a psalme of thanks-giving to be sung by the children of christs hospitall, on tuesday in the easter holy-dayes, at s. maries spittle, for their founders and benefactors. anno domini, . this text is an enriched version of the tcp digital transcription a of text r in the english short title catalog (thomason .f. 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(eebo-tcp ; phase , no. a ) transcribed from: (early english books online ; image set ) images scanned from microfilm: (thomason tracts ; : f [ ]) a psalme of thanks-giving to be sung by the children of christs hospitall, on tuesday in the easter holy-dayes, at s. maries spittle, for their founders and benefactors. anno domini, . christ's hospital (london, england) sheet ([ ] p.) : music by richard oulton, dwelling neere christ-church, printed at london : . a variant: without engraved borders or patient counts. reproduction of the original in the british library. eng songs, english -- early works to . hymns, english -- early works to . a r (thomason .f. [ ]). civilwar no a psalme of thanks-giving to be sung by the children of christs hospitall, on tuesday in the easter holy-dayes, at s. maries spittle, for th christ's hospital f the rate of defects per , words puts this text in the f category of texts with or more defects per , words. - tcp assigned for keying and markup - aptara keyed and coded from proquest page images - mona logarbo sampled and proofread - mona logarbo text and markup reviewed and edited - pfs batch review (qc) and xml conversion a psalme of thanks-giving to be sung by the children of christs hospitall , on tuesday in the easter holy-dayes , at s. maries spittle , for their founders and benefactors . anno domini , . chorus . our hearts we raise , in thanks and praise , thy sacred name to blesse , since thou ( o lord ) dost thus afford , our sorrows to redresse . versus . when iacobs heires thou didst direct , to canaans milkey land , thy mercy , lord , did them protect , and guide them with thy hand : by moses rod thou gav'st them food , and mad'st their waters sweet ; the red-seas waves as pillars stood , and iordan shun'd their feet . in clouds by day , thy love did keep , them , and their wants supply : and through the blackest darksome night , fire did their way descry . chorus . our hearts we raise , &c. jordans of teares ( lord ) thou hast dry'd from off our weeping eyes , thy providence our griefe descry'd and hearkned to our cryes . when nights of woes in vales of death made all our hopes depart , loves fire was kindled by thy breath in our good patrons heart . their staffe of bread like moses rod , did on the waters prove , thy loving might ( most gracious god ) and greatnesse of thy love . chorus . our hearts we raise , &c. build-up thy churches broken walls , and crown this land with peace : anoynt thy churches regall head , with glory ne're to cease . upon his spouse , our royall queene , and pledges of their love ; on clergy and nobility , raine blessings from above . this city with thy grace enrich , here make thine arke to rest ; lord , let the maior and aldermen , with happy yeares be blest . chorus . our hearts we raise , &c. printed at london by richard oulton , dwelling neere christ-church . . notes, typically marginal, from the original text notes for div a e- this is to be sung by all the children , and repeated after every verse . the epilogue in the island princess set by mr. clarke ; sung by mrs. lindsey and the boy ; and exactly engraved by tho. cross. motteux, peter anthony, - . approx. kb of xml-encoded text transcribed from -bit group-iv tiff page images. text creation partnership, ann arbor, mi ; oxford (uk) : - (eebo-tcp phase ). a wing m estc r ocm this keyboarded and encoded edition of the work described above is co-owned by the institutions providing financial support to the early english books online text creation partnership. this phase i text is available for reuse, according to the terms of creative commons . universal . the text can be copied, modified, distributed and performed, even for commercial purposes, all without asking permission. early english books online. (eebo-tcp ; phase , no. a ) transcribed from: (early english books online ; image set ) images scanned from microfilm: (early english books, - ; : ) the epilogue in the island princess set by mr. clarke ; sung by mrs. lindsey and the boy ; and exactly engraved by tho. cross. motteux, peter anthony, - . broadside. s.n., [london : ] imprint supplied by wing. reproduction of original in chetham's library. created by converting tcp files to tei p using tcp tei.xsl, tei @ oxford. re-processed by university of nebraska-lincoln and northwestern, with changes to facilitate morpho-syntactic tagging. gap elements of known extent have been transformed into placeholder characters or elements to simplify the filling in of gaps by user contributors. eebo-tcp is a partnership between the universities of michigan and oxford and the publisher proquest to create accurately transcribed and encoded texts based on the image sets published by proquest via their early english books online (eebo) database (http://eebo.chadwyck.com). the general aim of eebo-tcp is to encode one copy (usually the first edition) of every monographic english-language title published between and available in eebo. eebo-tcp aimed to produce large quantities of textual data within the usual project restraints of time and funding, and therefore chose to create diplomatic transcriptions (as opposed to critical editions) with light-touch, mainly structural encoding based on the text encoding initiative (http://www.tei-c.org). the eebo-tcp project was divided into two phases. the , texts created during phase of the project have been released into the public domain as of january . anyone can now take and use these texts for their own purposes, but we respectfully request that due credit and attribution is given to their original source. users should be aware of the process of creating the tcp texts, and therefore of any assumptions that can be made about the data. text selection was based on the new cambridge bibliography of english literature (ncbel). if an author (or for an anonymous work, the title) appears in ncbel, then their works are eligible for inclusion. selection was intended to range over a wide variety of subject areas, to reflect the true nature of the print record of the period. in general, first editions of a works in english were prioritized, although there are a number of works in other languages, notably latin and welsh, included and sometimes a second or later edition of a work was chosen if there was a compelling reason to do so. image sets were sent to external keying companies for transcription and basic encoding. quality assurance was then carried out by editorial teams in oxford and michigan. % (or pages, whichever is the greater) of each text was proofread for accuracy and those which did not meet qa standards were returned to the keyers to be redone. after proofreading, the encoding was enhanced and/or corrected and characters marked as illegible were corrected where possible up to a limit of instances per text. any remaining illegibles were encoded as s. understanding these processes should make clear that, while the overall quality of tcp data is very good, some errors will remain and some readable characters will be marked as illegible. users should bear in mind that in all likelihood such instances will never have been looked at by a tcp editor. the texts were encoded and linked to page images in accordance with level of the tei in libraries guidelines. copies of the texts have been issued variously as sgml (tcp schema; 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(eebo-tcp ; phase , no. b ) transcribed from: (early english books online ; image set ) images scanned from microfilm: (early english books; tract supplement ; a : [ ]) a psalme of thanks-giving, to be sung by the children of christs hospitall, on munday in the easter holy dayes, at christ church, for their founders and benefactors. an. dom. . christ's hospital (london, england) sheet ([ ] p.) : music. printed by r.o. & g.d., london, : in the yeare, . verse (chorus): "ise orphanes, raise your voyce in praise of god, for patrones kind ..." reproduction of original in the british library. eng songs, english -- early works to . hymns, english -- early works to . b (wing p ). civilwar no a psalme of thanks-giving, to be sung by the children of christs hospitall, on munday in the easter holy dayes, at christ church, for their christ's hospital f the rate of defects per , words puts this text in the f category of texts with or more defects per , words. - tcp assigned for keying and markup - spi global keyed and coded from proquest page images - megan marion sampled and proofread - megan marion text and markup reviewed and edited - pfs batch review (qc) and xml conversion a psalme of thanks-giving , to be sung by the children of christs hospitall , on munday in the easter holy dayes , at christ church , for their founders and benefactors . an. dom. . chorus . rise orphanes , raise your voyce , in praise of god , for patrones kind , for bounteous citizens from whom , we daily favour finde . versus . by teares spent mothers in distresse , to miseries enthrall'd , we were be-no-ni in their pangs , the sons of sorrow call'd . nor could our fathers tell what state , the lord would place us in , with better then our mothers hopes , to call us ben-ja-min . but dying , they bequeath'd to want , the children of their feares , we wep't till from our eyes were wip't , the pitty moving teares . chorus . rise orphanes , &c. they moov'd the god of pitty , he a king to pitty mooy'd , and he remov'd our heapes of want , which work the lord approv'd . the king young edward was the sixt , but englands first isiah , from heaven by grace endued with the spirit of eliah . which spr'it on our succeeding kings , let ever ( lord ) be breath'd , to them and citizens o let poore orphanes be bequeath'd . chorus . rise orphanes , raise your voyce , &c. which they did well discharge , and so doth charles our soveraigne , you senate who with citizens , that princes charge maintaine . maintain therefore , o lord the state , and stock of king and queene , on parliament , and clergie let thy worke of grace be seene . the city and the scarlet robe with wealth and honour guard , our patrones in thy mercy great , with happinesse reward . chorus . rise orphanes , raise your voyce , &c. children kept and maintained at this present , at the charge of christs hospitall , in the said house , in divers places of this city and suburbs , and with sundry nurses in the country , which is a farre greater number then hitherto hath béen since the foundation — . the names of all which , are registred in the books kept in christs hospitall , there to be séen , from what parishes , and by what meanes they have béen from time to time admitted . children put forth apprentices , discharged , and dead this yeare last past — . there hath béen cured this yeare last pass , at the charge of saint bartholomews hospitall , of souldiers and other diseased people , to the number of — all which were relieved with money and other necessaries at their departure . buried this yeare after much charge in their sicknesse — remaining under cure at this present , at the charge of the said hospitall — there hath béen cured this yeare last pass , at the charge of saint thomas hospitall , of souldiers , and other diseased people — all which were relieved with money and other necessaries at the departure . buried out of the said hospitall this yeare — remaining under cure at this present — there hath béen brought into the hospitall of bridewell , within the space of one yeare , of wandring souldiers and other vagrants , to the number of — whereof some have béen clothed and sent beyond the seas . and of which number many have béen chargable for the time of their being there , which cannot be avoided , by reason of their necessities , or passed away without charge . there is maintained and kept in the said hospitall , ( in arts , occupations , and other servile worksand labours ) apprentices , and other persons , to the number of — london printed by r.o. & g.d. in the yeare , . notes, typically marginal, from the original text notes for div b e- this chorus is to be sung by all the children , and repeated after every verse . a song in the mad lover, set by mr. g: eccles, sung by mrs. bracegirdle motteux, peter anthony, - . approx. kb of xml-encoded text transcribed from -bit group-iv tiff page image. text creation partnership, ann arbor, mi ; 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(eebo-tcp ; phase , no. a ) transcribed from: (early english books online ; image set ) images scanned from microfilm: (early english books, - ; : ) a song in the mad lover, set by mr. g: eccles, sung by mrs. bracegirdle motteux, peter anthony, - . bracegirdle, anne, ca. - . eccles, john, d. . sheet ([ ] p.) : engr. music s.n., [london : ?] imprint suggested by wing (cd-rom edition). wholly engraved. reproduction of original in the william andrews clark memorial library. created by converting tcp files to tei p using tcp tei.xsl, tei @ oxford. re-processed by university of nebraska-lincoln and northwestern, with changes to facilitate morpho-syntactic tagging. gap elements of known extent have been transformed into placeholder characters or elements to simplify the filling in of gaps by user contributors. eebo-tcp is a partnership between the universities of michigan and oxford and the publisher proquest to create accurately transcribed and encoded texts based on the image sets published by proquest via their early english books online (eebo) database (http://eebo.chadwyck.com). the general aim of eebo-tcp is to encode one copy (usually the first edition) of every monographic english-language title published between and available in eebo. eebo-tcp aimed to produce large quantities of textual data within the usual project restraints of time and funding, and therefore chose to create diplomatic transcriptions (as opposed to critical editions) with light-touch, mainly structural encoding based on the text encoding initiative (http://www.tei-c.org). the eebo-tcp project was divided into two phases. the , texts created during phase of the project have been released into the public domain as of january . anyone can now take and use these texts for their own purposes, but we respectfully request that due credit and attribution is given to their original source. users should be aware of the process of creating the tcp texts, and therefore of any assumptions that can be made about the data. text selection was based on the new cambridge bibliography of english literature (ncbel). if an author (or for an anonymous work, the title) appears in ncbel, then their works are eligible for inclusion. selection was intended to range over a wide variety of subject areas, to reflect the true nature of the print record of the period. in general, first editions of a works in english were prioritized, although there are a number of works in other languages, notably latin and welsh, included and sometimes a second or later edition of a work was chosen if there was a compelling reason to do so. image sets were sent to external keying companies for transcription and basic encoding. quality assurance was then carried out by editorial teams in oxford and michigan. % (or pages, whichever is the greater) of each text was proofread for accuracy and those which did not meet qa standards were returned to the keyers to be redone. after proofreading, the encoding was enhanced and/or corrected and characters marked as illegible were corrected where possible up to a limit of instances per text. any remaining illegibles were encoded as s. understanding these processes should make clear that, while the overall quality of tcp data is very good, some errors will remain and some readable characters will be marked as illegible. users should bear in mind that in all likelihood such instances will never have been looked at by a tcp editor. the texts were encoded and linked to page images in accordance with level of the tei in libraries guidelines. copies of the texts have been issued variously as sgml (tcp schema; ascii text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable xml (tcp schema; characters represented either as utf- unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless xml (tei p , characters represented either as utf- unicode or tei g elements). keying and markup guidelines are available at the text creation partnership web site . eng songs, english -- th century. music -- england -- early works to . - tcp assigned for keying and markup - apex covantage keyed and coded from proquest page images - pip willcox sampled and proofread - pip willcox text and markup reviewed and edited - pfs batch review (qc) and xml conversion a song in the mad lover , set by m r i : eccles , sung by m rs . bracegirdle must y n a faithful lover go , scorn'd & banish'd , banish'd like a foe , oh! let me rave , oh! let me rave , dispair , dispair , curse , curse my fate , yet bless , yet bless , bless the fair , for oh inspight of her disdain , i still must love. i still must love & hug my chain , yet why , why shou'd love , why shou'd love my heart molest , w n hate , w n hate , w n hate , her love possesses , reveng , reveng or scorn , revenge , revenge or scorn , or scorn shou'd rule my breast , w n such a swain , such a swain , such a swain she blesses , w n such a swain , she blesses : then i 'll no more to coyness sue , faith & constant love adieu , farewell dotage , fond disease , welcome freedom , welcom ease , welcome freedom welcome ease . i 'll rove & i 'll range , i 'll love & i 'll change , i 'll rove & i 'll range , i 'll love & i 'll change : every hour & every place , every fair & every face ; i 'll vow & protest , i 'll swear & deceive , all , all who like me are so mad to beleive , all , all , all , all , all , all , all who like me are so mad to beleive . i 'll for the flute . songs of mourning bevvailing the vntimely death of prince henry. vvorded by tho. campion. and set forth to bee sung with one voyce to the lute, or violl: by iohn coprario. coperario, john, (ca.)- . approx. kb of xml-encoded text transcribed from -bit group-iv tiff page images. text creation partnership, ann arbor, mi ; oxford (uk) : - (eebo-tcp phase ). a stc estc s this keyboarded and encoded edition of the work described above is co-owned by the institutions providing financial support to the early english books online text creation partnership. this phase i text is available for reuse, according to the terms of creative commons . universal . the text can be copied, modified, distributed and performed, even for commercial purposes, all without asking permission. early english books online. (eebo-tcp ; phase , no. a ) transcribed from: (early english books online ; image set ) images scanned from microfilm: (early english books, - ; : ) songs of mourning bevvailing the vntimely death of prince henry. vvorded by tho. campion. and set forth to bee sung with one voyce to the lute, or violl: by iohn coprario. coperario, john, (ca.)- . campion, thomas, - . aut [ ] p. : music printed [by thomas snodham] for iohn browne, and are to be sould in s. dunstons churchyard, london : . printer's name from stc. signatures: [a]² b-e² . reproduction of the original in the henry e. huntington library and art gallery. created by converting tcp files to tei p using tcp tei.xsl, tei @ oxford. re-processed by university of nebraska-lincoln and northwestern, with changes to facilitate morpho-syntactic tagging. gap elements of known extent have been transformed into placeholder characters or elements to simplify the filling in of gaps by user contributors. eebo-tcp is a partnership between the universities of michigan and oxford and the publisher proquest to create accurately transcribed and encoded texts based on the image sets published by proquest via their early english books online (eebo) database (http://eebo.chadwyck.com). the general aim of eebo-tcp is to encode one copy (usually the first edition) of every monographic english-language title published between and available in eebo. eebo-tcp aimed to produce large quantities of textual data within the usual project restraints of time and funding, and therefore chose to create diplomatic transcriptions (as opposed to critical editions) with light-touch, mainly structural encoding based on the text encoding initiative (http://www.tei-c.org). the eebo-tcp project was divided into two phases. the , texts created during phase of the project have been released into the public domain as of january . anyone can now take and use these texts for their own purposes, but we respectfully request that due credit and attribution is given to their original source. users should be aware of the process of creating the tcp texts, and therefore of any assumptions that can be made about the data. text selection was based on the new cambridge bibliography of english literature (ncbel). if an author (or for an anonymous work, the title) appears in ncbel, then their works are eligible for inclusion. selection was intended to range over a wide variety of subject areas, to reflect the true nature of the print record of the period. in general, first editions of a works in english were prioritized, although there are a number of works in other languages, notably latin and welsh, included and sometimes a second or later edition of a work was chosen if there was a compelling reason to do so. image sets were sent to external keying companies for transcription and basic encoding. quality assurance was then carried out by editorial teams in oxford and michigan. % (or pages, whichever is the greater) of each text was proofread for accuracy and those which did not meet qa standards were returned to the keyers to be redone. after proofreading, the encoding was enhanced and/or corrected and characters marked as illegible were corrected where possible up to a limit of instances per text. any remaining illegibles were encoded as s. understanding these processes should make clear that, while the overall quality of tcp data is very good, some errors will remain and some readable characters will be marked as illegible. users should bear in mind that in all likelihood such instances will never have been looked at by a tcp editor. the texts were encoded and linked to page images in accordance with level of the tei in libraries guidelines. copies of the texts have been issued variously as sgml (tcp schema; ascii text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable xml (tcp schema; characters represented either as utf- unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless xml (tei p , characters represented either as utf- unicode or tei g elements). keying and markup guidelines are available at the text creation partnership web site . eng henry frederick, -- prince of wales, - -- poetry. songs, english. songs with lute. - tcp assigned for keying and markup - aptara keyed and coded from proquest page images - jonathan blaney sampled and proofread - jonathan blaney text and markup reviewed and edited - pfs batch review (qc) and xml conversion songs of mourning : bevvailing the vntimely death of prince henry . vvorded by tho. campion . and set forth to bee sung with one voyce to the lute , or violl : by john coprario . london : printed for iohn browne , and are to be sould in s. dunstons churchyard , . illvstrissimo , potentissimoqve principi , fredrico qvinto , rheni comiti palatino , dvci bavariae , &c. cogimur ; inuitis ( clarissime ) parce quaerelis te saluo ; laetis non sinit esse deus : nec speratus hymen procedit lumine claro , principis extincti nubila fata vetant . illius inferias maesto iam musica cantu prosequitur , miseros haec dea sola iuuat . illa suos tibi summittit ( dux inclite ) quaestus , fraternus fleto quem sociauit amor . sed noua gaudia , sed tam dulcia foedera rupit fati infoelicis liuor , & hora nocens . quod superest , nimios nobis omni arte dolores est mollire animus , spes meliora dabit : cunctatosque olim cantabimus ipsi hymenaeos , laeta simul fas sit reddere vota deo. an elegie vpon the vntimely death of prince henry . reade you that haue some teares left yet vnspent , now weepe your selues hart sicke , and nere repent : for i will open to your free accesse the sanctuary of all heauinesse : vvhere men their fill may mourne , and neuer sinne : and i their humble priest thus first beginne . fly from the skies yee blessed beames of light , rise vp in horrid vapours vgly night , and fetter'd bring that rauenous monster fate the fellon , and the traytour to our state law-eloquence wee neede not to conuince his guilt , all know it , 't is hee stole our prince , the prince of men , the prince of all that bore euer that princely name : o now no more shall his perfections like the sunne-beames dare the purblinde world , in heau'n those glories are . vvhat could the greatest artist , nature , adde t' encrease his graces ? deuine forme hee had striuing in all his parts which should surpasse ; and like a well tun'd chime his carriage was full of coelestiall witchcraft , winning all to admiration , and loue personall . his launce appear'd to the beholders eyes vvhen his faire hand aduanc't it in the skyes larger then truth , for well could hee it wield , and make it promise honour in the field . vvhen court and musicke cal'd him , off fell armes , and as hee had beene shap't for loues alarmes , in harmony hee spake , and trod the ground in more proportion then the measur'd sound . how fit for peace was hee , and rosie beds ? how fit to stand in troopes of iron heads ? vvhen time had with his circles made complete , his charmed rounds ? all things in time grow great . this feare euen like a commet that hangs high , and shootes his threatning flashes through the skye , held all the eyes of christendome intent vpon his youthfull hopes , casting th' euent of what was in his power , not in his will : for that was close conceal'd , and must lye still as deepely hid , as that designe which late vvith the french lyon dyed . o earthly state how doth thy greatnesse in a moment fall ? and feastes in highest pompe turne funerall ? but our young henry arm'd with all the arts that sute with empire , and the gaine of harts , bearing before him fortune , power , and loue appear'd first in perfection , fit to moue fixt admiration : though his yeeres were greene their fruit was yet mature : his care had beene suruaying india , and implanting there the knowledge of that god which hee did feare : and eu'n now , though hee breathlesse lyes , his sayles are strugling with the windes , for our auayles t' explore a passage hid from humane tract , vvill fame him in the enterprise , or fact . o spirit full of hope why art thou fled from deedes of honour ? why's that vertue dead vvhich dwelt so well in thee ? a bowre more sweet if paradise were found , it could not meete . curst then bee fate that stole our blessing so , and had for vs now nothing left but woe , had not th' all-seeing prouidence yet kept another ioy safe , that in silence slept : and that same royall workeman who could frame a prince so worthy of immortall fame ; liues , and long may hee liue , to forme the other his exprest image , and grace of his brother . to whose eternall peace wee offer now guifts which hee lou'd , and fed , musicks that flow out of a sowre , and melancholike vayne , vvhich best sort with the sorrowes wee sustaine . to the most sacred king james . o griefe , o griefe , how diuers are thy shapes wherein men lan - guish ? the face sometime with teares thou fill'st , sometime the hart thou kill'st with vnseene anguish , somewhile thou smil'st to view how fate , playes with our humane state . so farre from suretie here are all our earthly ioyes , that what our strong hope buildes when least we feare , a stronger power destroyes . o griefe , how diuers are thy shapes wherein men languish ? the face sometime with teares thou fil'st , sometime the hart thou kill'st with vnseene anguish . sometime thou smil'st to view how fate playes with our humane state : so farre from surety here are all our earthly ioyes , that what our strong hope buildes , when least wee feare , a stronger power destroyes . o fate , why shouldst thou take from kings their ioy , and treasure ? their image if men should deface 't were death , which thou dost race euen at thy pleasure . wisedome of holy kings yet knowes both what it hath , and owes . heau'ns hostage which you bredd and nurst with such choyce care . is rauisht now great king , and from vs ledd when wee were least aware . the base . to the most sacred queene anne . t is now dead night , and not a light on earth , orstarre in heau'n doth shine , let now a mother mourne the noblest birth that euer was both mortall , and diuine . o sweetnes peereles ! more then humane grace ! o flowrie beauty ! o vntimely death ! now musicke fill this place with thy most dolefull breath . o singing waile a fate more truely fune rall , then when with all his sonnes the sire of troy did fall . t is now dead night , and not a light on earth , or starre in heauen doth shine : let now a mother mourne the noblest birth that euer was both mortall , and diuine . o sweetnesse peerelesse ! more then humane grace ! o flowry beauty ! o vntimely death ! now musicke fill this place with thy most dolefull breath : o singing wayle a fate more truely funerall , then when with all his sonnes the sire of troy did fall . sleepe ioy , dye mirth , and not a smile be seene , or shew of harts content , for neuer sorrow neerer touch't a qveene , nor were there euer teares more duely spent : o deare remembrance , full of ruefull woe ! o ceacelesse passion ! o vnhumane hower ! no pleasure now can grow , for wither'd is her flower . o anguish doe thy worst and fury tragicall , since fate in taking one hath thus disorder'd all . the base . to the most high and mighty prince charles . fortune and glory may be lost and woone , but when the worke of nature is vn - done , that losse flyes past retur - ning , no help is left but mourning : what can to kinde youth more despightfull proue then to be rob'd of one sole bro - ther ? father and mother aske reue - rence , a brother onely loue , like age and birth like thoughts and pleasures moue . what gaine can he heape vp though showers of crownes descend , who for that good must change a brother and a friend ? fortune and glory may be lost , and woone , but when the worke of nature is vndone that losse flyes past returning , no helpe is left but mourning . what can to kinde youth more despightfull proue then to be rob'd of one sole brother ? father and mother aske reuerence , a brother onely loue : like age , and birth , like thoughts , and pleasures moue : what gayne can he heape vp though showers of crownes descend who for that good must change a brother and a friend ? follow , o follow yet thy brothers fame , but not his fate , le ts onely change the name , and finde his worth presented in thee , by him preuented : or past example of the dead be great , out of thy selfe begin thy storie : vertue , and glorie are eminent being plac't in princely seate : oh heau'n his age prolong with sacred heate , and on his honoured head let all the blessings light which to his brothers life men wish't , and wisht them right . the base . to the most princely and vertvovs the lady elizabeth . so parted you , so parted you as if the world for e - uer had lost with him her light , now could your teares hard flint to ruth ex - cite , yet may you neuer your loues againe partake in humane sight . o why should loue such two kinde harts dis - seuer , as nature neuer knit more faire or firme toge - ther ? so parted you as if the world for euer had lost with him her light now could your teares hard flint to ruth excite , yet may you neuer your loues againe partake in humane sight : o why should loue such two kinde harts disseuer as nature neuer knit more faire or firme together ? so loued you as sister should a brother not in a common straine , for princely blood doeth vulgar fire disdaine : but you each other on earth embarc't in a celestiall chaine a lasse for loue that heau'nly borne affection to change should subiect be and suffer earths infection . the base . to the most illvstriovs and mighty fredericke the fift , count palatine of the rhein . how like a golden dreame you met and par - ted , that pleasing straight doth vanish , o who can euer ba - nish the thought of one so princely and free-har - ted ? but he was pul'd vp in his prime by fate , and loue for him must mourne though all too late . teares to the dead are due , let none forbid sad harts to sigh , true griefe , true griefe , true griefe cannot be hid . how like a golden dreame you met and parted that pleasing straight doth vanish : o who can euer banish the thought of one so princely and free harted ? but hee was pul'd vp in his prime by fate , and loue for him must mourne though all too late . teares to the dead are due , let none forbid sad harts to sigh , true griefe cannot be hid . yet the most bitter storme to height encreased by heau'n againe is ceased : o time that all things mouest in griefe and ioy thou equall measure louest : such the condition is of humane life , care must with pleasure mixe and peace with strife : thoughts with the dayes must change , as tapers waste so must our griefes , day breakes when night is past . the base . to the most disconsolate great brittaine . when pale famine fed on thee with her insatiate i●●es , when ciuill broyles set murther free contemning all thy lawes , when heau'n enrag'd consum'd thee so with plagues that none thy face could know , yet in thy lookes affliction then shew'd lesse , then now for ones fate all thy parts ex - presse . when pale famine fed on thee , with her vnsatiate iawes , when ciuill broyles set murder free contemning all thy lawes , when heau'n enrag'd consum'd thee so with plagues that none thy face could know , yet in thy lookes affliction then shew'd lesse thou now for ones fall all thy parts expresse . now thy highest states lament a sonne , and brothers losse ; thy nobles mourne in discontent , and rue this fatall crosse ; thy commons are with passion sad to thinke how braue a prince they had : if all thy rockes from white to blacke should turne yet couldst thou not in shew more amply mourne . the base . to the world. o poore distracted world , partly a slaue to pagans sinnefull rage , partly ob - scur'd with igno - rance of all the meanes that saue , and eu'n these parts of thee that liue assur'd of heau'nly grace : o how they are de - uided ? with doubts late by a kingly pen deci - ded . o happy world if what the sire be - gun had beene clos'd vp by his religious sonne . o poore distracted world , partly a slaue to pagans sinnefull rage , partly obscur'd with ignorance of all the meanes that saue , and eu'n those parts of thee that liue assur'd of heau'nly grace : oh how they are deuided with doubts late by a kingly penne decided ? o happy world , if what the sire begunne had beene clos'd vp by his religious sonne . mourne all you soules opprest vnder the yoake of christian-hating thrace ; neuer appear'd more likelyhood to haue that blacke league broke , for such a heauenly prince might well be fear●● of earthly fiends : oh how is zeale inflamed with power , when truth wanting defence is shamed ? o princely soule rest thou in peace , while wee in thine expect the hopes were ripe in thee . the base . a table of all the songs contayned in this booke . o griefe . t is now dead night . fortune and glory . so parted you . how like a golden dreame . vvhen pale famine . o poore distracted world . finis . thesaurus musicus being, a collection of the newest songs performed at their majesties theatres; and at the consorts in viller-street in york-buildings, and in charles-street covent-garden. with a thorow-bass to each song for the harpsichord, theorbo, or bass-viol. to which is annexed a collection of airs, composed for two flutes, by several masters. the first book. thesaurus musicus. book hudgebut, john. approx. kb of xml-encoded text transcribed from -bit group-iv tiff page images. text creation partnership, ann arbor, mi ; oxford (uk) : - 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(eebo-tcp ; phase , no. a ) transcribed from: (early english books online ; image set ) images scanned from microfilm: (early english books, - ; : ) thesaurus musicus being, a collection of the newest songs performed at their majesties theatres; and at the consorts in viller-street in york-buildings, and in charles-street covent-garden. with a thorow-bass to each song for the harpsichord, theorbo, or bass-viol. to which is annexed a collection of airs, composed for two flutes, by several masters. the first book. thesaurus musicus. book hudgebut, john. [ ], p. : music printed by j. heptinstall for john hudgbut. and are to be sold by john carr, at the middle-temple gate in fleetstreet, and john money, stationer at the miter in miter court in fleet-street. and at most musick-shops in town, london : . attributed to john hudgebut by wing. lyrics with music scored for an accompanying instrument. identified as wing ( nd ed.) t (number cancelled) on umi microfilm set "early english books, - ", reel . reproduction of the original at the british library. created by converting tcp files to tei p using tcp tei.xsl, tei @ oxford. re-processed by university of nebraska-lincoln and northwestern, with changes to facilitate morpho-syntactic tagging. gap elements of known extent have been transformed into placeholder characters or elements to simplify the filling in of gaps by user contributors. eebo-tcp is a partnership between the universities of michigan and oxford and the publisher proquest to create accurately transcribed and encoded texts based on the image sets published by proquest via their early english books online (eebo) database (http://eebo.chadwyck.com). the general aim of eebo-tcp is to encode one copy (usually the first edition) of every monographic english-language title published between and available in eebo. eebo-tcp aimed to produce large quantities of textual data within the usual project restraints of time and funding, and therefore chose to create diplomatic transcriptions (as opposed to critical editions) with light-touch, mainly structural encoding based on the text encoding initiative (http://www.tei-c.org). the eebo-tcp project was divided into two phases. the , texts created during phase of the project have been released into the public domain as of january . anyone can now take and use these texts for their own purposes, but we respectfully request that due credit and attribution is given to their original source. users should be aware of the process of creating the tcp texts, and therefore of any assumptions that can be made about the data. text selection was based on the new cambridge bibliography of english literature (ncbel). if an author (or for an anonymous work, the title) appears in ncbel, then their works are eligible for inclusion. selection was intended to range over a wide variety of subject areas, to reflect the true nature of the print record of the period. in general, first editions of a works in english were prioritized, although there are a number of works in other languages, notably latin and welsh, included and sometimes a second or later edition of a work was chosen if there was a compelling reason to do so. image sets were sent to external keying companies for transcription and basic encoding. quality assurance was then carried out by editorial teams in oxford and michigan. % (or pages, whichever is the greater) of each text was proofread for accuracy and those which did not meet qa standards were returned to the keyers to be redone. after proofreading, the encoding was enhanced and/or corrected and characters marked as illegible were corrected where possible up to a limit of instances per text. any remaining illegibles were encoded as s. understanding these processes should make clear that, while the overall quality of tcp data is very good, some errors will remain and some readable characters will be marked as illegible. users should bear in mind that in all likelihood such instances will never have been looked at by a tcp editor. the texts were encoded and linked to page images in accordance with level of the tei in libraries guidelines. copies of the texts have been issued variously as sgml (tcp schema; ascii text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable xml (tcp schema; characters represented either as utf- unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless xml (tei p , characters represented either as utf- unicode or tei g elements). keying and markup guidelines are available at the text creation partnership web site . eng songs, english -- early works to . songs -- accompaniments -- early works to . music in theaters -- early works to . thorough bass -- early works to . - tcp assigned for keying and markup - apex covantage keyed and coded from proquest page images - derek lee sampled and proofread - derek lee text and markup reviewed and edited - pfs batch review (qc) and xml conversion thesaurus musicus : being , a collection of the newest songs performed at their majesties theatres ; and at the consorts in viller-street in york-buildings , and in charles-street covent-garden . with a thorow-bass to each song for the harpficord , theorbo , or bass-viol . to which is annexed a collection of aires , composed for two flutes , by several masters . the first book . lessons for the recorder depiction of four children sitting around a table and playing recorders london , printed by j. heptinstall for john hudgebut . and are to be sold by john carr , at the middle-temple gate in fleetstreet , and by john money , stationer at the miter in miter court in fleet-street . and at most musick-shops in town . . a table of songs contain'd in this book . a ah friends , how happy are we here , and in each track of glories , b beauty first the heart inspires , d down , down with bacchus , e ' ere time had run so long a race , f fye jocky never prattle meer so like a loon , fond virgins run into the snare , h how long must women wish in vain , i jack , whither so fast ? i wonder what those lovers mean , o of noble race was shinking , s such command o're my fate , t tho' you make no return to my passion , tell me no more , no more i am deceiv'd , 't is pity myrtilla you shou'd be a wife , to convent streams , or shady groves , tell me-thou fairest of all thy whole sex , that scornfull sylvia's chains i wear , the queen of beauty lov'd a swain , to yonder sweet delicious shade , w what beastly to drink ! that 's a jest , why wonders beauteous cloris , where phoebus with his kindest look , a table of the flute-tunes in two parts . aires for flutes by mr. king. p. , , , . aires for flutes by mr. godfrido finger , and mr. john banister . p. , . aires for flutes by mr. keen p. , . to thomas drax , esquire . sir , by the advice and assistance of some eminent masters of musick , whom i have great reason to believe my very good friends , and by some care and industry of my own , i have collected this small volume , which i find wants nothing but your name to recommend it to the musical part of the world ; the sence of this encourages me ( but with all humility imaginable ) to beg your protection of it , since none ( especially who have had gentleman-like education ) will be so unmannerly as to oppose what a person of your sense and merit has vouchsaf'd to patronise . i am not unsensible how ridiculous an attempt of panegyrick would appear in me , who am altogether as unfit for it , as to perform in a consort of musick , but this i must beg leave to affirm , that if persons of your rank and sphere , not only condescend to be patrons of the sons of apollo , but to be performers also , we have all the ground imaginable to be assured , that our island will be as famous for excellent compositions and admirable performances in musick , as rome the long acknowledg'd mistress of the world. now sir i must beg if you should find any errors that you would not impute them to the want of skill in the masters , but either to mine or the printers oversight , who do not pretend to infallibility . but this i need not have mention'd , since i know you are so generous as to connive at such faults , and i hope you will pardon this presumption of your already infinitely oblig'd , and most humble servant , john hudgebutt . the first song in the maids last prayer , by mr. henry purcell . sung by mrs. dyer . tho ' you make no return to my pas — sion , still , still i pre — sume to a — dore ; 't is in love but an odd re — pu — ta — tion , when faintly re — puls'd , to give o're . when you talk of your duty , i gaze on your beauty , nor mind the dull maxime at all : let it reign in cheapside , with a ci — tizens bride ; it will ne'er be receiv'd , it will ne'er , ne'er , it will ne'er be receiv'd at white — hall . ii. what apocryphal tales are you told , by one who would make you beleive , that , because of to have and to hold , you still must be pinn'd to his sleeve . 't were apparent high treason , ' gainst love and ' gainst reason , should one such a treasure engross : he who knows not the joys , that attend such a choice , shou'd resign to another who does . the d . song in the maids last prayer , sung by mrs. ayliff . tell me no more , no more i am de — ceiv'd , that cloe's false , that cloe's false and common : by heav'n i all a — long beleiv'd she was , she was a ve — ry , ve-ry , wo — man. as such i lik'd , as such ca — rest , she still , she still was con — stant when pos — sect ; she cou'd , she cou'd , she cou'd , she could do more for no man. d . stanza . but oh ! but oh her thoughts on o — ther 's ran , and that you think , and that you think a hard thing ; per — haps she fan — cy'd you the man , why what care i , why what care i one far — thing . you say she 's false , i 'm sure she 's kind , i 'le take , i 'le take her — bo — dy , you her mind ; who , who , who has the better bar — gain ? by mr. akeroyd t is pit — ty pit — ty myr — til — la you shou'd be a wife , to be made a mere slave and a drudge all thy life ; to throw all thy freedome and pleasures a — way , change the joys of command for the curse of o — bey : be un — ea — sy a — broad ' cause home you must come , to be plagu'd all the night with a fumbling hum — drum , with a fum , fum , fum , fumbling , with a fumbling hum — drum . the words by mr. jo. o. set by mr. akeroyd beau — ty first the heart in — spires , e — qual flames en — crease the fires ; mu — tual loves have mu-tual blisses , hearts a — greed the same soft wi — she s ; still de — sire — ing , still re — qui — ring , looking still , and still ad — mire — ing . ii. some dear pleasing raptures roul , alike about each ravish'd soul ; true lovers wishes are not cloy'd , the object ne're so oft enjoy'd . still , &c. iii. free from troubles , free from harms , full of honour , full of charms ; bless these pairs ye gods above , crown their hearts with lasting love. still , &c. set by mr. ralph courtivil . to convent streams or sha — dy groves , may ce — lia be con — fin'd , and from au — gus — ta , from au — gus — ta far re — move , — since hand — some and un — kind : let her not range nor plea — sures take , in town which no — ne will give ; why shou'd we room for beau — ty make , why , why shou'd we room for beau — ty make , which will not let us live ? why shou'd we room — for beau — ty make , which wi — ll not let us live ? a catch for . voices , by mr. king. jack , whither so fast ? to the devil ; where shou'd i ? i 'm not in such hast to go thither . a — dieu t' ye ; i hope to in — treague yet many a year , and whore in a — bundance be — fore i come there ; may you al — ways be damn'd to the hell of a punck , while i at the devil get hea — ven — ly drunk . a song for two voices , set by mr. akeroyde . ah friends how hap-py are we here , blest with good drink , blest with good ah friends how hap — py are we here , blest with good drink , drink , and with good cheer ; we 're crown'd with joys a — bove all blest with good drink , and with good cheer ; we 're crown'd with joys a — bove all measure , in war we fear to lose our life , in love , in love ther 's measure , in war we fear to loose our life , in love , in love , ther 's jea — lou — sy and streif , by trade , and play we lose our treasure . jea — lou — sy and strief , by trade , and play we loose our treasure . but here , but here , un — less our bowl should fall , and some mis-chance should but here , but here , un — less our bowl should fall , and some mis — chance should spill it all , nothing can e — ver baulk our pleasure , but here un — spill it all , nothing can e — ver baulk our pleasure , but — less our bowl shou'd fall , nothing can baulk , nothing can baulk , here un — less our bowl shou'd fall nothing can baulk , nothing can nothing can baulk , can baulk our pleasure . baulk , can baulk , can baulk our pleasure . a song for . voices , set by mr. robert king. what beastly to drink ! that 's a jest , that 's a jest , i 'le not bear it ; what beastly to drink ! that 's a jest , i 'le not bear it ; un — un — less you 'l de — mon — strate beasts e — ver drink claret : — less you 'l de — monstrate , de — monstrate beasts e — ver drink claret : but hang 't 't is a fol — ly to make a dis — pute , 't is the but hang 't 't is a fol — ly , a fol — ly to make a dis — pute , 't is the dull sober , dull so — ber sot , that is real — ly the brute , for while we drink dull so — ber sot , that is real — ly the brute , for while we drink wine , for wine , for while we drink wine , let all men hereafter proclaim him a beast that while we drink wine , drink wine , let all men hereafter proclaim him a beast that on — ly drinks water , proclaim him a beast , a beast , who on — ly drinks water . on — ly drinks water , proclaim him a beast , a beast , who on — ly drinks water . set by dr. staggins . tell me thou fairest of all thy whole sex , why so much good nature poor hearts doth per — plex ; the un — grate — full be — trays me with hopes in my sleep , but when the dreams gone my heart's rea — dy to break ; this charming sweet creature hath a soul so re — fin'd , that i 'de give all the world that we were of one mind . set by mr. tho. tallot . such command o're my fate , has your love or your hate , that no — thing can make me more wretched or great : whilst expecting i lye to live , or to dye , thus doubtfull the sentence of such i re — ly , your tongue bids me goe , tho' your eyes say not so , but much kinder words from their language do flow . ii. then leave me not hear thus between hope and fear , tho' your love cannot come let your pitty appear ; but this my request you must grant me at least , and more i 'le not ask but to you leave the rest ; if my fate i must meet let it be at your feet , death there with more joy than elsewhere i wou'd greet . set by mr. akeroyd . that scornfull sil — vias chaines i wear , the groves and streames can tell ; those blasted with my sighs ap — pear , these with my tears , my tears o're swell : but sights and tears bring no re — dress , and love that sees , that sees me greive , con — spires with sil — via to op — press the heart he shoul'd re — lieve . a song set by mr. samuel akeroyde . the words by sir ed. s. why wonders beauteous clo — ris , why , i 've aim'd so oft at po — e — try ? since by my ge — n'rous de — sti — ny , i 've seen the ob — ject of her eye ; why wonders beauteous clo — ris , why , i 've aim'd so oft at po — e — try ? i 'm in a hea — ven a — — las at least , when e're my eyes doe on her feast : why wonders beauteous clo — ris , why , i 've aim'd so oft at po — e — try ; and in that hea — ven my rap — tures be im — prov'd by her di — vi — ni — ty ? why wonders beauteous clo — ris , why , i 've aim'd so much at po — e — try ? ii. translated thus to heavens blest shore , i cease to be the thing before ; and in those hallow'd plaines receive , rewards too great for earth to give ; then cloris can you so admire , at what you only , you inspire ; the mighty wonders of whose eyes , produce your strephons rhapsodies . a song in the richmond heirest , or a woman once in the right . fye jocky never prattle meer so like a loon , no rebel e're shall garr my heart to love ; sawny was a loyal scot tho' dead and gone , and jenny'd in her daddy 's way with muckle joy shall move : laugh at the kirk a — po-stles , and the canting swarms , and fight with bonny lad that love their monarchy and king ; then jenny fresh and blith , shall take thee in her arms , and give thee twenty kisses , and per — haps a better thing . a song for voices , set by mr. samuel akeroyde . the words by mr. jo. o. fond virgins run in — to the snare , false men to catch their hearts pre — pare : fond virgins run in — to the snare , false men to catch their hearts pre — pare : with bro — ken oaths and vows be — tray'd , they wou'd complain , but are a — with bro — ken oaths and vows be — tray'd , they wou'd complain , but are a — fraid ; and each that lists her self for a wife , is doom'd to — fraid ; and each that lists her self , a wife is doom'd to praise , is doom'd , is doom'd to praise the care — full life . praise is doom'd to praise the care — full life . ii praise the carefull life , the nymph she is both gay and wise , the tempting bait discreetly flyes ; she loves her self , she loves her friend , she looks for joys and has her end ; she only can her freedom boast , which when resign'd is ever lost . a pastoral dialogue by mr. jo. o. set by mr. samuel akeroyd . thirsus the queen of beau — ty lov'd a swain , and le — ft her throne a — bove ; to sport it on the hum — ble plain , and re — vel , and re — vel , and re — vel — flor. i — n his love. but what 's the wanton queen to me , my — reason is my rule ; nor wou'd it e — ver be with thee , if — thris . i shou'd play the fool : were reason , cruel nymph , your guide , as you mis — — take it is , you wou'd not glo — ry in your pride , nor shun loves flor. sacred bliss . flor. my nu — me — rous flocks are more than thine , my fleeces fi — ner wooll ; the herds that yon — der graze are mine , my barnes are al — so full ; thirs . but mine o — h ! fates are thine of store , my herds , my flocks but few ; i plead my love i ask no more , since love does a — ll sub — due . chorvs . then let 's to yon — der grove re — move , the coolest of the plain : there chorvs . then let 's to yon — der grove re — move , the coolest of the plain : there sing the charmes of mu — tual love , so to our flocks a — gain . sing the charmes of mu — tual love , so to our flocks a — gain . a song in the richmond heirest , or a woman once in the right . harp. of no — ble race was shinking , — the line of omon : s : tudor , thum , thum , thum , thum , but her renown is fled and gone , since cruel love persu'd her . ii. fair winnies eyes bright shining , and lilly breasts alluring ; poor jenkins heart with fatal dart , have wounded past all curing . iii. her was the prettyest fellow at foot-ball , or at crickett ; at hunting chace , or nimble race , cots-plut how her cou'd prick it . iv. but now all joy's are flying , all pale and wan her cheeks too ; her heart so akes , her quite forsakes , her herrings , and her leeks too . v. no more must dear metheglin , be top'd at good mongomery ; and if love sore , smart one week more , adieu cream-cheese and flomery . to yon — der sweet de — li-cious shade , lovely silvia let 's retire ; careles — ly on roses lay'd , loose to ev'ery warm desire , loose to e — very warm de — sire , loose to e — v'ry warm de — sire . let us wanton lau — ug and play , lau — gh and play , kiss and sing the hours a — way , kiss and sing the hours a — way , kiss and sing the hours a — way , kiss and sing the hours a — way . a song on the italian woman , the words by mr. heningham . set by mr r. courtiville . where phaebus with his kindest , king — est , kind — est look vi — fits his neighbours a — ll the year ; that place this beautious nymph , this beautious , this beau — tious nymph , forsook to en — ter — tain and warm us here , here , here , to en — ter — tain and warm us here , where phaebus here : so the sweet cho — ris — ters of air , who long have felt his scor — ching heat , to sylvian scenes of woods re — pair , to sylvian scenes of woods re — pair ; and there in sha — des their songs re — peat , and there in sha — des , and there , and there in shades , in shades their songs re — peat , and there , and there in shades , in sha — — des their songs repeat , re — peat , re — peat their songs re — peat , re — peat . set by mr. john barrett . i wonder what those lovers mean , who say , they have giv'n , they have giv'n their hearts a way : some good kind lo — ver tell me how , for mine is : s : but a tor — ment now ; some good kind lo — ver tell me how , for mine is but a tor — ment now . ii if so it be one place both hearts contain , for what , for what do they complain ; what courtesies can love do more , then to joyn hearts that were parted before ; what courtesies can love do more , than to joyn hearts that were parted before ▪ a scotch song set by mr. robert king. e're time had run so long a race , when wul — ly gan en — trea — ty , then i 'ze was thought a bon — ny lass , and call — ed wondrous pretty : but af — ter wedlock — knot was wove , and the lad my charms had worn , he curs'd my ea — sy yeilding love , and wish'd he had had my scorn , and wish'd he had had my scorn . a song for two voices by mr. henry purcell . and in each track of glo — ry , since and in each track of glo — and in each track of glo — ry since , — ry , since of glo — ry , since for their lov'd coun — try , or their prince . princes that for their lov'd coun — try , or their prince . princes that hate , that hate romes ti — ran — ny and joyn the nations right , with their own hate , that hate romes ti — ran — ny and joyn the nations right , with their own roy — al — ty ; none were more ready , none were more rea — dy , none , none , roy — al — ty ; none , none , none , none , none were more , none were more , none , none , none were more ready in — dis — tress to save , no , none were more ready , none were more ready in — dis — tress to save , none were more loyal , none , none , none , none , none , none , none , none , none , none were more loyal none , none , none , none , none , none , none , none , none were more loyal none , none more brave . loyal none , none more brave . a song for voices . by mr. robert king. how long must women wish in vain , a con — stant how long must wo — men wish in vain a constant love to find ? no art can fic — kle man re — love to find ? no art can fic — kle , can fic — kle man re — tain , or fix a ro — ving mind : yet fond — ly we , — tain , or fix a ro — ving mind : yet fond — ly yet fond — ly we our selves deceive , and emp — ty hopes pur — sue ; we our selves , our selves de — ceive , and emp — ty hopes pur — sue , tho' tho' false to o — ther 's , we be — leive they will to us prove true , false , tho' false to o — ther 's we be — lieve they will to us prove true , tho' false to o — ther 's , tho' false to o — ther 's , tho' false to tho' false to o — ther 's , tho' false to o — ther 's , others , we be — leive they will to us prove true . others , we be — lieve they will to us prove true . first treble . 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( . ) ( . ) ( . ) ( . ) ( . ) ( . ) ( . ) ( . ) ( . ) ( . ) ( . ) ( . ) ( . ) ( . ) slow . a catch for voices . by mr. h. purcell . down , down with bacchus , down , down with bacchus ; from this hour renounce , re — nounce the grapes ty-ran — nick pow'r ; whilst in our large , our large con — fe — d'rate bowl , and mingling vertue , mingling ver — tue , chear the soul. down with the french , down with the french , march on to nantz for whose , for whose dear sake wee 'l con-quer france ; and when , when th'inspiring cups swell high , their hun — gry , hun — gry juice with scorn , with scorn de — fy . rouse , rouse , rouse , rouse , rouse royal boyes , your forces joyn , to rout , to rout the monsieur and his wine ; then , then , then , then the next year , our bowl shall be quaff'd , quaff'd un — der the vines in bur — gun — dy . finis . a two part song between cupid & bacchus in timon of athens set by mr. henry purcell motteux, peter anthony, - . approx. kb of xml-encoded text transcribed from -bit group-iv tiff page image. text creation partnership, ann arbor, mi ; oxford (uk) : - (eebo-tcp phase ). a wing m a estc r this keyboarded and encoded edition of the work described above is co-owned by the institutions providing financial support to the early english books online text creation partnership. this phase i text is available for reuse, according to the terms of creative commons . universal . the text can be copied, modified, distributed and performed, even for commercial purposes, all without asking permission. early english books online. (eebo-tcp ; phase , no. a ) transcribed from: (early english books online ; image set ) images scanned from microfilm: (early english books, - ; : ) a two part song between cupid & bacchus in timon of athens set by mr. henry purcell motteux, peter anthony, - . purcell, henry, - . sheet ([ ] p.) : engr. music s.n., [london : ] imprint suggested by wing (cd-rom edition). wholly engraved. reproduction of original in the folger shakespeare library. created by converting tcp files to tei p using tcp tei.xsl, tei @ oxford. re-processed by university of nebraska-lincoln and northwestern, with changes to facilitate morpho-syntactic tagging. gap elements of known extent have been transformed into placeholder characters or elements to simplify the filling in of gaps by user contributors. eebo-tcp is a partnership between the universities of michigan and oxford and the publisher proquest to create accurately transcribed and encoded texts based on the image sets published by proquest via their early english books online (eebo) database (http://eebo.chadwyck.com). the general aim of eebo-tcp is to encode one copy (usually the first edition) of every monographic english-language title published between and available in eebo. eebo-tcp aimed to produce large quantities of textual data within the usual project restraints of time and funding, and therefore chose to create diplomatic transcriptions (as opposed to critical editions) with light-touch, mainly structural encoding based on the text encoding initiative (http://www.tei-c.org). the eebo-tcp project was divided into two phases. the , texts created during phase of the project have been released into the public domain as of january . anyone can now take and use these texts for their own purposes, but we respectfully request that due credit and attribution is given to their original source. users should be aware of the process of creating the tcp texts, and therefore of any assumptions that can be made about the data. text selection was based on the new cambridge bibliography of english literature (ncbel). if an author (or for an anonymous work, the title) appears in ncbel, then their works are eligible for inclusion. selection was intended to range over a wide variety of subject areas, to reflect the true nature of the print record of the period. in general, first editions of a works in english were prioritized, although there are a number of works in other languages, notably latin and welsh, included and sometimes a second or later edition of a work was chosen if there was a compelling reason to do so. image sets were sent to external keying companies for transcription and basic encoding. quality assurance was then carried out by editorial teams in oxford and michigan. % (or pages, whichever is the greater) of each text was proofread for accuracy and those which did not meet qa standards were returned to the keyers to be redone. after proofreading, the encoding was enhanced and/or corrected and characters marked as illegible were corrected where possible up to a limit of instances per text. any remaining illegibles were encoded as s. understanding these processes should make clear that, while the overall quality of tcp data is very good, some errors will remain and some readable characters will be marked as illegible. users should bear in mind that in all likelihood such instances will never have been looked at by a tcp editor. the texts were encoded and linked to page images in accordance with level of the tei in libraries guidelines. copies of the texts have been issued variously as sgml (tcp schema; ascii text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable xml (tcp schema; characters represented either as utf- unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless xml (tei p , characters represented either as utf- unicode or tei g elements). keying and markup guidelines are available at the text creation partnership web site . eng songs, english -- th century. music -- england -- early works to . - tcp assigned for keying and markup - apex covantage keyed and coded from proquest page images - pip willcox sampled and proofread - pip willcox text and markup reviewed and edited - pfs batch review (qc) and xml conversion a two part song between cupid & bacchus in timon of athens . set by m r. henry purcell . come let us agree , come let us agree , come let us agree , come , come , come , come , come , come come , come , come let us agree : come , come , come , come , come , come , come let us agree there are pleasures divine there are pleasures divine in love and in wine , in love and in wine , there are pleasures divine in wine and in love in love and in wine , in wine and in love , in love and in wine . come let us agree , come let us agree , come let us agree , come , come , come , come come , come , come let us agree , come , come , come , come , come , come , come , let us agree there are pleasures divine in wine & in love in wine & in love , there are pleasures are pleasures divine in wine and in love in love and in wine , in wine and in love in love and in wine . flute . for the new year, to the sun intended to be sung before their majesties on new-years day, / / written by mr. prior at the hague. prior, matthew, - . approx. kb of xml-encoded text transcribed from -bit group-iv tiff page images. text creation partnership, ann arbor, mi ; 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(eebo-tcp ; phase , no. a ) transcribed from: (early english books online ; image set ) images scanned from microfilm: (early english books, - ; : ) for the new year, to the sun intended to be sung before their majesties on new-years day, / / written by mr. prior at the hague. prior, matthew, - . p. printed for j. tonson ..., london : [ ] caption title. the ode differs considerably from the version given in prior's "poems on several occasions" , under the amended title "hymn to the sun." but the text is identical with that which appears in v. of dryden's "miscellanies," where the poem was first reprinted. reproduction of original in british library. imperfect: imprint from colophon partially cut off; date of publication supplied from nuc pre- imprints. created by converting tcp files to tei p using tcp tei.xsl, tei @ oxford. re-processed by university of nebraska-lincoln and northwestern, with changes to facilitate morpho-syntactic tagging. gap elements of known extent have been transformed into placeholder characters or elements to simplify the filling in of gaps by user contributors. eebo-tcp is a partnership between the universities of michigan and oxford and the publisher proquest to create accurately transcribed and encoded texts based on the image sets published by proquest via their early english books online (eebo) database (http://eebo.chadwyck.com). the general aim of eebo-tcp is to encode one copy (usually the first edition) of every monographic english-language title published between and available in eebo. eebo-tcp aimed to produce large quantities of textual data within the usual project restraints of time and funding, and therefore chose to create diplomatic transcriptions (as opposed to critical editions) with light-touch, mainly structural encoding based on the text encoding initiative (http://www.tei-c.org). the eebo-tcp project was divided into two phases. the , texts created during phase of the project have been released into the public domain as of january . anyone can now take and use these texts for their own purposes, but we respectfully request that due credit and attribution is given to their original source. users should be aware of the process of creating the tcp texts, and therefore of any assumptions that can be made about the data. text selection was based on the new cambridge bibliography of english literature (ncbel). if an author (or for an anonymous work, the title) appears in ncbel, then their works are eligible for inclusion. selection was intended to range over a wide variety of subject areas, to reflect the true nature of the print record of the period. in general, first editions of a works in english were prioritized, although there are a number of works in other languages, notably latin and welsh, included and sometimes a second or later edition of a work was chosen if there was a compelling reason to do so. image sets were sent to external keying companies for transcription and basic encoding. quality assurance was then carried out by editorial teams in oxford and michigan. % (or pages, whichever is the greater) of each text was proofread for accuracy and those which did not meet qa standards were returned to the keyers to be redone. after proofreading, the encoding was enhanced and/or corrected and characters marked as illegible were corrected where possible up to a limit of instances per text. any remaining illegibles were encoded as s. understanding these processes should make clear that, while the overall quality of tcp data is very good, some errors will remain and some readable characters will be marked as illegible. users should bear in mind that in all likelihood such instances will never have been looked at by a tcp editor. the texts were encoded and linked to page images in accordance with level of the tei in libraries guidelines. copies of the texts have been issued variously as sgml (tcp schema; ascii text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable xml (tcp schema; characters represented either as utf- unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless xml (tei p , characters represented either as utf- unicode or tei g elements). keying and markup guidelines are available at the text creation partnership web site . eng songs, english -- texts. great britain -- history -- william and mary, - -- poetry. - tcp assigned for keying and markup - apex covantage keyed and coded from proquest page images - mona logarbo sampled and proofread - mona logarbo text and markup reviewed and edited - pfs batch review (qc) and xml conversion for the new year : to the sun . intended to be sung before their majesties on new-years day . / . written by mr. prior at the hague . light of the world , and ruler of the year , with happy speed begin thy great career ; and as the radiant journey 's run where e're thy beams are spread , where e're thy power is known , through all the distant nations own , that in fair albion thou hast seen the greatest prince , the brightest queen , that ever sav'd a people , ever grac'd a throne . so may thy god-head be confest , so the returning year be blest , as its infant months bestow springing wreaths for william's brow ; as its summer's youth shall shed eternal sweets round mary's head : from the blessings they shall know , our times are dated , and our aera's move , they govern , and enlighten all below as thou do'st all above . let our heroe in the war active and fierce like thee , appear ; like thee , great son of iove , like thee , when clad in rising majesty thou marchest down o'er delos hills confest , with all thy arrows arm'd , with all thy glory drest . like thee , the heroe , does his arms imploy , the raging python to destroy , cho. and give the injur'd nations peace and ioy. from ancient times historic stores gather all the smiling hours , all that with friendly care have guarded patriots and kings in rightful wars , all that with conquest have rewarded his great fore-fathers pious cares , all that story have recorded sacred to nassau's long renown , for countries sack'd and battels won . cho. march them again in fair array , and bid them form the happy day , the happy day design'd to wait on william's fame , and europe's fate . let the happy day be crown'd with great event and fair success , no brighter in the year be found , but that which brings the victor home in peace . again thy god-head we implore , ( great in wisdom as in power ) again for mary's sake and ours , chuse out other smiling hours , such as with lucky wings have fled when happy counsels were advising , such as have glad omens shed o'er forming laws and empires rising ; such as many lustres ran hand in hand a goodly train , to bless the great eliza's reign , and in the typic glory show the fuller bliss which mary should bestow . as the graver hours advance , mingled send into the dance , many fraught with all the treasures which the eastern travel views , many wing'd with all the pleasures man can ask , or heav'n diffuse . to ease the cares which for her subjects sake the pious queen does with glad patience take . cho. to let her all the blessings know which from those cares upon her subjects flow . for thy own glory sing our sov'raign's praise ( god of verses and of days ) let all thy tuneful sons adorn their lasting work with william's name , let chosen muses yet unborn take mary's goodness for their theam : eternal structures let them raise on william's and on mary's praise , nor want new subjects for the song , nor fear they can exhaust the store , till nature's musick lies unstrung ▪ till thou shalt shine no more . finis . london , printed for i. tonson , at the iudges-head near the 〈…〉 a song in the opera call'd the island princess set by mr. leveridge ; sung by mrs. camption ; and exactly engraved by tho. cross. motteux, peter anthony, - . approx. kb of xml-encoded text transcribed from -bit group-iv tiff page images. text creation partnership, ann arbor, mi ; oxford (uk) : - (eebo-tcp phase ). a wing m estc r ocm this keyboarded and encoded edition of the work described above is co-owned by the institutions providing financial support to the early english books online text creation partnership. this phase i text is available for reuse, according to the terms of creative commons . universal . the text can be copied, modified, distributed and performed, even for commercial purposes, all without asking permission. early english books online. (eebo-tcp ; phase , no. a ) transcribed from: (early english books online ; image set ) images scanned from microfilm: (early english books, - ; : ) a song in the opera call'd the island princess set by mr. leveridge ; sung by mrs. camption ; and exactly engraved by tho. cross. motteux, peter anthony, - . leveridge, richard, or - . broadside. s.n., [s.l. : ?] date of publication suggested by wing. reproduction of original in chetham's library. created by converting tcp files to tei p using tcp tei.xsl, tei @ oxford. re-processed by university of nebraska-lincoln and northwestern, with changes to facilitate morpho-syntactic tagging. gap elements of known extent have been transformed into placeholder characters or elements to simplify the filling in of gaps by user contributors. eebo-tcp is a partnership between the universities of michigan and oxford and the publisher proquest to create accurately transcribed and encoded texts based on the image sets published by proquest via their early english books online (eebo) database (http://eebo.chadwyck.com). the general aim of eebo-tcp is to encode one copy (usually the first edition) of every monographic english-language title published between and available in eebo. eebo-tcp aimed to produce large quantities of textual data within the usual project restraints of time and funding, and therefore chose to create diplomatic transcriptions (as opposed to critical editions) with light-touch, mainly structural encoding based on the text encoding initiative (http://www.tei-c.org). the eebo-tcp project was divided into two phases. the , texts created during phase of the project have been released into the public domain as of january . anyone can now take and use these texts for their own purposes, but we respectfully request that due credit and attribution is given to their original source. users should be aware of the process of creating the tcp texts, and therefore of any assumptions that can be made about the data. text selection was based on the new cambridge bibliography of english literature (ncbel). if an author (or for an anonymous work, the title) appears in ncbel, then their works are eligible for inclusion. selection was intended to range over a wide variety of subject areas, to reflect the true nature of the print record of the period. in general, first editions of a works in english were prioritized, although there are a number of works in other languages, notably latin and welsh, included and sometimes a second or later edition of a work was chosen if there was a compelling reason to do so. image sets were sent to external keying companies for transcription and basic encoding. quality assurance was then carried out by editorial teams in oxford and michigan. % (or pages, whichever is the greater) of each text was proofread for accuracy and those which did not meet qa standards were returned to the keyers to be redone. after proofreading, the encoding was enhanced and/or corrected and characters marked as illegible were corrected where possible up to a limit of instances per text. any remaining illegibles were encoded as s. understanding these processes should make clear that, while the overall quality of tcp data is very good, some errors will remain and some readable characters will be marked as illegible. users should bear in mind that in all likelihood such instances will never have been looked at by a tcp editor. the texts were encoded and linked to page images in accordance with level of the tei in libraries guidelines. copies of the texts have been issued variously as sgml (tcp schema; 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none , none , none , none , none are sweeter , whe — n discretion guides the choice . for the flute . canterbury tales composed for the entertainment of all ingenious young men at their merry meetings upon christmas, easter, whitsontide, or any other time, especially in long winter evenings to keep good wits imply'd : intermixt with pleasant stories, witty jests and delightful songs very proper for either city, town, or country with an epistle dedicated to the bakers, smiths and millers by chaucer junior. chaucer, junior. approx. kb of xml-encoded text transcribed from -bit group-iv tiff page images. text creation partnership, ann arbor, mi ; oxford (uk) : - (eebo-tcp phase ). a wing c estc r ocm this keyboarded and encoded edition of the work described above is co-owned by the institutions providing financial support to the early english books online text creation partnership. this phase i text is available for reuse, according to the terms of creative commons . universal . the text can be copied, modified, distributed and performed, even for commercial purposes, all without asking permission. early english books online. 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[ ] p. printed for j. back, [london] : . reproduction of original in the magdalene college (university of cambridge) library. created by converting tcp files to tei p using tcp tei.xsl, tei @ oxford. re-processed by university of nebraska-lincoln and northwestern, with changes to facilitate morpho-syntactic tagging. gap elements of known extent have been transformed into placeholder characters or elements to simplify the filling in of gaps by user contributors. eebo-tcp is a partnership between the universities of michigan and oxford and the publisher proquest to create accurately transcribed and encoded texts based on the image sets published by proquest via their early english books online (eebo) database (http://eebo.chadwyck.com). the general aim of eebo-tcp is to encode one copy (usually the first edition) of every monographic english-language title published between and available in eebo. eebo-tcp aimed to produce large quantities of textual data within the usual project restraints of time and funding, and therefore chose to create diplomatic transcriptions (as opposed to critical editions) with light-touch, mainly structural encoding based on the text encoding initiative (http://www.tei-c.org). the eebo-tcp project was divided into two phases. the , texts created during phase of the project have been released into the public domain as of january . anyone can now take and use these texts for their own purposes, but we respectfully request that due credit and attribution is given to their original source. users should be aware of the process of creating the tcp texts, and therefore of any assumptions that can be made about the data. text selection was based on the new cambridge bibliography of english literature (ncbel). if an author (or for an anonymous work, the title) appears in ncbel, then their works are eligible for inclusion. selection was intended to range over a wide variety of subject areas, to reflect the true nature of the print record of the period. in general, first editions of a works in english were prioritized, although there are a number of works in other languages, notably latin and welsh, included and sometimes a second or later edition of a work was chosen if there was a compelling reason to do so. image sets were sent to external keying companies for transcription and basic encoding. quality assurance was then carried out by editorial teams in oxford and michigan. % (or pages, whichever is the greater) of each text was proofread for accuracy and those which did not meet qa standards were returned to the keyers to be redone. after proofreading, the encoding was enhanced and/or corrected and characters marked as illegible were corrected where possible up to a limit of instances per text. any remaining illegibles were encoded as s. understanding these processes should make clear that, while the overall quality of tcp data is very good, some errors will remain and some readable characters will be marked as illegible. users should bear in mind that in all likelihood such instances will never have been looked at by a tcp editor. the texts were encoded and linked to page images in accordance with level of the tei in libraries guidelines. copies of the texts have been issued variously as sgml (tcp schema; ascii text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable xml (tcp schema; characters represented either as utf- unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless xml (tei p , characters represented either as utf- unicode or tei g elements). keying and markup guidelines are available at the text creation partnership web site . eng songs, english -- th century. - tcp assigned for keying and markup - spi global keyed and coded from proquest page images - tcp staff (oxford) sampled and proofread - emma (leeson) huber text and markup reviewed and edited - pfs batch review (qc) and xml conversion canterbury tales : composed for the entertainment of all ingenuous young men and maids at their merry meetings , upon christmas , easter , whitsontide , or any other time ; especially in long winter evenings , to keep good wits imply'd . intermixt with pleasant stories , witty jests , and delightful songs , very proper for either city , town or country , with an epistle dedicated to the bakers , smiths and millers . by chaucer junior . this may be printed , r. p. printed for i , back at the black boy near the draw-bridge on london-bridge , . the dedication to the bakers , smith● millers , and other readers yov are presented here with a choi● banquet of delightful tales , pleas●●● stories , witty iests , and merry songs to ●●●vert the young men and maids when 〈◊〉 come to the bake-house , forge or mill ; 〈◊〉 by these you may encrease your trade and 〈◊〉 customers to you : for be sure the merry l●●ses will go where they can be furnished with tales , stories and iests ; therefore these ●re as necessary for you as a fair wife for a fine tavern , a young hostess for an old inn , or a gazet for a coffee-house . it is fitted for all manner of persons , therefore i hope you will all furnish your selves with it ; for it will be a rare companion for old and young upo● many oc●asions ; especially at christmas , easter , vvhitsontide , or long winter evenings over a cup of nut-brown-ale and lambs-wool . in a word , you will find it a● comfortable as matrimony , or as sweet as ● maiden-head at midnight , or a sack-posse● at the latter end of a fire , what would yo● have more the young men and maids ma● laugh till their lungs ake , and the old an● melancholly , will find dr. merryman the be●● physitian . canterbvry tales . ( . ) a canterbury carrier , driving his waggon a-long the road , called at a house to drink , knowing the man's wife to be very kind to her guest ; and that he ●●ght have the more opportunity for his design , ●cquainted her husband that his horses was ve●y warm with hard travelling ; desired him to ●rive a little way while he refreshed himself , ●nd he would soon overtake him , and quit him ●f his charge : to the which , the inn-keeper ●eadily consented . during which time , the car●ier addressed himself ●o his loving landlady , in 〈◊〉 more than ordinary manner , insomuch , that ●here was nothing he required , but she willingly consented to . in the interim , came by a gentleman who designed to drink at the inn : but perceiving at a window , the amorous passages between these lusty lovers , resolved as he could make no sport , so to spoil none ; rid on , and soon overtook the inn-keeper , driving the carriers waggon , accosted him thus : friend , said he , at such an inn , naming the house where the inn-keeper lived : i saw a woman , describing her to him , and one i suppose to be a vvaggoner , so fast linked in one anothers arms , as if they intended never to be separated . by my faith , replyed the landlord , 't is my own wife , bu● i 'le be revenged of the rogue ; so driving the vvaggon to a deep slowy place , over-turns it ; leaving the horses stuck fast in the mire : returns homeward , meets the carrier , who asked him where his horses and vvaggon was : o said the landlord , they are safe enough from running away , for in yonder slow the vvaggon is over-turned , and your horses sticking fast in the mud : and what was your reason for that , says the carrier ? and what was your reason of your too much familiarity with my wife , replyed the inn-keeper ? because , says the other , sweet opportunities are not to be let slip . then answered the landlord , sweet meat requires sowre sawce : so home he went , telling his wife how cunning●y he had been revenged of her gallant . ( . ) an unlucky boy in canterbury , got a great many a rams-horns together in a basket , went up and down the streets in vvinter-time ; crying , here 's choice of new fruit. at length , an ancient gentleman , that was husband to a beautiful young vvife , ask'd to see them , which as soon as he had , he replyed , you fool , do you think i want horns ? no says the boy , tho' you are provided yet i may meet with some body ●at is not : at which several spectators laught ●●artily . ( . ) a certain shoemaker of canterbury , by his ●●travagancy had wasted his whole stock ; his ●reditors coming fast upon him , was obliged to ●●ck up his st. hughs bones , and march off . tra●elling towards london , near rochester by the side 〈◊〉 a vvood stood a gentlemans house , and hard●y a couple of turkies , who upon his approach , ●ryed out ; cobble , cobble , cobble , to which he ●ade answer , 't was a lye for it was well known 〈◊〉 was a shoemaker and no cobler . being terri●ly vext , observing the coast to be clear , he whips ●p one of the turkies , clapping him under his coat , and was a marching off ; but considered ●e had as good take the other for company , which he did : but the gentleman , looking out ●f an obscure vvindow , observed all the passages , who coming down , followed the shoemaker , and soon overtook him : friend , said he what business have you with that turky ? sir , said the other , he hath defamed me ; calling of me cobler , when 't is well known i am a shoemaker : but says the gentleman what do you design with the other ? why truly , sir said he , i take him along with me , to bear witness of my abuse . ( . ) a young man and maid living in kent , being in love together , but marriage deferr'd by their friends , by reason of the inequality in the maidens portion : they resolved to steal some private embraces , contrary to their parents knowledge . and it fell out , they met together at canterbury , that being a place pretty far from home , and not much acquainted . there they took lodgings at a certain inn : but the man having some small business in the city , fell into company , and night approaching , the young maid waiting with patience , and no lover came , ten a clock strikes , up stairs she goes , admiring to the house , that her pretended husband did not come ; desiring to have a little sack posset , thinking he might ●at some after his journey . that was made , brought up , and set on the cupboards head with a candle lighted , she being tyred , goes to bed and there waits the happy hour , of her lovers coming : now you must understand , there comes a bearh●ard , that had been newly landed in the down's , with three lusty bears ; which being la●e was plac'd in a stable-room , just under the floor where the lovers was to enjoy themselves : but one of the bears winding the sack posset ; begins to roar , when scratching the wall and finding it yield , made a large hole just in the stair-case , gets through and up stairs he comes into the chamber , where the maid was then fallen asle●p ; the bear mounting his twofore-feet on the c●bbord , to get to the sac● posset his claws hung so in the cubboard-cloath that he pulls down the sack posset , candle and all , upon him : which noise awakened the young maid , ●ho thinking her lover was come , started up 〈◊〉 a sudden , but seeing a hairy thing all on fire 〈◊〉 the bear was , by the candles falling upon 〈◊〉 m : she hid her ●elf under the bed-cloaths , ●he bear by rouling about , at length put out the 〈◊〉 e on his back , and falls to licking up the posset ; which at length , so intoxicated his brain , that being disposed to sle●p , he leaps on the bed , and their lyes ; the fright whereof , caused our young vvoman to let fly behind . in the interim comes in her lover , who ascending the stairs , half slu●er'd , falls on the bed , hugging the bear instead of his sweetheart ; and begging her pardon for his long stay : but he scented such a smell of bak'd , boyl'd , stew'd and roasted , that he knew not what to think of it ; calling out , my dear , my dear , why doest not speak ? when in the midst of al● this freak , the bearheard miss'd his bear , and looking for him , found the hole , where he had made his escape● comes up stairs with a lighted torch , and three or four belonging to the ●nn , discovered the whole in●rigue , to the no small shame of the two amoretta's . ( . ) at a coffee-house in cant●rbury , several gentlemen were together : one was asking what news they heard from london , why reply'd , another● there was forty thousand men rose yesterday morning ; which made them all to wonder , and ask if he knew for what , yes says he , only to goe to bed when night came : which occasion'd a great laughter . ( . ) in canterbury , there was a carpenter that ha● married a handsome young wife ; and he had ● gentleman that had boarded with him , that pre●tended to study astrology ; but no otherwis● than to gu●l the husband and lye with his vvife , who had promised him that favour , if he could beguile the carpenter . now this gentleman had a rival , that had a months mind to have a lick at her honey-pot , but she hated him and loved her boarder . it happened that the carpenter miss'd his boarder upon a time , and searching about , found him in a cock-loft , looking up toward the skie : what 's the matter , quoth he ? oh says the gentleman , i find by astrology that on monday next at quarter-night , there will fall such a prodigious rain that noah's flood was not half so great ; therefore get quickly thr●e bucking-tubs that we may get into them , and tye them to the top of the garret , that we may save our lives : the carpenter quak'd for fear , got three tubs , and at night , he and his wife and the boarder , climb a ladder and severally get in . after much sighing , the carpenter falls asleep , and the gentleman and the landlady , merrily marches to to their intended business : but while they were at it , the rival knocks at the door and entreats her to grant him a kiss ; now , said she to the boarder , you shall laugh your fill : my dearest , quoth she , come close to the window , and i will be with you immediately : the rival wipes his mouth to receive the kiss . at length , she opens ●●e vvindow , and desires what he does to do ●●ickly : now the night was very dark , and she ●●lt about till she found him , and to tell the tale either better nor worse ; he very savourly kiss'd ●●r bare arse . the rival cruelly vext ; got a ●ed hot iron , and comes again , tell her he had ●rought her a ring , provided she would give ●im another kiss ; and the boarder thinking to ●ncrease the sport , places his arse out at the same window ; which his rival did singe and burn , ●hat he cried out , water , water , water ; at which , ●he poor carpenter thinking that noah's flood ●as come , starts on a sudden , out of the bucking-●ub , fell upon the floor , broke his noddle , be●●ss'd his breeches ; and at l●ngth discovers all ●he intreague . ( . ) a vvoman sitting with fish in canterbury market , would always have a saying to men when they came to buy any thing : as a man was cheapning her fish , says she to him , as you intend to have some of my fish in your belly , so i would fain have some of your flesh in my belly ; no says he , i can't spare my flesh to such an ugly puss as you : no , no , reply'd she , i did not mean as you mean , i mean your nose in my arse . ( . ) a gentleman living at canterbury , having a so● , who was none of the off-spring of solomon , his name being william ; used to frequent a farmers house , n●ar the city ; was very freely received in respect of his parents , or rather , nonsensicall figaries . one day above th● rest ; it happened that honest will. coming to the farmers , and he being all alone at home , though● to have some pastime with the fool proposes to have will. play at blind-mans-buff : lots being drawn who should be first blinded , it happened to the farmer , whereupon will. tyes a napkin fast over his eyes , so that he might not see . in the mean time , the fool capers about the room , and the farmer as fast after him to catcht him : but whilst they were traversing the kitchin ; the fool espies several hogs-puddings hanging in the chimney , and having a mind ●o them ; he cryes out , you see , you s●e : no faith will i don 't , replyed the farmer , drawing the napkin more over his eyes ; in which time the fool whips down ha●f a scor● . links of puddings out of the chimney , and the door standing open , away he trips with them ; and the farmer , in the mean time , calling out ●ill . where art thou ; speak ? but having no answer pulls of the napkin , and finding what had happened , and the fool gone ; horridly vext , unties his house-dog , which in the day-time , was always chamed up ; sends hi● eag●rly after hon●st will : but when he cam● near the fool , he cryed out . oh poor dog don'● meddle with poor will. throwing down a pudding , which wh●le the dog devouring , he go● ●bout twenty yards in ground ; and so held him ●● play till he got to his father's house : where relating the whole story to all the ●amily , caused ● great deal of mirth , which the farmer hearing of ; was so ashamed , in being out-witted by ● fool : that for a twelvemonth after , he would ●ot● come to the gentleman's house . but at ●●ngth by much solliciting , and that the gentlem●n would promise that his son should say nothing , he came to dinner : but in the midst , before a great company that was there , the fool cryed ou● to the farmer , calling him by his ●ame . remember the pudding , remember the pudding ; which so aba●h'd the farmer , that he immediately rises up from dinner , and went away , and never would come to the house again . ( . ) a c●rtain gentleman formerly of canterbury , a little before his death , made his will , and bequeath'd a considerable portion to a neece ; leaving his own brother as her guardian , and the young gentlewoman being near at age : this covetous old man fearing she would marry and the estate go from him . by the instigation of the devil , resolves upon her destruction ; the night was come , where this guardian purposed to put his horrid design in execution : himself with two or three more in the dead time of the night , beset her house ; when behold providence had allotted a far better success to this vertuous and religious gentlewoman ; for the same evening , a gentleman be-lated on the road , implores h●r favour for a nights lodging ; which she granted him , in consideration it was some distance from canterbury , and no village nearer and the night proving very dark and rai●ny , and he a stranger . all being a bed this wicked guardian with his damn'd accomplices , of●fers to break into the house ; which the young lady hearing , runs to this strange gentleman● chamber begging her life of him , thinking he belonged to those without : but he protested by all that is sacred , he knew nothing of them but would spend the last drop of blood he had● in her defence . in order , to which he descended the stairs into the yard , where those villains were breaking in , and discharged his pistol● which happily shot one in the head ; who falling so discouraged the rest , that they betook them selves to flight , leaving the dead body in the place , who in the morning was found to be the ladies uncle and guardian . which villany being thus discovered caused the lady to respect the gentleman , who was a younger brother of a good family , and of a small estate : but for his generous vent●ing his life , in her defence , so valiantly . she in a short time , made him her husband and master of a plentiful estate ; living together in great love and prosperity enjoying that which was so wickedly aimed at , by that monster of a man , her cursed uncle . ( . ) some company being at a tavern in canter●●●y a drinking , one requested another to pledge 〈◊〉 , but he refused ; saying , he resolved to leave ● drinking , because it made him have a short ●emory ; which occasioned the other to l●ugh ●●d reply that he would drink on still , for it made ●●m have a long memory : for since said he , i ●●ve us'd to drink hard , i am a twelve month 〈◊〉 remembring that i could a called to mind in a ●oment before , so i think i have a long memory . ( . ) a beautiful young gentlewoman of canterbury , ●eing wedded to an old man in respect of his ●iches , he being as full of ice , as she of fire , ●●d a mind to try the difference between young ●nd old flesh , shewed some kindness more than ●rdinary to her serving-man ; which he perceiving , ●ays hold of all opportunities to address himself ●o her by way of love ; but she would not yield ●o his desire , unless he would contrive some way to cornute her husband in his presence and he not to believe it , this caused the serving-man to stretch his invention upon the rack , who at last acquainted his mistress that he had found an experiment to do it , provided she would wh●n her husband and she was a walking in the garden , pretend to long for some fruit on some of he highest trees , and to leave to him the management of the rest , which accordingly she did : the old man calling his man to ascend the tree to gather the fruit ; which , as soon as h● had got up , cryed out with a loud voice , master master , leave off for shame , i never in all m● life see so unseemly a● action , for shame dise●●gage your self from my mistress , or else some of the neighbours will see you : the old man amazed at this language , asked if the fellow was mad , and what he meant ? o sir , said the man , the tree is either bewitched , or else i can●not believe mine own eyes ; for i fancy i see you upon my mistress . come down , come down , and let me get up the tree to know if , it seems so to me ; the fellow comes down and the old man gets up : in the interim , the young fellow fell to work with his mistress , the old man looks down and sees it , cries out , in good faith says he , it seems to me just as it did to you , for methinks i see you upon your mistress as perfectly as if it was really so : the old man gets down and thinks the tree bewitched● orders presently to be cut down , for fear it should infect the rest . thus was the old man made a ●uckold to his own face and would not believe it . ( ) a tinker going through canterbury , sounds briskly on his kettle , crying have you any worl● for a tinker ; upon which , a certain shop-keeper living over-against the pillory , standing at his door , was minded to put a je●t upon the tinker ; bid him stop those two holes , pointing to ●he pillory , to whom the tinker said , sir , i●●ou please to lend me your head and ears , ● will find a hammer and nails and give you ●y labour into the bargain . ( ) a young man of canterbury , by his extrava●ancy had spent all his estate , and keeping ill company accustomed himself to get mony by ●nlawful ways : one morning going to the ca●hedral to prayers , more to see if he could meet ●ith a booty than any intention of goodness : 〈◊〉 happens to meet with a country farmer who ●ad a heavy purse of mony in his pocket , which ●e perceived , watched an opportunity , soon ●ade it his own , and marching off with it ; met ●t the cathedral door two or three of his boon companions , whom he made acquainted of his ●eing fuller of mony than ordinary , and invited ●hem to a tavern not far off , promising to treat ●hem : prayers ending , and and the mony miss'd , caused the looser to make inquiry after it , which one hearing , remembred the passages of our sparks at the door , and acquainted him of it ; advising him to take an officer and search them at the tavern , and he need not question finding his mony : which advice he took , when coming where the company were , and charging them stoutly with it . our sharper inquired the marks of the purse and what sum was in it , pretending he found it ; to which the farmer answered , just ● l. at which he said it was so , but he had spent s. and the rest he was willing to r●●turn , but the looser would have his whole sum or else he would have him before a magistrate● which our youngster perceiving , and the mon● lay upon the table , he whips it into his pocke● again , so makes his escape being followed by the officer , he had not run far , but an ass stood in his way , our offender taking hold of his ta●● pulled it off , when running on , he hap'ned to run over a woman big with child , upon which miscarried ; still running on he run against a ladder that a plaisterer was at work on , and flung the plaisterer on the officer who had his arm broke● seeing these mischiefs hap'ning , and fearing to commit more , he suffer'd himself to be taken and carri'd before a justice : the farmer made a complaint for the loss of his . l. the man forthe loss of his asses tail , the womans husband for the loss of his child , and the officer for his broken arm ; all which complaints deliver'd against the delinquent , and seriously weighed by the magistrate , he consider'd the retaliation was the best method he could use ; therefore he order'd that since the looser would not abate the s● spent , the offender should keep it till he could make up the whole sum , and then deliver it : a● for the man whose asses tail he had pulled off ; th● offender should take and keep the ass and mak● use of him , till such time as his tail was grown ●●gain , and then deliver it to the owner : and fo● the woman who miscarry'd , the offender should ●ake and keep and lye with , till such time she was as forward with child , as when she miscarri'd , and then to deliver her to her husband ; ●nd lastly , for the officer whose arm was broke , ●e was order'd to ascend the ladder , and the delinquent to stand under it , that the plaisterer might run against it , and fling it down , that the officer might fall upon the offender and break ●is arm as the others was before ; thus was the order of the magistrate , which was put in ex●cution , but i leave the readers to imagine . ( . ) a handsome young maid that waited upon a physitian 's wife in canterbury , had a young man addressed himself to her , in hopes of gaining her love ; and as she was but a servant , his visits was chiefly a nights after the rest of the family was in bed : now it hap'ned one night , the young man was not very well , and the maid out of her tender love , would go into her mistresses room where his physick was , and fetcht him some thing that was good , but he going a-long with her , would be tasting several things , till at last he took a dose of opium : now they being both returned into the former room , s●tting very lovingly kissing and expressing their affections after a little time of silence , the maid finds her lover fallen a sleep , jogs him , but could not wake him , mistrusts what he had taken , did not know what to do ; bnt to prevent a discovery , puts him into a chest that was in the room , thinking he might come to himself by morning , she goes to bed , and falls a sleep being pretty late , soon after a parcel of thieves beset the house , all being fast a sleep breaks in , binds all the family , taking a great deal of mony , plate and linen , ties it up in a blanket and carrying it off , the blanket rent in the outer room , and all their booty fell about : they seeing the chest , opens it , and being deep , sees nothing at the bottom . in they put the linen , plate and mony , and away they carry it to one of their homes , which was not far off ; morning comes , the robbing was noised all about the city , and search was made , but no discovery ; the rogues havi●g not time to divide the spoil , set it in one of their bed-chambers , now next morning our young lover awakes , struggles and gets out of the chest , the woman being only in bed was frighted ; out she gets , down stairs she runs in her smock crying out murder , murder , murder , which the neighbors hearing , runs to see what was the matter , discourses the whole business , and upon further examination , our young lovers pe●vate enjoyments was publickly known , the robbery made very plain , and the actors of it seized , sent to prison , and afterwards try'd , cast and executed for the same . . a married gentleman coming through cante●bury , his horse threw him , which a young gentlewoman seeing , fell a laughing ; the man being terribly vext that she should laugh at hi● fall , angerly said , madam , pray admire not at this , for my horse always stumbles when he meets a whore ; she sharply reply'd , have a care then sir , you do not meet your wife , for then you will certainly break your neck . ( . ) a gentleman living at canterbury , being to go to london , and having no opportunity of re●urning a great sum of mony which he should have occasion for , takes it in gold , and sows it up in the wast-band of his man's breeches , who was a good lusty fellow , but a great ●oward ; fearing he might meet with some opposition upon the road , and that he should be soundly beat if the gold was not discover'd , and no mony sound about them : he puts s. in his own pocket , and gave his man s. in his , as it was always his custom to order his man to pay upon the road , and give him an account . now it hap'ned , when they were in a lone place , of a sudden started out of a wood three men well mounted , two laying hold of the gentleman's hors●s bridle , and one of the mans , with their pistols cockt , commanding them to stand ; the gentleman desired them to be civil , but however they was earnest for mony ; the gentleman told them he had no more than to bear their charges to london , putting his hand into his pocket , gave them what he had , and they going to the man to see what he had ; the gentleman calls to him by his name , bidding him give the gentlemen his money , which the fellow putting his hand in his pocket gave it them , and they going away ; but the fellow crying out aloud to his master , who was a liittle distance from him , must i give them the gold master ? which they immediately hearing , return'd , searched him , and took it away : the gentleman horridly vext , sed little , but before they went away , desired that they would pleasure him in one thing , and he should acknowledge it a favor , that was to take his man and thrash him stoutly ; they being all alighted , belabour'd him to the purpose : in the mean time , their horses graising about , was not very near ; the fellow feeling the dry blows , in a rage draws his hanger which he had by his side , furiously lays about him ; kills two upon the spot , disables the other , taking the mony back again , with some from the rogues , which his master let him have for his pains , though blaming him for his great simplicity in speaking of the gold. ● merry song fit to be sung at christmas . the tune , oh mother roger. ( . ) now , now this happy christmas season , i present you with delight ; ●●nce it is no more than reason , for to pass away each night : here is many a pleasant tale , whilst you drink your nappy ale , ●nd in merriment abound , here is pastime to be found ; then take my word , for it is true , t is full of mirth and laughter to● ( . ) for when we are all met together● it will very well appear , to forget the winter weather , let us tast your dainty cheer● minced pye , with rosted beef , this will soon afford relief : christmas comes but once a year , therefore let it now appear , that christmas shall receive its due , in feasting , mirth and laughter too . ( . ) i pray let me come to the table mistress goose shall not go fre● , i am sturdy , stout and and able , i will make her yield to me ; though she be both stout and brave , either leg or wing i 'll have , fearing not her spice nor salt , since we have the juice of malt● i never fear , but to subdue the force of pig and capen too . ( . ) then further for our recreation , men and maids at cards may play , sure there needs no disputation , for this same we freely may ; reason will not this refuse , so we do not this abuse : then we may enjoy content , all the days of merriment , in telling many a pleasant jest , which is for merriment exprest . a pleasant song to be sung at easter the tune , king james 's jigg . ( . ) now , now the b'●ak gales of winteir is past● the spring is returning with flora at last . each green hill with primrose & violets is sprad , the tender young branches now hold up their heads , whereon the sweet birds their anthems will sing which makes all the groves & the valleys to ring oh this is the triumph they make in the spring now this to each maiden much pleasure dot● bring . ( ) ●ow easter with holy days here are come on , and robin takes susan , and william takes nan ; 〈◊〉 their recreation a walk they do take , and give them stew'd pruons with custord and cake : ●●d while they do thus in the blessings appear● ●at robin is kissing and courting his dear , ●●d giving her cheesecakes and choice of good cheer , ●●eet susan could wish it would last all the year . ( . ) ●●oth william to nancy pray let me prevail , to have your admittance to tell you a tale , ●●s to make us merry , and pass away time quoth nancy begin then , i count it on crime : ●●en merrily passing the hours away , ●ith susan and nancy both bonny and gay , ●●t night soon approaching no longer they stay , ●●t promise to meet them again on may day . ● delightful song in honor of vvhitsontide ● the tune , caper and jirk it . ( . ) now w●itson-holy-days they are come , each lass enjoys her mate , the youthful gallants both all and some , their love they do relate to be intire , both chast and pure , with many sweet words beside , then strait they advance , and call for a dance , for the honour of whitsontide . ( . ) sweet william he taking jumping ione , they dance a turn or two , whilst sarah she sighing makes sad moan , she knew not what to do : but after this to stool-ball play . and many fine games beside , from morning till night they take their delight● for the honour of whitsontide . ( . ) it is a most gallant sight to see , the damsels how they trip a long the green with a merry glee , sometimes her foot doth slip , but yet they valley it not a rush , in sport they will abide ; the bells they will ring , and the maidens will sing for the honour of whitsontide . ( . ) now when this pleasure is at an end , and night approaching near , then every young man takes his friend , whom he esteemed dear : and down they sit beneath a tree , tell many a tale beside , with many a kiss , no hurt is in this , for the honour of whitsontide . finis . a song in the lucky younger brother, or, the beau defeated set by mr. john eccles ; sung by mr. willis, and exactly engrav'd by tho. cross. pix, mary, - . approx. kb of xml-encoded text transcribed from -bit group-iv tiff page image. text creation partnership, ann arbor, mi ; oxford (uk) : - (eebo-tcp phase ). a wing r estc r ocm this keyboarded and encoded edition of the work described above is co-owned by the institutions providing financial support to the early english books online text creation partnership. this phase i text is available for reuse, according to the terms of creative commons . universal . the text can be copied, modified, distributed and performed, even for commercial purposes, all without asking permission. early english books online. (eebo-tcp ; phase , no. a ) transcribed from: (early english books online ; image set ) images scanned from microfilm: (early english books, - ; : ) a song in the lucky younger brother, or, the beau defeated set by mr. john eccles ; sung by mr. willis, and exactly engrav'd by tho. cross. pix, mary, - . cross, thomas, fl. - . sheet ([ ] p.). t. cross, [london : ?] imprint information from wing ( nd ed.) text begins: releive [sic], the fair belinda said, releive ye gods a lovers pain. reproduction of original in: william andrews clark memorial library, university of california, los angeles. created by converting tcp files to tei p using tcp tei.xsl, tei @ oxford. re-processed by university of nebraska-lincoln and northwestern, with changes to facilitate morpho-syntactic tagging. gap elements of known extent have been transformed into placeholder characters or elements to simplify the filling in of gaps by user contributors. eebo-tcp is a partnership between the universities of michigan and oxford and the publisher proquest to create accurately transcribed and encoded texts based on the image sets published by proquest via their early english books online (eebo) database (http://eebo.chadwyck.com). the general aim of eebo-tcp is to encode one copy (usually the first edition) of every monographic english-language title published between and available in eebo. eebo-tcp aimed to produce large quantities of textual data within the usual project restraints of time and funding, and therefore chose to create diplomatic transcriptions (as opposed to critical editions) with light-touch, mainly structural encoding based on the text encoding initiative (http://www.tei-c.org). the eebo-tcp project was divided into two phases. the , texts created during phase of the project have been released into the public domain as of january . anyone can now take and use these texts for their own purposes, but we respectfully request that due credit and attribution is given to their original source. users should be aware of the process of creating the tcp texts, and therefore of any assumptions that can be made about the data. text selection was based on the new cambridge bibliography of english literature (ncbel). if an author (or for an anonymous work, the title) appears in ncbel, then their works are eligible for inclusion. selection was intended to range over a wide variety of subject areas, to reflect the true nature of the print record of the period. in general, first editions of a works in english were prioritized, although there are a number of works in other languages, notably latin and welsh, included and sometimes a second or later edition of a work was chosen if there was a compelling reason to do so. image sets were sent to external keying companies for transcription and basic encoding. quality assurance was then carried out by editorial teams in oxford and michigan. % (or pages, whichever is the greater) of each text was proofread for accuracy and those which did not meet qa standards were returned to the keyers to be redone. after proofreading, the encoding was enhanced and/or corrected and characters marked as illegible were corrected where possible up to a limit of instances per text. any remaining illegibles were encoded as s. understanding these processes should make clear that, while the overall quality of tcp data is very good, some errors will remain and some readable characters will be marked as illegible. users should bear in mind that in all likelihood such instances will never have been looked at by a tcp editor. the texts were encoded and linked to page images in accordance with level of the tei in libraries guidelines. copies of the texts have been issued variously as sgml (tcp schema; ascii text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable xml (tcp schema; characters represented either as utf- unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless xml (tei p , characters represented either as utf- unicode or tei g elements). keying and markup guidelines are available at the text creation partnership web site . eng songs (high voice) -- early works to . - tcp assigned for keying and markup - aptara keyed and coded from proquest page images - mona logarbo sampled and proofread - mona logarbo text and markup reviewed and edited - pfs batch review (qc) and xml conversion a song in the lucky younger brother or the beau defeated set by m r. john eccles , sung by m rs willis , and exactly engrav'd by tho : cross . releive , the fair belinda said , releive ye gods a lovers pain ; releive a poor unhap — py maid , by faithless vows , to love betray ' ; diyet not , yet not belov'd again . ah! if to love : ah! if to love , it be a pain : what is 't to be not lov'd again ? till fifteen parents me obey ; then lovers sigh and moan , and leave us not , 'till they convey , with am'rous sighs our hearts away : so that there ne'er our own ; own . how wretched are we women ; how wretched are we women grown ! our hearts and wills are ne'er our own ; are ne'er , are ne'er our own : no no , no , no , no , no , no , no , our hearts and wills are ne'er , are ne'er our own : our hearts and wills are ne'er our own ; are ne'er , are ne'er our own . an excellent ballad upon a wedding by the honourable sir f.f., kt. of the bath ; sett to a new scotch tune by moses snow. snow, moses. approx. kb of xml-encoded text transcribed from -bit group-iv tiff page images. text creation partnership, ann arbor, mi ; oxford (uk) : - (eebo-tcp phase ). a wing f estc r ocm this keyboarded and encoded edition of the work described above is co-owned by the institutions providing financial support to the early english books online text creation partnership. this phase i text is available for reuse, according to the terms of creative commons . universal . the text can be copied, modified, distributed and performed, even for commercial purposes, all without asking permission. early english books online. (eebo-tcp ; phase , no. a ) transcribed from: (early english books online ; image set ) images scanned from microfilm: (early english books, - ; : ) an excellent ballad upon a wedding by the honourable sir f.f., kt. of the bath ; sett to a new scotch tune by moses snow. snow, moses. f. f., sir. p. printed for h. playford and sold by e. whitlock, london : . reproduction of original in the bodleian library. created by converting tcp files to tei p using tcp tei.xsl, tei @ oxford. re-processed by university of nebraska-lincoln and northwestern, with changes to facilitate morpho-syntactic tagging. gap elements of known extent have been transformed into placeholder characters or elements to simplify the filling in of gaps by user contributors. eebo-tcp is a partnership between the universities of michigan and oxford and the publisher proquest to create accurately transcribed and encoded texts based on the image sets published by proquest via their early english books online (eebo) database (http://eebo.chadwyck.com). the general aim of eebo-tcp is to encode one copy (usually the first edition) of every monographic english-language title published between and available in eebo. eebo-tcp aimed to produce large quantities of textual data within the usual project restraints of time and funding, and therefore chose to create diplomatic transcriptions (as opposed to critical editions) with light-touch, mainly structural encoding based on the text encoding initiative (http://www.tei-c.org). the eebo-tcp project was divided into two phases. the , texts created during phase of the project have been released into the public domain as of january . anyone can now take and use these texts for their own purposes, but we respectfully request that due credit and attribution is given to their original source. users should be aware of the process of creating the tcp texts, and therefore of any assumptions that can be made about the data. text selection was based on the new cambridge bibliography of english literature (ncbel). if an author (or for an anonymous work, the title) appears in ncbel, then their works are eligible for inclusion. selection was intended to range over a wide variety of subject areas, to reflect the true nature of the print record of the period. in general, first editions of a works in english were prioritized, although there are a number of works in other languages, notably latin and welsh, included and sometimes a second or later edition of a work was chosen if there was a compelling reason to do so. image sets were sent to external keying companies for transcription and basic encoding. quality assurance was then carried out by editorial teams in oxford and michigan. % (or pages, whichever is the greater) of each text was proofread for accuracy and those which did not meet qa standards were returned to the keyers to be redone. after proofreading, the encoding was enhanced and/or corrected and characters marked as illegible were corrected where possible up to a limit of instances per text. any remaining illegibles were encoded as s. understanding these processes should make clear that, while the overall quality of tcp data is very good, some errors will remain and some readable characters will be marked as illegible. users should bear in mind that in all likelihood such instances will never have been looked at by a tcp editor. the texts were encoded and linked to page images in accordance with level of the tei in libraries guidelines. copies of the texts have been issued variously as sgml (tcp schema; ascii text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable xml (tcp schema; characters represented either as utf- unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless xml (tei p , characters represented either as utf- unicode or tei g elements). keying and markup guidelines are available at the text creation partnership web site . eng songs, english -- th century. - tcp assigned for keying and markup - aptara keyed and coded from proquest page images - mona logarbo sampled and proofread - mona logarbo text and markup reviewed and edited - pfs batch review (qc) and xml conversion an excellent ballad upon a vvedding . by the honourable sir f. f. k t of the bath . sett to a new scotch tune , by moses snow , b. m. the sleeping thames one morn i cross'd , by two contending charons tost i landed & i found by one of neptune's jugling tricks enchanted thames was turn'd to styx , lambeth th' elysian ground ii. the dirty linkboy of the day , to make himself more fresh and gay , had spent five hours , and more ; scarce had he comb'd and curl'd his hair , when out there comes a brighter fair , eclips'd him o're and o're . iii. the dazl'd boy wou'd have retir'd , but durst not because he was hir'd to light the purblind skies : but all on earth will swear and say , they saw no other sun that day , nor heav'n but in her eyes . iv. her starry eyes both warm and shine , and her dark brows do them enshrine like love's triumphal arch : their firmament is red and white , whilst the other heav'n is but bedight with indigo and starch . v. her face a civil war had bred betwixt the white rose and the red : then troops of blushes came , and charg'd the white with might and main , but stoutly were repuls'd again , retreating back with shame . vi. long was the war , and sharp the fight ; it lasted dubious untill night , which wou'd to th' other yield : at last the armies both stood still , and left the bridegroom at his will , the pillage of the field . vii . but oh such spoils ! which , to compare , a throne is but a rotten chair , and scepters are but sticks : the crown it self , 't were but a bonnet , if her possession lay upon it , what prince wou'd not here fix ? viii . heav'ns master-piece , divinest frame , that e're was spoke of yet by fame , rich nature's utmost stage ; the harvest of all former years , the past's disgrace , the future's fears , and glory of this age. ix . thus to the parson's shop they trade , and a slight bargain there is made , to make him her supreme : the angels pearch'd about her light , and saints themselves had appetite , — but i will not blaspheme . x. the parson did his conscience ask if he were fit for such a task , and cou'd perform his duty ? then straight the man put on the ring , the emblem of another thing , when strength is joyn'd to beauty . xi . a modest cloud her face invades , and wraps it up in sarsnet shades , while thus they mingle hands ; and then she was oblig'd to say those bugbear words , love and obey , but meant her own commands . xii . the envious maids lookt round about to see what one wou'd take them out , to terminate their pains ; for tho' they covet , and are cross , yet still they value more one loss , than many thousand gains . xiii . knights of the garter two were call'd , knights of the shoe-string two install'd , and all were bound by oath , no further th●n the knee to pass ; but oh ! the squire of the body was a better place than both . xiv . a tedious feast protracts the time , for eating now was but a crime , and all that interpos'd ; for like two duellists they stood , panting for one anothers blood , and longing till they clos'd . xv. then came the jovial musick in , and many a merry violin , that life and soul of legs : th' impatient bridegroom wou'd not stay ; good sir , cry'd they , what man can play till he 's wound up his peggs ? xvi . but then he dances till he reels , for love and joy had wing'd his heels , and ●uts the hours to flight : he leapt and ●●ipt , and seem'd to say , come boys , i le drive away the day , and shake away the night . xvii . the lovely bride with murd'ring arts walks round , and brandishes her darts , to give the deeper wound : her beauteous fabrick with such grace ensnares a heart at every pace , and kills at each rebound . xvii . she glides as if there were no ground , and slily draws her nets around , her limetwigs are her kisses : then makes a curtsie with a glance , and strikes each lover in a trance , that arrow never misses . xix . thus have i oft a hobby seen , daring of larks over a green , his fierce occasion tarry ; dances about them as they fly , and gives them sport before they die , then stoops and kills the quarry . xx. her sweat like honey-drops did fall , and stings of beauty pierc'd us all , her shape was so exact : of wax she seemed fram'd alive ; but had her gown too been a hive , how bees had thither flock'd ! xxi . thus envious time prolong'd the day , and stretcht the prologue to the play , long stopt the sluggish watch : at last a voice came from above , which call'd the bridegroom , and his love , to consummate the match . xxii . but ( as if heav'n wou'd it retard ) a banquet comes like the night-guard , which stay'd them half the night : the bridegroom then with 's men retir'd ; the train was laying to be fir'd , he went his match to light . xxiii . when he return'd , his hopes were crown'd , an angel in the bed he found , so glorious was her ●●ce : amaz'd he stopt — but then , quoth he , tho 't is an angel , 't is a she , and leap'd into his place . xxiv . thus lay the man with heav'n in 's arms. bless'd with a thousand pleasing charms , in raptures of delight ; reaping at once , and sowing joys , for beauty's manna never cloys , nor fills the appetite . xxv . but what was done , sure was no more , than that which had been done before , when she her self was made ; something was lost , which none found out , and he that had it cou'd not shew 't , sure 't is a jugling trade . london , printed for h. playford at the temple-change ; and sold by e. whitlock ▪ near stationers-hall , . a musicall banquet furnished with varietie of delicious ayres, collected out of the best authors in english, french, spanish and italian. by robert douland. approx. kb of xml-encoded text transcribed from -bit group-iv tiff page images. text creation partnership, ann arbor, mi ; oxford (uk) : - (eebo-tcp phase ). a stc estc s this keyboarded and encoded edition of the work described above is co-owned by the institutions providing financial support to the early english books online text creation partnership. this phase i text is available for reuse, according to the terms of creative commons . universal . the text can be copied, modified, distributed and performed, even for commercial purposes, all without asking permission. early english books online. 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tcp assigned for keying and markup - aptara keyed and coded from proquest page images - andrew kuster sampled and proofread - andrew kuster text and markup reviewed and edited - pfs batch review (qc) and xml conversion a mvsicall banqvet . furnished with varietie of delicious ayres , collected out of the best authors in english , french , spanish and italian . by robert douland . london : printed for thomas adams . . to the right honorable syr robert sydney , knight : lord gouernour of vlissigen , and the castle of ramekins , lord sydney of penshurst , viscount lisle , and lord chamberlaine to the queenes most excellent maiestie . right honourable lord : since my best abilitie is not able in the least manner to counteruaile that dutie j owe vnto your lordship , for two great respects ; the one in regard ( your lordship vndertaking for mee ) j was made a member of the church of christ , and withall receiued from you my name : the other the loue that you beare to all excellency and good learning , ( which seemeth haereditarie aboue others to the noble familie of the sydneys , ) and especially to this excellent science of musicke , a skill from all antiquity entertayned with the most noble & generous dispositions . may it please your honour therefore to accept these few , and my first labours , as a poore pledge of that zeale and dutie which j shall euer owe vnto your honour , vntill time shall enable me to effect something more worthy of your lordships view , hauing no other thing saue these few sheetes of paper to present the same withall . to your honour in all dutie most deuoted , robert douland . to the reader . gentlemen : finding my selfe not deceiued in the hope i had of your kinde entertayning my collected lute-lessons which i lately set foorth , i am further encouraged to publish vnto your censures these ayres , being collected and gathered out of the labours of the rarest and most iudicious maisters of musick that either now are or haue lately liued in christendome , whereof some i haue purposely sorted to the capacitie of young practioners , the rest by degrees are of greater depth and skill , so that like a carefull confectionary , as neere as might be i haue fitted my banquet for all tastes ; if happily i shall be distasted by any , let them know what is brought vnto them is drest after the english , french , spanish and italian manner : the assay is taken before , they shall not need to feare poysoning . you gentlemen and friends that come in good-will , and not as promooters into a country market , to call our viands into question , whatsoeuer here is , much good may it doe you , i would it were better for you : for the rest i wish their lips such lettuce as silenus asse , or their owne harts would desire . thine , robert douland . ad robertum doulandum ioannis filium de musico suo conuiuio . ergonè diuini genitoris plectra resumis , reddat vt attonitos iterum tua musa britannos ? vt nimia totum rapias dulcedine mundum , dovlandi & resonet nomen nemus omne , superbam quà mundi dominam vaga tibridis alluit vnda ; littora quà rutilis verrit pactolus arenis , aut sese immiscet glaciali vistula ponto , vincere quem nequeat linvs , nec thracius orphevs , credo equidem , vt nostras demulceat entheus aures . somnio threicidum voces , & murmura coeli antiquosque modos , rediuiuaque dorica castra , illius vt vario cantillet gutture musa , macte animo roberte tuo , charique parentis pergito candorem , moresque imitarier artes auspicijsque bonis celebret te fama per orbem funera post patris phoenixque renascitor alter . henricus peachamus . the right honourable the lord viscount lisle , lord chamberlaine to the queenes most excellent maiestie , his galliard . i. the right honourable george earle of cumberland . cantvs . my heauie sprite opprest with sorrowes might , of wearied limbs the burthen soare su-staines , with silent grones , with silent grones and harts teares still complaines , yet i breath still and liue in lifes des-pight . haue i lost thee ? all fortunes i ac - curse , bids thee fare-well , with thee all ioyes fare-well , and for thy sake this world be-comes my hell . and for thy sake this world be - comes my hell . i. bassvs . anthony holborne . my heauie sprite , &c. ii. cantvs . the right honourable ; robert earle of essex : earle marshall of england . change thy minde since she doth change , let not fancy thy vn - truth can - not seeme strange , when her falshood still abuse thee : loue is dead and thou art free , she doth liue but dead to thee . doth excuse thee . whilst she lou'd thee best a while , see how she hath still delaid thee : vsing shewes for to beguile , those vaine hopes that haue deceiu'd thee . now thou seest although too late , loue loues truth which women hate . loue no more since she is gone , shee is gone and loues another : being once deceiu'd by one , leaue her loue but loue none other . she was false bid her adew , she was best but yet vntrue . loue farewell more deere to mee then my life which thou preseruest : life all ioyes are gone from thee , others haue what thou deseruest . oh my death doth spring from hence i must dye for her offence . dye , but yet before thou dye make her know what she hath gotten : she in whom my hopes did lye , now is chang'd , i quite forgotten . she is chang'd , but changed base , baser in so vilde a place . ii. bassvs . richard martin . change thy minde since she doth change , let not fancie still abuse thee : thy vn - truth cannot sceme strange , when her falsehood doth excuse thee . loue is dead and thou art free , shee doth liue but dead to thee . iii. cantvs . o eyes leaue off your weeping , loue hath the thoughts in keeping , that may con - tent you : let not this miscon - ceiuing , where comforts are receiuing , causles tor - ment you . let , &c. cloudes threaten but a shower , hope hath his happy houre , though long in lasting . time needs must be attended , loue must not be offended with too much hasting . but o the painfull pleasure , where loue attends the leasure of liues wretchednesse : where hope is but illusion , and feare is but confusion of loues happinesse . but happy hope that seeth how hope and hap agreeth . of life depriue me , or let me be assured , when life hath death endured , loue will reuiue me . iii. bassvs . robert hales , groome of her maiesties priuie chamber . o eyes leaue off your weeping , loue hath the thoughts in keeping , that may content you : let not this misconceiuing , where comforts are receiuing , causelesse torment you . let &c. iiii. cantvs . sir phillip sidney . goe my flocke , goe get you hence , seeke some other place of feeding , where you may haue some defence , fro the stormes in my breast breeding , and showers from mine eyes proceeding . leaue a wretch in whom all woe can abide to keepe no measure . merry flocke such one forgoe , vnto whom myrth is displeasure , onely rich in measures treasure . yet alas before you goe heare your wofull maisters story , which to stones i else would shew , sorrow onely then hath glory when t is excellently sorry . stella , fayrest shepherdesse , fayrest but yet cruelst euer . stella , whom the heau'ns still blesse , though against me she perseuer , though i blisse inherit neuer . stella , hath refused mee : stella , who more loue hath proued in this catiffe hart to be then can in good to vs be moued towards lambe-kins best beloued . stella hath refused mee astrophel , that so well serued , in this pleasant spring ( muse ) see while in pride flowers be preseru'd himselfe onely winter-starued . why alas then doth she sweare that she loueth mee so deerely , seeing mee so long to beare coales of loue that burne so cleerely , and yet leaue me hopelesse meerely . is that loue ? forsooth i trow if i saw my good dogge grieued and a help for him did know my loue should not be belieued but hee were by mee relieued . no she hates mee ( well away ) fayning loue , somewhat to please mee , knowing , if she should display all her hate , death soone would seize me , and of hideous torments ease me . then my flocke now adew , but alas , if in your straying heauenly stella meet with you , tell her in your pittious blaying , her poore slaues iust decaying . iiii. bassvs . dincerto . goe my flocke , goe get you hence , seeke some other place of feeding , where you may haue some defence , fro the stormes in my breast breeding , and showers from mine eyes proceeding . v. cantvs . sir phillip sidney . o deere life when shall it be , that mine eyes thine eyes may see , and in them thy minde discouer , whether absence hath had force , thy remembrance to diuorce , from the image of thy louer ? o if i my selfe finde not , by thine absence oft forgot , nor debarde from beauties treasure : let no tongue aspire to tell in what high i shall dwell , onely thought aymes at the pleasure . thought therefore will i send thee , to take vp the place for mee , long i will not after tarry : there vnseene thou mayst be bolde those fayre wonders to behold , which in them my hopes doe carry . thought , see thou no place forbeare , enter brauely euery where , seize on all to her belonging : but if thou wouldest guarded be , fearing her beames , take with thee , strength of liking , rage of longing . o my thoughts , my thoughts , surcease , your delights my woes increase , my life fleetes with too much thinking : thinke no more , but dye in mee till thou shalt receiued be at her lips my nectar drinking . v. bassvs . dincerto . o deere life when shall it be , that mine eyes thine eyes may see , and in them thy minde discouer , whether absence hath had force , thy remembrance to diuorce , from the image of thy louer ? vi. cantvs . the right honourable robert , earle of essex : earle marshall of england . to plead my faith where faith hath no re - ward , to heape com-plaints wher she doth not re - gard , to moue re - morse where fa - uour is not borne : i lo - ued were fruit - lesse , boote - lesse , vaine and yeeld but scorne . and my vaine : her whom all the world ad - mir'de . i was re - fus'de of her hopes which far too high as - spir'de is dead and bu - ri'd and that can loue none : for - get my name since you haue scornde my for e - uer gone . since for your sake i doe all mischiefe loue , and woman - like doe not too late la - ment : proue . i none ac - cuse nor no - thing doe re - pent . i was as fonde as e - uer she was faire , yet lou'd i not more then i now dis - paire . vi. bassvs . m. daniell batchelar , groome of her maiesties priuie chamber . to plead my faith where faith hath no reward , to mouere-morse to heape complaints where she doth not regard , were fruitlesse , boote-where fa - uour is not borne : i lo - ued her whom all the world admir'de , i was lesse , vaine and yeeld but scorne . and my vaine hopes which far too high aspir'de , is dead refus'de of her that can loue none : for-get my name since you haue scornde my loue , and bu - ri'd and for e - uer gone . since for your sake i doe all mis-chiefe proue , and womanlike doe not too late lament : i was as fonde as euer she was faire , yet lou'd i i none accuse nor nothing doe repent . not more then i now dispaire . vii . cantvs . sir phillip sidney . in a groue most rich of shade , where birds wanton musicke made , may then in his pide weeds shewing , new persumes with flowers fresh growing . may then in , &c. astrophell with stella sweet did for mutuall comfort meet , both within themselues oppressed , but either in each other blessed . him great harmes had taught much care her faire necke a foule yoke bare , but her sight his care did banish , in his sight her yoke did vanish . wept they had , alas the while , but now teares themselues did smile , while their eyes by loue directed , interchangeably , reiected . sigh'd they had : but now betwixt sighs of woe were glad sighs mixt , with armes crost , yet testifying restlesse rest , and liuing dying . their eares hungry of each word which the deare tongue would afford : but their tongues restrain'd from walking , till their harts had ended talking . but when their tongues could not speake , loue it selfe did silence breake : loue did see his lips asunder , thus to speake in loue and wonder . stella , soueraigne of my ioy , faire triumphres in annoy : stella , starre of heauenly fire , stella , load-starre of desire . stella , in whose shining eyes , are the lights of cupids skyes , whose beames when they are once darted , loue therewith is straight imparted . stella , whose voice when it speakes , senses all asunder breake : stella , whose voyce when it singeth , angels to acquaintance bringeth . stella , in whose body is , writ the caracters of blisse : whose sweet face all beautie passeth , saue the minde which it surpasseth , graunt , o graunt , but speach ( alas ) failes me , fearing on to passe : graunt to me , what am i saying ? but no fault there is in praying . graunt ( o deere ) on knees i pray , ( knees on ground hee then did stay ) that not i but since i proue you , time and place from mee nere moue you . neuer season was more fit , neuer roome apt for it : smiling ayre allowes my reason , these birds sing , now vse the season . this small winde which so sweet is , see how it leaues leaues doth kisse , each tree in his best attyring . sence of loue to loue inspyring . loue makes earth the water drinke , loue to earth makes water sincke , and if dumbe things be so wittie , shall a heauenly grace want pittie ? there his hands in their speech saine would haue made tongues language plaine but her hands his hands compelling , gaue repulse , all grace expelling . therewithall , away she went leauing him with passion rent with what she had done and spoken , that therewith my song is broken . vii . bassvs . tesseir . in a groue most rich of shade , where birds wanton musicke made , may then in his pide weeds shewing , new persumes with flowres fresh growing . may then in &c : viii . cantvs . sir henry lea. for one voice onely to sing . farre from triumphing court and won - ted glory , he dwelt in shadie vnfrequented places , times prisoner now he made his pastime story , gladly for - gets courts erst afforded graces , that goddesse whom hee serude to heau'n is gone , and hee one earth , and hee on earth , in darknesse left to moane . but loe a glorious light from his darke rest shone from the place where erst this goddesse dwelt a light whose beames the world with fruit hath blest blest was the knight while hee that light beheld : since then a starre fixed on his head hath shinde , and a saints image in his hart is shrinde . rauisht with ioy so grac't by such a saint , he quite forgat his cell and selfe denaid , he thought it shame in thankfulnesse to faint , debts due to princes must be duely paid : nothing so hatefull to a noble minde , as finding kindnesse for to proue vnkinde . but ah poore knight though thus in dreame he ranged , hoping to serue this saint in sort most meete , tyme with his golden locks to siluer changed hath with age-fetters bound him hands and feete , aye mee , hee cryes , goddesse my limbs grow saint , though i times prisoner be , be you my saint . viii . bassvs . m. iohn douland batchelar of musicke . earre from triumphing court , &c. ix . cantvs . lady if you so spight me , so spight me , wherefore do you so oft , so oft kisse , kisse and delight mee ? sure that my hart opprest , opprest , sure that my hart op-prest , opprest and ouer-cloyed , may breake , may breake thus ouerioyde , ouer-ioyed , if you seeke to spill , to spill mee , come kisse me sweet , : ‖ : come kisse me sweet and kill mee , so shal your hart , your hart , : ‖ : be ea - sed , and i shall rest content and dye , and dye well pleased . ix . bassvs . m. iohn douland batchelar of musicke . lady if you so spight mee , so spight mee , wherefore doe you , doe you so oft , doe you so oft , kisse , kisse and delight me ? sure , sure that my hart , my hart opprest , my hart opprest and o - uercloyed , my hart opprest and ouer-cloyed , may breake thus ouer-ioyd , ouer-ioyed , if you seeke to spill mee , to spill me , to spill mee , come kisse me sweet , : ‖ : and kill , : ‖ : : ‖ : kill mee , so shall your hart , your hart be eased , and i shall rest content , content , and dye , and dye , and dye well pleas'd . well pleased . x. cantvs . in darknesse let mee dwell , the ground , : ‖ : shall sorrow , sorrow be , the roofe dispaire to barre all , all cheerfull light from mee , the wals of marble blacke that moistned , that moistned still shall weepe , still shall weepe , my musicke , my musicke hellish , hellish larring sounds , iarring , iarring sounds to banish , banish friendly sleepe . thus wedded to my woes , and bedded to my tombe , o let me liuing die , o let me liuing , let me liuing , liuing die , till death , till death doe come , : ‖ : till death , till death doe come , in darknesse let mee dwell . x. bassvs . m. iohn douland batchelar of musicke . in darknesse let mee dwell , &c. xi . canto . airs du court. si le parler & le silence nuit à nostre heur esgalement , parlons done ma chere esperance du coeur & des yeux seulement : amour ce petit dieu volage nous apprend ce muet lan - gage . que le regard vole & reuole messager des nos passions , et serue au lieu de la parole pour dire nos intentions . amour . mais si quelque ame est offencée de nous voir discourir des yeux , nous parlerons de la pensée comme les anges dans les cieux , amour . ainsi par vn doux artifice nous tromperons les courtisans , et nous rirons de la malice de mile facheux mesdisans , qui n'en seauront pas d'auantage ignorant ce muet langage . xi . basso . dincerto . si le parler & le silence nuit á nostre heur esga - lement , parlous doue ma chere . esperance du coeur & des yeax seu - lement : amour ce petit dieu vo - lage nous apprend ce muet laugage . xii . cantvs . airs du court. ce penser qui sans sin ti - ranni-se ma vie , se montre tellement contre moy coniu - ré , que tant plus ie m' effor - ce à dompter son enui - e , et tant moins à mon bien ie le voy pre - pa - re . i'ay quit té la beauté dont il a pris naissance , esperant par l'oubly ses charmes deceuoir mais ie trouue à la fin que la veuë & l'absence sont tous deux differends , & d'vn mesme pouuoir . i'ay maintefois iuré du change faire espreuue pour faire qu'vn dessein fust par l'autre deffait , mais à toutes les fois , aussi tost ie me treuue infidelle en parole , & fidelle en effect . pay des plus fiers dedains la puissance empruntée pour repousser le trait dont i'ay le coeur attaint , mais plus ie recognois par leur force domptée ma douleux voritable & mon remede feint . ainsi donc combatant le mal qui me possede sans voir par ces moyens ses tempestes calmer , ie me vay consommant dans mon propre remede comme vn vaisseau qui brusle au milieu de la mer. voilà comme en viuant en toute seruitude ie nourris vn penser dont l'impiteux effort , se monstre en mon endroit si plain d'ingratitude , qu'en luy donnant la vie il me donne la mort . xii . basso . dincerto . ce penser qui sans sin tirannise ma vie , se montre tellement contre moy coniuré , que tant plus ie m'efforce à dompter son enui - e , et tant moins à mon bien ie le voy prepa - ré . xiii . canto . airs du court. vous que le bon heur r'appelle a vn serua - ge ancien , mou - rez aux peids de la belle qui vous dai - gne faire sien . glorieuse en vostre perte honorez vostre vainqueur , qui vous a la porte ouuerte de la prison de son coeur . heureux venez vous donc rendre a celle quivous a pris , c'est honneur de ce voir prendre a qui tient tout à mespris . ainsi vostre ame reprise , finis toute liberté : glorieuse est l'enterprise qui guide à l'eternite . xiii . basso . dincerto . vous que le bon heur r'appelle a vn seruage ancien , mourez aux peids de labelle qui vous daigne faire sien . xiiii . canto . espagnol . passaua amor suar-co dessarmado , los . oios baxos blando y muy modesto , dexana m'ya atras muy descuidado . dexaua . ij . quam poco espacio pude gozar esto , fortuna deembidiosa dixo luego : teneos amor porque vays tam presto . boluio de presto ami el nigno ciego , muy enoiado enuersé reprehendido que no ay reprehension do sta sufuego . ay prados , bosques , seluas , que criastes , tan libre coracon como ero el mio porque tan graue mal no te estoruastes . xiiii . basso . espagnol . passana amor suar - co dessarmado , los . oios baxos blando y may mode sto , dexaua m'ya atras muy descuidado . dexaua . ij . xv. canto . espagnol . sta note mien yaua , call inferno mescta na my non da na , non per ly me - i pecate , ma per ui der chi fanno . lys ny , ma per ui der chi fanno ly . ny . standola mi pareua chi nel medso plutone ses sedeua tra qui spiriti infernali chi donno l'alma tanti stragi mali . xv. basso . espagnol . sta notte , &c. xvi . canto . vestros oios tienen d'amor no se que , que me yelan me roban me hieren me matan , que me matan , me matan a fè , que me matan , me matan a fè , a fè , a fè , que me matan , me matan a fè , porque me mirays con ta a - sti-cion , y almi coracon meaprisio - nays , que si vos me mirays yo os a - cusare . xvi . basso . espagnol . vestros oios tienen d'amor , &c. xvii . canto . italien . dominico maria megli . se di farmi mo - ri re , con crudeltà pensate , certo che u'inga - na - te . che da la crudel - tà nascono lire , e da lire lo sdeg - no , che scaccia amor , che scaccia a - mor , dal suo superbo regno . xvii . basso . italien . dominico maria megli . se di farmi morire , &c. xviii . canto . giulio caccini detto romano . dourò dun-que mo - ri - re ? pria che di nuouo io miri , voibramata cagion de miei marti - ri mio perdu - to tesoro non potrò dirui pria ch'io mora io moro ? io me - ro ? o' , o' , mi - seria in audi - ta , non poter dir a voi mor - ro mia vita o miseria in au - di - ta . non poter dir a voi moro mia vita . non poter dir a voi mo - ro mia vi - ta moro mia vi - ta . xviii . basso . italien . giulio caccini detto romano . dourò dunque morire ? xix . canto . giulio caccini detto romano . amaril - li mia bella , non credi ò del mio cor dolce desio , d'esser tu tamor mi - o , credi - lo pur , è se ti - mor t'assa le , prendi questo mio strale aprim'il petto , è vedrai scritto il core ama - ril - li , amaril - li , ama - rilli e'l mio amo - re , credilo pur , è se timor t'assa - le , prendi questo mio strale aprimi'il petto , è vedrai seritto il co - re , amaril - li , ama - ril li , amarilli e'l mio a - mo - re . ama - ril - li e'l mio amo - re . xix . basso . giulio caccini detto romano . amarilli mia bella , &c. xx. canto . italien . o bella pipiu , o bella piu che la stella di - a - na , chi parinansi de la mia patro - na , mi regina , dolce mia mo - re , pieta , cor mia pieta , non piu dolore bene mio caro , core mio bella , bella , tu se la mala morte mio la frets a chi mi pas il core , pieta , cor mia pie - ta , non piu do - lore bene mio caro core mio bella , bella , tu se la mala morte mio la frets a chi mi pas il co-re . xx. basso . italien . o bella pipiu , finis . the table . the authors names . syr robert sidney his galliard . iohn douland . my heauy sprit opprest with sorrows might . anthony holborne . i. change thy minde since she doth change . richard martin . ii. o eyes leaue off your weeping . robert hales . iii. goe my flocke , get you hence . d'incerto . iiii. o deere life when shall it be . d'incerto . v. to plead my faith where faith hath no reward . daniell batchelar . vi. in a groue most rich of shade . tesseir . vii . farre from triumphing court. iohn douland . viii . lady if you so spight mee . iohn douland . ix . in darknesse let me dwell . iohn douland . x. french aires . si le parler & le silence . d'incerto . xi . ce penser qui sans fin tir a mise ma vie . d'incerto . xii . vous que le bon heur r'appelle . d'incerto . xiii . spanish . passaua amor suarco dessarmado . d'incerto . xiiii . sta notte mien yaua . d'incerto . xv. vestros oios tienen d' amor. d'incerto . xvi . italian . se di farmi morire . dom. maria megli . xvii . dourò dunque morire ? gui. caccini det . ro. xviii amarilli mia bella . gui. caccini detto ro. xix . o bella pipiu . d'incerto . xx. finis . musicke of sundrie kindes set forth in two bookes. the first whereof are, aries [sic] for . voices to the lute, orphorion, or basse. viol, with a dialogue for two voices, and two basse viols in parts, tunde the lute way. the second are pauens, galiards, almaines, toies, igges, thumpes and such like, for two basse-viols, the lierway, so made as the greatest number may serue to play alone, very easie to be performde. composed by thomas ford. ford, thomas, d. . approx. kb of xml-encoded text transcribed from -bit group-iv tiff page images. text creation partnership, ann arbor, mi ; oxford (uk) : - 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tcp assigned for keying and markup - apex covantage keyed and coded from proquest page images - olivia bottum sampled and proofread - olivia bottum text and markup reviewed and edited - pfs batch review (qc) and xml conversion mvsicke of svndrie kindes , set forth in two bookes . the first whereof are , aries for . voices to the lute , orphorion , or basse-viol , with a dialogue for two voices , and two basse viols in parts , tunde the lute way . the second are pauens , galiards , almaines , toies , iigges , thumpes and such like , for two basse-viols , the liers way , so made as the greatest number may serue to play alone , very easie to be performde . composed by thomas ford . imprinted at london by iohn windet at the assignes of willam barlet and are to be sold by iohn brovvne in saint dunstons church yard in fleet street . a table of the songs contained in this booke . notfull twelue yeares vvhat then is loue vnto the temple . now i see thy lookes were fained . goe passions . come phillis . faire , sweet , cruell . since first i saw your face . there is a ladie . how shall i then . a dialogue . when you sing alone to the basse , such no 〈◊〉 as are broken or deuided by reason o●… the wo●… 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 or plaide in one stroke accord●… 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 direction to the worthie and vertuuos knight , sir richard weston . sir albeit musicke may instly chalenge an interest in the best parte of my education , i could be content for manie reasons to conceale my defects from the censure of sharper iudgementes , but the perswasion of some priuate friendes , together with the general good of such as take delight therein , hath encouragde me to vndergoe this hazard , which stands vpon the tickle point of liking , being in nothing more variable then in musicke : i shall not neede to make an apologie in defence of these musickes , since none are so much in request nor more gene●… receiued then of these kindes , which with all hartie affection i offer to your ●…rable iudgement not as a worke whose merit or worth deserues so iudicious a patron , but a manifestation of my worthlesse affection bound vnto you by many particular fauours : nor dare i vpon mine owne iudgement make expectation great with fair promises , yet thus much i dare presume , you shal find variety , and sith some of them hath beene gracd with your speciall fauour and liking , i doubt not they may also giue contentment to those that seekes delight , more then fautes , to whose kind acceptance vnder your worthie protection , i com mend these first fruites of my studies . your worships humbly deuoted thomas forde . cantvs i. notfull twelue yeeres twice tolde a wearie breath i haue exchangde for a wished death , my course was short the longer is my rest , god takes them soonest whom he loueth best for he that 's borne to day and , dies to morrow loseth some dayes ●…imirth 〈◊〉 but month●… of sorrow . why feare we 〈◊〉 deth that 〈◊〉 cures o●… our sick-n esse author of rest and ende of all distresses . ten come to grieue vs deth strikes but o nce and that stroke doth relieue vs. altvs . i not full twelue yeares twise tolde , a wearie breath i haue exchangde , for a wished death , my course was short , the longer is my rest , god takes them soonest whome he loueth best , for he that 's borne to day , and dies to morrow , loseth some dayes of mirth , but months of sorrow of sorrow , why feare wee death that cures our sicknes-ses , that cures our sicknes-ses au-thor of rest & end of all there mis-for-tunes oft-comes to grieue vs oft - ten comes to greue vs , deth strikes but once & that stroke doth distresses . relieue vs. bassvs . i. notfull twelue ye●…res twise told , a wearie breath i haue exchangde for a wished death , my course was short the longer is my rest , god takes them soonest whome he loueth hest for he that 's borne to day and dies to morrow 〈◊〉 somedayes of mirth looseth some daies of mirth , but moneths of sorrow , why feare we death that o there misfor-tunes cures our sicknesses , author of rest , and end of all oft comes to grieue vs doth strikes but one & that strok doth distresses . relieue vs. tenor . i. notfull twelue yeares twise tolde , a wearie breath i haue exchangde for a wished death , my course was short the longer is my rest , god takes them soonest whome he loueth best , for hee th●… borne to day and dies to morrow , looseth some dayes of mirth , dayes of mirth , but months of sorrow : why feare we deth that cures our sicknesses our sicknesses au - thor of rest , and end of all o there mis-for - tunes of - ten comes to grieu vs to grieue vs , deth strikes but once & that stroke doth distresses , distresses , relieue vs , relieue vs. cantvs . ii. what then is loue sings cori - don since phillida is growne so coy a flattring glasse to gaze vp - pon a busieiest a seri-ous t●…y . a flowre stil budding ne - uer blown a scanti●… d●…arth in fullest store yeelding least fruite where most is sowne my dalie note shal be therefore heigh ho heigh ho chill 〈◊〉 ▪ no more heigh ho , heigh ho , i hil loue no more . t is like a morning dewi●… rose spread fairely to the suns arise , but when his be●…es he doth disclose , that which then flourisht quickly dies . it is a selfe fed dying ●…pe a pro●…e blisse ▪ a ●…esse sore , an aimelesse mark●… , ●…n erring scope , my d●…ilie note shall b●… therefore , heigh ●…o , &c , t is like a lampe shining to all , whilst in it selfe it doth decay , it seemes to free 〈◊〉 it doth thrall , and leades our 〈◊〉 thoughts 〈◊〉 , it is the spring of wintred har●… , parcht by the s●…ers heate before , f●…t hop●… kindly war●…h con●…erts , my daily not●… shall be therefore heigh ho. altvs . ii. what then is loue sings coridon , since phillida is growne so coy , a flattring glasse to gaze vp-pon a busie iest a seri-ous toy , a flowre stil budding , neuer blowne , a scantie dearth in fullest store , yeelding lest fruit , where most is sowne , my daily note shal be therefore , heigh ho , i hil loue no more , heigh ho i hill loue no more . bassvs . ii. what then is lo●…●…ings corido●…e philida a flattring glasse to gaze vpon a busie ●…t , is grown●…so coy a seri-ous toy . a flowre still budding neuer blowne a scantie d●…th in fullest store , yeelding le●…t fruit where most 〈◊〉 , my d●…ily note shall be therefore , heigh ho heigh h●… , 〈◊〉 no ●…ore , heigh ho , ii chill loue no more tenor ii what then is loue sings coridon , since phillida is growneso ●…oy a flattring glasse to gaze vpon , a busie iest , a seri-ous toy , a flower still budding neuer blowne , a scanti●… dearth in fullest store , yeelding ●…east 〈◊〉 where most is sown●… , my daily note shall be therefore ▪ heigh ho , heigh ho , i hil loue no more , heigh ho i hill loue no more , no more . cantvs . iii. vnto the temple of thy beauty & to the tombe where pittie lie●…●…pilgrime clad with zeale & deuty do offer vppe my hart min●… eyes , my ha●… loe in the quenc●… - lesse fire on loue●… burning alter lies conducted thither by desire to be 〈◊〉 sacrifice . but pitty on thy sabl●… herse , mine eyes the teares of sorrow shed what though teares cannot ●…ate reuers●… , yet are they 〈◊〉 to the de●…d , o ●…stresse in thy sanctuarie , why wouldst thou suffer cold disdaine , to vse his frozen crueltie , and gentle pitty to be slaine . pittie that to thy beautie fled , and with thy beau●…ie should ●…ue liu'de , ah i●… thy hart lies b●…ried , and neuer more may be reuiu'de , y●… th●… l●…st 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 exte●…d , to accept these vowes , these teares i shed duties which i thy pilgrime send , to b●…y liuing pi●…y dead . altvs . iii. _●…nto th●…●…ple of thy beauty , and to the ●…e where p●…ie li●… , i pilg●…ad with zeale & deuty do offer vp●… my hart , mine eyes my hart lo●… in the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 ●…ues burning alt●…lies . conducted thi●…er by desire , to bee beauties sacri●…ce . bassvs . iii. vnto the temple of thy beau-tie , and i pilgrim 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 zeale & ●…uty do to the 〈◊〉 where pitty lies offer vpp●… my 〈◊〉 ●…ies ▪ my hart lo●… in the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 on loues bu●…ing a●…ar lie●… , co●… ▪ du cted thi-ther by 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 be beauties sa-cri ▪ fice . tenor iii vnto the temple of thy beautie , and to the tom●…e where pitty lies i pilgrime clad with zeale & duty do offer vppe my hart my eyes . my hart lo●… in the quenchle●…e fire on loues burning altar lies , cond●…cted th●…er by desire to bee beauties sacrifice . cantvs . iiii. _●…ow i se●… th●… loo●… w●…●…ed qui●…ly lost and quickly g●…ed 〈…〉 of wether●… hart vn-constant light as feathers , tongue vntrusty subtle ●…ghted wan●… will with c●…nge delighted syren pleasant ●…oe to reason , c●…pid ●…gue thee for thy 〈◊〉 of thine eye i made my mirror , from thy beauty came my error , all thy wor●… 〈◊〉 counted witty , all thy 〈◊〉 ●…med p●…tty , thy ●…se 〈◊〉 ●…at 〈◊〉 ag●…ued , first of all my trust deceaued , syren . 〈◊〉 ac●…ptance when i ●…ed , louely words 〈◊〉 c●…ning ●…sked , holy 〈◊〉 ●…es but hart vnholy , 〈◊〉 ●…an my trust wa●…●…olly , lilly white , and prety winking , soll●… vowes , but so●…ie thinking ▪ syren . now i see o seemely cruell , others warme them at my fuell , wit shall guide me in this durance since in loue is no assurance , change thy pasture , take thy pleasure , beauty is a fading treasure . syren . pri●…e youth lasts not age will follow , and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 those tre●… yell●… , wrinckled face for looke●… de●…ghtfull , shall acquai●… the dame despitefull , and when time shall date thy glorie then to late thou wilt be sorry , syren . altvs . iiii now i see thy lookes were 〈◊〉 , quickly lost and quickly gained soft thy skin like wool of wethers hart vnconstant light as 〈◊〉 tong●… vntru●…e , subtle ●…ighted , wanton will with 〈◊〉 delighted , syren 〈◊〉 to re●… 〈◊〉 plag●… th●… 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 tr●…son . bassvs iiii no●… i 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 lookes w●…●…ined , quickly lost & quickly gained , sof●… thy skin like wool 〈◊〉 , hart vnconstāt light as fethe●… , tong vntru●… , sub●…e sighted , wa●… - ton will with change delighted , syren pleasant 〈◊〉 t●… reason , cupi●…●…lague thee for thy treason , tenor . iiii. now i see thy lookes were ●…ained , quickly lost and quickly gained soft thy skin like wooll of wethers hart vnconstant light as fethers . tongue vn - trustie , subtle sigh●…ed , wan●…on will with change delighted , syren pleasant ●…oe to reason cupid plague thee for thy treason . cantvs . v. goe passions to the cr●… 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 sorrow●…●…r ceasing , tell her those smiles , those smiles are emptie ayre growing hopes but not en creasing hasting wasting with swift pace 〈◊〉 of ioy in dull disgrace . vrge her ( but gently i request ) with breach of faith and wracke of vowes , say that my griefe , and minds vnrest , liues in the shadow of her browes , plying , ●…ying , 〈◊〉 to die , in 〈◊〉 and ●…iserie . importune pittie at the last ( pittie in th●…se eyes should h●…er , ) recount my sigh●… and to ●…nts past , as annals of a constan●…●…ouer spending , ending many dayes , ofblasted hopes and slacke delayes . altvs . v. goe passions to the cruell faire , pleade my sorrowes neuer cea . sing , tell her those smiles are emptie , ayre growing hopes but not encreasing , hasting , wasting with swift pace , date of ioy in dull disgrace . bassvs : v. goe passions to the cru - ell faire , pleade my sorrowes neuer ceasing , neuer ceasing , tell her those smiles are emp - tie , air●… growing hopes but not en - creasing , hasting , wasting with swift pace , date of ioy in dull disgrace . tenor v goe passions to the cru●…l faire , the cruell faire and pleade my sorrowes neuer cea . sing , tell her those smiles are emptie ayre , growing hopes but not encreasing , hasting , wasting with swift pace , date of ioy in dull disgrace . cantvs . vi. come phillis come into these bowe●… , here shelter is from sharpest showers , coole gales of wind breaths in these shades daunger none this place enuades here sit and note the chirping birdes , pleading my loue , pleading my loue in silent wordes . come phillis , come bright heauens eye , cannot vpon thy be●…tie prie , glad eccho in distinguisht voyce , naming thee will here reioyce . then come and heare her mercy layes crowning thy n●…e with lasting prayse . altvs . vi come phillis come into these bowres , here shelter is from sharpest showres , coole gales of wind breathes in these shades , danger none this place enuades , here sit and note the chirping birds pleading my loue , ii . in si - lent words . bassvs vi. come phillis come into these bowres , here shelter is from sharpest showers , coole gales of wind breathes in these shades danger none this place en uades , here sit and note the chirping birds , pleading my loue , pleading my loue in silent words . tenor . vi. come phillis come into these bowres , he●…e shelter is from shar-pest , sho●… , coole gales of winde , breathes in these shades danger none this place enuades , here sit and note the chir - ping birdes , pleading my loue , ii . in si - lent words . cantvs . vii . eaire , sweet cruell , why doest thou fliemee , why dost thou flie me ●…onot goe not , oh goe not from thy deerest , though thou doest hasten i am niethee when thou see ●…st f●…re then 〈◊〉 i neerest , tarrie then tarrie then oh tarrie , oh tarrie then and take me with you . fie , 〈◊〉 , sweetest here is no danger , ii , flie not , flie not , oh flie not loue pursues thee , i am no foe , nor forraine stranger , thy scornes with fresher hope renewes me , tarrie then , &c. altvs . vii . faire , sweete , cruell , why dost thou flie me , why dost thou flie me , oh goē not from thy deerest ' though thou doest hasten , i am nie thee , when thou seemest far , then am i neerest , tarrie then ii - ii . and take me with you , oh tarrie then and take me with you . bassvs . vii . faire sweete , cruell , why dost thou flie me , why dost thou flie me , goe not , oh goe not , from thy derest , though thou dost hasten , i am nie thee , when thou seem e farre , then am i neerest , tarrie then oh tarrie , oh tarrie then and take me with you . tenor vii faire , sweet , cruell . why dost thou flie me , why dost thou flie me , go not from thy deerest , though thou dost hasten , i am nigh thee , when thou seemest far then am i neerest , tarrie then ii - oh tarrie , tarrie then , oh tarrie , oh tarrie then and take me with you . cantvs . viii . since first i saw your face i resolude to honour & r●… nowne yee , if now i be dis ▪ dayned i wishe my hart had neuer knowne yee , what i that lou'de and you that likte shal wee beginne to wrangle no , no , no , my hart is fast and cannot disentan - gle . if i admire o●… prayse you too much , that fault you may forgiue mee , or if my hands had stray'd but a touch , then iustly might you leaue 〈◊〉 , i askt you leaue , you bad m●… loue ▪ ist now a time to c●…ideme ? no , no , no , i le loue you still , what 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 b●…ide me . the sunne whose be●…es most glorious are , 〈◊〉 no heholder , and your sweet 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , made my poore eye●… the boulder , where beautie mou●…s , and wit delights , and signes of kindnes bind me there , o 〈◊〉 where 〈◊〉 i go , i le leaue my hart behinde ●…e . altvs . viii since first i saw your face , i resolude to honour and renowne ye , what i that lou'de , and if now i bee dis-day●…ned i wishe my hart had ne-uer known ye you that likte , shall wee beginne to wrangle , no , no , no , my hart is fast and cannot disentangle . bassvs viii . since first i saw your face , i resolude to if now i bee dis dai-ned i wish my honour and renowne yee , what i that lou'de , and hart had ne-uer known ye , you that lik●… shall wee begin to wrangle , no , no , no , my hart is fast and cannot dis - entangle . tenor . vii . since first i saw your face , i resolude to honour and renowne ye , what i that lou'de if now i bee dis-day-ned i wishe my hart had neuer known ye . and you that likte shall wee beginne to wrangle , no , no , no , my hart is fast , and cannot dis - entangle . cantvs . ix . there is a ladie sweet & kind was neuer face so pleasde my mind i did but see her passing by and yet i loue her till i die . h●… iest●…re , ●…tion and ●…er 〈◊〉 , her wit , her voyce ▪ my hart beguil●…s , ●…eguiles my hart . i know not why , and yet i loue her till i die . her free beh●…our winning lookes , will make a lawyer burne 〈◊〉 bookes i toucht her not , alas not i , and yet i loue her till i die . had i her fast betwixt mine a●…es , iudge you that thinke such sports were harmes , wert any ha●… ? no , no , fi●… , fi●… , for i will loue her till i die . should i remaine co●…ined there , so long as phebus in his spher , i to request shee to deni●… ▪ yet would i loue her till i die . cupid is wi●…ged and doth ra●…ge , her countrie●… my l●…e doth change , but change she ●…arth , or change she ●…kie , yet will i loue her till i die . altvs . ix there is a lady sweet and kind , was neuer face so pleasde my minde , i did but see her passing by , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 i 〈◊〉 her till i die . bassvs ix . there is a lady sweet and kinde , was neuer face so pleasde my mind , i did butse●… her passing by , and yet i loue her till i die . tenor . ix . there is a lady sweet and kind , was neuer face so pleasde my mind , i did but see her passing by , and yet i loue her till i die . cantvs . x. how shall i then dis - cribe my loue , when all mens skilfull arte is far inferior to her worth , to prayse thu'n worthiest parte , shee 's chaste in looks mild in her speech in actions all dis ▪ creet of nature louing pleasing most in vertue all complea●…e . and for her voyce a philo ●…e , her lip may all lips skorne , no sunne more cleare then is her eye , in brightest summer 〈◊〉 a mind wherein all vert●…es rest , and takes delight to be and where all vertues graft themselues in that most fruitfull tree . a tree that india doth not yeeld , nor euer yet was seene , where buds of vertue alwaies springes , and all the yeere growes greene , that countries b●…st wherein she growes , and happie is that rocke , from whence she springes ▪ but happiest he that grafts in such a stocke . altvs . x. how shall i then discribe my loue , when all mens skilfull art is farre inferior to her worth , to prayse the vnworthiest part , shee s chast in lookes , mild in her speech , in actions all discreet , of nature louing pleasing most , in vertue all compleate . bassvs . x. how shall i then discribe my loue , when all mens skilfull arte is farre inferior to her worth to praise thunw orthiest part , shee s chaste in looke , milde in her speech , in actions all discreet , of nature , louing plea - sing most in ver - tue all com-pleate , tenor x how shall i then discribe my loue , when all mens skilfull art is farre inferior to her worth , to praise thu'n worthiest , parte , shee s chast in lookes , milde in her speech , in actions all discreet , of nature louing , pleasing most , in vertue all compleate . s hut not , shut not sweet brest to see me all of fire , thy snow in - flames these flames of my de . sire , thy snow ni'll hurt me this cold wil coole me take ths chast fire to that pure virgin snow . thou giust more blisse th●… mortall harts may know , let one griefe harme vs , and one ioy fill vs , let one loue warme vs , & one deth kill vs , and one death kill vs. a dialogue f flie not , flie not , flie not deer hart to find me all of snow , and i de-sire de - sire sweet flames to know . nor thy fire wil harm me and this heate will warm me , be - ing now thus warmd i le neuer seeke other fire . more blisse i take then angels can desire . let one griefe harme vs and one ioy fill vs , let one loue warm vs & one death kill vs. & one death kill vs. a table of the lessons contained in this booke . a pauen . the galliard . an almaine . a pauen . the galliard . forget me not . a pauen . an almaine . the wild goose chase . what you will. and if you do touch me i le crie . the bag-pipes . why not here . chang of aire vvhip it and trip it . cate of bardie a snatch and away . a pill to purge malancholie . to the vvorthy and vertuous knight sir richard tichborne sir hauing so contriued these musickes as their seuerall natures requires a diuision i could not amongst manie friendes thinke vpon two more worthy to bee ioynde in this dedication then your selues , aswell for your neere alliance in blood , loue and fauour to musicke , which neuer goes vnaccompanied with other vertues , as also the many particular fauours i haue receiued frō you both , hauing no gratification or token of my loue and thankefulnes , but these issues of my braine , which i intreate you to accept & take in good part , my cheifest labor in setting thē forh hath bin to expresse my inuention with as much facility and ease as possibly i could to the end ( since it is a musicke so generally pleasing ) they who bestaffect it , may with little labour be actors of their owne delightes . if you find in them any matter of worth i haue my rewarde , if any matter of content i haue my end , which is nothing else then by some agreeable testimony , to leaue in you both , an impression of my thankefull rememrance of your loue and fauors . your worships humbly deuoted tho. forde . prima pars . . a pauen . m. southcotes pauen . secvnda pars . _ 〈◊〉 pauin . m. southcotes pauin . prima pars . ii. the galiard . iii _ 〈◊〉 almaine , m. westouers farewell . this part to be plaide alone . secvnda pars ii the galiard . iii. an almayne . m. westouers fare well , prima pars . iiii. a pauin . m. maines choice . secvnda pars iiii a pauen . m. maines choice . prima pars . v. the galiard . vi. forgetme not , to play alone . secvnda pars v the galiard . vi. forget me not . prima pars . vii . apauen . sir richard westons delight secvnda pars vii apauin . sir richard w●…ons delight prima pars . viii . an almaine . mounsieur lullere his choice . ix . the wild goose chase . sir iohn philpots delight . secvnda pars viii an almaine . mounsieur lullere his choice . ix . the wilde goose chase . sir iohn philpots delight . prima pars . x. what you will. xi . and if you do touch i le cri●… . sir richard tic●…nce 〈◊〉 . this to be plaide alon●… , ●…od so from hence in this part to the ●…d . note by the way where you find letters thus markte . thumpe them with the first and second finger of the le●…t hand according to the direction of the pricks . secvnda pars x. what you will. xi . and if you do touch me i le crie . sir richard tichbornes toy . where you find letters thus markte . thumpe them with the first and second finger of the le●…t hand according to the direction of the pricks . prima pars . xii . the baggepipes . sir charles howards delight xiii . why not here m. crosse his choice . secvnda pars xii . the baggepipes . sir charles howards delight xiii . why not here . m. crosse his choice . prima pars . xiiii . change of ayre ▪ xv. whipit and tripit . m. southcotes iig . secvnda pars xiiii . change of ayre ▪ xv. whipit and tripit . m. so●…cotes iig●… . prima pars . xvi . cate of bardie . the queenes iig . secvnda pars xvi . cate of bardie . the queenes iig . prima pars . xvii . asnatch and away . sir iohn paulets toy . xviii . apill to purge melancholie . m. richard martins thumpe . secvnda pars . xvii . asn●… and away . sir iohn paulets toy . xviii . apill to purge melancholie . m. richard martins thumpe . a song sung by mrs. aliff in the play call'd tyrannick love, or, the royal martyre set by mr. henry purceell [sic] purcell, henry, - 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(eebo-tcp ; phase , no. a ) transcribed from: (early english books online ; image set ) images scanned from microfilm: (early english books, - ; : ) a song sung by mrs. aliff in the play call'd tyrannick love, or, the royal martyre set by mr. henry purceell [sic] purcell, henry, - . d'urfey, thomas, - . dryden, john, - . tyrannick love, or, the royal martyr. score ( sheet) s.n., [london : ?] erroneously attributed by wing to d'urfey; actually based on the play by john dryden. imprint suggested by wing. first staff reads: ah! how sweet, ah, how sweet, how sweet it is to love. reproduction of original in the british library. created by converting tcp files to tei p using tcp tei.xsl, tei @ oxford. re-processed by university of nebraska-lincoln and northwestern, with changes to facilitate morpho-syntactic tagging. gap elements of known extent have been transformed into placeholder characters or elements to simplify the filling in of gaps by user contributors. eebo-tcp is a partnership between the universities of michigan and oxford and the publisher proquest to create accurately transcribed and encoded texts based on the image sets published by proquest via their early english books online (eebo) database (http://eebo.chadwyck.com). the general aim of eebo-tcp is to encode one copy (usually the first edition) of every monographic english-language title published between and available in eebo. eebo-tcp aimed to produce large quantities of textual data within the usual project restraints of time and funding, and therefore chose to create diplomatic transcriptions (as opposed to critical editions) with light-touch, mainly structural encoding based on the text encoding initiative (http://www.tei-c.org). the eebo-tcp project was divided into two phases. the , texts created during phase of the project have been released into the public domain as of january . anyone can now take and use these texts for their own purposes, but we respectfully request that due credit and attribution is given to their original source. users should be aware of the process of creating the tcp texts, and therefore of any assumptions that can be made about the data. text selection was based on the new cambridge bibliography of english literature (ncbel). if an author (or for an anonymous work, the title) appears in ncbel, then their works are eligible for inclusion. selection was intended to range over a wide variety of subject areas, to reflect the true nature of the print record of the period. in general, first editions of a works in english were prioritized, although there are a number of works in other languages, notably latin and welsh, included and sometimes a second or later edition of a work was chosen if there was a compelling reason to do so. image sets were sent to external keying companies for transcription and basic encoding. quality assurance was then carried out by editorial teams in oxford and michigan. % (or pages, whichever is the greater) of each text was proofread for accuracy and those which did not meet qa standards were returned to the keyers to be redone. after proofreading, the encoding was enhanced and/or corrected and characters marked as illegible were corrected where possible up to a limit of instances per text. any remaining illegibles were encoded as s. understanding these processes should make clear that, while the overall quality of tcp data is very good, some errors will remain and some readable characters will be marked as illegible. users should bear in mind that in all likelihood such instances will never have been looked at by a tcp editor. the texts were encoded and linked to page images in accordance with level of the tei in libraries guidelines. copies of the texts have been issued variously as sgml (tcp schema; ascii text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable xml (tcp schema; characters represented either as utf- unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless xml (tei p , characters represented either as utf- unicode or tei g elements). keying and markup guidelines are available at the text creation partnership web site . eng songs, english. - tcp assigned for keying and markup - spi global keyed and coded from proquest page images - john pas sampled and proofread - john pas text and markup reviewed and edited - pfs batch review (qc) and xml conversion a song sung by mrs aliff in the play call'd tyrannick-love or the royall martyre set by mr henry purccell ah! how sweet , ah! how sweet , how sweet it is to love ; ah! — ah! — ah! — how gay is young desire . and what pleasing pains , and what pleas●●t pains we prove , when first , when first me feel a lovers fire . pains of love are sweeter far than all . all . all . all . all . all . other pleasures are . pains of love are sweeter far , than all , all , all , all , other plea — s " s are are sigh's that are from lovers blown , gentle more and heave the heart , ev'n the tears they shed alone . like trickling balm cure the smart , lovers when they loose their breath . bleed away an easy death . the songs to the new play of don quixote as they are sung at the queen's theatre in dorset garden / set by the most eminent masters of the age ; all written by mr. d'urfey. approx. kb of xml-encoded text transcribed from -bit group-iv tiff page images. text creation partnership, ann arbor, mi ; oxford (uk) : - (eebo-tcp phase ). a wing d wing d estc r ocm this keyboarded and encoded edition of the work described above is co-owned by the institutions providing financial support to the early english books online text creation partnership. this phase i text is available for reuse, according to the terms of creative commons . universal . the text can be copied, modified, distributed and performed, even for commercial purposes, all without asking permission. early english books online. (eebo-tcp ; phase , no. a ) transcribed from: (early english books online ; image set ) images scanned from microfilm: (early english books, - ; : ) the songs to the new play of don quixote as they are sung at the queen's theatre in dorset garden / set by the most eminent masters of the age ; all written by mr. d'urfey. d'urfey, thomas, - . score ([ ], p., [ ] leaf, p.) printed by j. heptinstall for samuel briscoe, london : . dedication signed: t. d'urfey. includes "part the first" and "part the second", each with separate t.p. and pagination. reproduction of original in the huntington library. created by converting tcp files to tei p using tcp tei.xsl, tei @ oxford. re-processed by university of nebraska-lincoln and northwestern, with changes to facilitate morpho-syntactic tagging. gap elements of known extent have been transformed into placeholder characters or elements to simplify the filling in of gaps by user contributors. eebo-tcp is a partnership between the universities of michigan and oxford and the publisher proquest to create accurately transcribed and encoded texts based on the image sets published by proquest via their early english books online (eebo) database (http://eebo.chadwyck.com). the general aim of eebo-tcp is to encode one copy (usually the first edition) of every monographic english-language title published between and available in eebo. eebo-tcp aimed to produce large quantities of textual data within the usual project restraints of time and funding, and therefore chose to create diplomatic transcriptions (as opposed to critical editions) with light-touch, mainly structural encoding based on the text encoding initiative (http://www.tei-c.org). the eebo-tcp project was divided into two phases. the , texts created during phase of the project have been released into the public domain as of january . anyone can now take and use these texts for their own purposes, but we respectfully request that due credit and attribution is given to their original source. users should be aware of the process of creating the tcp texts, and therefore of any assumptions that can be made about the data. text selection was based on the new cambridge bibliography of english literature (ncbel). if an author (or for an anonymous work, the title) appears in ncbel, then their works are eligible for inclusion. selection was intended to range over a wide variety of subject areas, to reflect the true nature of the print record of the period. in general, first editions of a works in english were prioritized, although there are a number of works in other languages, notably latin and welsh, included and sometimes a second or later edition of a work was chosen if there was a compelling reason to do so. image sets were sent to external keying companies for transcription and basic encoding. quality assurance was then carried out by editorial teams in oxford and michigan. % (or pages, whichever is the greater) of each text was proofread for accuracy and those which did not meet qa standards were returned to the keyers to be redone. after proofreading, the encoding was enhanced and/or corrected and characters marked as illegible were corrected where possible up to a limit of instances per text. any remaining illegibles were encoded as s. understanding these processes should make clear that, while the overall quality of tcp data is very good, some errors will remain and some readable characters will be marked as illegible. users should bear in mind that in all likelihood such instances will never have been looked at by a tcp editor. the texts were encoded and linked to page images in accordance with level of the tei in libraries guidelines. copies of the texts have been issued variously as sgml (tcp schema; ascii text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable xml (tcp schema; characters represented either as utf- unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless xml (tei p , characters represented either as utf- unicode or tei g elements). keying and markup guidelines are available at the text creation partnership web site . eng songs -- th- th centuries. - tcp assigned for keying and markup - aptara keyed and coded from proquest page images - judith siefring sampled and proofread - judith siefring text and markup reviewed and edited - pfs batch review (qc) and xml conversion the songs to the new play of don quixote . as they are sung at the queen's theatre in dorset garden . part the first . sett by the most eminent masters of the age. all written by mr. d'urfey . decies repetita placebunt . london , printed by i. heptinstall for samuel briscoe , at the corner of charles-street , covent-garden . . to my much honoured and ingenious friends ( lovers of musick ) that frequent the rose , chocalate-house , coffee-houses , and other places of credit in and about covent-garden ; and particularly , to the late worthy members of the witty club. these two books of songs , sung in the first and second part of don quixote , are with all veneration most humbly dedicated , by , gentlemen , your much obliged and most humble servant , t. d'urfey . advertisement of new books . the satyr of titus petronius arbiter , a roman knight : with its fragments recover'd at the siege of belgrade , . which makes it intire . made english by mr. bur●aby of the middle-temple , and another hand . a collection of letters of love and gallantry , and several other subjects . written by ladies , and printed by their direction ; vol. ii. with a dialogue between love and reason , shewing the reasonableness and unreasonableness of love , the memoirs of the fair eloisa a nun and abelard a monk , and her passionate letter to him : the character and pictures of several ladies and gentlemen ; with other diverting letters that past betwixt both sex in town and countrey , dedicated to the beaux . where the first volume is also to be had . lives of the twelve caesars , the first emperors of rome : written in latine by c. suetonius tranquilus : translated into english by several eminent hands ; with the heads of the emperors on copper plates . the compleat captain , or an abridgment of iulius caesar's commentaries , with political remarks on his wars with the gauls , the britains , the spaniards , the africans , and the civils wars ; with the political maxims of war now in use ; with a comparison betwixt the ancient and modern way of making war , with reflections on both . translated from the copy printed at paris , and dedicated to the french king , by henry duke of rohan . the young lawyer 's recreation ; being a choice collection of several pleasant tryals , cases , passages and customs in the law , both profitable and diverting . all printed for s. briscoe , at the corner of charles-street , in russel-street , covent-garden . prologue for the first part of don quixote : spoken by mr. betterton . in hopes the coming scenes your mirth will raise to you , the just pretenders to the bays ; the poet humbly thus a reverence pays . and you , the contraries , that hate the pains of labour'd sence , or of improving brains : that feel the lashes in a well-writ play , he bids perk up and smile , the satyr sleeps to day . our sancho bears no rods to make ye smart ; proverbs , and merry jokes ▪ are all his part. the modish spark may paint , and lie in paste , wear a huge steinkirk twisted to his waste ; and not see here , how foppish he is dress'd . the country captain ; that to town do's come , from his militia troop , and spouse at home , to beat a london-doxies kettle-drum : one , who not onely th' whole pit can prove , that she for brass half-crown has barter'd love : but the eighteen-penny whore-masters above , with his broad gold may treat his pliant dear , without being shown a bubbled coxcomb here . grave dons of bus'ness , may be bulker's cullies , and crop-ear'd prentices set up for bullies , and not one horse-whip lash here , flaug their follies ; nay , our hot blades , whose honour was so small , they 'd not bear arms , because not colf neis all : that wish the french may have a mighty slaughter ; but wish it safely , ╌on this side o' th' water . yet when the king returns , are all prepar'd , to beg commissions in the standing-guard ; even these , the sons of shame and cowardice , will 'scape us now , tho' 't is a cursed vice. our author has a famous story chose , whose comick theme no person do's expose , but the knights-errant ; and pray where are those ? there was an age , when knights with launce and shield , would right a ladies honour in the field : to punish ravishers , to death would run ; but those romantick days╌alas , are gon ; some of our knights now , rather would make one , who finding a young virgin , by disaster , ty'd to a tree , would rather tie her faster . yet these must 'scape too ; so indeed must al ▪ court-cuckold-makers now not jest do's maul ; nor the horn'd herd within yon city-wall . the orange-miss , that here cajoles the duke , may sell her rotten ware without rebuke . the young coquet , whose cheats few fools can dive at , may trade , and th' old , tope kniperkin in private . the atheist too , on laws divine may trample , and the plump jolly priest get drunk for church-example . epilogue to the first part of don quixote . by sancho riding upon his ass. 'mongst our fore-fathers , that pure wit profest , there 's an old proverb , that two heads are best . dapple and i have therefore jogg'd this way , through sheer good nature , to defend this play : tho' i 've no friends , yet he ( as proof may shew , ) may have relations here for ought i know . for in a crowd , where various heads are addle , may , many as ass be , that ne'er wore a saddle . 't is then for him that i this speech intend , because i know he is the poet's friend ; and , as 't is said , a parlous ass once spoke , when crab-tree cudgel did his rage provoke ; so if you are not civil , ' sbud , i fear , he 'll speak agen , ╌ and tell the ladies , every dapple here . take good advice then , and with kindness win him , tho' he looks simply , you don't know what 's in him : he has shrewd parts , and proper for his place , and yet no plotter , you may see by 's face ; he tells no lyes , nor does sedition vent , nor ever brays against the government . then for his garb he 's like the spanish nation , still the old mode , he never changes fashion ; his sober carriage too you 've seen to day , but for 's religion , troth , i cannot say whether for mason , burgis , muggleton , the house with steeple , or the house with none ; i rather think he 's of your pagan crew , for he ne'er goes to church╌no more than you . some that would , by his looks , guess his opinion , say , he 's a papish ; others , a socinian : but i believe him , if the truth were known , as th' rest of teh town-asses are , of none ; but for some other gifts╌mind what i say , never compare , each dapple has his day , nor anger him , but kindly use this play ; for should you with him , conceal'd parts disclose , lord ! how like ninneys , would look all the bea●s . finis . the first song in the d . act. sung at the knighting of don-quixot : set by mr. purcell sing , sin╌g , all ye muses , sin╌g , sing , sing , sin╌g , all ye mu╌ses sing , your lutes strike , strike , strike a╌roun╌ sing , your lutes strike , strike , strike a╌roun╌d , your lutes strike a-round ; when a soldier 's the sto╌ry , when a ╌d , your lutes strike around ; when a soldier 's the sto╌ry , when a soldier 's the sto╌ry , what tongue can want sound ; when a soldier 's the sto╌ry , what soft . soldier 's the sto╌ry , whrt tounge can want sound ; when a soldier 's the sto╌ry , what soft . tongue can want sound ; who danger disdains , who danger disdains , woun╌ds , wounds , tounge can want sound ; who danger disdains , who danger disdains , woun╌ wounds , bruises and pains , when the honour of fighting is all that he gains ; rich ╌ds bruises and pains , when the honour of fighting is all that he gains ; profit comes ea╌sy , comes ea╌sy , ea╌sy in cities of store , but the gold is earn'd hard where the rich pro╌fit comes ea╌sy , ea╌sy in ci╌ties of store , cannons do● ro╌ar , but the gold is earn'd hard where the cannons doe but the gold is earn'd hard where the cannons doe ro╌ar , do brisk-time . roar ; yet see how they run , how they run , how they run , how they run at the storming , the roar , yet see how they run , how they run , at the storming the storming , the storming , the storming , the storming a town , thro' blood and thro' fire , to storming , the storming , the storming , the storming a town , thro' blood and thro' fire to soft . take the half moon , thro' blood and thro' fire to take the half moon ; they soft . take the half moon , thro' blood and thro' fire to take the half moon ; sca╌le the high wall , they sca╌le the high they sca╌le the high wall , the high wall , whence they see others fall , fall , fall , fall , fall , whencethey see others wall , whence they see others fall , fall , fall , fall , fall , whencethey see others fall ; their hearts precious darling , bright glo╌ry , bright slow . fall ; their hearts precious darling , bright glo╌ry , bright glo╌ry pur╌suing , tho' death's un╌der foot and the glo╌ry pur╌suing , tho' death's un╌der foot and the mine is just blowing . it springs , it springs , it springs , it mine is just blowing , up they fl╌y , springs up they fl╌y , they fl╌y , yet springs , it springs , it springs , it springs , up they fl╌ more , more , more , more , more , yet more still sup╌ply , as bride-grooms to ╌y , yet more , more , more , yet more still sup╌ply , as bride-grooms to marry , they has╌ten , they hasten to die ; till fate claps , marry , they has╌ten to die , they hasten to die ; till fate claps , claps , claps her wings , till fate claps , claps , claps her wings , and the glad tydings brings , of the claps , claps her wings , till fate claps , claps , claps her wings , and the glad tydings brings , of the breach being enter'd , and then , then , then , then , then , then , then they 'r all kings : then breach being , and then , then , then , then , then , then , then they 'r all kings : happy she whose face can win , then hap╌py's she whose face can win , can win a then happp's she , then happy 's she whose face can win , can win a soldier 's grace , they range about in state , they range about in state , like gods , like soldier 's grace , they range about in state , they range about in state , like gods , like god 's dis╌posing fate ; no lux╌u╌ry in peace , nor pleasure in ex╌ god 's dis╌posing fate ; no lux╌u╌ry in peace , nor pleasure in ex╌ ╌cess can par╌ra╌lell the joys , can par╌ra╌lell the joys , the ╌cess can par╌ra╌lell the joys , can par╌ra╌lell the joys , the mar╌tial , martial he╌ro crown when flush'd with ra╌ mar╌tial , he╌ro crown when flush'd with ╌ge , and forc'd by want , forc'd by want , he stor╌ ra╌ge , and forc'd by want he stor╌ms , ╌ms , he stor╌ms a wealthy town . he stor╌ms a wealthy town . the song ▪ sung by a young shephardess in the d . act. set by mr. iohn eccles. slow . young chry╌sostome had ver╌tue , sense , renown , and manly grace , yet all a╌las were no defence a╌gainst marcella's face : his love that long had ta╌ken root , in doubts , in doubts cold bed was lay'd , where she not warming it to shoot , the lovely , love╌ly plant decay'd , the lovely , love╌ly plant de╌cay'd . ii. had coy marcella own'd a soul , half beauteous as her eyes ; her judgment had her scorn controul'd , and taught her how to prize : but providence that form'd the fair , in such a charming skin , their outside made their only care , and never look'd within . the dirge , or d. song in the d . act. sung by a shepherd and shepherdess . set by mr. iohn eccles. symphony . flute . flute . flute . voice . voice . slee╌ ╌p , poor youth , slee╌p , poor youth , sleep in peace poor youth , poor youth , sleep in peace , sleep in peace reliev'd from love and mortal care ; whilst we that pine in life's disease un╌ ╌cer╌tain bless'dless happy are , while we that pine in life dis╌ease , un╌cer╌tain bless'dless hap╌py are . cou╌ch'd in the dark and si╌lent grave , cou╌ch'd in the dark and si╌lent grave , no ills of fate , no ills of fate thou now can'st fear ; in vain wou'd tyrant pow'r en╌slave , or scornfull beauty be se╌vere , or scornfull beauty be severe , or scornfull beauty be se╌vere . she. wa╌rs , wa╌rs , wars that do fa╌tal storms dis╌perse , far , far , far from thy happy , happy mansion keep ; earth-quakes that sha╌ke , that sha╌ke the u╌niverse : can't ro╌ck , can't ro╌ck , can't ro╌ck thee in╌to sounder sleep . sleep . with all the charms , the cha╌rms of with all the charms , the cha╌rms pea╌ce , pos╌sest se╌cure from life's torment or pain . of peace pos╌sest se╌cure from life's tor╌ment or pain . sleep and in╌dulge thy self , sleep , sleep and indulge thy self , sleep , sleep and indulge thy self , sleep , sleep and indulge thy self , sleep and in╌dulge thy self with rest , nor dream thou e're shal't rise a╌ sleep : in╌dulge thy self with rest , nor dream thou e're shal't rise a╌╌gain ; sleep , and indulge thy self , sleep , sleep and indulge thy selfe ╌gain ; sleep and in╌dulge thy self , sleep , sleep and in╌ sleep , sleep and indulge thy self , sleep , sleep and in╌dulge thy ╌dulge thy self , sleep , sleep and indulge thy self , sleep and indulge thy self with rest ; nor dream thou e're shal't rise a╌gain . self with rest ; nor dream thou e're shal't rise a╌gain . chorus . past is the fear of fu╌ture doubt , of fu╌ture past is the fear of fu╌ture doubt , the sun is from the dy╌al gone ; the sands are su╌nk , the doubt , the sun is from the dy╌al gone ; the sands are su╌nk , are sunk sands are su╌nk , the sands are the sands are su╌╌nk , the glass is out , the fol╌ly of the farce is done . sunk , the glass is out , the fol╌ly of the farce is done . the th . song , sung by a galley-slave in the d. act. set by mr. henry purcell . when the world first knew cre╌a╌tion , a rogue was a top , a rogue was a top pro╌fession ; when there were no more in all nature but four , there were two of them in trans╌gression , and the seeds are no less , since that you may guess , but have in all as╌ges been growing a╌pace ; there 's lying and theiving , craft , pride and de╌cei╌ ving , rage , murder , and roar╌ing , rape , in╌cest , and whoring , branch out from one stock , the rank vi╌ces in vogue , and make all mankind one gy╌gan╌ti╌cal rogue . view all human generation , you 'l find in every station , lean vertue decays , whilst interest sways , th' ill genius of the nation ; all are rogues in degrees , the lawyer for fees , the courtier le cringe , and the alderman squeez ; the canter , the toper , the church-interloper , the punk , and the practise of piety groper ; but of all , he that fails our true rites to maintain , and deserts the cause royal is deepest in grain . he that first to mend the matter , made laws to bind our nature , shou'd have found a way , to make wills obey ; and have moddel'd new the creature , for the savage in man , from original ran , and in spight of confinement now raigns as 't began : here 's preaching and praying , and reason displaying , yet brother with brother , is killing and slaying ; then blame not the rogue that free-sense does enjoy , then falls like a log , and believes╌he shall lye . the th . song for cardenio in the th . act. set by mr. henry purcell . let the dreadfull engines of e╌ter╌nal will , the thun╌der ro╌ar and crook╌ed lightning kill , my rage is hot , is hot , is hot , as theirs as fa╌tall too , and dares as horrid , and dares as horrid , horrid ex╌e╌cution do : or let the frozen north its ran╌cour show , within my breast far , far grea╌ter tempests grow ; despaire's more cold , more co╌ld than a╌ll the winds can blow . can nothing , can no╌thing warm me , can nothing , can nothing warm me ? yes , yes , yes , yes lucinda's eyes ▪ yes , yes , yes , yes , yes , yes , lucinda's eyes ; yes , yes , yes , yes , yes , lucinda's eyes ; there , there , there , there , there et╌na , there , there , there , there ves╌╌suvio lyes , to fur╌nish hell with flames , that mount╌ing , mounting reach the skyes ; can nothing , can nothing warm me , can nothing , can nothing warm me ? yes , yes , yes , yes ▪ lucinda's eyes ; yes , yes , yes , yes , yes , yes , lucinda's eyes ; yes , yes , yes , yes , yes lucinda's eyes . ye pow'rs i did but use her name . and see how all , and see how all the meteors flame , blew lightning flashes round the court of sol , and now the globe more feircely burns than once at phaeton's fall . slow . ah! ╌ah ! ╌where , where are now , where are now , where are now those flow╌r'y groves , where zephir's fragrant winds did play ? ah ! where are now , where are now , where are now those flow╌r'y groves , where zephir's fragrant winds did play ? where guarded by a troop of loves , the fair , the fair lu╌cin╌da sleeping lay , there sung the nightingale , and lark , around us all was sweet and gay , we ne're grew sad till it grew dark , nor nothing fear'd but short╌ning day . i glow , i glow , i glow , but 't is w'th hate , why must i burn , why must i burn , why , why must i burn for this in╌grate , why , why must i burn for this in╌grate ; coole , coole it then , coo╌le it then , and raile , since nothing , no╌thing will pre╌vaile . when a woman love pretends , 't is but till she gains her ends , and for better , and for worse , is for marrow of the purse , where she jilts you o're and o're , proves a slattern or a whore ; this hour will teize , will teize and vex , will teize , will teize and ver , and will cuckold ye the next ; they were all contriv'd in spight , to tor╌ment us , not de╌light , but to scold , to scold , and scratch , and bite , and not one of them proves right , but all , all are witches by this light ; and so i fair╌ly bid e'm , and the world good night , good night , good night , good night , good night , good night . the th . song for sancho in the th . act. set by mr. iohn eccles. 't was early one morning , the cock had just crow'd , sing hey ding , hoe ding , langtridown der╌ry ; my ho╌lyday clothes on , and face newly mow'd , with a hey down , hoe down , drink your brown ber╌ry ; the sky was all painted , no scarlet so red , for the sun was just then getting out of his bed , when te╌re╌sa and i went to church to be sped , with a hey ding , hoe ding , shall i come to wooe thee ; hey ding , hoe ding , will ye buckle to me , ding , ding , ding , ding , ding , ding derry , derry , derry ding , ding , ding , ding , ding , hey langtudown derry . ii. her face was as fair , as if 't had been in print ; sing hey ding , &c. and her small ferret eyes , did lovingly squint , with a hey down , &c. yet her mouth had been damag'd with comfits and plumbs , and her teeth that were useless , for biting her thumbs , had late like ill tennants , forsaken her gums ; with a hey ding , hoe ding , &c. iii. but when night came on , and we both were a bed ; sing hey ding , &c. such strange things were done , ther 's no more to be said , with a hey down , &c. next morning her head , ran of mending her gown ; and mine was plagu'd , how to pay piper a crown , and so we rose up , the same fools we lay down ; with a hey ding , hoe ding , &c. the th . song for montesmò an inchanter , and mellissa and vrganda inchantresses . sung in the th . act of the first part of don-quixot . set by mr. henry purcell . violine . soft . montesmò . with this , this sacred charm╌ing wand , i can heav'n , can heav'n and earth command , command , command , command , com - ╌mand , hush , hush , hush , all the winds that cur╌le the an╌gry sea , and make the row╌ling waves o╌bey . urganda . i , i from the clouds can con╌jure down the rain , i from the clouds can con╌jure down the rain , can con╌jure down the rain ; and make it de╌luge , and make it de╌ mellissa . ╌luge once , once a╌gain : i , when i please , i , when i please , make na╌ture smile , smile , smile , as ga╌y , as ga╌y , as at first she did on , as at first she did on her cre╌a╌t'on day ; groves with e╌ter╌nal sweets , shall fra╌grant grow , shall fragrant , fra╌grant grow , and make a true e╌li╌zium , and make a true e╌li╌zium heer be╌low . chorus . groves with e╌ter╌nal sweets shall fra╌grant grow , shall fragrant , groves with e╌ter╌nal sweets shall fra╌grant gro╌w , groves with e╌ter╌nal sweets shall fra╌grant grow , shall fragrant , fra╌grant grow ; and make a true e╌li╌ and make a true e╌li╌zium , and make a true e╌li╌zium , and make a true e╌li╌zium here be╌ fra╌grant grow , and make a true e╌li╌zium , and ╌ zium , a true e╌li╌zium , here be╌╌low . make a true e╌li╌zium here be╌low . ritornello . mellissa . i can give beauty , make the aged young , and love's dear momentary rapture long ; love 's dear momentary rapture long . vrganda . nature re╌store , and life , and life when spen╌t re╌new ; nature re╌store , and life , and life when spen╌t re╌new : all this , all this by art , all this by art can great , can grea╌ ╌ ur╌gan╌da doe ; can great ; can grea╌t ur╌gan╌da doe . mellissa . urganda . why why then , why then will mortals dare art all can doe all , all can doe ; why , then , why then , why then will mortals dare , to urge a fate , to urge a to urge a fate , to urge , a fate , to urge a then will mortals dare , to urge a fate , to urge a fate , fate : why then , why then will mortals dare , to urge a fate , to urge a fate ; why then , why then will mortals dare , to urge a fate , to urge a fate why then , why then will mortals fate , to urge a fate , to urge a fate , to urge a to urge a fate , to urge a fate , to urge a fate , to urge a fa╌ dare to urge a fate , to urge a fate , to urge a fate , and jus╌tice so se╌vere ? ╌te , and jus╌tice so se╌vere ? fate , to urge a fate , and justice so se╌vere ? see , see there a wretch in his own o╌pi╌nion wise ; laugh╌s at our charms , laugh╌s at our charms , and mocks , and mocks our mellissa . my╌ste╌ries . i 've a lit╌tle spirit yonder , where the clouds do part a╌sunder , lyes , basking his limbs , in the warm sun-beams , shall his soul from his bo╌dy plunder , speak , speak , shall it be so ? shall it be so , shall it be , shall it be , shall it be so ? shall it be , shall it be , shall it be so ? urganda . no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no ; no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no ; that fate 's too high , too high , that fate 's too high ; i 'le give him , give him one more low , i 'le give him , give him one more low . mellisa . let it be so , let it be so , let it be so ; urganda . let it be so , let it be , let it be so , let it be so ; let it be , let it be , let it be so ; let it be , let it be , let it be , let it be , let it be so ; let it be , let it be , let it be so . let it be so . appear , appear , appear , appear ye fat fiends that in limbo do groan , that were , when in flesh , the same souls as his own ; you that always , you that always in lu╌ci╌fer's kitchin re╌side , 'mongst sea-cole and kettles , and grease newly fry'd ; that pamper'd , that pamper'd , each day with a garbidge of souls , broyl rashers of fools for a break╌fast on coals , this mortal from hence to con╌vey , to con╌vey try your skill ; thus fate 's , thus fate 's , and our ma╌gi╌cal orders ful╌fill , thus fate 's , thus fate 's , and our ma╌gi╌cal orders ful╌fill . chorus . violins the same . ap╌pear , ap╌pear , ap╌pear , ap╌pear , ye fatt fiends that in ap╌pear , ap╌pear , ap╌pear , ye fatt fiends that in ap╌pear , ap╌pear , ye fat fiends that in lim╌bo do groan , that were , when in flesh , the same souls as his own ; you that lim╌bo do groan , that were , when in flesh , the same souls as his own ; you that lim╌bo do groan , that were , when in flesh , the same souls as his own ; you that always , you that always in lu╌ci╌fer's kitchin re╌side , 'mongst sea-cole and always , you that always in lu╌ci╌fer's kitchin re╌side , 'mongst sea-cole and always , you that always in lu╌ci╌fer's kitchin re╌side , 'mongst sea-cole and kettles , and grease new╌ly try'd ; that pamper'd , that pamper'd , each kettles , and grease new╌ly try'd ; that pamper'd , that pamper'd , each kettles , and grease new╌ly try'd ; that pamper'd , that pamper'd , each day , with a garbidge of souls , broyl ra╌shers of fools for a day , with a garbidge of souls , broyl ra╌shers of fools for a day , with a garbidge of souls , broyl ra╌shers of fools for a breakfast on coals , these mortals from hence to con╌vey , to con╌ breakfast on coals , these mortals from hence to con╌vey , to con╌ breakfast on coals , these mortals from hence to con╌vey , to con╌ ╌very shew your skill ; thus fate 's thus fate 's and our ma╌gi╌cal ╌vey shew your skill ; thus fate 's thus fate 's and our ma╌gi╌cal ╌vey shew your skill ; thus fate 's thus fate 's and our ma╌gi╌cal or╌der ful╌fill . fill . or╌der ful╌fill . fill . or╌der ful╌fill . fill . finis . the songs to the new play of don quixote . as they are sung at the queen's theatre in dorset garden . part the second . sett by the most eminent masters of the age. all written by mr. d'urfey . decies repetita placebunt . london , printed by i. heptinstall for samuel briscoe , at the corner of charles-street , covent-garden . . price one shilling six pence . the first song to a minuet at the duke's entertainment of don quixote in the first act. if you will love me be free in ex╌pres╌sing it , and henceforth give me no cause to com╌plain ; or if you hate me be plain in con╌fes╌sing it , and in few words put me out of my pain . this long de╌laying , with sighing and praying , breeds on╌ly de╌caying in life and a╌mour , cooing and wooing , and dai╌ly pur╌suing , is damn'd sil╌ly doing there╌fore i 'le give o're . ii. if you 'l propose a kind method of ruling me , i may return to my duty again ; but if you stick to your old way of fooling me , i , must be plain i am none of your men ; passion for passion on each kind occasion , with free inclination does kindle loves fire , but tedious prating , coy folly debating , and new doubts creating still makes it expire . the ladys answer . the d . song to a minuet at the duke's entertainment of don quixote in the first act. you love , and yet when i ask you to mar╌ry me , still have recourse to the tricks of your art ; then like a fencer you cunning╌ly par╌ry me , yet the same time make a pass at my hheart . fye , fye , de╌ceiver , no lon╌ger en╌dea╌ver , or think this way e╌ver the fort will be won ; no fond ca╌ressing must be , nor un╌lacing or tender em╌bra╌cing ' tillth ' parson has done . ii. some say that marriage a dog with a bottle is , pleasing their humours to rail at their wives ; others declare it an ape with a rattle is , comforts destroyer and plague of their lives : some are affirming , a trap 't is for vermin , and yet with the bait tho' not prison agree , ventring that chouse you , must let me espouse you if e're my dear mouse you will nibble at me ▪ the d. song in the d . act. sung by mrs. ayliff , dressed like a milk-maid . set by mr. iohn eccles. ye nymphs and slyvian gods , that love green fields and woods when spring newly born her self do's a╌dorn , with flowers and blooming buds ; come sing in the praise , whilst flocks do graze , in yon╌der pleasant vale , of those that choose their sleeps to loose , and in cold dews with clout╌ed shooes , do car╌ry the milking pail . ii. the goddess of the moon , with blushes they adorn , and take the fresh air ; whilst linnets prepare a consort on each green thorn , the ousle and thrush , on every bush ; and the charming nightingale in merry vain , their throats do strain , go entertain the jolly train that carry the milking pail . iii. when cold bleak winds do roar , and flow'rs can spring no more , the fields that were seen , so pleasant and green , by winter all candid o're , oh! how the town lass , looks with her white face , and her lips of deadly pale ▪ but it is not so , with those that go , through frost and snow , with cheeks that glow , and carry the milking pail . iv. the miss of courtly mould , adorn'd with pearl and gold , with washes and paint , her skin does so taint , she 's wither'd before she 's old , whilst she in commode , put 's on a cart-load ; and with cushions plumps her tayle ; what joys are found , in russet gown , young , plump and round , and sweet and sound , that carry the milking paile . v. the girles of venus game , that venture health and fame , in practising feats , with colds and with heats , make lovers grow blind and lame , if men were so wise , to value the price , of the wares most fit for sale , what store of beaus , wou'd dawb their cloaths , to save a nose , by following those , that carry the milking paile . the th . song . sung by mrs. hudson in the d. act. set by coll. pack . da╌mon let a freind ad╌vise ye , fol╌low clo╌ris tho' she flyes ye ; tho' her tongue your suite is slighting her kind eyes you 'l find in╌vite╌ing : wo╌mens rage , like shal╌low water , does but shew their hurt╌less nature , when the stream seems rough and frowning , there is still least fear of drowning . ii. let me tell the advent'rous stranger , in our calmness lyes our danger ; like a river's silent running , stillness shews our depth and cunning : she that railes ye into trembling , only shews her fine dissembling ; but the fawner to abuse ye , thinks ye fools , and sot will use ye . a dialogue in the th . act of the d . part of don quixote , for a clown and his wife . sung by mr. reading and mrs. ayliff . set by mr. henry purcell . he. since times are so bad , i must tell you sweet heart , i 'me thinking to leave off my plough and my cart , and to the fair cit╌ty a journey will goe , to better my fortune as other folk doe ; since some have from ditches and course leather breeches , been rais'd , been rais'd to be ru╌lers and wallow'd in ri╌ches , prithee come , come , come , come from thy wheel , prithee come , come , come , come from thy wheel , for if gypsies don't lye ▪ i shall , i shall be a governour too , e're i dye . she. ah! col╌lin ah ! collin , by all , by all thy late doings i find with sorrow and trouble , with sor╌row and trouble the pri╌de of thy mind , our sheep now at random dis╌or╌der╌ly run , and now , and now sundays jacket goes e╌ve╌ryday on ; ah ! what dost thou , what dost thou , what dost thou mean ? ah ! what dost thou , what dost thou , what dost thou mean ? he. to make my shoos clean and foot it , and foot it to the court , the king and the queen , where shewing my parts i preferment shall win ; she. fye , fye , fye , fye , fye , fye , fye , fye , fye , fye , 't is better , 't is better for us to plough and to spin ; for as to the court when thou happen'st to try , thou l't find nothing got there unless thou can'st buy ; for money the devil , the de╌vil and all 's to be found , but no good parts minded , no , no , no , no good parts minded without the good pound . he. why then i 'le take arms , why then i 'le take arms , i 'le take arms , and follow , and follow allarms , hunt honour that now a╌days plaguei╌ly charms : she. and so lose a limb by a shot or a blow , and curse thy self af╌ter , for lea╌ving , for lea╌ving the plough . he. suppose i turn gamester ? she. so cheat and be bang'd : he. what think'st of the road then ? she. the high╌way to be hang'd ; he. nice pimping how╌ e╌ver yields profit for life , i 'le help some fine lord to a╌nother's fine wife : she. that 's dan╌ge╌rous too , amongst the town crew , for some of 'em will doe the same thing by you ; and then i to cuckold ye may be drawn in , faith col╌lin 't is better i sit here and spin , faith collin 't is bet╌ter i sit here and spin. he. will nothing prefer me , what think'st of the law ? she. oh! while you live collin keep out of that paw : he. i 'le cant and i 'le pray . she. ah! there 's nought got , ah ! there 's nought got that way , there 's no one minds now what those black cattle say ; let all our whole care be our farming af╌fair , he. to make our corn grow and our ap╌ple trees bear . voice . ambition's , ambition's a trade , a trade no contentment can show , so i 'le to my ambition's , ambition's a trade no contentment can show , distaff ; ambition's , ambition's a trade , a trade no contentment can and i to my plough ; ambition's , ambition's a trade no contentment can show , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , show , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no contentment can show , no , no , no , contentment can no , no , no , no , no , no , no , contentment can show , no , no , no , no , no , no contentment can chorus . show . let all our whole care be our farming af╌fair , to make our corn grow and our show . let all our whole care be our farming af╌fair , to make our corn grow and our ap╌ple trees bear ; ambition's , ambition's a trade , a trade no contentment can show , so ap╌ple trees bear ; am╌bi╌tion's am╌bi╌tion's a trade no contentment can show , i 'le to my distaff ; am╌bi╌tion's , ambition's a trade , a trade no con╌ and i 'le to my plough ; ambition's , am╌bition's a trade no con╌tentment can show , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , ╌tentment can show , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no contentment can no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no contentment can show , no , no , no contentment can show . show , no , no , no , no , no , no contentment can show . the th . song in the last act of the d . part of don quixote , sung by mr. freeman and mrs cibber . set by mr. purcell . trumpet . mr. freeman . genius of england from thy pleasant bow'r of bliss a╌ri╌se and sprea╌╌d thy sa╌cred wings ; guard , guard from foes the brittish state , thou on whose smile does wait th'╌uncertain hap╌py fate of monarchies and kings . trumpet . mrs. cibber . then follow brave boys , then follow brave boys to the wars , follow , follow , follow , follow , follow , follow , follow , follow , follow brave boys to the war╌╌s , follow , follow follow brave boys to the war╌╌s ' the lawrel you know's the prize , the lawrel you know's the prize : who brings home the noblest , the no╌blest , the no╌╌blest scars looks fine╌est in ce╌lia's eyes ; then sha╌ke off the sloth╌full ease , let glory , let glory , let glo╌ry in╌spi╌re your hearts ; re╌member a soldier in war and in peace , re╌member a soldier in war , in war and in peace is the no╌╌blest of all other arts : re╌mem╌ber a soldier in war and in peace , re╌member a soldier in war , in war and in peace is the no╌╌blest of all other arts. the th . song in the last act. sung by mrs. brase-girdle . set by mr. iohn eccles. i burn , i burn , i burn , i burn , i burn , i burn , i burn , i burn , i burn , i burn , my brain consumes to ashes , each eye-ball too , like lightning fla╌╌shes , like lightning fla╌╌shes with╌in my breast ; there glows a so╌lid fire , which in a thousand , thousand a╌ges can't ex╌pire : blo╌w , blo╌w , blo╌w , blow , blow the winds great ru╌ler blow , bring the po and the gan╌ges hither , 't is sul╌try , sul╌try , sul╌try weather ; pour 'em all on my soul , it will hiss , it will hiss , it will hiss like a coal , but ne╌ver , ne╌ver be the cooler . 't was pride , hot as hell , that first made me re╌bell , from love's awe╌full throne , a curst an╌gel i sell ; and mourn now the fate which my self did cre╌ate , fool , fool that con╌sider'd not when i was well ; and mourn now the fate which my self did create , fool , fool that con╌╌sider'd not when i was well . a╌dieu , a╌dieu trans╌╌port╌ing joys a╌dieu , a╌dieu trans╌port╌ing joys ; off , off , off ye vain fan╌tas╌tick toyes , off , off ye vain fan╌tas╌tick toyes , that drep'd this face and bo╌dy to al╌lure , bring , bring me daggers , poyson , fire , fire , daggers , poy╌son , fire , for scorn is turn'd in╌to de╌sire , all hell all hell feels not the rage , which i , poor i , which i , poor i en╌dure . the th . song , in the fifth act. de foolish english nation , dat former conquest brag on , make strang a discourse of st. george and his horse , and de murd'ring of de dragon ; but shou'd de french in╌vade 'em , and bold╌ly cross de wa╌ter , how de wil╌lia╌mite here voud trembla for fear of de iack grand roymon maitre . ii. yaw boast of your fifth henry , dat once in france did forrage ; but to answer dat same doe but read nostredame , garzoon will cool your courage ; our gold will take your city , tho' fighting ne're can get one , veel on salsburg-plain bring on millions of men , d'en╌wheiw╌vere is great-brittain . finis . advertisement of new books . the satyr of titus petronius arbiter , a roman knight : with its fragments recover'd at the siege of belgrade , . which makes it intire . made english by mr. burnaby of the middle-temple , and another hand . a collection of letters of love and gallantry , and several other subjects . written by ladies , and printed by their direction ; vol. ii. with a dialogue between love and reason , shewing the reasonableness and unreasonableness of love , the memoirs of the fair eloisa a nun and abelard a monk , and her passionate letter to him : the character and pictures of several ladies and gentlemen ; with other diverting letters that past betwixt both sex in town and countrey , dedicated to the beaux . where the first volume is also to be had . lives of the twelve caesars , the first emperors of rome : written in latine by c. suetonius tranquilus : translated into english by several eminent hands ; with the heads of the emperors on copper plates . the compleat captain , or an abridgment of iulius caesar's commentaries , with political remarks on his wars with the gauls , the brittains , the spaniards , the africans , and the civils wars ; with the political maxims of war now in use ; with a comparison betwixt the ancient and modern way of making war , with reflections on both . translated from the copy printed at paris , and dedicated to the french king , by henry duke of rohan . the young lawyer 's recreation ; being a choice collection of several pleasant tryals , cases , passages and customs in the law , both profitable and diverting . ayres to sing and play to the lute and basse-violl. vvith pauins, galliards, almaines, and corantos for the lyra violl. by william corkine. ayres, nd book corkine, william, fl. - . approx. kb of xml-encoded text transcribed from -bit group-iv tiff page images. text creation partnership, ann arbor, mi ; oxford (uk) : - (eebo-tcp phase ). a stc estc s this keyboarded and encoded edition of the work described above is co-owned by the institutions providing financial support to the early english books online text creation partnership. this phase i text is available for reuse, according to the terms of creative commons . universal . the text can be copied, modified, distributed and performed, even for commercial purposes, all without asking permission. early english books online. 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[ ] p. : music printed by w. stansby for iohn browne, and are to be sold at his shop in saint dunstans church-yard in fleete-streete, london : . signatures: a-g² (-g , blank?). considerable print show-through. reproduction of the original in the british library. created by converting tcp files to tei p using tcp tei.xsl, tei @ oxford. re-processed by university of nebraska-lincoln and northwestern, with changes to facilitate morpho-syntactic tagging. gap elements of known extent have been transformed into placeholder characters or elements to simplify the filling in of gaps by user contributors. eebo-tcp is a partnership between the universities of michigan and oxford and the publisher proquest to create accurately transcribed and encoded texts based on the image sets published by proquest via their early english books online (eebo) database (http://eebo.chadwyck.com). the general aim of eebo-tcp is to encode one copy (usually the first edition) of every monographic english-language title published between and available in eebo. eebo-tcp aimed to produce large quantities of textual data within the usual project restraints of time and funding, and therefore chose to create diplomatic transcriptions (as opposed to critical editions) with light-touch, mainly structural encoding based on the text encoding initiative (http://www.tei-c.org). the eebo-tcp project was divided into two phases. the , texts created during phase of the project have been released into the public domain as of january . anyone can now take and use these texts for their own purposes, but we respectfully request that due credit and attribution is given to their original source. users should be aware of the process of creating the tcp texts, and therefore of any assumptions that can be made about the data. text selection was based on the new cambridge bibliography of english literature (ncbel). if an author (or for an anonymous work, the title) appears in ncbel, then their works are eligible for inclusion. selection was intended to range over a wide variety of subject areas, to reflect the true nature of the print record of the period. in general, first editions of a works in english were prioritized, although there are a number of works in other languages, notably latin and welsh, included and sometimes a second or later edition of a work was chosen if there was a compelling reason to do so. image sets were sent to external keying companies for transcription and basic encoding. quality assurance was then carried out by editorial teams in oxford and michigan. % (or pages, whichever is the greater) of each text was proofread for accuracy and those which did not meet qa standards were returned to the keyers to be redone. after proofreading, the encoding was enhanced and/or corrected and characters marked as illegible were corrected where possible up to a limit of instances per text. any remaining illegibles were encoded as s. understanding these processes should make clear that, while the overall quality of tcp data is very good, some errors will remain and some readable characters will be marked as illegible. users should bear in mind that in all likelihood such instances will never have been looked at by a tcp editor. the texts were encoded and linked to page images in accordance with level of the tei in libraries guidelines. copies of the texts have been issued variously as sgml (tcp schema; ascii text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable xml (tcp schema; characters represented either as utf- unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless xml (tei p , characters represented either as utf- unicode or tei g elements). keying and markup guidelines are available at the text creation partnership web site . eng songs, english -- early works to . songs with instrumental ensemble -- early works to . lyra viol music. - tcp assigned for keying and markup - apex covantage keyed and coded from proquest page images - olivia bottum sampled and proofread - olivia bottum text and markup reviewed and edited - pfs batch review (qc) and xml conversion ayres , to sing and play to the lvte and basse violl . vvith pauins , galliards , almaines , and corantos for the lyra violl . by william corkine . london printed by w. stansby for iohn browne , and are to be sold at his shop in saint dunstanes church-yard in fleete-streete . . to the tvvo honovrable knights , sir edvvard herbert , of the noble order of the bath , and sir william hardy . it was long before the vse of notes and tableture came in to our english presse , but hauing found the way , there are few nations yeeld more impressions in that kind then ours . euery musition according to his abilitie increasing the number . among so many , i haue now made one , yeelding my priuate inuentions subiect to publicke censure : to which aduenture i was drawen by two reasons . first , that i might shew my humble duetie , and gratefull minde to you my two honourable masters , whose bountie bestowed on me that knowledge ( whatsoeuer it is ) that i haue attain'd in musicke ; next for that i am assured , that both the worthinesse of your names , as also your loues to musicke , and extraordinary skils therein , either to expresse , or masterly to compose , will bee such a protection to my deuoted labours , that i shall not need to feare the blacke breath of any enuious detractor . all my desire is , that your fauourable acceptance will better them , for i shall esteeme them as you receiue them . so , as my duetie requires ; i will dayly pray for you both , as my bountifull masters , and worthiest patrons . your humble seruant , william corkine . i. cantvs . sinke downe proude thoughts , your mounting hopes must now descend , come griefe and care , hence ioyes , your triumph now must end . heauēs now wil smile no more , my light is sha - ded , i pine with - out re - dresse , my life , my spirits like flowers are fa - ded . sinke downe proud thoughts , your mounting hopes must now descend , come griefe and care , hence ioyes your triumph now must end , heauens now will smile no more my light is shaded , i pine without redresse , my life my spirits like flowers are faded . o time 〈◊〉 my woe , in mine owne teares drowne my distresse , griefes none should know , when none their anguish can redresse , pale death hath pierst my blood , and forth it streameth , i sleepe , and in my trance , my head my heart of sorrow dreameth . bassvs . sinke downe . ii. cantvs . some can flatter , some can faine , simple trueth shall pleade for mee let not beautie trueth disdaine , trueth is euen as faire as shee . but since paires must equall proue , let my strength her youth oppose , loue her beautie , faith her loue , on eu'n termes so may we close . corke or leade , in equall waight , both one iust proportion yeeld , so may breadth be pays'd with height , steepest mount with plainest field . vertues haue not all one kind , yet all vertues merits bee : diuers vertues are combind , diff'ring so deserts agree . let then loue and beautie meete , making one diuine concent , constant as the founds , and sweete , that enchant the firmament . bassvs . some can . iii. cantvs . sweete restraine these , showers of kindnes , from distrust proceeding , nurse not wrong con - cei - ued blindnes , by to much sigh breeding , loue by errour , seemes a stray , but dies if once suspected . women most be-leeue when they most by men are neglected . sweete restraine these showers of kindnesse , from distrust proceeding , nurse not wrong conceiued blindnesse , by too much sigh breeding . loue by error seemes astray , but dies if once suspected , women must beleeue when they , most by men are neglected . some , forg'd flatteries onely venture , yet returne true fauours , iust affection like a center , once fixt neuer wauers : easily as the day from night , may womens eyes discouer , if they frame their minds aright , from the false the true louer . bassvs . sweete restraine . iiii. cantvs . if streames of teares , could lessen extreame griefe , or cause a minutes truce to woe , if deepest sighes , sad plants might yeeld re - liefe , these sorrowes to for - goe , myne eyes my heart , my tongue should neare re - fraine to weepe , to sigh and to com - plaine , but sorrowe such impression left , of sight of speech , it mee bereft , onely to sigh . .ij .ij. to sigh , to sigh , is left to mee , in this my grea - test mi - se - rie . bassvs . if streames . v. cantvs . sweete sweete .ij. let me goe , sweete .ij. .ij. .ij. let me goe .ij. what doe you meane to vexe mee so , what doe you meane to vexe me so , cease .ij. .ij. your pleading force doe you thinke thus , to extort remorce , now , now , .ij. .ij. now no more . .ij. .ij. alas you ouer beare me , and i would crie , and i would crie , and i would crie , .ij. but some would heare i feare mee . bassvs . ssweete , sweete . vi. cantvs . hee that hath no mistresse , must not weare a fauor , he that wooes a mistris , must serue be-fore he haue her , he that hath no bedfel - low , must lie a - lone , and he that hath no lady , must be con - tent with ione , and so must i , for why alas my loue and i am parted , my .ij. false cupid i will haue thee whipt , and haue thy mother carted . bassvs . hee that hath . vii . cantvs . sweete cupid , ripen her de - sire , thy ioyfull haruest may beginne , if age ap - proch a lit - tle nyer , t will be too late , t will be too late , t will be too late to get it in . if sweete cupid ripen her desire , thy ioyfull haruest may begin , if age approch a little nyer , t will be too late too get it in . cold winter stormes lay standing corne , which once too ripe will neuer rise , and louers wish themselues vnborne , when all their ioyes lie in their eyes . then sweete let vs imbrace and kisse , shall beautie shale vpon the ground , if age bereaue vs of this blisse , then will no more such sport be found , bassvs . ssweete cupid . viii . cantvs . vaine is all this worlds contention , fortunes fraile , and hopes de - cei - uing , chance layes ambush of preuention , our atempts of end bereuing , fu - ture thing are plast beyond our weake concei-uing minds in euery age new , thoughts engender till all to fate wee render . bassvs . vaine is all . ix . cantvs . beau - tie sate ba - thing by a spring , where fairest shades did hide her , the windes blewe calme , the birds did sing , the coole streames ranne be - side her , my wanton thoughts in - tis't mine eye to see what was for - bidden , but better memorie said , fie fie fie fie fie fie .ij. ij . ii . fie fie , .ii. .ii. fie , so vaine de-sire was chidden , so vaine de - sire was chid - den . into a slumber then i fell , but fond imagination seem'd to see , but could not tell , her feature or her fashion . but euen as babes in dreames doe smile , and sometime fall a weeping : so i awake as wise the while , as when i fell a sleeping . bassvs . beautie sate . x. cantvs . now would chwore hong'd , zis but thou most ma wrong , gods bors i crie god mercy to zweare , hast not my rings and things , and geare with vaith and troth , among and wout vorzake ma now , .ij. nay masse ware that , .ij. vor if thou doo , i hil take a knife & honge my zelfe vor one of thow , yea i woll , so i woll , that i woll , i vaith la , .ij. hadds voote zweete zis what aild tha woo ma now , i cham as like to zarue thy turne , as yer i was zince chos i borne , and sha not i haue thow , le ts zee who dare i chould but zee huds lid i zweare , i hill take a zweard & make a yend of i or hee , yea i would , &c. ha not i bought my kerzie wedding briche , hudds hate c ham angrie thou makes ma vr et , and is not my bond redie zet , woold zarue ma zucha twich , i hill breake his brow , i vaith , i chill that shall loue thou , then take a rop and drown thy zelf vor mere good will , yea i would , &c. bassvs . now would chowre . xi . cantvs . think you to seduce me so with words that haue no meaning , parets can learne so to speake our voice by peeces gleaning , nurses teach their children , so about the time of weaning nurses . thinke you to seduce me so with words that haue no meaning , parets can learne so to speake our voice by peeces gleaning , nurses teach their children so about the time of weaning . learne to speake first , then to woe , to woeing much pertaineth , he that hath not art to hide , soone falters when he faineth , and as one that wants his wits , he smiles when he complaineth . if with wit we be deceiued , our fals may be excused , seeming good with flatterie grac't , is but of few refused , but of all accurst are they that are by fooles abused . bassvs . thinke you to seduce . xii . cantvs . shall a frowne or angrie eye , shall a worde vnfitly placed , shall a shadow make me flie , as i weare with tygers cha - ced , loue must not bee so disgra - ced , loue must not bee so dis - gra - ced . shall a frowne or angrie eye , shall a word vnfitly placed ? shall a shadow make me flie , as i were with tygers chaced ? loue must not be so disgraced . shall i woe her in dispight ? shall i turne her from her flying ? shall i tempt her with delight , shall i laugh out her denying ? noe , beware of louers crying . shall i then with patient mind , still attend her wayward pleasure , time will make her proue more kind , let her coynesse then take leasure , paines are worthy such a treasure . bassvs . shall a frowne . lessons for the lyra viall . almaine . pauin . coranto . finis . almaine . finis . coranto . finis . pauin . coranto . galliard . finis . galliard . whoope doe me no harme goodman . finis . galliard . fortune . finis . a table of all the songs contained in this booke . sinke downe proude thoughts , . some can flatter , some can faine , . sweet restraine these , showers of kindnesse , . if streames of teares , could lessen extreame griefe , . sweet sweet let me goe , . he that hath no mistresse , . sweet cupid ripen her desire , . vaine is all this worlds contention , . beauty sate bathing by a spring , . now would chowre hong'd , zis but thou most ma wrong . . thinke you to seduce me so with words . . shall a frowne or angry eye , . two pauins , two almanes , three galliards , three corantos , whoope doe me noe harme good-man . fortune . finis . an ode upon the ninth of january / the first secular day since the university of dublin's foundation by queen elizabeth. by mr. tate. tate, nahum, - 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(eebo-tcp ; phase , no. a ) transcribed from: (early english books online ; image set ) images scanned from microfilm: (early english books, - ; : ) an ode upon the ninth of january / the first secular day since the university of dublin's foundation by queen elizabeth. by mr. tate. tate, nahum, - . sheet ([ ] p.) printed by joseph ray, on college-green, dublin : . in two columns of verse. first line of verse: "great parent hail! all hail to thee,". reproduction of original in the bodleian library. created by converting tcp files to tei p using tcp tei.xsl, tei @ oxford. re-processed by university of nebraska-lincoln and northwestern, with changes to facilitate morpho-syntactic tagging. gap elements of known extent have been transformed into placeholder characters or elements to simplify the filling in of gaps by user contributors. eebo-tcp is a partnership between the universities of michigan and oxford and the publisher proquest to create accurately transcribed and encoded texts based on the image sets published by proquest via their early english books online (eebo) database (http://eebo.chadwyck.com). the general aim of eebo-tcp is to encode one copy (usually the first edition) of every monographic english-language title published between and available in eebo. eebo-tcp aimed to produce large quantities of textual data within the usual project restraints of time and funding, and therefore chose to create diplomatic transcriptions (as opposed to critical editions) with light-touch, mainly structural encoding based on the text encoding initiative (http://www.tei-c.org). the eebo-tcp project was divided into two phases. the , texts created during phase of the project have been released into the public domain as of january . anyone can now take and use these texts for their own purposes, but we respectfully request that due credit and attribution is given to their original source. users should be aware of the process of creating the tcp texts, and therefore of any assumptions that can be made about the data. text selection was based on the new cambridge bibliography of english literature (ncbel). if an author (or for an anonymous work, the title) appears in ncbel, then their works are eligible for inclusion. selection was intended to range over a wide variety of subject areas, to reflect the true nature of the print record of the period. in general, first editions of a works in english were prioritized, although there are a number of works in other languages, notably latin and welsh, included and sometimes a second or later edition of a work was chosen if there was a compelling reason to do so. image sets were sent to external keying companies for transcription and basic encoding. quality assurance was then carried out by editorial teams in oxford and michigan. % (or pages, whichever is the greater) of each text was proofread for accuracy and those which did not meet qa standards were returned to the keyers to be redone. after proofreading, the encoding was enhanced and/or corrected and characters marked as illegible were corrected where possible up to a limit of instances per text. any remaining illegibles were encoded as s. understanding these processes should make clear that, while the overall quality of tcp data is very good, some errors will remain and some readable characters will be marked as illegible. users should bear in mind that in all likelihood such instances will never have been looked at by a tcp editor. the texts were encoded and linked to page images in accordance with level of the tei in libraries guidelines. copies of the texts have been issued variously as sgml (tcp schema; ascii text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable xml (tcp schema; characters represented either as utf- unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless xml (tei p , characters represented either as utf- unicode or tei g elements). keying and markup guidelines are available at the text creation partnership web site . eng elizabeth -- i, -- queen of england, - -- early works to . sovereignty -- early works to . songs, english -- th century. broadsides - tcp assigned for keying and markup - aptara keyed and coded from proquest page images - robyn anspach sampled and proofread - robyn anspach text and markup reviewed and edited - pfs batch review (qc) and xml conversion an ode upon the ninth of january / the first secular day since the university of dublin's foundation by queen elizabeth . by mr. tate . great parent hail ! all hail to thee , who hast from last distress surviv'd , to see this joyful year arriv'd ; thy muses second jubilee . another century commencing no decay in thee can trace ; time with his own laws dispencing , adds new charms to ev'ry grace , that adorn'd thy youthful face . after war's , alarms repeated , and a circling age compleated , vig'rous offspring thou dost raise ; such as to jvverna's praise ; shall liffee make as proud a name , as that of isis or of cam. awful matron take thy seat , to celebrate this festivall ; the learn'd assembly well to treat blest eliza's days recall . the wonders of her reign recount in songs that mortal streins surmount : songs for phaebvs to repeat . she was the first who did inspire , and strung the mute hibernian lyre ; whose deathless memory ( the soul of harmony ) still animates the vocal quire. succeeding princes next recite : with never dying verse require those favours they did show'r ; 't is that alone can do 'em right to save 'em from oblivion's night is only in the muses pow'r . but chiefly recommend to fame , maria and great william's name ; for surely no hibernian muse ( whose isle to him , her freedom owes ) can her restorer's praise refuse , while boyn or shanon flows . thy royal patrons sung ; repair to illustrious ormond's tomb : as , living , he made thee his care , give him , next thy caesars , room . then a second ormond's story let astonisht fame recite ; but she 'll wrong the hero's glory . till with equal flame she write to that which he displays in fight . chorvs . with themes like these ye sons of art treat this auspicious day ; to bribe the minutes as they part , those blessings to bequeath , that may long , long rem , ain your kindness to repay . dvblin : printed by joseph ray , on college-green , . [the lamentation of] john musgrave who was execued [sic] at kendal for robbing the king's receiver, and taking away from him great store of treasure : to the tune of, wharton. musgrave, john, fl. . approx. kb of xml-encoded text transcribed from -bit group-iv tiff page image. text creation partnership, ann arbor, mi ; oxford (uk) : - (eebo-tcp phase ). a wing m estc r ocm this keyboarded and encoded edition of the work described above is co-owned by the institutions providing financial support to the early english books online text creation partnership. this phase i text is available for reuse, according to the terms of creative commons . universal . the text can be copied, modified, distributed and performed, even for commercial purposes, all without asking permission. early english books online. (eebo-tcp ; phase , no. a ) transcribed from: (early english books online ; image set ) images scanned from microfilm: (early english books, - ; : ) [the lamentation of] john musgrave who was execued [sic] at kendal for robbing the king's receiver, and taking away from him great store of treasure : to the tune of, wharton. musgrave, john, fl. . sheet ([ ] p.) : ill. printed for j. wright, j. clark, w. thackeray and t. passenger, [london] : [ ?] place and date of publication from wing. reproduction of original in british library. "the second part of the lamentation of john musgrave: to the same tune": p. [ ]. imperfect: title on p. [ ] partially cropped. title information from p. [ ]. created by converting tcp files to tei p using tcp tei.xsl, tei @ oxford. re-processed by university of nebraska-lincoln and northwestern, with changes to facilitate morpho-syntactic tagging. gap elements of known extent have been transformed into placeholder characters or elements to simplify the filling in of gaps by user contributors. eebo-tcp is a partnership between the universities of michigan and oxford and the publisher proquest to create accurately transcribed and encoded texts based on the image sets published by proquest via their early english books online (eebo) database (http://eebo.chadwyck.com). the general aim of eebo-tcp is to encode one copy (usually the first edition) of every monographic english-language title published between and available in eebo. eebo-tcp aimed to produce large quantities of textual data within the usual project restraints of time and funding, and therefore chose to create diplomatic transcriptions (as opposed to critical editions) with light-touch, mainly structural encoding based on the text encoding initiative (http://www.tei-c.org). the eebo-tcp project was divided into two phases. the , texts created during phase of the project have been released into the public domain as of january . anyone can now take and use these texts for their own purposes, but we respectfully request that due credit and attribution is given to their original source. users should be aware of the process of creating the tcp texts, and therefore of any assumptions that can be made about the data. text selection was based on the new cambridge bibliography of english literature (ncbel). if an author (or for an anonymous work, the title) appears in ncbel, then their works are eligible for inclusion. selection was intended to range over a wide variety of subject areas, to reflect the true nature of the print record of the period. in general, first editions of a works in english were prioritized, although there are a number of works in other languages, notably latin and welsh, included and sometimes a second or later edition of a work was chosen if there was a compelling reason to do so. image sets were sent to external keying companies for transcription and basic encoding. quality assurance was then carried out by editorial teams in oxford and michigan. % (or pages, whichever is the greater) of each text was proofread for accuracy and those which did not meet qa standards were returned to the keyers to be redone. after proofreading, the encoding was enhanced and/or corrected and characters marked as illegible were corrected where possible up to a limit of instances per text. any remaining illegibles were encoded as s. understanding these processes should make clear that, while the overall quality of tcp data is very good, some errors will remain and some readable characters will be marked as illegible. users should bear in mind that in all likelihood such instances will never have been looked at by a tcp editor. the texts were encoded and linked to page images in accordance with level of the tei in libraries guidelines. copies of the texts have been issued variously as sgml (tcp schema; ascii text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable xml (tcp schema; characters represented either as utf- unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless xml (tei p , characters represented either as utf- unicode or tei g elements). keying and markup guidelines are available at the text creation partnership web site . eng ballads, english. songs, english -- texts. broadsides -- england -- th century. - tcp assigned for keying and markup - spi global keyed and coded from proquest page images - mona logarbo sampled and proofread - mona logarbo text and markup reviewed and edited - pfs batch review (qc) and xml conversion the lamentation of iohn musgrave , who was executed at kendal , for robbing the king's receiver , and taking awa● from him great store of treasure . to the tune of , wharton . to lodge it was my chance of late , at kendal in the sizes week , uuhere i saw many a gallant state was walking up and down the street , down plumpton park as i did pass , i heard a bird sing in a glen : the chiefest of her song it was , farewell the flower of serving-men . sometimes i heard the the musick sweet , which was delightfull unto me : at length i heard one wail and weep , a gallant youth condemn'd to dye : down plumpton park , &c. a gentleman of courage bold , his like i never saw before , but when as i did him behold , my grief it grew still more and more : down plumpton park , &c. of watery eyes there were great store , for all did weep that did him see , he made the heart of many sore , and i lamented for company : down plumpton park , &c. to god above ( quoth he ) i call , that sent his son to suffer death : for to receive my sinful soul , so soon as i shall loose my breath , down plumpton park , &c. o god i have deserved death , for deeds that i have done to thee : yet never liv'd i like a thief , till i met with ill company . down plumpton park , &c. for i may curse the dismal hour , first time that i did give consent : for to rob the king's receiver and to take away his rent : down plumpton park , &c. you gallants all be warn'd by me , learn cards and dice for to refrain , fly whores , eschew ill company , for these ; thing will breed you pain : down plumpton park , &c. all earthly treasures are but vain and worldly wealth is vanity : search nothing else but heaven to gain remember all that we must dye : down plumton park , &c. farewell goodfellows less and more , be not dismaid at this my fall : i never did offend before , john musgrave , all men did me call : down plumton park as i did pass , i heard a bird sing in a glen , &c. the second part of the lamentation of iohn musgrave . to the same tune . the bait beguiles the bonny fish , some care not what they swear or say the lamb becomes the foxes dish when as the old sheep runs away : down plumpton park as i did pass , i heard a bird sing in a glen , thé chiefest of her song it was , fare well the flower of serving-men . the fowlers that the plovers get , take glistering glass their net to set : the ferret when the mouth is cop't . doth drive the coney to the net : down plumton park , &c. the pike devours the salmon free , which is a better fish than himself : some care not how whos 's children cry , so that themselves may keep their pelf : down plumpton park , &c. farewell good people less and more , both great and small that did me ken : ●●rewell rich , and farewell poor , and farewell all good serving-men ; ●●wn plumpton park , &c. now by my death i wish all know , that this same lesson you may teach , of what degree , of high , or low , climb not i say above your reach : down plumpton park , &c. good gentlemen i you intreat , that have more sons than you have land● in idleness do not them keep , teach them to labour with their hand● down plumpton park ; &c. for idleness is the root of evil , and this sin never goes alone : but theft and robbery follows after , as by my self is plainly shown : down plumpton park , &c. for youth & age , will not understand , that friends in want , they be but cold , if they spend their portions and lack land they may go beg when they are old : down plumpton park , &c. farewell , farewell my bretheren dear , sweet sisters make no doal for me : my death 's at hand i do not fear , we are all mortal and born to dye : down plumpton park , &c. i know that christ did dye for me , no earthly pleasures would i have : i care not for the world a flye , but mercy lord of thee i crave . down plumpton park , &c. come man of death and do me right , my glass is run i cannot stay : with christ i hope to lodge this night and all good people for me pray : down plumpton park , &c. the man of death his part did play , which made the tears blind many an ey he is with christ , as i dare say , the lord grant us that so we may : down plumpton park , &c. finis . printed for i. wright , i. clark , w. thackeray , and t. passenger . several new songs by tho. durfey ; set to as many new tunes by the best masters in music. approx. kb of xml-encoded text transcribed from -bit group-iv tiff page images. text creation partnership, ann arbor, mi ; oxford (uk) : - (eebo-tcp phase ). a wing d estc r ocm this keyboarded and encoded edition of the work described above is co-owned by the institutions providing financial support to the early english books online text creation partnership. this phase i text is available for reuse, according to the terms of creative commons . universal . the text can be copied, modified, distributed and performed, even for commercial purposes, all without asking permission. early english books online. (eebo-tcp ; phase , no. a ) transcribed from: (early english books online ; image set ) images scanned from microfilm: (early english books, - ; : ) several new songs by tho. durfey ; set to as many new tunes by the best masters in music. d'urfey, thomas, - . playford, john, - ? [ ], p. of music. printed by j. playford, for joseph hindmarsh, london : . eight songs, anonymous. created by converting tcp files to tei p using tcp tei.xsl, tei @ oxford. re-processed by university of nebraska-lincoln and northwestern, with changes to facilitate morpho-syntactic tagging. gap elements of known extent have been transformed into placeholder characters or elements to simplify the filling in of gaps by user contributors. eebo-tcp is a partnership between the universities of michigan and oxford and the publisher proquest to create accurately transcribed and encoded texts based on the image sets published by proquest via their early english books online (eebo) database (http://eebo.chadwyck.com). the general aim of eebo-tcp is to encode one copy (usually the first edition) of every monographic english-language title published between and available in eebo. eebo-tcp aimed to produce large quantities of textual data within the usual project restraints of time and funding, and therefore chose to create diplomatic transcriptions (as opposed to critical editions) with light-touch, mainly structural encoding based on the text encoding initiative (http://www.tei-c.org). the eebo-tcp project was divided into two phases. the , texts created during phase of the project have been released into the public domain as of january . anyone can now take and use these texts for their own purposes, but we respectfully request that due credit and attribution is given to their original source. users should be aware of the process of creating the tcp texts, and therefore of any assumptions that can be made about the data. text selection was based on the new cambridge bibliography of english literature (ncbel). if an author (or for an anonymous work, the title) appears in ncbel, then their works are eligible for inclusion. selection was intended to range over a wide variety of subject areas, to reflect the true nature of the print record of the period. in general, first editions of a works in english were prioritized, although there are a number of works in other languages, notably latin and welsh, included and sometimes a second or later edition of a work was chosen if there was a compelling reason to do so. image sets were sent to external keying companies for transcription and basic encoding. quality assurance was then carried out by editorial teams in oxford and michigan. % (or pages, whichever is the greater) of each text was proofread for accuracy and those which did not meet qa standards were returned to the keyers to be redone. after proofreading, the encoding was enhanced and/or corrected and characters marked as illegible were corrected where possible up to a limit of instances per text. any remaining illegibles were encoded as s. understanding these processes should make clear that, while the overall quality of tcp data is very good, some errors will remain and some readable characters will be marked as illegible. users should bear in mind that in all likelihood such instances will never have been looked at by a tcp editor. the texts were encoded and linked to page images in accordance with level of the tei in libraries guidelines. copies of the texts have been issued variously as sgml (tcp schema; ascii text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable xml (tcp schema; characters represented either as utf- unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless xml (tei p , characters represented either as utf- unicode or tei g elements). keying and markup guidelines are available at the text creation partnership web site . eng songs, english -- england -- th century. - tcp assigned for keying and markup - apex covantage keyed and coded from proquest page images - rachel losh sampled and proofread - rachel losh text and markup reviewed and edited - pfs batch review (qc) and xml conversion several new songs . by tho. d'urfey , gent. set to as many nevv tunes , by the best masters in music. london , printed by j. playford , for joseph hindmarsh ( bookseller to his royal highness ) at the black bull in cornhill , . a scotch song , sung to the king at windsor . just when the young and blooming spring had mel╌ted down the win╌ter snow ; and in the grove the birds did sing their char╌ming notes on ev'╌ry bough : poor wil╌ly sate bemoa╌ning his fate , and wo╌ful state , for lo╌ving , lo╌ving , lo╌ving , and de╌spai╌ring too ; a╌las ! he 'd cry , that i must dye , for pret╌ty kate of e╌den╌brough . ii. willy was late at a wedding house , where lords and ladies danc'd all arow ; but willy saw nene so pretty a lass , as pretty kate of edenbrough . her bright eyes , with smiling joys , did so surprise ▪ and something , something , something else that shot him through : thus willy lies entranc'd in joys , with pretty kate of edenbrough : iii. the god of love was willy's friend , and cast an eye of pity down ; and straight a fatal dart did send , the cruel virgin 's heart to wound . now every dream is all of him , who still does seem more lovely , lovely , lovely , since the marriage vow : thus willy lies entranc'd in joys , with pretty kate of edenbrough . the winchester wedding , set to the king's jigg ; a country dance . at win╌che╌ster was a wedding , the like was ne╌ver seen , 'twixt lu╌sty ralph of rea╌ding , and bon╌ny black bess of the green : the fiddles went crowding before , each lass was as fine as a queen ; there was a hundred or more , for all the country came in . brisk ro╌bin led rose so fair , she look'd like a lil╌ly o' th' vale ; and ruddy-fac'd har╌ry led ma╌ry , and ro╌ger led bouncing nell . ii. with tommy came smiling katy , he help'd her over the stile , and swore , there was none so pretty in forty and forty long mile . kit gave a green gown to betty ▪ and lent her his hand to rise ; but jenny was jeer'd by watty , for looking blue under the eyes . thus merrily chatting all , they pass'd to the bride-house along ▪ with johnny and pretty-fac'd nanny , the fairest of all the throng . iii. the bridegroom came out to meet 'em , afraid the dinner was spoil'd ; and usher'd 'em in to treat 'em , with bak'd , and roasted , and boil'd . the lads were frolic and jolly , for each had his love by his side ; but willy was melancholy , for he had a mind to the bride . then philip begins her health , and turns a beer-glass on his thumb ; but jenkin was rated for drinking , the best in christendom . iv. and now they had din'd , advancing into the mid'st of the hall , the fiddles struck up for dancing , and jeremy led up the brawls . but margery kept a quarter , a lass that was proud of her pelf ; 'cause arthur had stol'n her garter , and swore he would tye it himself . she struggl'd , and blush'd , and frown'd , and ready with anger to cry ; 'cause arthur with tying her garter , had slip'd up his hand too high . v. and now for throwing the stocking , the bride away was led ; the bridegroom got drunk , was knocking for candles , to light 'em to bed . but robin that found him silly , most friendly took him aside ; the while that his wife with willy , was playing at hooper's hide . and now the warm game begins , the critical minute was come ; and chatting , and billing , and kissing , went merrily round the room . vi. pert stephen was kind to betty , and blith as a bird in the spring ; and tommy was so to katy , and wedded her with a rush ring . sueky that danc'd with the cushion , an hour from th'room had been gone ; and barnaby knew by her blushing , that some other dance had been done . and thus of fifty fair maids , that came to the wedding with men , scarce five of the fifty was left ye , that so did return agen . the jilts ; a song sung to the king at winchester . on a bank in flow╌ry june , when groves are green and gay ; in a smi╌ling af╌ter╌noon , with doll young willy lay : they thought none were to spy 'em , but nell stood list'ning by 'em ; oh fye ! doll cry'd , no i vow , i 'd ra╌ther dye , than wrong my mo╌de╌sty : quoth nell , that i shall see . ii. smarting pain the virgin finds , although by nature taught , when she first to man enclines ; quoth nell , i 'le venture that . then who would lose a treasure for such a puny pleasure ? not i , not i , no , a maid i 'le live and dye , and to my vow be true : quoth nell , the more fool you . iii. to my closet i 'le repair , and godly books peruse ; then devote my self to pray'r , quoth nell , and — use : you men are all perfidious , but i will be religious . try all , fly all , whil'st i have breath deny ye all , for the sex i now despise : quoth nell , by g — d she lies . iv. youthful blood o'respreads her face , when nature prompts to sin ; modesty ebbs out apace , and love as fast flows in : the swain that heard this schooling , asham'd , left off his fooling ; kill me , kill me , now i am ruin'd , let me dye : you have damn'd my soul to hell ; try her once again , cries nell . new market ; a song sung to the king there . the gol╌den age is come , the win╌ter storms are gone ; flowers spread and bloom , and smile to see the sun : who dai╌ly guilds the groves , and calms the air and seas ; nature seems in love , when all the world 's in peace . ye rogues come saddle ball , i 'le to new╌mar╌kes scour ; you ne╌ver mind when i call , you should have been rea╌dy this hour : for there are the sports and the games , with╌out a╌ny plot╌ting of state ; from trea╌son , or a╌ny such shame , de╌li╌ver us , de╌li╌ver us , oh fate ! let 's be to each o╌thers a prey , to be cheated be ev'╌ry ones lot ; or chows'd a╌ny sort of a way , but by a╌no╌ther plot. let cul╌lies that lose at a race , go ven╌ture at ha╌zard and win ; and he that is bub╌bled at dice ; re╌co╌ver it at cock╌ing a╌gain . let jades that are founder'd be bought , let jockeys play crimp to make sport ; for faith it was strange me-thought , to see t●●╌ker beat the court. ii. each corner of the town ▪ rings with perpetual noise , the oyster-bawling clown joyns with hot pudding-pies : who both in consort keep , to vend their stinking ware ; the drowzy god of sleep has no dominion here . hey-boys the jockeys roar , if the mare and gelding run ; i 'le hold ye five guineys to four , he 'le beat her and give half a stone . gad dam-me cries bully , 't is done , or else i 'me the son of a whore ; and would i could meet with a man will offer it , will offer it once more . see , see the damn'd vice of this town , a fop that was starving of late , and scarcely could borrow a crown , puts in to run for the plate . another makes racing a trade , and dreams of his projects to come ; and many a crimp match has made , by bubbing another man's groom . the townsmen are whiggish , god rot 'em , their hearts are but loyal by fits ; for if we should search to the bottom , they 're nasty as their streets . iii. but now all hearts beware , see , see on yonder downs , beauty triumphs there , and at this distance wounds ▪ in the amazonian wars , thus all the virgins shone ; thus like glittering stars , paid homage to the moon . love proves a tyrant now , and here does proudly dwell ; for each stubborn spirit must bow , he has found out a new way to kill : for ne're was invented before such charms of additional grace ; nor had divine beauty such power , in every , in every fair face . udsbows , cries my country-man john , was ever the like before seen ? by hats and the feathers they 'd on i took 'em all for men : embroider'd and fine as the sun , on horses in trappings of gold , such a show i shall nere see again , should i live to a hundred years old . this , this , is the country discourse , all wond'ring at the rare sight ; then roger go saddle my horse , for i will be there to night . to sylvia ; a song set to a new playhouse tune . state and am╌bi╌tion , a╌las ! will de╌ceive ye , there 's no so╌lid joy but the bles╌sing of love ; scorn does of plea╌sure fair syl╌via be╌reave ye , your fame is not per╌fect 'till that you remove : monarchs that sway the vast globe in their glo╌ry , know love is their brightest jewel of pow'r ; poor phi╌le╌mon's heart was or╌dain'd to a╌dore ye , ah ! then dis╌dain his pas╌sion no more . ii. jove on his throne was the victim of beauty , his thunder laid by , he from heaven came down ; shap'd like a swan , to fair leda paid duty , and priz'd her far more than his heav'nly crown : she too was pleas'd with her beautiful lover , and stroak'd his white plumes , and feasted her eye ; his cunning in loving knew well how to move her , by billing begins the business of joy. iii. since divine powers examples have given , if we should not follow their precepts , we sin ; sure 't will appear an affront to their heaven , if when the gate opens we enter not in . beauty my dearest was from the beginning , created to calm our amorous rage ; and she that against that decree will be sinning , in youth still will find the curse of old age. a song on the late victory over the turks . hark ! the thund'ring ca╌nons roar , ecchoing from the ger╌man shoar ; and the joy╌ful news comes o're , the turks are all con╌foun╌ded : lorrain comes , they run , they run ; charge with your horse through the grand half-moon , we 'll quarter give to none , since sta╌rem╌berg is wounded . ii. close your ranks , and each brave soul take a lusty flowing bowl , a grand carouse to th' royal pole , the empire 's brave defender : no man leave his post by stealth , plunder the barbarous vizier's wealth , but drink a helmet full , the health of the second alexander . iii. mahomet was a sober dog , a small-beer , drouzy , senseless rogue , the juice of the grape so much in vogue , to forbid to those adore him ; had he but allow'd the vine , given 'em leave to carouse in wine , the turk had safely pass'd the rhine , and conquer'd all before him . iv. infidels are now o'recome ; but the most christian turks at home , watching the fate of christendom , but all his hopes are shallow : since the poles have led the dance , let english caesar now advance ; and if he sends a fleet to france , he 's a whig that does not follow . the king's-health , sung to farrinel's ground . first strain . all joy to great caesar , long life , love , and pleasure ; 't is a health that di╌vine is , fill the bowl high as mine is : let none fear a fea╌ver , but take it off thus boys ; let the king live for ever , 't is no mat╌ter for us boys . second strain . try all the loy╌al , de╌fy all , give de╌ni╌al ; sure none thinks the glass too big here , nor a╌ny prig here , or sneaking whig here , of crip╌ple to╌ny's crue , that now looks blue , his heart akes too , the tap won't do , his zeal so true , and projects new , ill fate does now pursue . third strain . let to╌ries guard the king , let whigs in halters swing ; let pilk — and shu — be sham'd , let bugg'ring o — be damn'd ; let cheating pl — be nick'd , the turn-coat scribe be kick'd ; let re╌bel ci╌ty dons ne╌ver be╌get their sons ; let eve╌ry whiggish peer that rapes a la╌dy fair , and leaves his on╌ly dear the sheets to gnaw and tear , be pu╌nish'd out of hand , and forc'd to pawn his land ▪ t' attone the grand af╌fair . fourth strain . great charles like je╌ho╌vah spares foes would unking him , and warms with his gra╌ces the vi╌pers that sting him ; 'till crown'd with just an╌ger the re╌bels he sei╌zes , thus hea╌ven can thun╌der when e╌ver it plea╌ses . fifth strain . then to the duke fill , fill up the glass , the son of our mar╌tyr , be╌lov'd of the king ; en╌vy'd and lov'd , yet bless'd from a╌bove , se╌cur'd by an an╌gel safe un╌der his wing . sixth strain . faction and fol╌ly , and state me╌lan╌cho╌ly , with to╌ny in whig╌land for e╌ver shall dwell ; let wit , wine , and beau╌ty then teach us our du╌ty , for none e're can love , or be wise and re╌bel . london's loyalty . rouse up great ge╌nius of this po╌tent land , lest traytors once more get the up╌per hand ; the re╌bel-crowd their for╌mer te╌nents own , and trea╌sons worse than plagues in╌fect the town : the sneaking may'r and his two pimping shrieves , who for their ho╌ne╌sty no bet╌ter are than thieves ; fall from their sov'raign's side to court the mo╌bi╌le , oh! lon╌don , lon╌don , where 's thy loy╌al╌ty ? ii. first , yorkshire patience twirls his copper chain , and hopes to see a commonwealth again ; the sneaking fool of breaking is afraid , dares not change sides for fear he lose his trade : then loyal slingsby does their fate divine — he that abjur'd the king , and all his sacred line , and is suppos'd his father's murd'rer to be ; oh! bethel , bethel , where 's thy loyalty ? iii. a most notorious villain late was caught , and after to the bar of justice brought ; but slingsby pack'd a jury of his own , of worser rogues than e're made gallows groan : then dugdale's evidence was soon decry'd , that was so just and honest when old stafford dy'd , now was a rogue , a perjur'd villain he . oh! justice , justice , where 's thy equity ? iv. next cl — ton murmurs treason unprovok'd , he supp'd the king , and after wish'd him choak'd ; 'cause danby's place was well bestow'd before he rebel turns , seduc'd by scarlet whore : his sawcy pride aspires to high renown , leather breeches are forgot in which he trudg'd to town , nought can please the scribbling clown but th' treasury . oh! robert , robert , where 's thy modesty ? v. pl — er now grows dull , and pines for want of whore , poor creswel , she can take his word no more , three hundred pounds is such a heavy yoak , which not being paid , the worn ▪ out bawd is broak : these are the instruments by heaven sent , these are the saints petition for a parliament , that would for int'rest-sake destroy the monarchy : oh! london , london , where 's thy loyalty ? vi. heaven bless fair england , and its monarch here , and scotland bless your high commissioner ; let perkin his ungracious error see , and tony 'scape no more the triple-tree : then peace and plenty shall our joys restore , villains and factions shall oppress the town no more ▪ but every loyal subject then shall happy be , nor need we care for london's loyalty . finis . belinda's pretty, pretty, pleasing form does my happy, happy, happy, happy fancy charm a song / set by mr. john eccles ; sung by mr. gouge in the farce call'd women will have their wills ; exactly engrav'd by tho. cross. eccles, john, d. . approx. kb of xml-encoded text transcribed from -bit group-iv tiff page image. text creation partnership, ann arbor, mi ; oxford (uk) : - (eebo-tcp phase ). a wing b ocm this keyboarded and encoded edition of the work described above is co-owned by the institutions providing financial support to the early english books online text creation partnership. this phase i text is available for reuse, according to the terms of creative commons . universal . the text can be copied, modified, distributed and performed, even for commercial purposes, all without asking permission. early english books online. (eebo-tcp ; phase , no. a ) transcribed from: (early english books online ; image set ) images scanned from microfilm: (early english books, - ; : ) belinda's pretty, pretty, pleasing form does my happy, happy, happy, happy fancy charm a song / set by mr. john eccles ; sung by mr. gouge in the farce call'd women will have their wills ; exactly engrav'd by tho. cross. eccles, john, d. . cross, t. (thomas) score ( sheet) tho. cross, [london : ?] statement of responsibility transposed from head of title. imprint suggested by wing. reproduction of original in the british library. created by converting tcp files to tei p using tcp tei.xsl, tei @ oxford. re-processed by university of nebraska-lincoln and northwestern, with changes to facilitate morpho-syntactic tagging. gap elements of known extent have been transformed into placeholder characters or elements to simplify the filling in of gaps by user contributors. eebo-tcp is a partnership between the universities of michigan and oxford and the publisher proquest to create accurately transcribed and encoded texts based on the image sets published by proquest via their early english books online (eebo) database (http://eebo.chadwyck.com). the general aim of eebo-tcp is to encode one copy (usually the first edition) of every monographic english-language title published between and available in eebo. eebo-tcp aimed to produce large quantities of textual data within the usual project restraints of time and funding, and therefore chose to create diplomatic transcriptions (as opposed to critical editions) with light-touch, mainly structural encoding based on the text encoding initiative (http://www.tei-c.org). the eebo-tcp project was divided into two phases. the , texts created during phase of the project have been released into the public domain as of january . anyone can now take and use these texts for their own purposes, but we respectfully request that due credit and attribution is given to their original source. users should be aware of the process of creating the tcp texts, and therefore of any assumptions that can be made about the data. text selection was based on the new cambridge bibliography of english literature (ncbel). if an author (or for an anonymous work, the title) appears in ncbel, then their works are eligible for inclusion. selection was intended to range over a wide variety of subject areas, to reflect the true nature of the print record of the period. in general, first editions of a works in english were prioritized, although there are a number of works in other languages, notably latin and welsh, included and sometimes a second or later edition of a work was chosen if there was a compelling reason to do so. image sets were sent to external keying companies for transcription and basic encoding. quality assurance was then carried out by editorial teams in oxford and michigan. % (or pages, whichever is the greater) of each text was proofread for accuracy and those which did not meet qa standards were returned to the keyers to be redone. after proofreading, the encoding was enhanced and/or corrected and characters marked as illegible were corrected where possible up to a limit of instances per text. any remaining illegibles were encoded as s. understanding these processes should make clear that, while the overall quality of tcp data is very good, some errors will remain and some readable characters will be marked as illegible. users should bear in mind that in all likelihood such instances will never have been looked at by a tcp editor. the texts were encoded and linked to page images in accordance with level of the tei in libraries guidelines. copies of the texts have been issued variously as sgml (tcp schema; ascii text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable xml (tcp schema; characters represented either as utf- unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless xml (tei p , characters represented either as utf- unicode or tei g elements). keying and markup guidelines are available at the text creation partnership web site . eng songs, english. - tcp assigned for keying and markup - spi global keyed and coded from proquest page images - mona logarbo sampled and proofread - mona logarbo text and markup reviewed and edited - pfs batch review (qc) and xml conversion a song , set by mr. john eccles , sung by mr. gouge , in the farce call'd women will have their wills , exactly engrav'd by tho : cross . belinda's pretty , pretty , pleasing form does my happy , happy , happy , happy fancy charm : her prittle-prattle , tittle-tattles all engageing , most obliging ; whilst i 'm pressing , clasping , kissing , oh! oh! how she does my soul alarm — larm there is such magick in her eyes , such magick in her eyes , in her eyes , does my wo — nd'ring heart surprise : her prinking , mimping , twinking , pinking ; whilst i 'm courting , for transporting , how like an angel she panting lyes , she pa — nting lyes , lyes . for the flute . orpheus britannicus, a collection of all the choicest songs for one, two, and three voices compos'd by mr. henry purcell ; together with such symphonies for violins or flutes, as were by him design'd for any of them, and a through-bass to each song, figur'd for the organ, harpsichord, or theorbo-lute ... vocal music. selections purcell, henry, - . approx. kb of xml-encoded text transcribed from -bit group-iv tiff page images. text creation partnership, ann arbor, mi ; oxford (uk) : - (eebo-tcp phase ). a wing p estc r ocm this keyboarded and encoded edition of the work described above is co-owned by the institutions providing financial support to the early english books online text creation partnership. this phase i text is available for reuse, according to the terms of creative commons . universal . the text can be copied, modified, distributed and performed, even for commercial purposes, all without asking permission. early english books online. (eebo-tcp ; phase , no. a ) transcribed from: (early english books online ; image set ) images scanned from microfilm: (early english books, - ; : ) orpheus britannicus, a collection of all the choicest songs for one, two, and three voices compos'd by mr. henry purcell ; together with such symphonies for violins or flutes, as were by him design'd for any of them, and a through-bass to each song, figur'd for the organ, harpsichord, or theorbo-lute ... vocal music. selections purcell, henry, - . score ([ ], vi, [ ], p., [ ], ii, [ ], p.) : port. printed by j. heptinstall for henry playford ..., london : . elegies for purcell precede the music. second part has special t.p. and separate paging. first ed. cf. wing. reproduction of original in harvard university libraries. created by converting tcp files to tei p using tcp tei.xsl, tei @ oxford. re-processed by university of nebraska-lincoln and northwestern, with changes to facilitate morpho-syntactic tagging. gap elements of known extent 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encoding. quality assurance was then carried out by editorial teams in oxford and michigan. % (or pages, whichever is the greater) of each text was proofread for accuracy and those which did not meet qa standards were returned to the keyers to be redone. after proofreading, the encoding was enhanced and/or corrected and characters marked as illegible were corrected where possible up to a limit of instances per text. any remaining illegibles were encoded as s. understanding these processes should make clear that, while the overall quality of tcp data is very good, some errors will remain and some readable characters will be marked as illegible. users should bear in mind that in all likelihood such instances will never have been looked at by a tcp editor. the texts were encoded and linked to page images in accordance with level of the tei in libraries guidelines. copies of the texts have been issued variously as sgml (tcp schema; ascii text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable xml (tcp schema; characters represented either as utf- unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless xml (tei p , characters represented either as utf- unicode or tei g elements). keying and markup guidelines are available at the text creation partnership web site . eng songs, english -- england. vocal music. vocal music -- england. - tcp assigned for keying and markup - apex covantage keyed and coded from proquest page images - andrew kuster sampled and proofread - andrew kuster text and markup reviewed and edited - pfs batch review (qc) and xml conversion portrait in oval frame of henry purcell at age , in the year . engraving by robert white, after john closterman. national portrait gallery, london, npg d . henricus purcell . aetat suae . . ὁυτος ἐκεινος f closterman pinx . r. white sculp . orpheus britannicus . a collection of all the choicest songs for one , two , and three uoices , compos'd by m r. henry purcell . together , with such symphonies for violins or flutes , as were by him design'd for any of them : and a through-bass to each song ; figur'd for the organ , harpsichord , or theorbo-lute . all which are placed in their several keys according to the order of the gamut . london , printed by j. heptinstall , for henry playford , in the temple-change , in fleet-street , mdcxcviii . to the honourable , the lady howard . madam , were it in the power of musick to abate-those strong impressions of grief which have continued upon me ever since the loss of my dear lamented husband , there are few ( i believe ) who are furnished with larger or better supplies of comfort from this science , than he has left me in his own compositions , and in the satisfaction i find , that they are not more valued by me ( who must own my self fond to a partiality of all that was his ) than by those who are no less judges than patrons of his performances . i find , madam , i have already said enough to justifie the presumption of this application to your ladiship , who have added both these characters to the many excellent qualities , which make you the admiration of all that know you. your ladiship 's extraordinary skill in musick , beyond most of either sex , and your great goodness to that dear person , whom you have sometimes been pleased to honour with the title of your master , makes it hard for me to judge whether he contributed more to the vast improvements you have made in that science , or your ladiship to the reputation he gain'd in the profession of it : for i have often heard him say , that as several of his best compositions were originally design'd for your ladiship 's entertainment , so the pains he bestowed in fitting them for your ear , were abundantly rewarded by the satisfaction he has received from your approbation , and admirable performance of them , which has best recommended both them and their author to all that have had the happiness of hearing them from your ladiship . another great advantage , to which my husband has often imputed the success of his labors , and which may best plead for your ladiship 's favourable acceptance of this collection , has been the great justness both of thought and numbers which he found in the poetry of our most refin'd writers , and among them , of that honourable gentleman , who has the dearest and most deserved relation to your self , and whose excellent compositions were the subject of his last and best performance in musick . thus , madam , your ladiship has every way the justest title to the patronage of this book , the publication of which , under the auspicious influence of your name , is the best ( i had almost said the only ) means i have left of testifying to the world , my desire to pay the last honours to its dear author , your ladyship having generously prevented my intended performance of the duty i owe to his ashes , by erecting a fair monument over them , and gracing it with an inscription which may perpetuate both the marble and his memory . your generosity , which was too large to be confin'd either to his life or his person , has also extended it self to his posterity , on whom your ladiship has been pleas'd to entail your favours , which must , with all gratitude , be acknowledg'd as the most valuable part of their inheritance , both by them , and your ladiship 's most oblig'd , and most humble servant , fr. purcell . the bookseller to the reader . whereas this excellent collection was design'd to have been publish'd some considerable time before now , the reason of its delay , was to have it as compleat as possibly it could be made , both in regard to the memory of that great master , and the satisfaction of all that buy it . and to make amends to those gentlemen and ladies who subscrib'd early to this work , they will here find an addition of above thirty songs more than were at first propos'd , which ( considering the extraordinary charge of paper , &c. at this time ) is an additional expence to me , tho' i hope the compleatness of the work will recompence my care and trouble . the author 's extraordinary talent in all sorts of musick is sufficiently known , but he was especially admir'd for the vocal , having a peculiar genius to express the energy of english words , whereby he mov'd the passions of all his auditors . and i question not , but the purchaser will be very well pleas'd in the choice of this collection , which will be a great satisfaction to your humble servant , hen. playford . an ode on the death of mr. henry purcell . written by mr. dryden . i. mark how the lark and linnet sing , with rival notes they strain their warbling throats , to welcome in the spring . but in the close of night , when philomel begins her heav'nly lay , they cease their mutual spight , drink in her musick with delight , and list'ning and silent , and silent and list'ning , and list'ning and silent obey . ii. so ceas'd the rival crew when purcell came , they sung no more , or only sung his fame . struck dumb they all admir'd the godlike man : the god-like man alas ! too soon retir'd , as he too late began . we beg not hell our orpheus to restore ; had he been there , their sovereigns fear had sent him back before . the pow'r of harmony too well they knew , he long e're this had tun'd their jarring sphere , and left no hell below . iii. the heav'nly quire , who heard his notes from high , let down the scale of musick from the sky : they handed him along , and all the way he taught , and all the way they sung. ye brethren of the lyre , and tunefull voice , lament his lot , but at your own rejoyce . now live secure and linger out your days , the gods are pleas'd alone with purcell's layes , nor know to mend their choice . this ode is sett to musick by dr. blow , and may be bound up with this collection . another ode on the same occasion . by a person of quality . accord thy blessing to my bold design , thou best inspirer of harmonious grief ; thou , who among the tunefull nine , in mournfull melody art chief . in musick , wing'd with sighs , i soar , a second orpheus to deplore ; second in time , but first in fame ; to him blind fiction gave a name . the truthless tales , which srantick poets tell of thebes , and moving stones , and journeys down to hell , were only prophecies of musick 's force , which we have wonderfully seen fulfill'd in thee . what mortal harmony cou'd do no mortal ever knew , till thy transcendent genius came , whose strength surpass'd the praises of poetick flame : whose raptures will for ever want a name . out of thy orb awhile ( content to wander here below ) thou did'st vouchsafe to bless our isle , ( with high commands from heaven , for ought we know ) to try seditious jarrs to reconcile . but discord , in a frightfull form , with all her retinue of war , the drum , the pulpit , and the barr , the croaking crowds tumultuous noise , and ev'ry hoarse out-landish voice , proclaim'd so loud th'impending storm , that frighted hence , thou didst for refuge fly , to reassume thy station in the sky : there heavenly carols to compose and sing , to heavens harmonious king. where rapt in transports of extatic song , amidst th' inspir'd seraphic throng , crown'd with coelestial ever-blooming bays , thou sitt'st dissolv'd in hallelulahs . a lamentation for the death of mr. henry purcell . sett to musick by his brother , mr. daniel purcell . the words by n. tate , esq ; i. a gloomy mist o'erspreads the plains more gloomy grief the nymphs & swains ; the shepherd breaks his tunefull reed , his pining flocks refuse to feed . silent are the lawns and glades , the hills , the vales , the groves , the dales , all silent as elizian shades . no more they sing , no more rejoyce , eccho her self has lost her voice . ii. a sighing wind , a murm'ring rill , our ears with dolefull accents fill : they are heard , and onely they , for sadly thus they seem to say , the joy , the pride of spring is dead , the soul of harmony is fled . pleasure 's flown from albion's shore , wit and mirth 's bright reign is o'er , strephon and musick are no more ! since nature thus pays tribute to his urn , how should a sad , forsaken brother mourn ! an ode for the consort at york-buildings , upon the death of mr. purcell . by j. talbot , fellow of trinity college in cambridge . i. weep , all ye muses , weep o're damon's herse , and pay the grateful honors of your verse : each mournfull strain in saddest accents dress , his praises , and your sorrows to express . ye sons of art , lament your learned chief with all the skill and harmony of grief ; to damon's herse your tunefull tribute bring , who taught each note to speak , and every muse to sing . ii. hark! how the warlike trumpet groans , the warlike trumpet sadly moans , instructed once by damon's art to warm the active soldier 's heart , to soften danger , sweeten care , and smooth the rugged toils of war , now with shrill grief , and melancholy strains of damon's death , and albion's loss complains . the sprightly haut-boys , and gay violin , by damon taught to charm the list'ning ear , to fill the ecchoing theatre , and with rich melody adorn each scene ; forget their native chearfulness , their wonted air and vigor to express , and in dead doleful sounds a tuneless grief confess . " weep all ye muses , weep o're damon's herse , " and pay the grateful honors of your verse . iii. mark how the melancholy flute , joins in sad consort with the amorous lute , lamenting damon's hapless fate : from him they learn'd to tell the lover's care , with soft complaints to move the cruel fair , to calm her anger , and to change her hate . the various organ taught by damon's hand a holier passion to command , the roving fancy to refine , and fill the ravish'd soul with charms divine ; now in loud sighs employs its tuneful breath , and bids each secret sound conspire to mourn its darling damon's death , and with consenting grief to form one num'rous choir . " weep all ye muses , weep o're damon's herse , " and pay the grateful honors of your verse . iv. cease , cease , ye sons of art , forbear to aggravate your own despair : cease to lament your learned chief with fruitless skill , and hopeless grief ; for sure , if mortals here below ought of diviner beings know , damon's large mind informs some active sphere , and circles in melodious raptures there ; mix'd with his fellow-choristers above , in the bright orbs of harmony and love. the following lines were design'd for mr. purcell's monument ; which being supply'd by a better hand , the author of this inscription , in veneration to the memory of that great master , prefixes it to his golden remains . memoriae sacrum h. p. en ! marmor loquax ( vix , heu ! prae dolore ) lacrymas stillatim sudat ; manes purcelli sacros , quisquis es , viator , siste ac venerare . eheu ! quàm subitò orbis harmonici procubuit columen ! angliacus ille amphion , orpheus , apollo , deus harmoniae italo-anglus , certè corellius ; artis musicae perquàm difficilis facilè coryphaeus . per acuta musicae victor ibat ovans . et placidâ animam compede alligavit . eheu ! quàm brevi praecox marcescit ingenium ! invida quippe natura juvenem , arte senescentem , corripuit . at — desine tandem miserantis quaerimoniae : non omnis moritur , vivunt symphoniae immortales . angelorum chori purcellum stipantes , nectaris immemores , mellitiores istos bibunt aure sonos : et plaudentes recinunt . vivent , in aeternum aeternúmque placebunt . abi , viator , & , si musicus , aemulare : sed calcibus humum levitèr preme , no nascentes atteras rosas . johannes gilbert a. m. coll. christ . cantab. to the memory of my dear friend mr. henry purcell . mvsick , the chiefest good the gods have giv'n , and what below still antedates our heav'n , just like a spirit , by a lasting spell , consin'd to italy , did ages dwell . long there remain'd a pleas'd & welcom guest , lov'd best to live where best she was exprest . by glory led , at length to france she came , and there immortaliz'd great luly's name ; as yet a stranger to the british shore , till lock , and blow , deep learn'd in all her lore , and happy artfull gibbons , forc't her o're . where with young humphries she acquainted grew , ( our first reforming music 's richelieu ) who dying left the goddess all to you. there are , i own , a num'rous tunefull throng , composing still , though often in the wrong , and with old air set forth a fine new song . these to thy juster art have no pretence , for if they make a tune they mar the sense . if sparkling air the taking treble grace , 't is murder'd quite by the vngodly bass . these to old morly's maxims counter run ; in overtures rejoyce , in jiggs they mourn : whilst their too great example , mighty you , that you might still impartial justice doe , at once to music , and the muses too ; each syllable first weigh'd , or short , or long , that it might too be sense , as well as song . where e're thy well known name with theirs is found , is as if cowley , up with quarles were bound . purcell ! the pride and wonder of the age , the glory of the temple , and the stage . when i thy happy compositions view , the parts so proper find , the air so new , your cadence just , your accent ever true ; how can i e're enough the man admire , who 's rais'd the british o're the thracian lyre ! that bard cou'd make the savage-kind obey , but thou hast tam'd yet greater brutes than they : who e're like purcell cou'd our passions move ! who ever sang so feelingly of love ! when thyrsis does in dying notes complain his hapless love , and phillis cold disdain ; brib'd by the magic sounds that strike the ear , we parties turn , and blame the cruel fair ; but when you tune your lyre to martiallays , in songs immortal , mortal hero's praise ; each song its hearers does to hero's raise . hail ! and for ever hail harmonious shade ! i lov'd thee living , and admire thee dead . apollo's harp at once our souls did strike , we learnt together , but not learnt alike : though equal care our master might bestow , yet only purcell e're shall equal blow : for thou , by heaven for wondrous things design'd , left'st thy companion lagging far behind . sometimes a hero in an age appears ; but scarce a purcell in a thousand years . by h. hall , organist of hereford . to the memory of his much lamented friend mr. henry purcell . by h. p. hark ! what deep groans torment the air , is nature sunk into despair ; or does the trembling earth descry a fit of falling-sickness nigh ? o my prophetick fears ! he 's gone ! 't was nature's diapason'd groan . harmonious soul ! took'st thou offence at discords here , and fled'st from hence ? or in thy sacred raptures hear the musick of heavens warbling sphere ? then mounted strait where angels sing , and love does dance on every string . for balms thou need'st not rob the east , nor strip the phoenix spicy nest : for , o my friend , thy charming strains perfume the skies with sweeter grains . touch but thy lyre the stones will come , and dance themselves into a tomb. a table of the songs . note , that such songs as are thus marked † were never before printed . a. ah how sweet it is to love page . † ah me , to many deaths † ah belinda † and in each track of glory as soon as the chaos b. bess of bedlam † bacchus is a power divine blow boreas , blow behold the man c. celia has a thousand charms cease anxious world cinthia frowns when e'er i wo her come let us leave the town celebrate this festival celemene , pray tell me d. dear , pretty touth dulcibella f. † for love ev'ry creature fairest isle of isles excelling from rosie bow'rs , where sleeps the god of love fair cloe my breast so alarms fly swift ye hours † from folded flocks g. † gentle shepherds , you that know h. how pleasant is this flow'ry plain † here 's to thee dick hark my daridcar here the deities approve i. if musick be the food of love i look'd and saw within the book of fate i see , i see she flies me † i came , and saw , and was undone † if prayers and tears the church of england in vain , in vain against love i 'll sail upon the dog-star i attempt from love-sickness l. leave these useless arts love thou art best of humane joys lucinda is bewitching fair lost is my quiet † love arms himself in celia's eyes lovely albina let hector , achilles † let caesar and urania live love thou canst hear let the dreadfull engines n. no , resistance is in vain nestor who did now the maids and the men o. oh lead me , lead me oh solitude my sweetest choice † o let me weep s. soft notes and gently rais'd † seek not to know what must not be reveal'd † sweeter than roses she loves and she confesses too † stript of their green sing all ye muses sound a parley since the times are so bad † strike the viol , touch the lute since from my dear see where repenting celia lies see how the fading glories t. the cares of lovers two daughters of this aged streams though my mistress be tell me why my charming fair they say you 're angry there ne'er was so wretched a lover this poet sings the trojan wars † thy genius lo from his sweet bed of rest † this nature's voice w. whilst i with grief did on you look when teucer from his father fled when first i saw the bright aurelia's eyes when myra sings † what a sad fate were i to chuse the greatest bliss y. you twice ten hundred deities you say 't is love creates the pain books printed for and sold by henry playford at the temple-change in fleetstreet . all the excellent compositions of mr. henry purcell , both vocal and instrumental , that have been publish'd ( viz. ) his first book of twelve sonata's in four parts , fairly engraved . price stitch'd s. — his ayrs and sonata's newly printed , in four parts , price of the ayrs s. the sonata's s. the opera of dioclesian , stitch'd s. te deum & jubilate , in score , price s. d. a choice collection of lessons for the harpsichord or spinett , with instructions for beginners , fairly engraved . the second edition , price s. these six printed for madam purcell , and sold for her by henry playford . harmonia sacra , first and second book , price of both bound s. together . the second book ( wherein are several excellent songs of mr. henry purcell's not yet known to many ) price stitch'd s. orpheus britannicus : or a choice collection of his songs , in one , two and three parts , with symphonies for flutes and violins to some of them , price bound s. two elegies on the death of the late queen , price stitch'd s. the second part of the musical companion , containing all mr. purcell's choice catches , to which is now added a sheet more never printed in the former editions , price stitch'd s. d. an introduction to the skill of musick , the thirteenth edition : to which is added the whole art of composition , made more plain and easie , by mr. henry purcell , price s. mr. henry purcell's picture exactly engraved , by mr. white , price in a frame s. d. a pastoral on the death of mr. henry purcell , by j. g. m. a. price stitch'd d. an ode on the death of mr. purcell , the words by mr. dryden , and sett to musick by dr. blow , price stitch'd s. next term will be published dr. blow's first book of choice songs . also an addition of his choice lessons for the harpsichord or spinett , engraven on copper plates , will be added to the second part of musick 's handmaid : of which timely notice will be given of its publication . the whole book of psalms in octavo , composed in three parts , by mr. john playford , the fourth edition , is now in the press and will be 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is added a sheet of dances , beginning with a new tune called europe's revells ; in all new dances : price st . s. a general catalogue of all the choicest musick-books these years ; also rul'd paper , and books rul'd of several sizes , with books on all other subjects . ⁂ there will be speedily publish'd a second edition of mr. lenton's last three-part consort , with an additional sheet for flutes , and a through bass , &c. a song in the rival-sisters . ce╌lia has a thousand , thousand , thou╌sand , charmes ; 't is heav'n , 't is heav'n to lye with╌in — her armes ; while i stand gazing on her face , some new , and some resistless grace , fills with fresh magick all the place : while i stand gazing on her face , some new , and some re╌sist╌less grace , fills with fresh magick a╌ll the place : but while the nymph i thus a╌dore , but while the nymph i thus , i thus a╌dore , i shou'd my wretched , wretched , wretched fate deplore ; for oh ! mir╌til╌lo , oh ! mir╌til╌lo , have a care , have a care , her sweetness is a╌bove compare , but then she 's false , she 's false , but then she 's false , she 's false as well as fair ; have a care , have a care , have a care mir╌til╌lo , have a care mir╌til╌lo , have a care , have a care , have a care , have a care . a song in tyrannick love , or the royal martyr . ah ! how sweet , ah ! how sweet , how sweet it is to love ; ah! ah ! ah ! how gay is young de╌sire : and what plea╌sing pain , and what plea╌sing pain we prove ; when first , when first we feel a lovers fire : pains of love are sweet╌ter far , then all , all , all , all , all , all other pleasures are ; pains of love are swee╌ter far , then all , all , all , all other plea╌sures are . are . a song on mrs. bracegirdle's singing ( i burn &c. ) in the second part of don-quixote . whilst i with grief did on you look , whilst i with grief did on you look , when love had tur╌n'd your brain , from you , i , i , the con╌ta╌gion took , from you , i , i , the con╌ta╌gion took , and for you , for you bor╌e the pain , for you , for you bor╌e the pain : mar╌cel╌la , then your lo╌ver prize , and be not , be not be not too se╌vere ; use well , use well the con╌quest of your eyes , for pride , pride , pride has cost you dear . am╌bro╌sio treates your flames with scorn , and rack╌s your ten╌der mind , withdraw your smiles , withdraw your smile╌s and frowns re╌turn , and pay him , pay him , pay him in his kind , and pay him , pay him , pay him in his kind . if musick , if musick be the foo╌d of love , sing on , sing on , sing on , sing on , sing , si╌ng on , till i am fill'd with jo╌y , till i am fill'd with joy ; for then my listning soul you mo╌ . ╌ve , for then my listning soul you mo╌ve , you move , to plea╌sures that can never , ne╌ver cloy ; your eyes , your meen , your tongue de╌clare , that you are mu╌sick ev'╌ry where ; your eyes , your meen , your tongue de╌clare , that you are mu╌sick ev'╌ry where . pleasures in╌vade both eye and ear , pleasures invade both eye and ear , so fier╌ce , so fier╌ce the transports are , they wou╌nd , so fier╌ce the transports are , they wound , and all my sen╌ses feasted are , and all my sen╌ses feast╌ed are ; tho' yet the treat is on╌ly sound , tho' yet the treat is on╌ly sound , sound , sound , sound , sound , sound , is on╌ly sound ; sure i must perish , i must , i must pe╌rish by your charms , unless you sa╌ve me in your armes . a song , in timon of athens . the ca╌res , the car╌es of lo╌vers , their a╌lar╌mes , their sighs , their tears have pow'r╌full charms , and if so sweet their tor╌ment is , ye gods , ye gods how ravish╌ing , ye gods how ravish╌ing , how ravishing the bliss , so soft , so gen╌tle , so soft , so gen╌tle is their pain ; 't is ev'n a plea╌sure to com╌plain . a song in the indian emperor . i look'd , i look'd , and saw within the book of fate , where ma╌ny days did low'r , when lo ! when lo ! one happy , happy hour leapt up , leapt up , and smil'd , leapt up and smi╌l'd , to save thy sin╌king state. a day shall come , when in thy pow'r thy cru╌el foes shall be ; a day shall come , when in thy pow'r thy cru╌el foes shall be ; then shall the land be free , and thou in peace , and thou in pea╌ce shalt reign , but take , oh! oh ! take that op╌portu╌ni╌ty , which once re╌fus'd , will never , never , never , come a╌gain ; will never , never , never , never , never , never , never , come a╌gain . a song on a ground , the words by sir george ethridge . cease , anxious world , your fruit╌less pain ; cease , cease , cease anxious world , your fruit╌less pain , to gra╌sp for╌bidden store ; your study'd labours shall prove vain , your alchy╌my un╌blest ; whilst seeds of far more pre╌cious ore , are ripen'd , are ri╌pen'd in my breast : my breast , the forge of happi╌er love , where my lu╌cin╌da , my lu╌cin╌da lies ; and the rich stock does so improve , as she her art em╌ploys ; that ev'╌ry smile and touch she gives , turns all to golden joys . since then we can such treasures raise , let 's no expence re╌suse ; in love let 's lay out all our days , how can we e're be poore ? how can we e're be poore ? how can we e're be poor , when ev'╌ry blessing that we use , be╌gets a thousand more ? when e'╌ry blessing that we use , be╌gets a thousand more ? when ev'╌ry blessing that we use , be╌gets a thousand more . a seranading song . symphony for two flutes . so╌ft notes , and gent╌ly rais'd , lest some har╌sh sound the fair co╌rinna's rest do rude╌ly wound ; dif╌suse a peace╌full calmness through each part , touch all the springs of a so╌ft virgin 's heart : tune ev'ry pulse , and kin╌dle all her blood , and swell the tor╌ment of the li╌ving flood ; gli╌de thro' her dreams , and o're her fan╌cy move , and stir up , stir up all the i╌mages of love. play the trible of the symphony then go on . thus fe╌ble man does his advantage take , to gain in sleep what he must lose a╌wake ; when night and shades shut up co╌rin╌na's charms , then , then is the prop'rst time to take up arms : but night and shades her beau╌ties can't con╌ceal , night has pe╌cu╌liar gra╌ces to re╌veal . chorus . ( flute . ) ten thousand thousand rap╌tures de attend , ten thousand thousand , ten thousand thousand raptures , ten thousand thousand raptures do at╌tend , ten thousand thousand raptures de at╌tend , do do attend this time , too strong for fancy , too strong for fancy and too full , and too at╌tend this time , too strong for fancy , too strong for fancy , and too full , and full , too full for rhime ; too strong for fan╌cy , and too full for rhime . too full , too full for rhime ; too strong for fan╌cy , and too full for rhime . symphony fo two flutes . how plea╌sant is this flow╌ry plain and grove ! what perfect scenes of in╌no╌cence and love ! as if the gods , when all things here below were curs'd , reserv'd this place to let us know , how beau╌ti╌full the world at first was made , e're mankind by am╌bition was be╌tray'd . the hap╌py swain in these e╌na╌mell'd fields , pos╌sesses all the good , possesses all , all the good that plenty yields ; pure without mixture , as it first did come , from the great trea╌su╌ry of nature's womb ; free from di╌sturbance here he lives at case , contented with a lit╌tle flock's encrease , and cover'd with the gen╌tle wings of peace . no fears , no storms of war his thoughts mo╌lest ambition is a stranger to his breast ; his sheep , his crook , and pipe , are all his store , he needs not , neither does he cover more . oft to the si╌lent groves he does retreat , whose shades de╌fend him from the scor╌ching heat : in these re╌ces╌ses unconcern'd he lyes , whilst thro' the boughs the whisp'╌ring zephire flies , and the woods choristers on ev'ry tree , lull him asleep , lull him asleep , with their swee╌t har╌money . chorus in five parts . ah happy , happy , hap╌py life ! ah happy , happy , happy , ah hap╌py life ! ah blest re╌ ah happy , happy , hap╌py life ! ah happy , happy , happy , ah hap╌py life ! ah blest re╌ ╌treat , void of the troubles , the troubles , that attend the great ! from pride , and courtly fol╌lies ╌treat , void of the troubles , the troubles , that attend the great ! from pride , and courtly follies free , from all their gaudy , gau╌dy pomps , and va╌ni╌ty : no guilty re╌ free , from all their gau╌dy pomps , and va╌ni╌ty : no guilty re╌ ╌morse does their pleasure an╌noy , nor di╌sturb the de╌lights of their in╌nocent joy. crown'd ╌morse does their pleasure an╌noy , nor di╌sturb the de╌lights of their in╌nocent joy. monarchs , whom ci╌ties and kingdoms o╌bey , whom ci╌ties and kingdoms o╌bey , are not crown'd monarchs , whom ci╌ties and kingdoms o╌bey , whom kingdoms o╌bey , are not half so con╌ten╌ted , are not half so con╌ten╌ted , or hap╌py as they . half so con╌ten╌ted , are not half so con╌ten╌ted , or hap╌py as they . the conjurers song in the d. act of the indian-queen . you twice ten hundred de╌i╌ties , to whom , to whom we daily sacrifice ; ye pow'rs , ye pow'rs that dwell with fates below , and see what men are doom'd to doe ; where elements in dis╌cord dwell , thou god of sleep a╌ri╌se and tell ; tell great zempoalla , what strange , strange fate must on her dis╌mall , dis╌mall vi╌sion wait . by the croaking of the toad , in their caves that make a╌bode ; by the croaking of the toad , in their caves that make a╌bode ; earthy dun , earthy dun that pa╌nts for breath , with her swe╌ll'd sides full , fu╌ll , fu╌ll of death ; by the crested adders pride , by the crested adders pride , that a╌long the cliffs doe gli╌de , by the visage , by thy visage feir╌ce and black , by thy deaths head on thy back ; by thy twis╌ted ser╌pents plac'd , for a girdle rou╌nd thy wast ; by the hearts of gold that deck thy breast , thy shoulders and thy neck ; from thy sleep╌ing mansion rise , and open , and open thy un╌will╌ing eyes . while bubbling springs their mu╌sick keep , while bubbling springs their mu╌sick keep , that use to lull thee , use to lull thee , lull thee in thy sleep , that use to lull thee , lull thee , lull thee , use to lull thee , lull thee in thy sleep . a song with hautboys . symphony for hautboys . ( hautboy . ) ( voice ) seek not to know what must not , what must not , must not be re╌veal'd ; joy╌s on╌ly flo╌w where fate is most con╌ceal'd ; too bu╌sy man too bu╌sy man wou'd find his sor╌rows more , if fu╌ture for╌tunes he shou'd know be╌fore : for by that knowledge , for by that know╌ledge of his destiny , he wou'd not , wou'd not live at all , but al╌ways dye ; enquire not then , who , who shall from bonds be freed , who 't is shall wear a crown , or who shall bleed , shall bleed : all , all must sub╌mit , all must sub╌mit to their ap╌poin╌ted doom , fate and mis ▪ ╌fortune will too , too quick , quick╌ly come ; let me no more , no more , no more with power╌full charms be prest , i am forbid by fate , i am forbid by fate to tell , to tell the rest : let me no more , no more , no more with power╌full charms be prest , i am for╌bid by fate , i am for╌bid by fate to tell , to tell the rest . i see , i see she fly's me , she fly's me ; i see , i see she fly's me , she fly's me , fl╌y's me , she fly's me ev'ry where , she fly's me ev'ry where ; her eyes , her eyes , her scorn , her scorn dis╌covers , but what 's her scorn , but what 's her scorn or my des╌pair , since 't is my fate , 't is , 't is my fate , since 't is , 't is my fate , since 't is my fate to love her , since 't is my fate to love her ? were she but kind , kind , were she but kind , kind , whom i a╌dore , i might live lon╌ger , but not lo╌ve more ; were she but kind , kind , were she but kind , kind , whom i a╌dore ; i might live lon╌ger , live lon╌ger , but not lo╌ve her more . a two part song in king arthur . two daughters of this a╌ged stream are we , two daughters of this a╌ged stream are we , two daughters two daughters of this a╌ged strea╌m are we , and of this a╌ged stream are we , two daughters of this a╌ged stream are we , both our sea╌green locks have comb'd , and both our sea╌green locks have comb'd , have and both our sea╌green locks have comb'd for yee , and both our sea╌green locks have comb'd for yee ; come , come , come , come bathe with us an hour or two , come , comb'd for yee ; come , come bathe with us an hour or two , come , come , come , come na╌ked in for we are so , what danger , what dan╌ger come , come , come na╌ked in for we are so , what dan╌ger fro╌m from a na╌ked foe ? come , come bathe with us , come , come bathe a na╌ked foe ? come , come , come , come bathe with us , come , come bathe and share what plea╌sures in the floods ap╌pear ; we 'll and share what plea╌sures in the floods ap╌pear ; we 'll beat the beat the waters till they bound , we 'll beat the waters till they bound , and cir╌cle waters till they bound , we 'll beat the waters till they bound , and cir╌cle roun╌d , and cir╌cle roun╌d , and cir╌cle roun╌d , and cir╌cle round . roun╌d , and cir╌cle round . a two part song , in epsome-wells . leave , leave these useless arts , leave , leave these use╌less arts in loving ; seeming leave , leave these useless arts , leave , leave these useless arts in loving ; an╌ger and dis╌dain : seeming an╌ger and dis╌dain : trust , trust to nature , gently , gently , gently mo╌ving , nature trust , trust to nature , gently , gently , gent╌ly mo╌ving , never , never , never , never , never , never , never , never , never , never , ne╌ver pleads in nature never , never , never , never , never , never , ne╌ver , ne╌ver , ne╌ver pleads in vain ; nothing , nothing guides a lovers passion , nothing guides a lo╌vers passion , like , vain ; nothing , no╌thing guides a lovers passion , nothing guides a lovers passion , like , like the fair ones in╌cli╌nation , like the fair ones in╌cli╌na╌tion . like the fair ones in╌cli╌nation , like the fair ones in╌cli╌na╌tion . a two part song , love , thou art best , love thou art best , love thou art best of humane joys ; our love , thou art best , love thou art best , thou art best of humane joys ; chief╌est , chief╌est , chief╌est hap╌pi╌ness be╌low ; our chief╌est , chief╌est hap╌pi╌ness be╌low ; all , all , all , all , all o╌ther pleasures ; all , all o╌ther , all o╌ther pleasures are but toys , all , all o╌ther pleasures ; all , all o╌ther pleasures , all , all o╌ther pleasures are but toys ; all , all , all , all are but toys , musick without that is but noi╌se ; all , all , all are but toys , musick with╌out and beauty , that is but noi╌se ; and beauty , beauty , and beauty , beauty but an empty show , but an empty show . heaven who knew best what men beauty but an empty show , but an emp╌ty show . heaven who knew best what men cou'd mo╌ve , cou'd move , and raise his thoughts , and raise his cou'd mo╌ve , cou'd move , and raise his thoughts , and raise his thoughts a╌bove the brute ; said let him , let him be , said let him , let him be , and thoughts a╌bove the brute ; said let him , let him be , said let him , let him be , and let him love ; that , that , that , that alone , that , that a╌lone , must his let him love ; that , that , that , that a╌lone , that a╌lone , that , that alone , must his soul improve ; how╌e're phi╌lo╌so╌phers dis╌pute , that , that , that , soul improve ; how╌e're phi╌lo╌so╌phers dis╌pute , that , that , that , that alone , that alone , must his soul improve ; how╌e're phi╌ that a╌lone , that a╌lone , that a╌lone , must his soul improve ; how╌e're phi╌ ╌ lo╌so╌phers dis╌pute ╌ lo╌so╌phers dis╌pute . a two part song . though my mistress be fair , yet froward , yet froward she 's too , then hang the dull tho' my mistress be fair , yet frow╌ard she 's too , then soul , then hang the dull soul , that will offer , will of╌fer to woo ; but 't is wine , brave hang the dull soul , then hang the dull soul , that will offer to woe ; but 't is wine , 't is liquor , 't is liquor , good liquor , that 's much more sublime , much bris╌ker wine , brave wine , 't is liquor , good liquor that 's much more sublime , much brisker and quicker , much , much , much bris╌ker and quicker ; it in sparkles smiles on me , and quicker , much , much , much bris╌ker and quicker ; it in sparkles smiles on me , tho' she frown up╌on me : then with laugh╌ing and tho' she frown up╌on me : then with laugh╌ing and quaffing , i 'le time and age be╌guile , owe my pimples and wrinkles , owe my pimples and quaffing , i 'le time and age be╌guile , owe my pimples and wrinkles , owe my pimples and wrinkles , to my drink , and a smile . come fill up , come fill up my glass , and wrinkles , to my drink , and a smile . come fill up my glass , come fill up my glass , and a╌pox on her face ; may it never want scars and scratches , may it never want scars and a╌pox on her face ; may it never , may it never want scars , want scars and scratches , wash , paint and patches : give me all my drink╌ing maga╌zine , scratches , wash , paint and patches : give me all my drink╌ing ma╌ga╌zine , i 'le blo╌w up the scornfull quean ; give me bottles and give me all , i 'll blo╌w up the scornfull quean ; give me jugs , and glas╌ses and mugs , i 'le hug 'em and tug 'em , i 'le hug 'em and bottles and jugs , and glasses and mugs , i 'le hug 'em , i 'le hug 'em and tug e'm , and court 'em much more , than e're i did the pee╌vish girl be╌fore , tug 'em , and court 'em much more , than e're i did the pee╌vish girl be╌fore , than e're i did , than e're i did the pee╌vish than e're i did the pe╌vish gir╌l girl be╌fore . be╌fore . a two part song , for love ev'ry creature is form'd , for for love ev'ry creature is form'd by his nature , for love ev'ry creature is love ev'ry creature , for love ev'ry creature is form'd by his nature : form'd , for love ev╌'ry creature is form'd , is form'd by his nature : no joy╌es are a╌bove the plea╌sures no , no , no , no joys are a╌bove the plea╌sures of love , no joys are a╌bove the pleasures of love , no of love , no joys are a╌bove the pleasures of love , joy╌es are a╌bove , no , no , no , no , no no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no joy╌es are a╌bove , joys are above , no , no , no , no , no , no joys are above the pleasures , the pleasures , the no , no , no , no , no , no , no joys are a╌bove the pleasures , the pleasures , the pleasures of love. pleasures of love. a two part song . when teucer from his fa╌ther fled , and from the shore of sa╌la╌mine ; when when teu╌cer from his fa╌ther fled , and from the shore , and teu╌cer from his fa╌ther fled , and from the shore of sa╌la╌mine , and from the shore of sa╌la╌mine ; when teucer from his fa╌ther fled , and from the shore of sa╌la╌mine ; with a poplar wreath he crown'd his from the shore of sa╌la╌mine ; with a poplar wreath he head , that glow'd with the warmth of ge╌ne╌rous wine ; crown'd his head , that glow'd with the warmth of ge╌ne╌rous wine ; and thus to his and thus to his droo╌ping friends he said , and thus to his droo╌ping friends he said , and thus to his droo╌ping droo╌ping freinds he said , chear up my hearts , chear up my friends he said , chear up my hearts , hearts , your anchors weigh ; tho' fate our native soil de╌bar , chear up my hearts , your anchors weigh ; tho' fate our native soil de╌bar , chance is a better , better father far , chance is a better , better father far ; chance is a better , better father far , chance is a better , better and a bet╌ter country , a bet╌ter , better country is the sea : father far ; and a bet╌ter country , a better country is the sea : then chear up my hearts , then chear up my hearts , your anchors then chear up my hearts , then chear up my hearts , your anchor . weigh . come plo╌w , my mates , come plo╌w weigh . come plo╌w , my mates , come plo╌w , my mates , the wa╌try , wa╌try way , and fear not , and fear not , fear not my mates , the wa╌try , wa╌try way , and fear not , and fear not , fear not un╌der my command ; we that have known , have known the worst , we that have under my command ; we that have known , have known the worst , we that have known the worst at land , with the morrow's dawn , with the morrow's dawn , we 'll an╌chor known the worst at land , with the morrow's dawn , with the morrow's dawn , we 'll weigh : let us drink and drown our cares a╌wa╌y , an╌chor weigh : let us drink and drown our cares , let us let us drink and drown our cares a╌way , and drown our drink and drown our cares a╌way ; let us drink , let us drink , let us drink , let us cares , and drown our cares ; let us drink , let us drink , let us drink , let us drink , let us drink , let us drink , let us drink and drown , and drown our cares a╌way ; les us drink and drown , and drown our cares a╌way ; let us drink and drown , and drink and drown , and drown our cares a╌way ; let us drink and drown , and drown our cares a╌way . drown our cares a╌way . a dialogue in king arthur . you say 't is love creates the pain , of which so sad╌ly you complain ; and yet wou'd fain engage my heart , in that un╌ea╌sy cru╌el , cru╌el part ; but how a╌las , how a╌las think you that i can bear the woun╌ds of which you die ? how a╌la╌s , how a╌las think you that i can bear the wounds of which you die ? 't is not my pas╌sion makes my care , but your indifference gives de╌spair ; the lu╌sty sun , the lu╌sty sun be╌gets no spring , till gen╌tle show'rs , till gen╌tle show'rs as╌sistance bring , so love that scorches and destroys , till kind╌ness aids , till kind╌ness aids can cause no joy ; love has a thousand , thousand , thousand , thou╌sand ways to please ; love has a thousand , thousand , thousand , thousand ways to please , but more , more , more , more , more , more , more to rob us of our ease , but more , more , more , more , more , more , more to rob us of our ease ; for wak╌ing nights and care╌full days , from hours of plea╌sures he re╌pays ; but ab╌sence soon , or jea╌lous fears o're╌flows the joy , o're╌flows the joys with floods of tears ; but ab╌sence soon or jea╌lous sears o're╌flows the joys , o're╌flows the joys with floods of tears : but one soft moment makes amends for all the tor╌ment that attends , one soft moment makes a╌mends for all the tor╌ment that at╌tends . chorus . let us love , let us love , and to hap╌piness hast , hast , hast , hast , let us love , let us love , and to hap╌piness hast , hast , hast , hast , hast ; let us love , let us love and to happiness hast , hast , hast , hast , hast ; let us love , let us love and to happiness hast , hast , hast , hast , hast , age and wis╌dom comes too fast ; youth for lo╌ving was design'd , youth for hast , age and wis╌dom comes too fast ; youth for lo╌ving was design'd , loving , youth for lo╌ving was de╌sign'd ; you be constant youth for loving , lo╌ving was de╌sign'd ; i 'le be constant , you be kind , i 'le be kind , i 'le be kind , i 'le be kind , kind , i 'le , i 'le be kind ; heav'n can give no i 'le be constant , i 'le be constant , i 'le be constant , i 'le be kind ; heav'n can give no grea╌ter grea╌ter bles╌sing than faithfull love , and kind , and king pos blessing , no grea╌ter bles╌sing than faithfull love , and ╌ ses╌sing , than faithfull love , than faithfull love , and kind , and kind pos╌ses╌sing , and kind , and kind pos╌ses╌sing , than faithfull love , and kind , and kind pos╌ses╌sing , and kin╌d , and kind , and kind pos╌ses╌sing , kin╌d , and kind , and kind pos╌ses╌sing . a two part song , the words by mr. cowley , here , here 's to thee dick , this whi╌ning love de╌spise ; here , here , here 's to thee dick , here , here 's to thee dick , this whi╌ning here 's to thee dick , this whining , whining love de╌spise ; pledge me , pledge me , my love de╌spise , this whining , whi╌ning love despise ; pledge me , here 's to thee friend , here , here 's to thee dick , pledge me , and drink , drink , till thou be'st wise : it sparkles dick , pledge me , my friend , pledge me , and drink , drink , till thou be'st , wise : it sparkles brigh╌ter far than she , 't is pure , 't is pure , and right without de╌ceit , and brigh╌ter far than she , 't is pure , 't is pure , and right , without de╌ceit , and such , such , no woman e're will be , no , no , no , they 're all so╌phi╌sti╌cate , such , such no woman e're will be : no , no , they 're all so╌phi╌sti╌cate , they 're all , all , all sophisticate . with all thy servile paines , what can'st thou they 're all , all , all so╌phisticate . with all thy servile paines , what win , with all thy servile paines , what can'st , what can'st thou win , but an ill favour'd , and un╌clean╌ly can'st thou win , with all thy servile paines , what can'st thou win , but an ill favour'd , and un╌clean╌ly sin ? a thing , a thing , so vile , and so short╌liv'd , that venus joys , as well as sin ? a thing so vile , so vile , and so short╌liv'd , that ve╌nus joys , as well as she , with reason may be said to be , from the neg╌le╌cted foam deriv'd . follies they she , with reason may be said to be , from the neg╌le╌cted foam deriv'd . follies they have , so number╌less in store , that on╌ly he who loves them can have more ; neither their have , so num╌ber╌less in store , that on╌ly he who loves them can have more ; neither their sigh╌s , nor tears are true , those id╌ly blow , these id╌ly fall ; sigh╌s , nor tears are true , neither their sigh╌s , nor tears are true , neither their sigh╌s nor tears are true , nothing like , nothing like to ours at those id╌ly blow , these id╌ly fall ; nothing like , nothing like to ours at all , but sighs and tears , but sighs and tears , have sex╌es too . hear 's to thee a╌gain , all , but sighs and tears , but sighs and tears , have sex╌es too . here 's here 's to thee a╌gain , thy senseless sor╌rows drown'd ; here 's to thee , thy to thee a╌gain , here 's to thee a╌gain , thy senseless sor╌rows drown'd , thy sense╌less sor╌rows drown'd , let the glass walk , 'till all things too go rou╌nd , sense╌less sor╌rows drown , let the glass 'till all things too go rou╌nd , walk , 'till all things too go rou╌nd , 'till 'till all things too go round : again , again , again , again , 'till these two lights be all , all things too go round : again , again , again , again , 'till these two lights be four , no er╌ror here can dan╌ge╌rous prove ; thy passion man deceiv'd thee more , none four , no er╌ror here can dan╌ge╌rous prove ; thy passion man deceiv'd thee more , none dou╌ble see like men in love ; none dou╌ble see , none dou╌ble dou╌ble see , none dou╌ble see like men in love ; none dou╌ble see like men in love . see like men in love . a dialogue in the prophetess . tell me why , tell me why my char╌ming fair , tell me why , tell me why you thus de╌ny me ; can dis╌pair , can dis╌spair , or these sighs and looks of care make co╌rin╌na e╌ver fl╌y me , e╌ver fly me ? tell me why , tell me why my char╌ming fair , tell me why you thus de╌ny me . o! mir╌til╌lo you 're a╌bove me , i re╌spect but dare not love ye . she who hears in╌clines to sin , who par╌lies , half gives up the town , and ra╌ve╌nous love soon en╌ters in , when once the out╌work's bea╌ten down : then my sighs and tears won't move ye , no , no , no , no , no mir╌til╌lo you 're a╌bove me , i res╌pect , but dare not love ye : no , no , no , no , no , mir╌til╌lo you 're a╌bove me ; i re╌spect , but dare not love ye , i re╌spect but dare not love ye . cou'd this lovely charming maid think mir╌til╌lo wou'd deceive her ? cou'd corin╌na be afraid , she by him shou'd be betray'd ? no , no , no , no , too well , too well i love her , therefore can╌not be above her . oh! oh ! oh ! oh ! let love with love be paid : my heart , my life , my heart , my life , my all i give her : let me now , now , now , let me now , now , now , ah ! now , now , now , re╌ceive her . oh! how glad╌ly we be╌leive , when the heart is too too willing ; can that look , that face deceive ? can he take de╌light in killing ? ah! i dye , ah ! i dye , i dye if you deceive me ; yet i will , i will , yet i will , i will be╌lieve ye . ah! i die , ah ! i die if you de╌ceive me ; yet i will , i will , yet , yet i will , i will , yet , yet i will , i will be╌lieve ye . chorus . oh : how glad╌ly we be╌lieve , when the heart is too too willing ; can that oh! how glad╌ly we be╌lieve , when the heart it too too willing ; can that look , that face deceive ? can he take de╌light in killing ? ah ! i dye , look , that face de╌ceive ? can he take de╌light in killing ? ah ! i ah ! i dye , i dye if you de╌ceive me ; yet i will , i will , yet i will , dye , ah ! i dye if you de╌ceive me ; yet i will , i i will be╌lieve ye ; ah ! i dye , ah ! i dye , if you de╌ceive me ; will , i will be╌lieve ye ; ah ! i dye , i dye if you de╌ceive me ; yet i will , i will , yet , yet i will , i will , yet , yet i will , i will , be╌lieve ye . yet i will , i will , yet , yet i will , i will , yet i will , i will be╌lieve ye . the thraldom , the words by mr. cowley . i came , i saw , and was undone , lightning did thro' my bones and mar╌row run ; a pointed pain pierc'd deep my heart , a swift col╌d trem╌bling seiz'd on ev'ry part ; my head turn╌'d round , nor cou'd it bear the poison tha╌t was entred there : so a de╌stroying angel's breath blo╌ws in the plague , and with it hasty death ; such was the pain , did so be╌gin , to the poor wretch when legion enter'd in : forgive me god i cry'd , for i flatter'd my self i was to dye ; but quickly to my cost i found , i found 't was cru╌el love , 't was cruel love not death had made the wound ; but quickly to my cost i found , i found 't was cru╌el love , 't was cru╌el love not death had made the wound . death a more gen'rous rage does use , quarter to all he conquer's doth re╌fuse , whilst love with barbarous mercy saves the vanquish'd lives to make them slaves ; whilst love with barbarous mercy saves the vanquish'd li╌ves to make them slaves . i am thy slave , then let me know , hard master , the great task i have to doe ; who pride and scorn do un╌der╌goe , in tem╌pests and rou╌gh seas thy galleys row , they pant , and groan , and sigh , but find their sig╌hs encrease the an╌gry wind ; like an e╌gyptian tyrant , some thou wea'╌riest out in buil╌ding but a tomb ; others with sad and ted╌'ous art labour i' th quarries of a sto╌ny heart : of all the works thou dost assign , to all the sev'ral slaves of thine , employ me migh╌ty love to dig the mine ; of all the works thou dost as╌sign , to all the sev'ral slaves of thine , employ me migh╌ty love to dig the mine . a song in the double-dealer . cinthia frowns when e're i woe her , yet she 's vex'd , she 's vex'd if i give o╌ver ; much , much she fears i shou'd , i shou'd undoe her , but much more , but much more , much mo╌re to lose her lover ; thus , thus in doubting she re╌fu╌ses , and not winning , and not winning , thus , thus , thus she looses ; and not winning , and not winning , thus , thus , thus , thus , thus , thus she looses ; prethee cinthia look be╌hind you prethee cinthia look behind you , age and wrinckles , age and wrinckles will o'retake you ; then , then too late , too late , too late , then , then too late de╌sire will find you ; when the po╌w'r does for╌sake you ; think , think , oh ! think , think , think , oh ! think , oh ! sad con╌dition , to be past , yet wish , yet wish fru╌ition ; to be past , be past , yet wish , wish , wish fru╌ition , yet wish , wish , wish fru╌ition . an elegy on the death of mr. john playford . words by mr. tate . gentle shepherds , you that know the charms of tune╌full breath , that harmony in grie╌f can show , la╌ment , la╌ment , for pi╌ous the╌ron's death ! theron , the good , the friend╌ly theron's gone ! theron , theron , the good , the friend╌ly the╌ ╌ron's gone ! ren╌ding mountains , weep╌ing fountains , groaning dales , soft . and ecchoing vales , loud . if you want skill , will teach you how to moan , to moa╌n ; ren╌ding mountains , weep╌ing fountains , groaning dales , soft . and ecchoing vales , loud . if you want skill , will teach you how to moan , to moa╌n ; will teach , will teach you how to moan . slow . could innocence or pi╌e╌ty , ex╌pi╌ring life main╌tain ; or art pre╌vail on de╌sti╌ny , theron still , still had grac'd the plain , belov'd of pan , and dear to phae╌bus train ; theron still had grac'd the plain , belov'd of pan , and dear to phae╌bus train . muses , bring your ro╌ses hither , strew them gent╌ly on his hearse ; muses , bring your ro╌ses hither , strew them gent╌ly on his hearse ; and when those short╌liv'd glo╌ries wither , crown it with a lasting verse , crown it with a la╌sting verse ; and when those short╌liv'd glories wither , crown it with a last╌ing verse . roses soon will fade away , verse and tomb must both de╌cay ; yet theron's name in spight of fate 's decree , and end╌less fame shall meet ; no verse so du╌ra╌ble can be , nor ro╌ses half so sweet , nor ro╌ses half so sweet . chorus . then wast no more , no more ; then wast no more in sighs your breath , nor think his then wast no more , no more ; then wast no more in sighs your breath , nor think his fate was hard ; there 's no such thing as suddain death , to those that al╌ways fate was hard ; there 's no such thing as suddain death , to those that al╌ways are pre╌par'd : prepar'd like him by har╌mo╌ny and love , are pre╌par'd : prepar'd like him by har╌mo╌ny and love , to joyn at first ap╌proach , to joyn at first approach the sa╌cred quire a╌bove ; to to joyn at first approach , at first approach the sa╌cred quire a╌bove ; joyn at first approach , to joyn at first ap╌proach , at first approach the sa╌cred quire a╌bove . to joyn at first approach , to joyn at first approach the sa╌cred quire a╌bove . a song in the d. act of the prophetess . when first i saw the bri╌ght aure lia's eyes , when first i saw the bri╌ght aure╌lia's eyes , a sudden trem╌bling did my limbs sur╌prize , in ev'ry vain , in ev'ry vain i felt a tin╌gling , ting╌ling smart , and a co╌ld faintness , and a co╌ld faintness all a╌rou╌nd my heart , all a╌rou╌nd my heart . but oh ! oh ! oh ! oh ! the piercing , piercing , pier╌cing joy , but oh ! oh ! oh ! oh ! the plea╌sing , plea╌sing pain ; and oh ! and oh ! oh ! oh ! and oh ! ╌may both ten thou╌sand years , ten thou╌sand yea╌rs re╌main , ten thou╌sand years re╌main , ten thou╌sand years re╌main . a song in the tempest , sung by mis cross . dear , dear , pritty , pritty , prit╌ty youth , dear , pritty , pritty , prit╌ty youth , unvail , unvail your eye , unvail , unvail your eye ; how can you , can you sleep , how can you , can you sleep , how can you , can you sleep , when i , when i am by , when i , when i am by ? were i with you all night to be , methinks i cou'd , methinks i cou'd , i cou'd from sleep be free ; me╌thinks i cou'd , methinks i cou'd from sleep , i cou'd from sleep be free : a╌lass , a╌lass my dear , you 'r cold , cold as stone ; you must no longer , no , no longer , no , no longer , no , no longer , longer lye a╌lone ; but be with me my dear , my dear , dear , dear , but be with me my dear , and i in each arm , and i in each arm will hugg you , hugg you close , will hugg you , hugg you close , hugg you close and keep you warm , will hugg you , hugg you close , will hugg you , hugg you close , hugg you close and keep you warm . the rich rival . words out of cowley . they say you 're angry , and rant migh╌ti╌ly , because i love the same as you , a╌las ! you 're ve╌ry rich 't is true ; but prethee fool ! what 's that to love and me ? your land and money let that serve , and know you 're more by that than you de╌serve when next i see my fair one , she shall know how worth╌less thou art of her bed ; and , wretch , i 'll strike thee dumb , and dead with no╌ble verse , not un╌der╌stood by you ; while thy sole rhet'rick shall be joynture and jewels , and our friends a╌gree . pox of your friends that dote and do╌mi╌neer , lovers are bet╌ter friends than they , let 's those in o╌ther things o╌bey , the fates , and stars , and gods must go╌vern here : vain name of blood ! in love , let none ad╌vise with a╌ny blood , but with their own ; 't is that which bids me this bright maid a╌dore , no o╌ther thought has had ac╌cess , did she now beg , i 'd love no less ; and were she an empress , i shou'd love no more . were she as just and true to me , ah , sim╌ple soul ! what wou'd become of thee . a song in king arthur . fairest isle of isles ex╌cel╌ling , seat of plea╌sures and of loves ; ve╌nus here will chuse her dwelling , and for╌sake her cy╌prian groves . cu╌pid , from his fav'rite nation , care and en╌vy will remove ; jea╌lou╌sie , that poy╌sons passion , and de╌spair that dies for love. ii. gentle murmurs , sweet complaining , sighs that blow the fire of love ; soft repulses , kind disdaining , shall be all the pains you prove . every swain shall pay his duty , gratefull every nymph shall prove ; and as these excell in beauty , those shall be renown'd for love. a song in bonduca , sung by miss cross . oh ! oh! lead me , lead me to some peace╌full gloom , where none but sigh╌ing , none but sigh╌ing , sigh╌ing lo╌vers come ; where the shrill , the shrill trumpets never sou╌nd ; never , never , sound , but one e╌ter╌nal hush , one e╌ter╌nal hush goes round . there let me sooth my plea╌sing pain , there let me sooth my plea╌sing pain , and never , never think of war , never , never think of war , never , never think of war , never , never , never , never , never , never think of war a╌gain : what glo╌ry , what glo╌ry , what glo╌ry can , can a lover have to conquer , to con╌quer , yet be still a slave ; what glo╌ry , what glo╌ry can a lo╌ver have , to conquer , to conquer , to conquer , yet be still , still a slave , yet , yet be still , yet , yet be still , yet , yet be still , still a slave ? sweeter than roses , a single song . swee╌ter then ro╌ses , or cool , coo╌l ev'ning breeze ; swee╌ter then ro╌ses , or cool , cool ev'╌ning breeze on a war╌m flow╌ry shore , was the dear , the dear , the dear , dear , de╌ar kiss ; first tre╌m╌bling , first tre╌mbling made me , made me free╌ze , made me freeze ; then shot like fire , all , all , all , all o're , then shot like fire , all , all , all , all , then shot like fire , all , all , o're . what magick has vic╌to╌rious love , what magick has vic╌to╌rious , love for all , all , all i touch , all , all , all , all i touch or see ; since that dear , dear , kiss i hourly , hour╌ly prove , all , all , all , all is love , all , all , all , all , all , all is love , all , all , all , all , all is lo╌ve all , all , all , all , all , is lo╌ve , is love to me . song sung by jemmy bowen , at the opening the old play-house . lu╌cin╌da is be╌witch╌ing fair , lu╌cin╌da is be╌witch╌ing fair , all o're , a╌ll o're in╌ga╌ing is her air ; all o're , all o're , all o're in╌ga╌ging is her air ; all o're , all o're in╌ga╌ging is her air : in ev╌'ry song lu╌cin╌da , lu╌ cinda , lu╌cin╌da 's fam'd , she is the quee╌n of love proclaim'd , to all , to all she does , she does a flame im╌part , ex╌pi╌ring victims , ex╌pi╌ring , ex╌pi╌ring vic╌tims feel her dart ; lu╌&c . first strain again . strephon for her has love ex╌prest , phi╌lan╌der sighs , sighs , sighs too with the rest ; wrack'd , wrack'd with despair each one complains , un╌mo╌v'd , un╌touch't , she all , she all , she all dis╌dains . lu╌&c . end with the the first strain from this mark . : s : this was the last song that mr. purcell sett , it being in his sickness . from rosie bow'rs where sleep's the god of love , hither , hither ye little waiting cupids fly , fl╌y , fl╌y hither ye lit╌tle waiting cu╌pids fly ; teach me , teach me in soft me╌lodious songs , to move with ten╌der , ten╌der passion , my heart 's , my heart 's dar╌ling joy : ah! let the soul of musick tune my voice , to win dear strephon , ah ! ah ! let the soul of musick tune my voice to win dear strephon , dear , dear , dear strephon who my soul en╌joys . or if more in╌flu╌encing is to be brisk and ai╌ry , with a step and a bound , and a frisk from the ground , i will trip like a╌ny fairy ; as once on i╌da dancing , were three ce╌lestial bodies , with an air , and a face , and a shape , and a grace , let me charm like beauty's goddess ; with an air , and a face , and a shape , and a grace let me charm like beauty's goddess . slow . ah! ah ! 't is in vain , 't is all , 't is all , all in vain , death and de╌spair must end the fa╌tal pain ; cold despair , cold , cold , de╌spair disguis'd like snow and rain , falls , falls , falls on my breast , bleak winds in tempests blo╌w , in tempests blo╌w , my veins all shiver , and my fingers glow , my pulse beats a dead , dead march ; my pulse bea╌ts a dead , dead march for lost re╌pose , and to a so╌lid lump of ice , my poor , poor fond heart is froze . or , say ye pow'rs , say , say ye pow'rs my peace to crown , shall i , shall i , shall i thaw my self or drown ? shall i , shall i , shall i thaw my self or drown ? a╌mongst the foaming billows in╌creasing , all with tears i shed on beds of ooze , and chrystal pillows , lay down , down , down , lay down , down , down my love╌sick head ; say , say ye pow'rs , say , say ye pow'rs my peace to crown , shall i , shall i , shall i thaw my self or drown ? shall i , shall i , shall i thaw my self , or drown ? quick. no , no , no , no , no , i 'le straight run mad , mad , mad , mad , mad , that soon , that soon my heart will warm , when once the sense is fled , is fled , love , love , has no pow'r , no , no , no , no , no pow'r to charm ; love has no pow'r , no , no , no , no , love has no pow'r , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no pow'r to charm : wild thro'the woods i 'le fl╌y , wil╌d thro'the woods i 'le fl╌y , robes , locks shall thus , thus , thus , thus be tore ; a thousand , thousand deaths i 'le dye , a thousand , thousand deaths i 'le dye , e're thus , thus in vain , e're thus , thus in vain , thus in vain a╌dore . a song on a ground , the words by madam phillips . h so╌li╌tude ! my swee╌test choice ! oh so╌li╌tude ! oh so╌li╌tude ! my swee╌test , sweetest choice ! places de╌vo╌ted to the night , re╌mote from tumult , and from noise , how ye my rest╌less thoughts de╌light ! oh so╌li╌tude ! oh so╌li╌ tude ! my swee╌test , sweetest choice ! oh heavens ! what con╌tent is mine , to see those trees , which have appear'd , from the na╌ti╌vi╌ty of time ; and , which all a╌ges have re╌ver'd , to look to day as fresh and green , to look to day as fresh and green , as when their beauty's first were seen ? oh! oh how a╌gree╌a╌ble a sight these hanging mountaines do ap╌pear , which th'un ╌hap╌py wou'd in╌vite , to fi╌nish all their sorrows here ; when their hard , their hard fate makes them endure , such woes , such woes , as on╌ly death can cure. oh! oh how i so╌li╌tude a╌dore ! oh! oh how i so╌li╌tude a╌dore , that e╌lement of no╌blest wit , where i have learn'd , where i have learn'd a╌pollo's love , without the pains , the pai╌ns , to study it : for thy sake i in love am grown , with what thy fancy , thy fancy does pursue ; but when i think upon my own , i hate it , i hate it , for that reason too ; because it needs must hinder me from seeing , from seeing , and from serving thee . oh so╌li╌tude ! oh how i so╌li╌tude a╌dore ! sighs for our late sovereign king charles the second . if pray'rs and tears , the shields the church of england on╌ly bears , in some great ex╌igence of state , cou'd those , cou'd those have warded off the blows of fate , we had not fall'n , we had not sunk so low under the gre╌vous heavy weight , the pressures of this day 's sa╌d o╌verthrow . oh! oh! how the first amazing blow bow'd down , bow'd down each loyal head , and as we trem╌bling stood , fixt like a standing water all our blood , in ev'ry face you might such for╌rows read , that what the prophet wish'd but cou'd not show , was in our mourn╌full land made good ; all eyes as rivers swell╌'d , did strangely o╌verflow , our weepings seem'd increas'd in╌to a╌no╌ther flood : thus , thus uni╌ver╌sal was our grief , and in those agonies of our souls , we lay till the kin╌d heav'ns roll╌'d the cloud a╌way , and gave us some faint , some faint glim'rings of re╌lief : the waters then a╌bated for a while , and welcome , wel╌come joy╌s hung hov╌'ring o're our drooping isle , oh! then , oh! then , what pi╌ous groans , what pi╌ous sighs , the church sent up be╌yond the yielding skies ; lord save our king , ev'ry good subject cries , whilst ev'ry bro╌ken hearts al╌tar and sacrifice ; lord save the king was never said , with greater fer╌vency than now , not in the chapel only , but the streets , no sort of people cou'd you meet , but did de╌vout╌ly bow , and as devoutly pray'd ; and yet no pharisaick hypocrites , in corners with well guided zeal their orisons were made ; al╌bion is now become a holy land , and wages ho╌ly warr to stay the threat'╌ning hand ; oh! oh! that we might pre╌vail , such well ap╌pointed numbers never us'd to fail , oh! oh! that we might prevail , numbers of old by a wise prelate led , with arms stretch't tow'rds heav'n took the field , no other weapons did those champions weild , but leavy boughs ( and pray'rs no doubt , ) we read to those a mighty , a mighty conquerour did yeild , a╌lasswe'd conquer'd too , but for our former crimes , treasons , rebellions , perjury's , wich all , with all the in╌i╌quities of the times , whole legions doe against us rise , these , these are the powers that strike the kingdom dead , and now the crown is fall'n , now the crown is fall'n from our jo╌si╌ah's head. a song in henry the second ; sung by mrs. dyer . in vain , in vain , in vain , in vai╌n ' gainst love , in vai╌n i strove , reason nor honour , reason nor honour could its for╌ce re╌move ; tho' honour fresh objections brought , and each had won╌d'rous sense i thought , each had won╌d'rous sense i thought : yet love , love , love more stro╌ng , yet love , love , love more stro╌ng , tho' not so wise , be╌lyes my tongue in my fond , my fond , my fo╌nd eyes . one an╌swers faint╌ly no , no , no , but yes , oh yes , oh yes , yes , yes , oh yes , oh yes , yes , yes , oh yes , the last much lou╌der cry's . a two part song . when myra sing╌s , when myra sing╌s , when my╌ra sing╌s , when myra sing╌s , we seek thi'n╌chant╌ing we seek th'in╌chant╌ing sound ; sound , th'in╌chant╌ing sound ; and th'in╌chant╌ing sound , bless the notes , and bless the notes which doe so sweet╌ly , so sweet╌ly , so and bless the notes , and bless the notes that doe so sweetly , so sweetly , so sweet╌ly wound ; what mu╌sick , what mu╌sick needs must sweet╌ly wound ; what mu╌sick needs must dwell up╌on that tongue , whose speech is tunefull , whose speech is tunefull , is dwell up╌on that tongue , whose speech is tunefull , whose speech is tune╌full as a╌no╌ther song : tune╌full as a╌no╌ther song : such harmo╌ny , such wit , such harmo╌ny , such wit , such such harmony , such wit , such harmony , such wit , a face so fair , so many , so many pointed arrows who , who can wit , a face so fair , so many , so many point╌ed arrows who , who can bear ? the slave that from her wit , or beau╌ty flyes , bear ? the slave that from her wit , or beau╌ty flyes , if she but if she but reach him , but reach him with her voice , reach him , but reach him with her voice , if she but reach him if she but reach him with her voice ; he dies , he dies , he with her voice ; he dies , he dies , he dies , he dies , he dies , he dies , he dies , he dies , he dies , he dies . dies , he dies , he dies , he dies , he dies , he dies , he dies . come let us leave the town , a two part song . come , come , come , come let us leave , let us , let us leave the town ; come , come , come , come , come , come let us leave , let us leave the town ; come , come , come , come , come , come let us leave , let us , let us , let us leave come , come , come , come , come , come , come , come let us leave , let us , let us leave the town ; and in some lonely place , where crowds and noise , where crowds and the town ; and in some lonely place , where crowds , where crowds and noise were never , never , never , ne╌ver known , re╌so╌lve noise were never , never , never , ne╌ver known , re╌so╌lve to spend our days . in pleasant , pleasant sha╌des , in to spend our days . in pleasant , pleasant , pleasant , in pleasant , pleasant , pleasant , pleasant shades upon the grass at night our selves we 'll lay , our days in harmless pleasant shades , up╌on the grass at night our selves we 'll lay , our sports shall pass , our days in harmless sports , in harmless sports shall pass ; thus days in harmless sports shall pass , our days in harmless sports shall pass ; thus time shall sli╌de a╌way . time shall sli╌de a╌way . a two part song . lost is my quiet for e╌ver , lost is my qui╌et for e╌ver , lost lost is my quiet for e╌ver , e╌ver , lost is my quiet for e╌ver , for e╌ver lost ; lost is my qui╌et for e╌ver , e╌ver , for e╌ver , for e╌ver , lost is my quiet for e╌ver , for e╌ver , e╌ver , lost is life's hap╌pi╌est part ; lost all , all , all my ten╌der en╌deavours lost is life's hap╌pi╌est part ; lost all , all my ten╌der en╌deavours to tou╌ch an in╌sen╌si╌ble to tou╌ch an in╌sen╌si╌ble heart . but tho' my de╌spair is past curing , but tho' my de╌spair , heart . but tho' my de╌spair is past curing , but my de╌spair is past curing , and much unde╌serv'd is my fate ; i 'le show by a tho'my de╌spair is past curing , and much undeserv'd is my fate ; patient en╌du╌ring my love , i 'le show by a patient en╌du╌ring i 'le show by a patient en╌during my love is unmov'd , i 'le show by a patient my love is un╌mov╌'d , is unmov'd as her hate . en╌du╌ring my love is unmov'd as her hate . a two part song . the words by mr. congreve . there ne're , ne're was so wretched a lover as i , so wretched , so wretched , so there ne'er , ne'er was so wretched a lover as i ; there ne'er , ne're was so wretched a lover as i ; wretched a lover as i , so wretched , so wretched , so wretched a lover as i ; whose whose hopes are for ever , for e╌ver , for e╌ver pre╌vented : hopes are for ever , for ever , for ever , for ever , for ever pre╌vented : i 'me neither at i 'me nei╌ther at re╌st re╌st when a╌minta looks coy , nor when she looks kind , looks kind , looks kind , nor when she looks when a╌minta looks coy , nor when she looks kind , looks kind , looks kind , nor when she looks kind am contented : her frowns give a pain , her frowns give a pain , a kind am con╌tented : her frowns give a pain , her frowns give a pa╌in i 'me un╌a╌ble to bear , the thoughts of e'm set me a trem╌bling , pain , a pa╌in i 'me un╌a╌ble to bear , the thoughts of e'm set me a trem╌bling , they set me a they set me a trembling , and her smiles are a jo╌y trembling , and her smiles are a jo╌y so great , so great , so great , so great , that i fear , that i so great , so great , so great , so great , that i fear , that i fear , that i fear , that i fear lest they shou'd be no more but dis╌sembling , lest they shou'd be no fear , that i fear lest they shou'd be no more but dissembling , lest they shou'd be no more but dis╌sembling . then prithee a╌minta consent and be kind ; more but dis╌sembling . a pox of this troublesome , a pox of this troublesome , troublesome wooing , then prithee a╌minta con╌sent troublesome wooing , then prithee a╌min╌ta consent and be kind , a pox of this troublesome , and be kind , a pox of this troublesome , troublesome wooing , then prithee a╌minta troublesome wooing , then prithee a╌minta consent and be kind , a pox of this trouble╌some , consent and be kind , a pox of this troublesome , troublesome wooing , for i find i shall troublesome wooing , then prithee a╌minta consent and be kind , for i find i shall ne're be at peace in my mind , till once you and i have been do╌ing , been do╌ing , been ne'er be at peace in my mind , till once you and i have been do╌ing , been do╌ing , been do╌ing , been do╌ing , been do╌ing , till once you and i have been do╌ing : for do╌ing , been doing , been do╌ing , till once you and i have been do╌ing : for shame , for shame , for shame let your lover no lon╌ger com╌plain , complain , complain of shame let your lover no longer , no lon╌ger complain , complain , com╌plain of u╌sage that 's hard , hard , hard , of u╌sage that 's hard , hard a╌bove measure , but since i have u╌sage that 's hard , hard , hard , of u╌sage that 's hard , hard a╌bove measure , but since i have carry'd , have carry'd such loads of love's pain , now let me , now let me , now let me , now carry'd , have carry'd such loads of love's pain , now let me , now let me , now let me , now let me take toll , now let me , now let me , now let me take toll of the pleasure . let me , now let me take toll , now let me , now let me take toll of the pleasure . a song sung before the queen on her birth day . ce╌lebrate this fe╌sti╌val , ce╌lebrate this fe╌stival , ce╌lebrate this festival ; 't is sa╌cred , bid the trum╌pets cease , 't is sa╌cred , bid the trum╌pets cease . turn over , kind╌ly treat ma╌ri╌a's day , and your ho╌mage 't will re╌pay ; bequeathing blessings on our isle , the te╌dious mi╌nutes to be╌guile ; till conquest , till conquest , till conquest to ma╌ri╌a's arms re╌store ; peace and her he╌ro , peace and her he╌ro to de╌part no more , no , no more , no , no more , no , no mo╌re , peace and her he╌ro , peace and her he╌ro to de╌part no more , no , no more , no , no more . anacreon's defeat . this po╌et si╌ngs the tro╌jan wars , a╌no╌ther of the theban jarrs , in rat╌ling numbers , in rat╌ling numbers , verse that da╌res ; this po╌et si╌ngs the tro╌jan wars , a╌nother of the the╌ban jarrs , in rat╌ling numbers , in rat╌ling numbers , verse that dares . whilst i in soft and hum╌ble verse , my own , my own cap╌ti╌vi╌ties re╌hearse ; whilst i in soft , in so╌ft and hum╌ble verse , my ow╌n cap╌ti╌vities rehearse ; i sing my own defeats , which are not the e╌vents of common war ; i sing my own defeats , which are not the e╌vents of common war , which are not the e╌vents of common war : not fleets at sea have vanquish'd me , nor brigadeers , nor ca╌val╌ry , nor ranks and files , nor ranks and files of in╌fan╌try ; not fleets at sea have vanquish'd me , nor bri╌gadeers , nor ca╌val╌ry , nor ranks and files , nor ranks and files of in╌fan╌try : no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , a╌na╌cre╌on stil de╌sies , all , all your ar╌til╌le╌ry com╌pa╌nies ; save those encamp'd in kil╌ling , kil╌ling eyes , each dart his mistress shoots he dyes , each dart his mistress shoots he dyes . a song in the th . act of the fool 's preferment . i 'le sail up╌on the dog╌star , i 'le sail up╌on the dog╌star , and then pursue the morning , and then pursue , and then pursue the morning ; i 'le chase the moon till it be noon , i 'le chase the moon till it be noon , but i 'le make , i 'le make her leave her horning . i 'le climb the frosty mountain , i 'le climb the frosty mountain , and there i 'le coyn the weather ; i 'le tea╌r the rain╌bow from the sky , i 'le tea╌r the rain╌bow from the sky and t╌ye , and tye both ends to╌ge╌ther . the stars pluck from their orbs too , the stars pluck from their orbs too , and crowd them in my budget ; and whether i 'me a roar╌ing boy , a roar╌ing boy , let a╌ll , let all the nation judge it . a song upon a ground . she loves , and she con╌fes╌ses too , there 's then at last no more to do ; the hap╌py work 's en╌tire╌ly done , en╌ter the town which thou hast won : the fruits of conquest now , now , now be╌gin , i╌o , tri╌umph , en╌ter in . what 's this , ye gods ! what can it be ! re╌mains there still an e╌ne╌my ! bold honour stands up in the gate , and wou'd yet ca╌pi╌tu╌late . have i o'recome all re╌al foes , and shall this phantom me op╌pose ? noi╌sy nothing , stalking shade , by what witchcraft wert thou made , thou emp╌ty cause of so╌lid harms ? but i shall find out counter charms , thy ai╌ry devil╌ship to remove from this cir╌cle here of love : sure i shall rid my self of thee , by the night's ob╌scurity , and ob╌scu╌rer secre╌cy . un╌like to ev╌ry o╌ther spright , thou at╌tempt'st not men to affright , nor appear'st , nor appear'st but in the light. bess of bedlam . from silent shades and the e╌lizium groves , where sad de╌parted spirits mou╌rn their loves from chrystall streams , and from that country where jove crowns the feilds with flowers all the year , poor sense╌less bess , cloath'd in her raggs and fol╌ly , is come to cure her love╌sick me╌lanchol╌ly : bright cyn╌thia kept her re╌vells late , while mab the fai╌ry queen did dance , and o╌be╌ron did sit in state , when mars at ve╌nus ran his lance ; in yonder cow╌slip lies my dear , entomb'd in li╌quid gemms of dew , each day i 'le wa╌ter it with a tear , its fa╌ding blossom to re╌new : for since my love is dead , and all my joys are gone ; poor bess for his sake a garland will make , my mu╌sick shall be a groan , i 'le lay me down and dye with╌in some hollow tree , the raven and cat , the owl and bat , shall war╌ble for╌th my e╌le╌gy . did you not see my love as he past by you ? his two flaming eyes , if he come nigh you , they will scorch up your hearts ; ladies be╌ware ye , lest he shou'd dart a glance that may ensnare ye ; hark! hark! i hear old charon bawl , his boat he will no longer stay , the furies lash their whips and call , come , come a╌way ; come , come a╌way . poor bess will return to the place whence she came , since the world is so mad she can hope for no cure ; for lov'es grown a bubble , a shadow , a name , which fools do ad╌mire , and wise men en╌dure . cold and hungry am i grown , am╌bro╌sia will i feed up╌on , drink nectar still and sing ; who is con╌tent , does all sorrow pre╌vent : and bess in her straw , whilst free from the law , in her thoughts is as great , great as a king. a single song , the words by mr. motteux . stript of their green our groves ap╌pear , our vales lye bu╌ried deep in snow ; the blow╌ing north controuls the aire , a nipping cold chills all be╌low . the frost has gla╌z'd our deep╌est streams , phoebus withdraw╌'s his kind╌ly beams , phoebus withdraw╌'s his kind╌ly beams . yet winter blest be thy return , thou 'st brought the swain for whom i us'd to mourn ; and in thy ice with plea╌sing flames we burn , and in thy ice with plea╌sing flames we burn . d . verse . too soon the suns re╌vi╌ving heat will thaw thy ice and melt thy snow ; trum╌pets will sound , and drums will beat , and tell me the dear , dear youth must goe : then must my wea╌k un╌wil╌ling arms , resign him up╌ to stronger charms , resign him up╌ to stronger charms : what flowers , what sweets , what beauteous thing , when damon's gone , can ease or pleasure bring ? win╌ter brings damon , win╌ter is my sprin╌g ; win╌ter bring damon , win╌ter is my spring . love arms himself , a single song . love arm╌s him╌self in celia's eyes , when e're weak rea╌son wou'd re╌bell ; love arm╌s himself in ce╌lia's eyes , when e're wea╌k rea╌son wou'd re╌bell ; and ev'ry time i dare , i da╌re be wise , a╌las , a╌las , a╌las , a╌las , a deep╌er wound i feel , re╌peated thoughts , re╌peated thoughts present the ill , which see╌ing i must still , which see╌ing i must still , i must still , still , still endure ; they tell me , they tell me , they tell me love has darts to kill , and wisdom has no pow'r , and wisdom has no pow'r , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , and wisdom has no pow'r , no pow'r to cure . then cruel , cruel reason give me , give me , give me rest ; quit , quit in my heart thy fe╌ble hold , goe try thy force , go try thy force in ce╌lia's breast , for that is disingag'd and col╌d , that is dis╌in╌gag'd and cold ; there all , all , all , there all , all thy nicest arts em╌ploy ; confess thy self , confess thy self her beau╌ty's slave , and argue whilst she may de╌stroy , how gre╌at , how gre╌at , how god╌like 't is to save . the last song mr. henry purcell sett before his sickness . love╌ly , lovely al╌bi╌na , love╌ly , lovely al╌bi╌na's come , co╌me a╌shore , to enter her just , just claim ; ten times more char╌ming , ten times more char╌ming than be╌sore ; to her im╌mor╌tal fame . fame . the bel╌gick ly╌on , as his brave , brave , brave , the bel╌gick ly╌on , as his brave , brave , brave , this beauty , this beauty will relieve , this beauty , this beauty will re╌lieve , will , will relieve , for nothing , nothing , nothing but a mean blind slave , can liv╌e , and let her griev╌e , and let her grieve . song , sung in the play call'd , the massacre in paris . thy genius lo ! lo ! from his sweet bed of rest , adorn'd with jessimin , and with ro╌ses drest ; the pow'rs divine has rais'd to stop thy fate , a true repentance never , never comes too late , a true repentance never , never comes too late : so soon as born she made her self a shrowd , the fleecy man╌tle of a weep╌ing cloud , and swift as thought her ai╌ry journey took , swi╌ft as thought her ai╌ry journey took ; her hand heav'ns azure gate with trem╌bling struck ; the stars did with a╌maze╌ment on her look , the stars did with a╌mazement on her look , did with a╌mazement on her look ; she told thy story in so sad a tone , she told thy story in so sa╌d a tone , the angels start from bliss and ga╌ve a groan . but charles be╌wate , oh! dal╌ly not , oh! dal╌ly not , be╌ware , oh! dal╌ly not with heav'n ; for af╌ter this no pardon , no , no , no par╌don shall be giv'n ; oh! dally not , oh! dal╌ly not with heavn'n , for af╌ter this , no , no , no pardon shall be giv'n , no , no , no pardon shall be given . a two part song . fair clo╌e my breast so a╌lar╌ms , from her pow'r i no fair cloe my breast so a╌lar╌ms , from her pow'r , from her pow'r i no refuge can find ; if a╌nother i take in my arms , yet my clo╌e , yet my clo╌e is refuge can find ; if a╌nother i take in my arms , yet my clo╌e is then in my mind : unblest with the joy , still a pleasure i want , still a pleasure i then in my mind : un╌blest with the joy , still a pleasure i want , which none but my clo╌e , my clo╌e can grant ; let clo╌e but want , which none but my clo╌e , my clo╌e can grant ; let clo╌e but smi╌le , smi╌le , i grow ga╌y , and i i grow ga╌y , and i feel my heart spring with de╌light ; on clo╌e i cou'd gaze all the day , all , all the feel my heart spring with de╌light ; on clo╌e i cou'd gaze all the day , all day , all , all , all , all the day , all , all the day ; on clo╌e i cou'd gaze all the all the day , all , all , all , all the day , all , all the day ; on clo╌e i cou'd gaze all the day , and clo╌e do wish for , and clo╌e do wish for , and clo╌e do wish for each night . day , and clo╌e do wish for , and clo╌e do wish for , and clo╌e do wish for each night . oh! oh! did clo╌e , oh! oh! did clo╌e but oh! oh̄ did clo╌e , oh! oh! did clo╌e but know how i love , and the pleasure of loving a╌gain ; my know how i love , and the pleasure of loving a╌gain ; my pas╌sion her pas╌sion her favour wou'd mo╌ve , my pas╌sion her favour wou'd fa╌vour wou'd mo╌ve , my pas╌sion her fa╌vour wou'd mo╌ve , mo╌ve , and in prudence she 'd pi╌ty my pain : good nature and and in prudence she 'd pi╌ty my pain : good nature and int'╌rest shou'd both make her kind , for the joy she might give , and the int'╌rest shou'd both make her kind , for the joy she might give , and the joy she might find . joy she might find . a song , sung at the knighting of don-quixote , in the d . act. sing , sin╌g , all ye muses , sin╌g , sing , sing , sin╌g , all ye mu╌ses , sing , your lutes strike , strike , strike a╌roun╌d , sing , your lutes strike , strike , strike a╌roun╌d , your lutes strike a╌round ; when a soldier 's the sto╌ry , when a your lutes strike around ; when a soldier 's the sto╌ry , when a soldier 's the sto╌ry , what tongue can want sound ; when a soldier 's the sto╌ry , what soldier 's the sto╌ry , what tongue can want sound ; when a soldier 's the sto╌ry , what tongue can want sound ; who danger disdains , who danger disdains , wou╌nds , wounds , tongue can want sound ; who danger disdains , who danger disdains , wou╌nds , wounds , bruises and pains , when the honour of fighting is all that he gains ; rich bruises and pains , when the honour of fighting is all that he gains ; profit comes easy , comes , ea╌sy , ea╌sy in ci╌ties of store , but the gold is earn'd hard where the rich profit comes ea╌sy , ea╌sy in ci╌ties of store , cannons do ro╌ar , but the gold is earn'd hard where the cannons do but the gold is earn'd hard where the cannons do ro╌ar , do roar ; brisk time. yet see how they run , how they run , how they run , how they run at the storming , the roar ; yet see how they run , how they run at the storming , the storming , the storming , the storming , the storming a town , thro' blood , and thro' fire , to storming , the storming , the storming , the storming a town , thro' blood , and thro' fire , to take the half moon , soft . thro' blood , and thro' fire to take the half moon ; they take the half moon , thro' blood , and thro' fire to take the half moon ; sca╌le the high wall , they sca╌le the high they sca╌le the high wall , the high wall , whence they see others fall , fall , fall , fall , fall , whence they see o╌thers wall , whence they see others fall , fall , fall , fall , fall , whence they see others fall ; their hearts precious darling , bright glo╌ry , bright fall ; their hearts precious darling , bright glo╌ry , bright glo╌ry pur╌suing , tho' death's slow . un╌der foot and the glo╌ry pur╌suing , tho' death 's under foot and the mine is just blowing , it springs , it springs , it springs , it mine is just blowing . up they fl╌y , it springs up they fl╌y , they fl╌y , yet springs , it springs , it springs , it springs , up they fl╌y , more , more , more , more , more , yet more will sup╌ply , as bridegrooms to yet more , more , more , yet more still sup╌ply , as bride╌grooms to marry they has╌ten to die , they hasten to die ; till fate claps , marry they has╌ten , they hasten to die ; till fate claps , claps , claps her wings , till fate claps , claps , claps her wings , and the glad tydings brings , of the claps , claps her wings , till fate claps , claps , claps her wings , and the glad tydings brings , of the breach being enter'd , and then , then , then , then , then , then , then they 'r all kings : then breach being enter'd , and then , then , then , then , then , then , then they 'r all kings : happy 's she whose face can win , then hap╌py's she whose face can win , can win a then happy 's she , then happy 's she whose face can win , can win a soldier 's grace , they range about in state , they range about in state , like gods , like soldier 's grace , they range about in state , they range about in state , like gods , like gods dis╌posing fate ; no lux╌u╌ry in peace , nor pleasure in ex╌cess gods dis╌posing fate ; no lux╌u╌ry in peace , nor pleasure in ex╌cess can par╌ral╌lel the joys , can pa╌ral╌lel the joys , the can par╌ral╌lel the joys , can pa╌ral╌lel the joys , the mar╌tial , martial he╌ro crown when flush'd with ra╌ge , mar╌tial he╌ro crown when flush'd with and forc'd by want , forc'd by want , he stor╌ms , ra╌ge , and forc'd by want , he stor╌ms , he he stor╌ms a wealthy town . stor╌ms a wealthy town . a dialogue in tyrannick love , or the royal martyr . let us goe , let us goe , let us hark my daridcar ! hark we 're cal'd , we 're cal'd , we 're cal'd be╌low ; let us goe , let us goe , let us goe , let us goe , let us go to releive the care of lon╌ging goe , let us goe , let us goe , let us goe , let us goe ; lovers in de╌spair ; let us goe , let us goe , let us goe ; let us goe , let us goe , let us goe , let us goe , let us goe , let us goe , let us goe , let us goe , let us , let us goe : merry , merry , merry , we let us goe , let us goe , let us goe , let us goe , let us , let us goe : merry , merry , merry we sayle form the east ; half tippl'd at the rainbow feast ; in the bright moonshine whilst the sayle from the east ; half tippl'd at the rainbow feast ; winds whistle lou╌d ; tivy , tivy , tivy , tivy , tivy , tivy , in the bright moonshine , whilst the winds whistle loud ; tivy , tivy , tivy , tivy , tivy , tivy , tivy , tivy , tivy , tivy , tivy , tivy , tivy ; we mount , we mount , and we fl╌y , tivy , tivy , tivy , tivy , tivy , tivy , tivy ; we mount , we mount and we fl╌y , all racking a╌long in a dawny white cloud , and lest our leap all racking a╌long in a dawny white cloud , from the sky shou'd prove too farr , and lest our leap from the sky and lest our leap from the sky shou'd prove too farr , and lest our leap shou'd prove too fa╌rr , we 'll sli╌de , we 'll slide on the back of a new fal╌ling from the sky shou'd prove too farr , we 'll fli╌de , we 'll slide on the back of a new falling starr , and drop , drop , drop from a╌bove , in a gel╌ly , a gel╌ly , a gel╌ly of starr , and drop , drop , drop from a╌bove , in a gel╌ly , a gel╌ly , a gel╌ly of love ; and drop , drop , drop from a╌bove , in a gel╌ly , a gel╌ly , a gel╌ly of love. love ; and drop , drop , drop from a╌bove , in a gel╌ly , a gel╌ly , a gel╌ly of love. but now the sun 's down , and the element's red , the spirits of fire against us make head ; they muster , they muster , they muster like gnats in the air : a╌las i must leave thee my oh stay ! oh fair , and to my light horsemen re╌pair . a╌las i must leave thee , stay ! oh stay ! stay , stay , oh stay , stay , stay ; a╌las i must leave thee , a╌las , a╌las i must leave thee , must leave thee my fair. for you need not to fear'em , you need not to fear 'em to night ; the wind is for us and blo╌ws full in their sight , and o're the wide ocean we fi╌ght ; like leaves in the autumn our foes will fall down , and hiss in the water , and hiss in the wa╌ter , and down : but their men lye se╌curely intrench'd in a cloud , and a trumpeter , hornet , a trumpeter , hornet to battle , to bat╌tle sounds lou╌d ; no mortals that spye how we tilt in the sky , with wonder will gaze and fear such e╌vents as will ne're come to pass , stay then call me a╌gen when the battle is won . you to perform what the man wou'd have done . turn over to the cho chorus . so ready , so ready and quick is a spi╌rit of air , to pi╌ty , to pi╌ty the so realy , so ready and quick is a spi╌rit of air , to pity , to pi╌ty the lover , and succour the fair ; that si╌lent and swift , si╌lent and swift , lover , and succour the fair ; that si╌lent and swift , si╌lent and swift the lit╌tle soft god , is here with a wish , and is si╌lent and swift the lit╌tle soft god , is here with a wish , and is gone with a nod , is here with a wish , and is gone with a nod. gone with a nod , is here with a wish , and is gone with a nod. a two part song . no , no , no , no , no , no , re╌sistance , re╌sistance is but no , no , no , no , no , no , re╌sistance , re╌sistance , re╌sistance is but vain ; no , no , no , no , no , no , re╌sistance , re╌sistance is but vain , vain , vain ; no , no ; no , no , no , no , re╌sistance , re╌sistance is but vain , vain , vain , vain , vain , re╌sistance is but vain ; and on╌ly adds new weight , and vain , vain , re╌sistance is but vain ; and on╌ly adds new on╌ly adds new weight , and on╌ly adds new weight to cu╌pid's weight , and on╌ly adds new weight , new weight , new weight to cu╌pid's chain ; no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , chain ; no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , re╌sistance is but vain ; no , no , no , no , no , no , re╌si╌stance no , no , no , no , resistance is but vain ; no , no , no , no , no , no , re╌si╌stance is but vain : a thousand , thousand , thousand , thousand ways ; is but vain : a thousand , a thousand , thousand , thousand , thousand ways ; a thousand , thousand , thousand , thousand , thousand ways ; a thousand , thousand , thousand , thousand thousand , thousand arts the tyrant , the tyrant , the tyrant , the tyrant knows to cap╌ti╌vate ways , a thousand arts , the tyrant , the tyrant , the tyrant knows to cap╌ti╌vates our hearts ; and sometimes our hearts ; sometimes he sighs , he sigh╌s em╌ploys ; tryes the u╌niver╌sal language of the eyes ; the fier╌ce with the solt with ten╌derness de╌coys , fierce╌ness he destroys . the soft with ten╌der╌ness de╌coys ; he kills the stron╌g , he kills the stron╌g , he kills the he kills the stron╌g with joy , with jo╌y , stron╌g with joy , with jo╌y , he kills the strong with joy ; he kills the strong with joy ; the weak with the weak with pain , the weak with pain . no , no , no , pain , the weak with pain , the weak with pain . no , no , end with first strain from this vocal join mark . a two part song , in king arthur . sound a par╌ly ye fair and sur╌ren╌der , sound , sound , sound , sound a par╌ly ye sound , sound , sound , sound , a par╌ly ye fair and sur╌ren╌der , sound a fa╌ir , a par╌ly ye fair and surrender ; set your selves and your parly ye fair , found a par╌ly ye fair and sur╌render ; set your selves and your lovers at ease : he 's a gratefull , a gratefull of╌fender who plea╌sure lovers at ease : he 's a gratefull , a gratefull of╌fender who pleasure , who plea╌sure dare seize , but the whining pre╌tender , the dare seize , but the whining , the whineing preten╌der is sure to displease : sound a par╌ly ye fair and sur╌ren╌der , whineing preten╌der is sure to dis╌please : sound , sound , sound , sound a parly ye sound , sound , sound , sound a parly ye fair , sou╌nd a par╌ly ye fair and sur╌ren╌der , sound a parly ye fair , sound a par╌ly ye fair and sur╌render ; since the fruit of de╌sire is possessing , 't is un╌man╌ly to sigh , 't is un╌manly fair and sur╌render ; since the fruit of de╌sire is possessing , 't is un╌man╌ly to sigh , 't is un╌manly to sigh and complain ; when we kneel for re╌dressing , when we kneel for re╌dressing , to sigh and com╌plain ; when we kneel for redressing , when we we mo╌ve your dis╌dain ; love was made for a kneel for re╌dressing we mo╌ve your dis╌dain ; love was bles╌sing , a bles╌sing , love was made , love was made for a bles╌sing made , love was made , love was made for a bles╌sing , love was made for a bles╌sing , was and not for a pain , love was made for a bles╌sing made for a bles╌sing and not for a pain , love was made for a and not for a pain . bles╌sing , was made for a bles╌sing and not for a pain . let hector , achilles , a two part song . let hector , a╌chil╌les , and each brave com╌man╌der , let hector a╌chil╌les , let hector a╌chil╌les , and and each brave commander , with caesar and pompey , with caesar and each brave commander , and each brave commander , with caesar and pompey , with pompey , and great , great , and great a╌lex╌ander ; all nations and kingdoms , all nations and caesar and pompey , and great , and great a╌lex╌ander ; all nations and kingdoms , all kingdoms with conquest subdue , with conquest , with conquest sub╌due , yet more than all nations and kingdoms , with conquest subdue , with conquest , with conquest sub╌due , yet this , more , more , more , yet more than all this , yet more than all this , bright more than all this , yet more than all this , yet more than all this , more , more , bright celia can do . for one sin╌gle glance from her conquering eyes , will take 'em all ce╌lia can do . for one sin╌gle glance from her conquering eyes , will take 'em all captive by way of sur╌prize ; the trophies and crowns of their powerfull arms , are sacri╌fic'd captive by way of sur╌prize ; the trophies and crowns of their powerfull arms , are sacri╌fic'd all to ce╌lia's bright charms ; in chains and in tri╌umph , all to ce╌lia's bright charms ; in ghains and in in chains and in tri╌umph she carries them all , and tri╌umph she carries them all , and if she but frown , then down , then down they all fall , down they fall , down they fall , if she but frown , then down , then down they all fa╌ll , down they fall , dow╌n , down , down they all fall ; in chains and in tri╌umph down they fall , down , then down they all fall ; in chains she carries them all , and if she but and in tri╌umph she carries them all , and if she but frown , then down they all fall , down they fall , down they fa╌ll , dow╌n , frown , then down they all fa╌ll , down they fall , down they all fa╌ll , down , down they all fall , down , down , down , down , down , down they all fall . down , then down they all fall , down , down , dow╌n they all fall . what a sad fate , a two part song . what a sad , sa╌d fate is mine , is mine , is mine ; what a sad , sa╌d fate is mine ; my love , my love , my love is my crime : my love , my love , my love is my crime ? what a sad , what a sad , sa╌d fate is mine ? or why , why shou'd she be , why , why shou'd she be more ea╌sy , more ea╌sy , more ea╌sy , ea╌sy , and free to a╌ll , than to me , to a╌ll than to me , to a╌ll than to me , to a╌ll than to me ? but if by dis╌dain , but if by dis╌dain she can les╌sen my pain , 't is all , 't is all , all , i im╌plore ; to make me love less , to make me love less , or her self to love more ; more , more , to make me love less , or her self to love more . a dialogue in the th . act of the d . part of don-quixote . he. since times are so bad , i must tell you sweet heart , i 'm thinking to leave off my plough and my cart , and to the fair cit╌ty a journey will goe , to better my fortune as other folk do ; since some have from ditches , and course leather breeches , been rais'd , been rais'd to be rulers and wallow'd in riches , prithee come , come , come , come from thy wheel , prithee come , come , come , come from thy wheel , for if gypsies don't lye , i shall , i shall be a governour too e're i dye . she. ah! collin , ah ! collin , by all , by all thy late doings i find with sorrow and trouble , with sorrow and trouble the pri╌de of thy mind ; our sheep now at random dis╌order╌ly run , and now , and now sundays jacket goes e╌very day on : ah! what dost thou , what dost thou , what dost thou mean ? ah ! what dost thou , what dost thou , what dost thou mean ? he. to make my shoos clean and foot it , and foot it to 'th court , to the king and the queen ; where shewing my parts i pre╌serment shall win ; she. fye , fye , fye , fye , fye , fye , fye , fye , fye , fye , 't is better , 't is better for us to plough and to spin ; for as to the court when thou happen'st to try , thou 'lt find nothing got there unless thou can'st buy ; for money the devil , the devil and all 's to be found , but no good parts minded , no , no , no , no good parts minded , without the good pound . he. why then i 'le take arms , why then i 'le take arms , i 'le take arms , and follow , and follow allarms , hunt honour that now a╌days plague╌ly charms : she. and so lose a limb by a shot or a blow , and curse thy self af╌ter for leaving , for leaving the plough . he. sup╌pose i turn gamester ? she. so cheat and be bang'd . he. what think'st of the road then ? she. the highway to be hang'd . he. nice pimping how╌e╌ver yields profit for life , i 'le help some fine lord to a╌nother's fine wife : she. that 's dangerous too , a╌mongst the town crew , for some of 'em will do the same thing by you ; and then i to cuckold ye may be draw'n in , faith collin 't is better i sit here and spin , faith collin 't is better i sit here and spin. he. will nothing prefer me , what think'st of the law ? she. oh! while you live collin keep out of that paw . he. i 'le cant and i 'le pray . she. ah! there 's naught got ah ! there 's naught got that way ; there 's no one minds now what those black cattle say ; let all our whole care be our farming af╌fair , he. to make our corn grow , and our ap╌ple trees bear . voc. ambition's , ambition's a trade , a trade no contentment can show , so i 'le to my distaff ; ambition's , am╌bition's a trade no contentment can show , and ambition's , ambition's a trade , a trade , a trade no contentment can show , no , no , no , i to my plough ; ambition's , am╌bition's a trade no contentment can show , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no contentment can show , no , no , no contentment can show . no , no no , no , no contentment can show , no , no , no , no , no , no contentment can show . chorus . let all our whole care be our farming affair , to make our corn grow and our ap╌ple trees beare ; let all our whole care be our farming affair , to make our corn grow and our ap╌ple trees bear ; am╌bition's , am╌bition's a trade , a trade no content╌ment can show , so i 'le to my distaff ; amb╌ition's , am╌bition's a trade no con╌tentment can show , and am╌bition's , am╌bition's a trade , a trade no con╌tent╌ment can show , no , no , no , i to my plough ; am╌bition's , am╌bition's a trade no con╌tentment can show , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , contentment can show , no , no , no , contentment can show . no , no , no , no , no contentment can show , no , no , no , no , no , no , contentment can show . bacchus is a pow'r divine , a single song . bacchus is a pow'r di╌vine , for he no sooner fills my head with migh╌ty wine , but all my caresresign , and droop , and droop , then sink , sink down dead . then , then the plea╌sing thoughts be╌gin , and i in ri╌ches flow , at least i fancy so . and without thought of want i sin╌g , i sin╌g , stretch'd on the earth , my head all a╌round , with flowers weav╌v'd in╌to a garland crown'd ; then , then i be╌gin to live , and scorn what all the world can show or give . let the bra╌ve fools that fondly think of honour , and delight to make a noise , a noise and fi╌ght , go seek out war , whilst i seek peace , seek peace , whilst i seek peace , seek peace and drink , whilst i seek peace , whilst i seek peace , seek peace and drink . then fill my glass , fill , fill it high , some perhaps think it fit to fa╌ll and dye , but when the bottles rang'd make war with me , the fighting fool shall see , when i am sunk , the diff'rence to lye dead , and lye dea╌d drunk ; the fighting fool shall see , when i am sunk , the diff'rence to lye dead , and l╌ye dead drunk . 't is nature's voice , a single song . 