grasp'd Him with Them : Life's Guardian thought , small Barge conceiv'd as 't were , Whilst th' Arms and Legs well formed Oars appear ( Her Face tho drenched oft ) with Labour , toil He sought that Bank fore-nam'd , whence Waves Recoil : But Winds still driving on , like Helpful Hand , That precious Load he brought most safe to Land . Kiss'd off those Briny Drops ( when gather'd Breath ) On her fair Lips and Cheeks , from Thraldom , Death Thus freed , discharg'd ; said there , he should requite Her kind Imbrace upon his Wedding Night . Who , dew'd with Pearl-like Tears of Joy again , His Prize thrice o'er ( declar'd ) She should remain . Then Servants came , congratulated round ; Who first that clearer way their passage found . This Fortune joyn , the Lords ( with many more ) Prime Box of Gold came floating to the Shore . PHILARCHUS and ZELMANZA both were then Franckly receiv'd by Neighbour Fishermen ; Large Village near to th' Roman Lords that Bow'd , Whom Fires and Beds , strong Waters too allow'd . Hard Couches soft that time appear'd , less plain ; Sweet , coarser Food ; want curbing nice disdain . Third Morn by Coach they trod the surer Land , Reach'd Lofty Rome , which did that State command ; The Lord 's own House , prime , gallant Seat beheld , For Furniture , choice Garden , Grot excell'd . Th' Event of his Ambassage being shewn To th' Senate-Lords , both Married were , less known ; Married at Rome . PHILARCHUS when , transform'd that Water-bed To Gorgeous Roman Couch ( small Danger bred ) True waking Act , ZELMANZA fair Imbrac'd ( Moroccoe's King in fondest Dreams ) at last . That Groom for Porters Hire Place Wealthy found , Such th' Eunuch to , since Lov'd their Roman Ground . The Lord ZELMANZA last ( like equal prize ) For Gallant Temper , rare did sympathize . Ship Saild e're long for Athens , Grecian State ; ZELMANZA'S Brother where , since Flight of late From Persia's King , with Uncle did reside ; Rich , Beauteous Heir enjoy'd withal for Bride : To whom she Lines convey'd , tho thought her Dead ; Now to 's great Friend conjoyn'd in Marriage-Bed : Lines thence to th' Countess-Sister carried were , In Arcadie , much pleas'd , rejoyced there .

The End of the Second Book .

THE GRECIAN STORY , BOOK III. Orsamnes with Clermanthe in the Hermitage AFter so long digressive way , Retreat , Whole second Book , while seemed to forget That Princely pair ( cloath'd on the Hermit's Bed ) Our wandring Pen , th' are now re-visited . Both well did sleep till near to eight next morn , When fair Sun-beams their Window 's Glass adorn ; Birds chanted from their Bow'rs , whilst ( gentle Heart ) Good-morrow Each to th' other did impart . ORSAMNES joyn'd his own with many Kisses , Same Posture there counts o'er his Morning-blisses ; With twofold Joy CLERMANTHE imbrac'd , reviv'd As 't were from Death whom Sleep pourtrays , new-liv'd . TIMONDES tho waked earlier , because Much sooner slept then they ; with musing pause , Would not disturb them ought , till , by consent Both rising Cloath'd , did Day's salute present . ORSAMNES said , That they had wrong'd so far His elder years , unkindly to debar From his own Bed , that it might seem a spite To claim his proffer'd Grant for second Night ; Distemper caus'd ; tho their sad Fortunes then Did urge , enforce . TIMONDES joyn'd agen . No Danger fear'd ; that Chair ( He thought ) would be Convenient Couch ; for several Nights agree . Thus , forth they walk'd for Morning Air survay'd That pleasant Ground which we before display'd ; Mounting that Bank , Their Pastime there . well planted either side Whose ev'ry Third fair Fruit-tree was descry'd ; They marched round that Pond i' th' midst inclos'd , Like Glass Long-square , the Bank for Frame suppos'd : Whence Tarrass-like th' whole Greeen could view , command . Cherries were there beheld , not far from hand , With paler Cheeks since short of Ripening time , Tho forward show'd through warmer Southern Clime : Like Curtezans allur'd the Sense to pleasure ; TIMONDES pray'd them tast his Orchard-treasure , ORSAMNES well those dangling Gems could reach , Cropt bunch thereof , was Taster next to each : And then disposed for more pleasant Mood Held to CLERMANTHE Part ( enticing food ) But draws them by her Rubie mouth , deceiv'd ; Who smil'd withal , that cozening way bereav'd . Then proffer'd one more Choice , but there again Deludes her daintiest Hand , held forth in vain . ( TIMONDES pleas'd ) which She well to requite , When given in earnest prov'd , through feigned Spite That Gift refus'd ; till he must make her eat ; So gratify'd for th' former Wanton Cheat : Holds some of them by her fresh Lips , compar'd , When ripe i' th' Prime Inferior far declar'd Then near her Cheeks advanc'd the Blushing Rose ( There partly blown ) mean Beauty thought to those : As Diamonds had held before , laid by For gloomy Trash to th' Radiance of her Eye . After good Walk , The Hermit's Travels . set down , TIMONDES there Form'd shorter Map discoursive way ( as 't were ) What Parts he saw o' th' World ; tho now confin'd To this small Nook , still free , unbounded Mind ; Such their Request , did Travels there display , In which beheld the lesser Asia ; Tirus and Sidon South ; so , further on To Antioch , th' Assyrian Babilon : Next , Persia's Soil , that great Mogul's , where brood Of Elephants ; Fields wash'd by Ganges Flood : Rang'd China's self , then th' Indian Isles returning ; View'd th' Ethiopian Parts , still Summer's burning , Black , Sooty Croud : that warm Arabian Shore , Where Aden's Tawney Crew , choice Spices store : Next , through Red-Sea , joyn'd Aegypt Realm to those ; Much Western Ground , by Midland-waves , for Cloze . Large Bag of Gold , by Friend which chanc'd to die , Fellow-Travellor , given him as great supply . Prime Towns he nam'd , what Customs , Fashions there ; Conjoyn'd withall his own bad Dangers were . Far more the Duke had read ; both with content And wonder heard , those elder years t' invent Such Form , good Words ; like faithful Book remain For Memory , that stronger temper'd Brain : Tho thus withdrawn , Inter'd ( as 't were ) alive , Kept active Soul that Hour , contemplative . When Dinner-time their Stomacks both ( he said ) Being likely rouz'd through larger Voyage made , Long Morn's Discourse , he would their Tast at last ( Since th' Ears were cloy'd ) refresh with small Repast ; So walk'd away ; that branched Bank commended For Dining-Room : ORSAMNES strait attended . Brought , laid the Cloth ( us'd Nature's Carpet there , Green , Flowry Soil ) Meat , Drink , conjoyned were , Himself , choice Servitor upon that Ground ; Good cold Bak'd Meat , Cheese , Butter ready found : Their Landlord saving , till Summers warmth deny'd , His Stomach well with that cold Food comply'd . Joyn'd also , his Man ( being warned strait for more ) Should still Supply with fresh , convenient store From great Dervan , Mile distant off , where he Small Winter Grange left to his Custody . Plum'd Chanters heard , Thrush , Black-bird , Nightingale , Which striving seeem'd who should for Voice prevail . Dinner being past , Discourse conjoyn'd to please , Ways for content . They walk'd about that Pond again with ease , Where Angle lay ; TIMONDES pray'd them , try , What Fish there was then Hungry tho not Dry ; Shew'd Baits withal . ORSAMNES sitting down , CLERMANTHE near , her Sexes choice renown , He took the Rod ; Fishing ( did say , conclude ) Was th' Ancient Game o' th World , t'o're-reach , delude : Small Prizes caught : whilst , gathering Flowers there , Some mov'd by gentle Gale did crave ( as 't were ) CLERMANTHE'S Hand , through humble Bow exprest , Till planted in her Clear , Transcendent Brest . Pinks , Violets , the Maiden blushing Rose , Well pleas'd with sight , perfumed smell of those : Fish tost like mirth , ( or chance ) did make to fall I' th' Water , Pond beneath , redeem'd from thrall . Prisners Captiv'd ; so sprucely shew'd ( e're Dead ) With their Pearl-Coats and Scales enammeled . She then should th' Angle take , tho ( charmless Brest ) Was loth to learn , since Treachery exprest ; Fail'd there , deceiv'd : how could she choose ? for why , Th' enamour'd Fish ( most part ) might Gazing lye On dainty Lips , the worm regard no more : That Master-Angler caught the Day before . From thence they pass'd to th' Walk beneath , flat Green ; Where th' Arbour joyn'd to th' Wall , good Space between That and the Bank ; which trod a while , inclos'd Within that Bow'r they sat them down , Repos'd . Close by that Fount from Rocky Womb descending , Which Subject gave for large Discourse , well tending To th' Philosophick way , that learned Sphere ; Between ORSAMNES and TIMONDES there : Natures chief Causes and Effects design'd , Discourse of the Hermit and Orsamnes Firm , Constant Course with various Change combin'd : Such th' Earthly Globe's night , day , four Seasons prove ; Whilst th' Heavenly Orbs their certain Wheels do move Still round , grand Machine , Frame : Star-Gems on high ( Yet Worlds of Light ) adorn that vaulted Skye ; Planets their Rooms ; low'st th' Ayry Regions spread , Strange Volume , Book , where wonders may be read ; Each Character , green blade of Grass that 's found Worthy regard ; what then the whole Compound ? That multitude term'd things of Vegetation ; Roots , Herbs and Plants , Trees , Fruits and Flowers formation ; Spice , Grane , Perfume : That different Sort where shines The Pearl and G●m ; Stones , Marbles , various Mines , &c. Wind , Thunder , Lightning , Meteors , Hail and Snow ; Ebbs , Tides , Earth-quakes , things caus'd above , below . Joyn'd things of Sense , from the Insect brood , so small ( Wing'd , Creepers both , quick , liveliest found withal ) Scarce seen , discern'd , to th' Ostrich , Elephant ; Such like the Sea from least to th' Whale may vaunt . Fine Artist prove those Waxen Desks the Bee , Spider round Web , Bird Chambers in the Tree . Last , Humane Rank , grounds Moral , Rational ; What Noble , Wise , and Good in Men they call : What Best befits , and Graces ev'ry Action ; Knowing themselves , conjoyn'd , that satisfaction . With curious Arts and Tongues , State-Wisdom too Man furnish'd seem'd , much knows and much can do . Sad Frailty howere both Body , Mind display , That brighter Coin bad Mixture does Allay ; Where Fancy , Passion much o'er-rule , and grown Usurper like , Mount Princely Reason's Throne . Joyn'd Crosses , Cares o' th' World , sad Accidents Disturbing too ( dreadful as strange Events ) From Men , from furious Beasts ; things nam'd before , Fire , Water-floods , &c. Nature's Destructive store . Thus 't was resolv'd , Man's chief Content does rest Within the Mind , reserv'd in his own Brest : Tho outward things Nature support , maintain Like Building props ( Life-food , what may sustain Essential found ) next , Chear'd 'gainst Worldly ill , Advanc'd our Joy , yet th' apprehension still Doth Rule , O'er-sway : but Loathsom Feasts appear When faintish Qualm , distemper'd Palates there : Prime Colours , scarce bad Jaundice-Eyes restore , Nor Musicks please where Storm-vext Waves do roar : The Sun seems lost when Fogs make dark the Sky , Such Passion found where Lordly grown , two high : Many that heap of Worldly Comforts claim , Still wretched Poor through troubled Minds became ; Whilst others in great want ( Life's Winter-season ) Setled Brains , Hearts , themselves enjoy'd , sound Reason . Upon these Grounds fixt their Discourse , altho For several times ; did well concordant show . Each th' other gave what full Content desir'd ; TIMONDES oft ORSAMNES Youth admir'd So much to gain : ORSAMNES ( truly scan'd ) His ancieet Age so much could bear , command ; Knowledg grand Weight with Years distemper'd Load , Nor Task unpleasing to CLERMANTHE show'd ( Wise , as ingenious Brest ) still to discover More Solid Parts in her Selected Lover To Goodness choice conjoyn'd , brave Gallant Spirit ; Worth Prizing thought that stock of Manly Merit . TIMONDES fear'd Time might too far be spent Upon this Grave , more Solemn Argument , Philosophy for Lady's tender mind ; Conceived too , young Lover's ( heart combin'd ) Would be sometimes left to themselves , alone Whose Love 's not yet day and half old were known ; That might withdraw for hours retreat ( he pray'd ) Some things in th' Hermitage should be Survey'd . Our Princely Pair that Arbour when beheld , Both Lovers in the Bower . Wood , planted Ground ( what farther parallell'd ) Walls lofty Fence , conjoyned Fountain there , Past Acts o' th' Lady's Grove revived were , ORSAMNES pleas'd , CLERMANTHE sweet entwin'd , More freedom now with these last Shades combin'd ; Much heightned thoughts that way , Seal'd many Kisses , Both well conformed then to th' present Blisses . ( Chast sober Hearts ) what gentle time allow'd : Reap'd while Sun-beams : ere long black , stormy Cloud Might Darken all ; which being by Heaven declar'd , For Change , howere , their noble Brests prepar'd Then forth they walk'd to th' Fount on furthest side By th' Arbour there , which from small Rock did glide , ( Mention'd before ) nine Muses carved round ; Phoebus above ; where good contentment found , Whilst Pratling way clear silver Stream did flow , ( Soft murmur's Noise ) to th' Cisterns fram'd below ORSAMNES styl'd CLERMANTHE i' th' pleasant mood Bright Venus there , as met in shady wood By Young Adonis self ( tho Chast that Hour ) I' th' Loving prime , e're felt Boar's dreadful pow'r : His Poniard laid o' th' Gross , conjoyn'd intent , That should Adonis Boar-Spear represent : Delightful Scene was thus performed then , Till Both well pleased , resum'd themselves agen , Done hour and half , TIMONDES came , inquir'd ( Convenient time ) where they to Sup desir'd : Both close that first Low Walk i' th' level Green ; Planted with Palms ; fair space ( we said ) between That and the Bank , their Parlor called there ; Could ready Food good Meal did then appear ; Cloath spread , they couched down , for Carpet Grass ; Grove - Songstress seem'd best Musick-noise surpass ( His Man 'gainst Noon , by th' Widow warn'd , design'd , Brought large supply ; themselves withdrawn behind To th' Garden-Bow'r ) their Supper being ended Joyn'd various talk , till Sleep prov'd recommended . Thus spent their Hours in choice , contentful way , ( Sometimes alone , reserv'd ) well pleas'd by Day , That past , upon the Hermits Bed repos'd Kind , sweet Good-nights , Good-morrows there inclos'd Lusty TIMONDES slept i' th' former Chair , Strong Signs whereof , heard Snort by th' Noble Pair , ORSAMNES wak'd third Morning first ; and now Some Damping thoughts through her years Virgin Vow Three Weeks behind , for clearing Fancy's Sky This Song did frame , his Lute supposed by .

SONG . 1. Come thou friendly Hand and Voice , Let your Art , Orsamnes's P●em . Well conjoyned , sooth my Heart ( Grief by Charms allay'd ) Rejoyce ; Riddles shewing : Time howere Do's Bound appear For Payment , full content bestowing . 2. Master of my Beauteous Flame , I Burning . prove ; Whilst oreflow dear Streams of Love Thirst-like want of Joy proclaim : Daunt with pleasure , I do own Chief Mine alone , Yet not dare to Grasp the Treasure . 3. Ripe and Wealthiest Ground of Corn , Grapes Possess Of Transcendent Lusciousness , Starv'd withal , since Fruit forborn : Hope still eases , Seems t' afford Sweet Crop , Gold Hoard , Whilst Delay'd sad Fancy pleases .

This He at Noon did to her Hand present , Who found in that Poetic way content . Third Day being come , i' th cloze whereof , third Night ( Whole second Book between ) we did recite , That Uncle of his , the Lord THIRSANDER nam'd , The Prince Orontes . Who well to th' Pastor-life with 's Father fram'd , By th' Widow wrought , he would inform them there Touching close place , reserv'd till Cloud of Fear , Caus'd by his Fathers angry mind , dispell'd ; Thoughts pacifi'd ( which made him thus conceal'd Like Traveller ) for Choice of One of those Two Nimphs Gentile , whose Fathers same Life chose , Philaura and Merdona . Still strongly bent : thought needful to repeat His mind being well conform'd by that Retreat , CLERMANTHE would ( Husband enjoy'd , to own Her safe Defence ) be to her Father known , VERDORUS , Duke . ; Year past from whom She fled , Since by his Concubine near murthered . Through Poysonous Broth soon rais'd to Dutchess glory : Things thus reviv'd , we shall enlarge our Story . THIRSANDER came not then , by Ten at Night ; Nor Trouble caus'd , since various Chances might Produce Delay ; well harbour'd both howere : They thought to wait till fifth , sixth Evening there . If fail'd that time , their Widow should be sent To 's House again , for knowing more th' Event . Sixth Evening come , TIMONDES walked strait To th' Widows Lodg , whom found Distempr'd late , Not fit to Go ; then 't was resolv'd , design'd ORSAMNES should , for ease of doubtful Mind ; Five miles the Walk ( as we declar'd before ) 'T was three to th' Lady's Grove , to th' Grange two more . Thus by Tens hour , Orsamnes goes to his Uncle . th' Hermit's old Coat preferr'd Hat , for Disguise , false Hair , with younger Beard . In Travels kept by him , least ( wandring Stranger ) Through spiteful Chance pursu'd ; more free from Danger ; Borrow'd one Sword ( second from Foreign Land TIMONDES brought ) with Quiver , Bow at hand , Poniard by 's side , before we mentioned , He pray'd CLERMANTHE rest upon the Bed Till Walk perform'd ; Moon shining from the Sky ( Choice season , calm ) with paler Majesty . Then , taking Leave , her hand he grasped there , Sigh breath'd upon 't , 'gainst Mischief Charm , as 't were , Preservative ; which She again repay'd ; Kiss strait conjoyn'd : Eyes cast to Heaven , as said , O guard from Thrall Mine and the Worlds best Treasure : So , marched forth , scarce Journey thought of pleasure . Th' Hermit attends to Lock the outmost Door , Returning strait ; to th' Cell ( we said before ) There prov'd an Iron one , two Bolts beside , Guard strong enough , scarce Robbing Fears descry'd : No more remain'd but wishing her good rest , So to his Chair withdraws like Drowsie Guest . The Duke went on his Nightly Pilgrimage , Then seventh of May did his best powers ingage For speedy work dispatch ; renew'd ( as t were ) Acquaintance with those good Informers there , Choice marks he saw : the way not much unknown , Trod the same Week by him , first Book 't was shown . Yet stragling Err'd sometimes , blam'd here is hast . There slowness tho ; till two full Hours o'repast , ( Well breath'd withal ) did reach THIRSANDER'S House , Whom strait from Bed by gentle knock did rouze . THIRSANDER thought , FLORENA both , 't was he , His Cousin nam'd first Book . One faithful maid door opened presently . Salute discharg'd , THIRSANDER inform'd him there , He had procur'd close Place , reserv'd ( how ere ) . For their retreat , with Country-Friend ; desir'd ; Twenty miles off ; Himself withdrawn , retir'd . Conjoyns th' unlucky Ground of that delay ; Returning back with speed the second day , Riding five miles , he was assaulted then ; Horse , Money seiz'd by four stout Highway-men , Strip'd to his Hose : strait walking back again , Near that Friends House he got diastrous strain In his right Foot ; for skilful Surgeon sent , Whilst fresh and warm , us'd Salves convenient Suppling the Nerves , till time did strength restore ; New Horse and Cloaths supply'd o' th' friendly score : Came home that night , th' Horse strait by Swain return'd , ( Such promise made ) so , 'till next Morn adjourn'd His Walk to Them . DERVAN would furnish well For Horses , Coach when left their Hermit-Cell . Thus , forth they March'd , both Arm'd with Swords combin'd , Made nimble Hast the Moon while Friendly shin'd . We now return to her that seemed then Like Mateless Dove , CLERMANTHE'S Self agen : Who laid o' th' Bed in Cloaths , and long conceiv'd ORSAMNES stay , of him sleep both bereav'd ; Clermanthe's Loving Fear . With whom she was ( Night-wanderer besides ) Resolv'd to wake , She nimbly rouz'd , then Glides To th' Window strait : Clear Moon beheld did there Like sober Handmaid shine , Trees calmest were ; Shew'd Solemn Brows ; tall guard resembled round ; But nought for Lovely Shape adorns that ground Like to her Lord : when , gentler voice ; My Dear , O why so long ! She said , Displeased here , ORSAMNES fail'd with Moon , tho well contented , Torch-bearer thought o' th' Sky ; more harm prevented , Less Wandrng too ; She sadly back retir'd ; And falling on her Couch , straitways respir'd Complaining Sigh ; Then Pearled Tear did move , Steal softly down ; th' Arms lastly folded prove , Bemoan'd her Heart . She mus'd with thoughtful Brow , First , Time could grant for Journeys length , allow ; THIRSANDER ( next ) till drest ; last , for Return ; Then , counting th' Hours ( as thought ) began to mourn , Her several Scores cast nimbly up , as tho Too much the Time for th' Labour , Task did show . Done longer pause , short word conjoyn'd , alass ! She rouz'd again , to th' Window strait did pass ; There looking forth , Not yet ? tho fairest night ; Ah me ! She breath'd : Clermanthe's sad Complaint . when lamentablest sight That Earth could forge did wound her Beauteous Eyes ; That Man appear'd , whom her own Heart did prize Transcendent way , born at full length between Two Corps-like , Dead , cross th' open part o' th' Green ; To 's Shirt uncloath'd ; whilst Moon did faintly gaze Like sad Spectator there , unveiled Face . Lamp gave to all : his Shirt with Spots distain'd Like bleeding Hearts , whilst hung beneath disdain'd Large , dangling Curls : upon his Youthful Breast , ORSAMNES-like , Green Silken Robe did rest , That Coat nam'd in the first Book . Long , broad Plate-Buttons joyn'd ; Hat , naked Sword Like th' Hermits , Lent ; too plain she saw , abhor'd : Broad Garter round his Arm held forth to View , Bright Scarlet Dye , which well CLERMANTHE knew ; Such given by Her , and worn still Wreathed there : Sad , dreadful Marks ! whose Corps thrown down , as 't were , For branched Grave , i' th' small , low Walk bestow'd ( That with Palm-Trees ) the Men departed show'd ; This Object view'd , O Horror strange ( she cryes ) Sight , sight enough to blast Heav'ns purer Eyes , And damp their sparkling Flames ! O Tenfold Death ! Ah , Wo , Wo , Wo ! Why do I fondly Breath ? The World my self undone , Farewell , farewell Choice , Noblest Worth , same Form , what things excell ; Joys flye for ever , lost my Dearest All , And I 'm no more . Tears Gem-like stream did fall ; Wrung Whitest Hands , as would the Fates o'erpow'r , Charm back this harsh Event : obscur'd that Hour Bright Beauty's World . TIMONDES , that could take Deep , Sober Rest , much less prone to awake Kept longer up , joyn'd Midnight's season then ; Doors thought secure , was loth to Rouse agen : First noise not heard , near th' End like Dream conceiv'd CLERMANTHE strait , almost of Voice bereav'd , These Words conjoyn'd . I come ( she said ) I come , To share withal sad , strange disastrous Doom , My dearest Lord ; to take last Frozen Kiss Then dye upon thee there , my living Bliss But lately thought , now opened prov'd his Eyes , To th' Window reel'd ; he star'd on th' Earth and Skies Amazed Man , nought View'd unknown before : CLERMANTHE hurl'd meanwhile to th' Iron Dore Where found the Key ; what nimblest strength could do That way imploy'd , unlock'd , unbolted too . Forth strait she ran ; My dear ORSAMNES ; cryes : Four Villains when did grasp her there , Surprize , With sturdy Arms bruis'd Fairest Innocence CLERMANTHE tho scarce Frighted seem'd from thence ; Since those conceiv'd the Butchers of her Lord , Whose Hands might Death to her own self afford , Cure bleeding Heart ; strange Griefs extream that Hour Nature's Grand Fears did stifle much , orepow'r . Life's Joy discharg'd : yet struck to th' Soul , confounded , They stop'd her Loving Course , these words she sounded ( Sad voice ) from mournful Brest . Come , welcome You , My Lord 's joyn'd Murtherers , since I shall sue For that Death's stroke , to which constrain'd of late , Enforc'd himself ; tho , worse than Savage Hate , Kill me not here : Spare th' ancient Man i' th' Cell , Next , let me breath o' th' Corps my last farewell , Then wound my Heart ; I shall confess y' are Men ; Beasts , Furies else , broke from th' Infernal Den , Three of that Rout leap'd in at first for Prize , TIMONDES grasp , whose Sword before their Eyes Took then in hand ; fast bound he prov'd howe're Her Jewel-box , much Gold they seized there The Fourth in sport CLERMANTHE rudely led To th' Sable Curtain'd Walk , Nam'd in the first Book worth 3000 l. whose Fatal Bed Black Couch appear'd of all disastrous Ill ; That Stygian Wood where Ghosts inhabit still . The Corps when view'd , She takes her nimble flight ( Tho sent sad voice before ) and like some bright , Shot Meteors Flame , falling upon his Brest , These Words conjoyned there : O thou , the Best Of Men but late ( true Lovers honour , Glory ) As now of Ghosts ; tho for thy Fortune's Story To th' worst of Fates ordain'd ; I 'm come , I 'm come , My dearest Lord ( clasping her Joy's spread Tomb His Body , Neck ) thy Wretch'd CLERMANTHE 't is O Cursed Name ! that kneels to take last Kiss ; Last Dire Farewell ; then break my Loving Heart , Ah cold , cold Kiss of Death ( small , sudden start Conjoyn'd , She said ; Quick , hast , that Villain crying ) Death's Frost Alas ! then , blood-steep'd Wounds espying , Ah Crimson Founts ( said she ) that you had flow'd From mine own Heart : Life's open Sluce and Road , Sad Forts ( as 't were ) whence bravest Soul convey'd : Had we not Both 〈◊〉 One ? Why Tardy stay'd My half b●●●nd ? 〈◊〉 Marble felt , no Voice Breath'd Wi●●per ●●ard ; Death's my resolved Choice ; Life torment found : You that did prove of late Cruel , Severe , now Kind become ; stern Fate Divorc'd us here on Earth , grown Friendly now Joyn us again in th' other World ; I how To th' Stroke withal , with him would partner prove : O Kill me or'e my breathless Lord and Love . Here stooping down , upon the Face she gaz'd , When like false Dream beheld , most strangely Amaz'd , She started up , strong thoughts , Conceit implying 'T was not ORSAMNES Corps : She spies 't was not Orsamnes Corps . O you all-eying All-knowing Powers , am I awake ( She cryes ) Or are you Pleas'd thus to Delude mine eyes With painted Form and Cloud ? then is not This My dear ORSAMNES ? hah ! such Cordial bliss ! Transcendent change ! whence that green Robe ( before ) Long , Silver Plates ? his Arm broad Ribband wore ( 'T was Scarlet ) round ; whence came that Hat and Sword , By th' Hermit lent ? what Signs could more afford , Th' hour , place , conjoyn'd ? — my Heart 't is like , not He ; 'T is not ORSAMNES Face , tho th' rest agree . Ah! lives my Lord ? some gentle , wand'ring Wind That Fear discharge , miraculously kind : Fain would I so avoid the stroak of Fate Which threatens me like Brat unfortunate Cast out to direful Chance ; for thee could Live : Thus more concern'd , since through th' Heart - wounds they give Thy Self withall may Bleed , contentment fled , Nor long survive , known poor CLERMANTHE Dead . Here came those Three : that Youth was call'd VANLOR , The Corps of frantick Vanlo● . Of rank Gentile , and nam'd by us before In the first Book , who Frantick way did Rove , Sad wanderer , talk'd near that Walled Grove With Eccho long ( oreheard by th' Princely Payr ) That his dead Love conceiv'd , DIONE fayr ; Next Morning meant for th' Marriage-celebration : He thus would Range about lamenting fashion , Seek for her Ghost in fields and Darksom Shade , Ere 't was unto th' Elyzian banks convey'd . Would Furious prove by 's Mother kept , confin'd , Else quiet with that overclouded Mind , Came Home for Supper , Bed ; this stragling Night Kil'd in that Place : from longer Torment might Free'd thence appear , Heart's Wound as cur'd his Heart , Lanc'd Sorrow's Vlcer thus by wholsome smart , Life loathsome grown ; which sad CLERMANTHE found , Her Lord thought slain : thus take the Cause and ground . These wandring Rogues did prove the youthful Scum Of false DORSENGAR'S Train , undon by whom The Hermit's Father was first Book did shew ; Great Courtier bred his younger Brother tho ; Which made him Bastard thought by subornation , Seiz'd all the Land : at length ( Revengeful fashion ) Stab'd by his Slave , Blackmoor one evening-hour , On drowsy Couch in 's Garden , Summer-bow'r . The Men discharg'd by 's ranting Son , whose name TERGORAS call'd , ( vile Coyn , for stamp the same ) Bold Cheats they turn'd , stout Highway - Thieves at last , Grim Landlords of the Road ; for six Years past Good thriving Trade : tho call'd Gentiler way , On Horse-back then , till fall'n to bad decay Through drink and Whores , their Horses sold or Dead , Deeply ingag'd , more sculking Life they led And rob'd on Foot ; Four others joyn'd anon . Thus , Sergeants fear'd with Hues and Cryes well known From MANTINEA'S Coast they took their Flight ; Chief City there . This Wood did reach Thirty Miles off that Night . Half hour agoe made hungry Baiting pause ; Then were for next Sea port resolv'd , because Lik'd Pirates robbing way , th' unfriendly Land Less favouring ; some Stock withall in hand For lanching forth . These scouting by th' Wood side , To see how clear the Plain , they strait descry'd Hapless VANLOR ( still thirst for Booty there ) In gallant Garb , Vanlor kild . large glist'ring Plates appear , Brest , sides , behind ; no weapon , Arms display'd ; Entring that Path , dispos'd for branched Shade Dark like his Clouded Thoughts ( turn'd Silent then More mute sometimes , orewhelming Dream agen ) Near-hand withal ; good Golden Cash perchance : Whose Lodg not far might well their Prize advance . In 's Pocket born the Key : they gently move , Dog'd him along till drawn most near did prove . Ent'ring that outmost Door ( why open found Anon declar'd ) they did the Youth surround , Thrust forth by Stabs his Noisless , musing Soul In bleeding Stream ; with Corps then softly stole ( Born longest way ) to th' small low Walk exprest , By th' Lady there beheld , Cause of Clermanthe's mistake . whilst on his breast Hat , Coat and Sword ( convenient place ) where laid , Till cross the Green to th' planted Palms convey'd . That Hat she thought the same worn by her Lord , From th' Hermit took , and his the naked Sword ; Tho each to Thief belong'd , the Corps then bearing . That Scarlet Ribband round his Arm appearing , Came from his Love , DIONE dead of late , Green Silken Robe , long Buttons , broad of Plate ( Her Lord 's such too ) for 's Marriage was intended , Prime Fancy's Garb thus fondly apprehended ; Conceit sometimes , that worn , 't was Marriage - Day , His Love at night enjoy'd , such Dreaming way . By all these Marks , his Body's equal size , Face , handsome form , curl'd Locks ( that last Disguise , False Hair and Beard forgot , tho might howere Be pull'd , fall off in blust'ring Scuffle there ) Time , Place at once , CLERMANTHE strait concluded 'T was lov'd ORSAMNES Corps , with ease deluded : Through double Night near-hand conceal'd sad Passion , Dark Shades withal . The Rogues thus hasty fashion Corps hurling down , small Coyn about him tho , But Key to 's Chamber-door , that plain did shew True Key to th' Cell beneath , which might howere Yield gallant Prize ; Himself mistaken there For th' Owner on 't ; Retiring strait they All Stole by that Pond ( unseen ) to th' blinder Wall , ( Else Window fear'd ) when , open found the Door , They seiz'd CLERMANTHE , as you heard before . For Door to th' Green , TIMONDES since did wait To let ORSAMNES forth , till something late , Dull , drowsy grown more hast ; CLERMANTHE'S rest Regarded too ; the Lock ( less strongly prest ) Did shoot too short ; or Stop , had hindrance there : Those Bolts above beneath forgotten were , The Wall it self so smooth and High that none , Except by Ladder rais'd , could mount thereon . Ransack'd the Cell , where Box of Gems they found ( CLERMANTHE'S nam'd ) thought worth three thousand pound ; Gold-heap ( the Duke kept his , whilst Faithful Man TIMONDES store reserv'd at great Dervan ) Two of their Clump drag'd that Dead Corps in hast To deep Pit , Well , by which they lately pass'd I' th' Wood , near going back ( might eas'ly do ) Less danger afterwards : The other Two Clermanthe led away by Thieves . CLERMANTHE hal'd along , keen Dagger shown , Sheath'd if Refus'd ( what Cause shall be made known ) In her white Christal Brest ; tormenting Fear Tho seem'd like Death , yet She chose rather there To be so Drawn by them in slower fashion ; Some Time for Help that way and preservation , Cast dismal Glance o' th' late contentful Cell , Whilst breath'd in Sighs to all her Joys Farewel . Thus led between that ugly Guard , did shew Fair Innocence it self captived so : As Sons of Hell conjoy'd to Massacre Prime Excellence , what counted Perfect , Rare . Dismal Death's walk it seem'd , great Justice when Intranc'd appear'd , and Rapine from his Den Govern'd the World : Mouth stop'd with her own Glove For Noise , Complaint , less Danger thence did prove . She gaz'd on Trees , on shining Moon , whilst Those The Monsters Shroud ; might th' other Lamp suppose Helping their Work ; all 's calm and Lull'd as 't were ; Bad Nature seem'd Confederated there . Leaving the Green , then Path , th' adjoyning Wood They enter'd Both ; when One of them ( vile brood ) Sounded small Whistle strait , to which Another Answer'd far off ; Four more ( Each being sworn Brother ) Their Stuff did guard , Captain stay'd there beside ; That follow'd they , through Branched Ground best guide . 'T was their Design CLERMANTHE should be led Unto their Chief , After Rape , to be Sacrific'd . for 's pleasure Ravished ; To PLUTO next , term'd God of gainful Prize And Hell conjoyn'd , prove Off●ring , Sacrifice : One's Motion lik'd by All , their Hands so late Imploy'd in Blood ; mean Beast tho serv'd for that With Brimstone-sume , by Thieves perform'd before , First week of May , on that Devotion-score As by Themselves , through sculking fears and Flight So long deferr'd , then May the Seventh Night : Beast wanting tho , Man , Woman seem'd t● excel ; PLUTO thought King of Ghosts , whose Empire well They had enlarg'd Zeal stronger now , since He Not only brought them off , from Danger free , But that choice Prize ( which grand Advancement shew'd ) Rare Box of Gems , joyn'd heap of Gold bestow'd . Her dainty'st Body , Head should strait be thrown In that deep Well , lay'd by VANLOR unknown . Their Captain's pleas'd , long'd for that Rape , agree'd For th' Sacrifice , whom so they styl'd indeed : BRISOLDAN 't was , her Suitor found o're bold , Thieves Captain Brisoldan . GONDACE'S Son ( whose Plots we did unfold First Book , at large ) her Father's Concubine : Held on Four years to the Pois'nous Broth 's Design , CLERMANTHE'S flight , his Feign'd then earnest Love , Ambitious thoughts till fondest Dream did prove : Near Death withal Two younger Lords ensnar'd Least through their Rival suits himself debar'd , Tho She withdrawn , Disdainful Part exprest , That Love turn'd monstrous Hate , enraged Brest . CLERMANTHE view'd , BRISOLDAN swell'd with Pride , Strong Lust , Revenge , that gallant Theft descry'd : Fate Servant shew'd to th' Wish , like rare Convoy ; Could ( Scorn'd before ) CLERMANTHE now enjoy ( Willing , or not ) so Greedily desir'd ; Scarce Waking thought , Chance singular , Admir'd : Coy Mistress there to 's Wench transform'd , a Slave , Then follow'd Death ; smooth passage ore her Grave To th' Style , estate of Duke ; yet kept he on False - Hayr and Beard , nor would by Words be known Till Ravishment . Her Spouse there slain ( they told ) Deep Well receiv'd ; Bonds did their Father infold . BRISOLDAN'S Cause , Brisoldan's fortune . how joyned with those Men We thus impart : That proud GONDACE when The Duke to Wifely Honour pleas'd t' advance , He swell'd with Haughty'st Mood stranger Arrogance ; Gam'd , Drunk and Whor'd ; for costly Garb by none , ( Rich , gallant Choice ) nor courtly way outgon ; Best Lords Comrade ; Years Twenty one did bear . Chief Town did haunt ; at Dice ingaged there On Tavern-board with Son of Prime Grandee , Lov'd by the King ( Coyn plenteous store and free ) Good while He could not Fortune charge , condemn ; Till great Stakes lost , bad words , then Rage extream , This surly Youth stab'd that young Lord to th' Heart . Then grasping his own Bag large Golden part , Bright Sword unsheath'd , broke down with 's Man , no more ( Th' House favouring ) to th' Court , where backward-Door ; Took each their Horse ( kept ready-sadled there ) So gallop'd through ; till such bad Chance ( whatere ) Lam'd both their Beasts . At length to Ford they came , But monstrous Show'rs had swell'd last night the same . Known Bridg far off : Both paus'd did Gazing stand , When Armed Troop beheld on their right hand Marching that Way , upon their lest Another : Large Wood beneath appear'd , which us'd to smother Those mention'd Thieves . If back to th' Field they pass'd , Or sculking Wood , those Troops might seize at last . His Man ( constrain'd ) prime Cellers Vault disclos'd In Uncle's Lodg , whose entrance so compos'd . With that Nice , curious Art 't was admirable ; Midst of that Wood ; Who , when more wealthy , able , Kept Inn i' th' Royal Town , had harbour'd long Those Thieves , their Horses too , as Sharer strong In their Exploits , till broke , to th' Lodg retir'd : Those turn'd Foot-rogues withal , when Case requir'd , Done Robbery fled to that Celler-vault , Th' Host partner still : there they might Lurk uncaught That Night , next day , till slow Pursuit appear'd ; Then slinking March abroad , small Danger fear'd To Corinth-Realm , with Kinsman there remain , Till Pardon 's grant Duke , Dutchess could obtain . Their Horses least , as tho the Men not far , Suspition caus'd , unsadled left they are In Pasture-ground . Thus through that Branched Maze His Man did guide , BRISOLDAN'S lodg'd , repay'd Large Golden Rent ; or Rogue - Comrades howere Grand heap for Stook bestow'd , styl'd Captain there . Those fearing too bad Seouts , that second Night By gen'ral Voyce resolv'd with Him for Flight : Knew well these Parts , would prove like Guard , defend , March'd Thirty Miles , stout , Praieant grown i' th' end . Nor touch'd himself past ●rime , or this to come Since with few Words might have Revers'd the Doom ; 'T would Acted be by others Plot , design , Next , by their Hands ; None Him could Undermine , Nor charge as knowing Her , whose Man by th' way Imposthume seiz'd : 'T would prime Revenge display . First Rape then Death ; when Beard pull'd off , descry'd 'T was done by Him , Tormenting Rack beside ; These words conjoyn'd [ BRISOLDAN'S here ] alone , Well stop'd her Mouth for making her self known . Thus should She be disrobed strait to th' Wast , Pure Flesh beheld , white Hands by Cord imbrac'd Led forth by Two ( Triumphant Form , Slave prize ) For easie Ravishment , then Sacrifice . ORSAMNES , thou not know'st this Dreadful Cross , Th' endamag'd World's , but most thy Fatal Loss : Does no kind Gale Sigh , Whisper'st in thine Ear ? Loud Thunder roar the chance , nor Earth-quake there Tremble it forth ? such Strange-tongu'd Prodigies Would Suit such Monst'rous Act : do not the Skies Inform by scroul of Stars ? some Raven crying , Fatality ! choice 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' Oth●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 Whose 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 ●●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 mea●t by whisp'ring saw ) orewhelmed Heart , She fell ●●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 there ) torn Scarf by them debar'd ; Bad Fall by th' way , Yet after all ( she said ) Found but a Man : with both her Arms display'd . Dinner dispatch'd , more comfortable Meal Remember'd scares , CLERMANTHE pleas'd so well , Whilst homely Walls surround ; may represent , The Mind does yield 'bove th' outward Form content , World's Gaudy store : strong proof whereof imparted ( Base for their Rank ) th' Host , Hostess chearful hearted : THIRSANDER pray'd , since still She seem'd inclin'd To Drousiness , on Lighter Meat had din'd , She would again repose more calmly there , Two hours perchance ; since should next Morning bear That second Task , way twenty Miles , begun ( So weak of late ) with th' Early Rising Sun . All leave the Room , ORSAMNES wal'd above ; THIRSANDER then found th' Host good Agent prove . For Hackney Coach ; quarter past Four ( day-light ) Which he bespake ; well pay'd Himself that Night . CLERMANTHE slept two good Hours more , till Five , Which still did raise her fainter Spirits , revive . ORSANMES then call'd down ( the Door well clos'd , Left to themselves ) o' th' Bed by her repos'd Where Acted o're kind further Chast Love-part , Like th' Hermit's Cell ; much chear'd his Gentle Heart Till spent three hours in choice conjoyned pleasure , Exchang'd delightfulness ( convenient Leisure ) Till the Hour of Eight ; when th' Horses did appear , Their Supper brought ; THIRSANDER entred there . All sitting down took second good Repast , That Season'd too with Frank Discourse , at last ; ( Same mirth-conceits by th' Host and Hostess vented ) Till near Tens Hour , when all their Beds contented , Laid down thereon in Cloaths , that way inclin'd For th' early Journey more next Morn design'd . Thus , leaving them to Rest , we Story shall Relate , upon what Grounds Original CLERMANTHE Heir to th' Ciprus Realm proclaim'd ; Which was in our first Book but only nam'd : Tho Various , Large , it may the less offend , Since she from thence did for th' half-part descend .