't is nature's voice , 't is nature's voice , thro' all the move╌ing wood of creatures un╌der╌stood ; the u╌ni╌ver╌sal tongue , the u╌ni╌ver╌sal tongue to none of all her nume'rous ra╌ce unknown , from her , from her it learnt the migh╌ty , the migh╌ty , the migh╌ty art to cou╌rt the ear , or strike , or stri╌ke the heart , at once the passions to express and mo╌ve , at once the passions to ex╌press , to ex╌press and mo╌ve ; we hear , and strait we grie╌ve or hate , and strait we grie╌ve or hate , re╌joy╌ce or╌love : in un╌seen chains it does the fan╌cy bin╌d , it does , it does the fa╌cy bind , at once it char╌ms the sense and cap╌ti╌vates the mind , at once it char╌ms the sense and cap╌ti╌vates the mind . ah me too many deaths , a single song by mr. j. crown . ah╌me ! ah╌me ! to many , many deaths , to many deaths decreed ; to many , ma╌ny deaths de╌creed ; my love to war , to wa╌r goes ev'ry day , my love to wa╌r goes ev'╌ry day ; in ev'ry wound of his i bleed , i dy╌e the hour he goes a╌way ; yet , yet i wou'd , yet i wou'd hate him shou'd he stay : yet , yet i wou'd , yet i wou'd , yet i wou'd , yet i wou'd hate him shou'd he stay ; yet , yet i wou'd , yet i wou'd , yet i wou'd , yet i wou'd hate him shou'd he stay . ii. ah me ! to many death 's decreed , by love or war , i hourly dye , when i see not my love i bleed ; yet when i have him in my eye , he kills me with excess of joy. fly swift ye hours , a single song . fly — swift ye hours fl╌y swift ye hours , make hast , make hast , fl╌y , make hast , make hast , fl╌y , fl╌y swi╌ft , thou la╌zy , la╌zy , la╌zy sun , make hast , make hast , make hast , and drive the te╌dious minutes on , the te╌dious minutes on , on : bring back my bel╌vi╌de╌ra , my bel╌vi╌de╌ra to my sight , bring back my bel╌vi╌de╌ra , my bel╌vi╌de╌ra to my sight , my bel╌vi╌de╌ra , than thy self more bright , make hast , make hast , make hast , bring back my bel╌vi╌de╌ra , my bel╌vi╌de╌ra to╌my sight , swifter than time my ea╌ger wi╌shes mo╌ve , swifter than time my ea╌ger wi╌sher mo╌ve , my ea╌ger wishes move , and scorn the bea╌ten paths , and scorn the bea╌ten paths of vul╌gar love , and scorn the be●●●● paths , and scorn the beaten pa╌ths of vul╌gar love , and scorn the beaten pa╌ths of vul╌gar lo╌ve . soft peace is banish'd from my tor╌tur'd breast , soft peace , soft peace is banish'd from my tor╌tur'd breast , love robs my days of ease , love robs my days of ease , my nights of rest ; love robs my days of ease , love robs my days of ease , my nights , my nigh╌ts of rest . yet tho'her cru╌el scorn pro╌vokes de╌spair , yet tho' her cru╌el scorn , her cru╌el scorn pro╌vokes de╌spair , my passion still is strong , my passion still is stro╌ng , my passion still is stro╌ng , as she is fair ; still must i love , still bless the plea╌sing pain , still ourt my ruine , still , still court my ru╌ine , and em╌brace my chain ; still court my ruine , still , still court my ru╌ine , and em╌brace my chain . the storm , a single song . blow , blow boreas , blow , and let thy sur╌ly winds make the bil╌lows foam and roar ; thou can'st no terror breed in valiant minds , but spight of thee we 'l live , but spight of thee we 'l live and find a shoar . then cheer my hearts , and be not aw'd , but kee╌p the gun room clear ; tho' hell 's broke loose , and the devils roar abroad , whilst we have sea╌room here , boys , never fear , never , never fear . hey ! how she tosses up ! how far the mounting top╌mast touch'd a starr ; the meteors blaz'd as thro' the clouds we came , and sa╌la╌mander like , we li╌ve in flame ; but now , now we sink , now , now we go down to the deep╌est shades be╌low . a╌las ! a╌las ! where are we now ! who , who can tell ! sure 't is the low╌est room of hell , or where the sea╌gods dwell : with them we 'll live , with them we 'll live and raign , with them we 'll lau╌gh , and sing , and drink amain , with them we 'll lau╌gh and sing , and drink amain ; but see , we mount , see , see , we rise a╌gain . chorus . tho' fla╌shes of lightning and tem╌pests of rain , do fierce╌ly con╌tend tho' fla╌shes of lightning and tem╌pests of rain , do fierce╌ly con╌tend which shall conquer the maine ; tho' the captain does swear , in╌stead of a pray'r , and the which shall conquer the maine ; tho' the captaine does swear , in╌stead of a pray'r , and the seas is all fire by the daemons o' th' air ; we 'll drink and de╌fie , we 'll drink and de╌fie seas is all fire by the daemons o' th' air ; we 'll drink and de╌fie , we 'll the mad spi╌rits that fly from the deep , to the sky , that fly , fl╌y , from the drink and de╌fie the mad spi╌rits that fly from the deep to the sky , that fl╌y from the deep to the sky , and si╌ng whilst loud thunder , and si╌ng whilst loud thunder does deep to the sky , and si╌ng whilst loud thun╌der , loud thunder does bellow ; for fate will still have a kind fate for the brave , and ne're make his grave of a bellow ; for fate will still have a kind fate for the brave , and ne're make his grave of a salt╌water wave , to drown , to drown , no , never to drown a good fellow ; no , ne╌ver , salt╌water wave , to drown , to drown , no , never to drown a good fellow ; no , ne╌ver , no , ne╌ver to drown a good fellow ; no ne╌ver , ne╌ver to drown , ╌ ne╌ver to drown a good fellow ; no , ne╌ver , no , ne╌ver to drown , no , ne╌ver , no , ne╌ver to drown a good fellow . no , ne╌ver , ne╌ver to drown a good fellow . strike the viol , touch the lute , a single song . strike the vi╌ol , strike the vi╌ol , touch , touch , touch , touch , touch , touch the lute ; wake the harp , wake the harp , wake the harp , in╌spi╌re the flute , wake the harp , in╌spi╌re the flute : sing your pa╌tro╌nes╌se's praise , sing your pa╌tro╌nes╌se's praise , sing , sing , sing , sing , in cheer╌full and har╌mo╌nious lays . a song in the prophetess , or the history of dioclesian . since from my dear , my dear , my dear , since from my dear , my dear , my dear , my dear , my dear a╌stre╌a's sight i was so rude╌ly torn , my soul has never , never , never , has never , never , never known de╌light , un╌less it were to mourn , to mourn , un╌less , un╌less , it were to mourn , mourn . but oh ! a╌las , a╌las , with weep╌ing eyes , and bleeding , bleed╌ing heart i lye ; thinking on her , on her , whose absence 't is that makes me wish to dye , dye , dye , dye , makes me , makes me wish to dye , dye , dye . a song in the married beau. see , see , see , see where re╌pen╌ting , where re╌pen╌ting ce╌lia lies , with blush╌ing cheeks , with blush╌ing cheeks , and mel╌ting eyes ; be╌moaning , be╌moaning , in a mourn╌full , mourn╌full shade , the ruins , the ruins in her heart and fame , which sin╌full , sin╌full love has made : oh! oh! oh! let thy tears , fair ce╌lia flo╌w , let thy tears , fai╌r ce╌lia flow , for , that ce╌les╌tial wond╌'rous , wond╌'rous , wond╌'rous dew , more gra╌ces on thee will be╌flow , than all , all , than all , all , than all , all , than all , all thy dresses , and thy ar╌ts cou'd doe . ah! ah ! ah ! belinda , a single song . ah ! ah ! ah ! ah ! be╌lin╌da , i am prest with tor╌ment ; ah! ah ! ah ! be╌lin╌da i am prest with tor╌ment not to be ex╌press'd : ah! ah ! ah ! be╌lin╌da , i am pre╌st with tor╌ment ; ah! ah ! ah ! be╌lin╌da i am pres'd with tor╌ments not to be ex╌press'd . peace and i are strangers grown , peace and i are strangers , strangers grown , i lan╌guish till my grief be known , i lan╌guish , till my grief be known , yet wou'd not , yet wou'd not , wou'd not have it gue╌st . peace and i are stran╌gers grown , peace and i are stran╌gers , stran╌gers grown . o , o let me weep ! a two part song . violin . o , o let me , o , o let me , let me weep ! o , o let me , o , o let me , let me weep ! o , o , o let me for ever , ever weep , for e╌ver , for e╌ver , for e╌ver , for e╌ver weep ! my eyes no more , no more , no mo╌re , no more , no more shall wel╌come sleep : i 'le hide me , i 'le hide me from the sight of day , and sigh , sigh , sigh my soul a╌way . o , o let me , o , o let me , let me weep ! o , o let me , o , o let me , let me weep ! o , o , o let me for ever , ever weep , for e╌ver , for e╌ver , for e╌ver , for e╌ver weep ! he 's gone , he 's gone , he 's gone , his loss de╌plore ; he 's gone , he 's gone , he 's gone , his loss deplore , and i shall never , never , never , never , never see him more ; i shall never , never , never see him more , shall never , never , never see him more ; i shall never , shall never , shall never , shall never see him more . a two part song , the words by mr. henly . d╌vl╌ci╌bel╌la , dulci╌bel╌la , when e're i sue for a kiss ; dulci╌bel╌la , dulci╌ dul╌ci╌bel╌la , dulci╌bel╌la , ╌ bella , when e're i sue for a kiss , re╌fusing the bliss , cry's no , no , no , dul╌ci╌bella , when e're i sue for a kiss , re╌fu╌sing the bliss , cry's no , cry's no , no , no , no , leave me , leave me , leave me a╌lex╌is , ah ! what wou'd you do , no , no , no , no , cry's no , no , no , no , leave me , leave me a╌lex╌is , ah ! what wou'd you do , ah ! what wou'd you , ah ! what wou'd you , what wou'd you do ? what wou'd you , ah ! what wou'd you , what wou'd you , what wou'd you do ? when i when i tell her i 'le go , still she cry's no , no , no , my a╌lex╌is , no , tell her i 'le go , still she cry's no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , my a╌lex╌is , no , no my a╌lex╌is , ah ! tell me not , tell me not so ; ah ! ah ! ah ! no , my a╌lex╌is , ah ! tell me not , tell we not so ; ah ! ah ! ah ! tell me not tell me not , tell me not so . tell me fair one , tell me fair one , tell me why , why so so , ah ! tell me not so . tell me fair one , tell me fair one , tell me why , why , coming , why , why , why so coming , why so com╌ing , why so shy ; why so why , why so coming , why , why , why so coming , why , why , why so shy , why so kind , so kind , so kind , so kind , and why , and why so coy ; tell me fair one , tell me kind , so kind , and why so coy , and why so coy ; tell me fair one , tell me fair one , tell me , tell me why , you 'l neither let me fig╌ht fair one , tell me , tell me why , you 'l neither let me fig╌ht nor fly ; tell me nor fly : tell me fair one , tell me fair one , tell me why , you 'l neither let me li╌ve , fair one , tell me fair one , tell me why , you 'l neither let me you 'l li╌ve , you 'l neither let me neither let me li╌ve nor dye . li╌ve nor dye . let caesar and urania live , a two part song . let caesar and v╌ra╌nia let caesar and u╌ra╌nia live , live , let all de╌ligh╌is the stars can give , upon the royal pair let all de╌ligh╌ts that stars can give , descend , let all de╌ligh╌ts the stars can give , upon the upon the royal pair descend , let all de╌ligh╌ts the stars can give , upon the royal pair de╌scend : let caesar and u╌ra╌nia live , let ray╌al pair descend : let caesar and u╌ra╌nia live , let all de╌ligh╌ts all de╌ligh╌ts the stars can give , upon the royal pair descend ; the stars can give , upon the roy╌al let all de╌ligh╌ts the stars can give , upon the roy╌al pair de╌scend ; pair descend , let all de╌ligh╌ts the stars can give , up╌on the roy╌al pair de╌scend ; let discord to the shades be driv'n , let discord to the shades be driv'n , while let discord to the shades be driv'n , let dis╌cord to the shades be driv'n earth and sky our song at╌tend , and thus our loy╌al vows as╌cend , while earth and sky our song at╌tend , and thus our loy╌al vows as╌cend , and thus our loy╌al vows as╌cend ; o , o , o preserve 'em and thus our loy╌al vows as╌cend ; o , o , o preserve 'em pre╌serve 'em , pre╌serve 'em , pre╌serve 'em , pre╌serve 'em , pre╌serve 'em , pre╌serve 'em , pre╌serve 'em , pre╌serve 'em , heav'n ; o , o , o , o preserve e'm , pre╌serve 'em , heav'n ; o , o o , o preserve 'em pre╌serve 'em , o , pre╌serve 'em heav'n . o preserve 'em heav'n . were i to choose the greatest bliss , a two part song . were i to choose the grea╌test bliss , were i to choose the grea╌test bliss , that were i to choose , were i to choose the grea╌test bliss , that e're in love was known ; 't wou'd be the high╌est of my wish , t'en╌jo╌y e're in love was known ; 't wou'd be the high╌est of my wish , t'en╌jo╌y your heart a╌lone : kings might pos╌sess their king╌doms your heart a╌lone : kings might pos╌sess their kingdoms free , and crowns un╌en╌vy'd wear ; they shou'd no ri╌val have of free , and crowns un╌en╌vy'd wear ; they shou'd no me , no , no , they shou'd no ri╌val have of me , might i reign ri╌val , they shou'd no ri╌val have of me , no , no , might i reign monarch there ; they shou'd no ri╌val have of me , no , no , monarch there ; they shou'd no ri╌val have of me , no , no , they they shou'd no ri╌val , they shou'd no ri╌val have of me , might shou'd no rival , they shou'd no ri╌val ha╌ve of me , might i reign mo╌narch there . i reign mo╌narch there . and in each track of glory , a two part song . and in each track of glo╌ry , since , and in each track of glo╌ry , and in each track of glo╌ry , since , since , of glo╌ry , since , for their lov'd coun╌try , or their prince . princes that for their lov'd coun╌try or their prince . princes that hate , that hate rome's ty╌ran╌ny and joyn the nations right , with their own hate , that hate rome's ty╌ran╌ny and joyn the nations right , with their own roy╌al╌ty ; none were more rea╌dy , none were more rea╌dy , none , none , roy╌al╌ty , none , none , none , none , none were more , none were more none , none , none were more rea╌dy in di╌stress to save , no , none were more rea╌dy , none were more ready in di╌stress to save , none were more loy╌al , none , none , none , none , none , none , none , none , none , none were more loy╌al , none , none , none , none , none , none , none , none , none were more loy╌al , none , none more brave . loy╌al none , none more brave . nestor who did , a two part song . n estor , who did to thrice man's age at╌tain ; nestor , who did to thrice man's nestor , who did to thrice man's age at╌tain ; age at╌tain , by vast fx╌pe╌rience sound , by vast ex╌pe╌rience nestor , who did to thrice man's age at╌tain , by vast ex╌pe╌rience sound , that found ; that bu╌sie states╌men did pro╌ject in vain , when bumpers bu╌sie states╌men did pro╌ject in vain , pass'd not brisk╌ly round , when bum╌pers pass'd not brisk╌ly rou╌nd , when bumpers pass'd not brisk╌ly round , when bumpers pass'd not briskly pass'd not brisk╌ly rou╌nd , rou╌nd , pass'd not briskly , briskly round , when bumpers brisk╌ly , brisk╌ly round : pass'd not brisk╌ly round , brisk╌ly , brisk╌ly round : this maxim then he to his ma╌ster gave , when he in coun╌cil should de╌bate ; this maxim then he to his ma╌ster gave , when he in council shou'd de╌bate ; not tro╌jan╌like , to sit morose , to sit morose and grave , but drink , drink , but not tro╌jan╌like , to sit morose , to sit morose and grave , and so support the drink , drink , drink , but drink , and so support the state , and so support the state , and state , and so support the state ; but drink , drink , but drink , drink , drink , and so support the so support the state , but drink , drink , drink , and so support the state ; but drink , but state ; but drink , but drink , drink , drink , and so support the state ; but drink , drink , but drink , and so support the state , and so support the state ; but but drink , but drink , drink , and so support the state , and so support the ╌ , drink , an╌d so support the state. state ; but drink , and so sup╌port the state. for folded flocks , a three part song . f╌or fol╌did flocks , and fruitfull plains , the for folded flocks , and fruitfull plains ; the shepherds and the farmers fair bri╌tain all shepherds and the farmers gains , the shepherds and the farmers gains , fair britain all gains , the shepherds and the far╌mers gains , fair britain all , all , all , all , all , a╌ll the world out╌vies : for folded flocks and fruitfull all , all , all , all , all , a╌ll the world out╌vies : fair britain all , all all , all , all , all , all , all , all the world out╌vies : fair britain all , all , all plains , the shepherds and the farmers gaines ; fair britain , all , all , all , all , all the all , all , all , all , all , all , all the world out╌vies , all , all , all , all the all , all , all , all , all , all , all , all the world outvies , all , all , all , all the world outvies : and pan as in ar╌ca╌dia reigns , and pan as in ar╌ca╌dia reigns , where pleasure world outvies : and pan as in ar╌ca╌dia reigns , and pan as in ar╌ca╌dia reigns , where pleasure world outvies : and pan as in ar╌ca╌dia reigns , and pan as in ar╌ca╌dia reigns , where pleasure mixt with pro╌fit lyes . tho' iason's fleece was fa╌m'd , was fam'd of mixt with pro╌fit lyes . tho' iason's fleece was fam'd , was fam'd of mixt with pro╌fit lyes . tho' iason's fleece was fa╌m'd , was fam'd of old , the british wool , the british wool , is growing , growing gold ; no mines can more , no , no , no , old , the british wool , the british wool is growing , growing gold ; no , no , no , no , old , the british wool , the british wool , is growing , growing gold ; no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no mines can more of wealth sup╌ply , it keeps , it no , no , no mines can more , no , no , no , no mines can more of wealth sup╌ply , it keeps , it no , no , no , no , no , no , no mines can more , can more of wealth sup╌ply , it keeps , it keeps the peasant from the cold , and takes , and takes for kings the tyrian die . keeps the peasant from the cold , and takes , and takes for kings the tyrian die . keeps the peasant from the cold , and takes , and takes for kings the tyrian die . a dialogue in oroonoko , sung by the boy and girl . he. ce╌le╌me╌ne , pray tell me , pray , pray tell me ce╌le╌me╌ne , when those pritty , prit╌ty , pritty eyes i see ; when my heart beats , beats , beats , beats , in my breast ; why , why it will not , it will not , why , why it will not let me rest ? why this trem╌bling , why this trem╌bling too all o're ? pains i never , pains i never , never , never felt be╌fore : and when thus i touch , when thus i touch your hand , why i wish , i wish , i wish i was a man ? she. how shou'd i know more than you ? yet wou'd be a woman too . when you wash your self and play , i methinks cou'd look all day ; nay just now , nay , just now am pleas'd , am pleas'd so well , shou'd you , shou'd you kiss me i won't tell , shou'd you , shou'd you kiss me i won't tell ; no , no i won't tell ; no , no i won't tell , no , no i won't tell ; shou'd you kiss me i won't tell . he. tho' i cou'd do that all day , and de╌sire no bet╌ter play ; sure , sure in love there 's something more , which makes mam╌ma so bigg , so bigg be╌fore . she. once by chance i hear'd it nam'd ; don 't ask what , don't ask what for i 'm a╌sham'd : stay but till you'r past fi╌teen , then ' you 'll know , then , then you 'll know what 't is i mean , then you 'll know , then , then you 'll know what 't is i mean. he. how╌e╌ver , lose not pre╌sent bliss ; but now we 're a╌lone let 's kiss , but now we 're a╌lone let 's kiss , let 's kiss . she. my breasts do so heave , so heave , so hea╌ve . he. my heart does so pant , pant , pant . she. there 's something , something , something more we want , there 's something , he. there 's something , something , something more we want , there 's something , something , something more we want . something , something more we want . love thou can'st hear , a single song . words by sir robert howard . l╌ove thou can'st hea╌r , love thou can'st hea╌r tho' thou art blind ; leave my heart free , leave my heart free , oh ! pit╌ty me , oh ! pit╌ty me , since clo╌ris is un╌kind ; leave my heart free , oh ! pit╌ty me , oh ! pit╌ty me , oh ! ╌pit╌ty me , since clo╌ris is un╌kind , oh ! ╌pit╌ty me , since clo╌ris is un╌kind . she is un╌con╌stant , she is un╌con╌stant , she is uncon╌stant as she 's bright ; she is un╌con╌stant she is un╌con╌stant , she is un╌con╌stant as she 's bright ; her smi╌les on ev╌'ry shep╌herd fall , her smi╌les on ev'ry shepherd fall ; and as the sun , and as the sun u╌ses his light , she vainly , she vain╌ly loves to shine , she vainly lo╌ves to shine on all ; and as the sun , and as the sun u╌ses his light , she vainly , she vain╌ly loves to shine , she vainly lo╌ves to shine on all . i thought her fair like new faln snow , i thought her fair like new faln snow , when white╌ness in╌nocence in╌clos'd . like that she sul╌ly'd seems to shine , like that she sul╌ly'd seems to show , when to loves melting , melting heat ex╌pos'd ; like that she sul╌ly'd seems to show , when to loves melting , melting heat ex╌pos'd ; when to loves mel╌ting , melting heat ex╌pos'd . love thou , &c. first strain again . brisk time. the powerfull char╌ms shall now be try'd , the powerfull char╌ms shall now be try'd ; this fu╌ry , this fu╌ry from my breast to chase , i 'le summon's scorn , revenge and pride ; i 'le summons , summons scorn , revenge and pride ; slow . at least her image , at least her image , her image to desace . see how the fading glories , a single song . see , see how the fa╌ding glo╌ries of the year , put on a youthfull smile ; see , see how the fa╌ding glories of the year , put on a youthfull smile ; to welcom her spight of the dog╌star's madness , her bright eyes cre╌ate a spring of e╌ver bloom╌ing joys , of ever bloom╌ing , bloom╌ing joys ; all nature to her charms fresh tri╌bute yields , making where e're she comes e╌li╌zian fields ; where roses proudly breath out all their sweet , and blush out all their beau╌ty at her feet ; where nightingales their own love╌songs lay by , and her un╌i╌mi╌ta╌ble gra╌ces try ; while the more wan╌ton hills and groves re╌joyce , faintly to ec╌cho back her heav'n╌ly voice , faint╌ly to ec╌cho back her heav'n╌ly voice . chorus . but my pains ra╌ge , but my pains ra╌ge the but my pains ra╌ge , but my pains ra╌ge the more near pa╌ra╌dise , panthe╌a is to me a burn╌ing glass of ice ; pan╌thea , more near pa╌ra╌dise , panthe╌a is to me , pan╌the╌a pan╌the╌a , is to me a burn╌ing glass of ice . is to me , is to me a burn╌ing glass of ice . i attempt from love's sickness , a single song . i attempt from love's sickness to fl╌y in vain , since i am my self my own feaver , since i am my self my own fea╌ver and pain , no more now , no more now fond heart with pride , no more swell , thou can'st not raise forces , thou can'st not raise forces enough to re╌bell : first strain again . for love has more pow'r , and less mercy than fate , to make us seek ru╌in , to make us seek ru╌in , and love those that hate . end with the first strain . here the deities approve , a single song . h╌ere the de╌i╌ties ap╌prove , here , here the de╌i╌ties approve the god of mu╌sick and of love , all the talents they have lent you , all the blessings they have sent you , pleas'd to see , to see what they be╌stow , live and thrive , live and thrive so well be╌low ; pleas'd to see , to see what they be╌stow , live and thrive , live and thrive so well be╌low ; all the talents they have lent you , all the blessings they have sent you pleas'd to see , to see what they be╌stow , live and thrive , live and thrive so well be╌low , pleas'd to see , to see what they be╌stow , live and thrive , live and thrive so well be╌low . a two part song . as soon as the cha╌os , as soon as the as soon as the cha╌╌os , cha╌os was made in╌to form , and the first , the fi╌rst as soon as the cha╌os wa╌s made in╌to form , and the first , the race of men knew a good , knew a good from a harm ; they quickly did joyn , they first race of men knew a good , knew a good from a harm ; they quickly did joyn , they quickly , they quickly did joyn , in a knowledge di╌vine , that the world 's chiefest blessings were quickly , they quickly did joyn , in a knowledge di╌vine , that the world 's chiefest blessings were women and wine , women and wine , women and wine ; that the world 's chiefest blessings were women and wine , women and wine , women and wine ; that the world 's chiefest blessings were women and wine : since when by ex╌ample , im╌proving de╌lights , since women and wine : since when by ex╌ample improving delights , since when by ex╌ample , since when by example im╌proving de╌ligh╌ts , improving de╌lights , when by ex╌ample im╌pro╌ving de╌ligh╌ts , improving de╌lights , wine governs our days , love and beauty our nights . and drink , drink , drink , and wine governs our days , love and beauty our nights . love on then , love on then , drink , drink , drink ; love on then , love on then , and drink , drink , drink , and drink , drink , drink , and drink , drink , drink , love on then , and drink , and drink , drink , drink , drink , drink , drink , love on then and drink , 't is a fol╌ly to think of a drink , drink , drink , drink , drink , drink , drink , drink , love on then and drink ; 't is a fol╌ly to think of a mystery out of our reaches , be moral in thought , be moral in thought , to be mer╌ry's mystery out of our reaches , be moral in thought , to be mer╌ry's no fault , tho' an elder the contra╌ry preaches ; for never , never , my no fault , tho' an elder the contra╌ry preaches ; for never , never my friends , for never , never , never , never , never , my friends , was an age of more vice , than when friends , for never , never , never , never , never , my friends , was an age of more vice , than when knaves wou'd seem pious , when knaves wou'd seem pi╌ous , and fools wou'd seem wise . knaves wou'd seem pious , when knaves wou'd seem pious , and fools wou'd seem wise . a dialogue in the fairy queen , sung by mr. reading , and mrs. ayliff . he. now the maids and the men are making of hay , we 've left the dull fools , we 've left the dull fools and are stol╌len a╌way ; then mopsa no more be coy as before , but let 's merri╌ly , merri╌ly , merri╌ly , merri╌ly play ; and kiss , and kiss , and kiss , and kiss , and kiss the sweet time a╌way . she. why how now sir clown , why how now , what makes you so bold ? i 'd have ye , i 'd have ye to know i 'm not made of that mold ; i tell you a╌gain , a╌gain and a╌gain , maids must never , must never kiss no men ; no , no , no , no , no , no kissing at all ; no , no , no , no , no , no kissing at all ; i 'le not kiss , till i kiss you for good and all ; she. no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , he. not kiss you at all , not kiss you at all , not at no kissing at all , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no kissing at all ? not kiss you at all ; why no , why no not at all ? no , no , no , no , no , i 'le not kiss , till i kiss you for good and all . all , why no , no , no , no , no kissing at all ? he. shou'd you give me a score , 't wou'd not les╌sen your store , then bid me , bid me chearful╌ly , chearful╌ly kiss and take my fill , and take my fill , my fill of the bliss ; she. i 'le not trust you so far i know you too well , shou'd i give you an inch you 'd soon , you 'd soon take an ell ; then lord like you rule and lau╌gh , then lord like you rule and lau╌gh at the fool ; no , no , no , no , no , no kissing at all , no , no , no , no , no , no kissing at all ; i 'le not kiss , till i kiss you for good and all : he. so small a re╌quest you must not , you cannot , you shall not de╌ny ; nor will i ad╌mit of a╌nother , a╌no╌ther re╌ply ; you must not , you shall not de╌ny ; you must not , you can╌not , you shall not de╌ny . she. nay what do you mean ? nay what do you mean ? o he. you must not , you shall not de╌ny ; you must not , you shall not de╌ fie , fie , fie , fie ; o fie , fie , fie , fie , nay what do you mean ? nay ╌ ny , you must not de╌ny , you must not , you shall not de╌ny , you must not , you nay nay nay , what do you , what do you can╌not , you shall not , you must not , you can╌not , you shall not de╌ny , mean ? o fie , fie , fie , fie , o fie , fie , fie , fie , o fie , fie , you must not de╌ny , you must not , you shall not , you fie , fie , fie , fie , fie , fie , o fie , fie , fie , fie , fie , can╌not , you shall not de╌ny ; you must not , you can╌not , you fie , fie , fie . shall not de╌ny . a dialogue in the richmond heiress , sung by mr. reading , and mrs. ayliff . he. behold , behold the man that with gigan╌tick might dares , dares , dares combat heav'n a╌gain sto╌rm , joves bright palace put the gods to flig╌ht , chaos renew and make perpe╌tu╌al night ; come on , come on , come on , come on ye fighting , fighting fools , come on , come on , come on , come on ye fighting , fighting fools that petty , petty jars maintain , that petty , petty jars main╌tain ; i 've all , all the wars of europe , all the wars of europe in my brain ; i 've all , all , all the wars of europe in my brain . she. who 's he that talks of war , when charming , charming beau╌ty comes in , who 's sweet , sweet , sweet face di╌vine╌ly fair , e╌ter╌nal plea╌sure , e╌ter╌nal plea╌sure , e╌ter╌nal plea╌sure comes ; when i appear , the martial , martial god a conquer'd victim lyes ; o╌beys each glance , each awfull nod , and dreads the light╌ning of my killing eyes ; more , more than the fiercest , the fiercest , the fiercest thun╌der in the skies . he. ha! ha ! now , now , now , now we mount up high , now , now we mount up high , the sun 's bright god and i , charge , charge , charge on the azure , charge on the azure dawns of am╌ple sky , see , see , see , see , see , see , see , see , see , see , see , see , see , see , see , see , how th'im ╌mortal spirits ru╌n ; see , see , see , see , see , see , see , see how th'im╌mortal spirits ru╌n ; pur╌sue , pursue , pur╌sue , pursue , pursue , pursue , pursue , pursue , pursue , pursue , drive e'm o're the burning zone , drive e'm o're the burning zone , from thence come row╌ling down , come row╌ling down , and search the globe below , with all the gulphy main , to find my lost , my wan╌dring sense , my wan╌dring sense a╌gain . she. by this disjoynted matter that crowds thy pe╌ri╌cranium , i nicely have found , that thy brain is not sound , and thou shalt be , and thou shalt be my companion . he. come , come , come , come , come , come , let us plague the world then ; i em╌brace the blest oc╌casion , for by instinct i find thou art one of the kind , thou art one of the kind , that first brought in , that first brought in dam╌nation . iii. she. my face has heaven inchanted , with all the sky-born fellows . jose press'd to my breast , and my bosom he kiss'd , which made old juno jealous . iv. he. i challeng'd grisly pluto . but the god of fire did shun me . witty hermes i drub'd , round the pole with my club , for breaking jokes upon me . chorus of both . than mad , very mad , very mad let us be , for europe does now with our frenzy agree , and all things in nature are mad too as we . v. she. i found apollo singing , the tune my rage increases ; i made him so blind , with a look that was kind , that he broke his lyre to pieces . vi. he. i drank a health to venus , and the mole on her white shoulder . mars flinch'd at the glass , and i threw 't in his face , was ever heroe bolder ? vii . she. 't is true , my dear alcides , things tend to dissolution , the charms of a crown , and the crafts of the gown , have brought all to confusion . viii . he. the haughty french begun it , the english wite pursue it . she. the german and turk still go on with the work , he. and all in time will rue it . cho. then mad , very mad , &c. turn over to the cho chorus . then mad ve╌ry mad let us be , ve╌ry mad , very mad let us be , ve╌ry then mad , very mad , very mad very mad let us be , ve╌ry mad , very mad , very mad , very mad , let us be , for europe does now with our frenzy a╌gree ; and mad , very mad , very mad , very mad , let us be , for europe does now with our frenzy a╌gree ; all things in nature are mad , mad , mad , and all things in nature are mad , mad , mad , are and all things in nature are mad , mad , mad , and all things in nature are mad , mad , mad , are mad , mad , mad , are mad too as we , are mad too as we . mad , mad , mad , are mad , mad , mad , are mad too as we , are mad too as we . a two part song . let the dreadfull engines of e╌ter╌nal will , the thun╌der ro╌ar and crook╌ed lightning kill , my rage is hot , is hot , is ho╌t as theirs , as fa╌tall too , and dares as horrid , and dares as horrid , horrid ex╌e╌cu╌tion do : or let the frozen north its ran╌cour show , within my breast , sar , sar grea╌ter tem╌pests grow ; de╌spair's more cold , more co╌ld than a╌ll the winds can blow . can nothing , can no╌thing warm me , can nothing , can no╌thing warm me ? yes , yes , yes , yes , lucinda's eyes ; yes , yes , yes , yes , yes , yes , lu╌ cinda's eyes ; yes , yes , yes , yes , yes , lucinda's eyes ; there , there , there , there , there et╌ na , there , there , there , there ves╌suvio lyes , to fur╌nish hell with flames , that mount╌ing , mounting reach the skyes ; can nothing , can nothing warm me ? can nothing , can nothing warm me ? yes , yes , yes , yes , lucinda's eyes ; yes , yes , yes , yes , yes , yes , lucinda's eyes ; yes , yes , yes , yes , yes , lucinda's eyes . ye pow'rs i did but use her name , and see how all , and see how all the meteors flame blew lightning flashes round the court of sol , and now the globe more feircely burns than once at phaeton's fall . ah! — ah ! — where , where are now , where are now , where are now those flow╌'ry groves , where zephir's fragrant winds did play ? ah ! where are now , where are now , where are now those flow╌'ry groves , where zephir's fragrant winds did play ? where guarded by a troop of loves , the fair , the fair lu╌cin╌da sleeping lay ; there sung the nightingale , and lark , around us all was sweet and gay , we ne're grew sad till is grew dark , nor nothing fear'd but short╌ning day . i glow , i glow , i glow , but 't is with hate , why must i burn , why must i burn , why , why must i burn for this in╌grate ? why , why must i burn for this in╌grate ? cool , coo╌le it then , coo╌le it then , and raile , since nothing , no╌thing will pre╌vaile . when a woman love pretends , 't is but till she gains her ends , and for better , and for worse , is for marrow of the purse , where she jilts you o're and o're , proves a slattern or a whore ; this hour will teize , will teize and vex , will teize , will teize and vex , and will cuckold ye the next ; they were all contriv'd in spight , to tor╌ment us , not de╌light , but to scold , to scold , and scratch , and bite , and not one of them proves right ; but all , all are witches by this light ; and so i fair╌ly bid 'em , and the world good night , good night , good night , good night , good night , good night . finis . orpheus britannicus . a collection of the choicest songs , for one , two , and three uoices . compos'd by m r. henry purcell . together , with such symphonies for violins or flutes , as were by him design'd for any of them : and a through-bass to each song . figur'd for the organ , harpsichord , or theorbo-lute . the second book , which renders the first compleat . — primo avulso non desicit alter aureus , et simili frondescit virga metallo . virg. lib. aen. . london : printed by william pearson , for henry playford at his shop in the temple-change , fleet-street . 〈◊〉 . to the right honourable charles , lord hallifax , auditor of his majesties exchequer , &c. my lord , i shou'd be unjust to the memory of the admired purcell , and set too small a value on his works , shou'd i put them under any patronage but your own . for your lordship has a double title to these papers , both as you are the best judge , as well as the greatest encourager of poesy and musick . 't is but fit this great master of the age , that has stood the test of your judgment , should claim your protection : since no greater character can be given of any composition , than that it has pleas'd so exquisite a taste as your lordship's . but i am not so vain , as to attempt a panegyrick on your lordship , nor to expatiate on the several excellencies of this celebrated author : these are subjects for the sublimest pens , and are already transmitted to posterity . but my design here , is to pay my gratitude to your lordship , for the many favours i have receiv'd ; in a present whose own worth , is its apology , and whose native graces will render it acceptable . and to add , if possible to the fame of purcell , and endear him more to the world : which can be only done , by prefixing the name of mountague to his works . my lord , i am your lordships most humble and obliged servant , henry playford . the bookseller to the reader . the late publication of these excellent performances in musick is sufficiently aton'd for , by the care that has been taken in the collection of 'em ; and i cannot but think i have made amends enough to the purchaser in the choice of ' em . the great charge i have been at ; the diligence i have made use of to obtain the assistance of friends , and the dearness of paper in which these admirable composures are transmitted to the publick . are sufficient excuses : and i shall insist upon that subject no farther , than that as i have been always employed in promoting the encrease of things of this nature , and contributed to the utmost towards their encouragement , so i shall still make it my endeavours to go on with so laudable an undertaking . i might indeed make my compliments in relation to the greatness of my expences in being beneficial to the publick , and expose some people that build upon my foundation ; but as i desire the readers candour , it 's my business to make use of it in respect to others , only i shall take notice , i have more than enough discouragement to drop the pursute of obliging my country , since foreigners meet with a reception that is inconsistent with the interest of one , that has the honour to be a native . but let 'em undersell me as long as they please , and transplant their foreign musick into these climates , the judicious will be of my side , when they make an estimate of mr. purcell's works , which are equal to those of the best masters of italy , and conclude , that i , who have now made a compleat collection of all his choicest performances , deserve a better entertainment from the hands of the publick , than any pretenders whatsoever . h. p. on the death of the late famous mr. henry pvrcell , author of the first and second books of orpheus britannicus . make room ye happy natives of the sky , room for a soul , all love and harmony ; a soul that rose to such perfection here , it scarce will be advanc'd by being there . whether ( to us by transmigration given ) he once was an inhabitant of heav'n , and form'd for musick , with diviner fire endu'd , compos'd for the celestial choir ; not for the vulgar race of light to hear , but on high-days to glad th' immortal ear. so in some leisure hour was sent away , ( their hour is here a life , a thousand years their day . sent what th' aetherial musick was to show , and teach the wonders of that art below . whether this might not be , the muse appeals to his composures , where such magick dwells , as rivals heav'nly skill , and human pow'r excels . vile as a sign-post dauber's painting show's , compar'd with titian's work , or angelo's ; languid and low , as modern rhime appears , when virgil's matchless strain has tun'd our ears , so seem to him the masters of our isle , his inspiration , theirs but mortal toil : they to the ear , he to the soul does dive , from anger save , and from despair revive : not the smooth spheres in their eternal rounds , the work of angels , warble softer sounds . what is that heav'n of which so much we hear ( the happy region gain'd with praise and pray'r ) what but one unmolested transport , which no notion , or idea e'er cou'd reach ? as it appears in vision , 't is but this , to be opprest with joy , and strive with bliss ! confounded with the rays of ceaseless day , we know not what we think , or see , or say ! endless profusion ! joy without decay ! so , when his harmony arrests the far , we lose all thought of what , or how , or where ! like love , it warms , like beauty , does controul , like hidden magick seizes on the whole , and while we hear , the body turns to soul ! from what blest spring did he derive the art , to sooth our cares , and thus command the heart ! time list'ning stands to hear his artful strain , and death does at the dying , throw his shafts in vain ; fast to th' immortal part the mortal cleaves , nor , till he leave to charm , the body leaves . less harmony than his , did raise of old the theban wall , and made an age of gold. how in that mystick order cou'd he join so different notes ! make contraries combine , and out of discord , cull such sounds divine . how did the seeds ly quickning in his brain ! how were they born without a parent 's pain ? he did but think , and musick wou'd arise , dilating joy , as light o'erspreads the skies ; from an immortal source , like that , it came ; but light we know , — this wonder wants a name ! what art thou ? from what causes dost thou spring o musick ! thou divine mysterious thing ? let me but know , and knowing , give me voice to sing . art thou the warmth in spring that zephire breaths , painting the meads , and whistling thro' the leaves ? the happy season that all grief exiles , when god is pleas'd , and the creation smiles ? or ar't thou love , that mind to mind imparts , the endless concord of agreeing hearts ? or ar't thou friendship , yet a nobler flame , that can a dearer way make souls the same ? or ar't thou rather , which dos all transcend , the centre where at last the blest ascend ; the seat where halelujah's never end ? corporeal eyes won't let us clearly view , but either thou art heav'n , or heav'n is you ! and thou my muse ( how e'er the criticks blame ) pleas'd with his worth , and faithful to his fame , art musick while y' are hallowing purcell's name . on other subjects you applause might miss , but envy will it self be charmd with this . how oft has envy at his ayrs been found t' admire , enchanted with the blissful sound ? ah! cou'd you quite forget his early doom , i wou'd not from the rapture call you home : but gently from your steepy height descend , you 've prais'd the artist , and now mourn the friend ! ah most unworthy ! shou'd we leave unsung such wondrous goodness in a life so young . in spight of practice , he this truth has shown , that harmony and vertue shou'd be one . so true to nature , and so just to wit , his musick was the very sense you writ . nor were his beauties to his art confin'd ; so justly were his soul and body join'd , you 'd think his form the product of his mind . a conqu'ring sweetness in his vizage dwelt , his eyes wou'd warm , his wit like lightning melt , but those no more must now be seen , and that no more be felt . pride was the sole aversion of his eye , himself as humble as his art was high. ah! let him heav'n ( in life so much ador'd ) be now as universally deplor'd ! the muses sigh'd at his approaching doom , amaz'd and raving , as their own were come ! art try'd the last efforts , but cou'd not save — but sleep , o sleep , in an unenvy'd grave ! in life and death the noblest fate you share ; poets and princes thy companions are , and both of 'em were thy admirers here . there rest thy ashes — but thy nobler name shall soar aloft , and last as long as fame . nor shall thy worth be to our isle confin'd , but flie and leave the lagging day behind . rome that did once extend its arms so far , y 'ave conquer'd in a nobler art than war : to its proud sons but only earth was giv'n , but thou hast triumph'd both in earth and heav'n . and now farewel ! nor fame , nor love , nor art , nor tears avail ! — we must for ever part ! for ever ! dismal accent ! what alone ! but that can tell our loss , or reach our moan ! what term of sorrow preference dare contend ? what ? but the tenderest dearest name of — friend ! hail him ye angels to the elisian shoar , the noblest freight that ever charon bore , tho orpheus and amphion pass'd before . his skill as far exceeds , as had his name been known as long , he wou'd have done in fame . tho the wide globe for tuneful souls you cull , hope no more such , — the happy quire is full . the sacred art can here arrive no higher , and heaven it self no further will inspire . r. g. to my friend , mr. henry playford , on his publication of mr. henry purcell's orpheus britannicus ; which is now render'd compleat , by the addition of this second book as when the god of numbers charms the throng , and gives melodious tunes to every song , the voice deals inspiration and desire to ev'ry muse , to fill the sacred choir ; each of the nine , appears with her applause , and justifies the god and musick 's cause ; as ev'ry tender accent gently moves , and shews their duty , as it shews their loves ; ev'n so must i with infant notes repair , and wanting judgment , prove i want no care. what great apollo does to us deny , he let this chosen son of his enjoy : we poets sow the seed of fame in vain , t' expect a crop while we alive remain ; he puts us off till death , and then will give , when we are not permitted to receive . ah! who 'd be pleas'd to have these temples crown'd whose brains are lost , and heads are under ground . but purcell's privilege was vastly more , he planted all the laurels which he wore , and heard his wide applause fly all around , for still his fame did with his musick sound . all this to purcell , but there 's something due to purcell's and apollo's friend , to you , from injuries of time you save his lays , and rescue him from fate , to claim our praise . oh! cou'd you but the like return receive , and have our gratitude for what you give , rewarded for your toil , exchange your pains , not only for our thanks , but for your gains , while interloping french and dutch oppose , and shew themselves both your and musick 's foes . but it 's in vain to hope , we 're all abus'd , fond of the riff-raff , which the world tefus'd : each foreign fool sits wheedling in his shop , and grinning entertains the thoughtless fop , whose love for trifles , makes him rove from home , and even hug diseases brought from rome . let these , my friend , a while pursue their trade . your province and your right alone invade , their feeble malice but your fame secures , and publishes both purcell's works and tours . p. k. to mr. henry playford , on his publishing the second part of orpheus britannicus . next to the man who so divinely sung , our praise , kind playsord , does to thee belong , for what you gave us of the bard's before , vast thanks were due , and now you merit more . tho' purcell living , had our utmost praise , and dead , almost does adoration raise , yet he , even he , had scarce preserv'd a name , did not your press perpetuate his fame , and shew'd the coming age as in a glass , what our all-pleasing britain's orpheus was . go on my friend , nor spare no pains nor cost , let not the least motett of his be lost ; whose meanest labours your collections show , excells our very best performance now . duly each day , our young composers bait us , with most insipid songs , and sad sonato's . well were it , if the world woul'd lay embargo's on such allegro's and such poco largo's : and would enact it , there presume not any , to teize correlli , or burlesque bassani ; nor with division , and ungainly graces , eclipse good sense , as weighty wiggs do faces . then honest cross might copper cut in vain , and half our sonnet-sellers starve again : thus while they print their prick'd-lampoons to live , do you the world some piece of purcell's give , such as the nicest critick must commend , for none dare censure that which none can mend. by this my friend , you 'll get immortal fame , when still with purcell we read playford's name . h. hall , organist of hereford . books lately printed , and re-printed , for henry playford , at his shop in the temple-change fleet-street . amphion anglicus . a choice collection of songs for one , two and three voices , in fol. by dr. john blow . price bound , l. s. d. orpheus britannicus . a collection of the late mr. henry purcell's songs , for one two , and three voices , most of them printed from his own copies , in two books ; which makes the collection compleat . the st vol. price l. the d . vol. s. or bound both together , l. s. harmonia sacra . a collection of divine hymns , most of them composed by the late mr. henry purcell , with an addition of two divine hymns , by mr. jer. clark and mr. crofts . price of the second book , s. the whole book of psalms in three parts , as they are sung in parish churches . peice s. d. the divine companion . a collection of hymns and anthems , for one , two , and three voices ; composed for the instruction of young beginners , fit to be bound up with playford's psalms in three parts . price s. d. the introduction to the skill of musick , the fourteenth edition with large additions , by john playford , to which is added the whole art of composition by the late mr. henry purcell being done on the new tyed note , and more compleat than ever before . price bound s. the dancing master , newly re printed on the new ty'd note , with the additions ; and made compleat , having above more dances than the former editions . price bound , s. the division violin , the first and second books , containing the choicest divisions and grounds ; engraven upon copper-plates , newly printed . price of the first , s. d. the second , s. d. ap●llo's banquet , newly reviv'd ; containing the new and easiest instructions for the treble-violin ; variety of the best and choicest ayrs jiggs , minuetts , sarabrands , chacones , and cibels , and ontains six times so many tunes as the little engrav'd books , it being the only book for that instrument . price stitch'd , s. d. original scotch tunes , full of the highlander humour . the second edition , corrected and enlarg'd . price stitch'd , d. wit and mirth : or pills to purge melancholy ; the first and second books , containing all the humours of the town for several reigns , in ballads and single songs ; the whole being delightful , entertaining , and diverting . price bound together , s. or single , s. d. the second book of the pleasant musical companion : being a choice collection of catches ; containing the most of the late mr. henry purcell's , and some other eminent masters . price stitch'd . s. or bound up with the first books , s. the treasury of musick , old and new , in folio , being the best collection of song-books for these thirty years last past . mercurious musicus : or the monthly collection of new teaching sons , for the year , . price s. d. the whle collection for the year . price s. d. with all the monthly collections to july and august , for the year , . september and october will be speedily published . mr. morley's ayrs in three parts . price stitch'd , s. d. miscellanea sacra . a collection of choice poems on divine subjects . collected by n. tate , esq ; price bound , s. the parallel : an essay on friendship . love and marriage by sir h. shears . price stitch'd , d. a sheet engraven on copper , being directions for the bass-viol . price d. books in the press , and will be speedily published . the third book of wit and mirth : or pills to purge melancholy . being a collection of the best old and new songs and ballads , with the tunes to each . price bound , s. d. dr. blow's choice collection of lessons for the harpsichord or spinett , fairly engraven . price stitch'd , s. d. twenty four new country dances ' never before printed . price stitch'd , d. likewise all sorts of ruled paper , and books of all sizes , may be had bound , or sold in quires . with books on all other subjects . a table of the songs contain'd in this book . a. ah ! cruel nymph , page . april who till now has mourn'd , as amoret and thirsis lay , ah! how hapyy are we , a prince of glorious race descended , and lo a sacred fury sweell'd her breast , b. britain now thy cares beguile , beneath a poplers shadow lay me , but ah! how much are our delights , brigantium honour'd with a race divine , c. crown the year and crown the day , crown the altar deck the shrine , come all ye songsters of the sky , come all to me , come let us agree , f. for tho' the sun has all the summers glory fair iris and her swain , g. genius of england , h. hark! how all things in one sound rejoyce , hark! the ecchoing air a triumph sings , here 's the summer sprightly gay , hark! how the songsters of the grove , hence with your triffling deity , here ye gods of britain , hark each tree it's silence breaks , i. i lov'd fair celia , i spy celia , julia , julia , your unjust disdain , l. let the fises and the clarions , love in their little veins inspires , let us dance , let us sing , m. may the god of witt inspire the sacred nine , my prayers are heard , musick for a while , shall all our cares beguile , many , many days may she behold , may her blest example chase , n. next winter comes slowly , pale meager and old , o. on the brow of richmond hill , oh! fair cedaria , oh! the sweet delights of love , p. pious celinda goes to prayers , r. return revolting rebells , s. scorn'd envy heer 's nothing that thou const blast , sound the trumpet beat the warlike drum , see my many colour'd feilds , sing ye druids , all your voices raise , so when the glittering queen of night sound fame thy brazen trumpet sound t. thrice happy lovers , thus the gloomy world began to shine , thus the ever grateful spring , the fatal hour comes on a pace , to arms , heroick prince , their looks are such that mercy flows , they tell us that you mighty pow'rs above , the father brave as e're was dane , the bashfull thames , the pale and the purple rose , 't is wine was made to rule the day , v. underneath this mirtle shade , w. what can we poor females do , wake quivera , wake , why shou'd men quarrel here , when a cruel long winter has frozen the earth , who can from joy refrain , when my acmelia smiles she wounds me , when lovely phillis thou art kind , wonderous machine , why my daphne , why complaining , y. young thyrsis fate ye hills and groves , ye gentle spirits of the air , yes daphne in your face , the end of the table . advertisement . having a collection of the best prints both foreign and domestick , as also several curious paintings for closets , and adornments of other rooms : i design for the future , to sell at my shop in the temple-change ; where all persons may be accomodated at reasonable rates with all the new prints as they come forth . the effigies of dr. blow , the late mr henry purcell , and mr. dryden in frames at s. d. each , and d. a peice in sheets . orpheus britannicus . the second book . ( crown the year . ) a single song . crown the year , crown the year , and crown the day , while di╌stant shoars , while di╌stant shoars , the tri╌bute pay ; while ne╌ver fail╌ing thames shall glide , while never , never , never fail╌ing thames shall glide , with treasures , and pleasures ; with treasures , and pleasures renew'd with each tide ; with plea╌sures , and trea╌sures renew'd with each tide . an epithalamium . thrice happy , thrice happy , thrice happy , happy , happy lovers , may you be for ever , ever , ever , ever free ; may you be , for ever , ever , ever , ever free , from the torment╌ing devil jealousie ; from all the anxious ca╌res and stri╌se that at╌ten╌ds a married life . thrice happy , thrice happy , thrice happy , happy , happy , hap╌py , hap╌py lovers , may you be , for ever , ever , ever , ever , ever free : be to one a╌nother true , be to one a╌nother true , kind to her , kind , kind to her as she 's to you ; and since the errors , since the er╌rors of the night are past , may he be e╌ver , may he be e╌ver , may he be e╌ver , e╌ver con╌stant , she be e╌ver , she be e╌ver , e╌ver , e╌ver chast ; may he be ever , e╌ver con╌stant , she be e╌ver , she be e╌ver , e╌ver , e╌ver chast . ( ah! cruel nymph . ) a single song . ah ! cruel , cruel , ah ! cruel nymph , ah ! ah ! cruel nymph ! you give despair , when with de╌li╌ght i shou'd approach thee , still , still with sil╌via you reproach me ; ah! cruel nymph , ah ! cruel nymph , still , still , still with silvia you re╌proach me , still , still , still , still with the de╌luding fair : too long , too long i own , i own , too lon╌g she has maintain'd her conquest when her love was seign'd , but charming ai╌ry , humorous and gay , humorous , humorous , humorous , humorous and ga╌y , and ga╌y ; you from my eyes , you from my eyes have dri╌ven the mist away ; charming , ai╌ry , humorous , humorous , humorous and ga╌y , and ga╌y , and ga╌y , you from my eyes , you from my eyes have dri╌ven the mist a╌way . ( crown the altar , deck the shrine . ) a single song . crown the al╌tar , deck the shrine , crown the al╌tar , deck╌the shrine , deck╌the shrine ; be╌hold , be╌hold the bright se╌ra╌phick throng , the bright seraphick throng , prepare our har╌mo╌ny to join , our har╌mo╌ny to join ; the sa╌cred quire attend too long : ╌be╌hold , be╌hold the bright se╌ra╌phick throng , the bright seraphick throng , pre╌pare our har╌mony to join , our har╌mony to joi╌n , the sa╌cred quire attend to long╌crown the al╌tar deck the shrine , crown the al╌tar deck╌the shrine , deck╌the shrine , deck╌the shrine . a song in the d . act of the fairy-queen . come all , come all , all , all , come all ye song╌sters of the sky , wake and assemble , wake and as╌sem╌ble in this wood ; come all , all , all , come all , all , all ye songsters of the sky , wake╌and as╌semble , wake and as╌semble in this wood : but no ill bo╌ding bird be nigh , no , none but the harm╌less and the good ; but no ill bo╌ding bird be nigh , no , none but the harm╌less and the good , no , none , no , none but the harmless , none but the harmless and the good , no , none , but the harmless , and the good. a song for three voices , in the fairy queen . may the god of wit in╌spire the sacred nine , to bear a may the god of wit in╌spire the sacred nine , to bear a may the god of wit in╌spire the sacred nine , to bear a part , and the blessed heav'nly quire , shew the ut╌most of their art ; part , and the blessed heav'nly quire , shew the ut╌most of their art ; part , and the blessed heavn'ly quire , shew the ut╌most of thei . art ; whilst eccho , whilst eccho shall in sounds remote , repeat each note , ecco . repeat each note , softer . each note ; whilst eccho , whilst eccho shall in sounds remote , repeat each note , repeat each note , each note ; whilst eccho , whlst eccho , shall in sounds remote , repeat each note , repeat each note , each note ; vers. whilst eccho , ecco . whilst eccho , softer eccho , vers whilst eccho , ecco . whilst eccho , softer . eccho , vers. shall in sounds re╌mote , whilst eccho , whilst eccho , eccho , whilst eccho , whilst eccho , eccho , shall in sounds re╌mote , whilst eccho , whilst eccho , eccho , whilst eccho , whilst eccho , eccho shall in sounds re╌mote , ecco . sounds re╌mote , softer , remote , vers. repeat each note , ecco . repeat each note , softer . each note , vers. repeat each sounds re╌mote , remote , repeat each note , repeat each note , each note , repeat each sounds remote , remote , repeat each note , repeat each note , each note , repeat each ecco . softer . note , ecco . re╌peat each note , softer . each note . note , re╌peat each note , each note . note , re╌peat each note , each note . a song in the th . act of the fairy queen . trumpet . thus , thus , thus thus the gloo╌my world , at first be╌gan to shine ; thus , thus , thus , thus the gloo╌my world at first began to shine ; and from the pow'╌r de╌vine , and from a pow'╌r devine , a glory roun╌d , a glory roun╌d a╌bout it bur╌l'd ; which made it bright , which made it bright , and gave it gav╌e it birth in light ; which made it bright , which made it bright , and gave it , gav╌e it birth in light : violin . then , then were all minds as pure , as pure as those e╌the╌rial streams ; in in╌nocence se╌cure , in in╌nocence se╌cure , not sub╌ject to extreams ; there was no place then , no place then for emp╌ty fame , no cause for pride , no cause for pride , am╌bi╌tion want╌ed aim , am╌bi╌tion wanted aim ; there was no place then , no place then for emp╌ty fame ; no cause for pride , no cause for pride , am╌bi╌tion want╌ed , aim , am╌bi╌tion trumpet . wanted aim . thus , thus , &c. ( as before - ) solo . a single song . yes daphne , yes daphne , in╌your face i find those charm╌s by which my heart 's betray'd , then let not your disdain un╌bind the pris'ner , the pris'ner that your eyes have made : she that in love makes least defence , woun╌ds c╌ver with the su╌rest dart , beauty may cap╌tivate the sense , but kindness , but kind╌ness only gains the heart , heart . ii. 't is mildness , daphne , must maintain , the empire that you once have won ; when beauty does like tyrants reign , their subjects from their duty run : then force me not to be untrue , lest i compell'd by gen'rous shame , cast off my loyalty to you , to gain a glorious rebel's name . solo . a single song . hark ! hark ! how all things in one soun╌d re╌joyce , re╌joyce , re╌joy╌ce re╌joy╌ce , re╌joyce . hark! ╌joyce . and the world seems to have one voice , the world seems to have one voi╌ce , to have one voice ; hark! hark ! how all things in one soun╌d re╌joyce , re╌joyce , re╌joy╌ce , re╌ce rejoyce ; rejoy╌ce , re╌joyce . solo . a single song . hark ! hark ! the ecch'ing air a tri╌umph sings , hark ! the ecch'ing air a tri╌umph sings , a tri╌umph , a tri╌umph , tri╌umph sing╌s a tri╌umph , triumph sings , sings . and all a╌round , and all a╌round plea╌s'd cupids clap their wings , clap , clap , clap , clap their wings ; pleas'╌d cupids clap their wings ; and all around , and all around plea╌s'd cupids clap , clap , clap , clap , clap their wings ; clap , clap , clap , clap , clap , clap , clap their wings , plea╌s'd cupids clap their wings , and all a╌wings . a song for two voices , in the fairy queen . let the fifes and the clarions , and shrill trumpets sound ; let the fifes and the let the fifes and the clarions and shrill trumpets clarions , and shrill trumpets sound , sound , — sound , sound , sound , sound , — sound ; let the eises and the clarions , and shrill trumpets sound , sound , — sound , sound , sound , sound : and the arch of high sound , sound , sound , sound , sound , sound : and the arch of high heav'n the clangor re╌sound , heav'n , the clangor resound , and the arch of high heav'n , the clangor re╌soun╌d , and the arch of high heav'n the clangor resound╌d , resoun╌d , the arch of high heaven , the resoun╌d , the arch of high heaven , the clangor resound , re╌soun╌d , the arch of high clangor resound , re╌soun╌d , the arch of high heaven the clangor resound . heaven the clangor resound . the four seasons in the fairy-queen . spring . thus the ever grate╌ful , spring , thus the ever grateful spring , does her yearly tri╌bute bring , does her yearly tri╌bute bring does , her yearly tri╌bute bring , does her yearly tri╌bute bring ; all your sweets before him lay , all your sweets before him lay , then round his al╌tar sing and play , all , all , all , all , all , all , all , your sweets before him lay , then round his al╌tar sing and play ; then roun╌d his al╌tar sing and play ; thus the e╌ver grateful spring , does her yearly tri╌bute bring , does her yearly tri╌bute bring , does her yearly tribute bring , does her yearly tri╌bute bring . summer . her 's the summer sprightly gay , smi╌ling wanton fresh and fair , adorn'd with all the flowr's of may , whose various sweets persume the air ; adorn'd with all the flowr's of may , whose various sweets per╌fume the air. autum see , see my many couler'd fields , see , see my many couler'd fields , and loaded trees my will o╌bey ; ╌bey . all the fruit that autumn yeilds , all the fruit that au╌tumn yields , i of╌fer to the god of da╌y ; all the fruit that autumn yields , i of╌fer to the god of day ; all the fruit that autum yeilds , all the fruit that autum yeilds , i offer to the god of day ; all the fruit that autum yeilds , i offer to the god of day ; winter next winter comes slawly pale meager and old , thus trembling with age , and thus qui've╌ring with cold ; benum'd with hard frosts , and with snow cov'rd o're , benumb'd with hard frosts , and with snow cov'rd o're ; prayes the sun to restore him , pray's the sun to re╌store him , and sin╌gs as be╌fore . solo in the late queen's birth-day . a╌ pril who till now , who till now , now , now , now , now , now , now ; has mourn'd , has mourn'd , claps , claps , claps for jo╌y his sable win╌gs ; to see , to see , to see , to see within his orb return , the choicest blessings he cou'd bring , maria's birth╌day , maria's , birth╌day , maria's birth╌day , ma╌ri╌ a's birth╌day and the spring ; to see , to see , to see , to see with╌in his orb re╌turn , the choisest bles╌sings he cou'd bring : maria's birth╌day , maria's birth╌day , maria's birth╌day , mari╌ a's birth╌day and the spring . a single song . the fa╌tal hour , the fa╌tal hour comes on , comes on a╌pace , which i had rather di╌e than see ; for when fate ca╌lls you from this place , you go to cer╌tain mi╌sery , you go to certain , cer╌tain mi╌sery . the thought does stab me to the heart , and gives me pan╌gs no word can speak , it wracks me , it wracks me in each vi╌tal part ; sure , sure when you go , sure when you go , my heart will break ; sure , sure my heart will break ; since i for you so much , for you so much en╌dure , may i not , may i not hope you will , you will believe , 't is you a╌lone , 't is you a╌lone these wounds , these wounds , these wounds can cure , which are the fountains of my grief ; 't is you alone , you alone , you a╌lone these wounds can cure , which are the fountains , are the fountains of my grief . a song for two voices , on the late queens birth-day . britain now , bri╌tain now , now , now , now , now , now , now thy cares beguile ; now , now , now , now , now , now , now , now thy cares beguile ; britain now , britain now , now , now , now , now , now , no╌w now , now , now , now , now , now thy cares beguile , now , now , now , now , now , no╌w thy cares beguile , now , now , now , now thy cares beguile , now , now , now , now , now no╌w thy cares beguile : bless the day , bless the day , bless the day , the day , the day , thy cares beguile : bless the day , bless the day , bless the day , the day , the the day , bless the day , bless the day , the day that bless our isle , bless , bless ; day , bless the day , bless the day , bless the day , that bless our isle , bless , bless , bless , the day that ble╌ss our isle . bless the day that bless our isle . end with the first strain . an elogy upon the death of mr. thomas farmer , b. m. young thir╌sis fate ye hills and gro╌ves deplore , thirsis , thirsis , the pride of all the plains , the joy╌of nymphs , and en╌vy , and en╌vy of the swains , the gentle thir╌sis is no more , the gen╌tle thir╌sis is no more , no more , oh! no more , the gen╌tle thir╌sis is no more . what , what makes the spring re╌tire , what , what , what , what makes the spring re╌tire , and groves their songs de╌cline ? what , what , what , what makes the spring re╌tire , what , what , what , what makes the spring re╌tire , and groves their songs de╌cline ? soft . what , what ! nature for her lov'd thir╌sis seems to pine , for her loud . lov'd thir╌sis seems to pine ; whose are╌ful strains , and tune╌ful lyre , made the spring bloom , and did the groves in╌spire , and did the groves in╌spire ; whose art╌ful strains , and tune╌ful lyre , made the spring bloom , and did — the soft . groves in╌spire , and did — the groves in╌spire . what , what can the droop╌ing sons of art , from this sad hour , what , what can the drooping sons of art , from this sad hour impart , to cha╌rm the cares of life , and ea╌se the lover's smart , and chorvs . ea╌se the lo╌ver's smart ? while thus , thus in dis╌mal notes we mourn , and while thus , thus in dismall notes we mour╌n , dis╌mal notes we mourn , in dis╌mal notes we mourn , the skilful shepherd's while thus in dis╌mal notes we mourn , the skilful shepherd's urn ; to the gla╌d , skies , to the gla╌d , the gla╌d skies , his urn ; to the gla╌d skies , his harmony he bears , and as he charm'd the earth , and as he charm'd the earth , as he charm'd harmony he bears , and as he charm'd the earth , and as he charm'd , as he charm'd the earth , transports , transports the spheres ; and as he charm'd the earth , transports , repeat the spheres the earth , transport's , transports the spheres ; and as he charm'd the earth , transports , repeat the spheres . a trumpet song , sung by mr. bowen , in the ( libertine destroy'd . ) to arms , to arms , to arms , to arms , to arms , to arms hero╌ick prince ; to arms , to arms , to arms , to arms , to arms , to arms he╌ro╌ick prince ; to arms , to arms , to arms , to arms , to arms ; glo╌ry , like love , has pow'r╌ful charms , glo╌ry , like love , has pow'r╌ful charms ; let glo╌ry , let glo╌ry now thy soul ingross , and recompence its ri╌vals loss : bid trumpets sound , bid trumpets sound , sou╌nd ; and nothing , nothing name but battles , but battles , but bat╌tles , con╌quests , tri╌umphs , tri╌umphs fame , tri╌umphs , tri╌umphs fame . a single song . ye gen╌tle spirits of the air , ye gen╌tle spirits of the air ; appear , appear , appear , appear ; prepare , prepare , ╌ prepare , pre╌pare ; and joyn your ten╌der voices here , appear , appear , appear , appear , prepa╌re , prepare , pre╌pare and joyn your ten╌der voices here . catch , catch a repeat , repeat , repeat , repeat , repeat the trem╌bling sounds a╌new repeat , repeat the trem╌bling soun╌ds a╌new : soft , soft , soft as her sighs and sw╌eet as pearly dew , and sw╌eet as pearly dew ; run , ╌run╌new di╌vi╌sion , run new di╌vi╌sion , and such measure keep , as when you lull , you lull the god of love a╌sleep , ╌as when you lull , you lull the god of love a╌sleep . da capo . a song for two voices . what can we , what can we poor fe╌males do ; when what can we , can we poor fa╌males do ; when pressing , teasing , pressing , teasing lovers sue ? what can we , what can pressing , teasing , pressing , teasing lovers sue ? what can we , what can we poor , poor females do ? fate affords no o╌ther way , but de╌ny╌ing , we poor , poor females do ? fate affords no o╌ther way , but de╌ny╌ing , or com╌ply╌ing , but de╌ny╌ing , or com╌ply╌ing ; first strain again . or comyly╌ing , but de╌ny╌ing , or com╌ply╌ing ; and resenting , or consenting , and resenting , or consenting , does a╌like╌our hopes betray . and resenting , or consenting , or consenting does a╌like╌our hopes betray . end with the first strain . a mad song . beneath a poplar's shadow lay me , no ra╌ging fires will there dis╌may soft . me ; near some silver current lying , near some silver current lying ; oh! oh ! under slee╌py poppies dying : i swell╌and am bigger , i swell╌and am bigger than typhon e're was ; with a strong band of brass oh ! bind me , oh ! bind me about ! lest my bosom shou'd burst , for the secret to pass , and the fu╌ry get out , i cannot , i will not , i cannot , i will not be vex't any longer , while i ra╌ge i grow weak , while i ra╌ge , while i ra╌ge i grow weak , and the goddess grows stronger . a verse out of the late queen's birthday song . my prayers or'e heard , heav'n has at last bestow'd the mighty , mighty — blessing which it long has ow'd ; at length the bount'ous gods have sent us down , a brightness second on╌ly to their own ; i see the rou╌nd years successive╌ly mo╌ve , to ripen her beauty , and crown them with love : a hero re╌nown'd in vertue and arms , shall wear the soft chain and submit to her charms ; and hy╌men and hebe , and hy╌men and hebe shall make it their care , to pour all their joys╌on the val'ant and fair. as a╌mo╌ret and thir╌sis lay , as a╌mo╌ret , as a╌mo╌ret and as a╌mo╌ret and thir╌sis lay as a╌mo╌ret and thir╌sis lay ; melting , melting , melting , melt╌ing the hours in gen╌tle thir╌sis lay ; melting , melting , melt╌ing the hours in gen╌tle play ; joyning , joyning , joyning fa╌ces ; mingling kis╌ses , mingling kis╌ses , play ; joyning , joyning , joyning fa╌ces ; mingling kis╌ses , mingling mingling kis╌ses , and ex╌chang╌ing harmless blis╌ses : kis╌ses , mingling kis╌ses , and ex╌chang╌ing harmless blis╌ses : he trem╌bling cry'd , with eager , ea╌ger hast ; let me , let me , he trem╌bling cry'd , with eager , eager hast ; oh ! let me feed ; oh ! oh ! let me , let me , let me , let me feed ; oh ! oh ! let me , let me , let me , oh ! oh ! oh ! oh ! oh ! let me oh ! oh ! oh ! let me , let me , let me , let me , feed as well as tast ; i dye , let me , let me , ho ! oh ! oh ! oh ! let me feed as well as tast ; die , die , i die , die , i die , i die if i 'm not wholly blest . i die , die , die , i die , i die if i 'm not wholly blest . a single song in the indian queen . wake , wake , wake qui╌ve╌ra , wake , our soft╌rest must cease ; wake , wake , wake , qui╌ve╌ra , wake , ╌our soft╌rest must cease , and fly╌to╌gether , and fly╌to╌ge╌ther with our country's peace ; no more , no more , no more , no more , no more , no more , no more , no more , no , ╌no more must we sleep , must we sleep under plan╌tain shade , which neither heat could peirce , nor cold in╌vade ; where bount'ous nature never , never , never , never , never , never fells de╌cay , and op'╌ning buds , and op'╌ning buds drive╌fall╌ing fruits a╌way . a song in the indian queen , sung by mr. bowen . vvhy , why , why , shou'd men quarrel , why , why shou'd men quarrel here , where all , all , all , where all╌pos╌sess as much as they can hope for by suc╌cess ; none ; none can have most , none can have most where nature is so kind , as to exceed , as to exceed╌man's use tho' not his mind ; why , why , why shou'd men quarrel , why , why shou'd men quarrel here , where all , all , all , where all╌pos╌sess as much as they can hope for by suc╌cess , as much as they can hope for by suc╌cess as much as they can hope , as much as they can hope for by suc╌cess . a song in the indian queen , sung by mr. freeman . scorn'd envy here 's nothing , here 's nothing that thou , that thou canst blast ; her glo╌ries , her glo╌ries are too bright , to be o're╌cast ; her glo╌ries , her glo╌ries are too brigh╌t to be o're╌cast . a song in the indian queen , sung by mr. freeman . their looks are such that mercy flow╌s from thence , more gen╌tle , gen╌tle then our na╌tive innocence : by their pro╌tec╌tion let us , let us , let us beg to live , they come not here to con╌quer but for╌give ; by their pro╌tec╌tion let us , let us , let us beg to live , they come not here to con╌quer but for╌give , they come not here no con╌quer but for╌give . a song in the indian queen , sung by mrs. cross . they tell us that you migh╌ty powers above , make perfect your joys and your blessings by love ; ah! why do you suffer , ah ! why do you suffer the blessing that 's there ; to give a poor lover such sad torments here , yet tho' for my pas╌sion such grief i en╌dure , my love shall like yours , still be con╌stant and pure . ii. to suffer for him gives an ease to my pains , there 's joy in my grief , and ther 's freedom in chains . if i were divine , he cou'd love me no more , and i in return , my adorer adore ; oh! let his dear life then ( kind gods ) be your care , for i in your blessings have no other share . a song in the indian queen , sung by mr. freeman and mr. church . ah ! ah ! how hap╌py are we , are we , are we , ah ! ah! ah ! ah ! how hap╌py are we , are we , are we , ah ! ah ! how hap╌py are we , from humane passions , from humane pas╌sions ah ! how hay╌py are we , from humane pas╌sions free : ah! ah ! free : ah! ah ! ah ! how hap╌py are we , those wil╌d ah ! ah ! how hap╌py are we , those wil╌d tenants of the breast ; no never , never , no never , tenants of the breast ; no never , never , no never , never , never can disturb our rest ; ah ! never , no never , never , never can disturb our rest ; ah ! ah ! ah ! how happy are we , are we , are we , ah ! ah ! how happy are ah ! how happy are we , are we , are we , ah ! ah ! how hap╌py are we : yet we pit╌ty , we pit╌ty , we pitty , tender souls whome the tyrant we : yet we pit╌ty , we pit╌ty , tender souls whom the love , whom the tyrant love , whom the tyrant love con╌trouls ; tyrant love , whom the tyrant love , whom the tyrant love con╌trouls ; ah! ah ! how hap╌py are we , from humane ah! ah ! ah ! how hap╌py are we , passion , from humane pas╌sion from humane pas╌sion free . free . a single song , the words by mr. congreve . pi╌ous ce╌lin╌da goes to pray'rs , if i but ask if i but ask the favour ; and yet the ten╌der , ten╌der fool 's in tears , when she believes , when she be╌lieves i 'll leave her : wou'd i were , wou'd i were free from this restraint , or else had hopes , or else had ho╌pes to win her ; wou'd she cou'd , wou'd she cou'd make of me a saint , or i of her , or i of he╌r a sinner ; wou'd i cou'd , wou'd i cou'd , oh ! wou'd i cou'd make of her a sinner . a song by phoebus in the fairy-queen , which shou'd have been put before the four seasons of the year , in page . phoebus soft . when a cru╌el long winter has fro╌zen the earth , and nature imprison'd , seeks in vain to be free ; and nature imprison'd seeks╌in vain to be free : i dart forth my beams to give all things a breath , make╌ing spring for the plants , ev'╌ry flow'r and each tree . 't is i who give life╌warmth and vigour to all ; ev'n love who rules all things in earth air and sea , wou'd languish and fade and to nothing , nothing would fall ; the world to its chaos wou'd re╌turn , but for me . the following five verses , are taken out of one of the duke of gloucester's birth-day songs . who , who can from joy╌refrain ? who , who can from joy╌refrain , this gay , ╌this pleas╌ing , shining wondrous day ? who ; who can from joy╌refrain , this gay . ╌this pleasing , pleasing shining wond'rous day ; wond'╌rous , wond'╌rous , wond'rous , wond'rous , wond'╌rous , wond'╌rous day , wond'╌rous , wond'╌rous day . the second song for two voices . for tho' the sun has all , has all his summers glo╌ries for tho' the sun has all , has all his summers glo╌ries on , has all , all , all , has all , all , all his summers glories on ; on , has all , all , all , all , all his summers glories on ; this day has brighter , brigh╌ter splendors , this day has brighter , brigh╌ter this day has brighter , brigh╌ter splendors , this day has brighter , splendors , has brigh╌ter , brighter splendors brigh╌ter splendors , has brigh╌ter , brighter splendors far , from a lit╌tle rising star , from a lit╌tle , lit╌tle ri╌sing star — far , from a lit╌tle ri╌sing star , from a lit╌tle ri╌sing star , from a lit╌tle , lit╌tle ╌ , a lit╌tle ri╌sing star. ri╌sing star. solo . the third song . a prince , a prince of glo╌rious race descend╌ed , at his hap╌py , hap╌py birth , at his hap╌py , hap╌py , hap╌py birth at╌tend╌ed ; a prince , a prince of glo╌rious race descended , at his happy happy birth , at his hap╌py happy , hap╌py birth attended ; with ro╌sy smi╌ling hours , with ro╌sy smi╌ling hours to show , he will golden days be╌stows , he will , he will , he will , he will golden days be╌stow , he will , he will , he will , he will golden days be╌stow . the fourth song with violins . the father brave , the father brave as e're was dane , as e're was dane ; whose thundring , thundring ; thundring , thundring sword , whose thundring , thundring , thundring , thundring sword , has thousands , thousands , has thousands , thousands , thousands , thousands slain , has thousands , thousands , has thousands , thousands slain , and made him , and made him o'er half , o'er half europe reign ; and made him , and made him o'er half europe reign . the father brave , the father brave as e'er was dane , as e'er was dane , as e'er was dane . the fifth song , with a trumpet . soun╌d the trumpet , soun╌d , soun╌d , soun╌d the trumpet sound ; and beat the war╌like drums , and beat the war╌like drums ; the prince will be with lawrels crown'd , the prince will be with lawrels crown╌d , be╌fore his manhood comes ; ah! ah! how pleas'd he is and gay , ah! ah! how pleas'd he is and ga╌y , when the trumpet strikes his ear , when the trumpet strikes his ear ; ah! ah! how╌pleas╌'d he is and gay ; his hands like shak╌ing lillies play ; his hands like shake╌ing lillies play , and catch , and catch , and catch , and catch at ev╌'ry sphear , and catch ╌at ev╌'ry sphear . musick in timon of athens . the first song , with flutes . hark ! hark how the song╌sters , hark ! how the songsters , how the hark! hark ! hark ! how the song╌sters , hark how the song╌sters of the grove ; sin╌g , sin╌g song╌sters of the grove ; sin╌g , sin╌g , anthems to the god of love. hark! hark ! hark ! anthems to the god of love. hark! hark ! hark ! hark ! hark ! hark ! hark how each am╌arous winged pair , with love's great praises , hark ! hark how each am╌arous winged pair , with love's great with love's great prai╌ses fill the air ; on ev╌'ry side the praises , with love's great praises fill the air ; on ev╌'ry side the char╌ing charm╌ing sound does from the hollow woods , does from the hollow woods , the sound does from the hollow woods , does from the hollow charming sound does from the hallow , hollow , hollow woods re╌boun╌d ; woods , the charming sound does from the hollow woods reboun╌d ; does from the hollow , hol╌how woods re╌bound , does from the hollow , hollow , hollow , hol╌low woods rebound , re╌bound , rebound . re╌bound . love in their little veins in╌spires , love in their lit╌tle veins inspires , their cher╌full notes their soft de╌sire , love in their little ╌sire while heat , while heat make budds and blossoms spring ; those pretty , pretty couples love and sing ; but winter puts out , puts out their desire , and half the year they want , they want loves fire ; but winter puts out , puts out their desires , and half the year they want , they want loves fire . but fire . but ah ! but ah ! how much are our delights more dear , more , more , more dear ; but but ah ! but ah ! how much are our delights more dear , more , more , more dear ; but but ah ! but ah ! how much are our delights more dear , more , more more dear ; but ah ! but ah ! how much are our delights more , more , more dear ; for ah ! but ah ! how much are our delights more , more , more dear ; for ah ! but ah ! how much are our delights more , more , more dear ; for on╌ly human only human kind , for on╌ly human kind , for on╌ly human kind ; love , on╌ly human kind , for on╌ly human kind , for on╌ly human kind ; love kind , for only human kind , for only human kind ; love , love , love all the year , all , all , all , all , all , all the year ; for only all the year , all , all , all , all , all , all the year ; for on╌ly , only all the year , all , all , all , all , all , all the year ; for only , human kind , love all the year . human kind , love all╌the year . human kind , love all the year . hautboys . hence , hence , hence with your trifling deity ; a grea╌ter , grea╌ter grea╌ter we a╌dore ; bacchus , bacchus , bacchus , bacchus who allways , allways keeps us free ; ╌from that blind childish pow'r╌that allways , allways keeps us free , — slow . from that blind childish pow'r : love makes you languish and look pale , and sneak and sigh , sigh , sigh and whine , brisk . but over us no griefs prevail , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no griefs prevail , while we have lu╌sty wine ; no , no , no , no , no , no , no griefs prevail , while we have lu╌sty wine , while we have lu╌sty wine . a single song with a simphomy . come all , come all , come all , come all , come all to me , make haste , make haste , make haste , make haste , make haste , make haste the sweets of mu╌tual pas╌sions taste ; come all , come all , come all to me , come all , come all to me and wear my chains ; the joys of love , the joys╌of love without its pains ; the joys of love , the joy╌s of love without its pains . a song with instruments . return , return , revolting rebells ; return , where d' ye go , where d' ye go , where d' ye go , d' ye know ? d' ye know , d' ye know , what phantism 't is misleads you so : return , return , re╌volting rebels return ; where d' ye go , where d' ye go , where d' ye go d' ye know ? d' ye know , d' ye know what phantism 't is m●sleads you so , to grieve and to care , to grieve and to care ; to tyrannous chains , to tyrannous chains , to doubt and dispair ; to barbarous jea╌lou╌sy , barbarous jea╌lou╌sy , mi╌se╌ry , slavery ; to torments and pains , return , as before . to torments , torments and pains . return , as before . a two part song between cupid and bacchus . come let us a╌gree , come let us a╌gree , come let us a╌gree , come , come , come , come let us agree , come let us a╌gree , come let us a╌gree , come , come , come , come , come , come , come let us agree ; come , come , come , come , come , come , come come , come , come , come , come , come let us agree ; come , come , come , come , come , come , come let us a╌gree ; there are pleasures di╌vine , there are pleasures di╌vine , let us a╌gree ; there are pleasures di╌vine , in in love and in wine , in love and in wine , there are pleasures di╌vine , wine and in love , in wine and in love , there are pleasures , are pleasures di╌vine , in wine and in love , in love and in wine , in wine and in in wine and in love , in love and in wine , in wine and in love , in love and in wine . love , in love and in wine . songs in bonduca . here ye gods of britain , here ye gods of britain ; here us this day ; let us not fall , let us not fall the roman eagles prey , clip , clip their wings , clip , clip their wings clip , clip their wings , or cha╌se 'em home ; and check the tow'ring pride of rome ; and check the tow'ring pride of rome , of rome , of rome , clip their wings , or chase'em home , clip their wings or chase'em home , clip , clip their wings or chase'em home , and check the tow'ring pride of rome , of rome , of rome , of rome . a symphony for flutes to the following song . first flute . second flute . sing , sing , sing , sing ye druids ; sing , sing , sing , sing , sing , sing , sing , ye druids ; all , all , all , all your voi╌ces raise ; all , all , all , all your sing , ye druids ; all , all , all , all your voi╌ces raise ; all , all all , all your voi╌ces raise ; sing , sing , sing , sing , all , all your voi╌ces raise╌to voi╌ces raise ; sing , sing , sing , sing , sing all your voi╌ces raise╌to celebrate , to celebrate di╌vine an da╌tes praise ; to celebrate , to celebrate di╌╌vine celebrate , to celebrate di╌vine an╌da╌tes praise ; to celebrate , to celebrate di╌vine an╌da╌tes praise ; sing , sing , sing , sing , sing , sing , sing , sing di╌vine an╌da╌tes , an╌da╌tes praise ; sing , sing , sing , sing , sing , sing di╌vine an╌da╌tes , di╌vine di╌vine , di╌vine an╌da╌tes praise ; an╌da╌tes , di╌vine an╌da╌tes praise ; sing , sing , sing ye druids ; sing , sing , sing ye druids ; sing , sing di╌vine sing , sing , sing ye druids : sing , sing , sing ye druids ; sing sing di╌vine╌ an╌da╌tes praise ; di╌vine╌ an╌da╌tes praise ; an╌da╌tes , di╌vine an╌da╌tes , di╌vine an╌da╌tes praise ; di╌vine an╌da╌tes , di╌vine , di╌vine an╌da╌tes praise ; sing , sing , sing ye dru╌ids ; sing , sing , sing ye dru╌ids , sing , sing di╌vine — sing , sing , sing ye dru╌ids ; sing , sing , sing ye dru╌ids , sing , sing di╌vine╌ an╌da╌tes praise . ╌ an╌da╌tes praise . a verse for two voices in the yorkshire-feast-song . brigantium honour'd with a race di╌vine , brigantium honour'd with a brigantium honour'd with a race di╌vine ; gave birth to the vic╌rious race di╌vine , brigantium honour'd with a race di╌vine ; constantine , gave birth to the vic╌to╌rious to the vic╌to╌ri╌ous con stan╌tine : whose collony , whilst planted there , con╌stan╌tine : whose fresh blooming glo╌ries , still , still — re╌new'd collony , whilst planted there , fresh blooming glo╌ries still re╌new'd the year ; whose col╌lo╌ny , whose col╌lo╌ny , whilst the year ; whose col╌lo╌ny , whilst plant╌ed there , plant╌ed there , fresh bloom╌ing glo╌ries fresh bloom╌ing glo╌ries still re╌new'd the year . still renew'd the year . a verse with flutes in the yorkshire feast-song . flvtes . the bashful thames for beauty so renown'd , in hast ran by her pu╌ny town ; and poor , and poor augusta was a sham'd to own . the bashful thames , for beauty so renown'd , in hast ran by her pu╌ny town ; and poor , and poor augusta was a sham'd to own ; au gu╌sta then did droo╌ping lye , did drooping , drooping , droop╌ing lye ; tho' now she rears her tow'ring front so high ; tho' now she rears her tow'ring front so high , her tow'╌ring front so high ; au╌gusta then did droop╌ing lye , did drooping , drooping , drooping lye ; tho' now she rears her tow'ring front so high ; tho' now she rears her tow'ring front so high , her tow'╌ring front so high , her tow'╌ring front so high . a verse with violins in the yorkshire feast-song . violins . the pale and the pur╌ple rose , that af╌ter cost so many , ma╌ny blows , so many , many blows , so many , many blows , when eng╌lish ba╌rons sought a price so dear╌ly bought : by the bold╌worthies of the shire , still best by sword and shield , defended were ; by the bold╌worthies of that shire , still best by sword and shield , de╌fend╌ed were , were . a verse with violins in the yorkshire-feast-song . so when the glit'ring queen of night , with black e╌clipse is shadow'd , is shadow'd ore , ore . the globe that swell╌s with sullen pride , her daz╌ling beams to hide ; does but a little , a little , a little , a little time a╌bide , and then each ray , and then each ray is bright╌er , is bright╌er than be╌fore , fore . a single song . when my ac╌me╌lia smile╌s she wounds me with a smooth shaft that i embrace ; when she speaks , when she speaks , yet more con╌sounds me , her words does sli╌de with such a grace : from that soft voice what can defend me ? such live╌ly sence does from it flow , all others wit does now of╌fend me , since by kind , since by kind whis╌pers hers i know . a song for two voices . when love╌ly phil lis thou art kind , nought but raptures fill my mind ; 't is hen love╌ly phillis thou art kind , nought but raptures fill my mind ; 't is then i think thee so divine , t' excell the migh╌ty pow'r of wine : but when thou in╌sult'st , then i think thee so divine , t' excell the mighty pow'r of wine : but but when thou in╌sult'st , and lau╌ghs at my pain , i wash thee a when thou insult'st , and lau╌ghs at my pain , i wash thee a way with sparkling champaign ; so bravely contemn both the boy and his mother , and drive out one way with sparkling champaign ; so bravely contemn both the boy and his mother , and god , and drive out one god by the pow'r , by the pow'r of another . drive out one god , and drive out , and drive out one god by the pow'r of another . ii. when pity in thy looks i see , i frailly quit my friends for thee ; perswasive love so charms me then , my freedom l'd not wish again . but when thou art cruel , and heeds not my care , streight with a bumper i banish despair ; so bravely contemn both the boy and his mother , and drive out one god by the pow'r of another . a song with hautboys , on st. cecilia's day . hautboys . wond'rous , wond'rous , wond'rous , ma╌chine ; wond'rous , wond'rous , wond'rous , wond'rous ma╌chine , to thee , the warb╌ling lute , tho' us'd to conquest must be forc'd , must be forc'd , must be forc'd to yeild ; must be forc'd , must be forc'd , must be forc'd to yeild , must be forc'd , must be forc'd to yeild , must be forc'd , must be forc'd , must be forc'd to yeild : with thee una╌ble , with thee un╌a╌ble , with the un╌a╌ble to di╌spute ; tho' us'd to con╌quest , tho' us'd to conquest , is with thee un╌a╌ble to dis╌pute . wond'rous , wand'rous , wand'rous , wond'rous ma╌chine , to thee , the warb╌ling lute , tho' us'd to conquest must be forc'd , must be forc'd , must be forc'd to yeild ; must be forc'd , must be forc'd , must be forc'd to yeild , must be forc'd , must be forc'd to yeild , must be forc'd , must be forc'd must be forc'd to yeild . a song in donquixote , sung by mr. freeman and mrs. cibber . trumpet . genius of england from thy pleasant bow'r of bliss a╌ri╌se , and sprea╌d thy sa╌cred wings ; guard , guard from foes the brittish state , thou on whose smile does wait , th'╌uncertain hap╌py fate , of monarchies and kings . mrs. cibber . then follow brave boys , then follow brave boys to the wars , follow , follow , follow , follow , follow , follow , follow , follow , follow brave boys to the war╌s , follow , follow , follow brave boys to the war╌s ' the lawrel you know's the prize , the lawrel you know's the prize : who brings home the noblest , the no╌blest , the no╌blest scars , looks fine╌est in ce╌lia's eyes ; then sha╌ke off the slothful ease , let glory , let glory , let glo╌ry in╌spi╌re your hearts ; re╌member a soldier in war and in peace , remember a soldier in war , in war and in peace , is the no╌blest of all other arts : re╌member , a soldier in war and in peace , re╌member a soldier in war , in war and in peace , is the no╌blest of all other arts. a single song in edipus . musick , mu╌sick for a while , shall all your cares beguile ; shall all , all , all , shall all , all , all , shall all , your cares beguile ; wond╌'ring , wond╌'ring how your pains were eas'd , eas'd , eas'd , and dis╌dain╌ing to be pleas'd , till a╌lec╌to free the dead , till a╌lec╌to free the dead , from their e╌ter╌nal , e╌ter╌nal band ; till the snakes drop , drop , drop , drop , drop , drop , drop , drop , drop from her head ; and the whip , and the whip from out her hand ; musick , musick for a while shall all your cares beguile ; shall all , all , all , all , all , all , all , shall all your cares be╌guile ; all , all , all , all , all , all , all , all , shall all , your cares be╌guile . a single song . on the brow of richmond hill which europe scarce can pa╌ral╌lel , ev'╌ry eye such wonders fill , to view the prospect round ; where the silver thames does gilde , and stately courts are e╌di╌fi'd , meadows deck'd in summer's pride , with verdant beauties crown'd : lovely cynthia pas╌sing by , with brighter glo╌ries blest my eye , ah! then in vain , in vain , said i , the fields and flow'rs do shine ; nature in this charming place , cre╌a╌ted pleasure in excess , but all are poor to cynthia's face , whose features are divine . a song with a trumpet in dioclesion . sou╌nd fame thy brazen trumpet sound , sound , sound , soun╌d thy brazen trumpet sound : stand , stand in the centre , stand in the centre of the u╌ni╌verse ; and call , and ca╌ll the listning world a╌round ; while we in╌joy╌full notes re╌herse , in art╌full numbers , in artfull numbers and well cho╌sen verse ; great di╌oclesian's , gre╌at di╌o╌cle╌sian's glory , great dioclesian's , gre╌at di╌o╌cle╌sian's glory , gre╌at di╌o╌cle╌sian's glory . a dialogue between thirsis , and daphne . thirsis . why my daphne , why complaining , and my sghs and tears disdaining , since not many hours are past ; when with hands lift up to heav'n , then our plighted faith was giv'n vowing they shou'd ever last , shou'd ever e╌ver , e╌ver last , shou'd ever , e╌ver , e╌ver last . daphne . oh! ingrateful sly deceiver , and i , ea╌sie , ea╌sie fond believer , to think , that man could e're be true ! this to eg╌la was a token , witness all your vows are broken , and i , poor i , and i , poo╌r i 'm undone by you . thirsis . could that false ma╌licious creature , work up╌on your ea╌sie nature ; could she say , that gift was mine ; no , that garland eg╌la gave me , but her arts could ne're enslave me ; no , no , my life , my all , is thine , my all , all , all , my all is thine . daphne . oh! how quick my heart is beat╌ing ! oh! how quick , how quick , my heart is beat╌ing , ev'╌ry pulse the joy re╌peating , the joy re╌peating , the joy re╌peat╌ing ; pleas'd to find my swain so true , pleas'd to find my swain so true : thir╌sis is my on╌ly treasure , thir╌sis is my on╌ly treasure , oh! i love , oh! i love be╌yond all measure , and wou'd quit the world for you . chorus . chorvs . oh! how quick my heart is beat╌ing ! oh! how quick , how quick , my oh! how quick my heart is beat╌ing ! oh! how quick my heart is beat╌ing , ev'╌ry pulse the joy re╌peating , the joy re╌peating , the heart is beating , ev'╌ry pulse the joy , the joy re╌peating , the joy , the joy re╌peat╌ing ; pleas'd to find my swain so true , pleas'd to joy re╌peat╌ing ; pleas'd to find my nymph so true , pleas'd to find , to find my swain so true : thirsis is my on╌ly treasure , thirsis is my find , my nymph so true : daphne is my on╌ly treasure , my on╌ly , on╌ly on╌ly treasure , oh! i love , oh! i love , beyond all measure , treasure , oh! i love , oh! i love , i love , beyond all measure , and wou'd quit the world for you . and wou'd quit the world for you . a verse out of the late queen's birthday song . and low a sacred fu╌ry sweel'd╌her breast , and the whole god her lab'╌ring soul pos╌sest ; to lof╌ty strains , to lof╌ty strains , her tune╌ful lyre she strung , thus , thus , thus , thus , thus the goddess play'd , and thus she sung : to lof╌ty strains , to lof╌ty strains her tuneful lyre she strung ; and thus , thus , thus the god╌dess play'd ; and thus she sung ; to lof╌ty strains her tuneful lyre she strung ; and thus , thus , thus , the god╌dess play'd , and thus , she sung. a verse out of the late queen's birthday-song . ma╌ny , many , many such days may she be╌hold ; many , many , many , many , many such days may she be╌hold ; many such days may she behold ; many , many , many , many , many , many , many such many , many , many such days may she behold ; many , many , many , many , many , many days may she be╌hold ; like the gla╌d such may she behold ; like the gla╌d sun without de╌cay ; sun without de╌cay ; without , with╌out de╌cay . many , many , like the gla╌d sun without de╌cay . many such days may she be╌hold ; many , many , many , many , many such days may she be╌hold ; many such days may she behold ; many , many , many , many , many , many , many such many , many , many such days may she behold ; many , many , many , many , many , many days may she be╌hold ; like the gla╌d such may she behold ; like the gla╌d sun without de╌cay ; sun with╌out de╌cay ; with╌out , with╌out de╌cay : like the gla╌d sun with╌out de╌cay ; may time that tear╌s , may time that tear╌s , may time that tear╌s , may time that tear╌s , where he lay's hold ; on╌ly sa╌lute her , on╌ly sa╌lute her , where he lay's hold ; on╌ly sa╌lute her , on╌ly sa╌lute her , on╌ly sa╌lute on╌ly sa╌lute her in his way ; may time that tear╌s , her , sa╌lute her in his way ; may time that may time that tear╌s , where he╌lay's hold ; tear╌s , may time that tear╌s , where he lay's hold ; on╌ly sa╌lute — on╌ly sa╌lute her , on╌ly sa╌lute her , on╌ly sa╌lute her in his way ; sa╌lute her , on╌ly sa╌lute her , only sa╌lute her , sa╌lute her in his way ; sa╌lute╌her in his way . her in his way . the epicure . un╌der╌neath this myrtle shade , on flow'╌ry beds su╌pine╌ly n╌der╌neath this myrtle shade , on flow'╌ry beds su╌pine╌ly laid ; with od'rous oyls my head o'erflowing , and a╌rou╌nd it roses laid ; with od'rous oyls my head o'erflow╌ing , and a╌rou╌nd it roses growing : what should i do but drink a╌way , what should i do but drink a╌way , growing : what should i do but drink , drink what should i do but drink , drink a╌way , the heat and trou╌bles of the day , the heat and drink , drink , drink a╌way , the heat and trou╌bles of the day , the heat and troubles of the day . in this more than kingly state , love himself shall on me wait ; troubles of the day . in this more than kingly state , love himself shall on me wait ; fill to me , love , nay fill it up , and mingled , ca╌st , cast in╌to the fill to me , love , nay fill it up , and mingled ca╌st in╌to the cup , wit and mirth vig'rous health , vig'rous health , and gay desires . the cup , and noble fires , vig'rous health , vig'rous health , and gay desires . the wheel of life no less will stay , in a smooth than rugged way ; since it wheel of life no less will stay , in a smoo╌th than rugged way ; since it , e╌qual╌ly doth flee , let the mo╌tion pleasant be , let the mo╌tion e╌qual╌ly doth flee , let the mo╌tion pleasant be , let the pleasant be , let the mo╌tion plea╌sant be . mo╌tion plea╌sant be , let it plea╌sant be . solus . why do we precious ointments show'r ? nobler wines why do╌we pour ? beauteous flow'rs why do we spread , up╌on the mo╌nu╌ments of the dead ? nothing they but dust can show , or bones that ha╌sten to be so . chorus chorvs . crown me with ro╌ses whilst i live , now , now your wine and ointments give : crown me with ro╌ses whilst i live , now , now your wine and ointments give : af╌ter death i nothing crave , i nothing crave , let me a╌live my pleasure have ; af╌ter death i nothing , nothing crave , let me a╌live my pleasure have ; all , all are sto╌icks , all , all are sto╌icks in the grave ; all , all are all , all are stoicks , all all are stoicks in the grave ; all , all are sto╌icks in the grave . stoicks in the grave . a song for two voices . julia , julia your un╌just dis╌dain , moves , mo╌ves me , to com╌plain ; julia , julia , your unjust disdain , moves , mo╌ves me to com╌plain ; you , you , you that vow'd to be so true ; a╌las , a╌las , a╌las , a╌las , a╌you , you , you that vow'd to be so true ; a╌las , a╌las , a╌las , a╌las is false and mar╌ri'd too ; cou'd i dri╌ve those thoughts a╌las , is false and marri'd too ; cou'd i dri╌ve those thoughts a╌way ; that rack me , rack me ev'╌ry day , by your , by your un╌just in╌way ; that rack me , rack me ev'╌ry day , by your , by your un╌just in╌con╌stan╌cy ; oh! oh ! how happy , oh ! oh ! how happy , how ╌con╌stan╌cy ; oh! oh ! oh ! how happy , how happy , oh ! happy , oh ! oh ! how happy , how happy , shou'd i be ; oh ! oh ! oh ! how happy , how happy , how hap╌py shou'd i be ; oh ! oh ! oh ! how happy , happy , happy , happy , happy , shou'd i be ; oh! oh ! oh ! how oh ! how happy , happy , happy , happy , happy , shou'd i be ; oh! oh ! oh ! how happy , happy , happy , happy , happy shou'd i be . happy , happy , happy , happy , happy shou'd i be . a single song . oh ! fair cedaria , oh! ╌fair cedaria hide those eyes , that hearts enough have won ; for who╌so╌ever sees them die╌s ; oh ! ╌fair ce╌da╌ria hide those eyes , for who╌so╌ever sees them die╌s , hide those eyes , for who╌so╌ever , who╌so╌ever sees them die╌s ; and cannot , and cannot , cannot ruine shun : such beauty and cha╌rms are seen u╌ni╌ted in your face ; such beauty and cha╌rms are seen u╌ni╌ted in your face , the prou╌dest , the prou╌dest can't but own you , can't but own you queen of beauty ; of beauty , wit and grace ; such beauty and cha╌rms are seen u╌ni╌ted in your face ; the proudest , the prou╌dest can't but own you , the prou╌dest can't but own you , can't but own you queen of beau╌ty , wit , and grace ; the proudest can't but own you , quee╌n of beau╌ty wit , and grace ; then pi╌ty me , then pi╌ty me , who am your slave ; then pi╌ty me , then pi╌ty pi╌ty me who am your slave ; and grant me , grant me a re╌prive , un╌less i may your favour have , i can't , i can't one moment live ; i can't , i can't un╌less i may your favour have , i can't , i can't one mo╌ment live. a single song . i lov'd fair ce╌lia , i lov'd fair ce╌lia , many , many , many years before she shew╌'d her art , ╌her art ; her beauty first , her humor next , by tur╌ns ; her beauty first , her humor next , by tur╌ns engag'd my heart . and when to these , when to these she friendship joyn'd , her char╌ms , her char╌ms were so intire , that with╌out being dull , and blind , i cou'd none else , none , none , none , none , i cou'd none else , no , none , no , none , no , none , none else ad╌mire . a song on the late queen . may her blest ex╌am╌ple , chase vice in troops out of the land ; fly╌ing from her aw╌full face , like trembling ghosts when day 's at hand : may her he╌ro bring us peace , won with ho╌nour in the field ; and our home╌bred factions cease , he still our sword , and she our shield : a single song . let us dance , let us sing , let us si╌ng , whilst our life 's in the spring ; and give all , and give all , all , all , all , all to the great god of love : let us love. let us re╌vel , let us re╌vel and play , let us , let us re╌vel and play , and re╌joy╌ce whilst we may : since old time , since old time these de╌light╌ts will re╌move . a dialogue between thyrsis , and iris. fair i╌ris and her swain , were in a shady bow'r , where thyrsis long in vain had sought the hap╌py hour ; at length his hand advancing upon her snowy breast , he said ; o kiss me lon╌ger , and lon╌ger yet , and lon╌ger if you will make me blest . an ea╌sy yeilding maid , by trusting is undone ; our sex is oft betray'd by grant╌ing love too soon ; if you desire to gain me , your suff'rings to redress , pre╌pare to love me longer , and lon╌ger yet and lon╌ger , before you shall pos╌sess : [ thyrsis . ] the little care you show , of all my sorrows past , makes death appear too slow , and life too long to last ; fair i╌ris kiss me kind╌ly , in pi╌ty of my fate , and kind╌ly still , and kind╌ly still before it be too late . [ iris. ] you fondly court your bliss , and no advances make 't is not for maids to give , but 't is for men to take : so you may kiss me kind╌ly , and kind╌ly still and kind╌ly , and i will not re╌bell ; but do not kiss and tell , but do not kiss and tell , no ne╌ver kiss and tell . and may i kiss you yes you may kiss me kindly , and kindly still , and kindly still , and kindly , and kind╌ly , and kindly still , and kindly , and will you not re╌bell ? i will not rebell . yes you may kiss me kindly still , and kindly still , and i will not re╌bell ? and may i kiss you kindly , and kindly still , and kindly still , and you will not re╌bell ; but do not kiss and tell , but do not kiss and tell , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , i 'll never kiss and tell , no , no , i 'll no , no , no , no , no , no , no i 'll never , never , never , no , never , never , never , no , never kiss and tell . never kiss and tell , no , no no , no , no , no , no , no , i 'll never , never , never i 'll never , never , never kiss and tell . chorvs . thus at the height we love and live and fear not , fear not to be thus at the height we love and live and fear not , fear not to be poor : we give , and we give , we give and we give , we give and we poor ; we give and we give , we give and we give , and give , till we can give no more : but what to day , will take a╌way , to give , till we can give no more : but what to day , will take a╌way to morrow , to mor╌row will re╌store . morrow , to mor╌row will re╌store . end with the first strain . a song on st. cecilia's day . flutes . violins . high countratenor hark! hark ! each tree its hark! hark ! each tree its si╌lence breaks ; si╌lence breaks ; hark! hark ! each tree its si╌lence hark! each tree its si╌lence breaks ; breaks ; hark! hark ! each tree its hark! hark ! each tree its si╌lence si╌lence breaks ; hark! breaks , hark ! hark ! each tree its si╌lence breaks ; the box and hark ! each tree its si╌lence breaks ; the firr , to tal╌k , to talk , to talk , to box and firr , to tal╌k , to talk , to talk , to tal╌k talk be╌gin ; hark! hark ! hark ! hark ! be╌gin ; hark! hark ! hark ! hark ! hark ! hark ! hark ! this in the spright╌ly vi╌o╌lin , that in the flute distinctly , di╌stinct╌ly speaks , distinctly , di╌stinct╌ly speaks ; that in the this in the spright╌ly vi╌o╌lin ; flute di╌stinct╌ly , distinct╌ly di╌stinct╌ly speaks ; this in the spright╌ly vi╌olin , di╌stinct╌ly speaks ; instruments rest . 't was 't was sympathy , 't was sympathy their list'ning brethren drew , 't was sym╌pathy , their sympathy , 't was sympathy , 't was sym╌pa╌thy their list'╌ning list'╌ning brethren drew ; when to the thracian lyre with lea╌fy wings they brethren drew ; fle╌w ; when to the thracian lyre , when to the thracian lyre with lea╌fy wings they when to the thra╌cian lyre with lea╌fy wings they fle — fle╌w , with leafy wings they fl — with lea╌fy wings they flew , when to the thracian lvre with lea╌fy ╌with leafy wings they flew , when to the thracian lyre , with lea╌fy wings they fle╌w , with leafy wings they flew , with wings they fle╌w , with lea╌fy wings they flew , with leafy wings they flew . lea╌fy wings they flew . flutes . violins . a song for two voices . i celia eyes me , celia eyes me , i approach her , but she spy celia , i spy celia , i approach her , i approach her , but she fly╌'s me , i persue , i persue , i persue , i persue , i per╌sue ; fly╌'s me ; i persue , i persue , i per╌sue ; i persue , i persue ; more coy , more coy , more , more coy i find her ; i seem i persue , i persue ; more coy , more coy , more , more coy i find her ; i seem colder , colder , colder , then , then , then she 's kinder , she 's kinder ; then , then , then she 's colder , colder , colder , then , then , then she 's kinder , she 's kinder ; then , then , then she 's kinder , she 's kinder , then , then , then , then she 's kinder : my words kinder , she 's kinder , then , then , then , then , she 's kinder : her eyes charme me , mov╌e her , and i love her , and i love her , i love her , i she esteems me , and i love her , i love her , i love her ; in not blessing most , most she blesses ; in not blessing love her ; in not blessing most , most she blesses , in not blessing most , most she most , most she blesses , and not pos╌ses╌sing , and not possessing , and not — blesses , most she blesses , and not possessing , and not posses╌sing , and not — possessing , each , each , each possesses ; each , each possesses , each , each , each pos╌╌sesses , possesing , each , each , each possesses ; each , each , each possesses , each , each , each pos╌sesses , each , each possesses : end here . now , now she blushes , now , now , now she each , each , each possesses : blushes ; she wou'd leave me , but i ho╌ld her , i i grows bol╌der , but i ho╌ld her , i hold her , i hold her , ho╌ld her ; she grows ho╌ld her , i hold her ; she grows an╌gry , grows an╌gry , grows an╌gry , grows an╌gry , grows an╌gry ; an╌gry , grows an╌gry , grows an╌gry , grows an╌gry , grows an╌gry ; i ap╌pease her , i appease her , i appease her ; i ap╌pease her , i appease her , i appease her ; i am red╌er , then , then , then i please her , then , then , then i please her , then , then , then , then , then i please her , then , then , then i please her , then , then , then , then , then i please her , then , then , then i please her : then , then , then , then , then i please her , then , then , then i please her : her eyes my words mo╌ve her , and i love her , and i love her , charme me , she esteems me , and i love her , i love her , i love her . in &c. i love her , i love her . in not blessing &c. end with the part , ( each possesses &c. ) a drinking song , with a chorus for three voices . ' t is wine was made to rule the day , 't is wine , 't is wine , 't is wine ; 't is wine was made to rule the day , and not the sla'ring sun ; 't is love that shou'd o're night bear sway , and not the sil╌ly , sil╌ly moon ; and not the sil╌ly , sil╌ly moon : wine is th' amazement of the old , that bliss wou'd fain re╌trieve , and love the bus'ness of the bold , that can both joys re╌ceive : chorus . turn over . chorus . let my queen live for e╌ver , for e╌ver , let my queen live for e╌ver , for e╌ver , let my queen live for e╌ver , for e╌ver , for e╌ver , for e╌ver , for for e╌ver , for e╌ver , for for e╌ver , for e╌ver , and let 's still drink , drink , and let 's still drink , drink french wine ; let my e╌ver , and let 's still drink , drink , and let 's still etc. e╌ver , and let 's still drink , drink , and let 's still drink , drink french wine ; rage be im╌mortal , let my rage be im╌mortal , let my rage be im╌mor╌tal , let my rage be im╌mortal , let my rage be im╌mortal , let my let my rage be immortal , let my rage be im╌mortal , let my rage be im╌mortal , and my li╌quer di╌vine ; let my ra╌ge be im╌mortal , and my li╌quer di╌vine ; let my let my rage be im╌mortal , and my li╌quer di╌vine ; rage be im╌mor╌tal , my rage be im╌mor╌tal , rage be im╌mortal , let my rage be im╌mor╌tal , let my ra╌ge be im╌mortal , let my rage be im╌mortal and my li╌quer di╌vine . and my li╌quer di╌vine . and my li╌quer di╌vine . insus'd in wine , let 's sink to rest , and dream of what we love ; infus'd in wine , let 's sink to rest , and dream of what we love : and since she may not be possest let 's thus our wants improve ; and since she may not be possest , let 's thus our wants improve . chorus again . oh! lull me , oh! lull me couch'd in soft re╌pose ; oh! lull me , oh! lull me , couch'd in soft re╌pose ; and sleep , sleep ne'er from me take ; ex╌cept the gods will in╌ter╌pose , and let me en╌jo╌y a╌wake . end with the chorus . a song for two voices . oh ! the sweet delights of love , oh ! oh ! oh ! oh ! oh ! the oh! the sweet delights of love , oh ! oh ! oh ! oh ! oh ! the sweet de╌lights of love , who , who wou'd live , who , who wou'd live and sweet de╌lights of love , who wou'd live , who , who wou'd live , wou'd live and not enjoy e'm ? i 'de refuse the throne of jove , shou'd power╌or ma╌jesty , shou'd not enjoy e'm ? i 'de refuse the throne of jove , shou'd pow╌er pow╌er or ma╌je╌sty destroy e'm . or ma╌je╌sty destroy e'm . first strain again . give me , give me , give me doubts , or give me , give me fears , give me , give me , give me jealou╌sies give me , give me , give me , doubts , or give me , give me fears , give me , give me , give me jealou╌sies and cares : but let love , let love remove e'm , but let love remove e'm , i ap╌prove and cares : but let love , but let love — remove e'm , i approve e'm , e'm , i approve e'm , i approve e'm . i approve e'm , i — approve e'm . end with the first strain . finis . iter boreale. the second part relating the progress of the lord general monk, calling in the secluded members, their voting king charls the second home, his joyfull reception at dover, and his glorious conduct through london, to his royal palace at whitehall / by t.h., a person of quality. t. h. 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(person of quality) sheet ([ ] p.). printed for henry brome ..., london : . in verse. to the tune of "when first the scottish wars began.". reproduction of original in: harvard university library. eng charles -- ii, -- king of england, - -- poetry. albemarle, george monck, -- duke of, - -- poetry. songs, english -- texts. great britain -- history -- charles ii, - -- poetry. broadsides -- england -- th century. a r (wing h a). civilwar no iter boreale, the second part, relating the progress of the lord general monk, calling in the secluded members, their voting king charls the t. h., person of quality c the rate of defects per , words puts this text in the c category of texts with between and defects per , words. - tcp assigned for keying and markup - spi global keyed and coded from proquest page images - judith siefring sampled and proofread - judith siefring text and markup reviewed and edited - pfs batch review (qc) and xml conversion iter boreale , the second part , relating the progress of the lord general monk , calling in the secluded members , their voting king charls the second home , his joyfull reception at dover . and his glorious conduct through london , to his royal palace at white hall . by t. h. a person of quality . to the tune of when first the scottish wars began . good people all hark to my call , i le tell you all , what did befall , and happend of late ; our noble valiant general monk came to the rump , who lately stunk , with their councel of state , admiring what this man would do , his secret mind there 's none could know , they div'd into him as much as they could , george would not be won with their silver and gold . another invention then they sought , which long they wrought for to be brought , to clasp him with they , quoth vane and scot , i le tell you what , we 'l have our plot , and he shall not , we 'l carry the sway ; let 's vote him a thousand pound a year , and hampton court for he and his heir , quoth george indeed you 'r free parliament men , to cut a thong out of another mans skin . they sent him then with all his hosts , to break our posts , and raise our ghosts , which was their intent , to cut our gates and chains all down unto the ground , this trick they found to make him be shent , this plot the rump did so accord , to cast an odium on my lord , but in this task , he was hard put unto 't 't was enough to infect both his horse and his foot . so when my lord perceiv'd that night , what was their spight , he brought to light their knaveries all . the parliament of forty eight , which long did wait came to him straight to give them a fall , and some phanatical people knew that george would give 'em their fatal due ; for indeed he did requite them agen , he pull'd the monster out of his den . to the house our worthy parliament , with good intent they boldly went to vote home the king , and many hundred people more stood at the door which waited for good tidings to bring but some in the house whose hands were in blood in great opposition like traitors they stood , and yet i believe , 't is very well known , that those that were for him were twenty to one . they call'd the league and covenant in , to be read again to every man , but what comes next , all sequestrations null and void , the people said , none should be paid , so this was the text , for as i heard all the people say , they voted king charls the second of may , bonefires burning , bells did ring , and our streets did eccho with god blesse the king ▪ our general then to dover goes in spight of foes or deadly blows , saying , vive le roy , and all the glories of the land , at his command there they did stand in triumph and joy . good lord what a sumptuous sight 't was to see our good lord general fall on his knee , to welcome home his majesty , and own'd his sacred soveraignty . then all this worthy noble train came back again with charlemain our soveraign great , lord mayor in his scarlet gown with 's chain so long went through the town in pomp and state , the livery men each side the way , upon this great triumphant day . five rich maces carried before , and my lord himself the sword he bore , then vive le roy the gentry did sing , for general monk rode next to the king , with acclamations shouts and cries , i thought they would have rend the skies . the conduits ravished with joy , as i might say , did run all day great plentie of wine , and everie gentleman of note , in 's velvet coat that could be got , in glorie did shine , there were all the peers and barons bold , richlie clad in silver and gold , marched through the streets so brave , no greater pomp a king could have : and thus conducted all along throughout the throng til he did come unto white hall , attended by these noble men , bold hectors kin , that brought him in with the general , who was the man that brought him home , and plac'd him on his royal throne , 't was general monk did do the thing , so god preserve our gracious king . finis . london printed for henry brome at the gun in ivy-lane . a scotch song written and compos'd by mr. richard brown. brown, richard. approx. kb of xml-encoded text transcribed from -bit group-iv tiff page image. text creation partnership, ann arbor, mi ; 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(eebo-tcp ; phase , no. a ) transcribed from: (early english books online ; image set ) images scanned from microfilm: (early english books, - ; : ) a scotch song written and compos'd by mr. richard brown. brown, richard. score ( sheet) s.n., [london? : ] imprint suggested by wing. reproduction of original in the british library. created by converting tcp files to tei p using tcp tei.xsl, tei @ oxford. re-processed by university of nebraska-lincoln and northwestern, with changes to facilitate morpho-syntactic tagging. gap elements of known extent have been transformed into placeholder characters or elements to simplify the filling in of gaps by user contributors. eebo-tcp is a partnership between the universities of michigan and oxford and the publisher proquest to create accurately transcribed and encoded texts based on the image sets published by proquest via their early english books online (eebo) database (http://eebo.chadwyck.com). the general aim of eebo-tcp is to encode one copy (usually the first edition) of every monographic english-language title published between and available in eebo. eebo-tcp aimed to produce large quantities of textual data within the usual project restraints of time and funding, and therefore chose to create diplomatic transcriptions (as opposed to critical editions) with light-touch, mainly structural encoding based on the text encoding initiative (http://www.tei-c.org). the eebo-tcp project was divided into two phases. the , texts created during phase of the project have been released into the public domain as of january . anyone can now take and use these texts for their own purposes, but we respectfully request that due credit and attribution is given to their original source. users should be aware of the process of creating the tcp texts, and therefore of any assumptions that can be made about the data. text selection was based on the new cambridge bibliography of english literature (ncbel). if an author (or for an anonymous work, the title) appears in ncbel, then their works are eligible for inclusion. selection was intended to range over a wide variety of subject areas, to reflect the true nature of the print record of the period. in general, first editions of a works in english were prioritized, although there are a number of works in other languages, notably latin and welsh, included and sometimes a second or later edition of a work was chosen if there was a compelling reason to do so. image sets were sent to external keying companies for transcription and basic encoding. quality assurance was then carried out by editorial teams in oxford and michigan. % (or pages, whichever is the greater) of each text was proofread for accuracy and those which did not meet qa standards were returned to the keyers to be redone. after proofreading, the encoding was enhanced and/or corrected and characters marked as illegible were corrected where possible up to a limit of instances per text. any remaining illegibles were encoded as s. understanding these processes should make clear that, while the overall quality of tcp data is very good, some errors will remain and some readable characters will be marked as illegible. users should bear in mind that in all likelihood such instances will never have been looked at by a tcp editor. the texts were encoded and linked to page images in accordance with level of the tei in libraries guidelines. copies of the texts have been issued variously as sgml (tcp schema; ascii text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable xml (tcp schema; characters represented either as utf- unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless xml (tei p , characters represented either as utf- unicode or tei g elements). keying and markup guidelines are available at the text creation partnership web site . eng songs, english. - tcp assigned for keying and markup - spi global keyed and coded from proquest page images - john pas sampled and proofread - john pas text and markup reviewed and edited - pfs batch review (qc) and xml conversion a scotch song written and compes'd by m r richard brown. if my sawny thou's but love me , i se be constant , i se be kind : no gued lass shall er'e out doe me , nor blith lad once change my mind . i se trudg with thee , never leave thee , gang thee er'e to wake or fair. jenny'l peddle , sawny'l fiddle , fiddle , sing and dance ; take our chance , laugh , drink , and drown the worlds care. ( ii. ) wee's get treasure in our budget , what tho gold wee doe not wear ; those that doe , we nee'r will grudg it , we's get muckle coin ne're fear : with our labor , pipe and tabor ; we's play on each new born year : jenny'l peddle , sawny'l fiddle , sing and dance ; take our chance , laugh , drink , and drown the worlds care. for the flute . songs for the lute viol and voice: composed by i. danyel, batchelar in musicke. . to mris anne grene songs danyel, john, -ca. . approx. kb of xml-encoded text transcribed from -bit group-iv tiff page images. text creation partnership, ann arbor, mi ; oxford (uk) : - (eebo-tcp phase ). a stc estc s this keyboarded and encoded edition of the work described above is co-owned by the institutions providing financial support to the early english books online text creation partnership. this phase i text is available for reuse, according to the terms of creative commons . universal . the text can be copied, modified, distributed and performed, even for commercial purposes, all without asking permission. early english books online. 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tcp assigned for keying and markup - aptara keyed and coded from proquest page images - emma (leeson) huber sampled and proofread - emma (leeson) huber text and markup reviewed and edited - pfs batch review (qc) and xml conversion songs for the lvte viol and voice : composed by i. danyel , batchelar in musicke . . to m ris anne grene. london printed t. e. for thomas adams , at the signe of the white lyon , in paules church-yard . to m rs anne grene the worthy daughter to s r william grene of milton knight . that which was onely priuately compos'd , for your delight , faire ornament of worth ; is here , come , to bee publikely disclos'd : and to an vniuersall view put forth . which hauing beene but yours and mine before , ( or but of few besides ) is made hereby to bee the worlds : and yours and mine no more . so that in this sort giuing it to you , i giue it from you , and therein doe wrong , to make that , which in priuate was your due : thus to the world in common to belong . and thereby may debase the estimate , of what perhaps did beare some price before : for oft we see how things of slender rate , being vndiuulg'd , are choisely held in store : and rarer compositions once expos'd , are ( as vnworthy of the world ) condemn'd : for what , but by their hauing beene disclos'd to all , hath made all misteries contemn'd . and therefore why had it not beene ynow , that milton onely heard our melodie ? where baucis and philoemon onely show , to gods and men their hospitalitie : and thereunto a ioyfull eare afford , in mid'st of their well welcom'd company : where wee ( as birds doe to themselues record ) might entertaine our priuate harmonie . but fearing least that time might haue beguild you of your owne , and me of what was mine , i did desire to haue it knowne my child : and for his right , to others i resigne . though i might haue beene warn'd by him , who is both neare and deare to mee , that what we giue vnto these times , we giue t'vnthankfulnesse , and so without vnconstant censures , liue . but yet these humours will no warning take , wee still must blame the fortune that wee make . and yet herein wee doe aduenture now , but ayre for ayre , no danger can accrew , they are but our refusalls wee bestow , and wee thus cast the old t' haue roome for new : which i must still addresse t' your learned hand , who mee and all i am , shall still command . iohn danyel . i. canto . coy daphne fled from phoebus hot pur - suite , carelesse of pas - sion , sence - lesse of remorse : whil'st he com - plain'd his griefes , shee rested mute , he beg'd her stay , she still kept on her course , but what re - ward she had for this you see , shee rests trans - form'd , a win - ter beaten tree . she rests transform'd , ij . shee rests trans - form'd a winter bea - ten tree . . basso . coy daphne fled : coy daphne fled from phaebus hot pursuite , carelesse of passion , sencelesse of remorse : whil'st hee complain'd his griefes shee rested mute ▪ he beg'd her stay , shee still kept on her course . but what reward shee had for this you see , she rests transform'd a winter beaten tree . the answere . chast daphne fled from phaebus hot pursuit , knowing mens passions idle and of course : and though he plain'd t was fit shee should be mute ▪ and honour would shee should keepe on her course ▪ for which faire deede her glory still wee see , shee rests still greene , and so wish i to bee . ii ▪ basso . thou prety bird : ii ▪ canto . thou prety bird how do i see , thy sil-ly state and mine a - gree , for thou a prisoner art , so is my hart , thou sing'st to her and so doe i addresse my musick to her eare , that 's merci - lesse . but here-in doth , here - in doth the dif - ference lie , that thou art grac'd , so am not i : thou singing liu'st , singing , singing , singing liu'st , and i must sing - ing dye . but herein , &c. thou prety bird how doe i see , thy silly state and mine agree : for thou a prisoner art , so is my hart ▪ thou sing'st to her and so doe i addresse , my musicke to her eare that 's mercilesse : but heerein doth the difference lie , that thou art grac'd so am not i , thou singing liu'st , and i must singing die . iii. basso . hee whose desires : iii. canto . he whose de - sires are still are still a - broad i see , and therefore now come back come back my hart to mee , hath neuer a - ny peace at home the while . rest a-lone , rest a-lone it is but for su - perfluous things we toyle . honor wealth , honor wealth with thy selfe be all with - in , for what with - out thou get'st , thou dost not glo - ry fame are no such things , but that which from i - ma - gi - nati - on win . high reaching powre that seemes to o - uer grow , doth creepe but springs on the earth , lies base and low . he whose desires are still abroad i see , hath neuer any peace at home the while : and therefore now come back my hart to mee , it is but for superfluous things we toile , rest alone with thy selfe be all within , for what without thou get'st thou dost not win . honour , wealth , glory , fame , are no such things , but that which from imagination springs . high reaching power that seemes to ouer grow , doth creepe but on the earth , lies base and low ▪ iiii. canto . like as the lute delights , delights , or else , or else dis - likes , as is his art that plaies vpon the same : so sounds my muse , ij . it founds accordings as she strikes , on my hart strings high tun'd , high tun'd vn - to her fame . her touch doth cause the war - ble of the sound , which heere i yeeld in lamentable wise : ij . in lamentable wise : la - men - ta - ble wise : a way - ling descant ij . on the sweet - est ground , whose due reports , ij . giues ho - nour to her eyes , who le due re - ports , ij . giues honour to her eyes , if a - ny plea - sing , relish heere i vse , iudge then the world her beauty the same , iiii. basso . like as the lute : iiii. canto . same , else harsh my stile , vntuna-ble my muse hoarse sounds , the voice that pray - seth not her name , for no ground else , for no ground else could make the musicke such , not other hand could giue so sweet a touch , could giue so sweet a touch . for no , &c. iiii. basso . like as the lute delights or else dislikes , as is his art that playes vpon the same : so sounds my muse according as shee strikes on my hart strings , high tun'd vnto her same . her touch doth cause the warble of the sound , which here i yeeld in lamentable wise : a wayling descant on the sweetest ground , whose due reports giues honour to her eyes . if any pleasing relish here i vse , then iudge the world her beautie giues the same : else harsh my stile vntunable my muse , hoarse sounds the voice that praiseth not her name . for no ground else could make the musicke such , nor other hand could giue so sweet a touch . v. basso . dost thou withdraw : v. canto . dost . dost thou withdraw thy grace , dost , o dost thou withdraw thy grace , because i should not loue , and think'st thou to remoue m' a - fections with thy face ? as if that loue did hould no part , but where thy beau - tie ah yes 't is more , more is de-sire , there where it wounds and lies : and were not in my hart , great-er then in thy faire eyes ? ah yes 't is , &c. pines , as fire is far more fire , where it burnes then where it shines . dost thou withdraw thy grace , for that i should not loue : and think'st thou to remoue , m'affeictions with thy face ? as if that loue did hould no part , but where thy beautie lies : and were not in my hart , greater then in thy faire eyes ? ah yes t is more , more is desire , there where it wounds and pines : as fire is farre more fire , where it burnes then where it shines ? vi. basso . why canst thou not , &c. vi. canto . why canst thou not as others doe , looke on me with vnwounding eyes ? and yet looke sweet , but yet not so , smile but not in killing wise . arme not thy graces to confoūd , only looke , ij . onely looke but doe not wound . ij . onely looke , ij . ij . ij . but do not wound . only looke but doe not wound . why canst thou not as others doe ? looke , on mee with vnwounding eyes : and yet looke sweet but yet not so , smile but , not in killing wise . arme not thy graces to confound , onely looke but doe not wound . why should mine eyes see more in you , then they can see in all the rest : for i can others beauties view , and not finde my hart opprest . o bee as others are to mee , or let mee , bee more to thee . vii . canto . stay cruell , stay , pit - tie mine anguish , and if i languish for that which you doe beare a - way , ah how can you be so vn - kinde , as not to grieue for that you leaue behind , and if you 'll goe ij . yet let your pitie stay , yet let your pitty stay , and if you will goe , and if you will goe , yet let your pittie stay , yet o let your pittie stay . but will you goe ? say will you ? o will you goe and shew that you neglect , that you neg - lect me , yet say farewel , ij . ij . farewell . ij . ij . vii . basso . stay cruell stay : stay cruell stay , pittie myne anguish , and if i languish for that which you do beare away , ah , how can you be so vnkind , as not to greeue for that you leaue behind , and if you 'l goe , yet let your pittie stay , but will you goe and shew that you neglect mee ? yet say farewell , and seeme but to respect mee . yet say fare-wel , and seeme but to re - spect , o seeme but to re - spect mee . yet say , &c. viii . canto . time cru - ell time canst thou sub - due that b●ow ? or art thou growne in league with those faire ' eyes ? that conquers all but thee and thee t●o stayes ? as if shee were ij . that they might aide thee to con - sume our dayes , or dost thou loue ij . exempt from scieth or bow , from loue and yeeres vn - sub - iect her for her cru - el - ties , being mer - ci - lesse like thee that to de - cayes ? then doe so still although she makes no no man wayes ? and doe so still although she no - thing steeme , of dayes nor yeeres but le ts them runne in vaine , hould still thy swift cares , do as i doe loue her al-though vn - leinde , hould still yet o viii . basso . tyme cruell tyme : tyme cruell tyme canst thou subdue that brow , that conqueres all but thee , and thee too stayes : as if shee were exempt from seyeth or bow , from loue and yeares vnsubiect to decayes . or art thou growne in league with those faire eyes , that they might help thee to consume our dayes , or dost thou loue her for her cruelties , being mercilesse lyke thee that no man wayes ? then doe so still although shee makes no steeme , of dayes nor yeares , but lets them run in vaine : hould still thy swiftwing'd hours that wondring seeme to gase on her , euen to turne back againe . and doe so still although she nothing cares , doe as i doe , loue her although vnkinde , hould still , yet o i feare at vnawares , thou wilt beguile her though thou seem'st so kinde . wing'd houres that won - dring seeme , to gase on her euen to turne i feare at vn - a - wares , thou wilt be - guile her though thou back a - gaine . and doe so , &c. seem'st so kinde . m rs . m. e. her funeral teares for the death of her husband . the first part . ix . canto . griefe , griefe , griefe , griefe , keepe within and scorne , to shew but teares , since ioy can weepe as well as thou , disdaine to sigh for so can slender cares , which but from idle causes grow , doe not looke forth vn - lesse thou didst know how to looke with thine owne face , and as thou art , and onely let my hart , ij . my hart , ij . that knowes the rea - son why , xi . basso . griefe keepe within : greefe keep within and scorne to shew but teares , since ioy can weepe as well as thou : disdaine to sigh for so can slender cares , which but from idle causes grow . doe not looke forth vnlesse thou didst know how to looke with thine owne face , and as thou art , and onely let my hart , that knowes more reason why , pyne , fret , consume , swell , burst and dye . pine , fret , con - sume , swell , burst and dye . swell , burst and dye . the second part . x. canto . drop , ij . ij . drop not , ij . o drop not mine eyes , nor trickle , trickle , trickle downe so fast , nor trickle downe so fast , nor trickle , trickle downe so fast , for so you could doe oft be - fore , in our sad fare-wels and sweet meetings past , and shall his death , ah shall his death now haue no more ? can nig - gard for - row yeeld no o - ther store , to shew the plentie of af - flicti - on s smart , then onely x. basso . drop not mine eyes . drop not myne eyes nor trickle downe so fast , for so you could doe oft before , in our sad farewells and sweet meetings past , and shall his death now haue no more ? can niggard sorrow yeld no other store : to shew the plentie of afflictions smart , then onely thou poore hart , that knowst more reason why , pyne , fret , consume , swell , burst and dye . thou poore hart , ij . poore hart , ij . that know'st more rea - son why , pine , fret , con - sume , swell , burst , and dye . pine , fret , consume , swell , burst and dye . swell , burst and dye . the third part . xi . canto . haue all our passions : haue all our passions certaine proper vents , and sorrow none that is her owne ? but she must borrow others comple - ments , to make her in - ward fee - lings knowne , are ioyes , de - lights and deaths compassion showne , with one like face and one lamen - ting part : and one la - menting , ij . one la - menting part : then onely xi . basso . haue all our passions : haue all our passions certaine proper vents , and sorow none that is her owne ? but she must borow others complements , to make her inward feelings knowne ? are ioyes delights and deaths compassion showne , with one lyke face and one lamenting part ? then onely thou poore hart that know'st more reason why , pine , fret , consume , swell , burst , and dye . thou poore hart , ij . poore hart , ij . that know'st more rea - son why , pine , fret , con - sume , swell , burst and dye . pine , fret , con - sume , swell , burst and dye . pine , fret , con - sume , swell , burst and dye . xii . canto . let not clo - ris thinke be cause she hath in - vas - saild i was made to be the pray and boo - ty of her mee , that her beauty can giue lawes to o-thers that are free : though others may her eyes , in my bosome she may say her greatest kingdome lyes . i can de-cerne more brow a - dore , yet more must i that there-in see farre more , then any se - cret notes , that in the margine of her cheekes loue quotes , then any others eyes haue powre to see , she is to mee , more then to a - ny others she can else be - sides haue art to read , no lookes proceed , from those faire eyes but to me won - der bee . o then why , should she flye , from him to whom her sight , doth ad so breed . xii . basso . let not cloris think : let not cloris think because she hath vnvassald mee , that her bewtie can giue lawes , to others that are free . i was made to be the pray , and bootie of her eyes : in my bosome she may say , her greatest kingdome lyes . though others may her brow adore , yet more must i that therein see far more , then any others eyes haue powre to see , shee is to mee more then to any others she can bee . i can decerne more secret notes , that in the margine of her cheekes loue quotes : then any else besides haue art to read , no lookes proceed , from those fayre eyes but to mee wonder breed . o then why , should shee fly , from him to whom her sight , doth ad so much aboue her might : why should not shee , still ioy to raigne in mee ? much aboue her might , why should not shee , still ioy to raigne . in mee ▪ the first part . xiii . canto . can dolefull notes , &c. can ? can dolefull notes , dolefull notes to measur'd accents set , can ? can dolefull notes , dole-full notes to measur'd accents set , ex - presse vn-mea - su'rd griefes , expresse vn - measur'd , vn - measur'd griefes which time for - get . ex - presse vn-mea - sur'd griefes which time for - get . which time , which time forget xiii . basso . can dolefull notes : can dolefull notes to measur'd accents set , expresse vnmeasur'd griefes that tyme forget ? expresse vnmeasur'd griefes which time euen all time forget . the second part . xiiii . canto no let chromatique times ij . chro - matique tunes harsh without ground , bee sullaine , musique for a tunelesse hart , bee sullaine , &c. bee sullaine . &c. chro - matique tunes most like my passions sound , chro - matique tunes most like , most like my passions sound . most like , &c. still like , &c. xiiii . basso . no , let chromatique tunes : no , let chromatique tunes harsh without ground , be sullayne musique for a tunelesse hart : chromatique tunes most lyke my passions sound , as if combynd to beare their falling part . chro - ma - tique tunes most like my passions sound , most like , &c. still , &c. chromatique tunes most like my passions sound , as if com - binde to beare their falling part . as if combinde to beare their fal - ling part . the third part . xv. canto . vn - certaine certaine tunes , of thoughts fore - cast , of thoughts fore - cast , bring backe the same , then dye and dy - ing last . then dye and dy - ing last . bring backe the same , then dye , then dye and dy - ing last . then dye and dy - ing , and dy - ing last . and dying last . ij . xv. basso . vncertayne certayne turnes : vncertaine certaine turnes , of thoughts forecast , bring backe the same , then dye and dying last . ij . and dy - ing last . xvi . canto . eyes looke no more , for what hath all the earth that 's cloth thee my hart , with blacke darke thoughts and thinke but worth the sight ? eares heare no more , for what can breath the voyce of true de - of des - paire , si - lence locke vp my words and skorne these i - dle sounds of light . thinke , thinke , glo-ry , honour , ioyes , de - lights , contents , ayre . but , but sorrow , griefe , af - flicti - on , and despaire , are but the emp - tie re - ports , of vna - pro-pri - ed termes that breath inuents , not knowing these are the things that are sure , and these we feele not as con - ceits in th' aire , but as the what it im - ports . ioyes , delights and pleasures in vs hold same we en - dure . ioyes , delights and pleasures makes griefe to such a doubt - full part . as if they were but thrall , and those were all in all , ti - ra-nize vs worse , our mirth brings but distastes for nought delights and lastes . xvi . basso . eyes looke no more : eyes looke no more , for what hath all the earth that 's worth the sight ? eares heare no more , for what can breath the voyce of true delight ? cloath thee my hart , with darke black thoughts , and think but of dispaire , silence lock vp my words , and scorne these idle sounds of ayre . thinke glory , honour , ioyes , delights , contents , are but the emptie reports of vnappropried termes that breath inuents , not knowing what it imports . but sorrow , griefe , affliction , and dispaire , these are the things that are sure , and these wee feele not as conceyts in th' ayre , but as the same wee endure . ioyes , delights , and pleasures in vs hould such a doubtfull part , as if they were but thrall , and those were all in all , for griefes , distrusts , remorce , i see must domineere the hart . ioyes , delights , and pleasures , makes griefe to tiranize vs worse , our mirth brings but distastes : for nought delights and lastes , griefe then take all my hart , for where none striue there needs lesse force . for griefe , distrusts , remorse , i see must do - mi - neere the griefe then take all my hart , for where none striue , there needes lesse hart . force . xvii . basso . if i could shut the gate : xvii . canto . if i could shut the gate a - gainst my thoughts , and keepe out sor - row from this roome with in , or me - morie could cancell all the notes of my misdeedes , ij . and i vnthinke my sinne , how free , how cleere , how cleane my soule should lie , discharg'd of such a loathsome com - pa - nie . how free , &c. if i could shut the gate against my thoughts , and keepe out sorrow from this roome with-in : or memory could cancell all the notes , of my misdeeds and i vnthink my sinne , how free , how cleare , how cleane my soule should lye , discharg'd of such a lothsome company . or were there other roomes with-out my hart , that dyd not to my conscience ioyne so neare , where i might lodge the thoughts of sin a-part , that i might not their claim'rous crying heare . what peace , what ioy , what ease should i possesse . free'd from their horrors that my soule oppresse . but o my sauiour , who my refuge art , let thy deare mercies stand twixt them and mee : and be the wall to seperate my hart , so that i may at length repose mee free : that peace , and ioy , and rest may be within , and i remaine deuided from my sinne . xviii . basso . i dye when as i doe not see : xviii . canto . i dye when as i doe not see , her that is life and all to mee , and when i see her yet i dye , in see - ing of her cru - el - tie , so that to me like mi - se - ry is wrought , both when i see her , both when i see , and when i see her not . so , &c. i dye when as i doe not see her that is lyfe and all to mee : and when i see her yet i dye , in seeing of her crueltie : so that to mee like miserie is wrought , both when i see and when i see her not . or shall i speake or silent greeue , yet who will silencie releeue : and if i speake i may offend , and speaking not my heart will rend : so that i see to mee it is all one , speake i or speake i not , i am vndone . xix . canto primo . what delight can they in - ioy , whose harts are not their owne , but are gone , but are gone abroad a - stray , and to others bosomes flowne , sely comforts , sely ioy , which fall and rise , and rise as others moue , who seldome vse , who seldome vse to turne , to turne our way , and therefore cloris will not loue , for well i see , how false men bee , and they must pine that louers proue . what delight can they enioy , whose harts are not their owne ? but are gon abroade astray , and to others bosomes flowne . seely comforts , seely ioy , which fall and ryse as others moue , who seldome vse to turne our way , and therefore cloris will not loue : for well i see , how false men bee , and let them pyne that louers proue . xix . canto secundo . what delight can they enioy , whose harts are not their owne , but are gon , but are gon abroad , a - stray , and to others bosoms flowne . silly comforts , silly ioy , which fall and ryse , and ryse , as others moue , who seldome vse , who sel - dome vse , seldome vse , to turne , to turne our way , and therefore cloris will not loue , for well i see , how false men bee , and they must pine that louers proue . xix . basso . vvhat delight can they enioy , whose harts are not , are not their owne , but are gon , but are gon a - brod , gon abroad astray , and to others bosoms flowne . silly comforts , silly ioy , which must fall & ryse as others moue , who sel - dom vse , ij . to turne our way , & therefore cloris will not loue , for well i see , how false men bee , and they must pine that louers bee . xix . alto . what delight can they enioy , whose harts are not their owne , but are gon , but are gon abroad a - stray , and to others bosoms flowne . silly comforts , silly ioy , which fall & ryse , & ryse , still as others moue , who seldome vse , ij . vse to turne , doe seldome turne our way , and therefore cloris will not loue , for well i see how false ●en bee , then pine that louers bee . xx. tenore . now the earth , the skies , the ayre . all things fayre , the earth , the skies , the aire , all things faire , all faire . seemes new borne thoughts t' infuse . whilst the returning spring , ioyes each thing . ij . the spring ioyes each xx. canto primo . now the earth , &c. now the earth , the skies , the aire , all things faire , the skies , earth and aire , the earth , skies , aire , and all things faire , now the earth , the skies , the aire , earth , skies , and aire , all things faire , seemes new borne thoughts t' in-fuse , whil'st the returning spring , ioyes each thing . whil'st the returning spring , ioyes each xx. basso . now the earth , the skies , the ayre , all things faire , the skies and all things faire , seemes new borne thoughts t' infuse , whilst the re - tur - ning spring . ioyes each xx. canto secundo . a direction for the tuning of the base lute . a la mi b fa b mi g sol re vt d sol re gam vt double d sol re . double cla vt now the earth , &c. now the earth , the skies the aire , the skies , the aire , now the earth , skies , aire and all things faire , seemes new borne thoughts t' in - fuse , whil'st the returning spring ioyes each thing , the spring that ioyes each xx. tenore . thing . and blasted hopes , 〈◊〉 blasted hopes renewes , when onely i alone onely . i alone . left all a - lone to mone . finde no times borne for me , finde no times , finde no times borne for me , no flowrs , no me - dow , no flowrs , no medow springs , no bird sings . but notes of misery-of misery . no flowres , no medow , no flowres , no medow springs . no bird sings , ij . but notes of mise-ry . but notes of misery , but notes , but notes of misery ▪ xx. canto primo . thing and blasted hopes , blasted hopes re - newes . when i a - lone , when onely i a - lone , a - lone , left to mone , finde no times borne , finde no times borne for mee , no flowres , no medow , no medow springs , no bird sings , ij . but notes of mi-se-rie . ij . no flowres , no medow springs , ij . no bird sings , but notes of misery ▪ mi - se - ry . no bird sings , but notes , but notes of mi - se - ry . xx. basso . thing . & blasted hopes renewes : onely i alone . i a - lone , left to mone , finde no times born , finde no times borne for me . no flowres , no flowrs , no meadow springs , no bird sings , but notes of misery . ij . no flowres , no flowrs , no meadow springs , no bird sings , but notes of misery . ij . but notes of mise - ry . xx. canto secundo . thing , and blasted hopes re - newes , when onely i a - lone , onely i alone , when i alone . left to moane , finde no times borne for mee , no flowres , no medow springs , ij . no birds sings , but notes of mi-sery , of mi - se - ry . no flowres , no medow , no medow springs , no bird sings , ij but notes of mi - se-ry , ij . no bird sings , but notes of mi - se - ry . m rs anne grene her leaues bee greene . xxi . a direction for the tuning of the lute . the table . coy daphne fled : i. thou pretie bird : ii. hee whose desires : iii. lyke as the lute : iiii. stay cruell stay : v. dost thou withdraw : vi. why canst thou not : vii . tyme cruell tyme : viii . griefe keepe within : first part . ix . drop not mine eies : second part . x. haue all our passions : third part . xi . let not cloris think : xii . can dolefull notes : first part . xiii . no , let chromatique tunes : second part . xiiii . vncertaine certaine turnes : third part . xv. eies looke no more : xvi . if i could shut the gate : xvii i dye when as i doe not see : xviii . what delight can they enioy : xix . now the earth , the skies , the ayre : xx. m rs anne grene her leaues bee greene . xxi . finis . the canting academy, or, the devils cabinet opened wherein is shewn the mysterious and villanous practices of that wicked crew, commonly known by the names of hectors, trapanners, gilts, &c. : to which is added a compleat canting-dictionary, both of old words, and such as are now most in use : with several new catches and songs, compos'd by the choisest wits of the age ... head, richard, ?- ? approx. kb of xml-encoded text transcribed from -bit group-iv tiff page images. text creation partnership, ann arbor, mi ; oxford (uk) : - 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and take all tip your 〈◊〉 or i le ●illy on i will revenge an easie mort i was huedin the naskin claying the lung a prigam of prancers i le smoke y t iacka● i le wap your bite kinchen 〈◊〉 y e 〈◊〉 the canting academy , or , the devils cabinet opened : wherein is shewn the mysterious and villanous practices of that wicked crew , commonly known by the names of hectors , trapanners , gilts , &c. to which is added a compleat canting-dictionary , both of old words , and such as are now most in use . with several new catches and songs , compos'd by the choisest wits of the age. a book very useful and necessary to be read by all sorts of people . london , printed by f. leach for mat. drew , and are to be sold by the booksellers . . to all sorts of persons , but more especially , inn-keepers , victuallers , and travellers . courteous reader : you are not ignorant how little there is extant in print of a way of speaking , commonly known by the name of canting , a speech as confused , as the professors thereof are disorderly dispos'd ; and yet you know how much it is in use among some persons , i mean , the more debauched and looser sort of people . i would not advise any honest minded man , or one that valu● 〈◊〉 r●putation to run 〈…〉 into a rogues company ; but yet i know he cannot avoid falling into their company some times ; if it should be your mishap , it will be a great convenience to you to have some knowledge of what is contained in this insuing treatise : in the first part you will know how to distinguish a rogue from an honest man , and what the properties of a villain are ; in the later part you may acquaint your 〈◊〉 , with so much canting , ●s will give you to understand what they say , and what damn'd designs they are about . the canting-dictionary english before canting , and canting before english is more compleat than any hath been publisht 〈◊〉 and i can assure 〈◊〉 the helps extant being so inconsidenable● the pains i took in the collection of 〈◊〉 words is unima ginable ; however i shall not 〈◊〉 my pains , if it may profit my countrey-men , whose welfare i have herein studied , and if this prove acceptable , i shall 〈…〉 in deavon● by labouring to serve you in something else of this nature . fare well . r. head. the contents . the authors design page . the form of the oath , with the articles , taken by the gipsies and canters at their first admission . page why they follow this course of life . page canting song . page canting song called , the beggars curse . page the same in english ibid. canting song , a wenches complaint for , and praise of her lusty comrogue . page the same in english . page canting song , or the rogues delight . page beggars holiday page an alphabetical canting vocabulary , canting before english . page an an alphabetical canting dictionary english before canting . page a character of the ro●uish professors of the diabolical gibberish called canting . page a padding song . page the park song . the vicious and remarkable lives of mother craftsby and mrs. wheedle . page miscellanies , and other jovial paradoxes , or the canters academy of complements . page several new songs and catches , composed by the choicest wits of the age. page examples of covetousness , idleness , gluttony , and lechery . villanies discovered : or the devils cabinet broken open , &c. the task i have undertaken is so difficult , and the persons i am about to desoribe so many , and their vices and practices so villainously various , ( though they all concenter in one hellish design ) that i know not how to begin , nor how to end when i have begun , for their rogueries are infinite , and would everlastingly practice them , did not hemp of their own beating , and a rope of their own making , put an end to the further progress of their matchless villainies . however , i shall endeavour to give you an exact account of these caterpillars , with their hidden and mysterious way of speaking , which they make use of to blind the eyes of those they have cheated or robb'd , and inform one another with what they have done , or designe to do . there is no profest rogue whatever , ( if he be qualified for his thieving faculty ) but must be well vers'd in canting : and to the intent that they may not fall short of being excellent proficients in all manner of roguery , they lay the ground work thereof in canting , for by this they are able to converse with , and understand those of the upper form of villany , and by constant frequenting their company , become acquainted with canting words which are most new , and what are thrown aside as too commonly known , the use whereof if not timely left off , may be the instruments which may unhappily betray them to their condign punishments . the principal professors of this gibberish or canting , i find , are a sort of people which are vulgarly called gypsies ; and they do endeavour to perswade the ignorant , that they were extracted from the egyptians , a people heretofore very famous for astronomy , natural magick , the art of divination , with many other occult arts and sciences ; and these strolers ( that they may seem to have their derivation from these ancient black magi ) are great pretenders to fortune-telling , and to colour their impostures , they artificially discolour their faces , and with this tawny hew and tatterdemallion habit , they rove up and down the country , and with the pretension of wonderful prediction , delude a many of the younger and less intelligent people . and that they may not prejudice their society any ways by foolish babling , betraying the hellish secrets of the fraternity , they swear all that are admitted into their fellowship : for did they not take that course , they could not be safe among themselves from homebred treachery . for as they live together , so they lie promiscuously one with another ; so that as they know not how to claim a propriety in the children begotten , the mothers ●nely being sensible whose they are by conception , so all things else are in common among them . this general interest tyes them more firmly together , than if all their rags were twisted into ropes to bind them indissolvably from a separation . however they have a form of an oath , with articles annexed thereunto , which though it binds but slightly , yet they keep it for the most part inviolably , which every one must take before he is admitted into this ragged society , administred by the principal maunder , or roguing stroler . the form of the oath , with the articles thereunto annexed , which these gypsies and other stroling canters take , when they are first admitted into this society . his name is first demanded , and after some little pause , a nick-name given him , by which he is ever after called , and in time his other name is quite forgotten . then up he stands in the middle , and directing his face to the principal , he swears in this manner ; as it is dictated to him by one of the most experienced : i crank cuffin do swear to be a true brother , and will in all things obey the commands of the great tawny prince , and keep his counsel , nor divulge the secrets of my brethren . i will take my princes part against all shall oppose him , or any of us , according to the utmost of my ability : nor will i suffer him , or any thereunto belonging , to be abused by any strange abrams , rufflers , hookers , palliards , swadlers , irish toyls , swig-men , whip-jacks , jark-men , bawdy-baskets , dommerars , clapperdogeons , patric●es , or curtalls , but will defend him or them as much as i can against th●se or any other outlyers whatever . i will not conceal ought i win out of libkens , or from the rufmans , but will preserve it for the use of the company . i will never leave nor forsake this company but observe and keep all the times of appointment either by day or by night , in any place whatsoever . i will not teach any one to cant , nor will i disclose ought of our mysteries to them , although they flaug me to the death . lastly , i will cleave to my doxy wap stiffly , and will bring her cloaths , hens , turkies , piggs , geese , or any thing else i can come at , as winnings for her wapping . having adopted a new brother , a general stock is raised for booz ; as for peck , that they can procure without money ; the booz being fetcht , some are sent to break the rufmans , for firing , others to filch tybs of the buttery , cackling cheats , margery praters , red-shanks , and grunting cheats ; their morts are their butchers , who presently make bloody work with what living things are brought them . the fire kindled under some remore hedg or obscure place , the food is diversly dressed ; you must not imagine that they had a jack , or dripping-pan , to roast their meat with ; or when it was drest , they were overcurious of sauce , napkins , or trenchers ; but to work they go when all is ready , tooth and nail ; and having eaten more like beasts than men , they drink more like swine than humane creatures . the reasons , or causes , of their following this course of life . they are a lazy and idle fort of people which cannot indure to take pains for an honest livelihood , but rather then labour , strole up and down all the summer time in droves or companies , and by telling fortunes ( that is , by deluding young country wenches , and other foolish and credulous people ) they pick up a great deal of money , not onely what is freely given , but they will dextrously pick pocket whilst they are telling these simple people what shall hereafter befall them . for whilst one of these cunning gypsies holds the hand , pretending to read therin strange things which shall come to pass , another secretly and nimbly dives into their pocket ; what money is taken from thence , is instantly conveyed to another , and so to a third , and by a fourth so cunningly hid , that the strictest search shall never find it out . if you tax them therewith , they will make a thousand imprecations , oaths and protestations that they have none of it , wishing the ground may open and swallow them up if they meddled therewith , yet if some perty reward be offered to the discoverer , or the severe lash produced , or soundly threatned , whatever was lost shall be instantly restored . i have heard when silver hatbands were in fashion , ●h● several of them were stoln off the hats of such who were so indiscreet as to inquire of these roguish impostors what shall befall them , and by such means , that one would admire how it could be done , for whilst the mother did earnestly look in the hand , the child at the back pin'd up with a skewer ( after the irish fashion ) reaching over the mothers head takes off the hatband ; i am credibly informed that these childeren were taught to do it ●t two year old . besides picking of pockets , they are very dextrous in stealing any thing that comes near their hands , either within doors or without , which they instantly convert into money , and that into drink , of which they all share alike , all things being in common amongst them ; this is it which makes them take such delight in this villainous way of living ; in this following story you shall more fully understand their way . in the year one thousand six hundred seventy and one , i rode from london to visit some friends at rochester , by the way i met with a crew of str●ling canting gypsies , whilst i was busying my eyes about them with more curiosity than discretion , i was surrounded by them and so beset with them or every side , that i knew not what to think , having before moso many palpable symptomes of approaching danger ; however , i thought it prudence not to express any fear , and therefore undauntedly i demanded their business , and the reason of their thus thronging about me ? sir , said one , which seem'd to be the lustiest and most confident fellow of the whole company , we come from a far courtry ( speaking in a strange tone , and stranger english ) and are the true children of the wise men of the east , we are skil'd in the dark and secret mysteries of nature , and suck'd from our mothers breasts the knowledge of the stars , and can tell what hath or will befall mortals , by the lines in their hands ; hereupon he desired me to let him look into my hand , and he would tell me things i should be glad and willing to understand . whilst he was busying himself in telling me my fortunes , i with much earnestness observed his countenance , which methoughts i knew , notwithstanding its tawny dye ; i view'd it again and again , and by often comparing the present lineaments of his face , with those my memory had formerly retained of him , i grew confident this man must be one of my former acquaintance . having throughly view'd my hand , and seemingly taking some information from my face , he began to tell me some truths that i knew to be so , ( for like a cunning rogue he had not forgot me ) though he would not take the least notice of me ; and that i might not suspect him , he presently roved from the discourse of what he experimentally knew of me , and talk'd at random of i know not what ; having finished his predictions , instead of giving him a reward , i desired that i might see his hand , and in requital of the pains he had taken to tell me my fortune , i told him , i would tell him his ; with some unwillingness he gave me his hand , and looking into it , after some pause , i spake after this manner : sir , i can but reverence and admire you for your great skill , and must respect your person , in spight of the meaness of your apparel . what you have informed me with , for the most part is so true , that had you been my bosome and most familiar friend , you could not have told me more ; and that i may make proof of my knowledge in your mysterious art of divination , give me leave to tell you some things , the truth whereof your self shall be judge of . first , you are an english man , and have not one drop of egyptian 〈◊〉 in you ; the place of your nativity was excester , where you made some proficency in the learning at the grammar school ; but so notorious arch and roguish you grew , that before you arrived to sixteen years of age you had like to have been hanged twice . from this famous western city , you were transmitted to london , where you had not served above half the time of your apprenticeship , before you had committed so many villanies , that london was resolved to spew you out of your native country ; for one fact ( you wot of well ) more notorious than the rest , transported you to virginia . my skill in palmestry , physiognomy , and astrology , will not inform me more than what i have related : you know how you have behaved your self there , and since your return , and you and i both know what will become of you at last , if you do not shun this wicked and lazy course of life , and endeavour to live other wise . hereupon i clapt spurrs to my horse , but could not stir one foot , for this sturdy rogue had fast hold of my bridle reins . now did i think he would have hinder'd me from ever telling fortunes more , but i was soon convinced to the contrary , when i saw in what humble manner he beseeched me to stay , that he might have a little time to discourse with me : i granted his request , and did so far prevail with me , as to lie that night at an house of his appointment . without much ceremony in taking leave of one the other , on i rid to the place appointed for our meeting , it being not many miles distant from the place where i met with this ragged crue of tatterdemallions , i got in four hours before sunset : i might have been there sooner had it not been for the obscurity of the place on which this stately maunding mansion , this begging dormitory stood , which i found out more by the description my captain gypsie gave me of it , than any other information i met with by the way . arriving at the house , with what tokens i brought with me , my reception was as kind as they could make it ; and preparations were instantly made , not onely for my sake , but for the welcome of the strolers they expected . the house was not very splendid you may imagine , yet large enough to contain three times tha company . whilst i was pensively sitting , thinking on what i had seen , and studying how i might divert my self till their coming , my hosts daughter brought me some ale , of which i had no sooner tasted , but i was forced to commend the goodness of it . she was homely , yet cleanly clad , and very tall . the father and mother , what with age and artificial means they heretofore used to discolour their faces , look'd like the twins of a lecherous he-devil , begotten on an overgrown age-ridden lapland witch ; for it seems this pair of house-keepers had formerly used the trade of stroling and telling fortunes , but growing old and unable to travel , had by the assistance of the brotherhood , erected this fabrick for their reception . the goodness of the ale made me drink freely of it , and the liberty i took to indulge my appetite , made me as freely talk . this perswaded my host and hostess that they might take some freedom to , nor was the daughter therein a jot behind us ; i might now properly say , we were as merry as so many beggars : and that i might not want musick to increase my mirth , the father , mother , and daughter did interchangably sing , but in such a language that i should never have understood what they sung , had they not been so kind to be their own interpreters . the songs which they sung in canting i have added to this treatise . i drank to so high a pitch , that i was forced to forsake my company and betake my self to sleep , trusting them to do with me as they pleased , but awaking after two hours , and considering how foolishly i had done , i examined my pockets but found nothing missing , then turning my self about , there lay my untouch'd bed-fellow , the hosts daughter by my side , who tired with expectation was fallen asleep , it was unkindly done of me to slight the present my loving landlady had sent me , and i could not but be troubled at the dissatisfaction i read in the eyes and face of the poor fool'd and cheated girl . by that time , i got up , in came the egyptian prince , according to his hour , with his concubines children and the rest of his retinue , who were instantly conducted into the largest room in the house , commonly called the hall , where every one being seated , and store of booz and fogus , ( drink and tobacco ) brought them , i was acquainted with their arrival , and of his higness desire to have some conference with me . i obey'd the summons who upon my approach ar●s● and welcom'd me into their society : there were few complements past between us , instead thereof the brown bowl past often , none refusing their liquor , nay , these of four years old were taught 〈…〉 the bottom of the cup ; in an hours time the room and all in i● became invisible , for nothing was to be seen , but the smoak that proceeded from their pipes of an inch long . the fury of this smoaking rage being somewhat abated , and having pretty well drench'd their vesuvian throats , they began to sing their wild tunes : endeavouring to make harmony out of the greatest discord imaginable . i would fain have had some discourse with my old acquaintance , but he desired me to defer it a little longer and hereupon he calls a lusty rogue to him , and comands him to sing a canting song , which was made upon the budge , that is , such who steal into houses in the night carrying off what next comes to their hands ; of which tribe , as he told me , he was formerly one , which he deserted for the continual hazard attending the professers thereof , and betook himself to this , in which there is no great danger of life , only a fleaing of the skin now and then or so ; and thus he sang . . canting song . of the budge . the a budge it is a delicate trade , and a delicate trade of fame , for when that we have b bit the blow we carry away the c game . but if the d cully e naps us , and the f lurries from us take , o then he g rubs us to the h whit , though w' are hardly worth a i make. and when that we come to the whit , our k darbyes to behold , and for to do our pennance there we booz the water cold ; but when that we come out again , and the merry l hick we meet , wee l m file him of his n cole , as he o pikes along the street . and when that we have filed him , perhaps of half a p job then every man to the q boozing ken and there to r fence his hog . but if the cully napps us , as a thing it is unfit to take away the cole from us and rub us to the whit. and when we come unto the whit for garnish they do cry , marry fogh , pox on you , you son of a bi●ch , you shall have it by and by . then every man with his ſ mob in his hand , and so we kiss and part , from hence we are divorced to the t nubbing-cheat in a cart. and when we come to the nubbing-cheat for running on the budge , there stands u jack kitch , that son of a bitch , who owes us all a grudge ; for when that he hath nubbed us , and our friends x tips him no cole , he takes his y chive and cuts us down and tips us into the hole . but if we have a friend stands by z six and eight pence for to pay , then they may have 〈…〉 back , and carry us quite 〈…〉 for at st giles , or st. martins a burying place is still ; and there 's an end of a running budge , and the son of a whore hath his will. this song being ended , i was askt how i liked it , i told him the tune might be passable , but in the composition there was much more impudence than sense or reason ; he presently replyed , how grosly sir you are mistaken , to expect from such either sense or reason ; for had they either , they could not be so impudent as to continue in such courses which bring some or other of that gang to the gallows every sessions . i was somewhat surprized at this sudden reply from a person so inconsiderable to outward appearance , but the remembrance of his former good education and natural arts , lessen'd my admiration . whilst i was thus nusing with my self , another of this hellish conregation put me out of my dumps , by voluntary inging after this manner . . canting song . the beggars curse . the ruffin cly the nab of the harmanbeck if we maund pannam , lap , or ruff peck or poplars of yarum ; he cuts bing to the ruffmans , or else he boldly swears by the lightmans , to put our stamps fast in the harmans , the ruffin cly the ghost of the harmanbeck . if we heave a booth we cly the jerk , if we niggle or mill a boozing ken or nip a bung that hath but a win , or dup the giger of a gentry coves ken , straight to the cuffin quire we bing , and then to the whit , to scour the cramprings , from thence at the nubbing-cheat we trine in the lightmans the bube and the ruffin cly the harmanbeck and harmans . thus rendred in english , word for word . the devil take the constables head if we beg milk , bacon , butter or bread , milk , pottage to the hedge bids us hie , or swears by this light i' th stocks we shall lie . the devil haunt the constables ghost , if we rob but a cabbin w' are whipt at a post ; if a pittiful ale-house we rob or break open , or cut a purse hath but one single token , or come stealing in at a gentlemans door , to the justice w' are hurried though never so poor then next to the goal to be sha●kled with irons and then to the gallows which many invirons , where up we are truss'd i' th' day time ; the pox take the constable and the devil take the stocks . now it was thought high time to interline their inging with drinking , which they did with a wit●ss . the strangeness of their adventure , as it ●ossest my brains with admiration , so it seized my fancy with some kind of delectation , and to expr● s●me sense of satisfaction , i seem'd in some measure as merry as they ; my complacency to their humours so obliged them , that striving to outdo each other in singing , i thought with the nightingal , they would have dyed in the attempt ; had not supper come in in the mean time to stop their mouths . i li●ed the chear well enough , being good provision , and well dress'd , but the sight of the opposite guests had so turn'd my stomack , that not one bit would go down with me . i could not forbear laughing out-right , when i consider'd my sitting at the table . i was seated at the upper end , as deserving the place by the merit of my garme ●s , the two poles admitting of no greater difference than between their cloaths and mine . any one of indifferent judgment seeing me so inthron'd , would have sworn i had been king of the beggars , or that i had been some low-country factor sent over to traffick with these rag-merchants . our stomacks were so sharp , that we tock not the tythe of the time a dutchman doth in the filling his belly ; to be short , we fell again to drinking ; and now to gratifie me for my company , the fair barbarian princess would needs take upon her to sing also ; this princess you must know was the principal and most beloved concubine of this gypsie king , and had been so to three before him , one whereof was so severely ( flaugg'd at the tumbler ) whipt at the carts-arse for several mis-demeaners , ●hat he dyed thereof , the other was ( nub'd ) hang'd , and the last ( marrinated ) transported . she was not so old but that her prince acknowledg'd her the most bucksom thing he ever saw , and ●ndeed by her countenance i could guess no less ; but so foul and ●athsome by reason of her raggs and hellish paint , that he must have a stronger stomack than i , that hath a mind to swop his jockum with her : the song she sung was this . . canting song . being a wenches complaint for , and praise of her lusty rogue , who rambled the country with her . now my kinchin cove is gone , by the rum pad maunded none , in quarrons both for stamps and bone like my clapperdogeon . dimber damber fare thee well palliards all thou didst excel , and thy jocky bore the bell , glymmer on it never fell . thou the cramprings ne're didst scowre harmans had on thee no power , harmanbecks did never toure for thee , though drawers still had loure . duds and cheats thou oft hast won yet the cuffin-quire couldst shun and thy deusavile didst run , else the chates had thee undone . cank and dommerar thou couldst play or rum-maunder in one day , and like an abram-cove couldst pray yet pass with jybes well jerk'd away . when the darkmans have been wet thou the crackmans down didst beat for glymmar whilst a quacking cheat , or tib o' th' buttery was our meat . red shanks then i could not lack , ruff-peck still hung at my back , grannam ever fill'd my sack , with lap and poplars held i tack . to thy bughar and thy skew , filch and jybes i bid adieu , though thy togeman was not new , yet the ruffler in 't was true . in english thus . now my little rogue is gone , by the high-way begs there none , in body both for length and bone , like my clapperdogeon . pretty rascal fare thee well , born beggars all thou do'st excel , thy sweep-stakes still shall bare the bell , no fire-ship yet aboard it fell . bolts my bully ne'r● did wear never thou the stocks didst fear , for thee no constable did swear , for thou hadst mony and to spare . cloaths by stealth thou oft hast got , yet the justice took thee not , but through the country thou didst trot , the gallows else had been thy lot . dumb and madman thou couldst play , or a drivling fool all day , and like a poor man thou couldst pray . yet stap'd with passes seal'd away . when the evening hath been wet , for fire the hedges down didst bear . me then with stoln duck didst treat , or else a fat goose was our meat mallards then i could not lack , bacon hung always at my back , nor corn wanted in my sack , with good milk pottage i held tack . to thy dog and dish adieu thy staff and pass i ne're must view , though thy cloak was far from new , in it my rogue to me was true . and now prince prig could forbear no longer , but that he must put in for a continuer of this harmony ; when he began to sing , he fix'd his eyes stedfastly on this fair , foul , bucksome , loathsome , courtly ragged mistress of his , by which i guest the lines might concern her ; and so they proved by the sequel . . canting song . the rogues delight in praise of his stroling mort. doxy oh ! thy glaziers shine as glymmar by the salomon , no gentry mort hath prats like thine no cove e're wap'd with such a one . white thy fambles , red thy gan , and thy quartons dainty is , couch a hogshead with me than , in the darkmans clip and kiss . what though i no togeman wear , nor commission , mish , or slate , store of strummel wee 'l have here . and i' th' skipper lib in state . wapping thou i know dost love , else the ruffin cly thee mort , from thy stampers then remove thy drawers and let 's prig in sport . when the lightmans up do's call margery prater from her nest , and her cackling cheats with all in a boozing-ken wee 'l feast . there if lour we want i 'l mill a gage or nip for thee a bung , rum booz thou shalt booz thy fill and crash a grunting cheat that 's young . bing awast to rome-vile then o my dimber wapping dell , wee 'l heave a booth and dock agen then trining scape and all is well . the english thereof . my honey chuck , by th' mass i swear , thine eyes do shine than fire more clear , no silken girl hath thighs like thine , no doe was ever buck'd like mine . thy hand is white and red thy lip , thy dainty body i will clip , let 's down to sleep our selves then lay , hug in the dark and kiss and play . what though i no cloak do wear and neither shirt or sheet do bear , yet straw wee 'l have enough that 's sweet and tumble when i' th' barn we meet . what thy grandam lov'd do'st thou , the devil take thee else i vow . off then with thy stockings and shooes and let us do what others use . when the morning up shall call from her nest the hen and all her tender broodlings thou and i , will to the ale-house swiftly fly . if we can't our reck'ning pay somthing i 'l filch and steal away , drink off thy liquor then thy fill , some suckling pig for thee i 'l kill . . therefore to london let us hie o thou my sweet bewitching eye , there wee 'l rob and kiss pell-mell , escaping tyburn all is well . lastly , the most ill-shapen ill-look'd rogue in the whole company , sung as followeth . . canting song . sung commonly at their general randezvous , or the night before they divided themselves into tribes or parties , to strol the country . bing out been morts and tour and tour , bing out been morts and tour , for all your duds are bing'd awast the been cove hath the lour . i met a dell , i view'd her well , she was benship to my watch , so she and i did stall and cloy whatever we could catch . this doxy dell can cut been whids , and wap well for a win , and prig and cloy so benshiply all the deuseavile within . the boyl was up we had good luck as well in frost as snow , when they did seek then did we creep and plant in ruffmans low . to stroling ken the mort bings then to fetch lour for her cheats , duds and ruffpeck romboil'd by harmanbeck and won by maunders feats . you maunders all stow what you stall to rum-coves what so quire , and wapping dell that niggles well and takes lour for her hire . and jybe well jerk'd tick rome confeck for back by glimmar to maund to mill each ken let cove bing then through ruffmans jauge or laund . till cramprings quire-tip cove his hire and quire ken do them catch a canniken will quire cuffin , so quire to been coves watch . been darkmans then booz mort and ken , the been coves bing awast on chats to trine by rum-coves dine , for his long lib at last . bing out been morts and tour bing out of the rome vile fine , and tour the cove that cloyd your duds upon the chats to trine . thus in english . go forth brave girls look out , look out , look out i say good maids , for all your cloaths are stoln i doubt , and shar'd among the blades . i met a drab i lik'd her well , with whom i us'd to dally , what goods we stole we straight did sell , and then abroad did sally . this bouncing trull can finely talk , she will do for a penny , through every town which she doth walk fails not to filch from any . the house being rais'd aside we step and through the mire did wade the hue and cry to shun we crept in hedges where we laid . to the brokers then my hedg-bird flies , for goods she brings good coin , which though the constable after hies our tricks away purloin . you maunding rogues beware how you do steal , for search is made , and have a care you damned whore , who will not do till paid . a licence got with forged seal to beg ( as if undone by fire ) to break each house and steal ore hedg and ditch then run , till shackles soundly pay us home , and to the gaol compell us , hells plague the justice heart consume , so cruel to good fellows . sweet wench , ale-house and beer good night , the honest rogues departed , to hanging by the justice spight to his long home he 's carted . away sweet ducks with greedy eyes from london walk up holborn pursue him stole your cloaths ; he flyes with hempen wings to tyburn . it now grew very late , which with the great quantity of drink made most of the company betake themselves to sleep , dropping one after another , leaving none at last but my former acquaintance and my self together , a thing i all along desired . being alone , prythee , said i , give me a reason why thou dost so degenerate from thy birth and education as to follow so lazy and so damn'd a course of life , than which their is nothing worse under the cope of heaven : have patience , said he , and i will endeavour your satisfaction in every thing that concerned me since my leaving the place of my nativity to this time , and that in this short relation . an account of the notable and notorious life of a late and eminent king of the gypsies , yet living , taken verbatim as he himself related it . i need not acquaint you , said he , with the passages of my life while i was a school-boy at excester , since i know they are not unknown to you ; i shall therefore inform you when i came to london to be an apprentice , i presently imagined i should not serve my time , that strict course of life being so disagreable to my loose inclinations , and therefore from the first week i never intended to mind my trade , although you know it was as credible and reputable as most in the whole city . i was naturally very lazy and slothful , and ever hated any thing that was gentile , i have often rose from dinner to make an end thereof with those who beg'd at the door , and took as much delight therein as others sitting at noble-mens tables ; so slovenly , that though my master brush'd my coat for 〈◊〉 every day , yet he could not beat the sloving ●●●on't , nor that roguery , which being bred in the 〈◊〉 will never out of the flesh ; when he saw nothing would reduce me to observe the rules of de●ency and civility , he took an occasion knocking late at his door to shut me out , and from thence i resolv'd never to return to him again . all the day time i rambled up and down the out parts of the city , and being almost famish'd i ro●olv'd rather to beg than starve , which i did so artificially , that i got victuals enough every where ; at night i found convenient bulks to lie on , it being then mid-summer , i lay not in that manner in fear ● at thing cold . i liv'd after this manner for a month , and began to be much in love with my begging profession , and had continued it had i not accidentally fallen into the acquaintance of a notable lazy companion like my self , whom i found sunning himself in lincolnsin-fields . with little difficulty and less time we became intimately acquainted , and thereupon sworn brothers . we beg'd together , lay together and louz'd together , and were inseparable ; it was he that taught me first to steal , and by his means first soundly whipt . for it was our custome in the close of the evening , to beg at doors , which if we found open , we boldly enter'd , and if we espied none in the way , what was next at hand we rub'd off with ; if we saw any , we straightwaies applyed our selves to our whining notes and pitiful looks , begging for gods sake to bestow their charity on two orphan twins , who were both troubled with the falling-sickness : some were so pittiful and credulous as to give their alms , but the most ( seeing us sturdy and lusty young lads ) fright'ned us away with the threats of the whiping post , but these menaces did not scare us from our continual filching notwithstanding . but the pitcher goes not so often to the well but that it comes home broken at last . for one night watching at a door for an opportunity , seeing the coast clear i whipt up stairs , and happily the first thing my hands fastned on , was a hair-chamlet cloak ; overjoy'd with the goodness of the prize and minding not the distance of the stairs from me , i came sooner to the stair head than i was aware of , and fell to the bottom of the stairs , making a noise like a devil in a drum : this unexpected misfortune did put my experienc'd tutor and comrade to the run , and with all so alarm'd the house , that there was no hole left for me to creep out at . search being made , i was found with my cloak lying at the stair foot , not able to stir ; but my merciless foes did soon put life in me by by boxing and kicking me one to another ; they had done me a kindness had they kick'd me out into the street ; but hold there , after all this mis-usage i was carried before a justice , who presently sent me to newgate . sessions , as good luck would have it , was at hand , otherwise , i know not how i should have lived a fortnight with a penny a day in bread and water : being brought to the old baily , i had my tryal , and received sentence of severe whipping , which was accordingly performed , and return'd to newgate to lie there till i had paid my fees ; which was so long ( having no friend to help me ) that i there became intimately acquainted with the whole gang of rogues , distinguished by files , lifts , gilts , budges , runners , heavers , &c. who seeing how forward i was to be one of them , promised me , if ever we met abroad , they would instruct me in a trade should bring me in a livelyhood , which i found would have put me out of one , had i longer followed their instructions . i now despair'd of coming out , and whilst i thought so , my little tutor sent a youngster to me ( for he durst not come himself , being too well known by the keepers ) who brought me more money than would discharge my fees , with directions where i should find him . i instantly addrest my self to the master-keeper , telling him that i had a friend had sent me some money and therefore i desired to know what i was indebted and i would pay it , provided i might be discharged ; he readily told me , and now we were possest with one and the same joy , that he was freed from me , and i from him . i was no sooner out , but i fell a running , as if i intended to run out of my wits , and never stopt till i came to my comrade : you may imagine there was no small joy at meeting , and to wash down sorrow , we concluded to booz it rumly . over our ale he recounted me all his adventures since my surprizal , and how successful he was in them all ; then taking me by the hand , said , come boy ne'r be disheartned for one ill bargain i 'l put thee in a way which shall recompence thy whipping . night approaching we did several exploits and came off well , the next day and night we continued them with the like success , and now we had got money enough to new cloath our selves , which we did , having first unhusk'd . what i had promised me in new-gate , i had perform'd abroad , for meeting with one of my fellow collegiats , he was over-joy'd to see me , and especially at such a time when he could serve me ; for , said he , i am now going to meet with some according to appointment , who will make vs all , he might have added , be hanged . taking my comrade i went with him , where we found a jolly company drinking after a strange rate to their good success that night ; in a little time i understood their meaning ; for , said one , let us cease from this excessive drinking , you know what a weighty business we are to go about , no less than fifteen hundred pound in ready mony , besides plate and jewells : hereupon they were advised , and fell immediately to plotting and rightly contriving the business . it was agreed upon , that i and my comrade should be the forelorne-hope , or more properly the perdues ; for our charge was to get into this house designed to be rob'd , and abscond our selves in some obscure place and so at such an hour let in our masters . at first i knew not what to make of it , judging it so hazardous , that i trembled when i did but think thereon ; my comrade perceiving how timorous i was , shook me by the hand , bidding me be of good courage , he would warrant all well . hereupon i resolv'd on the exploit and away we went together . a little before night my comrade had lodg'd himself , but i knew not where , and being loath to be behind hand with him , i got underneath the stairs in a hole descending into the collar , so convenient , as if it had been made for my purpose . there was a clock in the house , which i watchfully told and observed , and when it struck twelve ( which was the fatal hour appointed ) out i got and met full-but with my comrade , who was as diligent as my self to let them in , they being ready without , enter'd and leaving us two sentinels at door , they mounted the stairs , and in a trice had secured all that were in the house by gagging and binding them ; just as they were within ken of their booty ; the gentleman of the house ( who had been at play and had quarrell'd with some gentlemen , ) came home attended by several gentlemen , and guarded with a constable and strong watch , but wondred to see two young sentinels at his door ; as soon as we saw him we betook our selves to our heels , having no time left to acquaint the rest with the present danger ; the constable seeing us run , let loose a couple of his nighthounds , and stay'd our farther progress ; in the mean time the gentleman enter'd his house ; they within finding themselves discovered , drew , and attempted to cut their passage through ; but the constable hearing a great noise with clashing of swords , securing me and my comrade , presently ran to their assistance ; and to be short secured them all , with whom we were sent to bear them company in the counter that night : in the morning being carried before the justice , there was matter of fact , and proof enough to send us to newgate ; being tryed at sessions , we were all found guilty of burglary and accordingly received sentence of death , which was executed accordingly , onely i and my comrade being very young , had the benefit of transportation . seven years in our exile , we did what our masters commanded us and our time being expired , we resolv'd to return for england , but death put an end to my comrades voyage , however i alter'd not my resolution , but sail'd for england , where in several places i made trials to live honestly , but could not , for what is bred in the bone will never out of the flesh . now knowing that if ever i was taken again on any fellonious account , i should assuredly be hang'd ; and being so lazy that i hated the thought of working , i resolved to follow the life of a stroling gypsie , into which society i was joyfully received : i grew so good a proficient in the mysteries of this trade , that with a joint consent i was chosen at a solemn meeting , their prince or king ; and for these reasons ; first , because i was young and well proportion'd ; secondly , because i was lustier and stronger than the rest ; and lastly , because i had more than common learning , and more wit than they had , put them altogether . now the reasons inducing me to follow this life , were these ; first , a lazy disposition ; secondly , a lecherous inclination ; and lastly , profit . as to the first , we do nothing for a livelyhood but walk up and down in summer time , which is rather a pastime than pain ; and in winter , retire to such quarters as are suitable to the season , not stirring thence till spring . as to the second , our females are all in common among us , and though their skins be discolour'd , they have as good flesh as can be coveted by an youthful appetite . and lastly , as to profit ; it is incredible to think how much we get by fortune-telling , among the ignorant , the poor wenches being ready to pawn their petticoats to procure us money , to tell them how fruitful they shall be , when married ; or whether william or thomas loveth them or not : but the greatest profit we reap is from our by-blows , these children our morts carry at their backs are all of them bastards , and most of them none of their own begetting ; for when young gentlewomen have trod awry , and the fathers are not to be disgraced , the bantlings for a good round sum are sent to us to be nursed , where they are never like to come to the knowledge of their true parents . here he made an end , if you shall approve of what is already written , i wil shortly inlarge my self on this subject . beggars holiday . cast our nabs and cares away , this is beggars holiday , in the world look out and see , where 's so happy a king as he ? at the crowning of our king , thus we ever dance and sing . where 's the nation lives so free , and so merry as do we ? be it peace , or be it war , here at liberty we are ; hang all harmanbecks , we cry , and the cuffinquiers too by . we enjoy our ease and rest , to the fields we are not prest . when the subsidy's increast , we are not a penny ceast ; nor are we call'd into the town , to be troubled with a gown ; nor will any go to law with a beggar for a straw . all which happiness he brags , he doth owe unto his rags . an alphabetical canting vocabulary . canting before the english . a a a. autem a church autem mort a married woman abram naked abram cove a poor fellow b b b. bluffer an host bounsing-cheat a bottle bughar a dog booz drink boozing-ken a tippling-house bord a shilling bung a purse been good or well beenshiply very well benat better bing to go bing awast to go away bube the pox. as for example , the mort hath tipt the bube to the cully . the wench hath clapt the fellow . bleating-cheat a sheep belly-cheat an apron betty an instrument to open a door . bite to cheat or cozen as bite the cully , that is , pu● the cheat on such a fellow . or the cove was bit , the man was cheated . bite the roger steal the portmanteau budge one that steals cloaks or ought else , slipping into an house in the dark brush to fly . as the cully is brush'd or rub'd , that is , he is march'd off , or broke . beenship worship bulk and file the one jostles you up whilst the other picks your pocket . been darkmans good night . blower one man 's particular wench . batner an oxe blow off on the groundsils . o. q. p. on the floar or stairs blot the skrip and jark it . to be engaged or bound for any body . c c c. coker a lye cove , or cuffin a man cuffin-quire a justice of peace cramprings bolts or shackles chats the gallows cank dumb crackmans hedges calle or togeman a cloak couch to lie couch a hogshead to go to sleep mish or commission a shirt cackling cheat a chicken cassan cheese crashing cheats teeth cloy to steal cut to speak cut been whids to speak well cut quire whids to speak evilly confeck counterseit canakin the plague cly the jerk to be whipt clapperdogeon a beggar born cully a fool or fop colquarron a mans neck croppinken a privy or boghouse cracker an arse chaft beaten or bang'd clincker a crafty fellow chap'd dry , or thirsty cackling farts eggs cobble-colter a turky d d d. dimber pretty damber rascal drawers stockings duds goods deuseavile the country dommerar a mad man darkmans night or evening dell or doxy a wench deuswins two pence dup to enter or go into an house , as dup the ken , enter the house , dup the boozing-ken , and booz a gage ; go into the ale-house and drink a pot . dancers stairs deuseavile-stampers country carriers e e e. earnest a part or share , as for example , tip me my earnest , give me my share or divident . f f f. flicker a glass . flicker-snapt a glass broken flick to cut as flick me some pannam and cash ; cut me some bread and cheese flick the peeter cut the cloak-bag fam-grasp the cove to agree with an adversary . frummagen choak'd filch a staff with an hole in the end thereof , in which upon occasion , your rogues will fasten an hook , to pull things cunningly from an hedge , or through a casement . ferme an hole fambles hands famble-cheats rings or gloves flag a groat flog to whip as in bridewell , as the prancer drew the quire cove at the cropping of the rotan through the rum pads of the rum vile , and was flog'd by the nubbing-cove . that is , the rogue was drag'd at 〈◊〉 carts-arse , through the chief streets of london , and was soundly whipt by the hangman . fogus tobacco as tip me a gage of fogus , give me a pipe of tobacco . fencing cully a receiver of stoln goods fib to beat , as fib the coves quarrons in the rum ●ad for the lour in his burg . beat the man on the high-way for the money in his purse . flog'd at the tumbler whipt at the carts arse . fence to spend as fence your flag , spend your groat , floggin cove , the whipper of bridewell , or any other that whips people commonly called at dublin in ireland bellores . g g g. gropers blind men glimflashy angry glimfenders andirons grunting peck porke glymmer fire glazyers . eyes grannam corn gentry mert a gentlewoman gage a pot or pipe grunting ch●at a sucking pig gigger a door gybe any writing or pass glazyer one that creeps in at casements , or unrips glass windows to filch and steal . gilt a picklock , where note that some of them are so excellent at it , that they are furnished with all sorts of gilts or keys , f●o●n a church door to the smallest cabinet , and almost at first sight will dexterously open any door , t●unk , chest , or any lock whatever . glym jack a link boy glym stick a candlestick grinders teeth gigg the nose as give him a rum snitch , or ●●●ichel the gigg , that is , fillip him on the nose . h h h. harmanbeck a constable harmans the stocks heave to rob , as heave a booth , to rob an house half bord sixpence husky lour a guinny hog a shilling , as for example ; you darkman-budge , will you fence your hog with me , at the next boozing ken. that is , d' ye hear you house-creeper , will you spend your shilling with me , at the next alehouse . hoodwinkt beneghted or belated heaver a breast i i i. jague a ditch jark a seal jo●kum gage a chamber pot job a guinny k k k. ken an house kinchin a little child kinchin cove a little man kidnapper a fellow that walketh the streets , and takes all advantages to pick up the younger sort of people , whom with lies and many fair promises he inticeth on board a ship and transports them into forreign plantations . l l l. lour money lightmans day , or day-break libben a private dwelling house lage water libbedge a bed lap pottage lurries all manner of cloaths lifter , or plyer a crutch . m m m. mow heater a drover mower a cow mish topper a coate maund to beg maunders beggars margry prater an hen mill to steal make an half peny mynt gold muffling cheat a napkin mumpers gentile beggars , such as will not accept of victuals , but money or cloaths , and these beg under the pretence of being decay'd gentlemen , tradesmen , or such who have been burn'd out or shipwrack'd milken an house breaker muns the face , as tout his muns , mark his face well moon cu●ser a link boy marinated transported into some sorreign plantation . n n n. nabgirder a bridle nubbing ken the sessions house neck stamper a pot-boy napper of naps a sheep-stealer nab an head nab-cheat an hat nap to take , or cheat with the dice , that is , by certainly securing one chance . naskin a goal , or bridewell nazie drunken nazie cove a drunkard nizie a fool or coxcomb nub the neck nubbing hanging nubbing cove the hangman nubbing cheat the gallows o o o. ogles eyes old mr gory a piece of gold p p p. panter an heart prig-star a rival in love palliard one whose father is a born beggar papplar milk pottage prats thighs prigg to ride prigging riding priggers of prancers horse-stealers priggs are all sor●t of thieves peck or peckidg any sort of meat pannam bread plant to lay , place , or hide prancer an horse prating cheat a tongue peak any lace pike to run as pi●e on the been , run for it as fast as you can . peery fearful peeter a portmantle pad the high-way plant your whids , and stow them , be careful what you say or speak prig-napper . a horse-stealer peeper a looking glass , as track the dancers and pikes with the peeper , go up the stairs and trip off with the looking-glass . peeping drowsie , or sleepy q q q. quarron a body quacking cheat a duck queer base or roguish queer ken a prison queer mert a pockie baggage queer cove a rogue r r r , rum gutlers canary wine , as rum hopper , tip us presently a bounsing cheat of rum gutlers ; drawer fill us presently a bottle of the best canary . rum dropper a vintner rarling cove a coatchman rum glimmar king of the link boys rumboyle a ward or watch rum gallant rum vile london . ruffin the devil , as the ruffin nap the cuffin-quier , and let the harmanbeck trine with his kinchins about his colquarron ; that is , let the devil take the justice , and let the constable hang with his children about his neck . rum boozing welts a bunch of grapes roger a cloak-bag ridgcully a goldsmith ruffler a notorious rogue ruff peck bacon redshank a mallard rum pad the highway rum padders the better sort of high-way men . rum cully a rich coxcomb ratling mumpers such who onely beg at coaches . romboyl'd sought after with a warrant rum hopper a drawer s s s. squeeker a bar-boy smacking cove coachman scout a watch swag a shop smudge one that lies underneath a bed , to watch an opportunity to rob the house . shoplift one that filcheth commodities out of a shop , under the pretence of cheapning or buying them of the shop-keeper . stampers shooes stamps leggs stock-drawers stockings scoure to wear skew a dish slate a sheet skipper a barnel shoulder sham partner to a file stam flesh to cant ; as the cully stams flesh rumly ; he cants very well stow your whids be wary stalling ken a brokers shop , or an house that will recive stoln goods . smelling cheat a garden or nosegay salomon the mass stow your whids and plant 'em , for the cove of the ken can cant 'em , have a care what you say , the man of the house understands you . smiter an arm stall whimper a bastard skrip paper , as the cully did freely blot the skrip , and so tipt me forty hogs ; that is , one enter'd into bond with me for forty shillings . ttt . touting ken a tavern bar trundlers pease tour to look out track up the dancers go up the stairs the cul snilches the man eyes you tip the cole to adam tiler give your pick-pocket money presently to your running comrade . tip the mish give the shirt tib of the buttery a goose tip to give trine to hang : or tyburn tick-rum a licence tres wins three pence toppin cove the hangman tumbler a cart topping cheat the gallows www. win a penny wicher-cully a silver-smith whit newgate ; as five rum padders are rub'd in the darkmans out of the whit , and are pik'd into the deuseavile : five highway men in the night broke newgate , and are gone into the country . witcher silver witcher bubber a silver bowl ; as for example , the cull is pik'd with the witcher bubber ; the rogue is march'd off with the silver bowl . witcher-tilter a silver-hilted sword wicket a casement ; as tout through the wicket , and see where a cully pikes with his gentry mort , whose muns are the rummest i ever touted before : look through the casement , and see where the man walks with a gentlewoman , whose face is the fairest i have ever seen . an alphabetical canting dictionary . english before the canting . aaa . a curious wench rum mort an apron belly cheat an instrument to break a door betty a part or share earnest an hole ferm a groat flag a receiver of stoln goods fencing cully a fine gentlewoman gentry-mort a door gigger any writing or pass gybe a guiny , or job huskie lour a little child kinchin a little man kinchin cove a private dwelling house libben all manner of cloaths lurries all sorts of thieves priggs any sort of meat peck or peckidge any lace peak a notorious rogue ruffler an arm smiter an arse cracker andirons glimfenders agree with a man famgrasp the cove angry glim flashy b b b. bar-boy squeeker beadle of bridewell floging cove better benar bridewell naskin beggar born clapperdogeon boghouse or privy croppinken bed libbedge bottle bounsing ckeat beg maund beggars maunders bread pannam be careful of what you say stow your whids and plant 'em bridle nabgirder bolts or shackles cramprings body quarron base or roguish queer bacon ruff peck bastard stall-whimper broker fencing cully belated hoodwinks blind men gropers barn skippers bar of an alehouse or tavern . touting ken be wary stow your whids brokers shop stallen-ken beaten chaft breast heaver c c c. cart tumbler coach-beggars ratling mumpers cloak-bag roger or peeter cheat napper coach ratler chamber pot jockum-gage . coachman smacking-cove constable harmanbeck candle stick glym-stick cut the cloak-bag flick the peeter corn grannam clusters of grapes rum-boozing welts carriers deuseavile stampers choak'd frummagem'd crutch lifter or plyer copulate wap or jockum cloy country deuseavile counterfeit confeck crafty fellow clincher crust crakler cheese cash or cassan chicken cackling-cheat cloak calle or togeman cheat or cuzen bite church autem coat mish-topper cow mower . d d d. drawers of wine rum hoppers dog bughar drink booze drousie peeping dumb cank ditch jague day , or day-break lightmans drunken nazy dry or thirsty chapt drunkard nazy-cove duck quacking-cheat devil ruffin dish skew drover mow-heater e e e. enter or go into an house dup eyes ogles or glaziers ends of gold and silver spangles eggs cackling-farts f f f. fellows that pick up people for transportation commonly called spirits kidnappers face muns fool or coxcomb nizie fearful peery fly or run bresh fop , or one that may easily be wrought upon cully fire glymmer . feet stampers . g g g. gold mynt gentile beggars mumpers goal naskin gallows trine gallant run● goldsmith ridgcully garden or nosegay smelling cheat goes up the stairs track up the dancers give tip glass flicker gallows topping cheat glass broken flicker snapt . h h h. high-way topping cove high-way-men rum pad horse rum padders horse-stealer prancer head nab hat nab cheat half-penny make house ken hands fambles hose drawers hostess s● pouch heart panter host bluffer . iii. ingage blot the skrip . kkk . king of the link-boys rum glimmer knavery queer topping lll . link-boy moon-curser , or glym-jack looking-glass peeper london rumvile l●gs stampers licence jukrum look through the casement tout through the wicker lips gans lye coker mmm . mass salomon mallard red-shank milk-pottage papplar money lour married woman autem-mort mad-men dommerars man cove . nnn . nose gigg neck nuh newgate whit night or evening darkman naked abram ooo . one that slips into an house in the dark and steals what he can lay hands on budge one that creeps in at casements and lets in others to rob the house glazier one that filcheth commodities out of a shop under the pretence of cheapning or buying shoplift one that lieth underneath a bed , or in some other covert place to watch an opportunity to rob the house snudge one whose father is born a begger palliard o q p on the stairs blow off on the grounds●ll ppp . pottage iap pork grunting peck pease trundlers partners to files shoulder-shams peice of old gold old mr. gory portmantue peeter prison queer ken penny win picklock gilt pot or pipe gage pretty dimber plague cannakin pox bube purse bung poor fellow abram cove qqq . question starter rrr . rascal damber rings or gloves famble cheats rich coxcomb rum cully ride prig riding prigging riders priggers rogue queer cove . s s s. shilling bord or hog sheep bleating cheats steal the portmantue bite the roger shirt mish speak cut stockings drawers sucking pig grunting cheat stocks harmans sixpence half a hog silver witcher silver bowl witcher-bubber silver-smith witcher-cully straw strummel sheets slates stockings stock drawers shoes stamps shop swag sought after with a warrant romboyld sheep-stealer napper of naps steal mill or cloy seal jark ttt . teeth crushing cheats to lye couch to go to sleep couch a hog shead to speak well cut ben whids to speak ill cut queer whids to be whipt cly the jerk two penbe deuswins three pence treswins tobacco fogus to take tobacco raise a cloud to beat fib to spend or lay out fence teeth grinders to rob an house heave a booth to tumble together lib transported marinate to lay place or hide plant tongue prating cheat to rune away pikes to wear scour to look out tour to hang trine the sessions-house nubbing ken turky cobble-colter . our canting alphabet will not extend a letter farther then t , as far as i can find out ; not knowing any canting word beginning with v , x , y , z , although i have made a strict inquiry from some of the most notorious professors hereof : i have consulted likewise what is printed on this subject , and have slighted no help i could gather from thence , which indeed is very little ; the greatest assistance i had in this discovery , was from newgate ; which with much difficulty i screw'd out of the sullen rogues , who would not speak a word till i had suppled their tongues with the oil of barley , or rather thaw'd their obstinate silence with the heat of strong liquors . from these i understood , that the mode of canting alter'd very often , and that they were forced to change frequently those material words which chiefly discovered their mysterious practices and villanies , least growing too common their own words should betray them . here in this vocabulary or little canting dictionary , you have all or most of the old words which are still in use , and a many new never pubblished in print , and but very lately minted , such too which have passed the approbation of the critical canter . if i seem deficient in the quantity of words , let some else supply my defects , having collected words sufficiently enough for one , if you will have more , take the pains which i have done to be supplyed , and in the mean time be content with what is gathered to your hands . a character or description of the roguish professors of that mysterious and diabolical gibberish called canting . undoubtedly there were rogues and villains before ever this speech was invented , for whilst the world was in swadling cloaths , we read of men that acted very horrid and vile pranks , such as for their infamy are so registred , as never to be forgotten whilst the world indures ; and since evil example is more prevalent then good precept , who knows but the wicked seeds of their lewd actions have been transimitted to posterity , by which means we have such an infinite increase of all manner of villany , the actors whereof i verily believe are much more notorious then heretofore , showing much more ingenuity in their roguery than in ●imes past . i shall begin to speak of the first i have read of , which were the founders or first publick professors of canting , and i find their names male , thus recorded . an vpright man a ruffler an angler a rogue a prigger of prancers a palliard a frater a quire bird mumpers ben-feakers an abram man a whip-jack a patrico an irish toyl a swigman a kinchin cove clapperdogeons of all which according to the best light i have received , i shall endeavour to give you an account ; the first that falls in my way , is the vpright man. this was a name antiently used for the principal of this stroling , maunding and prigging crew , and he was elective ; when this upright man dyed ( which was seldome otherwise then on the gallows , ) then all of this cursed fraternity meant an appointed place , and their chose the lustiest stoutest rogue in the whole pack , to be their chief leader , whom they called upright man ; and as the women loved him for his great limbs , whose bodies must be at his devotion when ever he uncontroulably , so the men had him in particular esteem , in that he was more a rogue than any , and could when he sate as president of their coursel , in great extremity , direct them best how to secure themselves from justices , constables , and other officers ; and find out , and contrive notorious plots how they might ab●se the country by filching and stealing , to the further continuance of their loathsome bestiality ; this fellow carries a shor● truncheon in his hand , which he calls his filch-man ; whatsoever is gotten by the whole society he shares in it . this upright man shall sometimes have in company with him , young and old , males and females , to the number of forty and upwards , and for the ease of some of the women and children , shall have an ass or two , or some poor jade which shall carry a pair of panniers for the women as they grow weary by travail to put their children in them , which smell more rank then stale fish in summer time coming from yarmouth to norwich in a pair of dossers . some of the gang are very ●dly clad with bells , and long sticks with ribbonds hanging at the end ●angling , with many other mad contrived toyes , meerly to draw the country people about them wherever they came , and by pretending to tell for●unes get some mony of the foolish , by way of gift , and some by pic●ing of pockets . to be sure wherever they came , the poultry and sucking pigs went to wrack , neither did lambs , sheep , and calves escape their hands , if they had any convenience to effect their purpose ; all which they handle more severely than a malefactor having broke prison and retaken by the keeper of newgate . if a goose come among hem , they have a trick to make him so wife , as never to be taken for a goose again . having seized the prey , they leave the bloody part to be acted by their morts or women ; who are so accustomed to nastiness , that when they have drest their geese and hens as well as possibly they can , you may then swear those birds are foul . the end of some large heath or fir-bush , common under some covert , as an hedge or so forth is their rendezvouz , where having supt after their fashion , a consultation is had how to lie that night , if in the height in the fields or in hay time under an hay-cock distributing themselves every one with his mort as he thinks most convenient ; if it be at the latter end of summer , to avoid cold dews and now and then rain , they then apply themselves to some outlying barn , and if the owner should discover them he is fearful of molesting them , lest they do him a greater mischief , by making his straw-thatcht mansion too hot to hold him : and now by the way give me leave to tell you a notable story , very pertinent to this purpose . a crew of gypsies continuing for some time about one town in glocestershire , but divided in the day , though united in the night , all congregated to one appointed place , which was a convenient barn for their purpose , about an half mile from this town : hither they resorted night after night , and in the morning still early got up and separated themselves , looking the barnes door by the same art they unlock'd it . this gentlemans threshers wonder'd still when they came to see the sheafs of corn so disorder'd and flung here and there , and in the strangest confusion imaginable ; at first they suspected this disorder hapned by their own negligence or forgetfulness , but finding it so for a continued time ; they resolved to acquaint their master with what they had observed . the master being informed of what had hapned , would not believe his servants till he had experimented the truth thereof himself ; and thereupon goes to his barn with his two servants , and there caused them to place before his eyes every sheaf in good order , and so locking the door went home ; the next morning he calls up his threshers and away he went to the barn , and there found the sheafs tumbled and scatter'd up and down , as his men had told him ; he very much wonder'd how this should be done , and his barn door locked ; however , he was resolved to try once more , and so caused the sheafs to be placed in order as formerly , and as formerly he found them the fecond time so disorder'd , any , the third and fourth time ; this somwhat startled him , and coming home , concluded some evil spirit owed him a spight , in thus disordering and spoiling his corn : the threshers hearing their masters judgment of this accident , on the morrow following , instead of going to thresh , their master coming down from his chamber , finds his men gazing one upon the other in his hall , whereas he thought they were at the barn , and demanding the reason hereof ; they freely told him , that since they understood from his own mouth that he believed the devil haunted the barn , the devil should take the barn ere they would be so mad to bear him company ; the gentleman smiled at their ridiculous fears ; and to depose them utterly of any such belief , produced several good arguments , that it could not be , and so prevalent they were , as to perswade them to go to the barn , with this proviso , he would go with them and stay there an hour , agreed it was and away they went , where as before they found all things in the like disorder , this made the poor fellows scratch the head , not knowing what was best to be done ; at length the master incouraging them , to work they went the master standing by his full hour and so went home ; he was scarce got within the doors but his men at his heels , and so out of breath that they gaped for air to keep them alive , like a fish out of his proper element . the gentleman seeing them in this strange posture began to be in as much amazement as they were ; the good gentlewoman his wife coming out accidentally , and seeing the husband and his two men in this gaping staring posture , knew not what to think , but concluded them mad or possest by some foul fiend , till she asked one of them what he made there ; why forsooth ( quoth he ) you would not believe our barn was haunted , but now i will swear it , for if ever any body saw the devil i am sure we did , i was never scared so in my life with a broad face , a crooked nose and a pair of goggle eyes . it seems as soon as their master was gone , a very large dark gray owle that sate upon a beam just over against them , was upon the merry pin , or had a mind to be mer●ily disposed , sell a hooting and hollowing after a very extravagant rate , sometimes hissing ; sometimes snapping , and ( i know not what joyful crochet got into his noddle ) then fell to a loud hooping ; the men that before thresht in fear , were now scared out of their wits , 't was enough for them they saw a blackish thing with a broad glouting countenance , sitting on a beam , hooting at them , which made them thus betake themselves to their heels , each of them bidding the devil take the hindmost . the report of these fellows alarm'd the town , possessing many with a belief that this might be a truth as to the haunting the barn. a bold fellow in the town , and one that had been a trumpeter , makes his address to the owner of the barn , desiring his leave to lie in the barn one night ; it was granted by the gentleman with thanks ; and the trumpeter went that very night to the barn with his trumpet , and locking the barn to him , placed himself in a corner thereof convenient for his observation . about the usual time of these gypsies repairing to the barn , which was somewhat late , they came and enter'd the barn , every one endeavouring to settle himself as well as he could ; the trumpeter seeing this , resolv'd to try whether they were devils or no by their dislike to musick , and thereupon sounded his trumpet , at the sound whereof , out ran the gypsies as the devil had drove them , and the trumpeter after sounding , the people there about ran out to know what was the matter that a trumpet should be sounded at that time of night ; the trumpeter informed them that he had conjured the devils out of the barn they had so haunted , and that they might now dispose of them as they pleased , whereupon they seized as many as they could and securing them till next morning , by a justice they were order'd to be whipt out of town : thus with my story i have ended my discourse concerning an vprightman ; the next we are to take cognizance of , is a ruffler . a ruffler ever goes under the pretence of a maimed soldier , if he stroles the country , he lets not a gentlemans house escape , having a catalogue of them all along as he goeth for his more convenient calling upon them , he carrieth in his pocket ( for the help of his memory ) a list of the old commanders in the late civil wars which were noted royalists , neither is he ignorant of some of their brave actions ; he singles out the heirs of such deceased commanders , and then tells them a formal story , that they had the honor to serve under the command of their worthy father in such a regiment , at such a fight , as naseby , edghill , newberry , marston-moor , &c. that in that service he was lamed , that he hath since suffered all the misfortunes of an old cavalier , and that being unable to work , he is now forced to beg because he scorns to steal ; and thus he goeth from one to another , having a good tongue in his head , and his tale at his fingers ends : but by the way , if he meets country people coming late from market , or any other feasable booty , he will not stick to seise it , though he be hanged for his pains ; and thus the ruffler is metamorphosed into a low-pad . if his residence be in the city , then his usual stands are in lincolns-inn-fields or covent garden , where he scorns to beg of any under a person of quality , and then nimbly hops or stumps to a coach side , beseeching their honors to commiserate the pittiful condition of a great sufferer for his majesty , and hath the impudence in a commanding way to crave an alms , if he is denied , he shakes the head and crys , 't is a sad thing that an old cripled cavalier should be suffer'd to beg for a maintenance , and a young cavalier that never heard the whistle of a bullet should ride in his coach. if he seeth a gentleman coming that is his constant customer , he very civilly vaileth his bonnet , without asking a farthing , and this stops my gentleman more forceably than all the important prayers of a wide mouthed clamorous mendicant ; having received his boon , he pronounceth as many blessings as will stand between temple-bar and westminster ; for the cunning rogue knoweth this to be the way to incourage him the more to a contribution hereafter . i have been credibly informed that these covent-garden rufflers have their quarter customers , and will never call on their benefactors till their full time of payment be expired , and then wherever they meet them , they will not let them be quiet till they have discharged that which by custome they claim as a due debt : these rogues get a great deal of money , and some of them spend it as freely , as for example , i knew a gentleman a good benefactor to one of these rufflers who had been at speerings ordinary , and having lost all his money , going home one saturday in the evening , was accosted by his pentioner , a subtle ruffler , who perceiving his masters countenance somwhat cloudy , ask'd him boldly what was the matter with him ; the gentleman slighting his question , bid him be gone for a saucy fellow ; nay , be not angry , quoth the ruffler , you have been at play i will lay my life on 't and lost your money that you are so pettish ; what then , said the gentleman ? what then , quoth the ruffler , why never trouble your self , i will lend you fifty pieces , if you will come and dine with me to morrow . this strangely surprized the gentleman , who to try the truth of what he heard , promis'd him , he would dine with him : according to the time and place appointed by the ruffler , the gentleman came ; the house was very poor to outward view , but within very neat and handsome , a cloath was spread , but could not perceive the least spark of fire whereby any meat could be dressed ; whilst he was musing to himself on the entertainment he was like to have , in came the wife with a large sir-loyn of beef , the son with two stubble geese in a dish , the daughter with a stately turky , and a servant maid with a very large tart ; look you sir , said the ruffler , this is all the cheat you are like to have , wherefore fall to ; the gentleman had much a doe , to perswade the father , the daughter should sit down , but with much importunity it was granted : i heard him say , though his appetite was as keen as a turkish scymiter , yet he forgot to eat , his mind running on other flesh , such as he protested exceeded , in his opinion , all that he had ever seen before , such was this maidens beauty , not set off with any artificial imbellishments , but naturally shining in its own orb ; and least her person should be despised , by reason of the baseness of her fathers profession , she was gentilely clad , but better adorn'd within with the most approved principles of a good education , befitting so good a genius . wine both french and spanish was not wanting ; and dinner being ended , to be as good as his word or better , the ruffler lent the gentleman fifty guynnyes , on this condition , he would not divulge the kindness received . there is a story somwhat like this of the blind beggar of bednall-green , but how true i cannot tell , but this relation carrieth so much of truth in it , that thereon i will pawn my reputation . of anglers . anglers are so called , because they have a rod or stick with an iron hook at the end of it , with which they angle in the night at windows or any other place in which they cannot convey their hand , where all is fish to them that comes to net ; in the day time they beg from house to house to spy best where to plant their designs , which at night they put in execution ; i shall speak more of this angler when i come to discourse of the runner . of rogues . the very name of rogue denotes the nature ; it is a general title , and appertains to all such who are of dissolute lives and conversations ; such who scorning both the laws of god and man , care not what they act or perpetrate , so they may add to the increase of their sensuality and beastly manner of living . any criminal whose actions are cognizable by the law may come under the denomination of a rogue , as gilts , shoplifts , files , bulkers , runners , padders , booth-heavers , vouchers and the like . all these have their particular societies , and confederacies , and they are so linked together that they seldome seperate till they hang together . if one be in prison the rest relieve him , wherefore they seldome discover one another , for they are sworn , if one is taken not to betray the rest ; and this oath they keep inviolably , though all others they break . they have their several wenches , and several places of meeting , where whatsoever they unlawfully obtain they spend , and whatsoever they spend is to satisfie their unsatisfied lust ; wallowing in all manner of debauchery , converting the night into day and the day into night , damning and sinking being four parts in five their discourse ; and the rest of their pastime , drinking and whoring . their company is dangerous , their lives detestable , and their ends miserable . vvild rogues . this term or appellation is obsolete , and now a days not in use . wild rogues were formerly such who were begotten by very rogues , such who had been burnt in the hand or shoulder , or been whipt at the carts arse , whose mothers had been frequent in bride-well , and oftner in newgate : these in their swadling clouts are marked for villains ; and are then taught all manner of roguery as other children are taught to read . first , to go into churches or great crowds and to nim golden buttons off mens cloaks , and being very little are show'd how to creep into cellar-windows , or other small entrances , and in the night to convey out thereat whatever they can find , to the thieyish receivers , who wait without for that purpose ; and somtimes do open the door to let in such who have designed to rob the house ; if taken , the tendernes of their age makes an apology or an excuse for their fault , and so are let alone to be hang'd at riper years . priggers of prancers . priggers of prancers , are horse-stealers ; for prig is to steal , and prancer is an horse ; these rogues seldome go without a light briddle in their pockets , and a small pad saddle , which they can easily carry in their breeches , and being inform'd by their spies abroad where good horses run at grass , in the dead of the night will take them up in a moment , and will as soon steal an horse as another look over the hedg . if they fear to be discovered by the field-keeper , then two or three of them will go together and boldly attack him , and having worsted him , bind and gag him , and so effect their purpose , and will be far enough off , by break of day , from being overtaken ; the nearest fair is then inquir'd after , where with all imaginable speed they sell their stoln horses . i have heard of some of these priggers of prancers that have been such notable artists , as that they could change the colour of an horses cote , or make an artificial star in an horses forehead , which should last a considerable while , by which means the eyes of the right owner have been so blinded , that he knew not his own horse when he saw him : nay , when they have been confident that they have found their stoln horse , and by several remarkable tokens are assured thereof ; yet the artificial star in the forehead hath immediately spoiled that belief ; and so have seen their own horses sold before their own faces and toled , having always some notorious rogue as himself to vouch for him . this puts me in mind of a notable story of a serving-man , who was pickt up by a pack of rogues in the stteets and drilled into a tavern , where having drank very high , they all took an opportunity to leave the serving man for the reckoning ; this poor man finding himself pawn'd . and not having so much money to discharge the reckoning , watcht his opportunity , and so gave the house the slip also ; three days after his master appointed a dinner at this very tavern , his man used all the argument he could for to divert him from it , alledging there was bad wine , ill attendance , and the like ; but all would not prevail , but that thither he went according to the appointed time ; dinner being on the table , the master of the house was invited up for the sake of his good company , being a very jolly and facetious man , at whose approach the serving-man knew not what to do . and had but one slender shift to keep him from being discovered , which he did by shutting one of his eyes as if he had been blind , and so continued keeping it shut whilst he serv'd at table ; the vintner stared him so much in the face that his master took notice thereof , and askt him why he gazed so much on his man ; your pardon sir , said the vintner , if i say that your man is as like a fellow that cheated me of an eighteen shilling reckoning as ever i saw in my life , and i would swear that he is the same but that this wants an eye , and the other had his sight perfect . at this the master askt his man how he came to be thus suddenly blind , having lost an eye in less than an hours time ; at which the man replied , being a notable crafty fellow , that if his master would be pleased to forgive him , he would tell him the whole truth ; his master granted it , and hereupon the serving-man inform'd him , how he had been deluded by a pack of knaves , and how to secure himself , was forced to make his escape ; that to conceal himself from the vintners knowledg he had found out that stratagem of winking with one eye ; the master was so well pleased with the story , that he pay'd the vintner what was left to pay , and the vintner was so well pleased to have reocived a debt so desperate , that he gave the serving-man a crown , to help to open his eye again . but our priggers metamorphosing of beasts is much more undiscoverable , by which means they frequently steal and safely sell other mens horses ; but let them have a care ; the pitcher goes not so often to the well , but that it comes home broken at last . of palliards or clapperdogeons . these palliards or clapperdogeons are beggars born , who have their morts in the streets , with children , either of their own , or borrowed ones , lying about them on straw ; and in this manner they beg , and with these they beg , extracting thereby the greater pitty ; these jades know how to screw their faces into what pittiful posture they please , and have melting words at their fingers ends ; as for gods sake bestow your charity on these poor fatherless children ; my husband was kill'd at sea , and i being sick and unable to work , am ready to starve , with these poor infants ; by these and the like expressions , with the cryes of the children , which she forceth them to , by pinching or otherwise , she picks up a great deal of money , whilst he : comrogue lies begging in the fields with clymes ●r artificial sores . the way they commonly take to make them is by spere-wort or arsnick , which will draw blisters ; or they take unslaked lime and soap , mingled with the rust of old iron , these being well tempered together , and spread thick on two pieces of leather , they apply to the leg , binding it thereunto very hard , which in a very little time will fret the skin so , that the flesh will appear all raw , then they take blood and rub it over the leg , which being fully dried makes the leg appear black , letting the seeming sore peep out of some holes out of the matterish clouts that are wrapt about it . i saw a fellow not long since sitting by the road side , on a mudwall in the way to islington ( this was his constant stand on sabbath days , there being at that time the greatest concourse of people if the weather be fair ) i say this fellow had one hand tied up in a white cloath , and pinned to his breast , his cloaths were indifferent good , but had a better face by much , i mean an honest harmless look , and seemed so bashful and modest that he beg'd of none but with his pale face and pittiful looks : and this way of begging prov'd more prevalent then the bawling of two or thre fellows that lay a little above him on the ground , with grievious sore legs , seemingly not able to stand or go of them . i observ'd this fellow several times in this very place , not imagining this silent counterfeit was of the society of those clamorous rogues who lay nigh him , till one day having an occasion to go o● ver to the bank-side , in a garden house , there did i see this lame handed fellow with the other confederate cripples playing at nine pins as nimble as a squirrel in a bell-cage . i took no notice of them at that time , no more then what my ears suffer'd by the hideous din of their execrable oaths ; not being longer able to be near them , i return'd home , resolving to take the first opportunity to detect these rogues . wherefore i went with two or three more to the place according to the usual time where these beggars took up their stand to beg , and approaching my modest silent mumper , i askt him what ailed his hand , or how he came by that lameness ? to tell you the truth sir , said he , i am a poor translator , or cobler commonly called , and one day it was my mischance , ( and then the tears stood in his eyes ) as i was working , to run the awl quite through my hand ; neglecting it , it fester'd , so that now it is in a sad condition , and not being able to work , i am ready to starve , having sold all my little stock already , either to cure my hand , or maintain my self , but now all is gone . alas poor man , said it let me see your hand for i am a chyrurgeon . o sir , cry'd the fellow , i shall die instantly if you open ie . hereupon i grasped his pretended sore hand very hard , and told him i would see it ; at which he roar'd as if he had been on the dutch rack at amboyna ; which noise gathered abundance of people about us , and every one condemning my hard-heartedness , till i told them what a cheat he was , and bid them if they would nor credit me , yet believe their own eyes , and so opened his hand , which was sound and not hurt in the least . now good people secure this fellow , and you shall see i will discover more of the gang yonder ; the cripples that lay a little way off hearing me say so , got up , and prov'd such excellent footmen , notwithstanding their pretended lameness , that though several followed them , yet none could come nigh them ; which caused so great a laughter , with shooting , that one would have thought the people half distracted . this fellow whom i had caused to be secured was carried before a justice , and from thence to bridewell , where he received the severe lash for his abominable hypocrisie . a story much like this i have heard of , done in dorsetshire . once a year at a place called woodberry-hill , on the top thereof is kept a fair , and because it is somewhat considerable , thither resort the beggars all round the country , lying at the bottom of the hill begging in heaps . an arch crack that had observed what counterfeit rogues the major part of these were , went to the top of the hill , and unpinning a wheel took it off and brought it to the brow of the hill , which was very high and indifferently steep , and crying out to the beggars below , have at ye blind harpers , le ts the wheel go , hereupon the counterfeit cut the strings to their counterfeit lame legs , and ran for it , and those that had not the time for it , roled one over other , and by this confusion ( which was the most pleasant and comical sight could be seen ) their knavery was discovered losing the benefit of that present fair , and many more afterwards . more might be said of the clapperdogeon , but let this suffice . of fraters . fraters are such , who with a counterfeit patent , beg for some hospital or spittle-house , or they are such who pretend to have patents for briefs , and have hereby within these few years , most intollerably cheated the country , and in the conclusion have brought their heads to the pillory . of quire birds . qvire birds are such who have sung in the with , the naskin ; that is , newgate , bridewell , or some country goal , who having got loose fall to their old trade of roguing and thieving again , for indeed when once their hand is in , they seldome give out , till they overtake the gallows . of abram men. abram men are otherwise called tom of bedlams ; they are very strangely and antickly garb'd with several coloured ritb●nds or tape in their hat , it may be instead of a feather , a fox tail hanging down a long stick with ribbonds streaming and the like ; yet for all their seeming madness , they have wit enough to steal poultry as they go , and will have his change of wenches , oftner than people change their linnen . of whip jacks . whip-jacks are counterfeit mariners , who talk of nothing but fights at sea , pyracies , drownings , and shipwracks ; they have alwaies a counterfeit pass or license which they call a gybe , and the seals thereunto jarkes ; under this pretence they strole the country , begging as they go , possessing the people with strange beliefs of their great losses , and that they onely beg to supply their necessities in their way home ; and for their own certain supply , they will not stick to heave a booth ; that is rob a booth at a fair , or in some by road rob an house , playing other very notorious prankes . these rogues have learned their sea terms by which they have cheated such as have been very expert in sea-affairs , the whip-jack carrie●h his mort or wench with him too , which he pr● to be his wife , whom he miraculously saved in th● ship-wrack , although all his children were drown'd splitting on a rock near the lands end coming from the west-indies with such like forgeries ; but i have known these discovered too , to be cheats , and being brought to the whipping post have been severely lasht for their pains . of mumpers . mvmpers are both male and female , a gentiler sort of beggars , for they scorn to beg for food , but money or cloaths , the money they lay out to pamper the gut , and the cloaths they sell to reimburse the pocket . the male mumper in the times of the late usurpation , was cloathed in an old t●rn cassock begirt with a girdle , with a black cap , and a white one peeping out underneath ; with a formal & 〈◊〉 countenance he steals up to a gentleman and whispers him softly in the ear , that he is a poor sequestred parson , that he hath four small children with a siek wife , all ready to perish . sometimes he appaared in the habit of some decayed gentleman , and then he pretends what a great sufferer he hath been for his majesty , but lately come our of gaol , and not a penny to help himself . sometimes he appears with an apron before him , and a cap on his head , and begs in the rature of a broken tradesman , who having been a ●ong time sick , hath spent all his remaining stock , and so weak he cannot work . the female mumpers , with a torn black hood and scarfe , will go confidently to an house , and knock at the door , demanding to speak with the mistress of the house , where after an apology made for her boldness , she acquaints her how urgent her necessity is ; having an husband very sick , with two small children , ready to give up the ghost ; that she was born a gentlewoman , but marrying against her friends consent , she was by them thrown off and disowned , and so by her husbands sikness reduced to this miserable condition . sometimes she appears as if big with child , and so begs cloaths or linnen to make clouts : she is very busie in the palace-ya●d in terme-time ; but if she be young , tollerably handsome , and she find charity grow cold , she will endeavour to repair her pretended misfortune by night-walking . there is yet one gentiler sort of mumper than any yet named , of which qualification i never knew but two ; these had their horses , and agreed between themselves as to their particular tidings . their business was to inquire out among book-sellers small treatises not long printed , yet unsaleable , of which they would buy a quantity of a sort for waste paper or little more , and having drawn up or caus'd to be drawn , a general epistle dedicatory , they left space at top to insert the name and dignities of the person they intended to dedicate the book unto , carrying letters and ink with them , which they speedily did print , and tollerably enough for that purpose ; the epistle was printed before , so that they need add nothing but the name and dignities . i have heard them confess they had from the meanest donor , thrice the value of what the book was sold for at first , and most commonly six-fold . their travelling time was in the summer , wherein they got so much to keep them drunk all the winter , but they being deceased , i believe the trade dyed with them . of dommerars . dommerars or dummerars , are such who counterfeit themselves dumb , and have a notable art to rowl their tongues up into the roof of their mouths , that you would verily believe their tongues were cut out , and to make you have the stronger belief thereof , they will gape and show you where it was done , clapping in a sharp stick , and touching the tongue make it bleed , and then the ignorant dispute it no farther . of jack-men . jack-men are such who can both write and read , who make counterfeit licenses and passes , for which he is well rewarded for his labour and pains . of patrico's . patrico's are the strolers priests , every hedge is his parish , and every wandring rogue and whore his parishoners ; the service he saith is the marrying of couples , without the gospel , or book of common-prayer , the solemnity whereof is thus . the parties to be married find out a dead horse , or any other beast , and standing one on the one side and the other on the other , the patrico bids tham live together till death them part , and so shaking hands the wedding is ended . of irish-toyls , or swig men. these irish toyls , or swig-men , being much alike , i joyn them together , who carry pins , points and laces , and such like wares about ; who under the pretence of selling such commodities , commit many rogueries ; i know not what to think of tour old shooes , or old boots , will you buy my brooms ? when the brooms are sold , that long staff they carried them on would serve to knock a man down , with very much ease ; and have you any old suits , hats or cloaks , may make that profession a good cloak to hide and cover stoln goods . of kynchen coes. kynchen coes are little children whose parent are dead , having been beggars or else young boys , such as have ran away from their master , and instead of a trade to live by , follow this hind of life to be lowsie by . the first thing these kynchens are taught is canting , then thieving , and at last hanging . but before they come to take the heighth oe tyburn , where the pole is elevated so many degrees , they sail many times along while in the troubled ocean of sad disasters , wherein they meet with nothing but sorms and tempests , raised by the hurricans of their own irregular actions ; sometimes ready to fouader in the large and dangerous sea of paddington , and continually ready to split against the dreadful rocks of newgate , or bridewell . the female and antient professors of the art of canting , were ranked under these seven heads ; glymmerers . bawdy-baskets . autem-morts . strowling morts . doxies . dells . kynchin-morts . of glymmerers . the glymmerers are such as ●●vel up and down with licenses to beg , under the pretence that they have lost all by fire : they have their tears at command , which they pour out in abundance , at the sad relation of their great losses , telling a lamentable story , how the fire consumed their barns , stabies , and out-houses , and what excellent goods they had which were destroyed therein ; these glymmerers are defended by upright-men , who use not to walk with them , but keep aloof . of bawdy-baskets . bawdy-baskets are such who walk about with baskets on their arms , wherein are pins , needles , and laces ; and in this number some of your band-string women may come in , who are alwaies taking great pains with their hands in the day , and with their breeches at night . of autem morts . avtem-morts are such who are married , having always children with them , one in the arms , and another at the back , and sometimes leading a third in the hand . you are not to ask what church she was married in , or by what parson , as long as a to●●demallion shall swear he will justifie himself the● husband , before any justice of peace in england , talk to him of a certificate , and you were a●good call him son for a whore. of strowling-morts . strowling-morts are such as pretend to be widdows , travelling about from county to county , making laces upon ●aves , as beggars tape , or the like ; they are subtil queans , hard-hearted , light-singred , hypocritical and dissembling , and very dangerous to meet , if any ruffler or rogue be in their company . of doxies . doxies are neither wives , maids , nor widdows ; they will for good victuals , or for a very small piece of money prostitute their bodies , and then protest they never did any such thing before , that it was pure necessity that now compell'd them to do what they have done , and the like , whereas the jades will prove common : hacknies upon every slight occasion : they are dexterous in picking of pockets , which they mind most when they find the mans thoughts most imployed on somewhat else ; they are destructive queans , and oftentimes secret murtherers of the infants which are illegitemately begotten of their bodies . of dells . dells are young bucksome wenches , ripe , and prone to venery , but have not yet lost their maiden-heads , which is commonly done first by the vprightman , and then they are free for any of the brotherhood . of kynchin-morts . kynchin-morts are girles of an year or two old , which the morts their mothers carry at their backs in slates or sheets ; if they have no children of their own , they will steal or borrow them from others . let this suffice of what i have spoken of the old professors of the art of canting ; i shall now proceed and give you a short character , with the names of such as are the late professors hereof . the high-pad . the low-pad . the gilt. the budge . the ken-miller . the huff , or hector . the pimp . the file . the bulker . the moon-curser . women . the bawd. the shop-list . the stroler . the whore. the diver . the night-walker . let me take them in order , and first for the high-pad , or knight of the road ; before he 〈◊〉 this dangerous enterprize in hand , he first ●urni●heth himself with a good horse , sword and pistols , with supernumerary killing instruments , if need require ; and thus equipt , sometimes singly , but most commonly in company with others , he robs all he can meet with : his usual times for scouring the roads , is when the sun begins to decline , and the place of soure , yet advantagious for the prospect of the eye , so that it may quickly discern approaching booties ; thus enriching their own condition by the ruine of others , each honest mans los● being these rogues gain . they have a vizard-mask and perruke to disguise themselves therewith , and by that means obscure themselves from the knowledge of such as are constrained to pay them an unwilling tribute . nay , they have a trick to alter their voice , so that as their habit , face and hair are helps to their nondiscevery ; so their speech ( which one should think ) is undisguisable , adds very much to their concealment and security . when they meet with a prize upon the road , they have a watch-word among themselves , which is no sooner pronounced , but every one falls to his work . this is the general rule they have among them , the strongest and best at grasp seize first ; the weaker only bid stand at first , and afterwards fall in according as occasion requires ; the instructions given them , is to catch the bridle by the left hand , and to have the sword in the right ; if any opposition be made to cut soundly , and if likely to be over-powred , to kill as fast as they can , and then either with booty or without , to fly with all expedition . if they are pursued by an hue and cry , they were wont to obscure themselves in some place or other , and let it pass by them . how much the roads of late have been pester'd by them is unknown to few , notwithstanding so many of them have been taken and executed at tyburn ; now to the intent you may be wary of them , take these following safe and wholsome instructions . first , if you are about to take a journy , conceal the time as near as you can , and the charge you intend to carry with you ; it is a custome no less common then indiscreet , for persons to blaze abroad among their reputed friends , the time of their intended departure , and out of meer vain-glory , tell what sum of money they carry with them ; this hath been often times the cause of their being way-laid , for there is not so found a flock of sheep , but there may be one scabby , so in a society one judas , that for gain to share a fourth of the prize , will betray a man to these bully-ruffins of the road. secondly , when you come into your inn , have a care you discover nothing of your concern to the hostler , chamber lain or host himself ; the two first are commonly bribed , or are in pention with the high-pad , and the last in expectation of a share , or good store of money spent in his house profusely , will either from your own mouth voluntarily , or by pumping , endeavour to discover where the booty lieth , and how much , and information instantly given to the high-pad . be not easily perswaded to associate your self with strangers on the road , but rather endeavour to shun such as are too forward to press into your company ; if you have a suspition of such company , lag a little behind ; and if you see them halt also before , by alighting or otherwise , provide for your safety with what speed you can . suspect all those that disguise themselves in any manner , by throwing a long cloak over there shoulders , wearing a vizard mask , false be ard , perruke , &c. or if they have none of these disguises , yet still appead suspitious , look their full in the face , and if they turn their heads aside being unwilling to be viewed by you ; this is an infallible mark of an high-way man : there are many more marks to discover these desperado's , by which i omit , because they will take up too much time in the description . i shall therefore give you some instructions for your safety in travelling : if you ride with a considerable charge , choose rather to travel by night then by day ; for this is held as an undeniable truth among these catter-pillars , that none will ride by night that are worth the robbing : besides , these high-way men in prudence take up their inn betimes , to avoid the suspition of being accounted and apprehended for rogues by being abroad so late . choose when you travel , the by-roads ; for your high-way men generally select the roads which are most common and beaten , that they may have their choise of booties , and not streightned in their prize . if you are five or six in company , keep a considerable distance one from the other when you come to some noted place for robbery , and do not huddle all together ; this will conduce much to your safety , for by this means the pads will be affraid to assault you thus stragling , least one or other escape and so raise the country : what else hath been or may be said of this subject , i shall refer you to the first part of the english rogve ; wherein you may be more fully informed . i shall conclude this discourse of them , with this padding-song . a padding song . i keep my horse , i keep my whore , i take no rents , yet am not poor , i travel all the land about , and yet was born to ne'r a foot . with partridg plump , and wood-cock fine i do at midnight often dine , and if my whore be not in case , my hostess daughter has her place . the maids fit up and watch their turns , if i stay long the tapster mourns , the cook-maid ha's no mind to fin , though tempted by the chamberlin . but when i knock , o how they bustle , the hostler yawns the goldings justle , if th' maid but sleep , o how they curse her , and all this comes of deliver your purse si● . of the low pad . a low-pad is a base sheep-stealing half-penny rogue ; the lowness and meanness of whose spirit will stoop for two shillings , though he hang for his pains . he is not of ability to ride on horse-back , and therefore skulks under hedges in the road , and with a long pole knock a man down as he rides along , or immediately and suddenly starts out from his covert , and seizing the bridle another comes and dismounts him , and so rob him . the fields about the suburbs of the city , in winter-season , use to be very much pester'd with these vermin , these dangerous villains : the most noted places are between anniseed-clear and newington , between hollow-way and islington , between the pinner of wakefield and kentish-town , between red-lyon fields and totnam-court , and lastly , woods-close hath been very remarkable for these pilfering rogues , skulking and lying up and down in ditches , and like quails calling on one the other with a sharp and loud return they will answer each others shrill whistle ; this they do to give notice to each other where they lie , so that they may commodiously join with each other in the assaulting of any person they intend to rob . they make choice of winter evenings , as most convenient to obscure their dark purposes . of the gilt. the gilt is one that going into a tavern or ale-house , no room below stairs will serve his turn , and therefore is showed room above ; he carrieth his friend with him , or more , as occasion shall require . being mounted aloft , he peeps into this room , and that , if he espies no body in the way , he will boldly adventure in , and with his gilts ( from whence he takes his name ) he will readily find out ( by frequent practice ) one that shall fit any lock , whither trunk , desk , cabinet or chest , and if he have time will ( very civily ) lock them with the same instruments he opened them ; having done their business , away they rub to some other place , till they are discovered , and so sent to the nubbing cheat for their art and ingenuity . of the budge . the budge by some is termed a runner : his employment is in the dark of the evening , to go into any door that he seeth open , and boldly entring the house , takes whatever next cometh to hand , and marcheth off therewith ; if he meets any upon his entrance , they shall not need to ask him what business he cometh about , for he will instantly ask whether such a gentleman be within , if an answer be returned they know no such person ; he will straightways crave their pardon , saying , he was mistaken in the house , and will not stay to hear any reply ; but if he meets with no opposition , his confidence will carry him three pair of stairs , though he is sure for his labour to come down by the rope . the ken-miller . he is a fellow that waits any opportunity to commit burglary , he never goes alone , unless now of late time , wherein these rogues have found out new ways to rob houses , that is by getting in to new built houses unfinished , through which they get into the gutters of other houses inhabited , and so consequently into the windows thereof , and so convey what they get either out of the garrets , and other rooms lower down , as far as they durst venture : this course these rogues take as soon as the day is shut in , and sometimes sooner ; but the other house-breakers watch their opportunity in the dead of the night ; who have an instrument they call a betty , with which in a moment they will force open any door , at which entring they instantly gag and bind all in the house , and so march off with their booty ; but let them act ever so warily , these pranks help them to break their necks at last . the huff . the huff heretofore usually kept his whore , which upon a plotted occasion must acknowledg her self his wife , who having drawn in some young man to lie with her , gives intelligence thereof to the hector , who watcheth the minute , catcheth them in the act ; and with threats and god knows what , frightens the young man into a compliance of recompencing the injury , either by present satisfaction or by a bond or so forth ; but this hath been so notoriously and commonly used , that this practice is obsolete and quite out of fashion . ye● still he hath a being , though his way of living be somwhat different , for now he at first sets up by taking a purse on the road , which not only puts him in stock , but furnisheth him with good apparel , that may qualifie him to keep gentile company , as occasion shall offer . he understands a dye very well , and well he may ; for , for some years that he was a foot-boy , or so , there was not an hour in the day past in which he did not exercise his hand with the dice , either for naughty half-pence , or coffee-pence when fortune smil'd , or else by himself , that he might the better cope with his livery companions , lace-coated gamesters ; besides , three parts of every nights dream is spent in come at seven , what chance of the dye is soonest thrown , in topping , slurring , palming , napping , with how to fix a die for any purpose . practising thus , sleeping and waking , he becomes an excellent proficient in all sorts of gameing by which he endeavours to bubble all he meets with , but if unkind fortune by meeting with his match hath rob'd him of his money , he knows where to borrow or steale an horse with which he may rob the travailer to re-instock himself . in short his cloyster is a bawdy-house , where all his devotions are tendered . he is a protector to all distressed damsels called in our vulgar tongue common whores , and that he may put a better gloss on the matter , calleth them cozens , and swears he will vindicate their ( stinking ) reputations with the hazard of his life , and that he may strike terror into the fearful ; he will draw upon any slight occasion not with an intent to hurt , but to wipe off the suspition of being a coward : for this he knows that the opinion of valor is a good protection to him that dares not use it . in company there is no man more exceptions and cholerick , but seldom lets his anger swell into a quarrel ; but hopes by his huffing to blow over a sound basting . yet if he discovers a coward , he will not rest tell he hath found out some means to quarrel with him , and there must not be expected a reconcilement , till the gentleman hath given him satisfaction with a silver sword . no man more constantly imployeth his brains then this bully-huff ; for his life is a dayly invention , and each meal a stratagem . when his whores will not or cannot supply him , he borrows of any that will lend him money , which sometimes is lent him , not so much expecting a repayment , as that he will never trouble them more . to conclude with him , his prayers are in the morning that his cheats may take effect that day , if not , that he may be drunk before night ; he sleeps with a tobacco pipe in his mouth , and dreams of nothing but villany ; and when he dyes it is either on the gallows , or like hercules with 〈◊〉 in his bones . the file and bulker . the file was formerly called a bung-nipper ! or cut-purse because with a short sharp knife , and an horn thumb , he would cut a purse with all ease imaginable ; but since purses are much out of fashion , the file or pick-pocket is a la mode . it was wonderful with what dexterity and celerity they will pick a watch , money , or any thing else out of a mans pocket ; and least they should be detected , and the goods found about them , they have one that attends the operator who assoon as he hath done his work , immediately conveys what he hath got into the hands of his comrogue , who trips off with it , so that if they be suspected and searched , there is no such thing with which he is taxed found about him . they have their appointed places to meet where they share . their markets are fairs , crowds , churches and places where great store of people resort , the bulker jastles them up , and the file doth the work . before the great and dreaful fire , i heard of a very spruce file , who took up his stand commonly on ludgate hill , there being frequently a great stop of coaches , if he could not pick the pockets of those that were on foot , he would pick out the pin of the wheel of that choach in which he saw none but gentlewomen , and by their habit those of the better sort ; he would wait on this coach particularly , for the stop being over as soon as ever the coach began to move one of the wheels would drop off , then would he be as officious as might be to hand the lady 's out , who seldom refused him , he being always well garbed and as with one hand he lifted them , out with the other he drew out what was in their pockets , sometimes taking away the watch that hung by their side . i must not forget one notable story of late , which was this . a tradesman of my acquaintance having some business in the strand , which required not so much hast but that he made a stop at the pictures which usually hung out near the middle exchange , gazing thereon , a motherly woman in good habit came and stood by him , and askt him what such a picture signifyed , why ( said he ) its the story of noah and his two daughters ; what is it i pray sir ( said she , iustling up closer to him ) i am very deaf pray speak lowder ; with that the man to satisfy her curiosity opened his throat to some purpose , speaking aloud that it was the representation of noah being drunk and lying with his own daughters : marry is it so , ( said she ) then fie upon them for a couple of lecherous queans , and he for an old doting drunken coxcomb ; could he find out no body else to do withall but his own flesh and blood , however sir i thank you for your information , i have received a great deal of satisfaction from you , and so it seems she had having pickt his pocket of what money was therein contain'd . the moon curser . the moon curser is generally taken for any link-boy ; but particularly he is one that waits at some corner of lincolns-inn-fields with a link in his hand , who under the pretence of lighting you over the fields , being late and few stiring , shall light you into a pack of rogues that wait for the comming of this setter , and so they will all joyne in the robbery . some of these were found to be labourers so called , such who wrought all day in the ruins of the city and were paid by their master workmen , and at night found an easier way to pay themselves by lying in the ruins , and as they saw occasion would drag in people into vaults and cellars and there rob them . the bawd pimp and whore. i put these together because it is pitty to part the devills housholdstuf : and indeed she is very much like him , her envy running paralel with his : for all that the devil indeavours to do , is to bring man-kind into the like state and condition , and the nature of a bawd is to make all fair women as foul as her self ; now because their youth perhaps will not admit of it so soon ; she hurries them on to it by degrees ; by the excess of drink and smoke , and venery , and that point by which she indeavors to set off her bad commodity will in a little time totally ruine . if you visit her house she pretends to have no drink , but will send for some that she may be sure of your money ; if you touch her bedding it will infect you , for few comes near it but they are troubled with a fit of the falling sickness ; but yet this i shall tell you , shall well teach you temperance , not suffering you to have too much liquor for your money : if she stays a year in a place she is befriended by the justices clerk. the instruments in chief of a bawds trade are an hector or huff , which seems instead of the gyant to defend her inchanted castle from being violated by knights errant : the pimp which brings grist to the mill , that is bawdy customers to the house , which he picks up under this pretence ; goe along with me and i will show you the fairest wench in christendom , or raise a discourse of bawdry , and then swear , there is not such a curious fine sinner in or about the city as there is at such a place , &c. but the whore is the main support of the house . the first will not swagger unless he be paid , the next wont procure unless he may spunge , and have his leachery for nothing , and the whore will not ply unless she hath half share of her own gettings besides a little snicking by the by . the market places to which bawds resort to buy tools for her trade are inns , where she enquires of the carriers for servant maids , and according as they are handsome she entertains them , and trains them up in the mysteries of her occupation , and having qualified them for the profession of a prostitute , the bawd furnisheth them with butter fly garments , and other gawdy accoutrements for which she hath three shares , or as much as they can agree about . i am sorry i have fouled my fingers with such discourse , excuse what is already writ , if you will be better informed , have a care you do not entertain the pox for your companion ; let me end with this song . the park song . of late in the park a fine fancy was seen , betwixt an old bawd and a bucksome young quean , their parting of money began this uproar , i 'le have half says the bawd , but you shan't says the whore. why 't is my own house , i care not a louse , i 'le have three parts of ●our , or you get not a souse ; 't is i says the whore that must take all the pains , and you shall be damn'd e're you get all the gains , the bawd being vexed straight to her did say , come off with your dud's and i pray pack away , and likewise your ribons , your gloves , and your hair , for naked you came , and so out you go bare : then the buttocks so bold , began for to scold , hurry-dun was not able her clack for to hold , both pell-mell fell to it , and made this uproar , with these complements , thou' rt a bawd , thou' rt a whore. the bawds and the buttocks that lived there round , came all to this case , the pockie and sound , to see what the reason was of this same fray , that did so disturb them before it was day ; if i tell you amis , let me never piss ; this buttock so bold , her name was call'd siss , by quiffing with cullies three pounds she hath got , and but one part of four , must fall to her lot . then all the bawds cry'd , let us turn her out bare , unless she will yeild to return you half share , if she will not we 'l help to strip off her cloat and turn her abroad with a slit on her nose . who when she did see , there was no remedy , for her from the tyrannous bawds to get free ; the whore from the money was forced to yield , and in the conclusion , the bawds got the field . of the shop lift . she is most commonly well clad , and one that wants more grace than wit ; she hath several large pockets about her , but that which stands her principally instead , is her gown or petticoate so tuckt up before that it will contain any thing without falling out : thus prepared she will boldly goe into a mercers shop , and there pretend to lay out a great deal of money , whereas her whole intent is to convey into her lap same peece of silk or sattin which will lie in a little compass , and that she may the better facilitate her purpose , she will be very troublesome to the shop keeper , by causing him to shew her much variety of commodity , to the intent that what she hath stoln may not be easily mist ; and having sped in one shop , she will attempt other shops of a different profession ; she hath variety of customers for these stoln commodities , as taylors , piece-brokers , &c. where she makes up her merchandize . of the night-walker and diver . i joyne them together as being but one and the same thing ; for she that is a diver or pick pocket is an infallible stroler or night-walker . this occupation is contrary to all others , for she opens her shop windows when all other tiaders are about to shut them . the night approaching she riggs her self in the best manner she can , with some apparent outward ensign of her profession ; having weighed anchor and quitted her p●rt she steers her course for some one principal street , as cheap-side or corn-hill ; with a gentle breese she first sails slowly on the one side , and if she meet nere a man of war between snow-hill and the poultry , she tacks and stands away for the other side , but if she be a tolerable tight frigat , she is laid aboard before , made fast with the grapplings , and presently rummaged in the whold ; sometimes she sheers off and leaves my man of war on fire . you shall know her by her brushing you , staring in your face , often haltings in the street by gazing about her , or looking after some or other she hath brusht ; but the most infallible sign is asking of questions , as what is 't a clock , or i am a stranger which is my way to such a place . if she is pickt up she will make an hard shift but she will give a man something whereby he shall remember her as long as he lives ; besides it is ten pound to a penny but she plays the diver and picks his pocket . of the bawd and whore . the next sort of cattell i intend to treat of is the bawd and whore , now because the subject is so copious their being so much roguery subtlety and villany contain'd in the profession of either . give me leave to inlarge my self hereon , promising you in this discourse not to offend the ears of any modest readers , but shall indeavour to discover the truth of their wicked and lascivious practices , described in the ensuing lives of a crafty bawd , and a most notorious whore. whom for the better carrying on their history , i shall call the first mother craftsby and her niece mistress wheedle . the vicious and remarkable lives of mother craftsby , and mistress wheedle . the world is full of impostors , and indeed she her self is nothing else but a complicated cheat : yet she faine would appear more splendid and better than she is : men and women herein contained to imitate several of natures production , bad men would seem good though their intentions and actions tend not to that center , and that they may palliate their rogueries , play the counterfeit with vertue and honesty ; pebbles well cut , and bristol-stones by their borrowed or feigned luster prove the rivalls to real diamonds , and often delude the ignorant , but when judiciously compared they prove but foils to the others true worth , and their glittering serves only to surprize the ignorant . the constant standards or conveyers of light and virtue are neglected , when short liv'd meteors ( spawns of bogs , and extracts of dunghills ) drawn by the suns resistless power to a great er height then they themselves were capable of attaining , to become the wonder of a gazing multitude , and so much pride therein that being possest with a strange phrenzy of ambition , regard not what they do or suffer , so that they make some bustle in the world. the persons of whom i do intend my discourse were solely bent upon this irregular humour ; craftsby being now grown old , the heat of whose youthful blood being by age now near upon extinguisht , minded her profit only ; and that her niece mistress wheedle might not too violently prosecute her pleasurable inclinations , she stopt them in their career by a watchful eye and politick instructions . the subtle bawd was glad to see her towring spirit to soar above her mean and low born fortune , to the supplying of which defect , she dayly plum'd her head with ingenious conceits , which in time might be wrought into such deceits as she aim'd at , and so it prov'd for dazled with these false appearances , they both forsook vertue , the difficult yet the only direct road to glory , pursuing their satisfactions in the crooked and by-paths of subtlety and circumventing all which come with in the verge of their power so to effect their purpose . it matters not to tell you where they were born , neither do i think them half so wise as they should be , who relating the life of a malefactor contend about the place of his or her nativity ; some placing it here , others , there , the truest writer in the moon , although the opinion savors somewhat of lunacy ; let it suffice that my two female whipper snappers , were born in terra incognita and travelled to london for profit , cariosity and pleasure . it will be requisite i begin with the life of mistriss craftsby , as an introduction to that of mistress wheedle , since the former had but just began to act her part on loves theater , when the other ( her niece ) was then as a meer novice in such affairs , being but a blossom in the cyprian garden . mistriss craftsby had a very good natural genius , quick of apprehension , and though she had a very nimble invention , yet contrary to general observation she had likewise a capacious memory , its faculties were so retentive she never heard any ingenious expression once which was not afterwards absolutely her own ; her beauty was not much fam'd though her face was very well featur'd and fashion'd , her stature was middle siz'd , her body plump and fleshy , her hair of a dark brown and an eye as black as a slow , with eye brows so large and thick , that nature seem'd prodigal in planting thereon so much , that if half could have been transplanted 't would have been more then sufficient to have adern'd the face of some antient citizen made barren by the coldness of his o're frigid nature . she very much affected gaudy apparel , and was a great hater of labour and pains taking , the first she could not purchase in the country , by reason of the poverty of her relations , labour she was continually exercised in , which made her enter tain so great an aversion to the country , that nothing could oppose her resolution of seeing london , and that which hastned her departure , was the insufferable dislike she took to the conversation of her country neighbours , there being no proportion between her and their humours , nor finding any thing agreable in their rural pastimes . susans intended departure ( for that was her christian name ) being generally spread abroad , a universal grief possest the inhabitants of that parish wherein she liv'd , but more especially two young men , the one a wheel-right and the other a serving-man ; the last followed her to london , and not finding her lost his wits , and was put into bedlam , where he trifled away his time in straw and making congies to a post instead of his mistress , till he dyed ; the other was no less forward in the purchasing of his love than the former who went for london also , and missing his mistress wheel'd off to sea , whose flames were quencht in the bottom of the ocean . the time being come for her departure , she mounted on a pack , and sate as if she was riding on a cammel , in her best countrey livery , that is to say , she had a straw hat , a green wastcoat , and red petticoat , with hob-naild shoo 's which would strike fire at every step , the emblem of what fire works she would make when she arriv'd at her journeys end . coming to london , the reputation of a harmless country-girle , and a good comely face , soon introduced her into a service , where having learn'd somewhat more than she understood in the country , and by her service having gotten good cloths on her back , she imagined the place wherein she lived too low to advance her to that height to which her fancy dayly prompted her ; neither were the amorous pretences and insinvations of her masters apprentice able to detain , although the grand obligation of a promised marriage was contained therein ; i concieve the stay of three years , was too long for one in her longing condition . the only place she inquired after was a merchants house , as creditable in the first place , and next , as there was more probability of advancing her fortunes by matching with some deluded casheer and she was encouraged to this confidence by the many matches she had heard of in this nature by such who were as full of hopes as she was , of thriving in this kind . a service she soon got in a house as she desired , which , for external splendor and internal accommodations , was little inferior to any merchants in the whole city . here she behaved her self so well , that she gain'd the love and favor of the whole house , and so craftily she counterfeited a becomming modesty that her masters casheer entertain'd for her a love within his breast that is not common , the more his reason indeavored to suppress , it became more violent , and giving it no vent it was ready to breake that wherein it was contain'd . she like a cunning gypsie percieved well the malady of his mind , but would not take the least notice of it , and instead of quenching that over grown flame which she had blown up by her alluring subtle practices , her winning carriage and seeming compliance to every thing he seem'd to desire , added new fewel thereunto dayly . he could now no longer keep in that which would have its free course in spight of all oppositions whatsoever , and now it violently broke out like powder fir'd , making a report so much the greater by how much it is pent up in a narrow circumference . when other careless souls are dead in sleep , or suffer themselves to be led captive in leaden chains , by that heavy headed god morpheus , the careful lover is ever watchful , his eyes can find no rest , because of those continual alarums the panting heart doth beat on his troubled amorous breast . thus stood the affair between our lovers , susan being informed that he would relate something of importance that night to her , thought every hour seven till the family was gone to bed , and he every hour seventy till he might have some assurance of his bedding with his love. the house being now in a profound silence , he steals out of his own chamber , and softly trips down the stairs into the kitching where his love attended his coming . low was their talk but high was the passion they had reciprocally for each other , that sighs and looks were forc't to supply the place of speech , discovering what their tongues were incapable of uttering , and kisses supplyd the defects of all the rest . his warm touches and frequent embraces did melt her into complacency so that on both sides never were their made so many amorous promises as between these two lovers , he swore and damn'd himself a thousand times if ever he broke his faith with her , and she vow'd and protested she would never be unfaithful to him , upon this obligation she condescended the next night he should lie with her with this proviso , that if she be with child he should marry her incontinently , but if no such thing hapned to defer it some time longer , this agreement was seal'd interchangeably by kisses on each side , and so they went to their respective chambers . the master of the house ( whom we shall call mr. tradewell ) had a partner and his wife in the house with him , whom for the better carrying on the story , we must call by the name of mr. silware . this merchant was gone into france about some affair that concerned the partnership , and left his wife behind him to the care of mr. tradewell , who ever had a great respect for her , being a very lovely woman , and one whose beauty and every part exceeded his own wives by many degrees , the consideration of which had so inflam'd his heart , that he only wanted an opportunity to make known to her the fervency of his affection . this absence of her husband gave him all the advantages a lover could require , neither was he backward in the vsing of such means that might accomplish his irregular defires ; he had made several attempts but still was repulst , at length he resolv'd to summon together all his force and give her one home charge more , or one vigorous assault before he would raise his siege ; the time designed was the next day , after the night the casheer and susan had agreed to the assignation of each others maiden-heads the night following . the day being come and when one half or more thereof was spent , mr. tradewell singles out his game ( fair to admiration ) and resolved to hit his mark . you may therefore swear he did not fright her ear , with the dreadful stories of horred dutch cruelties in amboyna , nor what will become of that ungrateful nation hereafter , but how he might make a conquest over chastity . mr. selware heard his temptations with much seeing impatience and reluctancy , offring frequently to be gone , but easily stayd by her assailant ; she fretted and fumed at the walls as if they were accessory to her detention whereas the door stood wide open , or had it been lockt one skreeke or two would have as nimbly opened it as the key thereunto belonging ; having flounst and flung up and down , she at length ( recovering breath ) thus capitulates with him : where note that fortress or citadel that admits of a parley with her assailent is already half surrendred . o mr. tradewell i did not think you were a man so loosly given , how can you thus offer to injure four at once , your wives vertue , my husbands friendship , my chastity , and most of all your own soul. tradewell had a tongue most excellently well hung , with wit at will , by which he so handled the matter , that he cleared these scruples , making her believe that forreign nations publickly permitted ( adjutores tori ; ) helpers in the marriage bed ; and that it was freely granted by the husband that she should make choice of any one friend whom she pleased , that here at home such things were winked at , else how comes it about it should grow so fashionable for women to have a gallant besides their husbands , who shall not only participate of the pleasure of the wife , but the profits also of the husband . what harm then ( said he ) can your consent to my proposals do to your husbands friendship or your honesty ? as for my wives vertue if she thinks chastity such , let her live cloyster'd up in my arms only , if not , let her take the freedome i freely give my self . he added a thousand things more which his transported passion dictated to him , and laid them so home that with a kind of willing unwillingness she yeilded to what he requested , but with many cautions , as constancy , secrecy , &c. these amorous combatants had nothing now to consider of but to appoint the field where this battail must be sought which was the bed of her absent husband , the hour eleven , and that he would take care the whole family should be in bed by that time ; in order thereunto he gave order that supper should be made ready betime , and that his intentions were to rise very early the next day , and therefore he would goe to bed by time . this news did not a little please susan and the casheer , as thinking they should the sooner and longer injoy their eagerly expected pleasures ; every finger that susan had , supply'd the place of a hand to dispatch supper , which being ready was disht up , and mr. tradewell and his wise with mistress saleware seating themselves . susan , according to custom , waited on her mistress and the casheer on his master : susan was then so bashful that least ought in her looks should betray what was all-ready complotted , look't down continually , not daring to look up least her wanton glances ( which she could not hinder ) should prove the traytors to her expected bliss . the casheer in the mean time stood like a statue either staring in susans face , or else his eyes wandring he knew not whether , with his wits in the sweet contemplation of those delights he should be master of e're long , his thoughts were so totally employd hereon , that he was no farther serviceably to the table then for laughter , for if his master cald for beer , he brought him a clean plate , if his mistress called for a glass of wine he presented it to the maid , and then to mend the mistake to mistress saleware , which caused a great deal of pleasant discourse what should be the occasion of this suddain disorder , none took more notice of it than mr. tradewell , for her husband was in the like distraction , neither was mistress saleware in less confusion . mr. tradewell partly by the strength of imagination and partly by those flames , the incomparable beauty and over kind promises his partners wife had kindled in him , made him even ready to dissolve as snow against the scorching rays of the meridean sun ; fancy made him think he was already incircled in her arms and clung as close as jvies to the elme ; sometimes he thought he heard the ravishing twang of her harmonical lace against her bodice , making her self unready to be the more ready to his devotion . as supper ended so did the discourse , for mr. tradewell counterfiting a bad sentinel fell fast a sleep pretendedly ; this made mistress saleware retire , to give opportunity to mr. tradewell to put her husband to bed , who ( understanding from himself that his business would call him up very early next morning ) awaked him out of his sleep desiring him to take his rest in bed : mr. tradewell starting as one too suddainly disturbed out of his sleep , answer'd ( raising himself and rubbing his eyes ) goe to bed sweet-heart , i will but goe down and give some instructions to my man what is to be done to morrow , and order them to goe to bed , i will instantly return ; having given what orders he thought convenient below , coming up he renew'd the former discourse with mistress saleware and confirmed the contract ; he return'd to his own chamber , where he found his wife in bed , and undressing himself went to bed also and to prevent toying with his wife fell immediately ( but feignedly ) into a profound sleep . his wife that was not accustomed to be so serv'd could not refrain shedding some tears to be thus frustrated of th●se expectations natural heat had ingendred within her ; but knowing how ill humour'd he used to be when prest to any thing he did not voluntary propound and fearing to displease him she accomadated her contentment with hopes remitting the fruition of her desires to some other time , upon these agreable and self pleasing thoughts sleep closed the portalls of her eyes , so captivating her senses that her sleep was as profound as her husbands was counterfeit . every one in the house were now paying the quiet tribute due to pains-taking , indulgent nature excepting the aforementioned lovers : mistress saleware lay ( improperly ) above mr. trade-well , susan in a little room next him , the casheer a good way distant ; mistress saleware and susan placed their ears to the best advantage that they might hear the first tread of their expected amorous visitants , you must think they hearkned with as much attention , as a dying patient would hear the physitians sentence of life or death , privately whispered into the ear of some friend standing by . nor did the weary traveller indure more pain and inquietude in waiting that happy day which shall free him from those fears and dangers do on every side environ him , then this our tradewell did in having those doubts removed which encompassed by the comming of the appointed hour , before it was fully arrived he left his loving bed fellow , whose face though not tinctur'd with a vermillion hue like a morning blush , yet was there nothing wanting in her which appertain'd to her sex , but in every thing was rather redundant . you may imagine he was very careful of treading hard , yet though he went softly , he could not hinder the creaking of the boards , which caused a double alarum , the one to his mistress of his approach , and the other of fear to himself , least thereby he might awake his wife and so she find him absent , the consideration hereof made his heart to imitate a drummer in the beating of a point of war. coming to her chamber door , he cald to her in so low a voice he could not hear himself ; yet she could perfectly at a good distance and instantly give him admission . what they speedily went about you may imagine , and therefore it is needless to give you an account of every amorous folly these two lovers were guilty of that time , which lay in action more than expression , and no wonder since kisses barracaded up their speech . having tired each others lipps , they then encountred with their leggs and arms , but how , my modesty will not give me leave to tell . no doubt they ran their posts or stages with uncontrouled eagerness ; like an high mettled horse which at first mounting will carvete and caper , and without the least touch of switch or spur will bounce and foam at mouth , nay fret it self out of breath ; but let us leave these champions of venus , and give an account of what hapned in this interval , as a just reward and a remarkable casual revenge on tradewells infidelity . about half an hour after this disloyal husband had left the warm bed of his hitherto constant bed-fellow to go a catterwowling , his cashier ( who was about the age of twenty , a handsome lusty lad ) got out of his bed , having slept against his will , and not knowing how much of the night had slipt away , rubbing his eyes between sleeping and waking , he gropes his way in the dark to find out susans chamber ; but instead thereof , entred into that of his mistresses : the first thing he encountred with was the bed , and finding it so quickly , doubted not but that he was right , concluding the narrowness of the room guided him to his intent and purpose ; whereupon lifting up the clothes softly , he laid himself down by her side ; he was not long there , e're he began to bustle ( not as if he was setling himself in order to his repose ) which soon awaked his mistress , who believing it was her husband , embraced him with an ardent affection , saying , my dearest joy , how cold you are ? come , put thy legs within mine , i 'le warm them for thee ; and then discharg'd a whole volley of kisses on him : those being over , she talk'd to him again . my dear husband , i 'le tell thee what i just now dreamt : methought i heard your man open your maids chamber door , and talkt of things not fit to be spoke ; being throughly vext my house should be made a brothel by your servants , i endeavoured to rise to prevent them in their roguery , struggling to get up , and feeling for thee to tell thee what i was going about , i could not find thee in the bed ; this so strangely did surprize my mind , that through fear , vexation , and i know not what , i instantly awoke , and glad i am that it is but a dream , and that i have thee in mine arms. these actions and expressions clearly convinc't him that he was in an errour , and that she which exprest so many indearments , and which had so stricktly shackled him within her arms , was his mistress . at first he was almost dead with fear , but having recollected his scattered spirits , and bethought himself of this stratageme to preserve himself from discovery , all passages that ever he observed between his master and partners wife came fresh into his mind , and from all the circumstances concluded that they were now consummating their loves . and that if he could but refrain from speaking , he doubted not but that she would fall asleep again , and so have the opportunity of stealing a way , to be as good as his promise . but jealously in her dream had so kindled her fire , that abandoning for that time the becoming modesty of her sex , she grew so impatient of delays , that he found himself incapable of resisting those emotions she had rais'd within him , but suffer'd himself to be taught by her those love-lessons , were designed him by another love-school mistress ; she had so warm'd her cashier , that had he been marble , or a mysanthropos , a mortal enemy to mankind , he must have then laid aside his innate hate and emnity to be reconcil'd to such a loving enemy . this combat lasted a long time without any considerable advantage perceivable on either side , but being equally tired , they both willingly sounded a retreat . and now it was time for her to consider that these embraces were more vigorous and fierce than such which are the attendants to a marriage-bed , unusually accompanied with such frequent repetitions : besides his continued silence all this while did strangely startle her , which with the former , gave her sufficient grounds to suspect she was mistaken in her bedfellow . the poor foundred cashier was in a peck of troubles , not knowing how to get out of that labyrinth he had casually wound himself into ; each minute he dreaded his masters apprehending him in bed with his mistress , and what punishment could he expect less than his masters dagger plung'd to the hilts in his traiterous breast ; hereupon an universal palsie seized upon every limb , but this trepidation of his joynts , his mistress favourably interpreted the product of his past delights , or of desire of enjoying more , and not at all the effect of fear . after a thousand distracting cogitations , the cashier having weigh'd each particular in the ballance of his green understanding , considered that it might be of a dangerous consequence to ask pardon of his mistress for what had past between them , and then again to rise when his mistress was asleep without discovering to her the mistake , would the next day undoubtedly betray the whole matter , by her petulancie , or some little toying and wanton discourse between her and his master ; and who knows not but that she might too amply acknowledge his gratitude for his late supposed works of supererrogation , which might give him cause to conclude ( as it was but just ) that his man had suppli'd his last nights absence , for none other in the family could be suspected . the apprehension of danger from the discovery of a secret of this great importance , did put him in so great a confusion , that it was not to be judg'd which was greater , the pleasure he had obtain'd , or the trouble and fear he underwent in the purchase thereof . whilest his thoughts were ingaged in this perplexity a stratagem bolted into his head , which in all probability might remedy all ; and thus it was , he resolved to take no notice of any thing she uttered saving the dream , making her believe that he thought himself in bed with susan and none else , and therefore ( grumbling a little first ) he thus spoke : prethee , my dear , what didst thou mean by that dream thou told'st me , the matter i value not , but 't is the manner of telling it troubles me ; thy language therein was more like my mistress than my love ; why dost thou call me servant whenas i intend to be thy husband ? but i will not chide , since i did not think to have been so favourably received by thee ; and since i find thy love cordial ( speaking to her with a kiss ) were i interrupted from thy embracements , by the interposition of an arm of the sea , wider and more dangerous than that loving leander once too often crost swimming to see his sportive hero , i would do it with as much alacrity and willingness as for striding a brook obtain a lordship . dearest , said he , what is the matter ? why so silent ? fear nothing , our mistress , poor gentlewoman , is fast asleep , she like an harmless innocent little dreams of the ingratitude and treachery of her lascivious husband , who is now at this very nick of time in the height of his enjoyments with mrs. saleware . at these words she became more surpriz'd and amaz'd than ever alcmene was of old , after jupiter had enjoy'd her in the shape of amphitreo . but seeing there was no remedy for so strange an accident which had made her break her marriage-vow , she comforted her self in that the fault , if it was any , was not design'd by her , but all the guilt ought to lie on her disloyal husband ; and indeed i know not how that can properly be called a fault which was done unwittingiy ; besides , she could not but applaud the justice of heaven , punishing him in the same manner he had abused others . mrs. tradewel was somewhat loath to part with the company of her new bed-fellow , but reason perswaded her to it for the avoiding danger , wherefore slipping a diamond-ring off her finger she convey'd it into the hands of her servant , saying in a very low voice , if you are discreet hug in silence your good fortune , otherwise you shall find a reward sutable to your babbling folly . hereupon without replying a word , he got out of the bed , and passing by the chamber of his poor cheated susan , he entred into his own , and went to sleep ; how and in what manner she took and revenged this intollerable affront , i shall anon give you a farther account . mr. tradewel had not been in bed with his beloved saleware above two hours , but that mr. saleware being return'd from france , and landing at gravesend , took a pair of oars and came straight away for london with an affectionate desire to have a speedy sight of his intirely beloved wife , and about one a clock landed at billingsgate , and thence with all speed went to his habitation ; where coming he knock at the back-door for the convenience of speedy entrance , the skulling-boy lying just over the gate , and so soon got in , making the boy to strike a light , and with it went directly to his chamber , where these two lovers were more intangled with each other than mars was by the craft of vulcan with the cyprian goddess . he knockt at the door two or three times , but his wife being other wayes employed then to come out of a warm bed and indanger of catching of cold , was as mute as a fish , neither could she in reason speak till the business she was about was consummated ; but he without repeating his knocks , she was forced at length to ask , who was there , in words imperfect , as just disturb'd out of a profound sleep . it is i , said her husband . who are you , she repli'd . 't is i , your husband , said saleware , don't you know my voice ? she thus capitulated with him that she might have time to abscond her lover ; the suddenness of the surprize would not permit her to consult long about it , neither was there any other place of security , but underneath the bed ; which tradewel was forc't to crawl under ; that being done , seemingly in great haste she ran to the door , speaking as she went , my soul , o my dearest heart , art thou return'd ? the most welcome man to me in the world ; whil'st she thought in her heart what envious devil brought thee hither at this juncture of time , thus to obstruct my early joys ? the door being opened , mr. saleware entred in , and as he was about to run and catch her in his arms , the sight of her in a manner naked , displaying her delicate breasts , put him to a stand that he might please his eyes before he feasted his other senses ; this small time of absence had given him new appetite , and so impatient he grew , that he thought undressing himself to be the way about and too long for the renewing his delight , and therefore would have cut it shorter ; but she which already had had the satisfaction of a more vigorous and active subject , knew how to defend her self against the weak assaults of an impotent husband : to qualifie him , for the present the de sir'd him to have patience , if not , he might be instrumental in bringing her into some dangerous distemper , by catching cold coming sweating out of a warm bed . this perswasion made him the more hasty to go to bed , his wife in the mean time considering with what difficulty her gallant almost starv'd with cold ) must creep from underneath the bed to acquit himself of the chamber , and the danger of staying longer in it , and withal knowing how impossible it would be to steal from her husband , or if she did , the creaking of the door might betray her , she suddenly pumpt out of her invention , a pretty device to blind her husband and secure her friend : womens wits are ever most ready at a push in the greatest straights . as her husband was making himself unready , she caught him about the neck , saying , hold , hold , my dear heart , prethee let 's drink a glass of wine for joy of thy return , i have half a dozen bottles which were lately sent me as a present , the best thou didst ever taste of in all thy life , prethee step down into the cellar , there is but one left , it stands in the farthest corner of the cellar : with all my heart , said her husband ; in order to his going down he reputs on his doublet , and having button'd it by halves , he stands up to look for his shooes which he had carelesly dropt off his feet , but could find but one , the other it seems tumbled under the bed where tradewel lay , he began to grope with his hands underneath the bed , which had like to have frighted our inamorata and and his mistress out of their wits ; but seeing his search was in vain , he went to the table to fetch the candle , the wife seeing this , lept nimbly out of bed and pretending to be angry for his standing so long barefoot on the cold ground , snatcht the candle out of his hand , saying , is it possible , husband , that you should be thus long looking for your shooe and not find it ? come , you shall stand no longer on the bare bords , i 'le rather suffer than you ; and thereupon lookt for the shooe where she knew it was impossible to find it . the husband seeing his wife thus walk up and down barefoot , in a great passion told her , that unless she was resolv'd to be accessary to her own death , she would not do as she did ; therefore , said he , let me command you to go to your bed , and do not expose your tender body to those injuries which accompany a cold winter season . let any one judge whether mr. tradewel were not in a sweet pickle at the hearing of these words , and mrs. saleware was at her wits ends , thinking now there was no hope of using any other fallacie , concluding the best inventions in this case barren , and that it lay not in the power of the sharpest and craftiest wit to find out a way that may deliver them from this imminent danger . now did mr. saleware in a seeming rage adadvance to snatch the candle from his wife ; she pretending to prevent him , with an over-officious care not to put him to the trouble , seemed to flumble ( in her starting back ) at the foot of the table , and thereby fell , and by her fall extinguisht snuff and and all ; whil'st her husband was groping for the candle , with all speed she got to the bed to advise tradewel that this was the time , if ever , to make his escape undiscovered , she durst not speak , and therefore she did thrust her arm underneath the bed and caught him by the foot ; tradewel thinking that the hand he felt was that of him he had so injur'd , and therefore now did justly fear , knew not what to do , thinking it was to little purpose to endeavour his further concealment , and judged he had no means left but to crawl out upon all four , and in that posture confessing the whole matter , beg pardon of his injur'd friend ; but perceiving that the person that held him by the foot pull'd him but gently , without the utterance of one word , he alterr'd his resolution , knowing it must be his friend ; after this she found the shooe and gave it her husband , who by this time had found the candle , which she fear'd he had given to the devil to light , and now she entreats him afresh to go down into the kitching , and light the candle ( there being always some fire all night long ) and thereby fulfil her request ; saleware by the charming perswasions of his subtle wife , condescended to every thing she desir'd ; he was no sooner gone , but she hastned her gal● lant with all speed imaginable out of the chamber ; who seeing himself freed and at liberty was the joyfullest man living , notwithstanding he was so benumm'd with cold that he lookt like the third son of ice-icle winter , his shirt ( by removing himself on this side and that , for his better security ) was so black by rubbing the boards , that he lookt like a small-coal-man , and his hair , which like lime-twiggs had ensnared the feathers underneath the bed , made his head appear more like an owls than a common-councel-mans ; and which was worse , he had so bepist himself by the fright he was in , that he stunck like a polecat . in short , his looks were so ghastly , and his face so pall'd and wan , that the most rational would have taken him for a spectre or phantasm , so strange was his metamorphosis in time of this short though sharp purgatory ; but all this was nothing to what he suffered by his cashier ; one nights repose would resettle him and restore his former quietude and serene temper , but the injury he sustain'd in the abuse of his wife was remediless : besides had he been discovered by his partner , who knows the dangers that jealousie and revenge might procure to prosecute an act so foul and so ingrateful : the mischiefs are innumerarable they run themselves into , who slighting heaven by contemning the good laws of man , are led away by their brutish appetites and inordinate sensuality . consider then again , how blind and irrational some are who having wives whose beauties may dispute for eminencie with the choicest of the creation , whose discretion , modesty and prudence was never call'd in question by any foul miscarriage , whose honesty and nuptial fidelity is as spotless white as innocence her self ; yet i say , these very men regarding neither the laws of of god nor nature ( more ferarum quadrupedumque ) by invading other mens rights , endeavor their satisfaction with such whose persons , wit , beauty and behaviour fall as short of that which adorns their own faithful companions , as the splendour of the serene sun outshines the gloominess of an eclipsed moon . in short , men should forbear entertaining such loose and unlawful desires , if not for the sake of heaven , yet for the love they ought to bear to their health and honour : but to return where we left . tradewel , thus pickled in dust , feathers , and urine , durst not approach his own bed , but thought it very expedient to go to the chamber of his cashier , but before he could come at it he must pass by his maid susans chamber-door , who had not clos'd her eyes in all that time by reason of her longing desire of enjoying her friend . impatient of waiting longer she had got out of bed , and having slipt on her petticoat , she was going out with an intention of going to visit her faithless friend , at the same time her master came tripping down the stairs from mr. saleware ; by a little glimmering light she perceived somewhat in white , at first sight she was somewhat affrighted suggesting that this might be some spirit , had undoubtedly screekt out , had she not presently bethought her self that in all probability this was her unfaithful friend who had slighted her for a more excellent beauty above , and was now return'd from those petulant delliances which properly belong'd to her by oaths , vows , & protestations , imboldned with the consideration hereof , she seiz'd suddenly on his shirt as he was passing by , and not regarding the propinquity of her mistresses chamber to hers , in these terms she upbraided him , o sir , have i caught you , are these the fruits of your last nights promises , can the current of your love so soon run in another channel ? base perjur'd man , so quickly to relinquish that , for which i must for ever languish . tradewel concluded himself surprized by his wife , and thought she had by her vigilancie discovered this amorous complotment , and being conscious of his own guilt , he endeavoured after this manner to appease the just anger of his injur'd wife : dearest , i have offended , let my penitent confession plead the remission of a fault i ne're was guilty of before . to which she repli'd : the first is a crime of so high a nature , it can never be forgiven . what violate your maiden-obligation and me who never yet knew man , nor never would know any but for your sake , to whom i 'me bound by promises extorted by you from me ? why , did you promise only to delude ? could you not finde some other way to abuse me , but by this the most insufferable ? tradewel ( finding his mistake ) soon banisht his fear , and perceiving what had past between his maid and man , made the discovery of their folly his own advantage ; for presently , as if he had known her from the first interview , thus spake : well susan , i never thought you a light huzzie till now , i had ever too good an opinion of your honesty by your seeming modest deportment , but for the future i shall banish such good thoughts , so undeserved by you . get you to your bed , i shall speedily find out some way that shall prevent night-walkers in my house from such like sensual meetings ; you may now take your rest to night for you are not like to rest here much longer ; but let this be your comfort , i will go instantly to mine and your faithless servant , and enquire of him what was his reason that he violated that ( sacred ) promise he made , and thus basely disappointed you in your first fruitions . having utter'd these words he left her , but in a condition so distracted , that she knew not what to nor what to think . tradewel eoming to the door where his cashier lay , found it lockt , whereupon he softly knockt ; the robber of his honour ( who could not sleep for contemplating on what had casually part between his mistress and himself ) askt who was there : by the answer return'd , he knew his master was without : instantly his guilty conscience flew into his face , accusing him of what he had so lately done , and now verily believed that in oftentation his mistress had told her husband how luckily ( though not wittingly ) she was reveng'd of his base disloyalty , and that his master not knowing how to wreak his revenge on her was come to discharge it on him . as vice is commonly the original of fear , so he who is afraid ever suspects the worst . in short , fear had so universally possest him , that there was no room left for one rational consideration ; all courage had forsaken this accidental offending smell-smock , and the expectation of his ensuing punishment had stew'd him in a a cold sweat , or rather was dissolving him into one of the elements of his first composition ; you could not now call him man , but the decoction thereof ( neither was mans limbs so shak'd with the cold fits of a quartan ague , as this same quaking jelly was by his panick fear ; sometimes he thought to leap out of the window , & adventure an arm or a leg rather than run the hazard of losing — he knew not what ; altering that resolution , he thought it better to cast himself on his knees at the feet of his master , confessing his ( not purposed ) fault , and implore his pardon ; with this resolution , he opened the door , and seeing by the light of the moon ( which was just then risen ) the pallid and bloodless hue of his shivering masters face , looking more like that of a conjurer than one transported with a jealous passion , recollected himself and took courage to speak to him . tradewel seeing his man in so great a confusion , could not but smile to himself , asking him what was the matter ? o sir , said he , your low trembling voice from without , and your frightful appearance within hath so disordered me with fear , that i am like one besides himself . although tradewel was in his shirt half starv'd with cold could not forbear laughing , nor would he lose the pleasure of discoursing with his man at present , although he was sure his body would suffer for it by some distemper hereafter . come sirrah , said he , these pretences shall not serve your turn , i know your dissimulation , and your subtle practices , i know what contract you made with my maid , how , and when you were to meet , though you disappointed her , but that was , because you were afraid of my detecting your roguery , knowing this night i watcht your appointment to prevent further mischief . the cashier was all wonder and amazement ; he could not imagine who should discover his dark designs , unless the devil had don 't by declaring himself his profest enemy : it was but a folly to suspect one or the other , or to blame any ; it was now only expedient to make confession and ask forgiveness , which as soon as he had done , his master granted him his request , with this proviso , he should never attempt the like again . but hold , said tradewel , there is something more to be said and done , and that is help me to one of your clean shirts , and whatever you think , speak not a word , as you tender your own welfare ; let it suffice , that i tell you thus much , that i have been upon other discoveries this night than barely your lascivious appointment , but what they are , they must be secret to you . the cashier got him presently a clean shirt , the sooner to be rid of his company , which as soon as tradewel had put on , he return'd to his own chamber , lying down by his wives side , with as little noise as the gliding of a snake over a smooth marble ; she was in a profound sleep , as one extremely tired , making it appear by her ( unusual ) snoring , the pleasure she took in sleeping , and that she had travell'd that night every whit as far as her husband . yet though tradewel was as cautious as might be of awakening her , yet he could not avoid the tumbling of her legs to and fro , agitated by some pleasant fancies in her dream , which falling on his ( as cold , as if they had been pickled in snow , and laid on the alps a whole winter ) made her suddenly start out of her sleep , no less tormented with that extreme cold , than others with the contrary element ; tradewel shrunk from her , and she pursued him , laying her hands on his face , breast , and thighs , and dissembling her knowledge of his absence : my dear , said she , what means this strange and unusual coldness ? art well ? prethee strike a light , i am confident that something is amiss ; to which he replied , that he was in good health , and that his coldness proceeded from the bed-cloaths tumbling off . that cannot be , said she , the bed-staffs would hinder any such thing ; and then laying her hands all about him , said she , is it possible you can be so universally cold , and in a warm bed with a warmer bed-fellow , come abscond the truth no longer , and what e're it be , discover it , and i will not be offended . if then you 'l know the truth , sweet-heart , said he , i have of of late suspected some irregular practices between my cashier and my maid susan , and this night i was resolved to try whether i could detect them ; to which she suddenly and smartly replied , i now must detect you : is it not sufficient that you have a wife not loaded with years , her face not deform'd , her body fruitful , and her heart faithful , but that you must intrench on other mens proprieties ? surely mr. saleware and you becoming copartners , it was not intended you should go partner in his wives commodities : could any man in the world prove so ungrateful to two at once , one that he should love beyond the world , a wife , the other which he should affect the next thereto , a friend ? would you be serv'd so your self ? tradewel had not a word to say in his own vindication , but pleaded guilty to all that was alledg'd against him , earnestly beseeching his wife she would pass all by , and he would never commit the like again ; upon that condition she forgave him , and the sooner , as knowing she was no loser by his infidelity . the morning approaching , mr. saleware came and caressed his partner , thanking him for the tender care he had of his wife in his absence , and that they both were much obliged to him for his love ; complements past on all sides , and a general seeming satisfaction did o'respread the faces of them all , and now every one betook himself to his proper business : only susan could do no business at all , because her business was not done ; she could not rest satisfied till she had singled out her false lover ; and therefore quickly found an opportunity , she first acquainted him with the greatness of her love , and how it was abused by him ; and to be short , if he would not tell her the whole truth of the occasion of this breach of promise , she would never indure him more . the cashier hearing this sad sentence , if he were not real in his relation , and being re-inflam'd again with those adored eyes of hers , and her insinuating pleasing language ( forgetting his mistresses threats ) he tels her the naked truth , informing her , that as he was coming with no other intent than to fulfil his promise to her , by a mistake entring the wrong chamber , he paid her due tribute to her mistress , who was left alone by her ungrateful husband , who was gone to enjoy mrs. saleware in the absence of her husband , his masters partner . susan was ready to sink down to hear that in all probability she had utterly lost her sweet-heart , knowing like a cunning baggage , that now adays love is less prevalent than interest : but prethee said she , how did she receive thee ? at first , she thought me to be her husband , till she perceived how many barrs i had out-thrown him , and finding her mistake , she seem'd like a woman distracted , complaining that her hitherto untainted chastity was ruin'd , that i was a villain , for being the murderer thereof , and that she wondred with what impudence i durst approach her bed ; i was forc't at length to vindicate my self from that bold attempt , to tell her what love i had for you , for the acccomplishment of which we had appointed that night to receive the pawn on each side of each others fidelity . and you have then , said she , discovered me to be the wonton subject of her censure and reproach : no matter , said he . when she understood that what was committed was by mistake , she seem'd satissi'd , and was thankful to heaven that this mistake had reveng'd her husbands infidelity ; then she charg'd me to be secret and be gone , and as a reward gave me this ring ; before i took my leave i enjoyn'd her to the same secrecie of our amour . in the assurance that this is a truth , i do forgive what 's past , conditionally you ne'r enjoy your mistress more . mr. tradewel carried himself now very obligingly to his wife , and indifferently to his female friend , and more than usual friendly to her husband , but continually quarrelling with his maid susan , to the intent that he might make her weary of his service , and so be gone ; she perceiving this , was resolv'd speedily to make hay whilest the sun shin'd , and knew no better way to bring about her ends , then to carry her self most charmingly affectionate to her friend , the cashier , and to grant him every thing he desir'd ; when he pleas'd he had the command of her bed , and dalliances with her where he pleas'd , and as often as he listed , and being now solely regent over his affections ( although now and then he accompanied his mistress ( more to please her than himself ) she resolved by his overthrow to raise her self ; and thus she plotted it : notwithstanding the frowardness of he● master towards her for her own benefit , she pretended a more than common respect to him , protesting more reallity of service than invention can well hammer out ; making this her prologue to her cunning design ; she tells him , she knows that she was seduced , and led away by the crafty allurements of his man , and that she could not but yield after so many thousand oaths and vows of righting her wronged virginity , that instead thereof , all his performances were continual slightings ; and now at last inquiring strictly into the cause of this sudden alteration of his love , she suspected that it might be occasioned by the hopes he hath of his mistresses love towards him , that she had something more than bare suspition to make manifest what she said , and that in a little time , if he pleased , she doubted not but to make it apparent how inconsiderately his wives love is misplaced on her servant . mr. tradewel heard this with no small perturbation of minde , however being willing to know the truth hereof , he promised her a reward if she would make him a speedy discovery thereof . in the prosecution whereof , one night when susan had got the cashier in bed with her , and having according to custome after tiring been used to sleep with her an hour or two ( she being all this while his waking centinel to raise him when it was time to return to his own bed ) i say , she then took the opportunity of conveying two keys out of his pocket , the one of his till , where his masters cash lay , the other of his trunck , which contain'd his wearing apparel , with other things properly belonging ; she opens his trunk first , by the help of a candle she had placed underneath her bed in a dark lanthorn , and there finds the chiefest thing she lookt for , the ring which his mistress had given him as a pledge of her love , she found what she lookt for , and therefore lockt the trunck again , without diminishing any thing therein contain'd , but the ring . after this she trips down the stairs softly into the shop , and opening the till , took out one hundred guinny's , which was in a small bag by its self , and one hundred pound bag of silver , locking the till again , which money she hid in the cellar , and so went up again to her own chamber , putting the keys into his pocket , he not missing her all this while , being fast asleep . all things being effected without the least remaining suspition , she awak't her lover , telling him she had over-indulg'd his humour in letting him sleep so long , however she was well content to have no rest ( and enjoy his company ) so that he might have it ; and so with a hug and a buss they parted . in the morning early she got up , and taking the money she had hid ( with an excuse of going but half a dozen doors off ) she carried it off , and put it into the hands of a very trusty friend of hers , and making very little stay , returns home . by this time her master was up , who found her as formerly , very diligent in the kitching , and being alone , ask'd her , what further progress she had made in the discovery ; i will tell you , said she , within an hour , if you will be sure to step out and be in again ; in the mean time i will shew you a ring , which your wife gave her man ; which by his knowledge thereof , increast his jealousie . he consented thereto , and she in the mean time steps up to her mistress to know what she would be pleas'd to have for dinner : ask your master said her mistress , forsooth , said she , he is gone ( he told me as far as blackwal , and it is questionable whether he can come to dinner . blackwal , how can that be ! send up the cashier to me , he will give me better information where he is gone than you can ; i will rise by and by , in the mean time i 'le think what to have for dinner . susan was over-joy'd her plot took so well , and indeed but according to her expectation ; for she observ'd her mistress always inquire where her husband was , if gone out , how far , and then according to the distance of place she knew how to imploy her time and exercise her self with her man. coming down she did not go immediately to acquaint the cashier with his mistresses command , but staid some time ere she told him , extracting from him at the same time protestations of constancie . up he goes to his mistress , but he had not been there long , e're tradewel came in , & being inform'd by susan how affairs stood , he went softly up the stairs , and thrusting at his chamber-door , he found it lockt ; he knockt again and again , but no answer ; till at last he spoke aloud , open the door , and that quickly too , or i 'le force it open : whereupon she came to the door in her smock , and did let him in ; she needed not to have confest what she had bad been doing , the disorder she was in , proclaim'd more than her tongue could utter . tradewel in a rage askt her where her minion was ; she was so amaz'd , she could not pronounce one sillable ; hurried on with impatience , he searcht the room round , but found no body , till he lookt underneath the bed ( the mother would never have lookt for her daughter in the oven , but that she had been there her self ) and there he espied his trusty squire , having not room enough to kneel for pardon ; as he was about to drag him out , his wife that had recalled her wandring spirits , took heart-a-grace , and staying her husband by the sleeve , said , i pray sir , be not too rash , consider it was your own case once , and were you not glad by the subtlety of a woman to escape that eminent danger which hung over your head , pray sir , let this patern or resemblance of your late condition intercede for him ; your politie availed you little in that streight , neither will his in this exigencie ; you were preserv'd by your mistresses wit and subtlety , he is undone by my indiscretion and folly , if you applaud the former commiserate the later . these melting , yet biting expressions took tradewel off from the height of fury , so that his revenge knew not how to terminate any otherwise than instantly to call his cashier to an account about the cash committed into his charge ; and therefore charg'd him to be gone immediately to that intent and purpose . the cashier who was never call'd to an account before , by reason of the large security his parents gave his master for his fidelity , which gave the greater liberty to his credulity , in assisting his brethren who had ran out of cash , and being conscious how far he had ran out himself , it startled him almost as much as this unexpected surprize ; as he was going down the stairs a sudden resolution krept into his head to clear his accounts and free himself from the approaching danger , he could not but in reason expect would suddenly fall upon him , by one single act , and that was forthwith to acquit his masters house , and throw himself upon the guidance of fortune , which accordingly he put in execution ; for immediately he got himself out of the doors with as much hast and fear , as one that had made his escape from a common confinement or his keeper ; not carrying any thing more than what he had about him . the news was soon brought to his master mr. tradewel , who was not a jot troubled thereat , but rather rejoyc't that he was rid of a sharer in his marriage-rights , knowing withal how to give himself satisfaction for what his servant had ran out . this coming to the ears of susan , made her transported with joy , how fully her revenge was extended , and how well paid she was for the exeecution thereof , being confident her cheat could never in all probability be found out ; besides her master to reward her treachery , vail'd with the pretence of fidelity gave her fifty pieces , with a promise she might continue as long as she pleas'd in hi , house , with an augmentation of her wages ; she thankt him , and gave him only the hearing intending to stay no longer than she might make some considerable purchase , and so march off . in pursuance whereof , she singled out mrs. saleware at a convenient time , and discovered to her the knowledge of all those amorous intrigues which past between her and her master , instancing every remarkable particular , and laying it so home , that mrs. saleware could not but acknowledge them all truths by her silence ; having wrought her plot so far , she resolv'd to drive the nail home to the head for what it was designed for , and therefore told her , that the ruine of her credit lay at her disposal , but for her part she was so tender of the reputation of her sex , that she scorn'd to be a traytor to its infirmities . mrs. saleware that was apprehensive enough , and knew very well by the method of her discourse what she aim'd at ; rold her , she lookt upon her more discreet than to make so great a distraction in a family she belong'd to , by speaking of such things , which if known , the differences that would thence arise would never be reconcil'd ; however said she , to seal your everlasting silence , accept these guinneys , and my everlasting friendship , if not murder'd by your falshood , and so leaves her . susan carries this parcel to her former hoard of money , and not satisfied yet , was resolved to cast her net for more before she left fishing in this pool . she now goes to her mistress , and with tears ( which she had always at command ) makes a sad complaint for the loss of her love , telling her , that he was betroath't to her , and had it not been for her disloyalty to her husband , she might have enjoy'd him still ; but now he was past recovery , and though she had understood all those amorous entertainments from his own mouth which were enjoy'd between them , yet she rather choose to suffer in his love , than stain the credit of her loving mistress ; that all she required at present only was , that she would be pleas'd to revenge her on that dishonest , faithless , and lascivious woman , mrs. saleware , who was the source and original of all her troubles , for had she not ( said she ) consented to the lose embraces of your husband , my master , your servant and my husband that should be by a mistake in his absence , could never have obtain'd the opportunity of enjoying you by breaking his faith with me . mrs. tradewel heard these complaints with no small confusion and trouble of mind , but however to gratifie her own as well as her servants revenge , she consented to do herein what she would advise her to . all that i request you to do , said susan , is to acquaint her husband how basely your husband hath abused his bed , but make him swear he will not discover one tittle you do relate to him ; aggravate every circumstance in such manner , that you may make his jealousie swell beyond all sense and reason . this will put him upon strange extravagant abuses at first , each of which will be a tickling pleasure to see them executed , and this in a little time also will be the means to rid your self of a rival lodg'd within the bowels of all your concerns . this advice was so well liked of by mrs. tradewel , that she could not rest till she had acquainted mr. saleware with this secret , which in effect was none at all , being known to more than two . mr. saleware when he heard it was ready to run distracted , and could hardly be perswaded but that he would either lay violently hands on himself or wife immediately ; but being qualified by his own reason , and such as mrs. tradewel produced , he deferr'd his revenge till another time susan thinking she had done as mueh mischief as she could , resolv'd to be packing , and therein followed the example of the rats ( according to report ) which will fly from a falling house : she took her opportunity , and getting together some of her mistresses choice implements of gawdry , as a gold watch , pendents , rings , a neck-lace of pearl , with other things of value , she tript off unsuspected , & absconded her self for a while . not long after mr. saleware confest a judgment , or warrant of attorney to a special friend of his , for more by much than his own stock or partners mr. tradewels would amount to ; which was his first revenge on his disloyal friend , what revenging injuries he inflicted on his wife , i cannot relate , only you may imagine what an abused husband will do in such a case , when prompted thereto by jealousie and revenge . mr. tradewel looking on kis wife as the occasion of this desperate and irregular course , left her to the wide world , and went for virginia , where he died , his wise in his absence being exposed to a great deal of misery , what through want and grief , died not long after . thus you see how suddenly two flourishing families were brought to ruine by exorbitant lust and the subtilty of a revengeful woman ; but this was but the beginning or infancie of her early projects , thousands whereof in the progress of her life she nommitted far more cotorious than any hitherto related , i have not room to describe them all , wherefore i shall briefly recount to you as many as i may . after her running away from her master , she apparall'd her self as richly and as modishly as most of the female gallants about the town , and went by the name of mrs. craftsby , she took her lodging near to those places where the gentry most resorted , where she not only learn'd the counterfeit deportment of a gentlewoman , but likewise by her habit skrew'd her self into the acquaintance of such of her sex , as were placed in the spheres of honesty and honour . she pretended her self the relict of a knight in yorkshire , by which lye she obtain'd the honour of being called madam , and the advantage of being courted by men of good estates , so many and so importunate , that her lodgings from morning to night were seldom clear'd from one or more amorous visitants ; and although by the most fiery she was hotly beset , yet she would not surrender ; till fearing she might withstand her better fortunes , she yielded to the importunities of a gentleman well stricken in years , but one that had the best estate of all her suiters . they were not long married , before the old gentleman found her out what she was , not only a cheat , but an insatiate whore to boot , having now a cloak for her unbridled lechery ; the knowledge whereof made a separation between them ; however she sued for alimony , and forc't from him a competent maintenance ; she now no longer hid her self under the vail of seeming chastity , but walkt with vice barefoot every where ; and now for profit as much as pleasure , she prostituted her self to any thing that had money ; nay , a dog , if he had but a shilling in his mouth : by these lascivious excesses she was so often clapt , that she became a meer hospital of diseases , and was now no longer in a condition to maintain the reputution of a handsome whore , being metamorphosed into the likeness of a loathsome and deformed bawd. yet still she had her wits about her ; and considering she could do nothing of her self , unless she procured some assistance of other ; she trotted all the town over to find out one fit for her purpose ; pat as she would have it , going into a sinning-house near whetstones-park , she found a young plyer there , whose countenance promised every thing she desired , and having discourst her , found her what she seem'd to be , and her own niece : whereupon promising her greater advantages than she could reap there , she allur'd her to her house , where as partners they liv'd together . her name was mistress wheedle , a plump succulent girl , with a face no way contemptible , she had a quaint wit , a charming tongue , and an humour so brisk a●d gay , as if no other elements but fire and air had club'd to her composition ; these attractions , and her petulant deportment , drew on a number of smell-smocks , which courted her for that trifflle which men so much covet to enjoy and women to be rid of ; but she like a ●●nning market-woman plotting to sell her ware 〈◊〉 the best advantage , received them all with pro●●●ing smiles , & dispensed the same indeared ca●●●●es to every one . this brought her in a large harvest of presents , and the better to draw them in , she would for such a ring , bracelet , or necklace , &c. promise some cully the great kindness ; if they were loath to purchase sin at so dear a rate , she woul fall in her price , chosing rather to play at small game than sit out . in a little time she was so generally known that she was compell'd to study new artifices to allure in customers , and those which she refus'd at first , she was now glad to acept of , so that the house became the receptable of all forts of cullies ; not only the bleeding-cully , but the ruff-cully , the dark-cully , the flogging-cully , and the fencing-cully ; in short , no persons how wicked soever ( whores , rogues , pads , gilts , files ) but were her daily companions . this house at length grew so notoriously infamous , that it was known and pointed at almost by every boy which past that way . hereupon the justice takes mrs. craftsby the bawd , to a severe account , and upon examination found her so guilty ( not only for bawdry , but all manner of roguery , frequently entertaining such in her house , who being detected there , were afterwards hang'd ) i say , for these considerations , the justice made her mittimus and sent her to prison ; mrs. wheedle having had timely notice hereof , made her escape , and soon after the commitment of her partner , sold all she had , and not contented with this , she turn'd night-walker , whilest in the day-time she exercised other professions belonging to the ancient society of tyburn : sometimes she plaid the part of a file , and did it with dexterity , even to admiration ; she was a cleanly conveying shop-lift , having a very large pocket or wallet underneath her under petticoat , in which she would , cheapning commodities in divers shops convey insensibly something of every thing ; but at last endeavouring to play the girl in a tavern with one of her bully-huffs , they were both discovered in the act , carried before a justice , and by him sent to newgate ; at the ensuing sessions , mrs. craftsby the bawd received the sentence of carting , mrs. wheedle and her gallant , of being carted to tyburn , where they ended their wretched lives , whilest the other lived more hated than the last were pitied . by this story ( which is a very truth ) you may see the evil consequences which heavily wait on lust and such exorbitant actions ; and therefore my advice is to all , that they imitate the aegyptian niceta , by sayling by the scylla of carnal pleasure , and the caribdis of incontinencie ; and yet not endanger the shipwrack of their chastity ; and i could with i knew how to teach you to drink out of circes cup , and not be converted into swine ; & how you may hear the syrens sweet & charming voices , and not yet be not inchanted by them . the best rules i can give you are contain'd in this distich : otia , mensa , libri , vaga , lumina verba , sodales , hoec tolle , banc minue , hos muta , boec claude , hac fuge , vita hos . sloath , dainties , idle fellows , wandring looks , shun with all speed , and change your wanton books . to begin with idleness , otia telle , be not unimploy'd , for that is the fittest season the devil hath to perswade thee to any thing that is evil ; and therefore that man qui nil agit ( which doth nothing ) may be truly said , male agere , to do ill . otia si toll as peri●re cupidinis are us contemptoeque jacent & sine luce faces . shun sloth , and cupids bow thou'lt break and 's torch contemn'd will shine but weak . next mensam minue , that is , pamper not your self by feeding too high . adultery was never the daughter of temperance ; chastity ever lives more secure in low cottages , than in sublime pallaces . beware of obscene books , as drollery , wanton poems , lascivious stories , &c. ovid himself , loves-school-master , gives good advice , when he faith , — teneros ne tange poet as . and yet his art of loving , or rather his art of bawdry , with wanton martial , lascivious catull us , tibull us and propertius are taught in schools publickly ; wherefore ite mali versus animam qui perditis , ite . fourthly , vaga lumina claude . lust sometimes creeps into the soul by a kiss , or through the ears , but chiefly through the eyes . hence proceeded that law of zeleucus , that punished adultery by the loss of the eyes , as first promoter of that sinful act. — ruitque videndo . lastly , fuge sodales , i mean shun only bad companions . he that continually wallows with swine in the mire , must expect to be in the same filthy condition . the plague is not more spreadingly infections than ill manners . example is ever more prevalent than precept , and one scabbed sheep will infect the whole flock . — sicut grex totus in agris vnius scabie cadit — wherefore he that is ingaged in a vitious society , let him forsake it , and he that is inconcern'd therein , let him have a care how he falls into it . hinc niger est hunc , tu romane c●veto . be of that mind that apollonius tyanaeus was of , when he desir'd the gods , that they would give him such a discerning mind , as noscere bonos , malos vitare , to know the good , and shun the bad . to conclude , make other men your example , lest you be made an example to others . miscelanies , and other jovial paradoxes or , the canters-academy of complements . miscelanies , and other jovial paradoxes : or , the canters-academy of complements . question . what is an idle justice of peace like ? answer . the picture of st. george on the sign-post with the sword in his hand drawn to no purpose . q. how may a fool resemble a wise man ? a. by concealing of his folly with silence ; for he cannot speak , that knows not wisely and seasonably how to hold his tongue : the common saying is , vir sapit qui pauca loquitur ; which may be turned clean contrary , to , vir loquitur ; qui pauca sapit . q. what 's he that hath a fine wit in jest ? a. he that is a fool in earnest . q. how comes it to pass that tall men for the most part are not wise ? a. for that the length of their bodies proceeds from great moisture and heat : but driness engen dreth wisdom in man ; and your garrets have for the most part nothing but lumber in them . q. whether doest thou profess thy self a knave or a fool ? a. a fool at a womans service , and a knave at a mans : thus i do distinguish , i would cozen the man of his wife , and do his drudgery , and i would present his wife my best respects to do her service , so i might subscribe my self both knave and fool. well , well , god give them wisdom that have it ; & those that are fools , let them use their talent . q. what distinction do you make betwixt a friend and a foe ? a. marry thus sir , he that would seem a friend and praises me when i do not deserve it , makes an ass of me ; now my foe tells me plainly i am an ass ; so that i am the worse for my friend and the better for my foe ; for plain-dealing , till of late was ever counted a jewel . q. how should a man behave himself to his friends ? a. as if in time they might become his enemies . q. what may a sample fellow in good cloaths be compared to ? a. at cinnamon-tree , the bark is more worth than the whole body . q. how are great eaters said to be the most valiant men ? a. because they never fight but with a good stomach . q. why are those that wear long hair in the readiest way to make fryars ? a. because they promise to themselves bald crowns without the help of a barber . q. what men are dangerous in a common-wealth ? a. those that affect novelties . q. what was the opinion of pythagoras concerning wild fowl ? a. that the soul of our grandam might happily inhabit in a bird ; yet am not i afraid to kill a woodcock , for fear i should dispossess the soul of my grandam . q. but what think you of his opinion ? a. i think nobly of the soul , and no way approve of his opinion . q. why is it said to be no charity to give a blind man an almes ? a. because he would be glad to see him hanged that relieves him . q. on whom ought not benefits to be bestowed ? a. not to young children , nor to old men , nor to dishonest persons : because young children have not the wit to apprehend a courtesie done them before they come to the age of knowledge ; and old men do quickly forget them ; nor upon dishonest persons , for they are too subtle to requite them . q. why do the women in newgate beg singing ? a. because newgate is a cage of canary-birds . q. why is prison a good instrument of reformation ? a. because it makes many rogues and lewd fellows stay'd men . q. do you not wonder that there should be so many pick-pockets about t●e st●eets , notwithstanding that there is a watch in every corner ? a. that 's all one , for a pick-pocket would as willing●y meet with a watch as any thing else . q. why is a midwife so commendable a trade ? a. because they live not by the hurts of others as chyrurgions do ; nor by the falling out of friends as lawyers do : but by the agreement betwixt party and party . q. what 's the best remedy for a woman that 's troubled with the falling sickness ? a. it may be cured by a spell of the only crossing her legs . probatum est . q. why did the ancients paint fortune with a double fore-head , the one side bald , and the other hairy ; and why also blind ? a. the backside bald signified adversity , when we do not take opportunity by the fore-head top ; the hairy part prosperity , which we enjoy when she pleases . she is pictured blind , because many times she bestows her favours upon unworthy persons , and for that she blindeth her pursuers . q. why do foot-boys for the most part wear linnen stockings ? a. because they are troubled with running legs . q. what do several sorts of colours signifie ? a. white signifieth truth or innocencie , it resembleth the light ; green , hope , or youth , yellow , gladness , or jealousie ; straw colour , plenty ; orange , cuckold , or covenant-colour signifies diminution of honour , or spiteful ; blew , the scotch-bonnet-colour , treachery : carnation , sorrow ; violet , inconstancie ; the azure is most pleasant to the eyes of any colour , because nature in the azure seemed as if she had meant all the rest ; red , betokeneth the nobleness of courage ; purpure , or purple , was a colour in ancient times only worn by kings and princes ; tawny is a colour of worship , most commonly born amongst the french-gentry ; murrey in blazon-sanguine , is a colour in ancient times appertaining to the prince of wales ; all mixt or midling colours , are reckoned more noble or ignoble by participation either of the nobility of white which is light , or of black which is a deprivation of light. q. why is a cholerick man said to be no wiser than an horse ? a. because he cannot bridle his passion . q. why is a miller said to be the fittest husband for a scold ? a. because when the mill goes , though her tongue be never so loud , it cannot be heard . q. why are scriveners said to be hard-hearted fellows ? a. because they never rejoyce so much as when they put others into bonds . q. why is it better to fall into the claws of crows and ravens than of flatterers ? a. because crows and ravens do but eat us when we are dead , but flatterers devour us alive . q. why had a barber more reason to be honest and trusty than another trade ? a. because whosoever employs him , though but for a hairs matter , puts his life into his hands . q. why is a barber said to be such an active man ? a. because if once he take out his wooden comb , he will so box a man about his ears , yet he shall take no exceptions , for he shall scarce feel it . q. why do many hold that there is a world in the moon ? a. because they are lunaticks . q. how may a man use tobacco that it may do him good ? a. he must keep a tobacco-shop and sell it . q. why may tobacco shops be said for to be such dangerous places for to come into ? a. because there 's no man that ever frequented them , but that he smoakt for it . q. why is a hypocrite said to be odious to god , to man , and to the devil . a. god hates him because he is not what he seems ; man hates him because he seems what he is not ; and the devil hates him because he seems not what he is , a very raskal . q. why are smiths of all other trades said to be the most irregular and wicked ? a. for that they never think themselves better employ'd than when they addict themselves to their vices , according to the old verse . i heard that smug the smith for ale and spice sold all his tools , and yet he kept his vice. q. what 's the first commodity a young shop-keeper puts off ? a. his honesty . q. why do souldiers love beef so well . a. because 't is powder'd . q. why are musquetiers of all other souldiers said to be the most lazy ? a. because they are always at their rest . q. why do lawyers-clerks write such wide lines ? a. 't is done to keep the peace , for if the plaintiff and the defendant should be in the next , the lines being too close , they might perhaps fall together by the ears . lay john there , lay lilburn there about , for if they both should meet they would fall out . q. what may a good client be compared to ? a. a study gown , that fits in the cold himself to keep his lawyers warm . q. why did nature allow of mercury ? a. to make alchymists fools , and covetous men poorer . q. why do we usually say that the philosophers-stone and need to turn all metals into gold ? a. because the study of it turns all a mans gold into metal q. what is a prodigal like ? a. a brush which spends it self to make others go handsome . q. why is a hangman said to be one of a contemplative life ? a. because he never goes to work , but he is put in mind of his own end . q. which of the two is more sufferable a tyrant , or a hangman ? a. you might as well have said oliver or dun ; i shall give it clearly for dun ; the hangman , he executed those that were condemned by law ; but oliver that high court of justice-devil caused them to be put to death that were innocent without any law. q. how are painters call'd cunning fellows ? a. because they have a colour for whatsoever they do . q. how are trumpeters said to be subject to sickly distempers ? a. because commonly when they are most in health they will fall a sounding . q. of all things that you know which do you esteem most precious ? a. as for the word precious , i look upon it as an epithite belonging to stones . i confess i love a diamond , a ruby , an emerald , &c. but above all precious stones , there are none like those which make a perfect man , and a maid a mother . q. why do fat men love their ease so much ? a. because the soul in a fat body lies soft , and is therefore loath to rise . q. why have many men no beards ? a. because they have their pores so great , that the nutriment wherewith their hair should be nourished and entertained is consumed of adust and burnt vapours : to the tune of , let simons beard alone : let simons beard alone , for 't is no disgrace to spit in his face , for beard he never had one . q. wherefore is it that we are for the most part ill conceited of them that have their hair of one colour and their beard of another ? a. martial shall answer for me in his epigram against zoilus , englished thus : zoilus red headed and black bearded too ; what squint-eyed and stump-footed in thy shooe ? thus mark'd , thou art a knave , or else there 's none ; thou art not good , ten thousand 't is to one . q. why are citizens wives so affected with hats ? a. because they love to be covered . q. what is the diet so much esteemed of by citizens wives ? a. though they love flesh better than fish , yet for their better varieties they so diet themselves , that at noon they feed upon carps , at night upon cods-head , and when they go abroad , they are very well pleased with place . q. why have hosts usually such red noses ? a. they are given them by nature , to shew to the world an experiment of the virtue of what they sell . q. why is a tooth-drawers said to be an unconscionable trade ? a. because he takes away those things whereby every man is said to get his living . q. why are saylors so seldom rich ? a. because they are never so well pleased as when they go down the wind fastest . q. why are glasiers said to be good arbitrators ? a. because they are continually composing of quarrels ; and unfit to be constables , because they are constant quarrellers . q. why are fidlers compared to camelions ? a. because they live by the air. q. why are they called unfortunate men ? a. because they do all against the hair. q. how are players said to be philosophical ? a. because they are better contented in their rags , when they get money by the beggars-bush , or the jovial crew , then when they act in their best cloathes a courtiers play , though of an emperour , and it doth not take , to get them so much money . q. how may coblers be said to be good men ? a. because they set men upright , and are ever mending of soles . q. why are carpenters said to be civil , well informed , and governed men as any in a common-wealth ? a. because they never do their business without rule . q. why are tapsters said to be well esteemed ? a. because they are not only of high calling , but also of great reckoning . q. why are printers said to be the most lawless men in a kingdom ? a. because they commit faults cum privilegio . q. why are carriers said to be wise men ? a. because they will not meddle with any thing but they will know of what moment or waight it is . q. how is a cook said to be a man of the worst digestion ? a. because as soon as he hath eaten his meat , he will be sure to spit it up again . q. what spice doth a city-sergeant love best ? a. mace. q. why is he that draws beer not called a drawer , as well as he that draws wine ? a. because the beer makes a man but piss , but 't is the wine that makes him draw . q. what may a taylor be chiefly commend ● for ? a. for one of the most sanctified members of a common-wealth ; for how many crooked and untoward bodies doth he make streight , that they may be the uprighter in their lives and conversations . q. why are taylors like woodcocks ? a. because of their long bills ; and the long time before they are paid , he that pays them is a woodcock that doth not make them shorter by the one half , and then they will be long enough in all conscience . q. what is a drunkard like ? a. a fool , a mad man , and a drowned man : one draught too much makes him a fool , the second makes him a mad man , and a third full flagon drowns him ; the crowner is the only man at that time fit to fit upon him . q. why do the eyes of a 〈◊〉 for the most part water ? a. it proceeds from the humors that the drink hath engendred in the brain , wherewith feeling it self loaden , it sendeth the same again to the eyes , which are full of pores , as if they wept he should be such a beast . q. why do those that are drunk in beholding of one thing think that they see many ? a. this aris●th from the continual and sudden motion of the eyes , proceeding from exhalations and vapours ; so the jealousie of the cuckold makes him imagine that there is one a bed with his wife , when there is only one hid under the bed ; and to imagine there is some body in the room , when he can find none there forsooth , but is good wife and himself . q. how doth a drunka●d make himself known to the sober men of this life ? a. by the pimples of his face , the rich rubies on his nose , the redness of his eyes , the trembling of his body , the stink of his breath , and lastly , by his expatiating and staggering , by which he seems to claim a right to the kings whole high way to tumble , fall , or lie in the kennel , or any other dirty place where his heavy head weighs him down . q. what said the drunkard to those that pe●swaded him to pay his money , and not to put himself to so publike disgrace as to sit in the stocks ? a. good sober people , quoth●he , i thank you kindly , but i shall not do so , few 〈◊〉 are best , rest you contented , that money i should pay not to sit here , will make me drunk three or four times more . q. what difference is there betwixt a drunkard and a brewers-horse drawing of a dray laden with full barrels of beer ? a. no other , but that the drunkard hath all the load of drink in his belly , and the horse all on back . q. why are bitter almonds eaten in the time of tipling , said to preserve for a good space of time from drunkenness ? a. because they dry the body , hinder the filling of the veins , and resist the strength of the wine ; but such as receipts do for the most part obstruct the tender and more friendly operations of nature are dangerous ; the best remedy against drunkenness is sobriety . probatum est . q. why are not women so soon drunk ; but old folks suddenly oovercome with wine ? a. because the wine remains longer in the stomachs of old people , they being dry by nature ; even as the water doth in a trough of wood , dry and half putrifi'd : but women are cold and moist , by means whereof , they do the better resist the force of the wine , and withal they have whisking water-works for evacuation . q. what are the companiens of bacchus ? a. i shall answer with the poet for his drunkards : panthers , tygers , satyrs , follow bacchus ; ( us . 〈◊〉 lust , fury , these and the devil to boot will thwack q. can there be no remedy for this vice ? a. plautus was of the mind , that it was easier to dye ivory to perfect black with ink , which cannot be ; horace ( though he was a drunkard himself ) was of opinion that a man may sooner part two bulls in sight , than prevail to stint two drunkards of their liquor ; they have a song which signifies no less : friends , why do you chide , and stem my drinking tide , thinking to make me sad , i will , i will be mad , &c. q. who are those that draw death out of which others preserve life ? a. the drunkard and the glutton . q. what is the pleasure of drunkenness ? a. small beer in the morning . q. whether is a fault committed in drunkenness to be punished or remitted ? a. he that in drunkenness committeth any offence is worthy of a double punishment : first , for being drunk , next , for the injury committed ; according to the common saying , he that kills a man when he is drunk , must be hanged when he is sober . q. what may come into thy mind by recording of the musical vowels , ut , re , me , fa , sol , la , m● . a , the custome of drunkards when they d●●nk , they begin to quaff at vt , savingly ; and re , regularly ; at me , marvellously ; they hold on to drink in fa , familiarity ; in sol , solemnly ; but always conclude in la , mi because the end of drunkenness is lamentable and miserable . q. why do drunkards begin from halves te whole ones , and from pints to gallons , as if they were at the discipline of the old bayly , from calves to bulls and from bulls to calves . a. not without reason ( till without reason ) for lesser draughts cannot so soon intoxicate as the great ones : nature would be disturbed by the greater quantitins of draughts , but by the lesser ( as it were by use ) she will bear ●he greater ; as milo carried his calf , and by continual custome carried him till he was an oxe ; and drunkards are so often from home , that oftentimes before they can reel thither , their foreheads are so branched , that they can scarcely get their horns in at their own doors . q. what employments , or places of command have any of this society of drunkards at sea-service ? who is admiral amongst them of the narrow seas ? a. he that utters his stomach in his next follows boots . q. who is the vice-admiral ? a. he that pisseth under the table on their shooes and stockings . q. who is master of a ship ? a. he that is flawed in the company before the rest . q. who is masters mate ? a. he that is the second who is drunk at the table . q. who is swabber ? a. he that like a sloven spils his liquor upon the table . q. who is pyrat of the narrow seas ? a. he that privately and closely stealeth his liquor . q. who is master-gunner ? a. he that is troubled with the hickup . q. who is the cook ? a. he that is still smoaking with a pipe at his nose . q. who is trumpetter ? a. he that belcheth either backward or forword . q. what other officers , have they in respect and dignity , civil or martial ? a. every office is filled and thronged . q. what are their civil officers , who is their mayor-domo or grand steward ? a. he that is unruly in his cups , swaggers , flings pots and drawers down stairs , breaks glasses , and beats the fidlers about the room . q. who is mr. comptroler ? a. he that cuts down signs and bushes . q. who is principal secretary ? a. he that wins the favour of his hostesses-daughter to lie with her . q. who is mr. of the ceremonies ? a. he that stands upon his strength and begins new healths . q. who is oliver , or master of the novelties ? a. he that begins new frolicks . q. who is a mr. of misrule ? a. he that flings cushions , napkins , trenchers , pint-pots , quart-pots , tobacco-pipe , &c. about room . q. who is mr. of the wardrobe . a. he that wanting money , pawns his cloak . q. who is clerk of the kitching ? a. he that calls for rashers , pickled oysters , anchovies , &c. q. who is proctor ? a. he that talks much and speaks nonsense . q. who is register ? a. he that tells tedious and long tales . q. who is publlick notary ? a. he that takes the tale out of anothers mouth . q. what are their martial preferments ; who amongst them is colonel of a regiment ? a. he that drinks in his boots and gingling spurs . q. who is captain of a foot company ? a. he that drinks in silk stockings and silk garters . q. who is marshal of the field ? a. he that flings pottle and quart-pots down the stairs . q. who is mr. of the ordnance ? a. he that begins three healths together round the table . q. who is camp master ? a. he that calls first for a looking-glass . q. who is corporal of the field ? a. he that washeth the faggots with pissing in the chimney . q. who is drum major ? a. he that thunders in the room and beats the drawer . q. who is the ensign-bearer ? a. he that looks red and colours in his drink . q. who is gentleman of a company ? a. he that thrusts himself into a company , and hangs upon others . q. who is lanspresado ? a. he that keeps company , and hath but two pence to spend . q. who is sutler ? a. he that pockets up gloves , knives and handkercheifs . q. who is an old souldier ? a. he that drinks three days and nights together . exempli gratia . h. q. who is an intelligencer ? a. he that swears , and lyes in his drink . q. what orders have they amongst them for their better government ? who is tenant amongst them in fee-simple ? a. he that makes himself a laughing-stock to the whole company . q. who are tenants in dower ? a. when two or three women meet twice or thrice a week to take a gossips cup. q. who is a free-holder ? a. he whose wife goes with him to the ale-house . q. who is tenant at will ? a. he whose wife uses to fetch him home . q. who is foreman of the jury ? a. he that ingrosseth all the talk to himself . q. what are their penal statutes , forfeitures and w●its ? a. no man ought to call a good fellow a drunkard ; but at any time he sees a defect in his neighbour'ow ; he may without a forfeit say , he is foxt , he is flaw'd , fluster'd , cup shot , cut in the leg or back , he hath seen the french king , or , his mother , he hath swallowed a hare , or white-foot tumbled him backwards , he hath bit his grannam , he is bit by a barn weesel , &c. q. what is their writ of , by what right ? a. if a drunkard sits long in the tavern and shall be fetch'd home by his wife . q. what are the books that they chiefly study . a. some of them are of the old translation as tankard , the black-jack , the quart-pot rib'd , &c. those of the new translation , are , the tug , mug , bottle , beaker , single - can●e , or black-pot , bran. +dy-bottle , with pipes ready fill'd with tobacco q. who is he that studies the metaphysicks ? a. he that builds castles in the air. q. who is he that shudies cosmography ? a. he that brags of his travels . ir. b. q. who is an expert geometrician ? a. he that reels from one side of the kennel ( being led ) and falls into the high-way . q. who is a good navigator ? a. he that going homewards falls in the dirt , or ditch with a gown . q. what are the customes of this learned society of drunkards , which they have ordained like the laws of the medes and persians , to be unalterable ? a. not to drink to any man , if a woman be in presence . not to drink to the tapster , or drawer , upon pain of drinking twice . to keep the first man , and to know to whom you drink . to have a care to see your self pledg'd . that you see the health go round . i shall break up school with anacreon , the poets drunken verses . the parched earth drinks the rain , trees drink off that ag ain : rivers the se as do quaff , sol drinks the ocean off . and when the health is done ; pale cynthia drinks the son. songs in fashion , since the publishing the last new academy of complements . captain digby's farewel . farewel fair amida . my joy & my grief ; in vain i have lov'd you , and hop'd no relief : undone by your virtue , too strickt and severe ; your eyes gave me love , and you gave me despair . now call'd by my honour , i seek with content , the fate which in pity you would not prevent . to languish in love , were to find by delay a death , that 's more welcome the speediest way . on seas , and in battles , in bullets , and fire , the danger is less , than in hopeless desire . my deaths-wound you gave me , though far off i were ; my fall from your sight , not to cast you a tear , but if a kind flood or a wave should convey , and under your window my body would lay ; the wound on my breast when you happen to see , you will say with a figh 't was given by me . a lover dying with delight . whilst alexis lay prest , in her arms he lov'd best ; with his hands round her neck , and his head on her breast , he found the first pleasures too stay , and his soul in the tempest was flying away . when celia saw this , with a sigh and a kiss she cri'd , oh , my dear ! am i rob'd of my bliss , 't was unkind to your love , and unfaithfully done , to leave me behind you , and die all alone . the youth though in hast , and breathing his last , in pity di'd slowly , whil'st she di'd more fast , till at length she cri'd , now my love , now let us go , now die my alexis , and i will die too . thus intranc'd they did lie , till alexis did try , to recover more breath , that again he might die , thus often they di'd , oh ! the more they did so , the nymph di'd more quick , and the shepheard more ●low . the lover in a quandary . all day do i sit inventing , while i live so single alone , which way to wed to my contenting , and yet can resolve upon none . there 's a wench whose wealth would inrich me . but she not delights me : there 's a wench whose wealth doth inrich me . there 's anothers eyes do bewitch me ; but her fashion frights me . he that herein ha's a traveller been , and at length in his longing sped , what shall i do , tell me whom , i shall wooe , for i long to be lustily wed. shall i with a widow marry ? no , no , she such watch will bear , to spy how my self i do carry . i shall always live in fear : shall i to a maid be a wooer : maydens are lov'd of many : knowing not whom to be sure , are very unsure to any . marry to youth , there is love without truth ; for the young cannot long be just . and age if i prove , there 's truth without love , for the old are too cold to lust . an item for marriage . to friend and to foe , and to all that i know , that to marriage estate do prepare ; remember your days , in several ways are troubled with sorrow and care . for he that doth look in the marri'd mans book and read but his items all over , shall find them to come at length to a sum , shall empty purse , pocket and coffer . in pastimes of love when their labours do prove , and the fruit beginneth to kick ; for this and for that , and i know not for what , the woman must have or be sick . there 's item set down for a loose bodi'd gown ; in her longing you must not deceive her : for a bodkin , a ring , or the other fine things , for a whisk , a scarf , or a beaver . deliver'd and well , who is 't cannot tell ; thus whil'st the child lies at the nipple , there 's item for wine ' mongst gossips so fine , and sugar to sweeten their tipple . there 's item , i hope for water and soap , there 's item for fire and candle : for better and worse , there 's item for nurse the babe to dress and to dandle . when swaddled in lap , there 's item for pap , and item for pot , pan , and ladle ; a corral with bells , which custome compels , and item ten groats for a cradle . with twenty odd knacks , which the little one lacks ; and thus doth t●y pleasure bewray thee : but this is the sport in country and court ; then let not these pastimes betray thee . a sigh for she knows not what . to little or no purpose i spent many days in ranging the park , the exchange , and the plays ; yet ne'r in my rambles till now did i prove so lucky , to meet with the man i could love . now oh ! how i 'm pleas'd to think of the man that i find i must love , let me do what i can . how long i shall love him , i can no more tell than had i a feaver , when i should be well ; my passion shall kill me before i will shew it ; and yet i would give all the world he did know it . then oh ! how i sigh ! when i think he should wooe me ; i cannot deny , what i know , would undo me . the pleasant dream . last night i dreamed of my love , when sleep did overtake her , it was a ptetty drowsie rogue , she slept , i durst not wake her . her lips were like to corral , red , a thousand times i kist'em ; and a thousand mere i might have stoll'n , she never could have mist 'em . her crisped locks like threds of gold hung dangling or'r the pillow ; great pity was that one fair , should ever wear th'green-willow . i folded down the holland-sheet , a little below her belly ; but what i did you ne'r shall know , nor is it meet to tell yee . her belly 's like to yonder hill , some call it mount of pleasure ; and underneath there springs a well , which no mans depth can measure . not a word of the pudding . y' are undone , ye women in town , if with speed you prevent not your ruine : the pride of your flesh must come down , here are plots and severe ones a brewing . whil'st like cats you play with your tails , to be thought to care little for ours : youmind not how drinking prevails , and much lessens the value of yours . inflam'd with our wine , we disdain to remember the chains we have worn , and till you dou do prize them again , your repentance shall equal your scorn . you may think , dear hearts , what you please , we 're resolv'd to dispute your commands . until we bring — on her knees , not a — shall be kind , though it stands . the womens answer . y' are deceiv'd in your plots and your tricks , to think to rob us of our pleasure : since we rais'd up the pride of your — upon hector and huff without measure . you pimps , you can sooner be damn'd , than to live a whole lent upon fish . drink on bully-fops , and be drunk , be mad , and profuse of your coin ; that leads you the way to your punk ; 't is the only effects of good wine . but then if your spirits should move , you 'd be glad to make us amends ; and rather than lose what you love , you 'd be glad to kiss — and be friends . a catch . the pot and the pipe , the cup and the can , have quite undone , quite undone many a man. the hawk & the hound , the dice , & the whore , have quite undone , quite undone as many more . the flames of desire . do not ask me charming phillis , why i lead you here alone , by this bank of pinks and lillies , and of roses newly blown . 't is not to behold the beauty of those flowers which crown the spring : 't is to — but i know my duty , and dare never name the thing . 't is at worst but her denying , why should i thus fearful be ; every minute gently flying , smiles , and says , make use of me . what the sun do's to those roses whilst the beams play sweetly in ; i wu'd — but my fear opposes , and i dare not name the thing . yer i die , if i conceal it , ask mine eyes , or ask your own ; and if neither dare reveal it , think what lovers think alone . on this bank of pinks and lillies , might i speak what i wu'd do i wu'd with my lovely phillis , i wu'd , i wud , ah , wu'd you . the art of loving . come hither young sinner , thou raw young beginner ; i 'le shew thee if thou canst understand me , all the ways of a wench , be she english or french , more than ovid , de anti amandi : i 'le reach thee to know borh the who , and the how , and the when , and the where to delight ; if she simper or saint it , or patch it or paint it , i 'le warrant thee , boy , she is right . if she jigg with her thighs , or twinkle with her eyes , she bids you come on , if you like her ; if without joys or fears , she can laugh and shed tears ; 't is the only true trick of a striker : if she sighs when she speaks , or doth use many freaks , she is deeply in love , by this light ; if you tread on her toe , and she answer thee so , i 'le warrant , &c. she 'l smile , and she 'l frown , she 'l laugh and lie down , at every turn you must tend her : she 'l peep in her glass , and dispraise her own face , on purpose that you may commend her : with love-tales and fancies pickt out of romances , she 'l angle to try if you 'l bite . if she speak in a passion , or make application . i 'le warrant , &c. if she stand at a distance , there is no resistance ; her very retreat is a call : she 'l stare in your eyes , like a pyrate for a prize ; as if she would say , have at all . she 'l shew you her brew , to guess at the rest , the fountain of love and delight : if she sit in thy lap , beware of a trap . i 'le warrant , &c. she 'l hit and she 'l miss , she 'l be coy , and she 'l kiss , to try and find out what you are : one action shall say , pray sir , go away ; and another , come on , if you dare : she 'l give you a glance , like heav'n in a trance , no diamond nor saphir so bright . if she drink wine and burrage . and kiss with a courage . i 'le warrant , &c. she 'l set you more snares , than her tire hath hairs ; she 's subtle and swift in invention : if you jest and mean loosly , though ne'r so reclusely , she 'l shew you her quick apprehension : her plots are abounding , she fits hath of sounding ; if she call on your name in the f●ight , blind cupid hath hit her , and you too may fit her . i 'le warrant , &c. when nol stole the scepter , she canted in scripture , and went to st. antholines lecture : but now she doth trade , like a right reformade , and is a decoy for the hectors . she 'l swear she is free from all men but thee , and blush like a bride the first night . if she squint through her hood , 't is to heighten thy blood . i 'le warrant , &c. her turne and her windings , are past your out-findings . she hath so many changeable tempers : she 'l give you a look , like a virgin forsook , with another command like an empress : this sign never misses , if she squeak when she kisses , and glimmers like stars in the night : if she give thee a trip with her lose lower-lip , i 'le warrant , &c. she 'l kiss and cry quarter , unlosen her garter , that you may take 't up as a favour ; when you ty 't on again , she 'l cry , what d' ye mean : y' are a man of a loose behaviour : yet thus will she play , to direct you the way to the center and seat of delight : if she 's troubled with qualms , and sweat in the palms , i 'le warrant , &c. she 'l bid you forbear , y' are uncivil , my dear , she tempts in her very denial s when tongue cries , be gone ; her looks cry , come on , the ticklings are only for trials : when rams do retreat ; more courage they get ; and tilt wit with redoubled might : no sight can so move , as the landskip of love. i 'le warrant , &c. she 'l give you to wear a bracelet of hair , and that as a fetter she 'l lock on : but let me perswade ye , one hair of a lady , will draw more than ten team of oxen. thus have i in brief , told the marks of the thief , that filches affection by slight : but if she prevail , thou' rt a slave in a goal , and honour will bid thee good night . the rapture . calm was the evening , and clear was the sky , and new budding flowers did spring , when all alone went amintas and i to hear the sweet nightingal sing . i sate , and he laid him down by me , and scarcely his breath he could draw ; but when with a fear , he began to come near , he was dasht with an ah ah , ah . he blusht to himself , and lay still for a while , and his modesty curb'd his desire , but streight i convinc'd all his fears with a smile , which added new flames to his fire . ah , sylvia ! said he , you are cruel , to keep your poor lover in awe ; then once more he prest , with his hands to my brest , but was dasht with on ah , ah , ah . i knew 't was his passion caus'd all his fear , and therefore i pitied his case ; i whisper'd him softly , there 's no body near , and laid my cheek close to his face : but as he grew bolder , a shepherd came by us , and saw ; and just as our bliss began with a kiss , he burst out with ha , ha , ha , ha , i bad him be quiet for fear of the swain , and follow me down to the grove , where we crope in a cave , and chatter'd again , the dangers that prosecute love , he plaid with my pretty white shooe-strings ; my legs he did tickle and claw ; but do what i cou'd , yet he forced my blood , and i squeek't with an ha , ha , ha . the small of my leg he did prettily praise , and my calf that so roundly did rise ; i wink'd and i frown'd at his foolish delays , which made him skip up to my thighs : he plaid with my soft panting belly ; i bad to his fingers no law : but when he did touch what he loved so much , he burst out with an ha , ha , ha . a song of nothing . i 'le sing you a sonnet that ne're was in print , 't is truly and newly come out of the mint , i 'l tell you before-hand , you 'l find nothing in 't . on nothing i think , and on nothing i write , 't is nothing i court , yet nothing i slight , nor care i pin , if i get nothing by 't . fire , air , earth , and water , beasts , birds , fish and men , did start out of nothing , a chaos , a den ; and all things shall turn into nothing again . 't is nothing sometimes makes many things hit as when fools among wise men do silently sit , a fool that says nothing , may pass for a wit. what one man loves is another mans loathing , this blade loves a quick thing , that loves a slow thing , and both do in the conclusion love nothing , your lad that makes love to a delicate smooth thing , and thinking with sighs to gain her and soothing , frequently makes much ado about nothing . at last when his patience and purse is betra'id , he may to the bed of a whore be betray'd ; but she that hath nothing , must need be a maid . your slashing , and clashing , and slashing of wit , doth start out of nothing , but fancie and fit ; 't is little or nothing to what hath been writ . when first by the ears we together did fall , then something got nothing , and nothing got all ; from nothing it came , and to nothing it shall . that party that seal'd to a cov'nant in haste , who our kingdoms , and churches lie waste ; their project , and all came to nothing at last . they raised an army of horse and foot , to tumble down monarchy , branches and root ; they thunder'd and plunder'd , but nothing would do 't . the organ , the altar , and ministers clothing in presbyter jack begot such a loathing , that he must needs raise a petty new nothing . and when he had rob'd us in sanctifi'd clothing perjur'd the people by faithing and trothing ; at last he was catch't , and all came to nothing . in several factions we quarrel and brawl , dispute , and contend ; and to fighting we fall ; i 'le lay all to nothing , that nothing wins all . when war and rebellion , and plundering grows , the mendicant man is freest from foe s , for he is most happy hath nothing to lose . brave caesar and pompey , and great alexander , whom armies follow'd as goose follows gander , nothing can say 't is an action of slander . the wisest great prince , were he never softout , though conquer the world , & give mankind a rout , did bring nothing in , nor shall bring nothing out . old nol that arose from low-thing to high-thing , by brewing rebellion , micking , & frothing , in sev'n years distance was all things and nothing . dick. ( olivers heir ) that pitiful slow-thing , who was once invested with purple-cloathing , stands for a cypher , and that stands for nothing . if king killers bold are excluded from bliss , old bradshaw ( that feels the reward on 't by this ) had better been nohing , than what now he is . blind collonel hewson , that lately did crawl te lofty degree , from a low coblers stall , did bring aul to nothing , when aul came to all . your gallant that rants in delicate clothing , though lately he was but a pitiful low-thing , pays landlord , draper and taylor with nothing . the nimble-tongu'd lawyer that pleads for his pay when death doth arrest him & bear him away , at the gen'ral bar will have nothing to say . whores that in silk were by galants embrac't , by a rabble of prentices lately were chac't , thus courting , and sporting comes to nothing at last . if any man tax me with weakness of wit , and say that on nothing , i nothing have writ ; i shall answer , ex nihilo nihil fit . yet let his discreetion be never so tall , this very word nothing shall give it a fall ; for writing of nothing , i comprehend all . let every man give the poet his due , ' cause then it was with him as now it 's with you ; he studi'd it when he had nothing to do . this very word nothing , if took the right way , may prove advantageous , for what would you say , if the vintner should cry , there is nothing to pay . a catch , of something , will it please you to hear a fine ditty , in praise of a six footed creature , that lives both in countrey and city : she is wonderous loving by nature , she profereth her service to any , she 'le stick fast but that she 'le prevail : she is entertained by many , till death , no master will fail . she 'l venter as far in the battle , as any commander that goes : she commonly plays jack-a-both sides , she cares not a 〈◊〉 for her foes ; for she is sure to be shot free , to kill her no sword will prevail ; but if she be taken pris'ner , she 's crushed to death with a nail . she perfectly hates a neat laundress , and all those that set her on work ; for all her delights in foul linnen , in the seams she doth privately lurk : for she 's for him that 's non-suited , or any good fellow that lacks . she will be as good friend to him , as his shirt that sticks to his back . more plainly i cannot describe her , for she had her beginning at first ; she sprung from the loyns of great pharoah , and that by his queen she was nurst : but if you should be displeased , it is but in vain for to fight her ; i have no more now to say of her , but that she is a back-biter . a song . when aurelia first i courted , she had youth and beauty too , killing pleasures when she sported , and her charms were ever new ; conquering time doth now deceive her which her glories did uphold , all her arts can ne're retrieve her , poor aurelia's growing old . the airy spirits which invited , are retir'd , and move no more ; and those eyes are now benighted , which were comets heretofore . want of these abate her merits , yet i've passion for her name , only kind and am'rous spirits kindle and maintain a flame . a new song . all the flatt'ries of fate , and the pleasures of state , are nothing so sweet , as what love does create . if this you deny , 't is time i should die , kind death 's a reprive if you threaten to hate : in some close shady grove , will i wander and rove with the nightingal , and disconsolate dove , with down-hanging wing , i will mournfully sing , the tragick events of unfortunate love. with our plaints wel'l conspire , to heighten loves fire . still vanquishing life , till at length we 'll expire . and when i am dead , in a cold leasie bed , be interr'd with the dirge of a desolate quire. another . i 'le go to my love where he lies in the deep , and in my embraces my dearest shall sheep , when we wake , the kind dolphins together shall throng , and in chariot of shells shall draw us along . the orient hath pearls , whith the ocean bestows , and mixed with coral a crown to compose though the sea-nymphs do spite us , and even our bliss , we will teach them to love , & the cockles to kiss . for my love lies now in watry grave , and hath nothing to shew for his tomb but a wave , i 'le kiss his dear lips than the coral more red , thar grows where he lies in his watry bed. ah , ah , ah , my love 's dead ; there 's not a bell , but a triton's shell , to ring , to ring out his knell . a song . i pass all the night in a shady old grove , but i live not the day that i see not my love ; i survey ev'ry walk now my phillis is gone , and sigh when i think we were there all alone : o then 't is , o then 't is , i think there 's no hell , like loving , like loving too well . but each grove , and each conscious bank when i find , where i once happy , and she hath been kind , and spy where her print in the green doth remain , and imagine the pleasures may yet come again ; o then 't is , o then 't is , i think no joys above , like the pleasures , the pleasures of love. but while i repeat to my self all her charms , she i love may be lock'd in another mans arms , she may laugh at my cares , and so false may she be , to say all the kind things , she before said to me , o then , 't is , o then , 't is i think there 's no hell , like loving , like loving too well . but when i consider the truth of her heart , such innocent passion so kind without art , i fear i have wrong'd her , and hope she may be , so full of true love , to be jealous of me . o then 't is , o then 't is , i think it no joys above , like the pleasures , the pleasures of love. the thief-ketchers song . good people give ear whil'st a story i tell , of twenty black tradesmen were brought up in hell , on purpose poor people to rob of their due there 's none shall noozed , if you find but one true ; the first was a coyner that stampt in a mould , the second a voucher to put off his gold : tour you well , hark you well , see where they are rub'd , vp to the nubbing-cheat , and there they 're nubb'd . the the third was a padder , that fell to decay ; and vvhen he was living , took to the high way . the fourth is a mill-ken , to crack up a door ; he 'll venture to rob both the rich and the poor , the fifth is a glasier , who when he creeps in : to pinch all the lurry , he thinks it no sin . tour you well , &c. the sixth is a foyl-cloy , that not one hick spare . the seventh is a budge , to track up the stairs : the eighth is a bulk , that can bulk any hick ; if the master be napt , then bulk he is sick . the ninth is a ginny , to lift up a grate ; if he sees but the lurry , with his hooks he will bate . tour you well , &c. th tenth is a shoplist that carries a bob , when he ranges the city the shops for to rob . the eleventh is a bubber , much used of late , he goes to the alehouse , & steals there the plate . the twelfth a trapan , if a cull he doth meet , he nips all his cole , and turns him i' th' street . tour you well , &c. the thirteenth a famble , false rings for to sell , when a mob he has bit , his cole he will tell . the fourteenth a gamester , if he sees the hic sweet , he presentry drops down a cog in the street . the fifteenth a prancer , vvhose courage is small ; if they catch him horse-coursing he 's noozed for al. tour you well , &c. the sixteenth a she-napper , vvhose trade's so deep , if he 's caught in the corn , he 's mark'd for a sheep . the seventeenth a dun-aker , that vvill make vows , to go in the countrey , and steal all the cows . the eighteenth a kid-napper , spirits young men , though he tip them the piks , they nap him agen . tour you well , &c. the nineteenth is a prigger of the cacklers , goe . into the countrey to visit the farmers , he steals their poultry , and thinks it no sin , when into the hen-roost i' th' night he gets in . the twentieth a thief-catcher , so we him call , if he nap a poor tradesman , he pays for all . tour you well , &c. there 's many more craftsmen which i could name , that do use such like trades , yet think it no shame : these may a young convert confess to his grief , are all the black trades of a gentleman thief : who though a good workman , is seldom made free , till he rides on a cart to be nooz'd on a tree . tour you well , hark you well , see where they are rub'd , vp to nubbing-cheat , and there they 're nubb'd . the epilogue : or , vices sad catastrophe . of covetousness . the better hap a man hath to attain to riches , the more he is accursed , in being more tormented with the feavers of the mind and unquietness . this vice is held to be the root of all evil , lacking as well those things which it enjoyeth , as which it wanteth . the scithians only make no use of gold and silver , for ever detesting and condemning the monstrous sin of covetousness . solinus . caligula , was so covetous , that there was no kind of lucre , or mean to get money by , how unlawful soever it were , which he sought not out , insomuch as he laid a tribute upon urine , and sold his sisters gowns , whom he had sent into banishment . vale●ius . calipha , king of persia , having filled a tower with gold , jewels , and precious stores , and being in war with allan king of tar●ary , was so ill● succoured of his own people , because he would not give them their pay , that he was taken of allan , and famished in that tower where all his treasure lay . dionysius the elder , advertised of one that had hid great store of money , commanded him upon pain of death to bring it to him , which he did , although not all ; but with the remainder dwelt in another place , & bestowed it upon an inheritance , when dionysius heard thereof , he sent him that which he took from him , saying , now thou knowest how to use riches , take that i had from thee . hermocrates , ready to die , bequeathed his goods to himself . one at the hour of his death , swallowed many pieces of god , and sewed the rest in his coat , commanding that it should be buried with him atheneus . one besieged in the tower of cassilino by hannibal , chose rather to sell a rat which he had ●aken for roman pence , than to satisfie hi● hunger , whereof he died ●raight after , but the other saved his life by that dear meat . valerius . the popes camera , or eschequer , is like unto the sea , wherein to all rivers do run , and yet it overfl●weth not . p. martyr . the old clergy being asked why they cannot live by 〈…〉 liness but by covetousness , answered , nunc aliud tempus , alii pro tempore mores . polychr . demonica betrayed ephesus to brennus of senona for gold , who demanded her reward of him , who brought her to a great heap of gold , and loaded her so heavy therewith , that she died under the burden . euclio , had hidden such treasure under the ground , that he durst go out of his house for fear of robbing , nor tarry in it for fear of killing . plautus . adrian , sirnamed sophista , when a neighbour of his had sent him a few dainty fishes , for a present in a silver dish ; he took both the silver dish and the fishes , saying to the messenger , thank thy master , and tell him , i take his fishes for novelties , and his silver dish for a present . simonides , when he was requested to do any thing gratis , id est , for nothing , said , that he had two chests , the one shut up for thanks , the other open for money . plut. vespasian , when he heard that a silver image of great substance should be made for a monument of his worthiness , he straight held out his hand , saying , behold , here is a place ready to set an image , a sure foundation from falling . vespasian , of pure misery , niggardship , and covetousness , commanded in rome to be made publike places to receive urine , not to keep the city more sweet , but to the end they should give him more rent . suetouius . simonides , being demanded why he hoo●ded up money towards the end of his old age , because ●quoth he ) i had rather leave my goods to mine enemies , than to have need of the relief of my friends while i am alive . virgil , in his sixth book of aeneiads , putteth those persons in hell , which have done no good to their friends , kinsfolk , and neighbours , but have been wholly wedded to their riches , without imparting them to others . virgil. ochus , king of persia , would never go into the countrey of perseland , because that by the law of the realm , he was bound to give to every woman that had born children , one french crown , and to every woman with child two . plato , thought it almost impossible , for a man very rich to be honest , yet solon as wise as he , desired to have riches , but not to get them by wrong . plut. anacreon , having received of polycrates five talents for a gift , was so much troubled for the space of two nights with care , how he might keep them , and how to imploy them best , that he carried them back again , saying , that they were not worth the p●ins he had already taken for them . socrates , being sent for by k. archelaus , to come and receive store of gold , sent him word that a measure was sold in athens for a penny double ; and that water cost him nothing . lyc●rgus , abrogated the use of gold and silver coyn , and appointed iron money to be currant , by this means he banished from them the desire of riches . caligula , took of every curtezan , as much of her gain as she could get of any man at once . pertinax , being advanced to the degree of emperor , did not forget his niggardliness , but parted lettice and ar●ichooks in two , that the one half might be for his dinner , and the other for his supper . eutropius . the parsimony of fabritius , is not to be condemned , for the age wherein he lived , ought to excuse him , in the which all magnificence was unknown to the romans . justinian the emperor , for himself procured riches , and for the devil he cheapned souls , he was covetous , and maintained the heresie of the pelagians . epimenides , curse of riches was , that all the treasures hoarded up by the covetous , should be wasted by the prodigal . the romans , and the carthaginians , were friends a long time , but after they knew there was in spain great mines of gold and silver , immediately arose between them civil wars . p. diaconus . darius , being very rich and covetous , sent to alexander in scorn , to know where he had treasure to maintain such an army , who answered , tell thy master that he keepth in his coffe●s his treasures of metals . and i have no other treasure than the hearts of my friends . plutarch . angelot , a cardinal , was so covetous . that by a false door he descended into the stable , and every night stole away the oates which his horse-keepers had given his horses , and continued it so long , till one of the horse-keepers hiding himself in the stable , did so belabour him with a pikefork , that he had much adoe to crawl away . j. pontanus . of sloth . in this vice , wit , vnderstanding , wisdom , and all honest endeavours are buried , as it were in a grave , from which ariseth the loathsome stench of corrupt maners and disordered life , making of men women , of women beasts , of beasts monsters . alexander , an emperor of the east , given to to great idleness , demanded if he had long to live , they answered him , yea , if he could take away the teeth of a brazen boar that stood in the market-place ; meaning thereby , that he should shorten his days , except he gave over his idleness . zonarus . a senator of rome , who was falured by an other , riding in his chariot , answered , i will not say god save you , since in going thus at your ease , you shew you have no desire to live long . epaminondas , discharged all his souldiers that grew fat , saying , that as a woman too fat doth not easily conceave , so doth fat hinder a man from doing his charge , as arms which are too heavy . scipio , being arrived at his camp , banished all souldiers slaves , and pages , and all unprofitable people , and made each one to carry his own armour . the sabies , having abundance of all kind of riches , spent their times slothfully . the nabathies , having nothing but what they get by their virtue and labour , are good husbands , and abandon all idleness , metellus , when he was arrived in africa , he took away whatsoever might seem to no●ri●h slothfulness , and caused proclamation to be made , that none should presume to sell either bread or any other food dressed ; that the carriers of water should not follow the camp , that the souldiers should have no pages , no beasts of carriage , that each one should keep his rank , cast his trench , and carry his victuals together with his furniture . salust . in the islands named bal●ares in spain the children might not eat , untill they with their slings they had strucken down their meat , which their parents used ●o set for them upon an high beam or pool . pliny . epaminondas killed one of his souldiers being asleep , that was set to watch , saying , that he left him in the same estate that he found him . the kings of persia and macedonia , were every morning awaked , to put them in mind to take care of that which god had committed to their charge . herodo● . at certain games of olympus , there came a philosopher of thebes , which had made all the apparel he wore himself ; the assembly marvelling that one could do all this ; he answered , the sloth of man is the cause that one art is divided into divers ; for ●e that knoweth all arts together , must needs know one alone . he was reputed a valn glorious phil●sopher . more hurtful was the city of carthage to rome after her destruction , than during the whole course and season of wars which the romans had with her ; for that whilest they had enemies in africk , they knew not what vices meant in rome . guevara . the great numantia in spain could never be won ( notwithstanding fourteen years siege of the romans ) till scipio purged his camp of loyterers , perfumers , and harlots . darius plunged the babylonis in all manner of idlenes , that they might not have the heart afterward to rebel . the same policie used cimon to diminish the force of his allies , by granting them whatsoever they required . the carelesness and negligence of dionysius the younger , getting the upper-hand of him , carried him to women and lechery , and at length did break in sunder his adamant chains ; that is , the greatnumber of his warlike souldiers , and his store of gallies , of whom his father had boasted that he left his kingdom fast chained to his son. sardanapalus through his slothfulnes was overcome by artabactus , and lost the monarchy of assyria . the pheacons counted it the greatest felicity that might be , to do nothing , 〈◊〉 . the romans used to punish idleness so sharply , that the husbandman whose ground was found barren , and his pastures unoccupied , was presently put from the place , and his ground given to another man. macarius and diogenes , for that they would not be accounted idle persons , the one would remove heaps of sand from place to place , and the other would tumble his tub up and down . augustus did win the souldiers unto him with rewards , the common sort with plenty of victuals , and all generally with the pleasure of ease . tacitus . when augustus reproached a certain player becayse through his occasion there was a tumult among the people , he answered , it is good for thee , o casar , that the people be with held by our idle exercises , from busying their brains about other matters . of gluttony . this deadly enemy to health , replenisheth the body with humors , wind , inflammations , distillations and operations ; and change of meats draweth pleasure out of the bounds of sufficiencie ; pleasure , in all things which pleaseth , where as in simple and uniform things , delight never exceedeth the appetite and natural necessity . the arigentines builded as though they should always live , and did seed as though they should always die . plato . the emperor septimus severus and jovinianus died with eating and drinking too much . valentinianus a famous emperor , died suddenly of a surset . lucullus being asked one day by his servant , whom he had invited to his feast , seeing so much meat prepared ? answered , lucullus shall dine with lucallus . plut. vitellius spinter , was so much given to gluttony and excess , that at one supper , he was served with two thousand several kind of fishes , and with flying fowl. muleasses king of tennis , after he was deprived of his kingdom , in his return out of almaign , being without hope that the emperor charles the fifth would help him at all , he spent one hundred crowus upon a peacock dressed for him . maximilian the emperor devoured in one day forty pounds of flesh , and drunk an hogshead of wine . geta the emperor , for three days together continued his festival , and his delicates were brought in by order of the alphabet . astydamas being invited by ariobarzanes to a banquet , eat up all that alone , which was provided for divers guests . there was a contention between hercules and lepreas which of them both should-first devour an oxe , in which attempt lepreas was overcome ; afterwards he challenged him for drinking , but hercules was his master . aglais , whose practise was to sound the trumpet , devoured at every meal twelve pounds of flesh , with as much bread , as two bushels of wheat would make , and three gallons of wine . philoxenes , a notorious glutton , wished he had a neck like a crane , that the sweet meat which he eat might be long in going down . ravisius . lucullus at a solemn and costly feast he made to certain embassadors of asia , among other things , he did eat a griph boiled , and a goose in paste . lucullus took great pains himself in furnishing of a feast , and when he was asked why he was so curious in setting out a banquet , he answered that there was as great disrcetion to be used in marsh●lling of a feast , as in the ordering of a battle , that the one might be terrible to his enemies , and the other acceptable to his friends . plut. in rhodes , they that love fish , are accounted right courteous , and free-hearted men , but he that delighteth more in flesh , is ill thought of , and to his great shame is reputed a bondslave to his belly . sergius galba was a devouring and gluttonous emperor , for he caused at one banquet seven thousand birds to be killed . xerxes having tasted of the figs of athens , sware by his gods that he would eat no other all his life after , and went forthwith to prepare an army to conquer grecia , for no other cause but to fill his belly full of the figs of that countrey . the sicilians dedicated a temple to gluttony , and erected images to bacchus and ceres , the god and goddes of wine and corn. m. manlius , in times past made a book of divers ways how to dress meat , and another of the tastes , sauces and divers means of services , which were no sooner published , but by the decree of the senate , they were burned , and if he had not fled speedily into asia , he had been burned with them . there was a law in rome called fahia , by which it was prohibited , that no man should dispend in the greatest feast he made , above an hundred sextexterces . nisoeus a tirant of syracuse , when he understood by his soothsayers that he had not long to live , what he had left , he spent in belly-chear and drunkenness , and so died . mar. anthonius set forth a book of his drunkenness , in which he proved those pranks when he was overcome with wine , to be good and lawful . darius had written upon his grave this inscr●iption ; i could drink store of wine , and bear it well . ptolomey , who in a mockery was called philopater , because he put to death his father and mother , through wine and women died like a beast . aruntius a roman , being drunken , deflowred his own daughter medullina , whom he forthwith killed . tiberius caesar was preferred to a pretorship , because of his excellencie in drinking . diotimus , was sirnamed funnel , or tunnel , be cause he gulped down wine through the channel of his throat , which was poured into a funnel , the end whereof was put into his mouth , with out interposition between gulps . in the feast of bacchus a crown of gold was appointed for him that could drink most . cleio a woman , was so practised in drinking , that she durst challenge all men and women whatsoever , to try masteries who could drink most , and overcome all . cleomenes king of lacedemonia , being disposed to carouse after the manner of the scythians , drank so much , that he became and continued e ver after senceless . cyrillus son , in his drunkenness , wickedly slew that holy man his father , and his mother great with child , he hurt his two sisters , and deflowred one of them . androcides a gentleman of greece , hearing of alexanders excess in drunkenness , wrote a letter to him , wherein was a tablet of gold , with these words thereon engraven , remember alexander when thou drinkest wine , that thou doest drink the blood of the earth . those of gallia transalpina , understanding that the italians had planted vines in italy , came to conquer their countrey ; so that if they had never planted vines , the french-men had not demanded the countrey . four old lombards being at banquet together , the one drank an health round to the others years , in the end they challenged two to two , and after each man had declared how many years old he was , the one drank as many times as he had years , and likewise his companion pledged him , the one was . the second . the third . the last . so that a man knoweth not what they did eat or drink ; but he that drank least , drank ● . cups of wine . of lechery . t is bewitching evil , being an unbridled appetite , in whomsoever it reigneth , killeth all good motions of the mind , alteretr , drieth , and weakneth the body , shortning life , diminishing memory , and vnderstanding . cyrena , a notorius strumpet , was sirnamed dode camechana , for that she found out and invented and found out twelve several ways of beastly pleasure . proculeius the emperour , of an hundred sarmatian virgins he took captive , he deflowred ten the first night , and all the rest within fifteen dayes after . hercules in one night deflowred fifty . johannes à casa , archbishop of benevento , and legate in venice , writ a book in praise of the abominable vice of sodomitry . sigismund malatesta , strived to have carnal knowledge of his son rohert , who thrustinst his dagger into his fathers bosom , revenged his wickedness . cleopatra , had the use of her brother ptolomeus company , as of her husbands . antiochus stayd a whole winter in chalcidea , for one maid which he there fancied . lust was the cause of the wars between the romans and the sabines . thalestris queen of the amazons came days journey to lie with alexander . adultery in germany is never pardoned . messalina and popilia were so incontinent , that they contended with most shameful harlots , prostituting themselves without respect of time place , or company , to any , though never so base . claudius deflowred his own sisters , and semiramis burned in beastly lust towards her son ninus . nero caused atticus a roman consul to be slain , that he might the more conveniently enjoy the company of his wife commodus , not contented with his three hundred crncubines , committed incest with his own sisters . caligula did the like , but the one was slain by his wife , the other by his concubine . adultery was the cause of the first alteration of the city of rome . sempronia a woman , well learned in the greek , and sappho , no less famous , defended luxury and last by their writings . cleopatra invited anthony to a banquet in the province of bithinia in the wood sesthem , where , at one instant , of threescore young virgins , fifty and five were made mothers . cleophis a queen of tridia , saved her kingdom and subjects from destruction , by a nights l●dging with alexander , by whom she had a son called alexander , who was afterward king of india ; she was ever after called scortum reginum . helogabalus , not only deflowred , but also married a virgin vestal , saying it was reason that priests should marry nuns , because that in times past he had been priest of the sun. jane quen of naples was hanged up for her advoutry , in the very same place where she had had hanged her husband andreas afore , because he was not ( as she said ) able to satisfie her beastly desire . feron king of egypt had been blind ten years , and in the eleventh the oracle told him that he should recover his sight , if he washed his eyes in the water of a woman which never had to do ●t any but her husband ; whereupon , he first made ●l of his ●w●wif , 〈◊〉 ●ha● did him no good ; after , 〈◊〉 insinite o●h● which did him all as little , five only one , by 〈◊〉 he recovered his sight , and then he put 〈…〉 death . julia he daug● r● 〈…〉 so immodest , shameless , and ●ch● 〈…〉 ●mperour was never able to reclaim her ; 〈…〉 adm●nished to forsake her ba● 〈…〉 , and to f●llow chastity as her father did , 〈◊〉 answered , that her ●ather forgot he was casar , but as for her self , she knew well enough that she was casars daughter . cornelius gallus , and q. elerius two roman knights , died in the very action of their filthy lust . arichbertus , eldest son unto letharius king of france , died even as he was embracing his whores . alcibiades was burned in his bed with his curtezan timandra . the egyptians punishments against adultery , was , to cut off the nose of the woman , and the privy parts of the man. alexander when a woman was brought to him one evening , demanded of her why she came so late ? she answered , that she stayed until her husband was gone to bed . which he no sooner heard , but sent her away , being angry with them that had almost made him commit adultery . he was angry with cassander , because he would by force kiss a minstrels maid . roduldus king of lombardy being taken in adultery , was slain by the womans husband whom he abused . roderigo king of spain was deprived of his kingdom and life by the sarazens , who were called in by an earl called julian , that he might be avenged of his king for forcing his daughter . calius rhodoginus in his book of antiquiquities , telleth of a certain man , that the more he was beaten , the more he fervently desired women . the widow of the emperor sigismund intending to marry again , one perswaded her to spend the remainder of her life after the manner of the turtle dove , who hath but one mate ; if you counsel me ( quoth she ) to follow the example of birds , who do you not tell me of pidgeons and sparrows , which after the death of their mates , do ordinarily couple with the next they meet hiero king of syracusa banished the poet epicharmus for speaking wantonly before hir wife , and that very justly , for his wife was a true mirrour of chastity . sulpitius gallus , put away his wife by divorce , because she went abroad unmasked . pompey caused one of his souldiers eyes to be put out in spain , for thrusting his hand under a womans garment that was a spaniard ; and for the like offence , did sertorius command a footman of his band to be cut in pieces . if caracalla had not seen his mothers thigh , he had not married her . speusippus the philosopher , one of platoes folowers , was slain for his adultery . tigellinus died among his concubines . finis . notes, typically marginal, from the original text notes for div a -e a budge is one that slips into an house in the dark , and taketh what next comes to his hands and marche●h off with it . b bit the blow , that is , done ●he fear , or committed the theft or roguery of what nature soever . c cully d naps e us ; that is , the person robbed apprehends them . f lurries , mony , watch , ring , or any other moveable . g rubs 〈◊〉 ●o the h whi● , sends them to newgate . i make , ha●●eny . k darbies , irons , or shackles or fetters for fellons . l hick , any person whatever of whom they can make a prey . m file , to rob or cheat . n cole money of any s●rt . o as he pikes , as he walks o● goes . p half a job , ten shillings , or half a piece . q boozing ken , an ale-house or house of entertaintment . r fence his hog , spend his shilling ſ mob , a wench or whore. t nubbing cheat , the gallows . u jack kitch , the proper name of the common hangman that is now in being . x tips him no cole , gives him no money . y chive , a knife . z six and eight pence the usual fee which is given to carry back the body of the executed malefactor to give it christian burial . a fool's preferment, or, the dukes of dunstable a comedy, as it was acted at the queens theatre in dorset-garden, by their majesties servants / written by mr. durfey ; 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a fool 's preferment , or , the three dukes of dunstable .

a comedy . as it was acted at the queens theatre in dorset-garden , by their majesties servants .

written by mr. d'urfey .

together , with all the songs and notes to 'em , excellently compos'd by mr. henry purcell . .

licensed , may . . r. p.

eupolis atque cratinus , aristophanesque poetae , atqque alii , quorum comoedia prisca virorum est ; si quis erat dignus deseribi , quod malus , aut fur , quod moechus foret , aut sicarius , aut alioqui famosus ; multa cum libertate notabunt . hinc omnis pendet lucillius . � horat styr . .

printed for ios. knight , and fra. saunders at the blue anchor in the lower walk of the new exchange in the strand , .

to the honourable charles lord morpeth . my dear lord ,

i am in debt so many ways , for obligations to your self , and noble family , that , with all the gratitude i have , i am puzzled in finding occasions to express my thanks ; be pleased therefore to receive in a dedication of this flight piece , my hearts true acknowledgments , and as true an endeavour to dievrt you , by reading a comedy , which was only design'd to please such as look on this sort of dramatick poesie , as you do , with judgment and good humour . i have studied these things long enough to know the humor of the town , and what is proper for diversion ; but i cannot always bring my inclinations to flatter the ( would be wits , ) nor spare the exposing a notorious vice , thô the price of a third day were the fatal consequence of such an indiscretion : it is , and shall be , enough for me at any time , if some few of the many noble and worthy persons , that did me the honour to appear for me , in spite of the party that was malitiously made by some eminent gamesters of both sexes , who thought themselves touch'd : if such as your lordship , and those others of my unbyass'd friends , will please to think it worth their liking , and alluding to a late honourable , and renowned author ; i declare , if you , and others , i omit to name , approve my lines , i count your censure , fame .

as to the play , i will only say this of it , the first hint was taken from an old comedy of fletcher's ; and as it was improv'd , and several new humours added , it was generally lik'd before the acting . i knew basset was a game , only proper for persons of great fortunes ; and therefore i thought , that a wholsome satyr of this kind might have oblig'd some country-gentlemen ; or citizens of small estates , whose wives ne're heeding the approaching ruin , took only care , they might have the honour , to be seen at play with quality . but some certain , very nice , persons , especially one , took it so to heart , that dear basset should be expos'd , that my honest intentions were quite frustrated , and that the piece might be sure to be ruin'd , their majesties were told , it was so obscene , that it was not fit to be acted ; when , i can prove , there has not , these seven years , been any comedy so free from it ; and some good judges were pleas'd to declare , they thought that , the only reason some people had to find fault . obscenity is a thing of that abomin�ble nature , that unless it be detected so throughly , that it may be punished , it were better not heeded at all , ( especially , by a lady ) who , in my opinion , being too witty in such a discovery , will only give people to understand , how well skill'd she is in the matter .

my lord , i most humbly beg your lordships pardon for this digression , thô i could not well publish the play , without some defence in this kind ; but i have done with 'em now , and the hottest censurer shall at leisure cool of himself : i will only rally my own ill fortune , and say , with that admirable french moralist ; fortune , ie me repends de t'voir suivie , & cognoissant que tu ne peux chos . du monde advoüë que la vertu est le seul port où les hommes peuvent-trouver leur veritable tranquillité .

a sentence , which , i 'm sure , your lordship throughly understands , having been with choicest care bred , and learned in the nicest rudiments of morality , wit , and religion , and therefore skill'd in what concerns all mankind in general , as well as poets , who are condemn'd to traffick with all sort of humours , and to be oblig'd to such as will own themselves pleas'd , with what they like . a fatigue , which i can the better bear , because it offends me little , which way soever it happens , always believing , that , next diverting my friends , to please my self , is the best-method ; but as my friends satisfaction takes place first , i hope this comedy will not appear distastful to 'em , especially to you , being corrected , and my lord , thus humbly dedicated , by

your lordships most obliged , and humble servant , d'vrfey .
dramatis personae . mr. nokes . mr. leigh . mr. montfort . mr. kinaston . mr. powel . mr. bowman . mr. ievon . mr. � mr. powel , sen. women . mrs. bowtel . mrs. iordain .

scene , the court , in the reign of henry the fourth .

prologue . spoken by mr. jevon . a poets trade , like hazard , does entice ; he 's the unlucky caster , you the dice . constant ill luck attends at every throw you criticks are like fullhams , high and low , yet 't is his fate , he can't give over so . like a young wife , just ready to lie in , that whines and cries , i le ne're come to 't agen : when th' danger 's past , and pains forgotten all , altering his voice . her heart 's not broke , she 'l venture 'tother squawl . to all new plays , like towns besieg'd , you come , and each pert husfing whipster throws a bomb , whilst th' trembling author all the shot retains of several nations , and their several brains ; 't is strange , you beaux at home should do such harm , pray find another buda , if you 'l storm ; one good sound battel would some thought provoke ; for brains are never seen , till heads are broke ; from famous fletcher's hint , this piece was made , all mirth and droll , not one reflection said . for now-a-days poor satyr hides his head. no wholsom ierk dares lash fantastick youth , you wits grow angry , if you hear the truth , old fumble now , may at doll commons strip , without being flagn'd by a poetick whip . the noble peer may to the play repair , court the pert damsel with her china ware. n�� marry her , if he please , no one will care . the whore too may with quality be box'd , and set up for a virtue , though she 's pox'd . the fop in love may his dull genius try ; the soldier drink , so quarrel , and so dye . the alderman may cheat , the lawyer lye. and satyr now not dare to question , why ; you shall scape too , at th' trading end o' th' town , your wit sticks fast , although your charter's gone ; therefore brave knights o' th' apron , and the yard , all fear of a satyrick iest discard ; let not this play , through your shrewd censure , fall , and then cheat on , and prosper great and small , you shall have liberty of conscience , all.
the fool 's preferment ; or , the three dukes of dunstable .
act i.
scene i. a garden , discovering lyonel crown'd with flowers , and antickly drest , sitting on a green bank. enter celia . celia . yonder he is : oh that heart-breaking object , the darling of the times , his country's honor , our sexes joy , and glory of his own , that was all bravery , all wit , all merit , wild as the winds ; lies there bereft of sense ; whilst here i mourn , that am the fatal cause . fall , fall , ye tears ! and throbb , unhappy heart ! that , in a luckless hour , refus'd such love ; threatned by friends , and forc'd by royal power . i threw a dearer , brighter jewel from me , than e'er deckt woman's beauty . oh wou'd to heaven , that i had known the curse of stubborn will , or i had dy'd e'er i had done such ill. lyonel sings . i sigh'd , and i pin'd , was constant and kind to a iilt that laugh'd at my pains : though my passion ne'r cool'd , i found i was fool'd , for all my abundance of brains . but now i 'm a thing as great as a king : so blest is the head that is addle ! the dull , empty pate soonest comes to be great : fate doats on a fool in the cradle . lyon.

madam !

celia .

ay , sir.

lyon.

how goes the world ? from thence the zodiack , the sun , the moon and planets ; in what meridian are we ?

celia .

do but hear me , sir !

lyon.

with all my heart . i know your cleft sex are in great trust with lucifer : and can do a man a favour ; a handsome woman is the devil's soul-broker , a place worth ten of his gentleman-usher ; you shall find i have court breeding . come , pronounce .

celia .

sir , i am come .

lyon.

from the dread soveraign king ; i know it well : i am all duty , all courtier , all cringe ; as supple as my ladies page ; he is a gracious prince , long may he live . belong you to his chamber ?

celia .

not i indeed , sir , that place is not for women !

lyon.

not for women ! � what place more fit for women than a chamber ? they were begot in chambers ! born in chambers ! dress'd in chambers ! and if you take a woman out of her chamber , you 'll find her good for nothing �

celia .

for nothing , sir ! can you say so of me ? d' you know who i am ?

lyon.

most exquisitely .

celia .

what is my name ?

lyon.

damnation !

celia .

how , sir ?

lyon.

the gossips call'd you first phillissida , because of your little mouth , and narrow gaskins : but you are pust out like a pumpkin since , hell gate 's not wider than a woman's conscience .

celia .

fye , sir , all this to her that loves you !

lyon.

love me , nay , that 's a lye ! i had but one love , and her the good king henry has taken from me , to bribe his favorite for his legs and cringes . but hush � no more of that ; i must be wary , pitchers have ears . some one may call this treason .

celia .

that favourite , sir , is now in great disgrace ; and the king pitying you , has sent me hither .

lyon.

to soak me like a spunge : drain all my secrets , and then hang me up . ha , i find it out : this woman here is sent to undermine me ; to buz love into me : to try my spirits , and make me open and betray my self : hah , is not this true ?

celia .

no indeed , sir � heaven knows i love you too well to betray you ! weeps .

lyon. such was the heavenly musick of her voice , sadly raving . soft as the flute-like sounds that charm'd my ear , when my dear celia lov'd me , but she 's gone : the fiend ambition bears her on his wings : she mounts , she soars , and leaves her vows behind her . celia .

oh my curst fortune !

lyon.

do you weep , let me see ? pray let me taste your tears . ha , ha , ha , ha , rose water by this light : nine pence a pint , sold at the pothecaries : oh thou dissembler ! that is , thou very woman : all thy sex carry perpetual fountains in their heads , and make their eyes spout mischiefs when they please .

sings . there 's nothing so fatal as woman , to hurry a man to his grave ; you may think , you may plot , you may sigh like a sot : she uses you more like a slave . but a bottle , altho' it be common , the cheats of the fair will undo , it will drive from your head the delights of the bed ; he that 's drunk is �ot able to wooe . ex. lyon.
celia . method in madness , grace even in distraction : i 'll never leave him , 'till , by art or prayer , i have restor'd his senses to their office. oh most unnatural vice in silly women ! we oft refuse what best deserves our love , and often chuse the contrary ! � thus shadow-like , we make the sentence true , follow'd we fly : but if they fly , pursue . i that this sun of vertue could not see , when long his beams were hourly cast on me : like blushing flowers wanton'd when i shone , but ne'er his value knew till he was gone : unhappy sex ! thy fortune never drew so great a blessing as a love that 's true , but to be sold by friends , by coxcombs griev'd ; match'd for thy plague : and born to be deceiv'd . ex. celia . enter cockle-brain and toby . cockl.

sirra , sirra ! i say once more , the court 's a glorious place , and i am much honour'd with the society of my wives noble friends there . therefore leave off your grumbling , and let me have no more of your mouldy advice , or as i am a true courtier , and consequently a wit �

tob.

a wit ! no , no , sir , you are iohn cockle-brain , of plowden-hicket , in the country of staffordshire , esquire .

cockl.

a squire , which is as much as to say a fool ; is it ? very well , sirra .

tob.

why the devil will you be a wit , sir , you had as good own your self a bastard : for there has not been wit in your family since the conquest .

cockl.

sirra , if i am a wit , i will be a wit , and let my family rise and deny it if they dare ; but whatsoever i am , sirra , i am sure you are an impudent rascal ; and don 't you think , sirra , because you found me with a whore t'other day at green-goose-fair , when i was drunk , and i desir'd you not to tell my wife ; that i 'll bear every flirt from you . the world would be finely govern'd indeed , if every man's servant , because he is a pimp , must pretend to be sawcy .

tob.

and shall we never go into the country agen then , sir ? will you run out all your estate here , for this confounded name of a courtier ?

cockl.

sirra , you sawcy rascal , 't is a name that draws wonder and duty from all eyes and knees .

tob.

ay , 't will draw your worship's land within the walls too , where you may have it , all inclos'd and sure : oh , here comes your country uncle , old justice grub , he 'll grub you now i' faith ; he 'll firk you for your feathers and your fooleries . he has had no drink but juice of crabs and vinegar this week , to fit him for you . he 'll make you a courtier . enter grub.

cockl.

good morrow , good morrow , uncle .

grub.

good morrow , cod'shead : cockle-brain and cod'shead are much at one . own'z ! dost wear that damn'd cap upon thy head with a summer-fly flap , like the fore-horse of a waggon ? and dost thou bid me good morrow ? why , you ninny , you nicompoop , you noun adjective , for thou canst not stand by thy self , i am sure ; must my family be disgrac'd and ruin'd by a flanting fopdoodle , that is too finical to learn any sense . a pox on thee , i am asham'd on thee .

tob.

ay there , there , sir , there 's a courtier for you .

cockl.

why , good uncle , what 's the matter ?

grub.

gadzooks . what 's the matter ? why , you scatterbrain ! you son of a whore ; and yet i think my sister was honest : what 's the matter ? why thou' rt undone . thou art lost . i would not lend thee two pence on thy land : thou art a meer bankrupt .

tob.

very well ! very fine indeed : this is but the first course . i 'll leave you together and go and laugh . exit .

cockl.

not too fast , not too fast , uncle : pray consider a little .

grub.

not a jot , faith ! what dost thou do at court but to be ruin'd ? hast reckon'd up thy income ? dost thou know the value of thy tenants sweat and labour , and thy expences here ?

cockl.

i think i do .

grub.

think , nay , that 's a lye : thou hast not thought these seven years , to my knowledge . thou hast a wife , a handsome wife , men say : canst thou pretend to have a grain of thought , and yet bring her to court ? ah � grins .

cockl.

pray , sir , what ill can she get there ?

grub.

a bastard , sir , it may be , to inherit your estate . ownz ! i shall ne'er have patience !

cockl.

oh sir , you are splenetick !

grub.

you are a jack pudding , a pragmatick spend-thrift , a fellow that i would beat into a powder , if i had the law on my side . can there come any thing of essences , pulvilio's , and perfumes , more than the head-ach ? take your wife to task , ye blockhead , and thrum her jacquet well , she 'll ne'er be good else ; she 's of the right strain , i know her to a hair ; and if thou wouldst be famous , beat thy self , for thou deserv'st it richly .

cockl.

what your froward gall can vent on me i bear , but if you rail against my wife �

grub.

what then ?

cockl.

why you shall know that i am a fighter .

grub.

a fool : that fair l. a year will shrink into a tester , by next summer , and all to be a courtier , in the devil's name .

cockl.

well , sir : and is not that enough ?

grub.

you dogbolt , enough ! will that frothy title keep firm your credit , sir ? will your spindle . shanks there e'er carry you to win the goal of honour ? they look already as they could scarce drag thee over the kennel , with a pox to you , good mr. courtier .

cockl.

yes , sir , i am a courtier , and intend to be a cherubin . courtiers are all cherubins and seraphims ; and i think i have some reason .

grub.

how , reason ! i have seen a dapper thing more like a courtier , set up to scare the crows out of the corn.

cockl.

ha , ha , ha , much good may 't do your heart , uncle , you are merry , and i could entertain you with a joke against your countrey life , were i so dispos'd ; your ditches and your dunghils . i could nettle you i' faith .

grub.

ye jackanapes , gadzooks ! speak a word more against the countrey and i 'll beat thee , i 'll swinge thee , before thy wife and all thy family : i will i' faith , therefore don't provoke me !

cockl.

nay , why so angry ; uncle ? i pass by your lowing of cows , bleating of sheep , and your damn'd noise of chattering rooks in the morning , that would not let one sleep . you see i am patient .

grub.

rooks ! there 's ne'er a fop at court has half their sense , to my knowledge , no , nor their harmony : the finest vocal musick in the world , this fool calls chattering . ah , thou art a dunce . i had rather hear a rook sing than si fachi .

cockl.

nor do i rally on your fine discourse , which is commonly about your dogs and horses ; and for your part , uncle , you have a passion for your wall ey'd mare , exceeds the love of women .

grub.

here 's an impudent rascal , here 's a rogue , to debauch my darling-mare before my face . and the dog knows too i love her as well as i do my wife . why , you slanderous villain ! now could i even weep for madness : sirra , leave your prating , or provide your self a second . gad � i 'll fight for the honour of my mare , sooner than for any lady at court by th' half .

cockl.

nay , nay , i have done , good uncle .

grub.