The Cyprus STORY . IN Cyprus-Isle , which stands by Fame Renown'd , The Cyprus King . A King did Reign , with Noble Virtues Crown'd As well as Gold ; much handsom Person prov'd , As Royal Head ; for Temper choice belov'd : Of mild and Gentle Strain , to Peace inclin'd : Learning Advanc'd , Ingenious Arts Refin'd . Since Good himself , was prone to think ( more free ) Others so too ; for which Credulity Might seem less Cautelous than Crowns requir'd ; More open laid to Brests Ambition fir'd , Young Bachelor , past twenty one of late , Had Reign'd Two Years in grand Monarchal State . Great Duke there was which from some Stock begun , Duke Bromor . One Grandfather , prov'd Second Brothers Son ; Next Heir to th' Crown ( Four Years was Elder tho ) BROMOR by name : Tall , handsom form'd did shew . The Sister marry'd had to th' Lycian King , From whom one Boy ( three years for age ) did spring ; Proud sturdy Soul , most Iron-temper'd Brest , As Subtil too ; bad Stratagems possest : Could well conceal what Mischief-plots design'd , Farse , smoother Tongue Dissembling Face combin'd ; Ambitious Heart inclos'd : Sought Regal swall , Crown drench'd in Blood , So cautious tho that way , He 'd stronger prove , well Fortifi'd before Gave deadly Stroke , lest Clashing on that Score Hard Grapple found from Rival-Earl of pow'r ( Joyn'd Valour , Noble Parts ) o' th' Blood that hour , Third Brother's Son it was , PISANUS nam'd : Would so ( next place ) Destroy as least defam'd Might prove to th' World , i' th' Dark ; ingaging there Few Instruments , th' Exploit would less appear ( Close Miner under Ground ) those Faithful thought ; Few Tongues withal less Blabbing danger brought : Fit Tempers too conjoyn'd , where Spleenful Spight Gainst Greater Men , Wealth , honour should invite . Strong Forts obtain'd , Arm'd Party for the Field Choice Season ( last ) for which did also build On some great Lords , who Male-content Aspir'd To Chief Commands ; the Souldiers Love acquir'd . Things not yet Ripe to give that Mortal Blow He sought to Bar the King from Marriage , so Issue prevent , whence Troubles oft treated ; That deeply Fear'd might soon be celebrated . Since thus did chance ; the King had fix'd his Love On Baron's Daughter late ; which tho did prove Beneath his Rank , was Princely Beauty deem'd , ELVORA call'd , The Kings Love to Elvora . and high for Parts esteem'd : Like Champaign - Star in 's Progress - Road beheld , Then Rang'd i' th' City's Firmament excell'd : Whose Father BROMOR Hates , tho likely now To Mount , advance his joy'd , exalted Brow . The King did Court her first i' th' Country Air , The City last , such ways as might declare Marriage-resolves , yet not o're-hasty led ( That Point by th' Father greatly'st furthered , Brother in Travel then ) found Civil Duty , Humble Regard from fair ELVORA'S Beauty . This Lady , tho young Lord of handsome Fortune , Elvora's Love to th' Lord Philantro . Prime Person , Parts , did fervently importune For Spouse before , had strongest Zeal exprest , Philantor call'd from deeply wounded Breast : Found grand Return from Her , Exchange of Love , Like balmy Salve , what next to Vows did prove : But then discharg'd by th' Father was from Sight , Gave clearer way to th' Sun's majestick Light . Nor prov'd the King for Person much out-shin'd , But he first seiz ' her Heart , whose Fort resign'd , Held there strong Tow'r ; tho Gates through Reverence The King receiv'd , Daughter's Obedience . Partly in all the King's Addresses there PHILANTOR look'd , PHILANTOR spake , as ' t were . Which amorous League to BROMOR not unknown , Slight Motion tho by th' King believ'd alone . Prime Agent us'd for Councel and for Act , ( Tho meaner hands might serve for murth'ring Fact , In that grand point more dangerously bold ) Was Groom o' th' King's own Bed-chamber inroul'd ; NORTHAMBRIS call'd : Both Fellow-Students were , Young chief Comrades , might self same Coyns appear . For Temper , Stamp ; crafty and bold as he , Dissembling too . Obtain'd that Place , Degree , His Father had , when serv'd this present King : Whom , tho in slighter way , found favouring , Shewn good regard , small Honour , Wealth , and Pow'r Thence hoped for : thought Drops to BROMOR'S Show'r . 'T was thus contriv'd ; PHILANTOR being at Court , View'd by the King , since oft did there resort ; NORTHAMBRIS , having Letter ready pen'd , Like Woman's Draught , the King at Dinner 's end Preparing for the Garden , Summer - Room Where took Delight ; most nimbly stole that Groom To th' private Lobby , where the King should pass , Drop'd there those Lines ; at further Door ( fit place ) Peep'd through to see th' Event : That Paper vile [ To th' Lord PHILANTOR ] superscrib'd for Style . The King came in , view'd , takes it up , did stalk To th' Casement strait , where spy'd PHILANTOR walk Cross-arm'd beneath , as trod before this Ground , Here dropt the same : Seals ready-broken found ; Unlap'd it then , Elvora's Name below ; Scarce view'd his Eyes did jealous Wonder shew , Trouble conjoyn'd ; which pleas'd NORTHAMBRIS well , Strong Physick prov'd , no mean Inchanting Spell : Both thought 't would prove Qualm-like Demus at least ; So Gentle known his unoffensive Breast . Forg'd Letter , as from ELVORA . For the most Worthy , High-deserving Lord , PHILANTOR . MOst Noble Lord , Forg'd Letter . in Answer to your Lines Be these exchang'd , where loving Pity shines ; As wretched Love quite darkned Yours , o're-clouded : You wish'd those Thoughts in bloody Ink were shrouded , Drawn from the Breast ( since Love's prime part doth shew ) As true Blood form'd that Heart portray'd below , Kind Token sent , and sure I am mine own , ( Like Pearl-returns ) were mix'd with Tears , o'reflown ; Since having long transferr'd my gentle Heart , Lodg'd close by Yours , it needs must share in smart , Mourn , sympathize . Nor can those Kingly Rayes So blind my view , or Titles gaudy blaze ( Crown'd Queen ) transform my Thoughts , so pow'rful prove , That I should lose my self , forget your Love . For were I 'twixt those Royal Arms in Bed , On Marriage-night , with Shades environed , Sighs breath'd I should think of PHILANTOR there : Souls still may joyn , tho Bodies parted were . I Subject am and Daughter both , o're sway'd By strange Command , each claims Obedient Maid : Yet , tho to other bound , shall ever be What 's here subscrib'd , to th' height : prove really Your most Truly , Loving , Honouring , Compassionate , ELVORA . Both cautious were in forming this , no Glance On th' Lady's Chastity ( 't would best advance Their cheating End ) before , or after wedded : Least possibly the King , grown Jealous-headed , 'T was forg'd Device , might urge , disclose the same , By Love o're-pow'r'd ; or through revengeful Flame If Truth conceiv'd ; she clear her self thereby : Thus daub'd he 'd smother all like Destiny : Strong , former Love , unsoyl'd , that sober Mind ; Then leave her to Phil●●ter's Charge resign'd . Nor miss'd the Mark thus far , their pregnant Plot First solemn Pause , concealment then begot . But yet the King soon afterwards did send Her Father Present choice , would so extend His Bounty late , which doubtful Fears did breed Some Visit least might follow that , succeed . Both rouz'd their nimblest Brains for Confirmation , Bromor's Plot. To strengthen all through th' Eye , Ear's Demonstration . Order'd 't was ; The Groom ( as wish'd , desir'd ) Found th' Amorous Lord to th' Garden - Shades retir'd . My Lord ( said he ) this Boldness pray excuse , Since Friendly'st Crime , tho break your serious Muse ; And aims at your Contentment , Joy alone . Take 't briefly thus : 'T is nought to me unknown Your former Love on fair ELVORA plac'd , Her kind Return , till th' Royal League embrac'd ; Out-rivall'd so , discharg'd , else choicely esteem'd : I 've been in Love , your sad Copartner seem'd ; Felt Tortures oft , did loose the Virgin-Prize , And therefore can more strongly sympathize : Conclude withal , you may be Victor crown'd , One harmless Thing perform'd , which I 'll propound . The Lord reply'd : That former Love - affair ( Kind Sir ) I grant , now wrap'd in dark Despair ; Tho I should close , conjoyn in any Thing Not Trayterous , 'gainst Person of the King . Thus then my Lord ( said he ) Do you conceive , You could obtain , through bright ELVORA'S leave , To meet Her in that Bow'r by th' Marble Cell Within the Grove ; vouchsaf'd as last Farewell To all your Joys ? Close way through th' outmost Dore ? Vs'd her Maid 's help next Week ( as I before Am well inform'd ) from Guardian - Father free , Lodg'd then far off some Country - Works to see . I think I could , reply'd PHILANTOR there ; Joyn'd th' other strait , then banish Drooping Fear ; I 'll draw the King that time to th' Branched Stand Mounted with Steps , which doth that Place command , T' observe your Amorous Stealth ; the Passion sway , Joyn'd Kiss - Salutes in view : I shall display ( Prologue to th' Scene ) your former constant Loves , Exchanged Hearts : whose Noble Temper proves So gentle , mild , that falling off ( no noise ) He 'll leave you Both to share Conjugal Joys . Foregoing Day tell me th' intended Hour ( Good Space between ) for meeting in that Bow'r ; Which Summer Evenings now , should be desir'd Near th' Hour of Four : from th' Hand-maid first requir'd That friendly Grant , that she would let you pass Soon after Twelve , that you might view the place For sev'ral Hours , your Pensive Thoughts compose : new-landed shews By Boat , disguis'd , near th' Hour of Two ( no more ) Then leave unlock'd ( withdrawn ) that Outmost Door , That we may mount the Stand : I 'll tell the King 'T was done by th' Maid her self , concealed thing This further Grant , when th' Lady doth depart , That you may pause good while to cheer your Heart . For setled Mind ; walk forth soon after then , That we may pass the Door I 'll strait agen Lock fast the same , the Key thrown over there : Promise to th' Maid , you 'l do 't your self howe're . Thus parted they , by each contented Glance ; The Lord did strait 'bout th' amorous Work advance : Philantor writes to Elvora . First , Letter fram'd ELVORA'S self should view , Did strongly for that mention'd Favour sue , As tho 't were Life-support ; term'd last Farewel ; Since lov'd and griev'd beyond known Parallel . Nam'd th' Arbour , Hour ; Suit she might grant much rather , Going next day to lodge far off her Father : Beg'd to take leave of Her like setting Sun , E're Darkness seiz'd , that parting Grace if done , Remembrance on 't might cordial Warmth supply ; That Balm withdrawn through fester'd Wounds may dye . Did mount in sob'rest height , Love prompting all ; True Passion shewn , as choice , Rethorical . Then , Second for her Maid , smooth too , compos'd , ( Preparing Charm ) which that First Note inclos'd . Nam'd th' entring Place , near Twelve ( expert before ) That further leave for pausing some time more , When th' Lady gone , till calm'd disorder'd Mind , He 'd lock the Door . Sh' had found him bounteous , kind ; His Creature once , soft , gentler Heart beside ; Now Dimon-Ring for closing Bait apply'd ; Meranda call'd . His faithful Nurse ( most wary ) Feign'd bus'ness with that Wench , the things did carry ; Found private Talk : She strait did Melting prove ; Her Lady more , Lines shewn , conjoyn'd to move . She grants to meet him . Elvora read , then sadly paus'd thereon , Dropt moistned Pearls , short Answer fram'd anon ; Writ by her Maid : Such Acts might Tempest breed , But high Regard did conquer Fears , exceed ; His Love o're-come , her Reason condescended : 'T was true , next Morn her Father Journey intended , Lodg'd Nights abroad ; that Afternoon , Four th' Hour , She 'd Meeting grant in that Reserved Bow'r . Glad Nurse return'd with speed to th' Lord at home , Gave those fair Lines , who strait inform'd the Groom . NORTHAMBRIS , pleas'd , Northambris and the King . assaults with hasty Mind The King himself ( by Bromor so design'd ) E're Day withdrawn : Great Sir , ( said he , more bold ) I have important Bus'ness to unfold , Worthy Regard ; which tho unhandsome Face Might bear , present , perhaps offend your Grace , Yet Loyal Aim and Heart it owns , doth prove Duty from thence ; may well for Pardon move There has betwixt ELVORA and the Lord PHILANTOR been deep former Love - accord , With Vows conjoyn'd ; from You perchance conceal'd . You may , when heard th' whole Truth thereof reveal'd , Your best Discretion use in that Transaction : As please proceed , more future Satisfaction . The King reply'd , with solemn Glance , I heard Of Motion made from Progress , tho debarr'd : No Mutual Love exchang'd , the Lady free . NORTHAMBRIS then , next Evening You may see Meeting by Stealth , so satisfie your Eyes ; If pleas'd to take small Pains in close Disguise : ( Time , Place did name ) by th' Wench disclosed there As Dutious Act ; no Lust - intent howe're . That Arbour , Grove not then to th' King unknown , Since had there talk'd with Her himself alone . Through gentle Lines took lately up and read Startl'd before , sees Thoughts of Wonder bred ; Yet nicely curious too , did only say , He scarce believ'd : conjoyned strait that way To go along , would trust his seeing Sense : Perform'd with ease , whate're the Consequence . The King goes to the Grove . Next Afternoon , the King , Court-Dinner ended , Close Lobby past , to th' private Stairs descended : Where nimbly took false Hair and Beard , beside Large Coat , which well NORTHAMBRIS Cloak did hide ( Himself transform'd withal by dext'rous hand ) Call'd pair of Oars , e're th' Hour of Two did land Near to that Grove , it 's Postern-door , the Men Should wait till Seav'n , when they 'd return agen . PHILANTOR watch'd , set in by th' Maid before , The King descry'd and Groom , unlock'd the Door ; Withdrew to sculking Shade , that clos'd alone , Thence saw them mount their branched Stand ( unknown ) Door lock'd by them : He walked there an Hour , As enter'd then , pass'd by to th' shady Bow'r . Which view'd , the King strait fortify'd his Heart ( Found secret Qualm ) for next succeeding part . Small open Place there lay , i' th' midst was rear'd Fine Marble Cell , which Sacred once appear'd , To th' God of Woods devote , adorned round ; Arbour o' th' side , for th' Lady's case on Ground . Well view'd by th' lofty Stand , whose gloomy Shade Had Lattice-Window there for Prospect made : Adjoyning ( last ) did fall from smaller Mount , With Murmurs Noise , the God SILVANUS Fount . ELVORA came , about the Hour of Four , ( Maid strait withdrawn , fast lock'd the Garden-door , None else should pass ) might PHEBE there have seem'd H●r Bow laid by ( since Goddess fair esteem'd ) To range those Shades , or bath i' th' pearly Fount : Doubts rising now to firm Belief 's Account . Drawn very near , PHILANTOR forth did stand , And making humble Bow , kiss'd strait her Hand , Then said , He should presume to reach her Lips ( Breast struck withal ) after long Joy's Ecclipse ; Kiss seal'd thrice o're ; so enter'd th' Arbour there : Sad , Royal Scout the King might then appear . The King He stands . Views Philantor . Both sitting down , the Lord did thankful shew For this grand Favour , grant ( Looks mournful tho ) With sighing Breath ; since last Farewel included : Much former Grace , now by fond Dream deluded , Since Rival prov'd the King . Then ranged o're His World of Griefs , Misfortune's ample Score . She Pitty's Coyn repay'd from gentle Heart , His Noble Worth acknowledg'd there , Desert ; Which still should highly esteem , and constant Love , Tho now by Fates must over-ruled prove : Joyn'd Sigh withall for Eccho to his own , Love-flaming Eyes , where equal kindness shewn . He kiss'd how oft her Hand with pleased Sense ! Then dainty Breasts ! us'd sober Violence , Transported Way : Thus ( last ) dissolved were Three amorous Hours ; much Passion vented there . The King falls off from her . The King mean while , ELVORA'S Chastity Not doubting ought , since left alone , so free , There with himself long private Combate held : Love-Passions sought to calm , which rose , rebell'd : His Forces rais'd , to noble Virtue's Pow'r . Joyn'd Reason's armed Band , till parting Hour . PHILANTOR'S Worth well poiz'd , their former Love In gentle Seal , which barr'd from Joy did prove When near attain'd ; his Kingdom 's Sphear was stor'd With Beauteous Stars , her Equals might afford ; Free , kinder Hearts : thus , Fancy o're-aw'd doth yield , Passion gave way , whilst Reason kept the Field . Forth late they came , PHILANTOR humbly bow'd ; Beg'd K●ss for last Farewel , by her allow'd , Thrice counted , seal'd : Spectator from that Stand The King of all ; then , kissing her fair Hand , She gone by giving knock , the Lord , sad-hearted ( Door lock'd by th' Maid ) through th' Outmost walk'd , departed . The King did follow soon , some Words exprest For falling off , through deep-resenting Breast ; Concealment joyn'd of these kind , stol'n Affairs : Door lock'd , that Key thrown o're , to th' private Stairs , By Water came : NORTHAMBRIS Joy did rise , There soon discharg'd his former Cloud , Disguise . PHILANTOR gone , that Bitter - Sweet enjoy'd , Her Father tho , like Storm did well avoid , Came not off free from dangerous Consequence ; For , walking near to th' River's Bank from thence , A Gentleman but lately set on Shore , Outlandish Cloaths ( whom he had seen before ) No sooner view'd his Face , but marching nigh With glist'ring Blade , cry'd , Draw thy Sword , or Dye . Wherefore , said he again ; My Rival th' art , Th' other reply'd : Thus soon to th' Fencing part , From Talking fell ; for Combate did advance : That instant passed by ( through lucky Chance ) Young gallant Earl ( forenam'd ) o' th' Royal Blood , Third Brother's Son ; next Child of BROMER stood Heir to the Crown ( behind ▪ did Servants wait ) PISANUS call'd ; Who , knowing PHILANTOR strait , Ran , stept between , their Quarrels cause inquir'd : My Rival , said th' hot Youth , through Love infir'd , ELVORA sought to enjoy . PISANUS when , Shew'd his mistake , since Royal Suitor then The King himself ; which cool'd his Youthful flame , Thus parted They , and Reason overcame . That Youth , well-born , the Lady foremost woo'd ; Being Discharg'd in Travel time bestow'd , To cause Forgetful Cure ; returning late , PHILANTOR , ( heard ) should Marriage celebrate , Enjoy the Prize , from whence this Passion swell'd ; The Lord so near her house , that Grove beheld . The King being safe retir'd , more strongly now , Truely Himself ; from Sight withdrawn , the Brow Through the Eye disturbed more , that ruling Sense , Pause ( last ) conjoyn'd , whose cooling Influence Damp'd Fancy's former Heat , Passions allay'd , No mutineers has Calmer Thoughts o'ersway'd ; He fix'd on falling off , Retreat design'd B●st manner tho , best way with sober Mind . Would keep reserv'd the Cause , lest , swell'd with Rage , The Father ' gainst the Daughter might ingage ; Their Wedding Hopes destroy'd , o'rewhelm the Lovers , Nor Discontent ( such Princely Brest discovers ) Would give the Lord ; conceiv'd as slighting Action : Wrote strait to him for Friendly satisfaction . The King writes to her Father . That He should then break off , on serious Ground Known to himself , yet no Disgrace redound To 's Daughter's Virgin - fame ; Person high-priz'd , Good Parts withall : nor be by th' Lord surmis'd , Bad disregard ( Intreats ) Truth would appear By th' friendly Tokens sent to either there . Patent there was for Earl , choice Place conjoyn'd , Good Lining thought ; his Daughter ( next ) was coyn'd A Countess too : Third Parchment made her Spouse ( Blank left ) an Earl , who e're her Vote allows : His Picture sent her , last , pray'd , to be worn ; Which Diamonds did garnish round , adorn : Her's plain desir'd , which worn by him should be Till Wife enjoy'd , then kept as Rarity . BROMOR was gall'd , that Lord advanced so , Had Marriage held might prove much greater tho . This noble King thus would not Joys possess , Seem happy through Others unhappiness ; True Love confound ; that Dutious carriage rather Would well reward in Daughter both and Father . ELVORA 'S Calm , some Lords , believ'd , his mind Had chang'd of late ; her Father so inclin'd . PHILANTOR , when that Groom did all display , The King's retreat , rejoyc'd triumphant way ; Tho Thoughts conjoyn'd , That , being discharg'd before , The squeamish Lord on new Conjugal score Would scarce proceed ; yet like the Match , content ; ELVORA too might Judge the same event . Thus , Best it seem'd to force , constrain ( as 't were ) Her Father to what well Approv'd howe're , Steal her away . Nor Fond those thoughts , untrue : Pen'd smoothest Lines for fair ELVORA 'S view . His suit prefer'd with that perswasive Ground , Intreats She would some Day and Hour propound . When He shall wait on Her with Coach-convoy , Grove's Postern Door , same Night as Bride enjoy . Request to th' Maid withall form'd thereupon , Which baited was with second Diamon . His Letter found ELVORA pleas'd , and kind , Rare temper'd Breast ; their former Loves combin'd Did fill contentments Scale , that Side o're-poizing ; Tho Queen lay'd there , in Subject now rejoycing ; PHILANTOR 'S weight o'recame : their Thoughts did close , That stealth would not her Father's Mood oppose : Elvora stollen away by Philantor . Thus grants ; one Evening fair , lock'd by the Maid Their Garden-door , pass'd Grove's conjoyned Shade , Both met unspi'd : PHILANTOR in his Arms Strait caught Her up to th' Coach , least bad Alarms . ( Kiss seal'd withall ) well knowing in his own Brest , Through what late Storm did sail for Port of rest . Grief's Coyn now stamp'd with Joy , the Ladie's Eyes Close-panting Heart whilst sweetly Sympathize . Six Horses brought , th' are gon most nimbly thus , As ev'ry Beast were wing'd like Pegasus . ( Rais'd dusty Cloud ) till came to private Cot , Where Priest concealed lay for Marriage-knot : Man , Wife they prov'd ; PHILANTOR 'S House by Night I' th' Country reach'd , free Place for their Delight : ELVORA when did on her Lord bestow An Earldom , joyn'd with Lovely Bed-fellow : Queen call'd her afterwards . Next Day the Bride , Through pleasing Lines , her Father pacifi'd . Who stile of Earl for 's Daughter's sake did bear , And his own too ; with gainful Office there : Great Portion added strait ; Her Brother come From Travel next to Cyprus , Native Home . New Wife mov'd to the King . The King thus Free , some Lords did more perswade To Foreign Match , conjoyn'd with Princely Maid : More Honour brought more wealthy Portion so , Strength through Allies ; less Danger ( last ) would grow ; Prime Pow'r on Friends o' th' Queen confer'd perchance , Of 't envy caus'd did civil Broils advance . Nor BROMER griev'd such Match , thought longer weaving , More hardly found , as slower Task conceiving : But some good Friends shew'd strait by Portraicture The Tyrian Princess shape , might well allure His Royal Eye and Heart ; both Body , Mind For Wonders choice by Nature meant , design'd : ORNANDE call'd ; ELVORA 'S Beams out-blaz'd In his own Thoughts , while th' Person tho was prays'd Beyond the Work , by those which her had view'd , Thus , for that Voyage small , He did conclude . It chanced so , that proud young Lycian King , Bromor's new Plot. Duke BROMOR 'S Brother in Law ( both managing Close friendly League ) her Picture too beheld With strongest Love as Pride conjoyned swell'd : Thing known to th' Duke , had Navy great at hand , For Voyage meant withall to Tirus-land . BROMOR sent strait by BARQUE to Lycia , ( Which o're against , near th' Waves Aegean lay ) By secret Messenger , in trait'rous Lines Inform'd him of the Ciprus-Ring's Designs . Bad Councel gave more Ships to joyn , exceed , Land there before , first Motion made with speed . Since Cyprus-King with but few Ships would go , Small Danger fear'd ; if won , prevailed tho , Love's prize enjoy'd , launch forth with haste to Sea ; There watch for th' King's return , that gallant Prey ; Bridegroom and Bride : small Pinnace left for Scout Which should inform what time the King sets out With 's Tyrean Pearl ; which was with speed intended , Match being once made , short Bridal form , soon ended : When might ( grand ods ) Assault them both , surprize ( Strong Quarrels ground ) the King first sacrifice To Vengeance there , destroy ; the Queen detain'd For slavish Whore , since scorn'd by her , disdain'd . Which acted , past , BROMOR set on the Throne , That yearly Sum ( to 's Father due , well known ) For two Aegean Isles , claim'd long before ; Should now be pay'd ; Discharg'd the former Score . That Lycian King , as young , was monstrous proud , Most violent where's Fancy ought allow'd ; Joyn'd Lust , Revenge ; did deeply grudge this King For th' Money-cause , tho false , pretended thing : Th' whole Plot approv'd , had Navy great in store , Did formost Land on Tirus wealthy Shore . Love-suit advanc'd , which late was motion'd here ; When Word receiv'd that Ciprus-King was near : Which kept the Princess off , his Haughty way Unpleasing found ; that Game would slowly play . Soon came the other King ; Wise , faithful Head ( Dimon an Earl ) left Ruler in his stead ; PISANUS brought with him , good Ships Convoy . Being landed there , the Princess self with Joy Beheld from Tarras-Mount , o're Garden-Wall As rode along ; fair Omen thought withal . With lowly Bow salutes , which she repay'd ; Prime Person deem'd , beyond her painted Shade ; Did court her from his Eyes that Language free , Whilst Hers did speak regardful Modesty : Cheeks blushing too , both might conjoyn'd discover Soft , gentle Heart , to cheer the Royal Lover : Who was receiv'd , his Landing known before , By many a gallant Coach on Tirus Shore . The Cyprian and Lycian King meet : Rivals . Those Princes look'd but strangely on each other , Yet check'd their Rival-heats , did Passion smother : That Lycian's Heart close-boyled tho , and Eyes To harbour seem'd offensive Jealousies . Salute perform'd , the King his Thoughts declar'd To th' Father first , where met with grand Regard : To th' Princess then her self did strait advance , Love's Pow'r disclos'd : kind Speech with pleasing Glance Return'd from her . At several Tables plac'd Both Strangers sat for Meals , t' avoid Distaste , Each side the King ; by whom the Princess there , Might Food to both their gazing Eyes appear . Nor came They in went forth ( whene're ) together , For that nice point , Precedence giv'n to either . If th' One her Morning - Presence had , enjoy'd , Th' Other his Tongue for th' Afternoon employ'd : But in three Days the Cyprus King was crown'd Love-Conquerour , her Heart to th' utmost bound Ransack'd , o'recame through winning Gracefulness ; So clear and cordial shew'd in each Address . Whereof her Father inform'd , the Choice allow'd , Tho cautious way his Thoughts would overcloud , Before them both declar'd , Conjugal choice He left , transferr'd to 's Daughter's only Voice , Whom most concern'd Disposal of her Heart : Who mildly said , She should perform that Part Two Days from thence , her Father's Coronation Then kept , observ'd with feasting Celebration . That Day being come , and Royal Dinner ended , To th' gallant Tilting Course they were attended : Great Tilting . In which the Tyrian Lords , as for their Dress , Brave Cloaths , Caparisons , so Manliness In breaking Staves , and Horsmanship might seem Ciprus to match , th' Arcadians brave esteem . When Supper past great dancing Ball ensu'd , Choice , gentler Motions of the Foot there view'd ; Fine Masque of Peace , as th' other shew'd of War , Wherein conjoyn'd ( nice Sex ) the Ladies are : For Trumpet's sound , soft Musick proves the best , Mars's-triumph that , This Venus's exprest : The Tyrian King under brave Cloth of State , His Daughter near ; Those rival Princes sate On either side ( good space although between ) With Canopies ; ORNANDE shew'd the Queen . Great Lord appear'd , did towards her advance , With humble Bow took forth for courtly Dance . Which well perform'd , the Princess i' th' next place The Ciprus-King invites , with pleasing Grace ; Who kiss'd her Hand , said , that , with her fair Eyes , Both near conjoyn'd ( unskilful else , surprize ) Would make him Dancer prove ; next hopeful part , Th' Hand might withall on him bestow the Heart . Much gall'd the Lician-King , since deeply fear'd , Fore-goer kind that to th' Last choice appear'd ; Love's Vote imply'd ; Great Lady ( next ) refus'd , Told her he was to th' dancing Sleight unus'd . All ending well , when he his Thoughts did strain To varnish Wrath with careless show , disdain ; Ornande chose the Ciprus King . ORNANDE walking up t' her Royal Sire , Made known her firm resolve , at his desire . Chose Ciprus-King : since first ( did plainly say ) Was Neighbour-Prince ; i' th' second place did sway Three gallant Isles , by Nature fortifi'd , Which pleas'd her thoughts 'bove Continent , outvy'd : So since could wed but One , to th' other she Wish'd fair conjugal choice , prosperity . That Lician King , who thought both Person , Throne Neglected thus , conjoyn'd with louder Tone His Motion was first made ; if th' other were Nearer for Place , his Realm not stands howe're Much farther off ; like th' Under-World remote : For Kingdom , next , it seems , Her Thoughts did Float 'Bout Island - Ground ; His Continent's fair side Had Water too , whom could with Victor's pride By Land enlarge , whilst th' other Sea inclos'd : Wed Princely Neighbours , Fair when so dispos'd . The Lician King goes to Sea . Inform'd the King , He would next Morn depart ; Winds swell'd his Sails , as Rage , Revenge his Heart . The Ciprus-King ( chief Points confirm'd ) did move For Marriage strait , as drawn by earnest Love , So State-Affairs i' th' Isle , next Morning there ( Done formall'st way ) did Royal Spouse appear : That Night enjoy'd choice , Princely Bed-fellow , ELVORA'S loss forgot , Exchanged so . Third Morn beheld , He left the Tyrian Shore , Large Sails advanc'd to pass that Wat'ry Floar , With 's lovely Bride ; whom gentle Winds befriended , Like Servants there upon their Barque attended : Tho Trayt'rous Blasts might be conceiv'd withall , Confederates for their Destructive Fall : Since Lician King did watch for them by th' way , By Scout inform'd , they lanched forth that day . Such chance did prove , that near same fatal time This Ciprus-King should pass , from Egypt Clime ( Not Western far ) great Navy steer'd along , Whose purpose was t' invade with armed throng The Syrian Coast , East-soyl to Tirus-land ; Their King on Board ; who when beheld ( left hand ) Those Licean Flags , seiz'd Barque had also told , Their King was there ( much proud himself and bold ) 'Gainst whom bred former grudge ; dispos'd with Fleet Next year t' invade , North-east , partly opposite On the Asian Shore ; nor knowing whether now Egypt might prove their end : with haughty Brow Chang'd his Design , would fall on them by th' way , If shatter'd all , advance for Lycia . Joyn Conquest brave by Land : but , passing by , Might more exalt their Hearts , base Fears imply . Thus drawing near most dreadful Fight began , Sea-fight . Their Arrow-storm return'd by th' Lycian . Who dream'd of smaller Task , triumphant Joy , B●th sought by Arms each other to destroy . Here raging Fire , whilst grapl●ng Fury swell'd , There Streams of Blood upon the decks beheld . Or both combin'd : Here ranging Darts brought Death , There Glist'ring Swords ; Now heard the Groaning breath From wounded , dying Folks , from Sinkers then To th' Wat'ry Grave ; confused Noise of Men. Grand Loss there prov'd , tho most to th' Lycian side , Whose King two Wounds receiv'd , to tame his Pride ; Night parting Them , The Lycians slunk away ; Their Royal Pirat lost his Prize that day . The Ciprus-King mean while pass'd fafely by With 's Gallant Queen , Thought strange , when Glancing Eye O' th' Fighting Game ; soon Famagosta view'd , Grand Triumphs where , Solemnities ensu'd . Whilst BROMOR Qualm did feel , tho gall'd much more When heard of that Great Loss from Lycian shore ; Since failed of good Friendly help by Sea From 's Brother in Law , for Grasping more the Prey Dear Ciprus-Crown : was now more strong , prepar'd For th' Murth'ring Blow , yet still through Fears debar'd ; Confronting Broyls ; State-Engines slowly moving Through larger Wheels : the Queen with Child strait proving ; That Cross withall : thought Bug-bear-like an Heir To his Conceit , more Trouble thence might fear . Thus still Delay'd , till She 's Big-belly'd grown ; Yet hop'd He for Miscarriage-chance , Dead one ; Or Mother , Child both dead : That Lycian-King Then well Repair'd ; strong Thoughts for Murthering , Found also likely Way , less Dangerous To his own Self , yet surely Done ; 'T was thus . He kept stout Man , as Chamber - Groom prefer'd , Bromor's fourth Plot Much crafty too ; Black Agent , choice apper'd : Who formerly possess'd some good Estate , Did Travel far ; Returning Home of late , Spent all on Cyprus-ground ; then glad to sue For Fort 's Command , which being Another's Due , More known besides , the King that Way bestow'd : This swell'd with haughty Spleen , revengeful shew'd : to BROMOR'S Service got by aid of Friends , Who finding Him well Formed for his Ends , Choice Journey-man , soon rais'd to Chamber-groom : Then gave at Council-Board the second room . This Traveller from Egypt-Country brought A Syrian , whom there inslav'd he Bought For Serving-man ; by th' Fellow thence Belov'd : But since his Fortunes broke , like Vapour prov'd ; Discharg'd , left Free , e're long so Fortunate , To Lord prefer'd , whom BROMOR then did hate ; In th' Under - Butler's room , where kept the Wine , Drawing it off ; seem'd mark'd for their Design , Both King and Queen well entertained were I' th' Summer , Progress-time , Lodg'd also there . The King being still for Mornings Draught dispos'd , ( Greek , Cretan Wine ; or from those Grapes inclos'd In Ciprus Isle ) e're walk'd abroad , well known To BROMOR 't was , good way for Poys'ning shewn : More private , close then Formal Meals appear'd , Sent up by Page ; less Deaths to others fear'd : Tho if the Queen did Taste thereof by chance , ( Mother , Child dead ) 't would more his Ends advance . That Lord withal , whom BROMOR loath'd , might be , If Poyson thought , charg'd with that Treachery . Nor knew these Two how then they were employ'd , By whom , and where ( since still That Lord enjoy'd Himself in Country-Seat ) till met one Day I' th' Royal Town ; inform'd Themselves that way : So , near that Groom to 's Lord was nam'd , nor Men , As his First Master , Bromor's Servant then For least Suspicion - glance . Thought useful , right , He urg'd the Man to meet again that Night , Such th' Hour and Place ; when he would things unfold Should that low Rank advance , yield heap of Gold . BROMOR'S inform'd , 't was thus resolv'd by both : The Fellow met , being bound by solemn Oath To Secrecy , that Groom disclosed there His Spleen against the King : this Salve howe're ; If he could drop that Poyson , held i' th' Hand In 's Morning's Draught , he might that Gold command : Large Bag descry'd . Spent near three hours 't would shew It's working Pow'r ; less Poyson thought so slow : He would be there ( false Hair and Beard ) disguis'd , As view'd the Court : no Partner thus surmis'd BROMOR at all : their Poison working well , The Syrian strait to th' joyning Cops should steal . So would himself , with bag of Gold attend : To th' Prize howe're conjoyn'd sad bloody end : Whilst gave the Gold , should stab him there to th' Heart With th' other Hand ( close Murtherers known Art ) Lest th' Author nam'd , if caught , e're left the Isle : And BROMOR too would be engag'd mean while To hunt , pursue , when lost the Royal Breath Through Poison seem'd ; 't was Mouth well clos'd by Death : The Ponyard tho left sheathed in his Breast , As kill'd himself . This now ( at last ) exprest ; He might take Horse ( there good Post-stage was found ) Soon th' Haven reach , imbarque for foreign Ground . This Syrian was greedy o' th' golden Bait , Rank more Gentile , joyn'd rambling Brain of late : ( Part-cloy'd with Cyprus-land ) did strait combine : Said , He sent up that Morning's Draught of Wine : Last Progress there , could well have don't that Hour ; New-come to th' Place ; had still that drawing Pow'r ; Would now perform : The Poison took desir'd : Tho charg'd to hide it safe , till Vse requir'd . BROMOR'S much pleas'd : King , Queen , with courtly Train E're long that Lord two Nights did entertain , Groom scouting near : but Night before struck dead That Syrian prov'd , through Apoplex in th' Head : Fate caus'd in Time his Execution there , No Poyson found , BROMOR'S enrag'd howe're . The Queen has a Daughter . Soon afterwards the Queen was brought to Bed , Of lovely Daughter there delivered ; MINDANA call'd : sad Qualm to BROMOR'S Heart , Yet seem'd allay'd through Female Sex in part , Since might excluded prove on stronger Ground From Government ; for Women there were crown'd ; Sometimes did nobly Sway : tho , when displeas'd , Could of that Child , like Snuff blown out , be eas'd . Nor found convenient Plot , till Lycian King From 's Neighbours Trouble found , discouraging ; Thence more debarr'd ; the Queen grown big agen : That second Stab , since Boy might nourish then : Yet arm'd for that howe're . Brought forth appear'd Prime second Girl , ( more through their number fear'd , Tho lik'd the Sex ) AURELA nam'd the last . The Queen with Joy two Months besides o're-pass'd . BROMOR , inform'd his Brother in Law again Was quiet , clear , forg'd on his Anvile-Brain Fifth likely Plot ; which was resolv'd upon : Bromor's fifth Plot The Groom joyn'd Actor there , tho not alone . That Groom o' th' King less forward to engage I' th' murtherous Part , play'd well behind the Stage ; Comply'd ( whate're ) for bloody Circumstance , Scarce th' Act it self , since caus'd more doubtful chance . There lay conjoyn'd to th' Garden-Wall at Court Choice , planted Ground , green Walks of various sort ; Which used much Two Afternoons the King Summer each Week ( tho most i' th' pleasant Spring ) From Four till Seven ; withdrawn for Contemplation ; As good Retreat , more private Recreation . To th' Garden joyn'd the Door ; Thus none would enter ( Tho 't were unlock'd ) those Afternoons , adventure , To BROMOR known ; the King being there beside Would bolt the Door . I' th' midst thereof descry'd Green branched Stand , Park-like , with Stáirs ascended ( Such in ELVORA'S Grove ) for ease commended And Prospect both ; weary o' th' Walks below , He 'd mount that Bow'r ; 't was constant Custom so : Known from Himself to that NORTHAMBRIS , Groom , This was ordain'd his sad , surrounding Tomb. That Planted Ground was wall'd so high with Stone , And smoothly laid , by Ladder climb'd alone . BROMOR'S base Groom had found a Parthian out I' th' City there , young , rambling Fellow stout . ( Could speak that Tongue , since travell'd much that Land ) Greedy of Gain , tho grasp'd by Murther's hand . Drinking with whom , his wilder way descry'd , Spendthrift , debauch'd ; great Money's want beside : ( Through that much gauled seem'd ) bad Inclination : Known BROMOR'S Will , tempted him next Collation . First secret sworn , shewing large Bag of Gold , He did at last foul Treason's Plot unfold . That Youngster joyn'd ; th' Exploit was order'd thus : The way for Murthering . Hir'd Ladder brought to th' Wall more dangerous , Suspition bred ; nor could themselves ascend , Clamber to th' Top , this chiefly serv'd their End : One set upon the Others Shoulders there , Crouching down low ( both proprest Persons were ) That rising then , This might the Wall bestride , Tree standing near ; Ropes Scaling-Ladder ty'd To Branch thereof , the next might mount the Wall , Ladder pluck'd o're each Step to th' Green withal . For closer way conceal'd , that Place was shrouded With clump of Trees , fit for their turn , o'reclouded . Then running up that shady Stand , Board-floor , Rang'd with drawn Swords on either side the Door , Might see him enter , walk , mount ( last ) the Stairs ; Just coming in seize on him strait , unwares Stab giv'n i' th' Breast , Poniard which he did wear Stuck in that Wound himself as murther'd there : The Tree then climb'd by Cords , that Ladder so Laid cross the Wall , one might descend below ; Rope-Knot unty'd , th' other slip down to Ground ; In 's Fellow's Arms : no Sign for entrance found . For surer way , NORTHAMBRIS to the King That Key o' th' Grove , when Dinner past , did bring ; If Mind dispos'd to walk that Evening - hour , Should strait tell Bromor's Groom , for timely pow'r To reach that Branched Stand : if chance fell out , Charg'd afterwards , he should ( most watchful Scout ) Give notice by small Horn , from th' Garden-side , For quick Retreat to th' Wall again unspy'd . Thus was this Noble Prince ( sought Worldly Prize ) By Kinsman , Servant , doom'd for Sacrifice : Where Villain proves deep-planted in the Breast , 'T will break through All through base self-interest . That fatal Day appear'd , the Sun arose With splendid Beams , fit for triumphant Shows At Court design'd ; but this that Morn's Event , The King was seiz'd by Fever violent : Clear , sanguine Temper prov'd , inflam'd the more ; Much heated too , Hunting that Day before . BROMOR'S by th' Groom NORTHAMBRIS told , did send To 's Brother in Law , with Fleet to wait , attend The Cyprus King dead of Fever . For the King's Death : the King thus languished ( So L●mps do waste ) till Week dissolv'd , then dead : In 's gallant Prime , tho Fortunate thus far , Since BROMOR'S Hand escap'd , vile Murtherer . Yet he had reign'd five Years , with Glory crown'd ; Two with that Queen for Good and Fair renown'd , Three Years before ; might Cyprus-Sun appear ; Much worldly Honour , Health enjoy'd howe're , Much Blessedness ; with Love the Scepter sway'd , Now lost withdrawn beneath Death's nightly Shade . Bromor seiz'd the Crown . BROMOR strait seiz'd the Crown , strong Party's pow'r ; Joyn'd some great Lords : Two Female Babes that hour Could claim alone , those void of Language too ; Whose Friends wish'd well , dar'd neither speak nor do : Fear'd Lycian King withall , large Fleet-supply Then ready known : They must conform , or dye . For that young Parthian Rogue , made privy there To th' Trayt'rous Plot , vile BROMOR'S Groom howe're , ( Since that Exploit NORTHAMBRIS did prevent , King sick declar'd ) paid th' Hire of Gold , content , Known the King's Death ; such BROMOR'S Charge , command , As sure o' th' Crown ; then stop'd with the same Hand His talking Mouth ; two Bottles got , choice Wine , To 's Chamber brought , like friendly Part , design To drink the King 's , young Prince his Health , infected Through Poyson th' one , which to th' Rogue's Taste directed , Drank th' other himself ; then leaves him strait , could say , His Kingly Master's bus'ness call'd away : Slow Poyson 't was , six Hours when took their flight , That Morning's Draught prov'd his eternal Night . The King deceas'd , and BROMOR on the Throne , His grieved Queen extreamly jealous grown Of further Baseness now , ( suspect before ) That he who This could dare , would venture more Till all secur'd ; joyn Blood to 's Usurpation ; She thought how to preserve in cautious fashion The living Stock , whilst mourned for the Dead ; Those Remnants of her Lord , late honoured . The eldest Girl sent away . Thus th' Eldest Branch , sweet Comfort of her days , ( MINDANA call'd ) with speediest Art conveys , Nurse joyned too , to th' Earl her faithful Friend , DIMON forenam'd ; prepared for that end . What Sighs and Tears , what clasping Folds and Kisses ! How call'd She back again her parting blisses ! Wept sober , new Farewels ; till at the last , Cry'd , tak 't away : yet follow'd then in haste To th' Threshold , Door ; did k●ss , embrac'd it there : Mothers most strong and yearning Loves do bear . Forth Nurse did steal with Royal Infant-Gem ( Back-way , reserv'd ) to Grove where stay'd for them Coach and Six Horses , sent from th' Earl ( exprest ) Which Matron bare , well known for faithful Breast ( Stranger to Nurse ) his Keeper's Wife indeed ; Who cheering strait the parting Babe , with speed Her Princely Charge receiv'd , by joynt Accord , Term'd Kindred tho , small Orphan by her Lord : To pleasant Lodge , in Park far off , did ride , There had from Him Commands , with Coyn supply'd ( Told , Nurse should soon appear ) for handsome breeding : MINDANA'S lost , CLARINE'S Name succeeding . Nurse back to th' House , as by the Queen desir'd , ( Since further Plot ) through gloomy Walks retir'd : Where , Fellow-Nurse Partner conjoyn'd , that Night Small Coffin Sable-spread , by Torches light , Was carry'd forth , as tho the Infant dy'd Of Pest-disease , by th' Royal Mothers side . The mournful Queen much heightned all , sick-brow'd , Reserv'd became ; thence hasty Grave allow'd . Kind Nurse howe're soon afterwards ( unknown ) To th' private Lodge and Little Lady 's gon . The second sent away to Arcadia . Her Sister prov'd next Morn , since last Eye-sore To th' Tyrant thought , sent down to th' wat'ry Shore With tender Nurse , by Boat to pass away ; As 't had th' Infection caught , and so should stray For Country Grange beneath ( feign'd Cause pretended ) To Voyage tho much larger recommended . New Storm of Sighs and Tears , Woe 's second Part , Since given up to th' Wind and Wave ( sad heart ) Vows , Prayers made that beauteous Innocence , Sea - Tyrants charm'd , might scape withall from thence . Nurse walk'd along the Bank , some Miles below , Where not observ'd , Greek Merchant ( order'd so By th' worthy Earl ) sent out his Boat that way , Inbarqu'd them strait , soon gain'd Arcadia : His Brother where did Dwell , choice Nobleman ; Lines sent Who 't was , prov'd Gentle Guardian : PENDARNE call'd , conceal'd AURELA 'S Name . The Queen's infom'd to th' Grange they never came , So , noised 't was if Pest by th' way they Dy'd ; Or might prove Drownd through sad mischance beside . Her mournful self ( no small Complaints as then ) Lock'd up , Reserv'd ; deploring State again . BROMOR well setled now , securer grown , Both dead conceiv'd ; proud Thoughts , as Heav'n should own His trayt'rous Plots , himself choice Favourite , Since snatch'd that youthful King from worldly Light , Sav'd murth'ring Pains : those Princely Babes no less Blasted by Fate , preventing Kindnesses , Their Deaths when near decree'd : at Pamper'd leisure , To Royal Cares joyn'd Royal Ease and Pleasure . Rape made o' th' Crown , strong sensual Thoughts return'd , Towards the Queen his lustful Humour burn'd . Bromor's Lust towards the Queen . Some grounds for Hope , Success ; since would not wed , Maid's Choice , preferr'd ; besides , her Marriage-bed To th' Lycian King Affront extream would shew , Dear Brother in law ; might well assault her so . Such Fortune 't was ; PISANUS , nam'd before , Young , handsome Earl , third Brother's Son , what 's more Heir next his Boy to th' Crown , of noble Parts , Much lov'd the Queen ; for Person , Estate , Deserts Might hope t' obtain for Wife : had jealous guess , E're the King dy'd , of BROMOR'S Treacherousness ; But loth to break their Calm , till Proofs appear'd Strong , evident ; now blazing forth , as fear'd . Thought , the Queen loath'd him too , since trampled on Those Royal Babes like Steps unto the Throne . Vent'ring abroad , through Fever late confin'd , He came to visit her , Love-suit design'd . When walking up , BROMOR did land , unwares , With those two Grooms and Guard at Water-Stairs ; Entred the House ; ask'd strait , If then their Queen Were private found : by th' Maids ( first got between The Room and them , from Her withdrawn , descended ) Was told , the Lord PISANUS there attended . When , Blood disturb'd , He mounts the second Floor ( Place known to him ) till reach'd a Lobby-door , Where plants his Guard ; then strait with either Groom ( Short , matted walk ) trac'd to her Lodging Room ; Soft , gentle Steps , unheard as unexpected , There list'ning stands , as some Device projected . Salute perform'd , Absence excus'd before , Thus heard the Lord his Speech enlarging more : Madam ( said he ) I much condole , Pisanus Wooing the Queen . lament ( Deep sharer found ) your Loss , sad Discontent For gallant Spouse , what did those Babes withall ( Each princely Branch from Kingly Root ) befall : Succeeded ( last ) by vile Usurper there , Vnworthy Head . BROMOR could scarcely bear Those thund'ring Terms . Yet check'd his lofty Pride , Hearkned for more . The Queen again reply'd ; Most cautious that bad Time , reserved way ( Tho good Conceit ) lest th' Earl should her betray ; Might stoop to BROMOR'S lure , deceive her thus , Ensnare her Tongue ; grown partly treacherous ( Charm'd in whole Months by him ) with circumspection Her Words did poize , whate're , no sharp Reflexion : 'T is Truth , my Lord , she said , that treeble Loss Proves weighty Load , but Heav'n . ordain'd the Cross , And I must bow with patient Shoulders then To bear , endure . He strait reply'd again : Good Comfort , Madam , seem their natural Deaths , Since render'd up that Way their mortal breaths ; Grand Tribute due : confirm'd my Thoughts , Belief , That Tyrant was resolv'd to raise your Grief , And seize their Lives , as grasp'd the Crown : tho I E're you be wrong'd his quarter'd Slave shall dye . BROMOR'S all Storm , scarce kept his Bounds , the Dore ; Still hearken'd tho , the Queen thus answer'd more : Indeed , my Lord , conjoyn your best Allay , Strange Wound it seems to lose them natural way ; Whether my youngest drown'd , does Doubt appear Alas ! dear Madam ( strait PISANUS there ) I thought that Child by th' self-same Plague destroy'd : To which the Queen , both Child and Nurse ( imploy'd ) Prove dead by th' Way , or drown'd perchance ; reply'd ; No News of them . Now swell'd with raging Tide Proud BROMOR'S Heart , boyl'd forth against the Man Tho pleas'd with Her ; till Wooing ▪ Task began : Madam , I have most humble Suit to you , True Lover's , chaste ● thall . That joyned too . Bromor assaulting Pisanus . O'reheard enough ; besides the Traiterousness , Sharp , threatning way , did Courting Form express To spoil his Aim ; he rouzed then ; unarm'd , Saw Peeping through ( Thoughts there to pass unharm'd ) Rush'd in with naked Sword , Door only clos'd , Grooms following if need for Help impos'd . ( One seiz'd the Queen ) These Words his Rage unfolding , Traitor , thou breath'st thy last . The Lord beholding This fierce Assault , convinc'd , o'reheard they were ; Case desperate ; to dye , fall tamely there Abhorr'd , did loath ; snatch'd up strait smaller Stool , Like ●arget us'd ; did with that Fencing Tool Put by his first strong Charge ; when second made , Held fast th' intangled Sword ; did stoutly invade For grasping Close : but BROMOR got Command Of nimbler Steel , sharp Poniard in 's left hand , Stab'd him to th' Heart , down falls he on the Ground , Pisanus Kill'd To Loyal Truth brave Sacrifice renown'd . Cast scornful Glance upon the Corps , to th' Queen He marched next , till then restrain'd between One Guardian 's Arms , lest might disturb ( whose Heart Had fainted there , not knowing what dismal part Design'd for Her , but that her Noble Spirit Gave Strength , upheld ; now taught PISANUS merit ) Madam ( began ) I hope you will dispense With this last Act , less pleasing Violence Shewn in your Room , since 'gainst a Traytor prov'd ; One next in Blood ; my Wrath so strongly mov'd On pow'rfull'st Grounds , I could not damp the Flame ( Those witness shall ) nor wait for Legal Claim But did my self this Justice on him there . The Queen reply'd , Reserved Thoughts howe're , Much Trouble , Sir , seiz'd Me ( like your own Rage ) My Chamber should be found th' unhappy Stage Of that bad Accident , could not with those Soft general Terms but melted Tears disclose . Corps carri'd forth to th' Guard at lobby-door , By his command , like Wanton paramour He coin'd his Face in part ; bedrest those Eyes With lustful Flames , where raging late did rise . ( So sturdy Mars was term'd Venereous ) Left Private now , the Queen Assaulted thus . Madam the Ground of my Approach was Love , Bromor's wanton Motion . Tho Wrath did enter first , O're-ruling prove . Your handsom Form makes That again to sway ; Contrary pow'r , so Night's expell'd by Day : Love now the Lord conceive , whilst Anger shew Rough Marshal us'd to make my Passage so . I cannot wed , foul Breach thereby effected 'Tween me and Lician King , whom You rejected , My Brother in Law ; wherefore my Heart desires Some private way t' Enjoy , quench th' Amorous Fires . The Queen whom shame , Grief both invovl'd , Reply'd : Sir , I am sunk too much through Cares ( the Bride Of Sorrow thought ) to Clasp with sensual Pleasure ; And Virtue so regard ( Choice Female Treasure , Prime Coronet ) Honour conjoyn'd as ne're Those to Abuse through Act unchast , whate're . BROMOR reply'd ; Concerning Cares , You may By willful Passion Wound your self , Betray ; Death All doth Seize : I lost a Princess , wife , Beauteous , Choice Gem esteem'd ; Young Daughter's Life Strait follow'd Her 's : for Virtue , next , and Honour ( There Tempting Looks , cast Wanton glance upon her ) Those Nice Regards , Fantastick Cheats they be , Bar Nature 's gen'ral Due : nor plead Degree ; If you styl'd Queen , I 'm King for Parallel , Hereafter too your Cares from hence may swell ; Their Number rais'd if Grant withdraw , close Frown : Your Lord small Portion had , much wrong'd the Crown ; And I may crave your Joynture on that Score With fair Pretence , leave but Third Part , no more . Sir , The Queen's disdain . said the Queen ( with Grief , conceal'd Disdain ) I could confute your Arguments as vain , Joyn'd Morals in the midst ; and for the Close , You may proceed as Please , Deprive of those My worldly Comforts left ; yet never I Shall Yield , Consent ; Poor Widdow , Chaste shall Dye . He answer'd strait : Time , Place do serve Combin'd ; None least shall Know , 't is secret , close design'd If now Disturb'd your Thoughts , untuned Jar , Pause till the Morn . She said ; more hard'ned far , Sir , I shall prove through Thinking more , by then , Never Conform . He should , conjoyns agen ; Then you may Thank your self , not blaming Fate , If I 'm Reveng'd upon your Fair Estate , Just punishment , to th' Full Performed there : This ( lastly ) if Blab'd , Disclos'd , ( which I shall Swear , Was False , through Spleenful Grudge ) as Final Doom , Fifth part 's your Lot . Abandon'd so the Room . The Queen deep Gash receiv'd , tho found Allay , Joyn'd Comfort too ; since spoke that Cautious way Touching himself , those Babes , believ'd both Dead ; That Act conceal'd withall : choice Courage bred Strong-temper'd Heart : Then strained through her Eyes To th' Lord PISANUS Ear , sad Obsequies . BROMOR gon forth , at further Lobby-door Strange Sight beheld , Young Lady Weeping o're Young Lady weeping o're the Corps . That prostrate Corps ; tall Guard on either side , She kiss'd his Cheeks , as would their Rosy Pride New-plant that way , recall ; Lips blasted there , Make Fresh again touch'd by her Own appear Body then Clasp'd , Life's Province late beheld , As grapple would with Death , till thence expell'd , Found Conquerour , wip'd o're his Wounded Breast , Sad mournful Breach whereby that Fort possest ; Invading there ; Tears dropt for Balm thereon ; Loud Sighs , laments for Charming back ( since gon ) Th' Enlarged Soul , drawn nigh , Transcendent seem'd For Beauteous Form , Terrestrial Star esteem'd . Asking , who't was ; His Sister , strait they said , Being VERDOLINA call'd : that hapless Maid It prov'd indeed ; who absent was long while , With Noble Aunt remain'd in Creta's Isle , Late Candie call'd . By BROMOR ne're beheld Since Girlish Bud , now fair-blown Rose , excell'd . Week past arriv'd , sick Brother visited , Follow'd to wait o' th' Queen ; tho rather led . Drawn on that Hour his Love-suit to advance ; Till found Dead Corps nigh th' Lobby-door , first glance : Known by the Groom did stay ; tho heard below The King was there , that Lobby free might shew . BROMOR'S amaz'd , Bromor in Love with Pisanus Sister . such Beauty in Sorrow's Dress Midst Sighs and Tears appear'd , choice Loveliness . Such Lightning broke from Face o're-clouded grown , Grief serv'd as Foyl to that fair Diamon . More sparkling too conceiv'd since unexpected , New Flame arose , beyond that last , rejected : Which monstrous Fortune's Curse , transcendent seem'd , Since Brother had destroy'd , so highly esteem'd . His amorous Fancy rais'd , advanc'd of late , Prov'd Tinder-like . The more in that strange Fate Did strive to rouze his sturdy Mood , he burn'd With stronger Fires ; to new Excuses turn'd Whilst She loath'd more : inform'd , tho hasty Fashion , What caus'd his Death , foul treas'nous Procuration . She only said , Whate're th' occasion prov'd , She found most Worthy Brother slain , belov'd . Permitted so PISANUS Foot-men there Strait carry'd down the Corps , to th' Goach did bear , Which serv'd for Herse : when ( fir'd in Streams ) by Water BROMOR return'd ; tho joy'd with his late Slaughter . Much time that Day reserv'd , alone he spent ( Partly transform'd ) in thoughtful Discontent . Fit toylsome prov'd , through strong Desire and Rage , The first did burn , to th' Person 's Form engage The last tempestuous Roar'd upon that Ground , Since Sister 't was , Dear Brother murther'd found . Both strangest Gall next Kingdom's Loss appear , Tormenting Racks : Lust crav'd Enjoyment there Like hungry Panch , Doubt swell'd his wrathful Mood : Crushing those Thoughts increas'd th' unruly Brood . That two-fold flame ( near blinding Reason's Eyes ) To stifle strove till mounted , more did rise : Tempting to th' bawdy Lure of Concubine Thought vain Conceit , he fix'd o' th' Wife's Design . For Person proud enough , great , princely Parts , Bright Scepter , Crown conjoyn'd for Good Deserts : Next Heir her self , but his own Boy , beheld ; Fit Spouse for him conceiv'd , unparallell'd . She thus obtain'd , which gallant Conquest were , For handsome Choice kept private Wenches there , If was refus'd , on that provoking ground , He had revengeful Salve t' allay the Wound . Pisanus voted Traitor . Thus Council call'd in haste , furnish'd with Men Bad like himself , to whom declared then What forc'd PISANUS Death from his own Hand . Foul Slanders heard ; first , mark'd with Tyrant's brand , Then Murtherer ; did threatning Words express , Vile , Traytor-like ( both Grooms sworn Witnesses ) So could he not confront his Passion more , Wait Legal course , but o' th' Queen's Chamber-floor That Justice did Himself , Pisanus Dead , Pass'd Traytor 's Vote ; his Lands all Forfeited . Strait publish'd Smooth and King-like Declaration , The Councils Hands conjoyn'd , to please the Nation : Then tuned were his Amorous Thoughts , o're-strain'd For Writing Task ; this Sense the Scroul contain'd . Bromor writes to the Lady . First said ; Altho her Brother's Words did move Distaste like Gall , to th' Sister His should prove Soft , Oily , kind : as Blood stream'd from his Brest ( What Language cause , sworn Witnesses exprest ) So Chaster Love to her flow'd from his Own ; Wife there Queen joyn'd , with Marriage-bed a Throne ; Which Most would highly esteem , rang'd on Record Her Brother Traytor was by th' Council-board ; Lands forfeited . Next Day , when th' Evening he Would visit Her for Answer kind and free : If slighted This through Froward , coy pretence , Then thank her self for th' harmful Consequence . The Lady found strange Qualm from BROMOR'S Love ; Bad Man conceiv'd , would scarce good Husband prove ; That Motion loath'd : Writ back with Weeping Show'r , She 'd wait for Him next day , Five th' Evening-hour . Short Pause She made as sad , most serious too ; Resolved what in that Extream to do . Since was next Heir to th' Ciprus-Crown but one Bred jealous Thoughts ( his sturdy way well known ) He 'd seize on her , lest Marry'd keep confin'd ( Nor was 't Mistake ) as Treas'nous Plots design'd ; Still close Restraint , while play'd Refusal - part : If but withdrawn , thought Foul , disdainful Start , Might stop the Ports , Ransack the Town for her : Thus Flight resolv'd , best seem'd the least Demur . The Lady flies disguis'd to Creet . For Agent's help her Faithful Man she chose , Whom brought from Creet ; sad Case did there disclose . Charg'd him step down to th' Haven , what Barque , there see , Launch'd forth e're Nine next day , for Rooms agree : Or hire some Barque ; Gold-bag in th' hand descry'd , Her Brother 's Gist ; Two good men's Suits provide ; Gentiler That for Her , false Hair , no more ; For him false Hair and Beard ; shrowd All before I' th' joyning Cops , Fit Place t'undress as then ; Inform her ( last ) 'T was Morning-hour , near Ten. The Man things well discharg'd , successful there ; Informed Her ; Soon Din'd through hasty Fear ; He first stole forth to th' Cops , she strait pursu'd Through Lobby down to small back-yard , whence view'd Those branched Shades , where each Disguises wore ( Suit , Periwig ) then trod by three the Shore : Where Barque set out by Six for Egypt-land ; Soon thence for Creet , where th' Noble Aunt remain'd . She there arriv'd , like gallant Traveller , Beautiful Youth ; seem'd Male as female Star ; Compleat for either Sex , since tall did grow , Choice , dainty-limb'd , Nineteen for Age might shew : Worn dark-brown Locks and curl'd , black Patch ( with Sword For Souldier's Garb ) did Foyl to th' Check afford . Well hors'd next Day she march'd with Serving-man , Her Course towards their Town supream began . Young Lord of Crete lands there . Young Cretan Lord there landed at same time , From Travel back return'd to 's Native Clime . Prov'd great for Rank , Estate , more Worth from hence , Through Body , Mind's conjoyned Excellence . That Night refresh'd , next Morn with smaller Train , For Voyage meant by Land , set forth again . As Forest pass'd , fine chirping Consorts there , Strong , mournful Cry for help did pierce his Ear ; Some rob'd , or wounded seem'd ; no noise agen , More dismal thought , as sadly expired then : Nor distant far ; when , Noble-temper'd Breast , Couragious too , the Lord rush'd in , addrest For their Relief : prime , gallant Youth beheld , Four stripping him ; Mouth stop'd by Glove , compell'd ; Man gagg'd and bound beneath : which Rogues descrying The Lord , they all leap'd strait to Horse , were flying . The Lady 't was , whom Those surpriz'd by th' Way , To strip began ; great Fear , when should display Her swelling Breasts , they might ( not least controul'd ) Ravish her Person , next her Bag of Gold , She cry'd out loud , like Death's Assault did strain ; Those vanish'd , gone , button'd her Cloaths again . The Lord came in , Man-like salutes her there ; The Lady freed by him . Said , Worthy Sir , I much rejoyc'd appear In your Escape , nor should my Life have seem'd Too hard a Ransome thought , your self redeem'd . She Thanks return'd ; Vnworthy was ( declar'd ) Of that grand Favour shewn ; next place , despair'd Of recompense : but Heaven ( She hop'd ) would more Conjoyn for all , Discharge that Weighty Score . Fine handsome Garb , rich Bag of Gold ( fore-nam'd ) View'd on the Ground , no mean Degree proclaim'd . Both mounted strait ; as Marched through the Wood , She told the Lord , what way that Thievish brood Surprised them ; like Travellers rode by , Till Two her man Disarm'd ; dark shelter nigh , Four seiz'd on Her ; Next Death to Vote began , Conjoyn'd , She was a Ciprus Gentleman , But lately Landed there those Parts to see , Some Friends withall of Noble Quality . The Lord then chang'd his Talk to Ciprus-Isle , Touching that Realm's Affairs ; much pleas'd mean while With her Discourse ; so choice and sweetly flowing ; Of strongly Friendly League ambitious growing . Forrest pass'd through , He said ; I now must bend My course to th' Royal Town , as Journies end ; And should be Glad , Kind Sir , if did Agree Our ways , conjoyn to enjoy your Company . The Lady fear'd her being discover'd so , Through modest Thoughts withdraws ; Predended tho , That She should turn aside to the Right hand , Visit some Friends else was at his Command . So parted they , the Lord kept on the Road , She turned strait to Village near , bestow'd Some two Hours there , refresht since lately Frighted ; In th' Evening reach'd that Town Supream recited , Th' Aunt 's Dwelling Place , whose Husband was a Lord ; Large Portion left with Her by Will 's Record . Saluted th' Aunt , unknown , Tranformed so ; Then nam'd the Cause , that Deadly Murth'ring Blow . Her Brother seiz'd , Lands forfeited withall ; Loath'd BROMOR'S Love , fear'd like Tormenting Thrall : That Thieves surprize , each sad Event declar'd ; While th' Aunt conjoyn'd in Sorrow largely shar'd . Discoursing thus , Great Person enter'd there , Th' Husband's Ally , with whom did also appear That Cretan Lord ; who did by chance Attend The Lady met by th' Lord again . ( Th' Other , well met i' th' Street ) like Honour'd Friend Coming to th' House : the Lady strait espy'd E're could withdraw , Embrac'd with Joy beside : ( Being Stranger else to th' Aunt , who wonder does ) Said Noble Sir , I 'm Glad to meet You thus ; Fortune , tho cross'd me on the Way , unkind , Has now restor'd You Here , Amends design'd : My Lord ( She said , th' Vncle that Style allow'd ) Those Friends remov'd to th' Town , to whom I vow'd My first Regards , I follow'd Hasty fashion ; My second Thanks for your Grand Obligation . Last Words conjoyn'd did from her Aunt dispell That Wond'ring Cloud , how Both were known so well ; Her Champion thought . When He did These express : My Honour 't was and Grateful Happiness So to Redeem , whilst I ravell'd on the Road , Then ask'd the Aunt , whence her Acquaintance flow'd : He was a noble Ciprus youth ( She said ) That knew her best Friends there , their Loves convey'd . PALMEDON urg'd for more Acquaintance then , To know her Lodging , Pray'd , She joyn'd agen : 'T was in that House ; her Aunt the Lady prov'd ; Should live with her , that Country well belov'd . PALMEDON Pleas'd , Pray'd , He might have that Honour ( Which granted was ) Next day to wait upon her . Tho now enjoy'd her Presence there whole Hour , Whilst his Friend talk'd to th' Lord in Garden-bow'r : So closely Embrac'd sometimes , that Blushes Dy'd Her Virgin-Cheek ; Pulse strongly Beat beside . Did last , That she would prove his Guest , Comrade For various Sports , kind Bed-fellow : perswade , Choice Cretan Horse Presented was next Morn , ( Rich Saddle That , Spruce , Ribon'd Mane adorn ) To ride that Day abroad : some Races were Meant on the Downs , might serve for Pastime there . Here may be joyn'd , what Pow'rful Conquest shew'd Her Man-like Form , First Evening spent , bestow'd In th' Haven-Town ; where seen but Walking by , Young , handsome Lass was wounded through the Eye : Rich , Wealthy Maid ; shed Tears , Transported so : Nor soon Discharg'd those Qualms which thence did grow . Next Day He came , their Dinner past agen , Saw VERDOLINA Drest like her self then ; Brave Woman's Garb , compleat to th' Foot beheld Tho Face adorn'd those Cloaths so choice , excell'd . Salute perform'd , PALMEDON t' Ask began , If Sister 't was to th' Ciprus-Gentleman ? Palmedon in Love with Verdolina . Th' Aunt told him strait , That she was still the same , Disguis'd before ; strong grounds whereof could name , Enforcing all ; true Woman now become : When he did Gaze , like one struck partly Dumb. Rousing his Thoughts ; Pray , Madam ( answer'd then ) Speak plainly , I do conjure , speak 't once agen : She 's so , my Lord , indeed , ( the Aunt replies ) ( Fresh stream her Cheek o're-flow'd , more flaming Eyes ) My Neece she proves withall , conjoyn'd the Aunt ; Earl's Daughter born ; next Heir but one , may vaunt , To Ciprus-Crown : the King did ( last ) Refuse : BROMOR'S Love-scroul strait pleased to produce . PALMEDON joyning thus ; O Gallant Mind ! For th' Empress fit of all term'd Womankind . That kissing strait her Hand Regardful fashion , 'T was happy Change ( he said ) choice Transformation , If this last Sex to him found Gentle , kind : Her Answer prov'd to bashful Blush resign'd . Both th' Uncle , Aunt , her Self he now assail'd For taking Coach to th' Races nam'd , Prevail'd : Her new Horse too Side-saddle brought , Attended , Whom she did mount when they the Downs ascended : Well pleas'd with Air and Sport : nor need of Man , The Lord himself prov'd watchful Guardian To th' Sights conjoyn'd Good Parley-space howe're , His Amorous Suit inclos'd , Advanced there Strong Hope ( poiz'd other Grounds , Gem to possess So late Redeem'd from Thievish Barbarousness . ( Which she did Grant was Highest Obligation , Life , Chastity preserv'd from Violation ) Found civil , fair Regard from Her , as One Lov'd private Worth , tho scorn'd base BROMOR'S Throne . His Charge Next Day renew'd , the Third o'recame Choice Beautie 's Fort ; surrendred prov'd the same . That Diamon was set besides in Gold ; Th' Aunt's Chest for her did Portion great infold : PALMEDON 'S Joyn'd , no Tirant-Storms annoy'd . True Woman , Maid in calmest Creet enjoy'd , To th' Queen we turn , The Ciprus Queen again . who largely felt the Smart Of BROMOR'S Threats , Revenge , Third onely Part For Joynture left ; o' th' Chaste and Virtuous Score ( Pretence small Portion brought ) declar'd before ; Vnqueen'd appear'd , retir'd to Country-Grange . Tho much her self did prove in Fortune's Change , Mind fram'd to that ; found sober Ease , Content ; Since oft 't is known , that Comfort , Settlement Seems from the Heart as well as World procur'd , Calm , stedfast , Thoughts : Rock-like the Waves endur'd . As for her eldest Hope ( CLARINE now ) Good Fortune's Her did frequent Sights allow ; ( Stoln Joys withal , transporting , sweet appear ) Since visiting that worthy Countess there Th' Earl Dimon's Wife , as Friend ( Artesa nam'd ) Whole Month sometimes , who part in Council claim'd ; They Two would thrice the Week to th' Park repair , Mile's distance off , to take the Evening-Air : ( Choice Prospect thence withall beheld ) in Coach : Which pranced round , they would the Lodge approach , And enter there for pleasing Bait. Queen with her Child in the Park Lodge . The Queen Her small CLARINE thus , brought always in By th' wary Nurse ( ARTESA'S View pretended ) Fondly'st enjoy'd ▪ First Glance , dear apprehended , Cross th' open Court she saw it gently go In Nurse's Hand , whence Tears did stream ; altho , What strongest Yernings prov'd , Heart-meltings o're Her harmless Babe ! Nurse , Countess by , no more ; What Medley of Joy and Grief ! Passions compound : Both Tears and Smiles ! such Drops and Sunshine found In gaudy May ; kiss'd , hugg'd , imbraced then : By th' gentle Babe was clasped strait again , Who smil'd withall ; till wept poor Heart , at last , For Company : when stronger Sorrow's blast In Sighs did breath th' o'recharged Mother there ; Then babled oft , That spoke in Looks howe're : 'T was rarest Scene , did cause from thence to rise Sad Pleasure in those two Spectators Eyes . The Queen did weep , yet weeping pleas'd withall , Since joyn'd with Life , yet free , exempt from Thrall Her Orphan-pair : Fortune ( what 's more ) so kind , That One of them prov'd in her Arms intwin'd . CLARINE e're long could bear small babling part , Some Words had learn'd , which joy'd the Mother's Heart . Tho bigger grown , and apprehensive more , Wary the Queen became ( too fond before ) Lest ought betray'd ; her Passions us'd to smother ; Tho , when constrain'd like soft and tend'rest Mother , Such blossom'd Wit , small Buds of choice Perfection , Rare Beauty , Growth observ'd , sad Glance , reflection O' th' Father dead , then , Child's abus'd Estate She whisp'ring Sighs would breath ; or turning strait , Weep forth kind , hasty Show'rs by stealth , as 't were , Chose Corners for 't , discharg'd her Passions there ; Dropt molten Pearls : Then , clear'd her clouded Sky , Toy'd , pratling Game renew'd ; till wand'ring Eye The Child and Nurse talking . Of sweet CLARINE mark'd the Change , at last ; Who asked Nurse ( sad Glance withall then cast ) What was the Cause that Lady wept for so : Nurse answer'd there , Dead Lord the Ground does shew ; Two little Daughters also lately dead , Th' one of your Years , Resemblance great , which bred Strong Love to you ( the Queen did thus ordain , If Question ask'd ) the Child reply'd again ; I pity her , so fine a Lady 't is ; And for her Love , how great so'ere that is , Methinks I love her more than she loves me ; Nor can I rest well satisfy'd , till she Does kiss me oft , imbrace ; kiss me again ; Fain would I dwell with her . Nurse pleased then , Y' are yet too young , nor big enough , replies : Ah! said the Child , with cheerful , sparkling Eyes , I thus could talk with her , and find her Play Sometimes howe're , when She 's dispos'd that way . By Nurse ( next View ) inform'd of all , the Queen Would say her self , while kiss'd , imbrac'd between , Your Mother ( pretty one ) most dear was found To me , shew'd Sister - like , upon which Ground This Love 's exprest , declar'd ; you ( lastly ) do In Mind recall my bury'd Daughters too ; Most like the First ; that Change of Passion breeding ; Love , Sorrow both by Turns ( as 't were ) succeeding . Madam ( then said the Girl , with pleasing Grace ) Would Heav'n she was alive , that Servant's Place I might enjoy , on her Attendant prove . When th' Mother strait conjoyn'd , in Smiles of Love ; You may , Sweet-heart , reach nobler Rank , Degree , And serve the Queen ; Prime Maid of Honour be . Thus then the Girl ; That little Lady dead , I rather should serve you , more honoured : Although your self may prove the Queen perchance , You look methinks like one . Did raise , advance Her sober Joy , such pleasant Talk , replies : Yet still the Queen departs with weeping Eyes . PENDARNE ( last ) that faithful Earl could tell ( From 's Brother Lines receiv'd ) that She was well In Arcadie ; transported from that Clime News oft by Sea : Epistles too in time Sent from her self ; when her small dainty Hand Could Letters frame , and th' useful Pen command , I' th' Lord's inclos'd : Her Mother's Rank howe're But Baroness ( new Name ) informed there . Nor knew that Merchant more ( least blab'd , descry'd ) But that some Noble Orphan 't was ally'd : Eight years of Age , for Beauty's Stock improv'd , CLARINE was transplanted strait , remov'd To th' Lord's own House ; like princely Gem , well set , Prepared seem'd for Nobler Cabinet . Much pleased found the Queen withall , uncloy'd , Tho for whole Months still constantly enjoy'd . When Twelve years old what beauteous Person there ! Such th' early April's blossom'd Cheeks appear But mounted to that gallant height , Sixteen , So tall as Woman thought , true Princess , Queen Blaz'd in her Sun-bright Eye , breath'd from her Breast , That Wisdom thence proclaim'd : fair Beauty's Crest Her Brow presents , joyn'd Honour's glorious Throne : The Queen made known to Mindana . When Princely Birth unveiled was , made known Unto her Self , the Queen , ARTESA by , By th' faithful Earl , apart . What Extasie , Kind Bosome - trance in each beheld that Hour ! Tears , Kisses , Smiles : Joy shew'd its Sov'reign Pow'r At first in th' one Joy , Wonder in the other ; Grief ( lastly ) tho in Daughter both and Mother Did equal sway , through Fortune's harmful Wrong : That virtuous Passion there ( which lasted long ) Prime Nature's Scene , clear Fancy better may To th' height conceive , than my dull Pen portray . Th' Earl Dimon now was Eager to behold MINDANA grac'd with Father's Crown of Gold ; His pregnant Brest o'recharg'd ( as 't were ) did prove Through Loyal Thoughts , conjoyn'd with ample Love ( So choice , transcendent Branches ) as right and just , E're long to th' Queen , some Lords of greater trust His Mind unclasps , made Firm by solemn Oath ; Then Views of Her , reserv'd Conversings both By them enjoy'd , brave , Princess-like Esteem'd , All wept that Hour , Transported strangely seem'd Both Eyes and Ears , Ingaged ( last ) their Hearts ; Whilst BROMOR loath'd as void of all Deserts . The present Time serv'd choicely for their End , Advantage gave , did well those Ways befriend . that Tirant was much fall'n i' th' Gen'ral Rate , His People's Love ; as sunk from Manly State Through sensual Vice and Ease ; the Souldiery Much Less'ned too , Debauch'd , expos'd more free For Arm'd surprise : good , lawful Cause , well-grounded Wise Agents felt that People's Pulse , Propounded , What if alive their Queen MINDANA were ; That strongly Beats , strait Army 's raised there . Bromor slain in battel . BROMOR advanc'd for Fight into the Field , Prov'd mangled , Slain ; Both Grooms ; chief Town did yield , Near all the Realm . His Son , then Twenty one , Still kept a strong Sea-Town ( stout , haughty grown ) Where then retir'd : Man'd Garrison before : Good Shipping had , tho much from th' Asian shore , By th' Lycian King , his Uncle , whose Heart Defy'd . That Elder Queen , with Ships , Men , Food supply'd ; By her refus'd : could partly so contend , Tho not Assayl ; that place , Himself defend . MINDANA thus did Mount her Father's Throne , Mindana Queen . The Queen well pleas'd , much Honour Glory known : Prime Grace that Earl , Artesa both enjoy'd Marriage forborn , till rooted out , destroy'd Proud BROMOR'S Son ; upheld by Near Relation , That Lician King , Town 's Natural Situation . Her Sister like th' Arcadian Sun did rise , With Pleasure , Joy to most Spectators Eyes ; Spread morning - Beams ; for worth of Mind excell'd , When but Sixteen , i' th' Royal Town beheld , Young , Gallant Duke enamour'd doth appear , ( Love's Pris'ner caught ) conjoyn'd in Marriage there . Years Reign o'repast , They came to Ciprus Court , Did both the Queens through gladsome Joy transport ; Who Her receiv'd as Raised from the Dead , Four Months Detain'd withall : so visited By Sea Fourth year ; their Gentle Loves commending Sixth too the same : which Year compleatly ending , That virtuous Queen ( far-fam'd ) ORNANDE Dyes : Whose Daughters both there clos'd her mortal Eyes . In Either State Sh' had prime Example been , MINDANA saw , did leave a Glorious Queen . AURELA gon with Sails advanc'd behold ORNANDE set Sun like , dark Clouds unfold . That Sturdy Heir grown so much Elder now , More strong , for Head-piece far , Revengful Brow ; Shut up by Land in that Port-Town , Confin'd ; Flight loath'd by Sea , to Abandon all , Resign'd . Much strength at last from 's Kingly Uncle gain'd : Old Souldiers those , the like himself maintain'd In 's Garrison : the Queen 's but raw , most part , He Swell'd , Resolv'd to Stake ( Advent'rous Heart ) His utmost All. By handsom Sleights were spread Forg'd Papers round , that True MINDANA 'S Dead ; This feign'd , a Cheat ; so , cozen'd of his Right : Joyn'd Stronger , Manly Sex , to Draw , invite . Battel with Bromor's Son . Took then the Field ; Both Armies met ( tho far From th' Royal Town ) to try that Game of War . First fierce Assault endur'd on Either side ; Both Horse and Foot ; sharp Arrows storm descry'd . The Queen's best Troops of Horse disorder'd were I' th' second Charge broke , spoyl'd their own Foot there : Their Captains tho led on : They flye , they flye ; Loud shouts , did Baul th' Insulting Enemy . Commanders strove , Part-Rally'd them again ; But most i' th' Rear confus'd and Fled , in Vain ( Scarce looking back ) the Van o'repow'red so For Flight conjoyn'd ; whilst their Triumphant Foe Held on the Chase . The Queen 's Inform'd by Post , And Dimon th' Earl her Crown shew'd plainly lost . Thus with that Faithful Friend , large Golden store Laid up by Her , much BROMOR'S gain'd before ( Countess Deceas'd ) whilst Open prov'd and Free Th' Imperial Port , Mindana . flies to Arcadia . She sail'd for Arcady ; Having then Reign'd six years on Ciprus-ground ; Welcome from Sister there , th' Earl's Brother found . After short time , less Pleas'd with Worldly Strife , Vain Pomp conjoyn'd dispos'd for Single Life Reserved too ; no strange Extreams howe're Nor Sullen mood , still She-Companions there ; Resolv'd to leave no Child , that might Disdain Their wretched Chance , as gull'd of Crown complain : ( Tho could her Self Digest , rare Precedent , That Fortune's Change ) for sober Mind's content , She fix'd upon that Vestal Nunnery , Not distant far , where Maids might Live more free From outward Chance and Worldly Cares , Retir'd : Much Splendour known , by Others sought , admir'd Thus with some Maids of better Rank attended , Who honour'd Her ; that Life the Place commended ( To th' Sister's Claim transferr'd lost Ciprus-Glory She would as Nun conclude her Royal Story . But here the young Arcadian Queen , ( choice , Fair For Beauty known , for Princely Parts as rare , Of her own years ) much taken with Her before ; Joyn'd with her Sister , some Great Ladies more In earnest Suit , She would live less Confin'd , Keep smaller Court , still Queen , reserved Mind : Her Steward th' Earl ( since brought great Mass of Treasure ) Offer'd fine House , Grove , Garden for her Pleasure : Chast , Single there : with which She Clos'd comply'd ; Good Friends enjoy'd , a Virgin Liv'd and Dy'd . From that dear Sister's womb , as great Grand-Child , CLERMANTHE came ; might justly so be styl'd , Heir Next the Duke her Father , to that Crown ; Since th' onely Branch surviv'd of choice Renown . Some few Days past , a Yearly Sacrifice There was perform'd ( which here we shall Comprise ) Within that Nunnery by th' Virgin - Train Which Those for VESTA 'S Honour did ordain ; The Vestal Nunnery . Goddess of Chastity , DIANA so That House withall the Prime of Greece might shew . We shall not first to th' fall Describe , Such were in Rome . portray Their Lodging-rooms , nor Garden-walks display , Fountains and Bow'rs ; well-planted Wilderness , Green , wand'ring Maze , their Evening - sports express : Fine Pencil's Art , choice Needle-works compos'd , By which their Virgin-fancies were disclos'd ; Joyn'd Musick-Consort too , and Vocal Quire . As for thir Garb , particular Attire 'T was White and Green ; First should resemble there Pure Chastity , the Last fresh Spring appear . Here too , by th' way this Sonnet take along , Learn'd still by Them , and call'd the Vestal Song .