't is well you have , sir : wall ey'd mare , you puppy ! 't is true she's queer of an ogle or so ; but what then ? look you into the park , or into your damn'd play house , and see what crowds of female sins come thither , and then let 's hear you prate .

cockl.

but , uncle , why are you so inveterate against the court ? were you ever there ?

grub.

not i , thank heaven : i got down t' other day as far as charing-cross , and had like to have been choak'd at that distance .

cockl.

come , come , uncle ! leave off your snarling , and ridiculous anger , and bring your wife to court. i hear she 's handsome : let her not live there to be a farmer 's blowing ; and be confin'd to serge with silver edging ; and petticoats far coarser than my horse-cloath : but give her velvets , tissues , pearls , and jewels .

grub.

oh lord ! oh lord !

cockl.

a coach and usher , and two running footmen , and i will send my wife to give her rules .

grub.

's heart ! i had rather send her to virginia , and make her plant tabaco . this fellow 's mad .

enter servant . cockl.

sirra , how slept your mistress ? and what visitants are come this morning ?

serv.

sir , as i came out , two lords were newly entred .

cockl.

this is great now , do any lords , uncle , come to see your new wife ?

grub.

no. lord have mercy upon her if they did : heaven keep my wife , and all my issue female still from their lordships .

cockl.

oh , you are dull and pall'd ! you have no pallat.

grub.

this fellow 's a cuckold too , a rank cuckold ! i smell him : well , god b'w'y ' : thou art a rare coxcomb , and i 'll not see thy folly any longer . when you want money , friend , for a new fund of prodigality , i suppose , i shall hear of you ; but not a penny : let thy own folly feed thee . ownz ! to be a cuckold too , that plagues me most of all � ah you senceless ass ! gad ! i have a great mind to take the dog cross the face ; a cuckoldly rogue . gadzooks ! if i stay i shall murder him . ex. in anger .

cockl.

a strange dull angry old fellow this : but just such another piece to dirt was i , before my eyes were open'd by my wife .

enter aurelia .

oh , here she comes : good morrow , dearest .

aur.

good morrow , my jewel . thou look'st well this morning .

cockl.

thank thee , sweet heart : i have no other reason .

aur.

i am glad on 't : now , then to my present business , which is money .

cockl.

faith , i have none left .

aur.

i hope you will not say so : nor imagine so base and low a thought : i have none left ! are these words fitting for a man of honour , and dignity that shall be .

cockl.

the lord knows when : thou hast been seven years about it , and yet i am where i was , child . but i know thou hast daily and nightly labour'd with thy friends for my advancement .

aur.

very well , sir : and do you pop me off with this slight answer , i' faith i have none left ? i' faith you must have !

cockl.

i must have !

aur.

you must have . nay , stare not , sir ; 't is true , i must have money : for be perswaded , if we fall now , or be but seen to shrink under our fair beginnings , 't is our ruine , and then good night to all , but our disgraces .

cockl.

why , where 's the hundred pound i gave you yesterday .

aur.

oh that ! i lost it at basset , last night .

cockl.

then you may win it at basset this morning : why , can you think , wife , i 'll endure such doings ? why , how the devil could you lose all that ?

aur.

i had horrid luck , child : come , i 'll tell thee how . dost understand the game , hony ?

cockl.

not i : i understand none of the game : a pox o' the game , if this be the fruits on 't .

aur.

not understand it ! well , i am resolv'd i 'll teach it thee . 't is the most courtly , the most grand , the most graceful game . and has the finest terms in 't that e'er were heard : as thus now ! first , there 's the fasse , then the alpieu , or paroli , the sept & le va , quinze . & le va , trent . & le va , sonicà , nay sometimes the soisant & le va .

cockl.

soisant , and the devil and all : why this is conjuring , confound it � what a damn'd game 's here , to lose a l. at !

aur.

i tell thee , child , i had the worst luck in the whole world : i lost a sept & le va upon an eight king.

cockl.

gadzooks ! and wilt lose a king's revenue at this rate . this is a game that 's fit for none but kings and queens , to play at , for ought that i see .

aur.

ay. 't is a royal game , indeed ; but prithee do but observe my ill fortune ! i was fass'd every card , i set , or when i drew a lucky one it did not go . i had lost seven kings before , and made a sept & le va upon an eight : when to see the prodigy of ill luck , a citt , a strange punt , that sat next me , a pert forward pushing fellow follow'd the winning knaves , and won a quinze & le va before ever i could make an alpieu : but what vext me most intolerably , was to see my fat lady thump cushion make paroli , and then a sept & le va upon the same card , and when i lost my king four times in one deal , she , upon a filthy knave , every time won sonicà .

cockl.

the devil take my lady 's sonica , and my lord 's too ; what a noise is here with ' em ?

aur.

i think never poor punt was so embarrass'd : but i have done : come , now what say'st thou to this money ? i 'll soon fetch up my losses , sweet heart : i must have , let me see l. by to morrow night : nay , ne'er flinch at it ; 't is for thy preferment , thou know'st .

cockl.

nay , faith , i know not what to say to 't : 't is such a devillish hard world , that my tennants write me word they are all running away . the last l. i laid down for your tall cousin's horse and equipage : he that 's going to be an officer ; and i han t a ragg more left , as i am a true courtier .

aur.

hark you , sir , have you no land in the country ?

cockl.

why , yes , but i had forgot that .

aur.

it must be remembred : some of it must fetch this money : thou shalt not lose preferment , my dear , for the sake of a few dirty acres ; especially when , by my means , the sun of honour is just going to break out upon thee . dost hear , child ? this land must be in london by to morrow night .

cockl.

well , well , if it must , it must : what , acres will serve the turn ? hum !

aur.

't will do very well : and now you speak like a man , and like a courtier that shall be great , and suddenly ; i have said it : well , adieu ! you 'll dispatch ; i must go get the bassetcards ready ; for i expect my lord's company , and all the punts here after dinner : mr. winnall taillies , and i am to be his croupier : if i want money i 'll make shift to borrow out of my lord's fobb .

cockl.

well , well , prithee borrow what thou wilt out of my lord's fobb . go , leave me a little .

aur.

adieu , child , adieu , my pretious . claps his cheek , & ex .

cockl.

't is a good natur'd ingenious devil ; and does so bustle about the courtiers to make me great , and is so caress'd by this lord , and by t'other knight , that 't would do ones heart good to see her : that 's the truth on 't , she must have this money ; but how to make this sale handsomely now , let me see ! gad , i am almost afraid to tell my man toby on 't , 't will break the poor fellow's heart , to hear that i am going to sell : but hang 't , it must be done , and there 's no more to be said . who 's within there ? toby .

enter toby . tob.

did you call , sir ?

cockl.

ay , honest toby , i would have you run presently to the exchange , and there to sir iohn cutchinele , the merchant , offer acres of my land : why dost thou stare so ?

tob.

why faith , sir , see how strangely things will happen , i dream't last night that you were in bedlam , and now my dream is out .

cockl.

oh spare your wit , good toby , for your business , tell him , d' ye hear ? 't is choice and fertil , and ask upon 't l.

tob.

sir , do not do this ; pray take my cap and consider a little : this honest land , that you are parting with , hath been true to you , and done you loyal service .

cockl.

as 't was in duty bound : but whatever happens , my wife must not want money : for if she do , either she or her friends , i may whistle for preferment . go , go , begone , i say , and when you come back � look for me in the presence . exit cockl.

tob.

't is this damn'd wife that is the cause of all , and this , oh this is the dear marriage blessing ; man is the shuttle , and his wife the loom ; and so they weave themselves into a knot , that when 't is done , they 'd hang themselves to unty : i 'll to his uncle presently , and tell him all , perhaps 't will stop his journey , and make him come and rail , and beat my mistress : i 'd give my wages to see 't done handsomely : i 'll whet him i am resolved . exit .

scene iii. grub's house . enter grub. grub.

there 's no good to be done upon this fool , my kinsman , so i 'll into the country , presently , and leave him to the fool 's whip , misery . let me see � i may recover miles to night . ho! within there � some body call a barber ; i 'll be shav'd first , however : i shall ride so much the lighter . call a barber , there . enter lyonel . how now ! who have we here ?

lyon.

sir , i have follow'd you in here .

grub.

so methinks , sir.

lyon.

'pray what may i call your name ?

grub.

my name ? why my name is grub , sir.

lyon.

grub ! right : you are a mahometan .

grub.

the devil i am .

lyon.

i know it ; but am secret : of what faction are you ? what party join you with ?

grub.

prithee , i know no factions , nor parties , not i : i am a plain countrey gentleman , and am just going out of town . what , a devil , does the man mean ?

lyon.

then wear this cross of white , and where you see the li�e , they are my friends : observe 'em well , the time is dangerous .

grub.

i 'll wear none of your cross , not i : i know not what you mean.

lyon.

not know my meaning ! you may spare your cunning , sir , you can pick nothing out of this : this cross is nothing but a cross , a very cross : plain , without spell or witch craft ; search it ; you may suspect poison , powder , or wild-fire ; but you are mistaken .

grub.

well , sir , i see 't is a plain cross , what then ? what a plague , is this fellow ?

lyon.

then do your worst : i care not . tell the king , as i am sure you will , of all my actions : and so god save his majesty . this is no treason . exit .

grub.

tell the king ! what a strange , odd , whimsical rogue is this ! but this town is full of nothing else : nothing but fools and madmen throng the streets . i 'll get out on 't as soon as i can . come , where 's the barber ?

enter barber . barber .

here , here , ready , sir.

grub.

come , come , away with 't quickly : but , d' ye hear , sirra ? ha'n't you got the itch now , which your town-breeding would complement upon my face ? let 's see your fingers .

barber lathers him . barb.

oh clear , clear , as a sucking infant , sir.

grub.

a smooth-fac'd rogue : sirra , you are a whore-master .

barb.

a little given that way , sir ; but i want money .

grub.

alas , poor fellow ! 't is great pity , faith . claps his cheek .

barb.

if i were a great man , sir.

grub.

you would keep a whore , and starve your wife , as they do .

barb.

yes , sir.

grub.

very well : ha , ha , ha . i have not met with a more honest fellow : a good handsome , sleek rascal too ! how many bastards have you , friend ? claps his cheek .

barb.

not very many , sir. i have only two at nurse , and another a coming � will your worship be pleased to give me an old shirt ?

grub.

no , you dog ; i have a kid of my own in the countrey , that must be serv'd first . but , my bonny shaver , you get your living honestly , i hope ? you are not given to thieving ?

barb.

to no burglaries , sir , they are troublesome ; but for the neat conveyance of a hand into a pocket , or so .

grub.

hum ! 't is as i said . thieves , fools and madmen over-run this plaguy town � would i were well a horse-back .

enter toby . tob.

oh sir , undone , undone , all lost , ruin'd !

grub.

how now ? what 's the matter ? what is there a fire ? ha ! who 's there , toby ?

tob.

ay , ay , sir , poor toby , undone , utterly undone .

grub.

be undone , and be hang'd ! what , a devil , dost fright me about it ? � pox � i thought the town had been a fire .

tob.

sir , if ever you had any respect for the antient family of the cockle-brains , to which that of the grubs is worshipfully join'd , turn back to our house , and beat my mistress .

grub.

prithee , beat her thy self , and be hang'd , if thou hast a mind to 't .

tob.

's bud. would i might , i 'd strap her with a vengeance � besides my master is undone , unless you go , sir.

grub.

i 'll not come near him , an extravagant rascal , he has not a peny of money ; and i warrant his land will be going e'er long .

tob.

't is going , sir , 't is going now .

grub.

what 's that ? is he going to mortgage ?

tob.

to sell , sir , to sell � acres are doom'd this night , unless you stop it , sir.

grub.

give me my hat and gloves . starts off his chair .

barb.

what is 't you mean , sir ?

grub.

acres ! oh intolerable rogue ! i 'll be with him : gadzooks !

barb.

why , sir , your beard is not half off .

grub.

pox o' my beard . i 'll go with half a nose to save acres . come along , toby � gad i 'll thrash him into stubble , but i 'll change him , i am resolv'd on 't . exit .

tob.

good luck be with thee , i ne'er had till now half so much cause to bid god speed the plough . exit .

act ii.
scene i. discovers the basset-table ; aurelia , clermont , longoville , bewford , and other gentlemen and ladies sitting round at play , winnall is dealing ; several are standing by , and others walking about ; acting the several humours of winners and losers . enter sharpe and flea-flint . sharpe .

well ! what times , flea-flint ? what purchase to night ? what rate bears money ? hah !

flea .

pox , not worth a man's trouble : i have lent but three eight and forties yet .

sharp .

but you 'll draw so many fifties , i hope !

flea .

yes , certainly , i should hardly wait here else : there 's no pawn stirring neither ; not so much as a table-diamond , nor my lady 's locket , the devil 's in 't ! i think , this trade will hardly find a man salt to his radishes ; prithee , what news about town , ned ?

sharp .

why young lyonel , they say , is mad .

flea .

mad ! prithee for what ?

sharp .

it seems the king once parted him and his mistress , who was a rich orphan , intending to bestow her on his favourite ; grief for which chance and her inconstancy has since that time much distracted him , and now in his mad fit , he conceits the king designs to hang him , and trap him speaking treason .

flea .

alas , poor lyonel ! mad ! and mad for love too ! thou art a miracle indeed .

enter lady lost-all . sharp .

what lady 's that ?

flea .

sir iasper lost-alls's lady , one that 's so much in love with her coach that she 's hardly ever out on 't : prithee let 's observe 'em ; i find , by his fidgetting about , the bank has stript him .

lady .

well , sir iasper , i have told you of this a hundred times , pray come away now , i find your money 's all gone , by that sheepish look of yours . d' ye hear ? pray let some body order my coach to come to the door . you 'll never leave this basset , sir iasper , till you have ruin'd me . my coach and horses there , quickly . come , i protest , i 'm quite tir'd with coming up stairs . to a footman .

sir iasp.

gad , madam , to tell you the truth , i have lost your coach and horses since you went.

lady .

lost my coach and horses !

sir iasp.

yes , faith , you must e'en beat home upon the hoof , there 's no remedy ?

lady .

why , thou monster ! thou darest not , sure , put such an affront upon a woman of my quality ; one that �

sir iasp.

one that shall scold with any woman of quality in town , i 'll say that for her , but i 'll not stay to hear more on 't . exit .

lady .

oh intolerable ! was there ever such a brute seen ! that whilst i was paying an innocent visit to my cousin doll feetly here in the house , could have the barbarity to lose my dear coach and horses , without which , alas ! what is a lady ? how can a lady subsist without her coach and horses ? a husband ! a clown ; a beast : one i married and got knighted to have comfort of him , and now the brute , to reward me , has lost my dear coach and horses at filthy basset , the devil take him , how does the monster think , a lady dress'd in a gown , as i am , shall foot it home now ? takes up her train , & discovers her stockings down , shoes tatter'd , & exit .

flea . sharp .

ha , ha , ha , ha , this was pleasant enough .

win.

tre winns , six loses , knave winns , ten loses , eight winns � madam , you lose the king. to aurelia .

aurelia and clermont rise . aur.

a curse on all ill luck ; fass'd so many times , a paroli , sept , and quinze & le va lost in a moment tearing the cards .

cler.

plgue on 't , i am stript too , and this is all the treasure i have left in this world. kissing her hand .

aur.

well , sir , do not you complain till you lose that treasure , i shall wheedle my husband and get flush again within few hours , and then , sir , perhaps you may hear from me ; in the mean time good morrow , 't is almost sun-rising , i 'le to bed now . ex. smiling .

cler.

she gives me the ougle to follow her . oh this damn'd itch of play , yet cannot i give over , if i were to be hang'd . flea-flint , prithee come hither .

flea .

what 's your pleasure , sir ?

cler.

thou know'st , i have always been thy friend , and given thee barratto freely , prithee lend me another eight and forty upon honour .

flea .

not without a pawn , sir , i have sworn the contrary .

cler.

as i am a man of honour .

flea .

as i am a man of honour , sir , i must not break my oath .

cler.

thou wilt not do me this courtesie then .

flea .

i cannot , sir , what , would you have me damn my self for a trifle : if you have e're a pawn ? �

cler.

i le give thee bond and judgment .

flea .

pish , paper , paper , i 'le do nothing without a pawn , i tell ye .

cler.

well , come hither , thou shalt have a pawn .

flea .

where , what is 't ?

cler.

and such a pawn , as never was propos'd to man before . � thou saw'st that lady that went out ?

flea .

well , sir , and what of her ?

cler.

she is my mistress , and the dearest jewel that e're unlucky gamester pawn'd before : one , that i value equal with my life ; yet such a witchery there is in play , that for this money , i 'le contrive it so , that thou shalt be caress'd instead of me , till i return what 's lent .

flea .

this i confess is the strangest pawn i ever heard of , but i lend no money upon faces , sir , i must beg your pardon : however i shall make bold to tell the lady , what a faithful spark she has . aside .

clerm .

dog , rook , rascal ! what a slave was i to offer such an inestimable treasure ! sirra , get you gone , or i 'll cut your pate .

flea .

ay , ay ; rail , rail ! ha , ha , ha . ex. flea flint .

longoville and bewford rise long.

clear'd � stript : by this light , not a rag left . tears the cards .

bew.

ha , ha , ha , i won two hundred guineas : what 's the matter , iack ?

cler.

nothing , nothing , a pox on him , come , prithee let 's go , and beat up the rogues at the blue-posts , for a quart of burnt sherry .

long.

with all my heart , a plague of this damn'd basset-table . excunt .

enter cocklebrain , grub , and toby . tob.

do but see , sir , they 're at it still , at this time o' th' morning .

grub.

oons speak to 'em , souse in upon 'em , nephew .

cockl.

no , pray , uncle , do you , for my part i 'm asham'd .

grub.

gad , and so i will , what 's here to do , what a pox de' e make an ordinary of my nephew's house ? a bawdy-house were a better name by the half , nothing but cheating , and gaming , and roaring , and tearing , gad-sookers , 't is past suffering , and as i am his friend , and uncle �

sharp .

how now , who have we here , sir , will you venture fifty pieces , here 's a stool .

grub.

and there 't is at your head , dogbolt . draw , nephew , draw , toby , draw , draw , we 'le basset the rogues .

enter lyonel , with a helmet on , and sword drawn . lyon.

what 's here , treason going forward , i 'le make one against ye , faith. first attacks grub , and has him down , then throws the cards about , and falls upon the gamesters , till grub rises , and they then beat lyonel and all out .

grub.

so , so , now lock the door upon 'm toby

toby locks the door . cockl.

bravely fought , i'faith , why , uncle , you beat the mad-man too , you fought like scanderbeg ; you are not hurt , i hope �

grub.

no , hang 'em , they are all polltroons , rogues that have no more souls in 'em than so many fleas , therefore hear me once more , and mark me well : if thou dost not instantly break this damn'd custom , and make thy wife know her self , ill desert thee for ever , never see thy face , but leave thee to ensuing rags and poverty , a thing not worthy for the dogs to piss upon

tob.

ne're think to see honest toby again neither , i 'me too proud of my parts , to serve a beggar , i thank ye .

cockle .

do you really think my wife deceives me then ?

grub.

' sbud , think it , 't is past thinking , for i know it .

tob.

sir , she came home at three a clock yesterday morning , and was led up stairs between two thundring whoremasters , one had a great patch on 's nose , you may guess by what , and there they were two hours in her chamber : what they did there , the lord knows .

cockle .

't is likely , they were plotting my preferment .

grub.

plotting to make thee a cuckold , that 's your preferment .

tob.

and a beggar most certainly .

grub.

for she knows no end in lavishing .

tob.

and for eating and drinking , she 's the very devil , her belly is a meer parson's barn , all your tenants pay tyth to 't , and yet 't is never satisfyed .

cockl.

the truth is , she has been given to take a cup , of late .

grub.

a cup , ' ds heart i have seen her as maudlin as a midwife at a crying out .

tob.

and when she 's in her beer , she 's wondrous chast ; no doubt .

grub.

come , come , once more i say send for her , for my part , i shall have no patience if i see her : send for her i say , and pack her into the country , instantly , or never see my face more .

cockl.

well , sir , your hearty love , and reasons have prevail'd , it shall be so .

grub.

it shall ?

cockl.

yes � sir , it shall be so .

grub.

why , that 's well said , gad , i 'le slap thee down another hundred pounds in my will for this , and let wives know their duty .

cockl.

she has lost a plaguey deal of mony lately , at this damn'd basset , that 's the truth on 't .

grub.

a mint , a mint , the devil and all , i know it , for 't is a greater cheat , than the lottery ; 't is just like giving a man twenty pounds . to let you lose .

cockl.

but she shall have no more , uncle .

grub.

thou' rt in the right , boy , it makes 'em wild and wanton . i make my young jade at home leap at a crook'd nine-pence : give a wife money , give her a pudding .

cockl.

mine has had the indies .

grub.

ay , iacky , thou hadst better have sent her thither by half , take heed for the future , now hold fast , and prosper , i 'll presently take horse , and tell thy tenants such a story ; this will be joyful news at plowden , farewel , good iacky , be but resolute , and then the devil , i mean , thy wife will have no power over thee .

tob.

blessings go along with ye , sir , you have made me a new-man too .

grub.

farewel , honest to. i shall see thee in the country shortly , now little to. where we 'le crack a flagon , and roast apples , ye rogue . farewel . nephew , god-b'w'y ' . to , your most humble servant , good nephew � come , my horse , my horse there . exit grub.

cockl.

good journey to'e , sir , i 'll be with ye to morrow .

tob.

oons i could leap for joy , this is the happiest day .

cockl.

go , toby , and call your mistress .

tob.

but shall she not prevail , sir , and out-talk ye � as she us'd to do ? for you know she has a plaguy tongue .

cockl.

i 'll not hear her , but rail at her till i am ten miles off .

tob.

if you are forty , so much the better , sir , for she 's so shrill , that , if the wind sit right , she 'll sound from hence to barnet .

cockl.

go , go , call her hither .

tob.

i could leap out of my skin , my heart 's so light , a plague o' this stinking town ! now we shall get a little air , and go a hunting , and a fishing agen . exit .

cockl.

why , what a thing was i , that such a creature as a wife could rule me ? do not i know that woman first was made for man's diversion : she shall know now , a thing that few � do , she has a husband that can govern her .

enter toby hastily . tob.

she 's coming , sir , and in a plaguy fret . stand upon your guard , sir.

enter aurelia . aur.

what planet reigns ? or what mad whimsey have you now i' th' head , that makes you call me from my rest , that know i have not been in bed all night ?

cockl.

oh , you shall go to bed betimes hereafter , and shall be rais'd again at thrifty hours .

aur.

what does he mean !

cockl.

i 'll have no more of your court tricks , your honours , your offices , and all your large preferments i 'll be content to lose : for , to be plain w' ye , i now at last begin to smell a rat , and understand too late what you 'd be at .

aur.

the man is mad sure !

cockl.

the woman would have him so ; but it shall be a country madness then , for i 'll be gone this morning .

aur.

very fine ; and who 's advice is this , sir , i beseech ye , your swabber toby's ?

tob.

i shall have my head broke , i see by her looks .

cockl.

no one 's advice , good wife , but my own reason ; therefore make ready .

aur.

sir , i hope you 'll stay till the next ball be past however .

cockl.

not i : i have been balling on't too long , you have kept me here these seven years a balling , treat�ng your friends , and wasting all my substance in riot and fine cloaths , which was the way you told me to be preferr'd : but i find no such matter , therefore make ready , and in that gown which you came first to town in , your grogram-safe-guard and hood suitable . thus on a double gelding shall you amble , and my man toby shall be set before ye .

tob.

hem , hem , well said , old stiff rump , i'faith , i begin to take heart a little .

aur.

and will you go then in earnest ?

cockl.

yes faith will i , and how dare you oppose my will and pleasure ? was not the man ordain'd to rule his wife ?

aur.

true , sir , but where the man does miss his way , it is the woman's part to set him right ; so fathers have a right to guide their sons in all their courses , yet you oft have seen poor little children that have both their eyes lead their blind fathers .

cockl.

she has a plaguy wit.

tob.

a devillish one , sir , therefore take care of her , she 'll talk ye mad else .

cockl.

come , come , you 're but a little piece of man.

aur.

but such a piece as being taken away , what would man do ? the fairest , tallest ship that ever sail'd , is by a little piece of the same wood steer'd right and turn'd about .

cockl.

ay , that 's all one , you shall steer me no longer ; i 'll keep my rudder in my own hand now .

tob.

well said agen i'gad , a plague , how the jade lears now ! aside .

aur.

't is your clownish uncle , i know , that hath put this into your head , who is an enemy to your preferment , because i should not take place of his wife ; come , by this kiss , sweet heart , thou shalt not go .

cockl.

by this other kiss , sweet-heart , i will , and therefore on with your trinkets ; i know your tricks . and if preferment falls e're you are ready , 't is welcome , else farewel to court , i'faith .

aurel.

well , sir , since you are resolv'd , i must obey .

cockl.

you must , therefore about it .

tob.

ay , ay , you must , you must , there 's no more to be said .

cockl.

go , go , get ready . women are pleasant things when once a man begins to know himself .

aur.

but hark ye , sir , because you use me thus , though i did look for present honour this morning for ye and at such an hour , yet if it does not come e're i am ready , which i will be the sooner , left it should , when i am once set on a countrey life , not all the power of earth shall alter me , not all your prayers , or threats shall make me speak the least word to my honourable friends , to do you any grace .

cockl.

with all my heart .

aur.

and never more hope to be honourable

cockl.

not i , i have been tyr'd with hoping , if that be court preferment , i have enough on 't .

aur.

nor to live greatly , you shall be so far from the name of honour , that you shall never see a lord again .

cockl.

why , what care i , if you had never seen one , i think your honour had been ne're the worse for 't .

aur.

but amongst sheep and oxen you shall live at home bespotted with your own lov'd dirt , in nasty cloaths , as you were us'd to do , and , to oblige you , i will live so too .

cockl.

and 't will become ye well , come , the day wears , therefore make hast , it shall be my care to see your stuff pack'd up � toby � come . exit cockle .

tob.

ay , ay , sir , here am i , lord , how she looks now ! ex.

aur.

it shall be my care to gull you , my wise husband . you shall stay , and more than that intreat me too , you shall have honours presently . who 's there ?

enter maria. mar.

madam .

aur.

prithee , bring hither pen , ink , and paper , quickly .

mar.

't is ready , madam � what 's the matter ?

aur.

your master will not stay in town , he says , unless preferment fall within an hour . sits down , and writes .

mar.

let him command one of the city gates , the mobile are mutinying , or get him made a constable , and walk the rounds at midnight , to catch drunkards , any thing that has hurry in 't will please him .

aur.

no , no , i have it for him , i have been prepar'd a good while for this occasion : and when the world shall see what i have done , let it not move the spleen of any wife , to see me make an asse of my dear husband . if they are just , and know well how to use a woman , then it were a sin to wrong 'em , but when they grow conceited of themselves , and ill performers , then shew 'em no mercy . here , carry this letter to young clermont , and bid him and his friends come hither instantly , and do as i have order'd there .

mar.

it shall be done , madam . a duce take him , i warrant he intends to pack us into the country , to weed his barley , or churn his butter ; but we 'll churn him , and make butter of his brains first , here 's that will fit him . exit .

aur. in the mean time , i 'le go and dress my self , in all the country cloaths , i us'd before , not to be gone , but make the mirth the more . ex. aurelia . re-enter cockle-brain , and toby , laden with riding equipage . cockl.

is all pack'd up , toby ?

tob.

all , all , sir , there is no tumbler runs through his hoop , with more dexterity , than i about this business , 't is a day , that i have long'd to see .

cockl.

come , where 's my boots ? sits down .

tob.

here , here , sir , and now y' are a made man.

cockl.

ay , toby , now thou shalt know , i can command my wife .

tob.

i am glad to see it , sir.

cockle .

i do not love always to be made a puppy , toby .

tob.

no , sir , but yet methinks your worship does not look right like a country gentleman .

cockl.

i will presently ; give me my tother hat �

tob.

here , sir.

cockl.

so , now my jerkin .

tob.

yes , sir.

cockl.

on with it , toby , thou and i will live so finely in the countrey , toby , and have such pleasant walks into the woods , and then bring home riding-rods , and walking-staves .

tob.

and i will carry 'em , sir , and sturdy sticks for the children .

cockl.

so thou shalt , and thou shalt do all , oversee my work-folks , and at the weeks end pay 'em all their wages .

tob.

yes , sir , if your worship gives me money .

cockl.

thou shalt eat money , man.

tob.

beef , beef , and 't like your worship : as for eating of money , let that alone .

cockl.

give me my trowzes , and i will make my wife , thy mistress , look to her dairy well , and to her landrey , that we may have our linnen clean on sundays .

tob.

and holydays , sir.

cockl.

ay , and e'er we walk about the grounds provide our breakfast , or she shall smoak ; i 'll make her a good houswife ; she now shall make no journey to her sisters , but live at home and feed her poultrey fat , and see her maids in bed before her , and lock all the doors .

tob.

rare , rare , sir , why , this will be a life for king and queens .

cockl.

come , give me my buff-belt , and hanger .

tob.

't is done , sir.

cockl.

so , this is as it should be ; now , my gloves .

tob.

here they are , sir.

cockl.

a riding-rod now , come .

tob.

there 's nothing wanting , sir.

cockl.

so , so , how dost thou like me now , hah ?

tob.

exceeding well , sir ; now your worship looks just like your self ; a man of means and credit ; so did your wise and famous ancestors ride up and down to fairs to cheapen cattle .

cockl.

go , hasten your mistress , and make ready , i long to be on horse-back .

tob.

i 'll be ready in a twinkling , sir ; never was man so jocund ; ' ds heart , i could dance all the way . ex. toby .

enter clermont and foot-man . cler.

who 's that ? who 's that , friend ?

foot.

i know not , sir , i think it is my master .

cler.

who , he that walks in gray , whisking his riding-rod ?

foot.

yes , sir , 't is he .

cler.

't is he indeed , and at all points prepar'd for his new journey : sirrah , when i wink upon ye , run out and tell the gent. below , 't is time .

foot.

i will , sir.

cler.

mr. cockle-brain , good morrow t' ye .

cockl.

the same to you , sir , this is one of my wife's court friends ; how simply he looks now , to see me in this dress : my wife 's within , sir , but she 's busie .

cler.

as she pleases , sir ; my business is now with you .

cockl.

with me , sir ! your pleasure ?

cler.

't is reported , sir , i know not whether by some enemy , malitiously , that envies your great merit , and wou'd be ready to sow discontents between his majesty and you ; or truly , which on my faith i would be sorry for , that you intend in haste to leave the court.

cockl.

faith , sir , within this half hour . toby .

tob. within .

sir.

cockl.

is my wife ready ?

tob. within .

presently , sir.

cler.

but , sir , i needs must tell you , as a friend , you should have taken your journey privater ; for 't is already blaz'd about the court.

cockl.

why , sir , i hope 't is no treason , is 't ?

cler.

't is true , sir ; but 't is grown the common talk : there 's no news else , in town ; and in the presence , all the nobility and gentry have nothing in their mouths , but only this , that mr. cockle-brain , that noble courtier , is now departing hence : every man's face looks ghastly on his fellows ; such a sadness , before this day , i ne'er beheld at court ; mens hearts begin to fail 'em , when they hear it .

cockl.

sir , i had rather all their hearts should fail 'em , than i stay here untill my purse fail me .

cler.

but yet you are a subject ; and beware , i charge you , by the love i bear to you , how you do venture rashly on a course to make your soveraign jealous of your deeds .

for princes jealousies , where they love most , are quickly found , but they are hardly lost .
cockl.

sir , i know not what you mean by this ! all the love that i have found at court , is , they have let me spend my money there .

cler.

have i not still profess'd my self your friend ?

cockl.

yes , yes . you have all profess'd , but you ne'er prov'd so yet .

cler.

now , sir , i will then ; because i see you are wise , and give you thus much light into a business , that came to me just now . be resolute , stand stiffly to it , that you will be gone , and presently .

cockl.

troth , 't is what i intend .

cler.

and , by this light , you may be what you will. will you be secret , sir ?

cockl.

ay. what 's the matter ?

cler.

the king does fear you .

cockl.

sir !

cler.

and is now in council about you .

cockl.

about me !

cler.

about you , sir , i tell you ; you will find he is in council about you : his councellours have told him all the truth .

cockl.

what truth have they told him ?

cler.

why , sir , that which now he knows too well .

cockl.

too well ! prithee what is 't ? if any rogue has sworn treason against me now , i am in a fine condition ! aside .

cler.

that you have follow'd him these seven years , with a great train , and though he has not grac'd ye , yet you have div'd into the hearts of thousands with liberality and noble carriage : and if you should depart hence unpreferr'd , all discontented and seditious spirits would flock to you , and thrust you into action ; with whose help and your tenants , if you were so dispos'd , who does know , how great a part of this yet peaceful realm , you might make desolate : but when the king heard this !

cockl.

what said he ?

cler.

he sneez'd , and shook , as never monarch shook'd before . and to be short , you may be what you will : but be not ambitious , sir , sit down with moderate honours , lest you make your self more fear'd .

cockl.

i know not what to think of this : his looks are very serious .

cler.

the gudgeon bites . oh , here comes longoville .

enter longoville . long.

where 's mr. cockle-brain ?

cler.

there , sir , he stands : would you ought with him ?

long.

i should hardly sweat thus else . good morrow , sir.

cockl.

with all my heart , sir.

long.

his majesty does recommend himself most kindly to you , sir.

cockle .

his majesty ?

long.

yes , sir , and has , by me , sent you this favour , kneel down , and rise a knight .

cockl.

a knight , sir ?

long.

a knight , sir , and he does farther request you , not to leave the court so soon ; for though your former merits were neglected , after this time , there shall no office fall , but you shall stand fair for 't as any man.

cler.

what think you now , sir ? hark you , a word in your ear : if you yield yet you are a novice .

cockl.

do you think so ? softly aside .

cler.

most certainly , therefore be resolute .

cockl.

i understand you ; a knight , let me see ; a knight . sir iohn cockle-brain ! no : it won't do . besides , i have known a cheese-monger a knight ; a hundred sniveling , addle-headed citizens for cheating , knighted : and pimps and cuckolds innumerable : no , no ; i must go , i must desire his majesty to excuse me .

long.

i 'll bear your knightly words straight to the king , and send his princely answer back again . ex. longo .

cler.

very well done , sir , stand out stiffly , a while , 't will be the better : i know there is a tide of honours coming .

cockle .

but with my stiff standing , if i should lose my knighthood , i should wish i had been more limber .

cler.

oh , never fear , sir , 't is impossible : hark , there 's a noise below : 's death , here 's my lord what de' e call him : pull down your hat over your eyes , look grave and sullen . so , so .

enter bewford . bew.

where is this new made knight ?

cockl.

hem , hem ; who 's that ? here i am .

bew.

let me embrace you first within my arms : then call you lord. the king will have it so : who does intreat your lordship , to remember his message , sent to you by longoville .

cler.

if you are sneaking , and dare mount no higher , you may yield now . i know what i wou'd do .

cockl.

peace , he observes us . a lord , hum , to be lord cockle-brain ! pox , i know a crook-back'd fidler call'd a lord : no , no , this is too light too . besides i have been sick of a lord , ever since i met my lord mayor t'other day , ty'd to his horse , and with a great brass chain about his neck , weighing of butter .

bew.

you 'll return the king some answer , my lord.

cockl.

yes , my lord , you may thank his majesty , but the lordship is too light . i must be gone , were he ten thousand kings and emperours .

bew.

i 'll tell him what you say , sir , but i know he 'll be extreamly concern'd .

long.

oh damnably ! the rogue does it to a hair. away , away .

bew.

i must , or i shall laugh in 's face . ex. bew.

cler.

why , this was like your self , my lord.

cockl.

i think so ; the devil 's in 't , if that was not stiff enough . but if i should lose this lordship by fooling , my wife would be plaguy angry . a ladyship , you know is a pretty bawble , enough for her to play with .

cler.

oh , you 'll have a bigger bawble , i warrant you for her to play with . see , see , here comes t'other again .

enter longoville . long.

give me your honour'd hand , right courteous peer , and from hence forth be a noble marquess , the king so wills , and subjects must obey . only he still desires you to consider his late request .

cler.

faith ! you are well now , my lord. i 'd consent .

cockl.

' sbud � i 'll be one step higher , since i am so far .

cler.

ha , ha , ha , 't is the finest lord : i am afraid anon , he 'll stand upon 't to share the kingdom with him .

long.

pox on you . speak lower .

cockl.

troth , i must own the king is very gracious : but that scandalous ballad of that abominable marquess , and that damnable patient grizel , has made that title so nauseous to me � if his majesty would but please to change that .

long.

faith , my lord , i believe you may be what you please . here 's another messenger .

enter bewford , and footman carrying a robe . bewf.

make room here . where 's this noble marquess ? the king , my lord , once more has sent me to you , and finding no dignity above your merit , so you will freely grant to his proposal , he bids you be a duke , and chuse of whence .

cler.

' sheart , if you yield not now , you are undone : what can you wish to have more than the kingdom ?

cockl.

why then , so please his majesty , i would be duke of dunstable ; because i like the sound .

bewf.

't is very apt , sir : i know the king is pleased . there 's your patent with a blank .

cockl.

pray give his majesty thanks , sir ; and you may tell him now that i will stay .

bewf.

he 'll be a glad man when he hears it , sir.

cler.

i must have vent to laugh , or i shall burst . aside .

bewf.

keep your countenance , and be hang'd .

long.

but how shall we keep it from the worlds ear , that none undeceive him ?

cler.

we 'll think of that anon : why , gentlemen , is this a gracious habit for a duke ? for heaven's sake each one employ his hand to pluck the clouds off from this radiant sun , that must shine on us all � i 'll pluck one boot and spur off .

long.

and i another .

bewf.

this scurvey hat , and plaguy peruke , do not become his grace's sprouting fore-head : for shame let 's off with ' em .

long.

now set your duke-like foot to this of mine , one pluck will do it .

cockl.

hold ! hold ! thou 'lt pluck my leg off ; prithee go more gingerly to work , my grace is yet but tender .

long.

my lord , i beg your pardon .

cockl.

well � you have it , friend .

cler.

so , now off with this jerkin , and throw away that riding-rod .

bewf.

here , here : on with the new robe the king has sent .

cockl.

robe � 't is but an odd sort of a robe , methinks : prithee , what 's the name on 't ?

bewf.

my lord , 't is call'd a solyman : 't is made in imitation of the new sultana's ; this mode is for the great lords , as t'other for the great ladies .

cockl.

oh ho ! is it so ? they put it on .

long.

so , so , where are his grace's slippers ?

enter toby , booted and dress'd for a iourney . tob.

come , come , sir , all 's ready : the horses are brought out ; the pillion on , and my mistress stays in the hall. ownz ! what 's here to do ? what a devil do you mean , sir ?

cockl.

my slippers , toby , my slippers . gravely .

tob.

slippers ! ' sbud , will you ride a journey in your slippers ?

long.

oh thou mighty duke ! pardon this man , that thus has trespass'd in his ignorance . here are your grace's slippers .

cockl.

the poor fellow is honest � i pardon him .

tob.

why , what 's the matter ?

cler.

fellow , he 's a duke . the king has rais'd him above all the land. toby starts , and then kneels .

tob.

a duke ! oh , that ever i was born ! do you hear , sir , do you know what i am , pray ?

cler.

chief gentleman o' th' chamber ; secretary , any thing , what you please : you may be a lord in time , if things go right . to long.

tob.

d' ye hear , friend ? prithee pull off my boots too .

cockl.

no , let them alone , and get thee into the countrey presently , and tell my uncle what has happen'd .

tob.

' sheart , here 's luck for you . i 'll post thither instantly , and tell his uncle this amazing news . oh what dull dunghill countrey rogues are we ! a duke ! ' sheart , we shall be all lords at least . exit .

enter aurelia , dress'd awkwardly for a iourney . aur.

thus to your will , as every good wife ought , i have bent all my thoughts , and now am ready .

cockl.

oh madam ! i am not worthy to kiss the least of all your grace's toes , much less your thumb , which yet i would be bold with . all your council has been to me as prudent as an angel's , but mine to thee as dirty as my boots . dear dutchess , there 's no going now , we must both stay .

aurel.

pray , sir , don't mock me , nor make me dress and undress like a fool , because you find me easy : said i not , the whole world should not alter me , if once i were resolv'd ; therefore let 's away .

cockl.

behold , a knight does kneel . kneels .

aur.

a knight !

cockl.

a lord.

aur.

a fool !

cockl.

i say a lord does kneel , nay a duke .

cler.

in trowses , madam .

bewf.

without shoes .

aur.

are you all mad ?

long.

no , gracious lady , if you dare credit your faithful servant's word , your husband 's made a duke .

aur.

what think you now , sir ?

cockl.

ah dear , dear dutchess ! i am made by thee for ever , and here in token , that all strife shall end , 'twixt thee and me , i let my trowses fall , and to thy hands i do deliver 'em ,

to signifie , that in all acts and speeches , from this time forth my wife shall wear the breeches .
exeunt omnes .
act iii.
scene i. enter grub , and phillida . phil.

well avads ! you are welcome home a thousand times , dear hubby ; and will my cousin be here so soon do you say ?

grub.

ay , i have laid it home to him , i'faith ! i have made a new man of him ! we shall have no more court fooleries now !

phil.

why , hubby , is not the court a fine place then ?

grub.

not half so fine a place as my barn is in harvest-time .

phil.

what , and so many tall , young , handsome , scotch , french and irish wits there , that come for preferment ? why , hubby , i heard here that my cousin cockle-brain was to have been made a lord.

grub.

a lord ! a loggerhead he would have been made , had not i clear'd his eye-sight , what with his wife 's tattling , and her bullies bantring him with honours and titles , he was almost mad amongst 'em : but i rouz'd him , i'faith ! i got the better of him at last , and made him forswear ever coming near that damn'd town again . i expect him here to morrow ; he 's upon his journey by this time .

phil.

what has he forsworn sweet london , to come and live sneaking here in the country , hubby ?

grub.

sweet london ! ' sbud i warrant this fool thinks it pav'd with nutmegs and ginger ; ha , ha : � besides , why sneaking , you baggage ? why sneaking ?

phil.

why is not our countrey life a sneaking life , hubby ?

grub.

no , hubby , and let me hear you call it so agen , if you dare : i shall have her get an itch of seeing this sweet london , and run away from me there , if i han't a care. aside .

phil.

nay , dear , pray don't be angry ! what preferment can my cousin expect here ?

grub.

' sbud , is he not lord of a mannor ? which he may thank me for too , for that was just degrading , had not i been in the way , and exercis'd upon him : besides , if he wants more preferment , he may be a iustice of peace , as i am : lash the whores out of the countrey ; live godlily , and take bribes , ye silly jade .

enter toby . phil.

he 's coming , hubby , for look here comes his man , mr. toby .

grub.

't is he , i'faith ! what , toby � my friend , toby ! welcome , faith : spouse , go lay down the pheasant roger shot this morning : i suppose my cousin's alighted at the gate , and we must get something to entertain him ; go , go ; why don't you move ? now i see , toby , he 's a man of his word . ownds run , lay down the pheasant , i say . pushes her .

tob.

your pheasant must fly into st. iames's park if you intend to treat him , i can tell you that .

grub.

why , is not he come ?

tob.

no , nor like to come , that 's more , old fellow .

grub.

how , sauce box ! what 's that you say ? will he break his word with me ? does the rascal dare to affront me ?

tob.

rascal ! have a care what you say , friend , i have sworn homage to my prince , and hold my place by my fidelity , therefore , friend , keep good words in your mouth . you are but a iustice of peace .

grub.

but a iustice of peace ! why , you sawcy rascal , what would you have me be , a cherubin ? here 's an insolent rogue ! he makes nothing of a iustice of peace .

tob.

not in comparison of his grace , or my self , i thank ye .

grub.

his grace ! whose grace , dog ? ' sbud , speak quickly , and don 't plague me with these riddles , or old crab shall fly about your ears ? why does that scab , your master , use me thus ? and where is he ?

tob.

his mighty grace is at his house , i suppose .

grub.

mighty grace !

phil.

nay , nay , hubby , prithee do not call my court-nephew such names !

tob.

ay , ay , old mole hill ! things are alter'd since thou and i met at london : to be short , the king has made your nephew duke of dunstable : now repent of what is past , and extend your manners to me , as my place deserves , or look to 't . i shall stick upon your skirts : i shall grub ye !

grub.

the duke of dunstable , oons !

tob.

even so , sir , and greatest favourite at court , no better , nor no worse , sir.

grub.

but , toby , dost not thou dream ? art sure ?

tob.

sir , i 'll hold no discourse without my title . if you want court breeding i 'll teach you some . i am stil'd now mr. secretary .

grub.

mr. secretary !

tob.

a little step to future dignity . about two years hence i expect to be a duke my self .

grub.

the devil you do ! this must be down-right madness .

tob.

believe so , and be wretched !

grub.

nay , nay , i beseech you , good mr. secretary , be not angry ! 't is such high news it almost gravels me : i desire only to be satisfy'd , and if you are sure my nephew is a duke .

tob.

as sure as you are justice grub , sir.

grub.

and that 's pretty sure indeed . gadzooks , if this be true i have undone my self , i call'd him son of a whore ! but , mr. secretary , i have great confidence in your worship's patience and mercy . changing his tone .

tob.

well , mr. iustice , i can wink at faults .

grub.

but if the sun should dazle now !

tob.

yet more doubts ! have you a nose on your face ?

grub.

a nose ! yes , yes ; i am sure i have a nose .

tob.

why then i am sure he is a duke .

phil.

o gemini ! if our nephew be a duke , i wonder what i am , hubby !

grub.

a fool , hubby . pox , prithee hold thy peace ; i 'll tell thee more anon : this is the rarest news ! we are all made for ever .

tob.

i saw the courtiers bow , and heard 'em cry , good health and fortune to my lord the duke ; god bless him , cries another ; and to his grace's right hand , the worshipful mr. secretary , says a third : and when i came away to bring this news , his chamber was hung with nobles like the presence .

grub.

i heartily thank you , sir , i am satisfy'd . why , great as he is , he is my kinsman , mr. secretary ; i am his poor unworthy uncle .

tob.

that 's true , sir ; but i could wish his greatness could make him lose his memory ; you have been formerly a little sawcy with him , you know , justice .

grub.

i have so indeed , a great failing in troth : i am asham'd on 't heartily ; and will repent and mend . what , i warrant his ingenious lady was the means of all this !

tob.

even so , sir ; you know i was for having you swinge her , gadzooks , i would not have her know it for a l.

grub.

nor i have done it for ten thousand .

tob.

for she has ferk'd out all our preferments upon her own anvil , as cleverly as a smith would do a ten penny nail .

grub.

ah , i always thought her an ingenious person . but now to see what fortune some men have ! i might have been a duke too , if i had had but luck . i had an estate and a wife as fair as his , that could have brook'd the court as well as his , and laid about her for her husband's honour . ah , toby , had i ever dreamt of this !

tob.

yet again , sir ?

grub.

i cry your mercy , good mr. secretary .

tob.

why faith , sir , it came above our expectation : we were wise only in seeking to undo this honour : which shew'd our dung-hill breeding , and our dirt.

grub.

't is very true , we were both arrant puppies , mr. secretary . 't is as his noble grace hath often said , we understood just nothing .

tob.

't is time then that we now improve our selves , that rising , as we may , with our great master , we may attain some wisdom with our places , and not be fools in office , mr. justice .

grub.

right ; and troth this grandeur of the duke's , my nephew , i cry thy mercy that i am familiar , methinks should make for us . hum !

tob.

how the fates may order in this poor thread of life , as yet i know not ; but i think i was not born to hold a trencher : let time rowl on , i shall see what 't will come to !

grub.

well , the first thing i 'll do , i 'll fit my wife for the court ; buy her new cloaths , and trinckets .

tob.

that 's the way , sir.

grub.

i was a dull countrey clod , to let my nephew rise and get the start before me . but i 'll dispatch and put my self in money .

phil.

to buy me fine cloaths , hubby ! o gemini ! and must i go to court then ; and see the fine houses , and the fine horses , and the fine gentlemen that i have dreamt of a thousand times , when you have been talking the night before , ivads i have , hubby .

grub.

thou shalt see all : it shall go hard but i 'll have preferment too . i 'll about this money instantly .

phil.

oh gemini ! i could leap out of my skin for joy methinks !

tob.

you do well , sir , and now you talk of money , the former business , for taking up the five hundred pounds , must be dispatch'd ; this little plat in the countrey lies most fit to do his grace such serviceable uses .

grub.

by no means , mr. secretary ; his grace shall have it of me , 't will be a courtly complement , to introduce my self .

tob.

why , troth , i thought so , but would not be too forward .

grub.

oh , by all means , sin , come , come ! pray walk in , wife , conduct mr. secretary into the buttery ; and desire him to take a glass of what we have : and d' ye hear , recommend your self handsomely to the great duke , our kinsman , and his dutchess ; and write them word you shall attend 'em suddenly . i 'll go and dispatch these bills , and follow you . zooks ! i hardly know where i am .

tob.

sir , i shall wait on you .

grub.

by no means , sir , 't is much below your place .

phil.

come , sweet mr. secrecy , please to walk in , i know not what to get that 's good enough for you , for ivads you have made me a joyful creature !

tob.

keep your joy till you come to court , pretty mistress !

exeunt . grub.

and that shall be quickly , i'faith , since there are dukedoms , and don-ships , and the devil and all to be gotten so easily : i 'll trouble my self no more with sowing and reaping ; but laugh and lye at ease , let the weather change as it will : i know i shall be a devil of a courtier the first year ; but what then , my wife shall shine for us both .

and toy and treat , whilst i wink at the matter , but for the rest , odzooks , i 'll watch her water . exit .
scene i. cockle-brain's house . enter aurelia , longoville , bewford and clermont . aur.

it must be carried closely with a care , that no man speak to him , or come near him without our private knowledge , and then my good dull , honest , drowsie husband you shall not hinder me from the pleasure of basset : and i will go into the countrey when i please , and not when you think fit .

long.

let him be kept in 's chamber under show of state , and dignity , and no one suffer'd to see his noble face , or have access , but we that are conspirators .

bewf.

or else down with him into the countrey , amongst his tenants , where he may live much safer in his greatness , and play the fool in pomp amongst his fellows .

aur.

no , he shall play the fool in the city first : i will not lose the honour of the jest , that shall be given my wit , for all his land i' th' country .

cler.

alas , poor duke ! i do but think how he will sweat when he finds at last he is made an ass on .

omn.

ha , ha , ha , ha .

cler.

in the mean time we 'll keep a guard about his person , that no man come too near him , and our selves always in company have him into the city to see his face swell , whilst in divers corners some of our own appointing shall be ready to cry , heaven bless your grace , long live your grace .

aur.

't will be rare sport , and shall be as rarely follow'd : i 'll teach him to rail at me for losing sonicà . to think beauty , such as mine , was only fit to wither in the countrey .

bewf

poor sordid earth-worm !

aur.

i can scarce hold from open laughter , when i hear him cry , come hither , my sweet dutchess ; let me kiss thy gracious lips : for this is still his phrase . i shall fear nothing but his legs will break under the mighty weight of so much greatness .

cler.

hark , hark ! he 's coming : set your faces right , and bow like countrey prologues . here he comes . room , room , before there : the duke is entring .

enter cockle-brain , with attendants .

the choicest blessings wait upon the duke .

long.

and give him all content and happiness .

bewf.

let his great name live to the end of time.

cockl.

i thank you all ; and am pleas'd to give you notice , at a fit time , i shall consider of you : till when be near me : my dear dutchess , prithee let thy grace lend me thy keys ; there is a book of heraldry in thy closet , i must peruse .

aur.

here they are , my lord.

long.

he does it to a hair.

cler.

is he not a duke indeed ? he 's alter'd so , he 's now scarce knowable .

cockl.

get candles there .

bewf.

lights , lights there for the duke . ex. cockl.

aur.

his very stile and air alter'd : why , here 's the effect of grandeur , gentlemen .

enter lyonel . lyon.

the duke ! what duke is this , ha ? do you know him ?

aur.

't is the poor mad gentleman i told you of ; he runs thus over all the town , and where he finds a door open , he enters .

lyon.

or is the lucky favourite made a duke , he that has married celia ?

cler.

what celia , sir ?

lyon.

i know not what i say , sir : you shall not snap me : this is no treason : i said only celia , she was my love , sir , in diebus illis , but now alas !

cler.

where is she , sir ?

lyon.

dead ! dead ! sings . in yonder cowslip lies my dear , intomb'd with liquid gems of dew ; each day i 'll water't with a tear , its fading blossom to renew . alas , poor soul ! she dy'd of the heart-burning , in spight of the benefit of crabs eyes or spaw-water , sir : you are an apothecary .

long.

alas , poor wretch !

lyon.

you have a strange odd kind of an apocryphal phiz ; methinks a face that 's full of hard words : zowns , sir , d' ye come to pose me ? i am a scholar .

aur.

he knows it , sir , and knows celia too , who greets you kindly , and would not have you be so melancholly .

lyon.

thank her ; but 't is too late , tell her ! sings . i 'll lay me down and dy within some hollow tree , the raven and cat , the owl and bat shall warble out my elegy . how d' ye like that dirge now , was it not quaint ?

enter cockle-brain , with a book . cockl.

i have found the book of heraldry .

lyon.

a book of heraldry ! have you so , sir ?

cockl.

how now ! who 's this ? yes , sir , that i have : what then ?

cler.

here 's like to be rare sport !

aur.

we can't miss it , now the fool and madman are met .

lyon.

what then ? why then , sir , i suppose you were sent to dispute with me about king henry's title : come on , sir : i 'll be cunning enough , i warrant you , begin , state your point .

cockl.

a strange sort of fellow this ! does any here know him ?

cler.

i believe your grace will find him a male-content , sent by some enemies that envy your new greatness , to pump your loyalty with a fallacious argument about the king's title .

cockl.

oh , is that the business ? well ; i 'll be prepar'd for him , i 'll warrant ye : come , sir , sit down ; i 'll clear this business : henry of hereford , son of iohn of gaunt .

lyon.

sir , i shall answer nothing , till these witnesses depart the room ; you must not think to trap me .

cockl.

pray leave us together : i 'll have no man stay ; no not my dutchess .

bewf.

come , let 's go , and behind the hangings hear this fine argument . exeunt .

they sit . cockl.

henry of hereford , son of iohn a gaunt , impeach'd of treason by thomas duke of norfolk , demanded combat .

lyon.

well , sir , and what then ?

cockl.

pray give me leave , sir : but king richard the second loving and fearing his great uncle lancaster , deferr'd the fight , and banish'd both the kingdom .

lyon.

sir , give me better reasons for his banishment , or yield your self confuted .

cockl.

what , before we have half done . pray give me leave , sir.

lyon.

pray , sir , give me leave : i 'll give you better reasons , they swell within me , and must have vent .

cockl.

will you but hear me , sir ?

lyon.

i 'll hear nothing , sir , till i have fill'd your belly full of reasons : i say , king richard , sir , forbid the combat , doubting the justice of his kinsman's cause ; and therefore , sir.

cockl.

i know what you infer , sir.

lyon.

sir , you know nothing : for then comes vortigern the saxon monarch , and cuts off the entail .

cockl.

ownds , what entail ? the devil 's in this fellow ; he 's running back to the beginning of the world , if i don't contradict him : why what has vortigern to do with richard the second ?

lyon.

how , sir , not to do with him ? did they not combat on the bank of humber , and thump each other soundly for the kingdom , with batts and sand-bags ?

cockl.

no , sir , that ever i could read .

lyon.

why then you are a traytor , and i arrest you of high treason , for not knowing history better , and seize you on the behalf of vortigern .

cockl.

pox on vortigern and you too . seize me ? alas , poor fellow ! know'st thou who i am ?

lyon.

i care not what you are : come along to prison , and willingly , or i 'll plume thee as a hawk does a partridge .

cockl.

the devil is certainly in this fellow : within there ? who waits ?

lyon.

do you rebel ? thus i claim the combate . beats cock.

cockl.

help , help , here . enter footmen .

enter aurelia , clermont , longoville , and bewford . aur.

how now ? alas , what 's the matter here ?

cockl.

help , help thy duke here !

cler.

take him off ; forbear his grace's person .

lyon.

a horse ; a horse ; my kingdom for a horse : what 's here , a woman , charging at their army's head ? then we are betray'd .

i 'll mount to you , blue coelum , to shun these female gypsies ; i 'll play at bowles with sun and moon , and scare ye with eclipses .
long.

away , away with him .

lyon.

how , seiz'd ! then here 's my ransom : this was my father's sword , i 'll call it vortigern : it lightens when i draw it , and when i strike it thunders !

bewf.

away with him , the man 's mad . how does your grace ?

cockl.

indifferent well ; but i believe he has broke my head with the hilt of vortigern .

cler.

how did you find his title , my lord ?

cockl.

the devil take his title and him too . dear dutchess , prithee go get me a plaister .

long.

it needs not , my lord ; 't is nothing but a contusion , upon my honour , and nothing so good for it as air. will your grace be pleas'd to see the city ?

cockl.

it shall be so : prepare there . a plague o'th is vortigern ! aside .

cler.

your grace determines not to see the king.

cockl.

not yet : about some ten days hence i shall be ready .

long.

clear the way there : room for the duke ! ex. cockl.

cler.

away , before , bewford , and raise a guard sufficient to keep him from the reach of peoples tongues , and remember how the streets must be dispos'd with cries and salutations : in the mean time , madam , you keep your state at home . exeunt .

aur.

ha , ha , ha ; thus far 't is acted rarely : what hereafter i do intend , lies not within your level , my sweet friends ; nor shall not , till 't is ripe for a discovery . enter page with a letter .

as i live , from my new countrey aunt , i know the hand : to the great lady , high and mighty dutchess of dunstable , be these delivered : ha , ha , ha , oh for a stronger lace to keep my breath in , that i my laugh the nine days , till the wonder fall to an ebb ! what high and mighty blockheads live in the countrey !

reads the letter .

my good angry uncle , i find , by the contents , you want preferment too , and you shall have it , or my wit shall fail me .

enter celia . cel.

madam , i hope you 'll pardon this intrusion : 't was told me that a poor distracted gentleman , that owes his great misfortue to my folly , was seen to enter here ; pray is it so ?

aur.

such a one , madam , has been here , indeed , but he is gone : was he your husband , madam ?

cel.

that he was not my husband , was the cause that he is nothing now : curst lawless force , and impious cruelty , ravish'd the blessing from his longing heart , and cast a mist before my feeble eyes , blinded by wealth and treacherous dignity , i could not see his merit , till too late .

aur.

i hope he 's not past cure , madam ?

cel.

there 's a physician learn'd in these extreams , that gives me mighty hopes , if he were taken !

aur.

i believe , madam , my servants can give you some account of him : if you please i 'll examine them .

cel.

the courtesie will be both generous and charitable .

aur.

madam , you should command far greater services than these , if they were in my power . exeunt .

scene iii. the street . enter bewford , and six gentlemen . bewf.

every man take his corner , here am i , you , and you in that place , and as he comes by , be sure you salute him with loud voices , and faces full of dejected fear and humbleness . away , he 's coming .

enter toby . tob.

fy ! how these streets are throng'd here with these same rascally people . i am just come to town , and , as i am a gentleman , am almost choak'd already , with the very steam of 'em : they have crowded his grace almost to death yonder , they follow him like a baboon to the bear-garden . there is in the world no true gaper like your citizen : the bears shall not pass by his door in peace , but that he , and all his family shall be ready to ride upon the backs of ' em . room , before there .

enter cockle-brain , clermont , longoville , and servants .

a pox on you , keep your places , and then you may see him till your hearts ake .

gent.

bless your grace .

cockl.

and you , with all my heart .

gent.

heaven grant your grace long life , and happy days .

cockl.

thank thee , good friend .

gent.

perpetual blessings crown you .

cockl.

i thank you all . longoville .

long.

my lord !

cockl.

i 'll make a speech to ' em . hem , hem !

long.

silence there , his grace will make a speech .

cockl.

good people ! i shall divide my speech into three branches ; first , it has pleas'd the king , my master , for sundry virtues in me , not unknown to him , and the wise state , to lend his hand , and raise me to this eminence : my second branch is to examine how this may seem to other men , or stir the minds of such as are my fellow-peers against me ; since i desire , and will deserve their loves , as i do yours , good people . my third and last branch is upon amity , for as the tree �

cler.

your grace had best take care , 't will be inform'd the king , your greatness with the people .

cockl.

a pox on him ! he has hindred me from branching into the finest metaphor , and i am the worst in the world to get in again when i am once out : my last branch , i say , dear friends , is , hem , hem ! a plague of this clermont ! is , i say , � faith , i know not what it is at present � but if ever you catch me branching it again , in this fellow's company � i 'll give you leave to hang me upon the tree i was speaking of , and so i share my bowels amongst you all .

gent.

a noble duke ! a very noble duke ! exeunt .

scene iv. cockle-brain ' s hall. enter aurelia , and maria. aur.

is my uncle coming , art sure ?

mar.

as sure as he expects to be made a duke too , madam . lord , methinks , i long to see his new countrey wife , i wonder how the creature looks .

aur.

very prettily , as i have heard : 't will be diversion to see how our court sparks will ogle her countrey dress .

mar.

yes , madam , and paddle in the palm of her hand .

aur.

hold your tongue , your gypsie , and go and see what time the coach comes in : i must set another springe ready to catch the buzzard , my uncle ; i 'll teach him to preach against the court and my town pleasures . hark! his grace , the duke is coming . away , away to your business .

re-enter duke and train .

your grace is welcome home .

cockl.

why , thank your grace . how fine these titles sound , sweet-heart , i am well and merry , never more able to be thy bedfellow , my dearest .

bewf.

bless us , what a hot meat this greatness is !

long.

it may well be , for he has not got a snap these two months , to my knowledge , or is she damn'd for swearing it .

cockl.

i thank you , gentlemen , for your attendance , and your great pains , pray know my lodgings better and oftner : do so gentlemen : now by my honour , as i am a prince , i will consider your deservings . toby .

bew.

where 's mr secretary , there ? some body call him .

enter toby . cler.

mr. secretary !

tob.

who calls ?

long.

his grace wants you , mr. secretary .

cockl.

toby .

tob.

my lord.

cockl.

be ready for the countrey once more , toby : and let my tenants know the king 's great love ; say i would see 'em ; but the weight of state lies heavy on my shoulders , and therefore tell 'em , i expect their attendance . go , take up post-horses , and make haste .

tob.

i begin to find this under-hand dignity a little troublesome , and care not much for jumbling my honour thus a horseback . well , for this once i 'll be a servant ; but when i come back , i 'll try if i can set up for a duke , as well as others .

exit toby . aur.

my gracious husband , you must now prepare in all your pomp , to entertain your uncle , who is a convert now . and with his wife intends to be here to night .

cockl.

alas , poor countrey things , how they will blush to see my grandeur ! but i will be pitiful , gentlemen , pray be ready , i do intend to morrow early , to shew before my uncle's wondring face , the greatness of my pomp , and of my place .

cler.

we 'll all be ready . away , boys , till to morrow .

bewf.

this countrey uncle must needs prove a rare new scene of diversion .

long.

most certainly , in the mean , let 's to pontack's to supper . exeunt omnes .

act iv. scene , st. iames's park . enter grub. phillida and roger. grub.

are all things carry'd to the taylor ! roger ?

rog.

all , all , an 't shall please you : che were with ' en by break of day , along while avore yow were out of your neast , an 't shall please you .

grub.

that 's well ; we must know of the duke my cosin , wife , what fashion his grace will please to have us in ? for my own part , i have an old fashion'd velvet pair of breeches , that when i have made a new suit and cloak of 'em , will steal into the presence well enough .

rog.

and does your worship intend to leave plowden hicket , and your house in the country for good and all , an 't shall please you ?

grub.

as his mighty grace , my nephew thinks fit : 't is as preferment comes , roger !

rog.

gads bread ; and thick vine gown will make mistress look like a countess too , an 't shall please you .

grub.

ay , ay , before the duke and the court have done with her , i hope to see her look like a dutchess , roger. come , wife ; what are you staring at ?

phill.

oh iemmini ! hubby � i never saw so curious a place in my life : the trumpets and the drums make so pure a noise , methinks i am almost substracted with it : and look , look , hubby what are these birds that fly over our heads ?

grub.

ducks , ducks , fool.

phil.

good me ! and why do they fly about so ? and , pray hubby , tell me who 's that naked black man , that holds a thing in his hand so .

grub.

o lord ! a naked black man with a thing in his hand , was there ever such a fool ? why , that is a statue ! a gladiator , a thing set up for ornament ; or to scare the rooks here about the court � a pox i can't tell what it 's for ? come prithee , come along .

phill.

nay , pray hubby ; let me know all the fine things . and what are those that lye there by the water side , hubby .

grub.

geese , geese , you fool ! odszooks ! those ! no , those are gentlemen of the guard that lye a sunning : s'bud she 'll tire me with questions ! if i stay longer � come , come prithee , come away � roger ! a word .

enter footman singing . foot.

lol-throl-lol � how now ! what pretty country thing is this , that stares at me ? i 'le speak to her : your servant , pretty mistress , whither are you a going ?

phill.

oh gemini ! what a pure sweet fine young gentleman is here ? indeed sir , i don't know ! but i think i am going home with my hubby !

foot.

her hubby � what a pox is that , her hobby-horse ?

grub.

you 're mistaken here , friend , she 's meat for your master � hum hum � grub. pulls her away .

foot.

why then , friend , i would my master had her ; and so your servant � exit .

phill.

oh law ! do you know him then ! prithee dear hubby , who is it ?

grub.

odzooks ! a lowzy footman , that i would not have had his grace seen you talk with for l.

rog.

what , a footman , with thick vine silver lac'd coat on 's back , as sure as c ham here , i should have taken him to be a knight of the shire at least , if chad seen him come riding through plowden .

grub.

oh thou art come to a new world , roger , the lords and the lacquies are all brave alike here !

rog.

would i were at home agen for my part , and sitting by the fire with old ioan � i 'de ne're come here to seek for parferment , not i ; odsooks ! the cries of the street , and the ratling of the coaches have almost maz'd me : besides , chant slep a wink since che come to town .

grub.

hold your tongue , ye clodpole : don't you see what preferment your country-man toby is come to ? and if i can get to be a duke , as if my wife manages well , i intend to be , who knows , but thou mayst come to be secretary as well as he buffle ?

rog.

should not a secretary write and read , an 't shall please you ?

grub.

't is all one ; some do , and some do not , if he has but a clark that can , 't is no matter whether he can write and read , or no ? but come , by this time his grace is rising : le ts go and give our attendance . nay , prithee come away ; what-a-devil art thou staring at ? � exeunt .

enter lyonel meeting toby . tob.

save you , sir.

lyon.

save the king � sir

tob.

pray sir , which is the nearest way ?

lyon.

save the king , i say , sir , this is the nearest way .

tob.

the nearest way , i mean to the post house , sir.

lyon.

gad save the king and his post horse , sir.

tob.

pray , sir , direct me to the house

lyon

here must be no directions ; you cannot catch me , sir.

tob.

i don't understand you , sir.

lyon.

read hugo grotius then . i say you can't catch me , sir.

tob.

not catch you , sir ?

lyon.

no sir , nor can the king with all his cunning stratagems and plots , although he put his nobles in disguise , never so oft , to sift into my words by course of law lay hold upon my life .

tob.

this must be some business that the duke my master is by the king employ'd in , and he thinks that i , as being secretary , am acquainted with it � hum hum .

lyon.

i shall not need to rip the cause up to you , nor need you tell me the place you hold i' th state � i know your name is phizgigg .

tob.

phisgigg , sir !

lyon.

ay � by the mothers side you come from the right honourable the bominellies ; you give for your coat argent , a polcat mountant azure , a bar direct between culters pendant sables : you are , sir , sprung of a great family .

tob.

an ingenuous fellow , this , i warrant him : s'bud , he knows more of me than i ever knew of myself .

lyon.

besides , you have a scar upon the top of your nose , which denotes dignity , a semicircle upon your crown , and a double fold upon your right ear : your great unkle was a bassaw .

tweaks him by the nose , and cuffs him . tob.

a bassaw , s'heart , this fellow will make a great turk of me presently � i have lately come to some preferment indeed , sir.

lyon.

't is nothing , you shall have more , and greater : let me see � you shall be before christmas next �

tob.

a duke , sir.

lyon.

a duke at least .

tob.

odsheart ! i thought so always ! i know i was not born to hold a trencher : this is a most admirable man !

lyon.

but there is one ill planet that hangs o're you .

tob.

an ill one ! a lack-a-day � what is it . sir ?

lyon.

saturn ! saturn ! you will within this hour be taken up for high treason !

tob.

bless me ! for high treason !

lyon.

has no one seen you talk with me , think you ?

tob.

yes , a great many , sir.

lyon.

there 't is , there 's your undoing : i am pursu'd by the whole state ! continual treasons laid to my charge , and all that talk with me fall into the same predicament . i cannot help weeping , to think you should fall , into such danger for my sake !

tob.

s'heart ! would you had been hanged e're i had fallen into the predicament , as you call it . weeps .

lyon.

you will be apprehended within this half hour , you are beset already � ' oh � weeps .

tob.

i 'le whip out of town .

lyon.

oh � then your head 's whipt off the next minute , if you but offer at that . oh �

tob.

why the devil did you stop me , could you not be contented to be hang'd by your self like a good christian. but on my conscience , this comes of my ambition , my plotting to be a duke before my time .

lyon.

oh , oh , oh ! both howl out .

tob.

but , good sir , is there no remedy ?

lyon.

yes , yes � fate does allow a remedy ; but then you must take a manly resolution , and suffer your self to be hang'd little , to appease the fates .

tob.

oh a little ! pray how little will serve , sir ! for you know there 's no jesting with those things .

lyon.

why , two or three hours hanging will do it , i am sure ; and if you can endure that bravely , you will certainly live to be a great man.

tob.

oh lord ; 't is impossible : i know my constitution so well , sir , that i shall be choak'd in half the time : but if punishment for a high misdemeanor , instead of high treason would serve turn , i would be burnt in the hand with all my heart ; if that would appease the fates .

lyon.

't was generously said ; and 't is pity such honor e're should be a prey to fortune : take courage , friend , i will preserve thy life with hazard of my own .

tob.

a blessing on your heart .

lyon.

this night thou shalt be lock'd within my doors , and in the morning i 'le so provide , that in disguise you shall have free access to the sea-side , and then , e're any know it , be shipp'd away for bantam .

tob.

for bantam ! gadsooks ! that 's a devilish way : what shall i do when i am there ? oh fortune , fortune ! but come , any thing 's better than hanging by the neck two or three hours , in hopes to be a great man after it .

lyon.

follow me softly then , and no more thoughts of honor , d' ye hear : lest the fates frown , and contradict our purposes .

tob.

ah no , no , sir , my pride is fallen low enough by this time . this comes of my ambition , rogue , pimp , scoundril as i was � i must be a duke in the devils name � oh , i deserve to be hang'd , that 's the truth on 't �

exeunt .

lyonel , toby go above .

enter celia and doctor . cel.

this is his house , and here i saw him enter ; his better angel has directed him to leave the wandring streets � poor , gentleman , would i were able , with as free a heart , to set his soul right , as i am to grieve the ruine of his sense , which heaven forgive me !

doct.

if you could win him but to take my medicine , and get some rest , my life upon the operation .

cel.

i 'le call to him : sir , if you are within , pray speak to me .

( toby above , lyon above . )

yes sir , i am within , and will be .

tob.

oh , oh � who is 't , good sir , who is 't ?

lyon.

the captain of the guards : take heed you are not seen : there the disguise lies ; on with it immediately , 't was what i had provided for myself � but you shall be serv'd first now , friend .

doct.

sir � here 's a friend of yours would speak with you

lyon.

a friend ! no sir , you must pardon me � i am acquainted with no such � i see you are a switzer by your habit.

doct.

alas ! poor gentleman !

tob.

a switzer ! oh lord , what will become of me ?

cel.

sir , i am a messenger from her �ou love : nay , and from her that loves you more than life , more than fresh springing flowers the indulgent sun ; or pretty birds enfriar'd their liberty : and can you be so cruel not to hear me ?

lyon.

let it suffice that you hear me , and hear me loudly , once more , god save the king. come friend , are you ready � the troops are all drawn off , the coast is clear now , only the captain and the switzer .

tob.

and what 's to be done with 'em , good sir ?

lyon.

we 'l scow'r 'em , boy , we 'l scow'r 'em : you shall bring up the rear . i 'le charge i' th' van ! nay , prithee , why dost thou shake so ?

tob.

alas ! sir � 't is impossible for me to charge , i am turn'd woman now ! toby comes down .

lyon.

why then i 'le do 't myself : this bloody sword through millions of our foes shall be thy guard , and let thee safe aboard .

doct.

come , madam , let us be gone : this is no time to stay to tempt his fury : we 'l take a fitter season .

cel.

heaven send it . �

enter toby in womans apparrel . tob.

they are gone sure ! i can see no body . oh how i shake ! would i were safe under hatches once , that i might be out of my fears � farewel � the court now ; instead of being a duke , or at least a baron , i am going the devil knows where , to bantam ? and farewel , my dear lord too � i shall never see thy glorious face agen � oh , oh �

enter lyonel . lyon.

how now ! who 's here , another undertaker ? another plot upon me ?

tob.

't is i , sir , 't is i.

lyon.

i. why who are you ?

tob.

your friend , sir � whom you are sending to bantam ?

lyon.

bantam ; and my friend : here 's a sly trick now , they know i have no woman friend but one , who is too closely kept from me , to be here : pray , come hither and let me look on you .

tob.

why sir , 't is i.

lyon.

you should not be a woman by your stature !

tob.

i am none , sir � i am none .

lyon. i know it then , keep off : strange men and times ! how am i still preserv'd ? here they have sent a yeoman of the guard , disguis'd in womans cloaths , to work upon me , to make love to me , to trap my words , and to ensnare my life , keep off , i say . tob.

oh do not leave me , i beseech you , sir , for i shall ne'r be able to find the way to bantam , without you .

lyon.

ha � are not these my cloaths ?

tob.

yes , sir , you lent 'em me to make escape in .

lyon.

here 's an impudent rogue : first rob me , and then talks of making his escape � come , strip , sirra � i 'le make an example of you .

tob.

oh lord , strip , sir ?

lyon.

ay , ay , all off rogue , and presently , or i will pound thee into mortar . strips toby .

tob.

oh dear toby . what will become of thee ?

lyon.

the drawers too , rogue ; the drawers .

tob.

the drawers � why sir , i shall be naked , for i 've but a half shirt on .

lyon.

sirra � if you have but a half breech on , i 'le see what you have !

tob.

oh the devil 's in this fellow . i must run for 't , he 'l flea me else . starts from him , and runs out .

lyon.

hah , fled � why then , like conquering tamberlain , i carry off the spoils � victoria , victoria .

enter grub. phillida , and roger , in tawdry new cloaths . call longo , bewford . grub.

wife � be sure you hold up your head now ; and primm it as you did one sanday at church in the country , when you put the parson out of his sermon , with staring at you � and let the courtiers see you understand your self ! do you hear ?

phill.

i warrant you , hubby , let me alone for primming out .

rog.

this is a woundy gallant place , an 't like your worship . there 's ne're a chamber che ha gone through , but is as big as our town-hall at plowden , an 't shall please you .

grub.

peace ! peace , the door opens , and two gentlemen are coming this way : wife , look to your enter longovil and bewford . self . roger , be mannerly . i 'le speak to ' em . save you , gentlemen ! belong you , i beseech you , to his mighty grace the duke ?

long.

we do , sir , and are your servants . s'life ! what pretty country creature 's that ?

bewf.

if there be any thing that we can serve you in , to his grace , sir , be pleas'd to command us .

grub.

gentlemen both � i thank you , roger , your hat , under your arm � sirra ! when did you hear such words before . wife � hush � answer nothing : let me alone with ' em . pray gentlemen ; is it sit so mean a person as myself should desire the favour , as that you would be pleas'd to help me to the speech of the great duke your master �

longo .

sir , we shall be proud to serve you . pox on him , what a tone the rogue has ?

bewf.

be pleas'd , sir , to discuss your business , and your name , and we will presently inform him of ye .

phill.

o iemini , roger ! i never heard such fine talk in my life ; why , our minister at home is nothing to ' em .

rog.

ah , thick gentlemen would make a fool of him , quick alack , they are too vine to have much religion in ' em .

phill.

well , well , roger , i hope to be too fine myself too shortly .

grub.

leave your chattering , and be hang'd , and don 't discover your country breeding , ye silly baggage � aside . gentlemen both � my name is grub.

longo .

grub. i cry you mercy , sir , you are his graces kinsman , if i mistake not .

grub.

troth gentlemen , i think there may be a quart or two of his graces . blood in me � if i may be so bold .

bewf.

sir , no doubt , but you have a gallon of it in you , and we must all be yours , his graces kinsman . and we so much forgetful , 't was a rudeness , we must beg pardon for , and beg the favour to welcome you to town . kess grub.

grub.

your servant , sir , they flabber confoundedly , thô .

rog.

oh lord , what do thick men mean by bussing my master ?

bewf.

next madam , to you we humbly address our selves ! a cherubim , by this light. aside . they kiss phillida .

grub.

this kissing is the worst fashion in the court ; would they would leave it off � come hither , wife � whisper .

longo .

't is he ! this is the unkle ; i find it now ; dost hear bewf. he must be preferr'd too ?

bewf.

and so he shall , if all the art we have can make him noble . i 'l dubb him with a cuckoldom � if his wife will but join issue .

longo .

soft and fair , sir , we must draw lots about that business .

grub.

throw away that pole , and be hang'd ! what a devil dost think we are come to play a hit at quarter-staff ! we stand upon our preferment ; therefore take care of your behaviour , booby .

longo .

wilt please you , sir , to walk a turn or two here in th' anti-chamber , whilst to his grace we make your coming known .

grub.

i thank you , sir , � i shall attend his pleasure . now , roger , what think'st thou : is not this rare � ha !

ex. long and bewf. rog.

the gentlevolkes are huge loving , an 't like your worship , godsdiggers , i was afraid they would have buss'd me too .

phill.

oh dear hubby � le ts never go into the country agen ; foh � methinks . plowden is such a stinking dunghil to this sweet place !

grub.

odsooks � the door opens now , now hold up your head , and primm , be sure .

scene , discovers cockle-brain seated with aurelia , maria , longovile , clerimont , bewford , servants . they place grub and his wife in a chair . phill.

oh iemmini ! is that he , hubbi ?

grub.

ay � godsooks is it : make a low curtsy , quickly ye jade . most gracious duke � my � poor bowing . spowse , and my self , do kiss your mighty boot , and next to that , the great hand of your dutchess ; ever wishing you fame and honor springing as your years !

cockle .

unkle , you are welcome !

clerm .

pithy and short .

longo .

and stately too , i 'le assure you .

bewf.

look , look � the old gib-cat is got down on 's knees .

grub.

oh! high and mighty duke . your graces vassal , far unworthy the nearness of your blood � wife ! down on your mari-bones . she kneels .

clerm .

i swear , the prettiest wench � that e're i saw .

bewf.

oh! is she so , sir ? � come , come , here are the lots !

longo .

now , fortune � they draw.

bewf.

mine by heav'n ! and you are to assist me !

clerm .

we are so ! a pox � take you .

cockl.

unkle , you must rise : so must your lady � the charge of whom i give to my own dearest here .

aur.

oh! how you coxcombs shrugg , and ogle this new face already � 't is well my fine fops , i shall have an hour for you too ! aside .

grub.

now phill. now phill. � now or never little phill.

cock.

well unkle � are you convinc'd yet of your old error ?

grub.

oh gracious duke � i was a very rascal � a country rogue ! i do beseech your grace , out of your mighty bounty , to lift up your noble foot � and give me half a score good kicks ! kick me ! my good lord , i beseech you , do it .

cockle .

no unkle , not so neither : i remember you a little familiar with me indeed !

grub.

ah! zoons i was bewitcht , my lord , merely bewitcht , i call'd your mighty grace son of a whore : for which , besides my begging pardon on my knees , i was the son of a whore myself for my pains , my lord.

cockl.

well , well , 't is all forgotten , i know it was your zeal , and therefore blot it from my memory ; have you , according to my orders , resolved your self for court , and utterly renounced the slavish country , with all its dirt and care.

grub.

i have , so please you .

cockl.

have you dismist too your garlick eating-houshold , your hobnail'd lubbers , with their crook'd horn'd noses , and dry chopt hands .

grub.

all , all , my lord : all but my man roger there !

cockl.

you mean that booby yonder � foh � how he looks ! put him in livery , or let me see him no more ; away with him : i hate a fellow in grey , like a badger !

rog.

oh lord ! what am i to be hang'd now ?

they hurry him out . cockl.

and have you sold your hangings of nebuchadnezzar , and the prodigal , with the antient history of baalam's ass , piec'd out with the wisdom of solomon , and the two harlots .

grub.

all taken down , my lord , and ready for a chapman .

cockl.

't is well , for now your mind must quite be alter'd , as your condition shall be : one word more in private i must impart to you � your ear a little .

grub.

in troth , my lord , i am unworthy .

cockl.

no more words : come hither when i bid you : whisper .

aur.

as i was telling you first , your husband must learn basset , and must be no more your master .

phill.

no forsooth : i warrant you i 'le order him .

aurel.

change that forsooth for madam , when you talk .

phill.

yes madam ! oh iemini ! this is rare , i vow .

aur.

nor must you eat with him , nor keep him company ! if you would make him great ; you see this duke here ,

phill.

yes forsooth , � madam � i mean

aur.

he was an ass when he came first to town , an arrant ass : nay , i may truly call him just such another coxcomb as your husband � till i push'd on his fortune . no more words now : come to me to morrow � i 'le put you in a way �

phill.

yes , madam , well , iv'ads i 'm sure i shall be a dutchess too , methinks i 'm too proud for a country gentlewoman already � aside .

cockl.

think on my words , and so farewel for this time : gentlemen , conduct my unkle to his lodging .

exit cockl. and aur. grub.

i am your graces slave , your vassal ! my lord � ah gadsooks i am made for ever .

clerm .

oh! for a private place to ease my lungs � i am ready to burst ! such a pair of jades � were never ridden sure .

aside to bewf. bewf.

take him aside � good ned , whilst i break in upon the body of his strength , his wife .

clerm .

advance then , and be hang'd , why don't you board her ?

longo .

ply her to windward , ye rogue ! she rides fairly .

clerm .

faith , sir , you have taken the most compendious way , to raise your self ; if his grace stand your friend , you must be a great man ! to grub.

grub.

why , troth he puts me in great hopes , gentlemen !

longo .

what do you think now , sir , as first step to your preferment , if you could get to be dew-beater !

grub.

a dew-beater ; what a devil 's that ?

longo .

why , your office is to walk before the king a mornings , and beat the dew off : i see you have a good large flat foot for the business .

grub.

yes , yes , my foot would do well enough , you need no doubt : but what 's that gentleman doing with my wife yonder !

clerm .

oh , what 's matter what they are doing , or sir , if you love your ease � suppose you should put in for gentleman of the charcole .

grub.

gentleman of the charcoal .

longo .

ay ay � to see good fires made in all the rooms about the court , and disperse news to all the courtiers that come to warm ' em . this place brings in a mint of mony , if you can persuade 'em but to pay well .

grub.

ods-heart ! i persuade a courtier to pay well ! that were a work indeed � put pray gentlemen , by your leave , a little � i don't love to see my wife hugg'd thus !

clerm .

not love to see your wife hugg'd ? have a care what you say , sir , i would not have the gentleman hear you for a thousand pound .

grub.

what a devil care i what he hears : pray , let me go gentlemen !

clerm .

not for the world , sir , s'life do you know what you do ?

grub.

why , what 's the matter ?

long.

the matter ! he 's one of the greatest favourites at court , and one that can do any thing with the king ; i swear you are a lost man if you stir .

clerm .

if you have a mind to rise , sir , never mind ' em .

grub.

zoons , sir , � they are kissing !

clerm .

let 'em kiss , and much good do their hearts , if your wife can but niggle him right , sir � you are a made man , i can tell you that .

grub.

but sir , to kiss her , and in that rumpant manner !

longo .

ay , ay , any manner , sir : they must kiss , and double kiss : and kiss agen : or you may kiss the post for your preferment .

grub.

i know not � but look , look : he 's at it again !

longo .

agen and agen too : and the more happy man you : would he would kiss me as much , or my sister , or any of our family .

phil.

good b'we , hubby , good b'we , hubby �

ex. bewf. & phill. grub.

zooks , sir , but this is unconscionable , do but see , he has taken her into a private room .

clerm .

has he ! why then your business will be done , sir ?

grub.

her business will be done , you mean , sir.

clerm .

you 'l be the happiest man by this days work , except the duke your cosin , of any in the court ; for my part i envy you , and will marry certainly , and not let every man out-run me thus ; 't is time to be my own friend now : i live in court here , and teach the readiest way to prefer others , and be a slave myself .

grub.

nay , good sir � be not mov'd � i thank you heartily for your instructions , but �

clerm .

but , no more but � but come away .

grub.

i should be glad , methinks , to have my wife with me .

longo .

yet agen , your wife ! will you ruine all ? go , go ! begone ! and take no notice where you left her : let her return at leisure . if she stay a month 't will be the better � i tell you once more , that gentleman can make ye �

grub.

a cuckold it may be .

long.

what he pleases , sir !

grub.

well � i will go ! and dost hear phill , don't forget hubby a duke , phill. a duke ! be sure to remember hubby ! gentlemen , your most humble servant � i 'le leave 'em together for a time ; since 't is the court-way � gentlemen � your most humble .

exit grub. longo .

ha ha ha . to me the gulling of this fool is venery .

clerm .

thus country-fops , that of court-grandeur heard , post up to town ; and thus they are preferr'd . exeunt .

the end of the fourth act.
act v. enter cocklebrain .

t is somwhat strange ; that i have had no letters , nor no accompt of my affairs in the country , since i sent toby down among my tenants : i did expect the very bells of dunstable , giving the sound to the near neighb'ring steeples , would lead the joyful tidings , like a train of gunpowder , from thence to london ; but i hear nothing : fame has lost her trumpet , and the loud voice of my young flourishing glory is mute as a hoarse clerk setting a psalm . a noise within .

enter servant . ser.

sirrah , keep back � here 's no place , for such vermin : this is no barn for beggars .

enter toby in a blanket , forcing the servant forward . tob.

beggars ! here 's a rogue now ! to rank a great dukes secretary , because he appears a little in disguise , amongst beggars .

serv.

ye sawcy rascal , you will come on ! nay then , i 'le try my strength � goes to force him

cock.

how now , what 's the matter there ?

tob.

my lord , my lord , the duke ! do you know me : 't is i my lord � 't is i.

cock.

what! toby !

tob.

ay! ay! faith old toby of the world , that has such things to discover ! such a catastrophe to tell you : hark you , squire of the curry-comb � to the servant . you may go to your stable , and make love to your coach-mares ! what a pox , because a gentleman returns home a little in disabillum ! you cannot know him agen , you rascal , can you ; go rub rub ; avant oat-stealer . turn out .

serv.

what , mr. toby ? this is wonderful .

cock.

sure thou hast design'd some farce to entertain me ! what is the meaning of all this ! what catastrophe hast thou to tell me ?

tob.

oh! a damn'd catastrophe : as i was saying , a devilish plot � will your grace be pleas'd to call for a clean shirt : gad ! it will make you sweat through your cloaths in a moment .

cock.

what are all my tenants run away in the country ? what a devil can this be ?

tob.

nay , that the fates can tell , not i : i have been no nearer the country than i am now : ah , your grace little thinks , how dang'rous 't is to be an officer in trust ! why , since i saw you , i have been ! �

cock

in a bawdy-house ; i believe : ay , ay ; it must be so : and there stript : this sly rogue has been in a bawdy-house .

tob.

a bawdy-house at bantam , my lord � too hot a country for whoring , i thank you .

cock.

bantam !

tob.

e'en so : i was within a stones throw of it , for above two hours , i am sure : does not your grace begin to sweat yet ?

cock.

to hear you lye , rascal .

tob.

nay � if you doubt this � what will you do when you hear that i have been hang'd , drawn , and quarter'd for high treason , since i saw ye .

cock.

away � coxcomb � thou art drunk sure .

tob.

drunk , it is with the cup of sorrow then , nothing but my tears have moisten'd me . since i saw you last , � i am as dry as a bakers bavin , and fit for nothing � but to be thrown in with them to heat an oven : for since i left your graces house .

cockl.

my house � what house is that , hah ?

tob.

why , this house , your graces house here !

cockl.

this house � why you son of a hedg hog : has it no name , has my house no name ! no title , sirra � dunstable-house , ye ass. must a man be always telling you these things ?

tob.

i beg your graces pardon � and as i was saying , my lord � just as i had left dunstable-house , there comes up to me a devil of a fellow , friend , says he � and stares me in the face � you are the man beset � come instantly with me , and be shipt away for bantam , or you 'l be instantly apprehended , and hang'd for high treason .

cock.

a devil of a fellow indeed : it must be some mad man , sure .

tob.

mad man ! no � he was a polititian i am sure , for he was mightily given to musick , and sung one profound ballad , that to my knowledge , was made of on old � proclamation .

cockl.

this must be some spy from some foreign enemy ; coud'st not thou have train'd him to dunstable-house , that i might have examin'd him .

tob.

no more than i could carry dunstable-house upon my back to dunginess � oh he had a plaguy pate of his own , and was , i am sure , a great courtier , for he was in several minds in the space of a minute . first , he was for cloathing me in a disguise to escape , within a minute after � wheigh � with a powder le pimp , he fleas me , as a cook does an eel ; after which i ran away , and not being able to get into dunstable-house by mere chance � my shoul joy , ish borrow'd thish irish cloak here of an honest clanbriggian of my acquaintance ; and lay all night perdue in thy little worshipful place , call'd dunstable privy-house indeed .

cock.

there must be more in this , than at present i see , which at better leisure i will fist into : in the mean time , get ye in and uncase ; you are a fine secretary indeed �

tob.

the truth on 't is at present , i look more like a sow-gelder than a secretary ; the learned observe , men of merits often taste the greatest misfortunes � well sir , i 'll go and uncase , as your grace commands � little does he think that the man in the rugg here has his fortune told to be as great as himself shortly . but mum , toby � there 's some comfort still , however . aside .

exit toby . cockl.

now i have consider'd o' nt , since toby's intended journy is so crost , my state and grandeur will much more be shewn appearing in my person in the country ; my tenants needs must be much better satisfy'd , with seeing me , than hearing of my greatness : it shall be so ; i 'le down to 'em this morning . who waits there ?

enter maria. mar.

my lord !

cock.

go tell your ladies grace ; that she must rise , i have instant business with her .

mar.

would your grace have her rise to do your business ?

cock.

yes that i would , minx ! here 's a young pert quean already .

mar.

my lord , 't is cold , and she may catch an ague !

cockl.

why then i 'le trot her till she catch a feaver to 't , how now , dare you dispute ?

mar.

i am gone , my lord � on my life he 's mad agen .

exit mar. cockl.

there is no way to grow popular like courtesie , a gracious nod , a wink , or such a trifle will gain the people love and approbation , more than a thousand messages , or how-de'es .

enter aurelia .

� oh! are you come , wife ?

aur.

what , is the house on fire , or has your grace a fit of the vertigo � that i am rowz'd thus ?

cockl.

oh neither ! neither !

aur.

what then , in the name of wonder ?

cockl.

why , i am resolv'd , on good consideration this day to see the country , and 't is proper that we set forward early .

aur.

the country � for heavens sake , my lord , what is 't you mean ? have you forgot the king's request ?

cockl.

prithee ! i 'le but shew myself : i 'le only air my titles there amongst 'em ; and so return , which , by your leave , good wife , will be for the king's honor.

aur.

well , you may leave me here , you know i am breeding .

cockl.

oh! air will do you good .

aur.

besides , i dare not forfeit my allegiance . your grace may do your pleasure .

cockl.

your allegiance ! that is , your duty to obey your husband : go , go , i say : and bid your maids pack up your things .

aur.

nay , pray my lord be rul'd : you know the coronet that now adorns your head , descended by my management .

cockl.

yes , yes : and the other ornaments that branch there , were all of your contriving : what then ? go and dispatch , i say .

aur.

the king will surely hear on 't ; and heaven knows what the result may be ?

cockl.

well , well ; i 'le venture that : pray spare your politicks , and do as you 're commanded .

aur.

pray hear me , sir !

cockl.

yet agen , impertinence ! where got you this presumption ? am i the duke , or you ?

aur.

well , sir , thô you are duke , 't was i that dubb'd you .

cockl.

dubb'd me ; nay , the truth is , you did dubb me i believe ; but no more of that now : obey my will , or �

call maria. aur.

will no reason � take place ?

cockl.

a womans reason ! that 's good i'faith � prithee away , go , go , good crooked rib , and do not provoke me . i know what thou would'st say ; the king will take it ill : alas ! thou dost not know , my main design is for his glory , by this expedition , which i 'le recount to him at my return , and what i 've done for his security , by diving into the humors of the people : but these are riddles to thee , child � begone , i say , and within an hour let your duty wait i' th' hall , with your riding-dress on , do you hear ?

aur.

sir , you 'l be undone !

cockl.

a dunce , shall i not be ?

aur.

yes � by my faith.

cockl.

oh! nay , if you grow malepert : i must take other measures : hear me once more ; if all things are not ready in that time , i 'le have thee carry'd like an essex calf , ty'd neck and heels , stuffed in a pair of panniers : and i my self will drive thee on before me � you shall know who i am ? ex. cockl.

aur.

i do too well , for a dull stubborn blockhead , and know not how to mend thee ; s'life , if this humor hold , i am half undone , for i am engag'd this afternoon to meet the widow tireman , pretty mrs. primm , and three or four of the beaux esprits , at my lady wagbums this afternoon , with design to play crimp , and break the bank , the pareli , and sept et-l�va , being made by those we have the design upon , for we have agreed what cards shall win , and mr. shufflewell is so adroit in managing , that 't is impossible we should miscarry , and now in the instant , is this beast for hurrying me into the country , but i 'le have another trick to divert that instantly � he shall stay in spite of him . maria !

enter maria. mar.

madam !

aur.

quick , quick ; thou dost not dream , what eggs are hatching ; this beast is for the country agen ; and all my dear delights and joys o' th' town destroy'd in th' instant .

mar.

the devil shall have him first .

i 'le bring him one shall swear there 's a great flood ,

and there 's no likelyhood to pass this ten days .

or that a party of robbers have sworn to pillage for a week that road ; you know he loves his money .

aur.

no , no , his grace must be degraded ; there 's no way like it : clermont and his friends are all prepar'd for this last plot ; therefore be swift as thought , to find 'em out , we have but an hour of trial.

mar.

swift as the mischief , madam , never doubt me .

exeunt . since marriage is a yoke two fools must wear , the ablest fool the heaviest part should bear . thus let it then my husbands neck weigh down , i 'le try to make it easy for my own . ex. aur.
enter grub , phillida , and roger. grub.

what! lye out two whole nights , and no preferment come , yet ; how hast thou spent thy time ?

phill.

oh! very well indeed hubby ! for the gentleman told me you should be a great huge man ; very suddenly . and for joy of it you can't imagine hubby , how i briskt up to him !

grub.

briskt up to him , a pox , thô you briskt up to him so mightily ! nothing comes on 't , that i see .

phill.

oh! all in good time , hubby , for he told me the king had knowledge of you already : and how you were resolv'd to be a courtier .

grub.

hush , here comes mr. secretary !

tob.

run you , and see the sumpter got ready ; and let my lords cloaths be brush'd , and laid in order ; tht trunks and boxes see nail'd fast , and corded , d' e hear ? to a serv.

grub.

what 's the matter , good mr. secretary !

tob.

oownz ! sir , my lord 's going post into the country o' th' sudden � i am almost out of my wits here .

grub.

the country :

tob.

ay ay , sir , nay , prithee mr. justice , you see i 've a world of business upon my hands � and d'ye hear , put the womens things in the new panniers , the linen , and the box of cordial waters : bid nurse take care of my ladies eagle stone too : i hear she 's breeding .

serv.

i will , sir ! ex. serv.

tob.

the rest i 'le do myself : oh! how i sweat � exit .

grub.

roger : this suits well for me , for when he 's gone , my wife alone can do my business better : odzooks , i strangely long to be preferr'd , that i may twit my neighbours in the country , and contradict our parson , that 's a main matter .

rog.

zo ' t is ! an t ' shall please you : and that will make him contradict all the parish .

phill.

and never fear me hubby � i 'le push it forward .

grub.

do , do , phill. do : why , well said , phill : methinks i am o'rejoyd at the conceit on 't : but see , here comes his grace .

enter cocklebrain and aurelia . cockl.

why , this is well now : though you can talk , i see you understand obedience .

aur.

very well , sir.

alas ! 't is all poor women were design'd for .

cock.

very good. very good ! oh unkle . i did not see you . why , i must court your patience , some few days to live without me : we great men dive somtimes : 't is a state trick that you are yet unskill'd in : but have patience , we shall appear agen to your satisfaction .

grub.

health to your graces both .

cockl.

set forward then : sure toby has by this time pack't up the things , and seen the coach got ready ?

enter clermont and longovile . clerm .

stand , thou proud man , once more i bid thee stand .

cockl.

thieves , thieves ! where are my people all ? who waits there ?

clerm .

let 'em stir if they dare . and thus i am to say : thou haughty man , thou art a monster ; for thou art ungrateful , and like a fellow of a rebel nature ; hast flung from his embraces ; therefore he bids thee stand , thou insolent man , whilst thus with whisking of my sword about � i take thy honor off ; this first sad whisk takes off thy dukedom , thou art but a marquess .

cockl.

what mean you , sir.

cler.

this second whisk divides thy marquifate ; thou art yet a baron .

grub.

oh lord ! oh lord !

cock.

prithee be quiet , i 'le have no more of thy whisks : what a devil dost think i am an ass.

cler.

you must have patience .

grub.

oh! that ever i was born .

rog.

oh! oh! oh! � howls out .

clerm .

two whisks are past : and two are yet behind : yet all must come : then not to linger time , with these two dismal whisks i quite degrade thee now ; goodman cocklebrain : for that sums all your titles : thank the king for punishing no further .

aur.

oh! undone , undone ! i thought what his stubborness would bring him too ? feigns to weep .

grub.

i am amaz'd .

cockl.

this cannot be in earnest , sure .

cler.

you 'l find it so , sir.

grub.

i am confounded , shot to the brain , i know not where i am !

cler.

nay � for your part , my gracious lord , the fates have a far different doom � to grub.

grub.

how 's that , sir ?

clerm .

glory attends you , what honors flow upon you . this patent will inform your grace � gives a patent .

grub.

my grace ! s'heart � if this should be a dream now and yet i feel the parchment in my hand : good sir , explain your meaning � you have transform'd me .

rog.

� hum , hum !

clerm .

thus then in short , my lord : the king who still so much preserves the memory of that unhappy man to let the honors remain in 's blood , has in his stead , made you the duke of dunstable ; and as such , he bids you wear this robe of state.

puts a antick robe and turbant on his head. grub.

godzooks ! why phill. am i awake , art sure i am awake phill ?

rog.

ods - diggers ! i must be a secretary too i see , there 's no remedy !

phill.

ay , ay , hubby ! and did not i make the most of a thing , think you , to get to be a dutchess so soon ?

grub.

zooks , thou hast made more of a thing , girl , than ever dutchess did � i am all air : gad i can fly , methinks � a duke already ; why this is prodigious .

clerm .

your grace , i hope , will remember your poor servant .

grub.

o lord , dear sir � you shall have any thing .

longo .

i must beg leave to make my court to her grace , that way i am sure preferment lies .

grub.

oh! by all means , sir. do'st hear , dear wife : we must be civil to these gentlemen .

phill.

well , well � the gentlemen know i han't been behind hand with ' em .

aur.

false villain : 't is as i suspected now , thô late , i see his treachery , and will revenge myself , thô i undo 'em all . aside .

exit aurel. grub.

iohn cocklebrain , thô the kings kings royal judgment has at last found where he should place his honors : it is not fit thou shouldst be quite forgot � iohn , come to my h�use , and eat somtimes , dost hear ! i 'le get thee into the guards , or somewhere , because thou art my kinsman .

cockl.

the guards � ods-heart i 'de as leive 't were the gallows . oh! oh � i shall run mad .

grub.

mad ! you jackanapes ! han't i told you of your fantastical humors a thousand times : thou fit to be a duke ! alas poor fellow !

enter toby . toby .

my lord ! the coachman stays : and all your equipage , rank'd by my care and and order , wait your motion ; i have had the devil and all to do amongst 'em yonder ; but they are ready at last .

cockl.

oh! oh! oh! looking discontentedly on grub. who looks scornfully on him .

tob.

hey-day ! what farce is now to be acted ? what is mr. justice going a morice-dancing ?

grub.

make him cease his babling , friends : and then let the poor rascal know who i am .

tob.

who you are , why you are a cuckold , and a justice of peace � i know � who you are well enough .

rog.

how 's that ? have you a mind to be hang'd , sirra ?

tob.

why , what 's the matter , are you all mad ?

clerm .

sirra ! he 's newly made a duke , down o' your knees , or �

tob.

a duke ! yes ; and so am i as much ? what d' e think i do not know old justice grub ?

grub.

nay � if the fellow grows saucy , let him be whipt , d' e hear , and then toss'd in a blanket : 't is fit i begin a little severely . t' will make me the more terrible .

clerm . long.

away , away with him : you are a saucy knave indeed .

tob.

why , my lord the duke � help , help .

cock.

oh! oh!

tob.

what a devil is the meaning of this , s'heart , you will not let me be toss'd in a blanket , will you ?

enter bewford , and a boy with a robe and cap. bewf.

not for the world , unbind him , gentlemen , upon your perils .

clerm .

why how now , bewford , whence comes this insolence , that you dare contradict his graces order .

bewf.

his grace ! you 'l find he has no such title !

grub.

oonz � but i have , sir , and will maintain it . dare you sight , sir ? ha . offers to draw .

bewf.

oh! rage will do no good , sir. to explain all , gentlemen , thus it is , all you have acted hitherto , is by mistake , a courtier , that his lady made her friend , made shift to steal his name into a patent , but now 't is raz'd out ; and instead of him the king has chosen this noble gentleman ; and this is now the duke .

claps toby on the back , and looks big . tob.

hem , hem.

bewf.

his majesty has heard of your wise conduct , and with this robe invests you . puts on an antick robe

tob.

air , air , good friends ! by my troth this news warms mightily .

bewf.

and if for this good news , i may deserve to kiss your graces hand , my lord.

tob.

my hand : faith friend i 'le have it wash'd first � dost hear , old fellow : prithee fetch me a bason of water . to grub.

grub.

fetch a halter , come , draw , draw : i 'le fight for 't : i 'le not be chows'd out of a dukedom so , not i : since you have these tricks , i 'le take the right way to secure my title , and settle it by the sword. draw , draw , i say .

rog.

ay , ay � draw , as my lord duke says : zowns ! i 'le thrash some of you !

omnes .

oh! there must be no bloodshed .

tob.

the old fool has often these fits : some of you that wou'd deserve my favour , take the old dotard away , and toss him in a blanket a little : there 's nothing like it to cure his fits.

grub.

how , sirra ! a blanket : s'bud can i bear all this ?

cockl.

have but patience , unkle , and i 'le speak to his grace , to take you as under butler , or somthing : i know you come to town for preferment .

grub.

fool. cuckold .

cock.

ay , look at home , unkle ! my aunt has stirr'd her stumps , you know !

grub.

a pox stirr her .

phill.

nay , pray hubby be not so angry : you know i did all for the best .

grub.

hold your tongue , whore � but do you hear gentlemen ! have i dreamt all this while of dignity , and am i really no duke ?

tob.

no , no : friend ! a duke ! i prithee call thy wits agen .

grub.

what thô i formerly rail'd against the court , when i was not preferr'd � i have more honesty and conscience now � for if i am a duke �

tob.

yet agen a duke ! why , thou art no more a duke , than thou art a dromedary ; but as poor a clumsie , clod-pated old justice as ever was drunk with march beer at a sheriffs feast .

enter vsher of the black rod , aurelia , and a guard. grub.

ownz ! how i could swinge these rogues , if i had my will � what , my wife lye with a topping courtier two whole nights , and i no duke ! 't is impossible ?

tob.

i tell thee once more , thou art no duke : i think the old fellow is bewitch'd .

vsh.

no , no ; nor you neither , good yeoman of the roppets i shall un-duke you .

tob.

what 's the matter now ?

longo .

ha! the usher of the black rod ! would i were safe at my lodging .

clerm . bewf.

and i. and i.

vsh.

guard � seize those duke makers , disarm 'em : nay , if you struggle , we shall hamper you : here 's a warrant to bring you before the king and council . you are for disposing the king's honors , and granting dignities ; let 's see now � how you 'l dispose your estates to pay l. a piece fine � besides years imprisonment .

aur.

this i have help'd ye to , my lewd court-swaggerers ! you are for every face you see , you are for flying at all games : you ! but i 'le teach you to affront your friends .

bewf.

ah! malitious devil , we shall get off some time or other .

longo .

and then the world shall know you .

clerm .

what a fine jilt you are .

aur.

do , rail , rail ; poor fools .

tob.

i begin to shake : what is the meaning of all this !

vsh.

as for your part , my lord of lubberland .

tob.

lubberland ; prithee friend thou mistak'st my title , i am duke of dunstable .

vsh.

a duke , a dog-whipper you are ! such a knot of fools , that the king , instead of punishing , pities you � but i shall make bold to turn you out of your dignitie , my lord duke .

tob.

heyday , the world 's turning upon wheels , sure , what-a-devil d' e take me for .

vsh.

for a fool i take you , i confess .

tob.

a fool , you might as well have taken me for an alderman , but prithee don't trouble thy head , man.

vsh.

sirra : leave your fooling , and have a care of the porters lodge ; there are whips with bells : and so i take my leave of all your graces : you cocklebrain , you shall scape for your wives sake , because she is my kinswoman � but for the rest , away with ' em . exeunt guards , with the gentlemen .

grub.

your humble servant , my lord duke .

cockl.

ah! the devil take this confounded town : wou'd it were burnt agen � will your grace have a little more air.

to toby . tob.

thank your grace ; i am very cool o' th' sudden : besides , i am reflecting upon the strange mutability of human affairs � but however the world goes , brethren � let 's make some shew of our dignity , before we part : what think you of dancing the hey ?

cockl.

agreed .

grub.

to be thus fool'd , and in my old age � well .

here they dance the hey , and whilst they are dancing ; enter lyonel in a mad posture , with celia , doctor , singers and dancers . lyon.

hah ! here they are ! and in the height of revelling pluto , minos , radamanthus , the king of the infernals , and the judges .

grub. oh the devil : here 's the mad man agen � come , come away . come , dutchess , troop . i 'le not stay an hour in this cursed town . d' e hear , sir , that l. must be paid back again . cockl.

not a penny , unkle , your grace shall take it out in offices �

grub.

plague take you all : zowns ! you whore , come away .

phill.

oh! dear hubby . shall i never see a play , nor lye abroad agen ? weeps .

grub.

what! you have a mind to be a dutchest agen : have you ? come away , and be hang'd , i 'le dutchess you .

exit grub. and wife . rog.

a plague of this cursed town , if this be all one gets !

lyon.

great pluto � know that i am orpheus , and through the dismal shades of direful night , am come to seek my long lov'd proserpine , i 'le charm thee god , with musick , my soft aires shall lull the pow'rs of thy barb'rous empire , and set my love at liberty . sings .

doct.

pray , sooth his humor . till we can lay hold on him , then never doubt his cure.

aur.

madam , i thought he had been seiz'd before .

celia .

he was , but by main strength he broke away ; his madness still increasing : these are people plac'd by the doctors order , to humor the distemper .

they seize him , and carry him out � doct.

so , now madam , never give belief to art , if you to morrow , find him not recover'd .

celia .

heaven grant he may , he shall not want my wishes .

tob.

nay , gentlemen : a little of your help will be convenient .

brothers by title , what think you to divert our selves , if we should act a farce , and that we call it the three dukes of dunstable .

cockl.

not i ; i have been in a farce lately enough : but i am resolv'd to go into the country � eat nothing but turnips years , to recover the estate i have spent in waiting for preferment , and never so much as look towards old sodom here agen .

aur.

and thus , sir , on my knees , i promise ye henceforth to be conforming to your pleasure with all the care , and diligence , and duty of a most penitent , obedient wife , to atone for my past follies : and no more to heed the senseless fopperies of the town , nor the more senseless fops remaining in it .

cockl.

well � i am forc'd to believe thee : we that are married , have but small variety of remedy .

tob.

i have been fool'd my share too . but for my part , ince it is so � i 'le off with my mantle de la guerr here , and into the barn , and thresh agen : there 's no revolution of state there , if the harvest be but good ; and if ever i expect to be exalted agen , may i be hang'd upon a beam there , in one of our own cart-ropes .

and may no fool for better fortune look ; that just from digging , thinks to be a duke : ex. omnes .
epilogue : spoken by mr. montfort .

of which ( because it was particularly carp'd at ) i desire every one that has more wit than malice , to judge .

fond of his art ; the poet has to day mistook , and made me mad the silliest way ; pride , wealth , or wine , may frenzy often move : but that 's a strange brute that runs mad for love , few now , thank heaven , such lewd examples find , 't is forfeiting the charter of our kind ; shall men have all , and women no remorse ? then let the cart hereafter drag the horse . let each eve wrest the scripture false , and swear ; she was not made for man , but man for her ; no , this had been a most unpardon'd crime ; did not the lady here repent in time . besides , the notion's false , for sure no man can love so well , and faith no woman can : 't is true , degrees of madness all may fit , some with too much , some with too little wit , i have been mad , or i should ne'r have writ . 't is a disease that reigns in every station , first , amongst gamesters i have found occasion , somtimes to make a pretty observation ; at hazard i have seen a witty lad eat up a candle , if his luck were bad ; what think ye , sirs , was not that fellow mad ? a lady too , in tears has left off play ( alas poor punt , ) for losing sonica , ) but above all , wine does worst frenzy raise , for then fop comes , and whistles at our plays , calls some one whore , that to some spark belongs , who calls him out , and whips him through his lungs . this , on our nation , a vile blot remains none but the dutch and english take such pains to fill the paunch , and empty all the brains . the last , worst sort too , does your heads invade , that 's whoring , that vice makes ye all stark mad : not poverty has power to stop its force , poor rogues , that ne'r could pay their alehouse scores shall brag they 've at command a leash of whores . to th' camp those militant doxies yearly stray where each mad flitt'ring fool that 's given that way to purchase pox , melts down a whole months pay. many more theams of madness i could name , and quote ; indeed too many to our shame . but , sirs , to prove that you have all your wits , let every critick , that in iudgment sits , our poet to an easie penance doom , wink at small faults , for all of you have some .
plays printed for henry herringman , and sold by ioseph knight , and francis saunders . beaumont and fletcher's plays . by the duke of newcastle . the humorous lover . the triumphant widow . by the earl of orrery . mustapha , and henry the fifth . the black prince , and tryphon . sir william d'avenants's works . by mr. wicherly . love in a wood. the dancing master . by major porter . the villain . the carnival . by sir george etherege . she wou'd , if she cou'd . love in a tub. the man of mode , or sir fopling flutter . by mr. dryden . the dramatick essay . the indian emperour . tyrannick love , or the royal martyr . the mock-astrologer . granada , two parts . sir martin mar-all . marriage a-la-mode . love in a nunnery . all for love. the maiden queen . the wild gallant . the rival ladies . the tempest , alter'd by him . amboyna . aurenge zebe . the state of innocence : by mr. shadwell . the sullen lovers . the humourist . psyche . the virtuoso . the royal shepherdess . epsom wells . the libertine . timon of athens alter'd by him mr. killigrew's works . by mr. shakespear . hamlet . macbeth . julius caesar. by mr. cowley . by sir charles sydley . the mulberry garden . by sir samuel tuke , and several persons of honour . the adventures of five hours . by sir francis fane . love in the dark . by mr. caril . by several . the usurper . the roman empress . the coffee-house . the mayor of queenborough . the womens conquest . the amazon queen . sir francis drake . peleus and thetis . emperor of the moon . darius , king of persia.

new songs sung in the fool 's preferment , or , the three dukes of dunstable .

in the savoy : printed by e. iones , for ios. knight and fran. saunders , at the blue anchor in the lower-walk of the new exchange in the strand , .

a song sung in the first act. mr. henry purcell .

i sigh'd , and i pin'd , i sigh'd , and i pin'd , was constant , was constant , and kind , to a jilt that laugh�'d at my pains ; tho' my pas�sion ne're cool'd , i found i was fool'd , for all my a�bun�dance of brains ; tho' my pas�sion ne're cool'd , i found i was fool'd , for all my a�bun�dance of quick. brains : but now i 'm a thing , as grea�t as a king , so blest is the head that is ad�dle ; the dull empty pate , soonest comes to be great , fate dotes on a fool in the cradle .

there 's nothing so fa�tal as woman , to hur�ry a man to his grave ; you may think , you may plot , you may sigh like a sot , she u�ses you more like a slave : but a bottle , altho' it be common , the cheats of the fair will un�do ; it will drive from your head , the delights of the bed , he that 's drunk , is not a�ble to woo.

mr. henry purcell .
a song sung in the third act , by mr. monfort . mr. henry purcell .

fled is my love , for e�ver , for e�ver , e�ver , gone ! o�h , mighty loss ! e�ter�nal sor�row , e�ter�nal sorrow ! yet prethee strephon , why should'st mourn ? for if thy ce�lia wont re�turn , to her thou shalt go , to her thou shalt go to mor�row ; to her thou shalt go , to her thou shalt go to morrow .

t is death alone , 't is death a�lone , can give me ease , for all the mighty pain , for all the mighty pain , i 've felt ; in his cold tomb my heart shall e�ver freeze , since hers could ne�ver , ne�ver mel�t ; since hers could ne�ver , ne�ver mel�t , could ne�ver melt .

i 'le mount to you blue cae�lum , to shun those female gypsies , i 'le play at bowls with sun and moon , and scare you , scare you , scare you with e�clip�ses ; and scare you , scare you , scare you with e�clip�ses .

i 'le sail up�on the dog�star , i 'le sail up�on the dog�star , and then persue the morning , and then persue , and then persue the morning ; i 'le chase the moon 'till it be noon , i 'le chase the moon 'till it be noon , but i 'le make , i 'le make her leave her horning . i 'le climb the fro�sty mountain , i 'le climb the frosty mountain , and there i 'le coyn the weather ; i 'le tea�r the rain�bow from the sky , i 'le tea�r the rain�bow from the sky , and tye , and tye both ends to�ge�ther . the stars pluck from their orbs too , the stars pluck from their orbs too , and crowd them in my budget ; and whether i 'm a roa�ring boy , a roa��ring boy , let all� , let all the nation judge it .

mr. h. purcell .
a scotch song sung in the th act. a dialogue by jockey and jenny . iockey .

ienny , gin you can love , and have resolv'd you will try me ; sil�ly scruples remove , and do no lon�ger de�ny me : by thy bonny black eye , i swear nean other can move me ; then if still you deny , you never , never did love me .

ienny .

iockey , how can you mistake , that know full well when you woo me ; my poor heart does so ake , it throbs as it would come through me ! how can you be my friend , that thus are bent to my ruine ? all the love you pretend , is only for my undoing .

ii. iockey . who can tell by what art this chiming nothing , called honour , charms my ienny's soft heart , when love and iockey has won her ? ienny . 't is a toy in the head , and muckle woe there 's about it ; yet i 'd rather be dead , than live in scandal without it . but if you 'l love me , and wed ; and guard my honour from harms too ; iockey i 'le take to my bed , and fold him close in my arms too . iockey . talk not of wedding , dear sweet , for i must have chains that are softer ; i 'm of a northerly breed , and never shall love thee well after . chorus : bass and treble . then since ill fortune intends , our amity shall be no dearer ; still let us kiss and be friends , and sigh we shall never come nearer .
a song sung in the fifth act by mr. monsort .

if thou wilt give me back my love , for e�ver i 'le a�dore thee ; and for the fa�vour , mighty iove , with souls from heaven shall store thee : to the queen of shades , she shall advance , and all shall wait up�on her ; kings shall a�dore her countenance , and i 'le be her page of ho�nour .

mr. henry purcell . finis .
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and edited - pfs batch review (qc) and xml conversion synopsis of uocal musick : containing the rudiments of singing rightly any harmonical song , delivered in a method so solid , short and plain , that this art may now be learned more exactly , speedily and easily , than ever heretofore . whereunto are added several psalms and songs of three parts . composed by english and italian authors for the benefit of young beginners . by a. b. philo-mus . london , printed for dorman newman , at the kings arms in the poultrey , . john lever , bookseller , stationer and printseller , at little moorgate , near moorfields . to all ingenious lovers of musick . although in this age books of all sorts do abound , yet in some cases there will be still need of writing more . when many mysteries do remain still undiscovered , no man will doubt , but it is the duty of any ingenious lover of a science , to bring the truth to light according to his utmost ability . if any will say , shall we be wise than our forefathers , to endeavour the discovery of that which they could never find out ? the answer is clear , truth is the daughter of time. a pigmy upon a gyants shoulder may see farther than the gyant himself . even so , one enjoying the labours of those , that have gone before , may see as far as they did , and by wading into further depths , may go farther then they , upon this account it doth more peculiarly belong to every ingenious lover of an art or science , to continue the work , where they 〈◊〉 it , to add to the stock of knowledge to be clear , where they were confused , to turn into the way , where they went out , and to bring those things to light , that have been hidden from them , if they further urge , that they are come to the very zenith and top of all kind of learning , and that they know already all what they need to know : daily experience will shew the contrary , to wit , that many things are reserved for the industry and diligence of the latter times , and that there will be just occasion of writing new books , as long as new matter remains to be published to the world. especially is this more evident in the excellent art and science of musick , which transcendeth all others of its rank , because of its profound mysteries , which have many times put the most learned professors thereof into great admiration . therefore in this latter age the most learned and renowned alstedius , des cartes , and kircherus , have not thought it any disparagement to make a further , clearer and fuller discovery , both of the theorical and practical parts of this noble science , shewing such a way of an improvement thereof , that those things which are concealed , may be fully discovered ; those which are imperfect , compleated ; and those which are doubtful , cleared by evident demonstration . but because the operation and experience of the practical part of composing , require the study and expence of many years , and so many excellent tunes for air , variety , and substance are at present composed by divers eminent authors , amongst several nations : to condescend to the meanest capacity of beginners , who intend onely to spend but a small portion of time , and to reap the benefit of the works of those eminent composers , there are in this treatise delivered so solid , short and plain principles and rules , that whosoever desires to learn to sing any composed harmonical song , may now more exactly , speedily and easily , than ever heretofore attain thereunto . for , besides the principles and rules formerly published by divers other professors of this art , here are now delivered and demonstrated out of the foresaid famous authors , the exact division of all the space , which any sound can pass , into certain degrees , whereof the scale of musick doth consist , and the admirable order of those degrees , their proportional dimensions or intervals , and also the exact agreeableness of the cliffs and syllables with them , and the generation of a diapason or eighth in b flat : by which means the very beginners will be not only delivered of that toilsome and troublesome torture of mutation of voices or syllables , which hath often caused many of them to despair of ever coming to any perfection ; but they will also be very much enlightned , that they may know the transcendent vertue and excellency , that is comprehended in the due proportion of musical sounds , and gain a full satisfaction unto their reason as well as to their sense . furthermore here are added twelve most usual tunes of psalms in three parts , treble , mean , and bass ; then twelve selected tunes of divers english authors , also in three parts ; two trebles and a bass , with twelve selected catches of three voices ; lastly fourteen italian tunes composed by giovanni giacomo castoldi de carrivaggio , also in three parts , two trebles and a bass , whereby beginners will have a sufficient store of tunes to exercise themselves by degrees , till they going on further to more difficult songs at length may come to some perfection , and be able to sing at the first sight any harmonical song to their own delightful divertisement from their more serious employments . no nobler and more pleasant satisfaction can be afforded both to sense and mind than by this art , which is known to none but to their own tryal and experience , and by how much the more one exerciseth himself herein , and becomes the more skilful , he will find and enjoy the more delight and pleasure . for the improvement then of all ingenious lovers , these rules are thus contrived , the certainty whereof hath been experienced by divers , and may likewise be further known unto others , if they please to try , understand and use them . now not being willing to weary the readers patience , i shall only add , that if any shall ( as i doubt not but they will ) reap benefit hereby , i receive the end of my desires , and so rest your servant for the common good , a. b. reverendissimo in christo patri , ac honoratissimo domino , d. guilielmo , providentia divina , archiepiscopo cantuariensi , totius angliae primati ac metropolitano , regiae majestati à sanctioribus consiliis . venerande vir , vltio ne vertatur , quod praefulgentis tui nominis minio , hujusce libelli mei frontispicium exornare non erubescam . etenim licet nostris , quas victuras speramus , chartis , ceu memoriae aris , ea praefigamus nomina , quae studemus ad seram posteritatem transmittere , illos mitati , qui chara sibi nomina ab interitu , quantum pote est , vindicaturi , illa palatiorum marmoribus insculpunt ; nunc tamen è contrario , huic libello è musei umbra ad publicum gestianti , lucem , quam à se non habet , ab illustri tui nominis sole foenerari studeo . hoc deinde numine tutelari , à zoilorum morsibus & lemorum censuris iniquis , quicquid isthuc est opusculi , immune praestandum plane confido : tuumque nomen venerandum in hoc vestibulo ei futurum , quod aiunt romae in quodam sacello fuisse quondam herculis clavam , quae suo nidore canibus & muscis illud delubrum maccessum reddebat . denique hosce meos labores tuae , rev. dign . inscribendo satius duxi , meum nomen inter illos profiteri , quibus eximiae tuae virtutes venerationi simul sunt & admirationi , & quos de tuo singulari amore & favore , praesertim erga literarum meliorum cultor●s perpetim gloriari juvat . concede , vir summe , ut hoc tenui munusculo , cum in praesentiarum nil te dignius ad manus habeam , in grati & tibi devoti animi monimentum , tuis in me litem meritis ; idque gratioso at benigno suscipe vultu , non tam aestimato rei oblatae pretio , quam humillimo affectu offerentis , tibi mansuri , quam diu hic spiritus hos regit artus devotissimi & addictissimi : & donec id solenniori modo contestandi mihi coelitus affulgeat occasio , deum opt. max. indesinenter venerabor , ut te quam diutissima ecclesiae & rei publicae superstitem esse jubeat , tibique affatum benedicere pergat . londini , è museo meo . prid. cal. decemb. anno m d clxxx . amplissimae dignitatis tuae devotissimus & obsequentissimus cultor , a. b. synopsis of uocal musick . chap. i. of vocal musick in general . vocal musick is an art of expressing rightly things by voice , for the sweet moving of the affections and the mind . it is an art , be●●use it is busied about an object , which can be made , and is meet only for every art. for the formal object of it is singing , wherein it directeth the understanding . it s form is a right expression of things by voice , either monodically in a simple melodie , or symphonially in a compounded . the end and effect of it is , a sweet moving of the affections and the mind . for exhilarating the animal spirits , it moderateth gratefully the affections , and thus penetrateth the interiour of the mind , which it most pleasantly doth affect . the means by which it is acquired are a frequent exercising of the voice , as well according to certain signs by which vocal melodies are represented , as according to the direction , either of a well tuned instrument , or rather of an experienced master . the signs whereby vocal melodies are represented , are either of the melodies themselves , or of the ornaments of them . signs of melodies themselves are either of sounds , or of things . the signs of sounds are either of the length , or of the thickness , or of the breadth of a sound . signs of the length of sounds do note their duration . and are either of the length of sounds it self , or of the touch , by which the length of sounds is measured . the signs of the length of sounds it self , are either of the length of positive or present sounds , or of the length of privative or absent sounds . signs of the length of positive or present sounds , are either primary or secondary . chap. ii. of the notes . the primary signs of the length of positive or present sounds are the notes . notes are signs which do note the duration of sounds ; and are either whole or broken . whole notes do note the duration of whole times . and art either of eight times , which are called , large . and are thus marked . four times , long. two times , breves . one time . semibreves . broken notes do note the duration of sounds of parts of a time . and are either of the second part of a time which are called minims , and are thus marked . fourth crotchets , eighth quavers , sixteenth semiquavers , two and thirtieth . demiquavers , chap. iii. of the pricks . the secundary signs of the length of positive or present sounds are the pricks . pricks are signs which do augment by the half part every note after which they are placed . therefore a large of the length of eight times thus pricked is of the length of twelve times . long four times six times . breve two times three times . semibreve one time one time and an half . minim half a time an half time and a th . part . crotchet the fourth part of a time a fourth and an eighth part . quaver the eight part of a time an eighth and a sixteenth part . chap. iv. of the pauses . signs of the length of privative or absent sounds are the pauses or rests . pauses are signs which do note the duration of silences ; and are either of whole times , or of parts of a time . pauses of whole times are either of eight times . four times . two times . one time . marked thus . pauses of parts of a time are either of half a time . the fourth part of a time . the eighth part of a time . the sixteenth part of a time . marked thus . chap. v. of the signs of the common time. signs of the tact , touch or time , are by which the length of all sounds , notes and pauses are measured and are either primary or secondary . the primary signs of the time are diverse , according to the diversity of the time. time is a successive motion , depression and elevation , fall and rise of the hand , by which the length of all sounds , notes and pauses is measured : and is either dupla usually called common , or tripla , or sesquiatera . the common time is whose parts , depression and elevation are equal , or even long , and by which all notes and pauses , according to their proper value are measured . and is either slower but less usual , marked with an half circle thus — swifter and most usual , marked with an half circle cut with a perpendicular line thus — chap. vi. of the slower triple . triple time is whose parts are unequal , the depression of the hand twice as long as the elevation and by which notes and pauses are measured , not according to their proper value , but according to a certain proportion : and is either slower , or swifter , or swifteste . the slower triple consisteth of three semibreves , or equivalent notes , and is marked with the numbers and , the former being perpendicularly placed above the latter , because it consisteth of three notes of one time , according to the common time. as in example a breve serving in respect of his latter half part for the elevation of the hand is commonly blacked , and also for the most part his immediately anteceding note . as two or more breves , the one following immediately the other , are often signed without pricks or equivalent notes for a whole time , because then the one perfecteth the other . as the pauses of this triple are thus measured . pauses according to the common time of eight times , four times , two times , two of one time , one time . are in this triple of four times , two times , one time , depression of the hand , elevation of the hand . chap. vii . of the swifter triple . the swifter triple consisteth of three minims or equivalent notes , and is marked with the numbers and , the former being perpendicularly placed above the latter , because it consisteth of three notes of half a time , according to the common time. as a semibreve serving in respect of his latter half part , for the elevation of the hand , is for the most part blacked , with his immediately anteceding note : as also a breve , serving in respect of his fourth or last part , for the depression of the hand . as two or more semibreves also semibreves and breves , the one following immediately the other are often signed without pricks or equivalent notes , as then the one perfecteth the other , and consequently a semibreve is of one , and a breve of two times . as the pauses of this triple of whole times are like to the pauses of the common time , but of parts of a time are differing . pauses according to the common time of eight times , four times , two times , one time , two half times , one half time , a fourth part of a time . are in this triple of eight times , four times , two times , one time , depression of the hand , elevation , a sixth part of time , chap. viii . of the swiftest triple . the swiftest triple consisteth of three crotchets , or equivalent notes , and is marked with the numbers and , the former being perpendicularly placed above the latter , because it consisteth of three notes of the fourth part of a time , according to the common time. as a minim in this triple , serving either for the depression or for the elevation of the hand , is signed , either after his usual manner : as or is changed into a semibreve blacked : as the pauses of this triple of whole times , are like to the pauses of the common time , but of parts of a time are differing . pauses according to the common time of times , times , times , time , fourth parts of a time , fourth part of a time , an part of a time . are in this triple of times , times , times , time , depression of the hand , elevation of the hand , the sixth part of a time . chap. ix . of the slower sesquial ' e. sesquialtre time is whose parts , the depression and elevation of the hand are equal , or even long , as in common time , yet by whom notes and pauses are measured , not according to their proper value , as in common time , but according to a certain proportion as in triple : and is either slower , swifter , or swiftest . the slower sesquialtre consisteth of six crotchets or equivalent notes , and is therefore marked with the numbers and , the former being perpendicularly placed above the latter : asin example , the pauses of this sesquialtre of whole times , are like to the pauses of the common time , but of parts of a time are differing . pauses according to the common time , of half a time , two fourth parts of a time , one fourth part of a time , an eighth part of a time . are in this sesquialtre of half a time , two sixth parts of a time , one sixth part of a time , a twelfth part of a time. chap. x. of the swifter sesquialtre . the swifter sesquialtre consisteth of six quavers , or equivalent notes , and is therefore marked with the numbers and , the former being perpindicularly placed above the latter . as in example the pauses of this sesquialtre of whole times are like to the pauses of the common time , but of parts of a time are differing . pauses according to the common time of half a time , two fourth parts of a time , one fourth part of a time , an eighth part of a time. are in this sesquialtre of half a time , two eight parts of a time , one eighth part of a time , one sixteenth part of a time. chap. xi . of the swiftest sesquialtre . the swiftest sequialtre consisteth of twelve quavers or equivaleut notes , and is therefore marked with the numbers and , the former being perpendicularly placed above the latter . as in example the pauses of this sesquialtre of whole times are like to the pauses of the common time , but of parts of a time are differing . pauses according to the common time of half a time , the fourth part of a time , the eighth part of a time , two eight parts of a time . are in this sesquialtre of half a time , three twelfth parts of a time , one twelfth part of a time , two twelfth parts of a time. the secondary signs of the tact or time are certain words used by the italians , and afterwards also of others , to wit , adagio , and presto , fignifying , that such a part of a song where adagio is written , is to be sung slower , and where presto , swifter . chap. xii . of the systems . the signs of the thickness of sounds do note their gravity and acuteness , or profundity and altitude . and are either containing , or contained . the containing signs are either primary , or secundary . the primary containing signs are the systemes , which by their five joyned parallel lines , and spaces between them whereof they do consist , assign and afford to the cliffs their due higher or lower places : according to this type . but if any notes of a melody rise higher or fall lower , exceeding this systeme of five lines above or below , then there are drawn more small lines , that serve for the placing of them : as appeareth in this type . chap. xiii . of the bars , and repeats . the secondary containing signs are either limiting , or repeating . the limiting signs are the bars which are perpendicular lines , and are either single , measuring the distances of one or more times of a song ; or double , marking the strains or stanza's of it : as in example . the repeating signs are the repeats , which signifie that a part of a song must be sung over again . and are either of a general part of a song thus signed , or of a particular part of it over against a note thus marked . chap. xiv . of the cliffs . the contained signs of the thickness of a sound , are they which in the systemes are placed . and are either primary , or secondary . the primary contained signs are either principal , or less principal . the principal contained signs are which chiefly do note the profundity and altitude of a sound . and are either visible , or audible . the visible signs of the thickness of sounds are the cliffs or keys , which being placed in the systemes , do represent by their notes the just altitude and profundity of every sound . and are according to the seven degrees of the scale of musick , the first seven letters of the alphabet , as a , b , c , d , e , f , and g ; whereof four , as b , c , d , and e , are never noted , but understood and known by those three signed , as g marked thus . c f these three are distant the one from the other by a fifth , and afford a double use , to wit , in respect of voices , and in respect of notes . chap. xv. of the use of cliffs in respect of voices . in respect of voices , the cliffs discern the voices distinctly the one from the other . for the cliff f , is proper to the bass , and signifieth being placed on the fifth line a lower bass , on the fourth a common , on the third an higher . the cliff c is for tenor , mean , and lower treble , and signifieth being placed on the fouth line a tenor , on the third a mean , on the second an higher mean , on the first a lower treble . the cliff g is proper for the treble , and signifieth , being placed on the third line a lower treble , on the second a common , on the first an higher . chap. xvi . of the use of cliffs in respect of notes . in respect of the notes , the cliffs give to all notes , in regard of their thickness their names , and make that the understood , or not signed cliffs do that same . the cliff g nameth all notes that stand upon that line upon which it is placed : in b sharp , that is , when the cliff b , is not with a little round b marked — sol. b flat , that is , when the cliff b , is with a little round b marked — re. the cliff c nameth them in b sharp — vt. b moll — sol. the cliff f nameth them in b sharp — fa. b moll — vt. chap. xvii . of the syllables . the audible signs of the thickness of sounds are certain syllables every where amongst musicians received , that beginners may by the help of them easily learn to discern exactly the just altitude and profundity of every sound . and are in number seven , as vt , re , mi , fa , sol , la , and ci. the former first six of these syllables are said to be invented , almost seven hundred years ago , by guido arerinus otherwise in musick well enough skill'd , out of this hymn of st. john. ut queant laxis , mira gestorum , solve polluti , resonare fibris , famuli tuorum , labii reatum . sancte johannes . but because they are not sufficient to express the seven degrees of the scale of musick , many have had need of divers mutations of them , which ( as experience witnesseth ) hath been to learners , not only a troublesome torture in learning , but also no little hinderance in their going forwards . therefore later musicians have added to the six syllables the seventh ci , that their number might answer exactly to the seven degrees contained in the scale of musick , and no mutation might be any more required . chap. xviii . of the scale of musick . the scale of musick is an order of seven degrees , distant one from another by just intervals , according to which every sound in ascending and descending is to be directed . the degrees of it are certain limits , by which all the space which a sound can pass , is divided so exactly in certain intervals , that a sound may by them be lifted up , or pressed down , in a due proportion , one following another . and these degrees can be by nature neither more nor less in number : moreover , neither can they differ one from another by greater or lesser intervals . for all the space of sounds is first of all by nature itself divided into consonancies , whereof every one is called an eighth , or commonly a diapason . because nature it self sheweth most evidentiy this division in a whistle , which being blown with a stronger blast than usually , giveth immediately a sound higher by an eighth . and this sound , as the higher term of the eighth , although it in respect of its altitude differeth from the graver or profounder term of that eighth therein , that it is only its half part , because it 's twice contained in it , like a shorter string in a longer , which is very well known by experiment in a monochord ; and that it is weaker , because it is moved of a graver , as of a stronger , which appeareth by the strings of a lute , whereof if any graver is stricken , that which is by an eighth acuter , immediately trembleth and soundeth : yet in respect of its consonancy it doth equisonate with it after the manner of an unison , which also most evidently appeareth out of the singing of a song of one voice made by two singers , who can sing that same altogether from the beginning to the end , without any dissonancy , yet the one by an eigth higher than the other . the eighth therefore is the most perfect consonancy , differing from an unison only therein , that in its terms is the most simple conveniency divers , as between the whole and half . the same reason is of an eighth once compounded , commonly called a disdiapason , a double eighth , or fifteenth ; and of a twice compounded , which is called a trisdiapason , a triple eighth or two and twentieth ; and also of a thrice compounded called a tetradiapason , a quadrula eighth , or nine and twentieth , whereof the one can in no way differ from the other . afterwards an eighth is divided into a fifth , and its residue a fourth : this is commonly called a diatessaron , that a diapente . a fifth or diapente is very easily discerned by hearing , because its terms differ between themselves more than they of an eighth , and less than they of a third or ditone , and therefore it soundeth to the hearing not so flatly as an eighth , nor so sharply as a ditone , but most pleasantly of all . for that object is most pleasant to sense , which in its receiving , neither by its easiness wholly filleth the desire of sense , nor by its difficulty doth weary it : because as too much easiness breedeth fulness and loathing , so too much difficulty trouble and weariness . and this fifth is the most perfect amongst consonancies next to the eighth , because it is by it self generated out of the division of an eight , which is certainly known by experiment in the strings of a lute , that if any of them be stricken , that the strength of that very sound , immediately striketh all the strings , which are acuter by any kind of a fifth . after that a fifth is divided into a greater third , and its residue a lesser third : this is commonly called a semiditone , that a ditone . this greater third or ditone is also very easily discerned by hearing , because it consisteth in a manifold proportion , consonating with the terms , not only of an eighth , but also of a fifth , and is therefore , next to the fifth , a consonancy so perfect , that it , as experience witnesseth , effecteth upon the strings of a lute a trembling , which may be perceived not only by seeing but also by hearing . besides , the remaining semiditone is divided into a greater semitone , and a greater tone , that the acuter term of the greater semitone may consonate with the acuter term of the eighth , after the manner of a fifth . further this fifth generated out of the division of the foresaid semiditone , is also divided into a ditone and its residue a semiditone , whose ditone's acuter term doth constitute the sixth degree in an eighth . moreover the ditone of the first divided fifth , is divided into a lesser and a greater tone , that the acuter term of this lesser tone may consonate with the acuter term of the sixth , after the manner of a fifth . lastly the semiditone betwixt the sixth an eighth is divided into a greater tone and greater semitone , that the acuter term of this grater tone may constitute a fifth , with the acuter term of the first ditone . chap. xix . of the order of the generation of the degrees . the seven degrees of the scale of musick are then generated after this order . . the first degree ariseth out of the division of all the space of sounds into eighths , and is the graver term of an eighth , as the acuter term of that same eighth is likewise the first degree of the next following ácuter eighth . . the fifth degree ariseth out of the division of an eighth into a fifth , and its residue fourth , and is the acuter term of that fifth . . the third degree ariseth out of the division of a fifth into a ditone , and its remaining semiditone , and as the acuter term of that ditone . . the fourth degree ariseth out of the division of the semiditone into a greater semitone and a greater tone , and is the acuter term of that greater semitone , which maketh a fifth with the acuter term of the eighth . . the sixth degree ariseth out of the division of this foresaid fifth into a ditone and semiditone , and is the acuter term of that ditone . . the second degree ariseth out of the division of the ditone of the former fifth into a lesser and greater tone , and is the term of that lesser tone , and maketh a fifth with the acuter term of the sixth . . the seventh degree ariseth out of the division of the latter semiditone into a greater tone and a greater semitone , and is the acuter term of that greater tone , and maketh a fifth with the acuter term of the former ditone . therefore an eighth is divided according to the successive order of these degrees into a fifth and its residue a fourth ; that fifth into a ditone and a semiditone ; the ditone into a lesser and greater tone ; the semiditone into a greater semitone and a greater tone ; that remaining sourth into a lesser tone and a semiditone ; that semiditone into a greater tone and a greater semitone . chap. xx. of the intervals of the degrees . and these degrees are distant the one from the other by these tones or intervals . for a tone is a space , distance , or interval between two sounds , a graver and an acuter . between the first and second degree is a lesser tone , containing nine comma's : between the second and the third is a greater tone , exceeding the lesser by its tenth part , which tenth part is commonly called a comma ; between the third and fourth is an half greater tone , commonly called a greater semitone ; between the fourth and fifth is a greater tone of ten comma's ; between the fifth and sixth is a lesser tone of nine comma's ; between the sixth and seventh is a greater tone of ten comma's ; between the seventh and the first of the next following acuter eighth is a greater semitone of five comma's . so that nature it self demonstrateth it most manifestly that there can be in the scale of musick neither more nor less degrees in number than seven : moreover that they cannot be distant the one from the other by greater or lesser intervals . that all these things may appear more evidently , so is the successive division of all the space of sounds , and also the scale of musick , together with its degrees and intervals , rolled into a circle , and represented in the following figure . chap. xxi . of the agreeableness of the cliffs and syllables with the degrees of the scale of musick . to discem rightly these seven degrees of the scale of musick , are commonly used the first seven letters of the alphabet , called cliffs ( as above is said chap. . ) which by their notes do shew before ones eyes , the just altitude and profundity of the sound of every degree . and because the cliff b , being by nature sharp , can be changed into a flat , as afterwards shall be demonstrated , so is the first degree of an eighth represented by the cliff c , the second by d , the third by e , the fourth by f , the fifth by g , the sixth by a , and the seventh by b : which seventh degree , because it is the acuter term of a greater tone , it maketh a sharp sound , and therefore that cliss b is called b sharp , and the scale marked with that b , the scale of b sharp , and also a song contained in that scale , a song in b sharp . now reason it self also telleth , that like as there be seven cliffs shewing the just altitude and profundity of the sounds of every degree to the sight , that there also must be used seven voices or syllables , which also may fitly represent the same altitude and profundity of the sounds to the hearing . and there can be no fitter syllables than the six of the ancients , now by long use every where received , if to them be added the seventh , to wit , ci , because they make by their letters a sound convenient enough . for ut and fa afford a flat and esseminate sound ; re , sol , and la , a natural and middle ; but mi and ci a sharp and man-like . ut agreeth with the first degree , because this degree is distant from the seventh degree of the graver eighth by a greater semitone , which therefore also maketh a flat sound . re answereth the second degree , because this degree is distant from the first by a lesser tone , and therefore also affordeth a natural and middle sound . mi is like to the third degree , because this degree is distant from the second by a greater tone , and therefore also emitteth a sharp and man-like sound . fa agreeth with the fourth degree , because this degree is distant from the third by a greater semitone , and therefore also maketh an effeminate and flat sound . sol answereth to the fifth degree , because this degree is distant from the fourth , indeed by a greater tone , but moveable into a lesser , as afterwards shall be demonstrated , when b flat shall be treated of , and therefore also affordeth a natural or middle sound . la is like to the sixth degree , because this degree is distant from the fifth by a lesser tone , and therefore also giveth a natural and middle sound . lastly ci doth agree with the seventh degree , because this degree is distant from the sixth by a greater tone , and therefore also maketh a sharp and man-like sound . by these voices or syllables is then the just altitude and profundity of the sounds of every degree also conveniently enough represented to the hearing . chap. xxii . of the generation of an eighth in b flat . further because there be in an eighth two greater semitones , and the acuter term of a greater semitone be the first degree of an eighth , so must then be considered , how an eighth with every one of his degrees is exactly to be made out of the acuter term of the latter greater semitone . the first degree of that eighth let be the acuter term of that latter greater semitone , to wit , the fourth degree of the former eighth . the second degree of an eighth should be distant from the first by a lesser tone , and the thiid from the second by a greater , but the fifth degree of the first eight is distant from the fourth by a greater tone , and the sixth from the fifth by a lesser tone , therefore there must be made a fraction , which is the difference of a greater and lesser tone , and is commonly called a schisma or comma , and that comma must be taken away from the greater tone , and be added to the lesser , then the second degree of this octave will be distant from the first by a lesser tone , and the third from the second by a greater tone which was required . the fourth degree of an eighth should be distant from the third by a greater semitone , and the fifth from a fourth by a greater tone , but the seventh degree of the first eighth is distant from the sixth by a greater tone , and the first from the seventh by a greater semitone : therefore must here also be made a fraction by the difference of a greater semitone , to wit , a greater semitone must be taken away from the greater tone , and be added to the greater semitone ; then the fourth degree of this eighth will be distant from the third by a greater semitone , and the fifth from the fourth by a greater tone , which also was required . the sixth degree should be distant from the fifth by a lesser tone , the seventh from the sixth by a greater tone , and again the first from the seventh by a greater semitone , now the second degree of the first eighth , is distant from the first by a lesser tone , the third from the second by a greater tone , and the fourth from the third by a greater semitone , therefore these degrees do well agree amongst themselves , and all the latter eighth is perfected . the scale arising out of this eighth is called the scale of b flat , because herein b sharp is turned into b flat ; and also a song contained in this scale , is called a song in b flat . and it beginneth in the cliff f , and is therefore distant from the scale of b sharp by its gravity , by a fifth , for in so much as a sound is flatter , in so much it is also graver , and needeth lesser breath , that it may be uttered . both these scales , as well of b sharp , as of b flat , together with their cliffs and syllables , rolled into a circle , are exactly represented in the following figure : the degrees of the scale of b sharp with continued lines , but the degrees of the scale of b flat with lines made of small points . in plain are the scales thus represented : in b sharp , ut re mi fa sol la ci ut. ut ci la sol fa mi re ut in b flat , sol la ci ut re mi fa sol. sol fa mi re ut ci la sol. therefore a song being proposed , first must be the cliff consulted what cliff it be , and whether in b sharp , or in b flat , and accordingly by its name be called : from thence must be proceeded to the notes according to the scale , in ascending and descending to the end of the song . but if a song is not concluded in these seven degrees of the scale , either ascending higher , or descending lower , then the degrees are iterated in order either forward or backward , as far as a song it self extendeth . chap. xxiii . of the lesser principal and secondary contained signs . the less principal contained signs , are signs either pressing down the sounds , or lifting them up . signs which do press down the sounds is b flat . b flat maketh every note before which it is placed , by half a tone graver or lower . as , signs which lift up the sounds are b sharp , and b cancelled . b sharp raiseth every note , before which it is placed , by half a tone higher . as , b cancelled raiseth also every note before which it is placed , by half a tone higher . as , the secondary contained signs are the directs . a direct sheweth that in the same cliff in which it is placed , the first note of the next following system doth stand . as , chap. xxiv . of the signs of the breadth of sounds , and of things . signs of the latitude or breadth of sounds are which ought to shew whether a sound must be sung with a clear and full , or with a soft and small spirit , and are by artists less carefully expressed , who leave that to the text , and to the things themselves which in a song are to be expressed . italians only , and some that them do follow , do use these two words , forte and piano , signifying that such part of a song must be sung clearer and fuller , under which is written forte , but softer and smaller , under which is written piano . signs of things are either primary or secundary . the primary signs of things , is the text it self written under a melody . the secundary signs of things are either repeats or tyes . a repeat of things is a sign which signifieth that a part of the text must be sung over again . as , vecedetemi pur 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 bel╌la , bel╌la tiranna . a tye is a crooked line , binding two or more notes together , which to one syllable are to be sung. as , gather your rose-buds while you may , old time is still a flying . chap. xxv . of the signs of the ornaments of songs . signs of the ornaments of songs are also by artists less carefully expressed , the art of singing with graces and orntments being left to beginners , to attain to it by the imitation of those , who are perfect in it . yet these few directions are commonly given , that the chiefest ornaments do consist in exclamations , trillo's , and gruppo's . an exclamation is a slacking of the voice to reinforce it afterwards , and is especially used in minims and crotchets with a prick , whom shorter notes do follow . a trillo is a shaking of the uvula on the throat in one sound or note , as the gruppo is in two sounds or notes , the one being by one degree higher than the other , and are commonly used in cadences and closes . these ornaments are not to be used in airy songs , which require only a lively and cheerful kind of singing , carried by the air it self : but in passionate musick , wherein must be kept a command of the breath , by taking heed , that by spending much in one place it do not afterward fail in another when it is needful . besides the ordinary measure of time is here less regarded , for many times is the value of 〈◊〉 notes made less by half , and sometimes more , according to the conceit of the words , with a graceful neglect . chap. xxvi . of the second mean to attain the art of musick . hitherto is treated of the frequent exercising of the voice , according to certain signs by which vocal melodies are represented , as the first mean , whereby the art of singing is to be acquired : followeth now the other mean by which it is attained , the often exercising of the vo●●e also , by the direction either of a well tuned instrument , or of an experienced master . because a beginner cannot at first order his voice , in rising and falling of the sounds according to the several degrees of the scale of musick , he must therefore guide his voice in unity of the sounds , either of an instrument , especially of the virginals which are well tuned , or of the voice of one , who in this art is well experienced : a little practice by singing sometimes with , and sometimes without this help , will so estabiish his voice , that he will be able to express by voices all the degrees of the scale , and any sounds of any plain song according to them . but in the exercising of the voice is this order to be observed . first of all must a beginner learn the scale of musick , that he may be able to express exactly in or erall the sounds of every degree , in ascending and descending . after that he must learn to tune a third , a fourth , a fifth , a seventh , and an eighth , in ascending and descending from every degree : which he will speedily attain , by sounding at the first tuning by degrees all the middle notes , and afterwards by leaving them out , as in example . from the first degree , &c. from the second degree , &c. after the same manner must they be tuned from the rest of the degrees . and being herein also exactly skilled , he must begin with any plain song , consulting first the cliffs whether it is in b sharp , or in b flat , naming it by its proper name , and then proceed from the cliff to the first note of the song , giving it its name , and tuning it so to the pitch of his voice , that when he cometh to his highest note , he may reach it without squeaking , and to his lowest without grumbling , so that his voice may come always clear from the throat . then he must sing over all the song first with the syllables , till he can sing exactly : afterwards leaving the syllables , he must sing it over with the text or words underwritten , and that so often till he can sing it all , with all readiness . having thus exercised himself in easier songs , he must strive continually to exercise himself after this manner , by degrees further in harder songs , till he cometh to perfection , and can sing any harmonical song at the first sight , using this art to his own recreation , and the glory of god , which are to vocal musick its subordinate and ultimate end . twelve most usual tunes of psalms : in three parts . treble , mean , and bass . psalm . cambridge tune . tho. ravenscroft . b. of m cantus . the man is blest that hath not bent , to wicked read his ear nor led his life as sinners do , nor sate in scorners chair . bassvs . the man is blest that hath not bent , to wicked read his ear , not led his life as sinners do , nor sate in scorners chair . tenor the man is blest that hath not bent , to wicked read his ear , nor led his life as sinners do , nor sate in scorners chair . . but in the law of god the lord doth set his whole delight : and in that law doth exercise himself both day and night . . he shall be like the tree that groweth , fast by the river side : which bringeth forth most pleasant fruits , in her due time and tide . psalm . windsor tune . tho. ravenscroft , b. of m. cantus . with heart and mouth unto the lord , will i sing laud and praise , and speak of all thy wondrous works , and them declare always . bassus . bassus . with heart and mouth unto the lord , will i sing laud and praise , and speak of all thy wondrous works , and them declare always . tenor . with heart and mouth unto the lord , will i sing laud and praise , and speak of all thy wondrous works , and them declare always . . i will be glad and much rejoyce , in thee o lord most high , and make my songs extol thy name , above the starry skie . . for that my foes are driven back , and turned unto flight . they fall down flat and are destroy'd , by thy great force and night . psalm . martyrs tune . simon stubbs . cantus . the lord is only my support , and he that doth me feed , how can i then lack any thing , whereof i stand in need . bassus . the lord is only my support , and he that doth me feed , how can i then lack any thing , whereof i stand in need . tenor . the lord is only my support , and he that doth me feed , how can i then lack any thing , whereof i stand in need . . he doth me fold in coats most safe , the tender grass fast by : and after drives me to the streams , which run most pleasantly . . and when i feel my self near lost , then doth he me home take : conducting me in the right paths , even for his own names sake . psalm . london tune . tho. ravenscroft , b. of m. cantus . my heart doth take in hand , some godly song to sing , the praise that i shall shew therein , pertaineth to the king. bassus . my heart doth take in hhand , some godly song to sing : the praise that i shall shew therein , pertaineth to the king. tenor . my heart doth take in hand some godly song to sing : the praise that i shall shew therein , pertaineth to the king. . my tongue oeall be as quick , his honour to endite , as is the pen of any scribe , that useth fast to write . . o fairest of all men , thy speech is pleasant pure . for god hath blessed thee with gifts for ever to endure psalm . york tune . john milton . cantus . i will give laud and honour both , unto the lord always , and eke my mouth for evermore , shall speak unto his praise . bassus . i will give laud and honour both , unto the lord always , and eke my mouth for evermore , shall speak unto his praise . tenor . i will give laud and honour both , unto the lord always , and eke my mouth for evermore , shall speak unto his praise . i do delight to laud the lord , in soul and ekke in voyce : that humble men and mortified , may hear and so rejoyce . therefore see that ye magnifie , with me the living lord , and let us now exhalt his name , together with one accord , psalm . lincoln tune . william harrison . cantus . ye people all with one accord , clap hands and eke rejoyce , be glad and sing unto the lord , with sweet and pleasant voyce . bassus . y e people all with one accord , clap hands and eke rejoyce , be glad and sing unto the lord , with sweet and pleasant voyce . tenor . ye people all with one accord , clap hands and eke rejoye , be glad and sing unto the lord , with sweet and pleasant voyce . . for high the lord and dreadful is , with wonders manifold : a mighty king he is also , in all the earth extold . . the people he shall make to be , unto our bondage thrall : and underneath our feet he shall the nations make to fall . psalm . winchester tune . tho. ravenscroft , b. of m cantus . my soul to god shall give good heed , and him alone attend , for why ? my health and hope to speed , doth whole on him depend . bassus . my soul to god shall give good heed , and him alone attend , for why ? my health and hope to speed , doth whole on him depend . tenor . my soul to god shall give good heed , and him alone attend , for why ? my health and hope to speed , doth whole on him depend . . for he alone is my defence , my rock , my health and aid : he is my stay , that no pretence shall make me be dismaid . . o wicked folk how long will ye use craft ! sure ye must fall : for as a rotten hedge you be , and like a tottering wall . psalm . s. david's tune . cantus . how pleasant is thy dwelling place , o lord of hosts to me , the tabernacles of thy grace , how pleasant lord they be . bassus . how pleasant is thy dwelling place , o lord of hosts to me , the tabernacles of thy grace , how pleasant lord they be . tenor . how pleasant is thy dwelling place , o lord of hosts to me , the tabernacles of thy grace , how pleasant lord they be . psalm . french tune . j. dowland , d. m. cantus . all people that on earth doth dwell , sing to the lord with chearful voice , him serve with fear , his praise forth tell , come ye before him and rejoyce . bassus . all people that on earth doth dwell , sing to the lord with chearful voice , him serve with fear , his praise forth tell , come ye be╌fore him and rejoyce . tenor . all people that on earth doth dwell , sing to the lord with chearful voice , him serve with fear , his praise forth tell , come ye be╌fore him and rejoyce . psalm . cantus . blessed are they that perfect are , and pure in mind and heart , whose lips and conversations , from gods laws never start . . blessed are they that give themselves , his statutes to observe : seeking the lord with all their hearts , and never from him swerve . bassus . blessed are they that perfect are , and pure in mind and heart , whose lives and conversations , from gods laws never start . . blessed are they that give themselves his statutes to observe : seeking tenor . blessed are they that perfect are , and pure in mind and heart , whose lives and conversations , from gods laws never start , blessed are they that give themselves , his statutes to ob╌serve , seeking the lord with all their hearts , and never from him swerve . bassus . the lord with all their heart , and never from him swerve . psalm . bangor tune . tho. ravenscroft . b. of m. cantus . yield unto god the mighty lord praise in his sanctuary : and praise him in the firmament that shews his pow'r on high , bassus . yield unto god the mighty lord , &c. tenor . yield unto god the mighty lord praise in his sanctuary : and praise him in the firmament that shews his pow'r on high , psalm . cantus . give laud unto the lord , from heaven that is so high : praise him in deed and word , above the starry sky . and also ye , his angels all , armies royal , praise him with glee bassus . give laud unto the lord , from heaven that is so high ; praise him in deed and word , above the starry sky . and also , ye his angels all , armies royal , praise him with glee . tenor . give laud unto the lord , from heav'n that is so high , praise him in deed and word , above the starry sky , and also ye , his angels all , armies royal , praise him with glee . twelve selected english tunes in three parts . two trebles and a bass . a. . voc. mr. william webb . cantus primus . i wish no more thou should'st love me , my joys are full in loving thee , my heart 's too narrow to contain , my bliss , if thou should'st love again . bassus . i wish no more thou should'st love me , my joys are full in loving thee , my heart 's too narrow to contain my bliss if thou should'st love again . cantus secundus . i wish no more thou should'st love me , my joys are full in loving thee , my heart 's too narrow to contain , my bliss , if thou should'st love again . a. . voc. mr. matthew lock , cantus primus . claris , it is not in your pow'r to say how long our love will last , it may be we within this hour may lose those joys we now may tast . the blessed that im╌mor╌tal be , from change in love are one╌ly free . bassus . cloris , it is not in your pow'r to say how long our love will last , it may be we within this hour may lose those joys we now may tast . the blessed that immortal be , from cantus secundus . cloris , it is not in your pow'r to say how long our love will last , it may be we within this hour may lose those joys we now may tast . the blessed that im╌mor╌tal be , from change in love are one╌ly free . bassus . change in love are onely free . and though you now immortal seem , such is the exactness of your frame , those that your beauty so esteem , will find it cannot last the same : love from your eys has stoln my fire , as apt to wast , and to expire . a. . voc. mr. matthew lock . cantus primus . 't is love and harmony , 't is musicks melody , at this time joyns our hearts , to meet and sing our parts , and sing our parts . then let no man disturb ' our delight , our content , since we come , we come for merriment . bassus . 't is love and harmony , 't is musicks melody , at this time joyns our hearts , to meet and sing our parts , and sing our parts , then let no man disturb our delight , our content , since we come , we come for merriment . cantus secundus . 't is love and harmony , 't is musicks melody , at this time joyns our hearts , to meet and sing our parts . and sing our parts . then let no man disturb our delight , our content , since we come , we come for meriment . a. . voc. leno . hodemonte . cantus primus . in my sad thoughts i sat and sigh╌ed , with which none was delighted . yet was it still to me , a rejoycing , there to be in good socie╌ty . then farewel sadness now , then farewell sadness now , let 's all agree , to joyn in harmony , to joyn in harmony , to joyn , to joyn in harmony . bassus . in my sad thoughts i sat and sighed , with which none was delighted . yet was it still to me a rejoycing there to be , in good society , then farewell sadness now , then farewel sadness cantus secundus . in my sad thoughts i sat and sighed , with which none was delighted . yet was it still to me , a rejoycing , there to be in good socie╌ty . then farewel sadness now , then farewell sadness now , let 's all agree , to joyn in harmony , to joyn in harmony , to joyn in harmony . bassus . now , let 's all agree , to joyn in harmony , to joyn in harmony , to joyn in harmony . a. . voc. dr. wilson . cantus primus . in a season all oppressed , with sad sorrow ; poor distressed , troilos said unto his cressed , yield , o! yield thee , sweet ! and stay not ; o , no , no , no no , no , no , no , no , sweet love i may not . bassus . in a season all oppressed , with sad sorrow poor distressed troilos said unto his cressed , yield , o! yield thee , sweet ! and stay not : o! no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , sweet love , i may not . cantus secundus . in a season all oppressed , with sad sorrow , poor distressed troilos said unto his cressed , yield , o! yield thee , sweet ! and stay not ; o! no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , sweet love , i may not . a. . voc. mr. simon ives . cantus primus . now we are met , let 's merry merry be , for one half hour with mirth and glee , to recreate our spirits dull , let 's laugh and sing our bellies full . bassus . now we are met let 's merry merry be , for one half hour with mirth and glee , to recreate our spirits dull , let 's laugh and sing our bellies full . cantus secundus . now we are met , let 's merry merry be , for one half hour with mirth and glee , to recreate our spirits dull , let 's laugh and sing our bellies full . a. . voc. dr. wilson . cantus primus . from the fair lavenian shore , i your markets come to store muse not though so far i dwell , and my wares come here to sell. such is the sacred hunger of gold : then come to my pack , while i cry , what d' ye lack , what d' ye buy , for here it is to be sold. bassus . from the fair lavenian shore , i your markets come to store muse not though so far i dwell , and my wares come here to sell. such is the sacred hunger of gold , then come to my pack , while i cry , what d' ye lack , what d' ye buy for cantus secundus . from the fair lavenian shore , i your markets come to store , muse not , though so far i dwell , and my wares come here to sell. such is the sacred hunger of gold : then come to my pack , while i cry , what d' ye lack , what d' ye buy , for here it is to be sold. bassus . here it is to be sold. i have beauty , honour , grace , fortune , favour , time and place , and what else thou would'st request , even the thing thou likest best . first let me have but a touch of thy gold : then come to me lad , thou shalt have , what thy dad never gave , for here it is to be sold. a. . voc. cantus primus . gather your rose-buds whilst you may , old time is still a flying , and that same flower that smiles to day , to╌morrow will be dying . bassus . gather your rose-buds whilst you may , old time is still a flying , and that same flower that smiles to day , to╌morrow will be dying . cantus secundus . gather your rose-buds whilst you may , old time is still a flying , and that same flower that smiles to day , to╌morrow will be dying . that age is best which is the first , while youth and blood is warmer , expect not then the last and worst , time still succeeds the former . then be not coy , but use your time , and whilst you may , go marry : for having once but lost your prime , you may for ever tarry ▪ a. . voc. mr. nich. lanneare . cantus primus . silly heart forbear , those are murd'ring eves , in the which i swear cupid lurking lies : see his quiver , see his bow too , see his dart , fly , o! fly thou foolish heart . bassus . silly heart forbear , those are murd'ring eyes , in the which i swear cupid lurking lies . see his quiver see his bow too , see his dart , fly , o! fly , thou foolish heart . cantus secundus . silly heart forbear , those are murd'ring eyes , in the which i swear cupid lurk╌ing lies , see his quiver , see his bow too , see his dart , fly , o! fly , thou foolish heart . greedy eyes take heed , they are scorching beams , causing heart to bleed , and your eyes spring streams : love lies watching , with his bow bent , and his dart , for to wound both eyes and heart . think and gaze your fill , foolish heart and eyes , since you love your ill , and your good despise . cupid shooting , cupid darting , and his hand mortal powers cannot withstand . a. . voc. mr. henry lewis cantus primus . how happy art thou and i , that never knew how to love , there 's no such blessings here beneath , what e're there is a╌bove : 't is liberty , 't is liber╌ty , that every wise man loves . bassus . how happy art thou and i , that never knew how to love , there 's no such blessings here beneath , what e're there is a╌bove : 't is li╌ber╌ty , 't is li╌ber╌ty , that e╌ve╌ry wise man loves . cantus secundus . how happy art thou and i , that never knew how to love , there 's no such blessings here beneath , what e're there is a╌bove : 't is li╌ber╌ty , 't is li╌ber╌ty , that e╌ve╌ry wise man loves . a. . voc. mr. edw. coleman . cantus primus . the glories of our birth and state , are shadows , not substantial things ; there is no armour 'gainst our fate , death lays his i╌cy hands on kings . scepters and crowns must tumble down , and in the dust be equal laid , with the poor crooked syth and spade . bassus . the glories of our birth and state , are shadows , not substantial things ; there is no armour 'gainst our fate , death lays his i╌cy hands on kings . scepters and crowns must tumble down , and in the dust be cantus secundus . the glories of our birth and state , are shadows , not substantial things ; there is no armour 'gainst our fate , death lays his icy hands on kings . scepters and crowns must tumble down , and in the dust be equal laid , with the poor crooked scyth and spade . equal laid , with the poor crooked scyth and spade . some men with swords may reap the field , and plant fresh lawrels where they kill'd ; but their strong nerves at last must yield , they tame but one another still . early or late they bend to fate , and must give up their murmuring breath , whilst the pale captive creep to death . a. . voc. mr. john savile . cantus primus . here 's a health unto his majesty , with a fa , la , la , &c. con╌ver╌si╌on to his e╌ne╌mies , with a fa , la , la , &c. and he that will not pledge his health i wish him neither wit nor wealth , nor yet a rope to hang himself , with a fa , la , la , la , la , la , la , la , la , la , with a fa , la , la , &c. bassus . here'r a health unto his majesty , with a fa , la , la , la , la , la , la , con╌ver╌si╌on to his e╌ne╌mies , with a fa , la , la , la , la , la , la , and he that will not pledge this health , i wish him neither wit nor wealth , nor yet a rope to hang himself , with a fa , la , la , la , cantus secundus . here 's a health unto his majesty , with a fa , la , la , &c. con╌ver╌si╌on to his e╌ne╌mies , with a fa , la , la , &c. and he that will not pledge his health i wish him neither wit nor wealth , nor yet a rope to hang himself , with a fa , la , la , la , la , la , la , la , la , with a fa , la , la , la , &c. bassus . la , la , la , with a fa , la , la , la , la , la , twelve selected english catches a. . voc. composed by sundry authors . a. . voc. come follow , follow , follow , follow , follow , follow me , whither shall i follow , follow , follow , whither shall i follow , follow thee , to the willow , willow , willovv , to the willovv , willovv tree . mr. john hiliou . a. . voc. hey dovvn , dovvn , dovvn , a dovvn , hey dovvn , dovvn derry , shall i go vvith my true love novv over the ferry , and kiss her rosy svveet lips , until i am vveary , vvith a mr. edmund nelham . a. . voc. a boat a boat hast to the ferry , for we 'l go over to be merry , to laugh , and sing , and drink old sherry . mr. thomas holmes . a. . voc. come follow me merrily , merrily , lads , come follow me merrily , ah! and we will sing sol , fa , fa , sol , fa , fa , fa , sol , sol , fa , put sol before la , and fa after mi , sol , la , mi , fa , mi , la , mi , fa mr , edmund nelham . a. . voc. come , come away , to the tavern i say , for now at home 't is washing day ; leave your prittle prattle , and fill us a pottle , you are not so wise as aristotle : drawer come away , let 's make it holy╌day . anon , anon , anon sir , what is 't you say . mr. john hilton . a. . voc. i drink this cup to you , sir heartily ; and drink your part with a heart willingly , then so shall vve both agree merrily . mr. edmund nelham a. . voc. ding , ding , ding , dong bell , ding , ding , ding , ding , dong bell ; oh cruel death ! that stopt the breath of him i lov'd so well ; a lack and well away , 't is a heavy day , as ever us befel , then for his sake , some order let us take , that we may ring his knell , ding , dong . mr. stoner . a. . voc. fa , la , la , la , la , la , fa , la la , — fa , la , la , — liro , fa , la , la , — fa , la , la , — fa , la , la , — — liro , fa , la , la. — la , — liro . mr. simon ives . a. . voc. now my lads , now my lads , now let 's be merry , here is old charingo , syder and perry , then let us dance , and sing , down , dovvn , dovvn , der╌ry . a. . voc. the silver svvan vvho living had no note , till death approch'd unlock'd her silent throat , leaning her breast against the reedy shore , thus sung her first and last , and sung no more : fare well all joys , ah ! death come close my eyes , more geese than swans now live , more fools than wise . mr. john smith . a. . voc. come follow , follow me , come follow , follow me , and we will to the tavern go , with mirth and merry glee , we 'l each man take his cup , what ever us befall , and we will drink all up , all up , and for another call , then let us merry be : be merry my noble hearts ; for a cup of old sherry , will make us merry , and we 'l sing well our parts . mr. johu hilton . a. . voc. have you any work for a tinker , mistress ? old brass , or pots , or kettles , i 'le mend them all with a tink very tink , and never hurt your metels : first let me have but a touch of your ale , 't will steel me 'gainst cold weather ; or tinkers freez , or vintners lees , or tobacco , choose you whether ; but of your ale , your nappy ale , i vvould i had a ferkin , but i am old , and very , very cold , and never vvear a jer╌kin . mr. edm. nelham . fourteen italian songs composed by giovanni giacomo castoldi da carravaggio . a. . voc. di gio. giac. gastoldi . cantus primus . she that loves me for my self , for affections , not base pelf , onely she , onely she , yea onely she deserves to be belov'd of me . bassus . she that loves me for my self , for affection , not base pelf , onely she , onely she , yea onely she , deserves to be belov'd of me . cantus secundus . she that loves me for my self , for affection not base pelf , onely she , onely she , yea onely she , deserves to be belov'd of me . she that loves me with resolve , ne're to alter , till dissolve , onely she , onely she , yea onely she , deserves to be belov'd of me . a. . voc. di gio. gioc. castoldi . cantus primus . wert thou yet fairer then thou art , which lies not in the power of art , or hadst thou in thine eyes more darts , then cupid ever shot at hearts , yet if they were not thrown at me , i would not cast a thought on thee . bassus . wert thou yet fairer then thou art , which lies not in the power of art , or hadst thou in thine eyes more darts , then cupid ever shot at hearts . yet if they were not thrown at me , i would not cast a thought on thee . cantus secundus . wert thou yet fairer then thou art , which lies not in the power of art , or hadst thou in thine eyes more darts , then cupid ever shot at hearts , yet if they were not thrown at me , i would not cast a thought on thee . i 'de rather marry a disease then court a thing i cannot please , she that would cherish my desires , must court my flames with equal fires , would you know what that will be , i 'le then love you when you love me . a. . voc. di gio. giac. gastoldi . cantus primus . phillis why should we delay , pleasures shorter then the day , could we which we never can , stretch our life beyond three span , beauty like a shadow flies , and our youth before us dies bassus . phillis why should we delay , pleasures shorter then the day , could we which we never can , stretch our life beyond three span , beauty like a shadow flies . and our youth before us dies . cantus secundus . phillis why should we delay , pleasures shorter than the day , could we which we never car , stretch our life beyond three span , beauty like a shadow flies , and our youth before us dyes . or would youth and beauty stay , love has wings and vvill avvay , love has svvifter vvings than time , changing love too oft does chime , gods that never change their state , very oft their love and hate . a. . voc. di gio. giac. castoldi . cantus primus . take o take those lips away , that so sweetly were forsworn , and those eyes that break of days light that do mislead the morn , but my kisses bring a ╌gain , seals of love though seals in vain : but my kisses my kisses bring again . seals of love though seals in vain . bassus . take o take those lips away , that so sweetly were forsworn , and those eyes that break of days , light that po mislead the morn , but my kisses bring a ╌gain , seals of love though seals in vain , cantus secundus . take o take those lips away , that so sweetly were forsworn , and those eyes that break of days light that do mislead the morn , but my kisses bring a ╌gain , seals of love though seals in vain : but my kisses my kisses bring again . seals of love though seals in vain . bassus . but my kisses my kisses bring again . seals of love though seals in vain . hide , o! hide those hills of snow , that thy frozen blossom bears , on whose tops the pinks that do grow are yet of those april wears . but first , set my heart free , bound in icy chains by thee , but first , set my heart , set my heart free , bound in icy chains by thee . a. . voc. di gio , giac. gastoldi . cantus primus . stay , stay , o stay that heart i vow 't is mine , ravish'd from hence by her whose parts divine , inchanted it and sent the wosnl no : which took 't away , and fill'd it's place with woe . bassus . stay , stay , o stay that heart i vow 't is mine , ravish'd from hence by her whose parts divine inchanted it , and sent this fatal no : which took 't away , and fill'd its place with woe . cantus secundus . stay stay , o stay , that heart i vow 't is mine , ravish'd from hence by her whose parts divine inchanted it , and sent this woful no : which took 't away , and fill'd its place with woe . o hold it fast , i come , yet let it fly , i cannot move 't is pity both should dye , farewel , farewel my heart i 've pleas'd mine eyes , thou being lost , sees thee her sacrifice . a. . voc. di gio. giac. castoldi . cantus primus . bright aurelia i do owe , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 all the woe which i do know . to those glorious looks alone , though y' are unrelenting stone , the quick lightning from your eye , did with force me sacrifice , my unweary harmless heart , and now you glory in my smart . bassus . bright aurelia i do owe , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 all the woe which i do know , to those glorious looks alone , though y' are unrelenting stone , the quick lightning from your eye , did with force me cantus secundus . bright aurelia i do owe , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 all the woe which i do know . to those glorious looks alone , though y' are unrelenting stone , the quick lightning from your eye , did with force me sacrifice , my unweary harmless heart , and now you glory in my smart . bassus . sacrifice , my unwary harmless heart , and now you glory in my smart . how unjustly you do blame , — that pure flame , which from you came , vext with what your selves made burn , your scorns tinder dit it turn , the least spark now love can call , that doth fall as on the small scorcht remainder of my heart , will make it burn in every part . a. . voc. di gio. giac. gastoldi . cantus primus . ah! my fair , ah ! come behold me , how i pine away for thee , for too hard is me the horrible smart , which you cause to my poor heart , you force me , you tye me , you wound me you vex me , you kill me , ah! ah ! most cruel fair , ah! i die in despair , ah! ah ! most cruel fair . bassus . ah! my fair ah ! come behold me , how i pine away for thee , for too hard is me the horrible smart , which you cause to my poor heart . you force me , you tye me , you wound me , you vex me , you cantus secundus . ah! my fair , ah! come behold me , how i pine away for thee , for too hard is me the horrible smart , which you cause to my poor heart , you force me , you tye me , you wound me , you vex me , you kill me , ah! ah ! most cruel fair , ah i die in despair , ah ▪ ah ! most cruel fair . bassus . kill me , ah! ah ! most cruel fair , ah i die in despair , ah! ah ! most cruel fair . a. . voc. di gio. gioc. castoldi . cantus primus . bring back my comfort and re╌turn , for well thou knowest that i in such a vig'rous passion burn , that missing thee i die , return , return , insult no more , return , return , insult no more , return , return and me restore , to those sequestred joys i had before . bassus . bring back my comfort and return , for well thou knowest that i , in such a vig'rous passion burn , that missing thee i die , return , return , insult no more , return , return , insult no more , cantus secundus . bring back my comfort and re╌turn , for well thou knowest that i in such a vig'rous passion burn , that missing thee i die , return , return , insult no more , return , return , insult no more , return , return and me restore , to those sequestred joys i had before . bassus . return , return and me restore , to those sequestred joys i had before . abscnce in most , that quencheth love , and cools this warm desire , the ardour of my heart improve , and makes the flame aspire , the maxime therefore i deny , the maxim therefore i deny , and term it though a tyranny , the nurse to faith , to love , to constancy . a. . voc. di gio. giac. gastoldi . cantus primus . onely joy now here you are , fit to hear and ease my care , take me to thee , give thee to me , no , no my dear let be , let my wisp'ring voice obtain , sweet reward for sharpest pain , night hath clos'd all in her cloke , twink●ing stars loves thoughts provoke , danger hence good care doth keep , jealousie it self doth sleep take me to thee , give thee to me , no , no , my dear let be . bassus . cantus secundus . onely joy now here you are , fit to hear and ease my care , take me to thee , give thee to me , no , no , my dear let be , let my whis'pring voice attain , sweet reward for sharpest pain night hath clos'd all in her cloak , twinkling stars , love thoughts provokes , danger hence good care doth keep , jealousie it self doth sleep , take me to thee , give thee to me , no , no , my dear let be . bassus . a. . voc. gio. gioc. castoldi . cantus primus . o sovereign of my joy , triumpher of anoy , star of my desire , and sweet fire , for in whose shining eyes , are lights of cupid's skies , and whose voice when it speaks , all sense asunder breaks ? whose heav'nly voice is such , that hearts doth touch . bassus . o sovereign of my joy , triumpher of annoy , star of my desire , and sweet fire , for in whose shining eves , are lights of cupid's skies , and whose voice when it speaks , all sense asunder breaks ? whose heav'nly cantus secundus . o sovereign of my joy , triumpher of anoy , star of my desire , and sweet fire , for in whose shining eyes , are lights of cupid's skies , and whose voice when it speaks , all sense asunder breaks ? whose heav'nly voice is such , that hearts doth touch . bassus . voice is such , that hearts doth touch . and in whose body is , each character of bliss , full of true delight , pure and bright , my dear when shall it be , that i thine eyes shall see , and that my greedy ear , thy heavenly voice may hear , let be betwixt thee and me , a harmony . a. . voc. di gio. giac. gastoldi . cantus primus . in the merry month of may , on a morn by break of day , forth i walkt the wood so wide , when as may , was in her pride . there i spyed all alone , phillida and co╌ri╌don , much ado there was so hot , he did love , but she could not , he said his love was all true , she said none was false to you . bassus . in the merry month of may , on a morn by break of day , forth i walkt the wood so wide , as may was in her pride . there i spied all alone phillida and co╌ri╌don , much ado there cantus secundus . in the merry month of may , on a morn by break of day , forth i walkt the wood so wide when as may was in her pride , there i spyed all alone , phillida and cor╌ri╌don , much adoe there was so hot , he did love but she could not , he said his love was all true , she said none was false to you . bassus . was so hot , he did love but she could not , he said his love was all true , she said none was false to you . he said he had lov'd her long , she said love should take no wrong thereupon he would kiss her , she said maids must kiss no men till they kiss for good and all , and for plighting truth have call'd , then with many pretty oaths , yea and nay , faith and troth , love which long had been deluded , was with kisses sweet concluded . a. . voc. di gio. giac. gastoldi . cantus primus . since love hath in thine and my eye kindled a holy flame , what pity 't were to let it dye , what sin to quench the same , the stars that seem extinct by day , dis╌close their flames at night , and in a sable sense , con╌vey , their loves in beams of light. bassus . since love hath in thine and my eye , klndled a holy flame , what pity 't were to let it dye , what sin to the same , the stars that seem extinct by day , dis╌close their flames at night , and in a sable cantus secundus . since love hath in thine and my eye , klndled a holy flame , what pity 't were to let it dye what sin to quench the same , the stars that seem extinct by day , dis╌close their flames at night , and in a sable sense , con╌vey , their loves in beams of light. bassus . sense , con╌vey their loves in beams of light. if thou perceiv'st thy flame decay , come light thine eyes at mine and when i feel mine wast away , i 'le take new fire from thine , thus white we shall preserve from wast , the flame of our desire , no vestal : shall maintain more chast , or more immortal fire . a. . voc. di gio. giac. gastoldi . cantus primus . if the quick spirit of your eye , now languish and anon must dye , if every sweet and every grace , must flie from that forsaken face , then ce╌li╌a let us reap our joys , e're time such goodly fruit destroys . bassus . if the quick spirit of your eye , now languish and a╌non must dye , if every sweet and every grace must flye from that forsakee face , then ce╌li╌a let us reap our joys , e're time such good fruit destroys . cantus secundus . if the quick spirit of your eye , now anguisht and a╌non must dye , if every sweet and every grace , must fly from that forsaken face , then ce╌li╌a let us reap our joys , e're time such goodly fruit destroys . or if that golden fleece must grow , for ever free from aged snow , if those bright suns must know no shade , nor your fresh beauty ever fade , then celia fear not to bestow , what still is gather'd still must grow . a. . voc. di gio. gioc. castoldi . cantus primus . make hast , o! nymphs and fly , from this bank , though dry , on this rivers side , and near those trees in th' air , to stay forbear , for if you not quickly , not quickly , not quickly are shnnning , and if you not swiftly , not swiftly , not swiftly are running , cupid hunts in this dale , be sure he will not fail , to wound your tender heart , but shooting once a dart . bassus . cantus secundus . make hast , o! nymphs and fly , from this bank , though dry , on this rivers side , and near those trees in th' air , to stay forbear , for if you not quickly , not quickly , not quickly are shnnning , and if you not swiftly , not swiftly , not swiftly are running , cupid hunts in this dale , be sure he will not fail , to wound your tender heart , but shooting once a dart . bassus . the contents of this book . of the synopsis of vocal musick . chap. . of vocal musick in general pag. . of the notes . of the pricks . of the pauses . of the signs of the common time . of the slower triple . of the swifter triple . of the swiftest triple . of the slower sesquialtre . of the swifter sesquialtre . of the swiftest sesquialtre . of the systems . of the repeats . of the cliffs . of the cliffs in respect of voices . of the cliffs in respect of notes . of the syllables . of the scale of musick . of the order of the generation of the degrees . . of the intervals of the degrees . of the agreeableness of the cliffs with the degrees of the scale of musick . . of the generation of an eighth in b flat . of the lesser principal , and secondary contained signs . of the signs of the breadth of sounds of things . of the signs of the ornaments of songs . of the second mean to attain the art of musick of twelve most usual tunes of psalms in three parts , treble , mean and bass. psal . the man is blest that hath not bent pag. . with heart and mouth unto the lord . the lord is only my support . my heart doth take in hand . i will give laud and honour both . ye people all with one accord . my soul to god shall give good heed . how pleasant is thy dwelling place . all people that on earth do dwell . blessed are they that perfect are . yield unto god the mighty lord . give laud unto the lord of the twelve selected english tunes , in three parts , two trebles and a bass. tune . . i wish no more thou shouldst love me pag. . cloris , is it not in your power . 't is love and harmony . in my sad thoughts i sat and sighed . in a season all oppressed . now we are met , let 's merry , merry be . from the fair lavenian shore . gather your rosebuds whilst you may . silly heart forbear . how happy art thou and i . the glories of our birth and state . here 's a health unto his majesty of the twelve selected engl. catch . a. . v. catch , . come follow , follow , follow , &c. pag. . hey down , down , down a down . a boat , a boat hast to the ferry . come follow me merrily . come , come away . i drink this cup , sir , heartily ibid. . ding , ding , ding , dong bell . . fa , la , la , la , &c . now my lads . the silver swan who living had no note . come follow , follow me . have you any work for a tinker of the fourteen italian songs composed by giovanni giacomo castoldi da carravaggio , in three parts , two trehles and a bass. tune , . she that loves me for my self pag. . wert thou yet fairer then thou art . phillis why should we delay . take , o take those lips away . stay , stay , o stay , that heart i vow 't is mine . . bright aurclia i do owe . ab , my fair , ah! come behold me . bring back my comfort and return . onely joy now here you are . o! sovereign of my joy . in the merry month of may. . since love hath in thine and mine eyes . if the quick spirit of your eye . make hast , o! nymphs , and fly errata . although the fate of books is as that of men vitiis nemo sine nascitur : optimus ille est qui minimis urgetur — yet what 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of any moment have slipt , ought carefully be amended : especially in musick , wherein they in no wise can be tolerated . in the epist. dedicat. pag. . lin . . r. gestienti : lin . . momorum : pag. . lin . . diutissime , affatim . pag. . stav . . amend the cliffs . and . thus pag. . stav . . after the the notes . . and . put in stead of the b moll . or round , this b sharp , or quadrate ♮ . pag. . before the note . and pag. . before the note . blot out the b cancelled ♯ also pag. . stav . . after the note . and pag. . stave . after the note . blot out the single bar. and pag. . stave . blot out this repeat add in pag. . after the note . this note and in pag. . after note . add this note correct the cliffs thus : pag. stav . errat . correct . . . correct the notes thus : pag. stav . not. errat . correct . 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 . . . finis . a choice collection of new songs and ballads the words made to several pleasant tunes / by mr. d'urfey ; with tunes transpos'd for the flute. d'urfey, thomas, - . approx. kb of xml-encoded text transcribed from -bit group-iv tiff page images. text creation partnership, ann arbor, mi ; oxford (uk) : - (eebo-tcp phase ). a wing d estc r ocm this keyboarded and encoded edition of the work described above is co-owned by the institutions providing financial support to the early english books online text creation partnership. this phase i text is available for reuse, according to the terms of creative commons . universal . the text can be copied, modified, distributed and performed, even for commercial purposes, all without asking permission. early english books online. 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ascii text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable xml (tcp schema; characters represented either as utf- unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless xml (tei p , characters represented either as utf- unicode or tei g elements). keying and markup guidelines are available at the text creation partnership web site . eng songs, english -- england -- th century. ballads, english -- england -- th century. recorder music. songs, unaccompanied. - tcp assigned for keying and markup - apex covantage keyed and coded from proquest page images - judith siefring sampled and proofread - judith siefring text and markup reviewed and edited - pfs batch review (qc) and xml conversion the last new scotch song . could and raw the north did blow , bleak in the morning early , all the trees were hid with snow dagled in winters yearly : as i come riding on the slow i met with a farmers daughter , with rosie cheeks and a bonny brow , good faith made me mouth to water . down i veld my bonnet low , thinking to show my breeding , she return'd a graceful bow , a village far exceeding , i ask'd her where she went so soon , i long'd to begin a parley ; she told me to the next market town on purpose to sell her barley in this purse sweet soul said i twenty pounds lye fairly , seek no further one to buy , for i le take all thy barley , twenty more shall purchase delight , thy person i love so dearly , if thou wot lig with me this night and go home in the morning early . if forty pounds would buy the globe , this thing i wou'd not do sir , or were my friends as poor as iob i would not raise them so sir , for if this night you prove my friend , we's get a young kid together , and you 'l be gon at the nine months end , and where shall i find a father . i told her i had wedded been fourteen years or longer , else i would take her for my queen and tye the knot much stronger , she bid me then no further come but manage my wedlock fairly , and keep purse for poor spouse at home , for some other should have her barley . a choice collection of new songs and ballads . the words made to several pleasant tunes , by mr. d'urfey . with the tunes transpos'd for the flute . london : printed by william pearson , next door to the hare and feathers , in aldersgate-street , for henry playford , and sold by him at his shop in the temple-change fleet-street ; and at all other musick shops in town . . price six-pence . to the steward in being , and the rest of the worthy society meeting on wednesdays , at the st. alban's tavern in st. alban's - street ; this first collection of new songs , made to several pleasant tunes , is dedicated by , gentlemen , your most oblig'd and humble servant , t. d'urfey . the franck lover , a new song . dearest believe without a re╌servation , what neither time nor fate shall e'er controul ; be you but kind and constant to your passion , no stormy chance shall e'er disturb my soul : jealousie , the bane to lovers pleasures , far from our hearts for e╌ver we 'll remove , my full joy , what mortal then can measure , happy in my charming mu╌si╌do╌ra's love . ii. when with a friend abroad i take a bottle , over your tea regale with who you can ; or if you find me with a vizard prattle , do you the same with any other man : for chloe's face when ogling i shew passion , 't is all but seign'd , i can ne'er inconstant be ; and when at large i tope the red potation , 't will but more inflame my heart with love of thee . gillian of croyden , a new ballad : the words made to the tune of a country dance , call'd mall peatly . one ho╌li╌day last summer , from four to se╌ven by croy╌den chimes ; three lasses toping rummers , were set a prating of the times , a wife call'd ioan of the mill ; a maid they call'd bon╌ney brown nell , a widow mine hostess , gillian of croy-den , gillian of croyden , gillian , young gillian , iol╌ly gillian of croyden , take off your glass , cry'd gillian of croyden , a health to our ma╌ster will. ah! ioan cry'd the maiden , this peace will bring in mill'd money store , we now sha'n't miss of trading ; and sweet-hearts will come on thick , ye whore . no more will they fight and kill , but with us good liquour , will swill : these will be rare tymes cry'd gillian of croyden , gillian of croyden , gillian , young gillian , plump gillian of croyden , take off your glass cry'd gillian of croyden , a bumper to master will. iii. we 've now right understanding , hans dick , and monsieur shake hands i' th' streets ; dragoons too are disbanding , gadzookes then nelly let 's watch our sheets , for a redcoat you know that has will , can plunder and pilfer with skill , i 'll look to my smocks cry'd gillian of croyden , gillian of croyden , gillian , bold gillian , wary gillian of croyden , take off your glass cry'd gillian of croyden , a health to our master will. iv. nel , then with arms a kembo , cry'd news from sea not so well does come ; for want of captain bembo , the chink and poynti are safe got home : tho' he could not help that ill , the fault lies in some body still , would that rogue were hang'd cry'd gillian of croyden , gillian of croyden , gillian , plump gillian , loyal gillian , of , &c. v. strange lords will now come over , and all our bells will ring out for joy ; the czar of muscovor , who is , lord bless him , some ten foot high : i 'll see him what e'er comes o' th mill , would our lads were like him cry'd nell , great pity they ant cry'd gillian of croyden , gillian of croyden , gillian , young gillian , tall gillian of croyden , nevertheless cry'd gillian of croyden , a bumper to master will. vi. strange news the jacks of the city , have gott cry'd ioan , but we mind no tales ; that our good king through wonderfull pity , will give his crown to the prince of wales , that peace may the stronger be still , and that they may no longer rebell . pish ! pox t is a jest cry'd gillian of croyden , gillian of croyden , gillian , bold gillian , witty gillian , gillian of croyden , take off your glass cry'd gillian of croyden , a health to our master will. vii . so long top'd these lasses , till tables , chairs , and stools went round ; strong wine and thumping glasses , in three short hours their senses drown'd : then home to her grannum reel'd nell , and ioan no more brimmers could fill , and off from her chair drop'd gillian of croyden , gillian of croyden , gillian , plump gillian , drunk gillian of croyden , here 's the last drop cry'd gillian of croyden , a bumper to master will. the national quarrel ; a new ballad : the words made to the tune of lilly burlero . shone a welch , runt , and hans a dutch boor , as they one ev'ning for aire did enploy ; found tague and sawney just walking be╌fore , a bon╌ny scotch loon and an i╌rish dear joy : they all four ne'er saw a win╌mill , nor had they hear'd of a╌ny such name , but as they were walking , and merre╌ly talking it happed'd by chance to a win╌mill they came . the chorus goes to the last part of the tune . cho. hoy down derry hoa dowon derry , mirth is better than sorrow by halfe ; listen to my ditty , 't is merry , 't is witty ; and if you an 't sullen 't will make ye laugh . bread cry'd sawney what do ye caw that , to tell its good name i am at a loss . tegue then readily answer'd the scot , by chreesht , my dear joy , 't is st. patrick's cross. woons cry'd sawney y' are mistaken , for 't is st. andrew's cross that i swear ; for there is his bonnet , and plad lying on it , the muckle gud saint did at edinborough wear . cho. sawney , sawney , wee l sayd sawney , this affair sawney's notably hit , let aw discover that pass the tweed over , if scotland e'er bred so bonny a wit. iii. hans with a belch gave vent in his turn , * jck fall now spraeken den vaght it dos mean ; et ben ods sacrament a grought dutch churne , and they are now making the butter within : this device so tickled his fancy , he swore by the states he 'd go in for some ; and sell his blew jerkin , but he 'd have a firkin , to carry his wife and his family home . cho. hogan , hogan , mogan , mogan , sooterkin hogan herring vandunck , for as it happen'd the miller with 's cap on he thought a fat froe , a white dairy punk . iv. hot pated shone cry'd splut and look'd pig , you fools was alter your minds when hur speaks ; st. taffy cawd this her crete whirligig , and made it to scare away crows from her leeks : proof to shew , see where they crow , then pointed his finger over the hedge , where nettles and thistles , with prickles and bristles , grew thick in a field grown over with sedge , cho. shone ap shinkin ▪ rice ap tavy , shentlemen kindred aw come away , tomas ap morgan swear loud as an organ , and pawn all your honours to what hur does say . v. by good st. patrick tegue once more replies , i say 't is his cross for there is his coat ; i met him in dublin a buying the frize , and gud i will swear , 't is the same that he bought : he 's a better shaint than ever holland , or , walsh , or scotland , can breed , and by my showlwasion he was my relation , and had for stout tegue great kindness indeed . cho. lero , lero , lero , lero , lilly burlero bullen a-la , by my showlwasion he was my relation , chreesht save thy sweet face st. patrick agra . vi. each gave his mind , but neither agreed , the welsh man grows hot , and the irish man huffs ; the bonny bold scot told the dutch man he ly'd , a word and a blow , and so all went to cuffs : coats were torn , and heads were broken , noses were mawlt , and thumping went round ; but in a while after were forc'd to give quarter , and so went four fools well beaten to town . cho. coats were torn , &c. puss in a corner : a new song . the words made by mr. durfey , to a pretty new tune made by a man of quality . to cullies and bullies of country and town , to wearers and tearers of manteau and gown ; all christian good people , that live round paul's steeple , i 'll tell you a pleasant case : hot headed i wedded at age of threescore , a flanting young wanton , eighteen and no more ; of parents i sought her , and money soon bought her , i well might have had more grace ; for dai╌ly at table she 'd pout and she 'd squabble , and this still was all i got , when e'er i ask'd why , she 'd cry pish fye , for gold nor apparel i never did quarrel , but on╌ly you starve my cat. ii. a pretty young kitty , she had that could purr ; 't was gamesome and handsome , and had a rare furr ; and straight up i took it , and offer'd to stroke it , in hopes i should make it kind ; but lowting and powting , it still was to me , tho' nature , the creature , design'd should be free . i play'd with its whiskers and would have had discourse , but ah ! it was dumb and blind : when cloris unquiet , who knew well its diet , and found that i wanted that , cry'd pray , run , fetch iohn , he 's the man that can , when it does need it , best know how to feed it , or gad you will starve my cat. iii. as fleet as my feet could convey me i sped ; to iohnny who many times pussey had fed . i told him my errand , he wanted no warrant , but hasted to shew his skill : he took it to stroak it , and close in his lap he laid it to feed it , and gave it some pap ; and with such a passion it took the collation , its belly began to fill , and now within door is , so merry my cloris , she laughs and grows wonderous fat , and i run for iohn , who 's the man that can , tho' i 'm at distance , give present assistance , to please her , and feed her cat. the loyal scot : or , the king ' s new health . a new song . the words made to a pretty scotch tune . now the ground is hard froze , and cawd winter is come , and our master great wil╌ly from holland's got home . now the parliament leards are sat down to command , i 'se gang o'er the tweed in╌to hampton court . a new song . the words made by mr. d'urfey , to a pretty new tune made by a person of quality . where divine glo╌ri╌a╌na , her palace late rear'd ; and the choicest delights , art and nature prepar'd , on the bank of sweet thames , gent╌ly gliding a╌long ; the love╌sick phi╌lan╌der sate down and thus sang : more happy than yet a╌ny place was be╌fore , thou dear blest re╌semblance of her i a╌dore ; all eyes are de╌light╌ed with prospect of thee , thou charm'st ev╌'ry sense thou charm'st ev╌ry sence , ah ! just so does she . ii. as the river's claer waves zephyr softly does rowl , so her breath moves the passions , that flow in my soul ; as the trees by the sun , feel a nourishing joy ; so my heart is refresh'd , by a glance from her eye : the birds pretty notes , we still hear when she speaks ; and the sweetest of gardens , still blooms in her cheeks ; had i that dear bliss , for no other i 'd sue ; who enjoys this sweet eve , who enjoys this sweet eve , has all paradise too . the song tunes for the flute . where divine gloriana , now the ground is hard froze , and cawd winter is come ; books lately printed for , and sold by , henry playford at his shop in the temple-change fleet-street . wit and mirth : or , pills to purge melancholy , being a collection of the best old and new ballads , and songs , containing near , with the tunes to each . price s. d . in calf s. printed for henry playford at his shop in the temple-change . orpheus britannicus , being the choicest songs of one ; two and three voices , by the late mr. henry purcell in folio . price bound s. an introduction to the skill of musick , the thirteenth edition , to which is added the whole art of composition by the late mr. henry purcell . price bound s. the dancing-master , the th . edition in two parts , price bound s. dr. blow's choice collection of lessons , for the harpsichord , or spiunett , engraven . price stitcht s. d. mercurius musious : for ianuary , and february being a monthly collection of new teaching songs , with the tunes transpos'd for the flute at the end of the book . price six-pence . apollos banquet , being the easiest and best instructions for young beginners yet publish'd , containing above a hundred of the choicest tunes , for the violin ; the th . edition . price s. d. the division violin in books , being all the best grounds and divisions , the th . edition ; price of both s. d . a sheet of cotches sett by the late mr. henry purcell . price d. a sheet engraven on copper , being directions for the bass viol. price . d. finis . notes, typically marginal, from the original text notes for div a -e pointing to the winmill . * mimicks dutch. 'tis natures voice a song set by mr. henry purcell, and sung by himself at st. cæcelia's feast ; and exactly engrav'd by tho. cross. purcell, henry, - . approx. kb of xml-encoded text transcribed from -bit group-iv tiff page image. text creation partnership, ann arbor, mi ; oxford (uk) : - (eebo-tcp phase ). a wing b ocm this keyboarded and encoded edition of the work described above is co-owned by the institutions providing financial support to the early english books online text creation partnership. this phase i text is available for reuse, according to the terms of creative commons . universal . the text can be copied, modified, distributed and performed, even for commercial purposes, all without asking permission. early english books online. (eebo-tcp ; phase , no. a ) transcribed from: (early english books online ; image set ) images scanned from microfilm: (early english books, - ; : ) 'tis natures voice a song set by mr. henry purcell, and sung by himself at st. cæcelia's feast ; and exactly engrav'd by tho. cross. purcell, henry, - . cross, t. 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— & strait we grieve — or hate ; rejoice — or — love : in unseen chains , it does the fancy bind . — it does it does the fan — cy bind : at once it charms — the sence and cap — tivates the mind : at once it charms — the sence . and cap — tivates the mind . the new academy of complements erected for ladies, gentlewomen, courtiers, gentlemen, scholars, souldiers, citizens, country-men, and all persons, of what degree soever, of both sexes : stored with variety of courtly and civil complements, eloquent letters of love and friendship : with an exact collection of the newest and choicest songs à la mode, both amorous and jovial / compiled by the most refined wits of this age. approx. kb of xml-encoded text transcribed from -bit group-iv tiff page images. text creation partnership, ann arbor, mi ; oxford (uk) : - (eebo-tcp phase ). a wing n estc r ocm this keyboarded and encoded edition of the work described above is co-owned by the institutions providing financial support to the early english books online text creation partnership. this phase i text is available for reuse, according to the terms of creative commons . universal . the text can be copied, modified, distributed and performed, even for commercial purposes, all without asking permission. early english books online. (eebo-tcp ; phase , no. a ) transcribed from: (early english books online ; image set ) images scanned from microfilm: (early english books, - ; : ) the new academy of complements erected for ladies, gentlewomen, courtiers, gentlemen, scholars, souldiers, citizens, country-men, and all persons, of what degree soever, of both sexes : stored with variety of courtly and civil complements, eloquent letters of love and friendship : with an exact collection of the newest and choicest songs à la mode, both amorous and jovial / compiled by the most refined wits of this age. dorset, charles sackville, earl of, ?- . sedley, charles, sir, ?- . d'avenant, william, sir, - . [ ], , [ ] p. printed for samuel speed ..., london : . added engraved t.p. "compiled by l.b. [lord buckhurst], sir c.s. [sir charles sedley], sir w.d. [sir william d'avenant] and others, the most refined wits of this age"--halkett & laing ( nd ed.). advertisement: p. [ ] at beginning and p. 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conversion the new academy of complement the new academy of complements , erected for ladies , gentlewomen , courtiers , gentlemen , scholars , souldiers , citizens , country-men , and all persons , of what degree soever , of both sexes . stored with variety of courtly and civil complements , eloquent letters of love and friendship . with an exact collection of the newest and choicest songs à la mode , both amorous and jovial , compiled by the most refined wits of this age. london : printed for samuel speed , neer the inner temple-gate in fleetstreet . . to the reader . if thou a fresh-man art , and thorough bent , to bear loves arms , and follow cupids tent , finde whom to love ; the next thing you must do , learn how to speak her fair , to write , and wooe . last having won thy mistriss to thy lure , i 'le teach thee how to make her love endure . this is my aim , i 'le keep within this place , and in this road my chariot-wheel i 'le trace , whilst thou dost live , and art a batchel●r , the love of one above the ●est pre●er , to whom thy soul says , thou alone content me , but such a one shall not from heaven be sent thee . such are not dropt down from the azure sk●e , but thou must seek her out with busie eye . well knows the huntsman where his toyls to set , and in what den the boar his teeth doth whet . well knows the fowler where to lay his gin ; the fisher knows what pool the fish are in , and thou that studiest to become a lover , learn in what place most virgins to discover : which having done , make one thy sole delight , then thou must study to dissemble right ; swear by her beauty , seemingly be loath to break the bond of such a sacred oath : sigh when she sighs , and what thou seest her do , by imitation strive to do so too . gaze on her eyes , and when thou seest her sip , k●ss thou the glass where she shall place her lip. but i 'le no longer keep thee at the door , peruse the book , for that will teach thee more . an advertisement to all gentlemen , booksellers , or others . whereas samuel speed bookseller , hath lately disposed himself to a wholesale trade for books , not making any appearance of that imployment , as formerly he did , these are to certifie , that those persons that please to apply themselves to him for books , shall be as well used as by any person whatsoever ; and whosoever hath any study , or library of books , or copies , either in manuscript , or such as have been already printed , to dispose of , shall receive from him the full value thereof , to the said parties ample satisfaction . complemental expressions towards men , leading to the art of courtship . sir , your goodness is as boundless , as my desires to serve you . sir , your vertues are the load-stones that draw even your enemies to love and to admire you . sir , it is my profession to appear in all places a servant to your merits . sir , i have nourisht in my self a continual care of seeking opportunities to do you service . sir , you have so pursued me with your favors , that i am capable of no other pleasure , but to entertain them . sir , such is your deserts and my necessity , that i want both words and services to express how unfeignedly i honor you . sir , your bounties have been showr'd upon me with such excess , that i am uncapable of a complement . sir , i shall desire no greater glory from you , than new proofs of my obedience . sir , when i have finisht your desires , i should in●reat you to reserve some new commands , so great a pleasure i take in being yours . sir , you have deserved more services from me , than my life is able to perform . sir , such is the excess of my affection , that all my ●assions do but wait upon your good fortunes . sir , i confess i never merited the effects of such nobleness , as that you should account of me as an object for your vertuous inclinations . sir , the pleasure i entertain to consider your goodness , is more satisfaction to me , than my advancement . sir , should i not render you thanks for your many favors , i should die of a deep impatience . sir , your goodness hath forced me to a silence , that i am not able to render you sufficient thanks for so great a favor . sir , you are so highly generous , that i am altogether sencesess . sir , with the same joy that i formerly en braced your friendship , i entertained the good news of your happy marriage ; and shall love you with the same passions as before . sir , i have made a vow to honor you all my life , and not to remit one point of the passion i have to do you service . sir , i am daily in disquiet , and shall be , till some occasion be offered me suddenly wherein i may appear to you to be more than verbal . sir , this tyranny of your humor or inclination , is too great a punishment for me to groan under . sir , 't is my ambition to conserve the honor i have obtained of being your servant . sir , you are so noble in all respects , that i have learn'd to love , as well as to admire you . sir , i am grown jealous of your generosity , your favors come so fast on me , that i shall be forced to seem ingrateful . sir , your passions are mine ; nor can i live more in freedom , than when i am bound to you in the bonds of friendship . sir , you are the rising sun which i adore . sir , i wear you in my heart . sir , you are the star i reach at . sir , you are the miracle of friendship . sir , your goodness wants a president . sir , you have the power to sway me as you please . sir , be pleased to instruct me how i may thank your love . sir , i am your friend , and that word speaks me wholly yours . sir , you have so far engaged me , that i know not what i can do , that is not at your command . sir , wh●n i would admire you , you wrap me up in wonder . sir , my zeal is so fervent towards you , that i am sick with passion . sir , 〈◊〉 you have not cast off the name of friend , make 〈◊〉 companion of your cares . sir , i take so much pleasure in serving you , that i am proud to please you . sir , you are the onely anchor of my hopes . sir , i shall study to chronicle your vertues . sir , fear no dangers , my arms shall be your sanctuary . sir , you are so full of fair desert , that i have no faculty but what is yours . sir , you are so highly noble , that your purse is my exchequer . sir , i am a captive to your honor , and your fair example steers me . sir , you● complements call your faith in question . sir , you tell me stories midnight would blush to hear . sir , the ocean 's not more boundless than your favors . sir , be confident of my affection , while i have room to lodge you in my bosom . sir , i am sick till i see you , whose presence is my restorative . sir , your language is more dubious than an oracle . sir , you have the power to steer me as you please . sir , i am in so great an extasie for your safety , that passion , like midnight , sits upon my thoughts . sir , to be obedient to your commands , is a duty i am proud of . sir , the blessings of your mistriss fall upon you . sir , i 'le rath●r doubt an oracle , than question what you deliver . sir , my want of power to pay those debts i owe to you and honor , makes me accuse my fortunes . sir , i yield my self to your direction , manage me at your pleasure . sir , your accomplishments speaks you the muses darling ; you have suckt the marrow of the court. sir , you are amorous as the youthful may. sir , i 'le be just to you , as heaven to truth . sir , i 'le out-wait a bayliff to attend you . sir , you value my weak deserts with too much partiality . sir , necessity hath neither law , nor shame ; for contrary to my nature , i am forced to become an humble and an earnest suit●r to you . sir , you have over-run the world in honors race . sir , i am honor'd in this acknowledgement . sir , i shall inform the lady of your zeal in her commendation . sir , be pleased to instruct me how i may requite your love . sir , you have power to oblige my soul. sir , i must die , or live to be ungrateful . sir , let me beg the trouble of a pardon ; if i have mi●tted those honors due to your desert● . sir , without a complement , i am your friend , and that one word speaks me wholly yours . sir , pray admit this stranget to your knowledge , his deserts will requite your trouble . sir , since i must be conquer'd by your courtesies , 't is my glory to be your slave . sir , having your favor i am rich , without it none so miserable . sir , i shall not be more importunate than mannerly . sir , this visit is as welcome , as the greatest honor you could do me . sir , may your own vertues be your guard. sir , i congratulate your happy presence . sir , may this meeting create a lasting league of amity betwixt us . sir , i should be entirely happy , should i finde an occasion to imprint the characters of your vertues in my brest , by a more firm acquaintance . sir , your civilities have endear'd you to me ; you shall rule as a plant in the o●b of my affections . sir , may your love be fortunate , that delights may stream into your bosom . sir , the pleasures of the morning wait upon you . sir , your vertue and eloquence make you immortal upon earth . sir , from the first time that i beheld you , i have made it my zeal to express my self your most humble servant . sir , if you love , as you say you do , you will have patience : true love will last a siege . sir , it is the design of my ambition to be passionately your most faithful servant . sir , the pleasure i have in your love , and the assurance of my own innocency , hath caused me to give this new remembrance of my being wholly yours . sir , rather than loose your company , i would compass the utmost bounds of the terrestrial globe . sir , i am yours , and will be so , though fate & death forbid . sir , i am in earnest , 't is not my humor to treat my friends with dreams . sir , this your barbarity to your friend , shall not make me forget you , nor my own duty , for though the strongest love oftentimes degenerates into the greatest hate , yet i am resolved to live and die yours . sir , your suit is an impertinent trouble to us both , for be assured it is as possible for the stars to forget their course , as for me to love you . sir , nothing shall rob my heart of the fair image of your vertues , but death it self . sir , your bounty exceeds the small slock of my merits , that durst not have entertained such an ungrateful thought , as to be worthy of those favors you afford me . sir , it is by your bounty i am enabled to make a present , accept therefore of this small one , that the world may testifie how much i glory to proclaim the first founders of my estate . sir , i have ●ound you so much my faithful friend hitherto , that i doubt not but you will appear so herea●ter , if need require . sir , fortune is now propitious , and hath sent you this grateful acknowledgement for all your favors . sir , your minde c●ntains a spring of vertue , each day affords me a fresh character of your friendship . sir , your reality hath gained my affection , and i want nothing more , than an occasion to testifie my acknowledgements . sir , fortune is now turn'd strumpet , and extorts from me an interest for the sum of favors she formerly did trust me with . sir , fortune , i thank her , hath now brought me acqu●inted with necessity ; for this is my opportunity of embracing so rich a treasure as your self . sir , be wise , and as the proverb saith , look before on leap ; he is happy that can withstand a tempta●ion with a noble resolution . sir , should i twine my arms to cable , sit up all ●ight like a watching candle , and di●til my braines through my eye-lids , yet i must love you ; i then losing you , and you me , who is the third person shall hinder us●punc ; sir , you seem to be a man of much reading , you talk of nothing but of warbling rhapsodies . sir , you understand your authority over me , i dare not deny my endeavors to perform whatsoever you shall please to command . sir , heaven which hears and answers prayers , give a blessing to all your vertuous desires . sir , the late courtesies you did me , are but borrowed , and like an honest tenant , i shall provide my rent against the time of your demand . sir , i would advise you to be careful of your honor , but i doubt you were never yet right worshipful . sir , let this suffice , i am satisfied ; your innocency hath cleared my jealousie . sir , i am ignorant wherein i am guilty of any thing may prompt you to suspect either my love , or duty . sir , i cannot be so tedious in the performance of your commands , as you are to employ me . sir , farewel , you are grown rude ; i dare not hear you farther . sir , i hate your base desires , you and your lust continue , till shame work an amendment . sir , sin is a brave orator ; you give your lusts the golden titles of pleasure and delight , but forget what bitterness attends the end . sir , i submit to your censure , either to approve or to condemn , you are the oracle of the court. sir , be not daunted , love and fortune joyn with the cou●agious . sir , i should sin , should i suspect your vertue , whose glory it is to vanquish all deceits . sir , such is my interest in your prosperity , that i will never condemn fortune , whil● she makes you her darling . sir , pardon me , if my presumption hath run beyond the rules of good manners . sir , adieu , may pleasures be your attendance , whilst i court your return . sir , in all your dangers , let my bosome be your religious sanctuary . sir , your bounty hath added so many feathers to my wings , that i am in haste to do you service . sir , may we from this day date our immortal friendship . sir , i cannot stoop too low in my observance to your desires . sir , your fortunes are your own , but your fate is mine . sir , you humble your self in exalting me . sir , i would beg a favour of you , but my modesty bids me stay . sir , i am ready to obey , no man can be more proud of your commands . sir , let me beg your acceptance of a trifle , onely the earnest of my gratitude . sir , 't is your presence that compleats our joys . sir , my blessings are derived from you . sir , pursue your pleasures , my life shall be engaged to your interest . sir , i would thank you for the honour you have done me , but shame and my fearful blushes teach me a farther duty . sir , i must blushing leave you , having nothing to requite you with but words . sir , you are kinde in this friendly visit , your welcome , and my thanks are infinite . sir , let us embrace as friends , and not as courtiers . sir , sleep is not more welcome to the wearied tra●●ller , than you are to my house . sir , my entertainment speaks me most freely welcome . sir , let me know your ground for this suspition . sir , how have my actions rendred me suspected ? sir , envy hath no power to hurt your fame . sir , malice can never blemish your deserts . si● , my submission waits upon your pardon . sir , nothing is wanting , but my all , your presence . sir , one that desires to serve you sends this paper to salute your hands . sir , you bestow too great an honor on him that is your creature . sir , teach me to be grateful , i dare presume my soul would be apt to learn any thing that might tend to your service . sir , my thanks and the endeavours of my life are a debt i owe to you . sir , i shall be your debter , if you keep me in your minde . sir , i have one sute , and shall dare to beg no more . sir , i ●latter my own discretion in nothing more than in loving you . sir , i am proud when a kinde opportunity makes me yours . sir , understand your own worth , and then know i can have no power to slight any occasion of s●rving you . sir , your love is the exchequer of my wealth . sir , the rough humours of your age , are unfit to be compelled with the smooth brows of youth . sir , i beseech you be more sparing of your courtesies , lest the world take you for a prodigal . sir , be not so inconstant in your affection , lest in the conclusion you appear too much like the marygold , to open at the sun-shine of prosperity , and to ●hrink before the clouds of adversity . sir , by your singular character , the lady seems to be so rarely accomplish'd , that to her onely , i commit the treasures of my life and fortunes . sir , my late confidence hath this excuse , that neither fate nor fortune delighteth in a coward . sir , i will rather hazard my reputation , than be negligent of your commands . sir , i will endeavour hereafter to encounter your graces and courtesies , with an unwearied constancy in the roads of vertue . sir , let me be still a sharer in your savors , so shall i grow proud of my own fortunes . sir , this part of the world shar●s in your prosperity , since you were born to serve your prince , and to command his people . si● , my onely glory in your service , is to be humble and to obey . sir , your endowments shine beyond the degree of brightness . sir , your inventing new fables , speaks you a good poet , and me a good subject for your romant●ck fancy . sir , your good fortune and noble resolutions shine so clear in all employments , that it appears nature made all things to honor you . sir , your vertues are so well known , you cannot think i ●latter . sir , i never had those ambitious thoughts to think you could affect so imperfect a creature as my self . sir , your vertues may give a lustre to a princes court. sir , without you , the states necessities encrea●e . sir , i could not allot more moderate limits to my ambition , than to do you service . sir , you can never die , succeeding chronicles will give a life to your heroick acts . sir , if you command , i will despise the worst of fate , or bow to the infelicities of cruel fortune . sir , my appetite is sick , for want of a capacity to digest your favours . sir , whatsoever your designs are , let your reputation continue fair . sir , he that tramples on your fame , stamps upon the reputation of the whole court. sir , your vows have so amaz'd me , i know not how to answer . sir , in all shapes and under the most fearful aspects that can appear , i am yours . sir , i will forbear commending you , since all that i can say is dishonorable to your deserts . sir , the chief objects of my thoughts hath been the glory of your name . sir , i prostrate my presumption at your feet , i shall lose happiness if you forsake me . sir , my very thoughts are yours , you have an interest in them as well as me . sir , all my acknowledgments come far short of the obligations i owe to your honor . sir , you mistake my disposition , if you judge i affect praises , heaven never made me so intemperate . sir , should not my friendship appear on any occasion to serve you , it would r●main as a recluse . sir , the world would be so unpeopled , and nature would loose her pride , were there no such men as you to maintain their honours . sir , your vertue can be recorded by none but by your self . sir , though you injure me , my humility shall make me silent . sir , though your anger seems to thunder , i can forbear no longer . sir , your favors come so fast , they will neither suffer me to be miserable , nor to seem so ▪ sir , your actions are so vertuous , they carry an authority always with them . sir , build not too much on your confidence , lest you tyre him whom you have so often injur'd . sir , if you alledge excuses for so poor a trifle , you make your self a stranger to my love . sir , you fetch your conceits too far , they transcend the subject on which you do bestow them . sir , your fortunes are fair , but your judgement may be admir'd . sir , your excellent qualities might become the presence of a prince . sir , it is by your contents or discontents , that i measure the necessities and fatalities of this world . sir , your favors have raised me so high , that i seem to stand upon a precipice , and to discern my fall with the greater terror . sir , i have long since learnt , a lovers religion is to swear and forswear . sir , i have a new life in being yours , your goodness gives me a new creation . sir , futurity shall crown the reliques of your honored ashes with palms and laurels . sir , i shall not hold my self absent from you , whilst i retain any room in your heart and memory . sir , you are the heir of a rich inheritance , the evidence of your vertue entitles you to heaven . sir , 't is no wonder there is so little goodness in the world , since by the rich stock of vertue that rests in you , others are become bankrupts ! sir , i owe my good fortune to your favourable assistance . sir , my wishes go along with your endeavours , may your desires be happily performed . sir , i should prove cruel to my self , should i neglect one that nobly loves me . sir , forbear your hasty protestations , i do believe your soul 's without a blemish , and i glory in my choice . sir , leave your superfluous language , i am none of those ladies that are enamoured with flattering acrosticks ; or to have their names so dis-jointed in an anagram , 't would puzzle ten magicians to set them together again . sir , you have a good smack at poetry , and i grant you too , love and poesie are divine , commonly infused together ; yet 't is ordinarily tyed to rules of flattery . sir , your oratory makes me suspect your faith , let it suffice i love you ; nor shall it be long ere hymen shall seal the contract . your very servant , sir. complements towards ladies , gentlewomen , maids , &c. madam , it is a vain illusion , if you dream that ever you can gain a reputation by my ruine . madam , the grace of eloquence is seated on your lips . madam , your beauty is the conqueress of man , who is never to be satisfied with the lustre of your eyes . fair one , your feature and your vertues excel all mortal sence . madam , when i see you i am in paradice , it is then that my eyes carve me out a feast of love. madam , mortal eyes are never to be satisfied with the wonders of your beauty . madam , your complexion clear as is the skie , was never fram'd but to be ador'd . madam , though my person is removed from you , my purpose is not , for i still retain and will till death , the resolutions of being , madam , yours . madam , i dare be confident you have too much vertue to study the art of dissimulation . madam , be faithful to him that dares look on death to preserve you , or indure all the despights of fortune to defend your reputation . madam , your beauty hath so bereav'd me of my fear , that i do account it far more possible to die , than to forget you . fairest , take this for a certain truth , i shall rather choose to abhor my self , than to pitch my affectionate resolutions on any object but the excellence of your beauty . madam , your kindred may be cruel in keeping us asunder , but my heart shall never stray from the duty it bears to your vertues . madam , i shall ever sacrifice the best of my endeavours to the favour of your affections . madam , it was not through a conceit of my own deserts , that i have shot at so fair a mark as your vertuous and innocent fair self , my presumption hath onely this excuse , it was directed by love , and i may well stray , when my guide is blind . madam , you have vanquished me , i am an eternal prisoner to your beauty . fairest , your beauty is loves copy to read won●ers on . madam , your soul is so divinely bright , that what 〈◊〉 otherwise dare not approach to you , lest it sees its ●wn deformity . madam , you have my prayers at all times , though you go hence , we cannot be absent from one another , ●ince i have placed you in the secret cabinet of my ●eart . oh madam , if the thoughts of your departure make me melancholly , the real absence will be a misery worse than death . fair maid , it is cruelty to frown at parting , that ●loud bids me expect a storm , but oh what bliss i find in this deceit ; you seem angry by your ●rowns , and yet each brow lodges loves deity within it . lady , i did not intend to have written to you , but my affection hath overswayed my reason , be not still cruel lest you make me so desperate , that i shall be no longer either my own or yours . madam , since i want merits to equallize your vertues , i will for ever mourn for my imperfections . dear love , my heart will not suffer my tongue to utter that fatal word ●arewel , since when i l●ave you , i shake hands with my most perfect object of beatitude . madam , if you know not how to love , i know not how to live , unless in torments . madam , be pleased to wear this diamond , which comes with an ambition to recover a greater lustre by your smiles . madam , make me poor , or miserable , use your pleasure with me , so you enrich me with your love . dear lady , must i needs part with all my felicities at once , then adieu fair sun of my soul , and suppose ● am with you , for we cannot part , since our hearts so firmly are united . fair one , adieu , be still more fortunate , and le● cruel , whilst i , though the most unhappy , resolve to continue constant . madam , unless you give me your self , it lies not i● your art or power to requite that affection wherewith i do adore you . madam , i never yet offered my affections to any beauty but your own , since then you have the preheminence above all others , be favourable to him that gives it , and with it , himself wholly to your disposal . madam , give me but the favour to suffer me to discover my affections , and then if you shall think fit , silence me to perpetuity . madam , remember my respects when you are gone hence , it will be some consolation to me , though i have not the sight of your fair eyes , if i may be assured you have me but sometimes in your thoughts . fair lady , my whole estate is summ'd up in your smiles . madam , what crime of mine hath raised your angry frowns ? madam , to call you fair , is an epethite beneath your beauty . madam , cupid hath fixt himself in your eyes , and wounds all that come but near him . blush fair creature , blush , since to be coy , is to be cruel , and to be cruel , is to be otherwise than what you seem , a beauty . fairest , it is now high time to cherish my desires , let them be no longer prisoners to the shades of silence . dear madam , your love is the perfection of my desires . fairest , make me so happy , as to raise my affections to the honor of being yours . madam , be wise and dote not so much upon your own beauty , the man with the bald pate can so alter your physnomy , that in a short time it shall fright you more than a judge doth a thief . madam , 't is past your art to shun me , i will put a girdle round about the world but i will finde you , madam , you are the queen of beauties , your vertues give a commanding power to every mortal . fair lady , 't is your beauty is the divinity which mortals desire to know and to admire . lady fine , your tyrant-beauty hath but a short reign , you cannot say 't is yours , for you cannot dispose of it , nor possess it long . madam , 't is true you are handsome , but remember faces are like books , they that study them do best know them , and the truth is , they are liked onely as they please the courteous reader . madam , why will you shun me ; let me but view my wealth , otherwise where is my comfort more than if i should think to feed my eyes with looking on a cask of jewels in the dark ? dear lady , i am happy in loving you , but the most unhappy if you deny your love . dear madam , compleat my joys , or the gods themselves will rob me of you . madam , i am sick of love , be you my physitian or i shall suddenly expire . coy mistriss , once i loved you , but have learned more wit now than to follow such a blinde guide as cupid . i faith widdow , i am in love , and 't is with you , the untoward boy cupid has wounded me , 't is such a busie urchin no person can be quiet for him , he glides through the isle of man in a minute , gets into middlesex ; and keeps his christmass there till he 's fir'd out , with heat and flames . scornful girl , can you imagine i ever did intend to dote , especially on that small stock of beauty of yours , which serves only to convince me , you are not extreamly ugly . exc●llent beauty , painters , poets , nor players were ever guilty of half so many cruelties , as you ( by the darts of your eyes ) do exercise on those that admire you most . dear madam , when i am absent from you , i am sick of love , but every visit gives somewhat of consolation to my passion . lady , i am wholly yours , it is your beauty that hath taken me from my self . madam , your vertues are my meditations ; you and my thoughts are never absent . madam , you are the admiration of the world , like a fair picture you draw all mens eyes to see and wonder . fair creature , you are that rich cabinet wherein nature hath lockt up all her ra●ities . madam , so to usurp an authority , is according to neither law nor reason . fair one , this kiss from your inspiring hand , will add to my former happiness . madam , this favor , and you crown your servant . madam , your beauty hath the art to teach christians to turn idolaters . madam , be merciful or i am miserable , your eyes are as the ambassadors of life or death . divine lady , could i be one of those wise men that rule the stars , you might then conclude , i might be able to govern my own affections . madam , if there be a heaven to reward vertues , your name will be recorded in the register of saints . madam , your frowns are the emblems of death , but your smiles give me a second being . madam , to be absent from your service is a torment , since every of your commands afford me a new creation . madam , i have pass'd my vows , to confirm them , i give you my heart and hand , to continue yours till death . madam , confirm me in your favour with a smile . fair one , i 'le pay the last tribute of my lips to your fair hands . madam , your heart is like pibble , smooth , but stoney . madam , continue constant , and be assured , i will rather loose my life , than part with my resolutions of serving you . madam , since you are born into the world to be admir'd , you should not eclipse your self from him that can live no longer than he serves you . most divine lady , i could live an age upon those lips. madam , i am real , my love is white as truth , and innocent as vertue . oh madam , be like your self , fair and not re●embling narcissus , benighted with the clouds of scorn . madam , may heaven smile upon you , farewel and prosper . madam , you are all sweetness , and i the admirer of your vertu●s , oh let me ●ly into your bosom . madam , be not cruel but save that creature whose life depends on you , who●● every power ownes not himsel● but you . madam , you are a deity to whom my heart presents its devotio● . madam , my soul is in a ●lame , and remains a sacrifice till you shall please to accept it . madam , may i become the scorn of time , when i prove so monstrous as to give you the least occasion to repent your love . madam , oh let me confirm my happiness upon your lip , and study there by some new way of number , to multiply my bliss . madam , the treasuries of grace and nature were quite exhausted , to accomplish your perfections . madam , my language is as my intentions , plain and real , he that makes use of golden words , does it only to gild over the corruptions of his soul. dear madam , i am ravished with the well-tuned harmony of your pleasant voice . lady , i return to you all your vows , be free , as the air you breath in . madam , can you be so unjust as to deem my language feigned ? i will sooner forget to eat , than to honor you . madam , far be it from me , to speak a language should displease your ear . farewel incomparable mistriss . madam , had i a hundred hearts i should want room to entertain your love . madam , be assured i will either enjoy you , or die a martyr in your quarrel . madam , for your sweet sake my meditations are loaded with metaphors ; i am valiant , witty , and will be any thing to be yours . mistriss , to be plain with you , i love you , but i want utterance , and that is a good sign . sweet bit of beauty , the delight of mine own soul i am come to visit thee , and have brought with me a hundred thousand salutations . most resplendant lady , i am full of the fruits of love , and should be proud if you would be pleased to participate . dear mor●el of modesty , how i love you , and so sincerely , that i protest to make you mistriss of my thoughts , lady of my returns , and commit all my moveables into your hands , and upon the same i give you an earnest kiss in the high road to matrimony . my dear girl , thou hast catcht me , my heart thou hast had before , now here 's my hand . fair one , seal my pardon for my former rudeness , and may i forget my love if i loose my civility hereafter . madam , i owe all that i have to your beauty , it is the sole commandress of my thoughts . dear madam , the breath of new blown roses is not more sweet than yours , i could kiss thee , till i engender on thy lips . madam , by your fair self , i love you with as much true zeal as anchorites do their prayers . dear mistriss , i am in paradice when i but dream of your perfections . fair lady , a thousand cupids , call me to kiss your hands . fairest , by the law of love and arms , i may demand a kiss . madam , you are the fairest nature ever did design for wonder . madam , the perfume of your sweet breath informs me your mother fed on roses when she bred you . madam , i shall be more grateful , than to slight those benefits you showre upon me . fair one , you have taught me to despise my self . i can do nothing but admire your vertues . if i am void of reason , fairest creature , suffer love to be my advocate , that will not allow of limits . mistriss , be not angry if i tell you , my love when once abused , may turn into a fury . without doubt madam , if the gods , as poets fancie , created beauty it was their master-peice , since they themselves are unable to oppose that force which they ordain'd . madam , it is impossible any one should see your beauty and not become a captive . madam , i shall forbear to talk of beauty , or of vertue , unless you are present . madam , i should be ignorant of what is rare , did not your vertues instruct my understanding . madam , they that diminish your worth or beautie , dare rob all that is good , and sin against truth it self . madam , it was the spring of your beauty , that first raised in me those noble desires , which soon after bursted into streams . dear madam , thus i embrace thee as my wealth and honor. fairest , your absence will be death to him that loves you above all that can be dear or precious ; should armies keep us distant , i would charge through a grove of pikes , and encounter with death himself , but i would gain you . madam , your features bound me in fetetrs as soon as first i saw them , and the excellent endowments of your minde hath since retained me not onely your prisoner , but your servant . madam , you are the epitome of nature , in whom is comprised all that favours of what is sweet or glorious . madam , give me leave to call you mine , and one day the effect shall be your own . dear madam , spake once more , angels will listen to the musick of your voice . madam , you have laid a charm upon my soul , my senses are captivated by the incomparable harmony of your hand and voice . madam , the thankful lute shews how much it does rejoyce to be graced with the touch of your fingers . madam , it is the glory of great minds , to forgive great faults , and upon the acknowledgement of my error , you cannot finde an object more deserving your compassion . madam , may your own vertues attend you ever , that you may continue as faithful to me , as i esteem you dear . madam , the chiefest grief i bear with me from this place , is the sence of leaving my heart where i cannot stay my self . madam , i have a heart , but it is worn in your brest . dear madam , conceal not your eyes from me , they are the two bright stars by which the barque of my affections steer's to the wish'd for shore of my felicity . madam , i court the love of all , but yours i would purchase with my life . madam , continue to be good , and hold him still ●n your memory , whose onely felicity it is to hope to be ●nshrined in so fair a monument . madam , i have been like a lump of ice , till of late ●he heat of your favours , revived my besotted spi●i●s , but the darts of your piercing eyes have so alter●d the whole frame of man in me , that i am become ● perfect flame , which nothing can quench but the ●leasant streams of your love . madam , the magnetick stone , observes not the ●ummons of the north star , with more activity , than do your commands . madam , when i want a will to continue yours , may i no longer be my own . madam , you are already the most accomplished lady in the world , may heaven compleat its bount in making you as happy as you are fair . madam , this kiss to your fair hand . madam , be assured my love and loyalty shall be in separable , while i have life to retain any affections fo● your beauty . fairest virgin , such is my zeal for your divine ver●tues , that though it is my ambition to live and lov● you , yet should an opportunity be offered , the con●stancy of my dying heart should manifest how muc● i am yours in death . madam , i will be stedfast as inviolated faith , im●moveable as a rock ; and till death will glory in m● constancy as the chiefest jewel of my life . madam , my desires lie captiv'd at your feet ; bu● one glance from your sparkling eyes , will enliv● them again , and add a fresh vigour to your languishing prostrate . dear madam , desire but my content , let me b● have your wishes , and i will be in a continual thirst 〈◊〉 do you service . madam , my inclination binds me as much to plea●● you , as my duty does to serve . madam , 't is my misfortune to be but half mad● heaven hath given me desires , but not deserts . madam , i should be simple and unworthy , shou●● i imagine this present worthy your acceptance , sin●● what we think are rarities are not truly so , unless 〈◊〉 the character of your esteem . madam , i have sent you but a small token , choo●●ing to be thought rather ignorant than ungrateful . madam , to abide with you , is to inhabit with 〈◊〉 graces , since nature hath designed you for the sto●● house of all her most excellent rarities . madam , imagine me to be yours , and fear not 〈◊〉 ere long the effects shall answer your expectations . dear lady , speak again , angels will be mute and listen to your voice . madam , i am silenced with your breath , each word of yours lays a charm upon my soul. madam , you are favourable in this that you will suffer me to make my own apology . madam , you are mistriss of most rare perfections , such as command the world to express abundance of duty , both by admiration and obedience . madam , in those smiling dimples , cupid hath pitched his tents . madam , you are all vertue , from your sweet lip the morning gathers blushes . letters for all occasions . . a tender of service to the kings most excellent majesty . may it please your majesty , i am not ignorant of the great presumption , wherewith at this time i give a trouble to your majesty ; nor can my deserts give me any hopes that the least ●eam of your love should shine on any thing that in ●e can be thought a merrit , since i have learned , you ●ay command in all things , and it is contrary to the ●uty i owe to your excellent majesty to disobey in any . ●ut that your majesty may know , you have a subject ●hat durst be loyal even in disloyal times , i have now ●ttempted to arrive at the height of my felicities , which is not onely to be honest , but to be known to be your majesties most humble servant and obedient subject . . a tender of service to the queens most excellent majesty . may it please your majesty , though i am a stranger to your majesty , yet since i bear the glorious title of a loyal subject , i have hence assurance that your majesty will vouchsafe to give this boldness a favourable aspect , for indeed i should doubt my own fidelity to my royal soveraign , should not your majesty countenance my duty with an acceptance of my service ; let me now onely beg the trouble of a pardon , and i shall for ever study as in duty bound , to manifest my self your majesties loyal subject , and most humble servant . . respects from an honorable lady , to the queen . madam , if my passion had not over-ruled my reason , i would certainly have kept my letters from becoming so mean an object for your sacred eyes , till some commandment of your own had put them upon occasion to give them attendance , but the care i have to preserve my self in the honor of your memory , and favour , will not suffer me to continue any longer silent ; i therefore most humbly pray your majesty , to continue your self in assurance even from hence ▪ that my devotions are ever aspiring to your service ; which yet i should half suspect to be less perfect , if my inclinations might not own as great a part of that ambition , as my obligations , but the one accompanying the other , will establish me for ever , in an unchangeabl● resolution of being , madam , your majesties most humble servant . . a person of quality to a worthy lady , the one a protestant , the other a roman catholick . madam , though a sinner of one religion , i am come to pay my vows to a saint of another , for i approach to your presence with as profound a reverence as i am capable of bearing to a creature , when your ladiship is pleased to pardon the presumption of your servants , you excel in goodness ; but when withall you descend so low as to admit of their poor desires , for real services , you exceed your self ; i have but little to say , but my h●art would easily tell me of enough to do , if my power to serve you were correspondent to my will , yet howsoever i shall be daily praying that you may be as happy as the world knows you to be worthy ; and especially that the expenc● of so ignorant a life as mine , may one day serve for some straw or stick , towards the erecting of that great building ; till then i am prostrate at your feet , and with a fervent zeal shall continue , madam , the adorer of your vertues , &c. . one lady to another , with complements of extream kindness . madam , when neither the place nor the person can make a worthy oblation , that devotion were better mannered which should sacrifice to your memory upon the altar of silence ; but yet so much desire i to live in yours , as that i rather choose to appear in this kinde to your trouble , than to suffer any thing like forgetfulness , to seem to entomb those affections of mine to your service ; which want not life , howsoever they are deprived of lustre , wherewith to crown the estimation which your worth hath begotten in my soul , and will certainly inhabit there , while there is any sence in madam , the most affectionate of all your servants . . a letter of kindness from one friend to another . sir , you may imagine i dream or dote , otherwise i should not speak thus loud , nor thus far off , nor make so long a reach to you still , by the arms of my ill written lines ; but i thought once you were near hand , and coming to visit me , when soon after i understood you design'd your self for other ends , which yet put me into such a valiant choller , as some of them know who were nearest to me , and must bear with my humours ; lest i should want them i might be angry with my self ; for i can do nothing but in earnest , though that earnest , proves commonly as true a nothing , as if i were in jest ; pray let me have an account of your health , and of those affairs wherein you may guess my love may say i am concerned , for be assured you shall never be owner of any care , whereof i will not have a part , either by taking ; if you will give it ; or else by stealing it , if you will not give it , but will needs be the first to offend justice so far , as to hide it from your most real , real friend , &c. . from one friend to another . sir , the express of your goodness hath raised me to a degree of happiness , beyond even mine own power of wishing , and after such heighth of good fortune , this only regret can take hold of me , that you did impose something upon me as disagreeable , as ●his was complying with the very utmost of my ambitious desires , that so i might thereby have had the sa●isfaction of giving you an experience , that i shall ever have an infinite joy in performing any action , which by the difficulty thereof , may the better serve to express my obedience to your commands , as become● , sir , your most humble servant . . a lady to a gentleman , concerning his sick m●striss . sir , i was too sensible of those troubles which i left with you , not to enquire whether you are eased of part of them , or not ; and therefore i beseech you , send me word how the noble sick lady doth , whose health i infinitely wish ; both for your sake and mine own : besides that , even the world is concerned , that so excellent a creature , who is so hardly found , may not be so quickly lost . favor me in this particular , and the kindness shall make me , sir , your obliged servant . . the gentlemans answer , to a lady concerning his sick mistriss . madam , i am infinitely engaged to you for the sence you have of my troubles , and the love you bear to the life of my life ; she is yet extream ill , and yet so good , that i fear heaven will deprive us of her vertuous society . i am so highly sensible of not onely yours and my own , but of the concerns of all that know her , that if there be not health enough in the world for us all , may heaven give her a liberal portion of it , though it be abated out of mine ; so much i owe to her vertues , and not a little to your self , for your care of her , and madam , the humblest of your servants . . the lovers first address to his lady . madam , i am indebted to my friends for the knowledge of your vertues , and to your self for the acknowledgements you are pleased to exercise in your remembrance of me ; a person who hath nothing to make him considerable , but what your favourable opinion thinks fit to allow . and the custom whereby i am made over to misfortune , forbids me the hopes of conceiving that ever i can be so happy as to be admitted into the number of your servants ; which is infinitely desired by , dear madam , the admirer of your worth , &c. . the lovers complemental letter to his mistriss . incomparable lady , i was happy in receiving a command from you , and shall be proud in my performance , since it is the glory of kings and princes to be concerned in your s●rvice ; let but one accent fall from your divine lips , and the very windes are ready to convey it , the melody of your warbling voice can charm the syren to a silence , and compel the crocodile to spare his dissembling sorrows . dear madam , the sight of your beauty is sufficient to create fresh blood in withered reins of age , and give a new life to expiring mortals : if you are sad , angels themselves are so . pardon my prolixity , divine lady , i am in a labyrinth greater than the cave that enclosed the cretan minotaure ; 't is easier to eat fire and not be burnt , or to cut diamonds with glass , than to speak your real praise ; o then how happy am i in your love ! that love that gives speech to a dumb man , that love that makes ideots turn orators , and inspires the age with such admirable fancies , that all people become poets , onely out of a duty to your deserts , that they celebrate your praises , which is a task too great for them , as it is for , excellent lady , your sincere admirer . . the ladies return to her servants lines . kinde sir , when i think of you , i am in a maze , insomuch that i suppose you to be every thing that is good ; majesty is placed on your brow , your tongue for its eloquence may be musick for the gods , your looks are so pleasant and so airy , that cupid appears there in in his best grace ; and when you walk , the earth doth humbly seem to shrink , as being sensible of the weight it bears . but hold , my passion runs beyond the bounds of modesty , discretion now perswades to give the preheminence to pallas , not to cupid , you were pleased to try a conclusion on my feminine capacity , and you may believe ( upon necessity ) i can reverberate accordingly . but , dear sir , though i must acknowledge my affection is of a large extent , yet ( since i have conversed with the poets ) i cannot but admire at the prodigiousness of your sex in former times ; should i believe all to be gold that glisters , i might see my error as well as others have done before ; however sir , i dare not apprehend you to be otherwise than noble , a little more experience may wipe off all my womanish suspicion , for such is my high esteem of your worth already , that i want but little of saying how much i am yours . . a ladies fore-warning her friend of another ladies society . sir , perhaps you may pretend that this procedure of your● is onely to awaken me , for the better tryal of my faith and constancy ; but believe me , it is not safe to jest with edged tools , or to play with fire ; nor is it any ways commendable in you , to associate your self with the wanton lady , i need not name her , since you know to whom that epithete belongs . 't is true , she is reported to be handsom , there is then the more danger , and wiser men than you have been ensnared with the bewitched allurements of a strange woman : to be merry with a lady , or to converse and walk , and use language tending to courtship , with a lass that delights to hear her self commended , is freequent with men , and may be born with , when managed with discretion , but to stake your reputation upon so slender an account as to offer courtship to that same piece of vanity , argues much fondness , little wit , and less constancy : let me therefore earnestly desire you , for the sake of your own fair credit , to forbear these extravagancies , that you may rid me of that suspition which as yet lies heavy upon my heart , i shall then retain the same opinion of you which i have hitherto had , that you are a man master of your self , and too true a lover to admit of any other sharers in your affections but my self , since our late contract , and the truth of a gentleman , have laid such a lawful injunction upon you . pray , if you are minded to cure my distracted thoughts , use some sudden means , lest my distemper grow too violent for a remedy , till then i shall ( not rest but ) remain yours , even in impatience . . our ladies advice to another , near marriage . good soul , it is an unruly age we live in , and my love hath occasion●d this trouble to you : i understand there is a gentleman mr. a.b. is extreamly prodigal of his pretences to you , in the way of love and marriage : my caution is onely this , that you have an eye to your own welfare , build not upon empty promises , for if you once suffer him to please his humour before he is firmly yours , you will certainly forfeit your own honor . consider , as he is above you in purse , and the portions of this life , ( beauty onely excepted , for of that nature hath given you a bountiful proportion ) whether his intentions are real or feigned , make him your own , and then if you fall in two , ( you may understand the phrase , by observing the occasion ) he will be bound by the laws of god and nature , to bear a part with you in whatsoever happens . the truth is , i had not taken upon me to give you this admonition , did not report speak loudly of his passion for you , and of his conditional promises to be yours hereafter , if you consent to be his first : such a love hath subtile limits , and more meanders than a harmless maid can easily discover . it is reported too , that you incline somewhat to believe him , and are apt to think he means nothing but what is honorable , yet know this from one more experienced in things of this nature than you are , that if he should perform his vows to you after he hath feasted his appetite , yet such a breach in your reputation , will continually admit of strange sallies , checks , and opprobrious tearms , as strumper , slut , light house-wife , &c. and what did you afford me , that another man might not have had ? and when the glass is once broken , it is not easily cemented : dear soul , keep heaven about you , and let good thoughts guard your innocency , so shall your honor be unspotted , and your life happy ; which is the earnest desire of your cordial friend and servant , &c. . a lover to his false mistriss . stain to thy sex , hath modesty now forsook thee , that thou durst abuse that affection , that adored thee ? did i manifest my self a dotard to gain thy love , and having had a multitude of promises from thee , of constancy and firm affection , darest thee now to admit of anothers flame ? now thou seemest more deformed than ever i thought thee fair , so ugly a monster is ingratitude . by this i do perceive thou didst enjoyn me to smother our affections , onely that thy new servant might not have any occasion to be jealous ; i will hate thee for thine own sake , and him , for robbing me , although but a trifle ; and that my revenge may soar high enough to reach thy perjury , i will begin with him , and then proclaim thy l●nity , and how thou hast disserted me , after a long league of friendship , after thou hadst past thy vows to be none but mine , and hast admitted a stranger to thy bosome : was it for this that i delighted daily to be praising thee ? how did i spend my time in making encomiums upon thy beauty , vertues , and thy person that i once so much admired ? i will now study to contradict my own fond ▪ opinion , and so decipher thee , that thou shalt seem as odious to the world , as thou dost to me , else let fate do so , and more to base wretch , thine once , but now his own . . on sending a book . madam , that you may perceive i do not forget you , let this poor present inform you ; it is the famous romance , entituled , pharamond , and written by the author of cassandra and cleopatra were it not a piece of great worth , i should not have thought it fit for your perusal ; however were it otherwise , i dare assure my self it would not be unwelcome , since to question that , were to doubt of your good will to madam , your faithful servant . . a lady to her discourteous lover . sir , there was a time , and that within your own memory , that you were pleased to flatter me with the glorious titles of divine mistress , most accomplished lady , and what not ? yet to manifest the frailty of all these expressions , and how little you meant what you so often reiterated , you were lately pleased to give me a flat denial to my poor request . certainly sir , i should have been commanded by you in concerns of higher moment , and not onely so , but that your slighting of me may be more apparent , you have not bestowed your visits as you use to do : if i have given you any occasion thus to estrange your self , i should not think you so blame-worthy as at present i take you to be ; but that you may see i am not quite void neither of good nature , nor affection , i must needs confess i do somewhat doubt my own deserts , as well as your disposition , and am resolved to continue , till you shall totally renounce me , wholly yours . . a brother , on the occasion of his brothers not writing . dear brother , though your occasion enforce you to turn tenant to your own time , yet i had thoughts that such a trifle as my self , might be admitted into your memory , at some interval or other . it is now four or five letters you are indebted to me for , however i confess my self so much engaged to you on other account , that i fear you would think you 〈◊〉 too great a looser , should we but qui● score● dear brother , cast an eye upon your books , 〈◊〉 perhaps i appear amongst your debtors , you will make more of me than a blank , or cypher ; which that you may do , i will still bear the badge of your obligations , and when i appear false , let me be cast aside as none of your coyn , but as a counterfeit ▪ in the mean time , sir , call me what you please , so you pardon the errors of this trouble , which i concluded might be more fitly offered , than my acknowledgements should be concealed ; but i shall sin no further against your patience , onely believe me to be , as formerly , your affectionate brother to command . . a gentlemen to a lady , in his friends behalf . madam , through an ardent desire to become your debtor , i have attempted to crave a favor of you in behalf of a friend , whose deserts when once known , will speak both his thanks and commendations ; i am advertised by him that there is a lady , to whose young beauty you have no small relation , and he having a passion for her , knows not how to gain the favorable opportunity to kiss her hands ; 't is therefore my request , that you remember me when you see him , and if you can further his resolutions , be assured the acknowledgement shall be great , as your civility , and with all observance paid by , madam , your real friend and servant . . another to the same purpose . madam , pardon me if i tell you , you cannot be just , if you spare your civilities to me , since my affection is such to your service , that i shall ever esteem it the glory of my life , to be employed by your commands ; since therefore necessity doth compel you , receive this gentleman as my friend , that i may honor your merits , and endeavor to get some for my self , that i may be the more capable of performing those duties which shall become due from , madam , your very servant , &c. . a letter of complements from one friend to another . sir , you have so well studied the art how to oblige , and withal how to express your favors , that for my part i am ignorant how to proclaim either my thanks or services without a blush , for putting so harmless a creature in so ill a habit ; nor indeed shall i ever be able to satisfie my self therein , unless i could tell , with a safe conscience , how to play the thief , and steal your words and actions from your self . let me now onely adventure to tell you , that it is a kinde of tyranny in you , to make me so much your servant by force , who was walking so fast that way , upon the feet of mine own free will. we have here nothing not● worthy , but that we all live so fairly in friendship , as if faction were a stranger to our train ; as for my self , if i were any thing , the love i bear you would multiply it , and the favors which i receive by you , would dignifie it ; and howsoever , the honor of your commands , if i may hope for them , will give me such a being , as without immodesty i will boast of to the universe ; nor shall any soul be found more faithful to any ones commands , than mine to yours . . an answer to the former letter . sir , i have been in your debt too long for your last letter , the words whereof were delivered by your own choice hands , as so many fair pictures drawn by an experienced artist , onely let me tell you , i can discover a little daubing here and there , but as you are my friend , i dare not doubt your ingenuity . indeed i do not think it possible for entire affection to be more generously express'd , i can but return thanks to you , or rather indeed such an answer , as may better consist of thoughts than words . i must crave your pardon , now i am compel'd to let you know i have scarce time enough allowed me to say how much i am , sir , your very faithful servant . . the lover to his deliberating mistriss . my onely ioy , why should strange fancies , and indigested huniours create a breach in that affection which hath been so often , and so firmly knit between you and i ? if i have offered any occasion for your dislike , let me be unpardonable ; but if you will give me slights and neglects for my real love , it is you must be unjust : for shame let not any dispute be raised now , just now that we are travelling in the way to our felicity . from whence come these suggestions of yours , that things will look hereafter with a worser face , and that you fear your condition will have an ill change ? do you hold intelligence with heaven ? or can you divine , or dive into the hidden mysteries , or secret cabinet of a deity ? pray recollect your thoughts , and remember what affectionate promises , nay firm protestations , did not long since pass between us , then , when we called the little birds , and the listning silent streams to be witnesses to our oaths : remember those silver drops which i so often courted to catch as they then glided from your eyes ; if all this shall seem as musick too harsh for your ears , i must take the liberty to exclaim : but i dare not show so much ●igour towards you , you whom i so much love and honor , i will rather accuse my own merits , or my ●ortune , since my onely happiness is taking wing , and the life of my life thinks me unworthy to be beloved ; however , my resolution is fixed , do you study to be unkinde , my heart shall nevertheless continue either your servant , or , your sacrifice . . civil complements from one friend to another . sir , to be civil is to be noble , and both these qualities excel in you , it is therefore needless for me to give you thanks , or acknowledgements for your favors to me , since your generosity will never make me a debtor , for what you paid to your own inclination and vertue : i received your letter in such a time of solitude , that my heart bade it most freely welcome ; for your lines did not onely pleasure me , but engage me , insomuch that i am hugely desirous to have more such visitants , after they have taken leave of onely your hand ; for by those marks i shall be able to give a shrewd guess at your condition , whether in health or not : since then it will be such a satisfaction to me to hear from you , i beg of you to engage me once more , that i may use my endeavors to contribute somewhat to your content , for it is the chiefest aspiring hopes of , sir , your eternal friend . . a gentlemen to his lady , whom he fears would make a new choice . dear soul , what melody can be sweeter musick , than the simpathizing of our loves , i am not able to divine , and am apt to believe the point may puzzle your wit , although it be a pregnant one . then since ( at least ) i esteem my self in paradise whilest i am in your favour , wherefore , oh wherefore doth report whisper to me , that you ( whom i ever took to be firm as truth ) should now begin to waver in your thoughts to me ? dear heart , let me not be forgotten in a moment , let not me whom your beauty and your vertues have ravished with admiration , become so vainly expensive of my time , as to loose that jewel , dear to me as my life . i will not , nor dare i believe you can be so unkinde , but shall hereafter tell the erring world you are all goodness , and that there are those ladies even in this our age , that will not forget their vows , and know how to be constant in the best , or worst of times , as well as , most worthy lady , yours , in the bonds of true affection . . a rich old gentleman , to a fair young virgin. young lady , let not my years be an obstacle to your love , since i have those gifts of fortune , that will not onely maintain our affections , and keep the fire of love in a continual flame , but will also afford you all those ornaments which art hath designed for the adorning such tender and beautiful buds of nature : besides , though i come not to you with a powdred lock , or in the mode of a young gallant , yet know my girl , my zeal for you can be as hot , and as sincere , as the sprucest pretenders in the world : and if age doth make me seem in your apprehension , as a withering tree , yet i have gold will keep its colour , and it is that which in this world is ones best friend . pray have me in your thoughts , and i shall watch for an opportune season , wherein i may make my self farther known to be , fairest lady , your most affectionate servant . the answer . . a beautiful young virgin , to a decrepit , rich , old gentleman . grave sir , you are too far distant from me in years , to be admitted into my affections , since you are arrived to the pitch of dotage , and i yet ignorant of what is love ; however , i must do you so much justice as to commend your discretion , for fishing with a golden bait ; for believe me , next to beauty , i cannot imagine any thing to be more taking among mortals , than the glorious name of wealth : i could be content to keep my coaches , my pages , lackeys , and maids , but i confess i could never endure the society of a bald pate ; how can you think , reverend sir , that i should love you , when by the temptations which you offer , you clearly manifest your opinion , that if i should marry , it must be to your gold , rather than to you : i confess a silver myne is a pretty toy for a thing of my years to dote on , but i have a childish humour peculiar to my self ▪ that is , never to humble my affections so , as that they suffer treasure , as a load-stone , to draw them to its beck . 't is true , wealth will be wellcome to me , to maintain my train , but the person of that more lovely creature , man , will ever be more welcome to a maids embraces . can you think me so weak , as to exchange the flower of my youth , for a bundle of snow , or rotten dirt ? no sir , gold with a man is good , admirably good , but it is man that in the school of love , passes for the principal verb ; for my own part , rather than joyn my self to a meer wedge of gold , i shall choose to accept of a bundle of rags , so they have any affinity to a man. old men are grey , old men are grey , i 'm a lusty bonny young lass , and i prithee old man away . by this time , good old man , you know my minde ; be wise , and wed your self to heaven , and i shall thank you , if in your death , you remember to bequeathe your gold to your young adviser . . a letter of courtesie from friend to friend . sir , i have no kindness for this letter , for i heartily wish it lost , that you may finde me before it perform the service it was sent for : but you may perceive by its contents ( for they are short ) that i hope it will not be long ere you make me happy in your company . i am the more easily perswaded it will be suddenly , since i am informed you are about the equinoctial of your return to town , and my earnest desire to see you , may convince you that i hold you to be as it were a sun in my hemisphere . my occasions compel me to forsake my usual road of being tedious , and must conclude with that real truth of being , sir , yours undivided , though at distance . . one gentlewoman to another in behalf of a friend . sir , ere i had so much good fortune , as to thank you for your former kindnesses , i am opportuned by an honest friend to recommend him to your favor ; he hath an humble suit to you , and as he assures me , a very just one , and hath omitted other opportunities , onely that it might pass your hands . sir , if you have any good will left for me , pray bestow part of it on him , and let the rest plead my excuse for this fresh presumption , which if you please to interpret as a desire i have to serve you , you will judge aright of your debtor , and humble servant . . the forsaken maid , to her treacherous friend . most unkinde man , it is my exceeding wonder that you should be one , to make up the number of those that dare to be wicked ; now do i see my folly , when i hugg'd you in my bosom , and believed those oaths and protestations , which you have most villanously broke : now can i call to minde the advice my experienced friends gave me , never to trust to the pretensious of your sex ; oh! can you see me on my knees , with wet and swoln eyes , and yet not learn to love me , nor hate your self ! or have you no regard to that innocent lamb , as yet but in my womb , which though of a small volumn , yet it is but your self in a lesser frame : if you believe , or but think it is not yours , let me be ript up , and then you will perceive each member to bear the true image of your own , and your name is likewise near it , for since you told me it should be called , i wrote it in my very heart . i have nothing more to say , but onely to desire you to be so true to your self and me , as to remember and perform your vow ; if not , be so merciful as to rid me of a loathsom life , for if you do neither , my disgrace will be publick , and rather than live your strumpet , i should esteem it a greater happiness ( since my misfortunes have brought me to the misery ) to die your sacrifice . . the lady to her importunate lover . sir , since you are resolved to be troublesom , i shall likewise resolve to be impatient ; let me not be any more perplexed with your impertinent pretences , or assure your self , if my advice be flighted ; and you continue as vain as formerly , i have so much interest in those that have worth and honor , as to engage them to correct your insolency , and that not with fist or cane , but weapons less vulgar , and more dangerous , therefore be advised before it be too late , since i am designed for another , and not likely however to be yours . the answer . . the lover to his threatning lady . worthy lady , can you think i can live , and want your love ? or can you imagine i can fear death it self , when i am inspired by the thoughts of you ? i will not be so uncivil as to tax you with cruelty , or say your heart is made of adamant , but be assured who ever dares be so vainly proud as to assault me , i have a sword sharp as his , and a pistol that barks as loud as his ; but if i chance to fall in so fair a quarrel , my soul is so entirely fixt to your vertues , that if any chance afterward to injure you , or defile your honor , it will appear in your defence , for i have made it my resolution to be , dear madam , yours living ▪ or in death . . a letter of enquiry , from friend to friend . my good friend , i am designed now to be troubl●som to you , but it is onely that i may be satisfied in two points , first i am to tell you , i live as a thing without rest or patience , and shall continue so , till i hear how you escaped in the late accident ; for i hold my self concerned in all your dangers , and shall readily enlarge mine , so i may contract yours . but if i may suppose ( as well as hope ) that you are safe , the next happiness that my ambition aims at , is your society ; which if i can obtain , i may perhaps recover my understanding , and shall thereby be the more enabled to render all acknowledgements due from your friend , so love and serve you . . comfortable advice to a friend on the death of a son , or other near relation . dear sir , i am hugely sensible of your great loss , and as great grief , and that is it that hath given wing to my affections , thus to advise you , as you are a christian , not to afflict your self too much , since it was the pleasure of almighty god to summon his servant to hims●lf , cast your self into the arms of his mercy , and he will certainly give you a full measure of comfort ; for it is that is the fountain of consolation , nor doth any thing in this poor world happen by chance , but according to his divine pleasure and counsel , sin onely excepted ; nor is any thing accidental to him , though they seem so to us , for his wisdom hath ordained all things from all eternity : and if a little sparrow , or a hair of our head have a share in his providence , consider then , how such an infinite power , which is vested with such an infinite wisdom and goodness , can possibly let any thing arrive to any such creature , as for whom he died , which shall not be absolutely good and necessary for him . for jesus sake , sir , be your self , or rather petition to him , that in this urgent occasion you may be more than so : god make , and keep you ever happy , or make you less miserable than i fear you are now making your self . this is , and shall be the desires and prayer of , sir , your cordial well-wisher , and very humble servant . . a tender of service to a mistriss . divine lady , you are the first to whom i ever became bound in the bonds of love , and hold it as well my duty as my interest , no longer to conceal how much i honor and admire you . i had thoughts , madam , divers times to acquaint you herewith before , since it hath been my great happiness to be admitted into your fair presence , but durst not take the confidence till now ; if my affections have been too powerful for my discretion , and so compelled me to commit an error , i doubt not your goodness will excuse it , since it was purely out of a sincere zeal to do you service ; nor could i dissemble my ambition any longer . let it suffice , dear lady , that i am now a prisoner to your beauty , and from the bar of love do make it my suit , that you please to honor me with a favorable answer to these lines , that you may enable me to make a happy reply , or otherwise such a one as may be too late esteemed unhappy , as bearing the doleful tidings of his fate , that vows to be yours , though in death . the answer . . a disdainful lady to her servant . sir , i received your amorous epistle , and cannot , as i am a woman , and a christian , but have so much charity as to pity , though i cannot love you , since it is a duty i confess i conceive to be due to all persons either sick or lunatick : but i confess my nature is of another constitution , for you are the first , to my remembrance , that i ever hated , which now at length i thought good to let you know , because indeed i do not apprehend how you deserve my dissimulation ; let it suffice , i shall study to revenge this insolency , but yet so , as not to honor you with the knowledge of how , or wherein : and as for the felicity which you think you have , in being able to make a reply , either happy or unhappy , you may choose whether it shall be made , or not : but if it comes to my hands , it shall then be at my choice , whether to be burned , or read , for the sake of a little laughter . but my advice is , that you spare the pains , for it will be but lost labor upon your friend , if you will be your own . . a sick lady to a gentleman . sir , though i want strength to express my self so amply as i would , yet this may serve to let you ●ee i do not forget you , though i am indisposed to ●hink of any : but there is no thanks due from you for this civility , since i do it for my own advantage , for i always finde such a satisfaction in all the respects which i pay you , as that i expect , if not an amendment , yet a contentment at the least from the honor which i give my self of saying with abundance of truth , that i am exceedingly yours . the answer . . a gentleman to a sick lady . madam , if i were able to express the joy which i received from your late letter , i am confident you would not be ill pleased with mine ; yet though the letter was most freely welcome , as being your ambassador , i confess when its errand was delivered , whereby i understood the condition you were in , i could not forbear some passionate incivilities to the poor paper , but i do not despair of obtaining your pardon for it ; for , you ever profess to love kindness , and i am very believing , that you cannot finde more in the heart of any creature than mine . that i may conclude , you may in time be brought to think so , be pleased to follow my advice ; be extream careful to preserve your self this winter , for the season will not easily assist you towards a speedy recovery ▪ but i hope the prayers of all your friends will , and i want not the consolation of believing that some use may be made of his , who is madam , infinitely yours , to serve you . . the lover to his unbelieving mistress . fairest lady , it is my unhappiness to love , and not to be believed , what assurance shall i render to satisfie your credulity , if death or danger may convince you , but your commands , and then let your experience be the judge . is there that wretch that hath offended you , name him , and make me your scourge , or shall i combat with some furious lion , or try my strength against an angry bear ? these , or what may seem more dreadful shall be eagerly performed , since fortune must needs favour those whom your love inspires ; let me but once obtain that , and i shall fear nothing but a surfeit of joy and happiness , as being mortal , yet bright goddess , your humble votary . the answer . . the lady to her lover . dear sir , i received your late epistle , which was not with me before i wished it ; but give me leave to tell you , i do observe your affection to be but luke-warm ▪ for ( though i do not delight in great titles , yet ) i know it hath been usual , and is still , for lovers when they have an occasion to express their zeal for a lady , to give all their adornment● that the art of words or memory can adde to a deserving beauty . this i say onely to inform you , that i can notifie your neglect in this particular , but i will conclude it was either your bashfulness , or else your subtelty to try my simplicity and love ; but for the future pray remove all doubts and assume no more a counterfeit for liberty of trying my patience , when you know i would pull out my own heart did it entertain a thought of alteration ; fear not me , but do you your self remember those protestations you have so solemnly and devoutly made , and thereby enflamed my affection . let vertue and constant love be still your inseparable companions , so may you conclude , i shall esteem you my treasure , and will be no less yours , to perpetuity . . the lover to his mistress , having gained her affection . life of my love. being overjoyed for the great treasure i am lately blessed with , i could not contain my self till i had wrote to thee , to assure thee once more of the great felicity i enjoy since the happy contract between thy dear self , and me ; i never was really happy till now , i had before but a meer glance of paradise , but now an absolute possession ; now all my joyes are become acquainted with my sense , before i was onely made up of fancies and airy imaginations ; i had then but a glimps of those fair flowers , the roses and lillies of thy cheeks , but am now happily arrived to the unimaginable pleasure of gathering . my senses are much too narrow to entertain their bounteous flowings , they have fed even to a surfeit , and i have nothing more to fear , than my happiness , lest excess swell me till i burst : then will cupid be more cruel than before , since when i was out sick of love , and dangers were not so great as ●ow ; but why do i talk of danger ? i will fear no●hing whilst i have thy love to guard me , for by the ●orce of that , i dare promise my self not onely happi●ess and safety , but all the blessings that can attend ● zealous lover , as i have been and will be , while i ●ave power to be ( my dear ) thine onely , and for ever . . a gentleman to his lady , upon his urgent occasions of taking , a iourney . honored and dear lady , had not christianity tyed me to a stricter rule , i could even curse the severity of my fate , since necessity compels me to be banished from you , and consequ●ntly from my self ; for let me go never so far distant , my heart will be always in your custody , and the thoughts of your dear self , shall be my onely consolation . but that i should be thus enjoyned to remove my person from you , in whom consisteth all my comfort and delight , is no small grief to me , especially considering the life i apprehended in your favour , the heaven that i discovered in your smiles , and all those elizium joys that adorned your countenance ; yet since it must be so , be assured , my dear , dear , i shall not forget the vows of my devotion , and i will be proud to publish your vertues to the ignorant world , till i become compleatly happy in an experience of your constancy ; nor shall i move in any other sphere than what your influence doth govern , and will sooner languish to the worst of deaths , than love any but your divine self . thus my ( onely joy ) leaving my heart in your tuition , i onely beseech you to be tender of it , for its own , for yours , or for my sake , and in expectation of my happy return , i rest your faithful humble servant . the answer . . a lady to her lover , upon his taking a iourney . dear sir , i would pour forth as many curses on my fate as you can invent for yours , but that i have an ambition to be like you in all things , especially in what becomes a christian , and a lover . but since , as you say , necessity doth compel you to take a journey , ( and i dare not doubt the least account of your lips ) i must study to be content , and to exercise all that patience heaven will be pleased to afford my prayers ; and since you have honored me with the custody of so great a charge as is your most noble heart , be confident i shall cherish it as the apple of mine own eye , and as a hostage for my fidelity and your security , i assign you mine , be equally careful of it , as you honor your self , or me , and i shall be no less studi●us to declare your worth , than to preserve my own fame , which never can be tainted while i remain , as i have resolved , yours ever , in constancy and service . . a crack't virgin to her deceitful friend , who hath forsook her for the love of a strumpet . base man , now you appear so foul , that nothing can be more monstrous ; is this the fruit of your promises , and vows , was it for this that you so often swore you never spoke to me without th● thoughts of a pure love , and ambition to be mine , and that you never let fly an oath in my presence , but when your heart was enflamed by a fire of vertue , and that in all your actions , worth was the load-stone that attracted your industry ; how comes it then to pass , that you forsake me , ruine my reputation , and leave me to become the map of shame and ignominy ; and not onely so , but with a wretch●d confidence glory in your impiety , and think to wipe off all your ●njurious actions with a slight or careless humor ; and this reproach that is like to befal to you as well as me , is occasioned through a lascivious love which you bear to an impud●nt woman ; nay , a known strumpet , whose eyes discover in sparkles the deceitfulness of her heart , and whose very smiles are more ominous than the tears of a dissembling crocodile ; for shame consider , if not for my sake , for your own . what delight or conversation can you enjoy in the company of a lude whore , wo loves another as well and better than she doth you , or one indeed that hath no real affection for any ? i fear the custome of your sinning , hath taken away the sense of your own good , and you are grown deaf , and desperate , otherwise you durst not provoke the divine vengeance , or expose your self to vertues curs●s , and the scorn of all good men , for the notorious injuries you have done ( perhaps to others but too soon ) to wicked wretch , your friend , till you abused her . . the lady to her slandered servant . sir , when you were last with me , there passed some circumstance of affection between us both , but having considered the great affair that we th●n had under consultation , i must desire your pardon , if i crave leave to recal my forward fondness , since my fortunes and my happiness lie at stake ; not that i do utterly determine to abandon all manner of good will for you ; but onely that little time may satisfie me concerning some reports of you that have lately reached my ears . sir , i hope they are false , and in that confidence , i gave neither credit nor countenance to the former , but till i may be convin● they are so , 't is my request that you shew your love by abstaining from any further visits to sir , your friend and servant . the answer . . the slandered lover to his lady . most worthy lady , i know not how to render you sufficient thanks for that noble favour , so glorious , and therefore like your self , neither to countenance my accuser , nor condemn me till you had heard my answers ; honour'd lady , it is not unknown to you , that i dare not do any thing of justice to you , and that i have been ready , and will be so , to lay my life at the feet of your service , so far i am from fastning a falshhood on your fair honour , that the proudest he that durst do it , shall know i will be ambitious to justifie you , and correct him ; and that i speak truth , there need no greater argument than my zeal for you , when i would not allow of the least whispering against you , even then when you were most unkinde to me ; therefore good madam , continue your wonted worth , and those good thoughts you once had of m● , and be assured , if i cannot be so happy as to thrive in your estimation , yet through a glory i have to be seen in your service , i will never suffer any to traduce your fame , and if i cannot obtain the honour of being your servant , i shall be happy in the title of madam , your slave , or vassal . . the iealous lover to his beloved . dear heart , you cannot but understand the extream perplexities that persecutes the whole frame of my minde ; it is occasioned through a cordial love , which i bare to you , to you sweet lady , why th●n will you be so severe to expose me to the hazards of desperation , if you have any love , pity , or reason , give some assurance , at least encouragement , that in time i may be happy , otherwise while i consider your excellent vertues , the incomparable endowments of the divine soul , i mistrust my own merits , and you thereby become cruel in setting me upon the torments of suspition ; o think not that i can retain the idaea of your beauty without the hopes of enjoying you , or the absolute ruine and desolation of my self : dear soul , it is not the frownings of a father , or brother , that i value , but if you frown , or storm , or seem angry , you shoot a dart into my bosom ; since your sorrow is my suffering , and your complaints are to me an agony worse than death ; therefore divine lady , be like your self , vertuous , constant , and resolved ; give some life to my hopes , remove my jealousie , that i may expect to call you mine , and be master of my own senses , that i may be convinced there shall not need any further expostulation , since i discourse with an understanding lady , and dare assure the world there are women in it of worth , vertue , and sincerity , that scorn to be disloyal , as much as doth , my onely joy , yours onely , to be commanded . the answer . . a lady to her iealous lover . suspitious sir , what occasion have i given you to retain any evil or doubtful thoughts of my love or modesty ? it is true , and probably you have heard it , a gentleman lately was pleased to bestow a visit on me , nor could i do less than afford him a civil salutation . sir , i am not ignorant of the severity of the italians exercise , but we are now in england , where the practice of humanity acquaints us with the true use of conversation ; i know too , that love is always seasoned with a smack of jealousie , however your own wisdom , and the confidence i thought you had of me , ●ight inform you , that an uncorrupted heart is can●on proof against temptations as well as slanders : but to satisfie you , if you dare rely on my word , here passed not a syllable between us , which a divine , or you your self might not have heard , otherwise be confident , if there had been no limits to the bands of respecting you , i should yet have had a regard to my own credit , and neither have given ear to immodest parley , or any undecent carriage . be from henceforth confident of my loyalty , for in a little time it shall convince you , that i love you truly , and with so sincere a resolution , as to be , sir , yours , not to live without you . . civilities from one lady to another . dear madam , my ambition is still to continue in your favor , yet that may prove as importunate as it is unjust , because i never could deserve it , yet i have no power to frustrate the effect of that whereof you warrant the cause which occasions my admiring of your worth . and since you have been pleased to assure me of your friendship , and your favour , i can do no less than offer my service , which shall ever be in readiness to attend your commands : i have had some young gallants with me of late , who promise more visits , and have sent some complements ; by the next i hope to be better furnished with somewhat new , to accompany what i have so often said , and shall perpetually , that i am , madam , yours , wholly at your command . . a gentlemans request ( for a sum of money ) to his friend : sir , accuse me not for my ambition to be still in your favour , since by that i freely beg what i would not ask , nor care to receive from any body whom i do not onely affect , but extreamly honour ; the urgency of my occasions have prevailed with me , to send this messenger to you for the sum of , &c. onely for one moneths time , at the expiration of which , you shall be certainly paid . sir , you may well wonder , how i that deserved so little , can so con●idently desire so much ; but my unwillingness to forfeit my word with one friend , hath put me to engage it to another . this suit if you will please to grant , you will infinitely oblige me , however if you deny me , i should be ungrate●ul and unworthy should i disown those engagements which have otherwise made me sufficiently your debtor , and your servant . . a lady to a gentleman , on his recovery from a fit of sickness . noble sir , by your favour , which is a great one , i have met with the good news i hoped for ; i mean your recovery from those dangers your late sickness was said to threaten . i had the unhappy intelligence from one whom i knew to be just in his reports , and i was therefore bound in honour as well as conscience to believe him : but now you are well , i am safe , and not in so much danger of being frighted by the mis-reports of others . here are now so many about me , and they cha●ting at all once , that i can with difficulty write one word of sense , however my heart like a carryers horse , trots in the old path and pace , and cannot be distracted from resolving , nor my hand from expressing that i am , and shall be ever your very friend , and servant . . the recovered gentleman , to the aforesaid lady . madam , my indisposition hath been double , the want of health and your good company , which hath been most particularly desired ; since my inclination invites me to take a pleasure in your society , your letter was extreamly welcome , you may believe me , madam , for you cannot but know with what respect i have continually adored your favours , in recompence for all i have received , and what i may not despair to hope for , i will serve you madam , if i can not onely from one end of the world to the other , but from this very day , to the last of my life , and shall defie all your commands , if they shall dare to exceed my inclination and resolution to obey . i will not crave your pardon for not writing till now , since the king , if he will be just , cannot punish me for not performing impossibilities ; nor will you , i know , be so unmerciful now i want the use of my own hand , to deny me another mans . but though i have been his debtor for it hitherto , i will make hard shift to subscribe my self now , and ever , madam , your obsequious servant . . the lover to his mistriss , upon his fear of her entertaining a new servant . fairest lady , what can there be to compose an accomplished minde , that you want ? beauty , generosity , a noble birth , solid wisdom , affable demeanor , insomuch lady , that you are truely the center where all the graces meet , and you do not onely approach absolute perfection , but enjoyn all others to a high and fervent observation ; nor can i boast of any respects i do you , since your vertues command more than i am able to wish , and it is my glory , and i esteem it the pride of my life to justifie my souls desire to serve you , and an honour to my bondage , that i may be accepted for your slave . command me then most excellent lady , but withal remember that your commands be love ; for without love i can have no life , nor do i value death so i may bear your love with me to the grave ; yet , my dearest lady , let me not be mistook , though i am happy in being your subject , yet , like a soveraign prince , i cannot endure a competitor ; the feud being much alike between rivals for love , and those for kingdoms ; i have more of man in me , to brook anothers claim , especially any presumptuous hand to seize my right . let me beseech you then , for humanity sake , and vertues , for yours and mine , to use a circumspection , lest you betray your vertue to corruption , or my small stock of valour to irrecoverable dangers . for be assured , if my hopes are frustrated either by your will , or ignorance , i will defie the world , you , all women for your sake , and my self ; but if any daring arm shall stretch it self out in violence to your honor , i will in duty force it to retire , or make it perish in the extension , and be extreamly happy if my best bloud may be expended in the service , since i have vowed to entertain the resolution of being , madam , nons but yours , and yours till death . . a fair young virgin , to an old rich miser , whom her guardian did design should wed her . honorable sir , for i must ever acknowledge the truth of that old proverb , that says age is honorable ; for all that , give me leave to tell you , though i am under the tuition of another , yet i am mistriss of my own affections ; and in truth , neither your wisdom , your gravity , no nor your riches can charm me to affect you ; sir , be so much your self as to desist from your suit to me ; be in charity with the world , and in love with heaven ; build hospitals , that you may merit the prayers of the poor , and spend not your precious time in dotage upon a woman ; for to be plain with you , i will sooner wed my self to a nunnery , or some loathsom goal , than become your bed-fellow , and shall ever have a greater estimation for a wiseman in rags , than a fool in his richest trappings ; if you visit me , or send to me any more , i shall conclude you troublesom and frantick ; be advised then , since you know the minde and resolution of , sir , yours in the way of friendship . . the ingratiating gentleman to his angry mistriss . excellent lady , i beseech you to consider , i cannot live unless you love , then be so merciful as to save what your frowns are able to destroy ; if you imagine my husbandry will be pro●use , your love will teach me to be frugal : do you mistrust incontinency ? love will quench those flames ; do you fear i may be guilty of extravagancies , love will teach me to be solid ; are you afraid of want ? love is content with a little , and studies things that are impossible , it overcomes all doubts and intricacies , and facilitates things that are most difficult . be not then so credulous to the whispers of calumniators , though these suggestions are buzzed into your ears , yet consider whether there be any ground for such like jealousies , or the ends of those that raise them , onely to poison my reputation and my happiness ; let my honest and real assertions be weighed in the ballance of your serene judgement , that i may be admitted into your favour , or else know my doom , and die quickly , that fame may do me so much honor and justice , as to record me , divine lady , your abused martyr . . a gentleman of good birth , but small fortune , to a worthy lady , after she had given a d●●ial . worthily honored lady , had i not apprehended some small spark of encouragement , as it seemed to issue from your gracious acceptance of my affections , i had certainly ●orborn to have put you to this second trouble , or my self to a fresh presumption , as knowing such divine stars of beauty are to be beheld with more than an ordinary veneration . excellent lady , i humbly beg of you , nor to reflect upon my confidence , nor startle me with my inequality of birth , lest the sense of losing you , send me to hell with terror . my presumption hath this apology , it is more ease to reach to the lofty bough , than to stoop to the humble straw ; and when a man attempts things noble , though he fail in his designs , it is a glory to undertake them . and though , madam , you are truly great as well as good ; yet histories will tell you , there have been queens , and persons of highest honor have cast their smiles on such whose accomplis●ments might claim respect . for my own part , i may and dare say it without ostentation , my birth is not base nor mean , and my affection nobly loyal : oh let not my fears suggest to me that some other by an intrusion will deprive me of my souls treasure , your love , a happiness that i would purchase with any thing more dear than liberty or life ; oh be not then so severe as to say , honor forbids you to affect me , though you could like my person , there is death in every accent of such a sound ; but if you do resolve for a servant more meritorious than my self , you will ease my torments by giving me to understand so much , since i intend not to trouble you with any more lines , but resolutely to fall , celestial lady , a sacrifice to love , and you . . a lover to his mistriss , who had lately entertained another servant to her bosom , and her bed . madam , i am now arrived to that pitch of learning , as to understand the vanity of your se● , you have incomparably well proved , that though men can put a bridle into the nostrils of wilde beasts , out-do the craft of serpents , and dive into the most hidden secrets of nature , yet the industrious thing called woman can out-do him , and confound his noble understanding . from henceforth therefore i will shun your sex as the infectious poison of a pestilence ; now could i curse my credulity , my self , and all women for your sake ; was i not fore-warned by the example of a wicked helen , that occasioned the desolation of famous troy , by that of eryphile , cleopatra , messelia , panthea , rhodopis , and many others ? but why should i trouble my brain to sum up examples , when each woman is a plague her self to all but those adulterous lechers that bear hot-houses in their bodies , and stoves in their boyling blouds . i perceive my love was not sufficiently immodest for you , i have been too cold in my amours , therefore it is you slight me , and entertain some monster of a more able back ; whom ( not unlikely ) your roving wanton eyes have discovered from your window to bear some heavy weight , and not shrink his well-made joynts under his ponderous load ; may you enjoy him , but may you receive the rewards due to your adultery and perjury ; for be assured heaven hath continual supplies of vengeance for such abominable offenders ; and that it will be just to you , and your deserts , is not onely the desire , but the belief of your most abused friend . the answer . . the lady to her lover , in defence of her own innocency . vnkinde sir , i do not a little wonder at the frenzie of your crackt brain , since you dare thus confidently to call my love and modesty in question , and onely for the civil entertainment which in honor i was obliged to afford a friend ; whence come all those dreadful and satyrical expressions that you imagine are now too good for one that but lately you pretended to love entirely , and spared not vows and imprecations to create a credulity in me ? certainly the furies were your dictators when you wrote ; i will grant you that a lover may be allowed to be a little jealous , it is but the overflowings of his affection , but i hold it not sit he would be mad , ranging mad , as i fear you are . sir , believe me , your intelligence is false , and innocency can with safety stand all the assaults of a slanderous tongue : p●ay recollect your thoughts , and punish my accuser , that my worth may not lie longer under the burthen of a calumny : be less suspicious , and assure your self i shall be ever loyal , though now i write in passion , so far i dare engage , since i already finde it is my chief content and happiness to be thought worthy of being , sir , yours , though hugely wronged . . a lady to him whom she affects . sir , i should have been happy if heaven had given me merits to deserve your affections , since i hold it no great difficulty to afford you mine : but that we may discourse with a little freedom , i will borrow so much time from my other affairs , as to meet you at , &c. onely i shall give you this caution , that as i am a virgin , you will shew your self so far a gentleman as not to offer any thing that may savour of incivility ; pardon me , that i lay such an injunction on you , it is not that i question you are otherwise noble , but onely what is commonly expected from a maiden , that hath a respect to her own modesty and credit , and may therefore very well become , sir , your friend and servant . the answer . . a lover to his amorous lady . dear madam , i do so well understand my respects to you , that ( pardon my boldness if i say ) your care was somewhat needless . lady , it is you that i adore , and can you then imagine i would injure you , you that i would gladly make my own , and be proud of such a purchase ? again , my birth is not so base , as to tyrannize over ladies , especially you , the best of ladies ; when the skie puts on her bespangled garments , th● glittering stars , i will expect you with all the reverence and submission due to your noble merits , from , divine lady , yours , if you think me worthy . . the affected lover to his mistriss . glorious lady , we read and understand by the industrious help of history , how stones have danced after amphion to the theban walls , that the mountainous ossa , and the lofty pa●chaya likewise danced to the odrission lyre , that dolphins forsook their wilde natures , when they heard the melody of arions harp , humbling their backs of scales , to bear him from the violence of neptune , and his angry waves . it is the● beneath a wonder , if the world stand amazed at your voice ; should the fierce tyger , or the raging boar but hear you speak , they would change their unbridled natures into the modesty of devout adorers : one accent from your delicate and incomparable lips , are sufficient to give life to a dying man , and to revive into childe-hood the chil and cold clods of age. one smile of yours can work more miracles , than esons experience found in medeas bath . how happy am i then in your love ! i am nothing beneath the great monarch of the greatest empire , and may i fall from all fortunes , to my absolute ruine , when i forget to be , most honored lady , your beauties slave . the answer . . a lady to her affected lover . my happiness and ioy , your large commendations , and liberal expressions towards me , do certainly assure me that your affection to me is real ; yet though i cannot requi●e your courtesies with a reprehension , i think i ought in justice to give you this cautionary information , that though you may think as you say , others may be of another minde ; and some critick may chance to finde those faults in your rhetorick , which you that see with the multiplying-glass of love cannot perceive ; therefore lest you forfeit your wisdom , forbear these hyperbolies hereafter , since the reciprocal tryals that have passed between us , do sufficiently declare the mutual coherency of our affections : let me implore you to be more reserved in this point , if you respect my love , or me , for what need such lofty lines , that savour so much of flattery , when you know i hyve made it my resolution to be yours , and onely yours . . a lady to her despairing lover , who had deserted his suit at the first repulse . sir , i have expected either to have seen or heard farther from you , but i perceive you are but a raw souldier , and but lately engaged under cupids banner , otherwise you would not have given over the skirmish for a small repulse ; for though i can afford you a room in my heart , and all th● love that is there is for you and your worth , yet you might well tax me with lenity , or suppose me extream forward , should i yield at the first summous , without having the least experience either of your love , or loyalty ; but be confident ( for i dare write more than i durst speak , since this paper cannot blu●h , though i may ) i have had a very high respect and honor for you , since the first moment that made me happy with your presence ; i suppose a word to the wise may be sufficient , if you have a kindness for me , you perceive i am ready to go out of the road of a maidens modesty , onely to meet with you : be not so much like your sex , as to slight me , now you have that thrown upon you , which with so much ardency you seemed to court before ; for i can judge of justice as well as love : but if you will favor me with your company , or at least a line or two , you will not onely give me abundance of satisfaction , but engage me to be sir , yours for ever . . a gentleman to a fair lady , whom he accidentally discovered at a window . lovely lady , justice and honor kiss your hands , and so far plead my cause as to tell you , you are obliged to shew me favor , since for your sake i have undergone the vehement tortures of an expecting lover , but now being grown impatient , i have taken a resolution to be rather importunate than bashful ; for my nature is too high to suffer me to stoop to , or flie from any attempt that hath the countenance of what is noble : fairest lady , my ambition is to visit you , if my love may prevail with you to afford me so great an honor , and i question not ( since heaven delights to be loved , and you like one of its inhabitants journeyed here for a small space , appear angelical ) but you will be in condition as in beauty ; for if the divinity of your person lay a charm upon my senses , it is but justice that you endeavor to recover me before my distemper render ▪ me incapable of any remedy ; however it shall be my glory , if i cannot live your servant , that i can die , lovely creature , your devout admirer . . a sick lady to her lover , enjoyning him to forbear his visits , she being infected with the small-fox , or some other malignant distemper . sir , i am now become a prisoner to my chamber , and though it were charity in you to bestow your visits , yet my own sense of justice informs me i ought to continue close , since that fate that hath befallen me , may else be so spightful as to seize on you : it is a distemper that hath used a violence to my whole body , and hath not spared my face ; lest therefore i become your wonder , i conjure you by all the love you have , or ever had for me , to absent your self for some time , till you may see me with more safety and convenience ; for if you should venture your person , now mine is in some danger ▪ my grief would be augmented , since i know it is more wisdom to hazard the one half of my estate , than all , and if i must lose my self , i would not have death to be so triumphant as to possess my second self , and to glory in his conquests so far as to make me a bankrupt : you will do well to let me hear from you , at least send your prayers in my behalf to the heavenly throne , for so it becomes a christian and a friend , and you will therein do justice to your self , and sir , yours in sickness , or in health . . the fearful lover , to his supposed unconstant mistriss . madam , it is now most apparent to me , that there is no credit to be given to a woman , have not you and i confirmed so strong a league of love and friendship as was possible to be done , yet you can forget all your promises , your vows , and sober protestations , as if they were but as so much winde , and might be broken as soon as made . this you have most perfidiously done , and under the pretence of fear that your misfortunes are drawing nigh , as if you had discretion enough to chalk to your self the way to your felicity , or as if you held a correspondence with wizards that could divine what the effects of our loves should be ; if i must be slighted now at last , when i thought to be most happy , yet at least pray let me not be forgotten , that you may justly say you were once loved by a real friend , and if it be my misfortune to be deprived of you , may you meet with one whose affections may be sincere as mine , that would be , madam , yours , if you please . the answer . . a lady to her fearful lover . worthy sir , your downright railing against our sex , seems to me , onely as the heat of your passion , which i will favour with the construction of your love . but i cannot but extreamly admire what devil it should be should enflame you with so much fear and jealousie : i remember all those vows and protestations that passed between us , and you shall know , i dare not to be so wicked as to tempt heaven and vengeance , so as to break my least promise to any soul alive , especially with you ; be therefore wise , and more resolved , you might have forborn your tainting language of my chalking out a way to my felicities , or holding a correspondence with witches , or of taxing me point blank with perfidiousness before you heard my answer ; such usage would tempt many a young maiden to scorn and forger love : when i see you next we may discourse farther on this subject ; tell then and ever be confident , i am yours , if you think fit . . a wife to her extavagant husband . vain and miserable man , canst thou open thy eyes and not fear lest every one that sees thee should revenge those adulteries and lascivious actions of thine , wherewith thou hast brought upon thee the curses of a chaste wife , with her dear and innocent babes ? doth not thy conscience tell thee there is an everlasting law-giver fits in triumph against the day of vengeance , to judge such perverie sinners as thee ? or dost , thou imagine that those strict duties ( commanded from the beginning ) were but matters of policy , or that position of man and wife being one flesh , was meerly breath and exhalation ? surely it is so esteemed by atheists and prophane livers , but i fear to the eternal horror of thy soul , thou wilt ●oar in the pit of everlasting perdition , from whence it is difficult to get redemption ; therefore be no more foolish , but call to minde how thou hast mispended thy most precious time , endeavour to redeem it , and open the eyes of thy understanding ; that thou mayest repent , and sin no more , lest a worse th●ng happen unto thee ; consider the lips of a whore are sweet as honey to the taste of fools , but in her heart is the sting of scorpions ; yea , the poyson of aspes lie under her lips ; wilt thou then adventure the stinging , when there is no cataplasm for the sore ? wilt thou forget the vertuous wife of thy bosome , for a strumpet that is not onely disloyal , but impudent ? darest thou de●pise thy children , those gifts of the almighty providence , resembling olive branches about thy table , those buds of the divine blessings promised to the good man ; wilt thou run and wallow in the loathsom sink of lust , and carnal bruitality ? thou that mayest trace the fair walks of contentment with honest and chaste embracings ! oh , be more advised , let the contract of your nuptial vows prevail with thee , i conjure thee return to the pleasant springs of our amity , that i may wash thee clean again with the tears and kisses of a loving wife , that thou mayest see thy children flourish , and that i may no longer be as my present condition renders me , thy sorrowful and miserable wife . the answer . . a lover to his distempered lady . my ioy , you are now more cruel in your sickness , than i ever found you in your health , it was a severe command you sent to me ; what though you are sick , if i do not see you , i shall be so too , and perhaps may go out of the world before you : i understand your indisposition to be great , and that your disease hath abused you to your face , but i hope you understand me so well , as to conclude my love doth not consist in outward forms , i have reason to command my passion , and by that i am perswaded it was a vertuous cassandra , not a fair hellen that i courted , a spirit that was truely noble , not the thin skin of a fair feature ; however i am confident the beauty of your person , as well as that of your minde , cannot be subject to a ruine by any sinister accident : time that undertakes to wrestle with all things mortal , may give it a trip hereafter , and then our souls shall enjoy a blissful union to eternity : dear soul , recal your mandate , and give me leave to be happy once more , for till i see you , i am in continual pain , however i have this consolation , that i can be yours languishing . . a lady to her servant , that for some private reasons concealed his birth and fortunes . honored sir , my ambition hath been of so long a growth , that now it is become too big to be concealed ; therefore i beseech you , if you have any respect for a young lady , satisfie my request , which is onely that i may better know you , and be better known to you . you seem to be a gentleman every way compleat , if i may receive your character , though from your own mouth , i shall believe it as an oracle , for i perswade my self you are truely noble ; if your intentions are as i have reason to believe , and that you bear any kindness towards me , you will not deny this reasonable civility ; nor can it be thought discretion , but rather a strange extravagancy in me , to receive your affections , or to pledge my own , unless i can have ●ome account of your worth , more than what i have ●ead in your visage , which i confess is sufficient ( if our ●onditions may correspond ) to entitle me , sir , yours , as you shall please . . the absent lover , to his supposed unconstant mistriss . madam , i dare not rashly condemn you , but pardon my love , if i take upon me to inform and to advise ●●u ; there are those that whisper strange things ●●ncerning you , as that you afford your self more li●●rty than is consistant with the modes●y of your 〈◊〉 ; and that at unseasonable times you have been seen to accompany such persons , whose conversation is sufficient to render you weak and scandalous : i know , madam , report is commonly a tatler and a liar , nor dare i entertain a lose thought of one whom i so dearly love , i cannot think my self lost to your memory , but my fears make me apt to hearken to any thing , wherein there is any use made of your name ● impute it as i do , to my distraction , not your defects , but withal be so circumspect , that the mouths of slanderous people may be stopped , that envy it self may by seeing your vertuous disposition , arrive to the same happiness that i enjoy , which is , to love and admire you , which i shall ever do while you have vertue , or i have power to be yours . . a gentlemans advice to his mistriss , how she should blinde the eyes of her watchful friends . my lifes life , i perceive thy guardian , who is no friend of mine● doth not onely watch me , and all my words an● actions , but hath his emissaries to do the like , an● there are those that do assure me , the servants an● charged to slip behinde the hangings , and to watc● who they are that shall visit thee ; my advice there●fore is , that always in his presence we seem as strangers and counterfeit our looks , that we may thereby per●haps allay the heat of his jealousie , but remember when thou seest my brow full of frowns , as if i had resolution to be angry , it is but a copy of my coun●tenance , and that originally i am as i shall be ever 〈◊〉 happy , and therefore thy most pleasant friend , belie●● it for a play , not a truth , and if thou dost but act t●● part as well as i , it shall not be long ere hymen sha●● draw the curtain , and discover to all the world , th●● in spight of either their care or envy , thou art min● in the interim be assured , i shall in love and loyalty continue as an unmoved rock , my dearest dear , thy affectionate servitor . . a gentleman to his new mistress , upon his relinquishing an old one . lovely lady , having lately had the happiness to see you , i am now withdrawn from my designs of marrying with another , i cannot deny but some treaty was had concerning that affair with , &c. but your excellent beauty hath put a stop to my career , and hath made me ambitious of meriting your favour , and that you may not think me wavering , since i have left one that i might finde a better ; be assured , madam , i will never enter into the bonds of matrimony with any but your incomparable self . i had not perhaps took this presumption upon me , if i had not had some encouragements , or if i had not at least fancied as much , when i was lately where you were . i beseech you , dear lady , pardon this rudeness , and give me the opportunity to wait upon you , that i may verbally and really give you a farther testimony of the love and honour i ●ave had for you , since i made it my resolution to live and die yours . . a captious lover to his vertuous lady . mistress , &c. i did perswade my self that you were absolutely resolved to be mine , and that no perswasions or al●urements could prevail with you to vary from your ●orm●r thoughts , but i now finde you are as change●ble as your sex , and it is easier to hold a slippery ●el by the tail , than to finde a woman that is true and ●onstant . had i given you any occasion , you might ●ave had some pretence for your frequenting the company of the young gallant , or admitting him into your society , but my affections have been unspotted , and never had so much as a small flaw , or mote in them till now . now , that you like an unjust , and wanton , if not lascivious piece of vanity , have given occasion to no small number that observed your behaviour , to talk and besmear that fair reputation that you before enjoyed , which was the main motive that spurred me on to conclude our contract . and since that time i have took you to be mine , and therefore may with the more freedom reprove you , and advise you . i shall now say no more , but expect you should satisfie my disturbed thoughts , by giving me an account of what passed between you , and then hoping you will be more reserved for the future , you may still conclude me as bfeore , your affectionate real friend . the answer . . a vertuous lady to her captious lover . sir , i am apt to believe it for a certain truth , that cupi● and iealousie are inseparable companions , and tru● love is oftentimes mixed with suspitious fears , but 〈◊〉 is my wonder , that you who are a man of reaso● should so flatly condemn me before you hear what m● offence hath been . sir , give me leave to tell you , have now a fair occasion to mistrust your demean●● hereafter . the gentleman that was in my compa●● deserves rather your acknowledgements for his nob●● deportment , than your extravagant censure : but pe●●haps you will absolutely conclude me idle , for bei●● so much as seen with any man , since i was design to be yours onely , however you may do me the ●●●stice to consider there were others of my sex 〈◊〉 me , nor had i been in his company , had not the i●●portunate intreaties of the rest prevailed with 〈◊〉 besides , though i am in election to be your wife , i hope you do not intend to make me your slave , but will ●llow me a reasonable conversation with persons above the reach of a calumny ; i beseech you sir , be ●atisfied with this account , and take this for a certain ●ruth , i will hence forward forget the hopes of being a ●ride , before i will cast you into such another hell of ●ormenting jealousies , but shall study to render my ●elf as shall become , sir , yours , if it may be . . a lover in commendation of his mistriss . my bliss , i was sufficiently amazed when i beheld your person , and the beauty of your outward shape , insomuch that i concluded nature de●igned you for her store-house , wherein all her rarities and novelties were dispersed and intrusted ; i looked , and as i looked , i admired , but having afterwards attained to under●●and the vertues of your minde , i could not then but ●early perceive what a rich treasure of precious jewels were inclosed within the fair casket . since which ●ime , i have been proud of mine own judgement , and think the better of my self for fixing upon so glorious 〈◊〉 object . this is not flattery , but justice ; and as you have set my affections on a flame , it is as just that you should study some way for satisfaction , since i am 〈◊〉 thought , word , and deed , madam , yours , wholly at your devotion . . a ladies thanks to a gentleman for a civility lately received . worthy sir , i should be a stranger to worth and honour , should i be so far unacquainted with the generosity of our nature , as not to understand it to be truly noble in all things , it studies to do courtesies , and hates to receive acknowledgements , yet i must be so upright to my self , as to own your late civility for a most noble favor , which i confess i received with some kinde of amazement , as being my self so much undeserving ; and lest my services should be beneath my wishes , if i can have your acceptance , my endeavors cannot be unrewarded , for that alone will render them con●iderable ; and if i can be happy in any thing , it must be in proclaiming to the world how much i am , noble sir , your honorer , and most humble servant . . a gentleman to a sick lady . madam , i am so happy as to sympathize with you in your want of health , my minde assures me , you cannot be distempered by any bold disease , but i must be so too , you have this evidence for it , since i have had an extream fit of discontentment from the time i last saw you : now i am somewhat amended , my indisposition is a little qualified , which gives me encouragement to hope , as i do desire , that your condition is the same , otherwise , rather than you should want a companion in your misery , i would choose to be ill again ; that i may therefore be fore-warned of my own misfortunes , be pleased i bes●ech you to let me understand how you do , and withal make me happy by receiving some commands from you , since it is the glory of my life to appear , madam , yours , in all occasions . the answer . . a sick lady to a gentleman . noble sir , my distemper leaves me , but all in vain , since i cannot be throughly well till i see that you are so , i could once willingly have dyed , because i cannot live to requite your kindness : but now i begin to be past all hope of dying , for death came towards me so fast , that the very joy thereof , hath wrought in me a recovery . sir , my health consists onely in the ability which i hope suddenly to have , that i may visit you ; since you will not be so favorable as to prevent me by coming hither , but whether to come to me , or i to you , i hope you will not deny me the honor to own what i have hitherto profest , to be still , what i was before , and will continue , sir , yours , to serve and honor you . . a husband to his lasc●vious wife . wicked and wretched woman , hast thou forgot all goodness , that thou da●est lift up thy adulterous eyes to behold the christal light ? hast thou no sense of thy own filthy deformity ? dost thou not know the world brands thee for a whore , a notorious strumpet ? art thou not sensible how thou hast made me become a scorn and by-word to all that know me ? not that the credit of an honest man can be dashed by the infidelity of a strumpet : but so it is , that the corruption of the times have created a custom , to set the wives sins upon the husbands forehead ; thy children are either hated or pityed by all , and i my self dare not look upon them , lest i permit my fears to whisper to me ●hy whoredoms , and their bastardy . our relations , ●nd those that were formerly our bosom friends , do ●ow forsake us , crying , they will not accompany themselves with such as belong to the house of shame , or that tread the paths of incontinency , consider these things and ●epent , lest thy impenitency do farther provoke divine justice , and heaven pour forth vengeance as a reward for all thy impieties , and withal remember , this is the advice of , monstrous woman , thy sad , and much injured husband . . a gentleman to his friend , returning thanks for sending him a book . worthily honored sir , i would have rejoyced to have had an opportunity to serve you before you sent me that ingenious piece , entituled , the lives of the statesmen and favorites of england since the reformation : but i am now bound to make it the business of my life to render for all an humble and hearty acknowledgement , both for your own sake , and for the gifts ; for though nothing could be unwelcome to me that you should send , yet i know not what could have been more welcome , except your self , who i know not how to requite , but must proclaim you a noble friend , and a charitable gentleman , and shall multiply my wishes for your prosperity , since you have without merit of mine , bound me for ever , sir , your thankful servant . . a gentlemans request to his friend for a sum of money . sir , let me not be held no friend , because i send to borrow money , i had rather want that , than lose your love ; but sir , if you shall think fit to pardon my boldness , i desire your patience so far , as to measure the length of your purse-strings , since a present and urgent occasion puts me on this strange adventure : the sum is but five pounds , which shall be paid within a moneth , if you dare take my credit ; for the assurance , and for interest you shall have my thankful acknowledgements . thus not doubting of your civility in this case , i rest as ever , your friend and servant . the answer , . a gentleman to his friend that sent to borrow money . sir , our friendship would be held by a slender thread if a five pound weight could snap it . i have not thought fit to pardon any bolddess , but do esteem my self happy in that i have a purse or strings to serve you , your credit is sufficient , and therefore i have sent you the sum required , and shall expect no other interest , than the like courtesie ( if you think it one ) when you shall be troubled by your hearty real friend . . a lover to his mistriss . bright lady , i am now in love with my own eyes , and wit , for were not the first exceeding good , they could not endure the lustre of your beauty , and i am apt to believe the latter may be sharp , since it hath so exact a character of your worth . be more just to your self and me , than to think i flatter you , look into your self , and then you will wrong neither , and when you finde i have done you right , call not my affection in question for making the discovery , since it is my duty to serve you and truth in all things honorable ; but if by commending my own services , i am so presumptuous as to exceed your pleasure , let your pity seal my pardon , since my default was onely the effect of love , and i shall doubly be engaged to be madam , yours now , and ever . the answer . . a lady to her lover . sir , you do well to love your own eyes , and wit , and i will own the first to be good , and the latter sharp , but if they both w●nt together as you place them , your brains might be on the out-side of your head , and then if you prove mistaken , blame your self , your eyes , your wit , and not me : but that i may be just to you , where there is no fault , there is no need of pardon , though the worth of ones affection oftentimes appeares more in words than in reality , however if you will take the liberty and trouble to commend me , i must and will claim the priviledge to subscribe my self , sir , your obliged servant . . a gentleman to his rival . sir , if you understood what an honor i have for the accomplished lady , you are pleased to a●●ord your courtships too , and what a reciprocal return i have for my affections , you would either out of civility or judgement cease to be so ridiculous , as to endeavor to rob me of her , whom her parents and her self hath blessed me with ; and though perhaps she out of a maiden modesty , will assure you it is not so , yet i can justifie as much , and make it apparent to your own judgement ; besides the time is drawing near when our wishes will be consummated , and then , you , and that part of the world that know her , may learn whether what i have now said be a truth or fable ; couzen not your self , she hath a notable waggish wit , and uses it onely to make you her sport : sir , be wise , and think not with ease to attain to a happiness that i have tugged for ; you are a gentleman whom i have known , nor are your relations strangers to me , were it not for that reason , i should not have brooked your visits to her hitherto , to the disturbance of my quiet : but from this time remember i have desired and warned you to forbear , as you cherish your safety and reputation , that so we may continue friends , for be assured you cannot finde out a more ready way to provoke my wrath , than your perseverance , which will occasion me to proclaim my self , sir , your incensed enemy . . a virgin to her parents , that would have her matched to one whom she cannot love . most dear parents , i beseech you , let the rules of nature be so prevalent with you , as not to marry me to the man whom you design , but if you do resolve that i shall marry , let it be to one that i shall love , or to my grave : be not over-ruled by the thought of avarice , lest you become inhumane to your own bloud , and make me your sad , sorrowful , and afflicted daughter . . a gentlemans first address to his mistriss . beauteous lady , your feature is so glorious , that i must needs acknowledge i do verily believe nature hath not one piece of art that she can more boast of , nor is there any lady under heaven to whom i owe a greater reverence , were your affections but correspondent to mine , i would vie for happiness with the proudest prince under the bright canopy of the celestial orb , but without your love , i cannot live , which will be a sufficient evidence , that you are the efficient cause of my ruine : madam , i humbly implore your favor , make me your adopted servant , and use me , and what is mine , as yours , for i account no glory greater than that of being , lovely lady , your obedient vassal . ● . another to the same effect . mirror of women , pardon the presumption of a stranger , that having lately lost his heart , makes an enquiry for it of one who is composed of nothing but what consists of innocence and vertue , and from thence i have this consolation , that knowing it is in your possession , i question not but you will be noble to it , either for love or pities sake● : dear lady , give me leave to pay my visits to it , and if i may be so happy , let me accompany it , by being registred among the chief of your adorers . i confess my encouragements are small , having attempted nothing yet that might make me capable of your smiles , and being acquainted onely with your worth ; yet such is the over-ruling power of your beauty , that though my eyes were but once blessed with a sight of your peerless perfections , my soul immediately became a captive to your vertues ; and being now at your disposal , i shall hope to finde you merciful , that i may not languish in an adverse fortune , since you are naturally tender , and i am , fair nymph , yours wholly , in the bonds of firm affection . . a courteous lass to her paramour , who had gotten her with childe . dear sir , i am now constrained to con●ine my self to a retired life , such is the fruit of our late daliance , that i am become obvious ( and without your company shall be odious ) to all that see me , and like your self , the babe in my womb is continually exercising it self in an activity that affords me but little rest . you cannot forget your promises to marry me , ere you could prevail with me to satisfie your pleasures ; sweet sir , let your stay be short , for prolixity is dangerous to both our reputations , i languish till you come , and till then , and ever shall remain , my dear soul , yours , to love , and live with you . . a gentleman to his ( once scornful , but now ) affectionate mistress . madam , your sighs and flatteries are not prevalent enough , since i have now disposed of my resolutions so firmly , as that they are beyond the power of either of us to recal . nor am i one of those puny lovers , that think it reasonable to lay my love at your feet , after it hath so inhumanely received your slights . i once loved you too well , but now have so opened the eyes of my understanding , that i can more plainly see my own worth , and your frailty . you are now so kinde as to make vows of love to me , and i am so little an infidel as to believe you , and therefore since you have a love for me , i conjure you by that love you bear me , that you trouble me no more , but henceforth study to forget that i ever was so much as . your loving friend . ● . a kinde-hearted gentlewoman to her boasting favorite . vngrateful man , hath my love to you deserved no better than your scorns ? did i receive you to my embraces through my weak belief of your treacherous vows , and do you requite me with the ruine of my reputation : degenerate monster , can you be so sottish as to think you do not wound your own fame , when you strike at me , will not all men abhor you ? and though they permit you a hearing , yet esteem of you as one of natures prodigies . but to be more plain with you , be so wise as to forbear your foul reproaches , lest you receive a pistol , or a ponyard , from some one or other that may be sensible of your unworthy usage to , base wretch , your mortal enemy . . the lover to his inconstant mistriss . lady , your love was once my paradise , nor did i esteem my self happy in ought else , but now perceiving your ambition hath betrayed your honor , and corrupted your affection towards me , give me leave to tell you , since you can forget to love , i can as easily forget to sigh , and from this minute shall disown you for being the object of my delight , since i think it not at ●●l difficult to finde a mistriss of more worth and constancy . may you possess a husband equal to your deserts , i wish you no greater plague . farewel . songs alamode , composed by the most refined wits of this age. song . as in those nations , where they yet adore marble and cedar , and their aid implore , 't is not the workman , nor the preciou● wood , but 't is the worshipper that makes the god ; so cruel fair , though heaven has giv'n thee all , we mortals vertue , or ( can ) beauty call , 't is we that give the thunder to your frowns , darts to your eyes , and to our selves the wounds ; without our love which proudly you deride , vain were your beauty , and more vain your pride . all envy'd beings that the world can show , still to some meaner thing their greatness ow. subjects make kings , and we the numerous train of humble lovers constitute thy reign , onely this dif●erence beauties realm can boast , where most it favors , it enslaves the most ; and those to whom 't is most indulgent found , are ever in the surest fetters bound . no tyrant yet but thee was ever known , cruel to them that serv'd to make him one ▪ valor 's a vice , if not with honor joyn'd , and beauty a disease when 't is not kinde . song . fairest nymph my delay shames me , a lover which i will now repay , since i discover those beauties and graces which so adorn thee , and makes thee grow proud , that it hath born thee , at the wakes and the fairs , and ev'ry meeting , he 's onely happy can dance with my sweeting ▪ where all that stand about , still gaze upon her , and those the crow'd ke●p out , are talking on her . as she walks through the meads with other lasses , all flowers bend their heads still as she passes . striving to offer them - selves to be gather'd , that she might garlands wear , e're they were wither'd . as she at ball in the cool ev'ning play'd for little victories and wagers layd ; as the ball , so their hearts when they came nigh her , leapt for joy equally , as they stood by her . ask the rose why so red , she said , she kist it , the lilly why so pale , 'cause her lips mist it . the blushing cherry said 't would be her debt●r , 'cause one soft touch of hers did ripen't better . song . break , break , distracted heart , there is no cure for this thy souls most desperate calenture , sighs which in others passion vent , and give them ease when they lament , are but the billows to my hot desire , and tears in me me not quench , but nourish fire : nothing can mollifie my grief , or give me passion , or relief . love's flames when smother'd always do devour , and when oppos'd have the same fatal power . then welcome death , let thy blest hands apply a medicine to my grief , i 'le die , i 'le die . song . welcome blest hand , whose white out-vies the lillies , or the milky way , nor can the spacious azure skies , cloath'd in the glories of the day , reveal so great a brightness as that hand , compar'd to which the snow it self is tann'd . welcome blest hand , whose ev'ry touch is able to recal a soul fled hence , whose sov'raign pow'r is such , that it no mortal can controul ; my brest with as much joy that touch receives , as condemn'd pris'ners do their wisht reprieves . but prithee celia , what design led thy fair hands unto my bre●t , was it a love to thine own shrine , or pity to a thing opprest ? for thou mightst feel 't swoln with those griefs which love at first begets , and cruelties improve . thou couldst not think to finde my heart within its wonted place of rest , that 's turn'd recluse , and set apart , to the fair cloyster of thy brest , there 't is confin'd , but to a liberty , to be imprison'd there , is to be free . therefore if thou my pulse wouldst feel , or would my constitution know , touch thine own cruel breast of steel , and that will tell thee how i do ; for in that happy treasury doth lie , the sacred power to bid me live , or die . song . let votaries rearing up altar and shrine , court streight-lac'd religion till they be weary . i nought will offer but full cups of wine , as a sacrifice to th' fat god of canary . what pretenders call holy , is dull melancholly , 't is onely rich wine , has the power divine , when they sigh and sob to make us all merry . let crack-brain'd students with volumes devour , and let the starch'd puritan minde revelations , while themselves do pine , and their faces look sowre , and quacks kill themselvs with inventing purgations . come give us more sack , while our brains do crack , we 'l steep our dry souls in liberal bowls , and cherish our hearts with diviner potations . let adventurers sail , till they plough up the main , of stones they call precious , let 'em bring home a mine the light of our noses their rubies shall stain , and our carbuncled faces their diamonds out-shine . with peril and pain , those trifles they gain , they wander and rome , whilest we sit at home , and think w'have the indies , if we have but good wine . yet sure the leviathan happy would be , who 's made to tipple and frolick i' th deep , if bacchus , not neptun● , were god of the sea , and the ocean sack his senses to steep : nor would any man fear to be ship wracked there , since if he were drown'd , by th' jury 't would be found that he was but dead drunk , and so fell asleep . song . beyond the malice of abusive fate , i now am grown , and in that state my heart shall mourn the loss it has receiv'd , when of its onely joy it was bereav'd ; the woods with ecchoes do abound , and each of them return the sound of my amintor's name ▪ alas , he 's dead , and with him all my joys are fled , willow , willow , willow , must i wear , for sweet amintor's dead , who was my dear . song . when phillis watch'd her harmless sheep , not one poor lamb was made a prey ; yet she had cause enough to weep , her silly heart did go astray , then flying to the neighboring grove , she left the tender flock to rove , and to the windes did breathe her love . she sought in vain , to ease her pain , the heedless windes did fan her fire , venting her grief , gave no relief , but rather did encrease desire . then sitting with her arms across , her sorrows streaming from each eye , she fix'd her thoughts upon her loss , and in despair resolv'd to die . mock song . on yonder hill a beacon stands , my gloves will hardly fit your hands . i think 't will freeze to night , tobacco is an indian weed , ieffory can neither write nor read , i 'm sure some dogs will bite . pease-porridge is a lenten dish , pudding is neither flesh , nor fish , some cheese will choak a daw , the mayor of quinborogh's but a clown , the lawyer wears a dagled gown , wat tyl●r and iack straw . the sun sets alway in the west , is not the popes religion b●st ? yes , when the devil 's bind . room for my lord mayor and his horse , the spaniard took breda by force , with butter'd fish he din'd . hark how my hostess puffs and blows , maids ha' any corns on your feet or toes , let 's play a game at bowls . the courtier leads a merry life , the parson loves a handsom wife , duke humphrey din'd in powls . song . when cold winters withered brow wax'd sad and pale with sorrow , had overcome the darksom night , and coming was the morrow , i heard a lad with buglet clear , a jubet , and a hollow , cry , come away , 't is almost day , forsake your beds and follow . then with a troop well arm'd for spo●● , upon their coursers mounted , such as venus joys withstood , when she the wilde boar hunted , we on the downs with a pack of hounds whom nature had befriended , pursu'd poor wat , new rais'd from squat , her first sleep scarcely ended . then over hills , and over dales , and over craggy mountains , through the woods and shadowed ●ro●●s enrich'd with christal fountains , the little brooks with murmurs sweet , and pretty birds with wonders , sing careless notes , through their well tun'd throats , and fill the air with thunders ; ecchoes shrill , from the vaults of the hill , the selvages and satyrs , elves and fairies do awake , and sea-nymphs from the waters , they listen to our larger strain , attentively delighted , courting the day for a longer stay , that we might not be benighted . song . tell me gentle s●rephon , why you from my embraces fly ? do's my love thy love destroy ? tell me , i will yet be coy . stay , o stay , and i will feign ( though i break my heart ) disdain : but lest i too unkinde appear , for ev'ry frown , i 'le shed a ●ear . and if in vain i court thy love , let mine at least thy pity move , ah! while i scorn , vouchsafe to wooe , methinks you may dissemble too ▪ ah! phillis that you would contrive a way to keep my love alive , but all your other chdrms must fail , when kindness ceases to prevail . alas ! no more than you i grieve , my dying flame hath no reprieve ; for i can never hope to ●inde , shou'd all the nymphs i court be kinde , one beauty able to renew those pleasures i enjoy'd by you , when love and youth did both conspire , to fill our breasts and veins with fire . song . amarillis told her swam , amarillis told her swain , that in love he should be plain , and not think to deceive her , still be protesting on his truth , that he would never leave her . if thou dost keep thy vow , quoth she , if thou dost keep thy vow , quoth she , and that thou ne'r dost leave me , there 's ne'r a swain in all this plain , that ever shall come near thee for garlands and embroyder'd scrips , for i do love thee dearly . but colin , if thou change thy love , but colin , if thou change thy love , a tygress then i 'le to thee prove , if e're thou dost come near me . amarillis fear not that , for i do love thee dearly . song . when celadon gave up his heart a tribute to astr●a's eyes , she smil'd to see so fair a prize , which beauty had obtained more than art ▪ but jealousie did seemingly destroy her chiefest comfort , and her chiefest joy . base jealousie , that still dost move in opposition to all bliss , and teachest those that do amiss , who think by thee , they tokens give of love : but if a lover ever will gain me , let him love much , but fly all jealousie . song . sweetest bud of beauty , may no untimely frost decay th' early glories which we trace , blooming in thy matchless face . but kindely opening like the rose , fresh beauties every day disclose , such as by nature are not shown , in all the blossoms he has blown , and then what conquest shall you make , who hearts already daily take , scorcht in the morning with thy beams , how shall we bear those sad extreams , which must attend thy threatning eyes when thou shalt to thy noon arise ? song . 't is not i th' pow'r of all thy scorn , or unrelenting hate , to quench my flames , or make them burn with heat more temperate , still do i struggle with despair , and ever court disdain , and though you ne'r prove less severe , i 'le dote upon my pain . yet meaner beauties cannot dain in love this tyranny , they must pretend an equal flame , or else our passions die . you fair clarinda , you alone are priz'd at such a rate , to have a votary of one whom you do reprobate . song . call for the master , o! this is sine for you that have londons brave liquors of wine for us the cocks of the hectors wine wherein flies were drown'd the last summer , hang 't let it pass , here 's a glass in a rummer , hang 't let it , &c. bold hectors we are of london , new troy , fill us more wine : hark here , sirrah boy , speak in the dolphin , speak in the swan , drawer , anon sir , anon. ralph , george , speak in the star , the reckoning 's unpaid ; we 'l pay at the bar , the reckoning 's unpaid , &c. a quart of clarret in the mytre , score : the hectors are ranting , tom shut the door ; a skirmish begins , beware pates and shins , the piss-pots are down , the candles are out , the glasses are broke , and the pots flie about . ralph , ralph , speak in the checquer . by and by , robin is wounded , and the hectors do ●●ie , call for the constable , let in the watch , the hectors of holborn shall meet with their match , the hectors , &c. at midnight you bring your justice among us , but all the day long you do us the wrong ; when for verrinus you bring us mundungus : your reckonings are large , your bottles are small , still changing our wine , as fast as we call ; your canary has lime in 't , your clarret has stum , tell the constable this , and then let him come , tell the constable , &c. song . your merry poets , old boy● of aganippes well , full many tales have told boys , whose liquor doth excel ; and how that place was haunted by those that lov'd good wine , who tippl'd there , and chaunted among the muses nine ; where still they cry'd , drink clear boys ; and you shall quickly know it , that 't is not lousie beer , boys , but wine that makes a poet. song . the thir●ty earth drinks up the rain , and drinks , and gapes for drink again ; the plants suck in the earth , and are with constant drinking fresh and fair . the sea it self , ( which one would think should have but little need to drink , ) drinks ten thousand rivers up , ●o fill'd that they o'reflow the cup. ●he busie sun , and one would guess ●y's drunken fiery face , no less drinks up the sea , and when that 's done , ●he moon and stars drink up the sun. ●hey drink , and dance by their own light , ●hey drink and revel all the night ; nothing in nature's sober found , but an eternal health goes round , fill up the bowl , and fill it high , fill all the glasses here , for why should every creature drink but i ? why , man of morals , tell me why . song . fine young folly , though wear that fair beauty , i do swear , yet you ne'r could reach my heart ; for we courtiers learn at school , onely with your sex to fool , y' are not worth our serious part . song . be thou that art my better part , a seal impress'd upon my heart ; may i thy fingers signet prove , for death is not more strong than love , the grave 's not so insatiate , as jealousies enflame debate . should falling clouds with floods conspire , their waters would not quench loves fire ; nor in all natures treasury , the freedom of affection buy . song . to friend and to foe , to all that i know , that to marriage estate do prepare , remember your days in several ways , are troubled with sorrow and care : for he that doth look in the married mans book , and read but his items all over , shall finde them to come , at length to a sum , shall empty purse , pocket , and coffer . in the pastimes of love , when their labors do prove , and the fruit beginneth to kick , for this , and for that , and i know not for what , the woman must have , or be fick . there 's item set down , for a loose-bodied gown , in her longing you must not deceive her ▪ for a bodkin , a ring , or the other fine thing , for a whisk , a scarf , or a beaver . deliver'd and well , who i st cannot tell , thus while the childe lies at the nipple , there 's item for wine , and gossips so fine , and sugar to sweeten their tipple ▪ there 's item i hope , for water and sope , there 's item for fire and candle , for better for worse , there 's item for nurse , ●he babe to dress and to dandle . when swadled in lap , there 's item for pap , ●nd item for pot , pan , and ladle ; a corral with bells , which custom compells , ●nd item ten groats for a cradle ; with twenty odd knacks , which the little one lacks , ●nd thus doth thy pleasure bewray thee : but this is the sport , in countr●y and court , 〈◊〉 let not these pastimes betray thee . song . i dote , i dote , but am a sot to show it , i was a very fool to let her know it , for now she doth so cunning grow , she proves a friend worse than a foe , she will not hold me fast , nor let me go : she tells me i cannot forsake her , then strait i endeavor to leave her , but to make me stay , throws a kiss in my way , oh then i could tarry for ever . thus i retire , salute , and sit down by her , there do i sry in frost , and freeze in fire ; now nectar from her lips i sup , and though i cannot drink all up , yet i am fox'd with kissing of the cup ; for her lips are two brimmers of clarret , where first i began to miscarry , her brests of delight , are two bottles of white , and her eyes are two cups of canary . drunk as i live , dead drunk beyond reprieve , and all my senses driven through a sieve ; about my neck her arms she layeth , now all is gospel that she saith , which i lay hold on with my sudled faith : i finde a fond lover's a drunkard , and dangerous is when he flies out , with hips , and with lips , with black eyes , and white thighs , blinde cupid sure tipled his eyes out . she bids me rise , tells me i must be wise , like her , for she is not in love , she cries ; this makes me fret , and fling , and throw , shall i be fetter'd to my foe ? i begin to run , but cannot go : i prethee sweet use me more kindly , you were better to hold me fast , if you once disengage your bird from his cage , believe it he 'l leave you at last . like sot i sit , that ●ill'd the town with wit , but now confess i have most need of it ; i have been fox'd with duck and dear , above a quarter of a year , beyond the cure of sleeping , or small beer , i think i can number the moneths too , iuly , august , september , october , thus goes my account , a mischief light on 't , but sure i shall go when i 'm sober . my legs are lam'd , my courage is quite tam'd , my heart and all my body is enflam'd , as by experience i can prove , and swear by all the powers above , 't is better to be drunk with wine than love ; for 't is sack makes us merry and witty , our fore-heads with jewels adorning , although we do grope , yet there is some hope that a man may be sober next morning . thus with command , she throws me from her hand , and bids me go , yet knows i cannot stand ; i measure all the ground by trips , was ever sot so drunk with sips , or can a man be over-seen with lips ? i pray madam fickle be faithful , and leave offy our damnable dodging , then do not deceive me , either love me , or leave me , and let me go home to my lodging . i have too much , and yet my folly 's such , i cannot hold but must have t'other touch ; here 's a health to the king ; how now ? i 'me drunk , and could chatter i vow , lovers and fools say any thing you know ; i fear i have tyred your patience , but i 'me sure 't is i have the wrong on 't ; my wit hath berest me , and all that is left me , is but enough to make a song on 't : my mistriss and i shall never comply and ther 's the short and the long on 't . song . . why should we not laugh and be jolly , since all the world is mad ? and lull'd in a dull melancholy ; he that wallows in store , is still gaping for more , and that makes him as poor , as the wretch that ne'r any thing had . how mad is that damn'd money-monge● that to purchase to him and his heirs , grows shrivl'd with thirst and hunger ; while we that are bonny , buy sack with ready money , and ne'r trouble the scrivners , nor lawyers . those guts that by scraping and toiling , do swell their revenues so fast ▪ get nothing by all their tormoiling , but are marks of each tax , while they load their own backs , with the heavier packs , and lie down gall'd and weary at last . while we that do traffick in tipple , can baffle the gown and the sword , whose jaws are so hungry and gripple ; we ne'r trouble our heads , with indentures or deeds , and our wills are compos'd in a word . our money shall never indite us , nor drag our free mindes to thral , nor pyrates nor wracks can as●right us ; we that have no estates , fear no plunder nor rates ; we can sleep with open gat●● , he that lies on the ground cannot fall . we laugh at those fools whose endeavours do but ●it them for prisons and fines , when we that spend all are the savers ; for if thieves do break in , they go out empty agen , and the plunderers lose their designs . then let us not think on to morrow , but tipple and laugh while we may , to wash from our hearts all sorrow ; those cormorants which , are troubled with an itch , to be mighty and rich , do but toil for the wealth which they borrow . the mayor of the towu with his ruff on , what a pox is he better than we ? he must vail to the man with his buff on ; though he custard may eat , and such lubbarly meat , yet our sack makes us merrier then he . song . never more will i protest to love a woman , but in jest ; for as they cannot be true , so to give each man his due , when the wooing sit is past , their affections cannot last . therefore if i chance to meet with a mistriss fair and sweet , she my service shall obtain , loving her for love again : thus much liberty i crave , no● to be a constant slave . for when we have try'd each other , if she better like another , let her quickly change for me , then to change am i as free : he or she that loves too long ▪ sell their freedom for a song . song . now fie on foolish love , it not befits , or man or woman know it ; love was not meant for people in their wits , and they that fondly show it , betray the straw and feathers in their brain , and shall have bedlam for their pain : if single love be such a curse , to marry is to make it ten times worse . song . turn amarillis to thy swain , thy damon calls thee back again , here is a pretty arbor by , where apollo , where apollo , where apollo cannot spy , there le ts fit , and whilst i play , sing to my pipe a roundelay . song . courtiers , courtiers , think it no scorn , that silly poor swains in love should be ; there is as much love in rent and torn , as there is in silks and bravery ; the beggar he loves his lass as dear , as he that hath thousands , thousands , thousands , he that hath thousands pounds a year . song . take a pound of butter made in may , clap it to her arse in a summers day , and ever as it melts , then lick it clean away ; 't is a med'cine for the tooth-ach , old wives say . song . bess black as charcoal , was found in a dark hole with kit at the cat and the fiddle ; but what they did there , none safely can swear , yet gentlemen , riddle my riddle . troth i would be loath , were i put to my oath , to swear kit with bess did ingender ; yet it would tempt a man , bridle all that he can , his present well-wishes to tender . but 't was found at last , e're a twelve-month was past , that christopher bess had o're-master'd , for her belly betray'd her , and so she down laid her , and brought him a jolly brown bastard . song . the glories of our birth and state are shadows , not substantial things ; there is no armor 'gainst our fate , death lay's his icy hands on kings : scepter and crown must tumble down , and in the dust be equal laid , with the poor crooked scithe and spade . some men with swords may reap the field , and plant fresh laurels where they kill ; but their strong nerves at last must yield ; they tame but one another still . early or late , they bend to fate , and must give up their murmuring breath , while the pale captive creeps to death , the garland wither's on your brow , then boast no more your mighty deeds , upon death's purple altar now , see where the victor victim bleeds . all heads must come , to the cold tomb ; only the actions of the just smell sweet , and blossom in the dust . song . . sweet iane , sweet iane , i love thee wondrous well , but am afraid , thou't die a maid , and so lead apes in hell. for why my dear , 't is pity it should be so , thou't better then to take a man and keep thee from the foc , thou art so pretty , and fine , and wondrous handsome too , then be not coy , let 's get a boy , alas what should we do . i see thy brow , and i know what colour it is below , then do nor jeast , but smile the rest e'faith i know what i know . song . victorious beauty though your eyes , are able to subdue an hoast , and therefore are unlike to boast ; the taking of a little prize , do not a single heart despise . song . chloris , it is not in your power to say how long our love will last , it may be we within this hour may loose those joys we now may taste the blessed that immortal be from change in love are only free . and though you now immortal seem , such is th' exactness of your fame ; those that your beauty so esteem , will finde it cannot last the same love from my eyes has stoln my fire , as apt to waste , and to expire . then since we mortal lovers are , let 's question not how long 't wil last , but while we love let us take care , each minute be with pleasure past : it were a madness to deny to live , because w' are sure to die . fear not though love and beauty fail , my reason shall my heart direct ; your kindness now will then prevail , and passion turn into respect : chloris , at worst , you 'l in the end but change your lover for a friend . song . celemana , of my heart none shall e're bereave you ; if with your good leave i may quarrel with you once a day , i will never leave you . celemana . passion 's but an empty name , where respect is wanting : damon , you mistake your aim , hang your heart , and burn your flame , if you must be ranting . damon . love as pale and muddy is , as decaying liquor , anger sets it on the lees , and refines it by degrees , till it works it quicker . celemana . love by quarrel to beget wisely you endeavor , with a grave physicians wit , who to cure an ague fit , puts me in a feaver . damon . anger rouses love to fight , and his onely bait is , 't is the spur to vain delight , and is but an eager bite , when desire at height is . celemana . if such drops of heat can fall in our wooing weather , if such drops of heat can fall , we shall have the devil and all , when we come together . song twelve sorts of meat my wife provides , and bates me not a dish ; of which , four flesh , four fruit there are , the other four of fish . for the first course , she serves me in four birds that dainties are ; the first a quail , the next a rail , a bitter , and a jar. mine appetite being cloy'd with these , with fish she makes it sharp , and brings me next a lamp , a po●t , a gudgeon , and a carp. the second is of fruit well serv'd , fitting well the season ; a medlar , and a hartichoak , a crab , and a small reason . what 's he that having such a wife , that on her would not dote ? who daily does provide such fa●e , which costs him never a groat . song . be gone , be gone , thou perjur'd man , and never more return , for know that thy inconstancy , hath chang'd my love to scorn ; thou hast awak't me , and i can see clearly there 's no truth in man. thou may'st perhaps prevail upon some other to believe thee . and since thou canst love more than one , ne'r think that it shall grieve me . for th' hast awak't me , and i can see clearly there 's no truth in man. by thy apostacy i finde , that love is plac'd amiss , and can't continue in the minde , where vertue wanting is . i 'm now resolv'd , and know there can , no constant thought remain in man. song . strait my green gown into breeches i 'le make , and long yellow locks , much shorter i 'le take , with a hey down , down , a down , down a. then i 'le cut me a switch , and on that ride about ; and wander , and wander , till i finde him out , with a hey down , down , a down , down a. and when phylander shall be dead , i 'le bury him , i 'le bury him , and i 'le bury him in a primrose bed , then i 'le sweetly ring his knell , with a pretty cowslip bell , ding dong bell , ding dong bell. song . look , see how unregarded now that piece of beauty passes , there was a time when i did vow to that alone , but mark the fate of faces : that red and white works now no more on me , than if it could not charm , nor i not see . and yet the face continues good , and i have still desires . and still the self same flesh and blood , a● apt to melt , and suffer from such fires : oh some kinde power unriddle where it lies , whether my heart be faulty , or my eyes . she every day her man doth kill , and i as often die , neither her power then , nor my will , can quest'onabl● be , what is the mystery : sure beauty's empire , like the greatest states , have certain periods set , and hidden dates . song . . dear give me a thousand kisses , pay the debt thy lips do owe ; let the number of those blisses , to ten thousand thousands grow , till to infinites they flow : let the sweet perfumed treasure of thy breath , my spirits fill ; so enjoying endless pleasure , breaths rebreathing , let us still breath one breath , and wish one will. song . little love serves my turn , 't is so enflaming , rather than i will burn , i 'le leave my gaming ; for when i think upon 't , oh 't is so painful , 'cause ladies have a trick , to be disdainful . beauty shall court it self , 't is not worth speaking , i 'le no more amorous pangs , no more heart-breaking . those that ne'r felt the smart , let them go try it , i have redeem'd my heart , now i defie it . song . no more , no more , i must give o're , for beauty is so sweet , it makes me pine , distrust my mind . and surfet when i see 't . forgive me love , if i remove unto some other sphear , where i may keep a flock of sheep , and know no other care . song . chloris farewel , i now must go ; for if with thee i here do stay , thy eyes prevail upon me so , i shall grow blinde , and lose my way . fame of thy beauty , and thy youth , amongst the rest me hither brought ; finding this fame fall short of truth , made me stay longer than i thought . for i 'm engag'd by word and oath , a servant to anothers will ; yet for thy love would forfeit both , could i be sure to keep it still . but what assurance can i take , when thou fore-knowing this abuse , for some more worthy lovers sake , mayst leave me with so just excuse . for thou may'st say 't was not my fault , that thou didst thus unconstant prove , thou wert by my example taught to break thy oath , to mend thy love . no chloris , no , i will return , and raise thy story to that height , that strangers shall at distance burn , and she distrust me reprobate then shall my love this doubt displace , and gain such trust , that i may come and banquet sometimes on thy face , but make my constant meals at home . song , . to little or no purpose i spent many days in ranging the park , th' exchange , and th' plays . for ne'r in my rambles till now did i prove so lucky to meet with the man i could love . for oh , how i am pleas'd when i think of this man that i finde i must love , let me do what i can . how long i shall love him i can no more tell , than had i feavor when i should be well , my passion shall kill me before i will show it , and yet i would give all the world he did know it , but oh , how i sigh when i think he should woo me , i cannot deny what i know would undo me . song . . shall i lie wasting in despair , die because a womans fair ? or my cheeks make pale with care , 'cause anothers rosie are ? be she fairer than the day , or the flowery meads in may , if she be not so to me , what care i how fair she be . shall i mine affections slack , 'cause i see a woman black , or my self with care cast down , 'cause i see a woman brown , be she blacker than the night , or the blackest jet in sight , if she be not so to me , what care i how black she be . shall my foolish heart be pin'd , 'cause i see a woman kinde , or a well disposed nature , joyned in a comely feature ? be she kinde or meeker than turtle-dove , or pellican , if she be not so to me , what care i how kinde she be . shall my foolish heart be burst , 'cause i see a woman curst , or a thwarting hoggish natu joyned in as bad a feature , be she curst or fiercer then brutish beasts , or savage men , if she be not so to me , what care i how curst she be . shall a womans vertues make , me to perish for her sake , or her merits value known , make me quite forget my own , be she with that goodness blest , that may merit name of best , if she seem not so to me , what care i how good she be . shall a womans vices make , me her vertues quite forsake , or hsr faults to me made known , make me think that i have none , be she of the most accurst , and deserve the name of worst , if she be not so to me , . what care i how bad she be . 'cause her fortunes seem too high , should i play the fool and die ? he that bears a noble minde , if not outward help he finde , think what with them he would do , that without them dares to woo , and unless that minde i see , what care i how great she be . 'cause her fortunes seem too low , shall i therefore let her go , he that bears an humble minde , and with riches can be kinde , think how kinde a heart he 'd have , if he were some servile slave , and if that same minde i see , what care i how poor she be . great , or good , or kinde , or fair , i will ne'r the more despair , if she love , then believe , i can die , e'r she shall grieve ; if she slight me when i woo , i can slight and bid her go , if she be not fit for me . what care i for whom she be . poor , or bad , or curst , or black , i will ne'r the more be slack , if she hate me , then believe , she shall die e're i will grieve , if she like me when i woo , i can like and love her too , for if she be fit for me , what care i what others be . song . oh chloris 't was unkindely done , first to invade me with your eyes ; and when my yielding heart was won , then to begin your tyrannies ; the generous lion streight grows meek , and gently spares the fawning chase , but the submissive wretch may seek in vain for pity from that face ; where while inchanting syrens sing , th' allured mariner is wrack't ; so whirling gulphs destruction bring , and overwhelm what they attract , song . help , help , o help , divinity of love , or neptune will commit a rape upon my chloris , she 's on his bosome , and without a wonder cannot scape . see , see , the winds grow drunk with joy , and throngs so fast to see love's argo , and the wealth it bears , that now the tackling , and the sails they tear , they fight , they fight , who shall convey amintor's love into a bay , and hurl whole sea's at one another , as if they would the welkin smoother ? hold bor●as , hold , he will not hear , the rudder cracks , the main-mast falls , the pilot swears , the skipper bawls , a shore of clouds in darkness fall , to put out chloris light withal ; ye gods , where are ye , are ye all asleep , or drunk with nector ? why do you not keep a watch upon your ministers of fate ? tie up the winds , or they will blow the sea 's to heaven , and drown your deities . a calm , a calm , miracle of love , the sea-born queen that sits above , hath heard ami●tor's cryes , and neptune now must lose his prize . welcome , welcome , chloris to the shore , thou shalt go to sea no more ; we to tempes groves will go , where the calmer winds do blow , and embark our hearts together , fearing neither rocks , nor weather , but out-ride the storms of love , and for ever constant prove . song . . now , now , lucatia , now make haste , if thou wilt see how strong thou art , there needs but one frown more , to waste the whole remainder of my heart . alas undone , to fate i bow my head , ready to die , now die , and now , now , now , am dead . you look to have an age of tryal , e're you a lover will repay , but my state brooks no more denyal ; i cannot this one minute stay . alas undone , to fate i bow my head ▪ ready to die , now die , and now , now , now , am dead . look in my wound , and see how cold , how pale and gasping my soul lies , which nature strives in vain to hold , whilst wing'd with sighs , away it flies . alas undone , to fate i bow my head . ready to die , now die , and now , now , now , am dead . see , see , already charons boat , who grimly asks why all this stay ? hark how the fatal sisters shout , and now they call , away , away ; alas undone , to fate i bow my head , ready to die , now die , and now , oh now , am dead . song . . when as leander young , was drown'd , no heart by love receiv'd a wound , but on a rock himself sat by , there weeping superabundantly . his head upon his hand he laid , and sighing deeply , thus he said ; ah cruel fate , and looking on 't , wept as he 'd drown the hellespont , and sure his tongue had more exprest , had not his tears , had not his tears , had not his tears forbad the rest . song . oh ! how i hate thee now , and my self too , for loving such a false , false thing as thee , who hourly canst depart , from heart to heart , to take new habor , as thou didst in me ; but when the world shall spie , and know thy shifts as well as i , they 'l shut their hearts , and take thee in no more . they that can dwell with none must out of door . thy pride hath overgrown , all this great town , which stoops , and bows , as low as i to you , thy falshood might support , all the new court , which shifts , and turns almost as oft as thou . but to express thee by , there 's not an object low , or high , for 't will be found when ere the measure 's tride , nothing can reach thy falshood , but thy pride . song . yonder he goes , takes corns from your toes , cures the gout , and all woes ; call him hither , his skill i will try , before i pass by , or sure i shall die this weather : the reports of your fame sir , call you again sir , shew your skill , or shame your face ever . song . hang sorrow cast , away care . come l●t us drink up our sack ; they say it is good , to cherish the blood , and eke to strengthen the back ; 't is wine that makes the thoughts aspire , and fiills the body with heat , besides 't is good , if well understood , to fit a man for the feat : then call , and drink up all , the drawer is ready to fill , a pox of care , what need we to spare , my father hath made his will. song . have you any work for a tinker mistriss , old brass , old pots , or kettles , i 'le mend them all with a tink , terry-tink , and never hurt your mettles . first let me have but a touch of your ale , 't will steel me 'gainst cold weather , or tinkers freeze , or vintners , lees , or tobacco chuse you whether : but of your ale , your nappy ale , i would i had a ferkin . but i am old , and very very cold , and never wear a jerkin . song . . have you observ'd the wench in the street , sh 'as scarce any hose or shooes to her feet , yet she is very merry , and when she cries , she sings , i ha hot codlings , hot codlings . or have you ever seen or heard the mortal with a lyon tawny beard , he lives as merrily as any heart can wish , and still he cries buy a brish , by a brish . since these are so merry , why should we take care ? musitians , like camelions must live by the air : then le ts be blith and bonny , and no good meeting balk , for when we have no money , we shall finde chalk . song . . if any so wise is , that sack he dispises , let him drink his small beer and be sober , whilst we drink sack , and sing as if it were spring , he shall droop like the trees in october . but be sure over-night , if this dog do you bit● , you take it henceforth for a warning , soon as out of your bed , to settle your head , take a hair of his tail in the morning . and be not so silly , to follow old lilly , for there 's nothing but sack that can tune us ; let his ne-assurseus , be put in his cap-case , and sing bi-bi-to-vi-num ie-ju-nus . song . good simon , how comes it your nose looks so red , and your cheeks , and lips , look so pale ? sure the heat of your toast , your nose did so roast , when they were both sous'd in ale : it shews like the spire , of pauls steeple on fire , each ruby darts forth ( such lightning ) slashes , while your face looks as dead , as if it were lead , and cover'd all o're with ashes . now to heighten his colour , yet fiill his pot fuller , and nick it not so with froth ; gramercy mine host , it shall save thee a toast : sup simon , for here is good broth . song . how merrily looks the man that hath gold ; he seemeth but twenty , though threescore year old ? how nimble the bee , that flyeth about , and gathereth honey , within and without : but men without money , and boes without honey , are nothing better than droans , droans , &c. song . good susan be as secret as you can , you know your master is a jealous man , though thou and i do mean no hurt or ill , ●et men take women in the worst sense still ; and fear of horns more grief in hearts hath bred , than wearing horns doth hurt a cuckolds head . song . the wise men were but seven , ne'r more shall be for me : the muses were but nine , the worthies three times three : and three merry boys , and three merry boys , and three merry boys are we . the vertues were but seven , and three the greater be , the caesars they were twelve , and the fatal sisters three ; and three merry girls , and three merry girls , and three merry girls are we . song . a womans rule should be in such a fashion , onely to guide her houshold , and her passion ; and her obedience never out of season , so long as either husband lasts or reason . ill fares the hapless family that shows a cock that 's silent , and a hen that crows . i know not which live more unnatural lives , obedient husbands , or commanding wives . song . a pox on the gaoler , and on his fat jowl ; there 's liberty lies in the bottom o' th' bowl . a fig for what ever the rascal can do , our dung'on is deep but our cups are so too . then drink we around in despight of our foes , and make our cold iron cry clink in the close . song . when wives do hate the husbands friends , as jealous of some ●earless ends , and still an angry look she settles , as if of late sh 'ad piss'd on nettles ; ware ho , ware ho , for then of force the mare will prove the better horse . when women will be ever nice , foolish , proud , and manly wise , and their wanton humour itches , to wear their husbands widest breeches : ware ho , ware ho , for then of force the mare will prove the better horse . song . if she be not kinde as fair , but peevish and unhandy , leave her , she 's onely worth the care of some spruce jack-a-dandy . i would not have thee such an ass , hadst thou nere so much leasure , to sigh and whine for such a lass , who●e pride 's above her pleasure . make much of ev'ry buxom girl , which needs but little courting ; her value is above the pearl , that takes delight in sporting . a catch . he that will win a widdows heart , must bear up briskly to her ; she loves the lad that 's free and smart , but hates the formal wooer . song . ladies , though to your conqu'ring eyes love owes his chiefest victori●s , and borrows those bright arms from you , with which he does the world subdue ; yet you your selves are not above the empire , nor the gri●fs of love. then wrack not lovers with disdain , lest love on you revenge her pain ; you are not free , because y' are fai● , the boy did not his mother spare . beauty 's but an offensive dart , it is no armour for the heart . song phillis , though your powerful charms have forc'd me from my caelia's arms , that sure defence against all pow'rs , but those resistless eyes of yours . think not your conquest to maintain by rigour or unjust disdain , in vain fair nymph , in vain you strive , for love do's seldom hope survive . my heart may languish for a time , while all your glories in their prime , may justifie their cruelty , by the same force that conquer'd me . when age shall come , at whose command those troops of beauty's must disband : a tyrants strength once took away , what slave 's so dull as to obey ? those threatning dangers to remove , make me believe ( at least ) you love ; dissemble well , and by that art preserve and govern still my heart . but if you 'l choose another way , to save your empire from decay , oh then for ever fix your throne , be kinde , but kinde to me alone . song . a myntas he once went astray , but now again hath found his way , mad lovers oft do please themselves , with noise and janglings of the bells , and fancie there some warbling note , as ecchoing from a mistriss throat , and why disturb'd then should they be , since love on earth's our diety ? but those who reason do preserve , make all things to their purpose serve , taught then by that example , i loves power now will soon defie , although fond cupid once prevail'd his passions not on me entail'd , no son of his , i 'le boldly say , i 'm made of steel and not of clay . hold , let me not this god despise , for fear he rob me of my eyes , his pow'r subjects , and can destroy , i 'le therefore stoop unto the boy , by yielding to his moderate fire i may an easier way expire , so sweet a death gives us no pain , whilst dying we revive again . song . fair phydelia tempt no more , i can thy beauty now no more adore , nor offer to thy shrine , i serve a more divine and great●r far than you , hark the trumpet calls away , we must go , lest the foe , get the field , and win the day . then march bravely on , charge them in the van. our cause gods is , though the odd's is ten times ten to one . tempt no more , i may not yield , although thine eyes a kingdom may surprize , leave off thy wanton tales , the high-born prince of wales is mounted in the field , where the loyal gentry flock , though forlorn , nobly born , of a ne'r decaying stock ; cavaliers be bold , bravely keep your hold , he that loyters , is by traytors meerly bought and sold. one kiss more , and so farewel , fie , no more , i prethee fool give o're , why cloudst thou thus thy beams ? i see by these extreams , a woman's heaven or hell : pray the king enjoy his own , that the queen may be seen , with her babes on englands throne , rally up your men , one shall vanquish ten , victory , we come to try our valour once agen . song . were celia but as chaste as fair , how could i kiss the snare , and never be weary of my captivity ! but shee 's a whore , that cools my blood ; oh that she were less handsom , or more good . would you believe that there can rest deceit within that brest ? or that those eyes , which look like friends , are onely spies ? but shee 's a whore , yet sure i lie , may there not be degrees of chastity ? no no , what means that wanton smile , but , onely to beguile ? thus did the first of women make all men accurst : i for their fakes give women o're , the first was false , the fairest was a whore . song . the morning doth waste , to the meadows let 's haste , for the sun doth with glory shine on them ; the maidens must rake , whilest the haycocks we make , then merrily tumble upon them . the envy of court , ne'r aims at our sport , for we live both honest and meanly ▪ their ladies are fine , but to venus encline , and our lasses are harmless and cleanly . then let us advance our selves in a dance , and afterwards fall to our labor ; no measure we meet , nor musick so sweet to us , as a pipe and a tabor . song . in the merry moneth of may , on a morn by break of day , forth i walked the woods so wide , when as may was in her pride , there i spied all alone , philliday and coridon . much ado there was i wot , he could love , but she could not , his love he said was ever true , nor was mine e're false to you . he said he had lov'd her long , she said love should do no wrong . coridon would kiss her then , she said maids must kiss no men , till they kiss for good and all , then she made the shepherds call all the gods to witness south , ne'r was lov'd a fairer youth . then with many a pretty oath , as yea , and nay , and faith and troath , such as silly shepherds use when they will not love abuse . love that had been long deluded , was with kisses sweet concluded . and philliday with garlands gay was crown'd the lady of the may. song . down in a garden sate my dearest love , her skin more soft than doun of swan , more tender hearted than the turtle dove , and far more kinde then bleeding pellican ; i courted her , she rose , and blushing said , why was i born to live , and die a maid ▪ with that i pluckt a pretty marygold , whose dewy leaves shut up when day is done , sweeting ( i said ) arise , look , and behold , a pretty riddle i 'le to thee unfold . these leaves shut in as close as cloyster'd nun , yet will they open when they see the sun. what mean you by this riddle sir , she said , i pray expound it : then i thus began , are not men made for maids , and maids for men ? with that she chang'd her colour , and grew wan , since now this riddle you so well unfold , be you the sun , i 'le be the marygold . song . the pot , and the pipe , the cup , and the can have quite undone , quite undone , many a man. the hawk , and the hound , the dice , and the whore , have quite undone , quite undone , many a score . song . love is a sowre delight , and sugred grief , a sea of fears , and everlasting strife , a breach of reasons laws , a secret thief , a living death , a never dying life : a bane for souls , a scourge for noble wits , a deadly wound , a shaft that never hits . a labyrinth of doubts , and idle lust , a raving bird , a tyrant most unjust ; yet mighty love , regard not what i say , but blame the light that led my eyes astray ; yet hurt her not , lest i sustain the smart , which am content to lodge in her my heart . song . then our musick is in prime , when our teeth keep triple time ; hungry notes are fit for knels , may frankness be , no quest to me , the bag-pipe sounds , when that is swels . a mooting night brings wholsom smiles , when iohn an oaks and iohn a styles , do grease the lawyers sati● . a reading day , frights french away , the benchers dare speak latin ; he that 's full doth verse compose , hunger deals in sullen prose , take notice and discard h●r . the empty sp●t , ne'r cherisht wit , minerva loves the larder . first to breakfast , then to dine , is to conquer bellarmine ; distinctions then are budding , old suckliffs wit , did never hit , but after his bag-pudding . song . why should i not dally ( my dear ) in thine eye , and chase the dull hours away ? he that lets such a fair opportunity fly , he loses his aim by delay , and its pity he ever should sip , electar and nectar that flows from thy lip . upon thy fair tresses ( which phoebus excel ) my diligent fingers i 'le tw●st ; o there 's my desire for ever to dwell , and i hope thou wilt never resist : and e're and anon i will sip , electar and nectar that flows from thy lip . upon thy fair breasts i 'le be mounted aloft , and there in my chariot i 'le feel the grain of thy body more precious and soft than the web of arachne's wheel : and e're and anon i will sip , electar and nectar that flows from thy lip . i 'le wander abroad in thy veins , and i 'le seck the mazes of pleasure and love , the garden of venus it is in thy che●k , and thither my fancy shall move : and e're and anon i will sip , electar and nectar that flows from thy lip . there upon the lillies and roses i 'le light , and gather my sweets like the bee : and i will not go far for a lodging at night , for surely the hive shall be thee : and e're and anon i will sip , electar and nectar that flows from thy lip . where when i am hurl'd , my nest i will build , of honey-combs all in a rank ; i 'le buz in each corner until it be fill'd , and make thee more full in the flank : and e're and anon i will sip , electar and nectar that flows from thy lip . come then with a cornish let us combine , ( i know thou canst easily do 't ) thou shalt take my heart , and i will take thine , and i 'le give thee my hand to boot : and e're and anon i will sip , electar and nectar that flows from thy lip . song . all in vain , turn again , why should i love her ? since she can love no man , i will give over . i 'le not stay to obey , but will retire . why should i thither fly , and not enjoy her ? let her still please her will , with a denial ; she shall be unto me , as a sun-dial . let her blood raise the mud , all in good season ; i 'le not gaze on her face , till i have reason . song . how happy and free is the plunder , when we care not for iove , nor his thunder , having entred a town , the lasses go down , and to their o're-comers lie under . why then should we study to love , and look pale , and make long addresses to what will grow stale ? if her fingers be soft , long , and slender , when once we have made her to render , she will handle a flute , better far than a lute , and make what was hard , to grow tender . then why should we study to love , and look pale , and make long addresses to what will grow stale ? if her hair of the delicate brown is , and her belly as soft as the doun is , she will fire your heart , in performing her part , with a flame that more hot than the town is . why then should we study to love , and looke pale , and make long addresses to what will grow stale ? when the houses with flashes do glitter , we can sever our sweets from the bitter , and in that bright night , we can take our delight , no damsel shall scape but we 'l hit her . why then should we study to love and look pale , and make long addresses , but never prevail ? song . i 'me sick of love , oh let me lie under your shades to sleep , or die ; either is welcome so i may have , or here my bed , or here my grave . why do you sigh , and sob , and keep time to my tears , whilst i do weep ; can you have sense , or do you prove , what crucifixions are in love ? i know you do , and that 's the why , y' are weeping sick of love as i. catch . there was three cooks of colebrook , and they fell out with our cook , and all was for a pudding they took , from one of the cooks of colebrook . slash cook , swash cook , and thou maist kiss mine arse cook , and all was for a pudding they took , from one of the cooks of colebrook . and they fell all on our cook. and beat him sore that he did look , as black as did the pudding he took , from one of the cooks of colebrook . song . last night i dreamed of my love , when sleep did overtake her , it was a pretty drowsie rogue , she slept i durst not wake her . her lips were like to coral red , a thousand times i kiss'd 'um , and a thousand more i might hare stoll'n , for she had ne'r a miss'd ' um . her crisped locks like threads of gold , hung dangling o're the pillow , great pity 't was , that one so fair , should wear the rainbow willow . i folded down the holland sheet , a little below her belly , but what i did , you ne'r shall know , nor is it meet to tell ye . her belly 's like to yonder hill , some call it mount of pleasure , and underneath there springs a well , which no mans depth can measure . song . i feed a flame within , which so torments me , that it both pains my heart , and yet contents me ; 't is such a pleasing smart , and i so love it , that i had rather die , than once remove it ; yet he for whom i grieve , shall never know it , my tongue does not betray , nor my eyes show it : not a sigh , nor a tear , my pain discloses , but they fall silently , like dew of roses . but to prevent my love from being cruel , my heart 's the sacrifice , as 't is the fuel ; and while i suffer this , to give him quiet , my faith rewards my love , though he deny it . on his eyes i will gaze , there to delight me , whilst i conceal my love , no frowns can fright me ; nor to be more happy i dare not aspire , nor can i fall more low , mounting no higher . song . fly , oh fly , sad sighs , and hear these few words into her ear , blest where e're thou dost remain , worthier of a softer chain , still i live , if it be true , the turtle lives , that 's cleft in two , tears and sorrows i have store , but , oh thine , do grieve me more ; die i would , but that i do fear my fate would kill thee too . song . all the materials are the same of beauty and desire , in a fair woman's goodly frame , no beauty is without a flame , no flame without a fire . then tell me what those creatures are , that would be thought both chaste & fair . if modesty it self appear , with blushes in her face , think then the blood that danceth there , must revel in some other where , to warm some other place . then tell me , &c. if on her neck her hair be spread , with many a curious ring ; why sure that heat that curles the head , will make her mad to be in bed , and do the other thing . then tell me , &c. go ask but the philosopher , what gives her lips the balm ; what spirit gives motion to her eye , which makes her brest to swell so high , and gives moisture to her palm . then tell me what those creatures are . that would be thought both chaste and fair . song . 't is true , fair celia , that by thee i live , that ev'ry kiss , and ev'ry fond embrace , forms a new soul within me , and doth give a balsom to the wound , made by thy face ; yet still methinks i miss that bliss , which lovers dare not name , and onely then described is , when flame doth meet with flame . those favors which do bless me ev'ry day , are yet but empty and platonical ; think not to please your servants with half pay , good gamesters never stick to throw at all . who can endure to miss that bliss , which lovers dare not name , and onely then described is , when flame doth meet with flame . if all those sweets within you must remain , unknown and ne'r enjoy'd , like hidden treasure ▪ nature as well as i will lose her name , and you as well as i your youthful pleasure . we wrong our selves to miss that bliss , which lovers dare not name , and onely then described is , when flame doth meet with flame . our souls which long have peep'd at one another , out of the narrow casements of our eyes , shall now by love conducted meet together , and in their mutual pleasures sympathize . then , then we shall not miss that bliss , which lovers dare not name , and onely then described is , when flame doth meet with flame . song . i keep my horse , i keep my whore , i take no rents , yet am not poor ; i travel all the land about , and yet was born to never a foot : with partridge plump , and woodcock fine , i do at midnight often dine , and if my whore be not in case , my hostess daughter has her place . the maids sit up and watch their turns , if i stay long the tapster mourns . the cook-maid has no minde to sin , though tempted by the chamberlin ; but when i knock , oh how they bustle ! the hostler yawns , the geldings justle ; if maid but sleep , oh how they curse her , and all this come of , deliver your purse sir. song . i wo' not go to 't , i mun not go to 't , for love , not yet for see , for i am a maid , and will be a maid , and a good one till i d ee ; yet mine intent i could repent , for one mans company . song . he that marries a merry lass , he has most cause to be sad ; for let her go free in her merry tricks , she 'l work his patience mad . but he that marries a scold , a scold , he has most cause to be merry ; for when she 's in her fits , he may cherish his wits , with singing heigh down derry . he that weds a roaring girl , that will both scratch and fight ; though he study all day , to make her away will be glad to please her at night . and he that copes with a sullen wench , that scarce will speak at all ; her doggedness more , than a scold or a whore , will penetrate his gall . he that 's matcht with a turtle dove , that has no spleen about her ; shall waste so much life , in love of his wife , he had better be without her . catch . the parch't earth drinks the rain , tree's drink off that again ; rivers the sea's do quaff , sol drinks the ocean off , and when that health is done , pale cynthia drinks the sun. friends , why do ye chide , and stern my drinking tide ? thinking to make me sad , i will , i will be mad . song . commit thy ship unto the winde , but not thy faith to woman-kinde ; there is more safety in the wave , than in the trust that women have . there is none good ; yet if it fall some one proove good among them all , some strange intents the fates have had , to make a good thing of a bad . song . like to the falling of a star , or as the flight of eagles are , or like the fresh springs gaudy hue , or silver drops of morning dew ; or like a winde that chaffes the flood , or bubbles which on water stood ; even such is man whose borrowed light , is straight calld in , and paid to night : the winde blows out , the bubble dies , the spring entomb'd in autumn lies : the dew's dry'd up , the star is shot , the flight is past , and man forgot . song . like a ring without a finger , or a bell without a ringer , like a horse was never ridden , or a feast and no guest bidden ; like a well without a bucket , or a rose , if no man pluck it : just such as these may she be said , that lives , ne'r loves , but dies a maid . the ring , if worn , the finger decks , the bell pull'd by the ringer speaks . the horse doth ease , if he be ridden , the feast doth please , if guest be bidden ; the bucket draws the water forth , the rose when pluckt , is still more worth : such is the virgin in my eyes , that lives , loves , marries , e're she dies . like to a stock not grafted on , or like a lute not play'd upon . like a jack without a weight , or a barque without a fraight ; like a lock without a key , or a candle in the day : just such as these may she be said , that lives , ne're loves , but dies a maid . the graffed stock doth bear best fruit , there 's musick in the finger'd lute . the weight doth make the jack go ready , the fraight doth make the barque go steady ; the key the lock doth open right , the candle 's useful in the night : such is the virgin in my eyes , that lives , loves , marries , e're she dies . like a call without anon sir , or a question and no answer . like a ship was never rigg'd , or a myne was never digg'd ; like a wound without a tent , or silver box without a scent : just such us these may she be said , that lives , ne're loves , but dies a maid . th' anon sir , doth obey the call , the civil answer pleaseth all ; who rig's a ship , sayls with the winde , who digs a myne doth treasure finde ; the wound by wholesom tent hath ease , the box perfum'd , the senses please : such is the virgin in my eyes , that lives , loves , marries , e're she dies . like marrow-bone was never broken , or commendations , and no token ; like a fort , and none to win it , or like the moon , and no man in it ; like a school , without a teacher , or like a pulpit , and no preacher : just such as these may she be said , that lives , ne'r loves , but dies a maid . the broken marrow-bone is sweet , the token doth adorn the greet ; there 's triumph in the fort , being won , the man rides glorious in the moon ; the school is by the teacher still'd , the pulpit by the preacher filld ; such is the virgin in my eyes , that lives , loves , marries , e're she dies . like a cage without a bird , or a thing too long deferr'd ; like the gold was never tryed , or the ground unoccupied ; like a house that 's not possessed , or the book was never pressed : just such as these may she be said , that lives , ne'r loves , but dies a maid . the bird in cage doth sweetly sing , due season sweetens every thing ; the gold that 's try'd from dross is pur'd , there 's profit in the ground manur'd ; the house is by possession graced , the book well press'd is most embraced : such is the virgin in my eyes , that lives , loves , marries , e're she dies . song . the wit hath long b●holden been unto the cap to keep it in ; let now the wit ●lie out amain , in praise , to quit the cap again . the cap that ow● the highest part , obtain'd that place by due desert . for every cap ( whatever it be ) is still the sign of some degree . the cap doth stand ( each head can show ) above the crown , the king 's below ; the cap is nearer heav'n than we , a sign of greater majesty : when off the cap we chance to take , the head and feet obeysance make ; for ev'ry cap ( whatever it be ) is still the sign of some degree . the munmouth cap , the saylors thrum , and that wherein the tradesmen come , the physick , law , the cap divine , and that which crow●s the muses nine , the caps that fools do countenance , the goodly cap of maintenance , and ev'ry cap , &c , the sickly cap both plain and wrought , the fudling cap , however bought , the quilted , furr'd , the velvet , satin , for which so many fools learn latin : the cruel cap , the ●ustian fate , the perriwig , a cap of late , and ev'ry cap , &c. the souldier that the munmouth wear , on castle-tops their ensigns rear ; the sea-man with his thrum doth stand on higher parts than all the land ; the tradesmans cap aloft is born , by vantage of ( some say ) a horn and ev●ry cap , &c. the physick cap to dust can bring , without controul , the greatest king ; the lawyers cap hath heav'nly might , to make a crooked action right , which being round and endless knows to make as endless any cause . thus ev'ry cap , &c. both east and west , both north and south , where e're the gospel findes a mouth , the cap divine doth thither look ; t is square like scholars and their book , the rest are round , but this is square , to shew their heads , more stable are . thus ev'ry cap , &c , the mortly cap a man may wear , which makes him f●llow for a peer , and 't is no slender part of wit , to act a fool where great men fit . but oh the cap of london town , i wis 't is like a gyants crown . thus ev'ry cap , &c. the sickly cap not wrought with silk , is like repentance white as milk ; when hats in church drop off in haste , this never leaves the head uncas'd ; the sick mans cap that 's wrought can tell , though he be sick , his state is well . thus ev'ry cap , &c. the fudling cap by bacchus might , turns night to day , and day to night ; it jove-like makes proud heads to bend , and lowly facts makes to asend ; it makes men higher than before , by seeing double all their store . thus ev'ry cap , &c. this rounds the world within the brain , and makes a monarch of a swain ; when it is on our heads , we be compleatly armed cap-a-pee : the fur'd and quilted cap of age , can make a mouldy proverb sage . thus ev'ry cap , &c. the sattin and the velvet hive , unto a bishoprick doth drive ; nay when a file of capsy are seen in , a square , then th●s , and next a linnen . this triple cap may raise some hope ( if fortune smile ) to be a pope . thus ev'ry cap , &c. though fustian caps be slender wear , the head is of no better gear ; the cruel cap is knit , like hose , for them whose zeal takes cold i' th nose , whose purity doth think it meet , to cloath alike th● head and feet . this cap would fain , but cannot be the onely sign of no degree . the perriwig , oh , that declares the rise of flesh , but fall of hairs ; and none but grandees can proceed so far in sin , that this they need , before their prince , which cover'd are , and onely to themselves go bare . this cap of all the caps that be , is now the sign of high degree . song . cast our caps and care away , this is beggars holiday , in the world look out and see , where 's so happy a king as he ? at the crowning of our king , thus we ever dance and sing , wher'e 's the nat'on lives so free , and so merry as do we ? be it peace , or be it war , here at liberty we are , hang all officers , we cry , and the magistrates too by . we enjoy our ease and rest , to the fields we are not prest . when the subsidy's encreast , we are not a penny ceast ; nor are call'd into the town , to be troubled with a gown ; nor will any go to law with a beggar for a straw . all which happiness he brags , he doth owe unto his rags . song . i lov'd a lass a fair one , as fair as e're was seen , she was indeed a rare one , another sheba queen . but fool as then i was , i thought she lov'd me too , but now alas sh 'as l●ft me , falero , lero , loo . her hair like gold did glister , each eye was like a star , she did surpass her sister , which past all others far , ●he would me honey call , ●he'd , oh , she 'd kiss me too , ●ut now alas sh 'as left me , falero , lero , loo . 〈◊〉 summer time to medley ●y love and i would go , ●he boat-man he stood ready , my love and i to rowe ; for cream there would we call . for wine and cheese-cakes too , but now alas , &c. many a merry meeting my love and i have had ; she was my onely sweeting , she made my heart full glad , the tears stood in her eyes , like to the morning-dew , but now alas , &c. and when abroad we walked , as lovers fashion is , oft as we sweetly talked , the sun would steal a kiss ; the winde upon her lips likewise most sweetly blew , but now alas , &c. her cheeks were like the cherry , her skin as white as snow , when she was blythe and merry , she angle-like did show : her waste exceeding small , the fives did fit her shooe , but now alas , &c. in summer time , or winter , she had her hearts desire , i still did scorn to stint her , from sugar , sack , or fire ; the world went round about , no cares we ever knew , but now alas , &c. as we walked home together , at midnight through the town , to keep away the weather , o're her i 'de cast my gown , no cold my love should feel , what e're the heavens could do , but now alas , &c. like doves we would be billing , and clip and kiss so fast ; yet she would be unwilling , that i should kiss the last , they 're judas kisses now , since she hath prov'd untrue , for now alas , &c. to maidens vows and swearing , henceforth no credit give , you may give them the hearing , but never them believe ; they are as false as fair , unconstant , frail , untrue , for mine alas , &c. if ever madam nature , for this false lovers sake , another loving creature , like unto her would make , let her remember this , to make the other true , for this alas , &c. no riches now can raise me , no want makes me despair , no misery amaze me , nor yet for want i care : i have lost a world it self . my earthly heaven adieu , since she alas hath left me , falero , lero , loo . song . be not proud , pretty one , for i must love thee , thou art fair , but unkinde , yet dost thou move me , red are thy lips and checks like rosie blushes , the flame that 's from thine eyes , burns me to ashes . and on thy breast , the place of love's abiding , sits cupid now enthron'd , my pains deriding . song . the silver swan , who living had no note till death approach'd and lockt her silent throat , leaning her brest against a ●eedy shore she sung her first and last , and sung no more . farewel all joys , oh death come close my eyes , more geese than swans now live , more fools than wise . song . on cupid . cvpid's no god , a wanton childe , his art 's too weak , his powr's too milde ; no active heat , nor noble fire , feathers his arrows with desire . 't is not his bow or shaft , 't is venus eye , makes him ado●'d , and crowns his deity . song . my lodging it is on the cold ground , and very hard is my fare , but that which troubles me most , is the unkindness of my dear , yet still i cry , o turn love , and i prethee love turn to me , for thou art the man that i long for , and alack what remedy . i 'le crown thee with garlands of straw then , and i 'le marry thee with a rush ring . my frozen hopes shall thaw then , and merrily we will sing , oh turn to me my dear love , and i prethee love turn to me , for thou art the man that alone canst , procure my liberty . but if thou wil harden thy heart still , and be deaf to my pit ful moan , then i must endure the smart still , and tumble in straw all alone , yet still i cry , oh turn love , and i prethee love turn to me , for thou art the man that alone art the cause of my misery . song . among rose-buds slept a bee , wak'd by love who could not see , his soft finger that was stung , then away poor cupid flung ; first he ran , then flew about , and to venus thus cry'd out : help , mother help , oh i 'm undone , a scorpion hath stung her son. 't was a serpent , it could flie , for 't had wings as well as i ; countrey swains call this a bee , but oh this hath mu●thered me . son , said venus , if the sting , of a flie such torment bring , think , oh think on all those hearts , pierced by thy burning darts . song . he deserved much better than so , in the thick woods to be lost , where the nut-trees grew so low , as if they had been nipt with the frost , oh whither , whither , my love dost thou go ? song . about the sweet bag of a bee , two cupids fell at ods ; and whose the pretty prize should be they vow'd to ask the gods : which venus hearing thither came , and for their boldness stript them , and taking thence from each his flame , with rods of mirtle whipt them ; which done , to still their wanton cryes , and quiet grown sh' had seen them , she kist and dry'd their dove-like eyes , and gave the bag between them . song . see , see , chloris , my chloris , comes in yonder bark , blow gently winds , for if ye sink that ark , you 'l drown the world with tears , and at one breath , give to us all an universal death : hark , hark , how arion on a dolphin plays , to my sweet shepherdess his roundelayes : see how the syreus flock to wait upon her , as queen of love , and they her maids of honor. behold great neptune's risen from the deep , with all his tritons , and begins to sweep the rugged waves into a smoother form , not leaving one small wrinckle of a storm . mark how the winds stand still , and on her gaze , see how her beauty doth the fish amaze ; the whales have beg'd this boon of winde and weather , that on their backs they may convey her thither . and see she lands just like the rising sun , that leaves the bryny lake when night is done : fly , fly , amintor to thy envy'd bliss , and let not th' earth rob thee of her greeting kiss . song . alas poor cupid art thou blind ? canst not thy bow and arrows find ? thy mother sure the wanton plays , and lays 'em up for holy days . then cupid mark how kind i 'le be , because thou once wert so to me ; i 'le arm thee with such powerful darts , shall make thee once more god of hearts . my chloris arms shall be thy bow , wh●●h none but love can bend you know ; he● precious hairs shall make the string , which of themselves wound every thing . then take but arrows from her eyes , and all you shoot at surely dies . song . bring back my comfort , and return ; for well th●u know'st that i , that i , in such a vigorous passion burn . that missing thee , i die ; return , return , insult no more , return , return , and me restore , to those sequestred joys i had before . song . i love thee for thy fickleness , and grant inconstancy ; for hadst thou been a constant lass , then thou hadst ner lov'd me . i love thee for thy wantonness , and for thy drollery ; for if thou hadst not lov'd sport , then thou hadst ne'r lov'd me . i love thee for thy poverty , and for thy want of coin ; for if thou hadst been worth a groat , then thou hadst ne r been mine . i love thee for thy ugliness , and for thy foolery ; for if thou hadst been fair , or wise , then thou hadst ne'r lov'd me . then let me have thy heart a while , and thou shalt have my money , i 'le part with all the wealth i have , t' enjoy a lass so bonny . song . thy love is cha●te , they tell thee so , but how young souldier shalt thou know ? do by her , as by thy sword , take no friends word , but try her ; 't will raise her honor one step higher , fame has her tryal at loves bar , deisy'd venus from a star , shoots her lustre ; she had never been goddess't , if mars had been modest : try and trust her . song . drink to me boy , here 's to thee boy , a health t' our master , a nobler never obey'd i ; couple him with my lady , never man had a chaster ; match the vice-roy as even , with his royal creator , to the king bless him heav'n , and a pox take the traitor . song . a dialogue between the evening and a boy . evening i am the ev'ning dark as night , jack-with-the-lanthorn , bring a light , iack whither ? whither ? whither ? even●ng , hither , hither , hither . iack. thou art some pratling eccho of my making . evening . thou art a foolish fire by thy mistaking . i am the ev'ning that creates thee , iack. my lanthorn and my candle waits thee . evening . those flajolets which we hear play , are reapers who have lost their way , they play , they sing , they dance a round , lead them up , here 's fairy ground . chorus let the men ware the ditches , maids look to your breeches ; we 'l scratch them with briars and thistles , when the flajolets cry we are a dry , pond-water shall wet their whistles . song . this is not the elysian grove , nor can i meet my slaughter'd love within these shades , come death and be at last as merciful to me , as in my dearest dear loves fall , thou shewdst thy self tyrannical . then did i die when he was slain , but kill me now , i live again ; and shall go meet him in a grove , ●airer than any here above . oh let this woful life expire , why should i wish evadne's fire , sad portia's doals , or lucrece knife , to rid me of a loathed life ? 