The Vestal Song . VAnish all fond Love-Delights Fancy-show'rs , The Vestal Songs . Fleeting as the Air , or Hours When they Please vain Appetites : Frothy Bubbles , Thralls tho fair , False Sweets they are ; Dream'd Joyes , Waking whilst their Troubles . II. Life's abuse and Reason's too , Cheats they be ; Fondlings Brutes your Partners see I' th' same sensual Mess with you : Which Discovers , As doth prove Your Boy - God Love , You are blind before turn Lovers . III. Welcome Dearest Virgin-state , Let my Soul Thought of other Loves controul , Thou my Choice and Beauteous Mate : Pure , untainted , Free alone Your Bliss is known , Whilst our Selves , not chang'd , Transplanted . Let 's then Twine , Clasp , embrace , near Vesta's Shrine , Joyes our Off-spring prove Divine .

Thus was their Sacrifice : The Vestal Sacrifice . I' th' furthest end O' th' Temple there , which did with Steps ascend , Great Vesta's carved Form , compleatly shin'd ; Advanc'd above : right hand thereof ( design'd On Painted Cloth , but rare ) in Forrest-shade She seem'd with all her Virgin-Train portray'd , Hunting the Deer ; 't was formall , lively Chase . On th' other side beheld with Beauteous grace Washing her self , where chrystal Streams abound . Beneath that Cloth o'respread the hallow'd Ground With Damask Carpet was of purest white And Green , conjoyned Panes . There ( handsome sight ) Small Table appear'd , same Silken cloathing wore : Near that did stand fine gilded Rayl , before . First enter'd there , loose , comely Garment wearing , With long white Veil , their Rev'rend Priestess bearing Large , spread white Lawn ; i' th' midst thereof display'd Choice Garland , Wreath of Lillies , Laurels made ; Sprinkled with Drops of Froth for Winter - Snow , Then Summer-time : Lillies should Chastness shew ; Pure Emblem that ; and Lawrels Triumph boast O're conquer'd Love ; green Woods declare where most Vesta delights : those Drops of Froth presented Clear Virgin-Thoughts ; swell'd so by Art , invented . Then single Nun ( chief , Senior ) marched there , Who small , white Wicker Baskets , choice did bear ; Fine open-work ; well painted half with Green ( Same Ribons view'd ) through Bars discern'd , between , Lillies conjoyn'd with Laurel branches store Held in white Cloth as Wreath in Lawn before . Then came their Virgin-Train by comely Pairs ( Prov'd numerous ) bound decent way , their Hairs Worn long Lawn-Veil , with lofty , Tow'r-like Dressing , White , mixed Green , puff'd Diadem expressing . Held in one Cup small China-Dish by each Of White , cold , trembling Jelly ( meant to teach Chaste Emblem too ) fine Pot of Incense shewing In th' other Hand , round sweet Perfumes bestowing . Thus up they walk'd with formal , sober Pace To th' Steps , made treble Bow , beneath which Place Their Altar stands ; then did themselves divide , Falling off strait to Ranks on either side . Priestess mean time , First Nun to th' Top advanc'd , That Table's Foot , where seem'd Devoutly Intranc'd ; Both Kneeling there ; then ( Rais'd o' th' Table 's head ( Joyn'd humble Bow ) that purest Lawn she spread , Triumphant Wreath . Then from th' Attendant Maid Those White , Green Baskets takes , which set , Display'd In Handsome Form upon the Damask Floor ( Choice Present thought , that Carpet nam'd before . Last th' Other Nuns did mount , Obeisance shew'd ( In Payrs conjoyn'd ) their China-Dishes strew'd On brims o' th' Table round ; beneath Retir'd , Fell off to Rank● again , as first requir'd . Their Priestess then , from Joyning Room o' th' side , Brought Sacred Coals , to th' Altar strait apply'd ; Who●e Hallow'd Top with Fagot small she crown'd Of Juniper , whom white , green Ribonds bound : Caus'd gentle Flame , in which did Spices throw Arabian Gums , to smoke consumed so : Whose sweet Devotion-Cloud ascended there : No Blood beheld . These ( last ) Conjoyned were ; Whilst Burning thus , that Handmaid Nun ( well taught ) Two Christal Vials forth , Large-fashon'd brought . Same beauteous Form ; through th' One discern'd White Wine , Through th' Other Milk , pure Chastness to define : The Priestess Each like streaming Fount Distill'd , From those Transparent Wombs , till round She fill'd Their Altar's Trench ; to th' Goddess last Oblation . During these Rites , for Anthe●'s Celebration , Those other Nuns well rang'd on either side . Grand Chorus All , thus Vesta Magnify'd Their sacred Song of Anthem

Song . GOddess , with Silver Bow Adorn'd , Quiver of Gold ; upon whose Brow Bright Moon appears ; let nought be scorn'd These Maiden V●taries that Bow ; Thus beneath , with Ra●sed Eyes , Fume of Incen●e Sacrifice : Gentle fashion Vowes regard , this small Oblation . II. Beauteous Deity of Shades , Transcendent Cheek , as Purest Brest ; Where fond Desire no Thought invades , Love 's Archer still Disarm'd , deprest ; Virgin-troop Vouchsafe to Shroud , As thy Handmaid - Train allow'd : Greater Honour None doth Wish to fall upon Her . III. Brighter then those Lillies Shew , Which were Presented late to Thee ; Emblems for th' Heart , Vnspotted too , Shine mildly forth , and grant that We Like our Goddess ( tho less Fair ) Chast may prove as Purest Ayr : Each Low-bending , Chants thy Praise till Heav'n ascending .

Thus , th' Anthem past , their Priestess leads the Train , With Senior Nun retir'd ; the Rest again ( Conjoyn'd in Prayers ) fall back like her ; with Those First Threefold Bows perform'd the Solemn Close . None for this Sigbt Spectators were Allow'd But Virgin-rank , A Youth's conceit . which prov'd sometimes a Croud . Where may be joyn'd th' Exploit , adventur'd on By Traveller Gentile of Macedon ; Who for their Nun's late Female Show inclin'd ( Amongst his Travel 's Stranger things Design'd For Talk at Home ) good Person , smooth , no Beard , Like Handsome Maid , neat Woman's garb appear'd Well Acted 't was ; when All Walk'd forth beside For th' Garden-air , First beauteous Nun descry'd ( This Plot conjoyn'd ) He strait to Her Address'd More ciyil , formal way , prefer'd Request That She so far would favour Him to view Their Garden choice , if Fame's report were True : Was pleas'd with all the rest , e're long might be One of their Virgin - Train , Society . The Nun conforms ; Survey'd and Prais'd that Hour ( Joyn'd too Discourse ) each Walk and pleasant Bow'r . Large Thanks return'd , He took his last Farewel ; Kiss firmly Seabd , thought beyond Parallel ; Her Order , Self combin'd ; ten Travels don Could boast at Home , Kiss'd handsome Vestal Nun. We here shall Joyn more serious , Sad Event , A Plot against the Prince . Might raise the Prince ORONTES Discontent : ORSAMNES too had shar'd , but Unreveal'd , I' th' Cottage-walls near large Dervan conceal'd , With 's Vncle , Princely Love ; from whence begun Voyage next Morn should be by th' Rising Sun , To th' Merchant's Grange for their more Calm Retreat , Till Fathers Mind Compos'd : which we repeat . That Youthful Prince , th' Arcadian King forenam'd , From Sensual Thoughts , excess not least Reclaim'd ; Fantastick Ways ; Worth noble Virtue slighted ( By 's Father lov'd ) with Humorous Moods delighted : Damp cast on all Ingenious Parts by those ▪ His Younger Lords , whom for Companions chose , Near Servants too like Proper Coin ( as 't were ) Might of Himself Resemblances appear : Having thrown down that Gallant General , ORONTES nam'd , bad , Scornful Way withal ; Two Years ago ; which Pow'r , Command had held From the old King some Fourteen Years , excell'd : Soon after that Wife's , Daughter's Loss , ( First strange ) With several Friends retir'd to Pastor-grange Which , after that long Story told by us O' th' Ciprian Queen , shews well Repeated thus . Two Courtiers Great , which Spiteful Rancour bred Against the Prince for Father's sakes then Dead , Much for their Own ; tho grudg'd ORSAMNES more , Distastful Grounds ; Who ( as we said before ) Star shin'd at Court till Nineteen Years of Age , Then Manly seem'd for Gallant Personage , Transcendent Parts , conjoyn'd well Govern'd Spirit , Great Battel fought , shewn Brave Commanders Merit : Whose Parts withall now Rarely Improved were . Not satisfi'd tho from that Courtly Sphear Son , Father faln , since Liv'd still Unconfin'd ; Kept large Estate , their Ruine they Design'd . Knowing their own Pow'r upon the King , whose Brest Still much with Both displeas'd , by Tongue exprest . Their Train well lay , They thus Gave Fire , began ; They told the King ; for that great sturdy Man ORONTES , Prince , no doubt there could be found , But he was ( well Discharg'd on Cautious ground Of Jealousie ) from that Commanding Height : Bold , forward Son . Tho now , far greater weight Fill'd Reason's Scale , Convincing Argument Shew'd their Ambitious Ayms , Traytor's intent ; Revengeful too , their Sovereign t' Unthrone : Since they had kept long time Abroad ( unknown ) Their Agents , Engineers , Disguis'd with Clouds To raise the People's Spleen , Tumultuous croud . Confirming thence , that their Conjoyn'd Retreat To Pastor-Life was but the more to Cheat , Befool the World ; till Arm'd for Action ; then This Rustick Swain's Lord General ag'en ; Might Seize the Crown ; as Prince , ORSAMNES grac'd The King's choice Parts and Person Blur'd , debas'd . This entrance made , and certain Lord then Dying ; 'T was Friend to th' Prince conceiv'd , Forg'd Letters as from the Prince . in Plots complying , They told the King : whose Warrant strait possest : The Closet broke ( Each well prepared Brest ) Of that dead Lord : Two Letters ( said ) found there , Grand Proofs of All ; Pen'd by themselves howe're : Which clasp'd within their Palms ( sleight Juglers Art ) They seemed to Take up , with sudden Start , Foul Treason ; Cry'd : then shew'd Some Others by , ORONTES Name beneath ; well Feign'd to th' Eye , Since Order they had got Two years ago , Of Military kind ( fair Copie so ) In th' old King's days , writ all with his own Hand , When held that place , Lord General 's command : Same thought by th' King Himself . Th' whole matter pen'd Did Treas'nous Plot most plainly comprehend ; T' advance their Ayms by th' Rising Multitude , Old Souldiers joyn'd : the Crown did Their's conclude : Light Head the King was call'd , fierce Tyrant there ; Could D●staff with more Art than Scepter bear . This strengthen'd was by second Plot far more In their return , tho Forg'd the Night before . First Plot being lay'd when th' Lord on his Death-bed , Their Letters ready pen'd ; last Night known Dead ; One of those Two Yyoung Vagrant met by chance , Corinthian Greek , who did toward Him advance ; Crav'd begging way some Alms , might help to bear His charge for Home ; did sturdy , bold appear : Whom thought fit for his End , call'd strait aside To Sculking Nook , thus for th' Imployment try'd . He should but seem one of their Shepheard-Train , Green Bonnet bought ; Hour past , same Place again Letter from him receive , in 's Pocket shroud ; Next Morn near such an Hour , there ( under Cloud ) Watch till he saw Him come that Way , with More , Then March forth Nigh to him , by th' Tavern-dore ; Where , spoken to , such Certain Answers make ( Full Lesson taught ) till some those Lines did take , From 's breeches Seize : should be secured then I' th' House few Hours , till his own self agen Caus'd his Discharge ; no Harm , be Confident ; High Golden Fee ( which nam'd ) for his Content Would Pay him there , the Rogue joyn'd strait , Comply'd ; Those Lines receiv'd ; Green Bonnet did provide . That Courtier with his Fellow - Cheat combin'd ( Those Witnesses ) passing Next Morn design'd Same street , their way to Court , don Prank before , That Rogue march'd up to Them by th' Tavern-dore . Green Bonnet on . That Courtier ( First o' th' Train ) Stopt , saying , What art thou ? some Shepheard-Swain ! Said he , Perhaps I am . Joyn'd The ‛ Other then , What dost thou here in this Great Town ? agen . I 've Business here perchance : The Rogue reply'd Some Gugaw for your sweet heart to provide : Said Courtier , next . Not so , I Message have To Person of Honour : joyn'd that Vagrant knave . This seems a Prajeant Clown : say'd He again : Tho Shepheard am , I serve a better Man ( The Rogue conjoyn'd ) then any here I see , The Greatest Man but one in Arcadie . Who 's that ? ( Both said ) the Prince ORONTES there ? He joyn'd ; Perhaps the same . Said they ; whate're , In this shew's something more ; Search him ; did call First Courtier strait to th' Standers by withall . In 's Hose that Letter found , o' th' Front Direction To th' Lord , Deceas'd ; Seal broke , for more Reflection , ORONTES Name below ; That Former Hand , Judg'd for his Own : when , given by them Command To bring 't away ; The Fellow kneeling Cry'd ; He was but Neighbour to the Prince , beside Glad of some Gain ; Cap should have left behind ; If any Harm 't was sore against his Mind : Beg'd to go home . That Courtier called strait The Vintner forth , inform'd , 't was Thing of 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 M●n for Slaves , great Ransom last Design'd : If 〈◊〉〈◊〉 to ●●m convey'd withall ; But st●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 Faces , And glist'ring Swords ; Death seem'd in their Embraces . The Formost this spoke to ORSAMNES there ; Yield , or th' art Dead : struck Target fiercely howe're , Glanc'd on his Leg. The incensed Duke replying , Thou Dearly Pay'st that Score ; clear way descrying , Pierc'd through his Belly strait : grown Humbler so , He prostrate falls . The Next gave monstrous Blow On 's Target-Boss , reveng'd with Cloven Head , Seem'd tumbling down to grasp Comrade there Dead . A Third th' arm Lifted high , Foot hinder'd tho By Fellow's Corps , lay gash'd i' th' Neck below . A Fourth , like Steps upon their Bodies rais'd , Striking his Shield , the Sword but gently Graz'd On his left Arm ; ORSAMNES strait ( well Guided ) With Thund'ring Blow , Skull , Cheeks and Jaws divided . The mounting Fifth ran through , gave Hasty Death : Sixth follow'd then , Who Curs'd with Gasping breath . THERSANDER had lay'd Five Asleep , tho found One's Walking Mark in Thigh 's unpleasing Wound . The Captain fights . Their Captain now , Charge giv'n ( as said before ) To th' Ladie's Guard ; sounding to th' Parlour-floor . Much jumbling Noyse , joyn'd Targets , Swords above ( Unlook'd-for Chance , since Harder Task did prove ) Rush'd wildly forth : Th' Ascent found strangely spread , New Stair-case made compiled of the Dead : Call'd not , Give way ; Thus foyl'd by single Man Well-armed Crowd ? Slave , Death 's thy fatal bane Mounting a loft , He struck ORSAMNES Shield , Whose monstrous Force made Part thereof to yield ; The Sword by glance did hurt his Shoulder then : Take now thy Doom ; ORSAMNES speaks ag'en : With powerful Blow Chop'd off his Arm , beneath Fell th' Hand and Sword , as loth to Part in Death : Cleft then his Brain , whose Body Prostrate there Might groveling Joyn'd to th' Hand and Sword appear . Now raged All , Rush'd madly on Combin'd ; More than ORSAMNES thought for Spoyls design'd So mean a Grange ; for had they known their Number , Which might the best Payr's Courage , strength incumber ( Tho prime the Place ) They Yielded had perchance : CLERMANTHE too their Spirits did Advance , Voyce heard below . With Formost next did Clash ( Eighth Champion 't was ) good fortune had to Gash . Th' Encountrer's Hand ; down fell the Sword , and He , Stooping to Reach , Lay there for Company . THERSANDER Sturdy Sixth destroy'd that Hour : Orsam . Thersan . Captive . When , Torrent-like , ( o'represt by growing Pow'r ) Stayrs Top they gain'd and Sword ; some ran behind ORSAMNES strait , whose Armes they grasp'd , confin'd To Pris'ner's Bonds ; pleas'd both did Bleed howe're ; Thus Foyl'd at last ; Part-tir'd with Killing there . Lieutenant then , which Captain's Place supply'd , Did enter too , to that Great Lord Ally'd ; Chief Governour of that large Province known Next to th' Arcadian Bounds , rul'd there Alone , BORGANES call'd : the Lords being brought below , To th' Parlour - Door ( View'd by CLERMANTHE so With streaming Tears , close Joy they were not Dead , As they Saw Her ) He charg'd they should be Led To th' Band returning Home , with Lady sent To th' Governour ; their Captain 's known Intent ; Fine Jewel Box : o're-heard by Each the same , Which cheer'd their Hearts , more hopeful Thoughts did frame ; Not Parted thus ; or Chance whate're should be , Joyn'd Friendly Sharers seem'd in Misery . ORSAMNES cast on Her sad Glance , Farewel , As She on Him ; tho Views oft-times befell , They rode so Nigh : ORSAMNES Golden store , And Her's by Souldiers Siez'd , o' th' Plundering score . With th' Ancient Payr small Coyn as then they found , Tho had put out to Use Four Hundred pound : They also took their Captain 's Corps along , More valu'd Bulk , left there the Vulgar throng . All brought to L. Borganes Castle . Next Day , by One , to th' Borders All did trace , By three their Charge brought to th' Intended Place ; Still Hope reserv'd , that Life o' th' Soul as 't were , Prime Anchor found midst stormy Waves , what'ere . Grand Castle 't was , large-compass'd Work beheld , Tall , stately Tow'rs , for Gallant Form excell'd ; Fixt on a Rock , cut Passage out from thence For Horse and Coach , seem'd Beauteous , strong Defence . The Master on 't was that Dead Captain 's Brother , BORGANES call'd ( as said before ) 'bove Other Commanding Lord of that Provincial Coast Next Arcadie ; for , Younger Years might boast Scarce Twenty eight , joyn'd Handsome Person too ; Then Widower ; much Souldier's Way could Do ; Stout , Valiant Heart , Proud , Haughtiest tho beside ; Most Cruel where Displeas'd , that Harmful Bride : Seem'd th' Hand of Fate , if Pow'r withall combin'd : Brave Courtier 's Garb , extreamly Lustful Mind . Ent'ring large Hall , Lieutenant mounts Above , Inform'd the Lord what from his Brother's Love Choice Token brought ; that Box of Gems presented , Bright-shining Each ; Worth ra●ely tho augmented Joyn'd th' Owner's Self , most Gallant Female Prize ; Those Jewels seem'd Dark Foyls unto her Eyes ; For Beauty might her Sexes Queen appear ; Scarce Twenty's Age. Two Men Seiz'd also there ; One brave Young Man , was call'd at first her Brother , Still Parted so agreed , their Vncle th' Other : She Couch'd beneath , Those Lodg'd just o're her Head , Disguis'd Great Persons seem'd , rouz'd then from Bed , Tho when conjoyn'd his Brother Slain at last , Cloud seiz'd his Brow , bad Damp his Thoughts o'recast : Kill'd by her Brother , told , Seven more lay'd Dead , ( Self wounded tho ) by Stayrs Advantaged , On Top thereof : Six Slain at th' Other End By th' Vncle too ; did all below Attend. BORGANES swell'd , that Captain since did prove His onely Brother , whose observant Love , Great V'olour joyn'd did Highly esteem , Advance ; Design'd for Heir : Then Thoughts on th' Lady glance ; Ponder'd her Brother 't was ; strong Combat bred Lust , wrathful Flame , till th' Amorous Conquered : Had Nephew too ( seem'd Hopeful little Boy ) For Setling more , might his Estate enjoy . Pris'ners mean time still kept Asunder were , Sad Views altho ; by Looks might Parley there . Clermanthe shewn to Borganes . CLERMANTHE then was brought to th' Dining-room , Cheeks close , Obscur'd , since that Captived Doom ; BORGANES there ; Who rose with Formal Grace , Advance nigh , wish'd Her Unveil the Face ; Which was Perform'd : her Beauties from that Cloud Strait Breaking forth like Morning fair from Shroud Of darkest Night ; tho Sweeter Beams beheld , Far daintier Blush BORGANES thought , excell'd : Saluted Her : Such Lovely Form there shewn In Sorrow's Dress , what Joy'd ! Triumphant grown ! Nor Singular that Lord's Conceit , the Rest Much Wonder'd too : These Words He joyn'd , exprest . Bright Nimph , Discharge Sad Thoughts , to Beauty's Sky Lend pleasing Rays again ; since shall Descry Frank Lord within these Gentle Walls , and there Like Governness more than Captiv'd appear ; Fair Vsuge prove like your Fair Self from us : Wanting for Nought . CLERMANTHE answer'd thus . If found such Noble Mind , so free from Blot , Since born to Thrall , I should Imbrace my Lot ; And thank the Gods by whom 'T was Ordain'd Your Pris'ner first : Cheeks there with Blush distain'd ; Conjoyns withall ; I hope that Nobleness Perform'd to Me , will more it Self express Towards my Brother , Vncle now Captiv'd ; Those Friendly Us'd more Cheer'd my Heart , reviv'd . Both Lords apart confin'd To That giv'n Gentler Nod , He strait Withdrew To Lobby , Place which th' Hall beneath did View ; Both Lords beheld ; Who shew'd their Due Regard , Yet like themselves ; Low Baser Ways debar'd : Gave Order there , they should their Armes unbind , Keep them within Two several Rooms Confin'd ; Their Hurts well Drest . Had Stout , convenient Man , Who Jaylor prov'd to All , close Guardian ; Wore Poyniard Sword ; Arm'd Under Groom attended ; Two Locks each Door with Iron Bar defended : Young Lady near , the Lord's Half - Sister call'd . Pitty'd that time both Wounded so , Enthrall'd ; ORSAMNES most , Brave Person , gallant Spirit . Worth in her Self pleas'd with Anothers Merit : Free Motion made to searth his Wounds ( Admir'd For Female Skill ) since Haste that Task requir'd , Bound up , no more : That Elder might be Drest By his own Man . Conjoyn'd there to the rest 'T would kindly took by th' Lady prove , sad Cloud Darkning her Thoughts . BORGANES strait Allow'd . Both lik'd their Ease thus far , some comfort thence , Tho fear'd , prepar'd for Harmful Consequence . BORGANES then Return'd to th' Dining-room , CLERMANTHE where did Wait , to Fayrest whom Shew'd new Respect ; speaking to th' Lady by Fore mentioned , MELVORNA call'd ( whose Eye Seem'd Handsome Glass to th' gentle Soul , as 't were ) Joyn'd Matron grave , which th' Houshold order'd there ; She was by th' First , two Pages going before Burn'd choice Perfumes , Clermanthe's Lodging Room . convey'd on self-same Floor To Gallant Room , most bravely furnished ; Prime Sattin , Flowr'd ; Couch , Chairs , Stools , Table , Bed Suiting to th' Walls ; rich Lace , Purl-fringe beheld : Shew'd Bridal pomp , tho chiefly Bed excell'd . For Curtains Buttons , Loops behind , o' th' Side , Silver Plate-flow'r Long broad quite down Descry'd Inamell'd part ; on Top at every End Four stately Plumes did Gorgeous Sprigs extend . From midst o' th' Roof , hung partly down below , Pure , Branched Christal Candlestick does shew . Bright Glass there was , whose Ebon-frame , Inlay'd With Ivory , and Gold , prime work Display'd . Silver Flow'r-Pots , in t' th' Windows Ranged there , Most finely wrought did Flow'r'd by Art appear . Choice Pictures , small Adorn'd the Room , but those Of th' Amorous kind , did Want●nness disclose : Fair Venus by Adonis Arm 's imbrac'd ; Her Turtles near , his Hunting Dogs there plac'd , Boar-spear withall ; aloft Young Cupid hover'd , Whose burning Torch lascivious Flame discover'd . Cinthia next ( Brow Moon did wear ) upon Green Latmus Mount , clasping ENDIMION ; Her Charet by ; his Flocks beneath were spread ; Those truly Kiss'd , whilst Th' other Gaz'd or fed . The Third prime Chimney-piece , great Jove descending . Whilst Danae her beauteous Form extending On gallant Couch ; with Wonder seem'd behold Th' enamour'd God through Falling Shower of Gold : Blush joyned there ; bright Looks from Her descry'd ; Tho Bashful She , He 's Drawn most Wanton ey'd . Two Windows shew'd Broad-Paved Court for State , Two Gardens small ( but Curious , delicate ) On th' other side ; choice Flow'rs , green Arbours there ; Th' whole might Compound of Rarities appear : Which Prospect , Room ( tho both for kind Excell'd ) She sadly View'd with careless Glance Compell'd . MELVORNA pray'd in Courteous Terms , Advis'd That She would Clear her Braest , too much surpriz'd With Damping Thoughts ; nor Poison that Estate Through jealous Fears as strange , unfortunate . CLERMANTHE joyn'd ; That She should frame that Hour , Conform her Self what was within her Pow'r To this Great Change ; not bred nor us'd howe're To foreign Thrall ▪ MELVORNA answer'd there ; She hop'd her Treatment Fair would prove , and Free , Not Pris'ner-like , tho such did seem to be . Short Talk o're-past , that Matron enter'd then , Clermanthe's Banquet . Both Pages too ( spruce , Flaunting Garb ▪ agen : The Cup● board strait with Glasses Chrystalline , Much Plate adorn'd , ( some things begem'd ) choice Wine : With sprinkled Flow'rs the Table-cloth o're-spread , Neat , curious Banquet ( last ) replenished , Both Wet and Dry ; with Gallant Voyders grac'd ; From that small Room conjoyn'd , where ready plac'd : Some fine , Raw Fruits , in Season , Ripe that time ; May's Week o'repast , more Warm that Grecian Clime . MELVORNA Pray'd ( as from the Lord desir'd ) Through longer Fast , bad Journey Faint , O're-tir'd , CLERMANTHE with that Hasty Bait dispence Till Supper 's Hour ; made good Amends from thence Intreats withall her Absence to excuse , Since time about her Brother 's Wounds should use , His Surgeon then . CLERMANTHE Thanks repay'd ; Much Honour'd by such Noble Hands ( She said ) Her Brother seem'd MELVORNA'S . Answer tho , Slight , Small they were , Sh' had else not ventur'd so . She being gon , That Matron mentioned , To please her Master's Mood well Train'd and Bred , CLERMANTHE inform'd ( since order'd to Attend ) She might observe thus far how Noble Friend His Lordship prov'd , what high Regard , esteem ; That Chamber there was Furnish'd , drest by him For 's Second Self , beloved Wife's delight . With Solemn Glance conjoyn'd CLERMANTHE bright , Meaner her Turn would serve : The Other when , She was thought Worthy of That : reply'd agen . CLERMATHE pray'd her to Sit down , Combin'd As Partner so . She said , She was design'd To Wait on Her . Thus , down the Lady sat ; More Comfort far ( since thought unpleasing State ) ORSAMNES Wounds but small , well Treated there , THERSANDER both Spirits refresh'd whate're : Pay'd Natur's Due , could Stomach more invite , Since Qualms of Mind breed Qualms in th' Appetite . That well perform'd , She pray'd her Thanks might be Return'd to th' Lord for 's great Formality , Joyn'd Bounteous Part ; that Much might prove laid by Next Time , Desir'd , since ill doth Suit , comply With Sadder Thoughts : One Dish for Meal , no more Would please Her Best ; one Waiter for large store : And that for Dressing Point , Undressing too , She might be her own Maid , no more ado . Being Ask'd , What Meat they should for Night provide ? One Dish ( Eight th' Hour ) what Wholesome thought reply'd . Till then ( intreats ) She may be left Alone , Reserved way ; her Sences Drowsie grown . ( Night's watchfulness , long Journey 's Task endur'd ) Want Sleep's repose . By th' Matron was assur'd None should disturb her Slumb'ring Rest , Inthrall More Private Thoughts ; next Day Himself design'd For Visit there . To whom in Grateful kind CLERMANTHE sent her Thanks for that Regard Her Brother found , no Needful Ease debar'd , And Vncle both ; same Favour hop'd for still . The Matron joyn'd ; It was his Lordship's Will , Prepar'd for Them , their Wounds when onely Drest ; Were Sever'd tho . Things carry'd out again , Both parted thus ; Clermanthe her Self confin'd . She Spy'd th' Arm'd Guardian : Two Doors were Lock'd on Her , besides her Own Lobby's next That , Secur'd as left Alone . There sad , Her trouble . Alas ! She breath'd , since saw her Thrall ; True Pris'ner found , tho Handsome Jayl withall Eyes fixt o' th' Floor : nor was that th' onely Grief , Her Freedom lost , ORSAMNES thought the Chief . Both parted too : when Sorrow's mournful Cloud Did break in Tears , those Chrystal Drops allow'd To ease her Heart ; conjoyn'd large Sighs expence For Stormy Blast , conceiv'd Allay from thence Close folded Arms , as tho she would restrain Hope's Cordial there , i' th' Gentle Brest detain : Then from the Ground cast up to Heav'n her Eyes ; Submission and Imploring both descries . More leave to Range , She glanc'd with smaller Start On th' Pictures there , since seem'd portray'd in part Her Gallant Lord ; was pleas'd to think anon ADONIS He , then choice ENDIMION ; Prime , lovely Forms , tho mean She thought to th' Other , In whom was Lost more than Pretended Brother : To th' Windows next she trod which view'd the Court , Three sides thereof , perchance in Real sort Good Fortune might his Person choice present , From Window seen ; but no such Ornament , Brave , Manly Object found , her Eyes deluded Long waiting time ; whence not Lodg'd there Concluded ; Or else same kind Conceit Himself would move To look for Her ; strong Sympathizing prove : Then Sighs at last ) She draws his Picture there By Fancy's Art , Life , Soul conjoyn'd , as'twere . Till from dead Walls , short Pleasing Dream expir'd , To her own Brest , chief Picture - Case , retir'd . Told afterwards , He lodg'd in backward-room , THERSANDER both , thought Either's mournful Tomb. MELVORNA fair , ORSAMNES Visiting , Melvorna the Lord's Sister . Informed first ( which Cordial did bring ) His Sister 's well , was kindly Treated there ; As He himself should for her sake appear ; Altho had Slain ( disast'rous hour ) last Night BORGANES onely Brother in the Fight , And Heir 's withall by th' Father's side . Displeas'd To hear that Point ( the Lady tho Appeas'd ) ORSAMNES joyn'd , He sorry was ; that Chance Did prove defensive way . With Sober glance She told him then , Her self for Surgeon's Part Was by the Lord imploy'd , which curious Art She had much Vs'd , if he dar'd Venture on Her Female skill . Who answer'd thereupon , With prime Respect ; Thought needless that Demand , Since Honour 't was Allow'd so Fair a Hand , And noble both . His Hurts unbound , Display'd , Two Scratches prov'd , the Third but Slight ( she said ) On th' Shoulder 's Top ; inflam'd howe're and Swell'd Through Riding Motion long , that Act compell'd , She drest Orsamnes Wounds . Choice Instruments , to Task she strait did fall , Shewn curious Eye , nice , Daintiest Touch withall ; ( Disdain'd Cleans'd , Search'd , Asswag'd ; tho Cheeks more Red Skin seen so white , to Handle too constrain'd ; Soft-panting Heart : scarce knows what Fonder Guest Might steal that way into her Virgin - Brest . Each Crimson Drop lost Ruby did Conceive ; Thus , work perform'd , She takes her Sober leave . E're long ( conjoyn'd ) All perfect well should be : ORSAMNES thank'd her Gentle Charity . For 's Vncles Woundes House - Surgeon did provide ( Slight , smaller ones ) at first was satisfi'd . Refreshment - Bait o're-past , his Chamber - Door Was Lock'd and Barr'd by th' Guardian , as before Sad , jealous Fears of stormy Cloud behind Tho Calmer Pause did Cheer his Princely Mind . Sweet th' Intervals where Agues reign appear ; Stout Heart 's conform'd to th' present Change whate're : And partly through Night's Combat - work o're-tir'd , Day 's longer March ; grown Drowsy , Rest requir'd ; He lay'd him down , to Cheer both Heart and Sense , On friendly Bed , through Slumber's Influence , ( Like second Meal ) Disposed seem'd to be Sleep's Pris'ner too , more Choice Captivity ; Whose grateful Bonds his Pow'rs did seize , surprise ; Good Plaisters oft to Care , much Cordiallize . THERSANDER was Drest there mean time by One Which serv'd the Lord , First Hurt small Glance alone ; The next not Large : was Pleas'd when heard them Tell , ORSAMNES and CLERMANTHE used well : Good Bait receiv'd ; same Toylsom Task endur'd Both Night and Day ( lock'd up no less secur'd ) Found equal Cause to ly down on the Bed , With slumber's Balm refresh'd his Drowsy Head . BORGANES too thought 't was best Course to make That time Retreat ( since Grief for 's Brother's sake Distemper'd grown ) for Calmer mind's composing ; Lest surly Glance , too boist'rous words disclosing , Might strangely Damp the Lady's Breast , o'er-cloud : Same cheerful Pause to her own Self allow'd , For body , Mind ; beholding so next Day , More beauteous View ; as clearer Beams display When Fogs withdrawn : both Looks and Thoughts more Free ; Nice Female Sex much rul'd by Fantasie . Strong , Amorous Mood his Wrath did balance well , And serv'd , Sluce-like , when that began to Swell . The Lady , Clermanthe's wary Mind . last , on Simpathizing Ground With both those Lords ( their sad Copartner found ) Sought Slumbers ease , Repose for Body , Mind ; When well refresh'd , for th' Evening-Task design'd ( E're Supper came to Pause and Contemplate , What Carriage fit for her Enthrall'd Estate . And that she might clear Fancy's Skie the more From Clouded Thoughts , upon that Slumbr'ing Score , Which hinder Sleep , 'gainst Reason oft Rebell : Or break it through Disturbing Dreams expell : She left her mind to Range in part , survey'd That Gaudy Room , those Beauties there display'd . Prime Garden then below , with curious Dress , Where Nature's self did Bride-like Flaunt express . Whose smaller Draught might even i' th' Windows there , Fine Silver Pots with daintiest Flower 's , appear . Couch'd , last , on Bed , she clos'd her Radiant Eyes , ( Whilst Crimson Cheeks remain'd , like Western Skies , Sun new withdrawn ) as Courted Slumbers so , Which strait Imbrac'd that Fairest Bed-fellow . Spent near Three pleasing Hours , Awaking then , Her Eyes restor'd to th' World their Beams agen . Being well refresh'd , as Case did Vrge , importune , She Mus'd upon this present Change of Fortune ; Since Slave become ; though nobly us'd thus far , How least might cause Offence , breed Fatal Jar Touching her Self ; ORSAMNES ( next ) Cap●iv'd , THERSANDER ( last ) shew'd for her Sake Repriv'd : Chief Captain slain i' th' Fight , by them perchance ; What Words to use , what Action , Countenance . Those , She resolv'd , should Mild and Gentle be , Shewn great Regard ( joyn'd Chast ) Conformity : All i' th' Lord's Pow'r : Lustful as Haughty Mind In th' outward Looks appear'd and walk combin'd . Whilst ponder'd thus , bad Mournful show ensu'd , Which might have Damp'd her Gentle Heart , if View'd : Tall Souldier 't was , found Mutineer , tho Slight ; By th' Lord 's own Voice condemn'd to Death last Night , Pinnon'd , nak'd Wast , to backward - Court was led , Where kneeling down , Lopt off his Martial Head By nimble blade ; That Kiss'd the Dusty Ground , Th' whole Body followed strait , late one Compound , Now sad Divorce ; Blood stream'd for Tears , as 't were Such High command BORGANES challeng'd there . Near th' Hour of eight ( for Supper meant ) she heard That Lobbies Door unlock'd by th' Armed Guard ; Clermanthe's fair usage . Next opened was her own , MELVORNA when Enter'd the Room ; grave Matron for the Reer ; Spruce , single Page with Voyders did Appear ; Choice Linnen , Glasses brought , Perfumes and Wine ; Much Gorgeous Plate she did before Decline . MELVORNA there ( salute perform'd ) exprest , She hop'd CLERMANTHE had well compos'd by Rest Disorder'd Frame . What serv'd ( she said ) contented . MELVORNA then her box of Gems presented As from the Lord ; these Words ; That he Conceiv'd They best her self became , therefore bereav'd , So thus restored all . She strait repay'd Large solemn Thanks ; tho was not us'd ( she said ) To handling Gifts , yet , since 't was lately her own Nor charge to him ( less nice through Scruple Grown ) She should receive the same . MELBORNA then , Her Brother's Wounds were Drest ; inform'd agen ; That worst but small . Kind thanks from grateful Heart Returned were , for that great Honour's Part. Goodness conjoyn'd . Nought jealous of her Lord : MELVORNA tho might Beauties Stile afford . Cloth being spread , her Supper came ; 't was Neat ; Shew'd curious Look , as choice and dainty Meat : Three Dishes brought , Preserves for Garnish laid : Page strait withdrawn , that Matron onely stay'd . MELVORNA there inform'd , Her brother chose This short Repast Complyance-way to Close With her Desire ; Plate , Servitors prevented . CLERMANTHE joyns : One Dish had her Contented But for MELVORNA'S worthy Company If would take part . Who did like Guest Agree . Thus down they Sate MELVORNA'S Handsome way , Civil Regard , Discourse conjoyn'd that Day Much Pleasing prov'd ; so that CMERMANTHE well Could for Companion Choose , Thought , She 'd excell , I' th' close , Arcadian Grange , before Design'd , But here sad Fears did Damp Conversing Mind : Yet fram'd her Self . Concluded their Repast , MELVORNA said ( with Glance to th' Window cast ) She could not well , that later Hour , invite To th' Garden - walks , CLERMANTHE joyn'd , The Sight , Prospect thereof Contented her as then , Till more Repos'd . MELVORNA said agen ; If rang small Silver Bell , Dispos'd whene're For Walking was , Door should stand Open there . And None disturb that time her privacy More than She pleas'd . Thanks were return'd as free . Done short Discourse , MELVORNA Fears exprest , That She should prove Injurious to her Rest , Then past Nine's Hour ( that Month tho fair Twilight Beheld abroad ) wish'd strait to Her Good-night . That Matron too , CLERMANTHE since Desir'd To Dress her Self , Undress , took Leave , Retir'd . Half-hour dissolv'd , She lay'd her down in Bed Like Beautie 's Mine , with Silken Quilt o'respread ; Clermanthe left alone . Flowr'd Sattin Curtain 's drawn ; tho Sad the Heart , Sense Drowsie grown , to slumber's Nightly part Conformed prov'd : Sleep soon did bathe her Eyes , Till Seav'n next Morn in Gentle Bands surprize . Then Spirits cheer'd , She falls in sobrest fashion To th' former Work , Behaviour 's contemplation : Since , Dinner past , encounter should ( as 't were ) BORGANES Strength ; first Single Combat there . Well slept the Lord , tho early Wakers be , For Thoughtfulness did Partners prove , Agree . She heard by Nine opened that Lobby - Door , Then from that Place , on brave Good-morrow's Score , Prime Musick sounds , Good morrow . whose sweetly flowing Stream Spread through the Air , in Consort joyn'd Supream For th' Art-full Hands ; Voices succeeded there , Which last by Nature's Organs fram'd appear , Are breath'd from Life , so th' Instruments excell'd , Their Song it self most Amorously Swell'd Through Love-conceits , to raise more fond Desire ; Warm colder Heart , Inflame where Former Fire : She Sigh'd at all , bad End Presag'd and fear'd , Those Courtly Forms so High , o're-strain'd appear'd . Small Garden - Birds , at last , conjoyned too , Shew'd Chanting round what Native Pow'r could Do. She Din'd at Twelve , Two Dishes brought , no more . That Matron left for Waiters , as before : Eat pretty well , tho Qualm'd to think upon Bad Second Course which should Succeed anon , BORGANES there ; All Voyded , carry'd thence , She walk'd about , shewn Beauteous Excellence : Near th' Hour of Two , her Musing's broke by Sound Of Cornets heard from that small Garden-ground ; Such prov'd their Place besides ( Conjoyned Those ) Three Ecchoes there did Dandle back the Close Of ev'ry Strain , by Turns , in perfect way ; Retorted so like Nature's wanton Play , Or sportive Dance ; as Vaults and Walls thereby Would speak their Joy , CLERMANTHE Lodg'd so nigh . That Prologue past , BORGANES enter'd there , Whose choisest Rube did Shining , Brave appear , Flow'rs Silver , Gold ; Pearl-buttons , large beheld ; Neck , Sleeves at th' hand with Rows of Gems excell'd ; Silk underneath : Same Buskins , garnished Their Tops with Rubies , Pearl : on Gallant Head Great , Flaunting Plume ; like Princely Brides-Groom drest : Young , hadsome Person too conjoyn'd to th' rest . His Looks and Walk Proud , Amorous Mode display'd ; Giv'n Kiss-Salute ( Both sitting down ) He said , Borganes courting Clermanthe . Bright , Lovely Guest , having Convenient Pause Afforded you for calm Retreat , because Long Journey , Watch endur'd ; to bar Complaint ; 'T was now Resolv'd , that Sober Visitant I might appear : those Friendly Thoughts disclose Lodg'd in my Brest . When Blush her Cheek o'reflows She Thanks retun'd for 's Lordship's Nobler way , Kindness Vouchsaf'd ; those Gems receiv'd last Day ; Things Lost in her Account . Grasp'd thereupon Her whitest Hand , BORGANES thus went on : Those mention'd Toys forego , Great Troop behind , Like Harbingers , then Cheer perplexed Mind ; False Pris'ners Name can nothing Wrong , disgrace , Where Truly Free ; Commandress of this Place : I shall be Your's my Self conjoyn'd beside , No Vulgar Gift . CLERMANTHE again repli'd : Those Words , my Lord , do Clouded , Dark appear , Hold Double Sence , but th' Aim , Design whate're ; Methinks You should not Soyl your Greatness , State , Nor Judgment Brand so far , to take for Mate Such Homely Choice , Conjoyned Low Degree ; Mean Form and Birth . He Answer'd earnestly : Love does not Prize grand Titles , Names alone , Fond Shadows th' are ; tho Noble Branch ( unknown ) Your Self conceiv'd ; for Person fair Prevent , In my Esteem , all Doubtful Argument : And tho I cannot Woo You as a Spouse , Since choicest Wife Deceas'd , made Solemn Vowes 'Gainst that Estate ( but Thraldom thought indeed , Vnpleasing Bands ) this may i' th' Room Succeed ; As Mistress I shall Court , Imbrace You so : Be Constant , last . CLERMANTHE , Whose Blood did shew Strange , Ebs and Tides for th' Crimson Stream , as then , His Wanton Aim unveil'd , conjoyns agen : Since so , my Lord , that You by Vows are bound Against a Wife , I shall not on that Ground Seek those to Break ; unworthy Maid howe're So high Regard ; but yet , methinks , to bear Your Mistress-Name You should Disdain , despise ; Vnchast withall . The Lord these Words replies : Tho , Beauteous Nimph , found Pris'ner seiz'd by War , I may Dispose of all You have , and are ; Appoint for Bed ; yet such my Gentle Mind Your own Good parts with Handsome Form combin'd , That I shall Court your Grant e're Joy's Fruition ; Shew Servant-like . And for th' Unchast condition You talked of , why should the Beasts more free ( Man 's Drudges born ) that Pleasure take than We ; Leave those Fond Dreams , Conceits as far from True ; In th' Act of Love like Food pay Nature's Due . CLERMANTHE saw the Wind began to Rise , More Blust'ring grown ; BORGANES Roll'd his Eyes ; Thus , Drooping Fear'd sad , Stormy Cloud from thence ; Best Sayls Withdrawn , us'd Anchor's Calm defence , Mild , humble Way : her Person his Slave withall : These words return'd : my Lord , first place I shall This Favour beg , that You would Gently please To Pause some time , for Cure of Love 's Disease ; Try whether Passion 's Force may Conquer'd shew By Reason 's Pow'r , good Ransome taken so . 'T were Simple Act ( said He ) that Task to prove , When srongest Reason for 't , as vain to move For Ransome , Price ; That Person 's Valu'd more , Who 's worthy thought these Armes . I pray implore , CLERMANTHE joyn'd , large Time may be Allow'd To calm my Heart , which Sadness doth o're-cloud , Much Damp'd through Fortune 's Change , whose Qualm disgraces Both Body , Mind , unfit for Love 's imbraces . Thus , not Deny'd , that Pause did Reason seem , Sad Thoughts Weak Temper joyn'd ; the Lord's esteem Rais'd so likewise , Advanc'd ; since less Approv'd That Easie Girl , should fall when first was Mov'd Into his Arm 's : observed ( next ) a Maid Her Self she call'd , more Nice that Way , o're-sway'd : Some Time might be Allow'd upon that Score ; 'T would Heighten ( last ) Love's choice Delights the more . Then talk'd at Large ; first place his Travels told , What Dangers there ; Court-like did next unfold , Gand Honour's heap ; lastly his Commanding Pow'r , High Government , Provincial Lord that hour : In Each whereof shew'd Proud , vain-glorious Brest , Short Chronicle of his own Praise exprest . Which chang'd Discourse had Pleas'd CLERMANTHE well ; But after each Kind , her Form like Beauteous Spell So Charm'd his Fancy through the Gazing Sence , He could not hold from Wanton Violence : Conceiv'd He had Rare Temperance descry'd , That Longer Way of Argument beside . Reach'd forth to Kiss ; and tho She oft Withdraw , Nice , Modest Look's conjoyn'd to Check , o're-aw ; Some Words withall ; Nay , Pray , my Lord , excuse : Nothing would Serve , BORGANES still Pursues Her Lips till Seiz'd . Those Dainties must asswage ; Like Baits should prove for ev'ry Talking Stage His Tongue o're-pass'd ; Firm-Seal'd each Kissing Close , Done often too : Love ( said ) poclaim'd by Those . Strong Thoughts withall 't would Warm , prepare her Heart : Who durst not Chide , nor Act the Scouling Part , ORSAMN lest , THERSANDER Tortur'd be : 'T was well if sav'd that Way her Chastity . BORGANES ( last ) conjoyn'd , their Garden-door Should Open stand when Rung that Bell ( before By th' Sister nam'd ) or strait , if She desir'd ; With Proud Half-smile , slow , Stately Walk retir'd . Clermanthe walks in the Garden . CLERMANTHE then trac'd round , Distemper'd Way , Her Chamber there for Troubled Mind's Allay , Such th' endless Kissing Task ; well pleased tho That Rack withdrawn ; did Cooler also grow . After some Pause , Conceit their Garden-Air With change of Place , might ease in Pensive Care , She rung that Bell ; which Signal giv'n alone , Smaller Back-door ( by th' Hangings hid , unknown ) Was strait Unlock'd : That Matron , there Descry'd Ask'd , Would she Walk ? CLERMANTHE fair reply'd ; She meant some time int h ' Garden-walks to spend If Private so : None should disturb , Offend , The Matron said ; Her Self would Wait above Till She return'd ; The Lord's Arch - Bawd did prove . Down smaller Stairs to th' Garden-ground She pass'd , Pleas'd , Kiss'd there by Gentle Gales ( at last ) Stead of that Lord ; Tormented more than Cloy'd Those Warm Lascivious Bouts , now Pause enjoy'd . 'T was Comfort too , First Clash so well oppos'd , Ground laid for More ; good Virgin-Fence disclos'd . She softly Trac'd , Grief's Solemn Thoughts in part That time Discharg'd , for more Contented Heart ; Sad Spirits cheer'd : So on Becalmed Shore Weak Barks repair'd rough Storms confront the more . She view'd their Flow'rs , May's fragrant Beauties shewing , Green , dainty Knots , and Walks ; small glance bestowing ; Prime carved Statues there for Art excell'd , Wire-closed Room with choicest Birds beheld , Which seem'd to chaunt her Welcome oft ; fair She Their Fellow - Pris'ner , joyn'd Captivity . Walking enough , Sigh breath'd , Clermanthe's trouble . She made Retreat To Arbour near , with Roses drest compleat . Bad Sighing Cause , whose stranger Fortune shew'd Like guilded Cup , with Poys'nous Draught o're-flow'd , There Sitting down , She Thought-full ponder'd then How best to Ward the Lord's Assaults agen . Ransome was nam'd , prov'd Scorned tho , despis'd ; Crost Lust - Design ; and were that valu'd , pris'd , How loath'd to Move , while kept that Murtheress , The Duke her Father in such Great Distress : 'T was Prince ( she thought ) ORONTES should that Score Discharge for Both , its Freedom did restore : But Ransome pass'd for Dream ; their Fortunes thus Shew'd Dark , Confus'd , and Highly dangerous . Nor durst She term her Self ORSAMNES Wife , Fond , useless Plea , lest soon Destroy'd his Life . BORGANES Words , that He would Visit so Each other Day ; did cheerful Pause bestow . Thus , Hope preserv'd ; near Seven , Supper 's hour , She mounts the Stairs with-drawn from th' Garden-bow'r . The Matron tempts Clermantis . That Matron , e're did back return , made bold ( Well practis'd Part ) her Thoughts thus to unfold . CLERMANTHE inform'd , How Happy She might prove , If would Comply with th' Earl BORGANES Love ; So Princely , Great , for Person , Parts admir'd : And tho might well Constrain what He desir'd , Did Court her Grant , esteem'd as choicest treasure ; Besides Himself , much Rare conjoyned Pleasure : That Garden's use , brave Gallery at hand ; Might range the House , Horse , Charet both command To take the Air , in daintiest Park below ; Next , Country-grounds ; Her Self th' Attendant go , His Sister call'd , when pleas'd ; should Gorgeous shine , Prove Wife indeed , tho Name of Concubine . Her Brother , last , tho Eight had Slain , left Dead Brother to th' Lord ( till then not mentioned ) And Vncle ( tho Six more ) enlarged , Free : BORGANES would Each Point confirm , agree . CLERMANTHE saw her Bawd-like way , and Trade , Prov'd Arm'd withall ; short , Gentle Answer made , As done to th' Lord Himself ; no Granting One , Nor lest Deny'd ; Excuse , Demurs alone . When Supper came , Two D●shes brought , no more , But dainty Food ; the Rest as Night before : That ended , past , lest farther Talking cause , Wish'd Privacy , the Matron strait with-draws . ORSAMNES Room , THERSANDER'S both did stand Delightful Way , remoter Fields command ; Large Nature's Draught , fine , Pleasant Prospect there ; Tho Her 's by Art more Curious Ground appear . From that Rock's height view'd Gallant Park below , Where They could see BORGANES hunt the Doe , And lofty crested Buck ; Prime part of all Their Silvan Chase , to th' Dying Funeral : Heard Horns and Hounds , tho scarce their Sence at leisure ; Too Solemn Thoughts for such Discordant Pleasure . BORGANES still each other Day renew'd Fond Visits there , Borganes way of visits . Surrender to conclude O' th' Beauteous Fort ; his Rampant Thoughts o're-aw'd , And Pride extream ( joyn'd Hunting Games abroad ) With utmost Art , that in the End he Might Strong Fancy please , through Height'ned Love's delight ; Free closing Grant for mutual imbraces , Or all Pretences Barr'd , such Lurking places . Ne're tortur'd so by Self-restraint before ; At Second Time conjoyn'd o' th' Wanton Score , For Pow'rful Grounds , what Matron did express , Touching her self ; those Grand Advantages , Prerogatives ( thought Mistress-like ) should be By Him perform'd ; her Vncle , Brother Free . His Manner was , giv'n first in Stately kind Long Kiss-Salute , to Ask , next place combin'd , If She enjoy'd yet Setled Thoughts , compos'd : Her Answers Smooth , still Fair Regard disclos'd . Hard Task conceiv'd so soon ( She then exprest ) For that great Change to frame her Virgin - brest : Still hopes withall , his Goodness might o're-sway That Fancies Pow'r . Who Said , No Charm , Delay Could Alter ought , nor Ransome taken be , The Provinces , the Crown of Arcadie . So chang'd Discourse , conjoyn'd oft-times , howe're , That Amorous Charge those Kiss-encounters there , Volley , Shot-like , as meant to take to Storm Th' whole Garrison ( to which She must Conform , Sad , qualmish Heart ) as would her Lips devour ; And leave none for ORSAMNES Self that Hour . Those Fruit-repasts , since longer Pause , delay'd , Should Fancy's Appetite conten ( He said ) Till th' onely Food , that Meat Compleat of Love . Thus , forc'd to bear ( since Vain Excuses prove ) Th' Offensive Load ; weigh'd her Enthrall'd estate , Proud Temper , Harsh with which Ingag'd ; sad Fate ! On her Wise Cards , well Acted part till ended , ORSAMNES and THERSANDRE'S Cause depended . 'T were Pleasing View to have Beheld what fashion , This sweet Young Lady , aw'd by Pow'r , Lust , Passion , Carry'd her Self ; whose lips tho Suffer'd Rape , Happy thus far th' whole Body chanc'd t' Escape : Us'd Garden-walks sometimes for more Content ( Rung Silver Bell ) tho Sad conceiv'd th' Event . Tenth Day 't was now , Borganes fifth Visit . Fifth Visit also there , Near Two in th' Afternoon ( same Hours they were ) BORGANES came ; in Scarlet cloath'd , choice Dye , With Gallant Lace and Gems adorn'd to th' Eye ; New Feathers flaunt . Had Buck run down that Day For 's Morning - Sport , then chang'd for Wanton play ; Renew'd his Female Chase , Domestick Man : Giv'n Kiss-salute Thrice or'e , He thus began : Speak , Beauteous Nimph , your Thoughts Composed now ▪ Well calm'd your Heart ! Serener grown that Brow For kind Returns in th' Amorous Point of Love ! When Faintest glance , My Lord ( said She ) 't would prove More than Girl 's Task to rectifie a Frame So much Disjoynted late ( no smaller Main ) By Fortune 's Hand ; than let me Beg how-e're , Your Noble Breast would yet Dispence , forbear . The Lord reply'd ; You charge , bright Nimph , thus long Vnjuster way Great Fortune 's Act with Wrong , Since brought to Love 's kind , Friendly Arms : what 's more , Grand Person , Style conjoyn'd much Wealthy store . I crave my Lord ( said She ) your Gentlest Gloss , Vpon my Words , since former Freedom 's loss , Joyn'd Chastitie 's , Injurious may appear , Tho Walls of Gold , Bed Gems imbroyder'd there BORGANES when : Those Things of meaner Weight Through Fancy 's Pow'r to thier Gigantick height Nurs'd , Foster'd are : cool Gales to Storms will rise , Conceit them so . My Lord ( She then replies ) These Reall prove : New strangeness of the Thrall , Faint Heart conjoyn'd both Plead for Me withall : Ask longer Time : your Goodness claim'd from thence : Sighs whisper'd forth their Softer Eloquence . BORGANES Lowr'd ; yet seeing her Gentle Strain , Sole fault Demurs , becalm'd his Harsh Disdain ; Lust too in part ; Ambitious Head to wear Her Conquest - wreath , since Beauty's Star shin'd there , Transcendent Form ; thought Noble Rank beside : Huge Fansie ( last ) what Joy , when Both comply'd , In Love's Imbrace was found , Concordant Fire ; Her Lips with all gave Food to please Desire . Prime choice Preserves ; no Churlish Taunts exprest ; His Person too ( thought ) Warm'd the coldest Brest . Well , Said the Lord , This Points prorogu'd a while Some Business doth Disturb to Day , beguile . Breaks th' Argument ; Next Afternoon 's agen For Parley ordain'd , your faint , weak Heart till then Rouse , strengthen , Cheer . To th' Kissing Task did fall , Monstrous , extream ; Her Fine conjoyn'd for All. She dar'd not Low'r , ORSAMNES lest from thence , THERSANDER both fell Dreadfull Consequence : Was pleas'd this Day o're-past , and for to Morrow , Some Hopeful ground did mitigate her Sorrow . How Sad , perplext this Ladie's Fortune seem'd ! Submisful Pray'rs Demurs best Help esteem'd . Next Afternoon BORGANES doth appear , Borganes sixth Visit . ( Promise not broke ) prime Gallant Garb did wear ; Choice Purple Velvet 't was , imbroider'd high With Silver , Gold ; Buskins , brave Knots comply . Saluting Her with Proud , advanced Crest , Set down withall , his Language thus exprest . Sad , Pensive Maid , I hope good Nature's Pow'r , Discretion too Conjoyn'd , have well this Hour Compos'd your Heart for kind Imbrace and Free , Our Love's return . Scarce brought to that Degree , My Lord , She said , ( with Sober Glance ) as might Fit Hand-maid serve to Please your Appetite , One farther Suit give leave to Name , which I Presume your Pious Thoughts will not deny , So sweetly Spoke that still She Charm'd , Clermanthe's Suit to Borga . o're-sway'd His blust'ring Mood . What Suit ? BORGANES said . That first , my Lord , I may ( She answer'd there ) Six days Devotion Keep , observ'd where-e're , Some Yearly Rites to Pallace Honour done ; Next Morning through chief , Royal Town begun , ( Whence was my Birth ) perform'd by Womankind Since Goddess - name of Wisdom t' her Assign'd . Which sacred Part shews Custom on Record ; And I conceive . You would not wish , my Lord , This Body giv'n up then for Bed Vnchast ; Nor th' Hallow'd Even now that way Imbrac'd . BORGANES Scoul'd , Things should so crosly fall ; True Custome 't was , well known through Greece withall ; Next Morn began , each May prov'd celebrated , Like Frost to buds his Rampant Joy abated : Yet still dispos'd to Please , some Thoughts beside , PALLAS provok'd might spoil his Wanton Pride , If such grand Deity ; with short Demur ( Whilst She felt doubtful Qualm ) thus Answer'd her : Three Days I can , tho hardly , Grant , Allow . When she Beseech'd , his Lordship would not now Defraud the Goddess of her Ancient Right , Nor her own Heart through Troubled Thoughts be night , Which Clouded was before ; increasing sorrow : BORGANES Grants , tho Patience needs to Borrow . Here Craving strait his Lordship's furtherance , Command withall Things needful to advance , That Matron came ; by whom she was supply'd With Olive-boughts , Flower 's , certain Herbs beside . Those First made Wreath that Goddess to present Her branch proclaim'd ; for sweetness , Ornament The Flow'rs conjoyn'd , and strew'd i' th' Windows there : Th' Herbs ( last ) Mysterious call'd : brought Spices were , And choice Perfumes , which Evening , Morn did rise In Fragrant Cloudsto Heaven for Sacrifice : Still us'd sometimes their Garden-walks altho , That Branched Bow'r , more cheer'd refreshment so . Prime Truce 't was thought ? how sweet those Pauses be To troubled Hearts in strange , Extream Degree , None well can doubt ; 'T was like th' Enlarged Breath Same strangling Cord withdrawn , Reprieve from Death : So Dreadful Rape conceiv'd ; faint Hope ( but Glance ) That Heaven howe're might sent Deliverance . MELVORNA fair ( mean time ) her Patient's Health Through Cure regards , Melvorna's love to Orsamnes . till her own Heart by stealth Did Wound receive . Transpierced through the Eye , And wanted now , Kind Balms to pour , Apply , ORSAMNES Hand ; from Pitty grown to Love : Which , whilst to Crush she thought , did mount above , More sturdy far , like Tirant-Lord became ; So that Himself observ'd her changed Frame , Both Looks and Words , tho scarce thought Love's Disaster ; Much less that Sore requir'd from Him the Plaister . Wary their Talk , two armed Guardians there , Inform'd by Her his Sister's Health howe're ; Her Six days close , Reserv'd Devotion Granted ; Joy to ORSAMNES Heart , which sadly panted Through Fears of Her ; yet Maid conceiv'd , unstain'd , Free Pause that while : Told , th' Vncle well remain'd : Contented more : foul Plots , presaging mind , Were 'gainst CLERMANTHE'S Chastity design'd . Tho midst her Solemn Task , far stranger Rites Performed were , one of those Moonshine-Nights Upon the Leads , just o're against her side , Where builded large Two stately Tow'rs descry'd ; Her Roof adorn'd the Same , oppos'd to those ; The first of them did Pair of Stayrs inclose , The Next , small Distance off , fine Lodging held , Serv'd One o' th' Men whose craft in Stars excell'd . Forth thence He came with swarthy Face and meager Black , Garment worn , white Wand and Book , most eager To making Circle falls ; Strange Figures there . E're long two Maids mounted the Top did bear Wax - Taper Each , in Petticoats alone ; Who , Sign observ'd , walk'd to th' First Door , thereon White Smock did lay , Back plac'd aloft well spread ; Then march'd Thrice round the Tow'r , whilst ' th' Other Read ▪ With Tapers first , next sprinkled Fountain-water Last , Myrtle-leaves : ( fair Venus-Branch ) did scatter Fond Joy , Vine : Then turn'd their Smock , the Breast Upwards display'd ; with Leaves that also Drest : He Verses spoke , when sudden Whirlwind blew , And Gently Danc'd those wanton Leaves in view . They both to th' Circle walk'd , their Tapers bearing , Glass shewn to them by Turns , in which appearing Their Husbands Form : Contrived Plot that Night I' th' Longing Mood : till , bent for plainer Sight , Both march'd the Circle round , Bedew'd withall , Strew'd that with Leaves ; whilst Figures great and small His Hand perform'd . Ent'ring the same , Affrai'd . The Chief was rang'd ( plump Lass , MELVORNA'S Maid ) Before his Brest ; plac'd Landry-Wench behind ; He read from Book commanding Terms to Bind , When from the Stairs well-formed Youth , in show Gentle appear'd , Hand layd o' th' Brest , and so Bending to Her , walk't strait behind last Tow'r : Same Face she saw in th' Glass that wondrous Hour . Then set before that Landry-Maid , whilst she Retreats behind ; By him pronounc'd agree Same Blust'ring Terms : when Carcase of a Man ( Strange Spouse ) came stalking forth , his march began ; Nodding to Her withdraws , with plain Death's Head ; Shewing the Grave should prove her Marriage Bed : When she scarce startled seem'd , since was before , Contemning Fates , inclin'd to play the Whore : Life better far concluded from the Heart . All throughly weigh'd : Both taking leaves depart : He walk'd to th' Cabin-Tow'r , which Place did bring From Stars above to downright Conjuring . Those six Days past , which time the Noble Maid Had often thought on best Resolves , display'd Her strongest Hopes for choice Deliverance ; Some strange Event their Freedoms to advance ; But None appear'd ; till near o'r-whelmed Brest : Since now to her last Plot constrain'd , Distrest , Last Fencing Ward ; sole Anchor thought to be , So nigh to Wrack her Virgin-Chastity : Borganes visiting Clermanthe . BORGANES came , that former Wanton Hour ; Still gallant , Brave to boast his Wealth and Pow'r ; Triumphant Looks withall , as Gain'd the Prize : Such Caesar's us'd , when their victorious Eyes Grand Spoyls observ'd : Kiss giv'n , salute he made Short , sudden stop ; her Gestures since display'd Sad Gloominess ; Like Damps from troubled Heart , Disorder'd Mind : thus Blaz'd his own in part . I Hope my calmness ( Nymph ) your late Devotion Have hatcht no sullen Brod , nor strange Commotion Within your thoughts , since clouded Eyes and brow ; I came your full consent to Challenge now ; That Fortress there , Assaulted long , Resign'd To my Dispose . When Fainter Glance declin'd ; My Lord ( she said ) it proves my Grief , that I Should still , tho more Ingag'd to Grant , Deny , Your Patience beg : if Ask'd thereof the Ground , This New Restraint , bad , secret Causes found Within conjoyn'd ( which long before have seiz'd Head , Body both ) my Frame make so Diseas'd , That , answ'ring your Desires , not Health alone But Life 's in Danger brought ; and I am prone To hope ( my Lord ) your Goodness may preserve , And spare them Both. BORGANES might observe Sighs breath'd withall , her Looks more faintly range ; These words exprest ; I wonder at this change , Since your Plump Cheeks small Sickness breach do shew , Good colour , Blood conjoyn'd ; Proclaimed tho By you large Batteries : I deeply fear , Proud , coy Disdain , some Froward mood howe're This mock - Distemper wrought , these Qualms created ; Which First I scorn , the last most fouly Hated . When gentlest she ; That proud disdain , my Lord , Next froward Mood , I humbly may Disown : For weakness , last , that Fault 's no wonder known In Flesh and Blood ; nor Apt my Cheeks , beside , To tell forth a Disease , tho change descry'd Not small in Them : I therefore Beg , Implore Your Lordships tender thoughts : Time may restore This Body's strength , and Partner make more able For your Desires , not now considerable . So sweetly Breath'd ( True Causes to Complain , Distemper'd Head ) she charm'd him partly again : He doubtful stands , confused Thoughts , as 't were ; Proud Heart sometimes , lest seem'd Neglected there , Swell'd Boil'd aloft ; then Lust's enraged Tide ; Till Reason warn'd , Perchance She not bely'd Her Health that Hour : Strong Fancies ( last ) o' th' Pleasure ( Still constant Aim , reserv'd ) in largest measure , To th' height Enjoy'd o're-rul'd Him as before : Orsamnes in a course of Physick . Well ( there He said ) Six Days conjoyn'd yet more I shall allow , Tho forged Plot , pretended , Your strength t' Advance ; prime Doctor 's ai'd commended ; All Shifts thereby Debarr'd ; his cautious Art You 'l scarce Deceive , tho Patience on my Part. No Kiss-farewell , too Stout for Fondness grown , Urg'd Sickly mood , like Storm withdraws o're-blown : Such thought by Her : glad there CLERMANTHE seem'd , From Virgin-wrack six Days again redeem'd . Next Morn great Doctor came , with Gravest touch Her Pulse did feel , Water observ'd as much ; Not far from Health , conceiv'd ; sad Fumes altho Clouding her Head , th' whole Bodie 's Frame might shew Thence weakned more : the Stomach droop and fall , Broke Nature's Rest through Watchful Thoughts withall . ( Those strength-Supports ) which Ord'ring her own mind Would Rectifie . Gave choice Receipts , design'd To cleanse those Parts whence Harmful Vapours rise Well clear'd the Spleen : with Cordial's ( last ) Supplies : Took in his View : wherefore She waved none , Dissembler else concluded thereupon : Tho with Distemper'd Head most strongly She Wish'd sharp Disease , apparent Maladie . Was often too , by her Grand Doctor's care , Prescrib'd to take below the Garden-Air ; Where having Walk'd , set down i' th' Branched Bow'r Sigh'd , Mused oft ; Wept forth moist , Pearly Show'r , That Matron waits i' th' Chamber-Window still , Made bold sometimes to use her Bawdy skill ; E're lock'd back-door , at last ; Inform'd her there , Her Lord from View would those Six Days forbear , Left wrong'd their Physick-work , her Health withall ; Whose Absence pleas'd like freedom found in Thrall . His Doctor tho vile Agent thought to be , Should strength restore till lost Virginity . Sixth Afternoon the Doctor told , Declar'd His Learned Thoughts , but little Chang'd , impair'd Her former strength , Convenient Temper then , Tho troubled Mood might cause bad Fumes agen , Disorder more : BORGANES Heart did please , Now willful Qualm must prove her main Disease . Borganes with Clermanthe again . Past th' hour of Five ( too long that Night's delay ) His Lordship came , did Looks severe display . Surpriz'd She was withall , far less Compos'd ; Last Thun'dring Storm ( conceiv'd ) that hour disclos'd . Approaching near , same Clouded Eyes beheld , Since troubled Heart ( worse Anguish then Conceal'd ) Stout Pause he made ; Plump Cheeks observ'd that time , Fresh-colour'd too ; choice Temper found , so Prime , That Sorrow's hand had scarcely Plunder'd there , Tho Lodg'd so long ; small Spoyls from thence could bear . The Lord demands ; If Sickly Cause still vex'd her ; Or sullen Mood , Coy , froward Qualm perplex'd her ; By th' Doctor thought fit Partner for his Bed : Strong frame restor'd . CLERMANTHE answered Mild , gentle way ( of hope yet scarce bereav'd , Tho Languishing ) That Doctor was deceiv'd ; Nor could his Art with Wonders tho endu'd , What she did Feel 'bove her own Sence conclude . Cross Humour 't was ( BORGANES strait exprest ) That spoyl'd , Disturbed all from Wilful Brest , If harm'd before ; well practis'd Jugler's Trade Prime Favour shewn with Cheats at last Repay'd . Tyrant in Looks and Words , Imperious now As known her Lord , put on Commanding Brow . When Sighs with Tears conjoyn'd , most Humble She Beg'd Gentle Thoughts , Forbearance , Clemency . Vain Prayers ( he said ) thy Brother has thus long Escap'd through Thee ; Pamper'd and Heal'd , grown strong ; But now shall strait Discharge that Mortal Score , By whom my Brother Slain , Sev'n Souldiers more . ( Tears wept She there , such May's soft Show'r discloses , Which Christalliz'd her Cheeks bright Lillies , Roses ) And for thy Self , Coy Girl , convenient way Shall teach Obedience , what I am . Display . My Lord ( She joyn'd ; for my sad Brother's Crime ( If such there were ) since prov'd that dangerous Time , Defensive Act , it may for Pardon plead ; Ransome vouchsaf'd , like Crown adorn your Head . And so for me your Gentle Beams I shall Sill prostrate Crave . Such words , Tears joyn'd withall , As might produce in Savage Brest compassion ; These mournful flow'd , those Sounded sweetest fashion . Clermanthe threatned by Borganes . Well ( said the Lord , Us'd Thund'ring Tongue ) you 're both enslaved Prize ; This Doom receive ; if not next Noon , full ended , E're , yeilding Grant strait brought , and Recommended By th' Matron 's Voice , that Youth shall breath his Last : Thy Rape Succeeds . Which Dreadful Judgement past , My Lord ( She said ) tho should then for more Dispensed Leave , yet longer Time implore , I hope your Mercy may be found for Either : Pearl-tears conjoyn'd : None ( said the Lord ) for Neither . Vain prov'd Complaints , for now the Man was Right , Himself become ; Soft , gentle Thoughts take flight . Most Proud he was and Lustful both , past change ; As Cruel too ; Revengeful Flame not strange Where crost , Oppos'd : n'er like Regard had shewn , CLERMANTHE'S Charms that Pow'r could vaunt alone . Thus , shaking th' Head ; Go , sturdy Girl ; He said ; Frown darted , last : left there th' or'e-whelmed Maid . CLERMANTHE'S now through Direful streight distrest , Grief-Labyrinth , Sad Thoughts , confounded Brest : What Course remain'd ? on Rack her Sould appear'd ; 'T was last Extream , tho long Presag'd and Fear'd . If She Refuse , nor with his Lust Comply'd , Next Afternoon the Lord ORSAMNES Dy'd . If she did Grant , 't would Wound her own sad Heart And Fame to Death ; Self-Murtheress in part . That Way conceiv'd ; most Loathsome to her Mind ; Here 's Love to Him , to Virtue there Design'd . The Last prevail'd , O're-came , much strength'ned tho By Powerful Arguments : if Yielded so , She likely lost ORSAMNES Love withall , Tho sav'd his Life , were both discharg'd from Thrall ; Grand Forfeiture : still Friend perhaps Confess'd : This farther thought , his Noble-temper'd Brest Pure love preserv'd , did Goodness so advance , He might Disdain that Life enjoy'd , perchance , Which She should Purchase thus ; o're-whelmed seem ; Such foul Deceit where Lodg'd so fair Esteem . Nay , tho She Grant , the Tyrant's humour cloy'd , He might howe're through Vengeance Fall , destroy'd What credit , Faith in so unworthy Brest ? So vile thus far and Barbarous exprest ? What 's more , his Death might prove to Her unknown , Whilst they Affirm'd was Free , enlarged grown ; Dead th' Vncle too , she kept as Concubine : Both ways Abus'd , thought Living Death's Design Thing Possible throught strange Event , beside Both might Escape that Doom , tho She deny'd . If , lastly , Kill'd her Self , ORSAMNES sure Was strait Condemn'd , should Mortal stroke endure . Clermanthe's chaste resolve . Thus , firm , Resolv'd She would not do that Base , Unworthy Act ; tho Dreadful found the Case : Yet many a Sigh , sad Groan she breath'd , howe're , For that hard Vote since did Vnkind appear . Past th' hour of Twelve Sleep charm'd her drowsie Sence , Took Pitty of most vertuous excellence . BORGANES now , that he was Gull'd , deluded By Female slights ( strange Patience lost ) Concluded ; Froward Neglect , not nice Conceit alone Coy Virgin mood ( if Cause thereof were know ) Which swell'd far more Disdainful Wrath , grand Pride ; Since handsome Person thought by none out-w'd ; Few could his Charge withstand , make long Demur , Much less inthralled Slave , so counting Her ; Joyn'd Greatness , Parts : Next Chief , Transendent Aim , Compliance Cross'd ; unanswer'd wanton Flame . Now Burn'd Revenge ; and thus the Spleen began ; ORSAMNES Dyes , his Brother's Slaughter-man . Sev'n Souldiers more : Her Rape like Justice pleas'd , If Granted not tho Death her Brother Seiz'd . That Hour 's declar'd for his appointed Doom ; Orsamnes death decreed . Which being o're-heard , MELVORNA i' th' next Room ( Half - Sister call'd before , and well Inclin'd ) In whose soft Heart Love , Pity were Combin'd , Deep Wound it gave ; to th' Chamber She retir'd , Where 'gainst her Peace Tumultuous Thoughts conspir'd : Strange Agony possess'd , Tormenting Fit , Knowing BORGANES Wrath would surely hit , Judgement pronounc'd . And tho her tender Soul That Act abhor'd , yet could She nought Controul , Nor Change , perswade his sturdy Mood , howe're ; Conjoyn'd withall , her Worldly Fortunes there Sprung from that Brother's Hand , who Thwarting hated . Thus , Doubtful Sad , whilst with her self Debated , She onely dar'd ( bold Point conceiv'd ) by Lines Inform'd ORSAMNES of those Black Designs . Letter from MELVORNA . Learn , Sir , from hence BORGANES Wrath , whose Ground Doth Mortal prove , lost Brother's Blood , Renown'd ; Kill'd Seven more ; tho Chief conjoyned Cause Your Sister 's chast Delay 's if still withdraws , Next Noon refuse , your Death makes Satisfaction , Her Ravishment ; no ling'ring stop , protraction ; Quick , Certain both : Ransoms contemn'd , Whate're : And tho My Self too Feeble Maid appear On your behalf , yet thought I to Inform ; That so you might Prevent that fatal Storm , If possible , or else Prepare for Dying : This Charity weak troubled Heart supplying . Seven's Evening-Hour then come for Visit too , ( Next Morn the Last , when Cur'd , no more to do ) She thither walk'd , where Four did Armed stand ; Her Work perform'd , drop'd slily into his Hand That smaller Note , unmarked by the Rest ; Next Morn by Eight She should Conclude ; Exprest : So , taking leave ( close Sigh conjoyn'd ) Retir'd : ORSAMNES Heart found wond'ring Cause , Admir'd . Door Lock'd again , Orsamnes trouble . that Paper he Survey'd Dismal Contents ; Perplexed more , dismay'd For wrong'd CLERMANTHE than himself became ; Thus softly Breath'd ; Ah , Tyrant's cruel Flame ! Poor , harmless Dove ! For , cast but smaller Glance , These dreadful Points through stronger Circumstance Did Truth appear ; That Person 's Worth beside ; Four , not unarm'd , for Guard of late descry'd : BORGANES Looks no less did Represent First hour , He thought , at least her Ravishment . Thus stands he still sometimes , Deep , musing fashion , Then Walk'd about ; Next , frown'd through Indignation : Why Ransome scorn'd but for such Vile Regard ? So strong the Room , Escape Night , Day debarr'd . Nor Arm'd to break through those four Men did prove , Pass th' House and Gates , or Free in time his Love Tho free'd Himself ; by th' Lord soon Ravished ; Through Lustfull spite ; THERSANDER Murther'd , Dead . No Way conceiv'd but stoutly to Endure : Yet if next Morn by Eight , for Perfect Cure , MELVORNA came , Something He Forg'd , design'd , Which might perchance Allay his Troubled Mind . MELVORNA kept next morn her Hour for Close O' th' Surgeon's Work , when time ORSAMNES chose . Orsamnes suit to Borganes . All done , t' Intreat ( o're-heard by th' Guard as then ) That She to Beg would please , since wanted Pen , Thatfavour from BORGANES Hand , that He Might move his Sister strait , Adviser be Strong Hopes to Bow that Way , beyond All other , If might Converse ; use frankness of a Brother . Tho Strengthning more , Sad last Farewell intended . She said , His Message should be Recommended . Departing thus , call'd Witness Guardian , The Suit prefer'd ; whereto , then boist'rous Man , Somewhat imploy'd , the Lord no Answer made But Frowns alone ; sharp Language so repay'd . CLERMANTHE too that Morning wak'd agen With same resolve , tho thought , Clermanthe's sadness . She saw as then ORSAMNES Funeral - Day ; dark , Cloudy Skies Like Sables worn ; moist , sadly streaming Fyes ; Whilst those dropt gentle Show'rs as both would there Conjoyn'd in Solemn Obsequies appear . Disturb'd e're long She prov'd with Croaking Noise From Ravens sent ( strong Morning-Waits ) whose Voice Seem'd Ominous , caus'd sad , Presaging Brest . By Ten again , that time completely drest , Glancing through Window's glass o' th' Garden-side , Stout Falcon seize with Tyrant-pow'r , descry'd , Small harmless Dove , whose tender Flesh became His choice Repast ; She Wept , bewayl'd the same : Bad Signs conceiv'd ; The First did seem t' unfold ORSAMNES Death , her Rape the Last foretold . She Arm'd her Heart for All by meditation ; Grief 's more Endur'd through serious Preparation . Dinner being brought , she said , She would Eat none , Nor Supper taste , for Private Reasons known : No Granting sent by th' Matron to her Lord , Forbearance Crav'd ; which swell'd his Rage , abhor'd . Past th' Hour of Three , whilst walked cross the Room Still casting Glance ( since fear'd ORSAMNES Doom ) To th' Window that his Chamber - Stairs beheld , She heard loud Noise which tramplers Feet Reveal'd ; Soon after Saw brought down to th' Court ( Pav'd Floor ) A dismal Corps , view'd Winding - Sheet , no more , By Two convey'd ; the Face then covered ; Some walking by , her Heart then closely Bled ; Since strait Confirm'd ORSAMNES 't was by All , No Coffin , Cloth , Course Shroud for Funeral Thought good enough ; by Scullions born below , Those being his Stairs ( that Matron told her so ) BORGANES Threats that very Time ( as fear'd ) When Dinner done ; right length and breadth appear'd . That Under - Guardian follow'd Them ( espy'd Long since by Her ) with Keys in th' Hand beside . Carry'd from thence beyond the Gate , small Green , ( What Sighs and Groans ) Grave there directly seen ; The view'd no more ; that for last Couch , retreat , Dark Curtains drawn , spread th' Earthen Coverlet : When Groaning loud , Clermanthe's long complaint . through Sorrow strait struck Dumb , Finding with all her Legs too Weak become , For th' Heavy Heart , Grief 's monstrous weight to bear , She rouled down o' th' Bed ; Supportment there , Then beats her Brest , as that would Charging Brand With her Lord's Death , not Vile BORGANES Hand : Guilty thus far Conceiv'd , Disast'rous Cause , Since th' Act refus'd , so by BORGANES Laws ORSAMNES Dy'd : strange Case appear'd , that She Without his Fall could not Chast , Vi●tuous be . Then Horrid Thoughts her Mind did over Cloud Through Passion's strength , Death th' onely Ease allow'd . Long'd for That seem'd , Hopes of his Life before , Now Dead by her beheld must still Deplore . Her Rape Death-like ; why not Vs'd shortest Way By her own Hand ? th' Enlarged Soul might stray After her Lord , belov'd ORSAMNES find In th' other World ; their Ghosts howe're Combin'd : Grief Slain withall ( since Life but Rack'd , Tormented ) Joyn'd some Revenge , BORGANES Rape prevented . Then Sob'rer Thoughts ; Hope rather Pow'rs Divine Might cross that Ravishment , base Lust-design ; Before that Hour ordain some Speedy Death , Through Apoplex , Impostume seize her Breath . Nor for that Act lest deadly thing there known , Knife , Sizars , Bodkin , Garters caught and gon ; BORGANES saying , He 'd wear like Favours Those ; Bed-cords were left alone for , strangling Close . Thus sev'ral ways perplexed Mind beside , Which might in Part o're-whelmed Thoughts divide From that Grand Loss , ORSAMNES Death complaining , That 's Sense Allay'd ; her own sad Doom remaining . Each nearer Noise did Clap of Thunder shew , Rape's storm at hand ; th' Heart's Trembling caused so . Past Sev'n it prov'd , no Supper brought howe're . Nor Bed was made ; by Her forbidden there . She lay Reserv'd till Nine , o're-clouded Skies Fit Season for that Ravishment , Surprize : When plainly heard unlock'd the outmost Door , BORGANES thought , some Trampling Noise next Floor ; Unlock'd her own , Dove's terrour felt She then , Near th' Eagle's Claw ; lock'd strait the same agen , As tho he single stay'd , might Trial use For Grant , at last , call more if she Refuse : Next , bind Her to th' Bed-posts ; enjoy'd at Pleasure Such his Intent e're Grasp'd the Beauteous Treasure . There casting Glance , half Curtain drawn , Descry'd Dim Taper's beams , heard Gentle steps beside : When Gazing wildly forth , She strait beheld ORSAMNES Form which lately so excell'd , Now Fainter looks conceiv'd , and Paler-fac'd ; White Linnen - Cap , Shirt only down to th' Wast ; Ghastly , as thought , his Ghost conceived there , Such dismal kind Her self might then appear . She thus began ; If th' Art ORSAMNES shade , My Longer Life do'st come to Check , upbraid : Orsamnes came to Clermanthe . ORSAMNES , stopt her Voice by sign ( soon ended ) Hand on his Mouth , which softest speech attended . CLERMANTHE , Peace ( pointing to those at Door ) I True ORSAMNES am ; Breath as before : Tho scarce confirm'd , till felt his Hand and Lips : So , raised Her from that Dark - Bed's Eclips , ( Lest Speech o're-heard ) did lead to th' furthest wall , Where found Couch-chair , soft Voice injoyn'd withall ; Both sitting down , She told with Panting Heart , Did first what caus'd that Strange mistake impart ; View'd dismal Corps ; what Torment bred , reveal'd Next , thoughts of Death , what way those Clouds dispell'd . Third place conjoyn'd , why She would not comply , But th' Act delay'd , ORSAMNES tho might Dye ; Which Grounds you heard before ; ORSAMNES when Applauded All ; inform'd her Self agen MELVORNA'S Lines ; who ( lastly ) th' Agent prov'd For this short Grant , to view his Dear-belov'd . Joyn'd the whole Cause : longing ( He said ) to take Last sad Farewel , I choice Pretence did make , For this Salute , as tho through my Perswasion You might be Won to Yield ; which strange Oration I ne're shall Breath , tho Death 's avoided thence , But Cross , Oppose with strongest Eloquence : Life on such Terms disdain'd ; your Grounds allow'd Keep Virtue still , tho Fate these Eyes o're-cloud . CLERMANTHE when , It much , my Lord , Allays Sharp Sorrow's Wound , since You conjoyn and Praise My Act thus far ; Hopes of your Life howe're : But speak , My Lord , altho I Ravish'd were , Would You still Love me as Friend , both free'd , Enlarg'd ? Since name of Wife cast off , that Thought 's Discharg'd . My Dearest Choice , ORSAMNES joyn'd again : I Constant am : my Love Chief Cause ( complain ) To those Grand Streights your Person so Expos'd : Pure Virgin - mind in th' Act withall Disclos'd : That Nobler Part does still Enamour Me , For Real Friend bound in Supream Degree : I 'll Dwell with You ( if Please ) like Dearest Brother , And tho not Wife , Vow ne'r to Wed Another : Thus shewing Your 's that Single way confin'd From all the World , my Heart to You Resign'd . CLARMANTHE there : those Gentle Words exprest Do much , my Lord , Confirm , this Troubled Brest , May satisfie ; were You but Well Restor'd Alive and Free , whate're my Case deplor'd . My Souls late Joy , ( ORSAMNES then , whilst Breath Conclude me Thine , expect howe're my Death : Hope brought to th' Gasp : You that such Torment found , My Loss bewail'd since Three on Fancy'd Ground , May better far the True Sustain ( so nigh ) My Real Doom . She joyn'd with Tears reply ; I Mourn'd indeed upon this Chamber 's Stage In doleful Form , as at the Hermitage ; But Living now too Loose ; I dur'st not yet My hope Discharge . Then Faintest Hope permit , ( ORSAMNES said ) lest deeper Wound from thence ; Shun'd those black Thoughts , Self - murth'ring Violence , We Mortals are Subject to various Change , Like those Four Seasons prove , which Wander , Range ; Or blust'ring Winds ; for th' outward Fortunes so , And Bodies both ; much Frail , Vncertain shew : I 'm full Resolv'd : if Fate should seize on Me , Love still thy Dead ORSAMNES Memory . Tears streamed there , drown'd those Fair Orbs , her Eyes , Sighs stop'd her Tongue , sad Pantings th' Heart surprize ; Falling on 's Brest , as tho last Mournful Score Would than Discharge , or Dye her self before In his own View ; whom he with Arms upheld , That fainting Treasure th' Indies both excell'd : Torn manly Heart : till rouzing Spirits again , By Kiss reviv'd , She speaks with doleful Strain : Know , my dear Lord ; kind Thoughts of You each hour Shall last till Death destroys Rememb'ring Pow'r . ORSAMNES when , I owe to Nature said , That Mortal Debt which now proves early Pay'd , Some Fourty Years cut off ; this World howe're I 've well observ'd , and known much Sorrow there ; Worst Change conceiv'd from thee to Go , Depart , That keenest makes Death 's cold and frozen Dart. My Lord ( She said ) how still do's Height'ned prove My Loss Extream through This Transcendent Love To all conjoyn'd : Life burth'nous grown from thence , Follow I may e're long such Excellence ; Much more that Kind and Sad Discourse to th' last , Dismal Compound , till Hour and Half o're-past . ORSAMNES then ; my Death I do Conclude Will sudden seize , as my last Sleep intrude This very Night ; if short resolving Pause You can't Obtain , before my self withdraws , Till th' hour of Eight , next Morn ; 't is my desire ( No Change then found ) by Day - light to Expire . I 'll try , my Lord ( said She ) tho make to Swell His Lustful Rage . Both seal'd last Kiss-farewell , When She did Faint again , till by another Revived seem'd ; Each grasp'd the Hand o' th' other , Sigh'd , wept for Close : to th' Door they walked then , Giv'n gentle knock , 't was opened strait agen . Clermanthe's last suit to Borganes . Six Arm'd for Guard , that Matron there did stand , Who ask'd , if She would stoop to th' Lord's Demand . CLERMANTHE pray'd , She would beseech him there , For that night's Pause , till Eight next morn forbear ; Since sick through watchful Hours distemper'd grown To strange Degree . Her suit should be made known , Th' Other repli'd , tho 't would her Lord incense : Return'd with Grant ( why did so far Dispense We shall unfold ) That Hour requir'd ( exprest ) Her plain Resolve : some Ease to tortur'd Brest , ORSAMNES thus , the Lady being spread ( As found her there ) upon her mournful Bed , Was guarded strait to 's Chamber - Jayl , confin'd ; Where musing lay through sad , disturbed Mind . BORGANES ( know ) did sculk thus long at Door Which down to th' Garden led , plac'd there before ORSAMNES brought , Dark-Lanthorn ranged by ; Prime Ambush 't was for th' Hearing Part , more nigh ; Since did conclude , They 'd chuse that farthest End . Couch - Chair for all : This Door might help , befriend . That Morning He their Conference delay'd , Besides Affairs , since Hop'd , th' Enthralled Maid Would Grant herself at Noon ; nor Leisure then , Till night Defer'd ( convenient Hour ) agen : Close dark approach . ORSAMNES , fearing Death , Might use imploy his utmost , Talking Breath , Strong'st Arguments ( he thought ) to change her Mind : No hopeful Way for 's Wanton Aim declin'd . To th' Lock-hole joyn'd his Ear , unheard , unseen ; Those Hangings parted well for th' Door between . But softer - Voic'd , besides the Noble pair Strait farthest off withdrawn from their Couch-chair That Door observ'd ; ORSAMNES Back to him , Faint , murmur-like their lost Discourse did seem . This heard ; small Groan [ my Dearest Choice ] exprest : [ My Soul 's late Joy , conclude me thine ] to th' rest , More strongly Breath'd from fervent Thoughts , more High ; Deep Lover's Both Declared strait thereby . Yet might the Man for Life good Agent prove , Advise so far , She Grant in tender Love . [ Pure Virgin mind ] That heard conjoyned more ; Thence shew'd still Perfect Maid , as thought before . This , Lustful Mood , and Anger both would Please First Grasp'd his Virgin-Wench , Flames to appease ( Maid thought since found so Lodg'd apart we told ) Choice daintiest Dish : next place , through Fear controul'd , Giv'n from Himself , by his own Hand Presented ; Th' Heart Rack'd ( as 't were ) tho Life enjoy'd , Tormented : Prime Taster thus , till sought perchance Another , Stomach grown cloy'd , Reveng'd withall Slain Brother . Glad found their Cheat , that Matron met below , Night's Pause conjoyn'd , her Answer since did shew Plain yieldingness ; if chang'd next Morn , deny'd ; He knew what Way to take , ORSAMNES Dy'd : Could Heighten all from many a fearful Dream , Dead Brother's Ghost , found Horror thence extream : That Amorous Youth in Grave , She might resign . Love's Fortress strait , observant Concubine . That Corps She saw Aegyptian Slave did prove , Which for some Crime was Pris'ner kept above ORSAMNES Stairs , and Lash'd Diseased Dy'd ; For whom that mean , base Funeral descry'd . CLERMANTHE lay , sad , watchful Thoughts , on Bed , Small Slumber so ; next Morn disturbance bred ( The same to th' Lords ) by Trumpets War-like Sound , Whose joyned Noyse their Castle-walls rebound . When Eight that Matron came , unlock'd the Dore ; Bid's her Resolve ; last time , BORGANES Swore . Clermanthe's constant way . Much weak she was ; that ling'ring Plea renew'd : For Mercy towards her Self and Brother su'd . That Matron then Inform'd by th' Lord's Command , Eleven the Hour , if She did waiting stand At her Court-Casement there , She should behold That Tragick Sight which He but late foretold . Door lock'd again , now Gall'd o're-whelmed Heart , She trod the Room , to th' window Glance in part : Till nigh Ten 's Hour , more Wonder caused there Loud Musick's noise : Cornets , Recorders were Shalm , Sackbuts heard , great trampling through the Court : This Pageant saw beneath of stranger sort . Jove's Statue 't was , A ●strange show . on whose curl'd Head did stand Imperial Crown ; shafts grasped in his Hand For Thunder-bolts ; blue Mantle , like the Skie Adorn'd with Stars , in Charret plac'd to th' eye , Globe at his Foot : the side did Eagle bear ; One thrusting on the Wheels , encompass'd there With Painted Cloth like Clouds , that trouling Hour , So seem'd to move by th' God's Transcendent Pow'r . Priest formost walk'd , Musicians on each side , Silk Coats , with Garlands too , in Flaunting Pride : BORGANES next did March , Triumphant Way , Worn Glist'ring Cloaths ; large Train the Reer display . For Cause of all that Noise , this show related , His Birth-day 't was , observ'd , well Celebrated ; Then from the Altar came , done Sacrifizing , I' th' corner of that Court small Temple rising : Not that such Love to th' Gods , or Honour shew'd ; But ostentation Pleas'd , thought Prince-like mode . Thus Jove from thence was softly born along ( Fine Progress through smooth-paved Floor , that Throng , To th' upper end o' th' Hall , where Cloth of State By th' Hour of Twelve should Table have with plate , Choice , dainty Meats ; as tho the Lord would bring , Jove us'd like Guest , new Banquet-Offering ; Priest by for Servitor , Board voided then , Should ride in Pomp to 's Temple-walls agen : Long glancing there , the Noise of Drums was heard , For Action of more solemn kind , regard Intended prov'd ; Dreadful , presaging Fear ; When she beheld BORGANES strait appear , Troop from the Hall : this mournful show ensu'd , ORSAMNES self e're long brought down she view'd By Ruffians ( then strangly o're-whelmed Brest ) Th' Arms ty'd behind , black consequence exprest : Shirt down to th' Wast , no more , white Cap discern'd ; Still gallant Form , tho sadly'st there Concern'd ; Undaunted Looks , Calm , guiltless Thoughts declar'd To grapple strait with direful Doom prepar'd . BORGANES words , That he to Justice now , Next Jove supream , would sacrifice allow , Pale Brother's Ghost withall ; that Day being Born , Twin to himself , CLERMANTHE Groan'd , Forlorn . Thus 'mongst the Guard whilst farther did Advance , He cast to th' Casement there Kind , sober glance , Held open view'd ; which then seem'd wounding Dart ( Tho lately Pleas'd ) to her confounded Heart . So through the Court was led to th' joyning Green ( That Front by th' Gate low , cloister'd walk ) well seen , Too plain perceiv'd ; there Ty'd with Dismal Band To Post She saw , by th' Lord's express command ; Now Naked half , like Statue ( thus compell'd ) White Marble , pure , tho living Eyes beheld . Six Archers o're against him Rang'd , Bows bent , Which Serjeants of black Death might Represent ; Should Aim at th' Heart , Life's Fortress call'd , and bring , From distant Ground , Stern Fate o' th' swiftest Wing . There loud she spoke ; Clermanthe's truble . O Heav'ns ! what view descry'd To Blast my Soul ( th' Hands sadly wrung beside , Brest beats how oft ! Sighs seem'd with Tears compounded ) Break , break my Heart , withall Words mournful sounded . Thus , manly Face , resolved Thoughts ( whate're ) For Death's cold charge , might serious then appear , More Solemn turn'd ; Eyes cast to Heav'n compos'd : Cap 's drawn beneath , with Darkness all inclos'd : Whilst long brown Locks , mov'd oft by Gentle wind . Seem'd Kist ( as 't were ) for last Farewell , entwin'd . Now Faint she prov'd , despair'd , half closed Eyes , As waited for same Deadly Trance , surprize ; Near Sunk withall : When loudly strained voice , That call'd , Hold , Hold ; great Trampling Horsmen's Noyse Open'd Them quite again , part wakened there Her Drooping Soul ; since first did Dream appear : Then all their Hats pluck'd off beheld , young Man Gallop to th' Lord , whereby Demur began ; View'd Handsome Form , brave cloaths , large Train from thence , BORGANES Self strait bare through Reverence : Speaking to whom , Turn'd up in Haste she saw ORSAMNES Cap ; more speech conjoyn'd , withdraw Those Archers there , his Bodie ; Arms , unbound ; When plainly seem'd Awake , revival found . It was their Young Laconian Prince indeed , The Laconian Prince . Who ranged had those Parts , convenient Breed For th' Hunting Game ; lik'd well that Recreation ; Own'd warlike Thoughts withall : did take Occasion , Their Borders found so Nigh , to View , behold Those strong , Arcadian Forts ( we lately told ) Were Seiz'd by them before they did Invade , And Pris'ners took both Lords , the Noble Maid . Returning Home , He thought some Hours to rest , Then Hunt i' th' Park , BORGANES Royal Guest . Ent'ring the Green , that Mournful Show descry'd Choice , Gallant Limbs , Gentile lower Garb beside , He call'd to stop the Doom , till more was known ; Which made them Glance , strait hold their Hands each one , Nicking then Shafts , Word giv'n should all let fly . Speaking to th' Lord , they Unveil'd his Face to th' Eye ; When Gallant Form , prime Countenance beheld , Undaunted Brow , thought scarcely Parallell'd : Seem'd his own Years . Asking , what was th' Offence ; BORGANES told ; joyn'd Height'ning Grounds from thence , Ghost-Dreams , as heard before . The Prince inclin'd To gentler Thoughts , thus blaz'd his virtuous Mind . My Lord , we 'll Grant , your Noble Brother 's Fate , Sev'n Death 's conjoyn'd , might rise to Mournful Rate ; O' th' Pris'ners Life you may withall dispose Subdeu'd by War ; yet since that Action shews Prime manly Valour 's Stamp , Defensive Ground , Choice Person ( last ) let not hard Thoughts be found , I pray , intreat , if he 's Redeem'd by Me , Ransome discharg'd : your Dreams tho Frightful be , I am Confirm'd they 'l cease , when Tryal prov'd , That Object ; Cause thereof Withdrawn , Remov'd , Strong Fancies Pow'r , whilst here He Stays , and Passion Do forge , Produce that Ghost-like Aggravation . BORGANES gall'd , as felt his own hard Brest By th' Archers struck , sad Grant , these words exprest : Sir , I shall hope what you Presage , declin'd Orsamnes given up to the Prince . Those former Fears ; He 's now your Slave , resign'd , From Ransome free : Then strait intreats , His Grace Would enter th' House , there take Refreshment-Glass , Soon after Dine . Pointed towards the Court , Speech with ORSAMNES fear'd , nam'd Hunting sport Ask'd , where his last . The Prince , Drawn on before , I 'll send for Him when Din'd ; loud spake , no more . BORGANES whisper'd strait that Guardian , To keep him Close , lock'd from the Prince's Train , CLERMANTHE , lest reveal'd ; forewarn'd withall No Servants Blab what Pris'ners left in Thrall . Thus , on they march'd ; ORSAMNES , being unty'd , Most Eager seem'd to thank the Prince , beside Beg for CLERMANTHE , whose danger thought like Death ; Tho sav'd himself ; but forc'd to spare that Breath , By th' Archers strait , stern Guardian o're-sway'd , Encompass'd round ; Point barbarous ( They said ) Slave to Intrude , his Highness tho exprest , He 'd send for Him : that partly eas'd sad Breast , Those words o're-heard ; half naked ( lastly ) then : Thus hopeful , Cheer'd , to th' Chamber brought agen . CLERMANTHE too , upon that Boarded ground Gave thanks to Heav'n , from whence the Rescue found , Where first beheld ; thoughts comfortable grown ; Glimps of Sun-shine that dreadful Storm o're-grown . Her Ravishment whilst stay'd the Prince , as 't were , ( So heard him stil'd ) conceiv'd avoided there : Good hopes withall ORSAMNES would , if Free , Gain her release from Rape , Captivity . MELVORNA ( last ) kept doleful Feast in Bed , Melvorna's trouble . Dining on Grief , or Grief like Vultur fed Upon her gentle Brest ; strange Rack endur'd Through brave ORSAMNES Doom , so lately cur'd : When th' Maid by chance ( tho fear'd disturbing Fault ) Inform'd , the Prince had his Redemption wrought , Would take along to th' Court ; which strait reviv'd , Cast down withall , of hope that way depriv'd : For , Love complain'd , tho Charity's contented , Caus'd drooping Heart , great ease , since thought prevented CLERMANTHE'S Rape , to th' Brother Favour shown Might fetch her off : lov'd Rival there unknown . Now Trumpets noise , loud Musick strait was heard , Borganes feast . Meat dancing up ; their Prince with grand regard Plac'd at Board's end , Alone , that part supply'd With choicest Food ; most gallant Feast descry'd . Somewhat beneath BORGANES Sat , great store Of worthy Rank ; on th' other side , same Floor The Prince's Train ; best end reserv'd o' th' Hall , Where Jove beheld , BORGANES choice withall Honour'd that Room to bear him company ; Who had his board of Dainties too , most free ; Prime Cloth of State advanc'd , did Sober dine With looking on ; accept for Food Divine . Soft Musick gave their Ears no mean repast From Skilful Hands , rare Voices 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 prove● . 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 Morn transform'd to Gaudy Day . Next , on MERDONE glance , that second Maid , By th' Prince urg'd for ORSAMNES Choice , we said ; MONTANVS whom did Woo , Pastor gentile ; Merdone won by Montanus . Which Youth Siege gentler found , enjoy'd that while Kind Summer-looks , nay , reap'd conjoyned Kisses , Strong Lovers Food ; first Course to th' larger blisses : So Gain'd her Heart , chief Fortress , Magazine . Did travel through that Sea call'd Love-design With friendlier Gales , whereas bad , Stormy weather , Rocks , doubtful waves threatned ( hard chance ) together SILVANOR's Barque : true cause we thus reveal : MERDONE , tho ORSAMNES lov'd as well , Was much less Rays'd by mounting Hope , Desire , So found less Grief , could calmer way Retire : Choice Temper , last ; could better estimate Another's worthy Love , when saw of late Her own Refus'd . Next Glance behold we shall BORGANES Tow'rs , CLERMANTHE left in Thrall . The End of the Fourth Book .