't is shame enough , that grief alone , kill me not now , when thou art gone , but life since thou art slow to go , i 'le punish thee for lasting so , and make thee piece-meal every day , dissolve to tears and melt away . song . chloris when e're you do intend , to venture at a bosom friend , be sure you know your servant well , before your liberty you sell , for loves a feavour in young or old , is sometimes hot , and sometimes cold , and men you know when e're they please , can soon be sick of this disease ; then wisely chuse a friend that may , last for ●n age , not for a day , that loves thee not for lip or eye , but for a mutual sympathy : to such a friend thy heart engage , for he will court thee in old age , and kiss thy hollow wrinckled brow , with as much joy as he does know . song . the master , the swabber , the boatswain , and i , the gunner and his mate , lov'd mall , meg , and marina and margery , but none of us care'd for kate , for she has a tongue with a tang , would cry to a saylor go hang , she lov'd not the savor of tar , nor of pitch , yet a saylor might scratch her where e're she did itch ▪ then to sea boys , and let her go hang. song . bright aurel a , i do owe all the woe , i can know , to those glorious looks alone , though you are unrelenting stone : the quick lightning from your eyes , did sacrifice , my unwise , my unweary harmless heart , and now you glory in my smart . how unjustly you do blame , that pure flame . from you came ? vext with what your self may burn your scorns to tinder did it turn . the least spark now love can call , that does fall , on the small scorcht remainder of my heart , will make it burn in every part . song . beauty and love once fell at odds , and thus revil'd each other ; quoth love , i am one of the gods , and you wait on my mother ; thou hast no power o're men at all , but what i gave to thee ; nor art thou longer fair or sweet , than men acknowledge me . away fond boy , then beauty said , we see that thou art blind ; but men have knowing eyes , and can my graces better find ; 't was i begot thee , mortals know , and call'd thee blind desire ; i made the arrows and thy bow , and wings to kindle fire . love here in anger flew away , and streight to vulcan pray'd , that he would tip his shafts with scorn , to punish this proud maid ; so beauty ever since hath bin but courted for an hour . to love a day , is now a sin , 'gainst cupid and his power . song . brightest , since your pitying eye , saves whom it once condemn'd to die ; whom lingring time did long dismay , you have reliev'd in this short day . propitious gods themselves can do no more , slow to destroy , but active to restore . from your fair , but absent look , cold death her pale artillery took , till gentle love that dart supprest and lodg'd a milder in your brest ; like fam'd achillis mistick spear , thus you , both scatter wounds , and scatter balsam too . song . love and wenching are toys , and at best but vain joys , fit to please beardless boys , that sigh and pule till they are weary ; when they visit their misses , and boast of their kisses , i 'le not envy their blisses , while vertue consists in canary . song . disputes daily arise , and errors grow bolder ▪ philosophers prattle and so does the sizer , the more we should know then by being the older , but plainly't appears there 's no body wiser : he that spends what he has , and wisely drinks all , 't is he is the man ma-the-ma-ti-cal . song . where the bee sucks , there suck i , in a cowslips bell i lie ; there i croutch when owls do cry , on the bats back i do fly , after summer merrily . merrily , merrily , shall i live now , under the blossom that hangs on the bow . song . who is silvia ? what is she ? that all our swains commend her ? holy , fair , and wise is she , the heav'n such g●●ce did lend her , that she might admired be . is she kinde , as she is fair ? for beauty lives with kindness , love doth to her eyes repair , to help him of his blindness , and being helpd inhabits there : then to silvia let us sing , that silvia is excelling ; she surmounts each mortal thing , upon the dull earth dwelling , to her let us garlands bring . a drinking catch , or song . he that will look for a swallows nest , a swallows nest , a swallows nest , must look in the chimney high , and he that would look for a minikin lass : and a trimmikin lass , and a tinnikin lass : must chuse her by her black eye , and he that will fish for frogs , must fish all in this well , and all those , that will fuddle their nose , that will fuddle their nose , must come where good alo's to sell. song . you spotted snakes with double tongue , thorny hedge-hogs be not seen ; newts and blind-worms do no wrong , come not near our fairy queen . philomele with melody , sing in your sweet lullaby ; never harm , nor spell , nor charm , come our lovely lady nigh , so good night with lullaby . weaving spiders come not here , hence you long-leg'd spiders hence , beetles black approach not near ; worm nor snail , do no offence . philomele with melody , &c. hence away , now all is well , one aloof , stand sentinel . song . tell me , where is fancy bred , or in the heart , or in the head ? how begot ? how nourished ? it is ingendred in the eyes , with gazing fed , and fancy dies in the cradle where it lies : let us all ring fancy's knell , ding , dong , bell , ding , dong , bell. song . you that chuse not by the view , chance as fair , and chuse as true ; since this fortune falls to you , be content , and seek no new ▪ if you be well pleas'd with this , and hold your fortune for your bliss ; turn you where your lady is , and claim her with a loving kiss . song . under the green-wood tree , who love● to lie with me , and turn his merry note , unto the sweet birds throat ; come hither , come hither , come hither , here shall he see no enemy , but winter and rough weather . who doth ambition shun , and loves to live i' th sun , seeking the food he eats , and pleas'd with what he gets ; come hither , come hither , come hither , here shall he see no enemy , but winter and rough weather . song . what shall he have that kill'd the deer ? his leather-skin and horns to wear , then sing him home , the rest shall bear this burthen , take thou no scorn , to wear the horn , it was a crest e're thou wast born , thy fathers father wore it , and thy father bore it : the horn , the horn , the lusty horn , is not a thing to laugh to scorn . song . wedding is great iuno's crown , o blessed bond of boord and bed ; 't is hymen peoples every town , high wedlock then be honored : honor , high honor and renown , to hymen god of every town . song . a tripe well broil'd cannot be ill , broil her hot , burn her not , turn the tripe gill , for a tripe well broil'd cannot be ill . song . how long shall i pine for love ? how long shall i sue in vain ? how long like the turtle-dove , shall i heavily thus complain ? shall the sails of my love stand still ? shall the grifts of my hope be unground ? oh fie , oh fie , oh fie , let the mill , let the mill go round , think me still , in my fathers mill , where i have oft been found-a , thrown on my back , on a well fill'd sack , while the mill has still gone round-a : prethee sirrah try thy skill , and again let the mill go round-a . the young one , the old one , the fearful , the bold one , the lame one , though ne'r so unsound-a , the jew , and the turk , have leave for to work , the whilst that the mill goes round-a . song . take her and hug her , then turn her and tug her , and turn her again boy , again ; then if she mumble , or if her tail grumble , kiss her amain boy , amain : do thy endeavour , to take off her feavour , then her disease no longer will raign . if nothing will serve her , then thus to preserve her , swinge her amain boy , amain ; give her cold jelly , to take up her belly , and once a day swinge her again , if she stand all these pains , then knock out her brains , her disease no longer will raign . song . come fill with wine this lusty bowl , 't wil scatter sorrows from my soul , 't wil stif●le care that inward foe , 't is the antipodes to woe , 't wil rescue old age from the grave , 't wil make a fr●eman of a slave , 't wil vigour and ripe fancie bring , ▪ t wil hoise a beggar to a king. lo how it glows and sparkles there , brighter than a spangled sphear , and how it bubles from the deep , leaping to surprize my lip , rich juice , since thou dost court my taste , i 'le meet a kiss with equal haste , go then , go mingle with my blood , thus swallow i thy wealthy flood , 't is vanish't , and i see the shore , not wasted thither by an oar ; oh fill 't again , and ●ill it high , oh let me be but drunk and die . seas heapt on seas cannot asswage this eager thirst , this violent rage ; were half the globe fill'd to the top , i 'de drink 't , and eat the earth for sop , but hah by all the gods ●reel , my brain is traytor to my will ; my vitals stop , my spirits sink , come then i 'le sleep , and dream of drink . we that bacchus do adore , chor. envy not the misers store ; nor the charms , nor sweets of love , nor the state of gods above . song . 't is late and cold , stir up the fire , sit close and draw the table nigher ; be merry , and drink wine that 's old , a hearty medicine 'gainst a cold : your beds of wanton doun the best , where you shall tumble to your rest ; i could wish you wenches too , but i am dead , and cannot do : call for the best , the house may ring , sack , white , and clarret let them bring ; and drink apace while breath you have , youl'l finde but cold drink in the grave : plover , partridge for your dinner , and a capon for the sinner , you shall finde ready when you are up , and your horse shall have his sup ▪ welcome , welcome , are ye all , from master high , to servant small . song . come let us be friends , and most friendly agree , for the pimp , the punck , & the doctor are three , which cannot but thrive when united they be . the pimp brings in custom , the punk she gets treasure , of which the physician is sure of his measure , for work which she makes him in sale of her pleasure ; for which when she fails by diseases and pain , the doctor new vamps , and upsets her again . song . fear not ( dear love ) that i 'le reveal those hours of pleasure we two steal , no eye shall see , nor yet the sun descry what thou and i have done ; no ear shall hear our love , but we silent as the night will be . the god of love himself ( whose dart did first wound mine , and then thy heart ) shall never know that we can tell , what sweets in stoln embraces dwell . this onely means may finde it out , if when i die , physicians doubt what caus'd my death , and there to view , of all their judgements which was true ; rip up my heart , oh then i fear the world will see thy picture there . song . arm , arm , arm , arm , the scouts are all come in , keep your ranks close , & now your honors win ; behold from yonder hill the foe appears , bowes , bills , glaves , arrows , shields , swords , pikes , and spears , like a dark wood he comes , or tempest pouring , o view the wings of horse the meadows scouring : the vant-guard marches bravely , hark the drums-dub-dub , they meet , they meet , and now the battel comes : see how the arrows flie , that darken all the skie , hark how the trumpets sound , hark how the hills abound , — tara — tara — tara . hark how the horses charge , in boys , in boys , in tara — tara . the battel totters ; now the wounds begin , o how they cry , o how they die ▪ room for the valiant memnon arm'd with thunder , see how he breaks the ranks asunder ! they flie , they flie , eumenes has the chase , and brave polibius makes good his place , to the plains , to the woods . to to the rocks , to the floods they flie for succor , follow , follow , follow . — hey , hey , hark how the souldiers hollow , brave diocles is dead , and all his souldiers fled , the battel 's won , and lost , that many a life hath cost . song . a curse upon thee for a slave , art thou here , and heardst me rave ? fly not sparkles from mine eye , to shew my indignation nigh ? am i not all foam and fire ? with voice as hoarse as a town cryer ; how my back opes and shuts together , with fury , as old mens with weather , couldst thou not hear my teeth knack hither , thou nasty , scurvy , mungril toad , mischief on thee , light upon thee , all the plagues that can confound thee , or did ever raign abroad : better a thousand lives it cost , than have brave anger spilt or lost . song . peace and silence be the guide to the man , and to the bride : if there be a joy yet new in marriage , let it fall on you , that all the world may wonder ▪ if we should stay , we should do worse , and turn our blessings to a curse , by keeping you asunder . another . jo hymen , jo hymen , jo hymen , was wont to be still the old song , at high nuptial feasts , where the merry merry merry guests with joy and good and wishes did throng : but to this new wedding , new notes do i bring , to rail at thee hymen , while sadly i sing . fie ô hymen , fie ô hymen , fie ô hymen , what hands and what hearts dost thou knit ? a widow that 's poor , and a very very whore , to an heir that wants nothing but wit ? yet thus far ô hymen , thy answer is made , when his means are spent , they may live by her trade . song . give me more love , or more disdain , the torrid , or the frozen zone , bring equal case unto my pain , the temperate afford me none ; either extream of love , or hate , is sweeter than a calm estate . give me a storm : if it be love , like danae in a golden showre , i swim in pleasure ; if it prove disdain , that torrent will devour my vulture hopes ; and he 's possest of heaven , that 's but from hell releast ; then crown my joys , or cure my pain , give me more love , or more disdain . song . tell me prithee , faithless swain , tell me prithee , faithless swain , why you did such passion feign , on purpose to deceive me , i no sooner lov'd again , but you again to leave me . phillis , we must blame our fate , phillis , we must blame our fate , kindness bears a certain date , and e're those joys we tasted , you in peevishness and state , the time had almost wasted . 't was my love did yours destroy , 't was my love did yours destroy , strephon had i still been coy , i know you still would prize me : think you dream'd you did enjoy , and then you 'l not despise me . love like other native fires , love like other native fires , leaves what 's burnt , and strait desires fresh objects to be choosing ; repetition always tyres , and all 's the worse for using . once again thy love pursue , once again thy love pursue , and my scorns i will renew , but passion doth so sway me , that should i my sighs subdue , my tears would soon betray me . sigh no more , nor weep in vain , sigh no more , nor weep in vain , nymph , your beauty soon will gain a more deserving lover ; slaves that once have broke their chains , you hardly can recover . song . tell me no more you love , in vain fair celia , you this passion feign ; can those pretend to love , that do refuse what love perswades us too ? who once has felt his active flame , dull laws of honor does disdain , you would be thought his slave , and yet you will not to his pow'r submit . more cruel then those beauties are , whose coyness wounds us with despair ; for all the kindness which you show , each smile and kiss which you bestow , are like those cordials which we give to dying men , to make them live , and languish cut an hour in pain ; be kinder celia , or disdain . song . how happy art thou and i , that never knew how to love ! there 's no such blessings here beneath , what e're there is above : 't is liberty , 't is liberty , every wise man doth love . song . why should onely man be ty'd to a foolish female thing , when all creatures else beside , birds and beasts change every spring ? who would then to one be bound , when so many may be found ? why should i my self confine to the limits of one place , when i have all europe mine , where i list to run my race ? who would the● to one be bound , when so many may be found ? would you think him wise that now still one sort of meat doth eat , when both sea and land allow sundry sorts of other meat ? who would then to one be bound , when so many may be found ? e're old saturn chang'd his throne , freedom reign'd and banisht strife , where was he that knew his own , or who call'd a woman wife ? who would then to one bound , when so many may be found ? ten times happier are those men . that enjoy'd those golden days ; until time 's redress'd agen , i will never hymen praise . who is it would to one be bound , when so many may be found ? song . love's empire , as the world is wide , all living creatures lovers be , and those which have no life beside , love by a secret sympathy . nay gods themselves who limit destiny , to love's almighty scepter subject be . under gilt roo●s , in humble cells , in desarts , and in princes courts , this uncontrouled power dwells , love unto every place resorts ; and all the world under his yoke does faint , but he 's a monarch that brooks no restraint . song . oh chloris , would the gods allow we e're might love as we love now , what greater joys hath earth in store ? or heav'n it self , to give us more ? for nothing sure so sweet can prove , as pleasures of beginning love. but love when to its heighth arriv'd , of all our joys is shortest liv'd ; its morning past , it sets so soon , that none can finde the afternoon ; and of that little time is lent , half in unkindness is mis-spent . since fate to love such short life gives . and love 's so tender whilst it lives , let us remove main fears away , so to prevent its first decay ; for love , like blood , let out before , will loose its power , and cure no more . song . no , no , thou all of red and white , thou hast not yet undone me quite for i have lost but half my heart , yet i confess the wound doth smart ; then pretty thief , oh steal no more , but let me keep one part in store . sure half 's too much for thee of mine , unless i had some share in thine . though thou art fair , and though thou' rt young , and though thou hast a pretty tongue , and every word that thou dost say , might lead a princes heart astray ; yet all those traps will ne'r catch me , i must have kinder snares from thee . 'lass thou shalt see i can retreat , and not lie conquer'd at thy feet . 't is true , if i did keep the field , at length i must be forc'd to yield , not like a coward will i flie , nor like a fool will stay and die , with half my heart i 'le march away , then t'other part not long will stay ; a heart divided knows no power , nor will submit above an houre . reproach me not , though heretofore ●onely freedome did adore , ●nd brag that none , though kind , as fair , the loss of it could half repair , since i now willingly do yield to chloris beauty all the field . with greater joys i do resign my freedom , though thou e're kepst thine , and am resolv'd constant to prove , should her neglect transcend my love . strange charms they are which make me burn , without the hopes of a return . to see , and not to be in love , a wonder like her self would prove , whose charms by nature , and by art , do each of them deserve a heart . for which my sorrows are not small , i have but one to pay them all . i must confess a while i strove with reason to resist my love , all saints sometimes 'gainst death do pray though it be to heaven their onely way . 't is onely chloris hath the skill , to make me blest against my will. nor will i so much as endure , to think inconstancy a cure ; for were i to that sin so bent , it sure wou'd prove my punishment . here to adore i must confess is beter , than elsewhere success . song . . wake all ye dead , what ho , what ho ; how soundly they sleep whose pillars lie low ? they minde not poor lovers who walk above on the decks of the world , in storms of love ? no whisper now , nor glance can pass through wick●●s , or through panes of glass ; for our windows and doors , are shut and barr'd , lie close in the church , and in the church-yard , in ev'ry grave , make room , make room , the world●s at an end , and we come , we come . the state is now , loves foe , loves foe , has seiz'd on his arms , his quiver , and bowe , has pinion'd his wings , and fetter'd his feet , because he made way for lovers to meet ; but oh sad chance , his judge was old ; hearts cruel grow , when blood grows cold . no man being young , his process would draw , oh heavens that love should be subject to law , lovers go wooe the dead the dead ! lie two in a grave , and to bed , to bed . song . in faith 't is true , i am in love , 't is your black eyes have made me so ; my resolutions they remove , and former niceness overthrow . the glowing char-coals set on fire a heart , that former flames did shun , who , as heretick unto desire , now 's judg'd to suffer matyrdom . but beauty since it is thy fate , at distance thus to wound so sure , thy vertues i w●ll imitate , and see if distance prove a cure. then farewel mistriss , farewel love , those lately entertain'd desires , wise men can from that plague remove ; farewel black eyes , and farewel fires . if ever i my heart acquit of those dull flames , i 'le bid a pox on all black eyes , and swear they 'r sit for nothing , but a tinder-box . song . i happy saw , and faithful lov'd , which i shall ever , ever do , not to be constant call'd and prov'd , for that i am compell'd unto ; for she that in her love do's think of fame , love 's not for the right end , but for a name . compell'd to love by parts divine , i follow them whom angels tend , then tell me , can my love decline whose lowest object do's ascend ? no i must love him , and will prove it then , she 's the best woman loves the best of men . song . our ruler hath got the vertigo of state , the world turns round in his politick pate , he steers in a sea where his course cannot last , and bears too much sail , for the strength of his mast. let him plot all he can , like a politick man , yet love though a child may fit him : the small archer though blind , such an arrow will finde , as with an old trick shall hit him , sure angelo knows loves party is strong , love melts like soft wax , the hearts of the young ; and none are so old , but they think on the taste , and weep with remembrance of kindnesses past . let him plot all , &c. love in the foolish is held a mad fit , and madness in fools is reckon'd for wit , the wise value love , as fools wisdome prize , which when they can't gain , they seem to despise . let him plot all , &c. cold cowards all perils of anger shun , to dangers of love , they leap when they run ; the valiant in frolicks did follow the boy , when he led em a dance from greece to troy. let him plot all , &c. song . fond love , what dost thou mean , to court an idle folly ? platonick love is nothing else , but meerly melancholly , 't is active love that makes us jolly . to dote upon a face , or court a sparkling eye , or to esteem a dimpled cheek , compleat felicity , 't is to betray ones liberty . then pray be not so fond , think you that women can , rest satisfy'd with complements , the froathy part of man ? no , no , they hate a puritan . they care not for your sighs , nor your erected eyes , they hate to hear a man complain , alas he dies , he dies , believ 't they love a closer prize . then venter to embrace , 't is but a smack or two ; i 'm confident no woman lives , but sometimes she will do , the fault lies not in her , but you . song . silly heart forbear , those are murdering eyes , in the which i swear , cupid lurking lies . see his quiver , see his bowe too , see his dart ; fly , o fly ! fly , o fly ! thou foolish heart . song . poor artaxander long hath woo'd fai● celia , but in vain , for she on terms of honour stood , though never on disdain ▪ his kind address●s as a charm , sometimes she 'd entertain , with soft embraces close and warm , yet streight grow cold again . song . thou deity swift wing'd love , sometimes below , sometimes above , little in shape , but great in power , thou that mak'st thy heart a tower , and thy loop-holes ladies eyes , from whence thou strik'st the fond and wise . did all the shafts in thy fair quiver , stick fast in my ambitious l●ver ; yet thy power would i adore , and call upon thee to shoot more , shoot more , shoot more . song . o cupid turn away thy bow , thy pow'r we maids both feel and know fair cupid turn away thy bow , they be those golden arrows , bring ladies all their sorrows , and till there be more truth in men , never shoot at maids ag●n . song . fain would i wake thee sweet , but fear i should invite you to worse chear ; in your dreams you cannot fair , meaner than musick , no compare ; none of your slumbers are compil'd , under the pleasures makes a child : your day-delights so well compact , that what you think turns all to act . id wish my self no better play . your dream by night , your thought by day . wake , gently wake , part softly from your dreams , the morning flies , to your fair eyes , to take her special beams , song . let the bells ring , and the boys s●ng , the young lass●s trip and play ; let the cups go round , till round goes the ground , our learned vicar we 'l s●ay . let the pig turn merrily hey , and let the fat goose swim , for verily , verily , hey , our vicar this day shall be t●im . the stew'd cock shall crow — cock a doodle dow , a loud cock a doodle shall crow , the duck , and the drake , shall swim in a lake of onions and claret below . our wives shall be neat , to bring in our meat , to thee our noble adviser , our pains shall be great , and our pottles shall sweat , and we our selves shall be wiser . we 'l labor and swink , we 'l kiss , and we 'l drink , and tithes shall come thicker and thicker , we 'l fall to the plough , and get children enough , and thou shalt be learned o vicar . song . he that a tinker , a tinker will be . let him leave other loves and come listen to me ; though he travels all the day , yet he comes home still at night , and dallies with his doxie , and dreams of delight . his pot and his toast in the morning he takes , and all day long good musick he makes , he wanders up and down to wakes and to fairs , and casts his cap at the court , and its cares ; when to the town the tinker doth come , oh how the wanton wenches run . some bring him basons , some bring him bowls , all wenches pray him to stop up their holes ; tink goes the hammer , the skellet , and the scummer , come bring me the copper kettle , for the t●ker , the tinker , the merry merry tinker , oh he is the man of mettle . song . a silly poor shepherd was folding his sheep , he walked so long he got cold in his feet , he laid on his coals by two and by three , but the more he laid on , the cuc-colder was he . alas good wife what should we do now , to buy us more fewel , we 'l sell the brown cow , to buy us more coals to warm thee and me , but the more he laid on , the cut-colder was he . some shepherds , said she , themselves can warm keep , by feeding their slock , and folding their sheep , but when thou com'st home with thy tar-box and crook oh how it grieves me , how cuc-cold thou dost look . alas good wife i walk through dew , dirt , and mire . whilst thou perhaps warm'st thy self without fire , with a friend in a corner , in some such sort as where by the warmer thou art , the cuc-colder am i , song . now that the spring hath fill'd our veins , with quick and active fire , and made green liv'ry's o're th●●lains , and every grove a quire ; sing we this song with mirth and merry glee , and bacchus crown the bowl , and here 's to thee , and thou to me , and every thirsty soul. shear sheep that have them cry we still , but see that no man scape , to take of the sherry , that makes us so merry , and plump as the lusty grape . song . pish , modest sipper , to 't agen , my sweetest joy , the wine 's not coy , as women are , my dearest puling , prethee then , prethee my fair , once more bedew those lips of thine , mend thy draught , and mend the wine , since it hath tasted of thy lip , ( too quickly cloy'd ) how over-joy'd it cheersully invites thee to another sip , methinks i see the wine perfum'd by thee my fair , bacchus himself is dabling there . once more dear soul , nay prethee try , bath that cherry , in the sherry , the jocund wine , which sweetly smiles and courts thy eye as more divine : though thou take none to drink to me , takes pleasure to be drank by thee : nay my fair , off with 't , ost with it clean , well i perceive , why this you leave , my love reveals , and makes me guess what 't is you mean , because at meals , my lips are kept from kissing thee , thou needs wilt kiss the glass to me . song . the spaniard loves his ancient st●p , a lombard the venetian , and some like breechless women go , the rush , turk , iew , and grecian . the thrifty french man wears smal waste , the du●ch his belly boasteth . the english man is for th●m all , and for each fashion coasteth . the turk in linnen wraps his head , the persian his in lawn too , the rush with sable furrs his cap , and change will not be drawn to . the spaniards constant to his black , the french inconstant ever , but of all the felts that may be ●elt , give me the english bever . the german loves his coney-wool , the irish-man his shag too ; the welch his monmouth loves to wear , and of the same will brag too . some love the rough , and some the smooth , some great , and others small things , but oh your liquorish english man , he loves to deal in all things the rush drinks quass , dutch lubecks beer , and that is strong and mighty ; the britain he metheglin quaffs , the irish aqua vitae . the french affects the orleans grape , the spanyard sips his sherry , the english none of these can scape , but he withall makes merry . the italian in her high chopen , scotch lass and lovely vroe too , the spanish donna , french madam , he doth not fear to go to . nothing so full of hazard , dread . nought lives above the center ; no health , no fashion , wine , nor wench , on which he wil not venture . song . . from the fair lavinian shore , i your markets come to store , muse not though so far i dwell , and my wares come here to sell ; such is the sacred hunger of gold , then come to my pack , where i cry , what do you lack , what do you buy , for here it is to be sold. you whose birth and breeding base , are rank'd into a nobler race ; and whose parents heretofore neither arms , nor scutheons bore : first let me have but a touch of your gold , then come to me lad , you shall have , what your dad never gave , for here it is to be sold. madam , for your wrinkled fa●e , here 's complexion it to grace , which , if your earnest be but small , it takes away the vertue all . but if your palms are anointed with gold then you shall seem like a queen of fifteen , though you are threescore year old ? song . when dasies py'd , and violets blew , and cuckow-buds of yellow hue ; and lady-smocks all silver white , do paint the meadows with delight , the cuckow then on every tree , mocks married men ; for thus sings he , cuckow , cuckow , a word of fear , unpleasing to a married ear . when shepherds pipe on oaten straws , and merry larks are plough-mens clocks , when turtles tread , and rooks , and daws , and maidens bleach their summer smocks , the cuckow then on every tree , mocks married men ; for thus sings he , cuckow , cuckow , a word of fear , unpleasing to a married ear . song . after the pains of a desperate lover , when day and night i have sigh'd all in vain , ah what a pleasure it is to discover in her eyes pity , who causes my pain ! chorus ah what , &c. when the denial comes fainter and fainter , and her eyes give what her tongue does deny , ah what a trembling i feel when i venter , ah what a trembling does usher my joy ! chor. ah what , &c. when with unkindness our love at a stand is , and both have punish'd our selves with the pain , ah what a pleasure the touch of her hand is ! a what a pleasure to press it again ! chor. ah what , &c. when with a sigh she accords me the blessing , and her eyes twinkle 'twixt pleasure and pain , ah what a joy ! oh beyond all expressing ! ah what a joy to hear it again . chor. ah what , &c. song . calm was the evening , and clear was the skie , and new budding flowers did spring , when all alone went amintas and i to hear the sweet nightingale sing . i sate , and he laid him down by me , and scarcely his breath he could draw , but when with a fear , he began to come near , he was dasht with a ah , ah , ah . he blusht to himself , and lay still ●or a while , and his modesty curb'd his desire , but streightly convinc'd all his fears with a smile , and added new flames to his fire . ah silvia , said he , you are cruel , to keep your poor lover in awe , then once more he prest with his hands to my brest , but was dasht with a ah , ah , ah ▪ i knew 't was his passions caus'd all his fear , and therefore i pitied his case , i whisper'd him softly , there 's no body near , and laid my check close to his face : but as he grew bolder and bolder , a shepherd came by us , and saw , and just as our bliss began with a kiss , he burst out with ha , ha , ha , ha , song . when i sickles hang by the wall , and dick the shepherd blows his nail , and tom bears log into the hall , and milk comes frozen home in pail , when blood is nipt , and ways be foul , then nightly sings the staring owl , tu-whit , to-who , a merry note , while greasie ione doth keel the pot . when all aloud the winde doth blow , and coffing drowns the parsons saw , and birds sits brooking in the snow , and marrians nose looks red and raw ; when roasted crabs hiss in the bowl , then nightly sings the staring owl , tu-whit , to-who , a merry note , while greasie ione doth keel the po● . song . take , oh take those lips away , that so sweetly were forsworn ; and those eyes the break of day , lights that do mislead the morn ; but my kisses bring again , seals of love , but seal'd in vain . song . sigh no more ladies , sigh no more , men were deceivers ever , one foot in sea , and one on shore , to one thing constant never : then sigh not so , but let them go , and be you blith and bonny , converting all your sounds of woe , into hey nony , nony . sing no more ditties , sing no more of dumps so dull and heavy , the fraud of men were ever so , since summer first was leavy ; then sigh not so , but let them go , and be you blithe and bony , converting all your sounds of woe , into hey nony , nony . song . a maid , i dare not tell her name , for fear i should disgrace her , tempted a young man for to come one night , and to embrace her , but at the door he made a stop , he made a stop , he made a stop , but she lay still , and snoring said , the latch pull up , the latch pull up . this young man hearing of her words , pull'd up the latch and enter'd ; and in the place unfortunately , to her mothers bed he venter'd : but the poor maid was sore afraid , and almost dead , and almost dead , but she lay still , and snoring said , the truckle-bed , the truckle-bed . unto the truckle-bed he went , but as the youth was going , th' unlucky cradle stood in 's way , and almost spoil'd his wooing ; when after that , the maid he spy'd , the maid he spy'd , the maid he spy'd , but she lay still , and snoring said , the other side , the other side . unto the other side he went , to shew the love he meant her , pull'd off his cloaths couragiously , and falls to th' work he was sent for ; but the poor maid made no reply , made no reply , made no reply , but she lay still , and snoring said , a little too high , a little too high . this lusty lover was half asham'd of her gentle admonition , he thought to charge her home as well , as any girl could wish him ; o now my love , i 'm right i know , i 'm right i know , i 'm right i know , but she lay still , and snoring said , a little too low , a little too low . though by mistakes , at length this youth his business so well tended , he hot the mark so cunningly , he defi'd the world to mend it ; o now my love , i 'm right i swear , i 'm right i swear , i 'm right i swear , but she lay still , and snoring said , o there , o there , o there , o there . song . i can love for an hour , when i 'm at leisure , he that loves half a day , sins without measure ; cupid come tell me , what what art had thy mother , to make me love one face more than another . men to be thought more wise , daily endeavor , to make the world believe they can love ever . ladies believe them not , they will deceive you , for when they have their wills , then they will leave you . men cannot feast themselves vvith your sweet features , they love variety of charming creatures ; too much of any thing sets them a cooling , though they can nothing do , they will be fooling . song . tom and will were shepherds swains , they lov'd and liv'd together , vvhen fair pastor● grac'd their plains , alas ! why came she thither ? for though they fed two several flocks , they had but one desire , pastoras eyes , and amber locks , sat both their hearts on fire . tom came of honest gentle race , by father , and by mother , will was noble , but alas , he was a younger brother . tom was toysom , will was sad , no huntsman , nor no fowler , tom was held a proper lad , but will the better bowler . tom would drink her health , and swear the nation could not want her , will could take her by the ear , and with his voice inchant her . tom kept always in her sight , and ne'r forgat his duty , will was witty , and could write smooth sonnets on her beauty . thus did she exercise her skill , when both did dote upon her , she graciously did use them still , and still preserv'd her honor . so cunning and so fair a she , and of so sweet behavior , that tom thought he , and will thought he was chiefly in her favor . which of those two she loved most , or whether she lov'd either , 't is thought they 'l finde it to their cost , that she indeed lov'd neither . for to the court pastora's gone , ' thad been no court without her ; the queen among her train had none was half so fair about her . tom hung his dog , and threw away his sheep-crook , and his wallet , will burst his pipes , and curst the day that e're he made a sonnet . song . lawn as white as driven snow , cypress as black as e're was crow , gloves as sweet as damask roses , masks for face● , and for noses , bugle-bracelets , neck-lace amber , perfume for a ladies chamber ; golden quoifs , and stomachers , for my lads to give their dears ; pins , and poaking-sticks of steel : come buy of me , come ; come buy , come buy : buy lads , or else your lasses cry : come buy . will you buy any tape , or lace for your cape , my dainty duck , my dear-a ? any silk , any thread , any toys for your head , of the new'st , and fin'st , fin'st wear-a ? come to the pedler , money 's a medler , that doth utter all mens ware-a . song . fear no more the heat o●th ' sun , nor the furious winters rages , thou thy worldly task hast done , home art gone , and take thy wages . golden lads and girls all must , as chimney-sweepers , come to dust . fear no more the frown o' th' great , thou art past the tyrants strook , care no more to cloath and eat , to thee the reed is as the oak ; the scepter , learning , physick must , all follow thee , and come to dust . fear no more the lightning flash , nor th'all-dreaded thunder-stone . fear no slander , censure rash , thou hast finisht joy and mone . all lovers young , all lovers must consign to thee , and come to dust . no exorciser harm thee , nor no witchcraft charm thee . ghost unlaid forbear thee , nothing ill come near thee , quiet consummation have , and renowned be thy grave . song . a young man lately in our town , he went to bed one night , he had no sooner laid him down , but was troubled with a sprite : so vigorously this spirit stood , let him do what he can , oh then he said , it must be laid , by a woman , not a man. a handsom maid did undertake , and into th' bed she leapt , and to allay the spirits power , full close to him she crept : she having such a guardian care , her office to discharge , she opened wide her conjuring-book , and laid her leaves at large . her office she did well perform vvithin a little space , then up she rose , and down he lay , and durst not shew his face . she took her leave , and away she went , vvhen she had done the deed , saying , if 't chance to come again , then send for me with speed . song . 't is a merry 〈◊〉 we live , all our work is brought unto us , still are getting , never give , for their cloaths all men do wooe us , yet unkinde , they blast our names with aspersions of dishonor ; for which we make bold with their dames , when we take our measure on her . song . help love , or else i sink , for know , he best can help that causeth wo ; help then , and with thy smoother palm , the fury of my passions calm : succeeding tears in billows rise , as there were seas met in my eyes ; my ●ighs united proudly grown , as the four windes combin'd in one : hark how they roar ! my sighs and tears , sure have conspir'd to tempt my fears ; see how they swell now they are met , and ev'n a tempest do beget ! it shakes my barque , her ribs do crack , and now i fear a dismal wrack : help love for pity , then i pray , e're my poor heart be cast away . song . make ready fair lady to night , and stand at the door below , for i will be there , to receive you with care , and with your true love you shall go . and when the stars twinkle so bright , then down to the door will i creep ; to my love i will flie , e're the jealous can spie , and leave my old daddy asleep . song . once was i sad , t●ll i grew to be mad , but i 'le never be sad again boys ; i courted a riddle , she fancied a fiddle , the tune does still run in my brain boys . the gittarn , the lute , the pipe , and the flute , are the new alamode for the nan boys , with pistol and dagger , the women out-swagger , the blades with the mu●● and the fan boys . all the town is run mad , and the hectors do pad , besides their false dice , and the slur-boys : the new formed cheat●● with their acts and debates , have brought the old to a demur boys . men stand upon thorns , to pull out their horns , and to cuckold themselves in grain-boys : when to wear um before , does make their heads sore , but behind they do suffer no pain-boys . the papist , the presbyter , and prestor iohn , are much discontented we see boys : for all their religion , no mahomets pidgeon can make 'um be madder than we boys . there is a mad fellow , clad always 〈◊〉 yellow , and sometim● his nose is blew boys : he cheated th● devil , which was very ev●● to him and to all his crew boys . and whilst we are thus mad , my princess is glad to laugh at the world , and at me boys , 'cause i can't apprehend what she please to command but it is not my self you see boys . song . stay , shut the gate , t'other quart ; faith 't is not so late as your thinking , the stars which you see , in the hemisphere be , are but studs in our cheeks by good drinking . the suns gone to tipple all night in the sea , boys , to morrow he 'l blush , that he 's paler than we boys , drink wine , give him water , 't is sack makes us the boys . fill up the glass , to the next merry lad let it pass , come away with 't : let 's set foot to foot , and give our mindes to 't , 't is h●●etical six that doth slay wit ; then ●ang up good faces , let 's drink till our noses gives freedom to speak what our fancy disposes , beneath whose protection , now under the rose is . drink off your bowl , 't will enrich both your head and your soul with canary ; for a carbuncle'd face , saves a tedious race , and the indies about us we carry : no helicon like to the juice of good wine is , for phoebus had never had wit that divine is , had his face not been bow-dy'd as thine is , and mine is . this must go round , off with your h●ts till the pavement be crown'd with your beavers ; a red-coated face , frights a serjeant and 's mace , whilst the constable trembles to shivers , in state march our faces like some of the quorum , while the whores do fall down ; & the vulgar ador 'um and our noses like link-boys run shining before ' um . song . may i finde a woman fair , and h●r minde as clear as air . if her beauty go alone , t is to me as if 't were none . may i finde a woman rich , and not of too high a pitch ; if that pride should cause disdain , tell me , lover , where 's thy gain ? may i finde a woman wise , and her falshood not disguise , hath she wit , as she hath will ; double arm'd she is to ill . may i finde a woman kinde , and not wavering like the winde ? how should i call that love mine , when 't is his , and his , and thine . may i finde a woman true , there is beauties fairest hue ; there is beauty , love , and wit , happy he can compass it . song . i courted a lass , my folly was the cause of her disdaining , i courted her thus ; what shall i sweet dolly , d● for thy dear loves obtaining ? but another had dallied with dolly , that dolly for all her feigning , had got such a mountain above her valley , that dolly went home complaining . song . good people give ear whilst a story i tell , of twenty black tradesmen , were brought up in hell , on purpose poor people to rob of their due ; there 's none shall be noozed if you finde but one true . the first was a coyner that stampt in a mold , the second a voucher to put off his gold. then hark well , and mark well , see what will befal . they are twenty sworn brethren tradesmen all . the third was a padder that fell to decay ; and when he was living took to the high-way . the forth is a mill-ken , to crack up a door ; hee 'l venture to rob , both the rich , and the poor . the fifth is a glasier , who when he creeps in ; to pinch all the lurry , he thinks it no sin . then hark well , &c. the sixt is a foyl-cloy that not one hick spares , and the seventh is a budgg , to track up the staires ; the eight is a bulk , that can bulk any hick , if the master be napt , then bulk he is sick . the ninth is a ginny to lift up a grate ; the sees but the lurry with his hooks he will bate . then hark well , &c. ●he tenth is a shop-lift ●hat carries a bob , ●hen he ranges the city the shops for to rob. the eleventh is a bubber , much used of late , he goes to the alehouse , and steals there the plate . the twelfth a trapan , if a cull he doth meet , he naps all his cole , and turns him i' th' street : then hark well , &c. the thirteenth a fambler , false rings for to sell , when a mob he has bit , his cole he will tell . the fourteenth a gamester , if he sees the hick sweet , he presently drops down a cog in the street . the fifteenth a prancer , whose courage is small , if they catch him horse courssing he 's noozed for all . then hark well , &c. the sixteenth a sheep-napper , whose trade 's so deep , if he 's caught in the corn , he 's mark't for a sheep . the seventeenth a dun-aker , that will make vow's , to go in the country , and steal all the cows . the eighteenth a kid-napper , spirits young men , though he tip them the piks , they nap him agen . then hark well , &c. the nineteenth is a prigger of the cacklers , goes into the country , to visit the farmers , he steals their poultry , and thinks it no sin , when into the hen-roost i' th' night he gets in . the twentieth a thief-catcher , so we him call , if he nap a poor tradesman , he pays for all . then hark well , &c. there 's many more craftsmen , which i could name ; that do use such like trades , yet think it no shame : these may a poor convert , confess to his grief , are all the black trades of a gentleman thief ; who though a good workman , is seldome made free , till he rides on a cart , to be noozed on a tree . then hark well , and mark well , see what doth befal , 't was the end of these twenty sworn brethren all . song . come hither sweet melancholly , now t is time to be jolly , dame fortune ▪ is poor , and venus a whore , and cupid is full of his folly i cannot but laugh to see men , thus dote on foolsh women , accursed are they , with such puppets to play , and blessed is he that 's a free-man . for as once , i dearly lov'd a creature , for vertue more than feature ; but she is grown coy , that then was my joy , and she is of a weather-cock nature . i lov'd her as a sister , a thousand times i kist her , yet nevertheless i mist her . these words in her mouth were common , she 'd marry my self , or no man ; but away she flew , like a hawk from mew , so fickle a thing is woman . chaste life shall be my study , my closet a walk that 's woody ; and during my life , i 'le ne'r have a wife , she 'l make my brains grow muddy . my muse shall be my bedfellow , a bundle of books my pillow , and in stead of a horn , my bed i 'le adorn , with a garland made of willow . i 'le never more trust a woman , that will prove constant to no man , she sets up her guiles , with flattering smiles , with a purpose to undo man. for they are always so fickle , and in their behavior brittle . like grass that is old , and falls from the mould , they are sit to be trim'd with a sickle . false fondling now i 'le leave thee , for thou wilt of my wits bereave me ; although i am blind , i evermore find , thou art constant to decieve me . prime youth lasts not , age will follow , and make all white , thy tresses yellow ; and when time shall date thy glory , then too late thou wilt be sorry . song . a king lives not a braver life , than we merry pris'ners do , though fools in freedom do conceive , that we are in want and wo. when we never take care for providing our fare , we have one that doth purvay for victual day by day . what pray then can a king have more , than one that doth provide his store ? kings have a keeper , so have we , although he be not a lord , yet shall strut and swell as big as he , and command all with a word ; all the judges do appear twice before us ev'ry year , where each one of us doth stand with the law in his own hand . can kings command then more than we , who of all laws commanders be ? each to the hall walks in his chain , where our guard about us stand , and all the country comes in amain , at holding up of a hand , though our chaplain cannot preach , yet he 'l suddenly you teach to read of the hardest psalm , doth not he deserve the palm ? ye courtiers all ye cannot show , such officers as these i trow . song . in love , away , you do me wrong , i hope i have not liv'd so long freed from the treach'ries of your eyes , now to be caught and made your prize . no lady , 't is not all your art can make me , and my freedom part . in love , with what ? with spanish wine , or the french juice in carnadine , the dimple or the other grace , but not in love with your fair face . no there 's more sweetn●ss in pure wine , than either looks or lips of thine . your god you say can shoot so right , hee l wound a heart in th' darkest night , pray let him fling away his dart , and see if he can hit my heart : no cupid , know if thou'lt be mine , turn ga●imed● , and fill some wine . then fill a cup of perry and we will be merry , there 's nought but pure wine makes us love sick and pine , i le hug the cup and kiss it , and sigh if i miss it , 't is that makes us jolly , sing hey trolly lolly . song . a maiden fair i dare not wed . for fear i wear acteons head ; a maiden black is ever proud , the little one is ever loud . a maiden that is tall of growth , is always subject unto sloth : the fair , the foul , the little , the tall , some fault remains among them all . song . now , by my love , the greatest oath that is , there 's none that loves thee half so well as i , i do not neither ask your love for this ; for heavens sake believe me , or i die , no faithful servant e're but did deserve his master should believe that he did serve , and i ask no more wages though i starve . my love , fair beauty , like thy self is pure , nor could i e're a bestial love approve , one smile would make me willingly endure , i can't but keep together life and love. being your pris'ner and your captiv'd slave , so do not feast nor banquet look to have , a little bread and water 's all i crave . upon your sigh for pity i can live , one tear will keep me twenty years at least , and fifty more a gentle look will give , a hundred years but one kinde word will feast , a thousand more will surely added be , if you an inclination have for me , they comprehend a vast eternity . song . have you any work for the sow-gelder , ho ? my horn goes too high , too low , have you any pigs , calves , or colts ? have you any lambs in your holts , to cut for the stone ? here comes a cunning one . have you any brauches to spade , or e're a fair maid , that would be a nun ? come kiss me 't is done . hark how my merry horn doth blow . too high , too low , too high , too low . song . i am a rogue , and a stout one , a most couragious drinker , i do excel , 't is known full well , the ratter , tom , and tinker . still do i cry , good your worship , good sir , bestow one small denire sir , and bravely then , at the bouzing ken , i 'le spend it all in beer sir. if a bung be got by the hie-way then straight i do attend them ; for if hue and cry do follow , i a wrong way soon do send them . still do i cry , &c. ten miles unto a market , i run to meet a miser , then in a throng , i nip his bung , and the party ne'r the wiser . still do i cry , &c. my dainty dells , my doxies , when e're they see me lacking , without delay , poor wretches , they will set their duds a packing . still do i cry , &c. i pay for what i call for , and so perforce it must be . for yet i can not know the man , or hostess that will trust me ▪ still do i cry , &c. if any give me lodging , a courteous knave they finde me , for in their bed , alive or dead , some lice i leave behind me . still do i cry , &c. if gentlefolk be coming , then straight it is our fashion , our leg to tie , close to our thigh , to move them to compassion . still do i cry , &c. my doublet sleeve hangs empty , and for to beg the bolder , for meat and drink , mine arm i shrink up close unto my shoulder . still do i cry , &c. if a coach i hear be rumbling , to my crutches then i high me , for being lame , it is a shame , such gallants should deny me . still do i cry , &c. with a seeming bursten belly , i look like one half dead sir , or else i beg , with a wooden leg , and a night cap on my head sir. still do i cry , &c. in winter time stark naked , i come into some city , then ev'ry man that spare them can , will give me cloaths for pity . still do i cry , &c. if from out of the low countrey , i hear a captains name sir , then straight i swear , i have been there , and so in sight came lam● sir. still do i cry , &c. my dog in a string doth lead me , vvhen in the town i go sir , for to be blinde , all men are kinde , and will their alms bestow sir. still do i cry , &c. with switches sometimes stand i , in the bottom of a hill sir , where those men which do want a switch , some money give me still sir. still do i cry , &c. come buy , come buy a horn-book , who buys my pins or needles ? in cities i those things do cry , oft times to scape the beadles , still do i cry , &c. in pauls church by a pillar , sometimes y 'ave seen me stand sir , vvith a writ that shows vvhat care and woes i past by sea and land sir. still do i cry , &c. now blame me not for boasting , and bragging thus alone sir , for my self i will be praising still , for neighbors i have none sir. which makes me cry good your worship , good sir , bestow one small denire sir , and bravely then , at the bouzing ken , i le spend it all in beer sir. song . let 's have a dance upon the heath , we gain more life by duncons death , sometimes like brinded cats we shew , having no musick but our mew ; sometimes we dance in some old mill , upon the hopper , stones , and wheel , to some old saw , or bardish rhime , while still the mill-clack does keep time . sometimes about a hallow tree , a round , a round , a round dance we ; thither the chirping critick comes , and beetles singing drowsie humms . sometimes we dance o're fens and furs , to howl● of wolves , and barks of curs , and when with none of these we meet , we dance to the ecchoes of our feet . song . my muse denies to apollogize , for my songs acceptation , i know 't will fit your appetite , because 't is of the fashion . new fashions began with the world and man , in adam's time and eve's , they did begin , to cover sin , with a fashion of their leaves . after way try'd , the rough buck's hide . a wear of commendation , had not with the skin , the horns crept in , and turn'd it to a fashion . each taylor is read in this fashion , his head is capable on 't 'tis feard , when he 's not at leisure , his wife will take measure , though 't be by his neighbors y●rd , the clowns array , is an innocent grey , nor stian'd by the dyers art , which doth invest , as pure a brest , and no less spotless heart . the farmers hose , his wearing shoos , for both are wondrous plain , his honesty , not knavery , he most purely dyes in grain . the school-master in his trouzes hath been and bumbast doublet long space , hee 's a menoptote , for he varies not at any time his case . his wife is pure , in her talk demure , her gown is of reformation , and she verily turns up her eye ; in a very zealous fushion . the shop-keepers walk , and oftentimes talk in gowns , or of purple , or blew , since venner and farre , wore such at the bar , some wisely have chang'd the hu● . the lawyer ( bee 't known to all men ) is prone , to the fashion of long hose ; and fain he would still have and hold long suits , for he lives by those . now with the best , your pimp's in request , thus your gallant is supply'd , by his bones as well , as his cloaths you may smell , hee 's rarely frenchify'd ; his mistriss plum'd , painted , perfum'd , is stillified all over , her loose array doth every day , a looser body cover . the scholar well trust , in his black suit brusht , is like to jet in his degree , nor is it enough , men point at stuff , hee 'l be pointed at the knee . thus are we become as apes of rome , of france , spain , and all nations , and not horses alone , but men are grown diseased of the fashions . song ● . when orpheus sweetly did complain , upon his lute with heavy strain , how his euridice was slain ; the trees to hear obtain'd an ear , and after left it off again . at every stroke and sorry stay , the boughs kept time , and nodd●ng lay , and listned , bending all one way ; the aspen-tree as fast as he , began to shake , and learn to play . if wood could speak , a tree might hear ; if wood could sound true grief so near , a tree might drop an amber tear : if wood so well could ring a knell , the cypress might condole the beer . the standing nobles of the grove , hearing dead wood to speak and move , the fatal ax began to love ; they envy'd death which gave such breath , as men alive do saints above . song . chloris forbear a while , do not o're joy me , urge not another smile , lest it destroy me ; that beauty passeth most , and is best taking , vvhich is soon won , soon lost , kinde , yet forsaking : i love a coming lady , faith i do , but now and then i 'd have her scornful too . o're-cloud those eyes of thine , boo-peep thy features , warm with an april slune , scorch not thy creatures . still to display thy ware , still to be fooling , argues how rude you are in cupids schooling . disdain begets a smile , scorn draws us nigh , 't is cause i would , and cannot , makes me try . chloris i 'd have thee wise , vvhen gallants view thee , courting do thou despise , fly those pursue thee ; fast moves an appetite , makes hunger greater , vvho 's stinted of d●light , falls to 't the better . be coy and kinde by times , be smooth and rough ; and buckle now and then , and that 's enough . song . you say you love me , nay can swear it too , but stay sir , 't will not do ; i know you keep your oaths , just as you wear your cloaths , vvhile new and fresh in fashion : but once grown old , you lay them by , forgot like words you speak in passion . i 'le not believe you , i. song . ye fiends and furies , come along , each bring a crow and massie prong ; come bring your sheckles , and draw near , to stir up an old sea-coal , cak't , that in the hallow hell hath bak't many a thousand , thousand year . in sulphurous broth , tyrius hath boil'd , basted with brimstone ; tarqui● hath broil'd long , long enough ; then make room , like smoaky flitches hang 'um by upon their sooty walls to dry ; a greater ravisher will come , if you want fire , fetch it from aetna pure ; yet stay a while , and do not stir , for if his glowing eyes should chance on proserpine to shoot a glance , he is so hot , he 'd ravish her . song . go happy heart , for thou shalt lie intomb'd in her , for whom i die , example of her cruelty . tell her if she chance to chide me for slowness , in her pride , that it was for her i dy'd . if a tear escape her eye , 't is not for my memory , but thy rights of obsequy . the altar was my loving breast , my heart the sacrificed beast , and i was my self the priest. your body was the sacred shrine , your cruel minde the power divine , pleas'd with hearts of men , nor kine . song . ah chloris ! that i now could ●it as unconcern'd , as when your infant beauty cou'd beget no pleasure , nor no pain . when i the dawn us'd to admire , and prais'd the coming day ; i little thought the growing fire would take my rest away . your charms in harmless childhood lay , like mettals in the mine , age from no face took more away , than youth conceal'd in thine . but as your charms insensibly to their perfection prest , fond love as unperceiv'd did flie , and in my bosom rest . my passion with your beauty grew , and cupid at my heart , stil as his mother favor'd you , threw a new flaming dart. each glory'd in their wanton part , to make a lover , he employ'd the utmost of his art , to make a beauty she . though now i slowly bend to love , uncertain of my fate , if your fair self my chains approve , i shall my freedom hate . lovers like dying men , may well at first disorder'd be , since none alive can truly tell , what fortune they must see . song . all joy unto that happy pair , which this day united are , though all the world suffer'd decrease , yet may their love never grow less , but still recru●ted every day . with fresh delights may it encrease , and may it lasting be , as vast eternity . may never fatal accident have force , to interrupt the pleasing course of their united passions , till they grow so far above all here below ; they may themselves so happily deceive , as to believe , that though they 're here , yet they in heav'n do fill a sphear . song . dialogue pastoral , strephon and phillis . phil. strephon , what envious cloud hath made all o're thy face this sullen shade ? strephon. it is the index of my grief , phil. but say , admits it no relief , thy now neglected flock doth stray , the wolf securely takes his prey , and thy discarded pipes lies by , whilst thou under some bench do's lie , or mirtle in the shady grove , and sigh'st and pin'st like one in love . str. ah phillis , thou hast touch'd me now , i can't my passion disavow , at that word love , my heart do's rise , and with it strangely sympathize . ph. but who did thus your heart surprize ? str. it was the shepherdess , whose eyes are brighter far than any ray , the sun disclosed on may-day . ph. who was it ? strephon tell me true , str. ah dearest phillis , it was you , ph. strive not false shepherd , to deceive a nymph too easie to believe a passion , which she likes so well , such falshood would deserve a hell. str. may th' gods for whom fat lambs i feed , that on their smoaking altars bleed , all my devoutest pray●rs despise , and all my humble sacrifice ; or what 's greater curse may i , find nought from thee but cruelty , if i do love my phillis less , than my own greatest happiness ; if truth doth not with swains reside , where is she in the world beside ? phil. i can't distrust so lov'd a truth , deliver'd by so sweet a youth , chorus of two . le ts joyn our hands and hearts & we●l'out-vie the gods themselves with our felicity . chorus of four let those that in deceitful courts do dwell , delay their joys , and tedious suits pursue , voices . our honest words their courtship far excel , 'mongst unambitious shepherds love is true . song . haste sluggish morn , why dost thou stay , this is venus holiday ? can nothing bribe thee , can no charms , force thee from thy tython's arms ? oh yonder comes the expected guest , sol from his chambers of the east , and do's me thinks dance as on easter day , th' intelligences on the sphears do play , the winged songsters of the groves , do celebrate the union of these loves ; the heavens do smile the earth and all conspire , to make the joys of thy blest time entire . come forth fair bride , what wouldst thou be . wedded to virginity ? haste to the temple , do not stay , kill not him with thy delay , whose expectations calls each hour a day , lo now breaks forth the beauteous dame , like lightnings sudden flame ; her high in●●nuating power 's such , it melts the soul , but not the body touch ; the bridegroom all do envy , each should be the principal in this solemnity , but now to church they walk , and each mans talk , is of the happy pair , and what will be done when they united are , they prophecy . they 're busie tongues on that do clink , the ladies will not speak but think , now to the temple they draw neer , where jolly hymen do's appear without his saffron robe , that there might be no emblem of ensuing jealousie . the priest begins , their hearts and hands he joyns , and their loves with the mystery refines ; the bridegroom then curses the slow pac'd vicar , that in the ceremony is no quicker . now home they go to eat , to drink , to dance , and at the bride to glance . the lusty bridegroom's spring-tide of his blood , swells in a purple flood , which puts him to such pains , in his distended veins , it longs to ebbe , and now the night has hurl'd . her sable curtains over half the world , when we by whisprings discry , a plot against virginity . the ladies steal the bride away , th' impatient bridegroom brooks no stay , but slinks away and thither all do swarm , the bridal ceremony's to perform ; then we withdraw , nor may the candles stay , 'cause they are emblems of th' unwish't for day . my muse dare say no more , but leaves the th●am to ev'ry man and woman that nights dream . song . when celia i intend to flatter you , and tell you lies to make you true i swear there 's none so fair , there 's none so fair , and you believe it too . oft have i matcht you with the rose , and said , no twins so like hath nature made ; but 't is onely in this , onely in this , you prick my hand and fade . oft have i said there is no precious stone , but may be found in you alone , though i , no stone espy , no stone espy , unless your heart be one . when i praise your skin , i quote the wooll , the silk-worms from their entrails pull , and shew , that new faln snow , that new faln snow , is not more beautiful . yet grow not proud by such hyperboles , were you as excellent as these while i , before you lie , before you lie , they might be had with ease . song . a maiden of late , whose name was sweet kate , was dwelling in london , near to aldersgate ; now list to my ditty , declare it i can , she would have a childe without help of a man. to a doctor she came , a man of great fame , whose deep skill in physick report did proclaim , quoth she , master doctor , shew me if you can , how i may conceive without help of a man. then listen , quoth he , since so it must be , this wondrous strong med'cine i 'le shew presently : take nine pound of thunder , six legs of a swan , and you shall conceive without help of a man. the wooll of a frog , the juyce of a log , well parboil'd together in the skin of a hog , with the egg of a moon-calf , if get it you can , and you shall conceive without help of a man. the love of false harlots , the faith of false varlets , with the truth of decoys that walk in their scarlets , and the feathers of a lobster well fry'd in a pan , and you shall conceive without help of a man. nine drops of rain , brought hither from spain , with the blast of a bellows quite over the main . with eight quarts of brimstone , brew'd in a beer-can , and you shall conceive without help of a man. six pottles of lard , squeez'd from a rock hard , vvith nine turky eggs , each as long as a yard , vvith a pudding of hail-stones well bak'd in a pan , and you shall conc●ive without help of a man. these med'cines are good , and approved have stood , vvell temper'd together with a pottle of blood , squeez'd from a grashopper , and the nail of a swan , to make maids conceive without help of a man. song . no man loves fiery passion can approve , as yielding either pleasure or promotion ; i like a milde , and lukewarm zeal in love , although i do not like it in devotion . for it hath no coherence with my creed , to think that lovers mean as they pretend , if all that said they dy'd , had dy'd indeed , sure long ere this the world had had an end . some one perhaps in long consumption dry'd , and after falling into love , might die : but i dare swear he never yet had dy'd , had he been half so sound at heart as i. another rather than incur the slander of true a postate , will false martyr prove ; i 'le neither orpheus be , nor yet leander , i 'le neither hang , nor drown my self for love . yet i have been a lover by report , and i have dy'd for love as others do , prais'd be great iove , i dy'd in such a sort , as i reviv'd within an hour or two . thus have i liv'd , thus have i lov'd till now , and ne're had reason to repeat me yet , and whosoever otherwise will do , his courage is as little as wit. song . what creatures on earth , can boast freer mirth , less envy'd and loved than we ? though learning grow poor , we scorn to implo●e a gift , but what 's noble and free . our freedom of minde , cannot be confin'd , with riches ware inwardly blest ; nor death , nor the grave , our worths can deprave , nor malice our ashes molest : when such moles as you , your own earth shall mue , and worms shall your memory eat ; our names being read , shall strike envy dead , and ages our worth shall repeat . song . when i see the young men play , young methinks i am as they , and my aged thoughts laid by , to the dance with joy i fly ; come , a flowry chaplet lend me , youth and mirthful thoughts attend me , age be gone , we 'l dance among those that young are , and be young : bring some wine boy , fill about , you shall see the old man's stout ; who can laugh and tipple too , and be mad as well as you . song . bright cynthia scorns , alone to wear horns , to her sexes grief and shame ; but swears in despight of the worlds great light , that men shal wear the same . the man in the moon , to hear this in a swoun , and quite out of his wits fell , and with this affront , ( quoth he ) a pox on 't , my forehead begins to swell . a way streight he wood , in his lunatick mood , and from his mistriss would run ; and swore in his heat , though stew'd in his sweat , he had rather go dwell in the sun. but he was appeas'd , to see other men pleas'd , and none that did murmur or mourn ; for without an affright , each man with delight , did take to himself the horn . the lord he will go , in his park to and fro , pursuing the deer that is barren ; but whilst he 's in 's park , his steward or clark , may boldly go hunt in his warren . the citizen clown , in his foxfur'd gown , and his doublet fac'd with ale , talks slow , and drinks quicker , till his wife like his liquor leaves working and relisheth stale . lo thus she behorns him , and afterwards scorns him , though he come to be major of the rout ; and thinks it no sin , to be well occupv'd within , while her husband i● busie without . the puritan wi●l go , ten miles to and fro , to hear a sanctify'd brother ; but whilst his zeal burns , his wife she up turns the egg 's of her eyes to another . the lawyer to succor 'um , with parchment and buckr'um , to london the next way will strike ; but whilst he opens his case , to his adversaries face , his wife to her friend doth the like . the physitian will ride , to his patient that dy'd of no disease but that he did come ; but whilst abroad he doth kill , with potion and pill , his wife takes a glister at home . the merchant o're-runs , the sea with his guns , his marriners and their mates , but whilst he doth please himself on the broad seas , another may ride on his streights . the soldier will go , like a man to his foe , with brave resolution to fight , whilst his wife with her friends , in her wanton arms spends time , and makes him a beast by night . and though that he be , well arm'd cap a pee , he must yield to a naked boy's scorn , and instead of bright steel , and hard iron , he●l be content with a hard piece of horn. thus all men will love their wives , though they prove them false ev'n in their own sight , but yet they do well , for a horn you can tell , was always a friend to the night . song . come away bring on the bride , and place her by her lovers side ; you fair troop of maids attend her , pure and holy thoughts befriend her . blush and wish you virgins all , many such fair nights may fall . chor. hymen fill the house with joy , all thy sacred fires employ ; blesse the bed with holy love , now fair orb of beauty move . song . at dead low ebb of night , when none but great charl's wain was driven on ; when mortals strict cessation keep , to recreate themselves with sleep , 't was then a boy knockt at my gate , who 's there , said i ▪ that calls so late ? oh let me in he soon reply'd , i am a child , and then he cry'd , i wander without light or guide , ●ost in this wet , blind , moonless night . in pitty then i rose , and straight unbar'd my door , and sprang a light , behold it was a boy , a sweeter sight — ne'r blest mine eye ; i view'd him round and saw strange things , a bow , a quiver , and two wings , i led him to the sire , and then i dry'd and chaf'd his hands with mine ; i gently press'd his tresses curles , vvhich new faln rain had hung with pearls ; at last when warm , the younker said , alas my bow , i am afraid the string is wet , pray sir , let 's try my bow ; on that , do , do , said i , he bent and shot so quick and smart , as through my liver reach'd my heart ; then in a trice he took his flight , and laughing said , my bow is right : it is , oh 't is , for as he spoke , 't was not his bow , but my heart broke . song . the beard thick or thin , on the lip or chin , doth dwell so near the tongue , that her silence in the beards defence , may do her neighbor wrong . now a beard is a thing , that commands in a king , be his scepter ne'r so fair ? vvhere the beard bears the sway , the people obey , and are subject to a hair ▪ 't is a princely sight , and a grave delight , that adorns both young and old ; a well thatch't face , is a comely grace , and a shelter from the cold . vvhen the piercing north , comes blust●ing forth , let a barren face beware ; for a trick it will find , vvith a razor of wind , to shave the face that 's bare . but there 's many a nice , and strange device , that doth the beard disgrace ; but he that is in , such a foolish sin , is a traytor to his face . now of beards there be , such a company , and fashions such a throng , that it is very hard , to handle a beard , though it be ne'r so long . the roman t in its bravery , doth first its self disclos● ▪ but so high it turns , that oft it burns , with the ●lam●s of a to●●d nose . the stilletto beard , oh it makes me afear'd it is so sharp beneath , for he that doth place , a dagger in 's his face , what wear's he in his sh●ath ? but methinks i do itch , to go through stitch , the needle beard to amend , which without any wrong , i may call too long , for a man can see no end . the souldiers beard , doth march in shear'd , in figure like a spade ; with which he 'l make , his en'mies quake , and think their graves are made . the grim stubble eke , on the judges cheek , shall not my verse despise , it is more fit for a nutmeg , but yet it grates poor prisoners eyes . what doth invest , a bishops brest . but a milk-white spreading hair , which an emblem may be , of integrity , which doth inhabit there . i have also seen , on a womans chin , a hair or two to grow , but alas the face , is too cold a place , then look for a beard below , but oh let us tarry , for the beard of king harry , that grows about the chin , with his bushy pride , and a grove on each side , and a champion ground between . last , the clown doth out rush with his beard like a brush , which may be well endur'd , for though his face , be in such case , his land was well manur'd . song . fair mistriss i would gladly know , what thing it is you cherish so , what instrument and from whence bred , is that you call a maiden-head ? is it a spirit , or the treasure lovers loose in height of pleasure ? if it be so , in vain you keep , that waking which you loose in sleep ; but since you know not , i will tell ye , it is a spring beneath your belly , fruit that alone you cannot taste , and barren seed till it you waste ; mettal that musts for want of using , a gem most precious when 't is loosing . a sweet and pleasing sacrifice , then chi●fly living when it dies . a wealth that makes the unthrift blest , an instrument that soundest best , ( a wonder to be heard or spoke ) when the string in two is broke . then let us offer love his due , my maiden-head i 'le give to you , and in exchange receive another , what would you more , there 's one for th' other . song . a dialogue between orpheus and charon . orph. charon , o charon , thou wafter of the souls to bliss or ban● . cha. who calls the ferry-man of hell ? orp. come near , and say who lives in joy , and whom in fear . cha. those that die well , eternal joyes shall follow . those that die ill , their own soul fate shall swallow . orph. shall thy black barque those guilty spirits stow , that kill themselves for love ? char. o no , o no. my cordage cracks when such great sins are near , no wind blows fair , nor i my self can stear . orph. what lovers pass , and in elizium raign ? cha. those gentle loves that are belov'd again , orph. this soldier loves , and fain would die to win , shall he go on ? char. no , 't is too foul a sin . he must not come aboard : i dare not row , storms of despair , and guilty blood will blow . orph. shall time release him , say ? char. no , no , no , no , nor time , nor death can alter us , nor prayer ; my boat is destiny , and who then dare but those appointed come aboard ; live still , and love by reason mortal , not by will. orph. and when thy mistriss shall close up thine eyes char. then come aboard and pass , chorus orph. till then be wise , char. till then be wise . song . look out bright eyes , and bless the air , even in shadows you are fair . shut up beautie is like fire , that breaks out cleerer still and higher . though your body be confin'd , and sought love a prisoner bound ; yet the beauty of your minde , neither check , nor chain hath found : look out nobly then , and dare , even the fetters that you wear . song . sure 't was a dream , how long fond man have i , been fool'd into captivity ; my newgate was my want of wit , i did my self commit , my bonds i knit . i mine own goaler was the only foe , that did my freedom d●savow ; i was a prisoner , cause i would be so . but now i will shake off my chains and prove , opinion built the goals of love ; made all his bonds , gave him his bow , his bloody arrows too , that murther so . nay , those dire deaths which idle lovers dream , were all contriv'd to make a theam , for some carowzing poets drunken flame . t was a fine life i liv'd , when i did dress my self to court your peevishness ; when i did at your footstool lie , expecting from your eye , to live or die . now smiles , or frowns , i care not which i have , nay rather than i 'le be your slave , i 'le court the plagues to send me to my grave . farewel those charms that did so long bewitch . farewel that wanton youthful itch ; farewel that treacherous blinking boy , that proffers seeming joy , so to destroy , to all those night embraces which as you , know very well were not a few ; for ever , ever more , i bid adieu . now i can stand the sallies of your eyes , in vain are all those batteries , nor can that love dissembling stile , nor can that crafty smile , longer beguile . nor those hard traps which each hour you renew , to all those witchcrafts and to you , for ever , ever more , i bid adieu . song . hold , hold , thy nose to the pot , tom , tom. and hold thy nose to the pot , tom , tom , t is thy pot , and my pot , and my pot , and thy pot , sing hold thy nose to the pot , tom , tom. 't is mault that will cure thy maw , tom. and will heal thy distempers in autumn ; ●elix qui facient , i prithee be patient , aliena pericula cantum . then hold thy nose ●o the pot , tom , tom , hold , hold thy nose to the pot , tom , tom , neither parson nor vicar , but will toss off his liquor sing hold thy nose to the pot , tom , tom. song . now i confess i am in love , though i did think i never could , but 't is with one dropt from above , whose nature 's made of finest mould ; so fair , so good , so all divine , i 'd quit the world to make her mine . have you not seen the stars retreat , when sol salutes our hemisphere ? so shrink the beauties called great , when sweet rosela doth appear ; were she as other women are , i should not love , nor yet despair . but i could never bear a minde willing to stoop to common faces ; nor confidence enough can finde to aim at one so full of graces ; fortune and nature did agree , no woman should be wed by me . song . with an old motly coat , and a mumsie nose , and an old jerkin that 's out at the elbows , and an old pair of boots drawn on without hose , stufft with rags in stead of toes . and an old souldier of the queens , and the queens old souldier . with an old rusty sword that 's hackt with blows , and an old dagger to scare away the crows , and an old horse that reels as he goes , and an old saddle that no man knows , and an old souldier of the queens , and the queens old souldier . with his old wounds in eighty eight , which he recover'd at tilbury fight , with an old pasport that never was read , that in his old travels stood him in great stead ; and an old souldier of the queens , and the queens old souldier . with his old gun , and his bandaliers , with an old head-piece to keep warm his ears , with an old shirt is gone to wrack , with a great louse and a list on his back , is able to carry a pedlar and his pack . and an old souldier of the queens , and the queens old souldier . with an old quean to lie by his side , that in old time had been pockisi'd : he 's now rid to bohemia to fight with his foes , and he swears by his valour he 'l have better cloaths , or else he 'l loose legs , arms , fingers , and toes , and he 'l come again , when no man knows , like an old souldier of the queens , and the queens old souldier . song ● . with an old song made by an old ancient pate , of an old worshipful gentleman who had a great estate who kept an old house at a bountiful rate and an old porter to relieve the poor at his gate , like an old courtier of the queens , &c. with an old lady whose anger 't is good words asswages who every quarter pays her old servants their wages who never kn●w what belongs to coach-men , foot-men , and pages . but kept twenty old fellows with blew coats & badges , like an old courtier , &c. vvith an old study fill'd full of learned books , vvith an old reverend parson ; you may judge him by his looks , vvith an old buttery hatch worn quite off the old hooks , and an old kitchin , which maintains half a dozen old cooks , like an old , &c. vvith an old hall hung round about with guns , pikes , and bowes , with old swords and bucklers , which have born many shrewd blows , and an old frysado coat to cover his worships trunk-hose , and a cup of old sherry to comfort his copper nose , like an old , &c. vvith an old fashion when christmas is come , to call in his neighbors with bag-pipe and drum , and good cheer enough to furnish every old room , and old liquor able to make a cat speak , and a wise man dumb , like an old , &c. vvith an old hunts-man , a faulconer , and a kennel of hounds , vvhich never hunted nor hawk'd , but in his own grounds , vvho like an old wise man , kept himself within his own bounds , and wh●n he died gave every childe a thousand old pounds , like an old , &c. but to his eld●st son his house and lands he assign●d , charging him in his will , to keep the old bountiful minde , to love his good old servants , and to neighbours be kinde : but in the ensuing ditty , you shall hear how he was enclin'd , like a young ●ourtier of the kings , &c. like a young gallant newly come to his land , that keeps a brace of whores at his own command , and takes up a thousand pounds upon 's own land , and ●eth drunk in a new tavern till he can neither go nor stand , like a young , &c. vvith a neat lady that is frisk and fair , vvho never knew what belong'd to good house-keeping , or care , but buys several fans to play with the wanton air , and seventeen or eighteen dressings of other mens hair , like a young , &c. vvith a new hall built where the old one stood , vvherein is burned neither coal , nor vvood , and a new shuffle-board table , smooth and red as blood , hung round with pictures , which doth the poor little good , like a young , &c. vvith a new study stuff'd full of pamphlets and plays , vvith a new chaplain that swears faster than he prays , vvith a new buttery hatch that opens once in four or five days , vvith a new french cook to make kickshaws and toys , like a young , &c. vvith a new fashion when christmas was come , vvith a new journey up to london we must be gone , and leave no body at home , but our new porter iohn , vvho relieves the poor with a thump on the back with a stone . like a young , &c. vvith a gentleman-usher , whose carriage is compleat , vvith a foot-man , a coachman , a page to carry meat , vvith a waiting-gentlewoman , whose dressing is very neat , vvho when the master has dyn'd , le ts the servants not eat . like a young , &c. vvith a new honor bought with his fathers old gold , that many of his fathers old manors hath sold , and this is the occasion that most men do hold , that good house-keeping is now adays grown so cold like a young courtier of the kings , oh the kings young courtier . song . with a new beard but lately trim'd , with a new love-lock neatly kemb'd , with a new favour snatcht or nimb'd , with a new doublet french like limb'd , with a new gate as if he swim'd , and a new souldier of the kings , oh the kings new souldier . with a new feather in his cap , with new white boots without a strap , and newly paid for , by great hap ; with a new quean upon his lap , and a new brat that ne'r eat pap , and a new , &c. with a new hat without a band , with a new office without land , with all his fingers on his hand , with a new face at plymouth tan'd , and a new horse already pawn'd , and a new , &c. with a new cassock lin'd with cotten , with cardecues to call his pot in , with a new gun that ne'r was shot in , under a new captain very hot in a new command , and hardly gotten . and a new , &c. with a new head-piece shot , ne'r hit , with a new head of greenish wit , with new shirts without louse or nit , with a new band , not torn as yet , with a new spear , and very fit , for a new , &c. with a new jacket made of buff , with new sleeves of spanish stuff , with a new belt of leather enough ; with new tobacco-pipes to puff , and a new brawl to take in snuff , like a new , &c. he 's newly come to sixteen years , and gone abroad with his mothers tears , with his monmouth cap about his ears , vvith new bravadoes void of fears , and a new oath by which he swears to be a new , &c. vvith a new nose that ne'r met foe , with a new sword that ne'r struck blow , with a new red breech to make a show , vvith a new copper lace or two , and new points on his wings also , to a new countrey he will go , to drink old sack , and do no moe , like a new souldier of the kings , oh , the kings new souldier . catch , or song . the hunt is up , the hunt is up , and now it is almost day , and he that 's a bed with another mans wife , it 's time to get him away . mock-song . oh love ! whose power and might , no creature e're withstood , thou forcest me to write , come turn about robin hood . sole mistriss of my heart , let me thus far presume , to crave in this request , a black patch for the rhume , grant pity , or i die , love so my heart bewitches , vvith grief i howl and cry ; oh how my elbow itches . tears overflow my sight ▪ with floods of dayly weeping , that in the silent night , i cannot rest for sleeping . what i st i would not do to purchase one sweet smile ? bid me to china go , 'faith i 'le sit still the while . oh women you will never , but think men still will flatter ; i vow i love you ever , but yet it is no matter . cupid is blinde , they say , but yet methinks he seeth ; he struck my heart to day , a turd in cupid's teeth . her tresses that were wrought , much like the golden snare , my loving heart hath caught , as moss did catch his mare . but since that all relief , and comforts do forsake me , i 'le kill my self with grief , nay then , the devil take me . and since her greatful merits my loving look must lack , i 'le stop my vital spirits with claret and with sack. mark well my woful hap , iove , rector of the thunder , send down thy thunder-clap , and rend her smock in sunder . mock-song , in answer . your letter i receiv'd , bedeckt with flourishing quarters because you are deceiv'd , go hang you in your garters . my beauty , which is none , yet such as you protest ; doth make you sigh and groan ; fie , fie , you do but jest . i cannot chuse but pitty your restless mournful tears , because your plaints are witty , you may go shake your ●ars . to purchase your delight , no labor you shall leese , your pains i will requite ; maid , give him some bread and cheese . 't is you i fain would see , 't is you i daily think on ; my looks as kinde shall be , as the devils over lincoln . if ever i do tame , great iove of lightnings flashes , i 'le send my fiery flame , and burn thee into ashes . i can by no means miss thee , but needs must have thee one day ; i prithee come and kiss me , whereon i sate on sunday . song . if she be fair , i fear the rest , if she be sweet , i 'le hope the best , if she be fair , they say she 'l do , if she be foul , she 'l do so too ; if she be fair , she 'l breed suspect , if she be foul , she 'l breed neglect . if she be born o' th' better sort , then she doth savor of the court ; if she be of the city born , she 'l give the city arms , the horn , if she be born of parents base , i scorn her vertues for her place ; if she be fair and witty too , i fear the harm h●r wit may do . if she be fair and wanteth wit , i love no beauty without it . in brief , be what she will , i 'm one that can love all , but will wed none . song ● . there 's none but the glad man , compar'd to the mad man , whose heart is still empty of care ; his fits and his fancies are above all mischances , and mirth is his ordinary fair : then be thou mad , and he made , mad all let us be , there 's no men leads lives more merry than we . song . gaze not on thy beauties pride , tender maid in the false tide that from lovers eyes do slide . let thy faithful christal show how thy colours come and go , beauty takes a foil from wo. love that in those smooth streams lies , under pity 's fair disguise , will thy melting heart surprize . nets of passions finest thread , ( snaring poems ) will be spread , all to catch thy maiden-head . then beware , for those that cure loves disease , themselves endure for reward , a calenture . rather let the lover pine , than his pale cheek should assign a perpetual blush to thine . song . a beggar got a bayliff , a bayliff got a yeoman , a yeoman got a prentice , a prentice got a free-man , a free-man got a master , and he begot a tease , and soon became a gentleman , then a justice of peace ; this justice got a daughter , and she is come to light , she stept into the court , and there she got a knight . a knight got a lord , a lord an earl begot , an earl got a duke , this duke he was a scot : this duke a prince begot , a prince of royal hope , he begot an emperor , the emperor a pope . the pope got a bastard , he was a noble spark , he lay with a nun , and so begot a clark. a clark got a sexton , a sexton got a vicar , a vicar got a parson , and all of them got liquor , till they were all made prebends , and so they got a dean , a dean got a bishop , a bishop got a quean . song . i 'le sing you a sonnet that ne'r was in print , 't is truly and newly come out of the mint , i 'le tell you before-hand , you●l find nothing in 't . on nothing i think , and on nothing i write , 't is nothing i court , yet nothing i slight , nor care i a pin , if i get nothing by 't . fire , air , earth , and water , b●asts , birds , fish , and men , did start out of nothing , a chaos , a den ; and all things shall turn into nothing ag●n . 't is nothing sometimes makes many things hit , as when fools among wise men do silently sit , a fool that says nothing , may pass for a wit. what one man loves is another mans loathing , this blade loves a quick thing , that loves a slow thing , and both do in the conclusi'on love nothing . your lad that makes love to a del●cat● smooth thing and thinking with sighs to gain her and soothing , frequently makes much ado about nothing . at last when his pat'ence and purse is decay'd , he may to the bed of a whore be betray'd ; but she that hath nothing , must need be a maid . your flashing , and clashing , and slashing of wit , doth start out of nothing , but fancy and fit ; 't is little or nothing to what hath been writ . when first by the ●ars we together did fall , then something got nothing , and nothing got all ; from nothing it came , and to nothing it shall . that party that seal'd to a cov'nant in haste , who made our kingdoms , and churches lie waste ; their project , and all came to nothing at last . they raised an army of horse , and of foot , to tumble down monarchy , branches and root ; they thunder'd , and plunder'd , but nothing would do 't . the organ , the altar , and ministers cloathing , in presbyter iack begot such a loathing , that he must needs raise a petty new - nothing , and when he had reb'd us in sanct'fi'd cloathing , perjur'd the people by faithing and trothing . at last he was catch't , and all came to nothing . in several fact●ons we quarrel and brawl , dispute , and contend , and to fighting we fall ; i 'le lay all to nothing , that nothing wins all . when war , and rebellion , and plundering grows , the mendicant man is the freest from foes , for he is most happy hath nothing to lose . brave caesar , and pompey , and great al'xander , whom armies follow'd as goose follows gander , nothing can say t' an action of slander . the wisest great prince , were he never so stout , though conquer the world , and give mankind a rout , did bring nothing in , nor shall bear nothing out . old noll that arose 〈◊〉 high-thing , 〈◊〉 low-thing , by brewing rebellion , nicking , and frothing , in sev'n years distance was all-things , and nothing . dick ( olivers heir ) that pitiful slow-thing , who once was invested with purple-clothing , stands for a cypher , and that stands for nothing . if king-killers bold are excluded from bliss , old bradshaw ( that feels the reward on 't by this ) had better been nothing , than what now he is . blind collonel hewson , that lately did crawl to lofty degree , from a low coblers stall , did bring aul to nothing , when aul came to all . your gallant that rants it in dell'cate clothing , though lately he was but a pit'ful low-thing , pays landlord , draper , and taylor with nothing . the nimble-tongu'd lawyer that pleads for his pay , when death doth arrest him and bear him away , at the gen'ral bar will have nothing to say . whores that in silk were by gallants embrac't , by a rabble of prentices lately were chac't , thus courting , and sporting , comes to nothing at last . if any man tax me with weakness of wit , and say that on nothing , i nothing have writ , i shall answer , ex nihilo , nihil fit . yet let his discret'on be never so tall , this very word nothing shall give it a fall , for writing of nothing i comprehend all . let every man give the poet his due , 'cause then it was with him , as now it s with you ; he study'd it when he had nothing to do . this very word nothing , if took the right way , may prove advantag'ous , for what would you say , if the vintner should cry , there 's nothing to pay . song . by heaven i 'le tell her boldly that 't is she , why ●●●uld she asham'd or angry be , that she 's belov'd by me ? the gods may give their altars o're ; they 'l smoak but seldom any more , if none but happy men must them adore . the lightning which tall oaks oppose in vain , to strike sometimes does not disdain , the humbler furzes of the plain . she being so high , and i so low , her power by this doth greater show , who at such distance gives so sure a blow . compar'd with her all things so worthless prove , that nought on earth can towards her move , till 't be exalted by her love . equal to her , alas , there 's none ; she like a deity is grown , that must create , or else must be alone . if there be man who thinks himself so high , as to pretend equality , he deserves her less than i. for he would cheat for his relief , and one would give with lesser grief , to an undeserving beggar than a thief . song . when i drein my goblets deep , all my cares are rockt asleep , rich as craesus , lord o' th' earth , chanting odes of wit and mirth , and with ivy garlands crown'd , i can kick the globe round , round . let others fight while i drink , boy , my goblet fill to th' brink ; come fill it high , fill it high , that i may but drink and die . for when i lay down my head , 't is better to be drunk , 't is better to be drunk , dead drunk , than dead . song . be not thou so foolish nice , as to be invited twice ; vvhat should women more incite , than their own sweet appetite ? shall salvage things more freedom have , than nature unto woman gave ? the swan , the turtle , and the sparrow , bill and kiss , then take the marrow ; they bill and kiss , what then they do , come bill and kiss , and i 'le shew you . song . phillis on the new made hay , phillis on the new made hay , in a wanton posture lay , thinking no shepherd nigh her , but amintas came that way , and threw himself down by her . hotly he pursu'd the game , hotly he pursu●d the game , she cry'd pish ▪ and fie for shame ; i vow you shall not do it ; but the youth soon overcame , and eagerly fell to it . when alas to vex her more , when alas to vex her more , he e'r she began gave o're ; for such was the adventure , he made his complement at door . and could not stay to enter . in great rage she flung away , in great rage she flung away , he asham'd , and breathless lay ; but though he had displeas'd her , he rally●d , and renew'd the fray , and manfully appeas'd her , song . come iack , let 's drink a pot of ale , and i shall tell thee such a tale will make thine ears to ring : my coyn is spent , my time is lost , and i this onely fruit can boast , that once i saw my king. but this doth most afflict my minde , i went to court in hope to finde , , some of my friends in place : and walking there i had a sight of all the crew , but by this light , i hardly knew one face . s'life of so many noble sparks , who on their bodies bear the marks of their integrity , and suffer'd ruine of estate , it was my base unhappy fate , that i not one could see . not one upon my life , among my old acquaintance all along , at truro and before : and i suppose the place can show , as few of those whom thou didst know , at york or marston moor. but truly there are swarms of those whose chins are beardless , yet their nose and backsides still wear muffs : whilst the old rusty cavalier retires , or dares not once appear , for want of coin and cuffs . when none of those i could discry , who better far deserv'd then i , i calmly did reflect : old servants they by rule of state , like almanacks grow out of date , what then can i expect ? troth in contempt of fortunes frown , i 'le get me fairly out of town , and in a cloyster pray : that since the stars are yet unkinde to royalists , the king may finde more faith●ul friends than thay , song . i marvel dick that having been so long abroad , and having seen the world as thou hast done : thou shouldst acquaint me with a tale , as old as nectar , and as stale , as that of priest and nun. are we to learn what is a court ? a pageant made for fortunes sport , where merits scarce appear : for bashful merits only dwels in camps , in villages , and cells , alas it comes not there . desert is nice in its address , and merit oft times doth oppose beyond what guilt would do ; but they are sure of their demands , that come to court with golden hands , and brazen faces too . the king indeed doth still profess , to give his party soon redress , and cherish honesty ; but his good wishes prove in vain , whose service with the servants gain , not always doth agree . ah princes be they ne'r so wise , are fain to see with others eyes , but seldom hear at all , and courtiers finde their interest , in time to feather well their nest , providing for their fall . our comfort doth on him depend , things when they are at worst will mend . and let us but reflect on our condition 'tother day , when none but tyrants bore the sway , what did we then expect ? mean while a calm retreat is best , but discontent if not supprest , may breed disloyalty : this is the constant note i 'le sing , i have been faithful to my king , and so shall live and die . song . 't was then we had a thriving trade , when lackies brought our work unto us ; the ladie with her am'rous blade then did complement and woo us , but now the world 's turn'd upside down , the righteous too are monstrous wicked . the vest , the tunick , and the gown , hang all upon the feeble ticket , and when a dun is sent , like lords they swear and swagger at their taylor , but nor their swords , nor damme words , shall hector , constable , or goaler . song . phillis i pray , why did you say , that i did not adore you ? i durst not sue , as other's do , nor talk of love before you . should i make known my flame , you 'd frown , no tears could e're appease you , 't is better i , should silent die , than talking to displease you . song . come chloris hie we to the bower , to sport us e're the day be done . such is thy power , that every slower will ope to thee as to the sun. and if a slower , but chance to die , with my sighs blast , or mine eyes rain ; thou canst revive it with thine eye , and with thy breath make sweet again . the wanton suckling and the vine , will strive for th' honour , who first may with their green arms incircle thine , to keep the burning sun away . song . though i am young , and cannot tell either what love or death is well ; and then again i have been told , love wounds with heat , and death with cold . yet i have hear'd they doth bear darts , and both do aim at humane hearts ; so that i fear they do but bring extreams to touch , and mean one thing . song . upon the change where merchants meet , 'twixt cornhil and threadneedle-street , where wits of ev'ry size are hurl'd , to treat of all things in the world , i saw a folded paper fall , and upon it , these words were writ , have at all . thought i , if have at all it be , for ought i know 't is have at me ; and ( if the consequence be true ) it may as well be have at you : then listen pray to what i shall in bri●f declare , what 's written there , have at all . i am a courtier who in sport , do come from the vtopian court , to whisper softly in your ear , how high we are , and what we were ; to tell you all would be too much , but here and there a little touch . have at all . i was not many years ago , in tatter'd trim from top to toe , but now my ruin'd robes are burn'd , my rags are all to ribons turn'd : my patches into pieces fall , i cogg a dy , swagger and lie , have at all . upon my pantalonian pate , i wear a milleners estate : but when he duns me at the court , i shew him a protection for 't ; whilst he doth to protesting fall , and then i cry , dam-me , you lie ▪ have at all . since venus shav'd off all my hair , a powder'd perriwig i wear , which brings me in the golden girls , wh●ch i procure for lords and earls ; when love doth for a cooler call , my fancy drives at maids and wives , have at all . my lodgings never are in quiet , another duns me for my diet , i had of him in fifty three ; which i forget , so doth not he ; i call him sawcy fellow , sirrah , and draw my sword to run him thorough , have at all . yet once a friend that sav'd my life , who had a witty wanton wife , i did in courtesie requite , made him a cuckold , and a knight ; which makes him mount like tennis-ball , whilst she and i , together cry , have at all . but yet these citts are subtle slaves , most of them wits , and knowing knav●● ; we get their children , and they do from us get lands , and lordships too : and 't is most fit in these affairs , the land should go to the right heirs , have at all . a souldier i directly hate ; a cavalier once broke my pate ; with cane in hand he overcome me , and took away my mistriss from me ; for i confess i love a wench , though english , irish , dutch , or french , have at all . a souldiers life is not like mine ; i will be plump , when he shall pine : my projects carry stronger force , than all his armed foot and horse ; what though his morter-pieces roar , my chimney-pieces shall do more , have at all . thus have i given you in short , a courtier of utopia court , i write not of religion , for ( to tell truly ) we have none , if any me to question call , with pen , or sword , hab nab's the word , have at all . song . poor ienny and i we toiled , a long long summers day , till we were almost spoyled , with making of the hay . her kerchief was of holland clear bound low upon her brow , i se whisper'd something in h●r ear , ●ut what 's that to you ? her st●ckings were of kersey green , well sticht with yellow silk , ●h ! sike a leg was never seen , her skin as white as milk. her hair was black as any crow , and sweet her mouth was too , oh! ienny daintily could mow , but what 's that to you ? her petty-coats were not so low , as ladies now do wear 'em ; she needed not a page i trow , for i was by to bear 'em ; i'z took 'em up all in my hand , and i think her linnen too , which made a friend of mine to stand , but what 's that to you ? king solomon had wives enough , and concubines a number ; yet i'z possess more happiness , and he had more of cumber ; my joy surmounts a wedded life , with fear she lets me mow , a wench is better than a wife , but what 's that to you ? the lilly and the rose combine to make my ienny fair , there 's no contentment sike as mine , i 'm almost void of care . but yet i fear my ienny's face , vvill cause more men to woo , which i shall take for a disgrace , but what 's that to you ? song ah ! celia , leave that cruel art of killing with those conqu'ring eyes , your triumph o're a tender heart , makes a sad victim of your prize . such souldiers little honor gain , as trample o're a captive slave ; that use of victory is vain , pursues the foe unto his grave . but prisoner-like as when repriev'd , sad sighs i will no more approve , nor think 't is happy to be griev'd , nor sacrifice my self to love. though 't is most true , your beauty last . as pow'rful as it was before , but having felt its fatal blasts , i 'm warn'd to give devotion o're . if now at last you will be kinde , and just , as i have been to you , i then may once more change my minde , and be for ever , ever true . but if you will be cruel still , and constant zeal can nothing move , then be you wedded to your will , and i 'le divorce my self from love . song . cook laurel would have the devil his guest , and bad him home to peak to dinner , where fiend had never such a feast , prepared at the charge of a sinner . with a hey down , down a down , down . his stomach was queasie , he came thither coacht , the joggings had caused his cruets to rise , to help which , he call'd for a puritan poacht , that used to turn up the white of his eyes . with a h●y , &c. and so he recovered unto his wish , 〈◊〉 s●t him down , and began to eat : a promooter in plumb-broth was the first dish , his own privy-kitchin had no such meat . with a h●y , &c. yet though with this he much was taken , upon a sudden he shifted his trencher , as soon as he spyed the bawd and bacon , by which you may know the devil 's a wencher . with a hey , &c. six pickled taylors sliced and cut , with sempsters and tyre-women fit for his pallet , with feather-men and perfumers , put some twelve in a charger , to make a grand-sallet . with a hey , &c. a rich fat usurer stew'd in his marrow , with him a lawyers head and green-sawee , all which his belly took in like a barrel , as though till then he had never seen sawee . with a hey , &c. then carbonado'd and cookt with pains , was brought up a serjeants cloven face , the sawce was made of a yeomans brains , that had been beaten out with his mace. with a hey , &c. two roasted sheriffs came hot to the board , the feast had nothing been without them , both living and dead were foxed and furr'd , and their chains like saucages hung about them . with a hey , &c. the next dish was the mayor of the town , with a pudding of maintenance put in his belly , like a goose in her feathers , in his gown , with a couple of hinch-boys boyl'd to a jelly . with a hey , &c. next came the over-worn justice of peace , with clerks like gizzards stuck under each arm ▪ and warrants like sippets , lay in his own grease , set over a chafing-dish to be kept warm . with a hey , &c. a london cuckold came hot from the spit , and when the carver open had broke him , the devil chopt his head up at a bit , but his horns had almost like to choak him . with a hey , &c. a fair large pasty of a midwife hot , and for cold bak'd meat in this story , a reverend painted lady was brought , long coffu●d in crust till now she●s grown hoary . with a hey , &c. the loyns of a leacher then was roasted , with a plump harlots head and garlick ; with a panders petti-toes that had boasted himself for a captain , that never was warlick . with a hey , &c. then boiled and stuck upon a prick , the gizzard was brought of a holy sister , that bit made the devil almost so sick , that the doctor did think he 'd need of a glister . with a hey , &c. the jowl of a jaylor serv'd for a fish , a constable sowced piss'd vineger by ; two alderm●n lobsters laid in a dish , a deputy tart , and a church-warden pye. with a hey , &c. all which he devoured , then for a close , he did for a draught of derby call , he heaved the vess●l up to his nose , ●nd never left till he had drunk up all . with a hey , &c. then from the table he gave a start , where banquet and wine was not to seek , ●ll which he blew away with a fart , from whence it●s call'd , th devils arse in the peak . with a hey down , down a down , down . song . thirsis , thirsis , i wish as well as you , to honor , to honor , there were nothing due , then would i pay my debt of love , in that same coin , in the same coin which you approve ; and now you must in friendship take , 't is all the payment i can make , friendship so high , that i may say , 't is rather love , 't is rather love with some allay ; then rest contented , since that i as well my self , as you deny , and learn of me bravely to bear the loss of what i hold so dear ; and that which honor does in me , let my example , my example work in thee . song . oh ! the little house that lies under the hill , oh! the little house that lies under the hill , there 's ale , and tobacco , and wenches at will , oh! the little house that lies under the hill . song . on a hill there grows a flow'r , fair befal the gentle sweet , by that flow'r there is a bow'r , where the heav'nly muses meet . in that bow'r there is a chair fringed all about with gold , where doth sit the fairest fair , mortal ever did behold . it is phillis fair and bright , she that is the shepherds joy , she that venus did despight , and did blinde her little boy . this is she , the wise , the rich , that the world desires to see ; 〈◊〉 i● ipsa quae , the which , there is none but onely she . who would not this face admire , who would not this saint adore ? who would not this sight desire , though he thought to see no more ? o fair eyes ! but let me see , one good look , and i am gone , look on me , for i am he , thy poor filly coridon . thou that art the shepherds queen , look upon thy silly swain , by thy vertues have been seen , dead men brought to live again . song . since life 's but short , and time amain flyes on , and ne'r looks back again ; le ts laugh and sing and merry be , and spend our hours in jollity . good wine makes the pope religiously given , and sends all the monks , and little fryers to heaven , then take a merry glass , fill it just as it was , and let no man take it in dudgeon ; he that makes any stir , is no true drunken cur , hang him up that is a curmudgeon . 't was ioves refreshment when his mind was shrunk with cares , to make himself with nectar drunk ; so heavenly drunk , his brain ran like the sphears , round , and made musick to his ears . he 's a right honest man , you may believe what he 'l tell you . if he hath a jolly nose , and a beautiful belly . then take a merry glass , &c. great alexander to enflame his heart with courage , drank two gallons and a quart at six go downs , and then in raptures hurld , he went and conquer'd all the world , darius lost persia , and the macedon won it , but if he had not been drunk he could never have done it . then take a merry glass , &c. song . love i must tell thee , i 'le no longer be a victim to thy beardless deity ; nor shall this heart of mine , now 't is return'd be offer'd at thy shrine , nor at thine altar burn'd , love like religion 's made an airy name , to aw those souls whom want of wit makes tame . there 's no such thing as quiver , shaft , or bow , nor do's love wound , but we imagine so ; or if it does perplex , and grieve the minde , 't is in the mase'line sex , women no sorrow finde ; 't is not our parts or persons that can move 'em , nor i st mens worth , but wealth makes women love ' em . reason , not love , henceforth shall be my guide , our fellow creatures shan't be deifi'd . i 'le now a rebel be , and so pull down , the distaff hierachy , or females fancy'd crown . in these unbridled times , who would not strive to free his neck from all prerogative ? song . the spring 's coming on , and our spirits begin to retire to their places merrily home , ●nd every soul is bound to lay in a new brewing of blood for the year that 's to come . they 're cowards that make it of clarifi'd whey , or swill with the swine in the juice of the grains ; give me the racy canary to play ( and the sparkling renish to vault ) in my veins . let doctors go teach our lives are but short , and overmuch wine a new death will invite , but we 'l be revenged before hand for 't , and crown a lives mirth , with the space of a night . then stand we about with our glasses full crown'd , whilst ev'ry thing else to their postures doth grow , till our heads and our caps with the houses turn round , and the cellars become where the chambers are now . then fill out more wine , 't will a sacrifice bring , we 'l tipple , and fiddle , and fuddle all out this night in full draughts , with a health to our king , till we baffle the states , and the sun face about , whose first rising rays when shot from his throne , shall dash upon faces as red as his own , and wonder that mortals can fuddle away more wine in a night than he water in a day . song . love is a bubble , no man is able to say it is this , or 't is that , 't is so full of passions , of sundry fashions , 't is like i cannot tell what . 't is fair in the cradle , 't is foul in the saddle , 't is either too cold , or too hot . an errant lier , fed by desire , it is , i and it is not . love is a fellow , clad all in yellow , the cankerworm of the minde , a privy mischief , and such a sly thief , as no man is able to finde , love is a wonder , 't is here , and 't is yonder as common to one , as to moe , so great a cheater , every mans better , then hang him , and so let him go . song . dear love , let me this ev'ning die , oh smile not to prevent it ; but use this opportunity , lest we do both repent it ; frown quickly then , and break my heart , so that my way of dying , may though my life prove full of smart , be worth the worlds envying . some striving knowledge to refine , consume themselves with thinking , and some whose friendship 's seal'd in wine are kindly kill'd with drinking . and some are rack't on indian coast , thither by gain invited , and some in smoke of battle lost , whom drums , not lutes delighted . alas , how poorly these depart , their graves still unattended , who dies not of a broaken heart , in love is not befriended ; his memory is onely sweet , all praise no pitty moving , who fondly at his mistriss feet , doth die with over-loving . and now thou frown'st , and now i die , my corps by lovers follow'd shall shortly by dead lovers lie for that ground 's only hallow'd . if the priest tak 't ill , i have a grave , my death not well approving , the poets my estate shall have , to teach the art of loving , and now let lovers ring the bells for the poor youth departed , he which all others else excel's , that are not broken-hearted . my grave with flowers let virgins strow , but if thy tears fall near them , they 'l so excel in scent and show , thy self will shortly wear them : such flowers how much will flora prize , that on a lover's growing , and water'd by his mistriss eyes with pitty overflowing ? a grave so deckt will ( though thou art yet fearful to come nigh me ) provoke thee straight to break thy heart and lie down boldly by me . then ev'ry where the bels shall ring , while all to black is turning , all torches burn , and each quire sing , as natures self were mourning , and we hereafter may be found ( by destinies right placing ) making , like flowers , love under ground , whose roots are still embracing . song . yes , i could love if i could finde a mistriss pleasing to my minde , whom neither pride , nor gold can move , to buy her beauty , sell her love , goes neat , yet cares not to be fine , who loves me for my self , not mine . not lady proud , nor city coy , but full of freedome , full of joy , not childish young , nor beldam old , not si●ry hot , nor icy cold ; not gravely wise to guide a state , nor vain , as to be pointed at ; not rich , nor proud ; nor base , nor poor , nor chaste , nor no reputed whore . when such a lass i shall discover , cupid entitle me a lover . song . you maidens , and wives , and yong widows rejoyce , declare your thanksgiving with heart and with voice since waters were waters , i dare boldly say there ne'r was such cause for a thanksgiving day ; for from london town , there 's lately come down four able physitians that never wore gown , their physick is pleasant , their dose it is large , and you may be cur'd without danger or charge . no bolus , no vomit , no potion , no pill , ( which sometimes do cure , but oftner do kill , ) your taste , nor your stomack , need never displease , if you 'l be advised but by one of these : for they 've a new drug , which is call●d the close hug , which will mend your complexion , and make you look smug a soveraign balsom which once well apply'd , though griev'd at the heart , the patient ne'r dy'd . in the morning you need not be rob'd of your rest , for in your warm beds your physick doth best , and though in the taking some stirrings requir'd , the motions so pleasant you cannot be tyr'd , for on your back you must lie , with your buttock raised high , and one of these doctors must always be by , who still will be ready to cover you warm , for if you take cold , all physick doth harm . before they do venture to give their direction , they always consider their patients complexion , if she have a moist palm , or a red head of hair , she requires more physick than one man can spare , if she have a long nose , the doctor scarce knows how many good handsuls must go to her dose . you lady's that have such ill symptoms as these , in reason and conscience should pay double fees . but that we may give to these doctors due praise , who to all sorts of people their favours conveys , on the ugly for pitty sake , skill shall be shown , and as for the handsom they 're cur'd for their own , on you silver , or gold , they never lay hold , for what comes so freely they scorn should be sold. then joyn with these doctors and heatily pray , their power of healing may never decay . catch or song . pompey was a mad man , a mad man , pompey was a mad man , a mad man was he , so long he was a glad man , a glad man , so long he was a glad man , a glad man was he , till caesar in pharsalia , routed his battalia , 'cause he was a madder , a madder far than he , then be thou mad , and i mad , and mad let us be , and the devil himself shan't be madder than we . song . oh anis quoth he , well thomas quoth she , what wouldst thou say man unto me ? i love thee quoth he , dost love me quoth she , ch'me the more beholding to thee . to bed then quoth he , no thomas quoth she , not till the parson hath said all unto me , i'z bump thee quoth he , wo't bump me quoth she , ch'im the more beholding to thee . how lik'st it quoth he , well thomas quoth she , so thou comst but once more unto me , that i will quoth he , sayst thou so quoth she , ch'im the more beholding to thee . song . bonny kate , kenny kate , lay thy leg o're me , thou bee'st a bonny lass , fain would i mow thee , fain would i mow thee , ans thou wouldst let me , bonny kate , kenny kate , do not forget me . out away ionny lad , i 'se am a virgin , there is no hope for thee for to get pergin , for to get pergin , i dare not let thee , out away ionny lad , i'se mun forget thee . thou bee'st young , so is i , let us be doing , there is no better thing than to be mowing , than to be mowing , ans thou wouldst let me , bonny kate , kenny kate , do not forget me . why dost thou whimper so , thou know'st my minde io , would mother suffer me , i would be kinde io , i would be kinde io , a●'s she would let me , bonny lad , ionny lad , i se ne're forget thee . song . i went to the alehouse as an honest woman shoo'd , and a knave follow'd after , as you know knaves woo'd knaves will be knaves in every degree , i 'le tell you by and by how this knave serv'd me . i call'd for my pot as an honest woman shoo'd , and the knave drank it up , as you know knaves woo'd , knaves will be knaves , &c. i went into my bed as an honest woman shoo'd , and the knave crept into 't , as you know knaves woo'd , knaves will be knaves , &c. i prov'd with childe as an honest woman shood , and the knave ran away , as you know knaves woo'd , knaves will be knaves in every degree , and thus have i told you how this knave serv'd me . song . hang fear , and cast away care , the par'sh is bound to finde us , thou , and i , and all must die , and leave this world behinde us ; the bells shall ring , the clerk shall sing , and the good old wife shall winde us , and iohn shall lay , our bones in clay , where the devil ne'r shall finde us . song . nay prithee don't flie me , but sit thee down by me , for i cannot endure the man that 's demure , a pox on your worships and sirs : for your congees and trips , with your legs and your lips , your madams , and lords , with such sinical words , the complement you bring , that doth spell nothing , you may keep for the chains and the furrs ; for at the beginning was neither peasant nor prince , and who the devil made the distinction since ? those titles of honors , do remain in the donors , and not in the thing , to which they do cling , if his soul be too narrow that wears them ; no delight can i see , in the thing call'd degree , hone● dick sounds as well , as a name with an l , that with titles do swell , and hums like a bell , to affright mortal ears that do hear 'um : he that wears a brave soul , and dares honestly do , is a herald to himself , and a godfather too . why should we then dote on , one with a fools coat on , whose coffers are cram'd , yet he will be damn'd e're he 'l do a good act , or a wise one ? what reason hath he , to be ruler o're me , who is lord o're his chest , but his head and his brest are but empty and bare , and puft up with air , and can neither assist , nor advise one : honor 's but air , and proud flesh but dust is , 't is the commons makes the lords as the clerk makes the iustice. but since it must be of a different degree , 'cause some do aspire to be greater and higher , than the rest of their fellows and brothers ; he that hath such a spirit , let him gain't by his merit , spend his wit , wealth , and blood , for his countreys good , and make himself fit by his valour and wit , for things above the reach of all others : honor 's a prize , and who wins it may wear it , if not , 't is a badge , and a burthen to bear it . for my part let me , be but quiet and free , i 'le drink sack and obey , let the great ones sway , that spend their whole time in thinking , i 'le not busie my pate . with the matters of state , the news-books i 'le burn all , and with the diurnal light tobacco , and admit , they are so far fit , to serve good company , and drinking ; all the name i desire is an honest good fellow , for that man has no worth that won't sometimes be mellow . song . why shouldst thou swear i am forsworn , since thine i vow'd to be ? lady , it is already morn , and 't was last night i swore to thee , that fond impossibility . have i not lov●d thee much and long , a tedious twelve hours space ? i must all other beauties wrong , and rob thee of a new embrace , should i still dote upon thy face ; not but all joy's in thy brown hair , by others may be found , but i must search the black , the fair , like skilful mineralists that sound , for treasure in a plow d-up ground . then if when i have lov'd my round , thou prov'st the pleasant she , with spoil of other beauties crown'd , i loaden will return to thee , even sated with variety . song . the may pole is up , now give me the cup , i le drink to the garlands around it ; but first unto those , whose hands did compose , the glory of flowers that crown'd it ; a health to my girls , whose husbands may earls , or lords be , granting my wishes ; and when they shall wed to the bridal bed , then multiply all like to fishes . song . farewel fond love , under whose childish whip , i have serv'd out a weary prentiship ; thou that hast made me thy scorn'd property , to dote on those that love not , and to fly love that woo'd me : go bane of my content , ●nd practice on some other patient . farewel fond hopes , that fan'd my warm desire , till it had rais'd a wilde unruly fire , which no sighs could , nor tears extinguish can , although my ey●s out-flow the ocean . forth from my thoughts for ever , thing of air , begun in error , finish'd in despair , farewel false world , upon whose restless stage , 'twixt love and hope , i have fool'd out an age . ere i will seek to thee for my redress , i le wooe the wind , and court the wilderness , and bury●d from the days discovery , ●inde out some slow but certain way to die . my woful monument shall be my cell . the murmurs of the purling brooks my knell , and for my epitaph the rocks shall grone eternally , if any ask that stone what wretched thing doth in that compass lie ? the hollow eccho shall reply , 't is i , 't is i. the hollow eccho shall reply , 't is i. song . go with thy staff the sea divide , and with thy whistle stop the tide . catch the wilde windes fast in thy fist , and let them blow but when thou list , creep into neptunes watry bed , and get a syrens maiden-head , then sore more high , and fetch me down fair ariadne's starry crown , so that with it i may wear some of beronice's hair , make mars and saturn's aspects mild , and get the virgin star with child , but if thou hast a daring soul , go whip the bear about the pole , all this thou mayst long e're thou can a woman finde , a woman finde , that 's true to man ; for womens hearts take new desires far sooner than the powder fires , their flashes are more violent than those flames , and sooner spent . like torrents womens loves rise high , make a noise , decrease , and die . then let no wise man think it strange that women are so apt to change . no creature underneath the sun , bears such relation to the moon , he then that for their love is sick , is worse then they , is worse then they , hee 's lunatick . song . a bggar a beggar , a beggar i 'le be , there 's none leads a life more jocund than he , a beggar i was , and a beggar i am , a beggar i le be , from a beggar i came , if as it begins our tradings do fall , we in the conclusion shall beggars be all . tradesmen are unfortunate in their affairs , and few men are thriving , but courtiers and players ; a craver my father , a maunder my mother , a filer my sister , a filcher my brother , a canter my uncle , that car'd not for pelf , a lifter my aunt , and a beggar my self ; in white wheaten straw when their belly 's were full , then i was begot between tinker and trull . and therefore a beggar a beggar i le be , for there 's none leads a life more jocu●d than he . when boys do come to us , and that their intent is to follow our calling , we ne'r bind them prentice ; soon as they come too 't , we teach them to doo 't . and give them a sta●f and a wallet to boot , we teach them their lingua to crave and to cant , the devil is in them if then they can want . and or he , or she , that beggars will be , without indentures they shall be made free . we beg for our bread , yet sometimes it happens , we feast it with pig , pullet , coney , and capons , for churches affairs , we are no men-slayers , we have no religion , yet live by our prayers . but if when we beg , men will not draw their purses , we charge and give fire , with a volley of curses . the devil confound your good worship we cry , and such a bold bazen fac't beggar am i. we do things in season , and have so much reason , we raise no rebelion , nor ne'r talk treason , we bill at our mates , at very low rates , whilst some keep their quarters as high as the gates , with shinkin ap morgan , with blew-cap or tege , we into no covenant enter , nor league . and therefore a bonny bold beggar i le be , for none lives a life that 's so jocund as he . for such petty pledges , as shirts from the hedges , we are not in fear to be drawn upon sledges , but sometimes the whip , doth make us to skip , and then we from tything , to tything do trip , for when in a poor bouzing ken we do bib it , we stand more in dread of the stocks than the gibbet , and therefore a merry mad beggar i 'le be , for when it is night in the barn tumbles he . we throw down no altar , nor ever do falter , so much as to change a gold chain for a halter , though some men do flout us , and others do doubt us , we commonly bear forty pieces about us , but many good fellows are fine and look fiercer , that owe for their cloaths to their taylor and mercer , and if from the stocks i can keep out my feet , i fear not the compter , kings-bench , nor the fleet. sometimes i do frame , my self to be lame , and when a coach comes i do hop to my game , we seldom miscarry , or ever do marry by the gowns , common-prayer , or cloak directory ; but simon and susan like birds of a feather , they kiss , and they laugh , and so lie down together . like pigs in the pease-straw intangled they lie , till there they beget such a bold regue as i. song . i dream'd we both were in a bed of roses , almost smoothered ; but then i heard thy sweet breath say , faults done by night will blush by day , i kiss thee ( panting and i call ) the night to record , that was all ; but ah ! if empty dreams so please , loye give me more such nights as these . song . go treacherous hopes , by whose uncertain fire i cherish my tyrannical desire ; love is a more uncertain ghess than care , and my fate 's such , that will cost as much , to love as to despair . 't is true our lives are but a long disease , made up with real care , and seeming ease , ye gods that such uncertain favours give ▪ oh tell me why , it is so hard to die , and such a task to live , song . wwhy should we boast of arthur and his knights , knowing how many men have performed fights , or why should we speak of sir lancelot du lake , or sir tristram du leon , who fought for ladies sake , read old stories , and there you shall see how st. george , st. george , he made the dragon flee . st. george he was for england , st. dennis was for france , sing hony soit qui mal y pense . to speak of the monarchs , it were too long to tell , and likewise of the romans how far they ●id excel ; hannibal and scipio they many a field did fight , orlando furioso he was a valiant knight , romulus and rhemus were those that rome did build , but st. george , st. george , the dragon he hath kill'd . st. george , &c. iephtha and gideon they led their men to fight , the gibbonites and ammonites , they put them all to slight , hercules's valour was in the vale of basse , and sampson slew a thousand with the jaw-bone of an ass , and when that he was blinde pull'd the temple to the ground , but st. george , st. george the dragon did confound . st. george , &c. valentine and orson they came of pepius blood , alfrid and aldricus they were brave knights and good , the four sons of ammon that fought with charlemain , sir hugh de boudeaux and godfrey de bullaigne , these were all french knights , the pagans did convert , but st. george , st. george pull'd out the dragons heart , st. george , &c. henry the fi●th he conquered all france , he quartered their armies , honour to advance , he raced their walls , and pull'd their cities down , and he garnish'd his land with a double triple crown , he thumped the french , and after home he came , but st. george , st. george , he made the dragon tame . st. george , &c. st. david you know loves le●ks and toasted cheese , and iasan was the man brough● home the golden fleece , and patrick you know he was st. georges boy , s●ven years he kept his horse , and then stole him away , for which knavish act a slave he doth remain , but st. george , st. george , the dragon he hath slain . st. george , &c. tamberlain the emperour in iron cage did crown , with his bloody slag display●d before the town , scanderbeg magnanimous mahomets ba●haw did dread , whose victorious bones were worn when he was dead , his beglerbegs , his corn-like-dregs 〈◊〉 astriot he was call'd , but st. george , st. george , the dragon he hath mauld ▪ st. george , &c. ottoman the tartar he came of persia's race , the great mogul with his chest so full of cloves and mace , the grecian youth bucephalus he madly did bestride , but these with their worthies nine st. george did them deride , gustavus adolphus was sweedlands warlike king , but st. george , st. george , pull'd forth the dragons sting . st. george , &c. pendragon and cadwallader of brittish blood 〈…〉 oast , though iohn of gaunt , his foes did daunt , st. george shall rule the roast , agamemnon and cleomedon , and macedon did feats , but compared to our champion , they are but meerly cheats , brave malta knights in turkish fights their brandish swords outdrew , but st. george , met the dragon and ran him through and through . st. george , &c. bidia the amazon , porteus overth●ew , as fierce as any vandal , goth , sarazen , or iew , the potent holofernes as he lay on his bed , in came wise iudith and subtly stole his head , brave cyclops stout with iove he fought , although he showr'd down thunder , but st. george kill'd the dragon , and is not that a wonder ? st. george , &c. marke anthony i le warrant you , plaid feats with egypts queen , sr. eglemore that valiant knight , the like was never seen , grim gorgons might , was known in fight , old ●evis most men frighted , the myrmidons and prester iohns , why were not these men knighted ? brave spinola took bredah , nassaw did it recover ; but st. george met the dragon and turn'd him o're and over , st. george he was for england , st. dennis was for france , sing hony ●eit qui mal y pense . song . swift as the feet of leda , i will to olymphus flowred bosom slye , and there lie quaffing in mortallity , who tastes such sweets , those hearts can never die . the cyprus queen's not half so fair , beautie her self can't with my love compare , she doth impale all things the gods count rare , come vy with her what sublunary dare ? her neck 's a tower of snow , her head a rosie globe with curling amber spread , whose darts are able to amase the dead , and make them leap from their cold shady bed. when she first opes her cased eyes , you 'd swear two suns at once broke through the skies , or that they were bright lamps of paradice , the sawcy gazer on those splendor dies . her ivory brows a throne erect , to arbitrate betwixt each lovers sect , her footstool with majestick arch is deckt , it frowns to death loves wanton heretick . descending hence a little , grows a lovely gnomon , rustick call'd the nose , each side two blushing hemisphere's disclose , where th' lilly's youthful bridal with the ros● . her lips like gates of rubies show , and opens where two sets of pearl doth grow , in corral sockets , bending like a bow , whose worth the lapidaries do not know . hence breaks a voice such harmony , is able to transform a deity , and cause the dead to live , the living die , orpheu● and amphion at it mute doth lie , have you not seen at sacrifices how chaffed incence with brew'd spikenard rises , in clouds of perfumes , or in flaming spices , just so her breath my senses each surprises . but on her breast two hills advance , would cost a pilgrim an eternal trance , on this the nymphs , on that the graces dance , here cupid lays his bow , there mars his lance , beneath this vale's a plain reveal'd , eden it self no such delight doth yield , where the bold champion , though his back were steel'd , sounds a retreat , but vanquisht qui'ts the field . o stay olympia , i have not done , these plains i wander are elizium , oh let me herein blest for ever rome , whilst in a babe we met , olympia come . this is the theatre of love , in this sweet lab'rinth let me endless rove , and like the orb about thy center move , so i 'le not change my scene to be a jove . song . fear not , my genius , to unfold thy silent thoughts of these ; women are born to be control'd , receive them as you please : their long-usurped monarchy , hath made me hate such tyranny . . let them and their magnetick charms , as harbingers before ' um . possess themselves of cupids arms , as baits for to adore 'um : i 'le ne're commit idolatry , with subjects born , as well as i. . their deity with them must fade●punc ; this cannot be deny'd ; yet since the pretty things were made out of old adams side : we 'l love them still , but know as thus , we do 't because they 'r part of us , and let it then suffice the elves , to say we love them as our selves . finis . the table of letters contained in this book . page a tender of service to the kings most excellent majesty ▪ a tender of service to the queens most excellent majesty respects from an honourable lady to the queen . ibid. a person of quality to a worthy lady , the one a protestant , the other a roman catholick . one lady to another with complements of extream kindness . ibid. a letter of kindness from one friend to another . another from friend to friend . ibid. a lady to a gentleman , concerning his sick mistriss . . the gentlemans answer . ibid. the lovers first address to his lady . the lovers complemental letter to his mistriss . ibid. the ladies return to her servants lines . a ladies forewarning her friend of another ladies society . ibid. one lad●●● advi●● to another near marriage . a lover to his false misstriss , a letter on sending a book . a lady to her discourteous lover , a brother on occasion of his brothers not writing . ibid. a gentleman to a lady on his friends behalf . another to the same purpose . ibid. complements from one frieud to another . an answer to the former letter . ibid. the lover to his deliberating mistress . civil complements from one friend to another . ibid. a gentleman to his lady , whom he fears would make a new choice . a rich old gentleman to a fair young virgin. the answer of a fair young virgin , to a decrepit old gentleman . a letter of courtesie from friend to friend . one gentlewoman to another in behalf of a friend . ibid. the forsaken maid to her treacherous friend . ibid. the lady to her importunate lover . ●● the answer of a lover to his threatning lady . a letter of enquiry from friend to friend . ibid. comfortable advice to a friend , on the death of a son or other near relation , ibid. a tender of service to a mistriss . the answer of a disdainful lady to her servant . a sick lady to a gentleman . the answer of a gentleman to a sick lady . ibid. the lover to his unbelieving mistriss . the answer of a lady to her lover . ibid. the lover to his mistriss , having gained her affection . a gentleman to his lady , on his taking a journey . the answer of a lady to her lover , upon his taking of a journey , ibid. a crackt virgin to her deceitful friend , who hath forsook her for the love of a strumpet . the lady to her slandered servant . the answer of the slandered lover to his lady . the jealous lover to his beloved . ibid. t●● answer of a lady to her jealous lover . civilities from one lady to another . a gentlemans request ( for a sum of money ) to his friend . a lady to a gentleman on his recovery from sickness . the answer of the recovered gentleman . the lover to his mistriss , upon his fear of her entertaining a new servant . a fair young virgin , to an old rich miser , whom her guardian had designed should wed her . the ingratiating gentleman to his angry mistriss . ibid. a gentleman of good birth , but small fortune , to a worthy lady , after she had given a denyal . a lover to his mistriss who had lately entertained another servant to her bosom and her bed. the answer of the lady to her lover in defence of her own innocency . a lady to him whom she affects . the answer of a lover to his amorous lady . ibid. the affected lover to his mistriss . the answer of a lady to her affected lover . a lady to her despairing lover , who had deserted his suit at the first repulse . ibid. a gentleman to a fair lady , whom he accidentally discovered at a window . a sick lady to her lover , enjoyning him to forbear his visits she being infected with some malignant distemper . the fearful lover to his supposed , unconstant m●striss . ibid. the ●nswer of a lady to her fearful lover . ● a wife to her extravagant husband . a lover to his distempered lady . a lady to her servant , that for some private reasons concealed his birth and fortunes . the absent lover , to his supposed unconstant mistriss . ibid. a gentlemans advice to his m●striss how she should blind the eyes of her watchful friends . a gentleman to his new mistriss , upon his relinquishing an old one . a captious lover to his vertuous lady . ibid. the answer of a vertuous lady , to her captious lover . a lover in commendation of his mistriss . a ladies thanks to a gentleman for a civility lately received . ibid. a gentleman to a sick lady . the answer of a sick lady to a gentleman . a husband to his lascivious wife . ibid. a gentleman to his friend , returning thanks for sending him a book . a gentlemans request to his friend for a sum of money . ibid. the answer of a gentleman to his friend , that sent to borrow money . a lover to his mistriss . ibid. the answer of a lady to her lover . a gentleman to his rival . ibid. a virgin to her parents , that would have her matched to one whom she cannot love . a gentlemans first address to his mistriss . ibid. another to the same effect . a courteous lass to her paramour , who had gotten her with childe . ibid. a gentleman to his ( once scornful but ) now affectionate mistriss . a kinde hearted gentlewoman to her boasting favorite ibid. the lover to his unconstant mistriss . the table of songs contained in this book . a page as in those nations where they yet adore , amarillis told her swain . a womans rule should be in such a fashion . a pox on the jayler and on his fat jowls . ibid. amintas he once went astray . all in vain , turn again , why should i love her . all the materials are the same . among rose-buds slept a bee. about the sweet bag of a bee. ib. alas poor cupid , art thou blind ? a tripe well broyl'd cannot be ill , arm , arm , arm , arm , the scouts are all come in . a curse upon thee for a slave . a silly poor shepherd was folding his sheep . after the pangs of a desperate lover . a maid i dare not tell her name . a young man lately in our town . a king lives not a braver life . a maiden fair i dare not wed , ah chloris that i now could sit . all joy unto the happy pair . ib. a maiden of late , whose name was sweet kate. at dead low ebb of night , when none a beggar got a bayliff , a bayliff got a y●oman . ah celia leave that cruel art . a beggar , a beggar , a beggar i 'le be . b break , break , distracted heart . beyond the malice of abusive fate . be thou that art , my better part . bess black as charcoal , was found in a dark hole . be gone , be gone thou perjur'd man. be not proud pretty one , for i must love thee . bring back my comforts and return . bright aurelia i do owe. beauty and love once fell at odds . brightest since your pittying eye bright cynthia scorns , alone to wear horns , by heaven i 'le tell her boldly that 't is she . be not thou so foolish nice . bonny kate , kenny kate , lay thy leg o're me . c call for the master , oh , this is fine . courtiers , courtiers , think it no scorn . chloris it is not in your power . celemana of my heart , none shall e're bereave you . chloris farewel , i now must go commit thy ship unto the winde cast your caps and care away cupids no god , a wanton childe chloris , my chloris , comes in yonder bark chloris when e're you do intend come fill with wine this lusty bowl come let us be friends , and most mendly agree calm was the evening , and clear was the skie come hither sweet melancholy chloris forbear a while , do not o'rejoy me come away , bring on the bride charon , o charon , thou wafter of the soul come iack le ts drink a pot of ale come chloris hie we to the bower cook laurel would have the devil his guest d dear give me a thousand kisses down in a garden sate my dearest love drink to me boy , here 's to thee boy disputes daily arise , and errors grow bolder dear love , let me this ev'ning die f fairest nymph , my delay shames me a lover fine young folly though you wear fair phydelia tempt no more fly , oh fly , sad sighs and bear fear not dear love , that i 'le reveal fear not my genius fond love what dost thou mean fain would i wake you sweet , but fear from the fair lavinian shore fear no more the heat o' th' sun fair mistriss i would gladly know farewel fond love , under whose childish whip g good simon , how comes it your nose looks sored good susan , be as secret as you can ib. give me more love , or more disdain good people give ear , whilst a story i tell go happy heart , for thou shalt lie gaze not on thy beauties pride go with thy staff , the sea divide go treacherous hopes , by whose uncertain fire h help , help , oh help , divinity of love hang sorrow , cast away care have you any work for a tinker ib. have you observ'd the wench in the street how merrily looks the man that hath gold he that will win a widows heart how happy and free is the plunder he that marries a merry lass he deserved much better than so he that will look for a swallows nest how long shall i pine for love how happy art thou and i he that a tinker , a tinker will be help love or else i sink , for know have you any work for a sowgelder ho haste sluggish morn , why dost thou stay hold , hold , thy nose to the pot , tom , tom. hang fear , and cast away care i i dote , i dote , but am a sot to show it if any so wise is , that sack he despises if she be not kinde as fair in the merry month of may i 'm sick of love , oh let me lie i feed a flame within which so torments me i keep my horse , i keep my whore ● i won ' not go to 't , i mun not go to 't ib. i lov'd a lass , a fair one i love thee for thy sickleness i am the evening dark as night jo hymen , jo hymen , jo hymen in faith 't is true , i am in love i happy saw , and faithful lov'd ib. i can love for an hour when i 'm at leasure i courted a lass , my folly in love away , yu do me wrong i am a rogue , and a stout one if she be fair i fear the rest i le sing you a sonnet that ne'r was in print i marvel dick that having been i went to the alehouse as an honest woman shoo'd i dream'd we both were in a bed l let votaries rearing up altar and shrine look , see how unregarded now little love serves my turn , 't is so enflaming ladies though to your conquering eyes love is a sower delight , a sugred grief last night i dreamed of my love like to the falling of a star like a ring without a finger ib. love and wenches are toys loves empire , as the world , is wide let the bells ring , and the boys sing lawn as white as driven snow let 's have a dance upon the heath look out bright eyes , and bless the air love , i must tell thee , i 'le no longer be love is a bauble , no man is able m mmy lodging it is on the cold ground make ready fair lady to night may i finde a woman fair my muse denies to apollogize n never more will i protest now fie on foolish love , it not besits ib. no more , no more , i must giive o're now , now , lucatia , now make haste no , no , thou all of red and white now that the spring hath fill'd our veins now by my love , the greatest oath that is no man loves fiery passion can approve now i confess i am in love nay prethee don't fly me , but sit thee down by me o on yonder hill a beacon stands oh chloris 't was unkindely done oh how i hate thee now , and my self too oh chloris , would the gods allow our ruler hath got the vertigo of state oh cupid turn away thy bow once was i sad , till i grew to be mad oh love whose power and might oh the little house that lies under the hill on a hill there grows a flower oh anis quoth he , well thomas quoth she p phillis though your powerful charms peace and silence be the guide poor artaxander long hath woo'd pish modest sipper , to 't agen phillis on the new made hay poor ienny and i , we toyled phillis i pray , why did you say pompey was a mad man , a mad man s sweetest bud of beauty , may sweet iane , sweet iane , i love thee wondrous well strait my green gown into breeches i 'le make shall i wasting in despair see , see , chloris my chloris comes silly heart forbear , those are murdering ey●s sigh no more ladies , sigh no more stay , shut the gate , 'tother quart ● strephon , what envious cloud hath made sure 't was a dream , how long fond man since life's but short , and time amain swift as the feet of laeda , i t tell me gentle strephon , why 't is not i' th' power of all thy scorn the thirsty earth drinks up the rain to friend and to foe , to all that i know turn amarillis to thy swain take a pound of butter made in may the glories of our birth and state twelve sorts of meats my wife provides to little or no purpose , i 've spent many days the wise men were but seven ● the morning doth waste , to the meadows let 's haste the pot , and the pipe , the cup , and the can then our musick is in prime ib. there was three cooks of colebrook 't is true fair celia that by thee i live the parcht earth drinks the rain the wit hath long beholden been the silver swan who living had no note thy love is chaste , they tell thee so ● this is not the elizian grove the master , the swabber , the boatswain and i tell me , where is fancy bred take her and hug her , then turn her , and tug her 't is late , and cold , stir up the fire tell me prethee faithless swain tell me no more you love , in vain thou deity , swift winged love the spanyard loves his ancient steps take , oh take , those lips away tom , and will , were shepherds swains 't is a merry life we live the beard thick , or thin , the hunt is up , the hunt is up there 's none but the glad man 't was then we had a thriving trade though i am young and cannot tell thirsis , i wish , as well as you the springs coming on , and our spirits begin the maypole is up , now give me the cup v victorious beauty , though your eyes under the green-wood tree upon the change where merchants meet w welcome blest hand , whose white outvies when phillis watcht her harmless sheep when cold winters withered brow when celadon gave up his heart why should we not laugh and be jolly wh●n as leander young , was drown'd when wives do hate the husbands friends were celia but as chaste , as fair why should i not dally , my dear where the bee sucks , there suck i who is silvia 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[ ] at end. eng stanley, thomas, - . songs, english -- early works to . songs with lute -- early works to . a r (wing g ). civilwar no ayres and dialogues (to be sung to the theorbo-lute or bass-viol.) by john gamble. gamble, john f the rate of defects per , words puts this text in the f category of texts with or more defects per , words. - tcp assigned for keying and markup - aptara keyed and coded from proquest page images - andrew kuster sampled and proofread - andrew kuster text and markup reviewed and edited - pfs batch review (qc) and xml conversion vera effigies ioannis gamble philomusici this to the graver owes ; by his owne hand , but read and find a most harmonious mind . t. cross sculpsit i : s : ayres and dialogues ( to be sung to the theorbo-lute or bass-viol . ) by john gamble . horat. od. . . — quondam cithara tacentem suscitat musam , neque semper arcum tendit apollo . london , printed by w. godbid for humphry mosley at the princes-arms in st. paul's church-yard , . to the worthy of all honour , thomas stanley , esq sir , yov have been a merciful creditor in the trust of these inestimable poems , so long with me , a person inconsiderable ; but i beseech you think i have been sensible of the great obligation , and alwayes thought it a less trespass to break with all the world , then by the least forgetfulness of my duty , make an unhappy forfeit of my self to your displeasure . sir , i have brought home your principal , and though it be a thing beneath your generous expectation , to look at profit , yet i thought it became my justice to tender you a small interest , the endevours of my poor art , to wait upon it : i acknowledge it a bold undertaking , to compose your words ( which are so pure harmonie in themselves ) into any other musick ; but it was not in my ambition , or hope to mend the least accent or emphasis wch they received from your own numerous soul , but to essay , how neer , a whole life spent in the study of musical compositions , could imitate the flowing and natural graces , which you have created by your fancie . i have onely to say , if my zeal have not stained what you have excellently made , i will not despair of your pardon ; and if any thing herein ( the wel-meant tender of my service ) may obtain your smile & permission , i shal be confirmed in my thoughts that i may stil write my self sir , the most humble and faithful of your servants , john gamble . to the noble , few , lovers of musick . my lords and gentlemen , the soft relations and sympathie that this princess of all arts hath with the harmonie of your souls , had even imposed upon my faith i had committed rape upon these papers , which long ere this on their owne wings , had one by one , hover'd o're , and dropt into your gen'rous breasts for patronage , and anticipated this my present service and devotion . but i forbad all single flights , and by degrees caged each linnet up , till she had learn'd her lesson , and i compleated the whole consort , full and intire ; which as it is , together with the whole aviarie , i most humbly sacrifice to your mercy and delight . fourscore and six , a jolly pleasant band ! all of one true phoebean strain , yet each distinctly taught her sev'ral grace , onely to court your various ear and fancie . my lords and gentlemen ; i onely wish you the same kind , genuine joy in the hearing of these seraphick poems , as the most noble author had in the writing , the world in reading , and my self in the composing of them ; and then i 'm confident , musick will have wrought a greater wonder , then to animate with sense plants and vegetables ; that is , to surprize and take in refined and abstracted spirits , which is a holy invasion upon heaven . but i detain you too long in the porch with these lowd instruments , the soft quire waits you within ; please you vouchsafe your favourable thoughts , whilest i in all humility submit my self my lords and gentl. your most grateful servant , john gamble . to his friend thomas stanley , esq on his odes set and published by mr. iohn gamble . stanley the darling of apollo , you that make at once both verse and musick too ; so sweet a master of so sweet a muse , whom not to name with honour , were t' abuse . how your words flow ! how sweetly do they chyme , vvhen your pure couplets do imbrace in ryme ! how quick , how lovely , and how full of sence your fancie is , and all that springs from thence ! vvhich gamble has enliv'ned by his art , and breath'd an active soul through every part : and so deduc'd your mind to us , that we may feast our ears and souls with raritie . how much to you , how much to him we owe , vve can conceive , but cannot make you know ; nor have we thanks proportion'd to your worth , you that did make , and he that set them forth , in such a lively dress too , vve admire vvhat we cann't praise , what we cann't do , desire ; and therefore turn our praises into prayers , that you 'l make more such odes , he more such ayres . alexander broome . on my friend mr. iohn gamble his excellent composition of the songs and dialogues of thomas stanley , esq man is compos'd of harmonie , each sense moves by a sphericall intelligence ; such as have small skill in articulate notes , yet , as their ears do like , can give their votes ; and by that judgement i am ●ed ( my friend ) on thy just merits some few lines to spend : here , thou hast play'd the cunning chymist , fixt mercurial-notes to words , so aptly mixt , so wedded to each accent , sense , and feet ; they like two bodies in one center meet : the elements of fire and air here kiss , without confusion , by hypothesis , unto the muses lamp thou addest oyle , by thy elaborate-skill , ingenious toyl : plato by numbers mounted heaven , and wee have no less ladder thus inspir'd by thee ; wee that have souls ! no undigested stuff , like th' dunghill-cock that struts after sr — buff ; let such imbrace their chaos , with it sink , discord to them 's as good as meat and drink ; while wee three regions 'bove them sit , and praise thy concord in these snarling-dogged-daies . jo. tatham . to my noble kinsman thomas stanley , esq on his lyrick poems composed by mr. iohn gamble . i. what means this stately tablatvre , the ballance of thy streins ? which seems in stead of sifting pure t' extend and rack thy veins : thy odes first their owne harmonie did break , for singing ' troth is but in tune to speak . ii. nor thus thy golden feet and wings may it be thought false harmonie t' ascend to heav'n by silver strings , this is vrania's heraldrie ; thy royal poem now we may extol , and truely , lun● blazon'd upon sol. iii. as when amphion first did call each list'ning stone from 's den , and with the lute did form the wall , but with his words , the men ; so in their twisted numbers now you thus not onely stocks perswade , but ravish us . iv. thus do your ayres eccho o're the notes and anthemes of the spheres , and their whole consort back restore , as if earth too would bless heavens ears : but yet the spoakes on which they scal'd so high gamble hath wisely laid of ut , re , mi . richard lovelace . on the excellent poems of tho. stanley , esq composed by mr. iohn gamble . vvrapt in like numbers ( could th' husht world but hear th' above abstracted harmonie ) such words th' octave intelligence sings to his sphear , when all th' astonomers trembling lines turn chords . thus the mean quire of movers roul in tone their crystal tenor-orbs to the concent , this base the gammut heaven of the moon ecchoes the g-sol-re-ut firmament . like which the nobler poesie consignes love heat , and beauty beams to touch and sight ; now strung with rapsodie , th' harmonious lines have taught the ear burn , and admire what 's bright . as if the king of song had tun'd his rayes , make souls turn kindred numbers , and reply transport and rapture , as th' untoucht chord playes , who moves the diapason sympathy . and all the muses hover in each aire , aire that they breath ; muses not yet concern'd in poesie by that name ( though nine were there ) not from the poem , but the musick learn'd . for when they were but girles , could yet not spel their a-re alphabet , they could talk rime , and tales of love , and right scann'd fancies tel , though not with fingers , but with feer kept time . till they from untaught strokes , and us'd to twang o're all the fathers sleeping untun'd lyre , began to wonder what it was he sang , so by degrees consorted into quire . clio , urania , had no name beside th' god-father gave at the fount hippocrene muse , the addition of maturer pride inur'd like state noyse princess and the queen . but since the god assents , both artists treat th' hils royal parcener , thus she do's chuse both favourites consorts to the lawful sheet , or● as she 's clio , th' other as the muse . jo. redmayne . to my much honored cozen mr. stanley , upon his poems set by mr. iohn gamble . i. enough , enough , of orbs and spheres , reach me a trumpet or a drum , to sound sharp synnets in your ears , and beat a deep encomium . ii. i know not th' eight intelligence ; those that do understand it , pray let them step thither , and from thence speak what they all do sing or say : iii. nor what your diapasons are , your sympathies and symphonies ; to me they seem as distant farre as whence they take their infant rise . iv. but i 've a grateful heart can ring a peale of ordnance to your praise , and volleys of small plaudits bring to clowd a crown about your baies . v. though lawrel is thought thunder-free , that storms and lightning disallows , yet caesar thorough fire and sea snatcht her to twist his conquering brows . vi . and now me thinks like him you stand i' th' head of all the poetts hoast , whilest with your words you do command , they silent do their duty boast . vii . which done , the army ecchoes o're like gamble ios one and all , and in their various notes implore long live our noble generall . dudley posthumus lovelace . on mr. gamble's composing of mr. stanley's incomparable odes . sure when this lyre was touch'd , fit words did dance in order to the chords ; and lines in harmonie thus strung rise sprightly cap'ring on the tongue ; we that but read with hoarser throates , do yet disturb them into notes ; and who repeats , unwitting sings , as ecchoes rise from jangled strings : so the●an walls by batt'ries soone as shaken , totter into tune ; and instruments that scrued stand , sound , struck by an unwilling hand : so a but peradventure fall awakes the sleeping harpsychall , vvhich since the artist ang'red last lay lull'd in its own musick fast . here 's no disordring the fair mind , unruly matter up to bind , until the too much forced zones snapt , knit in short ellisions ; no crowded words in huddle meet , that shuffle on un-even feet , and strugling labour in their pains , as if the verse were pac'd in chains . the ve●y syllables as clear pass'd ( as their ayres now ) through the ear ; and he that made the essence whole , cannot distinguish which is soule , vvhere one informs the other , they so mixe in their vnbodyed play . eldred revet . i. the return . beauty whose soft magnetick chains nor time not absence can untie , thy power the narrow bounds disdains of nature or philosophie ; that canst by unconfined laws , a motion , though at distance ; cause . ii. drawn by the powerful influence of thy bright eyes , i back return : and since i no where can dispence with flames which do in absence burn , i rather choose 'twixt them t' expire , then languish in a hidden fire . iii. but if thou the insulting pride of vulgar beauties dost despise , who by vain triumphs deifide their votaries do sacrifice , then let those flames , whose magick charm at distance scorch'd , aproch'd , but warm . i. the answer . beauty thy harsh imperious chains , as a scorn'd weight i here un-tie ; since thy proud empire those disdains , of reason or philosophy : that wouldst within tyranick laws , confine the power of each free cause . ii. forc'd by the powerful influence of thy disdain , i back return ; thus with those fl●mes i do dispence , which though they would not , light did burn , and rather will through cold expire , then languish in a frozen fire . iii. but whilest i the insulting pride o● thy vain beauty do despise , who gladly would be deifide by making me thy sacrifice ▪ may love thy heart , which is his charm , approch'd , seem'd cold ; at distance , warm . when , cruel fair one , i am slain , by thy disdai● ; and , as a trophy of thy scorn , to some old tombe am born ; thy fetters must their power bequeath to those of death ; nor c●n thy flame immortal burn , like monumental fires within an urn ; thus freed from thy proud empire , i shall prove , there is more liberty in death then love . ii. and when forsaken lovers come to see my tombe , take heed thou mix not with the croud , and ( ●s a victor ) proud to view the spoils thy beauty made press near my shade , lest thy too cruel breath or name should f●n my ashes back into a flame , and thou , devour'd by this revengeful fire , his sacrifice , who dy'd as thine , expire . iii. but if cold earth , or marble must conceal my dust , whilst hid in some dark ruines , i dumb and forgotten lie , the pride of all thy victorie will sleep with me ; and they who should attest thy glory , will , or forget , or not believe this story : then to encrease thy triumph , let me rest , since by ●ine eye slain , buried in thy brest . celinda , by what potent art , or unresisted charm , dost thou thine ear and frozen heart against my passion arm ; or by what hidden influence , of powers in one combin'd , dost thou rob love of either sense , made deaf as wel as blind . ii. sure thou as friends united hast two distant deities and scorn within thy heart hast plac'd and love within thine eyes . or those soft fetters of thy hair a bondage that disdains all liberty , doth guard thy ear free from all other chains . iii. the close . then my complaint , how canst thou hear ; or i this passion fly ; since thou imprison'd hast thine ear , and not confin'd thine eye . vvhen i lie burning in thine eye , or freezing in thy brest , what martyrs in wish'd flames that die , are half so pleas'd or blest ? when thy soft accents through mine ear , into my soul do fly ; what angel would not quit his sphere , to hear such harmony ? ii. or when the kiss thou gav'st me last my soul stole in its breath , what life would sooner be embrac'd then so desir'd a death ? when i commanded am by thee , or by thine eyes or hand ; what monarch would not prouder be to serve , then to command . the close . iii. then think no freedome i desire , or would my fetters leave , since phenix . like i from this fire both life and youth receive . favonius , the milder breath o' th spring , when proudly bearing on his softer wing , rich odors , which from the panchean groves , he steales , as by the phenix pyre he moves , pro●usely doth his sweeter theft dispence to the next roses blushing innocence ; but from the grateful flower a richer sent he back receives then he unto it lent . ii. then laden with his odours richest store , he to thy breath hasts , to which these are pore ; which whil'st he spor●ively to steale essa●es , he like a wanton lover 'bout thee plaies . and sometimes coo●ing thy soft cheek doth lie , and sometimes burning at thy flaming eye ; drawne in at last by that breath we implore , he back returns , far sweeter then before . the close . and rich by being rob'd , in thee he ●inds , the burning sweets of pyres , the cool of winds . so fair aurora doth her self discover , asham'd o th' aged bed of her cold lover , in modest blushes , whilst the treacherous light betrays her early shame to the worlds sight . such a brigh● colour doth the morning rose diffuse , when she her soft self doth disclose half drown'd in dew , whilest on each leaf a tear of night doth like a dissolv'd pearl appear . ii. yet 't were in vaine a colour out to seek to p●r●lell my chariessa's cheek , lesse are conferd with greater , and these seem to blush like her , not she to blush like them , but whence faire soule this passion what pretence had guilt to staine thy spotlesse innocence ; those onely this feele who have guilty been , nor any blushes know but who know sin . the close . then blush no more , bl●sh no more , but let thy chaster flame that knows no cause know no effects of shame . on this swelling bank once proud , of its burden doris lay ; here she smil'd and did uncloud those bright suns eclipse the day ; here we sate , and with kind art shee about mee twin'd her armes , clasp't in hers my hand and heart fetter'd in those pleasing charmes . ii. hear my love and joys she crown'd , whilest the hours stood still before me , with a killing glance did wound , and a melting kiss restore me . on the down of either brest , whilest with joy my soul retir'd , my reclining head did rest , till her lips new life inspir'd . the close . iii. thus renewing of these sights , doth with griefe and pleasure fill me , and the thought of these delights , both at once revive and kill me . i prethee let my heart alone , since now 't is rais'd above thee ; not all the beauty thou dost own again can make me love thee . he that was shipwrackt once before by such a syrens call , and yet neglects to shun the shore , deserves his second fall . ii. each flatt'ring kiss , each tempting smile thou dost in vain bestow , some other lovers might begui●e who not thy falshood know . but i am proof against all art , no vows shall ere perswade me twise to present a wounded heart to her that hath betray'd me . the close . could i again be brought to love thy form , though more di-vine , i might thy scorn as justly move , as now thou suffer'st mine . love what tytanick laws must they obey , who bow beneath thy uncontrolled sway ; or how unjust will that harsh empire prove , forbids to hope , and yet commands to love : must all are to thy hell condemn'd sustain a double torture of despair and pain ; is 't not enough vainly to hope and woo , that thou shouldst thus deny that vain hope too . ii. it were some hope ixion-like to fold the empty air , or feed on thoughts that 's cold ▪ but if thou to my passion this deny , thou mayst be starv'd to death as well as i. for how can thy pale sickly flame burn clere , when death and old despair inhabit here ? then let thy dim heat warm , or else expire ; dissolve this frost , or let that quench the fire . the close . thus let me not desire , or else possess ; neither or both are equal hapiness . delay ! alas there cannot be to love a greater tyrannie : those cruel beauties that have slain their votaries by their disdain , or studied torments sharp and witty , will be recorded for their pity , and after-ages be misled to think them blind , when this is spred . ii. of deaths the speedyest is despair , delays the slowest torments are : thy cruelty at once destoys but expectation starves my joys : time and delay , may bring me past the power of love to cure , at last ; and shouldst thou wish to ease my pain , thy pity might be lent in vain . the close . or if thou hast decreed that i must be beneath thy cruelty : oh kill me soon , thou wilt express more mercy ev'n in shewing less . i. prethee trouble me no more ; i will drink , bee mad , and rore : alcmae'on and orestes grew mad , when they their mothers slew : but i no man having kill'd am with hurtlesse fury fill'd ; ii. hercules with madnesse strook ; bent his bow , his quiver shook ; ajax mad , did fiercely wield hectors sword , and graspt his shield : i nor spear nor target have , but this cup ( my weapon ) wave : the close . iii. crown'd with roses , thus for more wine i call , drink , dance , and rore . i. roses ( loves delight ) let 's joyn to the red cheek'd god of wine : roses crown us , while we laugh , and the juyce of autumn quaff : roses of all flowers the king ; roses the fresh pride o th' spring : ii. joy of every deitie ; love , when with the graces he for the ball himself disposes , crowns his golden hair with roses . circling then with these our brow we 'l to bacchus temple go : the close . iii. there some willing beauty lead , and a youthful measure tread . i. foolish lover go and seek for the damask of the rose , or the lillies white dispose , to adorn thy mistris cheek ; steal some star out of the sky , rob the phenix , and the east of her wealthy sweets devest , to enrich her breth or eye . ii. we thy borrow'd pride despise for this wine to which we are votaries , is richer far then her che●ks , or breth , or eyes : and should that coy fair one view these diviner beauties , she in these fl●mes would rival thee , and be taught to love thee too . iii. come then break thy wanton chain , that when this brisk wine hath spred on thy paler cheek a red , thou like us mayst love disdain : love , thy power must yeeld to wine ; and whilest thus our selves we arm , boldly we defie thy charm , for these flames distinguish thine . i. dear , back my wounded heart restore , and turn away thy powerful eyes ; flatter my willing soul no more , love cannot hope what fate denies ; take take away thy smiles and kisses ; thy love wounds deeper then disdain , for he that sees the heaven he misses , sustains two hels of loss and pain . ii. shouldst thou some others suit prefer , i might return thy scorn to thee , and learn apostasie of her who taught me first idolatrie . or in thy unrelenting breast should i disdain or coyness move , he by thy hate might be releas'd , who now is prisoner to thy love . iii. since then unkind fate will divorce those whom affection long united , be thou as cruel as this force , and i in death shall be delighted . thus whilest so many suppliants woe and beg , they may thy pity prove , i only for thy scorn do sue , 't is charity here not to love . i. since fate commands me hence , and i must leave my soul with thee , and die dear , spare one sigh , or else let fall a tear to crown my funeral , that i may tell my grieved heart , thou art unwilling we should part ; and martyrs that embrace the fire shall with less joy then i expire . ii. with this last ●iss i will bequeath my soul transfus'd into thy breath ; whose active heat shal gently slide into my breast , and there reside : and may in spight of fate thus blest be in this death of heaven possest : then prove but kind , and thou shalt see love hath more power then destinie . ( song . ) chide , chide no more ; away , the fleeting daughters of the day ; nor with impatient thoughts out-run the lazie sun , not think the hours do move to slow del●y is kind , and we too soon shall find , that which we seek , yet fear to find . ii. the mystick dark decrees unfold not of the destinies , nor boldly seek to antedate the laws of fate : thy anxious search a while forbear , suppress thy hast , and know that time at last will crown thy hope , or fix thy fear . ( song . ) fool take up thy shaft again , if thy store thou profusely spend in vain ; who can furnish thee with more ? throw not then away thy darts , on impenetrable hearts . ii. think not thy pale flame can warm into ●ears , or dissolve the snowy charm which her frozen bosom wears , that expos'd unmelted lies to the bright suns of her eyes . iii. but since thou thy power hast lost , nor canst fire kindle in that breast , whose frost doth these flames in mine inspire , nor to thee but her i 'l s●e , that disdains both me and you . i. though when i lov'd thee thou wert fair , thou art no longer so ; those glories all the pride they wear unto opinion owe ; beauties , like stars in borrow'd lustre shine , and 't was my love that gave thee thine . ii. the flames that dwelt within thine eye , do now , with mine , expire ; thy brightest graces fade and die at once with my desire ; loves fires thus mutual influence return , thine cease to shine , when mine to burn . iii. then ( proud celinda ) hope no more to be implor'd or woo'd ; since by thy scorn thou dost restore the wealth my love bestow'd ; and thy despis'd disdain too late shall find that none are fair but who are kind . song . when dearest beauty thou shalt pay thy fith and my vain hope away , to some dull soul that cannot prize or know the worth of that thou dost bestow ; least with thy sighes and tears i might disturb thy unconfin'd delight ; to some dark shade i will retire and there forgot by all , expire . ii. thus whilst the diffierence thou shalt prove , betwixt a feign'd and real love , whilst he , more h●ppy , but less true , shall●e●p those joyes● did pursue , and with those pleasures crowned be by f●te , which love design'd for me then thou perhaps thy self wilt find ▪ cruel too ●ong , or too soon kind . song . think not pale lover he who dies burnt in the flames of celias eyes , is unto love a sacrifice . ii. or by the merit of this pain thou shalt the crown of martyrs gain those hopes are as thy passion vain . iii. for when by death from these flames free to greater thou condemn'd shalt be , and punisht for idolatrie . iv. since thou loves votary before , whilst she was kind dost him no more but in his shrine disdain adore . v. nor will this fire the gods prepare to punish scorn that cruel fair thou now from flames exempted spare . vi . but as together both shal die , both burnt alike in flames shal lie , she in thy heart , thou in her eye . ( . ) torment of absence and delay , that thus afflicts my memorie , why dost thou kill me every day , yet will not give me leave to die : why dost thou suffer me to live ? all hope of life in life denying ; or to my patience tortures give , never to die , yet ever dying . ii. to fair narcissa's brighter eyes , i was by loves instruction guided , a happiness i long did prize , but now am from their light divided . favours and gifts my suit obtain'd , but envyous fate would now destroy them ; which if to lose i only gain'd , what greater pain then to enjoy them . song . i. i will not trust thy tempting graces , or thy deceitfull charms ; nor pris'ner be to thy embraces , or fetter'd in thy arms ; no celia , no , not all thy art can wound or captivate my heart . ii. i will not gaze upon thy eyes , or wanton with thy hair , lest those should burn me by surprise , or these my soul ensnare : nor with those smiling dangers play , or fool my liberty away . iii. since then my wary heart is free , and unconfin'd as thine , if th●u wouldst mine should captive be , thou must thine own re●igne , and gratitude may thus move more then love or beauty could before . i. you that unto your mistress eyes your hearts do sacrifice , and offer sighs or tears at loves rich shrine , renounce with me th' idolatrie , nor this infernal power esteem divine . ii. the brand , the quiver , and the bow , which we did first bestow , and he as tribute wears from every lover , i back again from him have tane , and the impostor now unvail'd discover . iii. i can the feeble childe disarm , unty his mystick charm , de●est him of his wings , and break his arrow , we will obey no more his sway , nor live confin'd to laws or bounds so narrow . iv. and you bright beauties that inspire the boys pale torch with fire . we safely now your subtil power despise , and ( unscorch'd ) may like atoms play , and wanton in the sun-shine of your eyes . v. nor think hereafter by new arts you can bewitch our hearts , or raise this devil by your pleasing charm ; we will no more his power implore , unless like indians , that he do no harm . i. you earthly souls that court a wanton flame , whose pale weak influence can rise no higher then the humble name & narrow laws of sense , learn by our friendship to create an imaterial fire , whose brightness angels may admire , but cannot emulate . ii. sickness may fright the roses from her cheek , or make the lillies fade , but all the subtil wayes that death doth seek cannot my love invade : flames that are kindled by the eye , through time and age expire ; but ours that boast a reach far higher cannot decay , nor die . iii. for when we must resigne our vital breath , our loves by fate benighted , we by this friendship shall survive in death , even in divorce united . weak love through fortune or distrust in time forgets to burn , but this pursues us to the urn , and marries either's dust . song . i. see how this violet which before hung sullenly her drooping head , as angry at the ground that bore the purple treasure which she spred , dork smilingly erected grow , transplanted to those hils of snow . ii. and whilest the pillows of thy breast do her reclining head su●ain , she swels with pride to be so blest , and doth all others flowers disdain ; yet weeps that dew which kist her last , to see her odo●rs so surpast . iii. poor flower , how far deceiv'd thou wert , to think the ●rches of the morn , or all the sweets she can impart , could these or sweeten , or adorn , since thou from them dost borrow sent , and they to thee lend ornament . song . i. vvhy thy passion should it move , that i wisht thy beauty less ? fools desire what is above power of nature to express , and to wish it had been more , had been to outwish her store . ii. if the flames within thine eye did not too great heat inspire , men might languish , yet not dye , at thy less ungentle fire , and might on thy weaker light gaze , and yet not lose their sight . iii. nor wouldst thou less fair appear , for detraction adds to thee ; if some parts less beauteous were , others would much fairer be : n●r can any part we know best be styl'd , when all are so . iv. thus this great excess of light which now dazels our weak eyes , would eclips'd , appear more bright , and the only way to rise ; or to be more fair then thee celia , is less fair ●o bee . song . i. ask the empress of the night , how that hand which guides her sphere , constant in unconstant light , taught the waves her yoke to bear : and did thus by loving force curb or ●ame the rude seas course . ii. ask the female palm how she first did wooe her husbands love ; and the magnetick , ask how she doth the obsequious iron move : waters , plants , and stones know this , that they love , not what love is . iii. be not thou less kind then those , or from love exempt alone ; let us twine like amorous trees , and like rivers melt in one ; or if thou more cruel prove , learn of steel and stone ●o love . song . i. dearurge no more the killing cause of our divorce ; love is not fetter'd by such laws , nor bows to any force though thou deniest i should be thine , yet say not thou deserv'st not to be mine . ii. oh rather frown away my breath with thy disdain , or flatter me with smiles to death ; by joy or sorrow slain , t is less crime to be kill ' by thee , then i thus cause of mine own death should be ▪ iii. thy self of beauty to devest and me of love , or from the worth of thine own breast thus to detract , would prove in us a blindness , and in thee at best a sacriligious modestie ▪ iv. but ( celia ) if thou wile despise what all admire , nor rate thy self at the just price of beauty or desire . yet meet thy flames , and thou shalt see 〈…〉 disparitie song . i. not that by this disdain i am releas'd , and freed from thy tyrannick chain , do i my self think blest ; nor that thy flame shall burn no more for know , that i shall into ashes turn , before this fire doth so . ii. nor yet that unconfin'd i now may rove , and with new beauties please my mind ; but that thou ne'r didst love : for since thou h●st no part f●lt of this flame , i only from thy tyrant heart repuls'd , not banish'd am . iii. to loose what once was mine would grieve me more then those ●nconst●nt sweets of thine had pleas'd my soul before . now i have not lost the bliss i ne'r possest ; and spight of fate am blest in this , that i was never blest . song . i. vvhen deceitful lovers lay at thy feet , their suppliant hearts and their sn●res spread to betray thy best treasure with their arts , credit not their flatt'ring vows , love such perjury allows . ii. when they with their choycest wealth nature boasts of , have possest thee ; when with flowers their verses stealth , stars to jewels doth devest thee : trust not to their borrow'd store , 't is but lent to make thee poor . iii. when with poems they invade thee , sigh thy praises , or disdain ; when they weep , and would perswade thee that their flames beget that rain : let thy breast no bates let in , mercy 's only here a sin . iv. let no tears or offrings move thee , at those cunning charms avoyd , for that wealth for which they love thee they would ●light , if once enjoy'd : guard thy unrelenting mind , none are cruel , but the kind . i. he whose active thoughts disdain to be captive to one foe , and would break his single chain , or else more would undergoe ; let him learn the art of me , by new bondage to be free . ii. what tyrannick mistress dare to one beauty love confine ? who unbounded as the aire all may court but none decline : why should we the heart deny as many objects as the eye ? iii. wheresoe're i turn or move a new passion doth detaine me : those kind beauties that do love , or those proud ones that disdain me ; this frown melts , and that smile burns me ; this to tears , that ashes turns me . iv. soft fresh virgins not full blown , with their youthful sweetness take me ; sober matrons that have known long since what these prove , awake me ▪ here staid coldness i admire , there the lively active fire . v. she that doth by skill dispence every favour she bestows , or the harmless innocence which nor c●urt nor city knows , both alike my soul enflame , that wilde beauty , and this ●ame . vi . she that wisely can adorn nature with the wealth of art , or whose rural sweets do scorn borrow'd helps to take a heart , the vain care of that 's my pleasure , poverty of this my treasure . vii . both the wanton and the coy me with equal pleasures move ▪ she whom i by force enjoy , or who forceth me to love ; this because she 'l not confess , that not hide her happiness , viii . she whose loosly flowing hair , scatter'd like the beams o' th' morn , playing with the sportive air , hides the sweets it doth adorn , captive in that net restrains me , in those golden fetters chains me . ix . nor doth she with power less bright my divided heart invade , whose soft tresses spread like night , o're her shoulders a black shade ; for the star-light of her eyes brighter shines through those dark skies . x. black , or fair , or tall , or low , i alike with all can sport ; the bold sprightly thais woo , or the frozen vestall court ; every beauty takes my mind , tied to all , to none confin'd , song . i. no , i will sooner trust the wind , when falsly kind it courts the pregnant sails into a storm , and when the smiling waves perswade be willingly betray'd , then thy deceitfull vows or form . ii. go and beguile some easie heart with thy vain art ; thy smiles and kisses on those foo●s bestow , wh● only see the calms that sleep on this smooth fl●tt'ring deep , but not the hidden dangers know . iii. they that like me thy falshood prove , will scorn thy love . some may deceiv'd at first adore thy shrine , but he that as thy sacrifice doth willingly fall twice , dies his own martyr , and not thine . i. such icy kisses anchorites that live secluded from the world to dead sculs give , and these cold maids on whom love never spent his flame , nor know what by desire is meant to their expiring fathers , such bequeath , snatching their fleeting spirits in that breath , the timerous priest doth with such fear and nice devotion touch the holy sacrifice . ii. fie chari●ssa , whence so chang'd of late , as to become in love a reprobate ? quit , quit this dulness , fairest , and make known a fl●me unto me , equal with my own : shake off this frost for shame , that dwels upon thy lip , or if it will not so be gone , let 's once more joyn our lip , and thou shalt see that by the flame of mine 't will melted be . i. that i might ever dream thus , that some power to my eternal sleep would joyn this hour , so willingly deceiv'd i might possess in seeming joys a ●eal happiness : death , i would gladly bow beneath thy charms , if thou couldst bring my d●ris to my arms ; that thus at last made happy i might prove in life the hell , in death the heaven of love . ii. hast not away so soon , mock not my joys with the delusive sight , or empty noyse of happiness ; oh do not dissipate a pleasure thou so lately didst create . shadows of life or death do such bliss give , that 't is an equal curse to wake or live ; stay then kind sleep , be ever here confin'd ; or if thou wilt away , leave her behind . i. roses in breathing forth their sent , or stars their borrowed ornament ; nymphs in the watery sphere that move , or angels in their orbs above ; the winged chariot of the light , or the ●low silent wheels of night ; the shade which from the swifter sun , doth in a circular motion run ; or souls that their eternal rest do keep , make far less noise then caelia's breath in sleep . ii. but if the angel which inspires this subtle flame with active fires , should mould this breath to words , and those into a harmony dispose ; the musick of this heavenly sphear would steal each soul out at the ear , and into plants and stones infuse a life that cherubins would chuse ; and with new powers invert the laws of fate , kill those that live , and dead things animate ▪ i. rebellious fools that scorn to bow beneath loves easie sway , whose stubborn wills no laws allow , disdaining to obey , mark but this wreath of hair and you shall see , none that might wear such fetters would be free . ii. i once could boast a soul like you as unconfin'd as air ; but mine , which force could not subdue , was caught within this snare ; and ( by my self betray'd ) i for this gold , a heart that many storms withstood , have sold . iii. no longer now wise art enq●ire ( with this vain search delighted ) how souls that humane breasts inspire are to their frames united ; material chains such spirits well may bind , when this soft braid can tie both arm and mind . iv. now ( beauties ) i defie your charm , rul'd by more powerful art , this mystick wreath which crowns my arm , defends my vanquisht heart ; and i , subdu'd by one more fair , shall be secur'd from conquest by captivity . i. yet ere i go , disdainful beauty thou shalt be so wretched , as to know what joys thou fling'st away with me . a faith so bright as time or fortune could not rust ; so firm that lovers might have read thy story in my dust . and crown'd thy name with laurel verdant as thy youth , whil'st the shril voyce of f●me spread wide thy beauty and my truth . ii. this thou hast lost ; for all true lovers , when they find that my just aims were ●rost , will speak thee lighter then the wind . and none will lay any oblation on thy shrine , but such as would betray thy f●ith , to faiths as false as thine . yet if thou chuse on such thy freedome to bestow , affection m●y excuse , for love from sympathy doth flow . i. cast off for shame ungentle maid that misbecoming joy thou wear'st ; for in my death ( though long delay'd ) unwisely cruel thou appear'st . insult o're captives with disdain , thou canst not triumph or'e the slain . ii. no , i am now no longer thine , nor canst thou take delight to see him whom thy love did once confine set , though by death , at liberty : for if my fall a smile beget , thou gloriest in thy own defeat . iii. behold how thy unthrifty pride hath murtherd him that did maintain it ; and wary souls who never tride thy tyrant beauty , will disdain it : but i am softer , and that me thou wouldst not pity , pity thee . i. wert thou by all affections sought , & fairer then thou wouldst be thought , or had thine eyes as many darts as thou believ'st they shoot at hearts , yet if thy love were payd to me , i would not offer mine to thee . ii. i de sooner court a feavers heat , then her that owns a flame as great ; she that my love will entertain , must meet it with no less disdain . for mutual fires themselves destroy , and willing kisses yield no joy . iii. i love thee not because alone thou canst all beauty call thine own , nor doth my passion fuel seek , in thy bright eye , or softer cheek : then fairest if thou wouldst know why i love cause thou canst deny . i. deceiv'd and undeceiv'd to be at once i seek with equal care , wreched in the discovery , happy if cozen'd still i were : yet certain ill of ill hath less then the mistrust of happiness . ii. but if when i have reach'd my aim , ( that which i seek less worthy prove , ) yet still my love remains the same , the subject not deserving love ; i can no longer be excus'd now more in fault as less abus'd . iii. then let me flatter my desires , and doubt what i might know too sure , he that to cheat himself conspires , from falshhood doth his faith secure in love ●ncertain to believe i am deceiv'd , doth undeceive . iv. for if my life on doubt depend , and in distrust inconstant steer , if i essay the strife to end ( when ignorance were wisdome here ; ) all thy attempts how can i blame to work my death ? i seek the same . i. men and maids at time of year the ripe clusters joyntly bear to the press , but in when thrown they by men are trod alone , who in b●cchus praises join , squeeze the grape , let out the wine : oh with what delight they spy the new must when tunn'd work high ! ii. which if old men freely take , their gray heads and heels they shake ; and a young man if he find some fair maid to sleep resign'd , in the shade , he straight goes to her , wakes , and roundly gi●s to wooe her ; whilest love slily stealing in tempts her to the pleasing sin . iii. yet she long resists his offers , nor will hear what ere he proffers ; till perceiving that his prayer melts into regardless air ; her , who seemingly restrains , he by pleasing force constrains : wine doth boldness thus dispence , teaching young men insolence . i. i must no longer now admire the coldness which possest thy snowy breast , that can by other flames be set on fire ; poor love to harsh disdain betray'd , is by ambition thus out-weigh'd . ii. hadst thou but known the vast extent of constant faith , how farre 'bove all that are born slaves to wealth , or honors vain assent ; no richer treasure couldst thou find then hearts with mutual chains combin'd . iii. but love is too despis'd a name , and must not hope to rise above these ties . honour and wealth out-shine his paler flame ; these unite souls , whilest true desire unpitied dies in its own fire . iv. yet , cruel fair one , i did aim with no less justice too , than those that sue for other hopes , and thy proud fortunes claim , wealth honours , honours wealth approve , but beauty's only meant for love . i. love the ripe harvest of my toyls began to cherish with his smiles , preparing me to be indu'd with all the joys i long persu'd ; when my fresh hopes , fair and full blown , death blasts ere i could ca'l my own . ii. malicious death , why with rude force dost thou my fair from me divorce ? false life why in this loathen chain me from my fair dost thou detain : in whom assistance shall i find , alike are life and death unkind . iii. pardon me love , thy power outshines and laughs at their infirm designes ; she is not wedded to atoombe , nor i to sorrow in her room : they what thou joynst ' can ne'r divide , she lives in me , in her i dy'd , i. see the spring her self discloses , and the graces gather roses : see how the becalmed seas now their swelling waves appease ; how the duck swims how the crane come's from 's winter home aganie see how titan's chearrful raye chaseth the dark clouds a way , ii. now in their new robes of green are the plough-mens labours seen ; now the lusty teeming earth springs each hour with a new birth ; now the olive blooms ; the vine now doth with plump pendants shine , and with leaves and blossoms now freshly bourgeons every bough . song . now will i a lover be , love himself commanded me ; full at first of stubborn pride , to submit my soul deni'd , he his quiver takes and b●w , bids de●iance , forth we goe ; arm'd with spear and shield we meet , on he charges , i retreat . ii. till perceiving in the ●ight he had wasted every slight , into me , with fury hot , like a dart himselfe he shot , and my cold heart melts my shield uselesse , no defence could yeild ; for what boots an outward skreen when ( alas ) the fights within ? song . dear fold me once more in thine armes ; and let me know , before i goe , there is no blisse but in those charmes , by thy faire selfe i sweare , that here and onely here i would for ever ever stay , but cruel fate calls me away . ii. how swiftly the light minutes slide the hours that hast away thus fast by envyous flight my stay do chide : yet dear , since i must go , by this last kiss i vow by all that sweetness which dwels with thee , time shall move slow , till next i see thee . song . thine eyes ( bright saint ) disclose and thou shalt find , dreams have not with illusive showes , deceiv'd thy mind , what sleep presented to thy view , awake and thou shalt find it true ii. those mortal wounds i bear from thee begin , which though they outward not appear , yet bleed within , loves ●lame like active lightening flyes , wounding the heart , but not the eyes . iii. but now i yeild to die thy sacrifice , nor more in vain will hope to flie from thy bright eyes ; their killing power cannot be shunn'd open or clos'd alike they wound ▪ faith 't is not worth your pains and care , to seek t' inspire a heart so pure as mine ; som fools ther be , hate libertie , whom wh more ease thou mayst confine . ii. alass ! when with much charge thou hast brought it at last beneath thy power to bow , it will adore some twenty more , and that perhaps you 'ld not allow . iii. no cloris , i no more will prove the curse of love , and now can bo●st a heart hath learn'd of thee inconst●ncie , and couzen'd women of their art . song . reach me here that full crown'd cup , and at once i 'l drink it up ; for my overcharged breast pants for drowth , with care opprest ; whilest a chaplet of cool roses my distemper'd brow incloses ; love i 'l drench in wine ; for these flames alone can his appease . ii. i am sprung of humane seed , for a lives short race decree'd ; though i know the way i 've gone , that which is to come's unknown ; busie thoughts do not disturb me ; what have you to do to curb me ? come , some wine and musick give ; ere we dye , 't is fit we live . song . oh turn away those cruel eyes , the stars of my undoing . or death in such a br●ght disguise may tempt a second wooing . ii. punish their blindly impious pride , who dare contemne thy glory ; it was my fall that deifide thy name , and seal'd thy story . iii. yet no new sufferings can prepare a higher praise to crown thee ; thou●h my first death proclaim thee fair , my second will unthrone thee . iv. lover will doubt thou canst intice no other for thy fuel , and if thou burn one victime twice , both think thee poor and cruel . now love be prais'd ! that cruel fair , who my poor heart restrain under so many chains , hath weav'd a new one for it of her hair . ii. these threads of amber us'd to play with every courtly wind , and never were confin'd , but in a thousand curls aloud to str●y . iii. cruel each part of her is grown , nor less unkind then she these fetters are to me , which to restrain my freedome , lose their own . song . to set my jealous soul at strife all things malicio sly agree , though sleep of death the im●ge be , dreams are the portraitures of life . ii. i saw when last i clos'd my eyes , celinda stoopt t' anothers will , if specious apprehension kill , what would the truth without disguise ? iii. the joys which i could call my owne me thought this rival did possess , like dreams is all my happiness ; yet dreams themselves allow me none . i. vvrong me no more in thy complaint , blam'd for inconstancy ; i vow'd t' adore the fairest saint , nor chang'd whilst thou wert she : but if another thee outshine , th' inconstancy is onely thine . ii. to be by such blind fools admir'd gives thee but small esteem , by whom as much thou'dst be desir'd didst thou less beautious seem : sure why they love they know not wel , who why they should not cannot tel . iii. women are by themselves bettay'd , and to their short joys cruel , who foolishly themselves perswade flames can ou●last their fuel : none ( though platonick their pretence ) with reason love unless by sence . iv. and he , by whose command to thee i did my heart resigne , now bids me choose a deity diviner far then thine : no power from love can beauty sever ; i' me still loves subject , thine was never . v. the fairest she whom none surpass to love hath only right , and such to me thy beauty was till one i found more bright : but 't were as impious to adore thee now , as not to have don 't before . vi . nor is it just by rules of love thou should'st deny to quit a heart that must anothers prove ev'n in thy right to it : must not thy subjects captives be to her who triumphs over thee ? vii . cease then in vain to blot my name with forg'd apostasie , thine is that stain who dar'st to claim what others ask of thee : of lovers they are onely true who pay their hearts where they are due . i. my sickly breath wasts in a double flame ; whilst love and death to my poor life lay claime ; the feavour in whose heat i melt by her that causeth it not felt . ii. thou who alone canst , yet wilt grant no ease ; why slight'st thou one to feed a new disease ? unequal fair , the heart is thine , ah! why then should the pain be mine . song . alass ! alass ! thou turn'st in vain thy beauteous face away , which ( like young sorcerers ) rais'd a pain above its power to lay . ii. love moves not as thou turn'st thy look , but here doth firmly rest ; he long agoe thy eyes forsook to revel in my brest . iii. thy power on him why hop'st thou more then his on me should be , the claim thou lay'st to him is poor to that he owns from me . iv. his substance in my heart excels , his shadow in thy sight ; fire where it burns more truly dwels , then where it scatters light . as when some brook flies from it self away , the murmuring christal loosly runs astray . and as about the verdant plane it windes , the meadows with a silver ribbon bindes , printing a kiss on every flower she meets , loosing her selfe , to fit them with new sweets . ii. to scatter frost upon the lillies head , and scarlet on the gilloflower to spread ; so melting sorrow , in the fair disgu●se of humid st●rs , flow'd from bright cloris eyes , which watring every flower her cheek discloses , melt into jesmines here there into roses . song . i languish in a silent flame ; for she to whom my vowes encline doth own perfections so divine , that but to speak where to disclose her name . if i should say that she the store of natures graces doth comprize , the love and wonder of all eyes , who will not guess the beauty i adore ? ii. or though i warily conceal the charms her looks and soul possess ; should her cruelty express , and say she smiles at all the pains we feel , among such suppliants as implore pity , distributing her hate inex ●rable a● their fate : who will not guess the beauty i adore ? song . not always give a melting kiss , and smiles with pleasing whispers joyn'd ; nor alwayes extas●'d with bliss , about my neck thy fair arms wind . ii. the wary lover learns by measure to circumscribe his greatest joy ; lest , what well husbanded yeilds pleasure , might by the repetition cloy . iii. when thrice three kisses i require , give me but two , withhold the other ; such as cold virgins to their sire , or chaste diana gives her brother . iv. then wantonly snatch back thy lip . and smoothly as sly fishes glide through water , giving me the slip , thy self in some dark corner hide . v. i 'le follow thee with eager haste , and having caught ( as hawks their prey ) in my victorious arm held fast panting for breath , bear thee away . vi . then thy soft arms about me twin'd thou shalt use all thy skill to ple●se me , and offer all that was behind the poor seven kisses to appease me . vii . how much mistaken wilt thou be ! for seven times seven shalt thou pay , whilest in my arms i fetter thee , lest thou once more shouldst get away . viii . ' til i at last have made thee swear by all thy beauty and my love , that thou again the same severe revenge for the same crime wouldst prove . song . whilst our joys in wine we raise , youthful bacchus we will praise : bacchus dancing did invent ; bacchus is on songs intent ; bacc●us teacheth love to court , and his mother how to sport ; gracefull confidence he lends , he oppressive trouble ends . ii. to the bowle when we repair grief doth vanish into air ; drink we then , and drown all sorrow ; all our care not knows the morrow ; life is dark , let 's dance and play , they that will be troubled may ; we our joys with wine will raise , youthfull bacchus we will praise . song . t is no kiss my fair bestows ; nectar 't is whence new life flows ; all the sweets which nimble bees in their ozier treasuries with unequ●ll'd art repose in one kiss her lips disclose ; these ( if i should many take ) soon would me immortall make . ii. rais'd to the divine abodes , and the b●nquets of the gods . be not then too lavish , fair ! but this heavenly treasure spare , ' less thou'●t too immortal be : for without thy companie , what to me were the abodes , or the banquets of the gods , i. as in a thousand wanton curls , the vine doth the lov'd elme imbrace ; as clasping ivy round the oak doth twine to kiss his le●vy f●ce ; so thou about my neck thy arms shalt fling , joyning to mine thy breast ; so shal my arms about thy fair ne●k cling , my lips on thine imprest ? ii. ceres n●r bacchus , care of life nor sleep shall force me to retire ; but we at once will on each others lip our mutual souls expire . then h●nd in hand down to th' elizian plains ( crossing the stygian lake ) wee 'l through those fields where spring eternal reigns our pleasing journey take . iv. there their fair mistresses the heroes lead , and their old loves repeat , singing or dancing in a flowry mead with mirtles round beset . roses and violets smile beneath a skreen of ever verdant bayes ; and gentle zephyr amorously between their leaves untroubled playes . iv. there constantly the pregnant earth unplow'd her fruitful store supplies : when we come thither , all the happy crowd from their green thrones will rise . there thou in place above jove's numerous train of mistresses shalt ●it ; hers hellen , homer will not his disdain for thee , and me to quit . song . vvhen i see the young men play , young me thinks i am as they , and my aged thoughts lay'd by , to the dance , with ioy i fly : come a flowry chaplet lend me , youth and mirthfull thoughts attend me . ii. age begon , we 'l dance among those that young are , and be young : bring some wine boy , fill about ; you shal see the old man's stout ; who can laugh and tipple too , and be mad as well as you . song . now with roses we are crown'd , let ●ur mirth and cups go round , whilst a lass , whose hand a spear , branchd with ivy twines doth bear , with her white feet beats the ground to the lutes harmonious sound , ii. play'd on by some boy , whose choyce skill is heightned by his voyce : bright-hair'd love , with his divine mother , and the god of wine will flock hither , glad to see old men of their companie . song . on this verdant lotus laid , underneath the myrtles shade , let us drink our sorrows dead , whilst love plaies the ganimed . ii. life like a wheel runs round , and ere long we underground ( ta'n by death asunder ) must molder in forgotten dust . iii. why then graves should we bedew , why the ground with odours strew ? better whilest alive prepare flowers and unguents for our hair . iv. come my fair , and come away , all our cares behind us lay ; that these pleasures we may know . ere we come to those below . i. i yeild , dear enemy , nor know how to resist so fair a foe ; who would not thy soft yoke sustain , or bow beneath thy easy chain , that with a bondage blest might be , which far transcends all liberty ? but since i freely have resign'd at first assault my willing mind , insult not o're my captiv'd heart with too much tyrannie and art , lest by thy scorn thou lose the prize , gain'd by the power of thy bright eyes ; and thou this conquest thus shalt prove , though got by beauty kept by love . i. draw neer you lovers that complain of fortune or disdain , and to my ashes lend a tear ; melt the hard marble with your grones , and soften the relentless stones . whose cold imbraces the sad su●ject hide of all loves cruelties , and beauties pride . no verse no epicedium bring , nor peaceful requiem sing , to charm the terrors of my herse ; no profane numbers must flow neer the sacred silence that dwels here ; vast griefs are dumb ; softly , oh softly mourn , lest you disturb the peace attends my urn . yet strew upon my dismal grave , such off●rings as you have , forsaken cypress and sad ewe ; for kinder flowers can take no birth or growth from such unhappy earth , we●p onely o're my dust , and say , here lies to love and ●ate an equal sacrifice . song . i go dear saint away , snatcht from thy arms , by far less pleasing charms , then those i did obey ; but if hereafter thou shalt know , that greife hath kissd me , come , and on my toomb , drop drop a tear or two ; break with thy sighs the silence of my sleep , and i shall smile in death to see thee weep ; thy tears may have the power to reinspire my ashes with new fire , or change thee to some flower , which planted 'twixt thy breasts shall grow ; vail'd in this shape i will , dwell with thee still , court , kiss , injoy thee too ; securely wee 'l contain all envyous force , and thus united be by deaths divorce . song . the lazy hours move slow , the minutes stay ; old time with leaden ●eet doth goe , and his light wings hath cast away ; the slow p●c'd spheres above have sure releas'd their guardians , and without help move , whilest that the very angels rest ; the numbred sands that slide through this small glass , and into minutes time divide , too slow each other do displace ; the tedious wheels of light no faster chime then that dul shade which waits on night , for expectation out-runs time : how long lord must i stay ? how long dwel here ? oh free me from this loathed clay ; let me no more these fetters ware ; with far more joy shall i resign my breath ; for to my grieved soul not to die is every minute a new death . song . vvhen on thy lip my soul i breath , which there meets thine , freed from their fetters by this death our subtile forms combine ; thus without bonds of sense they move , and like two cherubins converse by love . spirits to chains of earth confin'd discourse by sense ; but ours that are by flames refin'd with those weak ties dispense ; let such in words their minds display , we in a kiss our mutual thoughts convey ; but since my soul from me doth fly , to thee retir'd , thou canst not both retain ; for i must be with one inspir'd ; then , dearest , either justly mine restore , or in exchange let me have thine . yet if thou dost return mine own , oh tak 't again ! for 't is this pleasing death alone gives ease unto my pain : kill me once more or i shall find thy pity then thy cruelty , less kind . song . the air which thy smooth voyce doth break , into my soul like lightning flies , my life retires whilest thou dost speak , and thy soft breath its room supplies . lost in this pleasing extasie , i joyn my trembling lips to thine , & back receive that life from thee , which i so gladly did resign . forbear , platonick fools , t' enquire , what numbers do the soul compose ; no harmony can life inspire , but that which from these accents flows . song . doris , i that could repel all those darts about thee dwell , and had wisely learn'd to fear , 'cause i saw a foe so near ; i that my deaf ear did arm 'gainst thy voices powerful charm , and the lightning of thine eye durst ( by closing mine ) defie , cannot this cold snow withstand from the whiter of thy hand ; thy deceit hath thus done more then thy open force before : for who could suspect or fear treason in a face so clear ; or the hidden fires descry wrapt in this cold outside lie ; flames might thus involv'd in ice , the deceiv'd world sacrifice ; nature , ignorant of this strange antiperistasis , would her falling frame admire , that by snow were set on fire . cast chariessa , cast that glass away , nor in its chrystal face thine own survay ; what can be free from loves imperious laws , when painted shadows real flames can cause ? the fires may burn thee , from this mirror rise , by the reflected beams of thine own eyes ; and thus at last faln with thy self in love , thou wilt , my rivall , thine one martyr prove ; but if thou dost desire thy forme to view , look in my heart , where love thy picture drew , and then if pleas'd with thine own shape thou be , learn how to love thy self by loving me . number the sands that do restrain and fetter the rebellious main , count those pale fires that do dispence to us both light and influence , the drops of the vast sea divide , these in themselves be multipli'd ; that all when added into one , may by our kisses be outgone ; by which when number they surmount , wee 'l teach arithmetick to count . song . this silkworm ( to long sleep retir'd ) the early year hath re-inspir'd , who now to pay to thee prepares the tribute of her pleasing cares ; & hastens with industrious toyl to make thy ornament her spoyl ; see with what pains she spins for thee the thread of her own destinie ; then growing proud in death , to know that all her curious labours thou wilt , as in triumph , deign ●o wear , retires to her soft sepulchre such dearest , is that hapless state to which i am design'd by fate , who by thee ( willingly ) or'ecome , work my own fetters and my tombe . song . pale envyous sickness , hence no more possess our breast too cold before ; in vain alass thou dost invade those beauties which can never fade ; could all thy malice but impair , on those sweets which crown her fair , or steal the spirits from her eye , or kiss into a p●ler dye , the blooming roses of her ▪ cheek , our suffering hopes might justly seek redress from thee , and tho● might'st save thousands of lovers from the g●ave ; but such assaults are vain , for she is too divine to stoop to thee ; blest with a form as much to high for any change but destinie ; which no attempt can violate , for what 's her beauty is our fate . come my dear , whilest youth conspires with the warmth of our desires ; envyous time about thee watches , and some grace each minute snatches : now a spirit , now a ray from thy eye he steals away , now he blasts some blooming rose which upon thy fresh cheek grows ; gold now plunders in a hair ; now the rubies doth impair of thy lips ; and with sure hast all thy wealth will take at last ; onely that of which thou mak'st use in time , from time thou tak'st . vvhen thou thy plyant arms dost wreath about my neck , and gently brea●h into my breast that soft sweet air with which thy soul doth mine repair ; when my faint life thou draw'st away , my life which scorching flames decay , orecharg'd my panting bosome boyls , whose feavour thy kind art beguiles , and with the breath that did inspire doth mildly fan my glowing fire , transported then i cry , above all other deities is love ! or if a deity there be greater then love , 't is only thee . as on purple carpets i charm'd by wine in slumber lie , with a troop of maids ( resorted there to play ) me thought i sported : whose companions , lovely boyes , interrupt with rude noyse : yet i offer made to kiss them , but o' th' sudden wake and miss them : vext to see them thus forsake me , i to sleep again betake me . song . vvith a whip of lillies , love swiftly me before him drove : on we courst it through deep floods , hollow valleys , and rough woods , till a snake that lurking lay chanc'd to sting me by the way ▪ now my soul was high to death , ebbing flowing with my breath ; when love , fanning with his wings , back my fleeting spirit brings ; learn , saith he , another day love without constraint t' obey . song . vvhen my sence in wine i steep , all my cares are lull'd asleep ; rich in thought , i then despise craesus , and his royalties : whilest with ivy twines i wreath me , and sing all the world beneath me ; others run to martial fights , i to bacchu's delights ; fill the cup then boy , for i drunk then dead had rather lie . song . vex no more thyself and me with demure philosophie ; hollow precepts , onely fit to amuse the busie wit ; teach me brisk lyeus rites ; teach me venus blithe delights ; jove loves wa●er , give me wine ; that my soul ere i resigne may this cure of sorrow have ; there 's no drinking in the grave . old i am , yet can ( i think ) those that younger are out●drink ; when i dance no staff i take , but a well fill'd bottle shake : he that doth in war delight , come and with these arms let 's fight ; fill the cup , let loose a flood of the rich grapes luscious blood ; old i am , and therefore may , like silenus drink and play . song . a kiss i begg'd , and thou didst joyn thy lips to mine ; then , as afraid snatch'd b●ck their treasure , and mock'd my pleasure , again my dearest , for in this thou onely gav'st desire , and not a kiss . i. fair rebel to thy self and time , who laugh'st at all my tears , when thou hast lost thy youthful prime and age his trophie rears , weighing thy inconsiderate pride thou shalt in vain accuse it , why beauty am i now deny'd , or knew not then to vse it ? then shal i wish ungentle fair thou in like flames mayst burn ; venus , if just will hear my prayer , and i shall laugh my turn . a dialogue between chariessa and philocharis . char. vvhat if night should betray us , and reveal to the light all the pleasure that we steal ? phil. fairest , we safely may this fear despise ; how can she see our actions who wants eyes ? char. each dimne star and the clearer lights we know nights eyes are ; they were blind that thought her so : phil. those pale fires onely burn to yeeld a light t' our desires , and though char. blind , to give us sight . by this shade that surrounds us might ou● flame be betray'd , and the day disclose its name . phil. dearest fair , these dark witnesses we finde silent are , night is dumbe as well as blinde . chorus . then whilest these black shades conceal us , we will scorn the envyous morn , then whilest these black shades conceal us , we will scorn the and the sun that would reveal us ; our flames shall thus envyous mo●n ; and the sun that would reveal us ; our flames shall thus their mutual light betray , and night with these joys crown'd ou●shine the day their mutual light betray , and night with these joys crown'd ou●shine the day . dialogue ii. between philocharis and chariessa . phil. that kiss which last thou gav'st me , stole my fainting life away , yet ( though to thy breast fled ) my soul still in mine own doth stay . weak nature no such power doth know , love only can these wonders show . char. and with the same warm breath did mine into thy bosome slide , there dwel contracted unto thine , yet still with me ●eside ; i. chorus . weak nature no such power doth know , such power doth know ; love weak nature no such power such power doth know onely can these wonders , can these wonders show . love onely can these wonders , can these wonders show . ii. chorus , voy●es . both souls thus in desire are one , and each is two in skil , doubled in intellect alone both souls thus in desire are one , and each is two in skil , doubled in intellect alone both souls thus in desire are one , and each is two in skil , doubled in intellect alone united in the will ; weak nature no such power doth know , love onely united in the will ; weak nature no such power doth know , love onely united in the will ; weak nature no such power doth know , love onely can these wonders show . can these wonders show . can these wonders show . an alphabetical table of all the ayres contained in this book . a. ask the empress of the night alass ! alass ! thou turn'st in vain as when some brook as in a thousand wanton curls , as on purple carpets i a kiss i begg'd b. beauty , whose soft magnetick chains beauty , thy harsh imperious chains c. celinda , by what potent art chide , chide no more , cast off for shame , ungentle maid cast chariessa , come my dear , whilest youth conspires d. delay ! alass ! that cannot be dear , back my wounded heart restore dear , urge no more deceiv'd and undeceiv'd to be dear , fold me once more in thine arms draw neer ye lovers , doris , i that could repel , f. favonius , the milder breath of th' spring foolish lover , go and seek fool , take up thy shaft again faith 't is not worth your pains and care fair rebel to thy self unkind h. he whose active thoughts , i. i prethee let my heart alone i will not trust thy tempting graces i must no longer now admire i languish in a silent flame , i yeeld , dear enemy i go , dear saint away , l. love , what tyrannick laws love the ripe harvest of my toyl m. men and maids at time of yeer my sickly breath n. not that by thy disdain no , i will sooner trust the wind now will i a lover be , now love be prais'd , that cruel fair nor alwayes give a melting kiss , now with roses we are crown'd , number the sands o. on this swelling bank oh turn away those cruel eyes on this verdant lotus laid old i am , yet can i think p. prethee trouble me no more pale envyous sickness , r. roses ( loves delight ) roses in breathing forth their sent rebellious fools reach me here that full crown'd cup , s. so fair aurora since fate commands me hence see how this violet such icy kisses see the spring her self discloses t. though when i lov'd thee thou wert fair think not pale lover torment of absence and delay that i might ever dream thine eyes ( bright saint ) disclose to set thy jealous soul at strife 't is no kiss my fair bestows the lazie hours move slow , , the air with thy smooth voyce , the silk-worm ( to long sleep ) , that kiss thou gav'st me last , v. vex no more thy self and me w. when cruel fair one when i lie burning when dearest beauty why thy passion should it move when deceitful lovers lay wert thou by all affections wrong me no more in thy complaint whilest our joys in wine we raise , , when i see the young men play when on thy lip my soul i breath , when thou thy plyant arm doth wreath with a whip of lillies , when my sense in wine i steep , what if night should betray us , y. you that unto your mistris eyes you earthly souls yet ere i go , disdainful beauty a pilgrimes solace vvherein is contained musicall harmonie of . . and . parts, to be sung and plaid with the lute and viols. by iohn douland, batchelor of musicke in both the vniuersities: and lutenist to the right honourable the lord walden. dowland, john, ?- . approx. kb of xml-encoded text transcribed from -bit group-iv tiff page images. text creation partnership, ann arbor, mi ; 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proofread - ben griffin text and markup reviewed and edited - pfs batch review (qc) and xml conversion a pilgrimes solace . wherein is contained musicall harmonie of . . and . parts , to be sung and plaid with the lute and viols . by john douland , batchelor of musicke in both the vniuersities : and lutenist to the right honourable the lord walden . london : printed for m. l. j. b. and t. s. by the assignment of william barley . to the right ho norable , theophilvs , lord vvalden , sonne and heire to the most noble , thomas , bar on of walden , earle of svffolke , lord chamberlaine of his maiesties hovsehold , knight of the most noble order of the garter , and one of his maiesties most honourable priuie counsell . most honoured lord : as to exell in any qualitie is very rare , so is it a hard thing to finde out those that fauour vertue and learning ; but such being found , men of iudgment are drawne ( i know not by what sympathie ) to loue and honor them , as the saints and soueraignes of their affections and deuices : wherefore ( most worthy lord ) your honor being of all men noted ( as natural borne heire of your most renowned father and mother ) to be the onely and alone supporter of goodnes and excellencie , knowne to none better ( vnles i should be the most vngratefull of all others ) then my selfe , who am held vp onely by your gratious hand ; for which i can shew no other meanes of thankfulnes then these simple fruits of my poore endeauors which i most humbly present as a publike pledge from a true and deuoted heart , hoping hereafter to performe something , wherein i shall shew my selfe more worthy of your honorable seruice . in the meane time you shall haue a poore mans praiers for your lordships continuall health and dayly increase of honor. your honours humble seruant iohn dovland . to the reader . worthy gentlemen , and my louing countrymen ; mooued by your many and fore-tasted courresies , i am constrained to appeare againe vnto you . true it is , i haue lien long obscured from your sight , because i receiued a kingly entertainment in a forraine climate , which could not attaine to any ( though neuer so meane ) place at home , yet haue i held vp my head within this horizon , and not altogether beene vnaffected else where . since some part of my poore labours haue found fauour in the greatest part of europes , and beene printed in eight most famous cities beyond the seas . viz : paris , antwerpe , collein , nurenburge , franckfort , liepsig , amsterdam , and hamburge : ( yea and some of them also authorized vnder the emperours royall priuiledge , ) yet i must tell you , as i haue beene a stranger ; so haue i againe found strange entertainment since my returne ; especially by the opposition of two sorts of people that shroude themselues vnder the title of musitians . the first are some simple cantors , or vocall singers , who though they seeme excellent in their blinde diuision-making , are meerely ignorant , euen in the first elements of musicke , and also in the true order of the mutation of the hexachord in the systeme , ( which hath ben approued by all the learned and skilfull men of christendome , this yeeres , ) yet doe these fellowes giue their verdict of me behinde my backe , and say , what i doe is after the old manner : but i will speake openly to them , and would haue them know that the proudest cantor of them , dares not oppose himselfe face to face against me . the second are young men , professors of the lute , who vaunt themselues , to the disparagement of such as haue beene before their time , ( wherein i my selfe am a party ) that there neuer was the like of them . to these men i say little , because of my loue and hope to see some deedes ensue their braue wordes , and also being that here vnder their ownenoses hath beene published a booke in defence of the viol de gamba , wherein not onely all other the best and principall instruments haue beene abased , but especially the lute by name , the words , to satisfie thee reader i haue here thought good to insert , and are as followeth : from henceforth , the statefull instrument gambo violl , shall with ease yeeld full various , and deuicefull musicke as the lute : for here i protest the trin●…ie of musicke , parts , passion , and deuision , to be as gracefully vnited in the gambo viol , as in the most receiued instrument that is , &c. which imputation , me thinkes , the learneder sort of musitians ought not to let passe vnanswered . moreouer that here are and daily doth come into our most famous kingdome , diuers strangers from beyond the seas , which auerre before our owne faces , that we haue no true methode of application or fingering of the lute . now if these gallant yong lutenists be such as they would haue the world beleeue , and of which i make no doubt , let them remember that their skill lyeth not in their fingers endes : cucullus non facit monachum . i wish for the honor therfore and generall benefit of our countrie , that they vndertake the defence of their lute profession , seeing that some of them aboue other , haue most large meanes , conuenient time , and such encouragement as i neuer knew any haue , belceue me if any of these obiections had beene made when those famous men liued which now are thought worthy of no fame , not derogating from these skillfull men present ; i dare affirme that these obiections had beene answered to the full , and i make no doubt but that those few of the former time which liue yet , being that some of them are batchelors of musicke , and others which assume vnto themselues to be no lesse worthy , wil be as forward to preserue their reputation . perhaps you will aske me , why i that haue trauailed many countries , and ought to haue some experience , doth not vnder goe this busines my selfe ? i answere that i want abilitie , being i am now entered into the fiftieth yeare of mine age : secondly because i want both meanes , leasure , and encouragement . but ( gentle reader to conclude , although abruptly ) this worke of mine , which i here haue published , containeth such things as i my selfe haue thought well of , as being in mine opinion furnished with varietie of matter both of iudgement and delight , which willingly i referre to the friendly censure , and approbation of the skilfull : hoping it will be no lesse delightfull to all in generall , then it was pleasing to me in the composition , farewell . your friend iohn douland . the table . disdaine me still , that i may euer loue . i sweete stay a while , why will you ? ii to aske for all thy loue . iii loue those beames that breede : iiii shall i striue with wordes to moue . v vvere euery thought an eye . vi stay time a while thy flying . vii tell me true loue. viii goe nightly , cares the enemy to rest . ix from silent night , true register of moanes . x lasso vita mia , mi fa morire . xi in this trembling shadow . xii if that a sinners sighes be angels food . xiii thou mighty god . part . xiiii vvhen dauids life by saul . . part . xv vvhen the poore criple . . part . xvi vvhere sinne sore wounding . xvii my heart and tongue were twinnes . xviii vp merry mates , to neptunes praise . xix vvelcome blacke night . xx cease these false sports . xxi a galliard to lachrimae . xxii finis . cantvs . i. disdaine me still , that i may e - uer loue , for who his loue inioyes , can loue , can loue no more . the warre once past with ease men co - wards proue : and ships returnde , doe rot vp - pon the shore . and though thou frowne , i le say thou art most faire , most faire : and still i le loue , and still i le loue , i le loue , though still , though still i must de - spayre . as he●e to life so is desire to loue , and these once quencht both life and loue are gone . let not my sighes nor teares thy vertue moue , like baser mettals doe not melt too soone . laugh at my woes although i euer mourne , loue surfets with reward , his nurse is scorne . altvs . i. disdaine me still that i may euer loue : for who his loue inioyes can loue , can loue no more . the warre once past , with ease men cowards proue : and ships returnde , doe rot , doe rot vpon the shore . and though thou frowne , thou frowne , i le say thou art most faire , most faire , and still i le loue , i le loue though still i must despayre . bassvs . i. disdaine me still that i may euer loue : for who his loue inioyes , can loue , can loue no more . the war once past , with ease men cowards proue : and ships returnde doe rot vpon the shore . and though thou frowne i le say thou art most faire , most faire , and still i le loue , though still i must despaire . tenor . i. disdaine me still that i may euer loue : for who his loue enioyes can loue , can loue no more . the warre once past , with ease men cowards proue : and ships returnde doe rot vpon the shore . and though thou frowne , i le say , i le say , thou art most faire , most faire , and still i le loue , and still i le loue , and still i le loue , i le loue , though still , still i must despayre , de - spayre . cantvs . to my worthy friend mr. william iewel of exceter colledge in oxford . ii. sweet stay a while , why will you rise ? the light you see comes from your eyes : the day breakes not , it is my heart , to thinke that you and i must part . o stay , o stay , or else my ioyes , my ioyes , my ioyes must dye , and per rish in their in - fan - cie . deare let me dye in this faire breast , farre sweeter then the phoenix nest . loue raise desire by his sweete charmes within this circle of thine armes : and let thy blissefull kisses cherish mine infant ioyes , that else must perish . altvs . ii. sweet stay a while , why will you rise ? the light you see comes from your eyes : the day breakes , breakes not , it is my heart , to thinke that you and i must part . o stay , o stay , or else my ioyes must dye , my ioyes must dye , and pe - rish in their infancie . bassvs . ii. sweete stay a while , why will you rise ? the light you see comes from your eyes : the day breakes not , it is my heart , to thinke that you , that you and i must part . o stay , o stay , or else my ioyes , my ioyes must dye , and perish in their infancie . tenor . ii. sweete stay a while , why will you rise ? the light you see comes from your eyes : the day breakes not , it is my heart , to thinke that you , that you , that you and i must part . o stay , stay , stay ; o stay , stay , stay , or else my ioyes , my ioyes must dye , must dye , dye , my ioyes must dye , and perish in their infancie . cantvs . iii. to aske for all thy loue , and thy whole heart t' were madnesse , i doe not sue , nor can ad - mit ( fai - rest ) from you to haue all , yet who giueth all hath nothing to im - part , but sad nesse . he that receiueth all , can haue no more then seeing . my loue by length of euery houre , gathers new strength , new growth , new flower . you must haue daily new rewards in store , still being . you cannot euery day giue me your heart for merit : yet if you will , when yours doth goe , you shall haue still one to bestow : for you shall mine when yours doth part inherit . yet if you please , i le finde a better way , then change them : for so alone dearest we shall be one and one , anothers all ▪ let vs so ioyne our hearts that nothing may estrange them . altvs . iii. to aske for all thy loue and thy whole heart , t' were madnesse : i doe not sue , nor can admit ( fayrest , fayrest ) from you to haue all , yet who giueth all , gi - ueth all , hath nothing to impart but sadnesse . bassvs . iii. to aske for all thy loue , and thy whole heart , t' were mad - nesse : i doe not sue nor can ad - mit ( fairest ) from you to haue all , yet who giueth all , hath no - thing , nothing to im - part but sadnesse . tenor . iii. to aske for all thy loue , and thy whole heart , t' were madnesse : i doe not sue , nor can admit ( fay - rest , fay - rest ) from you to haue all : yet who giueth all , giueth all , hath nothing to im - part but sad - nesse . cantvs . iiii. loue those beames that breede , all day long breed , and feed , this bur - ning : but alas teares coole this fire in vaine , in vaine , the more i quench , the more i quench , the more there doth re - maine . loue i quench with flouds , flouds of teares , night - ly teares and mour - ning . i le goe to the woods , and alone , make my moane , oh cruell : for i am deceiu'd and bereau'd of my life , my iewell . o but in the woods , though loue be blinde , hee hath his spies , my secret haunts to finde . loue then i must yeeld to thy might , might and spight oppressed , since i see my wrongs , woe is me , cannot be redrested . come at last , be friendly loue to me , and let me not , endure this miserie . altvs . iiii. loue those beames that breede , that breed all day long , breed and feed this , this bur - ning : loue i quench with flouds , vvith flouds , flouds of teares , night - ly teares , teares and mor - ning . but alas teares coole this fire in vaine , in vaine , the more i quench , the more there doth remaine . bassvs . iiii. loue those beames that breede , all day long breede , and feede this bur - ning : but , but alas teares coole this fire in vaine , the more i quench , the more , the more there doth remaine . loue i quench with flouds , flouds of teares , night - ly teares and mor - ning . tenor . iiii. loue those beames that breede , all day long breed , and feed , and feed this burning : loue i quench with flouds , flouds of teares , night - ly , night-ly teares & morning . but alas teares coole , teares coole this fire , in vaine , in vaine , the more i quench , the more i quench , the more , the more there doth remaine . cantvs . v. shall i striue with wordes to moue , when deedes re-ceiue not due re - gard ? shall i speake , and ney - ther please , nor be free - ly heard ? all woes haue end , though a while de - laid , our pa - tience pro - uing . o that times strange ef - fects could but make , but make her lo - uing . i woo'd her , i lou'd her , and none but her ad - mire . o come deare joy , and an - swere my de - sire . shee a-lone my wound shall know , though shee will not heale . stormes calme at last , and why may not shee leaue off her frow - ning ? o sweet loue , help her hands my af - fe - cti - on crow - ning . altvs . v. shall i striue with wordes to moue , when deedes re-ceiue not due regard ? shall i speake , and ney - ther please , nor be free - ly heard ? all woes haue end though a while de-laid , our patience pro-uing , o that times , strange times , strange ef-fects , ef - fects , could but make her lo - uing . i woo'd her , i lou'd her , and none but her ad - mire . o come deare ioy , and answere , answere my de - sire . griefe a - las though all in vaine , her rest - lesse an-guish must reueale : shee a - lone my wound shall know , though she will not heale . stormes calme at last , and why may not she leaue off her frowning ? o sweet loue , help loue , help her hands , her hands my af - fe - ction crow - ning . bassvs . v. shall i striue with wordes to moue , when deeds re - ceiue not due regard ? shall i speake , and ney - ther please , nor be free - ly heard ? all woes haue end , though a while de-laid , our pa-ti-ence pro-uing . o that times , strange ef-fects could but make her , make her lo - uing . i , i woo'd her , i lou'd her , and none but her admire , o come deare ioy , and answere my desire . griefe a - las though all in vaine , her rest-lesse an - guish must reueale : shee a - lone my wound shall know , though she will not heale . stormes calme at last , and why may not shee leaue off her frowning ? o sweet loue help her hands , my af - fe - ction crowning , crowning . tenor . v. shall i striue with wordes to moue , when deedes re - ceiue not due regard ? shall i speake , and ney - ther please , nor be free - ly heard ? all woes haue end , though a while , a while de - laid , our patience , patience pro - uing : o , o that times , that times , strange , strange times , strange ef - fects , could make her , could make her lo - uing . i , i woo'd her , i lou'd her , and none but her ad - mire , o come deare ioy and answere , and answere my de-sire . griefe a - las though all in vaine , her rest-lesse an-guish must reueale : shee a-lone my wound shall know , though she will not heale . stormes calme at last , and why may , why may not she leaue off , leaue off her frow - ning ? o , o sweet loue , sweet loue help , help loue , help her hands my , my af - fe - cti - on crowning . cantvs . vi. were eue-ry thought an eye , and all those eyes could see , her sub-till wiles their sights would be-guile , and mocke their ielou - sie . de - sire liues in her heart , di - a-na in her eyes . t' were vaine to wish women true , t' is well , if they proue wise . such a loue deserues more grace , then a truer heart that hath no conceit , to make vse both of time and place , when a wit hath need of all his sleight . her fires doe in - ward burne , they make no out-ward show . and her de - lights a - mid the dark shades , which none dis - couer , grow . the flowers growth is vn - seene , yet euery day it growes . so where her fan - cy is set it thriues , but how none knowes . altvs . vi. were eue - ry thought an eye and all those eyes could see , her sub-till wiles their sights would be - guile , and mocke their ielou - sie . de - sire liues in her heart , in her hart , di - a - na in her eyes , in her eyes . t' were vaine to wish women true , t' is well , ij . if they proue wise . such a loue de - serues more grace , then a truer heart that hath no conceit , to make vse both of time and place , and place , when a wit hath need of all his sleight . her fires doe in ward burne , they make no out-ward show . and her de-lights a - mid the darke shades , which none dis - couer , grow . the flowers growth is vn-seene , is vn-seene , yet eue - ry day it growes , it growes . so where her fan - cy is set it thriues , ij . but how none knowes . bassvs . vi. vvere eue - ry thought an eye , and all those eyes could see , her sub - till wiles their sight would be - guile , and mock their ielou - sie . de - sire liues in her heart , in her heart , di - a - na in her eyes , in her eyes . t' were vaine to wish women true , t' is well if they proue wise . such a loue deserues more grace , then a truer hart that hath no con - ceit , to make vse both of time and place , and place , when a wit hath neede of all his sleight . her fires doe in - ward burne , they make no out-ward show , and her de - lights a - mid the dark shades , which none dis - couer , grow . the flowers growth is vn-seene , is vn - seene , yet euery day it growes , it growes . so where her fan - cy is set it thriues , but how none knowes . tenor . vi. were eue - ry thought an eye , and all those eies could see , her subtill wiles their sight wold be-guile , and mocke their ielou - sie . de - sire liues in her heart , her heart , di-a - na in her eyes , in her eyes . t' were vaine to wish women true , t' is well if they proue wise . such a loue de - serues more grace , then a truer heart , that hath no conceit , to make vse both of time and place , when a wit hath neede of all his sleight . her fires doe in - ward burne , they make no out-ward show , and her de - lights a - mid the dark shades , which none dis-couer , grow . the flowers growth is vn - seene , vn - seene , yet eue-ry day it growes , it growes . so where her fan-cy is set , it thriues , but how none knowes . cantvs . vii . stay time a while thy fly - ing , stay and pit - tie me dy - ing . come , come close mine eyes , bet - ter to dye blessed , then to liue , to liue thus di - stres - sed . for fates and friends haue left mee , and of com - fort be - reft mee . to whom shall i complaine me , when thus friends doe disdaine mee ? t' is time that must befriend me , drown'd in sorrow to end mee . come , come close mine eyes , better to dye blessed , then to liue thus distressed . teares but augment this fewell , i feede by night , ( oh cruell ) light griefes can speake their pleasure , mine are dumbe passing measure . quicke , quicke , close mine eyes , better to dye blessed , then here to liue distressed . altvs . vii . stay time a while thy fly - ing : stay , and pit - tie me dy - ing . come , come , close , close mine eyes , better to dye blessed , then to liue , to liue thus distressed . for fates and friends haue left mee , and of com - fort be-reft me . bassvs . vii . stay time a while thy fly - ing : stay , and pit - tie me dy - ing . come , come , close , close mine eyes , better to dye blessed , then to liue , to liue thus distressed . for fates and friends haue left me , and of comfort be-reft me . tenor . vii . stay time a while thy fly-ing : stay , stay , and pit - tie , pit - tie me dy - ing . come , for fates and friends haue left me , and , and of com-fort , com - fort be-reft me . come , close mine eyes , better to dye blessed , then to liue , to liue thus distressed . cantvs . viii . tell me true loue where shall i seeke thy being , in thoughts or words , in vowes or promise making , in rea - sons , lookes , or pas - sions , ij . neuer seeing , in men on earth , or wo - mens minds partaking . thou canst not dye , and therefore li - uing , therefore liuing tell me where is thy seate , is thy seate , thy seate , why why , doth this age expell thee ? when thoughts are still vnseene and words disguised ; vowes are not sacred held , nor promise debt : by passion reasons glory is surprised , in neyther sexe is true loue firmely set . thoughts fainde , words false , vowes and promise broken made true loue flye from earth , this is the token . mount then my thoughts , here is for thee no dwelling , since truth and falshood liue like twins together : beleeue not sense , eyes , eares , touch , taste , or smelling , both art and nature 's forc'd : put trustin neyther . one onely shee doth true loue captiue binds in fairest brest , but in a fairer minde . o fairest minde , enrich'd with loues residing . retaine the best ; in hearts let some seede fall , in stead of weeds loues fruits may haue abiding ▪ at haruest you shall reape encrease of all . o happy loue , more happy man that findes thee , most happy saint , that keepes , restores , vnbindes thee . altvs . repetition . viii . tell me . thou canst . thou , thou canst not dye , and there - fore , therefore liuing tell me , tell mee , where is thy seate , ij . why doth this age expell thee ? bassvs . viii . tell me true loue. thou , thou canst not dye , and therefore liuing tell me , tell me , where is thy seate , thy seate , where is thy seate , why doth this age expell thee ? tenor . repetition . viii . tell me . thou canst . thou , thou canst not dye , and there - fore liuing , there - fore li - uing tell me , tell mee , where is thy seate , thy seate , why doth this age , ij . ex-pell , ex-pell thee ? altvs . ix . goe nightly cares , goe nightly cares , the enemy to rest , forbeare , forbeare a while to vexe my grieued sprite , so long , so long your weight , so long , ij . your weight . hath lyne vpon my breast , that loe i liue , that loe i liue , ij . of life bereaued quite , o giue me time to draw my weary breath , or let me dye , as i de - sire the death . ☞ welcome sweete death , ij . ij . ☜ sweet death wel-come , oh life , no life , a hell , then thus , and thus i bid the world fare - well . cantvs . ix . goe nightly cares bassvs . ix . goe nightly cares . false world farewell the enemy to rest , now doe thy worst , i doe not weigh thy spight : free from thy cares i liue for euer blest , enioying peace and heauenly true delight . delight , whom woes nor sorrowes shall amate , nor feares or teares disturbe her happy state . and thus i leaue thy hopes , thy ioyes vntrue , and thus , and thus vaine world againe adue . cantvs . to my louing country-man mr. iohn forster the younger , merchant of dublin in ireland . x from silent night , true re - gister of moanes , from saddest soule consumde with deepest sinnes , from hart quite rent with sighes , with sighes and heauie groanes , my way - ling muse her woe , her woe , her wofull worke beginnes . and to the world brings tunes of sad despaire , and to the world brings tunes of sad despayre , sounding nought else but ☞ sorrow , sorrow , nought else , ij . but sorrow , nought else but sor - row , ☜ griefe and care . and cantvs . x. from silent . bassvs . x. from silent . sorrow to see my sorrowes cause augmented , and yet lesse sorrowfull were my sorrowes more : griefe that my griefe with griefe is not preuented , for griefe it is must ease my grieued sore . thus griefe and sorrow cares but how to grieue , for griefe and sorrow must my cares relieue . if any eye therefore can spare a teare to fill the well-spring that must wet my cheekes , o let that eye to this sad feast draw neere , refuse me not my humble soule beseekes : for all the teares mine eyes haue euer wept were now too little had they all beene kept . altvs . xi . lasso vita mia , mi fa morire , lasso vita mia mi fa , mi fa morire , crudel , crudel amor mio cor con - sume , da mille , mille , mille ferite , ij . mille , mille feri - te , che mi fa ij . ij . morir , morir , ahi me , ahi me , deh , che non mi fa morire , morire , deh , che non mi fa morire , mi fa morire , crudel , ij . a - mor , crudel , cru - del , ij . amor , mi fa sofrir mille mar - ☞ tire . mille , mille , mille mar-tire . mi fa sofrir mille martire . mille , mille , mille , ij . mille , mille , martire . ☜ mi fa so - frir mille , ij . mar - tire , marti - re . cantvs . xi . lasso . bassvs . xi . lasso . cantvs . xii . in this trembling , trembling shadow , cast from those boughes which thy wings shake , farre from humane trou - bles , hu - mane troubles , trou - bles plac'd : songs to the lord , to the lord would i make , dark - nesse , ij . from my minde then take , for thy rites , thy rites none may begin , till they feele thy light , ij - with - in . as i sing , sweete flowers i le strow , from the fruitfull vallies brought : praising him by whom they grow , him that heauen and earth hath wrought , him that all things framde of nought , him that all for man did make , but made man for his owne sake . musicke all thy sweetnesse lend , while of his high power i speake , on whom all powers else depend , but my brest is now too weake , trumpets shrill the ayre should breake , all in vaine my sounds i raise , boundlesse power askes boundlesse praise , altvs . xii . in this trembling , trembling sha - dow , in this trembling , trembling shadow , cast from those boughes which thy windes , thy windes shake , far from humane troubles , far from hu - mane trou - bles plac'd , songs to the , to the lord would i make , songs to the lord would i make , darknesse from my mind , my minde then take : for thy rites none none may begin , thy rites , thy rites none may , none may begin , till they feele , they feele thy light within . songs , &c. bassvs . xii . in this trembling , trembling shadow , cast from those boughes which thy windes shake , thy windes shake , far from humane trou - bles , humane troubles plac'd , songs to the lord , to the lord ( songs ) would i make , darknesse from my minde , my minde then take : for thy rites none , none may begin , thy rites none may begin , till they feele , they feele , thy light with - in . songs , &c. tenor . xii . in this trembling , trembling sha - dow , in this trembling , trem-bling sha - dow , cast from those boughes which thy windes shake , cast , cast from those boughes which thy windes shake , thy windes shake , farre from hu - mane trou - bles , humane troubles plac'd , songs to the lord , to the lord would i make , to the lord would i make , darke - nesse from my minde , my minde then take : for thy rites , thy rites , none may begin , thy rites , thy rites none , none may begin , till they feele thy light , thy light with - in . songs , &c. cantvs . xiii . if that a sinners sighes be angels foode , or that re - pentant teares be angels wine , ac - cept o lord in this most pensiue moode , these hearty sighes and dolefull plaints of mine , that went with peter forth most sinful - ly : but not as peter did , weepe , weepe weepe , weepe bit - ter - ly ▪ altvs . xiii . if that a sin-ners sighes be angels food , a sinners sighes be angels food , sighes be angels food , or that re - pentant teares , repentant teares be an - gels wine , be angels wine , accept o lord , o lord in this most pensiue , pensiue moode , these hear - ty sighes , and dolefull plaints of mine , that went with peter forth , ij . most sinful - sinful - ly : but not as peter did , not as pe-ter did , peter did , weep , did , weepe , weepe , weepe , weepe bit - ter - ly . that went , &c. bassvs . xiii . if that a sin - ners sighes be angel , food , sighs be angels food , or that repentant tears be angels wine , accept o lord , o lord , accept o lord , in this most pensiue moode , these hearty sighes and dolefull plaints of mine , that went with peter , with peter forth most sinfully : but not as peter , pe - ter did , weepe , did weepe , did weepe , weepe , bit - ter - ly . that went , &c. tenor . xiii . if that a sinners sighes , a sinners sighes be angels foode , sighes be angels foode , or that repentant teares , re - pentant teares be angels , angels wine , accept o lord , accept o lord in this most pensiue moode , this most , most pensiue moode , these hearty sighes , and dolefull , dolefull plaints of mine . that went with pe - ter forth , with pe - ter forth most sinfully , sinfully : but not as pe - ter , not as peter did , peter did , weepe , peter did , weepe , weepe bitterly , weepe bitter - ly . that went , &c. cantvs . the first part. xiiii . thou mightie god , that rightest euery wrong , listen to patience , listen to patience , listen to patience , patience in a dying , a dying , ij . song . when iob had lost his children , lands , and goods , patience , patience as - swa - ged his excessiue paine , and when his sorrowes , his sor - rowes , sor - rowes came as fast as flouds , as flouds , hope kept his hart , his heart , his heart , till com - fort came againe , till comfort came a - gaine , came a - gaine . altvs . xiiii . thou mighty , mighty god , that rightest euery wrong , listen to patience , listen to patience , to patience in a dying , dying song . when iob had lost , had lost his children , lands , and goods , patience as - swaged , asswaged , patience asswa - ged his excessiue paine , excessiue paine : and when his sorrowcs , his sor - rowes came , and when his sorrowes , his sorrowes came as fast , as fast as flouds , hope kept his hart , till comfort came againe , till comfort came againe , comfort came againe , againe . and when , &c. bassvs . xiiii . thou mighty god that rightest euery wrong , euery wrong , listen to patience , to patience , li - sten to patience in a dying , dying song . when iob had lost his children , lands , and goods , patience , pati - ence asswa - ged , patience asswaged his exces - siue paine : and when his sorrowes came , sorrowes came as fast as flouds , hope kept his heart , ij . till comfort came againe , and when , &c. tenor . xiiii . thou mightie god that rightest euery wrong , eue - ry wrong , li - sten to patience , to patience , listen to patience , ij . listen , listen to pa - tience , patience , in a dying , dying song . when iob had lost his children , his children , lands , lands and goods , pa - tience asswaged , ij . asswaged his excessiue pain , pain , excessiue paine , and when his sorrowes came , and when his sorrowes , his sorrowes came as fast , as fast as flouds , hope kept his hart , his hart , til comfort came againe , till comfort , comfort came again . and when his sorrows came as fast as flouds , cantvs . the second part. xv. when dauids life by saul was often sought , da - uids life by saul , by saul was of - ten sought , and worlds of woes , worlds òf woes , of woes did compasse , compasse him a - bout , about , on dire reuenge he neuer , neuer had a thought , a thought , but in his griefes , but in his griefes , his griefes , his griefes , hope still did help him out , hope still did help him , help him out . altvs . xv. when dauids life , da - uids life by saul , by saul was often sought , dauids life by saul was often sought , and worlds of woes did compasse him , ij . compasse him about , on dire re - uenge , hee neuer , ne-uer had a thought , a thought , but in his griefes , his griefes , his griefes , hope still did help , did help him out , but in his griefes , his griefes , hope still did help him out . on dire , &c. bassvs . xv. vvhen dauids life , da - uids life by saul was often sought , and worlds of woes , worlds of woes did compasse him about , on dire reuenge he neuer had a thought , but in his griefes , ij . ij . his griefes , hope still did help , help him out . on dire , &c. tenor . xv. when dauids life by saul , dauids life by saul was often sought , was often sought , dauids life by saul was often sought , often sought , and worlds of woes , of woes , did compasse him about , did compasse him about , on dire reuenge , ij . hee neuer had a thought , had a thought , he neuer had a thought , but in his griefes , in his griefes , but in his griefes , his griefes , but in his griefes , hope still did help him out , hope still did help , did help , help him out . on dire , &c. cantvs . the third part. xvi . when the poore criple by the poole did lye , full many , many yeeres in mi - se - ry and paine , no sooner hee on christ had set his eye , but hee was well , hee was well , was well and comfort , comfort came a - gaine , a - gaine . no dauid , iob , nor criple in more griefe , in more griefe , christ giue mee patience , patience , and my hope 's reliefe . altvs . xvi . when the poore , poore criple by the poole did lye , full many yeeres , many , many yeeres in misery and paine , no sooner he on christ , on christ had set his eye , but he was well , he was well , but he was well and comfort came againe , hee was well , and comfort came againe . no dauid , dauid , iob , nor criple , ij . in more griefe , in more griefe , christ giue mee patience , patience , and my hopes reliefe , my hopes re - liefe . bassvs . xvi . vvhen the poore cri-ple by the foole did lye , full many yeeres in misery and paine , and paine , no sooner he on christ , on christ had set his eye , but hee was well , hee was well , and comfort came againe , and comfort came againe . no da - uid , iob nor criple in more griefe , christ giue mee , giue mee pa - tience , christ giue me patience , and my hopes reliefe , tenor . xvi . when the poore , poore criple by the poole did lye , full many , many yeeres , ij . in mise - ry and paine , ij . no sooner he on christ had set his eye , ij . had set his eye , his eye , but he was well , he was well , and comfort , comfort came a - gaine , comfort came a - gaine . no da - uid , no iob , nor criple , nor criple , criple in more griefe , in more griefe , christ giue me patience , giue me patience , pa - tience , and my hopes re - liefe . cantvs . xvii . where sinne sore woun - ding , daily doth oppresse me , there grace a - bounding , grace a - bounding freely , freely doth re - dresse mee : so that resounding still i shall confesse thee , father , fa - ther of mercy , father of mercy , mercy father of mer - cy . though sinne offending daily doth torment mee , yet grace amending , since i doe repent mee , at my liues ending will i hope present mee cleare to thy mercy . the wound sinne gaue me was of death assured , did not grace saue mee , whereby it is cured : so thou wilt haue mee to thy loue invred , free without merit . sinnes stripe is healed , and his sting abated , deaths mouth is sealed , and the graue amated , thy loue reuealed , and thy grace related giues me this spirit . altvs . xvii . where sinne sore woun - ding , sore wounding , sinne sore woun - ding daily doth oppresse me , there grace abounding , abounding , grace aboun-ding , grace abounding , abounding , freely , freely doth re - dresse , redresse me : so that resounding still i shall confesse thee , father of mercy , mercy , father of mer - cy , father of mercy , of mercy , mer - cy : so that , &c. bassvs . xvii . vvhere sinne sore wounding , wounding , there grace abounding , abounding , free-ly , freely doth redresse mee , freely , free - ly doth redresse mee : still i shall confesse thee , father of mercy , mercy , father of mercy , mer - cy . still i , &c. tenor . xvii . vvhere sinne , where sinne sore woun - ding , sore woun - ding daily doth oppresse me , there grace abounding , grace a - bounding , freely , freely doth re - dresse me , freely , freely doth redresse , doth re - dresse mee : so that resounding still i shall confesse thee , fa - ther of mercy , mer - cy , father of mer - cy , father of mercy , mercy . so that , &c. cantvs . xviii . my heart and tongue were twinnes , at once con - ceiued , th' eldest was my heart , borne dumbe by desti - nie , the last my tongue , of all sweet thoughts be - rea - ued : yet conclusion . strung and tunde to play hearts har - mo - nie . then this be sure , conclusion . since it is true per - fection , that ney - ther men nor gods , nor gods can force af - fection . both knit in one , and yet a sunder placed : what heart would speake the tongue doth still discouer . what tongue doth speake is of the heart embraced , and both are one to make a new found louer . new found , and onely found in gods and kings , whose wordes are deedes , but wordes , nor deedes regarded . chaste thoughts doe mount and flye with swiftest wings , my loue with paine , my paine with losse rewarded . altvs . xviii . my heart and tongue were twinnes , at once conceiued , th' eldest was my heart , borne dumbe by desti - nie , the last my tongue , of all sweet thoughts bereaude : yet strung , strung and tunde to play , strung and tunde conclusion . to play hearts harmonie . then this be sure , be sure , since it is true perfection , that neyther men nor gods , men nor gods , that neyther men nor gods , nor gods can force affection . bassvs . xviii . my heart and tongue were twinnes at once conceiued , th' eldest was my heart , borne dumbe by de - stinie , the last my tongue of all sweete , sweete ioyes bereaude , yet strung and tunde , and tunde to play , to play harts conclusion . har - monie . then this be sure since it is , it is true perfection , that ney - ther men , neither men nor gods , nor men nor gods , can force , can force affection . tenor . xviii . my heart and tongue were twinnes at once con - ceiued , th' eldest was my heart , my heart borne dumbe by destinie , the last my tongue , of all sweete thoughts , sweete thoughts be-rea - ued , yet strung and tunde to play , conclusion . to play hearts harmonie . then this be sure , this be sure , since it is true , it is true perfection , that neyther men , ij . neyther men nor gods , nor gods can force affection . tenor . xix . vp merry mates , to neptunes prayse , your voyces high aduance : the watrie nymphs shall dance , and e - olus shall whistle to your layes . stereman , how stands the winde ? what course ? no worse , and blow so faire , then sincke , sincke , sincke , sincke despayre , come solace to the minde , ere night we shall , we shall the ha - uen finde . o happy , hap - py dayes , who may con - taine , but swell with proud dis - daine , when seas are smooth , sailes , sailes full , and all things , all things please ? conclusion . the golden meane that con - stant spi - rit beares , in such ex-treams that nor pre - sumes not feares . conclusion . altvs . dialogue . xix . o happy , happy dayes , who can , who can containe , but swell with proud disdaine , when seas , when seas are smooth , sailes full , and all things please ? conclusion . the golden meane that con - stant spi - rit beares , in such extreames , that not presumes nor feares . bassvs . dialogue . xix . fvll north , north-east , full south south-west . o happy dayes , happy dayes , who can containe , but swell with proud disdain , when seas are smooth , seas are smooth , sailes full , and all things please ? conclusion . the golden meane that constant spirit beares , in such extreames that nor presumes , nor feares . cantvs . xix . o happy dayes , who may , who may containe , but swell with proud disdaine , when seas are conclusion . smooth , sailes full , and all things please ? the golden meane that constant spirit beares , in such extreames , that nor presumes nor feares . stay merry mates , proud neptune lowres , your voyces all deplore you , the nymphes stand weeping o're you : and eolus and iris bandy showres . mr. boates man hale in the boate. s. harke , harke the ratlings , m. t is haile . s. make fast the tacklings . m. strike saile . make quicke dispatches , shut close the hatches . hold sterne , cast ancour out , this night we shall at randome floate . o dismall houres , who can forbeare , but sinke with sad despaire . when seas are rough , sailes rent , and each thing lowres . cantvs primus . xx. chorus . hymen , o hymen , myne of treasures more di - uine , what di-e-tie is like to thee , that freest from morta-li-tie . cantvs secundus . xx. wel - come , wel - come black night hymens faire day , help , help , help hymen loues due debt to pay , loues due debt is chaste de - light . which if the turtles , the turtles , the turtles want to night , hy-men forfets his di - e - tie , and night in loue , in loue her dignitie , help , help blacke night hymens faire day , help hymen , ij . loues due debt to pay chorus . hymen , o hymen myne of treasures more diuine , what di-e-tie is like to thee that freest from mor - ta - li - tie . chorus . qvintvs . xx. chorus . hymen , o hymen , mine of trea - sores more diuine , what di-e-tie is like to thee , to thee , that freest from mor - ta-li - tie ? bassvs . xx. chorus . hymen , o hymen , myne of treasures more di - uine , what di - e - tie is like , is like to thee , that freest from mor-ta-li - tie ? stay ( happy paire ) stay but a while , hymen comes not , loue to beguile , these sports are alluring baites , and sawce are to loues sweetest cates : longing hope doth no hurt but this , it heightens loues attained blisse . then stay ( most happie ) stay a while , hymen comes not , loue to beguile . tenor . xx. chorus . hymen , o hymen , myne of treasures more de - uine , what di-e-tie , what di-e-tie is like to thee , that free - est from mor - ta-li - tie ? cntvs primus . xxi . chorus . cease , &c. hymen o hymen , blesse this night , that loues dark work , loues dark work may come to light cantvs secundus . xxi . cease , cease , cease these false sports , hast , hast , hast away , loue 's made a trewant by your stay , good , night , good night yet virgin , virgin bride ; but looke ere day , ij . ere day be spide , you change that fruitlesse name , least you your sex defame , fear not hymens peaceful war , you 'le cōquer , ij . ij . thogh you subdued are , good night , and ere the day be old , rise to the sun , ij . ij . to the sunne , ij . a marigold . chorus . hymen , o hymen , blesse this night , this night , blesse this sight , that loues darke workes may come , may come to light . chorus . qvintvs . xxi . chorus . cease these false . hymen , o hymen , blesse this night , that loues darke workes , ij . darke workes , that loues darke workes may come to light . bassvs . xxi . cease these false sports chorus . hymen , o hymen , blesse this night , that loues darke workes , ij . loues darke , workes darke workes may come to light . tenor . xxi . chorus . cease these false sports . hymen , o hymen , blesse this night , this night , that loues darke workes , loues darke workes , that loues darke workes may come to light . xxii . 