THE GRECIAN STORY . Book V. LEaving that Lord , whose Brains twice bury'd were In Sleep and Wine , This Chance does next appear . Young Wench there was , of handsome Form , Gentile , VARNESA call'd ; and which might claim the Style Of honest too , good Heart , ingenious Head ; Whom their chief Town , great Lacedemon bred ; Mother of Arcady , much lov'd the Nation . Twelve months ago she left that City's Station , To th' Lord prefer'd ; one 's Daughter fair beside Th' Attendant prov'd , prime Spirit own'd beside : Made now the Pris'ner's beds , Meat brought withall , Being troubled , Griev'd for their disast'rous Thrall , THERSANDER'S Doom , CLERMANTHE'S Ravishment , Next Morn design'd no doubt o' th' sure Event ; For some Cross words to th' Matron too , debate Threatned by th' Lord to be discharg'd of late : CLERMANTHE , last , thought Noble Rank ( by glance Brave Gems beheld ) her Fortune might advance She fix'd on Hopeful way for their Release ; Further'd that Night through prime advantages . Thus , calling Guardian forth from Drink , Young Maid Varnesa . whilst made CLERMANTHE'S Bed , whom follow'd strait Comrade With Bottle of Sack , each charge to view , behold ; Next was THERSANDER'S Couch , where ( slily bold ) Small Paper thrust , those talking at the Door , Into his Hand , well pen'd these Lines before . Your Nephew , Sir , by th' Prince freed from the stake , Is gon to Court , Your self same Place must take To Morrow's noon , by Archers there shot Dead ; Near Ten i' th' Morn the Lady 's ravished . I 'm Friend to both , shall safe convey from thrall , Twelve th' Hour to Night : false Hair and Beard withall That Trunk does hold , Coat too by chance , large siz'd , Wait then for me , if lov'd your Life , disguis'd . THERSANDER That with wond'ring Thoughts ( altho Back turned ) reads ; and partly Joyful so , Partly Affraid , inform'd the Wench by sign , He should approve , in ev'ry Point combine . On shelf before , whilst made the Guardian 's bed , Large Paper lai'd she saw , wherein she read Few Lines o' th' Top ; the Lord 's own Hand and Seal Joyn'd far beneath ; short Order did reveal For one o' th' Frontire-Towns , should go next Day Ten 's later hour so heard the Guardian say . That strength'ned much , those Lines cut off at Night Safe Pass for All through th' Borders she could write : So strict each were since Wars began , that thus Men travell'd through , else Task more dangerous . Bed-time drawn nigh , Varnesa's plot to free Orsamnes . her Chamber joyn'd withall To th' Guardian's Room , who drinking stai'd i' th' Hall , She waited till he came ; past ten howe're ; Door open left ( that Lock disorder'd there , Well known by her ) when drench'd like Spunge in Wine , Soon couch'd He sleeps : snor'd loud for her design . Which Summons heard , she softly stole to th' Chair Where lodg'd his Cloaths , took thence with nicest care CLERMANTHE'S Keys : THERSADNER'S wanting tho , That for his Door ; yet search'd she to and fro , Ground , Table , Shelf ; nor in the Window seen : If was o're-heard , This prompt Excuse had been , Her Glove's she there did leave , when made the Bed , Should walk forth Early i' th' Morn , by bis'ness led . From shelf his Paper takes , that Key thrown by , Dropt in some place , mid'st Drink perchance did ly . Thus , Griev'd for him , tho Joy'd for her , retir'd . ( Who yet should know th' Event , that Care requir'd ) She writes that Pass , short Order penn'd above Cut off , large Space , for that Intent did prove ; Prime Counterfeit for Clerk-like hand did shew , BORGANES Name and Seal seen there below ; My Tenant's Daughter 's there , let safe and well Pass through your Guard , conjoyn'd my Hand and Seal . If stop that Way , in strange , unlikely sort ; By-passage fail'd ; Haste then to th' Prince at Court . This done , perform'd ; no Light , Noise heard t' offend , Dark Lanthorn took , best Gown for useful end , First , to THERSANDER's Room she walk'd howe're , ( None lodging nigh ) gave gentle Rap when there : He come to th' Door , through th' Lock-hole she exprest ; His Key could not be found , though partly blest , The Lady's was ; what Way , from loathsome Thrall Should her release ; Himself resign'd withall To th' Charge of Heav'n . THERSANDER pray'd ; With speed ( Sad , Thoughts reserv'd ) the Lady might be freed ; Duke's Daughter and Heir , that Youth 's intended Bride , Of Princely Rank ; they 'd her Advance beside . He wish'd she should to th' Merchant's Grange repair In Arcadie , from thence by Lines declare To that young Lord at Court , that also he Should thither come , when by the Prince set Free : If Life , Escape , Himself would find them there . All Points ( she said ) should be perform'd , whate're . Varnesa going to Clermanthe . To th' Lady's Room she gently walked then , Open'd both Doors , lock'd fast the same agen ; Scar'd with which Noise , couch'd only upon the Bed , Since fear'd that Night she should be Ravished ; CLERMANTHE thought , now plainly her Doom would seize her , Sunk , panting Heart ; wish'd Death might free , Release her . Till hearing softest Tread , small Light display'd , That doleful Hour , sad Fancy's Damp o'resway'd ; New strong Conceit some Ghost might then appear , ORSAMNES too ( still thought reserved there , The Prince being gone ) prove closely murther'd , slain : Glancing on Her , strait overwhelm'd again ; Since sent ( conceiv'd ) on Bawdy grounds before , The Lord at hand ; did Trembling way Deplore . Till humble Bow , the Maid informed her , She came to Free ; conjoyn'd without demur ( Soft Voice ) what more Reviv'd , how well Redeem'd How noble Lord by th' gentle Prince , tho seem'd Still Pris'ner there ; convey'd at last Back way To cheat her Eye , gon tow'rds the Court same Day ; Her Rape by ten resolv'd : those Keys did shew Should free from thence , Enlarge , not finding tho THERSANDER'S Key ( whose Death next Noon conceal'd ) How safe th' escape , that Pass ( in brief ) reveal'd : Wish'd Rouze , advance , lest Danger prov'd , surprize ; Shew'd new-bought Gown might serve for their Disguise . Clermanthe led forth by Varnesa . CLERMANTHE cheer'd , bad Fears conjoyn'd withall ; Damp'd for THERSANDER'S Case , yet hopes from Thrall Her Lord might get him free'd , to th' Prince request ; Joy'd too when heard his Clear Advice exprest ; Loath'd Couch forsakes , then follow'd strait her Guide , Took box of Gems , some Linnen there beside . The Wench unlock'd , i' th' corner , small strong Door , Hangings thereon , by th' Lady unseen before ; Fine Closet 't was , reserv'd ; then opened strait Trap-door conceal'd , nex't that thick Iron - Grate ( Those Keys to all in Ring of Brass contain'd ) By Ladder thence through empty Hole they gain'd . The Ground it self , where hollow Vault descending Quite underneath , till reach'd the Fields extending : Strange Cloister seem'd that Hour , more pleasing tho To th' Lady's Eye then Gallant Jayl did shew . 'T was digg'd in time of Wars through wary Fear . By th' Lord thereof . Escaping Passage there When Castle lost : nor knew that Wench the walk , Till th' Guardian ( her Kinsman too ) did stalk Same way by Night to near adjoyned Whore ; Tho said , Stol'n visit 't was to Friend ( no more ) Which had his Lord displeas'd , o're-clouded Man ; She waiting there till he return'd again . At Cavern's Mouth , some Iron Bolts remov'd That held all fast within , like Door it prov'd ; Th' outside did shew firm , natural Rock howe're , Close carved Crags conjoyn'd , Trees shading there . Thus through that womb with small Offence they pass'd , Till like New-born giv'n up to th' Feilds , at last . Tho Solemn Thoughts when thus at large expos'd , Round nightly Shade ; clear Moon howe're disclos'd Her fainter Beams , on verdant Plains bestowing Like Tinsell-dress ; Woods lin'd with Sables shewing . June's warmer Month but newly enter'd then , VERNESA cheer'd CLERMANTHE'S Heart agen . That Garment brought ( Door clos'd ) by Trees o're-clouded , Was strait put on , her Own i' th' Bushes shrouded . Sev'n Miles it prov'd to th' Bord'ring Parts , known Way To th' Wench howe're ; by Five , when Break of Day , They well should Reach the same o' th' Pass-port-score , Walk freely through ; Ten's hour and not before Her Rape resolv'd , no Post could them prevent : By Passage found might be to their Content : Thus , cloathed strait , less fear'd surprising Glance , Both veil'd withall for th' Borders the Advance . THERSANDER tho , Thersander's trouble . mean time , Transformed prove In thoughts as Garb , Death's Fate so near ; unmov'd , Musing he stands one while , then Walk'd about , Next stares o' th' Walls , and Door , cross Fortune's flout Sad , strange appear'd : to th' Windows glance at last ; Fair Prospect view'd , by Fancy trod , o're-pass'd ; Wresting some Bars , one loose , perceiv'd , the Stone Bad , flaw'd , and broke ; with 's Knife much larger grown ; Then utmost Strength Fire-fork conjoyn'd apply'd , He tears it forth , tho afterwards descry'd Steep Rock beneath : no thought to pass above , Such Walls and Gates , that th' onely Way did prove . Coat found in Trunk , false Hair and Beard put on ( By Actor us'd in play ) This fixt upon Cut large Bed's Cord , the same securely bound To stronger Bar ( that distance tho from Ground ) Almost despair'd ) He slides thereby , descended ; No Crauling saw , such Crags , so hollow-bended ; Cord far too short ; yet crept great way by chance , Till prov'd Six Yards to th' Earth , unpleasing Glance : Forc'd , Groveler-like , from shelving Crag to fall On th' Hands and Knees , lest broke his Legs withall : Was something Bruis'd howe're ; beholding then Strange Voyage late , that monstrous Rock agen , Look cast in thanks to th' Skie , with cheerful Pace ( Next Way conceiv'd ) for th' Borders he did trace ; Prime Marks when came observ'd , Hopes now to see , Stol'n through by Night , CLERMANTHE in Arcadie . Past Four half-Hour , Clermanthe's fears . the Lady and her Convoy Drew near to th' Bounds , much Damp'd her former Joy Through Virgin-fears , conjoyn'd long nightly stage ; Rous'd Dismal thoughts what chang'd i' th' Hermitage , ( Sad progress known ) mov'd Leaves by wand'ring Wind , Black Shadows scar'd , Birds , Beasts to start inclin'd : Yet th' open Walks , no Woods dark maze offending , Trees scatt'red pleas'd ; whilst constant Moon befriending . Now morning - Cloud shew'd that Remaining Part , THERSANDER 'S Thrall , ORSAMNES grieved Heart . Cast backward Glance , she saw from bushy throng One hast'ned towards them , pursu'd e're long By louder Voyce ; Stay there and cease your flight , We must not part thus : scar'd through stranger Fright CLERMANTHE prov'd , as tho surpris'd , betray'd . Near reaching Her , Is not your Name ( he said ) The Lady broke from Jayl ? Confounded more , Dumb Marble grown , far plainer than before . Next , turned up her Hood ( which She let fall ) Conjoyning strait , THERSANDER see withall , That Bodie , walk shew'd Her 's far off descry'd , VARNESA 'S too , Way , flying Hour beside . Then known Himself ( tho with false Hair and Beard Coat , last disguis'd ) that Name and Voyce confer'd : Wonder as much o're-sway'd , seem'd nightly Dream , Till briefly'st Heard th' escaping stratagem CLERMANTHE Joy , that Guardian found , exprest ; Tho said , He follow'd that surprizing Jest So far She might have Swoon'd perchance that time : THERSANDER smil'd , ask'd Pardon for the Crime . This now remain'd , He joyn'd i' th' Pasport so , Who us'd her Pen and Ink ; great Space below , Their last cut off ; lest not By-passage found More clear and free , the Day then shining round . Let pass this Man , Two Daughters safe and well 'Bout their affairs ; Conjoyn'd my Hand and Seal . But casting Glance , Arm'd Man with Garment rude , Black Hair and Beard behind a Tree they view'd , Drinking at Fount , Horse by ; whom All to shun Straitways , Avoy'd ( THERSANDER unarm'd ) begun ; More follow might : Till he call'd loud ( as fled ) And ask'd , which Way to Lacedemon led . VARNESA knowing , inform'd ( Both yiel'd howe're ) Shewn two large Tow'rs , which did far off appear . When mounting strait ( no Time for more Discourse ) His lusty Beast , small Gale by ●entle force Turn'd up his Coat , Silk Garment , Green espy'd , Broad Silver Plates ; well mark'd the Voice beside ; THERSANDER call'd , whilst galloping did prove , If you ORSAMNES are , THERSANDER love , Turn back again . He turn'd , this Answer made ; Are you THERSANDER then ? Who joyful said , As sure as You ORSAMNES there , and This CLERMANTHE call'd : who strait unveiled is . Said ; Nay , my Lord , and could you leave , ( unkind ) CLERMANTHE thus to Danger 's storm behind ? Orsamnes known by them . Speak , Was th●s well ? THERSANDER joyned more , She 's yet unstain'd , pure Virgin as before . Dismounted strait , cast wond'ring Glance to th' Skie , Kiss seal'd , imbrace , thus prov'd the Duke's reply ; CLERMANTHE , fair I so Disown'd , as she ORSAMNES late , when seem'd Discharg'd and Free Fled First from him . Clouds both howe're concealing She in few words her strange Escape revealing . All joyn'd their cheerful Hearts on hopeful Ground , Much thank'd VARNESA too , like Maid renown'd : ORSAMNES Chance defer'd Time Dangerous , That place less free : tho told at large by us . Riding with Four o' th' Prince's Armed men , ( Six staying to Quas● by th' way , late Evening then ) Through Forrest large , they prov'd ass●vl'd e're long By thievish Rogues , ●ight made the sundy Throng . All soon took Flight , Himself unarmed Fled ( His , th' Uncles Life , CLERMANTHE endangered ) By one pursu'd , whose Horse by chance did Fall , Through friendly stump ; He gaining Ground withall , Rode back with speed , escap'd ; resolved Mind For Journey strait to th' Court , that way resign'd To th' Prince again , if suit might there prevent By nimble Post CLERMANTHE'S Ravishment . Tho near despair'd , the Prince then ty'd far more Upon that Ground● to th' Lord ingag'd before . Came near to th' Forrest bounds , much wand'ring tho Lest fresh assault , Glance cast through Glade below , He view'd a Horse forty yards off , the Night Just entring then , whose Rider came from Fight ( One of those Thieves ) lay Dead upon the Ground ; Brought rouling Bulk thus far with Mortal Wound ; There Tumbling fell : false Hair and Beard descry'd , ( Loose 'mongst the Boughs ) long Coat , his Sword beside . 'T was Safe conceiv'd to Borrow all , imploy More honest Way , lost th' Armed Band , Convoy ; These should both shroud , desend , lest backward straying , Troopers perchance ( long since observ'd ) betraying Might seize on Him ; or else BORGANES Men ; For sudden Death convey to th' Castle agen , As tho broke loose from th' Prince's Train , Escape : Mean while howe're perform'd CLERMANTHE'S Rape . Thus strait Disguis'd he ●rod the Field ; thought best To ●ide about , lest Haunted by the Rest ; Then finding none ●'inform , He rang'd all night , By ●edges cross'd , Brooks , Woods conjoyned spite , Till near to th' Borders came ; where Dry with sorrow , Long Travel , Watch , draught from the Fount did borrow . Now for THERSANDER and ●●ARVESA , She His Charge become , good Horse would wanting be : One saddled strait , Gra●ing they saw at hand , That dead Thief 's 't then free'd from all Command , Wild Traveller ; Who all that Night ( when stray'd ) ORSAMNES thus , dress'd Master like , Comrade Did follow still : CLERMANTHE fai● behind Himself should ●ide , best Guardian design'd : He seiz'd that Horse● next might those Two be there Joyn'd in the Pass , lest stop perchance , whate're That should be us'd● unless By passage sound E're long by th' Way , thought clear , convenient Ground . ORSAMNES now Resolv'd , as partly free From the Prince , discharg'd by Gentle Destiny , To Guard CLERMANTHE Home , since He●'s before ( Contracting Vows ) upon the Marriage score : Her welfare next , Endanger'd so that time , Chast Honour both , to leave more sinful Crime That Due perform'd to Lov'd , Transcendent Wife , All Graceful Points to th' Saver of his Life Should be observ'd ; resign'd to th' Prince's Hand By sober Pen , where-e're did please , command True Servant still . Which Thoughts ( by goodness mov'd ) On Moral grounds CLERMANTHE'S self , approv'd . But second time their Pass defer'd , lay'd by , New Sight beheld ; Day spreading through the Sky . Large Coach they saw from certain Hill descending , Arcadian Embassador . Grand Troop withall , that way but slowly tending I' th' borders Road , where they should joyn below ; On side thereof great single Person go , There walking down , whose Garments Stately view'd ; Whom they did strait Ambassador conclude From their young King , with large attendant Train Returning now for Arcadie again , Well known by them , Good , noble Lord esteem'd , Great Friend withall to th' Prince ORONTES seem'd , ORSAMNES both ; which wonder caus'd , that He Prov'd so imploy'd for Trust , and Dignity . Thus , mounted strait , Disguis'd ; the Women on Spread Saddle-Cloth's , this Plot Resolv'd upon . Advancing to grave Horse man in the Reer , THERSANDER ask'd , if such a Lord walk'd there . Yes , th' other said ; He then conjoyn'd , We be Arcadians born , resolv'd for Arcadie ; The , stricter times of late , please to allow Oblige thus far , that , being Conjoyned now With your grand Train , we may , unquestion'd more , Pass as belong'd to th' Lord Ambassadour . He , welcome All ( like former Friends ) reply'd ; They closed strait with Him on either side . Discourse by th' way , He gave them information , What Treaty held with that Lacoman Nation . Those Frontire Towns and Forts , but lately seiz'd , Should Render'd prove , th' Arcadian King since pleas'd To give large Sum ; thought , as th' Affairs then stood , Better by Coin redeem'd than Native Blood . Peace ( next ) Confirm'd till Fifteen years expir'd , With Joy to both the Realms so much desir'd . His Lordship chose that early Hour to shun June's fainter Heat ; things well transacted , done , With shorter Speed to Kiss their new King's hand , GONSALVUS too , when both did strait demand , With cheerful thoughts , Arcadian King dead . Then is the young King Dead ? Yes th' other answer'd there , his life was ●led Near Month ago , if that be News , unknown ; And th' Uncle now ascends the Royal Throne . Conjoyned strait ; He Dy'd in Grateful Hour , ORONTES when should be brought up to th' Tower Midst Nightly Shades , false , Treas'nous Charge , Pretence ( ORSAMNES Partner joyn'd ) with Violence ; Then soon condemn'd : given speedy Order to Two Troops of Horse ; One of their Captains tho Was sick that time , the Other Drunk did prove , Whence caus'd some stop , Demur : e're Those could move ; Night past Inflam'd , and Day before , the King Through Surfeit , Wine , felt extream Vomiting ; Enrag'd withall : was couched so in Bed : Then further Pause , till Change discovered : His Uncle too conceiv'd the Prince 's Friend , But soon Speech lost , and Life , so prov'd his End . Those Courtiers ●led , through Guilty hearts , that fram'd False Traytor ●anes , most ●ouly them defam'd . How did this News transport their Thoughts , Revive ! His Father snatch'd from dreadful Block , Alive ! Invited too by th' Noble King , of late , From Countrey Grange to 's former Glory , s●ate , ( Said th' Ancient Man ) ORSAMNES also now Might Walk abroad with Free and chearful Brow : Much Calmer prov'd the Prince's troubled Brest , Which shew'd in Looks and Language both , express'd . Orsam . the rest pass the hounds Thus , soon They pass'd the Bounds , no Qualmish fear By th' Men endur'd , nor Female Pantings there : Trod safe th' Arcadian Soyl , bright Morn to th' Eye , Fresh check'd arose ; serene both Earth and Sk'● ; Adorn'd by th' Sun's resplendent Rays , who seem'd To smile on their Success , as Dear esteem'd . Half hour dissolv'd , They part in Friendly sort ; Those prancing on their Way to th' Royal Court. Held Council now , since thought of former Cares ; Thus 't was Resolv'd , for Ord'ring their Affairs : They should withdraw to th' Merchant's private Grange ; THERSANDER next , salute ( such gladsome Change ) The Prince himself , in 's Pastor Farm as then , Hoping to find more cheerful , pleas'd agen Endeavour there to Frame his Thoughts , compose By fit degrees , ORSAMNES choice disclose ; Virgin of Noblest Birth , Good , fair combin'd ; More equal Match for Him by far Design'd . If gentler Grant ( small Doubt ) when heard Relation Joyn'd pivate Way their Marriage celebration . Thus on they pass'd through Verdant Fields , the ground Bespread with Flow'rs , soft Gale Companion found , Which cool'd th' offensive Beams ; well Horsed were ; CLERMANTHE tho good Pillion wanted there . When th' Evening come , Minerva's Temple . They fair , large Mount ascended On whose smooth Top ( through Prospect choice commended ) MINERVA's Temple view'd , shewn lofty Pride , With Pillars round , carv'd Statues beautify'd : Much aged Front appeared , tho to Sense , Might claim withall more solemn Reverence . Prime Porch observ'd , mounted by steps , degrees ; The Soil adorn'd with Palms , and Laurel-trees , In order rang'd before , o' th' sides , behind ; Prov'd shorter Walks with pleasing Shade combin'd : Strait marched they , Spectators , softly round , Whilst Trembling Leaves gave hollow Murmur's sound . Entring the Walls , with shining Marble grac'd , View'd from above Minerva's Image plac'd ; Bright Helmet worn ; Spear grasped in one Hand , Shield th' other bore : Triumphant way did stand . Should Honour'd by large Town beneath appear , Devotions oft by Them performed there . From top o' th Mount did Gallant Prospect shew , Prime Nature's Scene , view'd Verdant Plain below , Joyn●d rising Banks , Grove wand'ring Christal Streams : Two Miles from thence , Gilded by th' Sun 's fair Beames , MORBELE's lofty Tow'rs ; on whose right side ( Good space reserv'd ) that Merchant's Grange descry'd . Thus down they walk'd to th' next adjoyning Plain , Near skirts whereof large Fountain forth did strain From hollow Rock , whose tumbling Stream i' th' fall Deep Murmur made ; Stone - Cistern there withall ; Whence danc'd away , to th' open Field resign'd : MINERVA'S Fount , her name with that combi'd . Walking by th' side , through Bushes clump o're-shaded , Sad , mournful Voice their Ears from thence invaded . ( New Torrent-like did seem ) complaining Sound , Sighs mixt and Sobs ; thought Female Grief's compound : Approaching near , they Woman's Garb beheld , More turning strait ( by tramplers noise compell'd ) Her Head that way , Morneda's Self it prov'd ; No meaner chance CLERMANTHE'S Nurse belov'd . Who coming to that Lady's House ( when late ) I' th' Grove , Clermanthe 's Nurse Morneda . declar'd , with strange Events to wait Upon CLERMANTHE there , the Night before ; Then told by her on that departing score , How She was slipt away , some Terrour bred ( As seem'd ) Conceit of being discovered ; Nurse sadly'st fear'd , that , lost all Worldly Joy , Despairing grown , She might her Self destroy : So , lost in her own Thoughts and way through Passion , Sh' had wander'd thus , since Morn , in doleful fashion . CLERMANTHE strait grasp'd her in th' Arms , entwin'd , Nurse , take thy Mistress ; said ; when th' over-kind , Transported Heart was near for Joy to swoon ; How hugg'd her Lady , wept ! nor could be soon Convinced thus , but 't was her Lady's Ghost : Tho when Inform'd , what Spouse she there might boast , That Prime compleat , young Lord withall ; O then , Had not CLERMANTHE Kiss'd it in agen , Her Soul might have leapt for and took Vagary , As did her Body late , thus , mean Brests carry True faithful hearts : till Self become , restor'd All sitting down on Bank by joynt Accord , She speaks her weighty News with sober brow , Whilst gentle Ear CLERMANTHE does allow . That proudest She , GONDACE th' Whore , of late By Duke VERDORVS rais'd to Wifely state , CLERMANTHE's Father ( as you heard exprest , Duke and Gend●●● When her own Self some three Months Fled , distrest ) Found True to him long former wanton season ; Joyn'd six Months more , when Marriage Vows with reason More strongly should oblige , began to rave Through Lustful thoughts ; which , though to them she gave . Slight honour's Check sometimes , within few Days Great Flame became . Nor fond , unanswer'd blaze , Convenience only sought , fresh choice in Loving , As did the Duke , whilst marry'd Man , approving . This blew the Furnace , last , want of a Son , Prime Honour , Fortune's Heir ( CLERMANTHE undon ) That long'd to Breed ; and doubtful of her Lord , Six Months since could no Sign , small Qualm afford , Nor former Years ; resolv'd to Change Condition , Diet , try more , so serve both Lust , Ambition . The Object was Gentile young Man and Neat , In Persia born , whose Model shew'd compleat For Face , for Limb ; well bred Outlandish Piece , Her Grace's Vsher prov'd , conjoyn'd to These Prime Voice , rare musick 's Art : whom Secret Favour , Amorous before , now taught Exploits far braver , Boldness to th' height ; since Look's could Paint desires , Her kinder Touch inform th' Heart's Wanton fires : So from her Hand to Kiss her Lips He mounted ; Then Grant obtan'd for what 's Supream accounted . Soon afterwards the Duke himself did Ride To Hunting meeting , fam'd ( that way comply'd ) Eight Miles from Home ; where meant withall to spend Two following Nights with Borderer , great Friend . But so it chanc'd that wrangling Morn , a Fray ( Sport's wrong-side oft ) did turn to Tragick Play Their hunting Game ; the Masters Curs become , Like Boars themselves ; small Cause how-e're the Sum O' th' youthful Jar : from words they fell to Wounds , Smart Sidings follow'd strait , until their Hounds , At length most Moral seem'd ! which manly Chase So dogged grown , Thought dangerous that Place ( Foul , Bloody Broils ) VERDORVS thence withdrew : And being inform'd , his Friend was wander'd too Far off with all his Train , for longer Season ; Vex'd at the strange Event ( nor without Reason ) Some Hag as tho his morning Way had crost , He gallop'd Home , both Friend and Pleasure lost . O're-heated much , near Three Arriving there , Proud Wife abroad ( for walk conceiv'd , where-e're ) Through Garden strait he gently March'd , unfound , Went towards the Grove , high wall'd , inclosed ground . ( Fine Grot , large Summer-house , nam'd long before ) With private Key unlock'd the outmost Dore. On thence to th' Room , for coolness softly tracing , Tall-branched Trees the Ardent Sun outfacing : Choice , silken Couch there spread for Day 's Repose Whilst Drowsie Murmur Streams withall disclose . Drawn near , Approach'd , some Rust'ling Sattin heard , So whisper Wind and Leaves , nor Him debar'd , Conjoyn'd twice-o're : to th' Window Stealing when , He Glanced through , Surpriz'd , Amazed then ; Bad Prospect there ; Gondace false . strange wanton Antick rack'd That way his heart ; GONDACE found i' th' Act With her own Cringer , formal Man ; disdain : 'Twixt both himself conceiv'd Tormented , Slain So deadly thought ( Fourth time this last did prove , Thrice stol'n Exploit , no Qualms that way did move ) Now near to rise . When vex'd , enraged mind , Sharp Poyniard was unsheath'd , as Death design'd ; Remembring thoughts strait curb'd his Hand altho , Since made Her first his Wench , prepar'd her so : That Man might like fond Slave become how-e're , Through 's Lady Dutchess Charms transported there . Yet Rush'd he through , not lock'd their Bawdy door , Since th' Outmost was ; which by the prostrate Whore As soon perceiv'd , still Dagger drawn descrying ; Some mangled Torture fear'd , much longer Dying ; Gondace's Death . She snatch'd forth strait short Ponyard worn ( the fashion ) From th' Vsher's side , and through despairing Passion , Disdain conjoyn'd , Stab'd her own Self to th' Heart ; CLERMANTHE so reveng'd that Tragick Part. Her Man escap'd , found Door to th' Fields , back-way Through which He came , none there to mark , Betray . The Duke beholding that Self-execution , Their Silken Couch stain'd too with Blood's effusion , O're-whelmed stands through Wonder , wrath sometime ; So little Fear'd , so basely false her Crime : Strange grief withall , EVGENA's Discontent , CLERMANTHE's loss when Thoughts did represent , GONDACES Pride ; through fondness sway'd before : CLERMANTHE tho seem'd first withdrawn , no more , Now Dead conceiv'd : sad Fortune , last , that She Should Charm so far , enslave his Fantasie . Thus , back He walk'd ( distemper'd Mind ) again , Inform'd o' th' chance , Event his Houshould-train ; Went Sick to Bed : where Passion's strongest Pow'r , First Heat conjoyn'd , did Feaver cause that hour . Burn'd high next day , his Will was then compos'd , In which CLERMANTHE's Self sole Heir disclos'd , If living found , if living found ; exprest That often o're , with Tears , from mournful Brest ; PLENORMUS else , EVGENA'S Nephew , nam'd , From Travel come : what kindest Thoughts proclaim'd ! Might he Live still t' Enjoy her there agen , Whose precious worth advanc'd in lofty strain ! But the Oyl of Life did seem through Feaver's fire To wast , consume , the Lamp must then expire . MORNEDA strait inform'd Him , Safe and well CLERMANTHE prov'd , did Pois'nous cause reveal Why She 's withdrawn ; nor far Rom●te confin'd ; Which cheer'd Him so , rare Doctor 's Art combin'd ; Prime mending Change next morn did break , appear ; In some few Days near well restored there . That Element o're aw'd , Tyrannick Flame And burning Zone , cool , Temperate became . Her Nurse with Joy rode strait to th' Lady's Grove , CLERMANTHE gon , o're whelm'd , did strangely Rove . This briefly told , how fair CLERMANTHE's Heart Rejoyced prov'd ! since like Triumphant part Crown'd all the rest : The Duke her father free'd From that false Whore , who by th' one hand did Bleed ; Next , say'd from Death ; grown ( last ) so Tender , kind As once He was , e're that Transported Mind : Whose life she priz'd , through Noble - temper'd Brest , Beyond th' Estate ; large joy to Nurse exprest . ORSAMNES too , THERSANDER Partners were , Since Prime the News , with Thanks imbrac'd her there . Thus , Mounting all , they Rode contentful way Towards Morbele Town , e're close of Day , Through Verdant Field , brave Prospect in their Eye ; Some two Miles distant 't was : Approaching nigh , They turn'd aside to th' Rural Grange , most Neat 'Mongst Trees reserv'd , long since ordain'd Retreat . Arriving there , Orsamnes Clermanthe at the Gr●●ge . Both th' Owners welcom'd them ( THERSANDER's Friends ) each thought resplendent Gem , High , Princely Birth conjoyn'd . All fasting prov'd , Long Journey , Watch , sharp Cares withall , which mov'd To cheerful Bait ( first place ) their Appetites ; Next Timely Hour their Sence to Sleep invites . That Solemn Year of Fair CLERMANTHE's Vo● , Chaste Month behind , was slowly expired now ; Yet was ORSAMNEs drawn ( Rare changes found ) Still to defer , on choice Important ground , For certain Day , till Fathers both consented ; Nor doubt thereof , so all distast preventend . By one of them receiv'd , i' th' noblest kind Might be perform'd their marriage part design'd . THERSANDER rides next Morn from thence with speed To th' Duke VERDORVS first ( being so agree'd ) Whom strait inform'd , his Daughter well did prove , Letter presents , conjoyn'd with dutious Love : Wherein she nam'd the causes of her Flight , Did , next , her Noble , virtuous Choice recite : Crav'd , last , his Grant : that welcome so might find ORSAMNES there , as equal Guest combin'd . High flow'd his Joy when did her Hand behold , To th' Poys'ning part did thus himself unfold ; He could not think , conceive that Plot before , Ambitious Ayms for th' Son , conjoyned more . Rich Box of Gems , Gold - Coyn for her Expence Might serve ( he thought ) where-e're her Residence . Her Choice , next place , advanc'd , whose Father prov'd Honour'd by him for Rank , desert , belov'd : The Son at Court he saw , proclaim'd to be , When but Nineteen , their Kingdom 's Rarity : With Princely Birth such Person , Parts , that now He should much wrong his own to disallow , As Daughters Judgment joyn'd : the Lord her Choice Wrong'd too withall : gave strait confirming Voice . Then Letter by THERSANDER sent howe're First shewn himself ) to th' Prince ORONTES there : Given for Change of times Congratulation , Urg'd his Assent for th' marriage-Celebration . To 's House invited too , chief , noble Guest , Fit Place for that , 'bove Pastor's Grange , exprest : He would th' Estates third part to them Resign , And her for Heir to th' whole at last Design . THERSANDER th●se choice Points to th' worthy Pair Did , Cordial like , with pleasing Breath declare . Next cheerful Morn , THERSANDER post was sent To th' Prince besides for closing fair event . Things thus did prove ; That Prince so great , High-plac'd Lord General , till was thrown down , disgrac'd By th' former King ; Next , seiz'd Transcendent Wife By Rival's Hand , abus'd , rob'd ( lastly ) of Life As did believe ; hurl'd down from Rock , we told ; Prime , onely Daughter too , Sev'nteen years old , Coffin'd , inter'd ; withdrawn to Pastor's Grange : Now two full Years dissolv'd ; That further change , Two Troops of Horse order'd to seize upon His Person there , false Traytor-grounds , as shewn ; E're which the King through-monstrous surfeit dy'd , Whose Place supream his Vncle strait supply'd : He sent the Prince strong , Friend-like invitation To 's Royal Court , great MANTINEA's Station . The Prince that time reserved Thoughts exprest , Th' old Pastor - Grange most pleas'd his Solemn Brest . Whereof inform'd , strait gentle Lines did send That noble King , choice Doctors recommend Which bare the same ; to try their useful Art Importun'd , mov'd , conjoyned cheerful Heart . Friends joyn'd withall ; Four of the Gentry there , Which Pastors turn'd , withdrawn ; bad sharers were , Time 's chang'd rejoyc'd : The Prince did bow , comply'd , Whose Sorrows ground their Crosses far outvy'd ; To Physick fram'd his Thoughts , Two Years rejected , Much wrong'd Mind , Body both , that way neglected . Thus were dissolv'd with hopeful Change ten days ; Well cleansed Parts few humours bred , did Raise Less Vapours far , which seem like Fogs to shroud Sometimes the Brain , and Reason's Skie o're-cloud . With Body still doth Sympathize the Mind , That 's Organ harm'd the Soul does droop combin'd : And long sad Thoughts Distemper breed , Disease ; His Sprung from thence , ask'd Two-fold Cure , release . The Prince his walk . That Evening past , the Prince to range dispos'd , Small Mount did trace by his own bounds inclos'd With Palms adorn'd , where Silver stream descended , From verdant Bank , by th' Others shade befriended , Soft , gentle Murmur caus'd ; whilst wand'ring Wind Toy'd with those Leaves , their Wisp'ring noise combin'd . Place for Refreshment us'd , some Truce , cessation , When overti●'d with Sorrow's Contemplation . There , Couched down , o' th' Realm's last state He mus'd , Next , on the World , what change through Both diffus'd ; Th' inconstant World , where greatest Ranks not free ; From Tow'rs may fall to th' Cottage , low degree ; And th' Innocent imbrace the Block perchance . Prime Comforts gon : such cast reflective Glance . His Lot conceiv'd ; strong Courage to endure Chief Balm appear'd , till Death perform'd the Cure . Now second Change , High Room i' th' King's regard , Tho Heir to th' great Thessalian Crown declar'd . Contentment 't was , his Son escap'd their Hand , Thought Traveller to some more friendly Land , Death might on him , if there , perchance have seiz'd . Thus , spread upon the Bank , grown partly pleas'd Through Care 's Allay , soft Slumber charm'd his Sense ; While Fancy wak'd , this stranger Dream from thence . He seem'd set down on smaller Rock , repos'd ; The Prince his Dream . Sheep Graz'd behind , vast Sea before disclos'd Near foot thereof ; Storm further off appearing , Whence troubled all . Winds loudly chas'd , Waves roaring To fight against the Skies , Skies charg'd agen , Joyn'd Thunder Show'rs ; midst which tumultuous Scene , Discordant Jars fair Bark seem'd overtost , Bandy'd to Ruin 't was , there sunk and lost ORSAMNES thought : when Surges swell'd more High In his own Brest , conceiv'd . Transformed Skie , All changed round to silent Calm as 't were ; Lull'd Babes became ; smooth - Cheek'd like Virgins there ( Soft Gales ) the wrinckled Main , delightful Season : When Marble Temple strait ( thing strange to Reason ) Came Floating on the Sun-shine - Gilded Wave , Tall Porch advanc'd ; Masque-like this prospect gave Gods , Goddesses in Ranks beheld , enthron'd ; And near their Feet , as Favorites there own'd , Young Man and Maid appear'd , resplendent Shining Each Garland crown'd , their Hands withall combining : That Youth , ORSAMNES shew'd , Virgin most fair . Nimphs first did ride on Dolphins Backs , that bare Baskets of Flow'rs ; some handled Harps , as tho Still'd th' Airy Broyls , mov'd Waters charm'd below To pleasing Trance with their Harmonious Noises . Drawn near the Rock , they mounted strait , soft Voyces In Quire conjoyn'd ; the Way besprinckled round With Roses , Violets for Venus-Ground ; Love's Bridal Shore . Next following Beheld That heav'nly Train ( each radiant Sun excell'd View'd from the Deep ) with light , Celestial Paces . Come where He sat , Apollo first forth Traces , ORSAMNES in his Hand , whom gently does Present to Him : for words saluting thus . Take , Retired Lord , most brave , Transcendent Youth foom Water's Grave ; Seeming lost as 't were to thee , And sunk , destroy'd by Destiny ; Setting Star more Bright may Rise From thence adorn th' Arcadian Skies : Then Pallas came , spread Rays divine , as 't were , Leading that Nimph , this Sense conjoyned there . Take this beauteous Maid withall , Whom thou may'st thy Daughter call ; Lady choice , excelling Mind , For that renowned Youth Design'd : Hope for more , Heav'n doth ordain , Dead Joys may live , Revive again . This past , All vanish'd round , did leave howe're That Young , prime Couple still conjoyned there . ORONTES , when those Bonds of Slumber broke , Through Strangeness caus'd , contentful next , awoke . Thus oft in Sleep what Things we fear and hate , Or Love , Desire , strong Fancy doth create , Form , represent ; most tho where Thoughtful Mind , Pensive , reserv'd ; Remembrance more inclin'd . Thersander with the Prince . As from that Mount 'tween six and Sev'n descended , THERSANDER came , whom faithful Love commended ; Salute discharg'd , with pleasing Language sound , His Son's Return declar'd from Corinth Ground ; Adjoyned Land ; since that Laconian Thrall Might Damp his thoughts ; Life's Danger there withall . Absent himself good while with Friend of late , Long troubled too for setling his Estate . Then nam'd that gallant choice to be admir'd , His Son her Father's Lines consent desir'd ; Love nobler found , choice like himself , most free : Virtuous and fair proclaim'd , supream Degree . The Prince approv'd : Tho Friendship great ( did say ) Each Woman's Person , Parts , reserved way Mov'd for those Nymphs : their Fathers ( next ) long while Both Pastors turn'd with Him , of rank Gentile ; Known worthy Men ; Each Fellow - Sufferer : Yet time's Face chang'd , his grant conjoyn'd thus far : Duke's House the Place for Marriage Celebration , Tho Physick course bound him to th' Pastor-station , Joyn'd solemn Thoughts . Dear Wife and Daughter Dead Those stranger Ways ; still Heart-Distemper bred . Then told , when pleas'd his sober Dream ; Inclin'd To think some Good Presaging part combin'd : Thus , that his Son , escap'd from Dreadful Hands , Like wrack or Storm , the King's surprisal Bands , Should ( lastly ) Spouse enjoy whom favour shew'd The God's themselves ; choice Pledge from Heav'n bestow'd . The Prince in Physick course Ent'ring the Grange two Doctors did declare ; Fortnight more past He might with Freedom share In that Conjugal Feast , take Journey thither : The Prince resolv'd ( THERSANDER joyn'd together ) Marriage should be defer'd ; Dervan beside Would Coach , six Horses yield , which they 'd provide . Home then He rode , small Mile to 's Pastor - Grange ; Found fair FLORENA there , did Kiss exchange , For kind Salute , tho set so firmly on She blush'd withall ; that Way before unknown . Both sitting down , whence came He briefly told , Did next their Maze of dangers past unfold ; Whilst wonder caus'd , as Joy , such prime Event : More pleasing Glances too , Dart-like , were sent , From th' Eye sometimes ; the same in Supper while She could observe : which done , with sober smile Set down by Her , He Kist her there agen , Most firmly Seal'd ( till blush'd like Scarlet then ) These words conjoyn'd ; the Times were Changed now . Thersander wooing Florena . ORSAMNES pleas'd , well smooth'd the Prince's Brow ; He serv'd of late his Nephew 's Love-design , Now somthing for himself would Act , combine : Gave Kiss withall : then second , Third bestow'd : Whilst Bashful , wand'ring , Blood her Cheeks o're flow'd . Tho soon THERSANDER inform'd , that he desir'd Her for His Wife Chaste , Love his Heart enfir'd . She said again ; His Lordship pleas'd to Vent New gladsome Thoughts in Jesting Merriment . Times chang'd of late . THERSANDER joyn'd reply ; Plain Earnest 't was , hop'd she would not deny : With Kiss confirm'd . FLORENA'S gentle Heart Began to Pant , scarce free from wounding Dart. THERSANDER then but Thirty Five for Age , Choice temper'd Mind to 's comely Personage : Great Birth with large Estate . She Twenty four , Good , handsome prov'd ; belov'd on either Score : Well born She was , his Wise's Ally , and found Same Temper last ; for Marriage hopeful Ground . After short Pause her answer framed thus ; Such worth in him Beheld ( if serious In what exprest ) high , friendly Obligation , Like Brother thought in that reserved station , She could not least as Husband slight , refuse ( Blush there conjoyn'd ) being honour so to chuse . Thus soon the Bargain made , as He desir'd , By Kiss confirm'd ; since Buis'ness haste requir'd . He told her ; She next morn with him must ride , Companion to CLERMANTHE prove beside , Who wish'd her there ; same Priest and Marriage-day Should serve for both , tho done in private way . 'T was Twelve before THERSANDER could for Close Seal parting Kiss ; then sought they Bed's repose . Next day they reach'd the Merchant's Grange , e're-night , Whose News enlarg'd our Noble Pair's delight , Brought from the Prince ; CLERMANTHE ( Courteous , kind ) FLORENA Imbrac'd , scarce thought her Aunt design'd ; Well pleas'd , tho Marriage thus put off , They were , The Prince himself since would be present there : That Pause withall might Joys advance the more , Both Bodies , Minds like to themselves restore ; After long Task endur'd , that former Maze ( So dreadful thought ) where wander'd many days . Nor stands VARNESA , that late kind Convoy , As unconcern'd Spectator of their Joy , But Partner too ( CLERMANTHE under Cloud Obscur'd before ) chief Woman's place allow'd . CLERMANTHE's Self , now publick grown , beside With choice Garb their next great Towns supply'd . Next Morn with Beams the Globe did Beautifie , As would with their intended March comply , Adorn the way ; like blushing Handmaid there . Orsamnes Clermanthe going to the Duke . Things being well order'd now , Dispos'd , what-e're , All forwards set ( Hir'd Coach ) by early Hour ; Morning withdrawn to th' Oriental Bow'r , Bright Noon succeeds ; that Stage being over past , His Charet drives the Princely Sun in haste , Down th' Azure Western Road , with blazing Head ; Whilst they themselves through Flow'ry Banks , fine-spread , Their Journey took ; till enter'd Forrest wild ( Birds chaunting round ) by false , bad Track beguil'd . Strange sights beheld . Near midst thereof , soft Groans like some Tormented , Strokes loud they heard ; soon after that presented , Through smaller Glade , more Dismal Sight to view ; Nor Danger much appear'd , 't was Female crew : Five mufled Hags did joyntly all surround With Birchin Rods a naked Man , fast bound . Th' Hands ty'd to lofty Branch , the Feet both clos'd To stump beneath , thus Gen'ral Mark expos'd : Mouth ( lastly ) stopt , Exclaming barr'd thereby . ORSAMNES with THERSANDER drawing nigh , The Body cloath'd , through constant Scourges there , With Crimson Skin , Transform'd might ill appear ; Blood from most parts : like Anvile at their will , So Scourg'd by those Infernal Beadles still , As meant , like worst of Rogues , to Conjure out His Vagrant Soul : oft crying thus the Rout ; Slave , Villain , we are Furies come to rend Thy vilest Flesh . Such did their Garb porten'd . One pursie Hag set all the rest at gaze , When saw the Lord's , in both did Wonder raise : Sweet Truce how-e're to th' Tortur'd Wretch became , Whose Looks and Groan did Either's Mercy claim . They ask'd th' Offence : those Hags made strait reply : Strange Thefts and Rapes that Rogue perform'd hard by ; Flesh-Div'le 't was Great providence thus Bound Him ; They Furies sent with Scourges to surround him . Still strange the Case , as tho some Mask from Hell ; That Troop withdrawn , when 's Tongue released well , No Thief ( He cry'd ) Himself was Rob'd and bound ; When th' Hags unclos'd their Riddle strait profound , TERGORAS 't was , DORSENGER'S Son and Heir , The Cause thereof . Whom Vncle we to th' Hermit stiled there ; Ruin withall ; since Bastard made his Father ; Prime wealth , Estate through Forged Plot to gather , ( This ( like himself ) by Fraud , conjoyned Pow'r Had three o' th' Husbands near undon that Hour . Fourth's Daughter ravish'd late ; still Neighing on , Tempts second Lass to play the Whore , unknown ; Good , modest Girl : close , Pandar - Letters woo , That She would meet at certain Cave below , Where grand Reward . Those Letters chastly view'd , To th' Mother brought , thus Vengeance was pursu'd . The Girl writes back , She 'd wait upon him there , But he should come by stealth , None else appear . Full Bargain 't was , the Day and hour design'd ; This done , those Wives and Mother's all combin'd ; Their Husbands help , did take their Place before In that large Cave upon revengeful score , Hair , Beards , transform'd : One watch'd like Centinel , If single came ( far off discover'd well ) Least caught perchance ; strange Place , reserved so , That none but Wanderers that way would go To cross their Plot : He ent'ring , nought Afraid ; We Sword men are , Deliver strait ; they said ( Rob'd them far more ) of 's Golden Cash did ease him ; Left naked , bound , sign gave for th' Hags to seize him . Their Husbands gone , These strait , like Furies sent ( Strange , muffled Garb ) came forth to Scourge , torment ; Nor known by whom the wrong ; those Men Disguis'd Thought Robbers , Thieves , whilst Guilty Heart surmis'd Th' Hags came from Hell . This told with mutt'ring breath ( Just Doom conceiv'd , tho's Father bled to Death ) Concealment gain'd with all , They vanish'd round ; Both Lord 's the Man ( corected thus ) unbound ; Who pleads for safe Convoy to th' Forrest side , And suffer'd was behind their Coach to Ride : Next Cottage shelter prov'd , where Fault was lay'd On Thievish Gang , Witch-hags that so betray'd : Girl sent him word She came to th' Place , but then Spy'd dreadful Thieves , ran frighted back agen . ORSAMNES , tho small Warning needed , thence , Good Lecture 't was 'gainst Rapine , Violence . Lost way being soon restor'd , with much delight They Pra●ced on , till well Discern'd ( glad Sight ) Great Duke VERDORVS walls and lofty Tow'rs ; Skies smiling round , Birds chanted from their Bow'rs , On branches serch'd , conjoyn'd in joyful Song : New-drest Fields , Groves appear'd , as march'd along ( Prime Summer's Garb ) their Mistress t' Entertain ; Whilst Roses spread Skie's western Cheek again , Like Morning first : and th' amorous Sun , as 't were , Welcome . Good Night gave choice CLERMANTHE there . A Country Show Not far from th' House , large Troop with Joy , content From Grove appear'd , Sons , Daughters did present Of Harvest All ; were spruce tho plain to th' Eye , Men Sickles bore , tost , Flourish'd off on high , Their Women Rakes ; whom Hats of Straw adorn , Joyn'd bunch of Flow'rs : Wheat - Girdle wreathed worn 'Bout ev'ry Waste . Those Formost Two that led , Like Sovereigns , each their commending Head ( Brisk , jolly pair ) were these , the God of Wine , Whose curled Crest , plump Waste , broad Leaves of Vine That Month became ; in 's Hand howe're beheld , Glass-Bottle of Grapes , his spritely Blood , excell'd . His Sun-burnt Queen Corn's Goddess prov'd , was crown'd , Wheat-sprigs and Flow'rs ; same Girdle did surround : Full Basket had with Fruits gay Wealth enrich'd . Both bending there , by Turns withall Beseech'd CLERMANTHE taste that Part from plenteous store ( In Country Rhimes ) small Earnest 't was of more ; Much Corn and Wine their Lot should prove , Ingag'd , Fruits of the Womb not Ground alone presag'd . Which She receiv'd with gentlest Smile from them Known Tenants there , each took like precious Gem ; Clermanthe brought Home . Who this rude Mask did hasty way compose : Shew'd Country-dance to Bag-pipe strait , for close . E're-long to th' Gates they came , from Coach descended , Where stood the Duke with larger Train attended ; Who strait advanc'd , Salutes with high Regard ORSAMNES first , whose Welcome there declar'd . Then falls upon CLERMANTHE's Neck , bestow'd Kind Father's Kiss , Imbrace , till Joy o're-flow'd In melting Tears ; which were Repay'd agen ; Told her ; She should Succed her Mother then , Prime Mistress of that House , to th' height esteem'd : For which her thanks not least Defective seem'd ; Eyes cast to Heav'n ; from Death restor'd , as 't were , BORGANES Rape , conjoyn'd Sad Thraldome there . Th' Old Servants then came near to Kiss her Hand ; Who , Free'd from that Gondace's Slavish Band , Young Lady view'd , did fall to downright Crying ; Loud Welcome that , their want of Words supplying . Supper being past , the Duke ORSAMNES shews , FLORENA too his Garden brave ( for Close ) Founts , Walks , and Bow'rs ; Neat , curious ev'ry Thing ; CLERMANTHE to ORSAMNES Whispering : There th' Arbour was , where made her first Bold Motion That Concubine , BRISOLDAN's Base Love-potion : There Mus'd She oft , then walk'd with folded arms , Fear'd Dreadful Wrath , when saw dispell'd her Charms ; Nor prov'd that Grove , the Room , large Water - grot ( Fatal to th' Whore ) where th' Amorous Songs , forgot : When Cornets heard from Branches Round did cease , Loud Hobois , last , wild Satyrs Dance to please : Long Arched Bow'r withal , through which she fled , When Pois'nous Broth thrown out , near Murthered : View'd Sun's departing Beams for more Content , Whilst former Care did present Joys augment . Short Masque-device , Kinsman by th' Mothers-side , PLENORMUS fram'd , with which Themselves Comply'd ; Gainst Marriage-night : for Scenes employ'd ( what more ) Chief Painters , Engineers , that Artful store In Mantinea found ; Brave Cloaths prepar'd For Wedding-garb e're long by us Declar'd . The Prince comes . That Fortnight past , the Prince ORONTES came , Done Physick-course , whence All did Joys proclaim : Temper well chang'd for Body and for Mind , Still Solemn tho ; Wife , Daughter's Loss combin'd . Saluted first the Duke , with whom begun Close , friendly League ; next Smil'd upon his Son : CLERMANTHE ( last ) did Kiss , Imbrace withall , Whom now ( He said ) should Wife and Daughter call , Stead of those seiz'd by Fate ; thought much improv'd , Seen when last Masque at Court ; like Gem belov'd : So Prime ORSAMNES Choice ( conjoyned well ) Th● ra●sack'd Greece scarce found her Paralle● . Then gave Her with 's own Hand , Exhorted tho ; He should Good Husband be , Deserve Her so . Next Morn but one , which rose most Blushing-fair , Clermanthe's Marriage . Like Bride it self , when calm , serene●● Air , Their Marriage prov'd ( all Parties joyn'd and free ) With publick State perform'd , Solemnity : Grand Troop of Lords and Ladies there present , ( Such gallant Show ) Star-Spangled Firmament : Those Mansion-Walls clear Cornets , Trumpets sound , That gladsome Noise did Cheerful way Rebound . Forth came the Bridegroom , Bride , their Hands entwin'd , Whose Vsker , Lord THERSANDER prov'd design'd : So Lovely both , Transcendent Pair they seem'd , Like Suns o' th' Globe , as either Sex , esteem'd , Observ'd by All great Wisdome , Pow'r Divine , So well could frame ; as well did Match Combine : She blush'd , he smil'd , both chearful Hearts pourtray'd In Looks Serene ; conjoyned beams display'd . His Suit and Coat , which Gallant shew'd to th' Eye , Sky-colour'd Sattin prov'd , of choicest Die : The Coat was large , reach'd down to th' Calf , no more , With Cluster'd Grapes , high-wrought , embroyder'd o're ; Gold-Purl the fruit , set off the leaves beheld With Silver Plate : Rich , Gorgeous Work , excell'd . Long Buttons , Loops , Enamell'd those , broad-spread The Breast and Sides thereof fair Garnished . Buskins to That with Gallant Ribbons ty'd , Whose Tops with Pearls and Gems were beautify'd . Her Gown White Sattin was , whose lower Part Did please the Eye with same Embroyder'd Art , High Border round the Skirts , of Growing Flow'rs In colour'd Silk ; some Silver , Gold ; Pearl-show'rs Dissolv'd on them from scatter'd Clouds above , Like Drops of May : Birds there , Flies seem'd to Move . Her gorgeous Arms Carnation Sattin wore , With Silver Caulwork - Dress part-cover'd o're , Like th' Orbs of Light ; same Garb withal her Head ( Joyn'd Rubies , Emeralds , Saphires round ) bespread . Tho still what Garb so e're by Her was worn , CLERMANTHE'S Self did Braveness grace , Adorn , Both having pass'd their Gen'ral Bow , Salute , Customes observ'd , which Marriage there did suit ; The Priest advanc'd , Themselves prepar'd withal , Next , Clasped Hands for Posture Conjugal ; Were Joyn'd in Formall'st sort , th' Arcadian way , Tho Blushing Stream the Bride's fair Cheeks display . This done , the Prince and Duke came near , the Rest O' th' Ample Train themselves withall Addrest , Gave kind Salutes ; conjoyned then beside Wishes of Joy to th' Bridegroom and the Bride , Shrill Cornets noise , with more Loud Musick then Did seem to Speak , Chant forth the same agen . The King Guest there . Word strait was brought , the King meant to be there , Would Dine with them ; Young Prince his gallant Heir ; Joyn'd Princess too , his Wife contracted Way : Informed was of this great Marriage-day : ORSAMNES lov'd , tho Guest appear'd much rather , Since Present found ORONTES there , his Father . For Duke VERDORUS Self . He liv'd Retir'd ; Sought Ease , enjoy'd , till both late Kings Expir'd ; Held in with That last Reign'd ; less Object far Of Envy prov'd , more Free from Court-bred Jar. Thus , Table 's order'd strait , before He come , In th' Vpper end of their large Dining-room . He came by Twelve , Imbrac'd ORONTES there , Like ancient Friend ; great'st Signs of Joy , whate're : Much Glad he was ( Declar' ) to see him then Wear smoother Brow , and Range abroad agen . VERDORUS , Next ; the Bridegroom , Bride , for Close ; Wish'd them all Joy : Prince , Princess as kind shews . Now Trumpets heard , Meat seem'd to Dance a Measure To th' Warlike sound , brought in for Pallat's pleasure , Triumphant Taste ; with Choice of Food delighted , As tho They had their Regal Guest invited . The King well pleas'd to Dine in Friendly accord With th' Other Guests , reserv'd the Midst o' th' Board To 's Royal Self ; some Space o' th' sides , before ; The rest fill'd up with Lords and Ladies store . The Bride at th' Vpper end , whilst waited He ; Might claim that day her Female Soveraignty . Set down in State , soft Musick entertains ( Banquet for th' Ear ) with choice Harmonious strains , Wherein the Greeks excell'd : i' th' midst the King To th' Bride and Bridegroom Drank , both Honouring . The Conduit Claret pour'd , might Hogshead shew , ( Rich , Natural Fount ) for th' Vulgar broach'd below● Dinner being past , where Ransack'd far might seem Three Elements for food of choice esteem , Restored by the King , with gracious hand , To th' Prince ORONTES former Pow'r , command : Whose solemn heart ( small pause ) in Thankful way D●clin'd the same ; put off till farther Day . Convenient hour they rode in stately sort To th' joyning Park , prepar'd for Hunting sport ; Hunting in the Park . The King , the Prince , ORONTES too comply'd , The Duke and Lords , with Brides-groom , beauteous Bride ; Young Princess there , well mounted All did shew , Great Ladies , last ; fine , gallant Prospect so . ORSAMNES Horse was Bay , by Nature trim'd , Drest with black spots ; for colour choice esteem'd , So order'd those ; best Gloss , did shine so clear , Like cloath'd in Sattin all ; as Silken near For smoothness thought : his Nostrils breath'd and Eyes Bred Flames , as 't were ; prime Model , shape descries . Trod th' Earth so mounting , Proud , as if some one O' th' Sun's fleet Coursers was , dispos'd for none But th' heav'nly Road of Day ; did prance as knew What form he had , Great Rider's beauty too , Both excellent : ORSAMNES which inclin'd , Govern'd by Art , might seem to back the Wind : Both Horse and Man so joyntly Mov'd , as neither Were single piece , but both did grow together . Her 's dappled Gray , prime , handsome thing for Beast , So delicate appear'd ; which oft had prest GONDACE'S Self : his well-spread Mane , unbound ( Like Nymphs neglected Hair ) near touch'd the Ground . Bright , smooth as Glass , so beauteous - limb'd , as it For Rosey bed , some silken Couch were fit . Light-prancing too for th' Heel , but shewing more Fine , awful reverence , as thought he bore Some Goddess-weight , Divine ; whose Heav'nly Load Lest should on th' Earth offend , most nicely Trod . Large Saddle Sea-green Velvet was , by Art Wrought Silver Waves , whose storm-like , mounting part Did Froth present ; imbroyder'd Dolphins there , Rich skaled all ; both Dolphins , Waves ( as 't were ) Might seem to Roul when th' wanton Beast did move : Her stirrop choice did Silver Gilded prove . Eight Footmen next her Lord and Her , commended For th' handsome Garb , Princess the same attended . Then came the King's , young Prince's Coach of State , Brides Charet Third , that proud GONDACE'S late ; Triumphant 't was , with Purple Velvet lin'd , GORGEOVS the rest , Purl Fringes broad combin'd : Six Horses white , by th' Dutchess us'd before : In th' Rere beheld conjoyn'd large Coaches store . Stag being run down , which did Life's course conclude Through noise of Horns his Funeral ensu'd , Short Silvan Mas●●● . The Huntsmen's tuneful Peal ; whilst Partner-sound Both Woods and Rocks , sent Ecchoes far , rebound : Cool , pleasant Creams were brought that Evening-hour , By Silvan Servitors , long cover'd Bow'r Well furnished , most dainty Fruits and Wine ; Clear Cornets too their warbling strains combine , Perch'd on the Top thereof ; in Rural Dance Those Silvans Masquer-like ( for close ) advance . The King with Prince and Princess now did take Their formal leaves , tho Invitation make First of ORONTES , Duke , then Brides-groom , Bride To th' Prince's Marriage near , who strait comply'd ; Sev'n Days from thence , being yet betroth'd alone ; Next way to th' Fields for Mantinea gone . ORONTES Duke return'd i' th' Charret strait , With Brides groom , Bride , large Coaches train in State . Some should lye there , since Mask perform'd that Night , Others i' th' Town ; the rest depart , Moon light . Banquet there was , which serv'd in Supper 's stead , Their Table now for wanton fancy spread ; Small hunger's cause ; well pleas'd the Nobler kind ; Thus rang'd by Eight for th' early Mask design'd : Which soon began , appear'd with comely brow , As shorter Time , best Agents could allow . First place observe altho , the Ground o' th' Plot On these two Things depends ( perchance forgot , Long since declar'd ) Heir to th' Thessalian Throne Brides-groom , the Bride to Cyprus-Crown was shewn .

MASQVE . When Curtain drawn , first Scene 1. Scene . therof pourtray'd Rude Wilderness , great falling Storm display'd Of larger Hail ; the branches bow'd as 't were Through th' violence , did hoary grown appear , Both Rocks and Ground ; heard noise like blust'ring wind , Seen Lightning flash : strange horror's Den design'd . Thence Goblins came , Hell - furies such invented ; Troubles o' th' World , harmful Brood represented : Rage , Malice , Envy , Rapine forth advanc'd , In wildest Garb , their boist'rous Antique danc'd . These being return'd , the Scene 2. Scene was changed quite ; To lovely Calm , fine prospect of Delight : Spread on each hand beautiful Mount to th' Eye , With Laurels , Bays , victorious Palms on high , Choice noble Plants ; pure honour's Temple th' one Did Garnish fair , from th' other Virtue's shewn . Rivers beneath , like ropes of Pearl display'd , Or Chrystal Chains adorn'd the Field , o're-stray'd : Banks drest with flow'rs between those Mounts descry'd , I' th' farther End two Barques at Anchor ride ; Smooth , calmest Sea ; both Rocks and Waters face Gilt by the Sun , th' whole Sky serene did grace . Neptune far off , in Charret drawn ( as 't were ) With Tritons , round did range for Pleasure there . Priests view'd , as tho from that first Mount descended , Priest message . To th' Brides-groom , Bride joyn'd Message recommended . Great Princely Pair , from Honour's Temple , know , I 'm sent to You Ambassadour below : Six younger Knights sent from Thessalian State To proffer , yield the Prince ORONTES late That glorious Crown , due from his Grand-father , Expell'd by Treas'nous force , unlawful'st War : Six Ladies too from Cyprus wealthy Land , With Crown , which Duke VERDORVS may command Their beautious Queen MINDANA'S Heir disclos'd ; Who fled from thence by Tyrant's Arm Depos'd : Each Troop withall ingag'd ( such high Regard Shewn to your selves , their Royal Heirs declar'd ) These Crowns should be first to your Hands presented . Long cross'd through Storms by Furies rais'd , augmented , To honour , Virtue 's Temples at the last Both Parties came ; Sea's dangers overpast . Where finding All they Agents were imploy'd To marry'd Pair , Prince , Princess call'd ( o're-joy'd ) Now Fellow - servants grown , th' Example mov'd , Each made their worthy Choice , united prov'd : Will shortly here with their Grand charge attend ; Mean while their humblest Duties recommend . Returning back , one Water - Nymph each side From th' shore appear'd , Water - Nymphs , Sea-Gods . in Marriage - Song comply'd For this chief joyned Pair , and All the rest ; Robes stain'd like Waves , with Tensel-borders drest . Sea-Gods near them beheld ( call'd Tritons were ) Long Coats , Sea-green , who joyn'd for Chorus there .