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arise ! of laurels , palms , and triumphs sing , of crowns that dazle mortal eyes , crowns obtain'd by suffering , divine caecilia be thy lofty theme ; sing her immortal diadem ; sing aloud her heavenly race , the raptures of her soul , the glories of her face , and what we sing aloud let eccho double from a beamy cloud . iii. think on caecilia you that be enamourd of angelick symphony : think with a pious rage , on this our weary pilgrimage ; this vale of tears , this heavy load of life , and contend to be as free , and as easie as she , void of sorrow , void of strife : thus o're-whelm'd with joy and love , you need not envy those above . chorus . then while we are here , let us innocent be , and as frolick as musick can make us , that when we must waft o're this troublesom sea , and the monarch of terrours o'retake us , we may practice above , what we dote on beneath , loud anthems of life , in defiance of death . london , printed for iohn carr at the middle-temple gate , . vinculum societatis, or, the tie of good company being a choice collection of the newest songs now in use : with thorow bass to each song for the harpsichord, theorbo, or bas-viol : the first book of this character. approx. kb of xml-encoded text transcribed from -bit group-iv tiff page images. text creation partnership, ann arbor, mi ; oxford (uk) : - (eebo-tcp phase ). a wing v estc r ocm this keyboarded and encoded edition of the work described above is co-owned by the institutions providing financial support to the early english books online text creation partnership. this phase i text is available for reuse, according to the terms of creative commons . universal . the text can be copied, modified, distributed and performed, even for commercial purposes, all without asking permission. early english books online. (eebo-tcp ; phase , no. a ) transcribed from: (early english books online ; image set ) images scanned from microfilm: (early english books, - ; : ) vinculum societatis, or, the tie of good company being a choice collection of the newest songs now in use : with thorow bass to each song for the harpsichord, theorbo, or bas-viol : the first book of this character. carr, john, fl. - . [ ], p. : ill., music. printed by f. clark, t. moore, and j. heptinstall for john carr and r.c. ..., london : . dedication signed: john carr and r.c. includes index. reproduction of original in the huntington library. created by converting tcp files to tei p using tcp tei.xsl, tei @ oxford. re-processed by university of nebraska-lincoln and northwestern, with changes to facilitate morpho-syntactic tagging. gap elements of known extent have been transformed into placeholder characters or elements to simplify the filling in of gaps by user contributors. eebo-tcp is a partnership between the universities of michigan and oxford and the publisher proquest to create accurately transcribed and encoded texts based on the image sets published by proquest via their early english books online (eebo) database (http://eebo.chadwyck.com). the general aim of eebo-tcp is to encode one copy (usually the first edition) of every monographic english-language title published between and available in eebo. eebo-tcp aimed to produce large quantities of textual data within the usual project restraints of time and funding, and therefore chose to create diplomatic transcriptions (as opposed to critical editions) with light-touch, mainly structural encoding based on the text encoding initiative (http://www.tei-c.org). the eebo-tcp project was divided into two phases. the , texts created during phase of the project have been released into the public domain as of january . anyone can now take and use these texts for their own purposes, but we respectfully request that due credit and attribution is given to their original source. users should be aware of the process of creating the tcp texts, and therefore of any assumptions that can be made about the data. text selection was based on the new cambridge bibliography of english literature (ncbel). if an author (or for an anonymous work, the title) appears in ncbel, then their works are eligible for inclusion. selection was intended to range over a wide variety of subject areas, to reflect the true nature of the print record of the period. in general, first editions of a works in english were prioritized, although there are a number of works in other languages, notably latin and welsh, included and sometimes a second or later edition of a work was chosen if there was a compelling reason to do so. image sets were sent to external keying companies for transcription and basic encoding. quality assurance was then carried out by editorial teams in oxford and michigan. % (or pages, whichever is the greater) of each text was proofread for accuracy and those which did not meet qa standards were returned to the keyers to be redone. after proofreading, the encoding was enhanced and/or corrected and characters marked as illegible were corrected where possible up to a limit of instances per text. any remaining illegibles were encoded as s. understanding these processes should make clear that, while the overall quality of tcp data is very good, some errors will remain and some readable characters will be marked as illegible. users should bear in mind that in all likelihood such instances will never have been looked at by a tcp editor. the texts were encoded and linked to page images in accordance with level of the tei in libraries guidelines. copies of the texts have been issued variously as sgml (tcp schema; ascii text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable xml (tcp schema; characters represented either as utf- unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless xml (tei p , characters represented either as utf- unicode or tei g elements). keying and markup guidelines are available at the text creation partnership web site . eng songs, english -- th century. songs with continuo. - tcp assigned for keying and markup - aptara keyed and coded from proquest page images - john latta sampled and proofread - john latta text and markup reviewed and edited - pfs batch review (qc) and xml conversion vinculum societatis , or the tie of good company . being a choice collection of the newest songs now in use . with thorow bass to each song for the harpsichord , theorbo , or bass-viol . the first book of this character . depiction of angels playing musical instruments london , printed by f. clark , t. moore , and j. heptinstall , for john carr , and r. c. and are to be sold by john carr at the middle temple-gate , and sam. scott at the miter by temple-barr . anno domini , . to all true lovers oe musick . gentlemen , we well hope , our former diligent endeavors , ( according to our capacity ) to serve the musical souls of our nation , have been so hearty , that no very great aspersion can ly upon us for a total neglect of our duty : we also thankfully acknowledg the kind reception our labours have hitherto found from the ingenious , and the good natur'd ; by which we have been so far encouraged , as yet to add one ( ornament at least ) to our many former attempts , and that is , this new character of the notes of the songs in this book , less troublesome to the eye , then those of the old way , which ( if acceptable ) will add fresh vigour to our future industry , and add much to the numerous obligations you have already heaped upon , gentlemen , yours john carr . licensed june the th . r. c. a table of the songs contain'd in this book . a. page . page . ah charming nymph b. bring out your cunny skins bring back my comforts c. celia at last thy pride cease mighty love cinthia t is own'd i too long cou'd softning melting looks f. farewell all the arts of love h. how long devine celinda set by mr. sam. ackroyd . i i love without measure i 'le languish no more l let formall lovers leave to him all our cares m my wanderer at last retreats p phillis i must needs confess phillis what ever love s spite of thy godhead see the lovely maid silvia be no longer kind she alass whom all admir'd t these full too hours the gods are not more blest thyrsis unjustly you complain w when cloris once thought when the gods at a banquet when first i sought my jenny's love when v and i together meet mvsick books sold by john carr at the middle-temple gate . the musical entertainment performed at a musical feast on st. cecilia's day . nov. . . the words made by mr. christopher fishburn , and set to musick , in two , three , four & six parts , by mr. henry purcel , composer in ordinary to his sacred majesty , and one of the organists of his majesty's chappel-royal . the second book of the musical entertainment , performed at a musical feast on st. cecilia's day , nov. . . the words made by the late ingenious mr. john oldham , author of the satyr on the jesuits , and other excellent poems ; and set to muscik ; in two , three , four and five parts , by dr. john blow , master of the children , and one of the organists , of his majesty's chappel-royal . an essay to the advancement of musick , by t. salmon price s. the vocal and instrumental musick in psyche , with the instrumental musick in the tempest . price s. melothesia , or rules for playing a continual bass on the harpsichord . price s. tripla concordia , or new ayres for three parts for treble and bass-viol . easie lessons on the gettars for young practitioners , single , and some of parts , by seignior francisco . also all sorts of musical instruments , and strings . mr. hen. purcell . let formal lovers still pursue i envy not their care , a tedious seige perhaps may do at last to gain the fair , such whining methods i disdain a mistress to o — blige , where a fair summons will not gain the town 's not worth a siege . the eastern monarchs victories had not gone on so far had he ingag'd his enemies by formal steps of war , to general beauty i lay claim , from each fair eye t is hurld , where e're i come like him i 'le gain and love ore all the world. mr. fran. forcer . when cloris once thought her conquest compleat , and her charms had made way for her pride , and languishing strephon had thrown at her feet a heart she so often had try'd , and the faithful young lover did over and over discover a passion , that were she not marble , might move her : the hard hearted nymph to requite all his pain , instead of his love paid him with disdain , she bids him re-tire and not feed his desire with the hopes of her love which he never must gain ; whilst cruel , cruel cloris strephon cry'd , pity , pity him that lies to love and to your eyes a loyal and unblemish'd sacrifice . oh ye shepheards take heed where your flocks you do seed , lest your hearts as your lambs should stray , for if cloris surprise you once with her eyes , you 'r lost and undone , your liberty's gone , and you must be for ever her prey . mr. fran. forcer . ah charming nymph were i a swain too weak i fear wou'd prove my resolutions a — gainst love , tho they were fortifi'd by your disdain , oft i with discontented sighs have said , oh , why was i a feeble woman made , but what i thought my misery is now become my guard , and from a fate more hard , it was ordain'd to rescue me , else to thy charms philoclia i had bow'd , and dy'd unpityed , unpityed , unpityed by the gazing crowd . celia at last thy pride and scorn has lost the man thy slave was born , i 've broke my heart to break my chain , and now must never love a — gain yet much of torture in the cure i do confess i do indure . thus is the battle lost and won , but oh the victor is undone . glory has now my heart possest , and love of arms enflam'd my brest ; the puny god in chains shall wait , whilst pride and honour sit in state , but oh my glories i despise since i must shun those killing eyes . thus is the battle , &c. farewel my trophies since i find no beauty left to tempt my mind , to make my last of actions brave , i 'le die her victor and her slave : weep that the world no more can give , but scorn this conquest to outlive . thus is the battle , &c. mr. sam. ackroyd . bring out your cunny skins , bring out your cunny skins maids to me , and hold them fair that i may see , gray , black and blew , for the smaller skins i 'le give you bracelets , laces , pins , and for your whole cunny here 's ready mony , come gentle jone do thou begin with thy black cunny thy black cunny skin , and mary and jone will follow with their silver haird skins and yallow , the white cunny skin i will not lay by , for though it be faint it is fair to the eye , the gray it is worn , but yet for my mony , give me the bonny bonny black cunny , come away fair maids your skins will decay , come and take mony maids put your wares away , ha'ye any cunny skins , ha'ye any cunny skins , ha'ye any cunny skins here to sell . mr. sam. ackroyd . i love without measure , and sure i shall find a fountain of pleasure for my celia's now kind : my heart so in — spir'd i kist and ad — mir'd and she ne're re-tir'd but i still de — sir'd . there 's no such devertion as in her soft arms , to tell her my passion , and to talk of her charms , i must be possessing , i long for the blessing of loves sweet expressing by natures kind dressing . with my passion i strove to wait for the pow'r , and the pleasure of love but for one happy houre , with eager desire at last i came nier , her eyes darted fire , my soul did expire . mr. rob. king. mr. hen. purcel . spite of the godhead powerful love i will my torments hide , but what vail of life must prove a sa — cri — fice to pride , pride thou art become my goddess now , to thee i l'e alters rear , to thee each morning pay my vow and offer every tear , but oh , but oh i fear , should philomon once take thy injur'd part , i soon should cast the idol down and offer him my heart . mr. d. purcel . cease mighty love to tear a heart that owns thy power divine , thou needs no quiver nor no dart to make the conquest thine ; for who a — lass thy deities durst despise , when thou hast weapons suc — h as celia's eyes . now celia you my heart have won , oh be not too severe , do not your humble slave disown , nor kill him with dispair ; be not unjust to scorn my vestal fire , which you and none but you cou'd ere expire . mr. moses snow . my wan — der — er at at last re — xtreats to his forsaken breast , having discover'd all the cheats , that drew him from his rest thought himself safe in this a — bode , when cloe prov'd it vain , by ways as in — no — cent as odd , she tempts him or a — gain . with untaught eyes , unpractic'd art , she does her slave subdue : scorns meanly to beguile a heart , but clams it as her due . let tyrants then her conquest boast , and keep their few in awe : she governs all and ever must , who reigns by nature law. mr. rich. brown. i le languish no more at the glance of your eye ; can view you all o're and ne're fetch a deep sigh : no more shall your voice siren — like charm my heart ; in vain you may sigh , use in vain all your art : no madam i 'm free , when i 'm captive a — gain , let me unpity'd feel a — gen my old pain . i 'le libertine turn , use all things in common , no more than one dish be bound to one woman , yet i still love the sex but my bottle before 'em , i 'le use 'em sometimes but i 'le never adore 'em , go madam be wise when a woodcocks i th noose , be sure hold him fast least like me he get loose . a voc. farewel all the arts of love fancy to witch first did move , and at the last did empty prove , the goddess which you did a — dore enjoy'd con — ti — nues to be so no more , but turns to a woman as before , the goddess which you did adore enjoy'd con — ti — nues to be so no more , but turns to wo — man as be — fore . why then all this thought of care , hopes and fears and oft dispair , all to possess your self that's fair , an easy beauty 's every best , tho she lodg not in your brest , you soon shall find a place of rest , an easie beauty's , &c. a voc. mr. sam. ackroyd . when the gods at a banquet did revel above , did when the gods at a banquet did revel , did revel above and gannimed fill'd out a bumper to jove , a — pollo and bacchus their revel above and gannimed fill'd out a bumper to jove , a — pollo and bacchus their joy to inspire , the muses and graces call'd in to the quuire : divine was the joy to inspire , the muses and graces call'd in to the quire : divine was the musick , their pleasure extream , and beauty and loyalty still was the theam , to musick , their pleasure extream , and beauty and loyalty still was the theam , to jove and juno's health full bowls were crown'd , and to th' immortal , and to th' immortall jove and juno's health full bowls were crown'd , and to th' immortall powers went round who from their thrones did their bright goblets throw in frollick pow'rs , pow'rs went round from their thrones , from their thrones did their bright goblets throw in frollick down upon the world , upon the world below : then to express how loyal down upon the world , upon the world , the world below : then to express how loyal we 'll appear , tho' we 're no gods we 'll i — mi — tate 'em near , and drink full we 'll appear , tho' we 're no gods we 'll i — mi — tate 'em near , and bowls , and drink full bowls to jove and juno here . caesar and drink full bowls , and drink full bowls to jove and juno here . caesar and gloria — na let it be the brightest queen on earth , the greatest monarch he gloria — na let it be the brightest queen on earth , and greatest monarch he and if the gods deny to pledge the same , we 'll throw our empty glasses up to them . mighty and if the gods deny to pledge the same , we 'll throw our empty glasses up to them . james and apollo upon us does smile , upon us does smile , the god of this year and the mighty james & apollo upon us , upon us does smile , the god of this year and the king of this isle , all feuds we will shun that e — nervate his sway , since all are his king of this isle , all feuds we will shun that e — nervate his sway , since all are his subjects we 'll joyntly o — bey : both english and irish in this shall a — gree , who subjects we 'll joyntly o — bey : both english and irish in this shall a — gree , who serve the king best the best nation shall be . serve the king best the best nation shall be . when first i sought my jenny's love she dash'd my hopes with cold disdain , no tears the cruel lass could move to hear my vows or ease my pain , she 'd chide and frown and call me loon and bid me from her sight be gone , with scorn my presents she 'd return , and all my amorous letters burn . but now my constancy she 's found , the lovely fair relenting maid with kind consent my hopes has crown'd , and all my suffrings over paid ; she 'll kiss and toy and call me joy , in love the livelong day imploy , she 'll look and smile on me alone , and only grieve she e're did frown . mr. fran. forcer . these full two hours now have i gazing been , what comfort by it can i gain , to look on heav'n with mighty gulph be — tween was the great miser's greatest pain : so near was he to heav'ns delight as with the blest converse he might , yet could not get one drop of water by 't . ah wretch i seem to touch her now : but oh , but oh , what boundless spaces does us part ! fortune and friends & all earths emty show my lowness and her high desert , but those might conquerable prove nothing does me so far remove as the hard souls aversion of my love ; so travellers that lose their way by night when from afar they came to espy th' uncertain glimmerings of a tapers light , like flatt'ring hopes and think it night , till wearied with the fruitless pain they sit them down and weep in vain , and there in darkness and dispair re — main . mr. ric. brown. bring back my comforts and re — turn for well you know that i , in such a vig'rous passion burn , that missing you i die . slow re — turn return in — sult no more , re — turn return and me re — store to those slow sequester'd joys , to those sequester'd joys i had be — fore . absence in most , that quenches love , and cool their warm desire , the ardour of my heart improve , and makes the flame aspire . the maxim therefore i deny , and term it , tho a tyrany , a nurse to purest faith and constancy . mr. tho. tedway . the gods are not more blest then he who fixing his glad eyes on thee does ever hear and ev ' — ry long charm'd with the mu — sick , charm'd with the mu — sick of thy tongue that sees with more then hu — mane grace sweet smiles a — dorn a — minta's face . but when to pity you incline , and so become much more devine , what mortal can support the joy the mighty blessing does destroy , ah! wou'd you have your damon live , your favours less profusely give . a voc. mr. tho. tedway . see , see , see the lovely maid and paradise and see , see , see , see , see the lovely maid and paradise pa — ra — dise in bed display'd , like blushing morn , like blushing morn she in bed in bed display'd , like blushing morn , like blushing morn she lyes , and lyes and sings the tryumphs , sings the try — umph of her eyes . the wanton cupids sings the tryumphs of her eyes , and sings the tryumph of her eyes . the wanton cupids play and sport their — lit — tle hearts away , whilst all a round them throng . to play and sport their little hearts away whilst all a round them throng , to hear the musick hear the musick of her tongne , to hear the musick , hear the musick of her tongue . of her tongue , to hear the musick of her tongue , to hear the musick of her tongue . silvia be no lon — ger kind , the kind be — tray their pow'r still to the proud and false inclin'd our ty — rants we a — dore , fru — ition which shou'd make our bliss di — stroys , and kindness which shou'd most in — gage us cloys . be cruel and secure your reign , myrtilla's pride and scorn , her haughty looks and fierce disdain , show her for empire born ; oh curst disease of our fantastick mind , the cruel we pursue and fly the kind . mr. tho. tedway . cynthia 't is own'd that i too long on woman-kind did rail , to think that a re — can — ting song shou'd after all prevail , but had you then but markt my eyes , or cou'd have vew'd my heart you 'd seen thro'all that thin disguise they all — ways took your part , they all — ways took your part . how long devine ce — lin — da shall i mourn how long disclose my sorrow all in vain yet find not one soft look or kind return no sign of ease to sooth my growing pain . ah cruel , ah cru — el , cru — el charming fair , or cure my love or my dis — pair , or cure my love or my dis — pair . all night the thoughts of you forbids my rest , nor can the noisie business of the day divert the constant trouble of my brest , or the tormenting passions there allay ; ah cruel charming maid , when shall this mighty debt of love be paid . phillis i must needs confess that i am fic — kle grown of late , and now to celia's charms ad — dress that love which yours did first create . not that i think your beauty less then hers who does my heart possess , but t is the will of fate , t is the will of fate , but t is the will of fate , tho you may think the practice strange i 'le ju — sti — fie the roring flame , nor fear the am'rous gods revenge , since i still love tho not the same , for tho my heart does hourly range he looses nothing by the change , since i still play his game , i still play his game , since i still play his game . she , she , alass , she , a-lass , whom all admir'd is dead , she a — lass whom all admir'd is dead , a — lass she 's dead , and with her all that 's brisk or gay is fled , she a — lass , she a — lass , whom all admir'd is dead , no rat — ling coaches now run up and down , nor am ' — rous sparks amuse the wondring town all pen — sive in their chambers sit and mourn and mourn the fair the sweet cor — rin — na's dead & gone , she a — lass , she a — lass whom all admir'd is dead . a song in bellamira , or , the mistress . set by mr. tho. shndwell . thyrsis un — just — ly you com — plain , and tax my tender heart , with want of pity for your pain , or sence of your dissert . by secret and misterious springs alass our passions move , we women are fan-tastick things that like be — fore we love . you may be handsome and have wit , be secret and well bred , the parson love must to us fit , he onely can succeed . some die and yet are ne're believ'd , others we trust too soon , helping our selves to be deceiv'd , and proud to be undone . phillis what ever love or you for my dis — pairing shall or — dain , my suff'ring heart shall still be true , and with the tor — ments and with the tor — ments that en — sue may break but ne're com — plain . my grief when phil — lis is un — kind no rude re — sent — ments shall be — tray t is calm as vows for hea — ven de — sign'd , and gentle as the southern winds that fans the blooming may. no slights shall make my pas — sion less , my love shall me — rit tho it starve for as possession we confess the highest degree of happiness the next is to de — serve . a catch for voc. mr. henry purcel . when v and i to — gether meet , we make up in house or street , yet i and v may meet once more , and then we can make but , but when that v from i am gone , alass poor i can make but one . dr. john 〈◊〉 could softning melting looks pre — vail , phillis might ever hope success , her beauties pow'r wou'd not fail , did not her cheapness make it less , but such advances , but such advances she does make , who lov'd her once must her forsake , but such advances she does make , who lov'd her once must her for — sake . she who 's too eagerly enclin'd to catch at love le ts go her fame , and 't is beneath a generous mind to catch ignoble yeilding game . but in resistance , but in resistance such force lies , it charms beyond the brightest eyes . the xii. wonders of the vvorld set and composed for the violl de gambo, the lute, and the voyce to sing the verse, all three ioyntly, and none seuerall: also lessons for the lute and base violl to play alone: with some lessons to play lyra-wayes alone, or if you will, to fill vp the parts, with another violl set lute-way. newly composed by iohn maynard, lutenist at the most famouse schoole of st. iulians in hartfordshire. maynard, john, b. or . approx. kb of xml-encoded text transcribed from -bit group-iv tiff page images. text creation partnership, ann arbor, mi ; 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(eebo-tcp ; phase , no. a ) transcribed from: (early english books online ; image set ) images scanned from microfilm: (early english books, - ; : ) the xii. wonders of the vvorld set and composed for the violl de gambo, the lute, and the voyce to sing the verse, all three ioyntly, and none seuerall: also lessons for the lute and base violl to play alone: with some lessons to play lyra-wayes alone, or if you will, to fill vp the parts, with another violl set lute-way. newly composed by iohn maynard, lutenist at the most famouse schoole of st. iulians in hartfordshire. maynard, john, b. or . davies, john, sir, - . aut [ ] p. printed by thomas snodham for iohn browne, and are to be solde at his shop in saint dunstones church-yard in fleetstreete, london : . signatures: a-m² . woodcut diagram on title page. for voice with lute accompaniment in tablature; viola da gamba part printed parallel with spine. lute lessons, and lessons for the lyra violl in tablature with viola da gamba part inverted or printed parallel with the spine. words by sir john davies--nuc pre- catalogue. reproduction of original in the british library. created by converting tcp files to tei p using tcp tei.xsl, tei @ oxford. re-processed by university of nebraska-lincoln and northwestern, with changes to facilitate morpho-syntactic tagging. gap elements of known extent have been transformed into placeholder characters or elements to simplify the filling in of gaps by user contributors. eebo-tcp is a partnership between the universities of michigan and oxford and the publisher proquest to create accurately transcribed and encoded texts based on the image sets published by proquest via their early english books online (eebo) database (http://eebo.chadwyck.com). the general aim of eebo-tcp is to encode one copy (usually the first edition) of every monographic english-language title published between and available in eebo. eebo-tcp aimed to produce large quantities of textual data within the usual project restraints of time and funding, and therefore chose to create diplomatic transcriptions (as opposed to critical editions) with light-touch, mainly structural encoding based on the text encoding initiative (http://www.tei-c.org). the eebo-tcp project was divided into two phases. the , texts created during phase of the project have been released into the public domain as of january . anyone can now take and use these texts for their own purposes, but we respectfully request that due credit and attribution is given to their original source. users should be aware of the process of creating the tcp texts, and therefore of any assumptions that can be made about the data. text selection was based on the new cambridge bibliography of english literature (ncbel). if an author (or for an anonymous work, the title) appears in ncbel, then their works are eligible for inclusion. selection was intended to range over a wide variety of subject areas, to reflect the true nature of the print record of the period. in general, first editions of a works in english were prioritized, although there are a number of works in other languages, notably latin and welsh, included and sometimes a second or later edition of a work was chosen if there was a compelling reason to do so. image sets were sent to external keying companies for transcription and basic encoding. quality assurance was then carried out by editorial teams in oxford and michigan. % (or pages, whichever is the greater) of each text was proofread for accuracy and those which did not meet qa standards were returned to the keyers to be redone. after proofreading, the encoding was enhanced and/or corrected and characters marked as illegible were corrected where possible up to a limit of instances per text. any remaining illegibles were encoded as s. understanding these processes should make clear that, while the overall quality of tcp data is very good, some errors will remain and some readable characters will be marked as illegible. users should bear in mind that in all likelihood such instances will never have been looked at by a tcp editor. the texts were encoded and linked to page images in accordance with level of the tei in libraries guidelines. copies of the texts have been issued variously as sgml (tcp schema; ascii text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable xml (tcp schema; characters represented either as utf- unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless xml (tei p , characters represented either as utf- unicode or tei g elements). keying and markup guidelines are available at the text creation partnership web site . eng songs, english -- early works to . songs with instrumental ensemble -- early works to . viola da gamba and lute music -- early works to . - tcp assigned for keying and markup - apex covantage keyed and coded from proquest page images - mona logarbo sampled and proofread - mona logarbo text and markup reviewed and edited - pfs batch review (qc) and xml conversion the xii . wonders of the world . set and composed for the violl de gambo , the lute , and the voyce to sing the verse , all three ioyntly , and none seuerall : also lessons for the lute and base violl to play alone : with some lessons to play lyra-wayes alone , or if you will , to fill vp the parts , with another violl set lute-way . newly composed by iohn maynard , lutenist at the most famous schoole of st. iulians in hartfordshire . oh followe me tom iohn and wilcok three knaues in a knott followe mee hooe then ❧ london : printed by thomas snodham for iohn browne , and are to be solde at his shop in saint dunstones church-yard in fleetstreete . . to his ever-honovred lady and mistris the lady ioane thynne , of cause-castle in shropshire , nestors yeeres on earth , and angels happinesse in heauen . madame . what at first priuately was entended for you , is at last publickely commended to you . this poore play-worke of mine , had its prime originall and birth-wrights in your own house , when by nearer seruice i was obliged yours . i am humbly-bould to present it to your ladiships view and protection ( if you will daigne to make happy by your patronage so meane a worke ) both for your well knowne loue to the science , and your many many fauours conferred vpon my vndeseruing selfe , the louer and admirer of your vertues . the powrefull perswasion of that nobly-disposed gentlewoman m rs . dorothy thynne , your vertuous daughter , whose breast is possest with an admirable hereditary loue of musicke , and who once laboured mee to that effect , hath not a little emboldned mee herevnto . if there liue any good thing in mee , onely your onely-selfe is firstly interessed in the same , i being doubly bound , by your bountie on the one side , and my dutie on the other . accept then , gracious lady , with vnwrinkled brow , the affectionate , though weake deuoyre of him that strongly desires to doe you seruice . i know it is not able eagle-like to looke with an vndaunted eye against the brightfull sunne of your matchlesse iudgement ; wherein notwithstanding , if your clemencie shall allowe it ●●●uourable roome , i feare not the vnequallest front of the sowrest criticke . thus lowly-laying both it and my selfe , the worthlesse authour at your vvorships seruice , i beseech him that is the giuer of all things , to graunt vnto you , and your vertuous daughters , a full confluence of vnited happinesse heere , and glory eternall hereafter . your ladiships in all humble seruice iohn maynard . a wonder . the courtier . i cantvs . long , long haue i liude in court , yet learn'd not all this while , to sell poore suters smoake , nor where i hate to smile : superiours to adore , inferiours to des - pise : to she from such as fall , to follow such as rise , to cloake a poore de - sire vnder a rich aray , nor to aspire by vice though t' were the quicker way . bassvs . long , long haue i liu'd in court , &c. a wonder . the deuine . ii. cantvs . my calling is diuine , and i from god am sent , i will no chop church be , nor pay my patron rent , nor yeeld to sa - criledge , but like the kinde true mother , rather will loose all the childe , then part it with another : much wealth ij . i will not seeke , nor worldly masters serue , so to grow rich and fat while my poore flocke doth starue . bassvs . my calling is diuine , &c. a wonder . the souldiour . iii. cantvs . my occupation is the noble trade , the trade of kings , the tryall that decides the highest right of things . though mars my mai - ster be i doe not venus loue , nor honour bacchus oft , nor often sweare by ioue , of speaking of my selfe i all occasion shunne , and rather loue to doe , to doe , ij . to doe , to to doe to doe then boast what i haue done . bassvs . my occupation is the noble trade , &c. a wonder . the lawyer . iiii. cantvs . the law my calling is my robe , my tongue , my pen , wealth and opinion gaine , and make me iudge of men , the knowne dishonest cause i neuer did defend , nor spunne out sutes in length , but wisht and sought an end , ij . nor counsaile did be - wray , nor of both parties take , nor euer tooke , nor euer tooke i fee , for which , for which , for which , for which i neuer neuer spake . bassvs . the lavv my calling is , &c. a wonder . the phisition . v. cantvs . i studie to vphold the slippery state of man , of man , who dies , ij . who dyes when wee haue done the best , and all wee can , from practise and from bookes , ij . ij . from practise and from bookes i draw my learned skill , not from the knowne re - ceipt or pothecaries bill . the earth my faults doth hide , ij . the world my cures doth see , what youth and time ef - fects is oft , is oft , is oft , is oft , is oft , is oft , is oft ascrib'd to mee . bassvs . i studie to vphold the slippery state of man , &c. a wonder . the marchant . vi. cantvs . my trade doth eue - ry thing to euery land supply , disco - uers , ij . vnknowne coasts , strange countryes doth al - lye : i neuer did forestall , ij . i neuer did in - grose , nor custome did withdraw though i return'd with losse , i thriue by faire exchange , i thriue by faire ex - change , by selling and by buying , and not by iewish vse , ij . and ij . re - prisall fraud or lying . bassvs . my trade doth euery , &c. a wonder . the country gentleman . vii . cantvs . though strange out landish spirits praise , townes and countries scorne , the country is my home , i dwell where i was borne : there profit and command ij . with pleasure i pertake , yet doe not ij . ij . ij . ij . yet doe not haukes and dogs my soul companions make . i rule ij . but not oppresse , end quarrels not main - taine , see townes but dwell not there , there , there , there , there , there , there , there there , there , there , ij . there , there to abridge my charge or traine . bassvs . though strange outlandish , &c. a wonder . the batchelar . viii . cantvs . how many things as yet are deare alike to mee ? the field , the horse , the dog , loue , armes , or liberty . i haue no wife as yet , ij . as yet , as yet , as yet , which i may call mine owne , i haue no children yet that by my name are knowne , yet if i marryed were , if &c. if &c. i would not wish to thriue , if that i could not tame , tame , tame , tame , tame , the veriest shrew a - liue . aliue . bassvs . how many things as yet , &c. a wonder . the marryed man. ix . cantvs . i onely am the man a - mong all marri-ed men , that doe not wish the priest to be vnlinck'd agen , and though my shoe did wting , ij . i would not make my mone , nor thinke my neighbours chance more happy then mine owne , ij . yet court i not my wife , but yeeld obseruance due , being neither fond , ij . nor crosse , nor iealous , nor vntrue . bassvs . i onely am the man , &c. a wonder . the wife . x. cantvs . the first of all our sexe came from the side of man , i thither am return'd from whence our sexe began . i doe not visit oft . not many vvhen i doe , i tell my minde to fevv , ij . and that , ij . and that in counsaile too , i seeme not sicke in health , ij . ij . nor sullen but in sorrow , in sorrow , in sorrow , sorrow , nor sullen but in sorrow , ij . i care for some what else then what to weare to morrow . bassvs . the first of all our sexe , &c. i thether am return'd . a wonder . the widdow . xi . cantvs . my dying husband knew how much his death would grieue mee , would grieue mee , ij . and therefore left me wealth to comfort and relieue mee , though i no more will haue , i must not loue disdaine . penelope her selfe did sutors entertaine , entertaine , and yet and yet to draw on such , ij . such as are of best esteeme , ij . nor younger then i am nor richer will i seeme . nor richer will i seeme . bassvs . my dying husband . a wonder . the maide . xii . cantvs . i marriage would forsweare , but that i heare men tell , men tell , that shee that dyes a mayde ij . ij . a mayde must lead an ape in hell , therefore if fortune come i will not mocke and play , nor driue the bargaine on , nor driue the bargaine on , till it be driuen away , titles and lands i like , ij . yet rather fancy can , a man that wanteth gould , then gould that wants a man. here endeth the twelue wonders of the world . bassvs . i marriage would forsweare . xiii . lute lessons . a pauin . xiii . bassvs . a pauin . xiiii . lute lessons . a galliard to the pauin . an almond to both . xiiii . bassvs . a galliard to the pauin . an almond to both . xv. lute lessons . a pauin . the tuning . xvi . bassvs . a pauin . you must set your base violl a note below your lute , to play this pauin , because of his compasse : and it fits the keye best , because of auoyding flats and sharps in your base : so likewise the galliard following . the galliard to the pauin before . xvi . bassvs . the galliard to the pauin before . xvii . lute lessons . adew . xvii . bassvs . adew . here endeth the lessons for the lute and base violl . xviii . lessons for the lyra violl . a pauin . the first tuning . xviii . bassvs . a pauin . xix . lessons for the lyra violl . a pauin . xix . bassvs . apauin . xx. lessons for the lyra violl . a pauin . xx. bassvs . a pauin . xxi . lessons for the lyra violl . a pauin . the second tuning . xxi . bassvs . a pauin . xxii . lessons for the lyra violl . xxii . bassvs . xxiii . lessons for the lyra violl . a pauin . xxiii . bassvs . a pauin . xxiiii . lessons for the lyra violl . a pauin . xxiiii . bassvs . a pauin . finis . the table . the courtier . i the diuine . ii the souldiour . iii the lawyer . iiii the physition . v the marchant . vi the countrey gentleman . vii the batchelar . viii the marryed man. ix the wife . x the widdow . xi the maide . xii a pauin . xiii a galliard to the pauin . xiiii a pauin . xv a galliard to the pauin before . xvi adew . xvii a pauin . xviii a pauin . xix a pauin . xx a pauin . xxi a pauin . xxii a pauin . xxiii a pauin . xxiiii finis . notes, typically marginal, from the original text notes for div a -e eight parts in one vpon one plaine-song , begin and end where you will , so as you do come in a semibriefe one after another . the first booke of songs or ayres of . parts vvith tableture for the lute or orpherian, vvith the violl de gamba. newly composed by francis pilkington, batcheler of musick, and lutenist: and one of the cathedrall church of christ, in the citie of chester. songs or ayres pilkington, francis, d. . approx. kb of xml-encoded text transcribed from -bit group-iv tiff page images. text creation partnership, ann arbor, mi ; oxford (uk) : - 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(eebo-tcp ; phase , no. a ) transcribed from: (early english books online ; image set ) images scanned from microfilm: (early english books, - ; : ) the first booke of songs or ayres of . parts vvith tableture for the lute or orpherian, vvith the violl de gamba. newly composed by francis pilkington, batcheler of musick, and lutenist: and one of the cathedrall church of christ, in the citie of chester. songs or ayres pilkington, francis, d. . [ ] p. : music printed by t. este, dwelling in aldersgate-streete, and are ther to be sould, london : . signatures: a-m² . reproduction of the original in the henry e. huntington library and art gallery. created by converting tcp files to tei p using tcp tei.xsl, tei @ oxford. re-processed by university of nebraska-lincoln and northwestern, with changes to facilitate morpho-syntactic tagging. gap elements of known extent have been transformed into placeholder characters or elements to simplify the filling in of gaps by user contributors. eebo-tcp is a partnership between the universities of michigan and oxford and the publisher proquest to create accurately transcribed and encoded texts based on the image sets published by proquest via their early english books online (eebo) database (http://eebo.chadwyck.com). the general aim of eebo-tcp is to encode one copy (usually the first edition) of every monographic english-language title published between and available in eebo. eebo-tcp aimed to produce large quantities of textual data within the usual project restraints of time and funding, and therefore chose to create diplomatic transcriptions (as opposed to critical editions) with light-touch, mainly structural encoding based on the text encoding initiative (http://www.tei-c.org). the eebo-tcp project was divided into two phases. the , texts created during phase of the project have been released into the public domain as of january . anyone can now take and use these texts for their own purposes, but we respectfully request that due credit and attribution is given to their original source. users should be aware of the process of creating the tcp texts, and therefore of any assumptions that can be made about the data. text selection was based on the new cambridge bibliography of english literature (ncbel). if an author (or for an anonymous work, the title) appears in ncbel, then their works are eligible for inclusion. selection was intended to range over a wide variety of subject areas, to reflect the true nature of the print record of the period. in general, first editions of a works in english were prioritized, although there are a number of works in other languages, notably latin and welsh, included and sometimes a second or later edition of a work was chosen if there was a compelling reason to do so. image sets were sent to external keying companies for transcription and basic encoding. quality assurance was then carried out by editorial teams in oxford and michigan. % (or pages, whichever is the greater) of each text was proofread for accuracy and those which did not meet qa standards were returned to the keyers to be redone. after proofreading, the encoding was enhanced and/or corrected and characters marked as illegible were corrected where possible up to a limit of instances per text. any remaining illegibles were encoded as s. understanding these processes should make clear that, while the overall quality of tcp data is very good, some errors will remain and some readable characters will be marked as illegible. users should bear in mind that in all likelihood such instances will never have been looked at by a tcp editor. the texts were encoded and linked to page images in accordance with level of the tei in libraries guidelines. copies of the texts have been issued variously as sgml (tcp schema; ascii text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable xml (tcp schema; characters represented either as utf- unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless xml (tei p , characters represented either as utf- unicode or tei g elements). keying and markup guidelines are available at the text creation partnership web site . eng part-songs, english -- early works to . songs with lute -- early works to . - tcp assigned for keying and markup - aptara keyed and coded from proquest page images - jonathan blaney sampled and proofread - aptara rekeyed and resubmitted - john pas sampled and proofread - john pas text and markup reviewed and edited - pfs batch review (qc) and xml conversion the first booke of songs or ayres of . parts : vvith tableture for the lute or orpherian , with the violl de gamba . newly composed by francis pilkington , batcheler of musick , and lutenist : and one of the cathedrall church of christ , in the citie of chester . london : printed by t este , dwelling in aldersgate-streete , and are ther to be sould . . to the right honourable vvilliam earle of darby , lord stanly , lord strange , of knocking and of the isle of man , and knight of the most noble order of the garter . francis pilkington wisheth health , with increase of honour in this life , and eternitie heereafter . aristoxenus ( thrice noble lord ) held that the soule of man was musicke : but that the being thereof was framed of bumbees , as the pithagorians affirme : but for that it is the subiect and obiect of all harmonicall concents : intimating heereby the dignitie and high renowne of that art , which descended from so noble a stemme , seeketh by all meanes possible to nobilitate the same , and that man to bee vnfit for the society and commerce of men , that honoureth not so worthy a jewell for the life of man. which opinion verely is worthy aristoxenus , that is to say , a noble philosopher , yet how litle squaring with the time , experience a perfect mistresse of truth hath a long time taught . for who regardeth the melodius charmes of orpheus , or enchanting melodie of arion ? surely but a few , quos aequus amauit iupiter dijs geniti , aut ardeus euexit ad aethera virtus . of which rancke seeing your lordship hath giuen vndoubted testimonies of your honour to bee one : musitions should commit an vndiscreet part of ingratitude not to acknowledge so great a fauour . for mine owne part ( who am meanest of many which professe this diuine skill , though not meanest in good will & humble affection to your honor ) i must confesse my selfe many waies obliged to your lordships familie , not onely , for that my father and brother receiued many graces of your honours noble father , whom they followed , but that my self had the like of your most honorable brother , euen from the first notice he chanced to take of mee . and therfore ( most honourable lord ) i haue heere presented this oblation , howsoeuer meane , a token of mine affectionate good will loue , yea onely deuoted to your lordship , which if it may gaine your gracious acceptation , will feare neither zoilus nor momus his reprehension . your honours in all dutie the table . now peep , boe peep , thrise happie blest mine eies . i my choise is made , and i desire no change . ii can shee disdaine , can i persist to loue. iii alas faire face , why doth that smoothed brow . iiii whether so fast , see how the kindly flowers perfumes the aire . v rest sweet nimphes let goulden sleepe , charme your star brighter eies . vi aye mee , shee frownes , my mistresse is offended . vii now let her change and spare not , since she proues false i care not . viii vnderneth a cypris shade , the queene of loue sate mourning . ix sound wofull plaints in hills and woods . x you that pine in long desire . xi looke mistresse mine , within this hollow brest . xii clime o hart , clime to thy rest . xiii thanks gentle moone for thy obscured light . xiiii i sigh as sure to weare the fruit , of the willow tree . xv down a down , thus phillis sung , by fancie once opressed . xvi diaphenia like the dafdowndillie , white as the sunne , faire as the lillie xvii beautie sate bathing by a spring , where fairest shades did hide her . xviii musick deare solace , to my thoughts neglected . xix with fragrant flowers we strew the way . xx come , come all you that draw heauens purest breath . xxi a pauin for the lute and base violl . xxii ¶ finis . i. canto . now peep , boe peep , thrise happie blest mine eies , for i haue found faire phillis , for i haue found faire phillis where she lies , vpon her bed , with armes vnspred , all fast a sleepe , vnmaskt her face , thrise happie grace , fare-well , fare-well my sheepe , looke to your selues , new charge i must ap - proue , phillis doth sleepe , phillis doth sleepe , and i must guard my loue. looke . now peep boe peep , mine eyes to see your blisse , phillis closd eyes atrackts you , hers to kisse : oh may i now performe my vow , loues ioy t' impart , assay the while , how to be-guile , farewell faint hart . taken she is , new ioyes i must approue , phillis doth sleep , and i will kisse my loue. now peep , boe peep , be not too bould my hand , wake not thy phillis , feare shee doe with-stand : shee stirs alas , alas , alas i faint in spright , shee opes her eie , vnhappie i , farewell delight . awakt shee is , new woes i must approue , phillis awakes , and i must leaue my loue. i. alto . now peep , boe peep , thrise happie blest mine eies , for i haue found faire phillis , for i haue found faire phillis where shee lies , vp-on her bed , vpon her bed , vpon her bed with armes vnspred , all fast a sleepe , vnmas'kt her face , thrise happie grace , farewell , farewell my sheepe , looke to your selues , looke to your selues , new charge i must ap-proue , phillis doth sleepe , phillis doth sleepe and i must guard my loue. looke to your &c. i. basso . now peep , boe peep , thrise happie blest mine eies , for i haue found faire phillis , for i haue found faire phillis where shee lies , vpon her bed with armes vnspred , all fast a sleepe , vnmas'kt her face , thrise happie grace , farewell , farewell my sheepe , looke to your selues , new charge i must approue , phillis doth sleepe , phillis doth sleepe , and i must guard my loue. looke to &c. i. tenore . now peep , boe peep , thrise happie blest mine eies , for i haue found my phillis , for i haue found my phillis where shee lies , vpon her bed with armes vnspred , vpon her bed with armes vnspred , with armes vnspred , all fast a sleepe , vnmas'kt her face , thrise happie grace , farewell , farewell my sheepe , looke to your selues , looke to your selues , new charge i must ap-proue , phillis doth sleepe , phillis doth sleepe , and i must guard my loue. looke to your &c. ii. canto . my choice is made and i de - sire no change , my wan - the de - serts wilde wherin my wits did range , are now dring thoughts in li - mits now are bound : let him that list sooth hu - mors that made ea - sie walks and plea - sant ground : let passions stil pos - sesse the i - be vaine , till va - ni - tie all meane ex - ceeds , dle braine , and care con - sume whom fol - ly feeds . i rest resolu'd no fancies fits can mee e - strange , my choice is made , and i de-sire no more to change . change they their choice , to whose delicious sence , the strangest obiects are of most esteeme : inconstant likeing may find excellence , in things which ( being not good ) yet best doe seeme . let gallant blouds still crowne their sports with ioy , whom honor , wealth , and pleasure fils : let sweet contentment neuer find annoy , while fortune frames things to their wills . this stirs not mee , i am the same , i was before . my choice is made , and i desire to change no more . be my choice blamde , or be i thought vnwise , to hold my choice , by others not approued , i say , that to my selfe i fall or rise , by feare , or force i cannot be remoued . let friends in pittie doubt of my successe , their pittie gets no thanks at all : let foes be glad to see my hopes grow lesse , i scorne the worst that wish they shall : still stand i firme , my hart is set , and shall remaine , my choice is made , and neuer will i change againe . ii. alto . my choice is made , and i de - sire no change , my wandring thoughts in li - mits now are bound . the de - serts wilde , wherin my wits did range , are now made ea - sie walks and plea-sant ground . let him that list sooth humors that be vaine , till va - ni - tie , till va - ni - tie all meane ex-ceedes . let passions still pos - sesse the i - dle braine , and care consume , and care consume , whom fol - lie feedes . i rest resolu'd , no fancies fits can mee estrange , my choice is made , and i desire no more to change . ii. basso . my choice is made , and i de - sire no change , my mandring the de - serts wilde , wherin my wits did range , are now made thoughts in li - mits now are bound . ea - sie walks and plea - sant gound . let him that list sooth humors that be let passions still pos-sesse the i - dle vaine , till va - ni - tie , all mene exceede . braine , and care con-sume whom fo - lie feeds . i rest resolu'd , no fancies sits can mee estrange , my choice is made , and i desire no more to change . ii. tenore . my choice is made , and i de-sire no change , my wandring thoughts in li - mits now are bound . the de - serts wilde , wherin my wits did range , are now made ea - sie walks and plea-sant ground . let him that list sooth humors that be vaine , till va - ni - tie , till va - ni - tie all meane ex-ceedes . let passions still pos - sesse the i - dle braine , and care consume , and care consume , fol - lie feedes . i rest resolu'd , no fancies fits can mee estrange , my choice is made , and i desire no more to change . iii. canto . can she disdaine can i per-sist to loue , can she be cruell , i subiected still . time will my truth , com - passi-on hers a - proue , re - lease the thrald , and con - quer fro - ward will. i loue not lust , oh , oh therfore let her daigne , to equal my de - sires , to ij . my de - sires with like a - gaine . i loue not , &c. am i not pleasing in her prouder eies , oh that she knew loues power as well as i , wittie she is , but loues more wittie wise , she breathes on earth , he raignes in heauen on high . i loue not lust , oh therefore let her daigne , to equall my desires with like againe . loue scornes the abiect earth his sacred fires , vnites diuided mindes disseuers none , contempt springs out of fleshly base desires , setting debate twixt loue and vnion . i loue not lust , oh therefore let her daigne , to equall my desires , with like againe . iii. alto . can shee disdaine , can i persist to loue , can shee be cruell i subiected still . time will my truth compassion hers a proue , release the thrald , and conquer fro - ward will. i loue not lust , i loue not lust . oh therefore let her daigne , to equall my desires , to ij . with like a gaine . i loue not &c. iii. basso . can shee disdaine , can i persist to loue , can shee bee cruell i subiected still . time will my truth compassion hers a - proue , release the thrald and conquer froward will. i loue not lust , oh therefore let her daigne , oh ij . to equall my desires , to ij . with like againe . i loue not &c. iii. tenore . can shee disdaine , can i persist to loue , can shee be cruell i subiected still . time will in truth compassion hers approue , release the thrald and conquer fro - ward will. i loue not lust oh therefore let her daigne , oh ij . to equall my desires , to equall my desires with like a gaine . i loue not &c. iiii. canto . alas faire face why doth that smoo - all in them selues con - firme a scorn - thed brow : those speaking eies ros'd lips , and blush-ing beautie . full vow : to spoile my hopes of loue , my loue of du-tie . the time hath bin , when i was bet - ter grast : i now the same , and yet that time is past . is it because that thou art onely faire , oh no such gracefull lookes banish disdaine , how then , to feede my passions with dispaire , feede on sweet loue , so i be loued againe . well may thy publike scorne , and outward pride , inward affections , and best likings hide . breath but a gentle aire , and i shall liue , smyle in a clowde , so shall my hopes renue , one kind regard , and second seing giue , one rising morne , and my blacke woes subdue . if not , yet looke vpon the friendly sunne , that by his beames , my beames to thine may runne . iiii. alto . alas faire face , why doth that smothed brow . those speak-ing all in them selues , confirme a scornefull vow . to spoyle my eies , rosd lips , and blush - ing beautie . the time hath bene , when i was better hopes of loue , my loue of du - tie . grast , i now the same , and yet that tyme is past . the tyme hath : &c. iiii. basso . alas faire face , why doth that smoothed brow . those speak-ing all in them selues confirme a scornefull vow . to spoile my eies , ros'd lips and blushing beautie . hopes of loue , my loue of deutie . the time hath bin , when i was better grast , i now the same , and yet the time is past . the time hath &c. iiii. tenore . alas faire face , why doth that smothed brow . those speak - ing all in them selues , confirme a scornfull vow . to spoile my eies , rosd lips , and blush - ing beautie . the time hath bene , when i was better grast , hopes of loue , my loue of du - tie . i now the same , and yet that time is past . the time hath , &c. v. canto . whether so fast , see how the kindly kindly flowres , perfumes the aire , and all to make thee stay , the climing woodbind clipping al these bowrs , clips thee like - wise , clips ij . wise , for feare passe a - way , fortune our friend , our foe will not gainesay . stay , stay but a while , stay ij . stay ij . phoe - be no teltale is , no teltale is , she her en - di - mi - on , i le my phoebe kisse my phoebe kisse . stay , stay , &c. feare not , the ground seekes but to kisse thy feete harke , harke how philomela sweetly sings , whilst water wanton fishes as they meete , strike crochet time amid'st these christall springs , and zephirus mongst the leaues sweet murmure rings , stay but a while , phoebe no teltale is , she her endimion , i le my phoebe kisse . see how the helitrope hearbe of the sunne though he himselfe long since be gon to bed , is not of force thine eies bright beames to shun , but with their warmth his gouldy leaues vnspred , and on my knee inuites thee rest thy head . stay but a while , phoebe to teltale is , she her endimion , i le my phoebe kisse , v. alto . whe - ther so fast , see how the kindly , kindly flowers perfume the aire , and all to make thee stay . the clymbing woodbind clipping all these bowers , clips thee likewise , clips . ij . for feare thou pas away . fortune our friend , our foe will not gain - say . stay , stay but a while , ij . ij . phoebe no tel - tale is , no : ij . no : ij . she her endimion , i le my phoebe kisse . my phoebe kisse . stay , stay , &c. v. basso . whe - ther so fast , see how the kindly flowers perfumes the ayre , & all to make thee stay : the climing wodbind clipping all these bowers , clips thee likewise , clips : ij . for feare thou passe away . fortune our friend , our foe wil not gaine say . stay , stay but a while , stay : ij stay : ij . phoebe no teltale is , no : ij . she her endimion , i le my phoebe kisse . i le my phoebe kisse my phoebe kisse . stay , stay : &c. v. tenore . whether so fast , see how the kind - ly flowers perfumes the ayre , and all to make thee stay , the clipping woodbind , clipping all these bowers , clips thee likewise , clips ij . for feare thou passe away . fortune our friend , our foe will not gane say . stay , stay but a while , stay ij . stay ij . stay ij . phoe-be no tel-tale is , no ij . no ij . she her endimi - on ile my phoebe kisse , my phoebe kisse . say stay &c vi. canto . rest sweet nimphs let goulden sleepe , charme your star brighter eies , whiles my lute the watch doth keep with pleasing simpa - thies , lulla lulla - by , lulla lulla-by , sleepe sweetly , sleep sweetly , let nothing affright ye , in calme con - tent - ments lie . lulla , &c. dreame faire virgins of delight , and best elizian groues : whiles the wandring shades of night , resemble your true loues : lulla lullaby , lulla lullaby ●●ur kisses your blisses send them by your wishes , ●●hough they be not nigh . thus deare damzells i do giue good night and so am gone : with your hartes desires long liue still ioy , and neuer mone . lulla lullaby , lulla lullaby hath pleasd you and easd you , & sweet slumber sezd you , and now to bed i hie . vi. alto . rest sweet nymphes , let goulden sleepe charme your star brigh-ter eyes , whiles my lute the watch doth keepe with pleasant simpathies , lulla lul-la - by , lul-la-by , lul-laby , sleepe sweetly , sleepe sweet - ly , let nothing affright yee , in calme content - ments lye . lulla &c. vi. basso . rest sweet nymphes , let goulden sleepe charme your star brighter eyes , whiles my lute the watch doth keepe , with pleasing simpathies . lulla lul-laby , lul-la - by , sleepe sweetly , sleepe sweetly , let nothing affright ye , in calme contentments lye . lul-la &c. vi. tenore . rest sweet nimphes let goulden sleepe , charme your star brighter eyes , whiles my lute the watch dothe keepe , with pleasing sim-pathies , lulla lul - laby , lul - laby , lul-laby , sleepe sweetly , sleepe sweetly , let nothing affright ye , in calme contentments lye . lulla &c. vii . canto . aye mee , she frownes , my mistresse is of - fen - ded , oh pardon deare , my misse shall be a - mended : my fault from loue proceeded , it merits grace the rather , if i no dan - ger dreaded , it was to win your fauour . then cleere those clouds , then smile on mee , and let vs bee good friends . come walke , come talke , come kisse , come see , how soone our quarrell ends . then cleere , &c. why low'rs my loue , and blots so sweet a beautie , oh be apeasd with vowes , with faith and duetie : giue ouer to be cruell , sith kindnesse seemes you better , you haue but changd a juell , and loue is not your detter . then welcome mirth , and banish mone , shew pittie on your louer , come play , come sport , the thing that 's gon no sorrow can recouer . still are you angry , and is there no relenting ? oh wiegh my woes , be mou'd with my lamenting : alas my hart is grieued , myne inward soule doth sorrow , vnles i be releeud , i dye before to morrow . the coast is cleard , her countnance cheard , i am againe in grace , then farewell feare , then come my deare , le ts dallieand embrace . vii alto . aye mee , shee frownes , my mistres is offended , oh pardon deere , my misse shall be a-men-ded : my fault from loue proceeded , it merits grace the rather : if i no dan-ger dreaded , it was to win thy fauour . then cleere those clowds , then smile on mee , and let vs bee good friends : come walke , come talke , come kisse , come see how soone our quarrell ends . then &c. vii . basso . ay mee , she frownes , my mistres is offended , oh pardon deare , my misse shal be amended : my fault from loue pro - ceeded , it merits grace the rather , if i no danger dreaded , it was to win thy fauour . then cleare those clouds , then simile on mee , and let vs bee good friends : come walke , come talke , come kisse , come see , how soone our quarel ends . then. vii . tenor . aye mee , she frownes , my mistres is offended , oh pardon deare , my misse shal be amended my fault from loue proceeded , it merits grace the rather , if i no danger dreaded , it was to win thy fauour . then cleare those clouds , then smile on mee , & let vs bee good friends : come walke , come talke , come kisse , come see , how soone our quarell ends . then. &c. viii . canto . now let her change and spare not , since she proues false i care not , fained loue so bewitched my de - light , that still i doated on her sight , but she is gon , but ij . but ij . new desires imbra-cing , and my deserts dis - gracing . but she is &c. when did i erre in blindnesse , or vex her with vnkindnesse , if my care did attend her alone , why is she thus vntimely gone ? true loue abides till the day of dying , false loue is euer flying . then false fare-well for euer , once false proue faithfull neuer , he that now so triumphes in thy loue , shall soone my present fortunes proue . were i as faire as diuine adonis , loue is not had where none is . viii . alto . now let her change and spare not , since shee proues falce i care not : fayned loue so bee-witched my delight , that still i doated on her sight . but shee is gon , but : ij . but : ij . new desires imbracing , and my deserts disgracing . but &c. viii . basso . now let her change & spare not , since she proues false i care not : fayned loue so bee witched my delight , that still i doated on her sight . but she is gon , but : ij . ij . ij . new desires imbracing , and my deserts disgracing . but : &c. viii . tenore . now let her change & spare not , since she proues false i care not : fained loue so bewitched my delight that still i doated on her sight . but she is gon , but : ij . ij . ij . new desires imbracing , and my deserts disgracing . but : &c. ix . canto . vn - der - neath a cypris shade , the queene of loue sat mourning , casting downe the rosie wreaths , her heauenly brow a - dor - ning : quenching fiery sighes with teares , but yet her hart , but yet her hart , her hart still bur - ning . quenching fi-rie sighes with teares , but yet her hart , but yet her hart , her hart still bur - ning . for within the shady mourne , the cause of her complaining , mirrhas sonne the leavy bowres did haunt , her loue disdaining , counting all her true desires , in his fond thoughts but faining . why is youth with beauty graft , vnfeeleing iudge of vnkindnesse , spotting loue with the foule report , of crueltie and blindnesse , forceing to vnkind complaints , the queene of all diuinenesse . stint thy teares faire seaborne queene , & greife in vaine lamented , when desire hath burnt his hart , that thee hath discontented , then to late the scorne of youth , by age shall be repented . ix . alto . vnderneth a cypris shade , the queene of loue sate mour - ning , casting downe the ro - sie wreathes , her heauenly brow a-dorning , quenching fi'rie sighes with teares , quenching : ij . but yet her hart still burning , but yet her hart , but ij . still bur - ning . quenching fi ' - rie sighes with teares , quenching ij , but yet her hart still burning . but yet her hart , but yet her hart still bur - ning . ix . basso . vnderneth a : the queene of loue sate mourning , casting down the rosie wreathes her heauenly brow adoring : quenching si'rie sighes , fi'rie sighes with teares , quench : ij . but yet her hart , but yet her hart , her hart still burning . quenching si'rie sighes , si'rie sighes with teares , quench : ij but yet her hart , but yet her hart , her hart still burning . ix . tenore . vnderneth a cypris shade , the queene of loue sate mourning , casting downe the rosy wreathes , her heauenly brow ado - ring : quenching fi'rie , fi'rie fi'rie sighes with teares , quench : ij . but yet her hart , yet her hart still burning . but : ij . but : ij . quenching fi'rie , fi'rie sighes with teares , quench : ij . but yet her hart , yet her hart still burning . but : ij . but : ij . for his vnfortunate friend william harwood . x. canto . sound wo - full plaints in hils and woods , fly my cries , to the skies , melt mine eies , and hart lan - guish , not for the want of friends , or goods , make i moane , though alone , thus i groane , by soules an - guish . time , friends , chance , goods , might againe re-couer , black woes , sad griefes , ore my life doe houer , since my losse is with dispaire , no blest star to me shine faire , all my mirth turne to mourning , hart lament , for hope is gon : is gon , musick leaue , i le learne to moane , sorrowes the sads a - dor - ning . since my , &c. aye mee my daies of blisse are done , sorrowing must i sing , nothing can relieue mee : eclipsed is my glorious sunne , and mischance doth aduance horrors lance , still to greiue mee . poore hart , ill happ hath all ioy bereft thee : gon's the sole good , which the fates had left mee . whose estate is like to mine ? fortune doth my weale repine , enuying my one pleasure , patience must mee assure , other plaster can not cure . therefore in this my treasure . for his vnfortunate friend william harwood . x. alto . sound wofull plaints in hills & woods , flie my cries to the skies , flie : ij . melt mine eies , & hart languish , not for the want of friends , or goods , of : ij . make i moane , though a-lone thus i grone , by souls an - guish : time , friēds , chāce , goods might again recouer , black woes , sad griefs ore my life doe houer , since my losse is with dispaire , no blest star to mee shine faire , all my mirth turne to mourning , hart lament , lament , hart la - ment , for hope is gone , musick leaue , i le leaue to moane , sorrowes the sads ador - ning . since my : &c. for his vnfortunate friend william harwood . x. basso . sound woefull plaints in hills and woods , flie my cries to the skies , flie ij . melt mine eies & hart languish , not for the want of friends , not for ii . or goods make i moane , though a - lone , thus i groan , by soules ; an - guish : time , frinds , chance goods might a gaine re-couer , black woes , sad griefes , ore my life doe houer , since my losse is with disparie , no blest star to mee shine faire , all my mirth turn to mourning , hart la - ment for hope is gon , musick leaue i le learne to moane , sorrowes the sads adorning . since my &c. for his vnfortunate friend william harwood . x. tenore . sound woefull plaints in hills and woods , flie my cries to the skies . flie ij . melt mine eies and hart languish , not for the want of frinds or goods , of ij . make i moane , though a-lone , thus i grone , by souls an - guish , time , friends , chance goods might a - gaine reco-uer , black woes , sad griefes , ore my life , ore my life do houer , since my losse is with dispaire , no blest star , to mee shine faire , all my merth turne to mourning . hart la : ij . hart ij . hart ij . for hope is gon , musick leaue i learne to moane , sorrows the sads ador - ning since : xi . canto . you that pine in long de - sire , helpe to cry . come loue , come loue , quench this bur - ning fire , least through thy wound i die . least through thy wound i die . least through thy wound i die . come loue , &c. hope that tyres with vaine delay , euer cryes come loue , come loue , howers and yeares decay , in time loues treasure lyes . all the day , and all the night still i call come loue , come loue , but my deare delight , yealds no releefe at all . her vnkindnesse scornes my moane , that still shrykes come loue , come loue , beauty pent alone dyes in her owne dislikes . xi . alto . you that pine in long desire , helpe to cry . come loue , come loue , quench this burning fire , burning fire , least through thy wound i die . least through thy wound i die , least through thy wound , least through thy wound i die . come loue , &c. xi . basso . you that pine in long desire , helpe to cry , come loue , come loue quench this burning fire , least through thy wound i die . i die , least through thy wound i die . least ij . die . come loue &c. xi . tenore . you that pine in long desire , helpe to crie , come loue , quench this bur-ning fire , least through thy wound i die . least through thy wound i die , least through thy wound i die . least through thy wound i die . come loue &c. xii . canto . looke mistresse mine within this hol - low brest , see heere in - closd a tombe of tender skin , wherin fast lockt is framd a phe-nix nest , that saue your selfe , is no passage in . witnesse the woūd that through your dart doth bleed , and craues your cure , and ij . and ij . since you haue done the deed . witnesse , &c. wherefore most rare and phenix rarely fine , behould once more the harmes i do possesse : regard the hart that through your fault doth pine , attending rest yet findeth no redresse . for end , waue wings and set your nest on fire , or pittie mee , and grant my sweet desire . xii . alto . looke mistresse mine , within this hollow brest , see heere inclos'd , a tombe of tender skin , wherein fast lockt is fram'd a phenix nest , that , saue your selfe , there is no passage in there is no passage in . wit - nesse the wound , that through your dart doth bleed , and craues your care , and craues your care , since haue done the deed . witnesse the &c. xii . basso . looke mistres mine within this hollow brest , see heere in-closd a tombe of tender skin , wherein fast lockt is framd a phenix nest , that , saue your selfe , there is , there is no passage in . witnesse the wound that through your dart doth bleede , & craues your cure , & : ij . & : ij . & : ij . since you haue done the deed witnesse . xii . tenore . looke mistres mine within this hollow brest , see heere inclosd a tombe of tender skin , within fast lockt is framd a phe-nix nest , that , saue your selfe , there is no passage in , there is no passage in . witnesse the wound that through your dart doth bleed , and craues your cure , & ij . & : ij . since you haue done the dead . to his louing friend m. holder , m. of arts. xiii . canto . clime o hart , clime to thy rest , climing yet take heed of falling , climers oft euen at their best , catch loue , downe falth , hart appa-ling . climers , &c. mounting yet if she do call , and desire to know thy arrant : feare not stay , and tell her all , falling shee will be thy warrant . rise , oh rise , but rising tell , when her beautie brauely wins thee , t'sore vp where that she doth dwell , downe againe thy basenesse brings thee . if she aske what makes thee loue her , say her vertue , not her face : for though beauty doth approue her , mildnesse giues her greater grace . rise then rise if she bid rise , rising say thou risest for her : fall if she do thee dispise , falling still do thou adore her . if thy plaint do pittie gaine , loue and liue to her honor : if thy seruice she disdaine , dying yet complaine not on her . to his louing friend m. holder m. of arts. xiii . alto . clime o hart , clime to thy rest , clim-ing yet take heede of sal - ling , climars oft euen at their best , catch loue , downe falt'h hart ap-palling . climars &c. xiii . basso . clyme o hart , clyme to thy rest , clyming yet take heed of fal - ling , clymers oft euen at their best , catch loue , downe falth hart appalling . clymars : &c. to his louing friend m. holder m. of arts. xiii . tenore . clime o hart , clime to thy rest , clim-ing yet take heede of falling , climars oft euen at their best , catch loue , downe falt'h hart ap-pal-ling . clymars &c. xiiii . canto . thanks gentle moone for thy obscured light , my loue and i be - traid thou set vs free , and zephirus as ma-ny vn - to thee , whose blasts con - ceald , the pleasures of the night , re - solue to her thou gaue , content to mee . but be those bowers still fild with ser - pents hisses , that sought by treason , that ij . to be - tray our kis - ses . to betray our kisses . but be those , &c. and thou false arbor with thy bed of rose , wherin , wheron toucht equall with loues fyer , we reapt of eyther other loues desire , wither the twining plants that thee enclose . oh be thy bowers still fild with serpents hisses , that sought by treason , to betray our kisses . torne be the frame , for thou didst thankles hide , a trayterous spy , her brother , and my foe , who sought by death , our ioyes to vnder goe , and by that death , our passions to deuide , leauing to our great vows , eternall woe . oh be thy bowers still fild with serpents hisses , that sought by treason , to betray our kisses . xiiii . alto . thanks gentle moone for thy obscured light , my loue and i betraid thou set vs free , and ze-phirus as many vn-to thee , whose blasts conceald , the pleasures of the night , resolue to her thou gaue , content to mee . but be those bowers still fild with serpents hisses , that sought by treason , that ij . to betray our kisses . to be - tray our kisses . but be those &c. xiiii . basso . thanks gentle moone for thy obscured light , my loue and i betrayd thou set vs free , and zephirus as many vnto thee , whose blasts conceald , the pleasures of the night , resolue to her thou gaue , content to mee . but be those bowers still fild with serpēts hisses , that sought by treason , that : ij . to be - tray our kisses . to betray our kisses . but be those , &c. xiiii . tenore . thanks gentle moone for thy obscured light , my loue & i betraid thou set vs free , and zephirus as many vnto thee , whose blasts conceald , the pleasures of the night , resolue to her thou gaue , content to mee . but be those bowers still fild with serpents hisses , that sought by treason , that : ij . to betray our kisses . to betray our kisses . but those : &c. xv. canto . i sigh as sure to weare the fruit of the wil - low tree , i sigh as sure to lose my sute , for it may not bee . i sigh as one that loues in vaine , i sigh as one that liues in paine , very sorie , ij . ij . very weary of my mi - se - rie . i &c. i hate my thoughts which like the flie , flutter in the flame , i hate my teares which drop , and dry , quench and fri● the same : i hate the hart which frozen burnes , i hate the hart which chosen turnes , too and from mee , making of mee nothing but a game . my thoughts are fuell to desire , which my hart doth moue , my teares are oyle to feed the fire , smart whereof i proue : she laughes at sighes that come from mee , i sigh at laughes in her so free , who doth glory , in the storie of my sorie loue . her louely lookes , and louelesse mind doe not well agree , her quick conceipt , and iudgement blind , as ill suted bee : her forward wit , and froward hart , that like to knit , this glad to part , makes so prettie , and so wittie , not to pittie mee . the more i seeke , the lesse i find what to trust vnto , the more i hold , the lesse i bind , she doth still vndoe : i weaue the web of idle loue , which endles will , and frutles proue , if the pleasure for the measure of my treasure goe . xv. alto . i sigh as sure to weare the fruit of the willow tree , i sigh as sure to lose my sute , my sute , for it will not bee , for it will not bee , i sigh as one that loues in vaine , that loues in vaine , i sigh as one that liues in paine , very sory , ve : ij . ij . very weary of my misery . i sigh as &c. xv. basso . i sigh as sure to weare the fruit , of the willow tree , i sigh as sure , i sigh as sure to loose my sute , for it will not bee . i sigh as one that loues in vaine , loues in vaine , i sigh as one that liues in paine , ve-ry so-ry ve-ry ij . ve-ry so-ry , ve-ry weary of my mi-se-rie . i sigh & xv. tenore i sigh as sure to weare the fruit , the fruit of the willow tree , i sigh as sure to loose my sute , for it will not bee , for it will not be . i sigh as one that loues in vaine , i sigh as one that liues in paine : very so-ry , very : ij . very sory very wery of my mi - se - ry . i sigh &c. chorus . xvi . canto . down a down , ij . thus phillis sung , by fan - cie once op-pres - sed , who so by foolish loue are stong , are worthe-ly distres - sed , and so sing i , and ij . with a down , ij . ij . with a down a down a down . verse . when loue was first be - got , and by the mothers will , did fall to humane , lot , his solace to ful - fill , deuoid of all de - ceit , a chast and ho-ly fire , did quicken mans con - ceit , and womens brest in - spire . the gods that saw the good , that mortals did ap - proue , with kinde and holy moode , began to talke of loue . chorus . downe a downe . but during this accord , a wonder strange to heare whilst loue in deed and word , most faihfull did appeare : false semblance came in place , by selocie attended , and with a double face , both loue and fancie blended , which made the gods forsake , and men from fancie flie , and maidens scorne a mate , forsooth and so will i. chorus . downe a downe . &c. chorus . xvi . alto . downe a &c. and so sing i , and ij . with a downe , with ij . with a downe downe with a ij . a downe a downe . verses . when loue : &c. chorus . downe a &c. chorus . xvi . basso . downe a : &c. & so sing i with a downe , ij . ij . with a downe a downe a downe . verses . when loue : &c. chorus . downe a : &c. chorus . xvi . tenore . downe a &c. and so sing i , with a downe , ij . with a downe a , with a downe a downe a downe downe . verses . when loue : &c. chorus . downe a : &c. xvii . canto . di-a-phe-ni-a like the dafdown - dillie , white as the sunne , faire as the lillie , heigh ho , heigh ho , how i doe loue thee : i doe loue thee as my lambs , are be-lo - ued of their dumbs , how blest were i if thou wouldst proue mee . i doe : &c. diaphenia like the spreading roses , that in thy sweetes , all sweetes incloses , faire sweete how i doe loue thee ? i doe loue thee as each flower , loues the sunnes life giuing power , for dead , thy breath to life might moue mee . diaphenia like to all things blessed , when all thy praises are expressed , deare ioy , how i doe loue thee ? as the birds doe loue the spring , or the bees their carefull king , then in requite , sweete virgin loue mee . xvii . alto . d i - a - phe-nia like the dafdown - dil-lie , white as the sunne , faire as the lillie , heigh ho , heigh ho , how i doe loue thee , i doe loue thee as my lambs , are beloued of their dambs ; how blest were i if thou wouldst proue mee . i doe ; &c. xvii . basso . d i-a-phe-ni-a like the dafdown - dillie , white as the sunne faire as the lillie , heigh ho , high ho , how i doe loue thee , i doe loue thee as my lambs , are beloued of their dambs , how blest were i if thou wouldst proue mee . i doe &c. xvii . tenore . d i-aphe-ni-a like the daf - down - dillie , white as the sunne , faire as the lillie , heigh ho , heigh ho , how i doe loue thee : i doe loue thee as my lambes , are beloued of their dambs , how blest were i if thou wouldst proue mee . i doe loue &c. xviii . canto . beautie sat bathing by a spring , where fairest shades did hide her : the winds blew calme , the birds did sing , the coole streames ranne be - side her . my wanton thoughts entic'd mine eie , to see what was for - bidden : but better memory said fie , so vaine de - sire was chidden . hey no - ny , hey no - ny , hey ij . hey nony no nony nony . hey , &c. into a slumber then i fell , when fond imagination , seemed to see , but could not tell , her feature , or her fashion . but euen as babes in dreames doe smile , and sometime fall a-weeping : so i a-wakt as wise this while , as when i feel a sleeping . hey nonnie , nonnie , &c. xviii alto . beau-tie sate bathing by a spring , wher fairest shades did hide her : the winds blew calme , the birds did sing , the coole streames ranne beeside her . my wanton thoughts entic'd mine eie , mine eye , to see what was forbidden : but better memory said fie , so vaine desire was chidden . hey nony nonie , hey : ij . hey , ij . nonie , nonie , hey : ij . hey nonie , &c. xviii . basso . beautie sat bathing by a spring , where fairest shades did hide her : the windes blew calme , the birds did sing , the coole streames ranne beside her , bee-side her . my wanton thoughts en - tic'd mine eye , to see what was forbidden : but better memory said fie , so vaine desire was chidden . hey nonie nonie , hey : ij . nonie , hey ij . hey : ij . hey : ij . hey no - nie . hey nonnie . &c. xviii . tenore . beautie sat bathing by a spring , where fairest shades did hide her : the winds blew calme , the birds did sing , the coole streames ranne beside her , beside her . my wanton thoughts entic'd , entic'd mine eie , to see what was forbidden : but better me-mory said fie , so vaine desire was chidden . hey nony , ij . hey ij . hey ij . nony . hey &c. xix . canto . mvsick deare sollace , to my thoughts neg - lected , musick time sporter , musick time sporter , to my most res - pec - ted , sound on , sound on , thy gol - den harmony is such , that whilst she doth vouchsafe her e-bon lute to tuch . by descant numbers i doe nimbly clime , from loues se - cluse , vnto his courts , vn-to his courts wher i in fresh attire , at - tire my muse . by descant , &c. i doe compare her fingers swift resounding , vnto the heauens sphaericall rebounding : harke , harke , she sings no forst , but breathing sound i heare , and such the concord diapasons shee doth reare , as when th' immortall god of nature from his seate aboue , first formd words all , & fairely it combind , combind by loue . diuine appollo bee not thou offended , that by her better skill thy skils amended , schollers doe oft more lore , then maisters theirs attaine , though thine the groūd , all parts in one though she contain , yet maist thou triumph that thou hast a scholler onely one , that can her lute to thine , and to thy voice , her voice attone . xix . alto . mvsicke deere selace to my thoughts neg-lected , musicke time sporter ij . to my most res-pected , sound on , sound on , thy golden harmony is such , that whilst shee doth vouchsafe her ebon lute to tuch , by descant numbers i doe nim-bly clime , from loues secluse , vnto his courts , vnto his courts , where i in fresh attire at - tire my muse . by descant numbers &c. xix . basso . mv-sick deere sollace , to my thoughts neglected , musick time sporter , musick time sporter , to my most respected , sound on , sound on thy goulden harmony is such , that whilst shee doth , shee doth vouchsafe hre ebon lute to tuch . by descant numbers i doe nimbly clime , from loues secluse , vnto his courts vnto his courts , where i in fresh attire , at - tire my muse . by descant &c. xix . tenore . mvsick deare solace to my thoughts neglected , musick time sporter , musick time sporter , to my most respected : sound on , sound on , thy golden harmony is such , that whilst she doth , she doth vouch - safe her ebon lute to tuch . by descant numbers i doe nimbly clime , from loues secluse , vnto his courts , vnto his courts , where i in fresh attire at - tire my muse . by descant , &c. xx. canto . with fragrant flowers we strew the way , and make this our chiefe ho - ly day , for though this clime were blest of yore , yet was it ne-uer proud before : o gracious king , o ij . o ij . o ij : of second troy , ac - cept of our vn - fai - ned ioy . o , &c now th' aire is sweeter then sweet balme , and satires daunce about the palme : now earth with verdure newly dight , giues perfect signes of her delight . o gracious king of second troy , accept of our vnfained ioy . now birds record new harmonie , and trees doe whistle melodie : now euery thing that nature breeds doth clad it selfe in pleasant weeds . o gracious king of second troy , accept of our vnfained ioy . xx. alto . with fragrant flowers we strew the way , and make this our chiefe ho-ly day , for though this clime were blest of yore , yet was it ne-uer proud before : o gra - cious king , o ij . o ij . o ij . o ij . of second troy , accept of our vnfai-ned ioy . o , &c xx. basso . with fragrant flowers we strew the way , and make this our chiefe holy day , for though this clime were blest of yore , yet was it ne - uer proud be - fore : o gratious king , o ij . o ij . o ij . o ij . of second troy , ac-cept of our vnfained ioy . o gratious &c. xx. tenore . with fragrant flowers we strew the way , and make this our chiefe ho-ly day , for though this clime were blest of yore , yet was it neuer proud before : o gratious king , o ij . o ij . o ij . o ij . of second troy , accept of our vn-fained ioy . o gratious &c. an elegie in remembrance of his worshipfull friend thomas leighton esquier . xxi . canto . come come all you that draw heauens pu - rest breath , come an - gell brested sonnes of har - mo - nie . let vs candole in tragicke e - li - gie , con - dole with me our deerest leightons death , leighton in whose deere losse death belmish - eth iones beau-tie and the soule of true de - light , leighton heauens fauorite and the muses iewell , muses and heauens onely heere - in too cruell , leighton to hea - uen , leighton to heauen , hath tane too time - ly flight . leighton to , &c. come then sith seas of teares , sith sighes and grones , sith mournefull plaints , lowd cries , and deepe laments , haue all in vaine deplord these drerements , and fate in-explorable scornes our mones , let vs in accents graue , and saddest tones , offer vp musicks dolefull sacrifice : let these accords which notes distinguist frame , serue for memoriall to sweet leightons name , in whose sad death musicks delight now dies . an eiegie , in remembrance of his worshipfull friend , thomas leighton esquire . xxi . alto . come come all you that draw , heauens pu - rest breath , come angell brested sonnes , come ij . of har - mo - ny , let vs condole in tragicke e - li - gie , con-dole with mee our deerest leightons death , leighton in whose deere losse death blemisheth , iones beautie and the soule , the soule of true delight , leighton heauens fauoret and the muses iew-ell , muses and heauens onely here-in too cru-ell , leighton to heauen , to heauen , leighton to heauen , hath tane too timely flight . leighton &c. an elegie &c. xxi . basso . come come all you that draw heauens purest breath , come angell brested sonnes of harmony , let vs con - dole . tragick eligie , condole with mee our deerest leightons death leighton in whose deere losse death ble - misheth iones beawtie and the soule of true de-light , leighton heauens fauorite and the mu-ses iewell , muses and heauens onely herein too cruell , leighton to heauen , leigh : ij . to heauen hath tane too timely flight . leighton to heauen , &c. an elegie , in remembrance of his worshipfull friend , thomas leighton esquier . xxi . tenore . come come all you that draw heauens purest breath , come angell brested sonnes , come ij . of harmo-ny , let vs condole in tragick eligie , condole with mee our dearest leightons death , leighton in whose deere losse death blemisheth iones beautie , and the soule of true delight , leighton heauens fauorite and the muses iewell , muses and heauens only heerein too cruell , leighton to heauen , to ij to heauen hath tane too timely flight . leighton , &c. xxii . basso . a pauin . a pauin for the lute and base violl . xxii . finis . a musicall dreame. or the fourth booke of ayres the first part is for the lute, two voyces, and the viole de gambo; the second part is for the lute, the viole and foure voices to sing: the third part is for one voyce alone, or to the lute, the basse viole, or to both if you please, vvhereof, two are italian ayres. composed by robert iones. jones, robert, fl. - 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with instrumental ensemble -- early works to . vocal duets with instrumental ensemble -- early works to . - tcp assigned for keying and markup - apex covantage keyed and coded from proquest page images - andrew kuster sampled and proofread - andrew kuster text and markup reviewed and edited - pfs batch review (qc) and xml conversion a mvsicall dreame . or the fovrth booke of ayres . the first part is for the lute , two voyces , and the viole de gambo ; the second part is for the lute , the uiole and foure uoices to sing : the third part is for one voyce alone , or to the lute , the basse viole , or to both if you please , vvhereof , two are italian ayres . composed by robert iones . que prosunt singula , multa iuuant . thov shalt labor for peace plentie london imprinted by iohn windet , and are to be solde by simon waterson , in powles church-yeard , at the signe of : he crowne . . to the right worshipfvll and worthy gentleman , sir iohn levinthorpe knight perpetuall happinesse and content . it is not vnknowne vnto your wel deseruing selfe , right vvorshipfull , that not long since i tooke my ultimum vale , with a resoluing in my selfe , neuer to publish any workes of the same nature and fashion , whereupon i betooke me to the ease of my pillow , where somnus hauing taken possession of my eyes , and morpheus the charge of my senses ; it happened mee to fall into a musical dreame , wherein i chanced to haue many opinions and extrauagant humors of diuers natures and conditions , some of modest mirth , some of amorcus loue , and some of most diuine contemplation ; all these i hope , shall not giue any distaste to the eares , or dislike to the mind , eyther in their words , or in their seuer all sounds , although it is not necessarie to relate or diuulge all dreames or phantasies that opinion begets in sleepe , or happeneth to the mindes appar●tion . and continuing long in this my dreaming slumber , i began to awake , and vpon my eyes vnclosing , i bethought my selfe , being full awaked , aduising in my mind , whome to elect and chuse as a patrone for the same , i was easily inuited to make choice of your vvorship , as one to whome i necessarily ought both loue and duety , and howsoeuer i might feare that you wil not acknowledge it , yet in that nature hath inriched you with more then ordinarie knowledge in this art , beeing a witnes of that loue which you haue alwayes afforded to musicke , i emboldened my selfe the rather to present it vnto you . accept it then ( good sir ) as a token of vnfained loue , and a debt worthily due vnto you for your many fauours done to him that is at your worships commaund . robert iones . to all musicall murmurers , this greeting . thou , whose eare itches with the varietie of opinion , hearing thine owne sound , as the ecchoe reuerberating others substance , and vnprofitable in it selfe , shewes to the world comfortable noyse , though to thy owne vse little pleasure , by reason of vncharitable censure . i speake to thee musicall momus , thou from whose nicetie , numbers as easily passe , as drops fall in the showre , but with lesse profite . i compare thee to the hie way dust that flies into mens eyes , and will not thence without much trouble , for thou in thy dispersed iudgement , not onely art offensiue to seeing knowledge , but most faulty false to deseruing industry , picking moates out of the most pure bisse , and smoothing the plainest veluet , when onely thine owne opinion is more wrinckled and more vitious in it selfe , then grosser soyle , so that as a brush infected with filth , thou rather soylest then makest perfect any way . i haue stood at thine elbow , and heard thee prophane euen musickes best note , and with thy vntunde rellish sol fade most ignobly . i am assured , and i care not greatly , that thou wilt lay to my charge , my whilome vow , neuer againe , because i promised as much : but vnderstand me thou vns kilfull descanter , deriue from that note of plaine song charitable numbers , and thou shalt find harsh voices are often a note aboue ela reduced by truer iudgement , which i bereaue thee of , knowing thy rules , are as our new come lutes , being of many stringes , not easily vsed , vnlesse in aduenture , till practise put forward into deseruing diuision . this my aduenture is no deed but a dreame , and what are dreames , but airie possessions , and seuerall ayres , breathing harmonious whisperings , though to thee discord , yet to others indifferent , i will not say excellent , because it is an others office not mine , but let them be as they are , others profites and my paines , set forth for pleasure , not for purposed poyson to infect imagination , no , but as a showre falling in a needfull season , so i flatter my selfe at least , and will say so euer by any other , whose labour shall vplift musicall meditation , the onely wing of true courage , being the most pleasing voice of man , whose sweetenes reacheth vnto heauen it selfe . it is hard if al this paines reape not good commendations , and it is water wrung out of a flint in thee , sith thou neuer thinkst well of any , and wert in thy selfe so vnskilfull euer , as thy tutor from the first howre could neuer make thee sing in tune ; be as thou art a lumpe of deformity without fashion , bredde in the bowels of disdaine , and brought forth by bewitcht megaera , the fatall widwife to all true merite . giue me leaue to depart , or if not , without it i am gone , carelesse of thy censuring , and fully perswaded thou canst not thinke well , and therefore art curst in thy cradle , neuer to be but cruell , and being borne with teeth in thy head , bitst euery one harmeles in this or what else honest industry , makes thy earegossip too . farewell if thou wilt in kindnesse , or hold thy selfe from further carping . a table containing all the songes in this booke . though your strangenes frets my heart , sweet kate of lateranne away , once did i serue a cruell heart will said to his mammy , that he would goe woe harke , harke , wot you what my complayning is but faining on a time in summers season , farewel fond youth , if thou hadst not beene blind how should i shew my loue vnto my loue o he is gone and i am here and is it night , are they thine eyes that shine she hath an eye , aye me , i know not what , yet that i feele is much , griefe of my best loues absenting if in this flesh where thou indrencht dost lie , o thred of life when thou art spent when i sit reading all alone . faine would i speake , but feare to giue offence in sherwood liude stout robin hood , ite caldi sospiri , samor non è che dunque . i. robert iones cantvs . though your strangenes frets my heart , yet must i not com plaine , you perswade me t is but art which secret loue must faine , if another you af fect , t is but a toy to a uoide suspect , is this faire excusing , o no o no .ii. .ii. o no no no no no all is abu sing . when your wisht sight i desire , suspition you pretend , causlesse you your selfe retire , whilst i in vaine attend , thus a louer as you say , still made more eager by delay , is this faire excusing . o no , all is abusing . when another holds your hand , you le sweare i hold your heart , whilst my riuall close doth stand , and i sit farre apart , i am neerer yet then they , hid in your bosome as you say , is this faire excusing , o no all is abusing . would a riuall then i were , some else your secret friend , so much lesser should i feare , and not so much attend , they enioy you euery one , yet must i seeme your friend alone , is this faire excusing , o no all is abusing , bassvs . though yout strangenesse altvs . though your strangenesse frets my heart , yet must i not complaine . you perswade mee t is but art , which secret loue must faine . if an other you affect , t is but a toy to auoide suspect , is this faire excusing o no o no , .ii. .ii. .ii. no , no no no no all is a busing , o no o no .ii. .ii. no no no no no all is a busing . ii. robert iones cantvs . ssweete kate of late ran away and left me playning . a bide i cride or i die with thy dis dayning . te hee hee quoth shee gladly would i see any man to die with louing neuer any yet died of such a fitte : neither haue i feare of prouing . vnkind , i find , thy delight is in tormenting , abide , i cride , or i die with thy consenting . te hee hee quoth she , make no foole of me , men i know haue oathes at pleasure , but their hopes attaind , they bewray they faind , and their oathes are kept at leasure . her words like swords , cut my sorry heart in sunder , her floutes , vvith doubts , kept my heart affections vnder . te hee hee quoth shee , what a foole is he , stands in awe of once denying , cause i had inough , to become more rough , so i did , o happy trying . bsasvs . sweet kate. altvs . sweete kate of late , ranne away and left me playning , a bide i cride , or i die with thy disdayning , he hee hee quoth shee gladly would i see , any man to die with louing : neuer any yet , died of such a fitte , neuer haue i feare of prouing . iii. robert iones cantvs . once did i serue a cruell hart with faith vn fainde i still importune her piersing lookes that wrought my smart , she laughes .ii , .ii. and smiles at my misfortune and sayes perhaps .ii. you may at last by true desart , ii . loues fauour taste . bassvs . onnce did iserue a cruell heart . altvs . once did i serue a cruell heart , once .ii. with saith vnfainde , i still importune her smiling lookes that wrought my smart , my smart , shee laughes .ii. .ii. smiles at my misfortune , and sayes perhaps .ii. you may at last , at last by true desert loue fa - uour taste and saies , perhaps .ii. you may at last at last by true desert loues fa - uour taste . iiii. robert iones cantvs . will saide to his manmmy that hee woulde goe woo , faine would he soft a while my lammy stay , and yet a - bide , hee like a wed but he wot not who in faith i hil haue a wife .ii.. ti . o what a foole as he was replide , life do i lead for a wife in my bed i may not tell you , o there to haue a wife .ii. .ii. o t is a smart to my hart , t is a racke to my backe and to my belly . scarcely was hee wedded , full a fortnights space , but that he was in a heauie case , largely was he headded , and his cheekes lookt thinne : and to repent he did thus beginne ; a figge for such a wife , a wife , a wife , o what a life doe i lead , with a wife in my bedde , i may not tell you ? there to haue a wife , a wife , a wife , o t is a smart to my heart , t is a racke to my backe , and to my belly . all you that are batchelers , be learnd by crying will , vvhen you are well to remaine so still , better for to tarry , and alone to lie , then like a foole with a foole to crie . a figge for such a wife , a wife , a wife , o what a life doe i leade , vvith a wife in my bed , i may not tell you , there to haue a wife , a wife , a wife , o t is a smart to my heart , t is a racke to my backe , and to my belly . bassvs . will said to his mammy . altvs . will saide to his mammy that hee woulde goe woo , faine would he wed but he wot not who soft a while my lammy stay , and yet a - bide , hee like a foole as he was replide , in faith i hil haue a wife .ii. .ii. o what a life doe i lead for a wife in my bed , i may not tell you , o there to haue a wife a wife , .ii. .ii. o t is a smart to my heart , t is a racke to my backe and to my belly . v. robert iones cantvs harke harke wotyee what .ii. nay faith and shall i tell i am afraide .ii. to die to die to die a maid and then lead apes in hell o it makes me sigh sigh .ii. ii . & sob with inward griefe , but if i can but get a man a man he le yeeld me some reliefe .ii. some reliefe . o it is strange how nature works with me , my body is spent and i lament mine owne great folly , o it makes me sigh and powre forth flouds of teares , alas poore elfe none but thy selfe would liue , hauing such cares o now i see that fortune frownes on me by this good light i haue beene ripe , o it makes me sigh and sure it will me kill , when i should sleepe i lie and weepe , feeding on sorrowes still . i must confesse as maides haue vertue store , liue honest still against our wils , more fooles we are therefore : o it makes me sigh , yet hope doth still me good , for if i can but get a man , with him i le spend my blood . bassvs . harke wot you what . altvs . harke , hatke wot you what .ii. nay faith and shall i tell i am afraide afraide , i .ii. .ii. to die to dle , i am afraide to die a maid , and so leade apes in hell , oh it makes me sigh , sigh , .ii. .ii. and sob with inward griefe , but if i can but get a man , hee le yeelde me some reliefe , .ii. hee le yeeld me some reliefe , vi. robert iones cantvs my complayning is but faining , all my loue is but in iest , fa , la , la , fa , la , la. fa , la , la , fa , la , la , la , la , fa , la la la la la fa la , la , la , and my courting is but sporting in most shewing meaning , least fa la la .ii. .ii. .ii , fa la fa la la la fa la la la. outward sadnesse inward gladnesse , representeth in my mind , fa la la , in most faining most obtaining , such good faith in loue i find . fa la la. toward , ladies this my trade is , two minds in one breast i were , fa la la , and my measure at my pleasure , ice and flame my face doth beare . fa la la. bassvs . my complayning . altvs . my complaining is but faining , all my loue is but in iest , fa la fa la fa la la fa la la fa la la fa la fa la fa la la la la la. and my courting is but sporting in most shewing meaning , least fa la la .ii. .ii. .ii. fa la la la la la fa la la. vii . robert iones cantvs . on a time in summer season , iocky late with ienny walking like a lout made loue with talking , when he should be doing , reason still he cries , when he should dally , dally dally , dally .ii. when he should dally , ienny sweet ienny sweet shal i .ii. sweet ienny sweet shall i shall i , shall i. ienny as most women vse it , who say nay when they would haue it , vvith a bolde face seemed to craue it , with a faint looke did refuse it , iocky lost his time to dally , still he cries , sweete shall i , shall i. she who knew that backward dealing , was a foe to forward longing , to auoide her owne hearts wronging , with a sigh loues sute reuealing . said locky sweet when you would dally , doe you cry sweet , shall i shal i. iocky knew by her replying , that a no is i in wooing , that an asking without doing , is the way to loues denying . now he knowes when he would dally how to spare sweet shall i shall i. bassvs . on a time in summers seafon . altvs . on a time in summers season , iocky late with ienny walking , like a lout made loue with talking , when he should be doing , reason still he cries , when he should dally , dally .ii. .ii. when he should dally , .ii. .ii. when he should dally , ienny sweet .ii. sweet sweet sweet ienny , sweet shall i , shall i ienny .ii. shall i. viii . robert iones cantvs . farewell fond youth , if thou hadst not bin blind out of my eye thou mightst haue read my minde , but now i plainely see how thou wouldst faine leaue me ; sure i was a curst , not to goe at first sure i was acurst o fie fie no , sweete stay & i will tell thee why no , sure i was accurst not to goe at first , sure i was ac curst o fie fie no , sweet stay and i will tell thee why no. once more farewell , since first i heard thee speake , and had but sung farewell , my heart would breake , but now since i doe find thy loue is like the wind , what a foole was i to be like to die . what a foole was i , i was not , yet say i was a foole i passe not . woes me alasse , why did i let him goe , these be the fruites of idle saying no , now that he can disproue me , how shall he euer loue me , nay but is he gone , then i am vndone , nay but is he gone , o hold him , fie , forty things are yet vnt old him bassvs . farewell fond youth . altvs . farewell fond youth if theu hadst not beene blind , out of mine eyes thou mightst haue read my mind , but now i plainely see how thou wouldst faine leaue me , sure i was accurst not to goe at first , sure i was accurst , o fie fie , fie , no sweet stay and i will tell thee , why no , sure i was accurst not to goe at first , sure i was accurst , o sie no , sweet stay and i will tell thee why no. ix . robert iones cantvs how should i shew my loue vnto my loue but the way by pen or tong i dare not proue their hide but hide it from all eyes saue my loues eyes : lookes are more safe , yet ouer them are drifts their drifts are oft discouered by the wisee , spies , then what 's the way to cosen iealousie which martyrs loue , .ii. .ii. by marking narrowly . by all these wayes may thy affections walke , vvithout suspition of the iealous guarde : thy whispering tong to her closde care shall talke , and be importunate till it be harde , papers shall passe lookes shall not be debarde , to looke for loues young infants in her eyes , be franke and bold as she is kind and wise . o who can be so francke as she is kind , vvhose kindnesse merites more then monarchies , boldnesse with her milde grace , grace cannot find , onely her wit ouer that doth tyrannize , then let her worth and thy loue simpathize , sith her worth to thy loue cannot be knowne , nor thy loue to her worthinesse be showne . tenor . how should i shew my loue vnto my loue .ii. but hide , but hide it from all eyes saue my loues eies . the way by pen or tongbe i dare not proue , .ii. their drifts , their drifts are oft discouered by the wise lookes are more safe , yet ouer them are spies , yet .ii. then what 's the way to cosen iealousie to .ii. .ii. iealousie which martyrs loue .ii. by marking narrowly . bassvs . how should i shew .ii. my loue vnto my the way by pen .ii. or tong i daren loue vnto my loue but hide but hide it from all eyes saue proue .ii. their drifts their .ii. are oft discouered my loues eyes lookes are more safe , yet ouer them are by the wise , spies , are spies , then what 's the way to cosen iealousie , to .ii. which martyrs loue .ii. .ii. .ii. by marking narrowly . altvs . how should i shew my loue vnto my loue vn●● .ii. but hide it from all eyes saue my loues eyes , the way by pen or tongue i dare not proue .ii. their drifts are oft discouered by the wise , lookes are more safe , yet ouer them are spies , then what 's the way , .ii , what 's the way , then what 's .ii. .ii. to cosen iealousie , which martyrs loue .ii. .ii. by marking narrowly . x. robert iones cantvs o he is gone , o he is gone o he is gone and i am here aye me aye me why are wee thus deuided , my sight in his eyes , did appeare my soule .ii. .ii. by his soules thought was guided then come againe .ii. .ii. my all my life , my being , soules , zeale , harts ioy , eares gester , eyes onely seeing . come sable care sease on my heart , take vp the roomes that ioyes once filled , natures sweet blisse is slaine by art , a sence blacke frost liues spring hath killed then come againe , my loue , my deere , my treasure , my blisse , my fate , my end , my hopes full measure . tenor . o o he is gone , and i am here .ii. i am o .ii. ah me .ii. why are we thus deuided , my sight by his soules thought was guided did appeare my soule .ii. by his soules thought was guided then come againe my all my life , beeing , soule , zeale , hearts ioy , eares guest , eyes onely seeing , onely seeing . bassvs . o he is gone , .ii. .ii. and i am here o .ii. is gone and i am here , aye me , aye me , why are we thus deui ded , my sight in his eyes did appeare , did appeare , my soule .ii. by his soules thought was guided , then come againe , o then .ii. .ii. my al my life , my beeing , soules , zeale , harts ioy , eares guest , eyes onely seeing . altvs . o he is gone , .ii. .ii. and i am here , o .ii. he is gone , o hee .ii. ah me , ah me , why are we thus deuided , my sight in his eyes did appeare , did ap peare , my soule , .ii. .ii. by his soules thought was guided , then come again , .ii. my all my life , my being , soule , zeale , harts ioy , eares guest eyes onlie seeing . xi . robert iones cantvs . and is it night , are they thine eyes that shine , are we a - lone and here and here and here alone may i come neere may i. ii . but touch , ii . but touch thy shrine is ielousie a sleepe , and is he gone , o gods no more , silence my lippes with thine , lippes kisses ioyes haue blessings most diuine . o come my deare our griefes are turnde to night , and night to ioyes , night blinds pale enuies eyes , silence and sleepe prepare vs our delight , o ease we then our woes , our griefes , our cries , o vanish words , words doe but passions moue , o deerest life , ioyes sweet , o sweetest loue . tenor . and is it night are they thy eyes that shine , are we ▪ alone , and here alone , and here a lone may i come neere , may i , may i , but touch and touch .ii. .ii. thy shrine is iealousie a sleepe , and is he gone , o gods no more , silence my lips with thine , lips , kisses , ioyes , happe , blessing most diuine . bassvs . and is it night , are they thine eyes that shine , are we alone and here alone , and here a lone ; may i come neere may i but touch .ii. thy shrine , is iealousie a sleepe ; and is he gone : o gods no more silence my lips with thine with thine lips , kisses , ioyes , hap , o blessing m ost diuine . altvs . and is it night , are they thy eyes that shine that shine , are wee alone .ii. and here alone .ii. may i come neare , may i but touch , but touch but touch thy shrine , is iealousie a sleepe , and is he gone , o gods no more silence my lips with thine lips , kisses , ioyes , happe , blessing most diuine . xii . robert iones cantvs . she hath an eye ah me , ah me shee .ii. an eye to see .ii. ah me that shee hath too which makes me sigh as louers doe , hey hoe hey hoe hey hoe .ii. .ii. ah me that an eye .ii. .ii. should make her liue and mee to die , wise mens eyes are in their mind but louers eyes are euer blind . she hath a lippe , ah , ah alas , two lippes which doe themselues surpasse , alasse two lips for kisses , of earthly loue the heauenly blisses , hey hoe , hey hoe alasse , oh woe that a heauen , should make vs ods that make all euen , ladies kisses are a charme , that kill vs ere they doe vs harme . she hath a heart ah me , ah me , a heart she hath which none can see , ah me that i haue none , which makes me sigh , yea sighing grone , hey hoe , hey hoe hey hoe aye me that i part , and liue , yet leaue wich her my heart . hartlesse men may liue by loue . this she doth know , and this i proue . tenor . she hath an eye .ii. nye me , aye me , she hath an eye .ii. an eye to see .ii. aye me , that she hath two .ii. which makes me sigh as louers doe .ii. as louers doe , with hey hoe .ii. with hey hoe alasse , that an eye should make her liue , and me to die , should .ii. to die , for wise mens eyes are in the mind , but louers eyes are euer blind . bassvs . she hath an eye .ii. ah me , .ii. she hath an eye , an eye to see , shee .ii. ah mee , that she hath too , which makes me sigh as louers doe , to sigh as louers doe , with hey hoe , with hey hoe hey hoe , .ii. hey ho , o that an eye should make her liue and me to die , ladies kisses are a charme , .ii. that kill vs ere they doe vs harme . altvs . she hath an eye , hath an eye , ah me , ah me she .ii. to see an eye , to see ah me , that she hath too , which makes me sigh as louers doe , as .ii. .ii. hey hoe , hey hoe , hey hoe , aye me , aye me , that an eye that an eye .ii. .ii. should make her liue and me to die , .ii. ladies kisses are a charme .ii. that kill vs ere they doe vs harme . xiii . robert iones cantvs i know not what . ii . yet that i feele is much , it came i know not when , it was not euer yet hurtes i know not how , yet is it such as i am pleasd .ii. .ii. though it be cured neuer it is a wound .ii. that wasteth still in woe and yet i would not , that it were not so . pleasde with a thought that endeth with a sigh , sometimes i smile when teares stand in my eyes , yet then and there such sweet contentment lieth , both when and where my sweet sower torment lies , o out alas , i cannot long endure it , and yet alasse i care not when i cure it . but well away , me thinks i am not shee , that wonted was these fits as soule to scorne . one and the same , euen so i seeme to be , as lost i liue , yet of my selfe forlorne , what may this be that thus my mind doth moue , alasse i feare , god shield it be not loue . tenor . i know not with .ii. .ii. .ii. yet that i feele is much , is much , it came i know not when , it was not euer , it hurts i know now how it is , it such yet is it , such as i am pleasde , .ii. .ii. though it be cured neuer .ii , it is a wound that wasteth still in woe , still in woe , and i yet i would not , i wold not that it were not so . bassvs . i know not what .ii. .ii. yet that i feele is much .ii. it came i know not when .ii. it was not euer it hurts , i know not how , yet is it such , .ii. as i am pleasde though it be cured though .ii. neuer , it is a wound .ii. that wasteth still in woe and yet i would not that it were not so . altvs . i know not what .ii. .ii. yet that i feele is much , ii came i know not when , i know not when .ii. it came i know not when .ii. yet is it such .ii. as i am pleasd .ii. .ii. though it be cured , neuer .ii. it is a wound .ii. .ii. that wasteth still in woe , & yet i would not that it were not so . xiiii . robert iones cantvs griefe , griefe of my best loues absenting : now o now wilt thou assayle mee i had rather life should fayle mee then endure thy slow for menting , life our griefes and vs doe seuer once for euer absence griefe haue no relenting . well , be it foule absence spights me , so far of it cannot send her , as my heart should not attend her . o how this thoughts thought delights me absence doe thy worst and spare not , know i care not when thou wrongst me , my thoughts right me . o but such thoughts proue illusions , shadowes of a substance banisht , dreames of pleasure too soone vanisht , reasons maimde of their conclusions , then since thoughts and all deceiue me , o life leaue me , end of life ends loues confusions . tenor . griefe griefe , of my best loues absenting , now o now wilt thou assayle me , i had rather life should fayle me then endure thy slow tormenting , life our griefes and vs doe seuer once for euer , absence , griefe haue no relenting . bassvs . griefe griefe of my best loues absenting now o now wilt thou assayle me , i had rather life should fayle me , then endure thy slow tormenting : life our griefes and vs doe seuer , once , for euer absence griefe haue no relenting . altvs . griefe , griefe of my best loues absenting , now o now wilt thou assayle me , i had rather life should fayle , me then endure thy slow tormenting . life our griefe and vs doe seuer , doe seuer , once for euer , absence griefes haue no relenting . xv. robert iones cantvs if in this flesh where thou in drencht dost lie poore soule thou canst reare vp .ii. .ii. thy limed wings , carry my thoughts vp to the sacred skie .ii. and wash them in those heauenly hallowed springs , where ioy and requium & requium the holy angels sings whilst all heauens vault .ii. with blessed ecchoes .ii. .ii. .ii. blessed echoes rings . awaked with this harmony diuine , o how my soule mounts vp her throned head , and giues again with natiue glory shine , wash with repentance then thy dayes missed , then ioyes with requium mayest thou with angels sing , whilest all heauens vault with blessed ecchoes ring . tenor . if in the flesh the flesh , if in .ii. thou dost lie poore soule . thou caust reare vp thou .ii. carry my thoughts vp to the sacred skie , vp .ii. and wash them in those heauenly hallowed springs where ioy and requium .ii. the holy angels sings , whilst all heauens vault .ii. .ii. with blessed ecchoe .ii. .ii. ring ecchoering . bassvs . if in this flesh .ii. where thou indrencht dost lie , poore soule thou canst reare vp thou .ii. thy limed wings , carry my thoughts vp to vp to the sacred skie , .ii. and wash them in those heauenly hallowed springs , where ioy and requium and .ii. the holy angels sings , whilst all heauens vault .ii. with blessed ecchoe rings .ii. rings . altvs . if in the flesh where thou indrencht dost lie poore soule , poore soule , shou canst reare vp thy limed .ii. wings thou canst .ii. wings carry my thoughts vp to the sacred skies , vp to .ii. and wash them in those heauely hallowed springs , where ioyes & requium and requium the holy angels sing , the .ii. whilst all heauens vault .ii. .ii. with blessed ecchoe , .ii. .ii. with blessed ecchoes ring . xvi . robert iones cantvs . othred of life when thou art spēt how are my sorrowes eased . o earth why tremblest o vaile of flesh whē thou art rent how shal my soule be pleased : thou at death that did re ceiue both heate and breath by bargain of a second birth , that done .ii , that done again to be cold earth , come death .ii. .ii. deere widwife to my life , see sin and ver tue holde at strife , make hast away lest thy de lay .ii. bee my decay world of in anity school house of vanity minion of hell fare well .ii. .ii. farewell . o coward life whose feare doth tie me in distasting sences , infused part mount vp on hie , life gets on life offences , o flie immortall flie away , be not immurde in finite clay , where true loue doth with selfe loue fight , begetting thoughts that doe affright , courage faint heart , sound trumpet death , i le find it wind with all my breath . o case of glasse , confusions mase , a flouring grasse , temple of treachery , soule yoake to misery , store-house of hell farewell , farewell . tenor . othred of life when thou art spent , how are my sorrowes eased : o earth why temblest thou at o vaile of flesh when thou art rent , how shall my soule be pleased : death , that did receiue both heate and breath , by bargaine of a second birth , that done that done , againe to be cold earth , come death .ii. .ii. deare widwife to my life , see sin●e and vertue hold at strife , make hast away lest thy delay , ii . be my decay , de - cay , world of inanity , .ii. schoole-house of vanity , vanity , minion of hell farewell , minion .ii. farewell farewell .ii. bsasvs . othred of life when thou art spent , how are my o vale of flesh when thou art rent , how shal my sorrowes eased , o earth why tremblest thou at death soule be pleased , that did receiue both heat & breath , by bargain of a second birth , that done .ii. again to be cold earth , come death .ii .ii. deere midwife to my life , see sinne & vertue hold at strife , make hast away lest thy delay , ii . be my decay world of inanity , schoole-house of vanity , o minion of hell farewell , ii . minion ofhel farewell , farewell , farewell . altvs . othred of life when thou art spent , how are my sorrowes eased , o earth why trem-blest thou at death , o vayle of flesh when thou art rent , how shall my soule be pleased : that did receiue both heate and breath , by bargaine of a second birth , that done , .ii. again .ii. come death , .ii. deere midwife to my life , see sin and vertue hold at strife , make hast away , lest thy delay .ii. be my de - cay , world of inanity , anity .ii. school-house of vanity , .ii. minion of hell farewell .ii. farewell , fare well . xvii . robert iones cantvs . when i sit reading all alone that secret booke where - in i sigh , i sigh i .ii. i sigh to looke how many spots there bee , i wish i could not see , i wish i could not see or from my selfe might flee . mine eyes for refuge then with zeale befixe the skies , my teares doe cloude those eyes , my sighes doe blow them drie , and yet i liue to die , my selfe i cannot flie , heauens i implore , that knowes my fault , what shall i doe , to hell i dare not goe , the world first made me rue , my selfe my griefes renew , to whome then shall i sue . alasse ; my soule doth faint to draw this doubtfull breath , is thereno hope in death , oyes , death ende my woes : death me from me will lose , my selfe am all my foes . tenor . when i sit reading all alone that secret booke wherein i sigh , i sigh to looke how many spottes there bee .ii. there be i wish i could not see .ii. or from my selfe might flee . bsasvs . when i sit reading all alone , that secret booke wherein i sigh , i sigh to looke , how many spots there be there bee , i wish i could not see .ii. .ii i wish i could not see , or from my selfe might flee . altvs . when i sit reading all alone . that secret booke wherein i sigh , i sigh to looke to looke , how many spots there be , i wish i could not see .ii. ii . or from my selfe might flee . xviii . robert iones . cantvs . faine would i speake but feare to giue offence , makes mee tetire : .ii. and in amasement stand , still breathing forth , .ii. my woes in fruitlesse silence , whilst my poore hart is slaine by her faire hands : faire hands indeed the guiders of the dart that from her eyes .ii. were leueldat my heart . those eyes two pointed diamonds did engraue , vvithin my heart the true and liuely forme , of that sweet saint whose pitty most i craue , vvhose absence makes me comfortlesse to mourne , and sighing say ( sweet ) would she knew my loue , my plaints perhaps her mind may somewhat moue . but if she knew , what if she did reiect , yet better t were by her sweet doome to die , that she might know my deare loues true effect , then thus to liue in vnknowne misery , yet after death it may be she would say , his too much loue did worke his liues decay . tenor . fain would i speak but feare to giue offence offence , makes mee retire .ii. and in amazement stand , still breathing forth .ii. my woes in fruitlesse silence whilst my poore heart is slame by her fairehand , by her faire hand faire hands indeed the guiders of the darr , of the dart , that from her eyes , that .iii were leuelde at my heart . bsasvs . fain wold i speake but feare to giue offence , makes mee retire .ii. and in amazement stand and .ii. still breathing forth my woes in fruitlesse silence , whilst my poore heart is slaine , is slaine by her faire hand , faire hand indeed the guiders of the dart , the guider of the dart , that from her eyes were leueld at my heart . altvs . faine would i speake , .ii. but feare to giue offence makes me retire , and in amasement stand , still breathing forth , .ii. .ii. forth , whilst my poore heart is slaine by her faire hand , by .ii. faire hands indeed the guiders of the dart that from her eyes , that .ii. .ii. were leueld at my heart . xix . robert iones . cantvs . in sherwood liude stout robin hood an archer great none greater , his bow & shafts were sure & good , yet cupids were much beter robin could shoot at many a hart and misse , cupid at first could hit a hart of his , hey iolly robin hoe iolly robin , hey iolly robin hood , loue finds out me aswell as thee to follow mee .ii. .ii. .ii. to follow me to the green wood . a noble thiefe was robin hoode , wise was he could deceiue him , yet marrian in his brauest mood , could of his heart bereaue him , no greater thiefe lies hidden vnder skies . then beauty closely lodgde in womens eyes . hey iolly robin . an out-law was this robin hood , his life free and vnruly , yet to faire marrian bound he stood and loues debt payed her duely . whom curbe of stricktest law could not hold in , loue with obeyednes and a winke could winne . hey iolly robin . now wend we home stout robin hood leaue we the woods behind vs , loue passions must not be withstood , loue euery where will find vs , i liude in field and towne , and so did he , i got me to the woods , loue followed me , hey iolly robin . bassvs . in sherwood . xix . robert iones . cantvs . in sherwood liude stout robin hood an archer great none greater . his bow & shafts were sure & good , yet cupids were much beter robin could shoot at many a hart and misse , cupid at first could hit a hart of his , hey iolly robin hoe iolly robin , hey iolly robin hood , loue finds out me aswell as thee to follow mee .ii. .ii. .ii. to follow me to the green wood . a noble thiefe was robin hoode , wise was he could deceiue him , yet marrian in his brauest mood , could of his heart bereaue him , no greater thiefe lies hidden vnder skies . then beauty closely lodgde in womens eyes . hey iolly robin . an out-law was this robin hood , his life free and vnruly , yet to faire marrian bound he stood and loues debt payed her duely . whom curbe of stricktest law could not hold in , loue with obeyednes and a winke could winne . hey iolly robin . now wend we home stout robin hood leaue we the woods behind vs , loue passions must not be with stood , loue euery where will find vs , i liude in field and towne , and so did he , i got me to the woods , loue followed me , hey iolly robin . bassvs . in sherwood . xx. robert iones . cantvs . ite caldi sos pi ri all freddo core , rompete il ghiaccio che pieta coontente e se preg , mortale al ci ēl s'in ten de morte .ii. o mer cè sia fine al mio do lore morte .ii. o mercè sie fine al 〈◊〉 do lore . bassvs . sa ' mor non è che dunqne . xxi . robert iones . cantvs . samor non è the dun que è quel ch'io sento ? se buona , on - de è effette as - pro mortale ? ma s eg li è a mor , per dio che cosa è quae le ? sa ' mi a vog li a. ar de se ri a , on de e ' fi dolce og ni tor men tk ? on de è il piau to el la men to sa ' mal miogrado , il la men tar che va la .ii. o viua morte .ii. o diletto se ma le come puoi tanto in me s'io no'l con sento . finis . bassvs . ite calde sospiri : new poems, songs, prologues, and epilogues never before printed / written by thomas duffett ; and set by the most eminent musicians about the town. duffett, thomas. approx. kb of xml-encoded text transcribed from -bit group-iv tiff page images. text creation partnership, ann arbor, mi ; oxford (uk) : - (eebo-tcp phase ). a wing d estc r ocm this keyboarded and encoded edition of the work 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ascii text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable xml (tcp schema; characters represented either as utf- unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless xml (tei p , characters represented either as utf- unicode or tei g elements). keying and markup guidelines are available at the text creation partnership web site . eng english poetry -- early modern, - . songs, english -- texts. - tcp assigned for keying and markup - aptara keyed and coded from proquest page images - judith siefring sampled and proofread - judith siefring text and markup reviewed and edited - pfs batch review (qc) and xml conversion new poems , songs , prologues and epilogues . never before printed . written by thomas duffett , and set by the most eminent musicians about the town . qui fugit molam fugit farinam . london : printed for nicholas woolfe at the end of breadstreet , next to the red lion in cheap-side . . with permission . roger l'estrange . september . . the dedication to celia . the suff'ring souldier , that with slighted pray'r , has often sought his just arrears of war , shows his maim'd body to the gazing croud , proclaims his services and wants aloud ; is pity'd and whene'r the story 's nam'd , the valour 's prais'd , and the injustice damn'd ; so all by whom amintor's love is read , will praise his faith and blame the cruel maid . while by this name secur'd , more close to veil your blushing guilt , against your self you rail ; perhaps the frequent cheat may make you kind , and with your language change your cruel mind . strong nature does loves secret paths ordain , but pow'rful custom does o're nature reign . and those complaints which singly wanted art , may thus united , melt your frosen heart . swift time may bring the blessings chance deny'd , and we may glory in those chains we hide . pardon my daring hope 's — and do not what your beauty made despise ; if to one soaring thought — my fancy rise , it was inspir'd — by celia's ch arming eyes . t. d. to the readers . i. you gentle readers , whose lost coyn and time , are richly paid with warbling tune and rime , look up — my gingling bells begin to chime . ii. like sated wenchers , when the charge comes on ▪ don't the poor suff'ring lass disown , that you gallanted so about the town . iii. fierce criticks , that amboyna justice act , by whom each line 's to horrid postures rackt ; write what you 'd have me say , i 'll own the fact . iv. i 'm harden'd in my errours and should be , as known buffoons are , from correction free , your witty malice would be lost on me . v. the old debauch , still boldly walks the street , lifts his half nose and shakes his palsy'd feet , while modest sinners fly from all they meet . vi. yet fear not , mr. woolfe , the book will go , when nature's fairest works neglected grow . monsters maintain the master of the show . new poems , songs , prologues and epilogues . song to the irish tune , i. since caelia's my foe , to a desart i 'll go , where some river for ever shall eccho my woe : the trees shall appear more relenting than her ; in the morning adorning each leaf with a tear . when i make my sad mone to the rocks all alone , from each hollow will follow some pitiful grone . but with silent disdain she requites all my pain , to my mourning returning no answer again . ii. ah caelia adieu , when i cease to pursue , you 'll discover no lover was ever so true . your sad shepherd flies from those dear cruel eyes , which not seeing his being decaies , and he dies . yet t is better to run to the fate we can't shun , then for ever to strive , for what cannot be won . what ye gods have i done , that amyntor alone is so treated and hated for loving but one . the complaint . one saint with equal and impartial ears , the vows of many sev'ral sinners hears : nor is she to the first that pray'd , most kind , the truest zeal , does still most pity find . as many lovers to your shrine repair , at your bright eyes to offer up their pray'r ; but with unequal pity you reward , true vows are scorn'd , while hypocrites are heard . so persecutions on the faithful wait , while the apostate thrives in every state. perhaps my suff'rings must your power shew , love , like religion must have martyrs too . once more for mercy to your feet i fly ; alas i cannot change , and would not die : no saint in th' other world will pity shew , to one that never thought their worship due , nor ever pray'd to any saint but you . song set by mr. marsh junior . come all you pale lovers that sigh and complain , while your beautiful tyrants but laugh at your pain ; come practice with me to be happy and free , in spight of inconstancy , pride or disdain . i see , and i love , and the bliss i enjoy , no rival can lessen , nor envy destroy . my mistriss so fair is , no language or art , can describe her perfection in every part , her meen's so gentile , with such ease she can kill : each look with new passion she captives my heart . i see , &c. no rival , &c. her smiles the kind message of love from her eyes , when she frowns 't is from others her flame to disguise , thus her scorn or spight i convert to delight , as the bee gathers hony where ever he flies . i see , &c. no rival , &c. my vows she receives from her lover unknown , and i fancy kind answers although i have none . how blest should i be if our hearts did agree ! since already i find so much pleasure alone . i see , and i love , and the bliss i enjoy , no rival can lessen , nor envy destroy . to madam m. h. madmen we pity , though their crimes we hate , and lay the guilt on their too rigid fate . rob'd by your eyes of reason and of sense ▪ your beauty may excuse my great offence . he that does seriously of sins repent , unto the gods appears as innocent ; never was penitence more true than mine , then pardon me , for you are all divine . conditional love. the sad unhappy merchant that beholds a late tempestuous ocean gently smile , while yet each wave his wrackt estate infolds , and seems to triumph o're the wealthy spoil : stands shivering 'twixt hope and fierce despair , he fain would hazard all he has once more , at once his many losses to repair ; but first his cargo does at home ensure : so does the sad fidelio doubting stand , while fair miranda's sparkling eyes he sees , longing to have the jewel in his hand , but loth to trust his heart to loves false seas . insulting fortune , and deluding love , so often have betray'd my easie heart , their fairest shows my faith can hardly move , from the remaining stock of peace to part . yet would i pay an age of sighs and pain , pass all the storms by fortune rais'd or art , if you 'd ensure i should at last obtain th' unvalu'd treasure of your love and heart , let not my passion be misunderstood , to make conditions does it strength evince : the valiant souldier that has lost his blood , and after been neglected by his prince ; though all his heart 's with war and glory fill'd , till his reward 's assur'd the battle flies , that done , none goes more boldly to the field , none lives more faithful or more bravely dies . to francelia . in cruelty you greater are , then those fierce tyrants who decreed , the noblest prisoner ta'n in war , should to their gods a victim bleed . a year of pleasures and delight , the happy prisoner there obtain'd , and three whole daiese'r deaths long night , in pow'r unlimited he reign'd . to your victorious eyes i gave my heart a willing sacrifice ; a tedious year have been your slave , felt all the pains hate could devise . but two short hours of troubl'd bliss , for all my suffrings you restore ; and wretched i must die for this , and never never meet you more : never , how dismally it sounds ! if i must feel eternal pain , close up a while my bleeding wounds , and let me have my three daies reign . on a rose taken from francelia's breast . i. poor hapless emblem of amyntors heart , thy blooming beauty 's overcast ; deep shades of grief seem to o'respread each part , yet still thy fragrant sweets do last . ii. thou wer 't not , when my dearest nymph is kind , in all thy pride so blest as i , she gone my wounded heart thy fate does find , so does it droop , and so will die . iii. what joyful blushes did thy leaves adorn ! how gay ! how proudly didst thou swell ! when in francelia's charming bosom worn , that paradise where gods would dwell . vi. o had my heart thy happy place possest , it never had from thence been torn , but like a phoenix in her spicy nest , it still should live and ever burn . v. no wonder thy perfume so near thy death still lasts , though thy vermilion's gone , thy sweets were borrow'd from her sweeter breath , thy fading colour was thy own . vi. see how my burning sighs thy leaves have dry'd , where i have suck'd thy stol'n sweets , so does the am'rous youth caress his bride , and print hot kisses on her lips . vii . hadst thou ungather'd fall'n , among the rest lost and forgotten thou hadst been , thou hadst not flourish'd in francelia's brest , nor been the subject of my pen. viii . amber dissolv'd and beaten spices smell , that gold is valu'd most that 's prov'd , coy beauty 's lost , but lasting fame will tell their praise that love and are belov'd . song set by mr. marsh senior . the spring with fresh beauties hath drest up each field , and the gardens with sweets and soft musick are fill'd , the birds pretty notes to new pleasures invite , and nature herself appears young with delight ; sad strephon sees this , but can be no partaker , his nymph is unkind and he cannot forsake her . amidst all these glories i walk like a shade , and adore the bright nymph by whose eyes i 'm betray'd ; each moment her shape to my fancy appears , i sigh , and i court her to stay with my tears . but when my imbraces their pris'ner would make her , francelia flies off and i cannot o'retake her . asleep i am happy , for then she seems kind ▪ but some god that does envy the blessings i find : the imbraces , the smiles , o the joys in extream , 't is heav'n to have her , though but in a dream . disturbs my short sleep that from me he might take her , and then she 's unkind , yet i cannot forsake her . great love , whose high power we strive with in vain , let her share in my sighs , or give me her disdain ; shew her all the delights of a mutual flame , the greatness and truth of my passion proclaim . one arrow of thine to loves joys would awake her , and when my nymph's kind i will never forsake her . to francelia . love without hope of pity who can bear ? consuming fire-brands in his bosom wear ? always endure diseases of the mind , still forc'd to seek what he must never find ? pardon me madam , for i must complain , sure you may hear , though not relieve my pain . those that a glorious martyrdom pursue , when certain and eternal joy's in view ; on their tormentors cruelty complain , and sigh aloud in the beloved flame : the short liv'd fires that round their bodies roul , soon end their griefs , but leave their spirits whole ; love ever burns the never dying soul. condemn'd to death without hopes of reprieve , what they no more can keep with ease they give , i bleed and die for you ev'n while i live . if love 's requited with such rigid fate , what tortures can you find to punish hate ? ah francelia ! if in your heart i ne'r must gain a room , at least be cunning in the cruel doom : your eyes from your too charming eyes i took , my first deep wound was conquer'd with a look . o let me read that fair condemning book , 'till i have gaz'd away my panting breath , i 'd give the world to dy so sweet a death . alas ! in vain i sigh , in vain i rave , like drowning men in vain my hands i wave , and cry to one that can but will not save ; as thirsty trav'lers in a sandy plain , call to the scorching sun for help in vain , which drinks all moisture up but sends no rain . when friends or bus'ness for my presence stay , love and francelia call another way ; my feet move on , my thoughts are fix'd on her , dreaming of kindness i shall never hear ; i know not how , for what , or where i run , till at the window i behold my sun ; in vain the envious casement's shut , alas , the daz'ling jewel sparkles through the case , like beautious pictures through a crystal glass : swifter then lightning it consumes my heart , leaving no marks on the exterior part . at last , at last be kind , o do but prove the charming sweets of a successful love. why should dull custom or cold fear prevent pleasures so sweet , and joys so innocent ? what e'r the world pretends to you or me , francelia and amyntor still are free . must i not see you ? why will you create laws more severe , than virtue , man or fate ? if at your feet i wait your lov'd command , and breath my soul in kisses on your hand , while thousand beauties in your eyes do shine , and raise as many smiling joys in mine , to heat your speech , while pleasure stops my own ; then sigh and wish that you were mine alone . where is the crime ? virtue all this has taught , but if you hate me , — o that dismal thought , it stabs — my pen falls from my trembling hand , my heart beats faintly , all my spirits stand . if still your servant you with hate pursue , let me receive my doom from none but you ; and like a christian lover , my last breath shall praise and pardon her that caus'd my death . song set by mr. staggins . to the tune of augusta . francelia's heart is still the same , cold and hard as winters morning , round her love is ever burning , yet no sighs or frowns can ever warm her ice , or cool my feaver . so much i think and talk of her , that ev'ry grove and stream can name her ; all the nymphs and ecchos blame her : if she keeps her cruel fashion , only death can ease my passion . all the arts that lovers have , all the vows , and all the anguish , all the looks with which i languish , move not her to any feeling ; beauty takes delight in killing . a rant against the god of love. i. thou damn'd perpetual peevish folly , curse of a quiet life , father and child of lazy melancholy , author of publick care and secret strife , expensive ruine , everlasting cheat , belov'd consumption of the great , plague of the poor : son of a salted frothy whore ; whose emblematick birth , foretold her mischiefs to the misbelieving earth ▪ ii. so rotten and so base the embryo was , the gods in heav'n and earth ▪ could find no place impure enough for such vile midwifry , but drenched it in the worlds sink , the sea ; there by the rapid motion , and the briny pickle of the ocean , which like a sickly stomach , strove to disembogue the potion on the resisting rocks , who drove the poyson back again into the troubl'd main : preserv'd from dissolution , it became the queen of beauty , lust and shame . iii. thy lawless sire , compos'd of rapine , blood and fire . god of destructive rage , and war ; lean poverty and desolation , are the blessings which do fall from his vainglorious car. with horrid slaughter all imbru'd , with curses and with hate pursu'd , he venus woo'd : the union of this matchless pair , of rash and brave , lustful and fair , produc'd this most accomplish'd heir ; an off-spring for such parents fit , eternal moth of treasure , peace and wit. the excuse . transports of passion cannot be withstood , therefore are pardon'd by the wise and good . anger in misbecoming language flies , and o're the kindest friends would tyrannize . enlarging joyes like swelling torrents roul , all prudent caution from the fearless soul. and griefs contracting pain benumbs each sense , driving the care of life and safety thence . what then should be forgiv'n to o●e that 's fill'd with love , to which all other passions yield ? and what compassion should that lover gain , whose heart at once all passions did sustain ? when i my dear francelia sought to meet , i saw her trouble , and i griev'd to see 't ; yet intervals of joy did grief o'repow'r , to be so near that beauty i adore : then storms of rage my trembling heart did seize , that i should injure whom i 'd die to please . armies of diff'rent thoughts at once possest , conquer'd and chang'd the purpose of my brest ; but love , resistless love , whose slave i am , hurrid'd me on , and ev'ry stop o'recame . when rapid flame some petty house surrounds , th' amazed owners fear no death or wounds , but flighting all concerns of pain or health , fly through fire to save a little wealth . loves raging flame on all my vitals preys , and ev'ry part insensibly decays . and can you , madam , think it much that i should for relief to th' crystal fountain fly ? o pardon me , and i 'll no more contend , but like a willow bow to ev'ry wind . and all your blasts of scorn and anger bear , until my suff'rings do the tempest tire , or by my fall the great example prove , of endless cruelty and matchless love. song set by mr. smith . liberty , liberty ! reason and love are at war , no more on wild passion i 'll wait , or cringe to an upstart despair , the creature of idle conceipt . draw up my thoughts , let shame the fight begin , charge to the heart , o let not hope get in , 't is loves heroe , if that appear in his defence , a thousand thousand reasons cannot force him thence . victory , victory ! love the usurper is fled , his flames and his arrows are spent , the toys by which fools are misled , to adore what themselves do invent . the thing appears that did support his cause ▪ how pale she looks that to my heart gave laws ! the nymph's vanish'd , set are the suns that made me blind , and only woman , vain weak woman 's left behind . phillida , phillida ! what 's of my goddess become ? o where is the shape and the meen , whose presence has oft struck me dumb , whose beauty i thought all divine ? as in the dark to one o'recome by fear , deformed shapes and sprites seem to appear . the fond lover strange wonders in his nymph does find , when all the charms are in his own deluded mind . to madam r. p. reason and love , their ancient feud laid by , equally strive to raise your power high , beauty , loves never failing dart in you , exceeds all praise , and does all hearts subdue . cupid in ev'ry careless smile is drest , kindling a fire in the beholders breast . and reason , if the slave don't straight submit , proclaims your virtue and victorious wit ; love give the charge , and reason strengthens it . alas what heart can make resistance , where youth , beauty , wit and virtue do appear ? gratitude to fidelia . the frantick zealot who to bliss aspires , on racks of care and mortifi'd desires , mistakes the way , by blind devotion driv'n ; your favours lead me to a sweeter heav'n . as souls of lovers murther'd with despair , do hover still where their fair tyrants are . on you i waited till your kind reprieve rais'd my long buri'd hope , and made me live . eternal blessings your great favour pay , delights unclouded , joys without allay : fate ever smiling like perpetual day . in extasies of pleasing thought i see , divine fidelia smiling bow to me . each hour my soul recals the bliss and then , languishing dies , till i enjoy 't agen . if one short beam of hope such raptures move , ah! what would my ador'd fidelia's love ? fidelia . with strugling doubts and dying hopes opprest , my heart is wandring in a sea of fire . i see , but cannot reach the port of rest , forc'd back by storms of fear and fierce desire . no happy star , but fair fidelia's eyes can change the scene of my decaying state , and turn this tempest to a paradise ; beauty commands all hearts and conquers fate . loves greatest pleasure to his stupid foes , seems childish folly in a grave disguise , so sacred worship to the atheist shows , who 's dully blest and ignorantly wise . those that religion for brisk wit deny , and slight sweet love for wine or flattering mirth , are cheated with false pleasures , while they fly the bliss of heav'n , and greatest joys on earth . one smile to me from my fidelia's eye , is more then kings can give , or empire buy . the mistake . i. alas how short ? how false and vain ? are the uncertain joys of man , but o how true ? how fixed are his restless pain ? his certain grief and never ceasing care ? the trees that bend with flakes of snow , spring will adorn with verdant leaves . the fruitful grain that buried lyes , in joyful blades again shall rise and grow , to pay the rusticks pain with golden sheaves . but man , poor wretched man , once in loves boundless ocean launch'd , no more returns again to joys forsaken shore . ii. by flatt'ring hope deceiv'd , for what is wish'd is soon believ'd ; francelia's favour like a chearful sun , i thought on her amyntor shone , which swell'd my joys to such a wild extreme , i made an idol of each daz'ling beam . pardon my easie faith , o fond deluded soul , 't was but a waking dream , thy comforts vanish'd but thy grief is whole . iii. rivers by ebbing waves left dry , returning tides as swiftly fill ; the vally that does lowest lie , ends at the rising of a hill. all things to change do swiftly hast , a welcome light succeeds each night ; only my passion and my pain must last , since my francelia's rigid doom is past . confin'd as sinners are in hell , i see with envy , where the happy dwell . deep lakes and rugged way , my passage stay ; but ah how soon , that weak defence should down , were it not guarded by my angels frown ! iv. mistaken hope , be gone , wait on the happy and the fair , to whom thy cheats are yet unknown , let sad amyntors fate alone ; thy fading smiles increase despair , without a murmur or an alter'd face , my unrelenting fate i will imbrace . so close my fire shall be confin'd , i will not trust the whisp'ring wind . my sighs shall fan the flame and feed the smart , till it consume my rash despised heart ; then one short grone shall fix a lasting date , to this long difference of love and hate , unless our present thoughts attend our future state . that point i 'll leave to those that here are blest ; souls with neglected love and grief opprest , can find no greater hell by seeking rest. mine to discover seats of bliss or woe would freely goe , were it assur'd francelia though too late , would sigh and say she was ingrate , a love so true deserv'd a kinder fate . song set by mr. marsh senior . down with this love that has made such a pother , this jack with a lanthorn that leads us a round , till with dull marriage we cheat one another , for joys that do vanish as soon as th' are found . repent , ye proud nymphs , for your tricks shall not pass , we 'l change no more gold and good stones for your glass . while so severely you rail at the pleasure , and kill the poor lover that 's at your command , like doctors you turn your heads from the treasure , but , o how you grasp what is put in your hand . repent , &c. we 'l change , &c. when the short minute we sigh'd for , is over , the nymph is more brisk and more kind than before , but how dejected and dull is her lover , to find all his passion can purchase no more . repent , &c. we 'l change , &c. the resolve . i. fortune , i scorn thee now , thou hast not left one dart , to move my harden'd heart , or cloud my smiling brow . like cunning tyrants , thy severest pain thou keptst till last : it racks my soul , but yet i 'll not complain . when this short fit is past , i 'll never love nor grieve again . ii. thou canst not any mighty conquest boast , for had i never won , i had not lost ; then we are even , and after this , what ever comes amiss or well , i 'll take as sent from heaven . thou art no more with me a deity . chance , fortune , fate , y' are all but empty names , since fair francelia thus the war proclaims . love , joy , grief , who lord it so o're slaves , hence i 'm down , but from my fall , i 'll rise above you all , shake off your chains , and be in thought a prince . iii. ah francelia must i never ? curse on my fond heart , it heaves and pants still loth to quit the pleasant smart , thou shalt submit or break , swell on , i 'll never speak , nor look , nor write , nor think , nor hope , nor fear . be wise , my heart , thou canst not hers subdue , she loves already , none can well love two . hate all the world since th' art despis'd by her : or if thou ever canst again be sensible of joy or pain , rejoyce thou wer 't not poorly slain , but by a beauty which o're all does reign : rejoyce that thou lov'dst her alone , and though thy service she disown , yet pitty her that can adore a man that loves a hundred more . o're one small province to command alone , is sweeter than to share a mightly throne . song set by mr. staggins . why should we e'r beauty fade , slaves to care and age be made , since our flying youth can no more be had . where love and mirth do call , let 's go and crop new joys each minute as they grow ; tomorrows fate there 's none can know . let 's sing and laugh sad thoughts away , mirth shall rule the active day , and the night to raptures of love we 'l pay . thus should youth in pleasures reign ; and gods that cannot put on earth again , shall wish for such delights in vain . to the king on his birth-day . . song set by mr. staggins . great love and mighty war be gone , with all your flatt'ring charms and glorious noise . a nobler theme our art imploys , a theme for gods to think upon . let the glad sound , which our voyces deliver , rebound to the hills , from the river , thence to the sky let the shrill eccho fly . on the winds nimble wing , round the earth let her run , like the rays of the sun , that all may rejoyce for the life of the king. chorus . o how blest is the day that your birth has made great ! and how happy , how happy are we that do see 't ! while we offer up vows to the gods in a song , that your fame may shine bright , as the worlds great light , and your reign may continue as long . long life and never-fading health , a mind untroubl'd as the sleep of saints , when heavens joy the fancy paints . new mines of never-ending wealth . hearts that are true , and devoted to heaven and you , all the gods have e'r given , kindly to bless the soft pleasures of peace . all that story can bring , and the joys yet unknown be contracted in one , and for ever attend on the life of the king. chorus . o how blest is the day that your birth has made great ! and how happy , how happy are we that do see 't ! while we offer up vows to the gods in a song , that your fame may shine bright , as the worlds great light , and your reign may continue as long . to the queen . set by mr. marsh senior . mount , mount , my muse : up to the gods aspire , and take a spark of their celestial fire ; no influence else fit raptures can raise , to sing great gloriana's praise . her heav'nly smiles more joys create , than dawning day to wand'rers brings : than peace to a decaying state , or thriving war to youthful kings . nature , no longer boast thy flatt'ring snares , thy gems , thy flowers , and thy stars . wise lovers , that quickly coy beauties would gain , compare them no more to things fading and vain , but what 's more resistless , more sweet and more fair , to the beams of her eyes , or the nets of her hair. the royal graces of her mind , so glorious are , so unconfin'd ; those happy slaves that on her wait , that can behold and imitate the zeal that in her worship flames , will for their never-dying names , with saints on earth gain blest abodes , and place their souls among the gods . a persuasive to love. how long , o dearer then my soul ? how long shall weak distrust my passion wrong ? and make each prattling child of fear , the shape of monstrous danger wear . your honor and your safety are , of all my thoughts the chiefest care . dearer to me , than precious breath to wealthy misers near their death : than heirs to mighty names , above the joys and hopes of all my love. fix'd like a statue i would stand , while some bold villains bloody hand , tears from my breast my panting heart . die smiling at the greatest smart , e'r one kind word or favour shown by my fair goddess , should be known . but ah! too well , too well i know , the cause that makes you fly me so ; you fear to see the wounds you make , lest pity your hard heart awake : pity , the noblest virtue of the mind , for sure 't is virtue to be kind , since heav'n to pity is so much inclin'd . fear not our meeting should be known , believe my heart and trust your own . why should the blessing be delay'd ? the price of love we both have pay'd : you when that — was betray'd . that damnd — which all my curses bears ; my heart weeps blood to pay your precious tears . all i have suffer'd , ev'n your hate . that crime can never expiate . like seeds that must to flowers spread , our love with water has been fed ; our love ! o pardon what i said , my wishes do my pen mislead : yet i 'll wish on , wish that my dear lov'd me as much as i love her , then should my flame so faithful prove , i 'd recompence your grief with love. such joys , such pleasures , love can give , as none but lovers can believe . as one in false religion bred , whose faith , by sense and custom 's led ; derides the myst'ries more divine , till practice does his faith refine . of love such may your fancy be , but then , my dearest , think of me : of me , who , spight of adverse fate , strengthen'd by all your scorn and hate , have never yet apostatiz'd , so sweet is love although despis'd . the hope at last success to gain , ( for hope does still with love remain . ) brings comfort in the midst of pain . try , o my dear francelia , try but one short minute , love and see what heav'nly joys , what extasie , do in your presence wait on me . song set by mr. le grange . with a damn'd sullen fate let 's no longer conspire , to feed the fierce torments of fear and desire ? thy frowns and coy looks do thy passion discover , my care to conceal it declares i'm thy lover . then why should we fear the smooth ocean of love , since padling and straining will keep us above ? let bus'ness and wealth to their chaos be hurl'd , 't is love's the delight and support of the world. he that dotes on his bags while his passing bell touls , the modest platonicks that talk of their souls , the grave men of state that are wise in grimaces , the canting reformers that say such long graces , the fur'd men of law those deciders of doubt , when passion is stirring do briskly cry out , let bus'ness , &c. 't is love's , &c. song set by mr. hart. believe me , dear mall , for i 've traded with all those of name and estate , that have made the town prate of their many brave deeds and great forces , when they come to the matter are weaker then water , and have nothing that 's strong but their purses . with high jellys and broth , they make the blood froth , which creates a false fire , and a sickly desire . they imbrace her as if they could eat her , such eager hot flashes , straight turn into ashes , and deceive both themselves and the creature . mother — gives this for a maxim to miss , for thy grandeur and fame , keep a cock of the game ; but a tough brawny dunghil to tread ye . let the wealth of thy cully provide for thy bully , then his weapon will always be ready . the rival , a song set by mr. marsh senior . insult not too much on thy fading success , for all that thou hast , i before did possess , i know , my fair rival , how happy thou art , i know all the secret delights of thy heart . to tempt thee those pleasures were taken from me , and to please some new beauty he 'l take 'em from thee . when first thy ambition was flatter'd , how sweet ? how dazling was power and wealth at thy feet ? how dear were the minutes when passion was young , and plaid with the languishing eyes and the tongue ? what follow'd , ye gods , i remember too well , such pleasures , such pleasures no tongue can revele . but e'r long thy fond heart and sad eyes will deplore that coldness and scorn i lamented before . thy beauty and humor , which makes thee so fair , will pine with pale envy , and end in despair . if then thy lost heart can its freedom regain , more sweet it will be o're thy passion to reign . i am free from the pangs of desire and hate , i envy no lovers their wretched estate ; no wishes or fears or fierce jealousies keep my eyes on the rack , or afright my soft sleep but safe on the shore without passion i see poor lovers tormented and lost on the sea. the modish lover . song set by mr. marsh senior . at last i find 't is vain to believe the coy or kind any cure can give to a heart that to love does incline like mine , fruition is but a reprieve . i thought my first flame would still be the same . if cloris could love , o i 'd ever be true ; but love is so blind , when cloris was kind , i chang'd for less beauty to one that was new . i felt again the pleasure and smart , the joy and pain which captives the heart . and as many true oaths as before i swore , from phillis i never would part . the next pretty face got phillis's place , which my vows and my passion as hotly pursu'd : the next did appear more charming than her , and thus are my torments for ever renew'd . when i love one who thinks she's above loves sacred throne , whom nothing can move , who thinks that 't is great to appear severe , and slight the soft pleasures of love ; i fly for relief to the next pretty thief : and to quench my hot flame i seek a new fire ; but never could meet that beauty or wit , whose love or disdain , could confine my desire . all things of course to change do submit , o're-rul'd by force , by fortune or wit ; then how can a lover compel his will , when beauty and fate wo'n't permit ? where love does invite i 'll seek my delight , and give the same freedom to her i adore . though many pretend their flame can ne'r end , that woman 's deceiv'd that believes any more . song set by mr. marsh senior . cloris i come to learn my fate , to love we are accus'd , who mad to see his pow'r and state by easie mirth abus'd ; has from thy eyes a real dart into my breasts convey'd , and now tormented by the smart , i come to thee for aid . since you so long did feed my flame , till in my heart you reign'd , since you did know and did not blame my passion that was feign'd , condemn not with your cruel frown the story of my fate , it is injustice to disown the love you did create . why should you now refuse to hear , what once you did invite ? if love when dress'd in truth appear less able to delight . let me in jest loves pleasure tast , i never will complain ; so the deluding cheat may last , i 'll ne'r love truth again . thus damon woo'd but all in vain , she still was more unkind . his vows could no belief obtain , no pitty could he find . but when he ceas'd to be her slave , and all her scorn repay'd , the nymph relented and she gave what she so long delay'd . to miranda . men vainly boast the pow'r that nature gave . all-conqu'ring beauty rules the king and slave . read fair miranda's charming face , and then tell me where 's the prerogative of men . here natures self in all her gayest dress , all her delights and power does express ; and with true lustre free from fading art , rules ev'ry eye , and reigns o're ev'ry heart . no formal pride her beauty does o'reshade . o happy man , for whom this blessings made ! let her in joys for ever live , while i , doom'd for her victim , at loves altar die . song set by mr. smith . i sigh'd and i writ , and imploy'd all my wit , and still pretty silvia deny'd ; 't was virtue i thought , and became such a sot , i ador'd her the more for her pride . till mask'd in the pit my coy lucrece i met , a croud of gay fops held her play ; so brisk and so free with her smart repartee , i was cur'd and went blushing away . poor lovers mistake , the addresses they make with vows to be constant and true . though all the nymphs hold for the sport that is old , yet their play-mates must ever be new ▪ each pretty new toy they would dye to enjoy , and then for a newer they pine ; but when they perceive others like what they leave , they will cry for their bauble agen . one fall'n in love with the sight of a ladies — song set by mr. marsh senior . i long was tormented with envy and rage , at the freedom that 's us'd in this amorous age , to see the brisk youth even while i was by , court the nymph that i lov'd as freely as i : but fortune , for which i shall ever adore her , has show'd me a beauty which is my restorer . so pretty , so plump , such a delicate shape , such a pure red and white , as no heart can escape . all the raptures of poets the skin doth surpass , without any help of paint , patches or glass . an innocent wash that 's of natures own making , is all it e'r us'd for to make it so taking . though blind , the deep wounds that it gives more surprise , then the stars or the di'monds of phillis's eyes ; had it sight , it would always be staring abroad , and make the whole world esteem it a god. its mouth has such melting agreeable motion , all nations fall down to 't with heat of devotion . 't is veil'd like a spaniard but guarded much more , by the virtue of sylvia which waits at the door ; a champion so jealous no force or design , can gain a new sight of 't until it is mine . yet this makes me happy , for though 't is so pretty , it ne'r will be common , like phillis or betty . ah sylvia , how soon all my sorrows would end ! if you heard the advice of your beautiful friend . it show'd , when i saw it , as if 't would be kind , o be not severe to the dumb and the blind . there can be no change or decay in my passion , 't is caus'd by a beauty that 's ne'r out of fashion . song set by mr. marsh senior . nay pr'y thee no more of this love masquerade , now all sorts of fops are grown old in the trade . all the pleasure is gone , and the cheat's so well known , that 't will ruine more lovers than ever it made . if you think y' are a wit and would fain have me know it , you must leave this dull rode of the over-rid poet. alexis and damon , and twenty swains more , have been sighing and vowing a hundred times o're . let me dye , and all that , is insipid and flat , and your courtship 's as serious to every whore. ah charming divine ! and o sweet preety creature ! is so old , the amour of a cobler is greater . you torture a song till you make the ears ake , your alamode wit from the play-house you take ; and are airy and bold while the borrow'd stock hold , but more mouths than a disciplin'd monkey you make when 't is spent ; and with cringes and new fashion'd curses , or the price of your trappings make up your discourses . these shallow designs , and the plots that you cast , can never prevail o're a woman that 's chast. and a wench so well knows where to take all your blows , that she turns your weapon against you at last . if such humorous folly can raise love in any , scaramouch will be sooner prefer'd then his zany . epilogue to the shoomaker 's a gentleman , spoken by the master-shoomaker . dear brothers of the gentle craft you see th' original of our gentility ; we have new vamp'd , new soald , and made it tite , lend us your aid to keep it still upright . these goths and vandals who do hate your glory , are met to rase this monumental story . stand boldly to 't now is the heat o' th' battle , let crispin live , and let saint hugh's bones rattle . valentines day . before the youthful spring had dy'd the earth with flora's checquer'd pride . before the new thaw'd fields were seen dress'd in a joyful summers green . grey bearded winters frosty chain , was just dissolv'd by phoebus wain ; and the aspiring god flown high , to guard the spring in 's infancy , inviting flora from her bed , to rob her of her maiden-head ▪ e'r fair aurora's blushing head had edg'd the eastern hills with red , my restless fancy guided me into a happy privacy , where the embracing trees had made a pleasant , though yet leafless shade . each naked branch in coupling wise , a pretty harmless love-knot ties ; from which conjunction nature shoots sweet blossoms and delicious fruits . the winged musick of the air , did to this am'rous grove repair ; and with their tempting notes did grace the various pleasures of the place . as i surpris'd with wonder sate , each bird chose out his feather'd mate , and seeming fearful of delay , through yielding air they cut their way , some to the woods , some to the groves , to consummate their eager loves . so have i seen at hymens feasts , a company of youthful guests , a thousand ways advance delight ; but when the long-wish'd lazy night , to bed invokes the blushing bride , loves endless quarrel to decide , a silent envy spreads each face , the men wish his , the maids her place : and e'r that single wedding 's o're , it gives a birth to many more . musing how pow'rful nature was , sometimes through prickly thorns i pass , whose winding branches seem'd to court me to attend the harmless sport . sometimes i walk by crystal springs , whose gliding streams in circling rings , unto the musick listning stood , till prest by the pursuing flood , their angry murmurs did betray , how loth they were to pass away . grown weary with this pleasing sight , excess of pleasure dulls delight , to rest my drowzy sense i sought the softest , sweetest , grassie plot , but as i wand'red here and there , a voice arrests my idle ear , which from a neighb'ring thicket flyes , drawn thither by my greedy eyes . two loving rogues within it lay , and thus i heard the puppets play . long did i muse but all in vain , what wanton stars that day did reign . but as my steps did homewards stray i met my phoebe by the way , my phoebe , whose commanding eyes , had made my heart her sacrifice ; to her fair hand i paid a kiss , but she return'd a greater bliss , presenting violets to me , good morrow valentine , said she . prologue to a play acted privately . prologues , those pleasing and successful ways , to gain protection for ill written plays , most useful are in our ingenious times , to cloud brisk nonsense and amazing times ; th' are interpos'd like flashy glaring light , for they the judgment cheat , as that the sight . now poets like the worst mechanicks grown , do rail at others ware to sell their own . the last new play still th' other house does huff , to set some newer mess of folly off . poor harmless punck they fiercely do abuse , because she did heroick love refuse , or made the running nag out-strip the muse. finding that gallants now do spaniel like , fawn most on those whose satyrs deepest strike . fop , critick , flaxen wig , the miss and cit , are daily massacr'd by prologue wit , a modish wheedle to amuse the pit ; with dropping follyes of their own they drive them in , that their great showr's of dogrel stuff may fall unseen ; from all this mighty pother we are free'd , our play does no excuse or prologue need . he , who all other poets would devour , who swells with poyson suck'd from ev'ry flowr , who rakes up dirt and lays it by his door , to make his glitt'ring dross seem golden ore ; ev'n he , when his satyrick humour reign'd , permitted this rare play to pass unstain'd . now to our selves — by railing first your censures which we fear , we may prevent or make them less severe ; but to oblige you rather we 'l believe , none will so rudely take what we so freely give . if any should condemn our harmless sport , we will not plead high presidents from court : but with an equal rashness we 'l maintain , if serious , he 's a formal fop , whose brain does envy what it never could attain . the brisker criticks we 'l debauch'd proclaim , mere noise and froth without or salt or flame . how patiently the verestreet croud do stay , and for loud zealous nonsense weep and pray ▪ so eager are they to be led astray . had you but half their zeal for no expe 〈…〉 with founder reason and far better 〈…〉 you all may go much more reform'd from hence . prologue to a play acted privately . i know your thoughts , and see in ev'ry eye the dreadful marks of a censorious spie ; you come , as modish wits to church these times , not to reform , but note the speakers crime . our case is hard , we must be censur'd still , for acting first , and then for acting ill . we want brave scenes , gay clothes and confidence , more fit for players than their wit or sense . i 〈…〉 you would say now — since 't is thus , what 's th●ir design to fool themselves and us ? tell me , why with such mighty cost and care our jaunty youth to masquerades repair ? why in such raptures they return back , what sport ? what pleasures we have had , dear jack ? what vizards ? o what gowns ? didst thou but see 't , when , do you know me now ? is all the wit , and stranger dresses daily fill the street . why some with dull discourse and forc'd grimaces , take pains to be accounted serious asses ? inspir'd by news and coffee , with what ease they manage empires and command great seas ! wasting whole days in stories which they make more vain and empty than the smoke they take . tell me — why some in drunken frolicks spend the night to make one knock , and cry i love the white ? then frisk and roar until the active brain , too great and brave for taverns to contain , leads them into loves field to run at tilt , where many wounds are giv'n when no blood's spil●● the next dayes language to a friend is this , rare mirth , brisk wine , yet hang 't , it cost a piece : but such a fine airy wench — plague take the whore , the young man found she had the pox before ; these things will be , but gentlemen , we know that none of you were ever wheedl'd so . tell me , why old sage matron did of late , mourn o're her dog and let him lie in state ? why some make visits six hours longs to know the health of shock or of my ladies toe ? why others to fond husbands do pretend they heard a sermon , when they met a friend ? a thousand such ill stories we may hear , but we are confident there 's no such here . since humor shelters all the vice in use , we think this mirth of ours needs no excuse . y' are all our friends and ev'ry one 's a guest , then be like well-bred people at a feast , who , whether pleas'd or not , still speak the best . epologue to the same . now we have done our parts , i do foresee we must the audience , you the actors be . and by your pithy comments you will say , you make a farce much better than our play. lord , to what desp'rate terms we are brought , for all that strive to be ingenious thought , will show their rares of wit by finding fault . vain women cheated by a flatt'ring glass , which shows fine charms and colours in the face , are not with shame and anger more surpris'd , when their conceited beauty is despis'd ; then we like them , with scorn will hide our spight , and that applause we could not gain , will slight . men of the gustan , at the french house eat , many new dishes of the self same meat , no dress not sauce their queazy sense controuls , but novelty alone commands their souls . if you 'l be modish , you must do so too ; our play is old , but all the actors new , such actors as both theatres can't make , adzooks you are not wits , if this don't take . if pleas'd , y' are kind and wise , but if you hiss , we know who games , who drinks , who keeps the miss . ladies , your close intrigues and loves we know , if y' are severe , your secret crimes we 'l show ; we 'l do 't — nay our revenge shall speak them worse , so fare you well , gallants — now take your course . prologue to ev'ry man out of his humor , spoken by mr. hayns , july , . so fast from plays approv'd and actors known , to drolling , stroling royal troop you run , that hayns despa●ring is religious grown . so crack enjoy'd , the queazy gallants slight , and she , though still her beauty 's in its height , in rage turns nun and goes to heav'n in spight . o novelty , who can thy pow'r oppose ! polony bear or strange grimace out-goes our finest language and our greatest shows . as thick-scul'd zealots , who from churches fly , think doleful nonsense good that makes them cry ; y' are pleas'd and laugh because — you know not why . there ign'rant crouds round travel'd gallants sit , as am'rous youths round vizards in our pit , and by their motions judg the farces wit. if they but grin , a jest is understood , all laugh outright and cry — i'gad that 's good ; when will our damn'd dull silly rogues do so ? y' are very complaisant , i fain would know where lies the wit and pow'r of ( il ohe . ) the modish nymphs now ev'ry heart will win , with the surprising ways of harlequin . o the fine motion and the jaunty mene , while you gallants — who for dear missie ne'r can do to much , make courtships alamode de scarramouch . ha — ha — i could have taught you this , but let that pass , y'have heard i 've wit , now you shall know i 've grace , i will reform — but what religion 's best in this , lewd town , my friends i 'm yet like most of you , of none . if i'commence , i fear it will not do , religion has its scarramouchys too , whose hum's and ha's get all the praise and pence . for noise has still the upper hand of sense . well since 't is so — i 'll keep my station till your humors come , though like the longing woman , now you rome , and leave all dainties for the butchers thumb . you and vile husbands equally proceed like rambling bees , you quit your balm to seed on ev'ry gaudy flow'r and painted weed . when winter comes you will again grow wise , and visit home the wife that you despise , with empty purses and with laden thighs . epilogue to ev'ry man out of his humor . how crosly and how kindly things do go ! though forreign troop does very pow'rful grow , kind justice beats down our domestick foe . th' inchanted castle 's once more overthrown , that nursery where all the youth in town , such deeds of valour and of love have shown . britains low countreys , where at mighty rates the younger brothers urg'd their needy fates , and th' elder got diseases for estates . see how the scatter'd cracks in parties fly , how like a nest of wasps disturb'd they ply , and fiercely fix on any fop that 's high . i warn you , though your presence theirs will bring , be not too eager for the pretty thing ▪ the bag of hony's sweet , but ' ware the sting . play round the light , but from the heat retire ; for if y' are joyn'd between hot love and ire , like samsons foxes you 'l set all on fire . reform your selves , reformers of the stage , blame not my zeal , who can suppress their rage ? when love and wrath spare neither sex nor age. for our play we say nothing — the merit of it will your plaudits gain , or else new wit would strive to prop in vain , what iohnsons sacred mem'ry can't sustain . prologue to the mistaken husband . our modest poet 's in as great a fright , as a young bride upon the marriage night , she starts and trembles when she sees the bed , like criminals to execution led ; alas , poor thing , she 's loth to lose her head . as boys that shiver on the rivers-brim , enquire the warmth and depth of those that swim . she asks her marry'd friends what shall i do ? i do so shake — ah , was it so with you ? and yet she makes a hard shift to go through : poets were once as full of trouble too , but now th' are desperate — to lose this play as much our poet strives , as you to hide your misses from your wives , he thinks you criticks and i'faith 't is right , are ev'n as merciless to those write , as husbands to their wives o' th' wedding night ; you care no more for poets pains and fears , than those fierce men regard the womens tears . at the least fault — if one snuffs and mouths it — there there she went , you open all and damn a play by th' sent . one of our nymphs should in my place appear , but y' are so dreadful she 's fall'n sick for fear . those that pay dear for love , the very'st fools , though they condemn the work , preserve the tools . faith , gallants , le ts compound with you to day , be you indulgent to our orphan play , we 'll be as kind to you another way . epilogue to the mall or modish lovers . what has our poet done you look so big ? has he not treated you with brisk intrigue ? some with dull morals would affront the age , and make a coventicle of the stage ; should we but offer you such things as those be , dam the sententious fop — come let 's to mosely . had we a lively scene , where you might see the duck-pond-side and each beloved tree ; it would recal such stories of your own , what on this bench or that green tuft was done , that our poor play uncensur'd might have gone . like boasting greeks , troy's conquest you would tell , here helen lay , and there stout hector fell . to that soft bank the eager foe retir'd ; there the hot breach was mann'd and city fir'd . you rogue , cries one , the very place i see where i and phillis did — o happy tree , the kind supporter of my nymph and me . another with fierce indignation rap't , cries , rot her for a bitch , there was i clap't . if you repeat next year such things as these , you 'l rub the rind off and destroy the trees . well may our boldest scenes fall short of you , we do but copy , by the life you drew . now will you rail when you are gone from hence , o hang 't , 't is baudy , all meer impudence . no serious lines will please you half so well , unless we huff the gods and hector hell. with wit and women you deal much at one , first you debauch , and then you cry them down . prologue in the vacation . while wars between the first rate houses cease , for want of new supplies compel'd to peace , we little fifth rates , whom they still despise , may boldly cruise and make all lawful prize , with thund'ring tempests , fire and div'ls they fish , and catch adventurers by twosh and threesh . one shilling is the greatest price we wish . they in deep gulfs and spreading oceans roul , we poor smart things put into ev'ry hole . your fishing bess or shoulder o'mutton malls , i'gad we snap at ev'ry thing that sails . then for your company , look , i dare swear y 'had ne'r the like in either theatre , here 's vizards too , but look your punks elsewhere ▪ there 's a beauty , heav'ns ! so smooth , so fat , nay , never blush for such a face as that , no miss in town is half so plump and round , that 's flat . we have a poet too — who sweats and stinks for his heroick piece as much as ever — did for his . in all we imitate the play-house thus , only in acting they come short of us . yet as old nurse instructs young smikring maid , when she sits stroaking little mark of lad : see by our penny how their shilling's made . my friends , keep all your hands in sight , i pray , while we are acting mind no other play. our sports but one short hour last , that all the year ; besides no company but ours must act here . prologue to the suppos'd prince . trappolin suppos'd a prince this humor shows , all pleasures do depend upon suppose . we by a strong suppose , may have to do with wine and women , wit and mony too . thus while you think a zealous sisters eyes are lifted up in pious extasies , in strong suppose all her religion lies . the modest longing girl that dares not woo , thus does enjoy her fame and pleasure too . he that sits next a pretty female , knows his hand trembles , and something comes and goes . he gazes , faints and dyes , why all this shows the pow'r and pleasure of a sweet suppose . those that for garnish'd dishes keep adoe , may have as wholesome fish well butter'd too , in a plain earthen pan for half the toil ; but for suppose — for all 's but — the bodys all one flesh , and yet , dear hearts , a mere suppose makes difference of parts . all were design'd alike for our delight , yet we suppose it fit to lose our right , and keep the sweetest both from touch and sight . let that suppose that leads us so astray , as strongly further our supposing play. the duke and trappolin must both be thought transformed really , though they are not . suppose that strongly thence our mirth all flows , then we shall please you all — as we suppose . prologue to the armenian queen . beloved miss and punck , vizard and fop , all 's gone that made your modish prologues up . ah , gentlemen , what hope have we to please , when we have lost such pow'rful helps as these ! helps , that did soul to all our actions give , helps , without which nor you nor we can live . though wit a thousand various ways is shown , from love all flows , and to it all does run ; as liquors round a spacious funnel roul , yet all at last sinks into one small hole . you now like sev'ral ghosts , but haunt the place , where once your joy and life's dear treasure was , while one sits thus — his soul 's to windsor fled , hunts ev'ry closet , searches ev'ry bed ; at last he finds his nown dear phillis laid in some close shade , where he had often plaid at post and pair with some fresh country maid . enrag'd with thought , he mutters out — ah curse ! those that sit next believe he rails at us ; such plague themselves and fright our friends away , another ghost's imploy'd a sweeter way , fixing his eye upon that very place , where he pick'd up his last obliging lass , he sees her , courts her , nay while he sits there , carries her to th' tavern , finds the very chair ; feels her — soft hand , her melting eye beholds , in empty arms her airy body folds ; as a famous author has it — but as the curs'd drawer disturb'd him there , some loud heroick rant awakes him here ; he 's disoblig'd and huffs , the play 's cry'd down , and we are ruin'd e'r the cause is known . yet though you damn us all , we still act on , but what dull sport one party makes alone ? while one thrusts on and th' other still wheels round , between two stools — you know what falls to ground : where both are willing there true pleasure 's found . epilogue to the armenian queen . alas , what hope does there remain for us , when y'have already shut up t'other house ; yet we this visitation-time stay here , when raging censure reigns and wit grows dear , in hope to gain your custom all the year . when tempests and enchantments fly the town , when prosp'ro's devils dare not stand your frown ; they to the country strole with painted ware , where mighty sums of precious time they share ; while author punch does strange machines prepare for their new opera in barthol'mew fair. he , prick'd in conscience that he chous'd you so , with but the copy of a puppet-show ; to please you , thither does invite you all , for two pence to behold th' original . they who for double prices scarce would do , now that you are in want , do jilt you too . but we are constant still to your delight , since dear miss punch is gone , 'faith do us right , and visit your poor spouse once ev'ry night . nay , gentlemen , this is no strange request , for night and want do bring home man and beast . epilogue by a woman . gentlemen , our mens late disappointments have made known , without our sex no bus'ness can be done ; they treated you just as you deal with us , you promise fair — but if you once get in , ne'r pay a souse , women support the world and we the house . nature and power teach vile men to rome , we poor good humor'd things still play at home . mens active legs with one nights dancing grow quite dull and tir'd — our tongues are never so : their lazy instruments are out of tune , and then forsooth there 's nothing to be done . s'life , out or in we women ne'r lie still , while our pit's kept warm and our purses fill . yet , gallants , you may pardon them for this , we oft have play'd when you ne'r came to see 's . be constanter and less capricious , how long shall we weak vessels teach you thus ? and yet in troth y' are always kind to us ; but we must rail as cunning lovers do , not that y' are false but to preserve you true . you seem best pleas'd when you are most abus'd , but fawning wit and easie love 's refus'd . a murm'ring miss revives your faint desire , and huffing prologues raise your kindness higher ; as blustring winds increase decaying fire . cover our matted seats but once a day , and to content you , we 'l act any way . then clap us soundly , while we play our parts , or else — a mischief on your stony hearts . prologue to the indian emperor , acted by the dutchess of portsmouth's servants , spoken by mr. poel . i come from my despairing friends within , who , conscious of the desp'rate state th' are in ▪ dare not before their pardon 's seal'd be seen . by flatt'ring hopes of loud applause betray'd , which they have seen to our best actors paid . as boldly they engag'd and came thus far , as young brisk reformadoes go to war. success and triumphs take up ev'ry thought , they never think how hardly they are got : all 's brave and well until the foe appears , then they begin to shrink and shake their ears . some few hours past with an assured meen , and chearful voice they practis'd ev'ry scene . do 't ? poh ! because i did but seem to doubt , all were for turning envious poel out ; but now my huffing gallants come about . mr. dear mr. poel — unless you help us out we are undone , i fear they will be out to fast alone . as serious lovers can alone explain , in some well order'd speech their am'rous pain ; but when their beauteous idol comes in place , all 's lost in cringes and a begging face : fear of offending and desire to please , turns all to blushes and half-sentences ; yet that confusion shows a love more true , than all the flow'rs of rhetorick can do . and if our good intentions here may please , i fear you 'l have too many signs like these . they sent me to excuse their crimes , who ought with all my skill to heighten ev'ry fault . if they should please , others would treat you thus , and mak 't a mode , then what becomes of us ? the chamber-trade would quite shut up our house , so jarring tradesmen , all their int'rest made , to have the sale of foreign wares forbad , and great mens servants straight set up the trade . but for this once may ev'ry one that plays , advance your pleasure and obtain your praise . since they engage no more to do amiss , their fear is punishment enough for this . epilogue to the same , spoken by a girl . abus'd by that insulting * player's pow'r , who from a slave they made an emperor ; our indians gladly saw him die , for fear his epilogue should be much more severe . there is a strutting spanish † general too , another of that envious huffing crew , although the indian's foe — in this design , to ruine them they equally combine . so lawyers rail in parties at the bar , but on the clients lay the charge o' th' war. therefore they for their epilogue chose me , a stranger and from either faction free , young , innocent , and what is more , a maid , if this won't do , what can your smiles persuade ? nay , let me tell you , but let not them hear , these indians are not what they do appear ; if they are pleas'd , none knows what you may get ; for they have mines were ne'r discover'd yet , which frowns , or fiercest torments cannot find , in that th' are all of montezuma's mind : but by your kindness and obliging arts , you may command their treasure and their hearts . prologue to psyche debauch'd . psyche debauch'd , poor soul ! she made great hast , i knew the jilting quean could never last five weeks , she ( must perhaps decay more fast , ) — as our friend nicander has it . whilst our rich neighbors mock our farce , we know already th' utmost of their puppet-show . since they 'gainst nature go , they heav'n offend , if nature's purpose then cross nature's end , unnat ' ral nature is not nature's friend . — there 's nature for you . as aesop's cat drest like a lady , this at first surpris'd , now where 's the gaudy miss you saw , and knew , and left her in a trice ? none but the dirty rout would like her twice . their well-drest frolick once may please the eye , but plays like women can't so satisfie . ye masked nymphs can tell there 's something in ye , besides the painted face , that gets the penny ; yet all the fame you give 'em we 'l allow to their best plays , and their best actors too , that is , the painter , carpenter and show , beaumont and fletcher , poet and deva● . but , sirs , free harmless mirth you here condemn , and clap at down-right baudery in them . in epsom-wells for example — are they not still for pushing nature on , till nature's feat thus in your sight is done . — o lord ! — let 's take off psyche's borrow'd plumes a while ; hopkins and sternhold , rise and claim your stile . dread kings of brentford , leave lardella's herse , psyche's despairing lovers steal your verse . and let apollo's priest restore again , what from the nobler mamamouchy's ta'n , let them restore your treble prices too ; to see how strangely they did bubble you , it made me blush and that i seldom do . now psyche's strip'd from all her gay attire , tè dè pollykagathoy — behold the fire . but , o a long farewel to all this sort , which musick , scenes , nor preface can't support , or if they cou'd , who cares a farthing for 't ? epilogue to the same . now to get off , gadzooks , what shall we do ? 't is plain , my friends , that we have chous'd you too ▪ our psyche that so pleasantly appears , has prov'd as very a jilting crack as theirs . when your high hopes for beauty were prepar'd ▪ to meet a common ill-drest thing 't is hard ; but pardon us and your resentments smother , we promise you e'r long a touch with t'other . song . alas , my coy phillis , this humour 's too old , pish , fie and for shame , are too silly from you ; for your looks , your sighs , and your blushes have told , that your vows to cry out will never prove true . then away with this folly and let 's to the thing , for ; i'faith , i must water my nag at the spring ▪ elyzium's a trick , and the shades but a cheat , to chear up some over-grown slighted old maid . if my phillis should live to that wretched estate , how she would repent that i heard when she praid ! then away with this folly , &c. for i'faith , &c. like zealous platonicks , we 'l rail at all sin ; i 'll praise thy great merits , and thou cry up mine : to practise in private we 'll lock our selves in ; and while silly soft mortals believe us divine , we 'll laugh at their folly and turn up the thing , and i'faith i will water my nag at the spring . o'recome with my passion and noble intent , my phillis imbrac'd me and led my nag on , he dash'd up the water each step that he went ; but alass , sir , she cry'd how soon he has done . your nag's a may-colt and deserves no good thing , for i'faith he lies down in the middle of the spring . the serious thought . i. o wretched state of helpless man ! flatter'd with lofty sounds of sov'reign pow'r ; o're ev'ry creature he is said to reign , yet only drags a longer chain ; ordain'd a slave to ev'ry fatal hour , and ev'ry cruel thought 's his emperour . ii. reason , that golden calf to which we fall , form'd of those various toys despairing souls and sullen stoicks to their comforts call ; our pleasure and our happiness controuls , to torments it directs an easie way ; but when delight with smiling looks , to soft intrancing bliss invokes . virtue — we virtue must obey , virtue , that dull fantastick edgless tool , the stalking horse of ev'ry pedants school , the beggar's tyrant , but the rich man's fool , for gold to any shape 't will move , and be what ever-monarchs love : yet this confines our hands and eyes , while ev'ry creature we despise , freely injoys those sweets for which man dies . iii. why was i born a slave to nature's law , subject to frail desires of flesh and blood , eager to ●ast each beautious pleasing good ▪ if other rigid rules my thoughts must awe ? a servant to one mighty — pow'r ordain'd , and to the dictates of another chain'd . is 't justice to impose upon the heart law less desires of love , and then to call that passion sin , and for relief add torments to the smart ? hear me , ye pow'rs divine , all hearts and pow'rs to yours their strength resign , pardon my thoughts , or else my thoughts confine . iv. thou glorious torment of my life , too dear francelia , with whose eyes alone the gods could in my heart raise love a throne , and set my peaceful thoughts at strife . despise my heart no more , for 't is the shrine , where thy fair image will for ever shine , pardon the fierce complaints to which i 'm driv'n ; or my loud passion do not blame , if thy injustice it proclaim . since it has rashly dar'd to question heav'n , i can no more endure this lukewarm state , this purgatory where i dwell between love's paradise and hell , celia , i dare my fate , and am prepar'd to meet thy love or hate . v. alas , i fain would be deceiv'd and find some change in thy obdurate mind : still like a desp'rate loosing gamester , i throw on , urging ill fortune till my stock of hope is gone ; with gradual losses tyr'd , i now set all , o love , be kind , or let me quickly fall . 't is not , o celia , 't is not well , to cheat your truest lover with a smile , and to another give that heart for which i toil : yet 't is more cruel far , your final doom not to declare , but let me still love on and still despair . to celia . love , with which i long have been possest , does like an evil spirit haunt my brest , sleeping or waking it allows no rest ; when with strong reason i would drive it thence , it puts new tortures upon ev'ry sense . my passion to the utmost height to raise , all celia's beauties in my sight it lays ; beauties , which all admire and vainly strive to praise . but to destroy all budding hopes lays down my little merit and her constant frown ; thus does it urge me to a just despair , then whispers , only death can end my care ; tempts me to drown my self in floods of tears , or sigh away at once my griefs and fears ; thus am i rack'd , this dismal life i lead , till tyr'd with pain my heart seems cold and dead . and to the wretched 't is a sad relief , to be insensible of joys or grief . but when my murth'rers much lov'd name resounds , my heart bleeds out afresh and feels new wounds . unless francelia has my death decreed , let me from this tormenting spright be freed , or mine will haunt her when i 'm dead indeed : show your great pow'r , remove this heavy rod , and by your kindness make this dev'l a god. song . when celia my heart did surprise , in an ocean of grief my fair goddess did rise , and like crystal dissolv'd the tears flow'd from her eyes . from her beautiful cheeks all the roses withdrew , and she look'd like a lilly o'reladen with dew . how sweet did her sorrow appear ! how i trembl'd and sigh'd , and for ev'ry tear made a vow to the gods and a pray'r to her ! o how soft are the wounds we receive from the fair ! but the joys and the pleasures there 's none can declare . what panting and fainting i feel , when imbracing her feet , before celia i kneel , o how dear are her smiles and how sweetly they kill ! ev'ry minute i die with the thoughts of my bliss , and she breaths a new life in each languishing kiss . o love let us still wear thy chain , let no passion but love in our fancies e're reign , let us often be cur'd and ne'r freed from the pain . all the pleasures of wine to the sense are confin'd , but 't is love is the noblest delight of the mind . a dialogue between dorus and amintor . dorus. whence does this solemn sadness rise , which all thy spirits has opprest , and like a dull contagious mist , hangs heavy on amintor's eyes ? am. o dorus ! — dor. o amintor ! speak — passions conceal'd , like struggling wind in concaves of the earth confind , too oft their trembling prison break . grief entertain'd and fed with tears , with such insinuating art , deludes the easie thoughtful heart , it makes it love the pain it bears . awake , amintor , from this dream , this drowzy lethargy that steeps thy sense in death-resembling sleeps , and give thy thoughts a chearful theme . am. tell me , o shepherd , in this spacious round of earth and sea , what pleasure's to be found ; 't is all but one large grave , one gloomy den , where rav'nous time devours both things and men . on yonder shaded hill let 's sit a while , and mark how poor mistaken mortals toil ; behold hard labour and laborions mirth , see how those reapers court the teeming earth , look how they bend and with unweary'd pain , adore the ground for ev'ry sheaf they gain , these are the sweetest of the rustick's days , this is the life which sinking monarchs praise . now to the neighb'ring green thy sight transport , and there behold the drudgery of sport ; how many silly antick steps they tread , how ev'ry sweating dancer toils to spread the restless arms , and shake the empty head . o endless toil ! o flatt'ring sordid noise ! where can this world show true and solid joys ? did not fore-knowledg tell us what they are , who could know idle mirth from busie care ? dor. that knowledg which has mirth and care exprest , instructs the judgment to elect the best . since mirth prolongs that life that care would kill , and life's concern makes all things good or ill , reason should overcome the stubborn will. am. knowledg and reason's force men disavow , to beauty's tyranny all hearts must bow . dor. beauty and tyranny — am. yes dorus , yes , despised love does all my joy suppress . dor. to one that 's cruel who would be confin'd , when beauties are so num'rous and kind ? am. hast thou observ'd the infancy of day ? when from the eastern sea all fresh and gay , the rosie mornings glory fills our eyes , the moon and ev'ry meaner lustre dyes . so when my daz'ling shepherdess appears , all other beauties fade and yield to hers . her eyes such pleasure and such awe impart , as monarchs smiles do to a fav'rites heart ; the rose and purple violet she stains , with her more blushing cheek and clearer veins , those pow'rful charms which from her face are sent , would make a ravisher seem innocent . nor polish'd ivory nor falling snow , the whiteness of her whiter neck can show ; no down of swans , no lillies e'r exprest the charming softness of her swelling breast , those mounts of pleasure , where loves monarch lies boasting the vict'ries purchas'd by her eyes . a shining vale those panting twins does sever , a vale where murther'd lovers hearts do bleed , whose sweets all thought , all extasie exceed . o let amintor's heart rest there forever . now , shepherd , an eternity of joys and hidden bliss my roving thought imploys . o let me die , francelia , let me die , e'r from this paradise of thought i 'm driv'n ; for to a lover so unblest as i , there is no way but death to enter heav'n . dor. pri'thee , amintor , quench this raging fire ; from hopeless love 't is prudence to retire . am. thou mayst as soon cast water in the sea , and take it thence unmix'd , as set me free . quench this raging fire — sing to a tempest till thou mak'st it kind , and with thy musick part the mingl'd wind : sow corn upon a stream that never stood , and hope a harvest from the moving flood . when poyson has invaded ev'ry part , and fix'd its deadly venom in the heart , bid the tormented patient quit his pain , but never hope i can my love restrain . here celia walk'd , and here was i undon , viewing those glories which around her shon . such rays of beauty as the artist paints , to crown the heads of celebrated saints . this walk did , like a blest elyzium yield , all that adorns the garden or the field . hither did nature all her treasure bring , and here expos'd the glories of the spring . enchanting birds sate warbling on each tree . dor. here such a paradise could never be , am. where e're she is 't is paradise to me . all the bright beauties nature ever made , when winters stormy weather makes them fade , with her as in their store-house do remain , and ev'ry spring are copy'd thence again . dull poets , praise no more the thracian's string ; when celia speaks a quire of angels sing . here 't was i rob'd her of a balmy kiss , and eager to ensure a future bliss , i sighing ask'd her — dear , won't you love — she sigh'd and whisper'd ; yes . yes ! yes ! o cruelty ! for at that very time , she vow'd my death should expiate my crime . was 't not enough to murther with disdain ? must loss be added to compleat my pain ? loss of the highest blessing love could give , when you said yes , alass i did believe ; and after such a loss , who 'd wish to live ? tell me , unkind and cruel as you are , are you less beautiful , less chast or fair , if one poor kiss is wanting from your store ? i 'll freely pay you back ten thousand more . did e'r my joys or suffrings find a tongue to boast your smiles , or do your honour wrong ? was ever hopeless love preserv'd so long ? dor. how vainly dost thou court the senseless air , and to regardless trees repeat thy pray'r ? did thy insulting cruel goddess hear , thou would'st as little pity get from her : leave love's ingrateful god , shake off his chain , go where the god of wine and mirth does reign , he 'll see thy merit and relieve thy pain . am. she loves me not — forbids my tongue and quill . dor. dost thou love her , and disobey her will ? to harden'd hearts insensible of love , courtship does horrid persecution prove . thy love 's best shown by serving her desire . am. i can't suppress , but i 'll conceal my fire ; and by my suff'rings raise my merit higher . never had lover such hard fate as i , to show my love i must my love deny , and to be blest , all hope of blessings fly . so when destroying plagues did threaten rome , the noble curtius did prevent its doom ; all love of life and safety he o'recame , and by his death immortaliz'd his name . song . thy rigour , o celia , has shorten'd thy reign , and made my bright goddess a mortal again . how faint are they glories , how dully they move , that us'd to inflame me with raptures of love ! chorus . tyrannical beauties , prevent your sad state , 't is kindness alone can support your high throne , but cruelty hastens your fate . i paid my devotion each day to thy eyes ; i thought it no morning till celia did rise . with celia the court and the theatres rung , her praise was the subject of every song . chorus . tyrannical beauty , lament thy lost state , my passion is gone and thy empire is done , thy cruelty hasten'd thy fate . love heightens our joy , he 's the ease of our care , a spur to the valiant and crown to the fair ; o seize his soft wings and enjoy while you may , for pleasures of love will like empire decay . chorus . tyrannical beauties , prevent your sad state , 't is kindness alone can support your high throne , but cruelty hastens your fate . the pavier's song . set by mr. marsh junior . master , ye tough brawny lads , that can live upon stone , and skin the hard flint for good liquor , let love to the idle and wealthy be gone , and let preaching alone to the vicar . let all be made plain with your strikers and thumpers , and when the work 's done we 'll about with the bumpers . the little blind god of which lovers so prate , makes all that adore him grow lazy ; for counterfeit blessings he long makes you wait , and with sighs and diseases he pays ye : but he you serve now with your strikers and thumpers , when your work 's done will about with the bumpers . . pa. the walks are all gravel'd , and the bower shall be prepar'd for the bear and psyche . . but e'r we go in let the drinking begin , and then we will thump it agen . chorus . with full double pots let us liquor our throats , and then we 'll to work with a hoh ho ho , but let 's drink e'r we go , let us drink e'r we go . . here harry . . here will. chorus . old true-penny still , while one is drinking , another should fill . . here 's to thee stephen , . thanks honest phil. chorus . old true-penny still , while one is drinking , another should fill . chorus . with full double pots we 'll liquor , &c. master , dispatch , or the bear and the princess will childe , for love can no hindrance abide ▪ . pav . we have more need of drinking then loving by odds ; we 'll bouze it in spight of the gods . chorus . with full double pots we 'll liquor our throats , and then we 'll to work with a hoh ho ho , but let 's drink e'r we go , but let 's drink e'r we go . marina sitting for her picture . poor barren art , how vainly dost thou strive , to rival natures greater excellence ! while the admir'd marina does survive , whose beauty dazles the most daring sense . see how the captiv'd painters trembling hand wanders at large , while his amazed eyes dart looks of envy that he can't command colours so fair as on her cheeks arise . lay by thy pencil , ned , and think with me , if in her face such glorious things we find , who can resist those charms thou dost not see ; the brighter beauties of her heav'nly mind ? there 's sacred virtue , and each pow'rful grace , which cannot be surpris'd by feeble art : when creeping age drives lovers from the face , those will for ever hold the conquer'd heart . thou tyrant , love , that hast my soul possest , give me this treasure or my heart again : were i with wealth and mighty empire blest , without marina , all the rest were vain . uncertain love. the lab'ring man that plants or sows , his certain times of profit knows . seamen the roughest tempest scorn , hoping at last a rich return . but my too much lov'd celia's mind is more inconstant and unkind than stormy weather , sea or wind. now with assured hope rais'd high , i think no man so blest as i ; hope , that a dying saint may own , to see and hear her speak alone . what if i snatch one kiss or more ? were heaven gives a wealthy store , 't is to be bounteous to the poor . but e'r my swiftest thought can thence convey a blessing to my sense , my hope like fairy treasure 's gone , although i never made it known . from all untruth my heart is clean , no other love can enter in , yet celia's ne'r will come agen . finis . notes, typically marginal, from the original text notes for div a -e * poel . † coysh . a pindarique on his majesties birth-day by mr. prior ; sung before their majesties at whitehall, the fourth of november . prior, matthew, - . approx. kb of xml-encoded text transcribed from -bit group-iv tiff page images. text creation partnership, ann arbor, mi ; oxford (uk) : - (eebo-tcp phase ). a wing p estc r ocm this keyboarded and encoded edition of the work described above is co-owned by the institutions providing financial support to the early english books online text creation partnership. this phase i text is available for reuse, according to the terms of creative commons . universal . the text can be copied, modified, distributed and performed, even for commercial purposes, all without asking permission. early english books online. 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auspicious omens thence he took , lawrel adorn'd his brow , and joy his look ; aloud he blest the happy day , whose lustre twice returned must see , truth restored , and albion free. aloud he bad the mighty months proceed , all deck'd with fair success , and crowned with happy deed. he smil'd , and struck the lyre and said , heaven has revers'd britania's doom : her promised day appears , her better fate is come . the gentle star , whose joyful ray , enliven'd this auspicious day , when holland blest the hero's birth , doth with diffusive goodness shed , it 's larger gifts , o're britain's rising head , and thence , around the joyful earth . ye sacred muses , whose harmonious lays are destin'd to record his praise . prepare with solemn joy , prepare the chearful consort of the war : awake the trumpets , rouze the drums , the king , the conqueror , the hero comes , with shining . arms he deck● the listed fields , io britannia ! they , ierne yeilds , io britannia ! b●ess the conqueror , put all thy glory on , exert thy power ; and greet thy william's happy toil , assert the sea , defend the 〈◊〉 , and on the lower world look safely down , thy self a world alone . see on the continent appear , engaging troops and ready war. on foreign plains the british armies shine , william leads on , and victory pursues , and on s●in's banks the hero well renews the glories of the boyne . deliver'd gallia dreading now no more , tyrannick might , and lawless power , obeys her antient conqueror . o're eur●pe freed victorious william reigns , and sullen war , and vanquishe'd pride , behind his chariot wheels are 〈◊〉 in everlasting chains . bid the drums and trumpets cease , and tune the softer instruments of peace ; all that through speaking pipes convey sounds of delight● , and images of joy ; all that by artful charms , or vocal wires , in happy numbers gently can express , all the pleasure , all the bliss , that william's cares deserv●● , or mary's love requires . maria now no longer fear the doubtful chance of horrid war ; no longer arm thy hero with thy prayer ; to battle he no more shall ride , no more for thee , and his britania bleed . satur●ian ages are renewed , and golden times succeed : the shinning years begin their happy race , with conque●● crown'd , and blest with peace . fair plenty opens wide her bounteous hand , and throws her gifts o're all the land. virtue does with heaven conspire , to make britania's joys entire , whilst william , and whilst mary reign . astrea has forsook the stars , and joyned her throne to theirs , nor shall return from earth again , whilst william , and whilst mary reign . printed for iohn amery in fleet-street . . poetical recreations consisting of original poems, songs, odes, &c. with several new translations : in two parts / part i, occasionally written by mrs. jane barker, part ii, by several gentlemen of the universities, and others. barker, jane. approx. kb of xml-encoded text transcribed from -bit group-iv tiff page images. text creation partnership, ann arbor, mi ; 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[ ] at end. reproduction of original in british library. created by converting tcp files to tei p using tcp tei.xsl, tei @ oxford. re-processed by university of nebraska-lincoln and northwestern, with changes to facilitate morpho-syntactic tagging. gap elements of known extent have been transformed into placeholder characters or elements to simplify the filling in of gaps by user contributors. eebo-tcp is a partnership between the universities of michigan and oxford and the publisher proquest to create accurately transcribed and encoded texts based on the image sets published by proquest via their early english books online (eebo) database (http://eebo.chadwyck.com). the general aim of eebo-tcp is to encode one copy (usually the first edition) of every monographic english-language title published between and available in eebo. eebo-tcp aimed to produce large quantities of textual data within the usual project restraints of time and funding, and therefore chose to create diplomatic transcriptions (as opposed to critical editions) with light-touch, mainly structural encoding based on the text encoding initiative (http://www.tei-c.org). the eebo-tcp project was divided into two phases. the , texts created during phase of the project have been released into the public domain as of january . anyone can now take and use these texts for their own purposes, but we respectfully request that due credit and attribution is given to their original source. users should be aware of the process of creating the tcp texts, and therefore of any assumptions that can be made about the data. text selection was based on the new cambridge bibliography of english literature (ncbel). if an author (or for an anonymous work, the title) appears in ncbel, then their works are eligible for inclusion. selection was intended to range over a wide variety of subject areas, to reflect the true nature of the print record of the period. in general, first editions of a works in english were prioritized, although there are a number of works in other languages, notably latin and welsh, included and sometimes a second or later edition of a work was chosen if there was a compelling reason to do so. image sets were sent to external keying companies for transcription and basic encoding. quality assurance was then carried out by editorial teams in oxford and michigan. % (or pages, whichever is the greater) of each text was proofread for accuracy and those which did not meet qa standards were returned to the keyers to be redone. after proofreading, the encoding was enhanced and/or corrected and characters marked as illegible were corrected where possible up to a limit of instances per text. any remaining illegibles were encoded as s. understanding these processes should make clear that, while the overall quality of tcp data is very good, some errors will remain and some readable characters will be marked as illegible. users should bear in mind that in all likelihood such instances will never have been looked at by a tcp editor. the texts were encoded and linked to page images in accordance with level of the tei in libraries guidelines. copies of the texts have been issued variously as sgml (tcp schema; 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therefore , not to be tedious , and pedantickly stuff it up with quotations of several languages , ( as some affect , to shew learning ) i shall only say this of the ensuing poetical recreations , that the kind reception some other things of this nature have found , encouraged me in the attempt of publishing these ; and i hope they may give as equivalent satisfaction as any that have preceded them : for the ensuing verses have pass'd the test of several that know how to judge of poetry , and that was sufficient to prompt me to the adventure . the first part of these miscellanies are the effects of a ladies wit , and i hope all the courtly will ( though out of a complement ) allow them for valuable : but however , not to say much more of her verses , i doubt not but they will commend themselves far better than i can pretend to ; for all good things carry with them a certain irresistable authority , not to be oppos'd . the second part flows from the pens of those whose educations gave them the opportunity of improving their natural endowments at the universities , and some others who wanted those advantages ; and by reading you may find the difference of parts improv'd , and parts as barely natural : and as learning is but a way to set off nature , so very often we see nature naked to appear more beautifull , than when confin'd or daub'd by auker'd and unnecessary art , which makes it often prove like a good face spoil'd by ill paint , and injurious washes . but not to pretend to give you a particular harangue of each authour , and an account of their writings , who have been so kind to the world as to contribute to this piece ; i shall only say that that which horace said of himself , is applicable to them : libera per vacuum posui vestigia princeps , non aliena meo pressi pede . — they 've trod new paths , to others feet unknown , and bravely ventur'd to lead others on . if you that read , like , and recommend , so that the book sells , i am oblig'd , and you pleas'd : and therefore i shall leave you to the tryal . vale. b. crayle . to madam iane barker , on her incomparable poems . soon as some envious angel's willing hand snatch'd great orinda srom our happy land ; the great orinda , whose seraphick pen triumph'd o'er women , and out-brav'd ev'n men : then our male - poets modestly thought fit , to claim the honour'd primacy in wit ; but , lo , the heiress of that ladies muse , rivals their merits , and their sence out-do's ; with swifter flights of fancy wings her verse , and nobler greatness valiant acts reherse . her modish muse abhors a constant dress , appears each day in fineries afresh : sometimes in pompous grandeur she do's nobly stalk , then clad in tragick buskins do's majestick walk ; she swells in blushing purple , or looks big in arms , proclaims destructive wars , & triumphs in alar'ms ; denounces fall of states , and fate of greatest kings , ruin of mighty monarchs , and of mighty things . sometimes her angry muse , fill'd with satyrick rage , lashes the frantick follies of a froward age ; then whips , and fiery serpents ev'ry verse entwine , and sharpest-pointed vengeance fills each threatning line . sometimes her kinder muse do's softly sing of native joys , which in the country spring : then , noiseless as planets , all her numbers move , or silent breathings of a sleeping dove ; soft as the murmur of a gentle air , or mid-nights whispers 'twixt an amorous pair . a genuine sweetness through her verses flow , and harmless raptures , such as shepherds know ; she fills each plain , each wood , each shady grove , with wearied echoes of repeated love. bald and bombastick equally you shun , in ev'n paces all your numbers run . spencer 's aspiring fancy fills your soul , whilst lawfull raptures through your poems rowl , which always by your guidance do submit , to th' curb of iudgment , and the bounds of wit. when in a comick sweetness you appear , iohnson's humour seems revived there . when lofty passions thunder from your pen , methinks i hear great shakespear once again . but what do's most your poetry commend ? you ev'n begin where those great wits did end . your infant fancy with that height is crown'd , which they with pains and cost ( when old ) scarce found . go on , dear madam , and command our praise , our freshest laurels , and our greenest bays . st. iohn's colledge . philaster . to the ingenious mrs. barker , on her excellent poems . long since my thoughts did thus for boding tell , the muses wou'd their governours expell , and raise a female heir unto the crown , one of their sex to sit upon the throne : and now the time is come , we joy to see we 're subjects to so great a queen as thee ; before in all things else we did submit , ( madam ) in all things else but only wit : such was our vain self-love , and stubborn pride , but heav'n was pleas'd to take the weakest side . and now as captives to our conquerour , we must surrender all into your pow'r , not daring to keep back the smallest part , but own with shame , and praise your great desert . nor are you so desirous of the bays , as to deny others deserved praise ; but giving them an everlasting name , you merit to your self a nobler fame ; while your own glory you so much neglect , and others with such skill and care protect , more lasting trophies to your self erect . but ah , how high your fancy takes its flight , whilst they admire at you , gone out of sight : so all in fire elijah fled unkind , and left elisha wond'ring here behind : they , like elisha , for a blessing call , you hear their pray'rs , and let the mantle fall . with this they strange unheard-of things can doe , had they a fiery coach , they 'd be elijah's too . farther oblige the world ( good madam ) still by divine raptures of your warbling quill . restore the muses , and true poetry , and teach what charms do in true measures lye : and when you find a time best to retreat , spin out into a web of fancy , and of wit. let me your muse a legacy inherit , a double portion of your sacred spirit . c. g. to the ingenious authour , mrs. iane barker , on her poems . i. as in the ancient chaos , from whose womb the universe did come ; all things confus'd , disorder'd were , no signs o' th' luster , which did after grace the whole creation's face ; nothing of beauty did appear , but all was a continu'd boundless space , till the almighty's powerfull command , whose action ev'r more quick than thought , the infant world out of confusion brought ; whose all-commanding hand , with beasts & trees did bounteously adorn the fruitfull land. ii. so where my thoughts , if thoughts can be design'd from wit , and poetrie , nothing but ignorance appear'd , dull ignorance , and folly too , with all that crew , and home-bred darkness held the regencie , till your almighty pen this chaos clear'd , and of old arm'd men , strange miracles rose out o' th' earth : so to your charming wit i owe these verses , 't is your word that makes them so ; which rais'd from such a barren ground , strive to resound your praise , who by such harmless magick gave them birth . iii. and as the heav'ns , to which we all things owe , scarce own those bounties which they do bestow : so you 're as kind as they , submit your kinder influence , to be by us determin'd , us obey ; and still from them give us ev'n for our weakness a reward , without regard to merit : or if any thing we doe , worth praise , though solely it proceed from you , yet for our smallest diligence you doubly do repay . st. iohn's colledge . exilius . in elegantem ianae barker poeticen epigramma . fonte caballino ianam cùm cerno lavatam , an sappho est , inquam , quae rediviva canit ? non , ait , at parere ut possim praeclara virorum facta datum ; haud aliis , sed peperisse viros . m. heliogenes de l' epi. philos. ac med. p. to mrs. iane barker , on her ingenious poems . we men wou'd fain monopolize all wit , and e'er since adam nam'd the beasts , claim'd it , thinking in that , by him , our patent writ . how grosly we mistook , orinda knew , we are convinc'd too by your verse and yo● . 't is true , at ten , we 're sent to th' whipping fry , to tug at classick oars , and trembling lye under gill's heavy lash , or buzby's eye . at eighteen , we to king's or trinity are sent , and nothing less than laureate will content ; we search all sects , ( like systematick fools ) and sweat o'er horace for poetick rules . yet after all these mountain-throes and din , at length drops out some poor crude sooterkin , and makes — cob tonson vex't he e'er put in . but here a lady , with less noise and pain , lays by her bobbins , tape , and point-lorrain ; attends her serene soul , till forth she brought fancy well-shap't , and true digested thought . shadwell and settle yield she hath the knack , and swear she will out-doe revolting iack ; she cloaths her sence in such a modest style , that her chast lines no reader can defile . madam , your happy vein we all admire , pure unmix't rays ( just so ethereal fire will shine above the atmosphere of gross desire , ) brisk ayrs , chast sence , and most delighting lays ; take off your top-knots , and put on the bays . s. c. esq. to the incomparable galaecia , on the publication of her poems . when a new star do's in the skies appear , and to some constellation , shining there , new lustre adds , and gilds the rowling sphere . then all the sons of art , wond'ring to see the bright , and the amazing noveltie ; by most accurate observations , try to search , and find its perfect theory ; to know its colour , form , place , magnitude , and from strange causes strange effects conclude : so all men , pleas'd with thy ingenuous fire , who beauteous verse , and happy slights admire ; with joy behold a wit so pure as thine , in this dark age of ignorance to shine , and scatter rays so dazling and divine . all think it glorious , and with vast delight , gaze on a star so charming , and so bright ; nor are amaz'd that wits less gay and clear , at the approach of thine , shou'd disappear . that poetaster's of a low degree , shou'd now neglected , and unvalu'd be , and spreading fame confin'd alone to thee ; since none so nicely are observ'd , and view'd , as the large stars of the first magnitude . and may your piercing wit shine always bright as th' ev'ning star in a clear frosty night , unrival'd by the moon 's faint borrow'd light . may never interposing sorrows meet , to cloud , or to obscure your growing wit. but may your rhimes be still imploy'd to tell , what satissaction do's in knowledge dwell ; and as you have begun , so yet go on , to make coy nature's secrets better known ; and may we learn in purest verse , from thee , the art of physick , and anatomie ; while the much-pleas'd apollo smiles to see medicine at once improv'd , and poetrie . fidelius . a table of the poems contained in the first part of poetical recreations . an invitation to my friends at cambridge . page to mr. hill , on his verses to the dutchess of york , when she was at cambridge . p. to my cousin mr. e. f. on his excellent painting . p. to my reverend friend mr. h — on his presenting me the reasonableness of christianity , and the history of king charles the first , &c. p. to mr. g. p. my adopted brother , on the nigh approach of his nuptials . p. a virgin life . p. to my friend exillus , on his persuading me to marry old damon . p. to dr. r. s. my indifferent lover , who complain'd of my indifferency . p. on the death of my dear friend and play-fellow , mrs. e. d. p. the prospect of a landskip , beginning with a grove , proceeding to a rivulet , and ending with a hill. p. to sir f. w. presenting him cowley's first works . p. to ovid's heroines in his epistles . ibid. to my honourablle unkle colonel c — after his return into the low-countries . p. on the apothecary's filing my bills amongst the doctor 's . p. to my unkind strephon. p. to my friend s. l. on his receiving the name of little tom king. p. necessity of fate . p. a letter to my honoured friend mr. e. s. p. on my mother and my lady w. who both lay sick at the same time under the hands of dr. paman . p. in commendation of the female sex. p. to my brother whilst he was in france . p. on the death of my brother . p. on the same : a pindarique ode . p. part of the th psalm . p. coming from — in a dark night . p. to my dear cousin mrs. m. t. after the death of her husband and son. p. to my young lover . p. to my young lover on his vow . p. to my young lover : a song . p. to my unkind friend little tom king. p. a d epistle to my honoured friend mr. e. s. p. a pastoral dialogue betwixt two shepherd-boys . p. ● to mr. c. b. on his incomparable singing . p. the complaint . p. a song . p. the unruly heart : song . p. song . p. song . p. a bacchanalian song . p. an ode . p. absence for a time. p. parting with — p. the anchorite . p. iane , nan , and frank , their farewell to captain c. going to sea. p. to her lover's complaint : a song . p. to my adopted brother mr. g. p. on my frequent writing to him . p. to my friends against poetry . p. to the importunate address of poetry . p. a farewell to poetry , with a long digression on anatomy . p. on the death of my brother , a sonnet . p. resolved never to versifie more . p. errata . part . i. page . line . for the , read ye . part ii. page . line . for celestial , read the celestial . page . line . for crack , read choak . page . line . for your , read you . page . line . for things , read thinns . page . line . for but obtain , read obtain . page . line . for streams , read stream . page . line ult . for reserv'd , read refin'd . page . line . for fight , read sight . miscellany poems . part i. by mrs. iane barker . an invitation to my friends at cambridge . if , friends , you would but now this place accost , e're the young spring that epithet has lost , and of my rural joy participate ; you 'd learn to talk at this distracted rate . hail , solitude , where innocence do's shroud her unvail'd beauties from the cens'ring croud ; let me but have her company , and i shall never envy this world●s gallantry : we 'll find out such inventions to delude and mock all those that mock our solitude , that they for shame shall fly for their defence to gentle solitude and innocence : then they will find how much they 've been deceiv'd , when they the flatt'ries of this world believ'd . though to few objects here we are confin'd , yet we have full inlargement of the mind . from varying modes , which do our lives inslave , lo here a full immunity we have . for here 's no pride but in the sun 's bright beams , nor murmuring , but in the crystal streams . no avarice is here , but in the bees , nor is ambition found but in the trees . no wantonness but in the frisking lamb● , nor luxury but when they suck their dams . nor are there here contrivances of states , only the birds contrive to please their mates ; each minute they alternately improve a thousand harmless ways their artless love . no cruel nymphs are here to tyrannize , nor faithless youths their scorn to exercise ; unless narcissus be that sullen he that can despise his am'rous talking she . no emulation here do's interpose , unless betwixt the tulip and the rose ; but all things do conspire to make us bless'd , ( yet chiefly 't is contentment makes the feast ) 't is such a pleasing solitude as yet romance ne're found , where happy lovers met : yea such a kind of solitude it is , not much unlike to that of paradise , where all things do their choicest good dispence , and i too here am plac'd in innocence . i shou'd conclude that such it really were , but that the tree of knowledge won't grow here● though in its culture i have spent some time , yet it disdains to grow in our cold clime , where it can neither fruit nor leaves produce good for its owner , or the publick use . how can we hope our minds then to adorn with any thing with which they were not born ; since we 're deny'd to make this small advance , to know their nakedness and ignorance ? for in our maker's laws we 've made a breach , and gather'd all that was within our reach , which since we ne're could touch ; altho' our eyes do serve our longing-souls to tantalize , whilst kinder fate for you do's constitute luxurious banquets of this dainty fruit. whose tree most fresh and flourishing do's grow , e'er since it was transplanted amongst you ; and you in wit grow as its branches high , deep as its root too in philosophy ; large as its spreading arms your reasons grow , close as its umbrage do's your iudgments show ; fresh as its leaves your sprouting fancies are , your vertues as its fruits are bright and fair . to mr. hill , on his verses to the dutchess of york , when she was at cambridge . what fitter subject could be for thy wit ? what wit for subject could there be more fit than thine for this , by which thou 'st nobly shew'd thy soul with loyal sentiments endew'd ? not only so , but prov'd thy self to be mirrour of what her highness came to see : vvho having seen the schools of art , the best she found concenter'd in thy matchless breast ; and doubtless when she saw the eager joys of ears no less ambitious than their eyes , she did conclude their coming was not there to see her only , but thy wit to hear : thine whose ascent shall learned cambridge grace , and shew it 's no such foggy level place as most a●firm ; for now the vvorld shall know that * woods and hills of wit in cambridge grow , vvhose lofty tops such pleasing umbrage make , as may induce the gallants to forsake their dear-lov'd town , to gather in this place some witticisms of a better race , than what proceed from swearing criticks , who kick tavern boys , and orange-wenches wooe , are machavillians in a co●fee-house , and think it wit a poor street-whore to chouse ; and for their father hobbs will talk so high , rather than him they will their god deny : and lest their wit should want a surer proof , they boast of crimes they ne're were guilty of . thus hellish cunning drest in masquerade of wit 's disguise , so many have betray'd , and made them bondslaves , who at first did fly thither wit 's famine only to supply . but now i hope they 'll find the task too great , and think at last of making a retreat : since here 's a pisgah-hill whereon to stand to take a prospect of wit 's holy land , flowing with milk of christian innocence , and honey of cic'ronian eloquence . to my cousin mr. e. f. on his excellent painting . should i in tuneless lines strive to express that harmony which all your lines confess , ambition would my judgment so out-run , ev'n as an archer that would hit the sun. my muse , alas ! is of that humble size , she scarce can to a counter-tenour rise ; much less must she to treble notes aspire , to match the beauties of your pencil●s quire : yet quite forbear to sing , she can●t , since you such ample objects for her praises shew . no poet here can have his tongue confin'd , unless he 's , like his master homer , blind , but must in spight of all his conscious fears , say something where such excellence appears . vvhere each line is in such due order plac'd , nature stands by afraid to be disgrac'd . lo in the eye such graces do appear , as if all beauties were united there . yet diff●rent passions seem therein to move , grave ev'n as vvisdom , brisk and sweet as love : the lips , which always are committing rapes , ( to which the youths fly more than birds to th' grapes ) with colour that transcends the indian-lake , and harmless smiles they do their conquests make . i should be tedious should i mention all vvhich iustice would the chiefest beauties call , vvhose line'ments all harmony do shew , and yet no less express all beauty too , a strange reverse of nature seems to be , that now we beauty hear , and musick see ; yet just proportion in true numbers meer , vvhich make a chorus even heav'nly sweet . could i think antient painters equall●d thee , i should conclude romance true history ; not think it strange that pictures could excite those gallant hero's then to love and fight ; nor say that painters did on them impose , since they made gods and mortals like to those ; as poets did create the deities , so painters gave them their ubiquities : for had not painters them to th' vulgar shown , they only to the learned had been known : nor are we less than they oblig'd to you , vvho give us beauty , and immortalize it too . to my reverend friend mr. h — . on his presenting me the reasonableness of christianity , and the history of king charles the first , &c. good sir , if i could my resentments shew in words , how much i am oblig'd to you , i wou'd invoke some muse to teach me how t' express my gratitude in number now ; but , sir , the kindness which to me you shew'd , transcends the bounds of finite gratitude : what number then , alas , can there be fit to cypher kindness which is infinite ? and such is that which teaches us to know god and our selves , and what we ought to do : for whilst i in your parish spent my youth , i gain'd the knowledge of all saving truth ; and when my exit was by fate design'd , to shew , you 'd not impos'd upon my mind ( in its minority , what reason might in its mature and full-grown vigour slight ) you kindly gave me in epitome , the reasonableness of christianitie . which shews there 's no necessity to make us discard reason when our faith we take . for god , who knew how apt we were to slide from faith , if we 'd no reason sor our guide , made all his precepts , which on faith were fix'd , to be with reason , and our int'rest mix'd ; for howsoe'er by some they 're understood , i 'm sure it is our int'rest to be good : and lest example should be wanting to excite us to what precepts bid us do , he always gave us some , whose virtues did exalt good deeds , and wicked ones forbid ; whose christian strength was able to subdue the busie world , flesh , and the devil too . 'mongst whom there 's none more eminently good than he who seal'd the truth with 's royal blood ; who prov'd himself by 's royal sufferings the best of men , as well as best of kings : as david was christ's sire , and servant , so charles was his brother , son and servant too . much might be said to call our wonder forth , and fall much short of his transcendent vvorth ; for he so far all praises do's surpass , that who speaks most , speaks short of what he was . for nothing can his matchless worth express , nor characterize his mighty soul , unless vvisdom her self assume religious dress . thanks then , good sir , to you , for giving me this compleat mirrour of christianitie . to mr. g. p. my adopted brother ; on the nigh approach of his nuptials . dear brother , thy marry'ng humour i dare scarce upbraid ; lest thou retort upon me musty maid ; yet prithee don 't its joys too much esteem , it will not prove what distance makes it seem : bells are good musick , if they 're not too nigh , but sure 'ts base living in a belfery . to see lambs skip o're hills is pretty sport , but who wou'd justle with them in their court ? then let not marriage thee in danger draw , unless thou' rt bit with love's tarantula ; a frenzy which no physick can reclaim , but crosses , crying children , scolding dame : yet who would such a dang'rous med'cine try , where a disease attends the remedy ; whilst love's diaryan it assays to cure , it introduces anger 's calenture . ah , pity thy good humour should be spoil'd , the glory of thy wit and friendship soil'd : from married man wit's current never flows , but grave and dull , as standing pond , he grows ; whilst th' other like a gentle stream do's play , with this world's pebbles , which obstruct his way . what should i talk , this and much more you know of all the troubles you must undergo . yet if we 'll eat tythe-pig , we must endure the punishment to serve the parson's cure . a virgin life . since , o ye pow'rs , ye have bestow'd on me so great a kindness for virginity , suffer me not to fall into the pow'rs of mens almost omnipotent amours ; but in this happy life let me remain , fearless of twenty five and all its train , of slights or scorns , or being call'd old maid , those goblings which so many have betray'd : like harmless kids , that are pursu'd by men , for safety run into a lyon's den. ah lovely state how strange it is to see , what mad conceptions some have made of thee , as though thy being was all wretchedness , or foul deformity i' th' ugliest dress ; whereas thy beauty's pure , celestial , thy thoughts divine , thy words angelical : and such ought all thy votaries to be , or else they 're so , but for necessity . a virgin bears the impress of all good , in that dread name all vertue 's understood : so equal all her looks , her mien , her dress , that nought but modesty seems in excess . and when she any treats or visits make , 't is not for tattle , but for friendship 's sake ; her neighb'ring poor she do's adopt her heirs , and less she cares for her own good than theirs ; and by obedience testifies she can be 's good a subject as the stoutest man. she to her church such filial duty pays , that one would think she 'd liv'd i' th' pristine days . her closet , where she do's much time bestow , is both her library and chappel too , where she enjoys society alone , i' th' great three-one — she drives her whole lives business to these ends , to serve her god , enjoy her books and friends . to my friend exillus , on his persuading me to marry old damon . when friends advice with lovers forces joyn , they 'll conquer hearts more fortify'd than mine● for mine lyes as it wont , without defence , no guard nor art but its own innocence ; under which fort , it could fierce storms endure , but from thy wit i find no fort secure . ah , why would'st thou assist my enemy , who was himself almost too strong for me ? thou with idolatry mak'st me adore , and homage do to the proud conquerour . now round his neck my willing arms i 'd twine , and swear upon his lips , my dear , i 'm thine , but that his kindness then would grow , i fear , too weighty for my weak desert to bear . i fear 't wou'd even to extreams improve , and iealousie , they say , 's th' extream of love ; that after all my kindness to him shown , my little neddy , he 'll not think 't his own : ev'n thou my dear exillus he 'll suspect , if i but look on thee , i him neglect : not only he-friends innocent as thou , but he 'll mistrust she-friends and heav'n too . thus best things may be turn'd to greatest harm , as saying th' lord's prayer backward proves a charm . or if not thus , i 'm sure he will despite , or under-rate the easie-gotten prize . these and a thousand fears my soul possess , but most of all my own unworthiness ; like dying saints , i wish for coming joys , but humble fears that forward wish destroys . what shall i do then ? hazard the event ? you say , old damon's , all that 's excellent . if i miss him , the next some squire may prove , whose dogs and horses shall have all his love ; or some debauch'd pretender to lewd wit , or covetous , conceited , unbred citt. thus the brave horse , who late i' th' coach did neigh , is forc'd at last to tug a nasty dray . to dr. r. s. my indifferent lover , who complain'd of my indifferency . you 'd little reason to complain of me , or my unkindness or indiff'rency , since i by many a circumstance can prove , that int'rest was the motive of your love ; but heav'n it self doth ever hate th' address , vvhose crafty motive 's only interess ; no more can honest maids endure to be , the objects of your wife indiff'rency . such wary courtship only should be shown to cunning jilting baggages o' th' town : for faithfull love●s the rhetorick that persuades , and charms the hearts of silly countrey maids . but when we find your courtship 's but pretence , love were not love in us , but impudence . at best i 'm sure it needs must prove to us ( vvhat e're you think on 't ) most injurious . for had i of that gentle nature been , as to have lov'd your person , wit , or mien , how many sighs and tears it would have cost , and fruitless expectations by the post , saying he is unkind ; oh , no , his letter 's lost ; hoping him sick , or lame , or gone to sea , hope any thing but his inconstancy . thus what in other friends cause greatest fear , to desp'rate maids , their only comforts are . this i through all your blandishments did see , thanks to ill nature that instructed me : thoughts of your sighs , would plead sometimes for you , but second thoughts again would let me know , in gayest serpents strongest poysons are , and sweetest rose-trees sharpest prickles bear : and so it proves , for now it do's appear , your flames and sighs only for money were . as beggers for their gain turn blind and lame ; on the same score a lover you became : yet there 's a kindness in this false amour , it teaches me ne'er to be mistress more . thus blazing comets are of good portent , if they excite the people to repent . on the death of my dear friend and play-fellow , mrs e. d. having dream'd the night before i heard thereof , that i had lost a pearl . i dream'd i lost a pearl , and so it prov'd ; i lost a friend much above pearls belov'd : a pearl perhaps adorns some outward part , but friendship decks each corner of the heart : friendship 's a gem , whose lustre do's out-shine all that 's below the heav'nly crystaline : friendship is that mysterious thing alone , which can unite , and make two hearts but one ; it purifies our love , and makes it flow i' th' clearest stream that 's found in love below ; it sublimates the soul , and makes it move towards perfection and celestial love. we had no by-designs , nor hop'd to get each by the other place amongst the great ; nor riches hop'd , nor poverty we fear'd , 't was innocence in both , which both rever'd : witness this truth the wilsthorp-fields , where we so oft enjoyd a harmless luxurie ; where we indulg'd our easie appetites , with pocket-apples , plumbs , and such delights . then we contriv'd to spend the rest o' th' day , in making chaplets , or at check-stone play ; when weary , we our selves supinely laid on beds of vi'lets under some cool shade , vvhere th' sun in vain strove to dart through his raȳs● whilst birds around us chanted forth their lays ; ev'n those we had bereaved of their young , vvould greet us with a querimonious song . stay here , my muse , and of these let us learn , the loss of our deceased friend to mourn : learn did i say ? alas , that cannot be , we can teach clouds to weep , and winds to sigh at sea , teach brooks to murmur , rivers too re-flow , vve can add solitude to shades of yeaugh . vvere turtles to be witness of our moan , they'd in compassion quite forget their own : nor shall hereafter heraclitus be , fam'd for his tears , but to my muse and me ; fate shall give all that fame can comprehend , ah poor repair for th' loss of such a friend . the prospect of a landskip , beginning with a grove . well might the antients deem a grove to be the sacred mansion of some deity ; for it our souls insensibly do's move , at once to humble piety and love , the choicest blessings heav'n to us has giv'n , and the best off'ring we can make to heav'n ; these only poor mortality make bless'd , and to inquietude exhibit rest ; by these our rationality is shown , the cognisance by which from brutes we 'r known . for who themselves of piety devest , are surely but a moral kind of beasts ; but those whom gentle laws of love can't bind , are salvages of the most sordid kind . but none like these do in our shades obtrude , though scornfully some needs will call th●m rude yet nature's culture is so well exprest , that art her self would wish to be so drest : for here the sun conspires with ev'ry tree , to deck the earth with landskip-tapistry . then through some space his brightest , beams appear● vvhich do's erect a golden pillar there . here a close canopy of bows is made , there a soft grassie cloth of state is spread , vvith gems and gayest flow'rs embroider'd o●re , fresh as those beauties honest swains adore . here plants for health , and for delight are met , the cephalick cowslip , cordial violet . under the diu●e●ick woodbine grows the splenetick columbine , scorbutick rose ; the best of which , some gentle nymph doth tak● , for saithfull corydon a crown to make ; vvhilst on her lap the happy youth's head lyes , gazing upon the aspects of her eyes , the most unerring , best astronomy , vvhereby to calculate his destiny ; vvhilst o're their heads a pair of turtles coo , vvhich with less zeal and constancy do woo●● ; and birds around , through their extended throats , in careless consort chant their pleasing notes ; than which , no sweeter musick strikes the ear , unless when lover's sighs each other hear ; which are more soft than austral breeses bring , although they say they 're harbingers of th' spring . ah silly town ! wil 't thou near learn to know , what happiness in solitude do's grow ? but as a hardn'd sinner for 's defence , pleads the insipidness of innocence ; or some whom vertue due respect would grant , but that they feign they 're of her ignorant : yet blindness is not laudable to plead , when we 're by wilfull ignorance mis-led . should some , who think 't a happiness to get crouds of acquaintance , to admire their wit ; resolve their sins and follies to discard , their cronies quickly would them disregard . 't is hard we must ( the world 's so wicked grown ) be complaisant in sin , or live alone : for those who now with vertue are endu'd , do live alone , though in a multitude . retire then all , whom fortune don't oblige , to suffer the distresses of a siege . where strong temptation vertue do's attacque , 't is not ignoble an escape to make : but where no conquest can be hop'd by ●ight , 't is honourable , sure , to 'scape by flight . fly to some calm retreat , where you may spend your life in quietude with some kind friend ; in some small village , and adjacent grove , at once your friendship and your wit improve ; free from those vile , opprobrious , foolish names , of whig or tory , and from sordid aims of wealth , and all its train of luxuries ; from wit sophisticate , with fooleries . from beds of lust , and meals o're-charg'd with wine , here temp'rately thou may'st on one dish dine : in wholsome exercise thou may'st delight thy self , and make thy rest more sweet at night . and i● thy mind to contemplation leads , who god and nature's books has , surely needs no other object to imploy his thought , since in each leaf such mysteries are wrought ; that who so studies most , shall never know why the straight elm's so tall , the moss so low . oh now , i could inlarge upon this theam , but that i 'm unawares come to the stream , which at the bottom of this grove do's glide ; and here i 'll rest me by its flow'ry side . sitting by a rivulet . i. ah lovely stream , how fitly may'st thou be , by thy immutability , thy gentle motion and perennity , to us the emblem of eternity : and to us thou do'st no less a kind of omnipresence too express . for always at the ocean thou art always here , and at thy fountain too ; always thou go'st thy proper course , spontaneously , and yet by force , each wave forcing his precursor on ; yet each one runs with equal haste , as though each fear'd to be the last . with mutual strife , void of contention , in troops they march , till thousands , thousands past . yet gentle stream , thou' rt still the same , always going , never gone ; yet do'st all constancy disclaim , wildly dancing to thine own murmuring tunefull song ; old as time , as love and beauty young . ii. but chiefly thou to unity lay'st claim , for though in thee , innumerable drops there be , yet still thou art but one , th' original of which from heav'n came : the purest transcript thereof we i' th' church may wish , but never hope to see , whilst each pretender thinks himself alone the holy catholick church militant ; nay , well it is if such will grant , that there is one else where triumphant . iii. but gent●e stream , if they , as thou do'st nature , would their god obey ; and as they run their course of life , would try their consciences to purify : from self-love , pride , and avaricy , stubbornness equal to idolatry ; they'd find opinion of themselves , to be but dang'rous sandy shelves , to found or build their faith upon , unable to resist the force of prosperity's swelling violent sorce , or storms of persecution : whos 's own voracity ( were 't in their power ) wou'd not only ornaments devour , but the whole fabrick of religion . iv. but gentle stream , thou' rt nothing so , a child in thee may safely go to rifle thy rich cabinet ; and his knees be scarcely wet , whilst thou wantonly do'st glide , by thy enamell'd banks most beauteous side ; nor is sweet stream thy peacefull tyde , disturbed by pale cynthia's influence ; like us thou do'st not swell with pride of chastity or innocence . but thou remain'st still unconcern'd , whether her brows be smooth or horn'd ; vvhether her lights extinguish'd or renew'd , in her thou mindest no vicissitude . happy if we , in our more noble state , could so slight all vicissitudes of fate . a hill . oh that i cou'd verses write , that might express thy praise , or with my pen ascend thy height ; i thence might hope to raise my verse upon fame's soaring wing , that it might so advance , as with apollo's lyre to sing , and with the spheres to dance . this was never finished . to sir f. w. presenting him cowley's first works . when vacant hours admit you to peruse , the mighty cowley's early muse ; behold it as a bud of wit , whose growth o're-tops all that our isle brought forth : and may it still above all others grow , till equall'd , or out-done by you● to ovid's heroines in his epistles . bright shee s , what glories had your names acquir'd , had you consum'd those whom your beauties fir'd , had laugh'd to see them burn , and so retir'd : then they cou'd ne'er have glory'd in their shames , either to roman , or to english dames , had you but warm'd , not melted in their flames . you 'd not been wrack'd then on despair's rough coast , nor yet by storms of perjuries been toss'd , had you but fix'd your flowing love with frost . had you put on the armour of your scorn , ( that gem which do's our beauties most adorn ) what hardy hero durst have been forsworn . but since they found such lenity in you , their crime so epidemical do's grow , that all have , or do , or would be doing so . to my honourable unkle colonel c — after his return into the low-countries . dear sir , the joys which range through all your troops , express'd by caps thrown up , and english whoops , were the old marks of conquest , which they knew they should obtain , when they obtained you ; as being the soul , which animation gave to all their valours , and to all their brave atchievements , by which your honour'd name shall be eternaliz'd in th' book of fame : though we partakers of your glories are , and of your ioys by sympathy do share ; yet absence makes the pleasure but in part , and for your safety , fear our joys do's thwart : fear , which by you's the worst of sins esteem'd , at best is a mechanick passion deem'd ; yet when your danger she presents to us , she 's then both good and meritorious . think then how we 're excited by this fear , to mourn your absence , though your worth revere : besides , methinks 't is pity that you shou'd , for sordid boors , exhaust your noble blood. think then , dear sir , of making your return , and let your presence britain's isle adorn . on the apothecary's filing my bills amongst the doctors . i hope i shan't be blam'd if i am proud , that i 'm admitted 'mongst this learned croud ; to be proud of a fortune so sublime , methinks is rather duty , than a crime : were not my thoughts exalted in this state , i should not make thereof due estimate : and sure one cause of adam's fall was this , he knew not the just worth of paradise ; but with this honour i 'm so satisfy'd , the antients were not more when deify'd : for this transcends all common happiness , and is a glory that exc●eds excess . this 't is , makes me a fam'd physician grow , as saul 'mongst prophets turn'd a prophet too . the sturdy gout , which all male power withstands , is overcome by my soft female hands : not deb'ra , iudith , or semiramis could boast of conquests half so great as this ; more than they slew , i save in this disease . mankind our sex for cures do celebrate , of pains , which fancy only doth create : now more we shall be magnified sure , who for this real torment find a cure. some women-haters may be so uncivil , to say the devil 's cast out by the devil ; but so the good are pleas'd , no matter for the evil● such ease to states-men this our skill imparts , i hope they 'll force all women to learn arts. then blessings on ye all ye learned crew , who teach me that which you your selves ne'er knew● thus gold , which by th' sun's influence do's grow , do's that i' th' market phoebus cannot doe . bless'd be the time , and bless'd my pains and fate , which introduc'd me to a place so great . false strephon too i now could almost bless , whose crimes conduc'd to this my happiness . had he been true , i 'd liv'd in sottish ease ; ne'er study'd ought , but how to love and please : no other flame my virgin breast had fir'd , but love and life together had expir'd . but when , false wretch , he his forc'd kindness paid , with less devotion than e'er sexton pray'd . fool that i was to sigh , weep , almost dye , little fore-thinking of this present joy● thus happy brides shed tears they know not why . vainly we blame this cause , or laugh at that , whilst the effect with its how , where and what , is an embryo i' th' womb of time or fate . of future things we very little know , and 't is heav'ns kindness too that it is so . were not our souls with ignorance so buoy'd , they 'd sink with fear , or over-set with pride . so much for ignorance there may be said , that large encomiums might thereof be made . but i 've digress'd too far , so must return , and make the medick art my whole concern ; since by its aid i 've gain'd this mighty place amongst th' immortal aesculapian race ; that if my muse will needs officious be , she too to this must be a votary . in all our songs its attributes reherse , write recipes ( as ovid law ) in verse ; to measure we 'll reduce febrifick heat , and make the pulses in true measure beat : asthma and phthisick shall chant lays most sweet , the gout and rickets too shall run on feet : in fine , my muse , such wonders we will doe , that to our art mankind their ease shall owe ; then praise and please our selves in doing so : for since the learn'd exalt and own our fame , it is no arrogance to do the same , but due respects and complaisance to them . to my unkind strephon . when last i saw thee , thou did'st seem so kind , thy friendship & thy mirth so unconsin'd ; thy mind serene , angelical thy face , wit and good humour ev'ry part did grace ; that nought unkind appear'd to my dull sence , to cloud the glories of love's excellence . thus e're the sun his leave of us he takes , behind the trees a glorious landskip makes ; so in thy mien those glories did appear , to shew it seems friendship was setting there : but now't's obscured , whether it descends into the ocean of more worthy friends ; or that it do's to state or bus'ness move , those regions of th' antipodes of love , i know not , only it withdraws its light , exposing of our microcosm to night : a night all clad in sorrows , thickest air , yet no less cold than those that are most clear : but as when heat by cold contracted is , grows stronger by its antiperistasis ; so shall my passion in this frigid state grow strong in fervent love , or torrid hate ; but should i frown , or scorn , or hate , 't would be but laughter and divertisement to thee : then be thou still unkind , i am resolv'd i' th' like unkindness ne'er to be involv'd ; but those whom frowns and anger cannot move , it is but just to persecute with love , like good old romans , although banish'd i shall still retain my first integrity . but what should make thee thus to banish me , who always did do , and will honour thee ; unless thou' rt like those jealous romans grown , and falsly fear i should erect a throne within thy breast , and absolutely prove my self the mighty monarch of thy love : no sure , thy iudgment never could be wrought , to think that i should harbour such a thought ; thou could'st not think i aim'd at such a state , who in thy breast had no confederate ; nor worth wherewith the * nobles to engage , nor wealth to stifle the plebeian rage : nor had i troops of beauties at command , for grief long since those forces did disband : besides , thou know'st i always did despise , in love , those arbitrary tyrannies : nor do i less abhor the vulgar croud of sordid passions , which can bawl so loud for liberty , that they thereby may grace pride , lust , or av'rice , with a tribune's place ; but might i chuse , love's regiment should be , by friendship 's noble aristocracy . but now , alas , love's powers are all deprest , by th' pow'rfull anarchy of interest : but although hell and earth therein combin'd , i little thought what now too well i find , that ever strephon could have been unkind . to my friend mr. s. l. on his receiving the name of little tom king. fear not , dear friend , the less'ning of thy fame , because here 's little fix'd upon thy name ; thy matchless worth , alas , is too well known , to suffer damage by detraction . nor can the splendour of thy glorious rays gain augmentation by our worthless praise ; but as the faithfull diamonds luster 's shown , whether set on foils , or in the fire thrown ; so art thou little king , whose worth cross fate , by no vicissitude can vitiate : so sweet thy humour , so genteel thy mien ; so wise thy actions , all thy thoughts serene ; that envies self , who do's all praise regret , must own in thee virtue and wisdom's met ; for were 't thou really such as is thy name , i 'm sure thy wisdom wou'd adorn the same ; and to the silly world it shou'd be shown , that virtue cou'd add splendour to a throne . necessity of fate . i. in vain , in vain it is , i find , to strive against our fate , we may as well command the wind , or th' seas rude waves to gentle manners bind , or to eternity prescribe a date , as frustrate ought that fortune has design'd . for when we think we 're politicians grown , and live by methods of our own ; we then obsequiously obey her dictates , and a blindfull homage pay . ii. for were 't not so , surely i cou'd not be still slave to rhime , and lazy poetry ; i who so oft have strove , my freedom to regain ; and sometimes too , for my assistance took business , and sometimes too a book ; company , and sometimes love : all which proves vain , for i can only ●hake , but not cast off my chain . iii. ah cruel fate ! all this thou did'st sore-show , ev'n when i was a child ; when in my picture 's hand my mother did command , there shou'd be drawn a lawrel-bough : lo then my muse sat by and smil'd , to hear how some the sentence did oppose , saying an apple , bird , or rose were objects which did more be●it my childish years , and no less childish wit. iv. but my smiling muse well knew that cons●ant fate , her promise wou'd compleat ; for fate at my initiation , in the muses congregation , as my responsor promis'd then for me , i shou'd forsake those three , soaring honours , and vain sweets of pleasure , and vainer fruits of worldly treasure ; all for the muses melancholy tree , e're i knew ought of its great mystery . ah gentle fate , since thou wilt have it so , let thy kind hand exalt it to my brow . to my honoured friend , mr. e. s — . oh had i any charms of equal powers , to lay those spirits which are rais'd by yours ; i would employ them all , rather than now suffer my babbling rhimes to trouble you : but ah ! alas my spells are all too weak , to keep a silence which you urge to break ; though i remember justly where and when i promis'd ne'er to trouble you agen ; and when i spoke , i meant my words for true , but those resolves were cancell'd at review of your obliging lines , which made me know silence to be the greater fault o' th' too : for where perfection do's in triumph sit , 't is rude to praise , but sinfull to omit . i often read your lines , and oft admire , how eloquence and fancy do conspire , with wit and iudgment to make up a quire , and grace the musick of apollo's lire . but that which makes the musick truly sweet , virtue and innocence in chorus meet : so smooth , so gentle all your writings are , if i with other authors them compare , methinks their modish wit to me do's shew , but as an engyscope to view yours through : nor do your writ●ngs only smoothly glide , whilst your whole life 's like some impetuous tide ; but both together keep a gentle pace , and each other do each other grace . there 's very few like you that do possess the stoicks strictness , poets gentleness . i much admire your worth , but more my fate , that worthless i thereof participate ; ev'n so the sun disdains not to dispence on meanest insects his bright influence ; but gives them animation by his rays , which they requite , like me , with worthless praise ; which now i 'm sure 's grown troublesome to you , but you must bear that fate which others do : for those that needs will taste of parents joys , must too indure the plague of cradle-noise . on my mother and my lady w — . who both lay sick at the same time under the hands of dr. paman . like two sweet youths strip●d naked on the strand , ready to plunge , in consternation stand , viewing the dimples of that smiling face , whose frigid body they design t' imbrace , till by their angel's care , some friend snatches them from the danger they intend : so did these pious souls themselves prepare , by putting off the robes of worldly care . thus fitted ( as they were ) in each degree , to lanch into a bless'd eternity ; they both had shot the gulph — had not thei● guardian-god , good paman sent , who by his skill a longer time them lent . ah happy paman , mightily approv'd , both by thy patients , and the poor belov'd . hence let no slander light upon the fame of thy great art , much less upon thy name : nor to bad druggs let fate thy worth expose , for best receipts are baffl'd oft by those : nor let no quack intrude where thou do'st come , to crop thy fame , or haste thy patients doom ; base quackery to sickness the kind nurse , the patients ruine , and physicians curse : let no infectious sickness seize thy blood , but that thou may'st live long to do much good . may all the blessings light on thee that can attend a doctor , or a christian man. since by thy care thou hast restor'd to us , two in whom virtue 's most conspicuous : better , i 'm sure , no age can ever shew , whose lives are precepts , and examples too . in commendation of the female sex. out of scipina . ah beauteous sex , to you we 're bound to give our thanks for all the blessings we receive ; ev'n that we 're men , the chief of all our boast were without you , but a vast blessing lost . in vain would man his mighty patent show , that reason makes him lord of all below ; if woman did not moderate his rule , he 'd be a tyrant , or a softly fool . for e'er love's documents inform his breast , he 's but a thoughtless kind of houshold beast . houses , alas , there no such thing wou'd be , he 'd live beneath the umbrage of a tre● : or else usurp some free-born native's cave ; and so inhabit , whilst alive , a grave : or o'er the world this lordly brute wou'd rove , were he not taught and civiliz'd by love. 't is love and beauty regulate our souls , no rules so certain as in venus schools : your beauty teacheth whatsoe'er is good , else good from bad had scarce been understood . what 's eligible by your smiles we know , and by your frowns refuse what is not so . thus the rough draught of man you have refin'd , and polish'd all the passions of his mind . his cares you lessen , and his ioys augment ; to both extreams set the just bounds content . in fine , 't is you to life its relish give , or 't were insipid , not worth while to live : nay more , we 're taught religion too by you : for who can think that such perfections grew by chance ? no , 't was the divine pow'rs which thus chose to exhibit their bright selves to us : and for an antepast of future bliss , sent you their images from paradise . to my brother , whilst he was in france . dear brother , so far as you advance your knowledge , by your iourney into france● so far and more i 'm sure i backward go , for i can't say as in praesenti now ; nor ever shall ( i am so much concern'd for your dear safety ) whilst you are return'd . nothing at present wonted pleasure yields , the birds nor bushes , or the gaudy fields ; nor osier holts , nor flow'ry banks of glen ; nor the soft meadow-grass seem plush , as when we us'd to walk together kindly here , and think each blade of corn a gem did bear . instead of this , and thy philosophy , nought but my own false latin now i see ; false verse , or lovers falsest of the three : ev'n thoughts of formor happiness augment my griefs , and are my present punishment ; as those who from a state of grandeur fall , find adverse fate hard to dispence withall . had devils never heaven seen , their hell a smaller curse had been . on the death of my brother . come sorrow , come , embrace my yielding heart , for thou' rt alone , no passion else a-part ; since of my dear by death i am bereft , thou art the faithfull'st lover i have left ; and so much int'rest thou hast got in me , all thoughts of him prove only pimps to thee : if any joy s●em to accost my soul , one thought of him do's presently controle those fawning rivals ; all which steal away , like wand'ring ghosts at the approach of day . but hold , fond grief , thou must forbear a while , thy too too kind caresses , which beguile me of my reason , — retire whilst i repeat the life , the death , the elogy , of him my soul ador'd with so much pride , as makes me slight all worldly things beside ; of him who did by his fraternal love , more noble passions in my bosome move , than e'er cou'd be infus'd by cupid's darts , or any feign'd , adulterate , sordid arts ; of him whose blooming youth pleas'd each man's eye , and tempted women to idolatry ; of him whose growing art made death afraid , he shou'd be vanquish'd , and his throne betray'd● 'cause with success , and yet no less applause , he rescu'd many from the tyrant's jaws : at last the tyrant raging full with spight , assaults his enemy with all his might ; and for his second brings a feavour too ; in this attacque what could our champion doe ? he bravely fights , but forc'd at last to yield , nature , his second , having lost the field : * many bring in their aid , but 't is too late , grim death had gotten a decree from fate ; which retrograded all that g●eat supply , whose pow'rfull arms makes death and feavers fly● but why , great fate ! would'st thou so cruel be , of ioy at once to rob the world and me ! what joys so e'er we to our selves propose , fate still will frustrate , or at least oppose ; 't is her ambition sure to let us know , she has the regiment of all below . if it be so , command some mournfull muse t' inspire my soul , and then my heart infuse with essence of some dirges , that i may his matchless worth to all the world display . nor fate , nor muse will help us now , i find , all flee the wretched , ev'n as ships the wind. my dear , had'st thou to me bequeath'd thy wit , thy character had long ago been writ i' th' most sublime and lasting verse , that e'er adorn'd the greatest hero's herse . but were thy great encomium writ by me , ' twou'd be the ready way to lessen thee : therefore i must desist from that design , and the attempt to better hands resign ; only repeat what mournfully was said , as in thy cold and narrow bed was 't laid by the apollo's (a) of thy noble art , ( who seem'd to grudge me in their grief a part ) alas , he 's gone who shou'd have liv'd to be an honour to our great society . " alas , he 's gone who shou'd supply the place " of some of us , when time has left no space " betwixt us and the grave ; but now we see " how they 're deceiv'd , who hold no vacancy : " and all the gallant aesculapian (b) crow , " whos 's great example from spectators drew " such floods of tears , that some mistook their aim , " and thought a real show'r from heav'n came . but i , as if the fountain of this source , with handkerchiefs strove to retard the course ; but all in vain , my real loss was great , as many thought , whose words i here repeat : " i cannot blame you for lamenting so , " since better friend no friend did e'er forego ; " a publick sorrow for this loss is due , " the nation surely , madam , mourns with you . on the same . a pindarique ode . i. what have i now to hope or fear , since death has taken all that 's dear in him , who was my joy , my love , who rais'd my passion far above what e're ●he blind god's shafts cou'd doe , or nymph or swain e'er knew : for friendship do's our souls more gently move , to a love more lasting , noble , and more true , than dwells in all the amorous crew ; for friendship 's pure , holy , just , without canker , soil , or rust of pride , cov●tousness , or lust ; it to ambition makes no room , nor can it be by int're●t overcome , but always keeps its proper state , i' th' midst of most injurious fate ; ev'n death it self to 'ts bonds can give no date . ii. but o tyrant ! thou canst at one blow destroy fruition's happiness , wherein we lovers place our bliss ; for without it , love 's but an ample theam of imaginary joys , those gay-deluding toys , by which our most fix'd thoughts are cros●'d ; or as one that wakes out of a dr●am , finds all the pleasing objects lost : or as sodom's beauteous fruit , whose out-side makes a fair pretence , to gratifie another sence ; but touch it , and you 'll find how destitute it 's of all good , much more unfit for food : so may our pleasures make a specious shew to th' vulgar view ; but his absence whom i now deplore , makes all my ioys but ashes at the core . iii. ah death , thou wast severe , thus from me to tear , the hopes of all my future happiness , the co-partner of my present bliss , the alleviator of my care , the partaker of what ever fate did share , to me in my life's progress ; if bad , he wou'd bear half at least , till the storm was over-blown or ceas'd ; if good , he wou'd augment it to excess , and no les● joy for me than for himself express . iv. of my youth he was the guide , all its extravagance with curious ey● , he wou'd see and rectify : and in me he infus'd such humble pride , as taught me this world's pleasures to deride : he made me know i was above all that i saw or cou'd enjoy , in this giddy toy , of the whole world's happiness : and yet again this paradox wou'd prove , that to my self shou'd seem less , than ought i saw i' th' mighty universe . v. nor was his kindness only fix'd on me , for freely he did on all friends his love and wit dispence , as th' heavens do their influence ; and likewise did no diminution know , when his wit he did bestow , amongst his wond'ring auditors , who cou'd not chuse where wit was so pro●ound , and vertue did so much abound , but to become his faithfull plauditors : all which he did receive , with less concern than they could give ; which proves that pride his heart did never touch : for this he always understood , that best ambition still was such , as less desir'd to be wise than good . vi. but thus his vertues to enumerate , serves but my sorrows to accumulate , as cyphers in accompt , till the sum ad infinitum mount ; a sum which none but death can calculate ; which he most dext'rously can doe , by subtracting the one figure ●rom ●he row ; for one's but one , if taken from the train of pleasures , riches , honours , wit : nor can a king his power maintain ; if all these cyphers should recede●rom ●rom it . what matter then what our attendance be , whether happiness or miserie : for when the mighty leveller do's come , it seems we must be all but one , one in equality . vii . how soon he comes , i need not care , who may to me a better fortune share ; for of all happiness i here despair , since he is gone who animation gave to all that 's pleasant to my thoughts , or brave : ev'n my studies he inspir'd , with lively vigour , which with him retir'd , and nought but their bodies ( books ) remain : for sorrow do's their souls inchain so fast , that they can ne'er return again . part of the xix . psalm . i. the heav'ns declare the glory of god , and th' firmament doth shew to all mankind dispers'd abroad , what works his mighty hands can doe : the silent nights and speechless days , to each other chant their lays , which make a tunefull serenade , to th' mighty universe ; and find a language to reherse the praise of him who them and us has made . ii. and in them he hath fix'd a place for the glorious sun , which comes forth with bridegroom's strength and grace , the earth his happy bride t' imbrace . and as a gyant do's rejoyce to run his course , where he is sure to be crown'd with glorious victory : for nothing in this world's circumference , can be hid from his bright influence . coming from — in a dark night . i. farewell , o eyes , which i ne'er saw before , and 't is my int'rest ne'er to see ye more ; though th' deprivation of your light , i 'm sure , will make it doubly night ; yet rather i 'll lose my way i' th' dark than stay ; for here i 'm sure my soul will lose her way . ii. oh 't is not dark enough , i wish it were , some rays are still on my eyes atmosphere ; which give sufficient light , i find , still to continue me stark blind ; for to eyes that 's dazl'd with too radiant light , darkness proves best restorative o' th' light . to my dear cousin mrs. m. t. after the death of her husband and son. dear coz. i hope by this time you have dry'd , at least set bounds to th'almost boundless tide of flowing tears : i 'm sure my wish is so , which love and int'rest does oblige me to ; for you can bear no sufferings alone , all yours are mine by participation ; and doubtless all your friends , in some degree , must bear a share , if they can love like me : then if not for your own sake , yet for ours , and in submission to th' eternal powers , not only dry your eyes , but chear your brow , and lend us ioys , and we 'll repay them you . rouse up your soul , and shew your self indu'd with mothers prudence , fathers fortitude ; in other vertues you have equall'd them , in these strive to out-doe your worthy stem ; for here ambition can't excessive be , neither esteemed pride or vanity : ( for when we to the top of vertue climb , we 're sure in no mistake , much less a crime . ) but by this brave attempt you shall subdue cross fate , which otherwise wou'd conquer you . but after all that can be said on this , i am not ignorant how hard it is to conquer passions , and our selves subdue ; though advis'd by friends , and assisted too by the prevailing powers of grace from heav'n , still counsel's harder to be took than giv'n : not that i thought your griefs profuse , but knew much to a son , more to a husband 's due : only remember that our lord has taught , thy will be done ; therefore we must in thought , as well as words , submit to his intents , who can bring good out of the worst events ; whose mercy oft protracts the bad man's doom , and takes the good man from the ill to come . to my young lover . incautious youth , why do'st thou so mis-place thy fine encomiums on an o'er-blown face ; which after all the varnish of thy quill , it s pristine wrinkles shew apparent still : nor is it in the power of youth to move an age-chill'd heart to any strokes of love. then chuse some budding beauty , which in time may crown thy wishes in thy blooming prime : for nought can make a more preposterou● show , than april flowers stuck on st. michael's bow. to consecrate thy first-born sighs to me , a superannuated deity ; makes that idolatry and deadly sin , which otherwise had only venial been . to my young lover on his vow . i. alas , why mad'st thou such a vow , which thou wilt never pay , and promise that from very now , till everlasting day ? thou mean'st to love , sigh , bleed , and dye , and languish out thy breath , in praise of my divinity , to th' minute of thy death . ii. sweet youth , thou know'st not what it is to be love's votary ; where thou must for the smallest bliss , kneel , beg , and sigh , and cry . probationer thou should'st be first , that thereby thou may'st try , whether thou can'st endure the worst of love's austerity . iii. for worlds of beauties always stand to tempt thy willing eye , and troops of lusts are at thy hand , to vanquish thee , or dye . and now this vow exposes thee to th' third ( of all the worst ) the devil of inconstancy , that tempter most accurs'd . to my young lover . a song . to praise sweet youth , do thou forbear , where there is no desert ; for , alas , encomiums here , are iewels thrown i' th' dirt . for i no more deserve applause , now youth and beauty 's fled ; than a tulip , or a rose , when its fair leaves are shed . howe'er i wish thy praises may , like prayers to heaven born ; when holy souls for sinners pray , their prayers on them return . to my unkind friend , little tom king. i. well , by experience now i see , this world 's made up of flattery , complements and formality ; since nought but int'rest now can bind ev'n old acquaintance to be kind . 't were madness then to hope to find true friendship in the modern crew of late-contracted friends . hence then acquaintance all adieu , i can't oblige my friendship to pursue such dull insipid ends , as nought but to a ceremony tends . since friendship from old friends is flown , rather than endure the pratlings , the flatteries and the censurings , which a modish friendship brings , my pensive dove shall sit and coo alone . ii. but perhaps it will be said , unlucky business has this mischief made : business , that plausible excuse of all unkindness to a friend , that bankrupt , that ne'er pays principle nor use , of all the time that e'er we to him lend . yet bus'ness now 's a merchant of such fame , that he has got the whole monopoly of time , love , friends , and liberty ; of which , if there be scarcity , bus'ness is to blame ; for nought can vended be , but in his name . iii. since then the world 's so much to bus'ness pro●e , 't is time that idle i was gone : alas , why do i stay , vvhen that canker bus'ness ( which i hate ) vvith int'rest is confederate , eats our pleasant shady friends away ? vve're left obnoxious to the storms of fate ; nay ev'n then the hottest gleams of prosperities brightest beams , help but to make us dwindle and decay . and though we strive our selves to shade under the closest rules of constancy ; yet when the powers of fate invade , that too , alas , will shake and fade , and make us see , that though our best ambition strives to keep a reg'lar harmony : yet fate will ring her changes on our lives , till discordant death arrives ; vvho informs us by his latest knell , whether we have made up this world's consort well . iv. hence i 'll not murmur then , though some grow proud , and others really great or heap up riches by deceit , since they must pay it all again to death , who rapaciously devours all , for which we drudge in vain , and sell our ease for fruitless pain : all which we like mistaken fools call ours , whilst in some lazie solitude may i enjoy my self alone , free from this vvorld's buzzing frantick feuds , and sweets and stings of fate 's vicissitudes , have nothing else to do but dye . i care not who esteems me as a drone , for out o' th' world so secretly i 'll steal , that babbling fame shall not the theft reveal ; and when i to my long repose am gone , my dearest brother , who is gone before , half way will meet me in the air , or more ; where we 'll be happy in excess , in mansions of eternal blessedness . yet if there can be any allay of this felicity ; it will be this , when he shall find , that i no other news can bring , from his old friend , my little king , but that he was unkind . a second epistle . to my honoured friend mr. e. s. i. oft has my muse and i fall'n ou● , and i as oft have banish'd her my breast ; but such , alas , still was her interest , and still to bring her purposes about : so great her cunning in insinuation , that she soon gain'd her wish'd-for restoration : but when i found this wou'd not do , a violent death i put her to . but see , my friend , how your all-pow'rfull pen ( o miracle ! ) has rais'd her from the dead again . ii. and now , alas , what can she doe , or speak or shew , how very much she is oblig'd to you ? for where the boon's so great , it were a rude presumption to pretend to gratitude ; and a mad project to contrive to give to you , from whom she do's her all receive : yet if she traffick on your stock , and thrive , 't is fit , how e'er the principal be spent , to pay the int'rest of acknowledgment . iii. and with her i must acknowledge too , the honour which you did on me b●stow , though i unworthy were of it : not but your iudgment knew well how to chuse a worthier subject than my muse , to exercise th' exu'brance of your wit ; but that your goodness over all presides , and nobly in triumph rides ; whilst other vertues march in troops behind , friendship do's the chariot guide , which may perhaps run too much of one side : friendship , as well as love , sometimes is blind ; and that she may be always so , my prayers shall ever tend , 'cause i no other title have to show , or tenure to the love of any friend . a pastoral dialogue betwixt two shepherd boys . boy . i wonder what alexis ails , to sigh and talk of darts , of charms which o'er his soul prevails , of flames and bleeding hearts : i saw him yesterday alone , walk crossing of his arms ; and cuckow like was in a tone , ah caelia , ah thy charms ! boy . why sure thou' rt not so ignorant , as thou would'st seem to be ; alas the cause of his complaint , is all our destiny . 't is mighty love's all-pow'rfull bow , which has alexis hit ; a pow'rfull shaft will hit us too , e'er we 're awar● of it . boy . love , why , alas , i little thought there had been such a thing ; only for rhime it had been brought , when shepherds use to sing . i 'm sure , what e're they talk of love , 't is but conceit at most ; as fear i' th' dark our fancies move , to think we see a ghost . boy . i know not , but the other day , a wanton girl there were , who took my stock-dove's eggs away , and black-birds nest did tear . had it been thee , my dearest boy , revenge i shou'd have took ; but she my anger did destroy , with th' sweetness of her look . boy . so t'other day a wanton slut , as i slept on the ground , a frog into my bosom put , my hands and feet she bound : she hung my hook upon a tree , then laughing , bad me wake ; and though she thus abused me , revenge i cannot take . chorus . let 's wish these overtures of state , don't fatal omens prove ; for those who lose the power to hate , are soon made slaves to love. to mr. c. b. on his incomparable singing . the honour that the air receives from thy melodious voice , sure makes it grieve it● cannot giv● more echoes to the noise . whilst atoms joyfully advance , in happy consort they do in a nimble careless dance , thy charming notes obey . birds have been said to fall down dead at th' shouting of a throng ; had'st thou been there , it had been said , thou 'dst rais'd 'em with a song . if th' mind upon the body works by secret sympathies ; who knows what in thy musick lurks , to cure all maladies . if fate this physick shou'd prefer , thy practice is decreed ; all london and montpelier - physicians shall exceed . hence forward then let poets sing no more of orpheus ; since we have one , whose voice may bring health to attend on us . the complaint . i. how oft , ah wretch , hast thou profusely swore me , as the gods thou did'st adore ; and that my words shou'd be to thee , as of divine authority : in this my power exceeded theirs , to me thou ne'er did'st wander in thy prayers . ii. and oft thou prayest , bathed in thy tears , drop'd from the clouds of loving fears ; and on my hand thy faith confess , and after that beg for redress ; whilst on the altar of my lip , for sacrifice , let no occasion slip . iii. but now thou' rt grown prophane atheistical , not chang'd thy faith , but cast off all : so sacrilegious too thou art , thou' rt not c●ntent to rob in part , to bear my rites ( thy vows ) away ; but by thy cruelty thou do'st assay to bring the beauteous fabrick to decay . a song in scipina . in vain do's nature her free gifts bestow , to make us wise or fair ; if fortune don't her favours show , scorn'd or neglected we may go , not worth a look , much less a lover's care . or if we shou'd some pitying eyes command , or those of admiration ; so unendow'd fair structures stand , admir'd ; but not one helping hand will rescue them ●rom time's dilapidation . then surely vain it is for me to strive with native charms or art ; for beauty may as well survive her climacterick twenty-five , as without wealth to get or keep a heart . a song . i. the heart you lest , when you took mine , proves such a busie guest ; unless i do all pow'r resign , it will not let me rest . it my whole family dis●urbs , turns all my thoughts away ; my stoutest resolutions curbs , makes iudgment too obey . if reason interpose her pow'r , alas , so weak she is ; she 's check'd with one small soft amour , and conquer'd with a kiss . a song . give o'er my fidelius , my fidelius give o'er , since menaelus your father dislikes our amour , in silence let us our misfortunes deplore . not that his ●air flocks or green pastures so wide , he will betwixt sylvia and damon divide , but that duty forbids thee to make me thy bride . and if for our duty we suffer well here , heav'n shall for such lovers choice blessings prepare , honey-moon shall eternally wait on us there . a song . i. as am'rous corydon was laid i' th' shady myrtle grove ; thus did his words his sighs upbraid , for telling of his love. ah trayterous rebels , without sence , of what her scorn can doe ; 't is i must dye for your offence , and be thought guilty too . ii. nor can i blame ill fate , for this my wretched hopeless state ; nor yet philena's cruelties , who kills me with her hate . but your audacious villani●s occasions this my fall ; else i had dy'd a sacrifice , but now a criminal . a bachanalian song . troy had a breed of brave stout men , yet greece made shift to rout her ; 'cause ●ach man drank as much as ten , and thence grew ten times stouter . though hector was a trojan true , as ever piss'd ' gen wall , sir ; achilles bang'd him black and blue , for he drank more than all , sir. let bacchus be our god of war , we shall fear nothing then , boys ; we 'll drink all dead , and lay 'em to bed ; and if they wake not conquered , we 'll drink 'em dead again , boys . nor were the graecians only sam'd for drinking , and for fighting ; bnt he that drank , and wa'n't asham'd , was ne'er asham'd on 's writing . he that will be a souldier then , or witt , must drink good liquor ; it makes base cowards fight like men , and roving thoughts sly quicker . let bacchus be both god o● war , and god of wit , and then , boys , we 'll drink and ●ight , and drink and write ; and if the sun set with his light , we 'll drink him up again , boys . an ode . i 've often thought , but ne'er till now cou'd find why heroes so much strove , their greatness to improve ; 't is only this , that women might be kind , and answer love with love. fortune no goddess is , but for their sake ; alas ! she can't be prest , nor kiss'd , nor do the rest : riches and she , of which men so much make , are only pimps at best . one this way stalks , another that to 's game ; one's brave , this hector's high , this pretends piety : but i 'm deceiv'd if woman ben't their aim , still woman 's in their eye . scepters and crowns were silly trifling things ; ' twou'd be but poor repast , to please the sight and tast , but that they make men absolutely kings , and kings chuse queens at last . absence for a time. i dread this tedious time more than a fop to miss a fashion , or the pope's head tavern can dread the long vacation . this time 's as troublesome to me , as th'town when mony 's spent ; grave lectures to a debauchee , or whigs to th' government . methinks i almost wish 't was torn out of the rolls of fate ; or that some pow'r , till his return , wou'd me annihilate . but i , alas , must be content , upon necessity ; since him , untill this time be spent , i cannot hope to see . no more than we can hope to have the life of perfect bliss , till by afflictions , and the grave , we 're separate from this . parting with — although thou now put'st me in doubt , by going i know not where ; yet know my soul will beat about , not rest till she have sound thee out , and tend upon thee there . look to your actions then , for she so strict a watch will keep ; that if you give one thought from me , she 'll swear it is ●lat felony , though 't be when you 're asleep . but if a sigh , or glance , or smile shou'd to my rival 'scape , she 'd cry out robbery and spoil ; but if a kiss thy lips shou'd soil , then murther and a rape . all this a metaphor may seem , or mad philosophy to the unthinking world , who deem that but a fancy or a dream , which souls do really hear and see . the anchorite in scipina . ah , happy are we anchorites that know not womens ebbs , nor when their love will flow . we know no storms that rage in womens breasts , but here in quiet build our halcyon nests ; where no deceitfull calm our faith beguiles , no cruel frowns , nor yet more cruel smiles ; no rising wave of fate our hopes advance , nor fear we fathomless despair of chance ; but our strong minds , like rocks , their firmness prove , defying both the storms of fate and love. iane , nan , and frank , their farewell to captain c. going to sea. i. since thou wilt needs go to sea , god knows whether , we wish thee good company , good wine and good weather ; the best of sea-cates we wish for thy diet , and , if it were possible , good sea-men and quiet ; and on every strand , where e'er thou shalt land , we wish there may be girls buxom and free , to bid thee a thousand kind welcoms from sea. ii. and the worst enemy , e'er thou may'st meet , may be a small stragler i' th' seam of thy sheet : to which let no sickness thee ever confine , but what comes by drinking our healths in choice wine ; and on every strand , where e're thou shalt land , we wish thou may'st find true topers o' th' kind , that can turn off iane , nan , and frank in a wind. to her lovers complaint . a song . i. if you complain your flames are hot , 't is 'cause they are impure , for strongest spirits scorch us not , their flames we can endure . ii. love , like zeal , shou'd be divine , and ardent as the same ; like stars , which in cold weather shine , or like a lambent flame . iii. it shou'd be like the morning rays , which quickens , but not burns ; or th' innocence of childrens plays , or lamps in antient urns. to my adopted brother , mr. g. p. on my frequent writing to him. dear brother , you will think that now , epistles grow on every bow , o' th' multitude of shin-gay trees , and so drop off like soland geese . in this the analogie holds forth , they are produc'd of airy froth ; but how they 'll answer in the rest , without conjuring , may be guess'd : for when you find they want the heat of wit and sence to make them meat ; and that the inside's only down , soft as the scope they grew upon : you 'll curse the winds officious wings , because to you no good it brings ; and swear the proverb 's now revers'd , which so oft has been rehers'd : for now it must be understood , it 's happy wind blows any good ; but thank your self for so being serv'd , and praise no more where 'ts not deserv'd : for praise , the gad-fly of the mind , to pure desert shou'd be confin'd , lest it set it cock-a-hoop , and make it run with tail turn'd up , through the woods , and o'er the downs , through cities , villages , and towns ; and plague both genteel fops and rabble , with its nonsence , rhime and babble , till by its follies they are urged , to send it home severely scourged , with the keenest whips of scosfing , damming , censuring and laughing . then prithee , george , prevent this wretched fate , and all their damning censures antedate . to my friends against poetry . dear friends , if you 'll be rul'd by me , beware o' th' charms of poetry ; and meddle with no fawning muse , they 'll but your harmless loves abuse . though to orinda they were ty'd , that nought their friendship cou'd divide ; and cowley's mistriss had a flame as pure and lasting as his fame : yet now they 're all grown prostitutes , and wantonly admit the suits of any fop , that will pretend to be their servant or their friend . though they to wit no homage pay , nor yet the laws of verse obey , ●ut ride poor six-foot out of breath , ●nd wrack a metaphor to death ; ●ho make their verse imbibe the crimes , ●nd the lewd follies too o' th' times ; ●ho think all wit consists in ranting , ●nd vertuous love in wise gallanting : and thousand sorts of fools , like these , make love and vertue what they please : and yet as silly as they show , are favourites o' th' muses now . who then would honour such a shee , where fools their happier rivals be● we , surely , may conclude there 's none , unless they 're drunk with helicon , which is a liquor that can make a dunce set up for rhiming quack : a liquor of so strange a temper , as can our faculties all hamper ; that whoso drinks thereof is ours'd unto a constant rhiming thirst ; i know not by what spell of witch , it strikes the mind into an itch ; which being scrub'd by praise , thereby becomes a spreading leprosie ; as hard to cure as dice or whore , and makes the patient too as poor ; for poverty 's the certain fate which attends a poet's state . to the importunate address of poetry . kind friend , i prithee cease t' infest this barren region of my breast , which never can a harvest yield , since sorrow has o'er-grown the field . if int'rest won't oblige thee to 't , at least let honour make thee do 't ; 'cause i ungratefully have chose such friends , as will thy charms oppose● but nought i see will drive thee hence , grief , bus'ness , nor impertinence : still , still thou wilt thy ioys obtrude upon a mind so wholly rude , as can't afford to entertain thee with the welcom of one strain : few friends , like thee , will be so kind , to come where int'rest do's not bind : nay some , because they want excuse to be unkind , will feign abuse . but thou , kind friend , art none of those , thy charms thou always do'st oppose 'gainst all inqui●tudes o' th' mind : if i 'm displeas'd , still thou art kind ; and by thy spells do'st drive away dull spirits , which with me wou'd stay ; and fill'st their empty places too with thoughts of what we ought to doe . thoughts to the soul , if they be good , are both its physick and its food : they forti●ie it in distress , in joy th' augment its happiness : thoughts do attend us at all times , they urge us to good deeds , and crimes : they do assist us in all states , to th' wretched they 're associates . and what 's more strange than all before , they 're servants to the innocent and poor ; but to the rich and wicked , lords or something more . a farewell to poetry , with a long digression on anatomy . farewell , my gentle friend , kind poetry , for we no longer must acquaintance be ; though sweet and charming to me as thou art , yet i must dispossess thee of my heart . on new acquaintance now i must dispence what i receiv'd from thy (a) bright influence . wise aristotle and hippocrates , galen , and the most wise socrates ; aesculapius , whom first i should have nam'd , and all apollo's younger brood so fam'd , are they with whom i must acquaintance make , who will , no doubt , receive me for the sake of him (b) , from whom they did expect to see new lights to search nature's obscurity . now , bartholine , the first of all this crew , does to me nature's architecture shew ; he tells me how th' foundation first is laid of earth ; how pillars of strong bones are made ; how th' walls consist of carneous parts within , the out-side pinguid , over-laid with skin ; the fretwork , muscles , arteries , and veins , with their implexures , and how from the brains the nerves descend ; and how they do dispence to ev'ry member , motive pow'r and sence ; he shews what windows in this structure's fix'd , how tribly glaz'd , (c) and curtains drawn betwixt them and earths objects ; all which proves in vain to keep out lust , and innocence retain : for 't was the eye that first discern'd the food , as pleasing to it self , then thought it good to eat , as b'ing inform'd it wou'd refine the half-wise soul , and make it all divine . but ah , how dearly wisdom's bought with sin , which shuts out grace , le ts death and darkness in ! and because we precipitated first , to pains and ignorance are most accurs'd ; ev'n by our counter-parts , who that they may exalt themselves , insultingly will say , women know little , and they practise less ; but pride and sloth they glory to profess . but as we were expatiating thus , walaeus and harvey cry'd , madam , follow us , they brought me to the first and largest (d) court● , of all this building , where as to a port , all necessaries are brought from far , for sustentation both in peace and war : for war this common-wealth do's oft infest , which pillages this part , and storms the rest . we view'd the kitchin call'd (e) ventriculus , then pass'd we through the space call'd pylorus ; and to the dining-room we came at last , vvhere the (f) lactaeans take their sweet repast . from thence we through a drawing-room did pass , and came where madam iecur busie was ; sanguificating (g) the whole mass of chyle , and severing the cruoral parts from bile : and when she 's made it tolerably good , she pours it forth to mix with other blood. this and much more we saw , from thence we went into the next court , (h) by a small ascent : bless me , said i , what rarities are here ! a fountain like a furnace did appear , still boyling o'er , and running out so fast , that one shou'd think its efflux cou'd not last ; yet it sustain'd no loss as i cou'd see , vvhich made me think it a strange prodigie . come on , says harvey , don't stand gazing here , but follow me , and i thy doubts will clear . then we began our iourney with the blood , trac'd the meanders of its purple flood . thus we through many labyrinths did pass , in such , i 'm sure , old daedalus ne'er was ; sometimes i' th' out-works , sometimes i' th' first court ; sometimes i' th' third these winding streams wou'd sport themselves ; but here methought i needs must stay , and listen next to what the artists say : here 's cavities , says one ; and here , says he , is th' seat of fancy , iudgment , memory : here , says another , is the fertile womb , from whence the spirits animal do come , which are mysteriously ingender'd here , of spirits from arterious blood and air : here , said a third , life made her first approach , moving the wheels of her triumphant coach : hold there , said harvey , that must be deny'd , 't was in the deaf ear on the dexter side . then there arose a trivial small dispute , which he by fact and reason did confute : which being ended , we began again our former iourney , and forsook the brain . and after some small traverses about , we came to th' place where we at first set out : then i perceiv'd how all this magick stood by th' circles of the circulating blood , as fountains have their waters from the sea , to which again they do themselves conveigh . but here we find great lower by his art , surveying the whole (i) structure of the heart : welcome , said he , sweet cousin , are you here , sister to him (k) whose worth we all revere ? but ah , alas , so cruel was his fate , as makes us since almost our practice hate ; since we cou'd find out nought in all our art , that cou'd prolong the motion (l) of his heart . i. but now , my dear , thou know'st more than art can , thou know'st the substance of the soul of man ; nay and its maker too , whose pow'rfull breath gave immortality to sordid earth . what ioys , my dear , do thee surround , as no where else are to be found , love , musick , physick , poetry ; and in each art each artist do's abound , and all 's converted to divinity . ii. no drooping autumn there , no chilling winter do's appear ; no scorching heat , nor budding spring , nor sun do's seasons there divide , yet all things do transcend their native pride ; which fills , but do's not naus●ate , no change or want of any thing , which time to periods or perfection brings ; but yet diversity of state , and of souls happiness there is no date . iii. should'st thou , my dear , look down on us below , to see how busie we● are in ana●omie , thou d'st laugh to see our ignorance ; who some things miss , & some things hit by chance , for we , at best , do but in twilight go , whilst thou see'st all by th' most transcendent light , compar'd to which the sun 's bright rays are night : yet so coelestial are thine eyes , that light can neither dazzle nor surprize ; for all things there so perfect are , and freely they their qualities dispence , without the mixture of terrestrial dross , without hazard , harm or loss ; o joys eternal satiating sence , and yet the sence the smallest part in gross . on the death of my brother . a sonnet . i. ask me not why the rose doth fade , lillies look pale , and flowers dye ; question not why the myrtle shade her wonted shadows doth deny . ii. seek not to know from whence begun the sadness of the nightingale : nor why the heliotrope and sun , their constant amity do fail . iii. the tur●les grief look not upon , nor reason why the palm-trees mourn ; when , widow-like , they 're left alone , nor phoenix why her self doth burn . iv. for since he 's dead , which life did give to all these things , which here i name ; they fade , change , wither , cease to live , pine and consume into a flame . miscellanea : or , the second part of poetical recreations . compos'd by several authors . — non , ubi plura nitent in carmine , paucis offendi maculis , quas aut incuria fudit aut humana parum cavit natura . — hor. london , printed for benjamin crayle , at the peacock and bible , at the west-end of st. pauls . . a table of the poems contained in the second part of poetical recreations . a paraphrase on an hymn , sung when the corps is at the grave . by t. s. fellow of maudlin● colledge , oxon. page advice to his friends , lamenting the death of i. f. by the same hand . p. ●pitaph on mrs. e. f. who sickned of the small pox , and deceased decemb. . . being the day before her intended nuptials . p. an epitaph to the memory of sir palme fairborn , governour of tangier , &c. p. an elegy on the death of n. d. doctor of physick . p. upon heaven . p. ● on the martyrdom of king charles the first . p. ● upon one's birth-day . p. ● upon christ's nativity . p. ● on the same . p. ● more on the same subject . p. . on new-years-day . p. eyes and tears . p. ● to mrs. iane barker on her romance of scipin● by i. n. fellow of st. iohn's colledge , cambridge p. ● to mrs. iane barker on her resolution of versifyin● no more . by the same author . p. ● to mrs. iane barker on her incomparable romanc● of scipina . by a gent. of st. iohn's col. camb. p. ● on the posthume and precious poems of sir mathew hale . by a gentleman of lincolns-inn . p. ● to mr. tho. wright , on his compendious histories entituled , god's revenge against murther an● adultery , with the triumphs of friendshi● and chastity . by i. whitehall . p. ● on the same : by another hand . p. ● on christmas-day . p. ● on death . p. ● on the divine spirit . p. ● to the memory of the illustrious prince george , du●● of buckingham . p. ● upon the death of oliver cromwell , in answer 〈◊〉 mr. w — 's verses : by mr. godolphin . p. ● on the last dutch war : by mr. b. willie , som●ti●● mr. of the free-school of newark upon trent . p. the last sayings of a mouse , lately starved in a cupboard . p. to the secretary of the muses : a new-years-gift p. . an epitaph on the secretary to the muses . p. a satyr , in answer to the satyr against man : by t. l. of wadham-colledge , oxon. p. a congratulatory poem to his most sacred majesty , iames the second , &c. on his late victories o'er the rebels in the west . p. on the same . p. a panegyrick on his present majesty iames the second , &c. p. a congratulatory poem to his majesty iames the second , on his succession to the crown . p. on the presentation of a bird to his mistriss . p. . advice to silly maids : by an unknown author . p. farther advice to young ladies . p. advice to a town-miss : by mr. worsdell . p. the pre●erence of a single life before marriage : written at the request of a lady . p. upon clarinda's putting on her vizard-mask . p. the middle sister , ascribed to clarinda . p. an elougy on mrs. m. ● . by a gent. of the inner-temple p. a love-poem : by an oxford gentleman p. another love-poem : by the same author p. the lov●r's will p. a love letter : by w. s. m. d. p. a speech to his mistriss in a garden p. an address to a gentlewoman walking in a garden : by an oxford gentleman p. upon a gentlewomans refusal of a letter from one she was engaged to : by sir c. s. p. in praise of a deformed , but virtuous lady : or a satyr on beauty p. a love-letter : by w. s. gent. p. in praise of letters p. the idea : by charles cotton , esq p. love's sympathy p. a pindarique ode on mr. cowley p. an ode : by mr. r. d. of cambridge p. an ode of anacreon paraphras'd : beauties force p. a pindarique ode : by mr. i. whitehall p. from ovid's amorum , lib. . el. . and lucretius lib. . that he loves women of all sorts and sizes p. the parallel p. song p. the young lover , a song : by mr. wright p. the prodigal's resolution , song p. the doubtfull lover resolv'd , a song p. song : the cavalier's catch p. on sight of a ladies face in the water : song p. a song p. on the serpentine combustion by squibs on my lord mayor's day : an heroick poem p. to his much ●steemed friend mr. i. n. on his reading the ●irst line of pindar , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , &c. by mr. whitehall p. a dialogue between iack and dick , concerning the prohibition of french wines p. the following copies done by the publisher . to clarinda on her incomparable painting and wax-work p. a young man to an old woman , courting him p. to clarinda , a song p. on his secret passion for cosmelia p. to clarinda on his deserting her , and loving cosmelia p. to cosmelia on her departure into the country p. on a rose s●icking on a ladies breast p. on the most charming galecia's picture p. the young lover's ad●ocate : being an answer to a copy of verses : written by galaecia to her young lover on his vow p. to my ingenious friend mrs. iane barker on my publishing her romance of scipina . p. a batchellor's life , in pursuit of mrs. barkers verses in praise of a single life p. the exchange of hearts . a song p. . upon a flock of gold-finches p. an answer of the poet to one , complaining of their negligence , in not writing the duke of buckingham's elegy p. these following copies done by mr. hovenden walker , sometime of trinity-colledge in dublin . psalm . paraphras'd from verse . to verse . p. a pastoral , in imitation of virgil's d eclogue p. the fourth elegy of cornelius gallus of the miseries of old age. made english p. to my mistriss : translated out of tibullus p. the agreement p. song p. the innocent discov'ry p. the petition . a song p. fate . a song p. my religion p. the kiss p. the wrack . a song p. to mr. p. berault upon his french grammar p. song p. the same song inverted , by mr. vvalker p. the five following copies done by mr. c. g. of aeton-colledge . a paraphrase on part of the d idyll . of theocritus p. chorus . of seneca's agamemnon p. the penitent p. to duserastes p. the vow p. the six following poems by mr. t. b. of cambridge an elegy on king charles the second p. a dithyrambique , made just before the king and queen went to their coronation p. to their graces , the duke and dutchess of albemarle , upon their voyage for iamaica p. ovid. amor. lib. . eleg. . a ring presented to his mistriss p. to afer . martial . epig. . lib. . made english p. an excuse for not rhiming in the time of the rebellion p. miscellany poems . part ii. written by several authors . a paraphrase on an hymn sung when the corps is at the grave . by t. s. fellow of maudlin-colledge , oxon. i. how full of troubles is the life of man ! vain like a bubble , shorter than a span ; he springs and blossoms as an early flower , whose silken leaves the frosts and snow devour : he , like the ●leeting shadow , hastes away , unable to continue in one stay ; it disappears , and can't survive the day . ii. the noon-tide of our life is plac'd in death , we 're not secure of one light puff of breath ; to whom , o god , can we for succour fly , but unto thee , by whom we live and dye ? 't is for our sins thou dost employ this sting , thou justly angry art , our god and king , but takest no delight in punishing . iii. o holy , mighty lord and saviour , declare thy signal mercies , and thy pow'r ; condemn us not unto the pains of hell , where horror reigns , and endless torments dwell ; from whence no ransom ever can be made , since we our bless'd redeemer have betray'd , and both his will and laws have disobey'd . iv. thou know'st the secret closet of our hearts , thy divine presence fills our secret parts ; therefore be mercifull unto our pray'r , most worthy iudge , thy wretched people spare . forsake us not when on our death-beds thrown , lest through despair we deeply sigh and groan , and hell grow proud of the dominion . advice to his friends , lamenting the death of i. f. by the same hand . rise and rejoyce all ye that mourn , dry ev'ry eye that weeps ; the body in this hollow urn , is not quite dead , but sleeps . see how the leaves in autumns falling dew forsake the weeping tree ; and how the jocund spring renews with buds their infancie . what though the root lye under-ground , the boughs to heav'n aspire ; thus bodies in the grave are found , the souls are mounted higher . hark! hark ! i hear the trumpet 's voice cry , come ye blessed , come ; methinks i hear our friend rejoyce , that he is summon'd home . now dronish death hath lost her sting , the grave her victorie ; for christ in triumph rides as king of this great iubilee . arise , my friends , and wipe your eyes , salvation's drawing nigh ; let 's live to dye , and dye to rise , t' enjoy eternity . t. s. epitaph on mrs. e. f. who sickned of the small pox , and deceased december the st . . being the day before her intended nuptials . this fair young virgin , for a nuptial bed more fit , is lodg'd ( sad fate ! ) among the dead ; storm'd by rough winds , so falls in all her pride the full-blown rose design'd t' adorn a bride . truth is , this lovely virgin from her birth , became a constant strife 'twixt heav'n and earth . earth claim'd her , pleaded for her ; either cry'd the nymph is mine , at length they did divide ; heav'n took her soul , the earth her corps did seize , yet not in fee , she only holds by lease , with this proviso ; when the iudge shall call , earth shall give up her share , and heav'n have all an epitaph to the memory ( and fix't on the tomb ) of sir palme fairborn , governour of tangier , who , in execution of his command , was mortally wounded by a shot from the moors , that then besieged the town , octob. . . ye sacred reliques , which this marble keep , here , undisturb'd by wars , in quiet sleep : discharge the trust , which when it was below , fairborn's undaunted soul did undergo , and be the towns palladium from the foe . alive and dead he will these walls defend , great actions , great examples must attend . the candian siege his early valour knew , where turkish blood did his young hands embrew from thence returning with deserv'd applause , against the moors , his well-flesh'd sword he draws ; the same the courage , and the same the cause . his youth and age , his life and death combine , as in some great and regular design , all of a piece throughout , and all divine . still nearer heav'n his vertues shone more bright , like rising flames expanding in the height , the martyrs glory crown'd the souldiers fight . more bravely brittish gen'ral never fell , nor gen'rals death was e'er reveng'd so well ; which his pleas'd eyes beheld before their close , follow'd by thousand victims of his foes . an elegy on the death of n. d. doctor of physick . by i. c. what , will my mourning yet no period find ! must sighs & sorrow still distract my mind ? my sense grows ●eeble , and my reason's gone , passion and discontent usurp the throne . with blubber'd eyes my veiled sight grows dim ; ah , cruel death , cou'd you ●ind none but him to gratifie your hungry iaws withall ; or , if in haste , none but a doctor 's fall ? howe'er , you might forbore your stroke a while ; but possibly you thought , he might beguile your craving appetite of many more , which you expected to strike long before . but sure my mind 's disturb'd , my passions rav● , to censure death , and quarrel with the grave● alas , he 's bound , the blow he cannot give , till his commission shews we must not live . yet hence we learn , and may this inf'rence make , that if physicians souls their iourney take into a distant climate , well may ours : then with what care ought we to spend those hours , or rather few remaining sands , which are in so much bounty tender'd to our care ? the purest druggs , compos'd with greatest skill , can't preserve life , when death has pow'r to kill : peasant and prince are both to him alike , and with an equal blow doth either strike . all must surrender when his arm is stretch't , with such a weighty force his blow is fetch 't . but oh ! i wander from my virtuous friend ; 't is true indeed he 's dead , but yet no end can e'er obscure or hide his honour'd name , for o'er the world the golden wings of fame shall spread his praise , and to his friends proclaim , that whilst alive , his soul was always drest vvith robes of innocence ; the peacefull guest of a good conscience , ever fill'd his breast . his smiling countenance abroad wou'd send his hearty wishes to his real friend ; his words were few , but of important weight , mix'd with no stains of flatt'ry , or deceit . too much in 's way his library has stood , himself he minded not for others good . 't is strange ! to think he shou'd himself neglect , vvhose study 't was to cure what e'er defect nature might fall into ; yet this he did : in short , his worth , though smother'd , can't be hid . to sound his praise may th' utmost skill ingage , since that he dy'd the wonder of his age. vvell may his friends then , and acquaintance weep , vvhen such a brave physician 's fall'n asleep . upon heaven . oh thou theanthropos ! who did'st contain in one joint body here both god and man ; and thou who'rt alpha and omega still , to blazon forth thy courts , assist my quill ; inlarge my fancy , and transport my mind , above the common pitch of humane kind . oh represent and spread before my muse one glimpse of heav'ns great light , which when she views , may make her soar in raptures , and make known the glorious seat of heav'ns triumphant throne but first , before my tongue begins to speak such unknown joys , which no man yet cou'd make a true description of ( though poets have feign'd an elyziums bliss beyond the grave ) i crave thy pardon for my bold attempt , in showing sense what here for faith was meant , like the bright amathyst and onyx stone , this glorious fabrick is erected on ; the entrance gates of this great court excell the most magnificent and orient pearl ; brighter than burnish't gold her walls appear ; of spangled stars her floor and pavements are ; her high-built pillars from the dazling ground , look as beset all o'er with diamond ; like purest sardonyx her roof do's show , whilst as green emeralds are spread below the blushing ruby , and the glitt'ring saphir , mix't with bright chrysolites , and stones of iasper , make but a poor resemblance of this light , whose gilt and radiant beams appear too bright ; for ought of humane race to view or see , unless transform'd to immortalitie . thousands of angels guard the outward gate from th' utmost spleen and rage of devil's hate ; who keep this palace from or siege or storm , for all those martyrs , who have bravely born with an undaunted patience th' utmost ill , that men or devils could bethink or will ; but when once past from th' outward gates , you 'll spy millions of angels bless'd eternally ; also illustrious cherubs , seraphins , clapping their gilded and rejoycing wings ; numbers unnumbred of the saints in light , singing their hymns to god both day and night ; there nought but simple love and rest abide , all worldly grief and cares are laid aside ; freed from all cross events , and slavish fear , in ioy and peace they live for ever there . on the martyrdom of king charles the first . the crimson theam on which i now do treat , is not unregistred , or out of date ; no , it 's wrote deep in ev'ry loyal breast , and with loud accents will be still exprest ; though time shou'd take more wings , and faster hast his sudden flight from hence ; yet soon as past such tragick cruelty , this mournfull theam in bloody characters wou'd still remain . i wish my pen had ne'er had cause to write this one day's prodigie , more black than night ; the very fiends themselves are now out-done , for men the shape of devils have put on . what but the spawn of hell cou'd thus design ! or hatch such treachery to undermine the best of kings on earth , nay pull him down from his own regal and establish'd throne ? what , was there none but charles the first , the great and most indulgent worthiest potentate , to vent their rage upon ? oh barb'rous crew ! a king beheaded ! by 's own subjects too ! ecclesiastical and civil writ unto the world did ne'er as yet transmit so tragical a scene , or mournfull news , save one alone , iesus the king of th' iews ; who was like charles our sovereign betray'd , whom the same shew of iustice did degrade : but now the iews from these do differ hence , their errours did from ignorance commence , because they thought not christ their lawful prince : but these curs'd regicides did fully know charles was their king , and had proclaim'd him so● the antient fathers always own'd their prince god's representative in truth 's defence . and since that kings to god vicegerents are , their subjects ought true loyalty to bear , who are protected by their princely care . but as if nature had these miscreants left , and of humanity they were bereft ; ' stead of allegiance , they preach up intrusion ; sound a battalia , and make all confusion ; and then delude and cheat the common-weal with a pretence , that all was done through zeal● whilst an unnat'ral war they do b●gin , and persevere in their rebellious sin , till they 've intrench'd upon their soveraign's rig●● by usurpation , and by lawless might . then next they seize his person with pretence , that they 're his chiefest bulwark of defence ; at last his head and crown lop off at once , without a reason , or a just response . at which black deed , shou'd th' elements dissolve● and th' universal world it self involve in present ruin , shou'd th' infernal lake flash out in flames ; or shou'd the waters break through their strong banks , and so a deluge make , shou'd sun and moon at once eclipsed be , and to compleat a full calamity stars fall from heav'n , and dash in pieces those who did their sov'raign and his laws oppose : this we might judge is to their merit due , who such perfidious treachery pursue . forgive my passion , if i do transgress beyond the limits of true holiness . i wish that all effectually repent this bloody sin , whereby they may prevent those heavy iudgments which predict th' event . and may those persons , who were actors in this cursed cause against the father , bring their true obedience to his son , now king ; that so they may to him , and all his race , and to themselves , bring a continu'd peace : and after crown'd with honour and success , at last enjoy eternal happiness . upon one's birth-day . look upwards , o my soul ! and thou may'st see once more thy birth-days anniversary . another year of time is passed by , and now methinks hath slid so silently , as if unmeasur'd yet ; and thus will seem most of thy days , when spent , in thy esteem . man's life is fitly liken'd unto fire , which unsupply'd with fuel , do's expire . and thus no sooner 's run our ●leeting sand , but the glass breaks by death's destroying hand . since then , my soul , that time so fast doth slide , how much art thou obliged to provide that which may beautifie thy nobler part , and also cleanse and purifie thy heart from all pollution , which within doth reign , and in that empire such dominion gain ? make firm resolves , by new engagements tye thy passions up , restrain their liberty . place thy affections upon things above , try then to surfeit i● thou canst on love ; in time secure that which alone can last , when youth and beauty , strength and life are past . then as thy sands do was●e , and years increase , thou shalt at last expire with ioy and peace . upon christ's nativity . behold an universal darkness has o'er-spread this lower world , and man in sin lyes dead . now black despair his heavy burthen's made , and being fall'n , god's wrath can ne'er be paid : for since his native innocence is flown , all the first promises of bliss are gone . think then , o adam ! on the state thou' rt in , and all ma●kind by reason of thy sin. alas poor man ! thy paradise is lost , and thou might'st justly from thy bliss be toss'd into th' infernal lake ; where with great pain , b'ing exercis'd , thou might'st lament in vain . but stay a while , what musick 's this i hear ! which sounds so sweetly from the heav'nly sphere ! look here , o man ! are thine eyes upwards bent ? here 's angels , surely , on a message sent . man. what anthem's this , sweet angels , that you sing unto us men ? do ye glad tydings bring ? ang. we come from heaven , we declare no ill , but peace on earth , and unto men good-will . m. how so , we pray ? can god be friends agen ? will he be reconcil'd to sinfull men ? is god so kind , so mercifull a god , so soon to cast away his angry rod ? a. you need not doubt , wou'd you but with the eye of stedfast faith , pierce through the starry sky , you might behold there god himself contriving , not for your death , but your eternal living . m. but how shall we of this assured be ? what sign or token may we find or see ? a. want ye a sign ? then do but us believe : here 's one , behold a virgin does conceive : a virgin true and chast do's now bring forth a son unto you of transcendent worth : this is the true messias , whom of old the patriarchs and prophets so fore-told ; this is the seed to adam , promised by god , to break the subtle serpent's head : m. this being then the day of iesus birth , let us affect our hearts with godly mirth ; let us , i say , both triumph , joy , and sing , glory be to our christ , our priest , our king. on the same . early i' th' morn i wak'd , and first my ear the bell-man did salute with th' time of year . and next the joyfull cock , who 'd left his nest , ceases not crowing christus natus est . the lesser birds in sweeter notes do sing , and louder sounds echo from bells that ring . amidst this joy , i upward cast my eyes , and saw more brighter rays adorn the skies ; where e'er i look'd , a happy change i view'd , nature her self did seem as if renew'd : but when surpriz'd with such a beauteous scene , i then resolv'd to think what this might mean ; and presently my thoughts inlarged were , and christ his incarnation did appear , in the most great and highest acts of love , such as will reason to amazement move : for who can think on man , lost and undone , to be redeem'd from death by god's own son , and not be stricken with the quickest sence of so much love , and charming excellence ? rouse then thy minds best faculties , and soar up to a pitch , thou never reach't before : strive to come near , at least to imitate the holy angels , in their happy state ; who always in a constant circle move , of giving praises unto god above ; and when to them the happy tydings came , they gladly were the heralds to proclaim the joyfull news to us ; then shall not man sing the same anthem they on earth began ? give praises therefore unto god most high , and joyn thy soul to the bless'd hierarchy . when thus seraphick-love thy thoughts employ , thou shalt anticipate that heav'nly ioy. more on the same subject . let this days triumph o'er the world be crown'd , a day of iubilee for ever own'd , with harp and violin our mirth we 'll show , unto this day all gratitude we owe. let lute and timbrel , and majestick touch of the sweet vial too proclaim as much . let talbrot also , and the loud-spoke cymbal ioyn with the sweeter of the virginal ; let all the voices , both of base and trebble , ioyn in this harmony ; let polish't marble , to future ages , keep his honour'd name , that they with equal pleasure speak the same : and that a p●rfect joy may be express'd , at the solemnity of such a feast , let the whole earth put on her robes of green , and be in triumph when this day is seen ; and also let the pretty winged quire , from their warm nests with joyfulness retire ; and fill the air with sweet melodious notes , which they sing forth from out their warbling throats : let the floods clap their hands , and therein show , that they rejoyce with all the world below ; let angels too above bedeck the sky , and in soft strains divulge their harmony ; let the illustrious cherubins descend with their delicious carrols to attend man's happy change , which christ alone did bring , who is become our prophet , priest , and king. o bless'd redeemer ! why would'st thou come down , rather so lowly , than with great renown ? as soon as born , why did'st thou not give order to be proclaim'd the world's great emperour ? or cam'st not vailed in an angel's shrine , or took the nature of a seraphin ? but this had been contrary to thy will , who came the prophet's sayings to fulfill : besides , thy message had a nobler end , namely , the world of sin to reprehend ; and to refine and purge our thoughts from earth , conveying to us grace by second birth ; to influence our minds from heav'n above , and to possess us here with peace and love. on new-years-day . oh time , with wings thou well may'st painted be , for that shows swiftness and celerity ; and thy keen scythe as truly doth bespeak , what mighty devastations thou do'st make . that which thy hand incircles is a glass , vvhose sands with fleeting constancy do pass an emblem , which adapted is to show , vvhat short duration all things have below ; the revolution of another year , do's plain and obvious to each eye appear : the new-year is in infancy begun , and to its latter period soon will run ; for when the last years scene of things are gone , the revolutions of the new post on . view the creation made with curious art , and you 'll see motion run through ev'ry part ; for whensoe'er that ceases , presently the object do's begin to wast and dye . but now this festival of new-years-day , a more exalted subject doth display ; for it exhibiteth upon record the circumcision of our blessed lord ; vvhich institution was by god decreed for a distinction unto abr'am's seed : but when our saviour came , what need was there but that this iewish rite shou'd disappear ? the circumcision of the heart was then e●teem'd more proper for the sons of men ; instead of circumcision and the passover , our saviour therefore did enjoyn two other more sacred sacraments , which christians now do celebrate with a most solemn vow . the former (a) rite mortification taught , (b) this a more comprehensive meaning brought ; to wash off adam's sin is the intent , as water is a cleansing element . and all the laws our saviour did enjoyn , than those he has remov'd , are more sublime ; since nothing came from him but what 's divine . each festival that keeps his memory , shou'd not without our due respe●t pass by . 't is fit we shou'd commemorate such days with an ecstatick and exalted praise , and all our faculties in transport raise . eyes and tears . i. how wisely nature did decree , vvith the same eyes to weep and se● ! that having view'd the object vain , vve might be ready to complain . ii. what in the world most fair appears , yea ev'n laughter turns to tears ; and all the iewels which we prize , melt in these pendents of the eyes ? iii. lo , the all-seeing sun each day distills the world with chymick ray ; but finds the essence only show'rs , which straight in pity back he pow'rs . iv. yet happy they whom grief doth bless , that weep the more , and see the less : and to preserve their sight more true , bathe still their eyes in their own dew . v. so magdalen in tears more wise , dissolv'd those captivating eyes ; vvhose liquid chains cou'd flowing meet , to fetter her redeemers feet . vi. the sparkling glance that shoots desire , drench't in these waves , do's lose its ●ire : yea oft the thunderer pity takes , and here the hissing lightning slakes . vii . ope then mine eyes your double sluice , and practise so your noblest use ; for others too can see , or sleep , but only humane eyes can weep . viii . now like two clouds dissolving drop , and at each tear in distance stop : now like two fountains trickle down ; now like two floods return and drown . ix . thus let your streams o'er-●low your springs , till eyes and tears be the same things : and each the others diff'rence bears , these weeping eyes those seeing tears . to mrs. iane barker , on her most delightfull and excellent romance of scipina , now in the press . by i. n. fellow of st. iohn's colledge in cambridge . hail ! fair commandress of a gentle pen , at once the dread , and dear delight of men ; who 'll read with transports those soft joys you 've writ , then fear their laurels do but loosely ●it , since you invade the primacy of wit. accept , kind guardian , of our sleeping fame , those modest praises , which your merits claim . 't 'as been our country's scandal , now of late , for want of fancy , poorly to translate : each pregnant term , some honest , labouring brain with toilsome drudgery , and mighty pain , has told some new amour from france or spain . running us still so shamefully o' th' score , that we have scarcely credit left for more . but thou , in whom all graces are combin'd , and native wit with equal iudgment joyn'd , hast taught us how to quell our bankrupt fear , by bravely quitting all the long arrear . thy single payment , they 'll with thanks allow a just return for all those debts we owe. what though their tale more numerous appear ? our coyn's more noble , and our stamp more fair . so have i seen a score o' th' dunning race , discharg'd their paltry ticks with one broadpi●● nor hast thou more engag'd thy home● than the bare memory of ancient rome : so far thy generous obligations spread , as both to bind the living and the dead . 't would please thy hero's awfull shade , to see his part thus acted o'er again by thee ; where ev'n his bare idea has that pow'r , which real scipio only had before : such tenderness his very image moves , that ev'ry gentle maid that reads it , loves . ●o see with what new air the lover charms ! ●ill doubly bless'd in fair clarinthia's arms. ●riumphs of war were less than those of peace ; nor was he e'er so great in any arms , as these . what crowds of weeping loves wilt thou create , when in thy lines they find their pictur'd fate ? thou 'st fram'd each passion with so soft an art , as needs must melt the hardest stoick's heart . did zeno live to see thy moving sence , he 'd sure in love an epicure commence ; ●he cold insensible would disappear , and with each mourning fair he 'd shed a tear. but when he reads the happy lover's ioys , he 'd tell the rapturous pleasures with his eyes : on 's wrinkl'd brows a smiling calm would shine , he 'd think each period of thy book divine , and with impatience kiss each tender line . yet all this while , such are thy harmless flames , as neither age it self , nor envy blames : the precise-grave-ones cannot disapprove thy hero's honourable love. thy lines may pass severest virtue 's test , more than astraea's soft , more than orinda's chast . young country squires may read without offence , nor lady mothers fear their debauch't innocence . only beware , incautious youths beware , lest when you see such lovely pictures there ; you , as of old the fair enamour'd boy , languish for those feign'd beauties you descry , and pine away for visionary ioy. then if by day they kindle noble fire , and with gay thoughts your nightly dreams inspire , bless , bless the author of your soft desire . philaster . to mrs. iane barker , on her resolution of versifying no more . by the same author . madam , i can't but wonder why of late , what you so lov'd , you now so much shou'd hate . your muse , with whom you thought your self once blest , that now shou'd banish'd be from your fair breast : 't may convince some ( but that it ne'er shall me ) that in your sex there is inconstancy ; whom formerly with name of (a) gallant grac'd , by you so suddenly shou'd be displac'd . is this the recompence which you intend now to bestow on your so early friend ? who when a child , put in your hand a bough (b) , hoping , in time , it might adorn your brow. methinks you do 't , as if you did design fate 's all resistless pow'r to countermine . what else shou'd be the cause , i cannot see , that makes you so averse to poetry ; unless 't be this , 'cause each poor rhiming fool , to get a place i' th' ballad-maker's school , spews forth his dogrel-rhimes , which only are like rubbish sent i' th' streets , and every fair. is this an argument , 'cause beggars eat , therefore you 'll fast , and go without your meat ? so vertue may as well aside be laid , because a cloak for vice too oft it 's made . shall a true diamond of less value be , because abroad some counterfeits we see ? but when compar'd , how eas'ly may we know which are for sale , and which are for a show . then give not o'er , for in this town they 'll say , a new gallant has stol'n your heart away : besides , the muses cannot chuse but pine ; in losing you , they 'll lose their number nine . to the incomparable author , mrs. iane barker , on her excellent romance of scipina . by a gentleman of st. iohn's college , cambridge . fair female conquerour , we all submit to the joynt force of beauty , and of wit : and thus like vanquish'd slaves in triumph led , lawrels and crowns before the victor spread . what stupid enemy to wit and sence , dares to dispute your sexes excellence ? that sex which doth in you triumphant come , to praise with wit of greece the arms of rome ; secur'd by solid sence , you soar sublime above the little flutt'ring flights of rhime . antient philosophy , embrac'd by few , smiles and looks young to be caress'd by you ; out-rivals love , and drives him from your breast , and is alone of your whole self possest : no word of yours the nicest can reprove , to show a more than modest sense of love : but something still like inspiration shines , through the bright virgin candor of your lines . how well are all your hero's toyls and fights , his long laborious days , and restless nights , re-paid with glory by your charming pen ? how gladly wou'd he act them o'er again ? the great cornelian race with wonder view , the asian conquerour , thus adorn'd by you ; and th' younger scipio willingly wou'd quit his titles for your more triumphant wit. on then , brave maid , secure of fame advance , 'gainst the scaroons and scudderies of france . shew them your claim , let nought your merit awe , your title 's good spight of the salique-law ; safe in the triumphs of your wit remain ; our english laws admit a woman's reign . exilius . on the posthume and precious poems of sir matthew hale , late lord chief iustice of his majesty's court of king's-bench . by a gentleman of lincolns-inn . the rose and other fragrant flow'rs smell best when they are pluck'd and worn in hand or breast ; so this fair flow'r of vertue , this rare bud of wit , smells now as fresh as when he stood , and by his poetry doth let us know , he on the banks of helicon did grow : the beauties of his soul apparent shine , both in his works and poetry divine ; in him all vertues met , th' exemplary of wisdom , learning , and true piety . farewell fam'd iudge , minion of thespian dame● , apollo's darling born with enthian flames ; which in thy numbers wave , and shine so clear , as sparks refracted in rich iems appear ; such flames as may inspire , and atoms cast , to make new poets not like him in hast . to the admir'd author , mr. thomas wright , on his incomparable histories , entituled , god's revenge against murther and adultery , with the triumphs of friendship and chastity . newly published in a small vol. . by mr. i. whitehall . since the too bold aspiring angel fell ( by his ambition and his pride ) to hell ; and since rebellious man lost paradise , the world is fill'd with various sorts of vice ; murther and lust , twin tyrants , long have reign'd , and a vast empire through the world maintain'd . the sword of iustice could not stop their rage , they 've boldly tyranniz'd in ev'ry age ; nor cou'd divines their furious heat asswage . yet doubtless , friend , th' examples you have giv'n , may give them prospect of revenging heav'n . your pen with eloquence divine inspir'd , will cool the souls with lust and murther fir'd . tame all the passions , regulate the will , and stop that rage which guiltless blood wou'd spill . such charming oratory it doth give , as teacheth us by others death to live ; and from a life of chastity and love , a great advantage to our selves improve . to tell thy fame , i want great spencer's skill , the gentle charming pow'r of cowley's quill : all men of sence will praise thy matchless prose , for sharpest briar bears the sweetest rose . to his ingenious friend , mr. thomas wright , on his compendious histories of murther , adultery , friendship and chastity . some of the former being epitomiz'd from mr. reynold's murthers . by another hand . many , 't is true , knew of this golden mine , but all their skill cou'd not the ore refine : th' inimitable reynold's very name , startled at first our greatest men of fame ; each one by fear , from that great task was hurl'd , and tho'lanch'd out their sails , were quickly furl'd . wanting thy courage , they cou'd never soar to this high pitch , which none e'er reach'd be●or● . the vulgar paths thou shun'st , soaring sublime , till with quaint eloquence thou fraught'st each line . none yet so sweetly charm'd with sence the times , so gently , and so well rebuk'd such crimes , as you , my friend , have done ; for you present vice so deform'd , the wicked will repent ; and by examples of the chast and kind , fix bright embellishments upon the mind , such as may make us to improve , and be like patterns of heroick piety . thy wit and skill may former artists blame , and reynold's murthers now we must not name . as sable darkness , which attends the night , to the days sun-beams is its opposite : so vice from vertue , wrong from right 's the same ; then how canst thou write wrong , when wright's thy name ? on christmas-day . o god! who art most excellent and wise ! i see the morning beams break through the skies ; and with great admiration view the light which dissipates nights darkness from my sight . but with a greater wonder i look on those bright illuminations , which thy son hath brought to light by 's incarnation . look and admire i may , but can't express such heights and depths of love , in prose or verse : 't is beyond th' art of rhet'rick to display , what chris●ians solemnize this f●stal day . two sacred words , are an epi●ome of what 's effected in this mystery , redemption and salvation ; heav'nly letters ! which freed fall'n man from th' bondage of his fetters : lust and ambition , avarice and fraud , was then his master , and his passions lord : till christ , his great redeemer , broke the chain , and placed him in paradise again . o love most infinite ! o love divine ! this mystery of love was truly thine ; for neither men nor angels could atone th' almighty's wrath , but god and man in one : wherefore divinity submits to be lodg'd in a vessel of humanity . how ioyfully ●he heav'nly host above , proclaim to man , glad tydings of thy love ? and shall mankind so much ungrateful be , or rather sink into stupidity , as not with equal ioy this message hear , and all due rev'rence to their saviour bear ? and finally , let 's end these festal days , with sweet doxologies , and songs of praise . upon death . naked i came from out my mother's womb , and naked must return unto my tomb ; disrob'd of all injoyments here below , or what my fancy had esteemed so ; laid down in silence , and by all forgot ; left in an earthly sepulchre to rot , and turn to noisome and corrupted clay , my manly shape and figure worn away : thus when our little breath , and life 's once gone , we make a feast for worms to feed upon . and though we shou'd the most endearments have , of wife and children too , yet we must leave them , and their fortunes , unto providence , when pale-fac'd death shall summon us from hence why do we stand amaz'd , and seem to fear , when e'er the news of a friend's death we hear ? and not much rather to applaud the tongue , that brought intelligence , he liv'd so long ; for life's so mutable , each little blast may the whole fabrick unto ruin hast : life is a bubble , which now you see here , and in a moments time do's disappear ; full as inconstant as the wind ; alas ! 't is far more brittle than a venice-glass ; 't is as a shadow , which is quickly fled ; or as a word , which in as small time 's said ; 't is as a vapour rising from the earth , but at the most 't is but a little breath . and is this truly so ? and shall my eyes , together with my souls bright faculties , be cheated with the worlds gay vanities ? certainly no! adieu ye cheating pleasures , which only bear the empty name of treasures ; no sophistry , or stratagem , can hide your gilded vanity , your lust and pride : and as for honour , that i 'll most avoid , my lonesome cottage shall not be annoy'd by th' noisome breath of a confused rabble ; void of calm reason , full of nonsence , babble . besides , my eyes are both too weak and dimm to guide my feet , whilst i so high must climb , to reach her pinacles ; which if i do , 't is but to make me fall from thence more low . and as for worldly wealth , my bounds i set , according to what prudence do's direct . our honest industry is not deny'd , when all disponding thoughts are laid aside : so much i can most lawfully desire , as may with decency my life attire ; and bear me up , lest i too much shou'd mourn , before i fill my dark and silent urn. such serious thoughts as these delight me best ; death , when fore-seen in time , do's quite devest a man of dubious thoughts , and frightful fears , and with a plaudit closeth up his years . on the divine spirit . as when the lab'ring sun hath wrought his track up to the top of lofty cancer's back , the icie ocean cracks the frozen pole , thaws with the heat of celestial coal ; so when thy absent beams begin t' impart again a solstice on my ●rozen heart , my winter 's o'er , my drooping spirits sing , and every part revives into a spring : but if thy quickning beams a while decline , and with their light bless not this orb of mine , a chilly frost surprizeth every member , and in the midst of iune i feel december . o how this earthly temper doth debase the noble soul , in this her humble place ! vvhose wingy nature ever doth aspire to reach that place , whence ●irst it took its ●ire . these flames i feel , which in my heart do dwell , are not thy beams , but take their fire from hell. o quench them all , and let thy light divine be as the sun to this poor orb of mine ; and to thy sacred spirit convert those fires , vvhose earthly fumes crack my devout aspires ! to the memory of the illustrious prince george , duke of buckingham . when the dread summons of commanding fate sounds the last call at some proud palace-gate , when both the rich , the fair , the great , and high. fortunes most darling favourites must die ; strait at th' alarm the busie heraulds wait to fill the solemn pomp , and mourn in state : scutcheons and sables then make up the show , whilst on the herse the mourning streamers flow , with all the rich magnificence of woe . if common greatness these just rights can claim , what nobler train must wait on buckingham ! when so much wit 's great re●ormer , dyes , the very muses at thy obsequies , ( the muses , that melodious cheersull quire , whom misery could ne'er untune , nor tire , but chirp in rags , and ev'n in dungeons sing , ) now with their broken notes , and flagging wing , to thy sad dirge their murm'ring plaints shall bring . wit , and wit 's god , for buckingham shall mourn , and his lov'd laurel into cypress turn . nor shall the nine sad sisters only keep this mourning day : even time himself shall weep , and in new brine his hoary furrows steep . time , that so much must thy great debtor be , as to have borrow'd ev'n new life●rom ●rom thee ; whilst thy gay wit has made his sullen glass and tedious hours with new-born raptures pass . what tho'black envy with her ranc'rous tongue , and angry poets in embitter'd song ( whilst to new tracks thy boundless soul aspires ) charge thee with roving change , and wandring fires● envy more base did never virtue wrong ; thy wit , a torrent for the banks too strong , in twenty smaller rills o'er-flow'd the dam , though the main channel still was buckingham . let care the busie statesman over-whelm , tugging at th' oar , or drudging at the helm . with lab'ring pain so half-soul'd pilots plod , great buckingham a sprightlier measure trod : when o'er the mounting waves the vessel rod , unshock'd by toyls , by tempests undismay'd , steer'd the great bark , and as that danc'd , he play'd . nor bounds thy praise to albion's narrow coast , thy gallantry shall foreign nations boast , they gallick shore , with all the trumps of fame , to endless ages shall resound thy name . when buckingham , great charles embassador , with such a port the royal image bore , so near the life th' imperial copy drew , as ev'n the mighty louis could not view with wonder only , but with envy too . his very fleur-de-lize's ●ainting light half droopt to see the english rose so bright . let groveling minds of nature's basest mould hug and adore their dearest idol , gold : thy nobler soul did the weak charms defie , disdain the earthly dross to mount more high. whilst humbler merit on court-smiles depends for the gilt show'r in which their iove descends ; thou mount'st to honour for a braver end ; what others borrow , thou cam'st there to lend : did'st sacred vertues naked self adore , and left'st her portion for her sordid woer ; the poorer miser how dost thou out-shine , he the worlds slave , but thou hast made it thine : great buckingham's exalted character , that in the prince liv'd the philosopher . thus all the wealth thy generous hand has spent , shall raise thy everlasting monument . so the fam'd phoenix builds her dying nest of all the richest spices of the east : then the heap'd mass prepar'd for a kind ray some warmer beam of the great god of day , do's in one hallow'd conflagration burn , a precious incense to her funeral urn. so thy bright blaze felt the same funeral doom , a wealthier pile than old mausolus tomb. only too great , too proud to imitate the poorer phoenix more ignoble fate , thy matchless worth all successors defies , and scorn'd an heir shou'd from thy ashes rise : begins and finishes that glorious spheer , too mighty for a second charioteer . upon the death of oliver cromwell , in answer to mr. w — ' s verses . by mr. godolphin . 