SONG . 1. Nymph . FUries , Storms o're-master'd prove , Heav'n that band to Hell confounded ; 2. Nymph . Smiling calm appears for Love , The Earth with gales of Joy surrounded : Chorus , Nymphs , Sea-Gods . Birds do sing , Their welcome bring ; Lovers and Flow'rs cause double Spring . II. 1. Nymph . Two , like Suns , conjoyned grown , Brought forth strait six Pair of Lovers ; 2. Nymph . Honour , Vertue 's stamp each one , Like their Lady , Lord , discovers ; Chorus all . — Which do shine , Whilst Beams combine Great , Influential pair , Divine . III. 1. Nymph . Thus , Triumphant proves at last True , Noble Worth , with Laurel crown'd ; 2. Nymph . Those joyful twelve , dangers o're-past ( Set Stars ) do clearly rise , renown'd . Both Nymphs — Whilst display , Transcendent way , Those Sun-like Two new-breaking day . Chorus of all , Nymphs , Sea Gods . All Delights That may Reason , Fancy please , ( Clear from Bodies , Mind's disease ) Attend your Day 's , conjugal Nights : And let no more ( Still smoothed Waves as calmest shore ) Foul Envy's Storms disturb like those before . Triton speaks . Come forth you Ladies of the Stream , Advance , Express your Joy by cheerful , flowing Dance .

This being said , those TRITONS all withdrew Behind the Scene ; that Rockie part in view . Four Water-Nymphs did then conjoyn'd appear To th' other two , same Glist'ring Garb did wear ; Walk'd down the Stairs , in smooth and gliding measure , Their parts discharg'd like Champaign Dance of pleasure . Nymph speaks . Approach ye TRITONS from the deep , prepare ( Kind partners too ) by Dance your Joy declare . Four TRITONS then , black Curls , the steps desended , Trumps wreathed shewn , whose artful Dance commended . These being return'd , the Scene was changed strait ; Third Scene . View'd Garden's from , most dainty , delicate ; Prime flow'ry Dress , choice Walks , with Tarras - Mounts , Carv'd Statues rare , with artificial Founts ; Fine Arbours , some o' th' longer sort descry'd , Like branched Arch , seen planted Fruits beside ; Clear lovely Sky , bright scatter'd Clouds how-e'er , Cupid , Ayr-Spirits . Small airy Spirits perch'd discerned there . Four , as from them , came sliding down below ; From th' Garden strait ( gold Quiver , silver'd Bow ) Small Cupid joyn'd ; W●ng'd handsome Boys , as shewn Their Prince himself still Danced there alone . He back to th' Garden walk'd , those Spirits then , By Masking art , soar'd up to th' Clouds agen . Fourth Scene then view'd , Fourth Scene . where HYMEN'S bow'r design'd ( Term'd Marriage - God ) with silver Pillars shin'd ; Long , open From , the Skirts beset with Roses ; Green Laurel else both Back and Roof incloses . Grand Maskers plac'd beneath , those Ladies , Knights , Twelve , threefold Rank ; whose Prospect Sense delights . Skie-colourd Silk by th' manly Troop was worn , With Silver Stars , each Garland did Adorn : Carnation by the Maids with Silver Flow'rs , White Ribbon-knots , th' Heads lofty-drest like Tow'rs . This well observ'd , Gilt Charet from th' one side Softly descends , Charrets descending . small Clouds did break , divide ; Chief VENVS sat , brave-trim'd white Garment wore : Star on her Brow : Three Graces rang'd before , As choice Concomitants , whom did invest Fine , party colour'd Stuff , like Sisters drest . From th' other Side a silver'd Charet came , Where Hymen view'd in Crimson Robe , like Flame Besprinkled all : at Foot young Hebe plac'd , Goddess of youth , green Mantle , Silver-grac'd . Whilst sliding down , by turns , they choicely Sung , Till midst o' th' Air their fixed Charets hung .

SONG . Venus . HYMEN , HYMEN , HYMEN ; Break forth thou Marriage - God , descend , Thy cheerful presence Lend , 3 Graces . To VENUS and th' Assistant GRACES . Heightning Love's Embraces : Hymen HYMEN comes , great Beautie 's Queen , My Daughter too behold , Hebe . Goddess of Youth , till Spring-like green , Choice Bridal Guest inrol'd . Chorus of Water-Nymphs , Sea-Gods . Sea-Gods and Water-Nymphs loud Quire , Conjoyning All , This Festival Let 's chant till th' Early Globe admire . II. Venus . Hast Thou conjoyn'd in Marriage - Bands Those worthy'st mortal Payrs , Hymen . Combined th' are both Heart and Hands , Shew like Terrestrial Stars , 3 Graces . Whilst their Master , Mistress there , Which did th' Examples prove May beauteous Sun and Moon appear . I' th' ga●lant Orbe of Love . false of Water-Nymphs , Sea-Gods . Both are Suns for splendid Rays , And may conjoyned seem t'outblaze Those lofty Seven ; Chief Lights on Earth beheld , as those in Heaven . III. For leading way unto the Rest , Thus Venus bounteous Mind's exprest ; I 'll give to th' Female Train , confirm Beauty till Elder age . For Love till last Expiring Term I shall to Both ingage . And we Graces ( Each Assures ) Youthful Season whilst endures , From our Amorous Store , Treasure . Contribute Joy , Mirth and Pleasure . Chorus of Water-Nymphs , Sea-Gods . Woods and Rocks with Ecchoes sound , Like us , their Prayses round , Vntill to th' Arched Skie rebound . Prove their Joys like Streams o're-flowing . Grand Masque Dance . Favorites of Heaven shewing ; May They be Rare Precedents to all Posterity .

This Song perform'd , their Charets slowly rise , With equal Pace till shrouded in the Skies . Then forth Grand Masquers came , Six handsome Pair ; Fifth Scene . Tho formost Two might seem Trascendent , Rare Next Brides-groom and the Bride did All advance , Trod Floor beneath for First Grand masquing Dance : Where Sounds well pleas'd Spectator's Ear , and th' Eye Fine Motion caught , choice Form with Bravery . This Dance being closed thus , the Scene was then From Summer-Bow'r to City chang'd agen , I' th' Front whereof great Royal Palace shin'd , Magnificent for th' Princely Pair design'd . The Masquers here their Faces turn'd to th' side , Where sat the Brides-groom and the Beauteous Bride , Low-bowing All ; then strait their middle pair March'd softly forth , and , shewn Obeisance fair , Presented , rang'd a Crown at Either's feet : So to their Place withdraw : mean time that sweet , Harmonious Troop sung from the Scene , their Station , ( Nymphs with Sea-Gods ) like joyful Celebration .

SONG . 1 Nymph GReat , transcendent Pair for Birth , Virtue as corporeal Beauty , T' whom of Duty 2 Nymph Stoops prime Excellence on Earth See what Heav'n restore Both Nymphs For you more . Chorus of Water-Nymphs , Sea-Gods . Gifts thought worthy your Receit ; To advance and make more Great Your Honour , Happiness , Compleat . II. 1 Nymph Those Bright Crowns , Allegeance shewing , From two Faithful Lands imbrace ; 2 Nymph Prince , Princess call'd , such Presents owing Your High Fame as Royal Race Both Nymphs Rule withall o're Subjects Hearts Either Crown imparts . Chorus of Water-Nymphs , Sea-Gods . Next those Kingly Fathers there You Successors choice Appear ; May for th' inward Worth and Merit Seem their Virtues to Inherit : Prove entwin'd Scepter , like your selves , combin'd And never be your Glorious Rays outshin'd .

Song being clos'd , their secoond Dance begun , Prime , stately That : with which the Masque was done . All thus perform'd , Strange Event . that Gallant , leading Pair Walk'd strait to th' upper end , where in great Chair ORONTES sat , bow'd , saying , Our Lord and Father . When startled grown , o'rewhelm'd , confounded rather . These words conjoyn'd ; What art Thou with that Name , Those Looks employ'd to Torture me ? I am , My Lord ( she said ) your Daughter . Hah ! My Daughter ! ( He answer'd strait ) such once I had ; seiz'd , caught her By th' trembling hand , lest Air , deluding Dream ; Gaz'd on her Face ; whilst Blood 's disorder'd Stream Recoil'd to th' Heart : Your Daughter , she reply'd , FONTANA call'd . Ghosts wander then ; He cry'd ; She was long since Dead Corps , Coffin'd , interr'd ! Thought Dead , My Lord ( She joyn'd ) what 's that I heard ? ( Said He ) Thought Dead ! Good Gods , Am I Awake ? No doubt , said She , my Lord. O Do not take ( He strait conjoyn'd ) th' Advantage of that Form , Known Voice withall , to raise bad Sorrow's Storm ; I want no more , She smiling , weeping then , Heav'n knows I am your Daughter , said agen , Which strait confirm'd the Brides-groom standing by . Strait snatching her in Grasping way , more nigh , Kiss seal'd ( tho panting Heart ) most plain , said He ; 'T is now my Girl , FONTANA , very she ; Clos'd in mine Arms. Who kneel'd conjoyned too , My Husband This , be pleas'd ( my Lord ) to view ; For which stol'n choice , tho Virtuous , noble prize , I pardon beg . Thou hast it Daughter , rise , ( He said ) the Man's worthy of great Regard , Saluted Him , wish'd Joy to both . Declar'd ORSAMNES then , They were good while conceal'd Within that House ; now ( thought fit'st time ) reveal'd : Her Life it self kept lately i' th' Dark ; unknown : Much wonder from Spectator's Eyes was shewn , When from below did ( mark'd by All ) ascend A Lady slightly veil'd , A Second strange Event . to th' upper End , Of gallant shape for Garment Handsome , neat ; Who drawing near to th' Prince ORONTES seat , Thus spoke , ( with Arms mean while himself Entwin'd ) My dearest Lord . When partly o' th' former Mind Delusions Reign'd , grown staring , Who art Thou ( Joyn'd he withall ) come to torment me now ? That Body , Voice ? I am ( she answer'd there ) Your Marri'd Wife . My Wife ! Transform'd as 't were . The Prince conjoyn'd . Yes ; Answer'd she agen ; Your Wife CLARENZA . Fates mock mortal Men ( Said He ) to Death ; look'd under th' Falling Hood ; Hah ! somewhat here disturbs my Frantick Blood . ( Startled much more ) perchance this Gen'ral Night Dead waken round , those Living to Affright : Some mangled Doom to her Destruction brought ; I view'd her mournful Ghost . Dead Carcase thought , ( She joyn'd ) my Lord ; but Heaven , Prime skill beside Go , th' art her Handsome Ghost , He strait reply'd : And this that Field of Ghosts Elizean : Or Dreams deceive , No shadow ( She again Conjoyned , Wept , unveyl'd ) Trust Senses Pow'r ; Your Wife Disowned thus ! Strange Pregnant Hour Big-charg'd ( said He ) with Miracles ; Love-flaming , Caught , held her , Kisses her , then strait exclaiming , Nay , now th' art She , CLARENZA'S self , confest ; That Dying hour doth seize perchance , Arrest , And Heav'n ordains through monstrous Favour , I Should thus Dissolve in Gladsome Extasie . My Reason Strength does want t' endure the Load ; Lest this frail Barque with Joys be overflow'd . Mother and Daughter ran most fondly there . Fontana and Clarenza . T' each others Arms , as then both raised were From slumb'ring Tomb , since thought each other Dead Those Postures , Looks , such Joy shewn , figured , Like Sorrow for th' Half-face ; Tears , smiles compound ; Their gentle Hearts so strain'd , Transported found . The Brides-groom then , to th' Height rejoyced , came , His Duty pay'd ; CLERMANTHE too the same , Own'd for dear Mother in Law ; whom strait entwin'd CLARENZA there , high Birth , as Noble Mind Informed of ; still Beauty choice beheld That Youthful Pair withdrawn , scarce parallel'd , All Wept at last ; till She more solemn fashion ( Return'd to Life that Realm ) congratulation From Greatest Ones receiv'd : Some look'd as tho Strange Vision saw , no Masque , since ended so . The Prince could scarce those Comforts rightly enjoy , So strange appear'd , till Both their Tongues employ For th' manner how ( short needful Grounds alone ) They Death escap'd ; least wrong to th' Bridegroom shewn ; CLARENZA's Part soon heard , FONTANA's tho Thought best for Private Hour , reserved so . Of Both e're long more largely inform we shall , Since various Webs , more Threads comprize withall . Then marched forth the Lord THERSANDER there , Thersander with Florena . FLORENA led by th' Hand ; She blush'd howe're , Whilst He did smile ; stoll'n Match it prov'd that day , Since the Brides-groom ( He said ) did lead the way , Chose th' Honest Road Himself had follow'd thus , Grown Marry'd Man ; times chang'd , less dangerous . Which large Contentment gave , unlook'd-for sight , Wish'd Joy by All for second Wedding - Night . When strait Advanc'd a Third conjoyned Pair , CLERMANTHE'S Nurse , who shew'd that faithful care , MORNEDA call'd ; and Doctor skilful grown In Physick's Art , by name of Vordes known ; Friend to FONTANA and her Husband there ( More said anon , Guests name withall did bear As then Themselves ) being Thirty five for Age , Spruce , handsome Man , did with MORNEDA ingage , Of pleasing Form , scarce thirty three o're-past : Rich Widow prov'd , near MANTINEA ( last ) Good Grange enjoy'd , stol'n Match that Morn beside , For which She Pardon ask'd o' th' lovely Bride . And now the Bride was led by Virgin-train ( Each seeming close , confederated Brain For private Plot ) to th' Marriage-Bed in haste , Like precious Pearl from Garments there uncas'd To Enrich the Sheets : most lovely Form then wore When purest Self , with nightly Dress , no more : Her Bodie shrouded Decent way ( fair Gem ) Like Beautie 's Mine , or unknown World by them . The Brides-groom next ( concomitants ) was call'd ; Who Cloaths discharg'd , which then like Harness gall'd , Stiff Coat of Male ; advanced strait to th' Bride , Was couched there by his Beloved's side . All soon withdrawn , ORSAMNES reap'd at last Love's Harvest - Fruits , bad Former Toyl o're-past ; Height'ned , endeer'd the more : late Storms annoy'd , Now Calm appears ; CLERMANTHE fair enjoy'd . THERSANDER then retir'd ( less formal State ) To his FLORENA'S Bed , since growing late ; Would lye alone no more : The Doctor prov'd Copartner too , MORNEDA much belov'd . Next Day was kept FONTANA's Marriage Feast , Wife Year and Half , Each former Person Guest ; Who th' Vpper end adorned too as Bride : For Hunting All in th' Afternoon comply'd . Those Stories here may fitly Rang'd ensue , Clarenza's Story . CLARENZA's first , shewn smaller Map to view . Surpriz'd and Coach'd , her Husband left for Dead , Near that Park-lodg ( which largely mentioned ) By foul GORDANVS Hand , since Rival grac'd , Himself Refus'd ; th' Arcadian Bounds o're-past , Laconian Wood fit thought for Act so vile , Rambling with his Comrades for Certain Isle . And there by Huntsman scar'd from Ravishment , First Grand Design ; Death next resolv'd Intent ; Tumbling Her down from Dreadful Rock , least Blood Dead Corps descry'd . Those near as rang'd the Wood ; Slight sprouting Branch , forth from that Rock well growing , Cut off the depth large way , Rare Fortune shewing , Her daintiest Limbs imbrac'd , more Gently so Did Dandle strait to Branch sprung far below , Which kiss'd them kindly there ; but weaker found , Surrender'd ( last ) to th' Hard-saluting Ground : Where senseless bulk she lay , tho Fair with all , Body much bruis'd and Head , so great the Fall : Chief Lord of th' Hunting Train came Riding by , Through Field conjoyn'd , cast gentler Glance , sad Eye On th' mournful Object there , whose Form excell'd ; Rich Cloaths , brave Dimon-Carkanet beheld ( Whereof through Haste by th' Villains not bereav'd ) Shew'd Nobler Rank , some signs of Life perceiv'd . Strait carryed her to th' House of worthy Friend ( But Half mile off ) whom for important end Did Visit late ; nor soon departing Guest : And being a Man of learned Parts possest , As Lordly Name , Degree , with skilful Hand In th' Surgeon's Art ( prais'd by Laconian Land ) First Motion caus'd , wak'd slumb'ring Sense e're-long , Th' Head sadly harm'd ; faint Spirits made more strong , ( In part renew'd ) conjoyned certain Days : Tho still so weak for Voice and Brain , alas ! Could not make known her self ; nor came the sound , Least Noyse thereof beyond the Arcadian Bound . The Lord returning now through great Affairs , Yet loth to leave ( since Rang'd amongst his Cares ) CLARENZA there , might else be thought Vnkind ; June's season , warm , soft Litter's Bed combin'd , Took Her along : whose House there harbour'd shewing Prime Surgeon , best , from whence his Knowledge growing ; But Crazy Man , not fit at all to Ride , Loath'd for some Cause that Country's Part , beside Large River's stream ( next ) to be Ferry'd o're Which prov'd between : such ( last ) her Beauty-store , Fine handsome Grace return'd , the Lord in th' end ( Widow , or Maid ) did choice for Wife intend . She 's seized by Pirates . Crossing by Ferry-boat that River there , Deep aslo found , Pirats that shrouded were Behind a Rock , man'd Barque with sturdy Train , Strait Seiz'd on them ; complaints were lost , in Vain . Might Charm as well Tempestuo●s Storm as those Rought Plund'rers of the Wave ; nor could oppose . By swimming strait the Lord escap'd their Pow'r ; Some going to Cast over board that Hour The Ladie 's self , like Bulk diseas'd , espying Small Box of Pearls , rich Diamonds there lying ( Grand Fees for Cure ) their Captain tender-hearted First Life allow'd , then skillful Hand imparted ( Choice Surgeon ) towards her Health ; withall design'd That She should prove his Gallant Concubine . Now long at Sea , and Gain'd convenient Prize , They steer'd for Home with their Rob'd Merchandise , Landed on Tyrian Ground ; their Pris'ners where , Sold off for Slaves , like Market-Beast appear . CLARENZA prov'd the Captain 's Gem , well tended In his own House , till Beauty choice commended ; Through Health restor'd more Lustful way inclin'd : Strong Temper found , with sad , perplexed Mind : Thus , lovely Form preserv'd tho Grieved Heart , Pleading with Tears ( where joyn'd her Friendly Part His Sister too ) she might be rather Sold For Lady's Hand-Maid , since good Present Gold The Captain lik'd , long doubtful Ransome thought He Grants thus far ; to th' Court CLARENZA brought . Friend plac'd Her where the Queen should traverse by , Who view'd her strait ( inform'd ) with pleased Eye ; Much Beauty lov'd , and prais'd the Greekish Nation ; To wait on her gave large consideration , Known what She was , being humorous , and proud , A Princess should , to slavish lowness bow'd , On her attend , for one whole year at least No Ransome should her thence redeem , Exprest . As for her Lord , since Wounded saw to fall By Murth'ring Swords , left Prostrate so withall , She did conclude him Slain , sad Mourner there : Liv'd Favour'd thus , Captiv'd Restraint how-e're . That year expir'd , Arcadian Merchant , friend Landing by chance , She seen , did strait attend ; Told her Lord's life , withdrawn as Pastor tho ; Fair Daughter's Death , whence Tears did Cheeks o're-flow : Had that young King still breath'd , sh' had found him dead , Soon both return'd , made shorter by the Head . Now , constant Heart , t' injoy her Lord desiring , By th' Queen set Free , whose Promise so requiring ; That Merchant bound for Home soon brought her hither , To Mantinea thus they came together : Where nois'd she heard ORSAMNES Wedding-Feast , Her Husband their , prov'd nightly intruding Guest . GORADNUS with those five Comrades , all bound For Cretan Isle ( just vengeance , Doom ) were Drown'd .

FONTANA'S Story . FONTANA'S Chance , next place we shall present , Shewn more at large since various for th' Event . Mother being by GORDANVS seiz'd , thought Dead , And Father gash'd with Wounds , confin'd to 's Bed In that Park-Lodge ; to th' Royal Town ( less fear ) And Countess-Aunt she 's sent , great Widow there : For age Seventeen , ripe Beauty grown , excelling , Choice Parts , sweet Nature too those Parallelling . Sent Order th' Aunt should her direct , beside , In all things Mother like ; Fontana's sent to her Aunt . her wary Guide For Marriage-choice : which part she changed thus , Incroaching way ; Times being grown dangerous , She should in All dispose of Her , full Pow'r For th' Husbands choice : as told Her self that hour . Harsh froward Temper was , so strict did prove , She never from her Daughters sight should move , Or elder Maid's ; to th' Garden follow'd strait , Nay , Closet-door , giv'n Porter Charge at Gate . Few day 's conjoyn'd , an Earl of handsome Fortune , Known by the Aunt , did her for Wife importune ; Coarce Person tho , of Weak , defective mind , Whom much She loath'd ; th' Aunt eagrest way inclin'd : Large Gifts from him receiv'd ; did urge , o're-strain : FONTANA pleads her younger Years again . Silvander love to Fontana . Her Aunt and she e're-long , one solemn Day , MINERVA'S Temple enter'd both , to Pay Devotions their , which time her Gallant Spouse Beheld her Form , SILVANDER call'd , and Bows T' Imperial Love : Goddess on earth She seem'd , To whom all Hearts due Sacrifice esteem'd . Anthem then Sung , He fix'd delightful Eyes Upon Her oft , whose soberness implies True speaking Flames of chastly temper'd Love ; Since in those Orbs the Soul doth clearest move . Looks su'd and vow'd , as 't were , not mark'd by th' Aunt , But much by Her what Thoughts Predominant ; Conjoyn'd transcendent Form , rich Cloaths survey'd , Prime Countenance no meaner Rank display'd , Nor vulgar-temper'd Mind to th' loving Heart : Which Gestures so were answer'd on her Part , ( Choice , Modest Sweetness shewn ) Despairing Thrall Not threatned prov'd , presumption Check'd withall . Rites Sacred past , SILVANDER follow'd home His morning - Star , till set and hous'd become , Good space between ; where seeming blinded grown , Soul lost with Her , Vordes Silvander's Friend , forth marched strait ( well known ) That Physick-Doctor mention'd once before , And Vordes call'd : now take conjoyn'd far more : Choice Friend he was , first by his Grandsire train'd , Brought up from clouts ; by 's Father next maintain'd In Student-way long time , till learned Art , Much practise got : This more obliging Part , By him redeem'd , when Murther's dreadful fear , Prime Doctor thought by th' Aunt , then Lodger there ; Her darling - Girl his Patient also prov'd : Whom walking near ( as by rare Fortune mov'd , Conducted so ) SILVANDER strait imbrac'd ? Which Act FONTANA saw , since chanc'd to cast Glance from above ; then more conceal'd , retir'd To cloister , nook , with earnestness inquir'd Who that young Lady was , next , th' elder Aunt ; Since Doctor seem'd imploy'd , there conversant . VORDES inform'd ; when strait SILVANDER pray'd , That through his Pow'r ( if rul'd so far , o're-sway'd ) He might Salute that choice , transcendent Part Of Nature's works , breath'd forth by Tongue his Heart , As did that Morn well blaze it by his Eyes : Tho damping Fears , which Lovers oft surprize . VORDES grown sad , that motion , Task propounded , Knowing how hard , what obstacles surrounded ; Inform'd again her Princely Birth , Descent , Father alive , with Portion 's large Extent , That Countess Aunt's high-soaring thoughts beside Great , loftiest Aims for Her ( as no mean Bride ) Both Rank , Estate for one most earnest seem'd , Huge landed Lord ( by th' Lady nought esteem'd , Himself in heart conceiv'd ) for cooling close , Strict Aunt ; severe , both Maids and Daughters , those Still Scout-like follow'd Her ; no way for them To obtain the Prize ; unequall'd Stratagem . SILVANDER Gall'd , conjoyns , Much valu'd Friend , I 'm plunged , sunk , if your kind Aid not send Supporting branch , as 't were : in losing her I 'm lost my self ; this life and all ( dear Sir ) Seem there wrapt up , Involv'd : her gentle Glance , Eyes pleasing Beams did sooth my hope , advance ; No cruel Brest proclaim'd ; O , make me Able To Wed , enjoy , or call me miserable . The Doctor mov'd , since well conceiv'd that High , Threefold ingaging Score , strong friendly Tye Conjoyned , last ; intreats , that he would Pause , Self-conquerour perchance , till Night withdraws ; To 's Lodging come next Morn , they 'd talk again . VORDES departs with shrewdly puzled Brain , Sad - tasked thoughts ( since likely Fi● t' endure ) By what safe means both grand Exploit and Cure To bring about ; prime Cordial shew'd Fruition : First Ground-work tho in that abstruse Condition The Lady's Grant appear'd , t' obtain her Love , Good hopes whereof did from her mildness prove . Choice Temper , Sweet ; Transcendent Form and Shape Of young SILVANDER joyn'd ( whilst loath'd as Rape That Lord's imbrace ) Garb , Carriage Courtly were : Harsh , sow'r her Aunt , shewn friendly'st Aspect there Towards him regard , whose Patient when arriv'd First weak became , of healthful Spirits depriv'd Through Mother's loss , sad Father's Wounds combin'd : Tho Love o're-past , great cloudy Maze behind : So follow'd still to ev'ry Chamber-floor , Their Garden-walks ( as said ) her Closet-door Warn'd Porter too ; how , shun'd all noise , Alarm To bring her clearly off , no Magick-charm . Long mus'd he thus ; next morning found in Bed SILVANDER there , when kindly visited , O're-charg'd through Passion's weight , Tyrannick pow'r : Disorder'd Pulse , grown Fever-like that hour . Good Doctor , help ( did say ) release me from Loves torture , thrall ; this burning freezing Doom . Grasp'd by the hand , thus VORDES answer'd well , Be cheer'd most noble Youth , like charming Spell , I now am bound to serve thy Lover 's Passion , Tho plung'd perchance i' th' dangerous Navigation . Leave strait the Bed , your Amorous thoughts compose , Write next to Her , most pow'rful strain disclose Of honour , Love ; that Temple's Place express Where first you saw , what Garment wore for dress , That She my know by th' Mark , your Person then : Three Hours dissolv'd I shall return agen . SILVANDER pleas'd his Noble thoughts portray'd , Silvander writes to Fontana . Fine , handsome words with Love conjoyn'd display'd ; Harmonious for Language , Musical , Might Savage Brest to mildness move withall ; How painted forth her Beauties , his Love-passion , For present th' Heart inclos'd , sincere Oblation . VORDES return'd , Writes largely underneath , Inform'd her several ways , as pow'rful Wreath To crown Belief ; beg'd in first place , conjur'd Her Faith to all He wrote , next , strongly assur'd Of his Friend's Nobler Birth , tho Highly rais'd Their Ancestors , choice Parts , good Nature prais'd ; Known to him from the Womb ; held then in 's Hand Full fifteen hundred pounds a Year , brave Land . Love , last , confirms , tormenting Rack descry'd , SILVANDER breath'd through Hope , might else have dy'd . The Gods did then for awful Witness call , Whose Pow'rs He fear'd , Ador'd . But least befall Nice doubts o' th' Person ought , he crav'd thus far , She would next Morn some Window grace like Star , I' th' painted Room to th' Street , Ten choicest hour , When in such Cloaths that Youth , the Grecian Flow'r , Should walk , pass by , hand fixt upon his Brest : Whom if she would with Favour crown , make Blest By secret flight , as they should safely Ordain , Then beg'd of her next Morn to that again , Before Elev'n , Plac'd near sick Cousin's Bed , Wall 's darker side ( as us'd ) He entered , She 'd stroke for sign with gentle hand her Eye , Then thrust i' th' Bosome strait ; drawing more nigh , Take lower under 's Cloak ( nor fear of sight ) A Glass from wary held forth hand , but light , Cover'd with Paper all , which doth display True use thereof , to th' Closet , Desk convey ; Hid first , reserv'd ( since 't was no smallest size ) I' th' pocket , Handkercher from wand'ring Eyes : Tho Suit conjoyn'd , if doom'd beyond Repeal That noble Youth for grave , she 'd these Conceal . Down VORDES walk'd ; enter'd , Eleven past , His Patient's Chamber where most fitly plac'd FONTANA sat ( kind Visitant become ) Wall 's darker side each Morning us'd ; on whom Cast sober Glance , by her Observ'd the more , Design conceiv'd , since saw hm Grasp before SILVANDER , Talk , drawn near her Cousin's Bed , While stoop'd her Pulse to feel , Cloak shrouding spread , The Letter given Fontana . He Thrust beneath into the Lady's hand That Paper , which she took ; from view restrain'd ( Such warning had ) thought Honest , good intent ; Some Pause to ' th' Closet's Council-board she went : Maid following . Doo● fast , that Spy to shun ( Whilst new-blown Roses Cheeks display'd ) begun To read the Lines ; when milkie white in part Their crimson Claret drown'd , sweet , tender Heart . She view'd them all with words as t' were begem'd , Gilt through her Eyes conjoyned Rays ; tho stream'd Small doubt fron thence o' th' Person Love-diseas'd , Before Ten's hour to grace , Adorn she pleas'd That Window 's Glass ; through which ( clear , Christalline ) Beheld did like to th' fair Aurora shine , Through th' Eastern Casements , standing , Reading there Large , broken Pane confederate as 't were : Maid working by . Good pause , SILVANDER came , Might Sun present , seem'd Cloathed all in flame , Gold , Beauty , Love ; his Mistriss strait descryes ; Whom closely Woo'd , no her first darted Eyes , Then rais'd to Heav'n , with Hand a cross the Brest : So marched slowly on , such looks at least , Mild Beams discern'd break forth that Window 's Cloud , As scarce by deadly , cruel heart allow'd . This Scene o're-past , Fontana's Love . much more that second Day The sweet FONTANA mus'd , did poize , survey Those things of Weight ; that loathsome mention'd Lord , Strict sow'rest Aunt , urg'd Match which she abhor'd ; SILVANDER'S Birth , Estate , her sober mind Did well content , choice Parts with goodness shin'd ( Doctor believ'd ) for Person there excell'd , Transcendent 't was , she thought , unparallell'd : Face , Body both compound enamouring : Love ( last ) advanced all , from Noble Spring , Sublime and high , since crav'd her self alone . Thus , Sigh she breath'd , part-wond'ring at that One , Two strait conjoyn'd ; perceiv'd more plainly there That She was now Transform'd , self lost as ' t were , Prime part inthrall'd , giv'n up unto another Which strange invading Fits , while thought to smother , Stout Lords became ; more mus'd , the more she lov'd ; Kind heart , Alas ! Revoltress closely prov'd , SILVANDER'S Advocate , whence Victor crown'd . Thus , sad through fancy-qualms , Love-breeding found , Disarmed Maid she yields , shew'd govern'd by VORDES well known , great Love , and Destiny . Next joyful Morn , at th' hour and place requir'd , She gave to him those signs for grant desir'd ; Sweet , gentle Way ; set down with cautious hand His Glass receiv'd beneath , from view detain'd . After some Pause to th' Closet then she trip'd , Maid following ; lock'd fast the Door , unstrip'd Th' inviron'd Glass , worn Paper - shroud before , Wherein VORDES did strangely thus Implore . First place , Vordes lines . that She would Trust with boldness , su'd , Heav'n and his faithful Care , resolve , conclude For secret flight ( strange hazards else did run ) Which should that safe and Gentler Way be done , So prime Exploit ( to be well mentioned Next Morn by Lines , giv'n near her Cousin's Bed ) Th' whole World should near pursue , from Flight debar ; Lest th' Aunt , or Father ( known ) caus'd stormy Jar , Till He enjoy'd more clear , contentful Mind . Mean while conjur'd , She 'd drink that Rare-design'd , Choice Cordial there , whose Virtue Sovereign Would breed new Spirits , revive both Heart and Brain , For th' matchless Work at hand : Of Meaner Pow'r Sh' had proved some , but beg'd t' observe his hour . Next Morn by Nine , her usual Hour to Rise , Should tell her Maid , in Trundle-Bed that lies , Her watchful Night , till th' Hour Eleven ( as ghest ) She 'd fain enjoy some cheerful slumb'ring rest . Eleven come , through Thirst distemper'd shew , Send down for Drink , Silk , Sizars , left below , Which She should use ; Maid gone , the Chamber free , Step then to th' Closet strait most hastily , Drink all that Potion off , the empty Glass Thrown through that Window there , wild , bushy , place , Lest found above , some thoughts of Close combining , Her body strait to th' Bed again resigning , 'T would sudden , Short refreshing slumber breed . Tho pray'd , conjur'd , as Lov'd their Lives indeed , That Scroul o're-Night i' th' Closet should be burn'd , Each part o' th' Plot that was to Cinders turn'd . The same he warn'd withall ( that Caution-store ) In those first Lines , by Her perform'd before . Thus far 't was manag'd well , good hopeful Ground : Next young SILVANDER'S heart he cheer'd , which found Want Cordial too , since seemed to endure Strange doubtful Wrack : injoyn'd , he should procure False Hair and Beard for Each of them , anon , His further Lover's Task should then be known . Next Morn by Nine FONTANA told the Maid Her Watchful Chance , great want of Sleep she said , Would till Eleven's Hour still keep her Bed . That time being come , Feign'd Thirst , distemper bred , Sent down for Drink , her Sizars , Silk below ; Drank Potion strait , each Rule observing so To th' Bed again : Well Couched there e're long Thick Vapours Fog seem'd to o're-cloud and throng ( Sense lost ) her stifled Brain ; as 't were Congeal'd ; Limbs stretched forth , whilst Sable Darkness seal'd , Clos'd up her Eyes ; no Blood in Cheeks was seen : Thus shew'd Death's pale , tho fair-Complexion'd Queen . That Wench return'd with ling'ring Foot to th' Door , ( Since partly hid by th' Lady Night before Both Sizars , Silk ) unlock'd , drawn near the Bed , Made sudden Start , since thought FONTANA Dead . Call'd up in haste her Aunt , the Doctor then , Fair Corps beheld , like Picture handsome Scene Of Humane Frailty 't was ; full view display'd : Sad , troubled Glance , Brest struck withall , He said , Clear Symtoms , signs of that Disease were found , Which doth the Vital Spirits , Parts surround Wiht Present Death : Ask'd then , Did She complain Of watchful Head : next , felt as drowsy Brain ? Yes , spoke the Wench : If crav'd not Drink , requires ; O , much ; She cry'd ; That s●ew'd it's Venome , Fires , He strait conjoyn'd ; perswades her Aunt howe're She should till Nine at Nightly couched there , Furnish'd with Shroud ; which would inform , how Strong Those deadly Bands ; tho afterward ( least wrong To th' Living found ) Inter'd without Demur , Because that secret Poyson , lodg'd in Her , Would by that Hour in Fumes break forth , Exhale ; Which th' Aunt approv'd , scarce seem'd to mourn , Bewail ( Stout harder Heart ) tho lost Transcendent Niece , Whose Death might claim th' o're-flowing Tears of Greece . And thus e're long FONTANA Shroud did wear , She 's shrouded Corps-like . As lay in Bed , by Wench performed there ; Choice Landry-Maid ; who on her Fingers spying Two Dimon-Rings ( which through sad Care less eying Were worn that Night , Each worth some forty pound ) By th' Sheets conceal'd , as tho great Portion found , Long'd for the Prize ; strait hid them with her Hand , Some others near , but Next at her Command : Then closely strain'd to pluck Them off , altho The Flesh being partly swell'd , Prevented so . Joyners sent for , fit Coffin to provide , Took measure for 't , fair Clasps bespoke beside . The Doctor strait walk'd to SYLVANDER then , Need not false Hairs and Beards bespeak agen , Found ready th' are ; view'd also Coffin there , Which wish'd Him former Even bespeak howe're : Fair-clasp'd , FONTANA'S size , near fill'd with Mold , ( 'T was meant for Mirth , conceit , the Workman told , Done so to th' Hand ) bar'd asking why , Wherefore , SILVANDER'S self ; ' t was all o' th Loving score . Now , e're Eleven that very Night , disguis'd , False Hair and Beard ( same brought for Him ) Advis'd , Worn longer Cloak , from 's Garden-lodging trace Built midst the Wall apart ( Fine Jonely Place , Like Summer-room ) to th' joyned Fields one Door ; Which Fields the Countess Garden lay before , That 's Postern Gate , short Walk ( each Chance excell'd ) View'd strait by Him , thick Bushes near beheld : Reach those for sculking Shrowd , that coffin bearing , When Whistle heard , next , saw himself appearing , ( Which would be about Twelve , He might be sure , Things deeply weigh'd , then thought most safe , secure ) March with the same to th' Door , small Task behind , E're long enjoy that Wish'd-for Gem design'd ; When Nine at Night , which made it full Ten hours , No sign i' th' Corps perceiv'd of Living Pow'rs ; The Lady thus , being coffin'd then in haste , Small Fun'ral-Pomp , tho certain Torches , cast Sad , mournful Flames , some Weeping Houshold - Eyes , Was carry'd down to th' Garden-Vault , which lies 'Mongst Shades , reserv'd ; but near the Postern-door Where joyn'd to th' Earl's large coffin'd Corps . ( no more ) So left by All , Night's darkest curtains spread , Lodg'd in that Doleful Chamber of the Dead . When past Eleven half-hour , The Shrouder's Plot. that Wench fore-nam'd , Whose greedy Brest those Dimon-Rings inflam'd , Stole down , Dark Lanthorn got , through Walks about To th' Postern-Door , where Key ( thereof no doubt ) Left ready was ; Convenient each Day For th' Doctor 's Use , when Bui'sness call'd that Way ; ( Might go , return all Hours , if case requir'd ; Next , had Back-Door to th' Garden , as wish'd , Desir'd ) Tho seldom stay'd beyond Ten 's Hour at Night : Le ts in her Rogue-sweet-heart by small Star-light , From broken , old Cot , before the Doctor came , Brought Coffin with fair Clasps , like th' Other 's Frame , ( Done by his Wenche's Rules ) fill'd near with Mold . For , size observ'd , She left ( feign'd Buis'ness told ) The Corps in Bed , with Ring 's concealed Treasure , Inform'd that Rogue , at hand , her Will and Pleasure , So back to th' Place again : Both Rings howe're Felt safe by stealth , when lodg'd i' th' Coffin there . Being enter'd thus , they marched Gloomy way To th' joyning Vault , where down by th' Earl did lay His cheating Box , and took up for his Own CLERMANTHE'S Coffin strait , near th' Earl's , well known : Hugg'd under th' Arm walk'd forth the Garden-Door , Lock'd by that Jade : Those Bushes ( Path before ) Too nigh for th' Opening Noise , concluded Plot , He cross'd the Fields to th' same old , broken Cot. His precious Load cast down withall , began To break , unclasp , those mention'd Rings t' obtain ; Or Fingers crop'd if sullen stay'd behind : Corps thrown i' th' River there , moist Tomb design'd . That Landress ( left those Garden-shades ) quite gone , Three quarters past Eleven , time fix't upon , VORDES Himself ( thus far thought pleasing Chance , Exactly poiz'd each needful Circumstance ) Dark Lanthorn took , stole down to th' Postern-door , Where , tho observ'd , might walking seem ( no more ) His Vse sometimes , Garden then clear descry'd , Next , Fields conjoyn'd ; hair , Beard clap'd on beside : He whistled strait : Vordes with Silvander . when Rouz'd SILVANDER there Did from that Thick Disguised all appear , Coffin , Cloak-spread , march'd up to th' Postern so : Door lock'd again , after his Friend did Go , ( Like stout convoy ) through Trees , as meant to tread Some Maze of Death ; till Vault they entered . SILVANDER sigh'd , strait Gazing wildly round Where sweet , Belov'd FONTANA should be found . So down with that False Load , did VORDES say , Take up the True , and help to bear away Your Mistress there ; shewn th' other Coffin then , Ay , me ! conjoyn'd SILVANDER strait agen , And have I found Dead Mistriss Corps descry'd ? No , no , She lives , She Breathes ( VORDES reply'd ) Quick , take Her up . My sad presaging Soul ! Spoke th' Amorous Youth : Those fonder Thoughts controul ( Said VORDES ) joyn , let 's bear her strait from hence . Thus grasp'd by Fither's side , through Trees from thence Their new , False Coffin's born i' th' Garden-dore ( Free way for th' House ) Key left as us'd before . Ent'ring the Field , Cloaks spread , the right Path-way Thought less Reserv'd , They cross'd the same , did stray Further about ; could turn at last , advance To th' Garden room . Thus , near they walk'd by chance Th' old , Broken Cot ; which by that Rogue descry'd , Just then prepar'd her Fingers to divide From th' dainty Hand , since could not from those Rings : Still fast , unmov'd ; Both thought through Guilty stings , Pursuer-like , come from the Garden-part , Throat-cutting Thieves at least ; with fearful start Forth madly ran , left Corps and Prize behind ; Part view'd through the Open Wall with Whiteness shin'd ; Since Glance did cause the strangeness of the Action , VORDES look'd in therefore for Satisfaction . The Rogue far fled , through Candle-beams display'd , Amazed saw where True FONTANA laid . Good Heav'ns ( said he ) Both cheated are , Fontana found naked . abus'd , Here lyes FONTANA Naked . Dire chance ( Soul - bruis'd , SILVANDER spoke ) Alas ! And is this She ? True Dead Corps now shews murther'd , slain I see : Kneled , Kiss'd her there . No , no , She Breaths ( said then VORDES o're-whelm'd , sad galled Heart , agen , Confounded Thoughts ) 't is only a deep Trance I cast her in ; be cheer'd . With nimble Glance The Body mark'd , no Wound nor Bruise espy'd ; When strait withall those Dimon-Rings descry'd , Much rais'd , Rejoyced Man ; observe , behold , Griev'd Youth , ( conjoyn'd ) those tempting Gems and Gold Which caus'd this stealth ; some Shrouder's information That Rogue imploy'd for Change ( clear Demonstration ) They stuck so Fast ; let 's bear Her hence , Depart . SILVANDER there ; If found Dead Corps Thou art , I shall not long out-live thee ( Fairest Bride ) Nor mine own Joy . Sh' has not least Harm ( reply'd VORDES again ) and who but mad , Distracted Would wound a Corps , which Living Wrong ne're acted ? June 's Month 't is ( last ) for Warmth : that Drowsy Potion I 've us'd before . Thus , clos'd with Hasty motion Her Coffin's Top ; then th' Other nimbly broke , Lest Jealous Thoughts next Morn might cause , provoke ( Fit Tools for breaking Her's had VORDES brought , When reach'd their Room ) Planks taken tho , since thought To Burn all there , th' Earth scatter'd on the Ground . This said He more ; That Drink , prime , rare Compound , Others have Try'd on Beg'd , condemned Men ; Known Parties All ; my Self so us'd it then . Forwards They march'd , then , turning Both strait way , Did crose that Path , to th' Garden-room convey . Arriving there , Fontana laid in bed . She Shrouded was agen In soft , warm Bed , no Bruise ; SILVANDER then , At dismal Sight ! Death 's mournful Draught ! exclaim'd ; Said VORDES strait ; 'T is through that Drink fore-nam'd , She sleeps alone ; in Heav'n and Art confide ; Done hour and half She 'll surely Wake beside . Then please thy Sence with all her Charming Graces . O Heav'n ! the Lover joyn'd , What Wrack surpasses My Torment , Fears ? so long ? That needs not neither ( VORDES again ) this Frost , strange Cloudy Weather My Art can sooner Thaw , like Fog dispell ; Then , Fifteen hours , Nature would clear't as well . Thus , VORDES 'nointed , Bath'd with pow'rful things Her Temples oft , strong , Searching Odours brings ; Some burnt in Fume withall beneath her Nose ; After short while good Warmth external grows , Fontana Awakes . Motion discern'd , each Sence awak'ned there ; And Crimson Blood doth Blossome-like appear . View'd with grand Joy , She lives ; SILVANDER cry'd ; She Moves , choice Virtue , Beauty else had Dy'd , With mine own Heart . Imbrac'd her , Kisses then Did snatch that Rav'nous way ( true Lover's Scene ) As tho he would short Life's advantage take , That dearest Flash , lest soon again forsake : On modest Cheek to avoid , would thus improve That living Dream for 's hunger-starved Love : Kisses indeed , whose kindest Larum more Might waken her at that choice Ruby-Dore . Rous'd gently now , prime former Spring's portray'd On Lips and Cheeks , new raised so , display'd From Winter's Tomb , as 't were ; her gallant Eyes ( Life's Morning-break SILVANDER thought ) their Skies Shin'd forth , unclos'd . O Heav'ns , She strait exprest Where am I now ? what World ! Madam at rest In th' good , old World , and safe ; VORDES reply'd : Are you not Ghosts then , Shades ? she joyn'd beside . No Ghosts but Men , they answer'd strait ; indeed , Said she again , that Vale of them ( if free'd ) I wander'd , pass'd but now ; You VORDES there ? Pray , where 's SILVANDER ? words like Musick were , Since seem'd her Tongue , harmonious Voice to sound His Name in favour forth , that moment Crown'd Lord of the World ; View , Madam , He exprest , With suit conjoyn'd , Petition-like addrest , For Pardon if his Love hath least Offended , Alas ! said she , ( which gentler Glance attended , With blushing stream ) I thought not you so near , You have it Sir : As though Translated here To th' highest Joys , he pass'd from snowy Hand To th' Coral - lips . When she , Sleep's drowsie band Hath held me long , conjoyn'd : VORDES reply'd , 'Bove fourteen hours . Where am I brought beside ? ( Said she again ) — my Aunt — Heav'ns bless me ( then ) How strange these Walls appear : the Doctor when , Smiling conjoyn'd ; y' are , Madam , now in th' Arms And Bed of young SILVANDER , pow'rful Charms Against all Spies ; far off , Is' t possible ; VORDES ! said she . Most certain truth , to th' full ; He answered ; Sweet Madam , let not that Displease ; conjoyn'd low-bowing SILVANDER strait , Love 's saucy Crime . It doth not Sir , she said , But yet the manner how may strangely invade My wond'ring Thoughts ; — What 's here , a Winding-sheet ! Dead Woman's Shroud ! Ty'd close still at the Feet . Am I Awake ? Know Madam ( VORDES told ) Deep Trance did seize your Pow'rs o' th' Brain , infold By th' Drink I gave , thought Dead ; when nine at Night Lodg'd in the Vault ; e're twelve ( us'd Candle - light ) Stoll'n thence by Vs , false Coffin laid i' th' Room : That dreadful Part reserv'd , th' whole Story 's sum . Bless me ( said she ) Pale Corps conceiv'd and dead ! Close - Coffin'd too ! my chamber lastly , Bed That doleful Vault ! Joy of my Heart , you were : SILVANDER said . Dead , or Alive , what-e're ( She joyn'd ) methoughts , that lower Field I passd Where Shadows , Ghosts , there gloomy Wood at last . 'T was well You kept your Trance - exploit conceal'd , I scarce had ventur'd else . Nor , being Reveal'd , Best Lady , had my Self ( the youth reply'd ) Expos'd you thus , tho through Despairing Dy'd . Come Punies , weak ( VORDES conjoyn'd ) you are In Nature's Learned Schools ; shun'd harmful Jar , By this Device you follow may ( free Ground ) This gallant Man to 's Country Travels - round Th' whole Grecian World ; since Number'd with the Dead : My Self too safe , secure , unquestioned . When , gentle Glance , with blushing Smile display'd , Fontana yields for Marriage . She joyn'd ; The Gods indeed have both convey'd Strangely together thus ( All pow'rfull , wise ) What ever else may Prove . To whom replies SILVANDER strait ; 'T is in your Sov'reign Pow'r , Dear , Sweetest Madam , now , this happy hour Like Heav'n 's Voice , to close up all for Me In Blessedness . Her answer soft and free ; Since both conjoyn'd have Manag'd things thus far , Way Prosperous , I shall not least Debar , Your Choice oppose . In thoughts Exalted when , Dear Madam , said the Youth , be pleased then To Seal that Grant , confirmed by a Kiss . Which Point Allow'd , He reap'd that single Bliss Ten , twelve times o're . With Scarlet Blush said she ; You cannot charge , I hope , my Modesty Now after all , your Selves since caused these Strange , Naked Postures . On our bended Knees , Best Madam joyn'd SILVANDER ) We should rather Implore your Pardon for 't . Like Cheerful Father ( Said VORDES then ) to both ; Neglect , despise Such squeamish Toys , too formal Niceties 'Tween Love conjoyned Hearts ; I hope e're long , Madam , Marriage-Bed , no wrong . Till Five next Morn VORDES remained there , When both the Lovers well Acquainted were Fit Task perform'd from Candle's Light ( there found Tinder if need ) whence Flames did soon surround Those Coffin-planks , lest th' Houshould - wench admir'd Making their Bed . These sev'ral hours expir'd , Madam , he said , I shall for shorter space Now leave you both . Which words exprest , Alas ! And will You leave Me thus ? then strait reply'd FONTANA sad : There stands ( said he ) descry'd Your Noble Guard ; believe that Character I wrot of him ( When joyn'd Petitioner SILVANDER too for Gracious confidence ) 'T was best , He said , that hour withdraw from thence To 's Chamber unseen , some Doses Physical Her Cousin should by sev'n receive withall : E're th' hour of Eight he would Attend her there ; When they 'd Provide for needful Things to wear . Priest , last , took Order for , to joyn their Hands ( SILVANDER'S Task ) in formal Marriage-bands . Mean while with Chast Delight th' enamour'd Pair Did melt those pleasing Hours , Things new and rare , Love-dainties thought by Both though well might shew Through former Fear advanc'd more Height'ned so . Night's gentle shades o're-past , the fainter Dawn Next Glimmering , now , Golden Charet drawn , Forth Rode the Sun ; did Morning - Beams display ; SILVANDER when , conjoyn'd her Beauteous Ray , His M●stress clasp'd , o're-joy'd ( as stranger sweet ) In Death's large Smock , or dismal Winding-sheet ; Like Corps Reviv'd : Possession gain'd from thence , In his own Bed , of Virgin - excellence . VORDES Return'd , Vordes returns . which time bv All Agreed . SILVANDER should ( since least Observ'd ) with speed Go for silk Gowns , some ready made , Fine , spruce ; Linnen conjoyn'd ; what-e'refor Present use By th' Sales-men brought ; Her Self both Heart and Brain Next Night Compose with Nature's Rest again , SILVANDER on the Bed : 't was wholsome way Needful for both ; next Morn their Marriage Day . SILVANDER'S Part discharg'd in no long time , View'd Choice of all ; two near-siz'd Gowns , the Prime FONTANA chose , Conceal'd , since view'd them there I' th' Bed-chamber ; nor VORDES would appear . Refresh'd that Night , spruce was next Morn the Bride , Fontana Married . Their Priest at hand for Marriage-part comply'd ; The Lady Veil'd , VORDES did Witness shew , False Hair and Beard , prov'd much transformed so . FONTANA found that Night ( less fear of Harms ) New burial , Trance in brave SILVANDER'S Arms. Next day by twelve 't was thought best to be Gone , Since She was forc'd for Maid o' th' House alone Still to be Veil'd , when came to make their Bed ; With Hackney - Coach four Horses furnished ( No Man that time t' Observe ) all things Compleat , They Pranced down to Gallant Country-seat , With Doctor first exchanged , Kind Farewel . The Lady there did with much Honour dwell , Far off large Plenty too ; her Aunt being Dead , Times chang'd great MANTINEA Visited : To th' Brother here , eight Miles from thence disclos'd , Long Guest withall ; joyn'd in that Mask compos'd For Dancing part , tho from the Prince conceal'd : When That was done , with Wonder , Joy reveal'd . Their Story thus Both did how-c're Advance , Frame for the Best ; That through Lethargick Trance Judg'd long time Dead ( VORDES not named tho ) She Coffin'd was , lodg'd in the Vault below , By th' Rascal stoll'n at Night , some Shrouder's friend , Her Di'mond-Rings conceiv'd their greedy End : Tho ran from all , SILVANDER passing by Th' old broken Cot ; who strait most carefully , Thinking her Noble born , perchance not Dead Some Signs of Life , convey'd her to his Bed , Where soon she Wak'd , restor'd his fervent Love , Choice Worth conjoyn'd did Marriage-motives prove ; For Life ingaged ( last ) that strongest ground , Sh' had surely else by th' Rascal there been Drown'd . Stoll'n Match , conceal'd , since Rank so far beneath Might more disturb the Prince than Nat'ral Death , Till Times were chang'd , his Temper both as now , When they could all Disclose , more cheerful Brow . Sev'n Days dissolv'd , Young Prince his Marriage . ORONTES rode to Court , His Wife , young Marri'd Pairs in gallant sort , VERDORUS too ; the Prince's Wedding Feast Then Solemniz'd , much Royal Pomp exprest , Which we o're-pass : the Brides-groom , Beauteous Bride Midst of the Board , some space reserv'd , descry'd , Then Lords and Ladies round : at upper one The King din'd there , like to Himself , Alone . The King that Day did offer second time ORONTES Pow'r of General , those prime Late Dignities which He accepted then ; As with th' old King , choice Favourite agen ; SILVANDER coyn'd an Earl , was Honour'd more , Great Place confer'd ; found Portion 's wealthy Store . Grand Tilting past , like Brides-groom , Bride combin'd , Prince , Princess fair , they left to Bed resign'd . Next Day they saw choice , Gallant Shows presented , Dancing at Night their Pleasure well Augmented . We shall not here 'mongst Persons of great Style , Two Shepperdesses . Those Shepherdesses Two of Birth Gentile , Slight or forget , much Handsome Both proclaim'd ; PHILAVRA and MERDONE also nam'd : Either by th' Prince ORSAMNES choice propos'd ; Sad Mourners found his Travel , when disclos'd . Nor Pastor - Youths well-born , term'd Either's Lover , Whose Fathers All ( we did before discover ) Turn'd Pastor's like the Prince ; joyn'd loss , Disgraces ; Till now Restor'd unto their Former Places , Held under Him ( as Time , Example led ) From Rural Grange the chief Town visited : The Prince with Joy Congratulate , their Friend . ORSAMNES where these Lines did also send To Either Girl 'bout that Departing Action , In Noble Way ; gave Formal Satisfaction . For the Fair , Gentile , and Highly deserving Maid , PHILAURA . Same Style sent to MERDONE . I Pray , Believe that I not disesteem'd Your Person , Birth , nor Parts , all worthy deem'd ; But then so Young , less strongly was Inclin'd To th' setled Marriage-Way ; discordant Mind For Pastor's Grange withall ; Ordain'd by Fate CLERMANTHE ( last ) my Spouse , conjoyned Mate . Your Person how-e're shall chastly prized be Next unto Her 's , much lov'd your Memory . And choice Deserts : remaining still to th' End ( If proved , try'd ) your most Regardful Friend , ORSAMNES . These Lines did pour in Either's Virgin-brest Joy's cheerful Balm , through wounding Grief opprest , Whilst hearty Love conceiv'd disdained , scorn'd ; Tho both with Tears , like drops of Pearl , adorn'd Each gentle Word , as moist'ned thence should Grow What kind Love-fruit his Hand did there bestow . Joyn'd now they are ( each thought Conjugal Gem ) To th' constant Youths which suffer'd much for them ; SILVANOR whom MONTANVS we did call , Both born Gentile , of handsomn Parts withall ; Whose Portions fair were lastly Doubled by The bounteous Prince ( might late Regard imply ) Left i' th' Wives pow'r , more Aw'd their Husbands so : Two Marriage - Days on purpose chosen shew , Each Partner thus in th' Other 's Wedding-feast , Match'd to their Rank , good , fair Estates at least . Nor th' Hermit's love forgot , The Hermit , Timondes . whose faithful Cell Did shroud ORSAMNES long , CLERMANTHE well , TIMONDES call'd : being Lord , possessor made , Through his kind means , of all that Land ( we said ) False Vncle seiz'd , since Bastard-branch pretended His Father was ; to th' Harmful Heir descended ; That vicious Son , i' th' Forrest lash'd of late Till much Blood drawn , now Bleeds He in 's Estate . TIMONDES tho was hardly tempted then From 's Hermitage to th' open World agen ; Kiss'd the King's Hand at last , where also seem'd Much prized for his Grave Discourse , esteem'd . Nor wanted Heir , since Brother's Son was found Who manag'd all , deserving thought , Renown'd . That Cottage - Host preferr'd , Robb'd near DERVAN Of some small cash by th' Troop Laconian . ORONTES much , CLARENZA now desir'd To view their Country-House , so long retir'd ; Whose cheerful Guest the Duke VERDORUS prov'd , Young Marry'd Pairs , THERSANDER , his belov'd ; Large , Court-like Train . 'T was gallant Princely Seat , Th' House , Gardens , Park ; rich Furniture , compleat . How Honour'd , Lov'd , Proclaim'd the People's Voice , Men Shout as tho their King they saw , Rejoyce . Soon there approach'd his Wedding-day , which He Did then Observe with Grand Solemnity ; Orontes's Feast . From Conduit Claret falls , some courtly Scene For plenty State was now beheld agen . Eight Weeks dissolv'd , ORSAMNES once Distrest . Mindful became ( since loath'd ungrateful Brest ) Now Gladsome Thoughts , who sav'd his Life Redeem'd ; LACONIAN Prince : for Years Both equal seem'd , Their Stature too ; like-temper'd were for Mind , Internal worth rare Person 's Form combin'd : Discharged strait that Honour's Point forenam'd , To which her Gentle Self CLERMANTHE fram'd . He Letter by swift Messenger did send , Where thankful Heart drawn truly forth , thus penn'd . Letter fom Orsamnes . For the most Renown'd and Excellent Prince of Laconia . GReat Sir , Receive , after Salute from me , My humble Thanks for Life and Liberty ? Since was by You redeem'd , most noble Brest , Tho Captive-Man still to your self confest ; Excuse conjoyn'd withall , wherefore of late I left your Men , the Realm ; Destructive Fate Threatned by Thieves , unarm'd for Fight , surprize I fled their Swords : then rang'd till Dawn did rise : When , Asking way to th' Court , encounter'd there My wand'ring Spouse , whose Virgin-beauties were By th' Lord that Morn for Ravishment ordain'd ; Pursuit might Seize , thus Both to Flight constrain'd . I still your Servant am , and shall Resign My Self to You , what Place you shall Design : This Favour Grant , that I may Number o're My Verbal Thanks upon that Princely Score , And your own Person serve ; left Dearest Wife , New - Marry'd , Last , for Him that sav'd my Life . ORSAMNES . More Ground for this free Proffer Personal , Since Peace for Fifteen Years confirm'd withal . The Prince rejoyc'd ORSAMNES scap'd that Danger , Whom long Deplor'd as Dead , tho Foreign stranger ; Through gentle Love redeem'd for Friend , Comrade Thought Nobly born , but now Great Duke display'd . Highly applauds this Gallant Act , that so He should Resign Himself , when Free did shew , Captived way ; own Heart was Captivated In Friendship 's Bond , that Strain so highly rated . Wrote nimbly back , made known o' th' other side , He would not Prove in Honour's Game outvy'd . The Prince his Answer . For the Most Noble and Renowned Duke , ORSAMNES . ILLustrious Lord , I well may count it one Grand Happiness to save , preserve ( unknown ) Such Gallant Worth , transcendent Rank comb●●'d ; Whom I for Choice Companion there design'd , Whilst Your Self pleas'd to stay : your Looks proclaiming What now You are : and so ( place handsome naming ) Shall You Receive , for stronger Friendship's ground , In mine own Arms near to th' Arcadian Bound , Joyn'd Hunting sport ; if Beauteous Lady shall Thus far Allow , whose Pardon ask'd withall . Left free , my Lord , you are , those Bonds expell'd ; As your own Man , no Servant now beheld . I Challenge You to meet Me , Time and Place ; Next , Grapple there , contend in Love's imbrace . Prince of Laconia . This Joyes advanc'd , well pleas'd CLERMANTHE shews ; Nor Doubt at first brave Husband so to lose In Complement ; that Prince could scarce be infected With such vile Mood , discharge ( whate're ) expected . They met e're long upon the Borders , where Kind , The Prince , Orsamnes meet . Friendly'st parts by Both performed were . That Noble Prince at first ( of grand Renown ) Saying , That he would not for Royal Crown , His Horse had fail'd one Minute's time , in th' end , When did that Earl BORGANES Green ascend . ORSAMNES Words ; Death's Slave he then had prov'd , To th' Prince , now Servant was , High Style , belov'd . Whom strait the Prince by Word Discharg'd , as Lines , From that Captiving Bond , all Claim resigns . Conjoyned too ; He was from Feasting Board , Then call'd in Haste , Mother near Death ( restor'd After howe're ) which made him so Neglected , And left behind ; tho choicely else Respected . Strife thus Appear'd in Gentle Conversation , Which should Exceed ; joyn'd Hunting Recreation . Fourth Day thereof , ORSAMNES following The Young Prince near . ( Vnarm'd , thought needless thing For th' Hunting Sport , in 's own Laconian Bounds ) Through Forest there , most eager after 's Hounds ; ORSAMNES Arm'd ; out-rid , or lost their Train , They Gallop'd down between Two Pales in vain , Close , winding Way ; to th' Keeper's Lodge the one Orchard belong'd , to Fish-Ponds large ( unknown ) That other Pale : in th' end lock'd Pasture-Gate . Where being stop'd , the Prince returned strait , ORSAMNES both , through narrow Pound as 't were : When prov'd by Four , The Prince assaulted . drawn Swords , Assaulted there . Treason , the Prince cry'd out ; ORSAMNES when Ran the First through ; the Next , most fiercely then Thrust at the Prince , the Duke turn'd nimbly tho , And Pierc'd his Hand , down fell the Sword below ; The Prince leap'd off , and strait snatch'd up the same , But second thrust from stout ORSAMNES came , Down fell the Man ; whilst from the Third receiv'd Slight hurt Himself , whom strait of Life bereav'd As due Reward ; which by the Fourth espy'd , He turned back : ORSAMNES as Quick ey'd , Pursu'd the Rogue ; said , Yield , or else th' art Dead ; Who strait obey'd , th' whole Plot discovered : Hence found the Cause , of those Four Villains , Three To Man of better Rank and Quality Did Sons appear ; their Sire for great Offence By th' Prince from Place of gainful Consequence Discharged prov'd , more Worthy in his room : Two of them late from Camp returned home , Left Forein Land ; the Third from Travels then ; Grown Strangers All , much vex'd , enraged Men , Through Father's Loss , this Hunting time they chose , Of Publick Note , for Vile , Revengeful Close . The Prince for several Days had traced there , Well , fleetly Hors'd , but still Prevented were ; Found sever'd thus , great th' Ods , his Death conspir'd , Next Brother too for Heir to th' Crown desir'd . ORSAMNES thoughts much joy'd th' Event this day , Orsamnes disingag'd . Well cleared prov'd ( by th' Prince confirm'd ) same way From that great Bond , that large obliging score ; Free'd him from Death , Who sav'd Himself before ; Nay thus surpass'd , adventur'd his own Life , Lost some Blood too in that unequal Strife . The Prince embrac'd the Duke for Kind Farewel , Gave Dimon - Ring whose Beams did Blaze excell : Thus flames my Love ( conjoyn'd ) thus Lasting 't is : The Noble Duke like Gem exchang'd for His : Both ev'ry Year to Meet , were also bound , Whilst Health did serve , on that convenient Ground . ORSAMNES from the King and Prince might boast Welcom'd Return , tho pleas'd CLERMANTHE most . Twenty years Peace Laconian King new-sign'd , Through this young Friendly League , close Aw combin'd ; His Father since as Gen'ral now commands , Thrice conquer'd , spoil'd ( we said ) their Armed Bands . Three Years dissolv'd , much Joy to all Content , Great Honour joyn'd , ORSAMNES Eminent : Who with CLERMANTHE fair the year divided 'Tween Father , Father-in-law , with each resided ; Two Sons beheld , one Lovely'st Daughter there : ORONTES Chief , tho Subjects name did bear , Great'st with the King ; as young ORSAMNES made Prime Friend to th' Prince SILVANDER next Comrade . That time , as tho PLENORMUS , when Compos'd His Wedding - Masque , Prophetick Art disclos'd ; For Half thereof ; Crowns brought to each ( like Dream ) Brides groom and Bride , th' Apparent Heirs to them ; Ambassadors came from Thessalia , Thessalian Lords . Which did present that Crown in Humble way , To th' Prince ORONTES Self , whose brave Grandsire ( Long since their King ) did hither strait Retire ; Thrust ●orth ( we said ) by War , Usurper's hand , Who did that Crown through th' Princess , Wi●e demand , Sole Child to th' former King ( as mention'd we ) Tho Women should not Reign in Thessaly : Brother to th' King ORONTES Grandsire crown'd , Prince Father call'd , so stil'd Himself , renown'd . Her Race extinguist , gone , their Gen'ral Choice ORONTES nam'd ( like Parli'mental Voice ) As Lawful King , joyn'd Vertue 's noble score ; Three Years last past Renown'd , Fourteen before . ORSAMNES next th' Apparent Heir does prove ; Now calm that State , Serene through Subjects Love : No glimps of Broyl , Corrival to the Throne Bad Storms to cause , He might the less disown . ORONTES took with largest Thanks Farewell O' th' Noble King , Oro●●es King , departs . grown Equal , parallel ; King League confirm'd ; whose place of chief Command To young SILVANDER ( next ) the Royal hand By Gift transferr'd , then Twenty five for Age ; Could well Discharge , Duke's Title more t' ingage , ORONTES only Daughter his Wife become , So stood for Duke in brave ORSAMNES room : Kept most o' th' Land , Large Portion had beside , Lov'd for Himself , as late FONTANA Bride . ORSAMNES and the Prince withal entwin'd , Exchang'd Farewell , through Brothers League combin'd . CLERMANTHE fair , young Princess act the same , Wiht tears infold , each call'd by Sister's name . The Duke VERDORVS joyn'd to go along For Daughter's sake , Conceits beside more strong Of Vertuous Wife there Dead , false snare the Last , That House might breed , with Cloud his thoughts o'recast : PLENORMUS left chief Lord , Commander there . THERSANDER attends , who Duke's great Name doth bear , Since Brother to the King : for Dutchess-Style FLORENA wants not comely Grace that while : FONTANA tho withdrawn Conversing way By Pen's enjoy'd , not far Thessalia . Perform'd short part by Land , through Sea they glide , Those narrow Straits which Arcady divide From Thessaly ( Corinthian ) crossed o're ; Strong , cheerful Gale , soon reach'd th' intended Shore . We shall not here each Formal Point relate When Borders pass'd , nor with what Mounted State Through Streets they rode , King , Queen , by all desir'd ; Throng'd Windows , Ground ; how Princess , Prince admir'd , Both Grecian Suns conjoyned thought , excell'd ; What Trumpets heard , Train'd-Bands each side beheld , Met by great Lords , chief Magistrate , the Rest Of prime Larissa's Town , in their Robes drest . What Shouts were heard , our Book doth largeness shew , And Writer may with Reader weary grow : Nor Crowning Pomp , at last , whose glories there Might new-fal'n Stars from Firmament appear ; The King in Charet drawn , brave Train attended , Proud Tilters view'd , with Feasts and Masquings ended : We leave them thus , both Royal Pairs combin'd , Whose Honour , Happiness Transcendent Shin'd .

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ORNANDE'S Lute . SIght , Smelling , Taste , with Feeling Sense be gone , Now useful found th' officious Ear alone ; Go , slumber all , or th' idle Loyt'rers play ; But thou attend , grand Favourite , this way : ORNANDE , whislt gives Life to th' senseless Lute , And Warbling Language where 't was lately mute . Heark what delicious strains , most heavenly rare , Do sweeten and enrich th' adjoyning Air. Those Grecian Harps like blustring Winds would be , Compar'd to her transcendent Harmony , Or notes o' th' bubbling Brook , mean Musick is Bad Discord thought untuned Noise to this . Depart all dumpish Cares , black Clouds of Sorrow , My humane World withdraw , fly till the morrow ; I could forget I'm Earth , or burth'ned frame With dross of Flesh , to Elemental flame Refin'd , as 't were , turn'd vital Spirits show ; Whilst Blood doth dance as 't would the Banks o'reflow . Heark , there 's conjoyn'd more sweetly solemn strain , Which Charms our sense transformed way again ; Men stand by th' Walls , and furnish so the Room Like Arras-pictures there , or for some Tomb Statues each meant , design'd , whilst onely flies Small glimps of Life , or Twilight from their Eyes ; Till pleasant Sound , more cheerful change restore From binding Trance for action , as before . Now let my Sight return , more waking Sense , Her form behold , Face , bodie 's excellence ; Transported thoughts through th' Eye , conjoyned ear , Well view'd that daintiest shap'd Musitian there Now Touch withall , that sense doth breed Desire Those Lips to seal , but dares not so Aspire ; Longs strait therefore that beauteous Hand to kiss : Fond Dream ! — forbear ; — all would be spoy'd by this .

ORNANDE'S close Retirement . WHY do'st ( Reserv'd ) Spectators shun , ORNANDE , choice , terrestrial Sun ? So long withold our Break of day , Till Darkness Lovers Hearts o'resway ? Did we too far ( neglectful ) slight Thy Presence , when enjoy'd that Light ? ORNANDE so ( found justly nice ) By Want doth raise , advance her Price ; And angry Absence shall alone Make thee more reverenc'd , more known . Prime Beauties were not made at all For cloystring Tomb , Live-burial , Fit for Bats , Owls ; those splendid Seven , Th' unwasted Lamps of Earth and Heaven , Grand Brooches worn , they were not thrust In Corners ought , forgotten dust , But shine to th' World , and progress by Like blazing Pageants through the Sky : Choice Rarities beneath , things pure , Still lock'd in Cabinets , obscure , Pearl , dainty Gems then lose their glory ; Sight too preserves thy beauteous Story . 'T were wholsom now to take , fair Maid , The open Air in Field or Shade . Much travell'd Land , as 't were by th' Eye , From some tall Mount prospectively , Beholders Thoughts amazed round , As though new rising Morn were found : For , as thy Sights our Physick prove , Dull , drossy Spirits sublim'd above Pure , active Fire , whilst Ayr-like so These earthy Lumps , our Bodies grow ; And Bloods do dance in every Vein , Thou physick'st too thy Self again . Spring's dainty-breath'd , delicious Air Will make thy Cheeks more rosie-fair , ( Choice Wonders now ) like Beds of Flowers , Breasts flourish more , joyn'd Lilly-bowers : That Angel-shape would please our Eyes . With motion Angel-like , surprize ; Found nimbler far , that gallant frame So lively as all Soul became : Then shew thee abroad , Sweet'st , Fairest , thus , Th' art Cordial to thy self , and us .

Letter sent to ORNANDE . The Offering . Sweet'st , fairest Maid ; ACcept my Vows which Incense-like do rise , And fume before thee in solemn Sacrifice ; My flaming Heart with chast Desires allow , My Morning offer'd Sighs , and Evening too ; Receive their kinder Breath , whereof each one Seems to put up short begging Orison , Love-suit to thee : still pity the Complaint Each whispers in thine Ear , and lest I faint In my Devotions , please but other while , To answer by the Sparkle of a Smile That I 'm accepted ; but if Frowns you bring , My Heart is then turn'd to dead Offering . Fain would I please my Fair , O , gently bow T●inform my Ignorance , and teach me how : Crown me thus far , thy favour'd Votary , And I 'll disclaim each Mistress else but thee .

The Good-morrow , Vnder ORNANDE'S Window . FAirest , Sweet'st , good morrow from Thy Servant Voice , Lute joyn'd present ; Day's glorious , Lord ( the Morn's Bridegroom ) Hath gilded long the Firmament ; Bountiful for warming Rays , To th' World bright influential Showr , Though I seem frozen here this hour , Till thou my lovelier Sun dost blaze . II. Songsters chant the Spring each-where , Joy'd Earth and Heav'n their Smiles combine ; Grand Nature's Cheek does pleas'd appear , Then do not Thou displeased shine : Lovers may have their bad Days Good joyn'd withal , last Night my Sun Did set through lowring Clouds , Night done , O let her rise with clearer Grace . III. May that slumbring Dew did steep Her heavenly Eyes , transferr'd to th' Heart , Have softned that whilst she did sleep ; Could Pillows down same change impart , Mollifie , kind Thoughts recall ! Break sweetly'st forth , my Sun , disclose Thy Casement's East whence morning shows , This Act of Love regard withall . IV. If conceal'd in Bed , my Fair , O might this Song ●ull gentler yet Her charmed Brain ! Morn-slumbers ra●e ! Deferr'd till Noon thy blazing sweet ; When Visit shall be ( last ) design'd , For lightsome Warmth ; shew Beamy clear , That I may vaunt my choicest Dear Wak'd mild , although she slept unkind .

Lovers mix'd Weather . WHat 's the cause great Lovers prize Th' Object more , full , last enjoying , When bad Doubts , cross-gales do rise ? Found reserv'd , or sobrer coying ? Seldom when through pleased Glance Smiles sparkle forth , kind Words intrance ; Sweet-meat-kisses Dainty-like withdrawn , rare Blisses . II. Clouded Morning - Scene blown o're , Gorgeous Day much takes , contenteth ; Sick Distemper past , far more Health desir'd , what Joys presenteth ! Dangers where , sharp Thraldom seize , Prime th' Enlargement thought , and Ease : All things vary , Heightned prove from bad contrary . III. Coyness though , when shall exceed Civil bound , Affronts discover ( Churlish scornful way ) doth breed Jealous Qualms i' th' joyned Lover ; Through precedent Gall worse far Last Embraces relish'd are ; She 's low-prized , When enjoy'd , who once despised . Thought thereof ( Love's former Wounds Skin'd o're alone ) the Sense confounds .

ORNANDE The Spring 's Mistress . BEhold those Chrystal Founts , Which wander o're the verdant Plain ; How branched , plum'd those lofty Mounts ! Plush-banks bedrest with Flow'rs again ! The World 's reviv'd : Earth sine with Masquing Robes , bright Heavens surround . And gentler breathed Gales abound , Whilst Mo●●als shew new liv'd . II. Chief Empress of the Spring , Come forth with all thy beauty pow'r Thine Hand maid since such Smiles doth bring . Let not the daintiest Mistress low'r , Least spo●l'd from thence This Field's ●ai● Spring time with my saithful Heart's Drooping thy Frown to both imparts Through strangest Influence . III. Come , Sweetest , let us trace To yonder Bow'r , prospective Hill , Wing'd Chanters where , far more to grace , Are joyn'd in chirping Consort still , There 's Ve●●s Fount , Like mo●st●ed Pearls stram'd through those Rocks above , All Lectures may Joy , Beauty , Love , At once to thee recount

ORNANDE'S Evening Walk , and Voice ORNANDE and I ( which here by me 'Mongst joyful Hours recorded be ) ORNANDE and I , this Evening la●● , Walk'd forth to breath large Garden a● ; That 〈◊〉 Decrease of gaudy Day , When th' Sun bestow'd well temper'd Ray , No● faintness bred while Darts Good night From western Orb , with drow●●e light Such , gentle Mo●n , for both inclin'd Nice , dain●e● Sex of Woman kind . Those harmless Gales were only straying , Which dance the Leaves with wanton playing So●● Murmur's noise , conjoyn'd to this M●●'s flower'd Breed like Stranger 's kiss Dandled ORNANDE'S Han , as ●aught Love's ●onde● Arts , withal ●methought● Shew'd Reverence , l●st by their crime One Curl disturbed prov'd that time : Becalmed th' Air to gentle Rest , 〈◊〉 her more cheerful Virgin Breast . Who having pleas'd her wandring Eye , Spring's gallant S●●ne beheld , clear Sky , Conjoyned Grove ●o● change allow'd , Fi●● Lovers Ma●e , where under Cloud Prime Beauty appear'd , heard choice●● Note From 〈◊〉 small formed Throat , Strong 〈◊〉 withall Bird , prais'd to be That 〈◊〉 best 〈◊〉 , Harmony : 〈◊〉〈…〉 : who strait begun , As would to th' low declined Sun Chirp forth then ●ank 〈◊〉 , till Night Clad S●ngs maintain whilst he gave Light Which pastime heard , contentful Noise , ORNANDE ( at my Request ) her Voice Joyn'd also there to th' ●●●hful Qui●e , Bright Goddess seem'd did late inspire Those plumed Creatures with their Skill , As chanted forth her Praises still , That under Grove , th●ough Fancy's power , Transformed seem'd to heavenly 〈◊〉 , So well that Face and wa●●●ing Tongue Might to sweet Cherubims belong . 'T was prime Delight to th' closing end , Best 〈◊〉 that th' Ear could apprehend ; Unless those Sounds advanc'd of above , Sweet ●●eath'd , 〈◊〉〈◊〉 of Love Reason o'resway'd , else I had nigh Prov'd guilty of Voice Idolatry .

ORNANDE and the Nightingale . 'T Was charming Voice , but joyn , how 〈◊〉 , Breath'd by that Shee , transcendent fa●● ! Whose love ●est Face and Person shew'd That choice Compound , prime view bestow'd , All 〈◊〉 Consort fram'd to 〈◊〉 Prov'd 〈◊〉 silent Harmony Both Senses thus did blest appear , For Love's Record grand Wonder there . Each warbled Sound by her compos'd , So soon as born shew'd wrap'd , inclos'd , Then , straightways dead , embalm'd within Such Breath as though perfum'd had been . Th' whole Song , compleat ( as Fancy deem'd ) Delightful Soul of Musick seem'd . If * * Orpheus Thracian Harp could Rivers cause ( Greek Poets feign'd ) make wanton pause , Beasts , charmed Stones themselves and Trees , Whilst danc'd their Antick Revelries , Her Voyce H' had made more powerful prove , Till Bruits howe're should fall in Love . ORNANDE when did Song conclude , This from the Grove Content renew'd : As drawn by Emulation's Pride , Th' ambitious Nightingale reply'd , Would sing her part , so , chanted round ( Fine Nature's Skill ) th' adjoyned Ground : Which mark'd , I pray'd she would again , With some short voluntary strain , ( As Fancy pleas'd ) by turns , in jest Still answer it ; had my Request , ORNANDE sung , then th' Nightingale , Now She , then She , which should prevail : 'T was earnest Combat grown from play , Sharp Voice-contention for the Day , ( Such Lovers thoughts ) till strain'd still higher That Bird as 't would e're long expir● . When I did beg from joyned Seat , ORNANDE first would make Retreat , And end that Strife so caus'd by me Though granted a false Victory ; Stop'd , silenc'd there her Mouth with Kisses . From her own Hand , held up , those Blisses Since she my Lips declar'd that hour , All taken off by Fancy's Power From th' Hand again , so partly seem'd To kiss the Lips , prime sweet's esteem'd .

The Face and Glass . SWeet'st , let me hold That Glass like Hand-maid , uncontroul'd , And shew thee more than th' World can vaunt , present , Thy Equal there for Beauty's grace , Yet not , since proves but shadow'd Face , Thine living , true , substantial Ornament : Else lovely second self descry'd , In Tablet drawn , my Heart beside . II. More guiltless , know , Well pleas'd I can this Duty show , Since rest confirm'd , that Sight not make thee proud ; Though strongest Cause of Pride there be , Transported Thoughts , Self-extasie , Such Wonders blaze through that transparent Cloud : Which beauteous Mind for Worth I do Advance , proclaim unequall'd too . III. Nothing more high In Looks appears to th' Stander by , Than what may speak Content , or Carelesness ; As all beheld this sober hour , With Thanks to bounteous Nature's Pow'r ; That bright , smooth , frozen Lake , design'd for dress , Not fondly view'd ( fantastick Dream ) As gaz'd that † † Narcissus , lovely Youth . Boy in christal Stream . IV. Still grant permit , I have more Ends conjoyn'd in it ; Hoping , that , while seen there those charming Eyes , Thou may'st my Love-distemper'd Breast Pardon , relieve withall , make blest : And though my Wages paid , since Beauty's Skies Thus long behold , for full discharge , That Rate by gentle Kiss enlarge . So shall my Thoughts be setled well , How far thou do'st ( touch , pleasing Smell ) That dainty Form i' th' Glass excell .

ORNANDE'S Morning Walk . 'T Was fresh cheek'd May most gallant round , Like to th' Year's Queen adorned , crown'd ; Imbroyder'd Garb , those flaunting Plumes For Robes of State , conjoyn'd Persumes : Th' old Chaos-World transform'd each-where ( Such , Winter thought ) whose Brow did bear New , choice Creation stamp'd , large Train , Leaves , Blossoms , Flowers beheld again . Forth walk'd fair She who might present That Princess-Month , more excellent ; Forth prime ORNANDE trac'd , Earth - Star , Whilst honour'd prov'd my self so far To attend , her Walk's chief Favourite , Sole Guardian to my Soul's delight : Call'd out by her as joy'd Translation , To Kingly Throne , grand Celebration ; Since Champion thus become , Defence To weak , but fairest ; Innocence . For well ORNANDE knew , that I Would for that Charge proctecting dye . Temptation though prov'd all her Shape , Would punish not conceive a Rape : Whose Hand was strait conjoyn'd to mine , Did that with lively Snow combine . Naught envy'd there great Turk , Mogor , China's Tartarian Emperour , Huge Persian King ; so scepter'd I Could vaunt much rarer Monarchy . Things senseless , as we farther go , With Rival Courtship seem'd to wooe ORNANDE fair , produc'd in me Choice mirthful kind of Jealousie : Birds chant Love-Songs , small Gales ( as 't were ) Breath'd gentle Sighs , oft kiss'd her there ; Mov'd Flowers bow'd down their love-sick heads , Shewn Reverence from grass-green Beds ; Whilst Hills and wanton Groves rejoyce , Resounded ( last ) her heavenly Voice : Strange active Soul ! What thing doth prove Breed like to Thoughts , Conceits of Love ? With th' Elm's large Branch long time inclos'd ( Whose Leaves soft Murmur cause ) repos'd , When I had offer'd up such Vows , Like Incense , as chast Heart allows , Her Breast the Altar made , thus , thus ORNANDE breath'd , harmonious , Delightful Sounds , Compliance shown . In gentle way ; she pleas'd to own — Fondling , restrain , nor Sweets so rare Disperse abroad throught th' open Air ; Repeat them to thy self , unless Venus Love's God grand Witnesses : Feed , feed my liquorish Ears , reviv'd Your Joy , strong Fancy makes new-liv'd : Whilst Cupid all doth room afford ( Words , th' Hour , and Place ) in Love's Record .

ORNANDE'S Presence . NOW shines on me my sweetest Sun , Nor proves my glorious Spring yet done ; Absence sad thereof depriving ; Whilst my Soul may seem to dance , ( When 't is not laid in blessed Trance ) Through those Joys from thee reviving : Now I view Fair Bearty's World , imbrace it too . II. Touch th' Hands and Breast that Tongue do hear , Words , Voice , both musical to th' Ear ; Yet , for Pleasures more abounding , Let me Time's advantage take , Some Kisses reap for goodness sake ; Whilst those Eyes thy Servant wounding , Grant , impart Lips sugred Balm to cheer my Heart . III. Barr'd Love's chief Food , transcendent hoard , Those Cherries , fruits desire afford : Sweetest , Nay , — so short my Blisses ! Think not One can please , rejoyce , Or more obtain'd their Dainties choice Consume at all , cloy me with Kisses , Who may swear , Each Touch doth breed new Longings there . So highly grac'd , I have no fainter Lover's Tast ; Nor can those Lips through freeness wast .

The Farewel . SWeetest , know , did not controul Sad Fortune , Fate my Steps this hour , Thus to leave I had no power , Parted as from mine own Soul : Clouds thine Eye do seem assailing , Gentlest Heart as griev'd with me ; Which sober Looks grand Honour be , Prime Love-support ; since Smiles prevailing ( Dear , I vow , Of late ) would scarce content me now . II. Yet , too solemn Change , o're sad I fancy not , least that kind Trouble Should increase my own Grief double : Leave me then to th' mournful Shade ( Such thy Want ( as 't were ) producing ) And with gentle Beam bedress Those Orbs , though smaller Flamingness ; Still , like thy self , choice Sparks diffusing : Though indeed Worst Glances there may Pleasure breed . III. Wandring Ghost thy Servant shows , This Vow made to my choicely esteemed ( Thoughts of her so precious deemed ) Night shall ne're these Eyes inclose , Nor Morning their Lid-curtains sever , But thy beauteous Image shall Still sleep by me , and wake withall : Prove my Joy's prime Guardian ever : Objects rare Shall still present to me my Fair. I thus depart , Untill thy radiant Presence dart True Life again into my Heart .

One to his Fair , coy Mistress . SWeet , beauteous Maid , but cruel-coy , Severest-nice , when , to enjoy One kinder Grant hard Taks does prove ; Herculean Labour found in Love . What though that daintiest Hand touch mine , Whose Beauty 's more than chrystalline ? Would it least stain'd and soyled be , Or lose the curious Form , by me But kindly prest ? Since never I That Virgin-Snow advance so nigh But with wash'd Hands ; nor touch their Down , But fear of bad conjoyned Frown Prepares my Palm : Your Glove all day That leave enjoys , your Sizars may , Silk , Needle , Lawn , nay , meaner Thread ; My Hand debarr'd , thence banished . Suppose them chang'd by You in part , More pure by Touch , same Chimick Art Would my corce Hands sublim'd refine . Or say those daintiest Lips touch mine , Would that decrease their Balmy Store , Or waste their Delicates the more ? Since lasting Sweets , unchanged th' are ; Their Colour , form still rosie , fair , Though kindly seal'd , Rubies excelling , When kiss'd may prove more red , and swelling . Soft wanton Gales with hov'ring Play Are joyn'd to them , Suns gaudy Ray , Slight Toyes sometimes which Fancy please , My Lips inferiour thought to these ; The Fly may buz and kiss unblam'd That Cherry-pair , my touch disclaim'd . Can you dart Frowns ; complain , when I Near starved beg small Charity , Th' Alms of one Kiss : no fault , offence There to crave Meat ; some Food dispense : 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-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 a● her Window . 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 s●●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 clad . O , what new-raised Train Of mournful Ghosts , as 't were , then trod the Plain ! Whose ceremonious Form that Grief compriz'd , As each their own near Fun'ral solemniz'd . Death's March it seem'd ; first went young Swains , by pai●s , All crown'd with Cypress-branch , as Usherers To th' solemn Herse ; four next the same , that led , Shew'd painted Shields , where drawn on Sable Bed Young , pale , dead Virgin lay , white Shroud did wear For Bridal Cloaths bare Face beheld , howe're ( Bounteous even then ) by Death's black Arms imbrac'd , And on the Top , white Characters was plac'd , This must my Brides-groom prove : with Sadness so All pass'd along . Behind the Herse did go A single Swain , what mournful Tread ! sad Glance ! True Bulk of Wretchedness , whose Countenance Life - damp display'd ; seem'd Ghost to th' Corps before ; Sigh-storm did breath , whilst Cheeks bedrench'd ( their Shore ) His Torrent eyes ; transcendent thus was found , Surpass'd in Grief his Hat did mix'd surround Small Willow , Cypress-branch , writ largely above , Black Characters , Death does my Rival prove . Then came th' whole Virgin-Train , white Skarfs did wear , Part veil'd like clouded Stars , while Torch-light there Caus'd dismal Noon . Thus all did softly trace To th' last , retiring Cell , most loathsome place Where they should leave their slumbring Nymph behind ; Earth-Chamber 't was , which near transform'd half blind That Youth beholds : Never spake Sorrow more Then Silent now , what diff'rent Passions store ! Here Sighs , there Tears , pale Cheeks , all making one Consort in Grief ; his part excell'd alone . They view'd their utmost round , till lost the Sight With whom their Eyes seem'd as 't were bury'd quite , That way t' enjoy ; with solemn thoughtful Muse , Whilst churlish Clods and cold seem'd there t' abuse That gallant Form , which , lately thought more nice , Complain'd not now ; by Death intranced lies : Curtains being drawn , all clos'd , ne're daintier Frame Was lodg'd in simple Earth , their Tongues proclaim .

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Englished out of French . SONG . Il y a dans ce Village , &c. IN this Village long has shined That bright Star my Thoughts adore ; Paris , where such beauteous Store , Nothing vaunts so choice , refined : Ah! Ah! sweet to me Fair Eye , though to dye for thee . II. She commands my Heart entire , That with her dear Law complies : More than King my self I prize Through that hopeful Love-desire . Ah! Ah! sweet to me Fair Eye , though to dye for thee . III. So delightful , gently seizing Proves her Beauty's charming Grace , Freedom's height far less I praise Than that Servitude so pleasing . Ah! Ah! sweet to me Fair Eye , though to dye for thee . IV. I not know what artful Passion Other Suitors can invent ; But for all deep Complement , Breath to her this Protestation ; Ah! Ah! sweet to me Fair Eye , though to dye for thee .

Englished out of Petrarch in Italian . On the first Sight of Beauteous Laura . Era'l giorno , ch'al Sol si scoloraro , &c. THere was a Day , when the Sun's Beams grown pale , With yours beheld , appear'd ; Light's chief Disposer : When those fair Eyes ( unguarded Breast , too frail ! ) Strait bound my Heart , Love-band alone th' Incloser . 'T was then no Time for breach-repairs , Defence , So strong th' Assault : nor small proves my Suspicion ( Though Lovers Griefs seem vulgar thought ) from whence Those former Wounds receiv'd , my Slave-Condition . Treacherous Love found me disarmed there , When throught mine Eyes free road to th' Heart extending , ( Eyes places now , sad Foards of Tears , as ' t were ! ) Though scarce with Cupid's Honour , Glory ending : Strook naked me with Dart , that time nor shewn To coy , well armed You his Bow alone .

Another out of Petrarch , in Italian . Lassare il velo o per Sole , o per Ombra , &c. On coy Laura , veil'd . THat you discharge your Veil by Sun or Shade , I can't of late perceive ; that Joy discover ; As you believ'd my great Desires allay'd That Mu●●led way , which throng my Heart all over . Tho lurking Thoughts , close-harbour'd there , do now Perplex me still ; Sight lost , bred more desiring . I once observ'd fair Goodness grace that Brow , But since my Love shew'd th' Hearts internal firing , Your yellow Sun-Shine - Curls are gone , beclouded more ; Each radiant Glance quite overcast , obscured . Thus , snatch'd from me what most I prize , adore , If govern'd by that Veil ; worst Plagues endured . Since , frozen still to Death , be 't hot or cold ; Your Eyes sweet Light does darken and infold .

Englished out of Monte-mayor , in Spanish . On Leander drowned , swimming to Hero o're the Hellespont . Leandro amoroso fuego ardia , &c. LEANDER , burning with an amorous Fire , Stole down in haste to th' watry Shore , attended By one Love-thought for guard , his dear Desire ; Through whose bold force no danger apprehended , That 's flaming Light through Streams did wounder raise , God * * God o' th' Sea . Neptune rouz'd with angry Waves to quench it , Whilst Cupid knew , he could have damp'd that Blaze 'Tween HERO'S wish'd , for Arms ; best way to drench it . The Morning smil'd , Vovage advanc'd , as 't were ; Night gently came , with friendliest Shades surrounded ; More kind than either Love or Fortune were ; Sad Lovers Fates ! Hope oft by Death confounded ! That Love and Fortune that should Pow'rs combine , To kill , destroy that gallant Youth Design .

Another out of Monte-Mayor , in Spanish . The modest doubtful Lover . Los oios no peccaron en mirar os . MIne Eyes ( fair Maid ) not sin , whilst but behold ; When th' onely aim to view and to admire you : Should my Heart merit plead , though too over-bold , Wish me no worse than still to want , desire you . Ne're speak my Tongue , be 't rather charm'd and dumb Than smallest Word to Gain , enjoy should mention . If Tears design to soften and o'recome , You punish may by marbled Heart's Prevention . But don 't withdraw from me your Wweetest Sight ; For though that Grant produce my secret Anguish , Sad Days I 'll spend beholding you , Earth's Light ; Since no Life else partake , my Soul must languish . Your View debarr'd , I am but dead , or dying . Hopes of my Torment there best Ease supplying .

A Third out of Monte-Mayor , in Spanish . The Shepherd deeply enamour'd . Fstava Lusitano repastando , &c. YOung Lusitan sat grazing ( solemn turn'd ) His gentle Flock , through verdant Plane dispersed : Green Sheep-hook Scepter-like th' one Hand adorn'd ; Whilst view'd the Ground , with 's sober Thoughts conversed . Then th' E●es advanced , he soon forth breathed this ; If th' art so Prime , my Love-disease , excelling , Who says , To lose my self not saving is ? Doubts he go grant in Pain , there 's Pleasure dwelling ? Since for my Cure no comfort - Balm is sought : She need not to regard me . O Fairest Creature ! Those Ignorants mistake my pleasing Thought ; For since well view'd thy Form divine , rare Feature , I count if Grief not to be griev'd , Heart-wounded : My Malady's my Medicine thus compounded .

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