't is well he 's gone , ( o had he never been ! ) hurry'd in storms loud as his crying sin : the pines and oaks fell prostrate to his urn , that with his soul his body too might burn . winds pluck up roots , and fixed cedars move , roaring for vengeance to the heavens above : for guilt from him like romulus did grow , and such a wind did at his ruin blow . praying themselves the lofty trees shou'd fell without the ax , so orpheus went to hell : at whose descent the sturdiest oaks were cleft , and the whole wood its wonted station left . in battle herc'les wore the lyon's skin , but our fierce nero wore the beast within ; whose heart was brutish , more than face or eyes , and in the shape of man was in disguise . where ever men , where ever pillage lyes , like rav'nous vultures , or wing'd navy flyes . under the tropicks he is understood , and brings home rapine through a purple flood . new circulations found , our blood is hurl'd , as round the lesser , so the greater vvorld . in civil wars he did us first engage , and made three kingdoms subject to his rage . one fatal stroke slew iustice , and the cause of truth , religion , and our sacred laws . so fell achilles by the trojan band , though he still fought with heav'n it self in hand . nor cou'd domestick spoil confine his mind , nor limits to his fury , but mankind . the brittish youth in foreign coasts are sent , towns to destroy , but more to banishment . vvho since they cannot in this isle abide , are confin'd pris'ners to the vvorld beside . no wonder then if we no tears allow to him who gave us wars and ruin too : tyrants that lov'd him , griev'd , concern'd to see there must be punishment to crueltie . nature her self rejoyced at his death , and on the halter sung with such a breath , as made the sea dance higher than before , while her glad waves came dancing to the shore . on the last dutch war . by mr. benjamin willy , sometime master of the free-school of newark upon trent . robb'd of our rights ! and by such water-rats ! we 'll doff their heads , if they won't doff their hats . affront from hogen mogen to endure ! 't is time to box these butter-boxes sure . if they the flag 's undoubted right deny us , and won't strike to us , they must be struck by us. a crew of boors , and sooterkins , that know themselves they to our blood and valour owe. did we for this knock off their spanish fetters , to make 'em able to abuse their betters ? if at this rate they rave , i think 't is good not to omit the spring , but let 'em blood. rouse then , heroick britains , 't is not words , but wounds must work with leather-apron-lords . they 're deaf , and must be talk'd withall , alas , with words of iron , spoke by mouths of brass , i hope we shall to purpose the next bout cure 'em , as we did opdam of the gout . and when i' th' bottom of the sea they come , they 'll have enough of mare liberum . our brandish't steel ( tho' now they seem so tall ) shall make 'em lower than low-countries fall : but they 'll e'er long come to themselves you 'll see , when we in earnest are at snick-a-snee . when once the boars perceive our swords are drawn , and we converting are those boars to brawn . methinks the ruin of their belgick banners last fight , almost as ragged as their manners , might have perswaded 'em to better things , than to be sawcy with the best of kings . is it of wealth so proud they are become ? charles has a wain , i hope , to fetch it home ; and with it pay himself his just arrears of fishing tribute for this hundred years ; that we may say , as all the store comes in , the dutch , alas , have but our factors bin : they fathom sea and land , we , when we please , have both the indies brought to our own seas ; for rich and proud they bring in ships by shoals ; and then we humble them to save their souls . pox of their pictures ! if we had 'em here , we'd find 'em frames at tyburn , or elsewhere . the next they draw be it their admirals , transpeciated into finns and scales ; or which wou'd do as well , draw , if they please , opdam with th' seven sinking provinces ; or draw their captains from the conqu'ring main , f●rst beaten home , then beaten back again . and after this so just , though fatal strife , draw their dead boars again unto the life . lastly , remember to prevent all laughter ; drawing goes first , but hanging follows after . if then lampooning thus be their undoing , who pities them that purchase their own ruin ; or will hereafter trust their treacheries , untill they leave their heads for hostages . for as the proverb thus of women's said , believe 'em nothing , though you think 'em dead . the dutch are stubborn , and will yield no fruit till , like the wallnut-tree , ye beat 'em to 't . the last sayings of a mouse , lately starved in a cupboard . as they were taken in short-hand by a zealous rat-catcher , who listned at the key-hole of the cupboard door . wretch that i am ! and is it come to this ? o short continuance of earthly bliss . did i for this forsake my country ease , my liberty , my bacon , beans , and pease ? call ye me this the breeding of the town , which my young master bragg'd when he came down ? fool that i was ! i heard my father say ( a rev'rend mouse he was , and his beard gray ) " young hunt-crum , mark me well , you needs must rome , " and leave me and your mother here at home : " great is your spirit , at high food you aim , " but have a care — believe not lying fame ; " vast bodies oft are mov'd by slender springs , " great men and tables are two diff'rent things : " assure thy self , all is not gold that shines ; " he that looks always fa● , not always dines : " for oft i 've seen one strut in laced cloak , " and at th' same instant heard his belly croak . by sad experience now i find too well , old hunt-crum was an arrant sydrophel . and must i dye ? and is there no relief ? no cheese , though i give over thoughts of beef . where is grave madge , and brisk grimalkin now , before whose feet our race was wont to bow ? no owl , no cat , to end my wofull days ? no gresham engine my lean corps to squeese ? i 'd rather fall to foes a noble prey , than squeek my soul out under lock and key● what 's this ? a pissing candles latter end , my dear beloved country-save-all friend ? thou dreadfull emblem of mortality , which nothing savour'st of solidity : detested droll'ry of my cruel fate ! this shadow of a comfort comes too late . now you my brethren mice , if any be as yet unstarv'd in all our family , from your obscure retreats rise and appear , to your , or to your ghosts i now draw near . unto my pristine dust i hast apace , observe my hollow eyes , and meager face ; and learn from me the sad reverse of fate , 't is better to be innocent than great . good consciences and bellies full , say i , exceed the pomp that only fills the eye . farewell you see ( my friends ) that knew me once pamper'd and smooth , reduc'd to skin and bones . poor as a church-mouse ! o i faint ! i dye ! fly , fly from cat in shape of famine , f●y ; vvhilst at ●y death i my ambition rue , in this my cupboard , and my coffin too ; farewell to victuals , greatness , and to you . to the secretary of the muses . a new-years-gift . iulian , with care peruse the lines i send , which when you 've done , you 'll find i am your friend ; i write not for applause , or if i doe , who 'd value the applause that comes from you , or from your patrons , who of late we see , however they 're distinguish'd in degree , forget themselves , and grow as dull as thee ? as often drunk , as awkward in their dress , fight with thy courage , court with thy success . and when their fond impertinences fail , they strait turn satyrists , and learn to rail ; with false aspersions whitest truths they touch , and will abuse , because they can't debauch . no , iulian , 't is not my design to glean applauses either from thy self , or them ; but meerly to assume a friendly care , and give thee counsel for th' ensuing year . for if all pow'rfull dullness keep its station , dullness chief manufacture of the nation , thou certainly must starve the next vacation . to prevent which , observe the rules i give , we never are too old to learn to live . first then , to all thy railing scriblers go , who do their wit and worth in libels show ; bid 'em correct their manners , and their style , for both of 'em begin to grow so vile , they are beneath a carr-man's scornfull smile : tell 'em their false coyn will no longer pass ; nay , tell 'em that thou know'st it to be brass : but above all , beg 'em to mend their strain , and yet i fear thy pray'rs will be in vain ; for though the old year , iulian , now is done , we know there comes another rowling on , and still another too when that is gone . but wit lyes unmanur'd , the barren stor● is ebbing out — i fear 't will flow no more . 't is well thou dost not live on wit alone , for the dull trash the men of sence disown , thy duller coxcombs with applauses crown . since folly then , and nonsence find success , let this dull trifle pass amongst the rest : but swear withall the author is a wit ; nay , when thou' rt in th' enthusiastick fit , swear 't is the highest thing that e'er was writ . thus with thy noise prepare 'em by degrees , thou' rt us'd to dullness , and thou know'st 't will please , dull then as 't is , this new-years-gift of mine , if manag'd well , may help to get thee thine . epitaph on the secretary to the muses . under this weeping monumental stone there lies a scribe , who , while he liv'd , was known to ev'ry bawd , whore , pimp , fop , fool in town , for scandal he was born , and we shall find , that now he 's dead , there 's little left behind : vast was his courage , witness all the store of noble scars , that to his grave he bore ; all got in war , for he abhorr'd a whore. of spreading libels nothing shall be said , because 't was that which brought him in his bread , and 't is a crime to vilifie the dead . his honour for religion still was great , in covent-garden church he 'd slumb'ring sit , to shew his piety was like his wit. but above all , drink was his chief delight ; he drank all day , yet left not off at night : drink was his mistress ; drinking was his health ; for without drinking he was ne'er himself . ah , cruel gods ! what mercy can ye boast if the poor secretary's frighted ghost shou'd chance to touch upon the stygian coast ? but ah his loss , 't is now too late to mourn ; he 's gone , and fate admits of no return . but whither is he gone ? to 's grave , no doubt ; where , if there 's any drink , he 'll find it out . a satyr , in answer to the satyr against man. by t. l. of wadham colledge , oxon. were i a sp'rit , to chuse for my own share , what case of flesh and blood i 'd please to wear , i 'd be the same that to my joy i am , one of those brave and glorious creatures , man ; who is from reason justly nam'd the bright and perfect image of the infinite : reason's mankind's prerogative , no less their nature's honour , than their happiness : with which alone , the meanest creature blest , were truly styl'd the lord of all the rest ; whence man makes good his title to the throne , and th' whole creation his dominion own . whence he o'er others , and himself presides , as safe from errour as ten thousand guides : through doubt's distracting lab'rinths it directs , and all the subtil windings there detects . as safely steers through life's wide ocean , as skilful pilates through the boundless main ; it shews here scylla , there charybdi● lyes , and between both securely leads the wise ; vvho quick-sands , rocks & gulfs supinely braves , a desp'rate fool may perish in the waves ; vvho mad and heedless wou'd his guide refuse● can't blame that reason which he cannot use . he that will close , or leave his eyes behind , shou'd not accuse his eyes , because they 're blind . if knowingly , vain man , his iourney makes through error 's fenny bogs , and thorny brakes , and craggy , steep , untrodden paths he takes ; 't is down-right nonsence then to look upon his errors ( nature's imperfection , ) and all mankind endite with a wrong bill , which reaches not his nature , but his will. besides , it 's better reason to infer , that is most perfect , which can mostly err ; the hound that 's fam'd for far more politick nose , than men in parliament or coffee-house ; than country-iustice , or old caesar's horses , a consul 's made for 's skill in state-affairs ; who closest plots can scent and spoil alone , with as much ease as he devours a bone : iowler the wise the plodding iowler is , oft at a fault , and oft his hare doth miss ; while through unerring-paths a stone descends , and still arrives at that tow'rds which it tends . if therefore those are wisest which attain by surest means the ends at which they aim : the latter , doubtless , will be wiser found , though this is but a stone , th' other a hound . so much for reason , th' next attempt's for man , for him i must defend , and him i can . well then : man is compos'd of cruelty and fear , from these his great , and his best actions are ; the charge runs high , and deeply man's arraign'd , his blood is poyson'd , and his nature stain'd . but i shall make it straight with ease appear , that the brisk accusation's too severe ; for undertaking to disparage him , they leave their text , and make the beast their theme . and first the fears that trouble him within , proceed not from his nature , but his sin ; which , like pale ghosts , while they the murth'rer haunt , do cramp his soul , and all his courage daunt . frame gastly fantomes in his guilty mind , frightfull above , below , before , behind : if in the house , alas the house will fall ; if in the street , each is a tot'ring wall ; if in the fields , what if the poles shou'd crack , and the vast orbs come tumbling on his back ? a bird , a wasp , a beetle , and a fly , with no small dread approach his trembling eye ; for lately 't is evinc'd , all creatures are no less than man , in the wild state of war ; vvhich long ago the wary emp'rour knew , vvho hostile flies , with princely valour slew . is he alone ? he startles when he sees his moving shadow , and his shadow flees . for who can evidence but that may be no meer privation , but an enemy ? so when alone a tim'rous wretch is scar'd , and when he 's not , he 's fearfull of his guard. vvhat shall he do ? or whither shall he fly ? vvho durst not live , and yet he durst not dye : say you who e'er have felt those painfull stabs ; say wretched nero , or more wretched hobbs . guilt is of all , and always is afraid , from fear to fear successively betray'd ; 't is guilt alone breeds cow'rdise and distrust , for all men wou'd be valiant if they durst ; those only can't , who swear , and whore , and cheat , and sell their honour at the cheapest rate : whom brawling surfeits , drunkenness and claps ; hurry on head-long to the grave perhaps : such some call devils , but we think the least , and therefore kindly head them with the best . chuse they themselves whose case they 'll please to wear , the case of dog , the monkey , or the bear. so far , i doubt not , but you 'll find it clear , he 's no true man , who 's thus compos'd of fear : he o'er whose actions reason doth preside , who makes the radiant light his constant guide ; vain fear can never o'er his mind prevail , integrity to him 's a coat of mail ; of vertues and of honesty possest , against all ills h'as trebly arm'd his breast : steel , bra●s , and oak , are but a weak defence , compar'd to firm-resolved innocence . this makes the champion , ' midst the bloody field , bolder than he who ●ore the sev'n-fold shield , to brave the world , and all the dangers there , though heav'n , air , sea & land all constant were . as unconcern'd as were the forrest oak , he feels the lightning , and the thunder-stroak : he meets the lyon , and the ragged bear , with a great mind that never stoop'd to fear . if the winds blow , they spend their breath in vain , tho' they enrage and swell their boist'rous main . till waves arise , and foaming billows rowl , for calm in spight of tempest is his soul ; and syren-like he sings amongst the storms : the brave can dye , but can receive no harms . but men are cruel : no , they 're never so while they continue men , not monsters grow : but when degen'rate , they their pow'r employ , not to preserve their kind , but to destroy . when once unnat'ral , they themselves engage in blood and rapine , cruelty and rage . then beasts on beasts with greater mercy prey , the rav'nous tygers are less fierce than they . the greatest good abus'd , turns greatest evil , and so fall'n lucifer became a devil . but who 'd not therefore blessed michael be , 'cause devils are angels too as well as he ? or else to instance in their proper sphere , pale and corrupted wine turns vinegar , will they beyond it therefore praise small beer ? while they debauch't , are to each other fiends , true men are good unto themselves and friends . whose kindness , affability and love , make these aboad below , like those above : good without self , and without fawning kind , and own no greatness but a vertuous mind : grave , learned , noble , valorous and wise ; high without pride , and meek without disguise . having at large compleated our defence , we will in short describe the men of sence . and first their prowess , next their learning shew ; lastly their wit , and then we 'll let them go : " for that which fools the world , religion , " your pains are sav'd , because the wise have none● here hell's great agent hobbs i' th' front appears● trembling beneath a load of guilt and fears : the devil's apostle sent to preach up sin , and so convert the debauch'd world to him ; whom pride drew in as cheats , their bubbles catch , and made him venture to be made a wretch . hobbs , natures pest , unhappy england's shame , who damns his soul to get himself a name . the resolute villain from a proud desire , of being immortal , leaps into the fire : nor can the caitiff miss his desp'rate aim , whose luscious doctrine proselytes will gain , ( though 't is sufficiently absurd , and vain ) whilst proud , ill-natur'd , lustfull men remain . and that 's as long as heav'n and earth endure ; this th'halter once , but nothing now can cure . next him his learn'd and wise disciples view , persons of signal parts , and honour too , as the ensuing catalogue will shew . huffs , fops , gamesters , highway-men , and players , bawds , pimps , misses , gallants , grooms , lacquies , and pages ; such as the poet justly thought a crime , to place in verse , or grace them with a rhime . but now methinks i see towards me iig , huge pantaloons and hu●fing periwig ; with hat and gaudy feather o'er it spread , and underneath looks something like a head. bless me ! what is this antick shape ? i can believe it any thing besides a man : but such it is , for i no sooner ask , but he bears up , and takes me thus to task . the devil — straight down drop i , and my weak under-hearted friend that 's by : a fiend broke loose , cry'd he , i fear him worse , he shou'd a hobbist be by th'size of 's curse . plague — for a peevish snarling curr ; mercy , i cry your mercy , dreadfull sir ; for a broad-side these weapons fitter are , three wou'd at least sink a dutch man of war. these are the sparks , who friends with stabs do greet , and bravely murther the next man they meet ; with boldness break a sturdy drawer's pate , if the wine 's bad , or reck'ning is too great . kill a poor bell-man , and with his own bell , 't is a rare jest to ring the rascal's knell : cry , dam you to a dog that takes the wall , and for th' affront the ill-bred cur must fall : swear at a coach-man , and his horses kill , to send th' uncivil sons of whores to hell. upon a rude and justling sign-post draw , though the fam'd champion george look't down and saw . assault glass-windows , which like crystal rock , had firmly stood the sharp impetuous shock of twenty winters , and despis'd their pow'r , yet can't withstand their matchless rage one hour . from all th' atchievements of romantick knights , their bold encounters and heroick fights ; one only parallel to this is brought , when furious don the gyant windmill fought . oh that this age some homer wou'd afford ! who might these deeds in deathless verse record . here wou'd his large poetick soul obtain a subje●t worthy his immortal vein ; where greater deeds wou'd his great muse employ , than when she sang the tedious siege of troy. then stout achilles , ajax , diomede , the future ages with contempt wou'd read ; despise their name , and undeserv'd renown , who ten years spent to win a paultry crown ; for war-like boldness , and advent'rous deeds , the camp of venus that of mars exceeds . 't is an exploit , no doubt , that 's nobler far t' attempt the dangers of a female war ; where in vast numbers , resolute and bold , viragoes fight for honour , and for gold ; and with unweary'd violence oppose the fiercest squadrons of assaulting foes ; with just such weapons , and such courage too , did war-like amazons their men subdue , such venom'd arrows from their quiver flew . next we 'll describe , from a few gen'ral hints , their usual learning , and accomplishments . in the starch't notions of the hat and knee , t' excell them , they defie the bravest he. how long they cringe , when within doors they greet , and when y' accoast one in the open street . vvhether a lady led must have the wall ; and if there 's none , which hand to lead withall . which of the two the house first enters in , and then which first shou'd the vain prate begin . vvhen three full hours , without one word of sense , they 'll talk you on genteel impertinence ; and all shall be surprizing complement , and each shall have at least five madams in 't ; besides the courtish a-la-modish he , intriegue divine , and pleasant repartee . ladies of pleasure , they from honour know , by the hood-knot , and the loose gestico : they 'll tell exactly , if her temper red be bounteous nature's gift , or borrowed . descry a beauty through her mask and shroud , call her a sun that 's got behind a cloud . the vigour of those fopperies i lose for want of breeding , but you must excuse for this a clownish , rude and cloyster'd muse. nor must we all their acts of lust forget , in excellence surpassing any yet : for lust's more beastly , and more num'rous too , than nero's pimp , petronius , ever knew : more than albertus , or the stagyrite , though both profoundly on the subject write . now for their wit. they have one waggery the top o' th' rest , vvhich we 'll put first , because it is the best ; to cheat a link-boy of three-half pence pay , by slily stealing through some blind back-way . but what compleats the iest , the boy goes on , untill the place appointed he 's upon , never suspects the cunning hero's gone . having thus chous'd the boy , and ' scap'd by flight , speed he scarcely sleeps for laughing all the night . tricks himself up th' next morn , and hies with to tell his miss th' intriegue of what he did ; who makes reply , 't was neatly done indeed . then he all company do's tire and worry for a whole week with that ridic'lous story : last night i hapned at the tavern late , to be where five of these great wits were sate , and was so nigh as to o'er-hear their prate : i dare to swear , that three amongst the five , were woodcock , ninney , and sir loslitive . had shadwell heard them , he had stol'n from thence● a second part of his impertinence : prologues and epilogues they did reherse , with scraps and ends of stiff untoward verse ; and strong almansor rants cull'd from the plays of goff and settle , and great poet-bays . an hour or two being spent in this discourse , and all their store quite drein'd , they fall to worse ; t' applaud th' invention of a swinging oath , and better-humour'd curse that fills the mouth . a bawdy iest commands the gen'ral vogue , and all admire and hug the witty rogue . and if you once but chance to break a iest , on the dull phlegmatick and formal priest : or rather vent a droll on sacred writ , for th' more ingenious still , the better wit. if he can wrest a scrap to 's present theme , and pretty often daringly blaspheme ; oh , 't is the archest rogue , the wittiest thing , he shall e'er long be iester to the king : he parallels the thrice-renown'd archee , and he shail write a book as well as he : nay more , sir , he 's an excellent poet too , he 'll all the city ballad-men out-doe ; their formal high-bound muse waits to expect , when pensive mony-wanters will contract with clov'n-foot satan , or some wanton maid , in shape of sweet-heart is by him betray'd . each common trivial humour of the city , fills him with rapture , and creates a ditty . the bawlers of small-coals , brooms , pins & spoons , afford him matter to endite lampoons . if sir knight take a purge a tunbridge waters , he 'll shew in rhime how oft , how far he squatters . in forty couples of heroick verse , express the features , and the springs of 's a — . had hopkins burlesqu'd david with design , these wits had styl'd his silly rhimes divine : but since he did it with an honest heart , tom hopkins muses are not worth a f — . certainly if the dev'l struck up and sung , after a pawse so many ages long ; and play'd the poet after once again , though in that old abominable strain , he once deliver'd his dark oracle ; ' twoud pass for wit , because it came from hell. but being of patience totally bere●t , the room and house in rage and haste i left . now sum up all their courage , wit , and then tell me if reason will allow them men ; rather a large and handsome sort of apes , whom nature hath deny'd our sulphur , giv'n our shapes . such in hot africk travellers relate , mankind in folly only imitate . but if a thing s' unlikely shou'd be true , that they both wear our shape and nature too ; i 'd live contented under any state , rather than prove so vain , absurd , degenerate : an owl , a kite , a serpent , or a rat , if a more hated thing , let me be that . let them laugh on , and site the thinking fools in rev'rend bedlam's colledges and schools . when men distracted do deride the wise , 't is their concern to pity and despise ; let me to chains and nakedness condemn'd , my wretched life in frantick bedlam spend ; there sigh , pick straws , or count my fingers o'er , weep , laugh , swagger , huff , quarrel , sing and roar ; or with noll's heav'nly porter preach and pray , rather than live but half so mad as they . a congratulatory poem to his most sacred majesty iames the second , &c. on his late victories o'er the rebels in the west . since heav'n your righteous cause has own'd , and with success your pow'rful army crown'd ; silence were now an injury as rude , as were the rebel 's base ingratitude . while th' glories of your arms & triumphs shine , not to congratulate , were to repine , your enemies themselves wou'd strangely raise by dis-ingenious and inglorious ways ; by means no vulgar spirit wou'd endure , but such as either courage want , or power . but while your clemency proclaims aloud , compassion to the miserable croud . your royal breast with love and anger burns , and your resentment into pity turns . but they your princely pardon did refuse , and were resolv'd all outrages to use . stern murtherers , that rise before the light to kill the innocent , and rob at night : unclean adulterers , whose longing eyes wait for the twilight ; enter in disguise , and say , who sees us ? thieves , who daily mark those houses which they plunder in the dark . yet whilst your loyal subjects blood they seek , with th' gibbet or the ax at last they meet . on the same . cou'd i but use my pen , as you your sword , i 'd write in blood , and kill at ev'ry word : the rebels then my muse's pow'r shou'd feel , and find my verse as fatal as your steel . but sure , great prince , none can presume to write with such success as you know how to fight ; who carry in your looks th' events of war , design'd , like caesar , for a conquerour . the world of your atchievements are afraid , and th' rebels sly before you quite dismay'd . and now , great prince , may you victorious be , your fame and arms o'er-spreading land and sea. may you our haughty neighbours over-come , and bring rich spoils and peaceful laurels home ; whilst they their ruine , or your pardon meet , sink by your side , or fall before your feet . a panegyrick on his present majesty iames the second : occasionally written since his late victories obtained over the scotch and western rebels . whilst with a strong , yet with a gentle hand , you bridle faction , & our hearts command ; protect us from our selves , and from the foe ; make us unite , and make us conquer too . let partial spirits still aloud complain , think themselves injur'd , 'cause they cannot reign ; and own no liberty , but whilst they may , without controul , upon their fellows prey . above the waves , as neptune shew'd his face , to chide the winds , and save the trojan race : so has your majesty ( rais'd above the rest ) storms of ambition tossing us represt : your drooping country torn with civil hate , preserv'd by you remains a glorious state. the sea 's our own , and now all nations greet with bending sails , each vessel of our fleet. your power extends as far as winds can blow , or swelling sails upon the globe can go . heav'n , that has plac'd this island to give law to ballance europe , and her states to awe : in this conjunction do's o'er brittain smile , the greatest monarch , and the greatest isle . whether the portion of this world were rent by the rude ocean from the continent : or thus created , it was sure design'd to be the sacred refuge of mankind . hither th' oppressed shall henceforth resort , iustice to crave , and succour from your court. and then , great prince , you not for ours alone , but for the vvorld's defender shall be known . fame , swifter than your winged navy , flyes through ev'ry land that near the ocean lyes ; sounding your name , and telling dreadfull news to all that piracy and rapine use . with such a king the meanest nation blest , might hope to lift her head above the rest . what may be thought impossible to doe , for us embraced by the sea and you ; lords of the worlds vast ocean , happy we , whole forrests send to reign upon the sea : and ev'ry coast may trouble or relieve , but none can visit us without our leave . angels and we have this prerogative , that none can at our happy seat arrive : whilst we descend at pleasure to invade , the bad with vengeance , and the good with aid . our little world , the image of the great , like that about the boundless ocean set : of her own growth , has all that nature craves ; and all that 's rare , as tribute from her slav●s . as egypt do's not on her clouds rely , but to her nile owes more than to the sky . so what our earth , and what our heav'n denies , our ever constant friend the sea supplies . " the tast of hot arabia spice we know , " free from the scorching sun that makes it grow . " without the worm in persian silk we shine , " and without planting drink of ev'ry vine . " to dig for wealth , we weary not our limbs ; " gold , though the heaviest metal , hither swims : " ours is the heaviest where the indians mow ; " we plough the deep , and reap what others sow . things of the noblest kind our own sail breeds ; stout are our men , and war-like are our steeds . here the third edward , and the black prince too , france conquering , did flourish , & now you , whose conqu'ring arms whole nations might subdue ; whilst by your valour , and your courteous mind , nations , divided by the seas , are joyn'd . holland , to gain your friendship , is content to be your safe-guard on the continent : she from her fellow provinces will go , rather than hazard to have you her foe . in our late fight , when cannons did diffuse preventing posts , the terrour and the news ; our neighb'ring princes trembled at the roar , but our conjunction makes them tremble more . your army 's loyal swords made war to cease , and now you heal us with the acts of peace . less pleasure take , brave minds , in battles won , than in restoring such as are undone . tygers have courage , and the ragged bear ; but man alone can , whom he conquers , spare . to pardon willing , and to punish loth ; you strike with one hand , but you heal with both . as the vex't world , to find repose at last , it self into augustus arms did cast : so england now doth , with like toil oppress'd , her weary head into your bosom rest . then let the muses with such notes as these , instruct us what belongs unto our peace . your battles they hereafter shall indite , and draw the image of our mars in fight . illustrious acts high raptures do infuse , and ev'ry conquerour creates a muse. here in low strains thy milder deeds we sing , and then , great prince , we 'll bays and olive bring , to crown your head , while you triumphant ride o'er vanquish'd nations , and the sea bestride ; while all the neighbouring princes unto you , like ioseph's slaves , pay reverence and bow . a congratulatory poem on his sacred maiesty iames the second's succession to the crown . no sooner doth the aged phoenix dye , but kind indulging nature gives supply . sick of her solitude , she first retires , and on her spicy death-bed then expires . thus god's vicegerent unconcern'd , declines the crown , and all his dignities resigns : like dying parents , who do first commend their issue to th' tuition of a friend ; and then , as if their chiefest care was past , pleas'd with the settlement , they breathe their last : so he perceiving th' nigh approach of death , that with a period must close his breath . his soul he first to god doth recommend , then parts from 's dearest brother , and best friend● contentedly resigns his dying claim , to him successor of his crown and fame : one whose wise conduct knows how to dispence , proper rewards to guilt and innocence : a prince , within the circle of whose mind all the heroick vertues are confin'd ; that diff'rently dispers'd , have made men great , a prince so just , so oft preserv'd by fate . on then , great potentate , and like the sun , set with the splendid glory you 've begun . disperse such hov'ring clouds as wou'd benight , and interpose themselves 'twixt us and light . you boldly dare iehovah's trust attest , without a base perswading interest . when pleasing ●lattery puts on her charms , to take with gentle arts and so●t alarms ; fix't with a gallant resolution , you uncase the hypocrite , who bids adieu to this confus'd and ill-digested state , where plots new plots to counter-plot create : trusting to reason's conduct as your guide , you leave the threatning gulphs on either side● and then erect such marks as may appear , to caution others from a shipwrack there . and since your reign the rebels plainly see the mean effects of their black treachery , the puritans may now expect in vain , to gull with pious frauds the land again : you , like a great columbus , will find out the hidden world of deep intriegues and doubt● england no more of iealousies shall know● but halcyon peace shall build , and plenty flow . and the proud thames , swell'd high , no more complains , but smilingly looks on the peaceful plains . no angry tempest then shall curl her brow. glad to behold revived commerce grow ; whilst we to iames the second make address● striving who most shall loyalty express . no faction shall us from our selves divide , more than the sea from all the world beside , but link'd together in one chain of love , and with one spring unanimous we 'll move ; that to our foes regret it may be said , vve are again one body , and one head : which god preserve , and grant that long you may , in righteousness and peace the scepter sway . on the presentation of a bird to his mistriss . walking abroad to tast the welcom spring , and hear the birds their lays mos● sweetly sing ; plac'd on a spreading elm amongst the rest , ( whose rare harmonious warbling pleas'd me best ) was one i tempted to my lure , and caught , which now ( fair saint ) i send you to be taught : 't is young , and apt to learn ; and sure no voice vvas e'er so full of art , so clear and choice as yours , t' instruct it , that in time 't may rise to be the sweet-tongu'd bird of paradise . advice to silly maids● by an unknown authour . within a virgins bosom of fifteen , the god of love doth place his magazeen : hoards up his treasure , all his pow'rfull charms ; her breasts his quiver , and his bow her arms. beauty sits then triumphant on her brow , she doth command the world , all mortals bow , and worship at the altars of her eyes ; she seems a goddess , and men idolize . at these years nature hath perform'd her part , and leaves the rest to be improv'd by art ; which with such skill is manag'd ●ive years more , each day fresh glories add to th' former store . the motion of the body , rich attire , obliging look , kind language ; all conspire to catch poor man , and set his heart on fire . during this harvest , they may pick and choose ; but have a care , fair virgins , lest you lose th' advantage which this happy season yields : cold winter-frosts will nip your blooming fields , wither your roses , make your lillies dye , and quench the scorching flambeau of your eye . for when the clock of age has thirty told , and never man yet touch'd your copy-hold , a sudden alteration then you 'll find , both in your state of body , and of mind : you then shall pine , for what you now do slight ; fret inwardly all day , and cry all night ; devour the sheets with folded arms , complain , and wish you had him there , but wish in vain . then in your thoughts insipid pleasures steal , and on lean fancy make a hungry meal . your bodies too will with your minds decay ; as those grow crais'd , so these will wast away . all nauseous food your appetites will please , and nourish indigested crudities . when once your mind 's disturb'd , nature begins to furl her trophies up in wrinkled skins . who can expect the body e'er shou'd thrive , and lack its natural preservative ? vvanting due seasoning , all flesh will taint ; 't is man preserves complexion more than paint ; so high a cordial he doth prepare , in natures limbeck , if apply'd with care , it will perform the very work of fate ; not only life preserve , but life create . be wise in time , lest you too late repent , and by some prudent choice those ills prevent : get a brisk consort to supply your want , but let him be a husband , no gallant . there lies much virtue in a levite's spell ; but more in th' active part , performing well ; there 's the intrinsick worth , the charming bliss , that do's conveigh your souls to paradise ; 't will make you dye with a delightfull pain , and with like ecstasie revive again . part with that virgin toy , while in the prime , the fruit will rot o' th' tree , not took in time . but if you will continue proud and coy , and slight those men who court you to enjoy ; here you in wretched ignorance shall dwell , and may deservedly lead apes in hell. farther advice to young ladies . by another hand . be prudent , ladies ; marry while you may , lest , when too late , you do repent and say , you wish you had , whilst sun had shone , made hay . if in th' principium of your youthfull days , your beauties 's like to sol's bright shining rays , then are you critical , and hard to please . when as you do begin to chuse your mate , you chuse him first for name and great estate , and qualify'd , as i shall here relate . good-natur'd , handsome , eloquent and wise , well learn'd , and skill'd in arts , of equal size , 't is lady's niceties to be precise . but when to twenty-one arriv'd you be , you do begin to chuse reservedly , then the young squire who keeps his coach is he . but when as your meridian is past , as posting time doth swiftly passing hast , so will your crystal beauties fade as fast . vesper succeeds aurora in small space , and time will soon draw wrinkles in that face , which was of late ador'd in ev'ry place . advice to a town-miss . by mr. worsdell . dear mrs. anne , i 'm certain you 'll find true the late advice , in writing sent to you ; and i assure you now with pen in hand , in verse or prose i 'm still at your command . if by poetick art i could assay to stigmatize the blackness of your way , i 'd fright you from that brutish , lustfull sin , which you so much delight to wallow in . soar with your thoughts , and penetrate the sky , and view the wing'd celestial hierarchy . think to what heav'nly joys you 'r free-born heir , if you 'll but follow vertuous actions here , and that your ransom cost your saviour dear . strive still for vertue 's paths with strong desire , for flames of lust will end in flames of fire . if once to drunkenness inclin'd you be , you 've sprung a leak to all debaucherie ; and drinking healths , the body heats with liquor , which makes it prostitute to lust the quicker . shun then those paths , don't foster in your breast such wicked sins , they 'll but disturb your rest. torture your mind till atropos divide the fatal twist , and send you to reside in horrors darksome shades , without a guide ; where you will find for your lascivious tricks , charon must wa●t you o'er the river styx : too sure you 'll find he 'll not his way mistake , but row you safe unto averna's lake ; and where you 'll surely be compell'd to land , pluto himself will let you understand . the preference of a single life before marriage . written at the request of a lady . by the same . she that intends ever in rest to be , both for the present and the future , free from cares and troubles , intermix't with strife , must flee the hazard of a nuptial life : for having once had touch of cupid's dart , once overcome by th' crafty courtier 's art ; and brought at last unto the bed● adieu to ioy and freedom , for they 're ●led . she 's then involv'd in troubles without end , which always do's a married life attend : when as before she might have liv'd at ease , in prayers , and hymns and psalms have pass'd her days ; been chief commandress of her will and mind , and acted any thing her will design'd ; she might go travel where and when she please , to pass away the tedious time with ease : but when once subject to the iugal band , her wills confin'd , she 's under a command ; and to reside at home must be her lot , till atropos unloose the nuptial knot . upon clarinda's putting on her vizard mask . so have i seen the sun in his full pride , o'er cast with sullen clouds , and then deny'd to shew its lustre in some gloomy night , when brightest stars extinguish'd were of light : so angels pictures have i seen vail'd o'er , that more devoutly men shou'd them adore ; so with a mask saw i clarinda hide her face , more bright than was the lemnian bride . so i an off'ring to her ruby lips wou'd make , but cannot pay 't for the eclipse , that keeps off my be-nighted eye ; i mean the curtain that divides it from the scene . say , my clarinda , for what discontent , keep thy all rosie cheeks so strict a lent ? or is thy face , which thou do'st thus disguise , in mourning for the murthers of thine eyes ? if so , and thou d'st resolve not to be seen , a frown to me had more than mid-night been . the middle sister , ascribed to clarinda . dame nature seems to make your sisters stand , as handmaids that attend on either hand ; to right or left i turn not , poets say , the middle is the best and safest way . fortune and nature are your friends ( my fair ) for they have plac'd you here in vertue 's chair : doubtless in you the middle grace i see , on this side faith , on that sweet charity . your sisters stand like banks on either side , whilst you the crystal stream betwixt them glide ; or , if you will , they walk on either side like bride-maids , you in middle like a bride . what shall i farther add ? the trav'ller sees a pleasant walk between two rows of trees : the smooth and silent flood in th' middle flows , but the shoars murmur from the banks rough brows . an elogy on mrs. m. h. by a student of the inner-temple . some do compare their mistress in dull rhimes , to pearl and diamonds brought from indian mines ; their lips to corral , & their neck to snow , robbing both indies to adorn them so . but these , alas , are metaphors too bare to make perfection half it self appear ; and to prophane you so , wou'd be a sin , worse to be pardon'd , than commenced in : a crime , that brings my muse into suspence , 't were blasphemy to setch a simile hence . in you each member shows the whole to be , not bare perfection , but a prodigie . nature turn'd spend-thrift , now designs no mo●e t' amuse poor mortals with such monst'rous s●ore , since you have made her bankrupt quite , and poor . your eyes ( like heav'ns illustrious lamps ) dispen●e by beams more bright a secret in●luence on all admirers ; and , like heav'n , do give a pow'r whereby poor mortals be and live : nor is this all , the charms that constellate in your fair eyes , they do not terminate . an equal share of those celestial rays , crowns ev'ry member with an equal praise ; they 're not confin'd to lip , or chin , or hand , but universal are , as sea and land. who views your body with a curious eye , may through that milky hew a soul descry : a soul ! that breaths nought but seraphick love , the sweet monopoly of that above : modest as virgins are , yet not unkind ; fair , but not proud ; your goodness unconfin'd to time or person , and your iudgment great , but not possessed with a self-conceit : perfection so divine , so pure and bright , nor pen nor tongue can e'er express it right . the loftiest epithite my muse e'er knew , admits a greater , when apply'd to you ; who can resist such charms , at whose access sol sneaks away to the antipodes : or in the umbrage of some cloud do's hide his face , as if he fear'd to be out-vy'd . a fabrick so polite , and so compleat , heav'n may behold with envy and regret ; to see in one poor mortal thus ingrost , all the perfections that she e'er cou'd boast . and were you but immortal too ( like it ) angels wou'd pay that duty we omit ; as if you were a deity confin'd to humane flesh , not wretched , but refin'd . a love-poem . by an oxford gentleman . to what kind god am i in debt for this obliging minute that bestows such bliss , as now to represent unto my sight , that which to me alone can cause delight ! how long in mournful silence has my sighs bemoan'd thy absence ? witness , o ye skies . but now i have obtain'd my wish'd success , and have in view my chiefest happiness ; i must with hast my prison'd thoughts reveal , which has been long a torment to conceal . phyllis , ah lovely phyllis , thou art she who showest heav'n in epitome . angels with pleasure view thy matchless grace , and both admire and love thy beauteous face . cou'd heav'n some greater master-piece devise , set out with all the glories of the skies ; that beauty yet in vain he shou'd decree , nothing like you can be belov'd by me. vvhat ornament and symmetry i view , vvhere each part seems as beautiful as new. i long t' enjoy those hands , those lips , those eyes● vvhich i , who love you most , know how to prize . but when my arms imbrace thy virgin-love , angels shall sing our bridal hymn above . nature then pleas'd , shall give her glad consent , and gild with brighter beams the firmament . roses unbud , and ev'ry fragrant flower shall strip their stalks to strow the nuptial bowe● : the firr'd and feather'd kind the triumph shall pursue , and fishes leap above the water to see you ; and wheresoe'er thy happy foot-steps●read ●read , nature in triumph after thee is led . my eyes shall then look languishing on thine , and wreathing arms our soft embraces joyn ; and in a pleasing trembling seiz'd all o'er , shall feel delights unknown to us before . vvhat follows will our pleasures most inhance , vvhen we shall swim in ecstasie and trance , ●nd speechless ioys ; in which sweet transport toss'd , vve both shall in a pleasant death be lost . i know not where to end this happy theam ; but is it real ? or some airy dream ? a sudden fear do's all my thoughts surprize , i dare not trust the witn●ss of my eyes . how fixt i stand , and indispos'd to move these pleasant charms , unwilling to disprove : like him , who heav'n in a soft dream enjoys , to stir and wake , his paradise destroys . another love-poem . by the same authour . pride of the world in beauty , pow'r , and love ; best of thy sex ! equal to gods above : unparalell'd vertue ; they that search about the world , to find thy vertues equal out , must take a iourney longer than the sun ; and pilgrims dye e'er half their race is run . your charming beauty can't but please the sight , with all that is in nature exquisite . about those lips ambrosial odours flow , nectar , and all the sweets of hybla grow . those sparkling eyes resistless magick bear ; i see young wanton cupids dancing there . what melting charms there waves about thy breast ! on whose transporting billows iove might rest● and with immortal sweets be ever blest . shall i but name the other charming bliss , that wou'd conveigh our souls to paradise ? gods ! how she charms ! none sure was e'er like thee , whose very sight do's cause an ecstasie : thou art so soft , so sweet , and silent all , as births of roses , or as blossoms fall . hide then those eyes ; take this soft magick hence , my happiness so much transports my sence ; that such another look , will make me grow too firmly fix't , ever to let you go . soul , summon all thy force thy joy to bear , whilst on this hand eternal love i swear . sweetest of creatures ! if there angels be ! what angel is not wishing to be thee ? can any happiness compare with mine ? 't is wretched sure to be a pow'r divine ; and not the ioys of happy lovers know : wou'dst thou , my dearest , be an angel now ? o how the moments sweetly glide away ! nothing of night appears , but all is day . inflam'd with love , these minutes i 'll improve , and sum an ages bliss in one hours love. but shou'd i long such vehement raptures feel , i fear the transports of delight wou'd kill . the lover's will. let me not sigh my last , before i breathe ( great love ) some legacies ; i here bequeathe mine eyes to argus , if mine eyes can see ; if they be blind , then love i give them thee ; my tongue to fame , t' embassadors mine ears , and unto women , or the sea , my tears . my constancy i to the planets give , my truth to them who at the court do live ; my silence t' any who abroad have been , my money to a capuchin ; my modesty i give to souldiers bare , and all my patience let the gamesters share . i give my reputation unto those which were my friends ; my industry to fo●s ; to school-men i bequeath my doubtfulness , my sickness to physicians or excess ; to nature all that i in rhime have writ , and to my company i leave my wit. to him for whom the passing-bell next tolls , i g●ve my physick-books ; my written rolls of moral counsels i to bedlam give , my brazen medals unto them which live in want of bread ; to them which pass among all foreigners , i leave my english tongue . thou love taught'st me , by making me adore that charming maid , whose twenty servants more , to give to those who had too much before ; or else by loving where no love receiv'd cou'd be , to give to such as have an incapacitie . a love-letter . by w. s. m. d. sweet lady , your conqu'ring eyes have by their magick art , convey'd such flames into my captiv'd heart , i cannot rest ; ah therefore , do not prove cruel to him whom your eyes taught to love ; nor blame this rude attempt , since what i do , my ardent passion do's compell me to ; i wou'd be silent , fearing to offend , but then my torments ne'er wou'd have an end . yet though in this i may appear too bold , my love is pure , and therefore may be told : besides , you are so fair , your vertues such , that shou'd i strive , i cannot say too much . so well accomplish'd you 're in th' art of love , you 've charms enough t' inflame another iove . let not your coyness therefore blind the light of your fair eyes , which now do shine so bright ; for she that gives occasion to despair , by all that 's good is neither kind nor fair ; though outward beauty soon may charm the mind , and make the most obdurate heart prove kind : yet nothing charms an am'rous heart so strong , as the sweet notes of a fair female tongue , that charms the soul , and all the senses move , and adds new sweets to the delights of love. love is the noblest passion of the mind , and she that unto it can prove unkind , is either simple , destitute of wit , or else her pride will not acknowledge it . but that 's too black to dwell in your fair breast , nothing but things divine can there have rest . if therefore wilfull pride don't taint your mind , but as your face is fair , your heart is kind . my pen shall then maintain your worth and praise , and from all others i 'll possess the bays : but if by frowns against me you take arms , your beauty has no snares , your eyes no charms . and though a stranger yet to you i am , if you prove kind , i 'll not conceal my name ; till then i rest to see these lines success , on which depends my future happiness . a speech to his mistress in a garden . the glory which we see invest these flow'rs is lent , & they must live but some few hours ; so time , what we forbear to use● devours . from fading leaves , you see how time resumes their fragrant scent , and sweet perfumes . look but within the most retired places , where utmost skill is us'd to keep good faces . yet in some distant time they will be seen the spoil of age : witness th' egyptian queen ; or the fair charming hellen , who by time had nothing left — but what at last express'd were by her shrine . or thus ; shou'd some malignant planet bring upon the autumn , or the blooming spring a barren drought , or rain a ceaseless show'r , yet 't wou'd not winters coming stop one hour . but cou'd you be preserv'd by loves neglect from coming years decay , then more respect were justly due to so divine a fashion , nor wou'd i give indulgence to my passion . an address to a gentlewoman walking in a garden . by an oxford gentleman . madam , i hope , though i a stranger am , your candid goodness will not let you blame this bold intrusion , that do's now bereave you of these privacies without your leave ; and as you 're fair , i hope you 're no less kind , craving your pardon then , i 'll speak my mind : but oh ! i fear my troubled heart bodes ill , one word from you my life do's save or kill ; first for your pity then i must beseech , lodg'd at your feet , you would behold this wretch . o that the gods above wou'd bring to pass , you might my suit , without my speaking guess ; but that won't be , relating then , fair saint , my firm-fix't love in murmuring complaint . not long since , walking through the shady grove , to see those tender budding plants improve ; and coming downwards from the rivers head , to hear the noise the purling waters made , and see her various and delightfull pride , streaming in circles as the waters glide . then 't was i heard a shrill melodions sound , pleasanter far than what i there had found . one while i thought it was some angel's tune , whose pleasing echo still wou'd re-assume its first high quav'ring strein , and then fall low'r ; in short , too charming for the strongest pow'r . my curiosity then brought me to a lonesome grotto , where as prying through its verdant spreading branches , i did see that beauteous form which thus has wounded me● and ever since my passion is the same , resist not then so true and pure a flame ; but with kind pity send me some relief , since my heart 's stole by you , the pretty thief , from whose bright eyes such conqu'ring charms do dart , as might enslave and captivate each heart : the greatest praise is to your beauty due , all must their homage pay when seen by you . the fruit-tree nodding with each blast that blows , through the great pressure of her loaden boughs , seems to design none but your hand to crop her pendent clusters , from her branches top . the purple vi'let , and the blushing rose , with sweet carnations , wait till you dispose their fragrant scent to your sagacious nose . if you 're displeas'd the fairest downwards drop its fading pensive head , and wither'd top : but if you 're angry , possibly the sun might stop his course , and not his journey run ; at which th' amazed and affrighted world might to its first rude chaos soon be hurl'd . and since my fate 's wrapt up in what you doom , do not my passion with your scorn o'er-come ; but with the sweets of love , and then we 'll be lock't in embraces to eternity . upon a gentlewomans refusal of a letter from one she was ingaged to . by sir c. s. not hear my message , but the bearer shun ! what hellish fiend inrag'd cou'd more have done ? surely the gods design to make my fate of all most wretched , and unfortunate . 't was but a letter , and the words were few , fill'd with kind wishes , but my fate 's too true . i 'm lost for ever , banish'd from her sight , although by oaths and vows she 's mine by right . ye gods ! look down , and hear my sorrows moan , like the faint echoes of a dying groan . but how is 't possible so fair a face shou'd have a soul so treacherous and base , to promise constancy , and then to prove false and unkind to him she vow'd to love ? oh , barb'rous sex ! whose nature is to rook ●nd cheat mankind with a betraying look . hence i 'll keep guard within from all your charms , and ever more resist all fresh alarms ; ●'ll trace your windings through the darkest cell , and find your stratagems , though lodg'd in hell. your gilded paintings , and each treacherous wile , by which so eas'ly you mankind beguile ; winds are more constant than a womans mind , who holds to none but to the present kind : for when by absence th' object is remov'd , the time is gone and spent wherein she lov'd . and is it not the very same with me , to slight my love , when i must absent be ? perhaps sh' has seen a more atracting face , and a new paramour has taken place . and shall my injur'd soul stand mute , and live , whilst that another reaps what she can give ? glutted with pleasures , and again renew their past delights , although my claim and due● oh , no , my soul 's inrag'd , revenge calls on , i 'll tear her piece-meal e'er my fury 's gone ; stretch out my arm all o'er th' inconstant stain , and then cleave down her treach'rous limbs in twai●● the greatest plagues invention e'er cou'd ●ind , is not sufficient for th' inconstant mind . i think i have o'er-come my passion quite , and cou'd not love , although 't were in despight . as for the man who must enjoy my room , he 'll soon be partner in my wretched doom ; he by her faith , alas , no more will find , than when she swore to me to prove most kind . therefore i 'll leave her , and esteem her less ; and in my self both joy and acquiesce . but oh , my heart , there 's something moves there still , sure 't is the vigour of unbounded will. too much , i fear , my fetters are not gone , or i at least again must put them on . methinks i feel my heart is not got free , nor all my passions set at liberty , from the bright glances of her am'rous eye . down rebel-love , and hide thy boyish head , i 'm too much man to hear thy follies plead : go seek some other breast of lower note ; go make some old decrepit cuckold dote : ●egone , i say , or strait thy quiver , bow , and thou thy self fall to destruction too . but oh , i 'm gone , my foes have all got ground , my brains grow giddy , and my head turns round . my heart 's intangled with the nets of love ; my passions rave , and now ye gods above help on my doom , and heave me to your skies ; look , look , mervinda's just before my eyes : help me to catch her e'er her shadow fly , and i fall downward from this rowling sky . in praise of a deformed , but virtuous , lady ; or , a satyr on beauty . fine shape , good features , and a handsom face , such do the glory of the mind deface ; but vertue is the best and only grace . venus man's mind inflames with lustfull fires , consumes his reason , burns his best desires . wer 't thou , my soul , but from my body free ; had flesh and blood no influence on thee ; then woud'st thou love a woman , & woud'st chu●●● the soul-fair-she to be thy blessed spouse . beauty's corrupt , and like a flower stands , to be collected by impurest hands ; 't is hard , nay 't is scarce possible to find vertue and venus both together joyn●d ; for the fair she , who knows the force and strength of beauty's charms , grows proud , and then at length lust and ambition will possess her breast , which always will disturb man's peacefull rest . beware my soul , lest she ensnare thy sence ; against her wiles , let vertue be thy fence . some please their fancies with a picture well , and for meer toys , do real pleasures sell : no bliss , fond cupid thinks like what is in the smoothing of his ladies tender skin . her snowy breasts , kind looks , and sparkling eye , strait limbs , with blushing cheeks and forehead high , in these his best and chiefest pleasures lye : what other parts she can for pleasure show , you can produce as well as she , i know . when age with furrows shall have plow'd her face , and all her body o'er thick wrinkles place ; her breasts turn black , her sparkling eyes sink in , fearfull to see the bristles on her chin , her painted face grown swarthy , wan , and thin ; her hands all shrivel'd o'er , her nails of length enough to dig her grave , had she but strength . such is the mistress , that blind poets praise ; such foolish theams , their grov'ling fancies raise . my mistress is more lovely , and more fair ; graces divine in her , more brighter are : she is the source of bliss , whilst vertue reigns in her , all things impure her soul disdains . those fools ne'er knew pure love's most sacred arts , that e'er were conquer'd by blind cupid's darts , or stand as slaves to their own carnal hearts . madam , 't is the preheminence that'● seen in you , which do's with sacred love my heart subdue ; for all must own who 've read in nature's books , modesty and good-nature's in your looks : your conversation's mild , these sacred charms , protection are 'gainst lusts impurer harms . these and your other vertues do excell , and matchless seem to want a parallel . in your most sacred presence none can think of lust , or once its horrid venom drink ; you are an object that will soon dispell lusts most delightfull poisons sent from hell ; your self's the substance of the saints above , you move my soul with chast and holy love ; for you alone large off'rings i design , and with continual prayers i wish you mine . oh that omnipotence wou'd bounty shew , and make me happy in contracting you . a love-letter● by w. s. gent. madam , ' twou'd prove a needless thing , shou'd i strive to set forth what 's obvious to each eye ; to speak your worth and beauty , wou'd but be to show the sun at noon , which all men see . beauty it self , youth smiles , and ev'ry grace , do all pay tribute to your heav'nly face . one smile from you might make the dead to live , yielding more wealth than lavish worlds can give● your sparkling eyes out-dart the pale-fac'd moon ; you are far brighter than the eye of noon . phoebus his golden fleece looks not so fair , as the fine silver threads of your soft hair. aurora mantled in her spreading beams , to rouse up mortals from their slumb'ring dreams ; when summoning the morning , can't compleat that modest blush which in your cheeks take● seat● whiter than untrod snow on mountains seen , and which i must confess beyond esteem , are those white iv'ry teeth , whose even row , the harmony of love in union show . in various wantonness , each branching vein do's your white breasts with blue meanders stain ; from which clear fountains flow with greatest measure , the most delightfull magazine of treasure . the muses and the syrens cease their song , at the soft musick of your charming tongue : angel or saint , i know not which by feature , sure both are joyn'd to make so sweet a creature , the lovely chance-work , master-piece of nature . as if the gods mistaking mould , that time had cast your species more than half divine ; who can his passion from such beauty tame , you 've charms enough to set the world on flame : mix't with more tempting and atractive graces , than can extracted be from humane faces ! oh let me at those balmy lips take ●ire , and with pursuit of kisses ev'n tire ; which do display such a vermilion red , and when with pleasure fill'd , then hold thy head fast to my kindled and inflamed heart , pierc'd by your eyes bright glancing beams , which dart through my souls secret and most inward part ; which done , let mine in your fair bosom lye , till in excess of joy and ecstasie , i there shall languish out my soul and dye ; and afterwards with like transport of mind● revive again , and all my senses find . in praise of letters . letters are wing'd postillions , and do move from east to west on embassies of love. the bashfull lover , when his stamm'ring lips falter with fear from unadvised slips , may boldly court his mistress with the quill , and his hot passions to her breast instill . the pen can furrow a fond females he●rt , and pierce it more than cupid's feigned dart. letters a kind of magick vertue have , and like strong philtres humane souls inslave ; they can the poles , and emperour inform , what towns in hungary are won by storm from the great turk : mounsieur of them may know how foreign states on french intriegues do blow . the lucky goose sav'd iove's beleagu'rd hill , once by her noise , but oftner by her quill . it twice prevented rome was not o'er-run , by the tough vandal , and the rough-hewn hun. letters can plots , though moulded under-ground , disclose , and their fell complices confound . witness that fiery pile , which wou'd have blown up to the clouds , prince , people , peers , and town , tribunals , church , and chappel , and had dry'd the thames , though swelling in her highest pride ; and parboyl'd the poor fish , which from her sands had been toss'd up to the adjoyning lands . lawyers as vultures , had soar'd up and down , prelates like mag●yes in the air had flown , had not the eagle's letter brought to light that subterranean horrid work of night . letters may more than history inclose , the choicest learning both in verse and prose : witness mich. drayton , whose sweet-charming pen produc'd those letters so admir'd by men. words vanish soon , and vapour into air , while letters on record stand fresh and fair ; and like to gordian knots do nature tye , else all commerce and love 'twixt men wou'd dye . the idea . by charles cotton , esq . art thou then absent , o thou dear and only subject of my flame ? are these fair objects that appear but shadows of that noble frame , for which i do all other form disclaim ? am i deluded ? do i only rave ? was it a phantasme only that i saw ? have dreams such power to deceive ? oh , lovely shade , thou did'st too soon withdraw , like fleecy snow , that as it falls , doth thaw . glorious illusion ! lovely shade ! once more deceive me with thy light ; 't is pleasure so to be betray'd , and i for ever shall delight , to be pursu'd by such a charming sprite . love's sympathy . i. soul of my soul ! it cannot be that you shou'd weep , and i from tears be free . all the vast room between both poles , can never dull the sence of souls , knit in so fast a knot : oh can you grieve , and think that i can feel no smart , because not nigh , or that i know it not . ii. th' are heretick thoughts , two lutes when strung , and on a table tun'd alike for song ; strike one , and that which none did touch , shall sympathizing sound as much , as that which touch'd you see : think then this world ( which heav'n inrolls ) is but a table round , and souls more apprehensive be . iii. know they that in their grossest parts , mix by their hallow'd loves intwined hearts ; this priviledge boast , that no remove can e'er infringe their sense of love : iudge hence then our estate , since when we lov'd , there was not put two earthen hearts in one breast , but two souls co-animate . a pindarique ode on mr. cowley . to tune thy praise , what muse shall i invoke , what quire ? none but thy davideis , or thy david's lyre : true poet , and true man , say more than this who can ; no , not an angel's mighty eloquence . these two , these only doe , of all perfections make a quintessence . then , my dear cowley , dye , for why shou'd foolish i , or foolish sympathy , wish thee to live ? since 't is no more to live , no more to dye , than to be here on earth , and to be there about the sky , both to you shared equally . an ode . by mr. r. d. of cambridge . o ye blest pow'rs , propitious be unto my growing love ! none can create my misery , if cloe but constant prove . tell her if that she pity me , from her you 'll ne'er remove . each brize of air , my groans shall bear , unto her gentle breast ; silently whisp'ring in her ear , i never can be blest ; if she refuse to be my dear , i never can have rest . ye groves , that hear each day my grief , bear witness of my pain ; tell her i dye , if no relief i from her pow'r can gain ; tell her , ah , tell that pretty thief , i dye through her disdain . likely she may with piteous eyes , when dead , my hearse survey ; and when my soul 'mongst deities doth melt in sweets away , then may she curse those victories that did my heart betray . an ode of anacreon paraphras'd . beauties force . i. i wonder why dame nature thus her various gifts dispences , she ev'ry creature else but us with arms or armour fences . the bull with bended horns she arms , with hoofs she guards the horse ; the hare can nimbly run from harms , all know the lyon's force . ii. the bird can danger fly on 's wing , she fish with fins adorns ; the cuckold too , that harmless thing , his patience guards , and 's horns : and men she valiant makes , and wise , to shun or baffle harms ; but to poor women she denies armour to give , or arms. iii. instead of all , she this do's do ; our beauty she bestows , which serves for arms , and armour too , 'gainst all our pow'rfull foes : and 't is no matter , so she doth still beauteous faces yield ; we 'll conquer sword and fire , for both to beauty leave the field . a pindarique ode . by mr. iohn whitehall . i. madam , at first i thought , my passions might to my commands be brought , when , love me not , you cry'd , and said in vain i did pursue the hopes of ever winning you ; so i to slight it try'd , but 't wou'd not doe ; for in the conflict i was almost crucify'd . ii. at first did rise beauty , which fought me with your pow'rfull eyes ; and when i had in vain driv'n th' usurper from my heart , she drew her bow , and shot a dart , which vanquish'd me again : what strength of man , what art cou'd with this amazon a combat long maintain . iii. next after her , vertue well arm'd for battle did appear , attending on her side , charity , mercy , eloquence , wit and a virgin innocence , in war-like state did ride ; and i find since i cou'd not with all these contend , but must have dy'd . iv. but if still you do cry , forbear this conquest to pursue ; you must debauch your mind , turn all your vertues into vice , and make an hell of paradise , be false , deform'd , unkind : by this device , and by no other , i from love may be declin'd . v. but why ? but why name i this great impossibility ? i scarce cou'd so remove the great affection which i bear , were you as bad , as good you are , so difficult 't will prove to you , i swear ; eternal is your goodness , and eternal is my love. from ovid's amorum , lib. . el. . and lucretius , lib. . that he loves women of all sorts and sizes . press'd with my thoughts , i to consession fall , with anxious fears , till i lay open all ; i sin and i repent , clear of the score , then afterward relapse in sin the more . my self i guide , like some swist pinnace toss'd in storms ; the rudder gone , and compass lost ; no certain shape or features stint my mind , i still ●or love a thousand reasons find ; melodiously one sings , then straight i long to quaver on her lips , ev'n in her song . if she be vers'd in arts , and deeply read , i 'm taken with her learned maiden-head : or if untaught , and ignorant she be , she takes me then with her simplicitie . i like whom rigid education fools , who wou'd not try to put her past her rules ; though look demure , her inclinations-swerve , and , once let loose , she jigs without reserve . sanguine her looks , her colour high and good , for all the rest i trust her flesh and blood . here living snow my passion strangely warms , and streight i wish her melting in my arms ; white , red , or guinny black , or gypsey brown , my dearly-well-beloved ev'ry one . if she is tall , my courage mounts as high , to stamp some new heroick progeny : if little , oh how quick the spirit moves ! if large , who wou'd not rowl in what he loves ? the lean provokes me with her naughty rubs ; but if she 's plump , 't is then my pretty fubs ; and doubtless one might truck convenient sport , with either fat , or lean , or long , or short , with yellow curls aurora pleas'd her fop , and leda ( iove well saw ) was black-a-top . the black or yellow are alike to me , my love will suit with ev'ry history . if caelia sing , she , like a syrene , draws ; if she sing not , we kiss without a pause : i love to rifle amongst gems and dress ; yet lumber they to god-like nakedness . buzzards and owls on special quarry fall , mine is a gen'rous love , and flies at all . i like the rich , 'cause she is pamper'd high , and merry beggar love for charity ; widow or wife , i 'm for a pad that 's made ; if virgin troth , who wou'd not love a maid ? if she be young , i take her in the nick ; if she has age , she helps it with a trick . if nothing charms me in her wit or face , she has her fiddle in some other place . come ev'ry sort and size , the great or small , my love will find a tally for 'em all . the foregoing elegy having been publish'd imperfect , is here printed from the best copy . the parallel . as when proud lucifer aim'd at the throne , to have usurp't it , and made heav'n his own● ( blasphemous , damn'd design ) but soon he fell , guarded with dreadfull lightning down to hell ; or as when nimrod lofty babel built , ( a structure as eternal as his guilt ; ) let us , said he , raise the proud tow'r so high , as may amaze the gods , and kiss their sky ; he spoke — but the success was diff'rent found ; heav'ns angry thunder crush't him to the ground ; so lucifer , and so proud babel fell , and 't is a cursed fall from heav'n to hell. so falls our courtier now to pride a prey , and falls too with as much reproach as they● and justly — that with his nauseous courtship durst defile the sweetest , choicest beauty of our isle : that he was proud , we knew ; but now we see , like ianus , looking on eternity , both what he was , and what he meant to be . stern was his look , and sturdy was his gate ; he walk't , and talk't , and wou'd have kiss'd in state . disdain and scorn sate perching on his brow ; but , presto ! where is all that grandeur now ? why vanish't , fled , dissolv'd to empty air , fine ornaments indeed to cheat the fair : and which is yet the strangest thing of all , he has not got one friend to mourn his fall : but 't is but just that he who has maintain'd such ill designs , shou'd be by all disdain'd . had not the lazy drone been quite as blind , equally dim both in his eyes and mind , he might have plainly seen — for the example 's visible to all , how strangely low ingratefull pride may fall . presumptuous wretch ! but that 's too kind a name for one so careless of a virgins fame : for as the serpent did by fraud deceive th' unwary soul of the first virgin eve ; so he as impudently strove t' inspire the lovely maid with his delusive fire : but heav'n be prais'd , now with the same success ; for though his pride 's as great , his cunning's less . song . i. musing on cares of humane fate , in a sad cypress grove ; a strange dispute i heard of late , 'twixt vertue , fame , and love. a pensive shepherd ask'd advice , and their opinions crav'd , how he might hope to be so wise , to get a place beyond the skies , and how he might be sav'd . ii. nice vertue preach'd religions laws , paths to eternal rest ; to fight his kings and countries cause , fame counsell'd him was best . but love oppos'd their noisy tongues , and thus their votes out-brav'd ; get , get a mistress , fair and young , love fiercely , constantly and long , and then thou shalt be sav'd . iii. swift as a thought the am'rous swain to sylvia's cottage flies , in soft expressions told her plain the way to heav'nly ioys . she who with piety was stor'd , delays no longer crav'd ; charm'd by the god whom they ador'd . she smil'd and took him at his word ; and thus they both were sav'd . song . the young lover . by mr. wright . i. tush , never tell me i 'm too young for loving , or too green ; she stays at least sev'n years too long , that 's wedded at fourteen . lambs bring forth lambs , and doves bring doves , as soon as they 're begotten : then why shou'd ladies linger loves , as if not ripe till rotten . ii. gray hairs are fitter for the grave , than for the bridal bed ; what pleasure can a lover have , in a wither'd maiden-head ? nature's exalted in our time , and what our grandams then at four and twenty scarce cou'd climb , we can arrive at ten. song . the prodigal's resolution . i. i am a lusty lively lad , arriv'd at one-and-twenty ; my father left me all he had , both gold and silver plenty . now he 's in grave , i will be brave , the ladies shall adore me ; i 'll court and kiss , what hurt 's in this ? my dad did so before me . ii. my father , to get my estate , though selfish , yet was slavish ; i 'll spend it at another rate , and be as leudly lavish . from mad-men , fools , and knaves he did , litigiously receive it ; if so he did , iustice forbid , but i to such shou'd leave it . iii. then i 'll to court , where venus sport , doth revel it in plenty ; and deal with all , both great and small , from twelve to five and twenty . in play-houses i 'll spend my days , for there are store of misses ; ladies , make room , behold i come , to purchase many kisses . song . the doubtfull lover resolv'd . fain wou'd i love , but that i fear , i quickly shou'd the willow wear : fain wou'd i marry , but men say , when love is try'd , he will away . then tell me , love , what i shall doe , to cure these fears when e'er i wooe . the fair one , she 's a mark to all ; the brown one each doth lovely call ; the black a pearl in fair mens eyes , the rest will stoop to any prize . then tell me , love , what i shall doe , to cure these fears when e'er i woe . reply . go , lover , know , it is not i that wound with fear or jealousie ; nor do men feel those smarts , untill they have confin'd their hearts . then if you 'll cure your fears , you shall love neither fair , black , brown , but all . song . the cavalier's catch . i. did you see this cup of liquor , how invitingly it looks ; 't will make a lawyer prattle quicker , and a scholar burn his books : 't will make a cripple for to caper , and a dumb man clearly sing ; 't will make a coward draw his rapier , here 's a health to iames our king. ii. if that here be any round-head , that refuse this health to pledge● i wish he then may be confounded , underneath some rotten hedge , may the french disease o'er-take him , and upon h●s face appear , and his wife a cuckold make him , by some iovial cavalier . song . on sight of a lady's face in the water . stand still , ye floods , do not deface that image which you bear : so votaries from ev'ry place , to you shall altars rear . no winds , but lovers sighs blow here , to trouble these glad streams ; on which no star from any sphere , did ever dart such beams . to crystal then in hast congeal , lest you shou'd lose your bliss ; and to my cruel fair reveal , how cold , how hard she is . but if the envious nymphs shall fear , their beauties will be scorn'd ; and hire the ruder winds to tear , that face which you adorn'd . then rage and foam amain , that we their malice may despise ; and from your froths we soon shall see a second venus rise . song . i. if mighty wealth , that gives the rules to vitious men , and cheated fools , cou'd but preserve me in the prime of blooming youth , and purchase time ; then i wou'd covet riches too , and scrape and cheat as others doe . ii. but since that life must slide away , and wealth can't purchase one poor day ; why shou'd my cares encrease my pain , and wast my time with sighs in vain ; since riches cannot life supply , it is a useless poverty . iii. swift time , that can't be bought to stay , i 'll try to guide the gentlest way . with chearfull friends brisk wine shall pass , and drown a care in ev'ry glass . sometimes diverted with loves charms , i 'll pleasure take in celia's arms. on the serpentine combustion by squibs on my mayor's day . an heroick poem . written octob. . . of hoods demolish'd , towers laid full low , of crackling crape , and manto's brought to woe ; of scarf consum'd , and periwig on fire , flaming cravat , and ruinated squire ; of lighted petticoat , and neck-cloth blazing , whisk turn'd to ashes , and fond fops a gazing ; cuffs chark'd to coal , and point turn'd all to cinder , and gause soon me●amorphos'd into tinder : of shining gorget , sparkling iump of fustian , and apron deeply lac'd in dire combustion ; scorch'd quoif aloft , and sindged smock alow , i thought to sing in ample wise , i trow , unto the tune of , fortune is my foe . but found the task too great for my weak quill , for who is he that artfully can tell ? how skipp'd the squire , how the frighted maid ; and , like to rocket , danc'd the serenade . to shun the track of serpent , looking out for neat-made manto , and well-fashion'd suit. as if when he had cast his paper-skin , with those he did intend to cloath again : or that to humane covering in spite , he 'd have each mortal to turn adamite ; and fire all , although but thinly clad , esteeming cloaths as goods prohibited . fierce in a quick pursuit , he scouts around , where linnen , or where woollen's to be found ; and in his greedy rage , and hungry wroth , devours garments faster than the moth. within his blazing circuit , as he wheels , still making faster at the head than heels . mounting aloft on ground , he makes small stay , but into arched windows leads his way ; where myriads following , make each balcone , involv'd in flames , look like the torrid zone . swiftly they move about , with dismal quest , not to be charm'd by an egyptian priest ; but still must cruise about where good attire is , spight both of isis and her friend osiris ; scorning each talisman , or magick spell , dreadfull as dragons , and as python fell ; scarce e'er to be destroy'd , for sages write , these monsters still will annually affright ; and hoods and perukes , with hot jaws will swallow , untill the city praetor turn apollo . lest there shou'd some misconstruction be made of this last verse , let the reader know that it alludes to that fiction of apollo's killing the serpent python ; and so allegorically intimates , that those fiery serpents which usually fly about on my lord mayor's day , will annually continue so to do , unless destroy'd by him . to my much-esteemed friend mr. i. n. on his reading the first line of pindar 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , &c. hold , there 's enough , nay 't is o'er mickle , 't is worse than cant in conventicle . is this the much-fam'd friend to th' muses , who thus their helicon abuses ? whose praise on water thus is wasted , claret the puppy never tasted : what the devil was his humour , to raise so scandalous a rumour ? 't is well 't is greek , that few may know it , or 't were enough t' infect a poet : it is high treason ( i 'll aver it ) against the majesty of claret . sternhold and hopkins heard it said so , ( not that i believe they read so ) therefore they gorg'd their muse with water , and spew'd up eke , and also after . to bouze old wine , mad pindar wonted , till by a vintner being affronted , the peevish cur ( what could be ruder ? ) forc'd on us 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 . he water 's damn'd encomium made , maliciously to spoil his trade . but that shan't pass on me , by th' mass● if i drink water , i 'm an ass. to two great kings i will be loyal , my monarch iames , and claret-royal : nor shall i love that greek of thine , scarce any greek , except greek wine . who 'd be of old mad timon's mind , ( because he did ) to hate mankind ? no , soveraign claret , i 'll adore thee , submissively fall down before thee ; and will by whores be burnt to tinder , if i adore that rebel pindar . yours , i. whitehall . a dialogue between iack and dick , concerning the prohibition of french wines . dick . ah iack , had'st thou bin t'other day , to see the teeming vine display the swelling glories of her womb , and hopefull progeny to come , ( which mirth and iollity create , and sweeten up the frowns of fate ) thou would'st with me have sigh'd and said , why has obliging nature made such iuice to be prohibited ? a iuice , which duly understood , with kindly heats ferments the blood ; not makes it posting to miscarry , as do's the hot-spur , styl'd canary ; nearly related ●tis unto 't , and colour'd o'er with the same coat . half blood already , in one round it is assimulated found . with gentle tides , poetick vein it swells into a comely strain . and binding all its numbers tight , breeds nothing dissolute , nor light . whereas canary , with combustion , makes still the writer speak in fustian . when e'ry stroak by this devis'd , is in red●letters signaliz'd . iack . dear dick , it is not thou alone , that thus in wofull plaint makes moan ; the main of the whole kingdom joyns , and weeps the loss of claret wines . as t'other day i musing went with unknown griefs my breast was pent : the cause i knew not , but did fear some dreadfull danger to be near . turning my eyes aside , i found a num'rous croud , in wofull sound , banning a wight , with accent ●ierce , about to stave a well-teem'd tierce . oh , 't was a dismal sight to view ! with sleeves tuck 't up , and apron blue , the cruel and remorsless wretch , his blow was ready ●or to fetch . when streight a philoclareteer made up , and in this wise drew near : " hold , hold , i say , that horrid hand , " enough our mournfull streets are ●lain'd " with scarlet dye , of dire contusion , " by braining pipe in execution . " what is the crime has bin committed " by this poor liquor , how endited ? to which he grimly gives response , ( as if he 'd stave my monsieur 's sconse . ) sir , mind your business , you are ruder than e'er i yet found bold intruder ; in short , sir , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 . 't was all the answer he could get , which put my youngster in a pet , and forc'd him to this language keen , " oh thou more fierce than e'er has been : " the wildest tigers bacchus drew , " or hottest rage yet ever knew , " of harmless claret thus to spill " the blood , and urban gutters fill ; " as 't were no more to be lookt after , " than urine stale , or kennel water . " how many of the thirsty train , " open their mouths , as earth for rain ; " for one poor drop of the rich iuice , " this swelling vessel do's produce . " the better half of all the crude " and undigested multitude ; " now demi-rogues , and near disloyal , " two spoonfulls makes them all turn royal. " when did you know the lad did love " true claret , and rebellious prove ? " besides , it rubies do's create , " of richer dye , and greater state , " than e'er was planted as a trophy " on mogull's crown , or persian sophy . " rascal , look to 't , you 'll rue it one day , " for spoiling of this brisk burgundy . oh , had you seen the people stand , each one with handkerchief in hand , with watry eyes , surveying o'er the coming floods of purple gore . you , you your self had shed one tear , among the thousands let fall there ! to see a hopefull vessel come , with gales of sighs 't was usher'd from the peacefull harbour where it lay , in shamefull wise , to view the day . from mansions of dark sable night , and shady grots , stor'd with delight , of luscious tast , and racy smell , and rosie blush of carbuncle ; vvith hoops disjoynted , tackle broke , vvould force a groan from heart of oak . half ruptur'd , bruis'd , in dismal shew , he thrust up ev'ry avenue ; till to the open street he comes , bestrid by many ill-bred bums , over his bulky body striding , you never saw so ill a riding ; for the fierce wight no more regret had , than greek or tartar ready booted , to seize with their light horse , the prey of youth , or damsel gone astray . the vagabond , and truant tub , vvhich held so many quarts of bub , forc'd by ill luck , and wind , to fall ( by missing port ) on canniball , and savage shoars , he basely binding , and all his teeth together grinding . vvith words insulting thus accosts : france , boast no more , that by thy vine thou canst an english soul confine , to soop up nought but what is gotten , from sowre burgundian grape grown rotten . old british drinks ( which bard of yore tasted , and liv'd till near five score ) we'ave got the art now for to heighten , and our endarkned souls enlighten , above what pitch you e'er can mannage , by all your bo●sting french appannage . the apple o'er the grape shall reign , and hereford's above campaign . the vine no more shall rule the field , but to pomona , bacchus yield . this said , he gives the fatal blow ; and now the streets o'er-whelm'd do flow , with ruddy iuice of crimson gore , which in loud cataracts do pour through ev'ry channel ; and the tide mounts up alo●t on ev'ry side . 't is hard to guess which flow'd more high , that in the streets , or in the eye . each tunicle●ull ●ull deep was sunk , you 'd thought all to be maudlin drunk . yet , amongst all this noise and weeping , some ( though their sorrows were full deep in ) made shift to muster bowl or twain , for to attend the fun'ral train ; which they had got from gorg'd canal , lest some to fainting fits should fall . for why should gutter swallow all up , when many a dry soul wish'd a gullup ? dams being made , the good wife brings out her churn and kettle ; damsel springs out with pipkin , chamber-pot and ladle . and sucking-bottle ( fetch'd from cradle . ) treys brought by butcher , trough by mason , and forth the barber brings his bason . the tinker ( wisely as i judge it ) makes leathern-bottle of his budget . o' th' broken ribs , full many a piece they got , and suck'd like liquorish ; and to their children splinters good , of the ruby-tinctur'd wood , instead of coral , they bestow , to rub their gums , aloft and low ; vvhilst others o'er the dams lye lolling , ( as ready the red sea to fall in ) vvith frequent laps , their thirst allaying , pronouncing many a ruefull saying , concerning loss of champaign , burdeaux , and what a grinning ugly cur 't was , that dash'd out brain of hogshead awfull , e'er thirsty mortal had his maw full : giving out many words ( half raving ) 'gainst hammers , knocks , and blows , and staving . continuing such a dismal pother , they'd like at last t o'ave stav'd each other . all going handy-dandy to 't , till constable do's drive the rout to their own home , from claret bank , there to weep out the vvine they 'ave drank . dick . troth , iack , thy news in manner wofull , my heart has seiz'd , and fill'd up so full , it through mine eyes must take some vent , or i shall miserably faint . there never was more dismal tale repeated o'er spic'd cup of ale , by deep cabal , and nodding quire , of matrons old , near vvinter's fire . vveep , mortals , weep , untill your eyes be red as th' wine they sacrifice . how will you now your passions vent , to her you long your heart have lent ? phillis without regard may go , and lovely amarillis too , may often see her charming name , without attendant anagram . gone is the wine that did inspire the poet with his amorous fire ; that did assist him to invoke , and gave his pen the happy stroak . fools may go on , and scribling write , yet fear no satyr that shall bite ; its sting is dull'd by ev'ry blow the wronged vessels undergo : for all the salt , and all the flame , whence wounds , and plagues , and vengeance came , is melted , quench'd , sunk , lost , and drown'd , and never , never to be found , without the leave of pulling down , the dams of prohibition ; and drawing up the sluces all , that ruby floods again may fall , and freely fill the mass●e bowl : then thou and i , and ev'ry soul that has a muse or mistress there , shall in one hand a goblet bear , and with the other charm the ear. shall briskly each his brimmer drink , and live and love , and laugh and think of something fit to entertain the peacefull hours once again . till then adieu ; with lips a-dry , for once we 'll part ; and so good-buy . for who with baser iuice would ●ully his servile lips , is much a cully . and though full thirsty , fit no more to have his body varnish'd o'er ; or ever to be ting'd again , with its rosie-colour'd grain . once more farewell , till kindly seas rowl claret casks upon our keys . then ( haec ) we 'll say , and laugh and kiss ye , iuvabit olim meminisse . these ten following poems done by a conceal'd author for his private recreation . to clarinda on her incomparable painting and wax-work . written septemb. . soar now , my muse , to an unusual flight , whilst fair clarinda's skill my pen excite , the wonders of her pencil to endite . a modest poet can't be silent here , where so much art and excellence appear . your active pencil scorns a constant dress , it 's seen each day in novelties afresh ; sometimes you curious landskips represent , and arch 'em o'er with gilded firmament : then in iapan some rural cottage paint , you can with equal skill draw fiend and saint . a genuine sweetness through your pencil flows , and charming pictures to the life it shows . next cupid's by your art made fair , and sparkling stars seem hov'ring in the air , supported only by a single hair. but your enflaming eyes shew stars more bright ; stars , which may serve those lesser ones to light ; and pretty cupids dancing there , do dart more piercing beams , than those you 've made by art. a female pencil now such art hath shown , as neither sex before could ever own : for none could yet your matchless paintings view , but the same passions mov'd 'em , which you drew ; and from your self you copy ev'ry grace , for you have all that can adorn each face : so like your pieces to live objects are , that if together we should them compare , nature her self amaz'd wou'd doubting stand , to know her own from the skill'd painter's hand ; for she the like with less success attempts , when her own work in twins she represents . well then may birds , for real grapes , mistake those pendent clusters which thy pencil make . perhaps thy living (a) plants too they 'll neglect , and fly to these thy pencil doth project ; for though disrob'd is (b) nature of her pride , fresh as the spring thy painting doth abide : thus your victorious painting , and your eyes , make birds , beasts , fishes , also men your prize . a young man to an old woman , courting him . in imitation of a modern author . peace , doating wretch , for ever cease thy suit , tempt me no more henceforth with musty fruit ; for rotten medlers please not , whilst there be orchards and gardens in virginity . thy crabbed stock is too much out of date , for young and tender plants t' inoculate . can wedlock e'er endure so great a curse , as putting husbands out to th' wife to nurse ? how pleasantly poor robin then wou'd crack , t' insert our names within his almanack ; and think that time had wheel'd about this year , so soon december meeting ianiveer . so the aegyptian serpent figures time ; and being strip't , returns unto its prime . if my affection thou design'st to win , then cast of● first thy hieroglyphick skin . my tender years will not endure ( alack ) the fulsome breathings which attend thy smack , proceeding ●●om some former loathsome clap. could you a virgins beauty but regain , and change your state from age to youth again : your o'er-blown face more charming might appear , and with delight we might embrace each year . perhaps no strife or discord then might be , betwixt my pretty skeleton and me : but metamorphoses are seldom known in this our age , since miracles are gone . cease then your suit , and for the future try , to heal your tenant's leg , or his sore eye . so may you purchase credit , fame and thank , beyond the foppish name of mountebank ; or chew thy cud on some forlorn delight , which thou revivest in thy eighty-eight ; or be but bed-rid once , and surely then thou 'lt dream once more thy youthfull sins again . but if that still you needs will be my spouse , first hearken , and attend upon my vows . " when th' needle his dear north shall quite forsake , " and stones a journey to the sky shall make . " when aetna's fires shall mildly undergo , " the wond'rous penance of the alps in snow . " when sol shall by a single blast of 's horn , " from crab be posted unto capricorn . " when th' heav'ns confus'dly shuffle all in one , " and joyn the torrid with the frozen zone . " be sure , when all these contradictions meet , " then ( sibyl ) thou and i will kindly greet . for all these similies are understood , 'twixt youthfull heat , and thy dull frigid blood. so , madam , time continue ever bald , for i will not thy perriwig be call'd : nor be a crutch to prop thy tot'ring frame , lest th' fabrick fall'n , from th' ruins spring my shame . to clarinda . a song . i. tempt me not with your face that 's fair , nor lips and cheeks , though red ; i neither prize them , nor your hair , which in its curls is laid . nor value i your pencils fame , for nature it exceeds ; and lillies do your beauties stain , roses your lips and cheeks . ii. nor prize i your seraphick voice , that like an angel sings ; though if i were to take my choice , i would have all these things . but if that you wou'd have me love , you must be true as steel ; or else in vain my heart you move , your charms i cannot feel . iii. but since , fair nymph , you 're fickle grown , i 'll change too with the wind ; sometimes in storms of love i 'll frown , sometimes be calm and kind . my proteus love shall frown and play , as subtle foxes doe ; till they have seiz'd th' unwary prey , but then shall kill like you . iv. a courtier 's tongue for flattery , a poet's brain for wit ; a womans breast for treachery , for my designs i 'll get . then through the silly female flock , i cunningly will rove ; thus , thus for once i 'll try my luck , to get their hate or love. on his secret passion for cosmelia . by no discov'ry have i e'er reveal'd my secret love , so closely yet conceal'd ; but rather , oft with hypocritick art , in a dissembled look bely'd my heart . yet cou'd discov'ry gratifie my wish , concealment shou'd not long defer the bliss . for straight my passion then i wou'd reveal , and whisper in her ear the am'rous tale. but no relation can my wants relieve , or limits to my boundless wishes give . shou'd my belov'd , whose art hath giv'n new breath to dying heroes , at the point of death : she who no cure scarce ever undertook , but the disease her patient soon forsook : she who each simple's sov'reign vertue knows , and to their proper use can them dispose : shou'd she her utmost skill in physick try , all , all wou'd fail to ease my misery : all her prescriptions , without love , are vain ; love only suits the nature of my pain . thrice hath the sun his annual progress made , since first my heart was by my eyes betray'd ; with various scenes of suitable delight , cosmelia's beauty entertain'd my sight . th' idea of which doth still salute my eye , nor can her absence this delight deny . whilst wit and learning also charm'd each sence , her poetry had no less influence ; for flights of fancy in her lines abound , as wine in conduits , when a king is crown'd . thus art , wit , beauty , learning , all conspire t' insnare my heart , and set my soul on fire : her words , her looks my waking thoughts employ ; and when i sleep , i see her with more joy . but ah ! too soon the silent shades of night , do leave their empire to the rising light. when , lo , i find my pleasures but a dream , thus chiefest ioys glide with the swiftest stream . a sleep or wake , still love creeps through my veins , and in my mind the fierce infection reigns . sometimes with books i wou'd divert my mind , but that increases but the pain , i find : sometimes i court enjoyment ●rom my muse , till by distraction i my fancy lose . so wretched men , that sundry med'cines try , as oft increase , as cure the malady . in vain i strive these fantoms to remove , or shun those aerial images of love : her bright idea makes affections yield , like ears of corn , when wind salutes the field . each rising sun views her more bright and fair , her vertues more conspicuous appear . gentle 's her nature , modest is her meen ; her conversation's mild , her looks screen . no tyrant passion rages in her breast , but the meek dove builds there her hal●yon nest. more native wealth doth that fair breast contain , than all the treasures of the boundless main . not so delightfull was the sacred tree , nor god-like knowledge cou'd more tempting be . for the fair tree cou'd not such fruit impart , as this fair virgin , wou'd she yield her heart . happy , false strephon then , whose pow'rfull charms alone might win this lady to his arms : his gracefull meen , resistless charms impart , and glide ( unfelt ) into her tender heart ; whilst on his lips such smooth discourse is hung , his person 's less attractive than his tongue . no storms in love need strephon then maintain , without a siege he may the conquest gain : for where the fort by love's betray'd within , it needs must yield to let the hero in . but for th' squire , and the young hopefull cit , with the gay spark , that wou'd be thought a wit ; their hopes are blasted , and each strives in vain , by nuptial tyes the lovely prize to gain . the squire she slights , lest he unkind shou'd prove , and to his horse or dogs prefer her love. covetous and unbred she styles the citt , debauch'd the vain pretender to lewd wit. thus bravely she doth these kind heroes slight , thinking they all intrude on strephon's right ; whilst unconcern'd triumphant strephon stood , like some dull image carv'd of stone or wood ; insensible of all love 's pow'rfull charms , nor mov'd by wit 's or beauty's loud alarms . but oh , my soul ! unlike effects i find , her virgin charms produceth in thy mind . as nought that 's dead and barren can excite vital affections , or the sence delight ; so nought inanimate cou'd e'er improve my gen'rous thoughts to any fruits of love : or as clarinda's painted shadows fed only my fancy with their white and red. so bright cosmelia's pen it do's impart , vigour and motion to my love-sick heart : her sacred presence all my parts do render vocal , except my tongue , that stupid member . her wit my soul inspires with thoughts too great , for words to comprehend , shou'd silence break . if in kind glances , by a swift surprize , i do behold the aspect of her eyes ; alternate paroxysms of cold and heat , my vital spirits strangely do defeat . thus various passions in my breast do rove , yet all do meet and terminate in love. oh wou'd kind heav'n but be so much my friend , to make my fate upon my choice depend : all my ambition here i wou'd confine , and only this fair virgin shou'd be mine ; lock'd in her arms in love and peace i 'd lye , and whilst i breathe , my flames shou'd never dye : for shou'd that beauty which she do's possess , fade into autumn , i cou'd love no less . to clarinda , on his deserting her , and loving cosmelia . 't is true , clarinda , once i did resign to your frail beauty this kind heart of mine● yet the resignment but in thought was sign'd , for words ne'er seal'd the impress of my mind . too well my heart was sensible you gain'd , by treach'rous wiles , the conquest you obtain'd : and that by art y' assum'd deluding looks ; looks unrecorded in kind nature's books : therefore i 've justly banish'd you my breast , no more your beauty shall invade my rest , i 've entertain'd a more deserving guest : not one whose heart 's inconstant as the wind , but one , whose love to one can be confin'd : one , whose true love with friendship ever flows , and whom kind fate has for my lover chose ; to her m' inamour'd heart doth panting move , by fervent efforts of ecstatick love : with modest blushes i inform her eyes , her vertuous love has made my heart her prize . and whilst my blushes doe confess i burn , by sighs and looks she makes as kind return . know then , kind nymph , my love to you's expir'd , and fled to her , who thus my breast has fir'd . without her (a) art , your beauty will decay , a fit of sickness makes it fade away : whilst in her sight no bold disease durst stand , but , trembling , vanishes at her command . what though your pencil nature oft supplies , with charms as piercing as your azure eyes : yet know , 't is noble verse sets off your paint ; her poetry alone can dub a saint . to cosmelia , on her departure into the countrey . farewell , fair mistress of my chief d●sires , whose charming beauties kindleth pleasing fires ; whilst i ( sad fate ! ) must here forlorn remain , since you , fair conqu'ress , do my heart retain . to you , the center of my love , it flies , and ne'er can rest till it enjoys or dyes . farewell dear eyes , it will be tedious night with me , as long as i do want your light . farewell those ruby lips which seem to me , of nature's glory an epitome . the nectar and ambrosia i shall want , that hang on them , and fast an irksome lent. farewell best tongue , now thee i shall not hear , i wou'd not care if all things silent were . farewell all fair , beauty i shall not view , untill again i do behold 't in you. farewell physician of my love-sick soul , your sight alone can make your patient whole . on a rose sticking on a ladies breast . sweet fading flower , that with the sun's uprise unfold'st thy bud , and in the ev'ning dyes . swell now with beauteous pride , and let thy bright and blushing leaves joy and refresh our sight . incorporate thy sweet and fragrant smell , with those refreshing odours there do dwell . blest , ah for ever blest be that fair hand , that did transplant thee to that sacred land. oh happy rose , that in that garden rests , that paradise betwixt that ladies breasts : there 's an eternal spring , where thou shalt lye , betwixt two lilly mounts , and never dye : there thou shalt spring among the fertile vallies , by buds , like thee , that grow in midst of allies ; there none dare pluck thee from that sacred place , nor yet attempt thy beauty to deface . if any , but approach , strait doth arise a most surprizing light , which blasts his eyes ; there , ' stead of ruin , shall living fountains flow , for wind her fragrant breath for ever blow : nor now , as wont , shall one bright sun thee cheer , but two conjoyn'd , which from her eyes appear . oh then , what monarch wou'd not think 't a grace , to leave his regal throne to have thy place . my self to gain thy blessed seat , do vow , wou'd be transform'd into a rose , as thou . on the most charming galecia's picture . (a) happy the hand , which to our longing sight , presents that beauty , which the dazling light of your bright charms , do's hide from weaker eyes , and all access ( save by this art ) denies . 't is only here our sight hath strength to view those beauties , which do terminate in you . by this your great perfections we conceive , the gracious image seeming to give leave ; which daily by your votaries is seen , and by the muses has saluted been . who , whilst an infant , placed in your hand the bays so many strove for in this land. wisely fore-seeing your poetick pen , might claim the primacy of th'wittiest men. 〈◊〉 you th' extreams of pow'r and beauty move , ●ho are the quintessence and soul of love. ●s the bright sun ( whose distant beams delight ) ●f equal glory to your beauties light ; ●s wisely pl●c'd in so sublime a seat , ●'extend his light , and moderate his heat . ●o happy 't is you move in such a sphere , which do's not over-come our sence , but chear : and in our breasts do's qualifie that fire , which kindled by those eyes , h●d flamed higher , than when the scorched world like hazard run , by the approach of the ill-guided sun. such eyes as yours on iove himself have thrown , as bright and fierce a lightning as his own . the young lover's advocate : being an answer to a copy of verses . written by galaecia to her young lover on his vow . too rigid , too censorious and severe , your unjust scruples plainly do appear . why shou'd you question that most sacred vow , which in sincerity i made but now ? did i not vow by all the pow'rs above , none but galaecia shou'd but obtain my love ? i did , and made a cov'nant with my eyes , no other beauties shou'd my heart surprize . and may those pow'rs their vengeance from above , show'r on my head , when e'er i perjur'd prove : a thousand deaths i 'd rather chuse to dye , than once my faith to break or falsifie . not all your sexes charms shall tempt me more , no other object shall my soul adore . thy sex , alas ! is but a lottery , where thousand blanks for one true prize we see . and since kind fate has giv'n me such a lott , think you i 'll hazard what 's so hardly got ? no , rather think me constant as the sun , who never s●ts , till he his race hath run : firm as the centre , as the poles unmov'd , faithfull as honest swains to their belov'd . but you alledge for love i am too green , though two years turn'd , and upwards of eighteen . alas , too long i think i 've been debarr'd , and five years since love's pleasures shou'd have shar'd : lovers as young as me i can produce , as precedents to warrant my excuse . the famous sappho summ'd up all her joy in the embrace of a sicilian boy . the queen of greece lov'd theseus but a lad , and cytharea her adonis had : nay love himself , that god , is but a child ; shall i for want of years then be exil'd ? yea , i have heard fair virgins say , in truth , of all that love , give me the smooth-chinn'd youth : my tender years my innocence may prove , and non-acquaintance with the wiles of love. to my ingenious friend , mrs. iane barker , on my publishing her romance of scipina . cou'd i the censure of each critick dread , before your book my lines shou'd not be read ; for 't will be thought , shou'd i attempt your praise , trophies of int'rest to my self i 'd raise . since the same pen that wou'd applaud my friend , at once my copy , and her lines , commend : nor cou'd my silence 'scape from censure free , then other hands , they 'd say , i brib'd for the● . yet cou'd applause your learned piece set forth , to make your fame as endless as your worth ; i wou'd invoke some gentle muse t' inspire my active pen with a poetick fire ; that it might blazon forth your matchless wit , and your due merits to the world transmit . but since this subject doth require the skill , or of a maro , or a waller's quill , i must desist , and quit the brave design , and the great task to better hands resign . only as th' empty coach is wont t' attend , to mourn the obsequies of some dear friend : so shall my worthless lines ev'n now appear , for want of better , to bring up the rear of those that welcome th' issue of your wit , which in so soft and smooth a style you 've writ . you fair scipina's name do here advance unto the title of a sam'd romance : then in smooth lines you celebrate her praise , and crown her temples with immortal bays . her heroes fights you bravely have exprest , till blest with peace , he in her arms finds rest . how wou'd it please the gallant scipio's ghost , ( the bravest gen'ral th' elyzian fields can boast , ) to see his battles acted o'er again , by thy victorious and triumphant pen. thy virgin muse soars upwards still on high , out-strips the dedalean scuddery , with swifter flights of fancy wings each line , and harshest thoughts to gentle love refine . each stoick's heart , and softer females breast , with the same passion that you write's possest . let carping criticks then complain of fate , and envy what they cannot imitate . since 't is beyond their art or pow'r to blast your virgin lawrels , which do spread so fast . a batchelor's life , in pursuit of mrs. barker's verses in praise of a single life . by the author of the ten preceding copies . since , o ye pow'rs , it is by your decree , for women i 've so great indiff'rencie : suffer me not by love to be mis-led ; let nought induce me to the nuptial bed. let no frail beauties to my eyes resort , lest those false centinels betray the fort. but if blind cupid with a poys'nous dart , shou'd chance to penetrate my marble heart ; then let an icy chillness freeze my blood , and stop the active motion of its slood : so may i in this happy state abide , and laugh at those a single life deride : whilst they ( b'ing caught in wretched wedlock's noose do both their fr●e●om and their pleasures loose ; for cursed avarice and iealousie , attends on him th' unlucky knot doth tye ; his soul to mirth can never be inclin'd , for cares and fears ever distract his mind . wou'd he be merry , straight his consorts noise , e'er he can think th' abortive thought , destroys . and if his spouse proves barren , then he prays to heav'n for children , or to end her days : but if o'er-stock'd , the husband then repines at the too fruitfull issue of his loins . then are his thoughts employ'd to get and spare , and make provision for a wanton heir . how happy is he then , who 's free to chuse ; and when he will , accept , when not , refuse . no cares in love can discompose his breast , nor anxious fears e'er rob him of his rest : but unconcern'd he is in things to come ; if london please not , paris is his home . yet a fond wife , or wanton pratling boy , perhaps might all his gen'rous thoughts destroy . the exchange of hearts . a song . by the same . being an answer to a song in the st page of the first part. i. happy the man , thrice happy he , who had the high desert ; to lose to you his libertie , and change a lover's heart . ii. if his do's your repose invade , and rob you of your rest ; believe as much disorder's made by yours within his breast . iii. reason with him has no more pow'r than you , to stop the course of an inrag'd and fierce amour , drove by its own wild force . upon a flock of gold-finches seen in the morning . scarce had the prancing coursers of the world , with their fresh steeming breath the morning curl'd ; when a gilt flock of winged stars did play , and with strange light increase the new-born day : sure they were sent from some celestial nest , to teach aurora how she should go drest . gay nature's lively pencil never drew its own perfection in a brighter hew . now in light hoverings they their bodies poise , and hang in aequilibriums without noise . the amorous wind in gentle whispers sings , and coyly kisses their enamell'd wings . in curling waves it pleats their silken plumes , and from their spicy breasts doth suck perfumes ; then softly swells , and heaves its rising weight , the mounting birds enjoy a noble height : there in a spangled crescent they appear , and with a flying rain-bow gild the air. and now sol's rays dart from their eastern seat , and with a golden blush these rivals meet ; and then recoil , more sumptuous to behold , ten thousand colours mixing with their gold. thus they which make the watry fleeces proud , themselves draw lustre from a living cloud . oft through the air their active course they change , and in quick windings their brisk squadrons range . the impressive atmosphere , where they had flown , with a long train of painted lightning shone . downward at length they fell , sure wanton iove in such a splendid storm enjoy'd his love. when doubtfull swains behold with wond'ring sight , keen exhalations with their pointed light , shoot through the yielding darkness of the night . they think it was some guilty star that fell , and trembling pray , that all in heaven be well . oh , had they seen with what a radiant pride , these feather'd meteors from above did glide ; they would have pity'd the deserted sky , thinking they did a constellation spy : which , that it might indulge blest mortals ears , had brought with it the musick of the spheres . with such soft ayrs did all the birds descend , and their bright course to the next bush they bend . with purling noise their flutt'ring wings they clapt , as if they had for entertainment rapt . the thorns themselves shrunk in to make them room , and sheath'd their prickles in their barky womb. new buds from their potential beds did leap , and peep 't to see who 't was disturb'd their sleep● spying such guests , their fragrant laps they spread ; such tap'stry none but fragrant feet must tread . each awfull twig gave an obsequious nod ; and bowing , stoop't unto its welcome load . and now the glitt'ring bush on high displays its streaming branches , deck't with chirping rays . it s golden back 's clad with a breathing fleece , richer than that bold iason brought ●rom greece . the wav'ring boughs under their weight did leap , and with their blithfull chantings time did keep . the neighb'ring brook stop't its attentive stream , and the hush't winds hung lull'd into a dream . ne'er did the perriwig'd hesperian grove , on its bright head so rich an autumn move . hail , happy shrub , wrap't in a golden shade , whom nature hath her living wardrobe made ; hail , queen of plants , crown'd with a diadem , where every iewel is a vocal gem : a warm soft gem , whose splendor do's excell th' obdurate off-spring of the indian shell . may still such phoenixes shine on thy crest , but never burn their odoriferous nest ; but may each morn thy glorious twigs recruit , with a new brood of such melodious fruit . the poet's answer to one , complaining of their negligence , in not writing the duke of buckingham's elegy . nor needs he slender verse , his mighty fame , rais'd above us , do's all our praise disclaim ; poets have liv'd by him , he cannot live by them . so great his bounty , we as well might show the secret head , whence fertile nile do's flow . like nilus he , for with a willing hand he gave to all , his stream o'er-flow'd the land. but still the muse was his peculiar care ; now could i ought in verse ! a subject's here might — but the mind 's ill serv'd by faculties , and something still we know , we can't express . the trojan shield , which maro once did frame , with an intent to raise augustus name , should not do more , if ( as my theme's as great ) i could assume his majesty and state. but nothing ●an rehearse his wond'rous praise , unless kind heaven from his dust should raise another matchless mighty buckingham , who , like himself , could gloss the glorious theme . two great effects we had from 's noble mind , the state and theatre at once refin'd . when e'er he pleas'd to lash the nauseous times , and with just rules corre●t the poet's crimes : nonsence , and bays , and bombast took their flight , like frighted phantoms from the hated light. as by the order of this world we guess , a god , not chance , first mov'd the mighty mass : so whilst we saw , when we made war , success , advantage , when we pleas'd to grant a peace : we , by the beauty , knew , villers was there , and god-like charles was eas'd of half his care : so in the realms above 't is iove's to will , whilst lesser powers his commands fulfill . nor was his body inferiour to his mind ; for when he was created , fate design'd that he should be the wonder of mankind . goodness and grace did always with him move ; from men he honour claim'd , from women love some slighted swain , whom celia's scorn opprest , may raise a flame in some less guarded breast : but there the curse do's not intirely fall , he form'd the race of women to enthrall , reveng'd upon their sex the quarrels of us all . ten thousand ways soft thoughts he cou'd inspire , and kindled in all hearts a gen'rous fire , his bounty wealth , his beauty gave desire . his iudgment gave us laws , a play his wit ; by him we liv'd , we lov'd , we rul'd , we writ . these thirteen following copies done by mr. hovenden walker , sometime of trinity-colledge in dublin . psalm the cxxxix . paraphras'd from verse the . to verse the . where shall i ●ind a close conceal'd abode ? or how avoid an god! whither , o whither , can a sinner flee , almighty lord , from thy ubiquitie ! how from thy omnipresence can he hide , since ev'ry-where thy spirit do's reside ? would i ascend to heaven , ev'n there do's thy refulgent glory most appear ; thy light do's there ●ill the unbounded space , and there dost thou thy bright pavilion place ; at thy right hand , thy dear , thy darling son sits , and thy spirit hovers o'er the throne ; while hallelujahs to their god , and king , myriads of blessed saints and angels sing . would i , to shun thee , dive to deepest hell , ev'n there thy horrours , and thy iudgments dwell ; thy terrours there the wretched damn'd invade , no bed of rest or refuge there is made ; for ever there thy triumphs do remain , ( which , satan to forget , still strives in vain ) e'er since for man thou didst redemption gain , and by thy death both death and hell were slain . cou'd i with wings fly to the utmost sea , swift as the light , which brings approaching day ; swift as the dawn , which do's it self disperse , in half a day , through half the universe . ev'n this a vain and fond design would prove , nor from thy just protection could i move ; for the wide world's most large circumference , is circumscrib'd by thy vast providence . thy goodness me from dang'rous ills would save , and lead me safely o'er each angry wave . thy right hand would conduct me through all harms , thou wouldst protect me in thy mighty arms. under thy wings i should in quiet sleep , though toss'd and threaten'd by the dreadfull deep . would i propose to hide me from thy sight , in an egyptian darkness , and thick night ? a glorious splendour , and a light divine , from out of that thou wouldst command to shine ; thou wouldst that blackest cov'ring make as bright as the gay beams of the sun 's dazling light ; from thee the night can no concealment be , for night and day are still the same to thee : therefore in vain fond men attempt to run from thee , and thy eternal presence shun . thou unconfin'd thy self , do'st all confine ; for all is full of thee , and all is thine . a pastoral , in imitation of virgil's second eclogue . a lowly swain lov'd a proud nymph in vain , who did the country and the fields disdain , because the fairest of the city train . the haughty she despis'd his humble flame , and , soaring , flew at a more noble game . unheard , unseen , he daily came to mourn near lonesome streams , and shades , her cruel scorn : and , while alone , he moan'd his luckless love , his griefs ev'n senceless trees and rocks did move . the neighb'ring hills with horrour seem'd to shake , while to himself ●hese raving words he spake : shall i , as others , to my flocks complain , that i a cruel beauty love in vain ? shall i , with fruitless cries , disturb my lambs , or , with my quer'lous groans , a●●right their dams ? their dams , that strangers are to lover's cares , and can enjoy their loves without their fears ! no , let me here in secret pine away , and in sad objects read my doom each day . lo , through these clifts a trav'lling current glides , and little rocks the purling streams divides . ah! how well this resembles my sad fate ! my fruitless tears , and her unsoft'ning hate : for as these rocks hard and unmov'd remain , and the clear stream but washes 'em in vain ; so fall my tears as unsuccessfully , nor her hard stony heart can mollifie : for still they run , unheeded as this brook , nor will she stop 'em by one pleasing look . oh , cruel nymph ! why do'st thou thus delight to torture me ? why thus my suff'rings ●light ? my mournfull songs neglected are by thee , thou art regardless of my verse , and me . thou canst behold , with an unpittying eye , my sorrows , and art pleas'd to see me dye . lo , now each creature either rests , or feeds , and spotted lyzards dance in shady weeds ; all are imploy'd , and bonny mall takes care , dinners for weary reapers to prepare : but i , by sa● complaints , at noon am found , making , with grashoppers , the shrubs resound . and while i trace thy wand'ring s●eps all day , oppress'd wi●h heat of love , my spirits decay , and by the sun scorch't up i faint away . had i not better far , contented , born brown amaryllis little peevish scorn , whose lofty soul , high parents , and descent , against my love had been no argument ? or i had better far have lov'd black bess , what though her wealth and beauty had been less ; what though her skin was of a tawny hew , and though as fair as whitest lillies you . with her so long in vain i had not strove , but she would have rewarded love with love. oh , beauteous nymph , do not so much delight , nor pride thy self that thou art sair and white ; for whitest blossoms most neglected fall , while the ripe blackberry is pluck't by all : but i am so despis'd , so scorn'd by thee , thou dost not ev'n so much as ask of me , what stock i do of larger cattel keep , how stor'd with milk , or how inrich't with sheep . my thousand lambs wander on yonder hills , 't is my large flock th' adjacent valley fills ; summer nor winter my kine ne'er are dry , but with new milk my little house supply . if or my verse or musick could but prove , of force enough to make my fair one love ; i would oblige her with such songs , such lays , as those with which amphion in pristine days , himself of old the theban walls did raise . nor am i so deform'd to be despis'd , for i but lately with the sea advis'd . when the still winds did undisturbed sleep , nor with their rage wrinkled the smooth-fac'd deep . and if that image did not flatter me , i need not fear , though to be judg'd by thee , that i less handsome to your sight should prove , then happy citizens whom you so lov● . oh that it necessary were for thee , to live in humble cottages with me ; to hunt swift deer , and with a verdant twig , to drive my ewes , which with their young are big . and while my pretty lambs in pastures feed , to imitate our pan upon a reed : nor let it grieve you that you wear away your tender lips upon my pipes to play . this , if he were but half so blest to know , what would not the oblig'd amyntas do ? i have that pipe which was bestow'd on me , by swain dametas ; when he dy'd , said he , accept this pipe as the best legacie . dametas said it , but amyntas griev'd , that i so great a present had receiv'd . but in an unsafe vale i found besides two tender kids with pretty speckled hides ; they twice a day dreign a full udder'd sheep , and these for you with so much care i keep . mall would long since have beg'd 'em both ●rom me , and she shall have 'em , since contemn'd by thee . come here , bright maid , come hither charming fair , see what for thy reception nymphs prepare ; see how they do adorn the shady bow'rs ; see how they gather all the sweetest flow'rs . to make thee pleasant garlands , see how they prepare to crown thee , the bright queen of may. lo i my self have search't the orchard round , to see where the best apples may be found : chesnuts and yellow plums i 've gather'd , such as once my amaryllis lov'd so much . but here 's an apple that can all out-doe , which i particularly pluck't for you . some twigs of lawrel from yon tree i 'll take , and myrtle mix , the better scents to make ; which artsully into a garland wove , with flowers sweet shall crown my sweeter love. but all thy clownish gifts unheeded are , nor do's the nymph for such a bumpkin care . what gifts of thine canst thou believe will take , since city-youths can so much richer make ? thy humble presents fading are , and poor , not lasting as their bright and shining ore. alas , what shall i do ? where find out rest ? where ease the burthens of my lab'ring breast ? i leave expos'd ( distracted in my mind ) my choicest gardens to the southern wind. my clearest fountains i preserve no more , from the unruly , and the nasty boar. my tender flocks by me neglected are , and are no more as once my only care . while i to passion am , unguarded they to the devouring wolf become a prey . each day the sun rises upon my love ; and still as that ascends , this do's improve . but when to thetis lap he goes to rest , i feel no quiet in my tortur'd breast . unhappy nymph , whom wouldst thou coyl● shun ? ah , whither from a wretched lover run ? the greatest heroes did of old , nay gods have chose to dwell in sylvan shades and woods . dardanian paris lov'd the verdant plains , and liv'd most happy , while amongst the swains . pallas her self did fields and forrests love , and was delighted with the pleasant grove ; and there , for her abode , built shady bow'rs , and stately palaces , and lofty tow'rs . and therefore i so much prefer above the smoaky city , the delightfull grove ; and in these shades how happy could i be , disdainfull nymph , wer 't not for love of thee : 't is that , 't is that which thus my rest destroys , 't is that that ruins all my rural ioys ; to thee i am so prone , so bent to thee , i cannot tast the least felicitie . not ●lying wolves by the fierce lyoness , are hotlier pursu'd ; nor are kids less follow'd by chasing wolves , nor can kids be more fond of cytisus than i of thee . all follow that in which they most delight , but you alone can my desires invite . ah , foolish swain , what ●renzy haunts thy mind ? canst thou no ease , no moderation ●ind ? will not thy love one minutes rest allow ? behold the lab'ring ox has left the plow● and now the sun hasts to his ev'ning bed , by low degrees still doubling ev'ry shade . all creatures now , with the expiring light , cease from their toil , to sleep away the night . do's love alone a cruel master prove ? is there no end of the hard tasks of love ? see how yon vine untrim'd neglected lyes ; what wilt thou ne'er repent ? wilt ne'er be wise ? apply thy self to some more usefull thing , which may a much more certain profit bring . shake off for shame at last this fruitless love , and wasting time to better ends improve : or if you needs must love , hereafter chuse some gentler nymph , who 'll not your love refuse . the fourth elegy of cornelius gallus , of the miseries of old age. made english. the poet gives an account of his loving a young maid very privately in his youth , but at last how in his sleep he discover'd what so carefully he hid waking ; and concludes the elegy with the consideration of the inconveniences he lyes under by being old. yet let me one more youthfull tale reherse , and please my self with my own empty verse ; for idle stories very well agree with antick dotage , and stupiditie . and as in changing years , mankind is found with various chances always turning round : ev'n so those times which most inverted be , seem most obliging to the memorie . a virgin once there was , whom heav'n design'd , both by the graces of her face and mind , to be adapted , so , that she became by nature candid , as she was by name . her pure white hair around her shoulders spread , fell decently in ringlets●rom ●rom her head : but ev'ry part of her was bright , and fair , and full as charming as her flaxen hair. the tune●ull lyre s●e touch't with such a grace , that it confirm'd the conquests of her face ; while from the trembling strings soft tunes did flow , with love and ioy my heart did tremble too . but when she joyn'd thereto some witty song , how many cupids sate upon her tongue ! each moving word , each accent sent a dart , and ev'ry note did wound my melting heart . but then she danc'd with such a charming air , as made each part appear more killing fair . no stratagems of love by her e'er mist , nor had i pow'r my ruin to resist : but did with secret pleasure entertain the silent and the smooth delightfull pain . thus one bright maid , but yet assisted well with such auxiliaries , as nought could quell , in various ways storm'd my defenceless mind ; nor did one charm the least resistance find . and when by down-right ●orce she was possest , she ne'er forsook my entertaining breast . once seen , her beauteous form still stay'd with me , and day and night dwelt in my memorie . how o●t has my imagination brought her absent image present to my thought . fix't , and intent , how oft ( though far remov'd ) have i suppos'd i talk'd with her i lov'd . how oft with pleasure would my fancy bring those songs to mind which she was wont to sing ; and how i strove my voice , like hers , to frame , and bin delighted as it were the same . thus i my self , against my self took part , and , like a cheat , play'd booty with my heart . how oft , alas , have my own friends believ'd , that i of sense and reason was depriv'd , nor can i think that they were much deceiv'd . for neither was i perfectly compos'd , nor altogether with my frenzy doz'd . but 't is a mighty trying hardship sure , a stifled secret passion to endure ; the furious rage no mortal breast can bear , but in the countenance it will appear , though never so reserv'd , though never so severe . by the alternate change of white and red , a true discovery is quickly made . th' affected face do's the hid thoughts declare , blushing bespeaks a shame , and paleness fear : but ev'n my dreams betray'd my privacie , my treach'rous dreams did faithless prove to me : they did my sad anxieties reveal , nor cou'd ev'n death like sleep , my cares conceal : for when my senses all inclin'd to rest , and by oblivious slumbers were possest , ev'n then my conscious tongue my guilt con●est . as on the grass , sleeping i once was lay'd , close by the father of my lovely maid ; and while he thoughtless slumber'd by my side , thus , in my dreams disturb'd , aloud i cry'd , hast , hast , my candida , make no delay , our secret love is ruin'd if you stay : for see , already peeps the prying sun , if w' are discovered we are both undone ; the envious light will our stol'n loves betray , hast , hast , my candida , make hast away . awak'd at this , and in a strange surprize , he started up , and scarce believ'd his eyes : and for his daughter , search't the place around , but only i was sleeping on the ground ; gasping and panting there he saw me lye , transported from my self with ecstasie . with what vain dreams , said he , art thou possest ? or has a real love usurp'd thy breast ? and so thy sleep discovers a true jest . some waking objects , i indeed conclude , upon thy gentler slumbers may intrude , and fleeting forms thy wishes do delude . astonish't ! he my broken murmurs watch't , and each imperfect dropping sentence catch't : gently his right hand on my heart he lay'd , and , in soft whispers , more inquiries made : for so apply'd , the sly inquirers hand from sleeping breasts can any thing command ; and the loos'd tongue do's by that charm impart the very choicest secrets of the heart . thus i , who did so long my self behave so well , and seem'd to all so good , so grave ; and had a sober reputation kept , my self , at last , discover'd , as i slept . and now has my whole wretched life been free from imipous actions , and impuritie . nor can i say i did these crimes prevent , so much by vertue , as by accident . but now i 'm old , and want the strength to sin , it pleases me my youth hath guiltless been . yet what just praise deserv'dly due can be to aged men , that they from vice are free , since 't is not choice , but meer necessitie ? strength only sleeps , but inclinations wake , and not they vice , but vice do's them forsake : pleasure deserts their unperforming years , and leaves them fill'd with painfull toils , and cares : they are but glad they do no evil fact , only because they want the pow'r to act . 't is worth our while , if we consider too , what penalties in age we undergo ; how that , with it , a slow repentance brings● for all our youthfull faults , and riotings ; how many sighs , and groans it pays , and tears , for dear-bought luxury of younger years . but though mankind will sometimes strive in vain , youth's boyling heats to curb , and to restrain ; yet oft-times knowingly , and with much skill , we cunningly persist in doing ill. w' are oft industrious , studious , wise , and nice , in the performance of some witty vice : but vice sometimes bears us by force away , yet oft its call more eas'ly we obey . oft , though we cannot compass what we will , we are well-wishers to some pleasing ill. to my mistriss . translated out of tibullus . nulla tuum nobis subducet foemina lectum , hoc primum , &c. my love to thee no beauty shall betray , for it is firmly ●ix't , and cannot stray . none , none seems fair methinks in all the town , but thee ; thou pleasest , and delight'st alone . i wish indeed that none thy charms could see , and they were undiscern'd by all , but me ; so might i love with some securitie . i wish not to be envy'd , nor desire that any should my blessed state admire . the wise-man loves a secret happiness ; for to be publick , makes it but the less . " with thee for ever i in woods would rest , " where never humane foot the ground has prest . thou who forbid'st disquiets to intrude , " who from nights-shades the darkness canst exclude , " and from a desert banish solitude . shou'd heav'n it self conspire to change my love , and send me down a mistriss from above , adorn'd with all the beauties of the skies , in vain she would attempt to charm my eyes , ev'n venus self i would for thee despise . this i most solemnly by iuno swear , whom you to all the other gods prefer . hold , mad-man , hold ! what do i do ? what say ? but i have sworn , confest , and must obey . fool that i was , my fear has led me on to this grand senceless indiscretion . now thou hast conquer'd , and may'st tyrannize , with all the pow'rs of thy resistless eyes ; while i but dote the more : yes , brainless sot , this by thy foolish babling tongue th' ast got . but i submit , command me what you will , i am your most obedient servant still . thy hardest mandates i will ne'er refuse , but the delightfull well-known bondage chuse . only to venus altars i 'll repair , and there my love , and there my faith declare ; she punishes the false , the just do's spare . the agreement . i. close by a silver rivulet , grac'd with rich willows , mournfull daphne sate , leaning her melancholy head on the sad banks o● an enamell'd mead , o'er-charg'd with griefs her heart , her eyes o'er-charg'd with tears , for an intolerable smart , for daily pains , and nightly fears , for most uncertain hopes , and sure despairs , 'gainst tyrant love a long complaint she made , whilst each sad object did her sorrows aid . ii. then three-heart rending sighs she drew , deeper than ever poet's fiction knew ; and cruel , cruel thyrsis said , why thus unkind to an enamour'd maid ? a maid whose breast abounds with kindness , that can move by dire , and miserable sounds , compliance from the very grove , whilst my heart labours to conceal its love : but oh in curst despair first let me dye , e'er he , by loving me , ●inds misery . iii. then three more dismal groans she took , whose cruel noise , like a great earthquake , shook the neighbouring plebean wood , which to commiserate her sorrows stood , i 'll tortur'd be no more , no more i 'll grieve in vain ; inrag'd with furious heat , she swore , these silent streams shall ease my pain , and i 'll no more 'gainst him , and love complain : witness these lonely fields , how i have lov'd , and for his sake this fatal med'cine prov'd . iv. iust with thick trouble in her face , descending from the miserable place , thyrsis , to save the nymph appears , his eyes half drown'd with over-flowing tears . thyrsis ( alas ) had heard the maid repeat her woe : thyrsis the consequence too fear'd ; ah , why do'st thou my passion know ? ( sad daphne said ) loose me , and let me go , where at some rest , for ever i may be , and not despis'd by a triumphing he. v. ah , cruel nymph ( griev'd thyrsis cries with dolefull face , and lamentable eyes ) cou'd you , o cou'd you thus undo a swain , who secretly has burnt for you ? with joy she stops him here , brighter her eyes became , and her all-clouded face grew clear , then ( blushing said ) i am to blame , since you for daphne had a private flame : pleas'd with this blest discovery , both agree their mutual love no more conceal'd shou'd be . song . i. damon to sylvia , when alone , did thus express his love ; fair nymph , i must a passion own , which , else would fatal prove . can you a faithfull shepherd see , who languishes in pain , and yet so cruel-hearted be , to let him sue in vain ? ii. then with his eyes all full of fire , and winning phrases , he intreated her to ease desire , and grant some remedy . allur'd with am'rous looks , the maid , fearing he might prevail , begg'd that he wou'd no more perswade a virgin that was frail . iii. fear not , dear nymph , replyes the swain , there 's none can know our bliss ; none can relate our loves again , while this place silent is . then damon , with a lov'd surprize , leap't close into her arms , with ravishing delights he dyes , and melts with thousand charms . the innocent discov'ry . the air was calm , the sky serene and clear , kindly the lamps of heaven did appear . faintly their light some weak reflexes made on the clos'd casements , which to eyes betray'd , nought , but a dying tapers glim'ring light , befitting well that season of the night . sleep having welcom'd ev'ry weary'd limb● and gentle silence waiting upon him . under olinda's blest apartment , i ( to ease my never-ceasing malady ) took up my well-strung lute , some ayrs to play ; ayrs soft as sleep , and pleasing as the day . on silence i no sooner made a breach , than the joy'd sound her sacred ears did reach ; willing to know who had disturb'd her rest , came to the window like aurora drest , in splendour ; only let this diff'rence be , that fair olinda brighter was than she . lest i should see her ( ah , dear innocence ) puts out the candle , but th' impertinence of the vain plot did make me wonder more , for i beheld her plainer than before : she only had remov'd the moon away , that hinder'd me of a more perfect day : th' eclipse , when gone , discover'd to my sight a better prospect of the sun 's strong light . the petition . a song . i. oh use me gently , since i am your slave , to tyranize o'er wretches is not brave ; in tort'ring me , what glory can be found , who am defenceless , and securely bound ? ii. tempt not your conquests , & your strength too far , but use your captive with a wiser care ; such influence will your kindness have on me , that i shall never wish for libertie . iii. the wary shipwright can't by force reduce the sturdy oak to his more pliant use ; but gently warms it by an easie fire , and then it yields to what he will desire . iv. for love is more commanding far than hate , and cruelty rebellion will create . that king sits always safest on his throne , who rules his subjects by his love alone . fate . a song . i. thou know'st ( my fair ) how much i love , and that my flames do still improve ; that they still burn , and still appear , as bright as thy dear eyes are clear : still they are pure as the first cause , nor swerve they from the very laws ; that womens practices impose , which ●irst their humors , since their pride has chose . ii. no fault in all my love is found , and yet you will not heal my wound ; in vain i tell you how i burn , you will vouchsafe me no return . in vain your pity i implore , you smile to see my bleeding sore ; no , though a kiss wou'd do the cure , unkind graciana lets me still endure . iii. for this what reason can there be , why so averse to love and me : alas , too late , i know too late the strong necessity of fate . no woman yet was ever made to love aright , but be betray'd : the men , who dote on them , they shun , and to the arms of the indiff'rent run . my religion . i. me in the church , 't is true , you often see , but there i come not with intent to hear a thick-scull'd parson vent his phlegmatick divinitie : no , my graciana , 't is to look on thee ; on thee i gaze , and in thy eyes find sence , beyond the gown-man's holy eloquence ; for what has his dull tale of doom , and horrid things to come , to doe with love , and thee , which i alone for my established religion own ? ii. the croud , nay the more learn'd , and wise , for this perhaps will me an atheist call , and say that i believe no god at all : but oh they judge , they judge amiss , and wond'rously themselves deceive ; for i a mighty deity believe , to whom ten thousand sighs , as many tears , with painfull groans , and with incessant pray'rs , as a due sacrifice each day i give , which , sometimes , she disdains not to receive ; and one kind thing from her weighs more with me , than all their bodies of divinitie . iii. with much more sence , indeed they may , accuse me of idolatrie ; that i to you that worship pay , which only heav'n shou'd have from me : but let the wisest of them all , the most precise , and pharisaical , tell me , if my graciana wou'd be kind ; what holy indignation cou'd they find ; what pious zeal , what sanctity of mind , to guard them from a sin so charming sweet , but wou'd fall down , and worship at thy feet ; striving , like me , in lasting verse , to raise eternal trophies to thy praise . iv. for , if to me she once her love wou'd give , graciana's name shou'd then for ever live , and in each proud , and swelling line , graciana's name shou'd like rich iewels shine : nor wou'd it less avail , to make my verse immortal , as her fame : for consecrated with her name , all men wou'd read them for graciana's sake . the kiss . i. oh , take not this sweet kiss so soon away , but on these lips let me for ever stay , this food , love's appetite , can ne'er destroy , 't is too aetherial to cloy : the manna , from indulgent heav'n , which to the murm'ring iews was giv'n , did not so many delicates afford , as in one kiss of thine are stor'd : but it resembles something more divine , like that above , on which bright angels dine ; where , an eternal meal by them 's enjoy'd , and yet , with glutted fullness , never cloy'd . ii. me therefore do not you deprive of my lifes chief preservative ; though i confess that it affords to me more than a bare subsistencie : for thy dear kiss , a kind of tast do's give , how all the blest above do live ; and i methinks , when e'er i joyn my happy lips to sacred thine ; am with the joy transported so , that perfectly i do not know , whether my ravish'd soul be fled , or no : but this i certainly can say , i feel pleasures that are unspeakable . tell me , graciana , prit●ee doe , for only you the truth can know . if on thy lips dwell such prevailing charms , and in thy kisses such delights abound ; what ecstasies , what raptures will be ●ound , within the magick circle of thy arms. the wrack . set by mr. g. hart. i. in vain i strive , with buis'ness , to remove the pleasing tormen●s of incroaching love ; drest in such beauteous forms , still he appears , with sweet delusions , charming all my fears ; so strongly he allures , and do's invite to follow distant pleasures , scarce in sight ; that his dear witchcraft i want strength to shun , but yield , with vast delight , to be undone . ii. such strange inchantments the sly boy do's use , his chains , before my liberty , i chuse . and though my ruin , i before me spy , i 'd perish , rather than turn back to fly : so wretched sailers , in an open sea , by treach'rous syrens , led an unknown way , see the ensuing storms , their songs create , yet want the pow'r t' avoid their certain fate . to mr p. berault upon his french grammar . what equal thanks ? what gratitude is due , industrious friend from all this isle to you ? for all your labour , all your toil , and care , in bringing us , from france , their language here : their language , which is sure their richest store , and each wise man do's prize , and value more , than all the goods that came from thence before . their language , which do's more the wit re●ine , than all their modes , than all their sparkling wine and this thou do'st in such a method teach , as ev'n the least capacity may reach . by such plain rules , and axiom● thou dost show the pronunciation , none could better know , did they to france for their instruction go . to us , thou mak'st , by this , their learning known , and in th' original 't is all our own : translators oft unfaithfull , and unjust , at second-hand we need no longer trust ; but in their prim'tive beauty we may see the famous boileau , and sieur scudery ; now those two mighty wits we may caress in their own elegant , and native dress , and learn from them , bright ladies how to praise , in softest language , and in smoothest phrase : for french alone so easie is , and free ; so sweetly gentle , that it seems to be at ●irst design'd for , and contriv'd by love , as th' only charm , a scornfull nymph to move . now sur● our rambling youth will stay at home , nor wantonly so oft to paris roam , under pretext to learn the language there , since you instruct them so much better here . they need no more tempt the unfaithfull seas , for what your grammar teaches ( if they please ) with much less charge at home , & much more ease . this , therefore , from thy care we hope to gain , that thy endeavours may those sparks detain , whose roving minds lead them to france from hence , meerly ( forsooth , under the slight pretence of courtly breeding , carriage , wit , and sence , ) to learn the affectation of the proud , the noise , and nonsence of the vain , and loud ; foisting upon some easie coxcombs here , those cast of vices which they pickt up there . song . i. evadne , i must tell you so , you are too cruel grown ; no smiles nor pity you bestow , but death in ev'ry frown . my love , though chast and cons●ant too , yet no relief can ●ind ; curst be the slave that 's false to you , though you are still unkind . ii. were you as mercifull as fair , my wishes wou'd obtain ; but love i must , though i despair , and perish in the pain . if in an age i can prevail , i happy then shall be ; and cou'd i live , i wou'd not fail to wait eternally . the same song inverted . by mr. walker . evadne , i must let you know , your cruelty is vain ; for if you will no smiles bestow , i scorn your proud disdain . and since my love , though pure and true , no just relief can find ; curst be that fool shall dote on you , when you are still unkind . ii. were you as gentle as you 're fair , i 'd strive your love to gain ; but i can n●ver court despair , nor cherish ne●dless pain . if in a week i cou'd prevail , then i might happy be ; but love and patience , both will fail , to wait eternally . the five following copies done by mr. c. g. of aeton-colledge . a paraphrase on the d idyll . of theocritus , from the beginning , to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , &c. i. an amorous little swain was set to keep his father's goodly flock of sheep , ( fed in a common that belong'd to pan , about the middle of th' arcadian plain . ) by chance a noble youth came by , whom when his sparkling eyes did spy his watchfull eyes , that there stood centinel , and did perform their office well ; stoutly prepar'd for every quick surprize . marking the beauty of his angel's face , mix't with sweet carriage , and a heavenly grace , well satisfy'd , they let him pass ; who having got admittance , did impart the fatal secret to his wounded heart . charm'd with the youth he was that fate had thither brought , whose beauty did surpass desire or thought : in making whom , nature for once did thus presume , to go beyond her last , to place on a man's shoulders a fair womans face ; or rather to adorn , with more than heav'nly beauty a terrestial form. ii. but ah ! his mind , not like his angel face , proud , scornfull , & unkind , despising those whom passion , whom unresisted passion mov'd to highest admiration ; those who disdain'd him most , he greatly lov'd : he knew not , nor did he desire to know what cupid meant , his arrows , or his bow , how oft , how usually he throws a golden dart , to wound the heart of those who most unconquerable seem , iear at his godship , and his power contemn . cruel in deed and word , who never the least comfort would discover , or one cool drop of ease afford to a despairing , burning , dying lover . choler and anger in his entrails boils , no pleasant smiles , no rosie lips , nor blushing cheeks , nor languish't eyes that might betray an inward fondness , and might seem to say , i will thy mutual love repay . no comfortable words he speaks ; nor suffers me to ravish one kind kiss , that entrance to a future , and more perfect bliss : but as a chased boar with vengeance looks upon his hunter's spear ; sets up his bristles on his back , and roaring makes the forrest all around , and every creature quake ; so he beholds the swain with desp'rate fury and disdain , adding more fuel to his never-dying flame . iii. disdain did make his countenance turn pale , and all his other charms begin to fail ; anger did banish every grace from the dominions of his lovely face , vvhilst cruel eyes , and harder heart took place . yet still the shepherd finds no arms fit to resist these languishing , these fainting charms , his angel sweetness he must still adore , troubled that he could manifest his love no more . alas ! how vain and useless all things prove , vvhen enter'd in damn'd cupid's school , vve learn his precepts , and his rules , vvhen shackled in the chains of love , turn ●ashionable fools ; vve scarce can call our selves our own , and our affections pay obeisance to anothers crown . iv. no longer able to contain , though all was needless , all in vain ; tears , like a mighty flood , did over-flow their banks , and drown'd th' adjacent barren , fruitless , famish'd ground . trembling with fear , at last he ventur'd to draw near , vvhere all in glory stood , the object of his love , the cause of his despair . first he presumes to kiss the sacred ground whereon he trod , in hopes of ●uture happiness , but all wou'd do no good . then strove to speak , but ah ! disdain and fear his forwardness did check , and made his half-out lisping words draw back . forcing himself at last , stutters such words as these : v. o cruel , inexorable , stony saint , blind to my tears , and dea● to my complaint ; sure of some lyoness , or tyger born , unworthy of my love , as i unworthy of your scorn . a gratefull gift to you i bring , the welcomest the only thing that now at present do's remain , to ease me of my pain ; to ease me of my love , and you of your disdain . and lo , how willingly i go ; how willingly i go , where you by your unkindness , destin me unto ; i go where every love-sick mind is us'd , an universal remedy to find ; the place is call'd oblivion's land , a lake call'd lethe in th' midst do's stand : vvhich were it possible that i could dry , in flames unquenchable i still should fry ; nor cou'd i yet forget thy name , so oft have i repeated o'er the same , but find , alas ! no liquor that can quench my flame . v. adieu ! lov'd youth , eternally adieu ! but scornfull fair first know what doom , undoubtedly shall on your beauty come , and from my dying mouth believe it true . the pleasant day , alas ! is quickly gon , flowers in th' morning fresh cut down by noon ; the blushing rose do's fade , and wither soon , white snow do's melt before the scorching sun ; so youthfull beauty's full of charms , but all are quickly gon , the time will come when you your self will prove how great a deity is love. charm'd by some beauteous she , you 'll offer up your sacrifice of tears , and weary her with your continual prayers ; by night you 'll sigh , and pine , by day you 'll woo , but all 's in vain that you can doe , no greater pity will you find , than i from you . then will your conscience bring me into mind , not to delight , but serve you in your kind ; my restless ghost shall come , not to cry ah! but io ! at your doom . vi. however grant me this , ev'n this at least ; i 'll ask no more , but grant me this request : that when thou passest by , thou woul'st not let me unregarded lye , seeing the fatal dagger in my breast . but come , and grieve , and weep a while , i ask not ( what i once so much desir'd ) one smile ; but pull the dagger from the wound , and close , and close embrace me round ; thy mantle o'er my liveless body spread , give me one kiss , one kiss , when i am dead : i ask no more , o grant me this , that thou may'st joyn thy lips to mine , and seal them with a meeting , parting kiss . when forc'd by thy unkindness i am fled , thou need'st not fear that i can then revive , though such a kiss cou'd almost raise to life . hew me a stately tomb to be my bed , where love and i may lay our head . then leave me , after thou hast three times said , my friend , my dearest friend on earth is dead ; o cruel death , that canst us two divide ; my friend , my friend , would god that i ●or thee had dy'd . write this inscription ( since they are in fashion ) to show how base your scorn , how excellent my passion . here lyes a lover , kill'd by deep despair ; stay , reader , stay , and only be so kind to say , alas , he lov'd ; alas , he lov'd a cruel fair. chorus i. of seneca's agamemnon . fortune , thou setter up of kings , upon whose smiles or frowns depends the standing , or the fall of crowns . what various chances fortune brings ? mounting on deceitfull wings , she lifteth kings on high , on wings of dignity . then leaves them all alone , tells them she must be gone ; so let them stand , or ●all , or rise , with wings spread out , away she flies . fortune , how canst thou cheat us so with naughty goods , yet make a show of honest ware ; thou do'st desire thy goods shou'd rich , and gay appear , though they be truly little worth , and truly very dear . ii. 't is not the scepter , or the bearing sway , can cares and troubles drive away : one trouble on anothers neck do's come ; the first retreats , another takes his room . the raging sea contends for passage through the sands ; the skipping waves do beat and roar , falling from a lofty shoar ; so fortune head-long throws , chances of kings , and those that are exalted unto dignitie . kings wou'd be feared , yet we see , they fear , lest they that fear them shou'd use treacherie . iii. 't is not the night can give them rest , whose hearts with slavish fear are prest ; nor can sweet sleep expell the care of them , whose minds unquiet are . what pallace is not quickly brought , by prince's wickedness , to nought ? vvhat tower do's not impious arms vveary , with continual harms ? all law and modesty is fled the court , no ties of sacred wedlock there resort . iv. but desperate bellona stands with quavering spear , and bloody hands : there stands erinnys too , beside , the punisher of courtly pride ; who always waiteth at the door of such as swell in wealth and pow'r , to lay them level every hour : and yet suppose there shou'd be peace , and th' ills pre-mention'd all shou'd cease . v. still things that are so high , and great , are over-turn'd by their own weight . if sails be blown by prosp'rous wind , we fear those gales shou'd prove unkind : and auster smites the tower that shrouds his lofty top among the clouds . the little shrubs , in shades that spread , do see the tall and ancient oak , which blasting boreas oft has shook , lie fall'n on th' ground , wither'd and dead . flashes of lightning smite the mountains high , great bodies open to diseases lie . among the herd's , kine that are fat , and best , are chose for slaughter out from all the rest ; what ever tott'ring fortune do's exalt , has only crutches lent to learn to halt . low , mean , and mod'rate things bear longest date , that man is ●ruly , and is only great , who lives contented with a mean estate . thrice happy is the man , whose means do lye above , or else below curst fortune's eye ; too low for envy , for contempt too high . c. g. the penitent . i. by heav'n ! 't is scarce ten days ago , since to my self i made a vow , that i wou'd never have to do with duserastes more ; till wine , and love , and ease complying , bore down before 'em all denying , for having his perfections , told me , made me break the oath i swore ; threw me head-long to his arms , where tasting of his usual charms , no resolution can with-hold me . now , who but duserastes in my eye ; 't is by his smiles i live , and by his frowns i dye . ii. your sunny face , through cloudy frowns , in vain wou'd make my gazing eyes abstain , for i as soon can cease to be , as cease to love , and gaze on thee ; here cou'd i take up mine eternitie . as well one may touch flaming coals , or with a serpent play , and yet receive no harm ; as look on you unmoved by your charms . for my part , i am forc'd to lay down arms ; although i 'm fain to be content with nothing but disdain . and since those things are cheap , we easily obtain , i am content a while to live upon despair , iust as chamelions do on air. iii. i play and dally on hells brink , till i perceive my self begin to sink , or scorch my self too near so great a fire , and so am forced to retire . anon forgetfull of my former burn , i must again , i must again return : so do's the little gnat , by night , fly round , and round , the candles light , untill its busie daring wing too near such heat begins to singe ; yet still unmindfull of the smart , she must , she will repeat her former sport . iv. hence , hence , heroick muse , adieu , for i must take my leave of you ; love , that usurps the rule of my poetick vein , forbids calliope's heroick strain ; charges me nothing to endite , concerning this or t'other fight , nor of the scythian , or the parthian war to write , unless to beautifie my poetry , those stories to my love i fitly wou'd apply . and now methinks i feign my self an honest faithfull scythian , and he a perfidious flying parthian , whose turned dart strikes his pursuer swiftly to the heart : so the more eager phoebus follow'd on , the swifter daphne did his presence shun ; so much the more encreas'd his passion higher , as the chast little virgin , she grew shier . i ask not mutual love in equal weight , but only give me leave to love thee free from hate . to duserastes . o cruel , proud , and fair , cause of my love , and cause of my despair . when first a little sprouting beard , those lovely lips , and cheeks shall guard , not soft as down , but rugged , long , and hard . when lovely locks , that on your shoulders play , shall turn to the cold hoary grey , or , wasting time shall eat 'em quite away ; as when too much of working spoils the very heart of fruitfull soils , and makes 'em , without moisture , hard and dry , all plants and herbs do wither , fall , and dye . and when that lovely red and white , that in your charming cheeks do meet , that make the lilly , and the rose , their sweetness , and their colour lose , shall turn to wrinkles , wan , and pale , and all your other charms shall fail . then as you go to gaze upon you former angel's face , in your too much frequented looking-glass ; then your own presence will you strive to shun , and thus complain in a forsaken lover's tone . why was i ever young ? why was not beauty long ? why had i ever charms , or why are they so quickly gone ? the vow . to the same . i. why do you vex me with continual fears , and force out needless tears ? why do you tell me i shall surely dye , since courteous heav'n , and i , both in one resolution do comply ? that whensoever you are fled , unkind ; i will not stay , i cannot stay behind . if envious fate must strike the heart , my better part , why shou'd this liveless lump of clay delay to mount the skies to follow thee away ? propitious fate has spun both threds of life in one ; i 've made a vow , yea i have sworn , nor will i fail ( by heav'n ) to perform ; we 'll travel both together to our long , long home . ii. in spite of hell , to heav'n we will glide , and all the heavy world below deride , attended by iove's messengers on either side : not charon's shabby barge , shall have so great , so glorious a charge : apollo's chariot shall us both transport , with mercury our guide , above moon , stars , and sun , we 'll glide , till we arrive to iove's eternal court , there in immortal state shall i on yours , and you on iove's left hand be set . nay , further still our glories shall extend , you shall be worshipp'd as the god of beauty , to you shall mortals pay all sacred duty , my name shall signifie a faithfull friend ; here shall our love no quarrels know , our joys no end . the six following copies done by mr. t. b. of cambridge . an elegy on king charles the second , who dyed of an apoplexy . no more , he 's gone , with angel's wings he fled , what mortal art cou'd keep him from the dead ? the miracles of art were shewn in vain , such as cou'd give a meaner life again ; but miracles were common in his reign . a diet in distress no comfort brings , thus are we sure to lose the best of kings . great charles , or lov'd or fear'd too much by death ! our bribes cou'd get us but a parting breath . unusual fate destroy'd our chief design , and ev'ry sister cut the royal twine ; direfull solemnities they us'd below , and thrice they gave the irrevocable blow . thrice on the monarch ( for each nation ) seize , and to his empire suited the disease . so did geryon take his long farewell , and saw two heads expire before he fell ; so put alcydes vict'ry to a stand , and piece-meal fell by an all-conqu'ring hand . say , envious stars , did he deserve your spight ; say , all ye grand caballers of the night , did you remember with regret the day , when his new star drove all your beams away , when the glad sky did wond'rous smiles dispence , fear'd you to lose your ancient influence ? the same good omen gave our charles his birth , as usher'd in salvation to the earth . under one planet grisly death was slain , but the same bad him live , and slay again . o ye , just pow'rs ! that death ( by faith o'er-come ) shou'd lead the faith's defender to his tomb. britains lament , inspir'd by sorrow , sing , embalm with tears and verse your gracious king ; where-ever death can come , let it be said , in mournfull elegies , our gracious king is dead . a soul so large , so generous a mind , as heav'n all knowing , and as heav'n all kind . let the sad news be born through ev'ry sea , and the winds groan whilst they the news convey . our peacefull ships will need no cannon roar , and with the tidings terrifie the shoar . what grief in neighb'ring states shall not be known , now the soft link of amity is gone ? love has the nat'ral world to peace confin'd , but the political by charles was joyn'd . what grief shall not the foreign reg●ons shew ? for they have lost their ioy , and ●onder too . libyans shall slash their bre●●●s , and so ●eclare their outward grief to ch●rl●● 〈…〉 there . one , o'er her gold , corroding drops shall shed , the other ind. weep gems for iames's head ; no quarter but shall sighs and blessings send , and to a thousand gods our king shall recommend . pardon , great ghost , your sinfull people spare , and be our genius with your princely care . smiling , the story of your troubles tell , and pity the mean souls who cou'd rebell . with joy recount the changes you have known , and all the shapes attend the british crown . how faithless , as incircling waves , were we ; how you became the proteus of our sea : how on the wing you 'd now deceive the foe , then vanish't into air unseen you 'd go : how like a stately oak you 'd sometimes reign , and with long scepters awe the shrubby plain . such were the forms , alive , you us'd to have , immutable and stiff now in the grave ; variously prest , and molded up and down , you were reserv'd for an eternal crown . a dithyrambique , made just before the king and queen went to their coronation . i. keep now , my muse , the great pindarique road , and fly as if to meet a god , for iames and mary are the same ; ascend my muse , mount in your flame , for oh my soul 's in hast to be abroad ; our souls of old were stol'n from on high , and since , as if they fear'd discov'ry , sneak here below with dull mortality , let mine be open , and confess her mother-sky ; visit the plains above , and sing some worthy transports of a god-like king : what muse cannot our iames inspire ; what cannot royal mary doe , they give us theams and genius too , fewel at once , and fire . leander stretcht along , & buffeted the sawcy waves , that , when he thought of life , and ioy , dared the kind thoughts annoy , and threaten him with graves : the taper did not only shew his pathless way , but made him bold , and strong , leander stretcht along ; not only on his eye it play'd , but follow'd love through all the pores he there had made , it glitter'd in his mind as well as in the sea. ii. heroes , by nature , still dispence vigour and sence , to the most thoughtless subject-clay , upon the machins still they shine : the machins feel a warmeth divine , and briskly move , and sweetly play . their royal sparkling virtues are the only stars that have an influence , and du ' ile as the gold they wear . this happy england knows ; england is happy in her sons at last , the days of prodigality are past ; for arms and arts her sons grow fit , they gather courage , and they gather wit ; in vain their temper , and their clime oppose , and once-insulting neighbours fear , those lyons●url ●url their mains no more , no longer tear the ground , and roar , they see our iames his england's shape restore , and break the charms that made her beast before ; those lyons tremble , and reveer , for england once again a royal matron do's appear . iii. how much indebted must the coronation be , heroick iames , to very thee , thy person wou'd , unrob'd , add to th' solemnity , luster to thee thy diadem will owe , and flaming iewels round thy head , like a good omen spread , thou do'st on all a noble stamp bestow , thy subtile beams thorough thy people go , and make each vulgar look to show , indulgent planets to their friends , and comets to the foe : thou , with illustrious graces , round thee hurl'd from thy own self , do'st animate the british world ; poetick plato , when he made his deitie , but fancy'd what in iames wee see , the in●inite was plac'd alone , amidst his wond'rous creation ; the indivisible the center did possess , and with extended spirit , bless the living circles that his breath had form'd about his throne , his spirit penetrated every-where , and left no point void of the searching care , large streams of inspiration flow'd , and taught the beings , that they gave , to praise their god. iv. io , my muse , the triumphs just begin , over our nations vanquish't sin , our animosities and feuds are done , all those unhealthy clouds are gone ; fix't is our delos now , nor can th' imbracing sea flatter her to her old inconstancie . awake , my muse , the comfortable news reherse , * and tell it to the president of verse , if such a president of verse there be , and any way a-kin to memorie ; how will it work on his harmonious mind ? how soft will be his strain , when he shall find his own strange story acted o'er again ? he 'll smile when e'er you wond'ring tell , our delos did become unmoveable ; he 'll strike his lyre , when you shall praise our crowned phoebus , and describe his rays . diana too you must recite , the three-nam'd goddess naturally bright , whose native glories then were seen , when a vast tract of earth was plac'd between , when she deserv'd alone to be a queen , tho' , like his sister , say she now but borrows light. v. lo , where apollo smiling stands , and strikes his lyre with his melodious hands , possest with mighty pleasure ; lo where he has left his quiver and his bow ; there are his arrows lay'd aside , and by the milder lyre supply'd ; the chearfull sound , the chearfull sound methinks i hear ; and lo , how every year dances in decent order here , by the smooth motion all their poyson 's spent , and th' hieroglyphick snake grows innocent ; at th' chearfull sound ill-boding spirits fly , charm'd from their best-beloved cruelty , and vanish , like sad ghosts , that shun the morning's eye . ill-boding spirits on happy minutes wait , and boldly vex the fortunate , and politickly seize a glad unwary state ; a coronation pomp gone by , behind the greedy vultures fly , the rear's brought up with iudgments , plagues , mortality , and all the poor spectators dye ; instead of medals to be thrown about , malicious powers scatter their ulcers , and their sores , and show'r their tokens on th' infected rout , this former times have known , avert it heaven from ours . vi. close up , my muse , the dismal scene , leave the destroying angels , or destroying men ; our monarch shall your musick make , of honourable actions speak , sing of our present ioys , and miseries forsake ; speak of the prince that aw'd the main , and in the ocean wide began his reign , whose prowess heavy flemmings understood ; whose valour every-where escap'd the rocks and shallows of despair , who noah's lawfull heir succeeded in the boundless empire of the flood . shew the undaunted champion on the shore , dying his future robes in hostile gore ; shew him in peace how easie , and how free , and yet beyond the reach of mutinie , eternal conquerour ! in peace he gets a victorie . he stops not there where other warriours doe , he do's not always force pursue , he can both soul and body too , mankind in all capacities subdue : he do's not only use the killing art , with harmless skill sometimes he wounds the heart , and there plants loyal veins to quell the trayt'rous part ; the vital flame he do's not always damp , but pours a precious oyl into the gloomy lamp ; his former vict'ries are in this o'er-come , and he 's the greatest conquerour at home . vii . illustrious prince , humble and brave , head of his country , and his countries slave ; a souldier's hardships oft h' endur'd , and in bold deeds the prince obscur'd ; as iove to the egyptian beasts was known , oft he retir'd to our condition , and thence took rise to leap into a throne . he ran through every task that subjects bear , accomplish't , by degrees , for royal care ; with toil he climb'd the pinnacle of state , his fortune oft was us'd before 't was great , * and lawrels did his head for the imperial crown prepare . theseus and bacchus thus ambrosia gain , and with the healing nectar calm their former pain : thus hercules upon twelve trophies rose , he labour'd for , and merited a long repose . thus sacred charles ascends , and visits his celestial friends ; safely he cuts the thund'ring skies , adorn'd with new imperious ioys ; young angels kiss each tender limb , and fondly call him cherubim , his saviour and his sire embrace him as he flies . viii . iames , thou hast won 'em , & our lives are thine , thousands of ours vouchsafe receive , for that great one thou woud'st so often give ; that life which weather'd storms , & a more damn'd design , which can the devils various shapes decline , in patience second brother of the stuart's line . patience , the stay of angry fate , that pleases heav'n when it 's inclin'd to hate : patience , that patience purchases above , by sacred sympathy , the bar at which the heav'ns and we meet and agree , patience the alchymie , that turns to gold the leaden darts of love ; by touch-stone patience , the creating counsels know if they have fram'd a master-piece , or no. in patience thetis dip't her boy , and sent him to defy the force of troy ; patience the shield which cyclops beat , compos'd of cold and heat , struck by the sword of envy , or of spite , the more it sparkles , and confounds the fight . the icy sword snaps on the shield , spite falls unarm'd , and envy quits the field . thus far th' inconstant style betrays my mind , wav'ring , as needless , till the pole they find . but here 't is fix't , since to the queen 't is brought , the queen is the perfection of our thought : her beauty , which can fire the so●id iames , with ease must put our ●inder breasts in flames . such beauty heav'ns in modena misplace , we lay the justest claim to such a face . such radiant eyes our nation 's loss repay , for the rich pearls that caesar bore away ; as in some vital , where the scarlet blood glides smoothly on , and keeps an equal ●lood ; the brisker soul rides high , and knows no bound , expands it self , and slashes round : s● must our queen , when she shall pass along , so be distinguish't ●rom the crimson throng . hail , gracious queen of beauty , and of wit , in whom the two best characters are writ , from the blest hills ; oh , aiding goddess ! you both warm our climate , and our fancies too . what off'rings for such presents cou'd we bring , if we had not been happy in a king. to their graces , the duke and dutchess of albemarle , upon their voyage for iamaica . great sir , your presence still we wou'd implore , did not the indies court you to their shore ; thence rising glory drives our grief away , and only envy can desire your stay . tremble we might , and dread ano●her's doom , but your strange blessings promise more to come . we that beheld how riches slow'd to thee , need not suspect a tributary sea ; nor can we fear that danger 's there design'd , where providence has made the rocks so kind : prodigious fortune must on him attend , to whom the waves such pleasing monsters send ; your father's spirit , sure on th' water mov'd , wont to restore the gallant men he lov'd . go then , lov'd prince , success your actions crown , guarded with vertuous honours there unknown : how shall your star shine on the new-found coast , and please the pride of the edward's ghost , so far out-doing his prophetick boast . the george by him pent up in lands he knew , will make the utmost conquest under you. how shall the slaves to labour born , and toil , when your kind person shall refresh the isle , wonder with joy to see each other smile ? the spirits which , to them , you shall dispence , so much their once-vex't souls will influence , that they shall banish all sad sorrows thence . what ease shall natives , what delight possess , who from blest you derive their happiness ? new kings at home have acts of grace bestow'd , and albemarle gives iubilees abroad . madam , 't was no desert in us , we own , so long detain'd you to our selves alone ; no worth of ours , but charity in you , gave more to us than was by nature due . your grace for universal comfort made , as the day-beams are round the globe display'd , shou'd equally distribute light and shade . and beauties still of alexander's mind , in one poor world too narrowly con●in'd : but these two conqu'rours do this diff'rence keep , fate will not let the charming victress weep . when thund'ring spaniards mexico did seize , indians surprized , thought 'em deities . by suff'ring since , taught what the furious are , now wisely will adore the soft and fair ; even from their sun to gentler warmth they 'll ●ly , and at your rays their smother'd souls supply ; they 'll thank the heav'ns that made their herbs for smoke , and sacrifice plantations , you t' invoke . their teeming soil vast treasures needs must give , for you can ripen where the planets leave : your chearfull eyes all sorrow shall destroy , and fill their hearts with plenty , and with joy . what cannot greatness , wit , and beauty doe , such constant bliss is to your presence due , as if their spring but prophesy'd of you ? ovid. amor. lib. . eleg. . a ring presented to his mistress . go , sparkling ring , my fair one 's finger bind , shine there , and tell what flames you le●t behind . leap on the tender ioint with eager zeal , and may she smile , and entertain thee well . close may her finger be to thee embrac'd , as fate has made my arms to clasp her was● . thou little ring , how happy must thou be , handl'd by her , and envy'd ev'n by me. rais'd to my heav'n , a comet thou wilt prove , and vex the quiet government of love. now for a spell , that i my gift might grow , to rifle all the charms my fair can show . then as her naked skin she ever prest , or hid her hand within her heaving breast ; with joy grown big i 'd quit my former hold , and send to better mines th' enliv'ned gold. then when she seals her letters with my gem , ( let not my ruine be contriv'd in them ) lest the soft wax refuse to let me go , what balmy kisses will her lips bestow ? then , if hence betty with this ring she cries , and throw it where my other plunder lyes . shrunk with the fright , i 'll lengthen a delay , i 'll gently squeeze her , and my love betray . disgrace from me , my sweetest , never fear , i am a pretty woman's ring , my dear . let you and i go to the bath's alone , and let the fruitfull waters change my stone . o , madam , then , madam , the blessing then , passion shall teach your ring the crimes of men. but these are dreams , my little gift , adieu , say i adore her , and have offer'd you. to afer . martial . epig. . lib . this for an hundred pound 's engag'd to me , that merchant owes me two , that banker three . the chamberlain runs deeper in my score , and the exchequer keeps a thousand more . the new plantations raise my treasure much ; beside a trade with spaniards , and the dutch. the same dull tale afer so oft you tell , i scarce remember my own name so well . afer , i faint , my patience quite is lost , i cannot hear your gains , but to your cost . without reward , such torture who will bear , poundage is due for every summ , i hear . an excuse for not rhiming in the time of the rebellion . 't is true , my friend , my style is mean and low ; but if you like it , 't is no longer so . what to the unkind world do's humble seem , lovers and friends may raise by their esteem ; e'er since the image of immortal love , made dust and ashes fit for ioys above . yet though i had as clear and smooth a vain , and sung as well as any iovial swain . though i cou'd force the dulness of our clime , and aid the lab'ring fancy with my rhime ; heighten my thoughts , expel the clouds from thence , or strike from them flashes of wit and sence . war wou'd disorder my soft spirits quite , and , like a plague infect , and make them fight . rebellious war all melody destroys , from plow-men's whistle , to the laureat's voice . swords fright the muses●rom ●rom their peacefull seat , and poets are the first they captivate . minerva's easie , while her garment flows , dress her in armour , and how stiff she goes ? the harps that drew wild mortals from the wood , and taught the harmony of common good , by just proportion of their tunefull strings , rank't people , gentry , nobles , and their kings . hence is it when state-unisons expire , they barbarously slay their parent lyre . finis . books lately printed for benj. crayle , at the peacock and bible at the west-end of st. paul's . i. the glory of god's revenge against the bloody and detestable sins of murther and adultery , expressed in thirty modern tragical histories : to which are annexed the triumphs of friendship and chastity , in some illustrious examples , with several letters interwoven , suitable to each story . by tho. wright , m. a. sometime moderator of st. peter's colledge , cambridge . octavo . ii. delightfull novels , exemplified in eight choice and elegant histories , lately related by the most refined vvits , with interludes . twelves● price . s. iii. tentamina e●●gantiarum ●i●a or two essays of elegancies ; principal●y 〈◊〉 ●or ●●e ●ri●ging of scholars , after they can read and w●i●● true g●a●matical latin , ●o a full and clear u●d●●s●anding , and wri●●ng of terse and polite latin ; but a●so ●●y ●e a 〈…〉 g●ntlemen in their elegant composing ●f english and latin epistles , &c. octavo . price . s. iv. a nose-gay of divine truths , wherein the chief points o● religion are discussed . printed french and english. twelves . v. the church of england evidently proved a member of the holy catholick church ; wherein the doctrine of arians , socinians , and anabap●ists are answered and confuted , and the presbyterians proved schisma●icks : wi●h some reasons of the reverend dr. tillotson against pers●cution meerly for religion . both by p. b. formerly of the order of st. francis , now a convert to the church of england . twelves . vi. the beauty o● holiness : by the au●hour of the whole du●y o● man , &c. octavo . finis . notes, typically marginal, from the original text notes for div a -e * wood● auth●● anoth●● spee●● * the noble and sordid passions . * doctors . (a) old doctors . (b) young physi●ians . (a) having learned latin by reading the latin poets . (b) my brother . (c) the three humours of the eye , and its several tunicks . (d) ad infimum ventrem . (e) morbi in infimo ventre , di●rrhaea , &c. (f) venae lactea . (g) secundum opinionem galinist . contra receptaculum commune . (h) per diaphragma . (i) de cordis structura . (k) my deceased brother . (l) de motu cordis . notes for div a -e (a) circumcision . (b) baptism . (a) meaning the muse. (b) the lady being painted with a bough of bays in her hand . notes for div a -e (a) trees of the ladies own setting in her garden . (b) being at the fall of th' leaf . (a) the lady having skill in physick . (a) the lady being painted wi●h a bough o● bays in her hand . notes for div a -e * most of this fourth stanza is an allusion to an old poetical fa●le , and parallels the king and queen , in some respects , to the heathen deities , apollo and diana . * the motto of the king's medal . mock songs and joking poems, all novel consisting of mocks to several late songs about the town : with other new songs and ingenious poems much in use at court, and both theaters / by the author of westminster drollery. author of westminster drollery. approx. kb of xml-encoded text transcribed from -bit group-iv tiff page images. text creation partnership, ann arbor, mi ; oxford (uk) : - (eebo-tcp phase ). a wing m estc r ocm this keyboarded and encoded edition of the work described above is co-owned by the institutions providing financial support to the early english books online text creation partnership. this phase i text is available for reuse, according to the terms of creative commons . universal . the text can be copied, modified, distributed and performed, even for commercial purposes, all without asking permission. early english books online. 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for i have been a mad rogue , from twelve to thirty-one . to drink , and kiss , and court a miss , was second unto none : yet now 't is time to vved , boyes , vvhen coin and credit 's gone . once i had a pretty miss , 〈◊〉 vou'd sing , and dance and play , and sit and court , and clip , and kiss , a live-long summers day . and so we did contrive , until her purse did fail : then i began , to play the man , and hoisted up my sail ; and like an arrant haggard , to her turn'd the tail. now must i to nanny go , and let her know my mind ; sh 'as wit , and chink , and beauty too , and still to me was kind : but if she does refuse me , pox take her , let her go : i 'le hunt about , the town throughout , in chace of many moe ; and confident i am , boyes , there 's few can say me no. song . . a mock to a lover i am , and a lover i 'le be . and to that tune . a drunkerd i am , and a drunkerd i 'le dye , and the sight of a brimmer does cherish my eye , though my guts are so full , there 's no room for a drop yet methinks 't is a pleasure to bob at the cup , which bobing and smelling , so settles my brain , that without any sleeping , i fall too 't again . with cup after cup , i still keep in motion , till my brains dance laral●●s like ships on the ocean : when my senses are pal●● , and you think i 'm slain , the scent of a celler revives me again : then hey for god baccus , the prince of us all , t is he i adore , and for evermore shall . song . a mock , to i pass all my hours in a shady old grove . and to that tune . i pass all my hours with a dingy old punk , and she lives not a day , but she 's sure to be drunk : i survey all the parts of this over-worn jade , and fin●●h● for thirty years has been decay'd . o then 't was , and now 't is , that there 's no such hell then with an old beldam to dwell . she needs must be conscious she 's old : but the trot , though she looks in her glass , yet believes she is not when i see but the print of her shape where she 's lain i scarcely from weeping mine eyes can restrain : o then t was , and now 't is , that there 's no such hell than with an old beldam to dwell . when alone by our selves we both are in bed , then i wish i 'de been hang'd , before i 'de been wed , she nearer will creep to my side . and do all that i can she there will abide : o then t was , and now t is , that there 's no such hell than with an old beldam to dwell . but when i consider the wealth she bid bring , and the love still to me shew'd in every thing , i fear i have wrong'd her ; yet wish with her chrams , she still may be lockt in another mans arms . o then boys , o then , there 's no joy above like her absence ; her obsence in love . a mock to , on the bank of a brook. and to that tune . on the side of a hill , as i was pissing , ( within a thicket , close by a wood-side ) i over-heard a lad and a lass kissing , which through the wood was quickly espy'd ▪ i then left of pissing , to see and to hear what that kissing couple did there . o says the shepherd , pish , why this denying ; come , come , your mother did once do the same : those are good natur'd girls , that are complying : fye , fye , my molly : indeed y' are to blame , 't is kindness that makes me love you so well , and then we afford ye , what robin gave nell . come says she , then let 's leave this place behind us , ( for hedges have ears , and bushes have eyes ) ●nto a private nook , where none may find us , there we some pretty sport , both will devise : so then from all spyes we both shall be free , but , o what a world of pleasure 't will be . song . . a mock to , i will go to my love where he lyes in the deep . and to that tune . i will go to my love , where she lyes in the park , ( at the lodg cal'd st. whetstones ) before it be dark where we 'l sleep ; when awake , the kind fidlers shall play and the coaches to maribone draw us away . my love she ha's money , of which she is free , and of all the deer in the park , still kindest to me ; though the rest of the crew there , do envy our bliss , yet there 's none of e●m a●l , that can teach us to kiss . my love she do's lye as well it is known , ( which is strange in that place ) in a bed of her own i will kiss her dear lips , while her money do's last , but when it is gone , to another i 'le hast . song . . a drunken mock , to come away my daphne . come my bully-rock away , vve do wast this drinking day , t is roger calls , what news you sot , come see you rogue what i have got , for bacchus still provides , brisk wine , to stuff our hides ; vvere i shut up , in cellar deep , i 'de first be drunk , before i 'de sleep . you lazy dog make haste , the vvine will spoyl and waste : vvith good sack , and clarret i vvill for ever live and dye : and from bung hole never stray , till thee and i , have ●uckt it quite away . chorus . vve 'l drink and sleep , and then we 'l snore , that bacchus he , may daily see , the bubbing glee , 'twixt thee and me , and never will give o're , vvhilst we good vvhite or clarret see . song . . on a young gentleman kil'd in the last engagement at sea. tune of , farewell my armida , my joy . poor arinda in an arbour lay sleeping , drown'd in her tears , and surrounded with grief she 'd sometimes be starting and then fall a weeping , blaming her fate that deny'd her relief : and then she began to unfold her sad tale , and often with sighings her fate did bewail , and at every sigh , she 'd still cry , ay me ; my dearest doth lye entomb'd in the sea. i lov'd him with passion , yet ne're let him know it , always returning his love with disdain , so great was my solly , i never wou'd show it , which woe is me , is the cause of my pain , he grieved at his fate , and my cruelty too , and vow'd he would bid me for ever adieu : 't is i am the cause of my hopeless estate , and fain would repent , but alas 't is too late . then dearest palaemon , my tears do intreat thee , pardon my folly , 't was i was in fault , and though not in life , yet in death i will meet thee , knowing my fate has the dearest been bought , for thou in the bed of honour did'st dye , but i in the flames of affliction must lye ; repenting my foolish and dismal disdain , till death puts an end to my torturing pain . song . . sir grigory cow t — on his mistress , madam dowzabell . tune of , to drive the cold winter away . i now will not fail , to tell you a tale , of a mistress i had of late , which when you do hear , i know you will swear , she never yet had her mate ; her beauty was such , of which but a touch at present ; the rest by and by : by which you will find , both before and behind , how her excellent parts did lye . and first for her hair , t was lovely and fair , and deeper dye then a carret : so finely t was clung , like dag-locks it hung ; t is pitty that any should mar it , so sweetly it stuck together , his luck was better then mine cou'd undo it : for she ne're us'd a comb , for this ten years at home , for fear some hurt should come to it . so smooth was her brow , as if that the plough , of late some furrows had made : so deep and so fine , and strait as a line , as if 't had been done with a spade : so finely it hung o're her eyes , along to sheild e'm from danger and pain ; and serv'd her instead , of a pent-house indeed , to keep e'm from sun and rain . her eyes lookt a skew one black , to'ther blew , and one stood higher then to'ther : one small , to'ther great , 't was pleasant to see 't . they were so like one another , sure something was in 't , that when she did squint , you 'd think she look'd quite from you : but there lyes the jest , when you thought upon least , she look'd directly upon you . her nose large and strong , and stood out so long , just like to a promontory : from whence she wou'd drop , some pearls from the top , vvhen ever she came before ye : so far did her snout , alwas stand out , like the gnomon on the dial ; that when teeth appear , and the day be cleer , the hours of the day we may spy all . yet some heretofore , said her nose was not sore , and often did put a slur on 't : but tho●e that do know her , will swear 't can't be su●e , because it is always currant . but one seeing her nose and chin , did suppose , vvhen first he look'd on her face , that she certainly drew , her pedigree true , from old mother shiptons race . her lips were as white , as silver out-right , and still their colour did hold , and thatch't they were so , both above and below , with hair to keep out the cold : her mouth was so wide , from side unto side , that a large penny-loaf would go vvith much ease intoo 't ; being buttered to boot , vvith the cream that hangs thereto . nay , some do suppose she descended was , from the sparrows by her mother : because that her mouth to tell you the truth , did reach from one ear to to'ther : her teeth had the hue of a delicate blew , and each from other did stand , a pretty way out , to look well about , for fear she should be trappan'd . yet some man that knew , she had but a few , did say , poor heart she was glad , to let e'm stand out , like centinels stout , to secure the rest that she had : her chin was so small , and hooked withal , that up it came to her nose ; vvhich when they did meet , did neighbourly treat , a difference to compose . and the reason was , if you 'd know the cause , because that her teeth were then , but newly faln out , and it was no doubt for to reconcile e'm agen : plump cheeks she did hate , c●use her's fell of late , and flat as a pancake say : some dimples there were , vvhich made her to swear , but now they are worn away . and then for the rose , vvhich nature bestows , on many cheeks in the town , she 'l say 't is a paint , and cry , o fye on 't , 'cause her's is a deep dyed brown : so sweet was her tongue , when ever she sung , no tongue cou'd ever come near it : her singing though soft , yet if 't be too oft , 't will make them deaf that do hear it . but her singing aloud , of which she is proud , you then will hear such a voice , that the hills though two mile , from thence vvill recoyl , and eccho still to the noise : her tongue vvas so neat , and very compleat , that if you had seen together , the tongue of a covv and her's : you vvou'd vovv , that she had the lovli'st of either . and vvhen she did speak , her mind for to break , she had such a lisping vvay ; do all that vve cou'd we scarce understood , one word of ten she did say : one seeing her neck , with furrows bedeckt , did ask what corn there did lye , he was told not a bit , of barley or wheat , 't was certainly all awry . now some men may ask , why her neck so tacks about : and the reason is this , although they mistook , when they said she did look as if she expected a kiss : but i for her sake , will prov 't a mistake , what need she for that to sue te'ye , for when they did gaze , but one once on her face , they thought her the queen of beauty . her skin it was tawny , her arms thick and brawny ; and i 'le warrant you for a button , her hands are so fair , you 'd think e'm a pair of good large shoulders of mutton : though her fingers be short , yet she has a sort of nails , like the claws o● a bittern : and fittest they are , for the use they are for , to warble it on her cittern . her brests they were flat , because they should not , destroy her delicate frame : for some of her kin , with child oft have been , which much did impaire the same : plump-brests she do's hate , her 's hang down in state ; and each against other swags : that some men have said , they did look indeed , like two empty leather-bags . her back bove her rump , is lovely and plump , that some have her credit defil'd : by being too free , in saying that she , was always behind with child ; but truly i don't believe it : nor won't ; perhaps they may come to wooe her , but it ne're can sink , in any mind to think , that any would offer it to her . i can't say she 's grac't , at all with a wast , yet scarce one among fifty , but straiter is lac'd , so having no wast , you 'l say she must needs be thrifty : of her thighs she boasts , being like to the posts , of a wind-mill ●arge and stout ; and the wind that do's come , from her delicate bum , will whisk you the sails about . and then for the scent , vvhen she gives it vent , her bung-hole will loudly puff , out a hogo so strong , that no pen , nor tongue , is able to praise it enough , indeed 't was so sweet , that i think it meet , to tell you when in we were come , do all that we cou'd , twou'd adone on 's heart good , then to be out of the room . you 'l think it was strong vvhen it lasted so long , that if you in two hours space , had come in the room , you 'd find the perfume , almost as strong as it was : nay , she had such an art , in letting a f — , i mean for the noise and smell ; which if you did hear , in that you wou'd swear , she all her sex did excell . her legs are as strait as a rams-horn : but yet some men can not refrain to say , she was born by 'r legs , at the horn in the middle of crooked-lane . when she goes in the town , she will popp up and down her pretty head , in the streets ; that some did not stick to say , she had a trick ▪ to bow to all that she meets . that slander's took off , 'cause some men may scoff at her , and say , she 's proud ; but if it were so , being handsome , you know a little pride is alow'd : for pride in a woman , you know is as common ▪ as milk to a suckling bab●e : then pray give it o're , and slander no more my mis , that 's as meek as may be . and then for her feet , 'cause her heels do meet , perhaps some men may her stout : but hark you , my friend , those that dancing intend , their toes must alwaies keep out . come stop not your nose . now i 'am come to her toes ; to say they stink 't is unmeet ; for i do protest , i speak 't not in jest they stink no more then her feet . her small was so bigg . a man burnt his wigg to try which was biggest about ; her calf and her small ; and h 'had done all , t' was even from the knee to 'th foot : one bid her on veal , to feed every meal ; which made her vvorship to laugh : your reason quoth she , vvhy , truly sayes he , 't will make you increase in the cal●e . her instep was low , and thick , you must know ; and so was her lovely shin : her ancles were gone , that the devil a one , were on her legs to be seen . she ner'e gave warning vvhen she rose i' th morning , vve knew 't by 'th smell presently ; for the hogo's so great , but more if she sweat , 't is smelt some four stories high . a neighbour did say , she 'd an excellent way to inrich bad land that is spent ; so much wou'd she sweat , as she walkt with heat , to lard the lean earth as she went : this i never knew ; but since it is true , vvee 'l take a farm that is barren . and instead of a cart , vvee 'l muck it by the art of my dear sweet maid marrion . some think i her flout , when i say she 's about more then a large cow in the wast : but hark you , d' ee hear , you 'd say if you see her , my words are not much misplac'd , for my eyes are dim , to compare with him who sayes ( which made me to laugh ) she was so big throughout , one cou'd not go about her , at least in an hour and half . nay , besides all this , ( which a happiness is ) she is in chastity zealous , because there 's no man , that possibly can of her , at all be jealous . and last , for her age , i now will ingage , shee 'l bring ye youth to content ye : for her neighbours say , that at this very day , she wants two years of twenty . now the question is , since she 's such a mis , where i should wooe her again ; for if i should doo 't , i fear i may rue it , she may be debaucht by some men : but let come what will , i will love her still , in spight of father and mother : nor will i spare cost , for if she be lost , i never shall get such another . thus the parts ye 'ave heard tell , of my dowzabell , which i have faithfully shown . i hope in my love , no rivals you 'l prove , but let me injoy my own : for if i should seek , from week unto week , in city or country round , for one of such parts , and excellent deserts , i know there 's no such to be found . song . . her● follows madam dowzabells retor● to her gallant , sir gregory cowtu — . tune of , and t is the knave of clubs bears all the sway young ladies all , come lissen a while , i 'le tell ye that will make you smile ; ha● you but such a man , you 'd vaunt , as i have now , to my gallant , for person , and great deserts , as you will find by 's excellent parts . and since i must describe him well . this for his body i can tell , it looks just bike a barrel set quit up an end upon two feet ; or like a cloakbagg with a hat , with two stump feet , just under that . and then for stature he is low , cause tall-men are not wise you know ; for th'upper●●oomes of houses tall , are furnisht sti●l the worst of all ; so that you see by consequence , he must have store of witt and sence . his head it is o' th the largest size , by which you must conclude he 's ●i●e , for a great-head has little vvit , and a little-head has ne're a whit ; which mistery plain●y doth us tell that he in wit doth most excell . his haire is of so deep a red . it strikes the purest scarlet dead , and hangs as if his head were crown'd with elfclocks , sweetly dangling round , and looks as if it twisted were by nature : for no combe comes there . his forehead is so very low , you scarce can see his wrincled brow : some say he ●s beetle brow'd likewise , because it hangs so o're his eyes , for to defend him day by day , from any harme may come that way . his eyes wou●d make on 's own to dazle , cause one is gray ; & to'ther hazle ; so fine , so small , so deep , so hollow . you 'd think his head his eyes did swallow ; from which profoundity doth come a dayly ●●eame , that sticks like gum●● ; his eyes are circled with a red , so pure it striks vermilion dead ; by which ▪ and smalness they aves● it , that he had eyes just like a fe●ret : so that 〈◊〉 ●irst they did devi●e to call him ●●ly ferret eyes . his face is round and ovall to . yet like a cross in outward show ▪ for 's brow and chin are picked both , but 's cheekes are of a lusty growth so high , so plump , so round , so fair , just like a naturall trumpetter . some have noses that are high and some have noses quit awry , and some broad noses have , that are bucklers to the face , in time of ware . he thinks all noses a disgrace , because that his lye● flat to 's face . if any ●his is the snuffling nose , cause when he tells his tale , he 'll lose , no snuffling art , to helpe him out ; that those which heard him were in doubt , what language he that time did speake , nay some have call'd it heathen greeke . and likewise by his breath he may , a trumpetter ▪ be call'd they say , because it is so wonderous strong : and holds it out so very long . and those which sound a trumpet well must have strong breath we all can tell . his lipps they both are black and blew , and never ●air on other grew , one askt how chance the hair was missing , he said for fear●t should spoyle his kissing . his teeth when they appear'd in view , were of a comely watchet hew . his neck so short you can't perceive it which maks me w●ll●ng now to leave 't , and come unto his armes which are , so finely short , you 'd think they were like two bag-puddings : at which was hands that were like , a beares two pawes , and though his hands and fingers were , so v●ry short : yet he had there such lovely na●ls ; for ●ength : in lieu of h●● shortness of the othe two , some two inches were : yet i confess , that some were more , and some were less . his back w●s round and wonderous high , much like a globe to study by : one which came out two splinter-bones , ioyn'd at top , as 't were for the nonce , so that a paire ( we might 'em call ) of compasses , to worke withall : nay some when first they saw his back , did say it was fit to beare a pack , and that he 'd excellent porter make , by 's naturall roul upon his back ; and others said which was much worss , that sure a camell was his nurss . sure he was not so very a beast , to such another : yet i' th east , your camells milk is good they say , and drink 't they do both night and day : but howsoever one that met him ▪ did think a camell did beget him . his belly was so round about , that half a yard t' is standing out , that when he has a mind to dine there is no place , for bread and wine ; and meat beside ( it is no fable ) and serves him for an excellent table . and when he is pleas'd to eate , he will have every day fresh meat ; a joynt or two , and that 's the least : some times to three , it is increast . and this must be the very cheef , and lovely'st part of all the beef ; that is about the neck you know , whether it be , of oxe , or cow ; and sometimes for a second course , a large beasts liver : but never the worse ; vnless this is not to be had , then with worss meat he will be glad . all which he whipps up in a trice , for he in 's diet is nothing nice ; and yet these costly dishes must , be thrice a day provided just : and at the close of every meall , he eates a peck of appls still . besides three pound of suffolk chees , not all at once , but by degrees ; and drinks but three times at a meale , twelve quarts in all , that 's no great deale , if more , he could not in have trol'd it , for how cou'ds little belly hold it . he sings so sweet we all do know , that if a peece of ordinance goe off at that time , under your eare yet if you did his singing heare , you 'd find his loud inchanting voyce , vvou'd drown that great , and thundering noise . no lyon sings so sweet as he , nor braying asse more pleasantly ; nor bellowing bull , or lowing cow does sing so well as he we know ; nor houling dogg , or grunting sow , sings half so sweet as he does now . his thighs are wonderous bigg about , and so'r his leggs from knee to foot , no difference is twix leggs and thighs , cause both are of an even size ; from the top of 's thigh unto his foot , the least part 's half a yard about . his feet they are so very short , vve may compar'em in any sort , vnto a horse foot ; as they say because his toes are worne away . that when he 's pleas'd to walk about , he stumps it quit the streets throughout . but when that you do see him dance , you never saw the like in france , for running bory , or corrant you●l see the worth of my gallant . he 'd stump it out so rarely well , that banks his horss , he doth excell . but when you see him dance a jegg , never was such a nimble grigg ; more fast then snail he trips about , yet ne're in time or figure out ; he that dances the best in town can't , foot it so smooth as my gallant . some say that he 's an arrent sott , and so by that his credit spott ; which may be a means to spile his match : but i that still do by him watch ; can excuse him , and safely say , he 's never drunk above twice a day . last i must sound his valour out , for never man was half so stout , no clineas ever fought so well , when he on great dametas sell ; yet they two were , i dare ingage , the greatest champions , of that age ; thus have you heard the story true , of my gallant and 's vertues too ; how every vertue did him grace , and every one , in there due place ; with all 's parts , inward , and outward , and 's name's cal'd sr grigory cow●t — . song . . the shepheard , and the milkmaid ; the tune , the . figure dance a● mr youngs ball. i 'le tell you a tale of my love and i , how we did often a milking goe ; and when i look't merri●y then she wou'd cry , and still i● her fits she us'd me so : at last i plainly did tell her my mind , and then she began to love me , i askt her the cause of her being unkind , she said it was only to prove me . i then did give her a kiss or two , which she return'd with interest still i thought i had now no more to do , but that with her i might have my will. but she being taught by her crafty dad , began be to cautious , and wary . and told me when i my will had had , the divell a bitt i would marry : so marry'd we were , and when it was o'r i told her plain in the parsonage hall , that if she had gin me my will before , the divell a bit i 'de a marry'd at all . she smil'd and presently told me her mind , she had vow'd she 'd never do more so , because she was cozen'd in being to kind ) by three or four men before so . song . , a shepheard to his skepperdiss , and her answer . my lovely philles ▪ since it thy vvill is . to crovvn thy damons head vvith daffadi●ies . see yonder hill is , mine , my deare phillis , which shall be all thine ovvn , not amarillis . chorus . for this foolish love , has b●ought me so ●ow that i fear i shall dy if my phillis say no. then be but kind to me , and e're i 'm joynd to thee , all my flocks and my lands shall be asign'd to thee . my faith i 'le vovv to thee , and promiss novv to thee , all that thou shalt desire , i vvill alovv to thee . chorus . for this foolish &c. i know that wealth may prove , oft times a bane to love , but ho●e it never will , thy heart from me remove . my fleecy flocks thou knowest , are not the least nor most , true love i 'de rather have , then in all riches boast . chorus for this foolish love has brought me so low . that i fear i shall dye if my phillis say no. song . . her answer . my dearest damon now , i to thy will must bow , and for performance on 't , i here do make a vow ; i know that hill is thine , which thou say'st shall be mine ; yet t is not that which maks me now my heart resign ▪ chorus for this paltry love has so chang'd my mind . i am certain to dye , if my damon's unkind . and 'fore i am joyn'd to thee , i wi●l be kind to thee , nor shall thy flocks and lands , now be asignd to me . ●now thy word will take ' and here a vow i make . for to leave all men else , for my dear damon's sake . chorus . for this paltry love , &c. no wealth shall make me prove , false to my damons love ; and for testators on 't , i call the powers above . in signe of amity , our flocks shall joyned be , e're that coniugall knot is tyed twixt thee and me . chorus . for this paltry love has so chang'd my mind , i am certain to dye , if my damon's unkind . song . . the discontented milk maid . near to a grove i chanc't to spy . a pritty buxome country lass ; i hid my self i' th grove there by ; whil'st she sat milking on the grass . o me ( says she ) with grief i swell , thus to be delay'd so long : and to live a maid so long , vowing she 'd nere lead apes in hell . my mother was at fifteen wedd and did o' th marryage ●leasure taste : ere sixteen she was brought to bed ; and i am seventeen now , and past : then did she begin to sigh and groan , that her fortune was so bad , and no comfort to be had , seeing she still must lye alone . my mother yet did ne're repent , that she married was so soon : then have not i my time misspent , that thus have lain so long alone ? then on her mother rail'd , and said , out upon these virgin beds , there 's no loss in maiden-heads , nor a greater curse then dye a maid . song . . on a house-warming feast . there is a place cal'd cannons-row , ( which most in westminster do know ) and in a court within the same , at s●gar house , so cal'd by name ; and 't was upon the day thirteen of cold december , and between the hours , i think of two and three , a handsome feast i chanc'd to see ; which was , it seems , to entertain some pretty ladies with their train : there also was to attend'em then , some young , but sober gentlemen ; how young and sober , that 's strange you 'l say , this age affords no such every day : but 't is true , i do protest , or my dames had ne're came out a door , and having then so brave a crew , for prettynes and humour too ; 't was pitty but the feast should be answerable to the company ; and so it was : but yet before i do describe the dishes o're , i must acquaint you with the cause , why that same feast at that time was ; some cal'd a goodding , but i don't , that word ( by any means ) approve on 't : but i must give 't another name , that 's house-warming ; because they came to honest you●●rick ( who was indeed ) their master , that they all agreed ; o●t o th' respect to him they bore , for teaching them so well before , to warm his house , as i remember so 't had need , 't was in d●cember ; and warm'd it was exceeding well : and i the dishes now will te●l , with wine and other thing , were there in ridling terms , if you will hear . the first dish t●at up was brought , was three fat hen● ( better sed then taught ) with lovely bacon red as rose , and store of sprouts to attend those , which fortified'em so about , till that 's destroyed , we got none out . next dish was three duks , with larks store , that in good sauce was cover'd o're ; all which was put into a tray , herre sent 'em in that very day . the next dish then gods benison . light on him for 't , it was a venison pasty , large , fat , and eke good crust , not with a hogo , as some must have , to set it of , but very sweet ▪ which was the cause , it went so fleet of , that we all can boldly say , that pye went not a begging that day : and when it came , 't was piping hot ; but how 't was sent it , i 've forgot , since i don't know , i need not pen it ; but now i think upon 't , i ken it : he 's handsome , witty , and good humour too , faith for the rest , give 'em their due . next was a large and goodly pye , fil'd with a goose was plump , and high ; with two rabbets to keep him warm , like gixzards stuck under each arm , with butter fil'd up to the brim , that we believ'd the goose did swim , now as well as when he was alive ; and 'cause the rabbets could not dive , and fearing that they then might drown , took 'em under 's arms up and down : for she did swim when alive i 'me sure , but to swim dead , i think that 's more : the largeness of it the table grace 't , and crust as good as e're was taste : this came not from a high land we know but from a more , that 's always low for geese do gaggle , swim and grase , still in mores , both nights and days . the next dish large was i confess , with tarts of all sorts numberless , that this time of the year did afford ; and 't was indeed a dish for a lord : they stood so fine in rank and file , which made a souldier there to smile , to see 'em marshald in that manner : said , there wanted nothing but a banner , to make 'em a compleat company , the number being full to the eye : this dish though●t did the table grace ▪ yet it came from a ●enny place , the sugar so was crusted on 'em , just like fe●s when the frost 's upon 'em . the last dish , of which i now do treat , came not toth ' table with the meat , ( but 't was with dish or tarts set up , until that they 'd a mind to sup , ) was a cake with plums almost to the top , which made him blow that brought it up : 't was crusted so with sugar round , it lookt like snow upon the ground , that w●en we in our knives did put , we did that time an inch deep cut in sugar , e're we could come at the plums : that all which at table sat , at first did think 't all s●gar throughout ; but when they tryed the second bout , they found the plums ; which cu●r●●t were well washt , and cleanly done i●le swear ; besides with sweet meats was set round , that scarce a vacant place was found : this cake in a smiths shop was fo●g'd , which was so very big , it gorg'd the ovens mouth ; they forc'd were tak 't back again , or 't had not been bak't : for it was of so g●eat a size , they were forc'd to make it pasty wise ; and of the bigness of this cake , it may be some may think i speak hyperboles now ; far be 't from me , to speak untruths , 't is v●rity : and my good dame gave me piece on it ▪ that i three days did feed upon it . and after they had danc'd their fill , for supper then they had a will ; where that great cake , and dish of tarts ( which equally was cut in parts ) did feast some twenty souls that day , besides what each one car'd away . and then there was such sider too , that i do now protest to you , all the company that were there , said , they scarce drank better any where ; 't was not of pippins , or pearmaine , but that which came from maidenlane , but red streak right ; and 't was so good appetite to get , and stir the blood , an 't came they say , as i do hear , from 's own country hereforashire ; but for his name i do protest , i cannot tell which way 's the best , to describe it te' e : but now i hat't , his surname now i think was that , that was the conquerours christen name , if s be added to t●e same . as well as sider , i now must treat , of excellent vvine , to this good meat : there was a gardiner to this crew , though none o th' grapes in 's garden grew ; yet he at that time with his spade , a vintners cellar did invade , vvhere he digg'd out such excellent vvine , vvhich he with 's pruning hooks did refine ; of which he then sent in good store of bottles , more then half a score ; vvho paid for it a lusty rate , 'cause he 'ed not hav 't sophisticate . the postscript . thus have you heard the story now , of this house-warming feast and how 't was then brought unto the table , ( as well as i poor heart am able ) and when the feast , and all was done , the gentlemen did every one , vvhen the departing hour was come , attend the pretty ladies home . and for the musick that was there , i can no price set on 't , i 'le swear it was so good ; who did that night , ( because the moon did shine so bright ) go out a syranading then , vvith all those former gentlemen . and when they 'd done , then back they came , vvhere every ladies health by name vvas drank , with great sobriety ; and each bid other then god buy . finis . song . the decayed lady . the tune : when aurelia first i courted : or , to the gavot . vvhen first i saw my pretty molly , she had youth and beauty store : she was witty , lively , brisk , and jolly , none cou'd mistris be of more , but old time has made a slaughter , of those gloryes did her grace ; and in liev there of has brought her wrinkles , to supply their place . she i th' spring time of her glory , wore such charmes within her eyes , that but let her stand before ye , she wou'd every heart surprize : but when voice and lute united were , they 'd answer'd so in parts . you 'd think the sphears were all invited then , to captivate our hearts . had you then at court but seen her walk corrant , or pory run , you 'd think sh 'ad so much life within her , as if she had not danc'd but flown : but old creeping age alas ! has on her face been too to bold , which she believ'd not , till her glass has now confirm'd she 's grown to old. then my molly i advise you , never think of loving more ; for those cullyes now despise ye , that admir'd you heretofore : that which erst did so ellur'em , now 's extinct , and fled away ; nought but treats can now procur'em , for to make a minuts stay . song . a friends advice to the dispairing lover . prethee damon , why so pale , is 't love has brought thee to 't ? if looking well will not prevail , sure , looking ill will never do 't . then chear up boy , take my advice , and drink a glass or two of bonny sack ; 't will in a trice to admirarion mend thy hue . vvell how is 't now ? come th' other cup , it 'gins to work a pace , by that time half a score are up , a scarlet dye will cloath thy face . thy countenance being thus refind , then to thy cruel mis , that ruddy hue will change her mind , and doubtless will return a kiss . for fainting looks all vvomen hate , 't is courage they admire ; and him they 'l chuse to be their mate , that 's not compos'd of earth , but fire . for sack is so divine a thing , then which there 's nothing better ; if 't will from her no comfort bring , 't will make thee quite forget her . song . the battle of the verbes . ivbeo commanded all the verbes that they should meet together on a certain day : colligo gathers them ; then duco being made their captain , them to 'th fight doth lead : incipio doth begin the battle ; and valiant pugno fights him hand to hand ; clango commands the trumpet then sound out : but clamo he cryes all the field about : poor timeo is affraid : and fugio shuns the battle : ●equor follows : curro runs : cedo gives ground , which made bold iuro swear , and often cal'd for voci●● to hast the rear : iuvo though long at last doth bring him aid , yet amo's being in love made him affraid : he then bid decco teach him how to wield his sword : says lego , 't was read to him i th' field : and i says auaio then did hear the same : troth says accuso , then he 's much too blame : induo was bid to put his armour on ; and incito to stir him up was wrought upon : immediately poor iugulos throat was cut ; says instigo , he egg'd me on to do 't . lateo lay hid behind a quick set hedge , which video seeing , set his teeth an edge , to make complaint : says haurio , you will draw an oaium on you self ; which when cerno saw , he bid lacesso not provoke too much : ' twou'd put , says pono , courage in a dutch - man in the next line : liveo then was beat quite black and blew , by retro's back retreat : and salio then over the ditch would leap , but ajo said it was too broad and deep : dimico in skirmish got two wounds that bled , and at his 〈◊〉 poo● m●rio● soon lay dead : sepelio buried him , fodio digg'd his grave , and honest scribo writ his epitaph ; which stir'd up excito to fight again ; that voco c●l'd him valiantist of men : bless me , says beo ▪ how gallantly he fought ; and iubilo for very joy did shout : caedo who e're he meet did beat 'em all ; and at the last he made poor cado fall : candeo then began to look white with fear ; but horreo dreaded nothing , as i hear : amplector say , i do embrace the fight ; and aperio did open to the left and right : al●ereor 'gan to wrangle with them all , which made arcesso presently go to call augeo ; who did rather encrease , then stop this jarring : that it stir'd honest cieo up , to speak to vulgo , that he should publish round the field , how that the enemy then gave ground : this made fremo roar ; and furo to be mad to follow'em : but hortor did exhort , that they shou'd not do 't ; yet propero did hast away : increpo began to blame him much indeed ; and iurgo likewise did him soundly chide : then blatero began to babble like an ass ; that calco kickt him , as by him he did pass ▪ then cogo swore he 'd force'em for to fight ; and cito summon'd'em all that very night : lugeo did mourn , and pray'd there might be peace ; and cudo coin'd a lye to make 'em cease fighting : which made hairbrain'd execroy curse : then ejulo , and ploro too , did wail , & said 't wou'd be worse : duro said , that he 'd endure unto the end ; but damno did condemn him for it , like a friend : fingo did fein a lye , that he might be gone ; but cens●o did censure him for 't , and every one besides : hio began to gape for breath , they say ; and halo wanted breath that very day : macto began to kill without remorse ; and paro did prepare to meet his force : then paveo dreaded , that this might mischief bring ; and p●n●o , and pendeo did weigh every thing in the ballance of justice : says oleo , i smell there 's traytors amongst us ; says tu●eo , i swell with gr●ef to think on 't ; and so did thrgeo too : says ●uspicio i suspect it as well as you ; and blam'd ●itupero much , that was the cause on 't ; that ●ol● he was forc'd likewise to fly upon 't : n●go deny'd that he had any hand in it : says sc●u●or , i 'le search't out within this minnit : trunco then did mangle all came near him : and trudo thrust so strong , that all did fear him : temno did despise all danger that might come ; and vibro brandisht out his sword , and lookt grum upon 'em all : vito to avoid this storm , hid ●imself in a hollow tree ( poor worm , ) and 〈◊〉 likewise went to visit him there : at last vulgo publisht abroad where they were : r●go and pito , askt pardon ●o● their fault , because they fear'd they might be brought to punishment : and quatio 'gan to shake : vlciscor swore , that he revenge wou'd take ; which made vlulo houle for very grief , until that venio did come to his relief : vindico did challenge any there to sight , which renno did refuse at the first sight ; propago did shrink the fight for to prolong , and probo being then among the throng , did approve of what he said : and pateo he , lay open to these slanders , which made him flee : repo did creep from thence into a wood , vvhich veto forbid , saying , 't would do no good : dormio then told'em he must sleep a while ; yes , yes , says vmbo , lye down on that pile of bavins : says exuo then put of too your armes : 't is best says facio so to do : says cupio then , faith now i covet drink ; i believ 't says creao , but where 's the chink to purchase it ? says do , i give it him : come then , says pleo , fill it to the brim : bold scindo then was cut into the brain ; and fluo swore the blood flow'd out amain : says frico , rub his temples well be sure : and i , says precor , will pray for his cure : vvhich made poor horr●● then to dread the fight ; and gaudio did rejoice , when out of ●ight , gemo began to groan ▪ being wounded sore ; says bibo , let him drink a little m●●e o th' cordial : but mutio muttering by , frango did break his head immediately : foveo did cherish all this bleeding crew , and nutrio he nourisht some of 'em too : faetio did stink for fear , when he did see , ferio strike down another : and fugo he as well as his brother fugio flyes : and flo vvith fighting long began to puff and blow : fleo did weep extreamly , for to see , flagito to beg for 's life so earnestly . i must confess that fatior got renown , and fatigo was weary too , with looking on : fido did trust to much unto his broken blade , vvhich made festino hasten to his aid : fallo did deceive'em all , for when he found the bullets hiss , he fell upon the ground : that honest cogito did think him dead ; experior too did try to rub his head : doleo griev'd that death should thus o'retake him : yet expergiscor did at last awake him : exerceo then did exercise his crew ; but he like desero did forsake him too : festo stood too 't : advenio then comes to him , vvhich when obsecro saw , he then did woe him , to invade bold ingruo ; that scandeo he did climb for safety up on oaken tree : then simulo did counterfeit a wound or two : singultio likewise sobbs to see him so . arto being dry , did wish his inside wetter ; no matter , says ardeo , you 'l burn the better . i was betraid , says dr●do , to this dismal day ; yet prurio's fingers itch to fight they say : pungo was prickt toth ' heart , when upon him premo did press ; yet vinco overcame him . meo unto the battle hast doth make ; but desino doth the field forsake : spiro to breath doth forbear to smite : but crafty evito doth escape the f●ght : miror in wonder standing much amaz'd ; and faint aspicio on the batt●e g●z'd : supero did overcome who e're he meet , an● gratulor did the valiant hero greet : sp●ro did hope , sperno to put to fl●ght ; and redeo returned wounded from the fight : stringo did strein himself to overcome bold puso , who quickly st●uck him down : then tuno thunder'd in with might , and main , to help succurro , which was almost slain : ferreo waxt hot , by all these great all●rms ; and fido trusts more to his feet then arms : luo discharg'd a bullet then so right , the powder scorcht poor vstulo that night : luxo then did put his arm quite out of joint , that vngo was forc'd at last it to annoint : erro mistook the place , and wander'd up and down ; and equito after him , rod from town to town : coru●co● arms glister'd in the fight that day ; and mico's shin'd likewise , as some do say : metuo did fear to meet too , as i hear , yet at last with misceo mingled in the rear : and occulo did hide himself behind a tree , which monstro shew'd to all the company : sad verto turned from one side to the other ; and muto chang'd too , as if he were his brother : nuo did nod his head at some was there , that neco had almost kill'd him , when he came near : but mulceo did asswage his fury then ; and parco brought forth peace to all these men : and though congruo did advise'em all agree , and allured lacio of his party to be : yet cingo girds his sword about him then ; and iungo joins with other martial men : ausculto hearkens what they mean't to do ; emo buyes armour to defend ●im too : titubo did stumble by his too much hast ; vacillo stagger'd too , they strook so fast : laedo was hurt , and 's brother nocco too , and tucor defends himself with much ado : tego was cover'd with a gallant sheild , yet verbero beat him so , he was forc't to yeil● : plango did much lament his grievous chance , 'cause ico smote him with his direful lance : ruo did rush into that furious fight ; which did , they say , poor terreo much affright : sarc●o did patch his armour , 't was so old , which d●mo took away , he was so bold : languco did languish 'cause his wounds were deep ; and serpo from the battle soon did creep : bold voveo vow'd , that he 'd have armour none ; and obliviscor too forgot to put his on : palleo lookt very pale , and wou'd a fled , but undaunted teneo soundly held him to 't : findo did cleave his enemies scull that day ; yet medior made a shift to heal't , they say : formido did dread to come into the fight ; and culpo b●am'd him for 't , they say , that night : voco did call on vado to go on : poor labo fains ; and iaceo cast him down : but recupero did recover incontinent ; for spero gave him hope , being almost spent : as i live , says vivo , statuo did appoint me ensigne , 'cause at first i did win 't : noseo said , he knew 't : mentior swore he lyed : then acuo whets his sword , that hung by 's side : peace , peace , says taceo : sudo sweat for fear , and surgo rose , and fled into the rear : singultio then began to sob , they say , because provoco challeng'd him that day : cubo fell down ; and capio did him take up again , when he could scarcely speak : frenaeo then did gnash with 's teeth so hard , he drove away poor pello from the guard : come says , invenio , i do clearly find , maneo did well to tarry still behind : for incen●o here has let us all on fire ; and i 'le begin , says inchoo , to retire : oro prays heartily , that it may succeed ; i 'le shew you a way , says indico with speed : consulo's councel they did not despise : condono said , he 'd pardon his enemies : fascino thought he was bewitcht he swore : but sino said , that he had suffer'd more then all impertio did impart it to 'em all : and i command ▪ says impero , great and small : obedio vow'd that he 'd the first obey ; and moneo did admonish the same way : nay , says narro , i 'le report it round the field , nolo , though unwilling , yet at last doth yield : and velo was as willing , i do protest ; yet malo was more willing then all the rest : i have a mind , says habeo , for to join with all this crew : and rego says , he will resign his rule : sto was at a stand , and gaz'd about ; and certo striv'd to draw this rabble rout , to some agreement : at last loquor's speech , did by degrees quite soder up the breach : ( though predico did preach before in vain , and suadco did perswade with might and main : ) and fungor did discharge his duty right ; and he with vnio caus'd'em all unite : and dico said 't was best from war to cease : last sancio he establish did a peace : though solvo paid'em for their service done : then iurgo chid those from the fight did run : finio the battle ends : yet most do say , though iacto bragg'd , yet vinco won the day : numero numbers all who that were slain ; and opto wisht it might ne're be so again : parco was very glad that he was spar'd , and partio did devide the spoil was shar'd : irascor was angry , and began to fret , 'cause adsum was not present when they met : but salto danc'd ; and ludo then did play on 's instrument for joy of that happy day : 't is best , says lavo , wash our throats then cut 'em ; and tundo knockt for liquor , which was brought'em : yet turgeo , and tumeo began to swell , 'cause placeo at the peace was not pleas'd well : says veto , iove forbid that we again should fight : to which they all did cry , amen . song . a mock , to the song cal'd lay by your pleading . and to that tune . lay by your fighting , misses are inviting , all the millitary boyes , to that they most delight in : small power the sword has , and on my word has not so great a privelledge as misses now afford us ; they 'l kiss us , and clip us , and st●ll in pleasure keep us ; and in little while , of all we have , will strip us ; they still will be kind too , and are inclin'd too , pay what they borrow of you , when the devil 's blind too . all you citty blades too , leave of your trades too , misses have a better way to trade , which never fades too : trading is decaying , is your constant saying , and that your customers are backwards still in paying : then cleave to your misses , that the greatest bliss is ; and what you want in purse , you 'l have it in diseases , they ne're will forsake ye , until they break ye : then hey for a voyage too , virginea , or iamaica . off goes the gown too , law now must down too ; and every lawyer must stoop to 's mistris frown too : nay , when they 'r pleading , and law a reading , if his miss a caveat put , that stops all proceeding ; if her credit fail boyes , you must put in bail boyes , and from fee simple , you shall tennant be in tail boyes ; then by her weary tricks , which you 'l think ayry tricks , till at last you 'l christen her by the name of meritrix . song . the praises of a cobler . the tune : and 't is the knave of clubs bears all the sway . a cobler is an excellent surgeon , because his neighbours will be urging him , to cure their shoes again , when they come into old shoe-lane : which he can do with awl his might , and with his last set'em upright . then he , no man is schollar greater , because he is a great translator , and stiches also for a friend ; but must ( alas ! ) be by his end ; so that themselves will under ley , rather then friends should tread awry . he in no fish does deal at all , but only soles ( both great and small , ) yet loves plase , else how cou'd he sit ; yet i ne're saw him eat a bit on 't : and cures soles that are decay'd , that they ( till next time ) shall not fade . when he has a mind some fish to take , he of his thread a net will make , and pitch it still ▪ so excellently , that no fish can e're pass by ; so that you 'l say , the draught must waxe the greater , when he up it takes . me thinks death shou'd not a cobler kill , because he makes him soles at will : for death has power on bodies alone , but the cobler when the sole is flown , and sunder'd from the upper-leather , 't is he ( not death ) must stitch't together . he is a man , will never be worse then now you do him see ; for he is fit to be employ'd , when places happen to be voyd : nay , the fittest ●n all the land , because he 's still o' th mending hand . thus you may see , the cobler now a surgeon is , an schollar too ; and though he seldom deals in fish , yet when he please can have a dish : for every day he soles doth make , and plase his breech doth daily take . and that he 's mending still , and can make nets as well as any man , and pitch'em too , better then many , that they shall waxe the best of any : and more then death can do , you know , he mends the sole , which death can't do . song . . vpon the taking down of the kings armes in the rumps time in the year . when instead of plucking down them , on the gate of the physick-garden in oxford : they were such excellent heralds , that they pluckt down the earl of danby's armes , who was the founder there . in sixteen hundred forty nine , when cavaliers were forc'd to dine at duke humphreys table still , ( but 't was poor hearts against their will : ) a dismal time , when rump did fart yee , a thousand cracks 'gainst royal party ; and when kings armes were plucking down , in every citty , and in town : in oxford citty there 's a place , cal'd physick garden , and little space from colledge magdalen doth stand , ( well known to many in this land ; ) from mandlin bridge , it stands northwest , so that must be from it south-east ; this is so plain you can not miss it , then when yo 're there you 'l say this is it : the walls that do surround this place , and noble gate , which do it grace , and all the land within the same , for evermore will bear the name , as being the particular bountty , of that noble nothern count , who to 's prince toth ' last did stand by , cal'd henricus comes danby : this gift , i say , was only his , ( for which no doubt he is in bliss ) unto the poor university , made so by 'th rump , the more 's the pitty : and first of all this rumpish crew , that then did there appear in view , with others that he thither brought , for to destroy , as then they thought , their princes armes ; was a collonel , who indeed was a preacher , as well as souldier ; and so he began then to preach to every man , his rumpish doctrine ; and so bid them be v●liant , and what they did he would secure both great and small , by an ordinance from his masters all ; an ordinance it might be cal'd ( which oft the cavaliers have maul'd ) by thundring of us out of town , from post to piller up and down ; but name of act , it cannot bear , yet 't was the cor'nels act i 'le swear : and with the cor'nel there did go , his lievtenant collonel also ; and major too , and captains store , and ensigns , and lievtenants more . and of the county comittee , there were about the number three , with others at the cor'nels call ; i think there was the divel and all . but now comes out a pleasant tale , ( if my memory doth not fail ) which in oxford is very rife , for every mouth , and true on my life : on the right hand of that brave gate , were kings armes plac'd in handsome state , and likewise crown , and garter too , as 'bout the armes they use to do ; o' th left hand was the founders armes : bold danvers , who with loud allarmes , the irish rebels conquer'd so in little time , he had no soe to wreak his valour on ; whose same was spread abroad : that 's very name would scatter all that kerni●● crew : but danvers cry , away they s●ew : and before he came from thence , forc'd 'em to own their natural prince . for which important service done , by way of retaliation : king iames with tittle then did greet him , of baron danvers ; which did meet him , for he came to kiss his hand , and 's son charles the first ; for other service done , did earl of danby him creat , and knight of the garter ; ( honours great ) yet none for him too great was thought , who for his prince so bravely fought : so that by this , i 'de have you note , he had the garter round his coat , and coronet also ; which did make , among our heroes the great mistake : which made for what i do intend , ( and then i 'le draw unto an end : ) these gallant new made gentlemen , with the county comittee then , and others of that new dubd-crew : when both these coats they chanc'd to view , like wise men did with one accord , command the armes of this brave lord to be pull'd down , instead o' th kings : and so they flew , as 't were with wings , for to pull down as then they thought , his majesties most royal coat ; sure they were of sences berest , not to know the right from the left . that they were schollars you can't deny , 'cause in the university : and wonder 't was what heraldry then , was 'mong our rumpish gentlemen . or were they at that time affraid , to touch that princely coat ; they laid not violent hands upon it then , but i remember the time when they durst attack , as well as crown , his sacred person too , 't is known : sure providence did cast a mist fore the cor'nels eyes , and all the rest , they could not see that very day , 'cause their chief light is within they say : if so then 't was prophetick , sure that they should only then obscure ( and for a time to cloud ) the crown , but for their lives not pull it down . though the officers so little knew , and gentlemen of that great crew , what did belong to armes ; 't is strange the souldiers that did use to range themselves each day in rank and file , ( and many times their armes recoile ) and then the chief word of command , was stand to your armes , to every band , which they being often used to do , made them let the kings armes stand too . then after this , in merriment they all unto the tavern went , to congratulate each others act , and all to own that prudent fact : there were some twenty officers , with comittee-men , friends of theirs ; so that there were about thirty two , of this most solemon like crew , who had at least four pints of sack amongst 'em all to strengthen the back : and though they would not wench , nor swear , yet you see drink hard when they came there : nay , that they might seem more profuse , ( which was indeed their common use ) in half pint pots 't was still brought up ; but yet before they 'd touch the cup , vvith hat in hand would blessing crave , least poyson'd by a cavalier knave . and as they thus sate carrowsing , in comes a bold fellow , using great reverence to that learned gang , saying , they were better to hang then keep ; and having a pint of sack in his hand , he like a mad hack , drank the kings health , and then threw the pot among that spend-thrift crew : saying , pox take you all ; and then flew down stai●s , without bidding'em adue . though they command kings armes pull down , yet still hung up some of their own ; vvhich did prognosticate , i say , their armes should first hang up , then they , vve were so far from putting down their armes , we set'em up in town : nay , they were so highly grac't , that o're the kings armes they were plac't , on every gate , about the citty : not sooner done , the more 's the pitty : the rump their jugglings so did handle , they all went out like snuff of candle : and those who bought king , or bishops lands , at the happy change , had their hands eas'd of all that mighty trouble , after they had brought the rents to double : so may they all be serv'd , that persists not in heart , and voice , true royalists : and also those that do repine at this our change : who by divine hand , was then so brought about , to scatter all that cursed rout ; vvho had deserv'd it long before , for cruelty , but treason more . finis . song . a mock to joan , to the may-pole away let us run . and to that tune . tom to the tavern away let us run , the vvine wil waste , and soon be gone : thus goes the bubbing boyes of the town ; nay the trades , as well as the gown : then tom , prethee come , good vvine has no need of a bush boy ; i but nick , vvhat says dick ! bad vvine is not worth a rush boy . did you but see the man of the house , how he does with every crew carrowse ; vvhich he 'd ne're do , if'twere not good , to cherrish the heart , and stir the blood ; prethee haste , time does waste , so will the vvine , by our long delaying ; and there you need not fear to be askt , till the quarter day for paying . lately i was at a house in paris , near to the church of great st. maryes , vvhere by the means of a friend of mine , vve there did get most excellent vvine : but tom , this at home is far richer vvine then that boy , come then dick , let 's be quick , for i shall sadly long till i ha 't boy . their stomachs then being whet with desire , away they march , being both on a ●ire , to taste that blessed bub , as they cal 't , vvhich suddainly did their brains assault : then tom he came home reeling ripe , making indentures ; and dick vvas very sick , yet to his lodging reelingly ventures . song . the praise of the glasiers trade . the tune is : my dame jaon has pawn'd her kettle . a glasier is more excellent surgeon , then any trade about the town , because he daily cures by purging , all the vvindows up and down : some from their cracks , and some from their hacks , and some from the holes that causes wind ; and some from below , and about you must know ; and some from before , and some behind . his neighbours say , both friends and foes , he 's fit to be a constable , because he quarrels doth compose , and from that he does seldom cease : and when they 'r done , then every one unless a foot-ball does'em meet , ( they 'r perfect and sound , and without a wound ) or from a quarrel in the street . besides he is an enemy to idleness , we all do know : no trades man takes more panes then he , within doors , and without , 't is so . but by those he takes abroad , he makes his purse the fuller every day : yet some that have had great pains , have been glad● to empty their purse , to get 'em away . he has a servant heavy as lead , goes round the quarrels every day , he 's lumpish , dull , and is ill-breed , but very stout the neighbours say , he has need be stout , or he cou'd not do 't ; which is to every one a wonder , that he alone , without any one , shout keep so many quarrels assunder . a neighbour also said , he was not fit to make a constable : 't was askt him why ? he said , because that he is making quarrels still . yes ; why shou'd he not ? though some have got death , by quarrels day and night ; yet 't is not so by him , we know , for he does get his living by 't . you see that he 's a surgeon now , and he all quarrels does compose : and by those quarrels he does too his living get , every one knows ; and takes more panes , for honest gains , then any trades-man whatsoe're ; and 's servant lead , although ill-bred , ●s accounted stout , both far and near . song . on the squibs and crackets , thrown on the lord major's day . it was upon the twenty ten of dull october , being then the lord major's show , or else his day , so cal'd by 'th vulgar , as they say : i speak not of that glorious crew , that past us by in open view . as first the companies several , belonging to each others hall , all clad in black , with half red tip it , who on their pettitoes did trip-it ; nor of those velvet coats so black , with chaines of gold hung on their back ; nor of that teem of scarlet riders , who of the city wards are guiders ; nor of the troops , and horses fairnes , whose masters all were clad in harnes , whose officers coats bedecked were , with gold embroyder'd every where ; nor the foot , with bag-pipe , fife , and drum , who thither with the rest did come : who came to attend our soveraign , whom god to bless , with all his train : nor of those gallant princely coaches , to all i gave a bonos nocies : but of those gallants treat i do , that were spectators of that show : who there were placed in balconies , 'mong which were many ancient cronies , and ladies young ; who all there stood , i can't say sit , they wisht they cou'd : for in the twinkling of an eye , such squills and crackets then did fly , in such a horrid fiery fashion , it forc'd them all , to change their station ; least it should burn their garments gay : vvhich borrow'd was perhaps that day : they cheefly flew like whirligigs , on curled hair , and perriwigs ; nothing escapt'em , they were so set ▪ that all was fish , that came to net but two prettyer then the rest , that lodg'd were in a traherns nest ; on the eldest flew with such a force , it burnt her hood without remorse ; and had not then a fen been near with water to quench it , i fear her lovely hair to wrack had gone ; do all that e're he cou'd have done ; some at this , wou'd a lookt pale , but she fixt roses in her cheeks immediatly ; 't is thought he might have sav'd her hood , had he not b'in a kissing mood , with another that stood by him ; but let that pass , i 'le not bely him : to save it he some mischief got , for 's perruke had like to a gone to 'th pot , and half skirt too , or ●●me told a lye ; ( take heed of kissing friend , when squibs do flye : ) nay , they did fly that time so hot , it burnt the youngers petticoat , and one spark did from th' other skip , vvhich burnt our pretty red-coats lip , also a lord ; but the lord knows who it was , for it burnt his breeches too , his coat , and perriwig , and hat , and eke his richly lac'd cravat . nay , they from vvindows scarce cou'd peep , but suddainly they forc'd were creep back again ; or those ladies fair , vv●re sure to burn their hoods and hair ; no gowns nor vvhisks did then escape , for on petticoats they made a rape ; not on those that were a top alone , but below , they were so sawcy grown : pretty s : : : too did get her share , for 't burnt her cuffs , and hood , and hair : and modest sh : : : too , do what we cou'd , it burnt her petticoat , and hood : had ye been ug●y , it ne're had meet ye : you see what 't is now to be pretty . and honest youncrick , to secure a pretty lady , did endure a hot contest , but by his leave it quickly burnt his half shirt sleeve : the author catcht on in 's hand a top , and flung't in 's face , that threw it up , to keep 't from them that were above , but by his favour , it burnt his glove . last , i advise if any go next year , to see the lord major's show , you must not in balconies stand , or window , that 's low at any hand ; but i' th garret , or leads at top , for that 's too high , to fling'em up . so taking leave in wood-street three tun cloisters , at the sign o' th barrel , wherein we boil'd our oysters . song . on a lady , and her chamber-maid . a chamber maid was got with child , for which her lady did call her whore , and said , that she had her house defil'd , and vow'd she wou'd turn her out a door : who got the child , says she , you jade ? your husband , and please you madam : vvhy , where you vvhore , forsooth she said , in the truckle-bed at hadham ? vvhy , where was i , i 'le know the truth ? come tell me , or else i 'le make yee . in the high-bed fast asleep forsooth , and i was affraid to wake ye . vvhy did you not cry out , you drab , vvhen first you saw he begun it ? truly forsooth i was never a blab of my tongue : wou'd you a done it ? and besides forsooth you know , that i your humour know too well , that when y' are suddainly wak't , you 'l throw and tear , like to a fiend of hell ; nay , you 'l cry out with loud allarmes , and fling what your fingers touches , that i had rather be in my masters armes , then ever to come in your clutches . vvhy did you not then sooner go you arrant quean ? before 't was known , truly madam , 't is even so , because that you had none a' your own : and indeed , madam , the truth to tell , i did think i well did plot it , imagining you wou'd use it well , for his dear sake that got it . song . a dialogue between a gentleman and his mistris . man. lye still aminta , for the light comes from thy star-like eyes so bright : 't is not the day that breaks you see , but my poor heart to part with thee . woman . alexis i must needs be gone ; aurora's put her mantle on ; and night likewise has given way , to that which ushers in the day . man. aminta , know it cannot be the dawning yet as you may see : the sun doe n●ver rise so soon : those glimmering beams come from the moon . wom. come , come , alexis , let me go , there 's danger in delay you know : then let us part , my dearest mate , least we repent when 't is too late . man. aminta , what have i now done , that you from me so soon must run : it is indeed a sad return to me , who in your flames do ●u●● . wom. leave , leave , alexis , prethee leave , you do your self , and me deceive : come follow now what i advise ; 't is good to be , both merry and wise . man. suppose 't is day , what if it be , must you therefore arise from me ? did we lye down , because 't was night , and shall we rise for fear of light ? wom. well , well alexis now i find , my kindness te' e has chang'd your mind : i thought y 'ad lov'd me heretofore , but now you 'l have me cal'd your whore. man. why then aminta let me dye , if e're within my breast did lye so base a thought to blast thy name , but studd'd to increase thy fame . wom. then dear alexis , let me rise , for phoebus beams will bring in spyes ; which may descry what we have done , seeing there 's no cure , when credit 's gone . man. come give me then a parting kiss ; and this my dear , and this , and this , a fifth , and so we will give o're . come tak 't says she : but now no more . the chorus to it . of this young couple now , you see the girl had greater wit then he : for had they been detected then , she knew they ne're shou'd meet agen : vvhich to prevent then , lost an hour , that he might many nights come to her . so time well lost you see , though small , brings intrest great to vvomen all . song . the diseases about the town . the tune : the gun. i sing of great diseases all , that happen not at spring , or fall , but what happens round the year , in every city , town , and shire : they 'r sicknesses of such a kind , that few physitians have a mind , for to take the cure in hand ; vvhich you shall quickly understand , if you 'l promise me to cure'em . first here 's one that doth complain , of chymeras in the brain ; and being one of natures minions , he 's possess'd with strange opinions : he will dream at night that he a new vvorld in the moon does see ; and his wits have laid the ground of the earth still turning round : vvill your purge or vomit cure him ? here 's another doth devise , a way to measure earth and skyes , and by that does grow so bold , to talk of mountains full of gold ; nay , the inchanted island he , ( vvhere men lives to eternity ) swares can tell us , if he wou'd , vvhere it is , both ebb and flood : vvill your purge , or vomit cure him ? there 's another sick a bed , vvith a meagrim in his head , vvith great whimseys in his brain , his assertions to maintain : he tell you lyes , and swear they 'r true , that he has lately seen peru , from thence to china sail'd away , and ginny too ▪ all in a day : vvill your purge , or vomit cure him ? here 's a man his chamber keeps , that often talkes , and seldom sleeps , and all forsooth because his miss , did deny to giv'm a kiss ; i 'de not be in god cupid's coat , because he swears he 'l cut his throat , unless he quickly pierce her heart , as he did his , with his dart : will your purge , or vomit cure him . there 's another that has run from a great estate : and one as his estate did run amain , he has still a running brain ; he talks of running horses yet , and running dogs that ne're were beat : nay , although it comes by fits , 'thas made him run out of his wits : will your purge , or vomit cure him ? here is one that much invighs against the state : another says , the clergy they are grown to high : and he that in that couch doth lye , does say , the law is very much corrupt : and th' other does not grutch to give the clergy all their due ; and likewise says , the law is true : will your purge , or vomit cure him ? there 's another says , the age is much debaucht ; and in rage rails against wine , and misses too : but t'other give him his due , all the premisses deny'd , and told him to his face he ly'd ; so some of these , you see , must lye as well as they , or you or i : will your purge , or vomit cure us ? i cou'd bring diseases many , could i see the cure of any ; it is a sickly time you know , there will more diseases grow : some of yours , and some of mine , some of his , and some of thine : but i 've said too much i fear , i 'le bring the rest another year ; so you 'l promise me , to cur'em . song . a perswasive against doating love. the tune is : as alexander i must reign , and i must reign alone . those dull , and sottish fools i hate , that pine , and dye for love , and still repent when 't is too late , and then their folly prove ; then why should i my fancy fix , on women that are so ? i hate those proud , and slighting tricks , pox take 'em let 'em go . i 've liv'd till thirty years round , and never doated yet , nor in these charmes was e're misled , or caught in cupids net : and e're that i wou'd wedded be , to her that has betray'd her faith , to any other , i 'de live , and dye a maid . i love a girl that 's brisk , and smart in reparties , and true ; and likewise for her outward part , i 'de have her handsome too : for he that weds a fool , will find , there 's not so great a curse , and dayly will torment his mind , then which there 's nothing worse . finis . song . a mock to farwel my armid● . and to that tune . far-well my dear puggy , my pullet , my ●ow bell , thy ferret eyes are as the cause of my grief : thy voice is far lowder then ever was bow-bell , and from the clapper on 't grant me relief : thy brow lyes in pleats , like a loose-body'd gown , that some men have thought , my dear pigney did because'tis in wrincles , & hangs o're her eyes , ( frown , much like to a bon-grace , to keep of the flyes . thy nose stands so far out , on which a great dent is just in the middle , much like to a hook , which turns up so finely , and then so much bent is , as if 't were to hang on a pot for a cook : and 't is of two kinds , for one keeps all in , but th' other hangs dangling still down to her chin , vvhich her pretty mouth , o're-joy'd with the taste , sometimes laps it in , that nothing should waste . and then thy sweet pie-ba●●'d teeth much do delight me , standing like tuskes , on a long-snowted pig , so loose they are set , that they never could bite me ; nay , some have come out , with but eating a fig : they never could bite me , 't is certain you know , because they stand in and out , none in a row : thy lips are so sweet , and p●easant i vow , and then are for thickniss , like our brinded cow. they white are like tallow , that never yet man did buss sweeter things , then those lips of thine ; nay , some men have thought they were sugar candy , thy sparkling whiteness so finely did shine : thy breath is so sweet , and strong , that if men vvere at the last gaspe , 't would fetch 'em again : nay , had i my will , for ever i 'de dwell at thy pretty mouth , for love of the smell . the rest of her parts i dare not discover , thinking already too much i have spoke , and being my self so zealous a lover , should she be stollen , m'heart will be broke : but when we are married , i vow and protest , i will not be jealous at all , in the least : i think in my conscience i need not to do 't , for those that do know her , will ne're put her to 't . song . . the ●ver dispairing lover . the tune is : bory versaille . when first i saw my phyllis face , her star-like eyes , so bright did shine , i deem'd of no humane race , but did believe her all divine , but when she sung , i thought her tongue was kept by all the heavenly spears , who met with her , and fixed there , and every one that her hear , did wish themselves all ears . but when i saw her jvory hand , to touch the lute , i did admire , she had upon 't such command , as if 't were touch'd by 'th heavenly quire ; she play'd so well , she bore the bell away from all the ladies there ; who 'gan to blaze abroad her praise , that every one was in a maze , such harmony to hear . she then began to dance a round , that every one , as well as i , did see , she scarce did touch the ground . we thought she did not dance , but fly . she tript about still in and out , but yet kept time , and figure too ; that all did say , that very day , she carri'd the credit clear away , for dancing smooth , and true . there 's not a man , of all the crew , but was in love , as much as i , who lov'd her parts , and person too ; if great men love , my suit must dye , nought but despair , must be my share , and death will be to me a gain : for since that i , must not come nigh my phillis , i 'le lye down and dye , to ease me of my pain . song . a caveat to young ladies . the tune : miss mundays cellabrane , made by mr. smith . i ne're will love agen , what e're betide me ; and from inconstant men , good angels guide me ; then ladies must not be swift in consenting , least they sing lachrymae , by late repenting . he promis'd wondrous fair , when first came to me ; nor oaths , nor vows did spare , when he did woe me : his sug'red words , and smiles so wrought upon me , i ne're fore-saw his wiles , till they 'd undone me . then ladies , now alas ! thus you may mind them , as for to tr●st them as far , as you find them : for if your selves you do keep at that distance , you may , with credit too , make them resistance . song . on a late ball at inn-holders hall. i chanc'd of late , to see a ball near dow-gate ▪ at inn-holders-hall , where i saw many that danc'd well ; but one did all the rest excell , in french dance , and in cellabrane , she 'd foot it true , to every strain o' th musick ; if fast , then she 's so ; if not , then she can dance as slow : but when she came to dance a jig , i ne're saw such a nimble grig , so lively , free , brisk , and ayry , i thought she was vbiquitary : she tript so briskly up and down , you 'd think she had not danc'd , but flown : for lofting dancing , i protest , i think she did out do the best : being up , she cut ye twice or thrice , e're she came down ; then in a trice mount up again , and cut many more , that i saw ne're the like before : she at that time did do so well , from all she bore away the bell. go on , brave girl , prethee go on , for if thou hold'st , as thou 'st begun , and in child-hood hast done so well , in after times thou 't all excell . besides i saw two little things , that look'd , me thoughts , like cherubs wings ; i mean for stature , and for growth , that if you had but seen 'em both , you 'd think that they but lately fell , from the womb , and then came out o' th shell : and some to palliate that , did say , they thought they suckt but th' other day : yet these sucklings did that night , new mottar , and minoways so right , to the admiration of us all , that were spectators at that ball. why , how now friend , is 't possible , that norfolk men can do so well ! henceforth for kings-line i shall have a great respect , because it gave birth to my friend i. rich : : : son , who in this ball so well hast done . song . a mock to a lover i am , and a lover i 'le be , in the praise of tobacco : and to that tune . tobacco i love , and tobacco i 'le take , and i hope good tobacco i ne're shall forsake ; 't is drinking , & wenching destroys still the creature ; but this noble fume , does dry up ill nature : then those that despise it , shall never be strong ; but those that admire it , will ever look young . with pipe after pipe , we still keep in motion , in puffing : and smoking , like guns on the ocean , and when they are out , we charge 'em , and then we stop 'em , and ram'em , and recharge agen , since we with tobacco can keep ourselves sound , let bacchus , and venus in leth be drown . song . the suddain wedding . the tune is : the gun-fleet . i 'me in love says noll . indeed says doll , but prethee say with who ? i fear , says he . come speak , says she . why then , it is with you . you jest , says doll . good faith , says noll , you do me wrong my dolly . but men ; says she , to flattery be to much addicted nolly . i vow , says noll , i love thee doll . but pray , sir , tell me where ? at my heart ▪ says he . at your heart , says she , and do you love me there ? 't is true , says noll . but you , says doll , do love another better . who is 't , says he ? why ●an , says she , you th' other day did treat her . fy , fy , says noll . why , why , says doll ? vvhy nan did come to me , and pray'd me write , that very night , to her sweet-heart humphrey . vvhat then ? says doll . vvhy ? then , says noll , i gave her a pint of vvine doll . vvhat else ? says she . vv●y cakes ▪ says he , and yet no mis of mine doll . but yet , says doll , my ●ather , noll , does say you are poor of late . how poor ? says he , yes , poor , says she , and must not be my mate . i have , says noll . what hast ? says doll . why i have house and land doll . where is 't ? says she . why , 't is , says he . at the lower end o' th strand doll . what goods ? says doll . all sorts , says noll , that in a house is common . indeed , says she . and fit , says he , for any honest woman . how , how , says doll . good faith , says noll , 't is true , and all are my own , and a feather-bed , with curtains red for thee , and i to lye on . then 't is , says doll , a match my noll , let father and mother chide . is 't done , says he . 't is done , says she , and i will be thy bride . let 's kiss , says noll . content , says doll ; and there 's another for ye . when wed we ? says he to morrow , says she ; we will no longer tarry . come then , says noll , vve 'l go my doll , and see the house before ; and then , says he ▪ vvhat then ? says she . thou't find i am not poor . agreed , says doll . and when ? says noll . to morrow we are wedded , thy parents shall , ( and kindred all ) then come and see us bedded . song . . the disdained lover . when first these eyes of mine saw my undoer , o how my soul was inflam'd with desire : but now i curse the time , that e're i knew her , seeing her cruelty adds to my fire . the more i love , the more she disdains , and daily does add new links to my chains ; vvhich makes me day , and night to cry , vvoe is me , woe is me , for love i dye . i still addrest my self in humble manner , thinking by that , to gain some respect : but she , most tyger like , took more upon her , and still return'd it with scorn and neglect ; vvhich plung'd my soul in such deep despair , ( too great alas ! for mortals to bear ) i 'de rather soon to yeild my breath , then to continue still , this living death . then farwel cruel she , this curse i 'le leave thee : mayst thou love one , but no man love thee , and when thou doat●st on him may he deceive thee , and be as cruel , as thou wast to me . this o you powers , is all that i crave , when my poor body is laid in the grave ; which , if you grant my injur●d dust must declare , that you are righteous , and just . song . an answer to a song cal'd , fairest creature tell me true , shall my sighs never move thee ? and to that tune . dear phyllis seem a little coy , dissemblingly denying , least i should burst with too much joy , by thy too soon complying : thy cruelty so great was to me , it almost had wrought my ruine ; then if thou shou●d'st be , in yeilding too free , i fear it may prove my undoing . extreams , thou knowst , of joy or grief , are still destractive to nature , then if thou yield'st too sudden relief , thou't prove to thy friend a traytor ; then prethee phill , be moderate still , and yeild by degrees unto me ; for if 't come to fast , i surfeit with hast , and then i am sure 't will undo me . song . on two women furiously fighting at a town in kent● the one being named bear , and the other wolf. it was i' th time of holy lent , that i was at a town in kent , where i then in passing by , a furious combat did espy : a lusty sea wolf 'gan to fight , on a bears cub , to wreak her spight , and on the cub did roar and claw , pretending for to keep 't in awe : which when the dam o' th cub did see , out of her den came presently , toth ' rescue of her little cub : so to 't they went , where many a drub was 'gin by both , with teeth and nail , that none could say , which did prevail : their eyes , and hair were then so torn , they lookt like two she-beasts forlorn : until a man , which then lay near , unto the place , came quickly there , to disingage these furious foes , vvho painted with those many blows , and scratches , each to other given , 'cause they so long together striven , they both were bloody o're , and o're , and both lay wettring in their gore ; but the discreet officer parted both , ( though they to part were very loath ) and when that they could fight no more , then both their tongues began to roar so loud , it dampt the noise o' th crew , that then were the fight to view : and when their tongues were likewise spent , ( they both , to give their fury vent , did with their eyes the fight renew , and foam'd and sputter'd ; and then threw dust in one anothers face , that they were , both in little space so cover'd o're : they lookt , they say , like two sea-devils , as they lay : nay , they to sight were then so hearty : says one , fight on , and the divel part ye . yet at the last they forc'd were , then to creep unto each others den. some thought it strange , not so good brother , for beasts will fight with one another . song . a song on the dance called the morris , danced at mr. youngs b●ll , at brewers hall in london , april the . and to the morris tune . some pretty country girls there were , vvithin an arbour sitting : vvho when they did the piper hear , they then left off their knitting : one bid him play , the irish hay ; and th' other little norris : at last they all , both great and small , did bid 'em play the morris . their dress was tight , with vvascoats white , and well dyed petticoats too ; and had you seen 'em on that night , you think 'em pretty coats too : their coiffes were new , and crost-cloaths too : i 'le tell you more then that too , to keep 'em from the burning sun , each had a new straw hat too . first lively s●● : : : began the dance , and humour'd it compleatly : then pretty 〈◊〉 : : d : did advance , who danc'd all things neatly : brisk ●o : : : : then , did follow in , and kept her measures duly ; and pretty cl : : : that airy spark , did likewise dance it truly . then th' other lively cl : : : went on , and danc'd with strength and vigour : and pretty little tr : : h : : then , did keep both time and figure : sweet dal : : : then did credit win , to see her 't was a pleasure : young so : : : too , she well did do , who danc'd good time and measure . thus have you heard the morris , and the lass that did b●gin it ; and how they march'd up hand in hand , and sixt within a minnit : then every one , when ●une was done , did make their curchye-gravely ; although so young , yet all the throng did say , they did it bravely . song . the little childrens figure-dance , at the same ball : and to that tune . some pretty young ladies , got leave of their daddyes : in a figure dance of late , to dance in a ball , at the brewers-hall : where every one had her mate , yet some were so small , most thought in the hall , they'd come from sucking but lately ; yet the less kept figure , as well as the bigger , and all perform'd it compleatly . and first came my dam● , sweet ad : : : by name , whose dancing is ayry and true : pretty vn : : : d : : likewise , she after her hies , in time and good figure too : modest wil : : c : , then , those two follow in , vvho never in dancing did wander , and her pretty partner , sweet ch : : d : : to hearten her , there is none for her age go beyond her . vvell countenanc'd p : : : though she learn'd but of late , kept time and figure that day ; then her partner came , little io : : s : : by name , vvho followed her every way : pretry ch : : l : : too , did follow this crew , and footed it well and truly : brisk pea : : c : : did trip after her in , and kept her measure most duly . thus have you heard all , this dance at the ball , and who was partners with other ; and how they did trip-it , and handsomly skip it , until they meet one another : vvhen the tune was done , but yet not too soon , they made their honors so neatly , that all the great crew , that there took a view , did say , it was done compleatly . song a dialogue between two sisters . fye phillis , fye , what love a man ? i thought ye 'ad had more wit. why sister , you the trade began , i did but follow it . no phillis no , 't was but in jest , it was not real love ; but sister you did take no rest , this i can truly prove . vvell phillis , well , suppose it so , it was not long i 'me sure . yes sister , you do sadly know , it nine moneths did endure . come , phyllis come , i did but make , you to believe 't was so . but sister , 't is not a mistake , because 't is true i know . so phillis , so , i see you are still contradicting me . yes , sister , when i find you far from truth , it still shall be . leave phillis , leave , let 's now a done ; i fein would give it o're . no , sister , since you have begun , good faith , you shall have more . i must be taxt for loving one , vvhen you have lov'd a score ; and when you find they 'r from you gone , i must be chide therefore . this only is the difference true , betwixt our loves , i see : you sue to them , not they to you , mine first did sue to me . the chorus to it . the proverb is made good of old , vvhich poets , and grave sages told : that vice o're vertue still control'd , but vertue still to truth did hold ; vvhich is most true , and ever shall , the very'st vvhore , first vvhore will call ; and that same spoke , which is the worst in a cart-wheele , will crack the first . song . the west country-mans song . the tune is : i 'le no more to malton go . nor i 'le no more to rippon . ich a no more to bristow town , nor ich a no more to london , where many gay voke gea up and down , and many poor vokes are undone ; bu● ich a gea heam to my country varme , and there che chall bush my maudlin . and when che come there , chil gi me a pear , and ich a give her a codlin . i hill a brew me still good nappy ale , the best in all the sheere a , and every vortnight never fail , to brew me good humming beer a : and when ich a vrom plow do come , i hil ready have ale , and a tost too ; and then chil a bid me welcome home , and gi me both boil'd and rost too . when ich have a mind to bacon and souse , cheele kill the hogge on a sudden , and then chall i have still in the house . good bacon , and souse , and pudding : then ich a send up to london town , where ich ave a loving cozen , some bacon and souse , to keep the house , and puddings send by the dozen . ich a zend up to sisly too , myne hostess maid at the anchor , who was so kind , i hil give her her due , and ich a for ever thank her , che'd gi me a pot of ale , ere while , and many a loving buss too ; when ich a from maudlin was many a mile , ichad no other friend to trust too . c ham sorry to part from sisly now , for ich a chall never forget her , che's constant , kind , loving , and true , nor ich a chall ne're have a better ; and when ich a go to take my leave , i hill give her a pint of canary ; and when ich come home , i hill send for her down . and sisly shall look to my dairy . my maudlin twice a week does go to market , to taunton dean a. then we must look to the house i tro , and then you know what i mean a : but when ich a hear my maudlin come , then ich a must look demurely ▪ and sisly she , as cunning must be , that zo we may live securely , song . the platonique lover . i smaena i do not admire thy star-like eyes , that are so bright ; though others may , nor do i from their beams take fire , i 'me guided by another light , more bright then they ; no , 't is a vertue more divine , that makes me offer to thy shrine , to that my vowes i pay . your stately presence , wit acute , inviting mean , and charming voice ; though rare they be , or excellent touch upon the lute , of which you have the greatest choice ; these take not me , 't is to thy beauteous soul i bow , to that alone , i 've made a vow , and cal'd my deity , some outward objects may admire , and fondly rest themselves apaid , with those alone , those never yet fed my desire , because i know they often fade , as soon as blown ; unto thy vertuous soul i bend , vvhich will continue to the end , vvhen others quite are flown . song . on a gentlemen that was in love with two mistrisses at once . i have a flame within my breast , yet still do freeze between two fires : sometimes i think aminta best , whose sight does heighten my desires : bot when i do corinna see , then she alone 's my deity . when i but on aminta think , with joy i 'me in an extasie , and that i 'me at the very brink , of being her real votorie : but when corinna i espy , i 'me chang'd i' th turning of an eye . each does inflame my tortur'd mind , but know not which to chuse of either : then prethee cupid be so kind , to give me both , or give me neither ; for if i with aminta bed , without corrinna i 'me but dead . song . a drinking song . come my lads that love canary , let us have a brisk figary , underneath this spreading vine , underneath this spreading vine ; and there we will tipple , like babes at the nipple , as long as we have a drop of wine . fill me up a lusty glass boy , he that bawks it is an ass boy ; fill it up unto the brim , fill it up unto the brim ; fill'd quicker and quicker , until that the liquor have made our muddy brains to swim . first , here 's a health to moll and betty , who both thou knowst are very pretty , and are likewise full of coin , and are likewise full of coin , for when we do want boyes , they 'l give us a grant boyes , of that which still does pay for our wine . next here 's a health to sue and nanny . who sing and dance the best of any , and are likewise very free , and are likewise very free ; then here 's to 'em both boyes , good faith i 'de be loath boyes , to miss their good healths , are so kind to me . come says one , let us straight boyes all be gone , now 't is late boyes : but another that was there , but another that was there , said he 'd lay him a crown , that he 'd sooner be gone , the longer time he did tarry here . song . a song of a whole family , that were great lovers of bacchus . my grandsire is a brave fellow , keeps men in blew , and yellow , his drink it is strong and mellow , and has a good lusty swallow , yet learns to tipple and drink , with cups fill'd up to the brink , i never knew him to shrink , as long as he had any chink . my gran'ams a good old woman , beloved of knights ▪ and yeomen , she never was foe to no man , and the trade with her was common , to learn to tipple and kiss , of which she would never miss , until that her brains did hiss , and her name was bonny bess. my uncle is a brave spark , if he meet with ado in the dark , in the midst of any park , he never will miss the mark , yet learns to bub good ale , of which he ne're does fail , and falls to 't tooth and nail , whether 't be new or stale . my aunt is a woman kind , she will not be behind , if her gallant she can find , she 'l only give her mind , to learn the drinking trade , and kissing too in the shade , and ne're will stir , as 't is said . until that the reckoning 's paid . my brothers's a lusty young gallant , knows flandres , and zeland , and brabaut , and lately's come out of holland , and freely will spend his talent , to learn this bubbing art , at which he is very smart , and from it will never start , till all the company part . my sister is a brave lass , for so it came to pass , that kissing on the grass her chiefest pleasure was , to learn to drink and tip , and still have the cup at her lip , at which she would always sip , till up her heels it did trip . thus uncle , grannam , and gransire , you see to their cups wou'd stand sir , and aunt , and sister , and brother , did teach it to one another ; and all were very well read , in this kissing and bubbing trade , and never in any decay'd , until they were all of 'em dead . song . . a mock song to collamina of my heart , none shall e're bereave me : and to that tune . pretty peggy grant to me one sweet kiss , to prove me if i stick not close to thee , as the wood-bine to thee , mayst thou never love me . passion is a simple thing , that will ne're content ye , it will never pleasure bring , but will leave behind a sting , that will still torment ye . love that brisk and ayry is , brings a lady pleasure ; but if dull our bloods will freeze , which will make you by degrees to repent at leasure . heightned love doth still beget , torment to the master ; for jealousy is such a cheat , no physitian e're cou'd yet find for it a plaster . anger still doth stir up love , and increase the fancy , if 't be moderate then you 'l prove , 't is the only sphear to move in , for to advance ye . song . on a whipping school-master . the tune is : old tom a bedlam . there was a jerking master , that was of humour muddy , his schollars he 'd lerk , and so soundly jerk , till their breeches all were bloody . a rumpish new made captain , whose name was robin burrows , when in he was come , he so ploud up his bum , that it lay in ridges and furrows . likewise came in a porter , who disturb'd this humming concord , then he took up his frock , and he taw'd his nock ; nay , he paid him with his own cord . then came a lusty brewer , by name cornelius wallis , he whipt him so sore , both behind and before , till his breech was not'cht like 's tallyes . then came in a car-man , when he was in his fury , he took's wip away , and with it did him pay , till he cry'd , ge wo i 'le assure ye . a taylor came to mend then his breeches and his gown too , but he claw'd him of so , before he did go , he was forc'd to mend his own too . a drunkard came toth ' door then , in the month of dull october ; though the man was young , yet he whipt him so long , until he had whipt him sober . an vpholster came to put up , some hangings in the garret , yet he hung him on the back , of his lusty man iack , till his breech was as red as claret . a cobler came to underlay his shoes , and them to mend too , yet he did him so thump , on the top of the rump , 't was almost his last and end too . a tinker knockt at door too , and made a woeful din there , and instead of work , he was wipt like a turk , until he had scarce any skin there . a rope-maker came by chance , and made such a noise with crying , that he took some of 's cords , and without more words , did whip him instead of buying . then a lusty wench came in once , who so it seems was something waggish , her name was gillion , yet he torn'd up her pillion , and he us'd her like a baggage , the weapons that he fought with , in birch-lane they were made still , and the man grew rich , by this war for the brich , because he was truly paid still . at lak this bold schoolmaster , so weary was with wipping , he cou'd whip no more , death whipt in at door , and did seaze upon him sleeping . song . a mock to a song called , since fortune thou art grown so kind : and to that tun● . o all ye powers that rule above , i have a boon to beg of iove , which i desire ; which if he grant and shall approve , i still within that sphear will move , and go no higher : i still within that sphear will move , and go no higher . and first do desire to be , a yeoman of a low degree , and lands to have , on which i may live merrily , and leav 't to my posterity , 't is all i crave : and leav 't to my , &c. but now it comes into my mind , because i would not be behind , in place and power , i 'de be a gentleman well lind , and with a pretty girl be joind , then beg no more ; and with a pretty girl be joind , then beg no more . and when that i have liv'd a while in this estate with fortunes smile , with your good leave , i 'de be a squire too , if you please , and still to live in health and ease , 't is all i crave ; and still to live , &c. and when that you have grant me this , i 'de likewise justice be o' th peace , and quoram grave , that so i still might dominere , over all men in the shire , 't is all i 'de have ; over all men , &c. and after this i do intreat , i might be knight and baronet , with riches store ; and every day the best of meat , for me and my good friends to eat , i crave no more . for me , &c. another boon , if you 'l afford , i do desire to be a lord , with lands good store , that so i may fix horses keep , for my fine coach of excellent shape , i crave no more : for my , &c. and likewise then i further crave , to be an earl , that 's rich and brave , with houses store , to each a park fil'd full of deer , and groves of timber here and there ; i beg no more : and groves , &c. and then me thinks i fein would be a duke likewise , of highest degree , with lands o' th best , that so i may keep misses store , which if you grant , i 'le beg no more , i do protest : which if &c. but now i think upon it well , i have no mind to go to hell , for all i have ; but do desire that i may go to heaven my self , and friends also , 't is all i crave : to heaven my self , and friends also , 't is all i crave . song . a gentleman on his mistriss lately forced into the country . fair saint farwel , to thee i 'le pay , the tribute of my vows each day , distance of place shall ne're bring me , to play the heretick 'gainst thee ; though thou art absent , yet will i remain thy constant votary . dear object of my souls delight , though thou art ravish'd from my sight , new beauties shall not me surprise , i none of those will idolise ; my loyal heart shall ever be , a sacrifice reserv'd for thee . should any ask the reason why , sorrow's triumphant in mine eye , or what the cause is that my grief , exceed all limits of relief ; 't is too to plain , since i must say , the fair b●lind●'s gone away . song . in praise of his beautiful mistriss . when first my lucasta my heart did surprise , by the attraction of beauty , & power of her eyes , i trembled , and sighed , and sted●astly gaz'd , until that my thoughts in raptures were rais'd , that monarch's unworthy , who grutches to part with scepter or crown to attain such a heart . were the curtains of age drawn over that face , where now dwells perfection of beauty and grace ; her tongue is so charming and language so fit , some call her angel , so divine is her wit ; but whil'st wit and beauty each other support . she 'l be the chief gallant of town and of court. let none then presume with lucasta to vie a star of her luster out-shines all that 's nigh ; that beauty 's no beauty , if she be but near , all beauty to hers , still a foil will appear : what wish could i wish , were i sure of a grant , but to love as i do , and adore such a saint . let envy now burst , and speak if it dare , since all the world knows , how much she is fair ; a mind that 's so noble , a spirit so brave , who would not then wish still to be her slave : i would not be freed , though an empire i gain a troublesome crown , cannot equal my chain ▪ song . a complaint against love. love is a sickness full of woes , all remedy refusing ; a plant that with most cutting grows , most barren with least using : why so ? more we enjoy it , more it dies ; if not enjoy'd , it sighing cryes , hey ho. love is a torment of the mind , a tempest everlasting ; and you have made it of a kind , not well , nor full , nor fasting . why so ? more we enjoy it , more it dies ; if not enjoy'd , it sighing cryes , hey ho. song . a song by a person of quallity . love is a passion every one must have ; 't was never known that freedom reach'd the grave ; ●hose glowing fires alwayes existent are , ●hough they 'r at first unknown ; and then we dare huff at the boy , and call him blind , defie his art , and all that lyes in destiny . ●e choak our knowledge in a spungy tomb , ●●ntented ignorance doth give the doom : ●e strive to think we are in the right , but then ●ve can not think , for yet we are not men : thus for a while w' are foyl'd , as in a dream , till the sparks join , and burst into a flame . an elygy on sir edward sprague . ●ale like the prisoners , trembling at the barr , when they to death condemn'd by th' judges are ▪ ● look'd true english-men with selfe same fear ●●rpriz'd , when they their admirals fate did hear , ● sad a consternation , seaz'd on all their hopes in him , have found their funeral , the future age shall curse that rigid fate , which did decree such ruine to the state of brittain's isle , so soon for to admit , death should arrest what was so dear to it : god mars dejectedly does hang his head , since his brave matchless darling sprague is dead : those victorious lawrels , which did heretofore invest his temples , he from thence hath tore ; and hath resolv'd , all his trophys shall be in one pyle burnt , at his funeral . the sea-born god , doth sit oppress'd with grief , cursing the vvaves , for yeilding no relief to him , who did alone deserve that they , should their just tribute of obedience pay . weep brittains , weep , and let your flowing ey● bring floods of tears , each day for sacrifice , to his dear memory ; whose spotless fame shall live , till death it self shall want a name . on epitaph on the same . hence flatt'ring mourners , you whose hyred ey● can weep , not grief at funeral obsequies ; whose sighs and tears do only serve like smoak , to crow'd your selves , into a mourning cloak ; let none such dare presume this place , 't is ●or tru● and real plaintiss , here 's no room for you : should all true mourners wait upon his herse , vve then must congregate the universe ; vvhich were not safe , for fear the tears which fall should cause a deluge , at his funeral , vvithin this urns his magazeen , whose worth no tongue , nor pen , can really set forth : here , here , alas ! he lyes intered ! each dust of whom deserves executors in trust . song . . a match at drinking . let the bowl pass free , from thee unto me , as it first came to thee ; 't is pitty that we should confine it , seeing we have , both credit , and coin yet ; let it e'ne take it's course , there 's no stopping it's force ; let him hang , that first does decline it . away cast the cares , your sho●s and your wares , those irrational fears , let your minds be as frolick as his'en is , that from his young bride newly risen is : vve will banish that soul , that comes here to condole , vvhich is troubled with love , or with business . there 's no man we 'l name , nor a lady inflame , that is given to 'th game , it will to adumpishnes drive all , and make us go mad , and go wive all : vve will have this whole night set apart for delight , and our mirth shall have no corrival . then see that the glass in its circuit does pass , till it comes where it was ; and every mans nose has been in it , till he ends it , that first did begin it , as copernicus sound , that the vvorld goes round , vve will prove , so shall every thing in it . song . the foolish kind husband . a very pretty girl was forc'd to vved a rich , but country bumkin , ( as 't is said ; ) his kindness to her was great ; nay lov'd her so , that for his life he could not her forgo ; vvith presents also he would daily ply her , and gave her more still then she did desire : he ask'd her parents to what kind of meat she lik'd best , he 'd provide it her to eat ? they told him she did delight in furmity , and that with sugar it must sweetned be ; vvhich he provided for her every day , thinking to get her love that kind of way . one night it fortuned she had eat good store , vvhich made her belly rumble o're and o're : and being that night both a bed together , she tumbled and tost still hither , and thither ; and at the last , ( which is a certain truth , ) she clapt her sweet bum to her husbands mouth ; and he being then 'twixt sleeping and waking , vvas the chief cause of his mistaking ▪ he thought it her mouth , and believ'd that she d●d it a purpose , to kiss him lovingly ; then he began to kiss it very roundly , and she poor heart did likewise fizle soundly : yet he kist on ; at last says he , my dear , vvhat hast thee eat to night ? something i 'le swear hath made thy breath smell very strong ; he bust agen , but she answered him only in fizles then . dear vvife , says he , me thinks thy face to night is wonderfully swell'd ; yet he with might and main , still in his bussing humour kept ; but she did only fizle , and still slept . me thinks thy face is so much swel'd , it grows bigger and bigger , that i can't find thy nose : he askt her what she had a mind to have to morrow for her dinner ? she only gave him a soysting answer , and not to 's wish , for he thought when she fizled , she fed aw fish , no says he , i hate fish , of all kinds of meat . but she cry'd ▪ aw fish ; which put him in a heat , and if she would not tell him , he did swear , that he wou'd take her a good box o' th ear . yet she kept up her fizling dialect still , that he , it seems , with scent was very ill ; and thought that he had struck her on the face , but to his cost he found 't was in another place : for with the blow , she flounc't the furmety out in his sweet face , and bosom round about . uds nigs , said he , i 've beaten out the brains of my dear vvife , and shall be hang'd for my pains . then he cry'd out with might and main , poor heart ; vvhich noise did make his fizling vvife to start : up comes a maid , who laught till she did tickle , to see her sweet master in such a pickle . then up they got , and sate , until the maid , had cleans'd the man , and put fresh sheets o' th bed ; and glad he was , to see his vvife not dead , swearing he 'd never strike her again in the bed. next night she had furmety also , and when she came to bed , she speu'd it up agen : says he , my dear , i find it does not please ye , i 'me sorry such furmity should disease ye ; and being a man that had a saving soul , did quickly rise , and fetcht a spoon and bowl ; and with the spoon did keel it up so clean , that on the sheets there was none to be seen , 't was put into the bowl , and there it stood until the morrow , ( very fresh and good ; ) and when his servants all were come from plow , he cal'd his seeds-man to him : saying , hugh dost thee love furmety ? yes , sir , that i do . here tak 't , says he , and heat it , 't is fresh and new ; and when 't was hot , did put therein some bread , that being done , he whipt it up with speed . his master askt him then , how it did eat ? troth sir , says he , i ne're eat better meat . much good may it do thee ; for by this light , it would not stay with my poor wife last night . say you so , says he , nor it shan't with me ; and flounc't it out on 's face immediatly : that two nights together his wife , and he ▪ did kindly wash his face with furmety . song . a dialogue between a gallant , and his mistriss to the tune : of the new french dance called backnal . man. come my molly , let 's be jolly , since we are gotten together , my dear , thy father's s●orting , and we 'l be sporting , without any fear , wo. i but neddy , my old daddy shou'd he but miss me , o then he will watch us , if he catch us , ● never shall see thee agen . man. prethee mally , let 's not dally , this is the happiest time we have had ; we will improve our tallent of love , in spight of the dad. wo. i but neddy he is ready still on a sudden to wake ; shou'd he miss me , heavens bless me , what answer d' e think i can make . man. hang him molly , 't is but a folly ●ow to dispute it , we must give it ore ; let him leave thee , and i 'le receive thee ; what woud'st thou have more ? wo. i see neddy , there 's no remedy , but that i must be thy mate ; then far-well honor out upon her , we women must yeild to our fate . song . the faithful lover . to the tune : o my clarissa thou cruel fair . my dear elinda i now must go ▪ my cruel parents tell me so , they , they , and only they , do force me hence away , but my poor heart do answer no : for that is dedicate to thee , and so for evermore shall be ; i here do vow and swear , never to break , my dear , that plighted faith 'twixt thee and me . sure goodness now is gone astray , since money bears the bell away ; 't is not what is she now , but 't is , what has she now . that , that alone , bears all the sway . and though my dear elinda now , my parents wear a wrincled brow ; if they have no remorse , no threatnings e're shall force me , to forsake thee , or my vow . song . the forsaken maid . to the tune : of balloo . my dearest baby , prethee sleep , it grieves me sore to see thee weep ; would'st thou wert quiet , i should be glad , thy mourning makes me very sad : lye still my boy , thy mothers joy ; thy father caus'd my sad annoy : ch. ay me , ay me , ay me , ay me , ay me , ay me ▪ poor maid , that by my ●olly , my folly , am betray'd . and thou my darling sleep a while : yet when thou ' wak'st do sweetly smile : yet smile not as thy father did to cozen maids ; nay , god forbid : but now i fear , that thou , my dear , thy fathers face , and mind will bear : ay me , ay me , ay me , ay me , ay me , ay me , poor maid that by my folly , my folly , am betray'd . when he began to court my love , i thought him like the gods above , his sug●red words so pearc't my heart , ( and vow'd from me he 'd never part ) but now i see , that cruel he , cares neither for my babe , nor me . ay me , ay me , &c. far-well , far-well , thou falsest youth , that ever kiss'd a womans mouth ; let never maid then after me , commit her , to thy courtesie ; for cruel thou , if once they bow ; wilt thou abuse them , thou car'st no● how , ch. ay me , ay me , ay me , ay me , ay me , ay me , poor maid , that by my folly , my folly , am betray'd . song . a mock to , how hard is a heart to be cur'd . how hard is a wench to be gotten , that is not all over be-itcht , she 'l be sure to make a man rotten . if on her his fancy be pitch't , and nothing but death can relieve the pangs that he must endure , vvhen he from her shall receive the things , that admits of no cure . one had better take one to himse●f , vvithout danger of any relapse , and in vvine spend all his pelf , vvithout danger of getting of claps , and enjoy his own mate at his pleasure ; and that it once may be said , of himself he had spent all his treasure , and once had lain with a maid . song . a mock song , to fly boyes to the cellar bottom . stay boyes , stay , we 'l have no canary , our pockets quite are empty , stay then till we have plenty ; for a penny we cannot spare ye , for vvine we don't care ▪ it goes against the hair , and we 'l stay not ; for i know 't will vex you much , and i 'me sure yov'l it grutch , if we should be those as pay not . song . . a mock to , why so pale and wand fond lover . why so proud you saucy jade , prethee why so proud ; you scorn the complements i have made , will curses be allow'd ; prethee why so proud . why so brazen-fac't and bold , prethee why so surly , to say you were a bawling scold wou'd make a hurly burly ; prethee why so surly . song . a mock to , calm was the evening and cleer was the skye . sharp was the air , and cold was the ground , when old roger and i was walking , and a warm place was not to be found , but starv'd we were in our talking : we made haste to our chimney corner , but we made such a smoke , it did us e'ne choke , till we fell to cough ho , ho , ho , ho , ho , cough , ho , ho , ho. he laid his sweet mouth to my face , and his nose did drop on my chin , which brought me into the same case , for a driveling i did begin , and down it did run very low : but the best , of the jest was , we cought out the rest , and we cought out , ho , ho , ho , ho , ho , cought ho , ho , ho. i puk't and my lungs did heave , and he poor man held my head was so kind , that he did not leave until he had got me to bed : then down he came , and lay by me , therein he was kind enough : we were each fourscore , and cou'd do no more , but did cough , ho , ho , ho , ho , ho , cought ho , ho , ho. song . . a dieu fond world , and all thy wiles , thy haughty frowns , and treacherous smiles : they that behold thee with their eyes , thy double dealing will despise . from the false world my deadly foe , into some desart let me go , some gloomy melancholly cave , dark , and ●●lent , dark and silent as the grave . let me withdraw , where i may be , from thy impertinency free : there when i hear the turtle groan , how sweetly would i make my moan . kind philomel would teach me there , my sorrow pleasantly to bear : there would i correspond with none , but heaven , and mine own breast alone . song . how b●n●y and bri●k ▪ how pleasant and sweet , wer● 〈◊〉 & i while my passions were strong so eagerly each other flames we did meet , that a minutes delay did appear to be long : the vows that i made her , she seal'd with a kiss , till my soul i had lost in a rapture of bliss . i vow'd , and i thought i could ever have lov'd , when beauty and kindness together i found , so sweetly she lookt , and so sweetly she mov'd , that i ●ansied my strength with my joys to abound the pleasure i gave she did doubly requite , by finding out ever new ways for delight . at length when enjoyment had put out my fire , my strength was decay'd , and my passion was done so pall'd was my fancy , so tame my desire , that i from the nimph very fain would have gone ah ienny said i , we adore you in vain , for beauty enjoy'd doth but turn to disdain . finis . song . . a mock song to cellamina of my heart , none shall ever bereave me . and to that tune . moll , i nere yet knew thy mind , once again i 'le prove thee , if thou wilt but be so kind , to kiss me twice or thrice behind , faith i le ever love thee . tom , i 'me ignorant i vow , which way to come to it , but if you the way will show , first kiss mine ; then i shall know the better how to do it . we 'l draw cuts then if thou woo't now , within this minute . and when we have drawn the lot , they that have the shortest cut , they shall first begin it . hang your cuts , do you begin't , you 're the first did move it , and when i see you do●'t in print , sure you 'l think the devils in 't , should i not approve it . song . a mock to that against marriage , called out of pure , and arrant devotion . out of my chast , and good intent , in marriage now my life shall be spent , 't is the end of debauchery , the beginning of pleasure , the preserver of youth , wit , vertue , and treasure , and there 's no danger of a troublesome night , or occasion with constable , or watch men to fight ; and so equal a thing is the marriage notion , that from years end , to years end , it keeps the same motion ; for in wenches and cracks there 's a great deal of trouble ; their hectors they h●ff you & make you their buble ; the wenches they cheat , make you pawn cloak , and hat , to find money only to give you a clap , that 's so hard to be cured : there 's no more to be said keep close to your wife , and enjoy her in bed. song . a mock to , let 's laugh and be merry . let 's away from the tavern , and not be so mad , to be drunk every day , now the world is so bad , and run after wenches i' th park or the fields , to waste our estates , when no profit it yeilds : but now we grow far wiser , then e're we have been , and upon all occasions in our shops to be seen : for he that spends money , on wenches and drink , may starve without coin , when our pockets do chink● song . pox take your humours maddam , don't believe , 'cause you ●rown , i 'me such an ass to grieve ; 'cause i have got a foolish trick to prate , and call you handsome , must you put on state ; sometimes i rant it higher ; and compare your eyes to stars , the very angels livery ; swear you out vie the sun in his defusive way ; come don't believe all is true i say ; i ne're could take such pleasure in a kiss , nor in a smile conceive so great a bliss : nor e're could smell the sweetness , which the air drew from your breath , unless your hair were powdred : i 've a critick guess , and can allow a counterfeited wrincle on the brow ; provided it be to prepare a light to sweeten joy , and relish appetite : but if you frown in earnest , when i wooe and serious are : by iove i can do so to . take heed , this do not bring you to that pass , that all shall scorn to court you , but your glass : then you with sorrow may your shadow tell , you had a servant once that lov'd you well : till your own folly lost him : then be sure , if you 'le be lov'd by me , with love that 's pure and shine as glorious as you did be●ore ; henceforth be wise , and anger me no more . song . . long since fair clarinda , my passion did move , whilst under my friendship , i conveyed my love but now i must speak , though i fear t is in vain , 't is too late in my death to dissemble my pain in telling my love , though i fear i shall deny . i shall ease my sad heart , and more quietly die . but sure by my eyes , you my passion may find , no friendship e're languisht , or lookt half so kind , though i said not i lov'd , you might see it so plain , friends us'd not to sigh , or to speak with such pain : each touch with her hand , such war●th did inspire my face was all feavor , my heart was all fire . my thoughts are so tender , my tongue cannot tell , what bliss would be your's , if you lov'd half so well let the the thing with the title or property prove , let him have the show , and me have the love : i have lov'd you so long , that if you delay , you will owe me so much , that you never can pay . song . . what a riddle is love , if thought on aright , t is mirth mixt with sorrow , & pain with delight , t is a pleasant disease , and de●icate smart , at once the vexation , and joy of my heart . for this signal grace to the world i declare , in earth , heaven , and hell , lov 's power 's the same , no laws there , nor here , no gods so severe , but love can repeal , and beauty can tame . song . . when on my sick-bed i languish , full of sorrowful anguish , faiting , gasping , trembling , crying , panting , groaning , speechless , dying ; my soul just now , about to take her flight , into the region of eternal night ; o tell me you , that have been long below , what shall i do ? vvhat shall i think , when cruel death appears , that may extenuate my fears ? me thinks i hear some gentle spirit say , be not fearful , come away : think with thy self , that now thou shalt be free , and find thy long expected liberty : thou mayst , but worst thou canst not be , then in the vale of tears , and misery : like caesar , with assurance then come on ; and unamaz'd attempt the lawrel crown , what lyes on th' other side deaths rubicon . song . philander , and sylvia , a gentle soft pair , vvhose business was love and kissing their care , in a sweet smelling grove went sighing along , till the youth gave a vent to his heart , by his tongue : o sylvia , said he , ( and sight as he spoke ) your cruel resolve , will you never revoke ? no never , she said . how never ! he cry'd , 't is the ill that shall only that sentence abide . song . fair caelia too sondly contemns those delights , wherewith gentle nature , hath softned the nights : if she be so kind to present us with power : the fault is our own to neglect the good hour : who gave thee thy beauty , ordain'd thou shouldst be as kind to thy s●aves , as the gods are to thee . song . the gadding gallant . to the tune of , she lay all naked in her bed , why should'st thou say arinda , i have been untrue to thee ? thou knowst a week i did comply , and was thy votary ; vvhich was a tedious time to me , because that heretofore i ne're did stay above a day , nor ne're intend it more . do but observe the industrious bee , vvho after every shower , vvill swiftly fly from tree to tree , and sip at every flowre : vvere she confind'd to one alone , the pleasure would be void : but being free vvithal , you see the fancy nere is cloy'd . likewise i pray what he or she , vvhither of flesh or fish , vvou'd be content perpetualy , to feed upon one dish ; too much of one things good for nought , and dulls the appetite ; and all agree , variety do's raise it to the height . besides arinda , know that change is now the only mode , and every one delights to range , and make their meals abroad ; then why should i be ty'd to one since all are free beside , yet thou d'st have me be fixt to thee , as if thou wert my bride . song . tune is , and 't is the knave of clubs bears all the 〈◊〉 i sing of sciences which fate , to english-men has brought of late ; and though from forreign parts they came , yet we have all embrac'd the same . and now have fixt them so well here , they 'r all a mode de anglitterre . first boy , if thou hast store of chink , and hast a mind to learn to drink , although the dutch-men shew'd the way to tipple brandy night and day ; yet we the knack on 't now have here , 't is all a mode , &c. hast thou a mind thy time to pass , with a mis or pretty lass. and though the french at first did show the way to all , yet you must know we now so much esteem it here , 't is all a mode , de anglitt●rre . hast thou a mind to learn to swear , the wicked'st oath that ever were , though the germans it began , vve now do swear , and curse and ban ; 't is pleasant grown to every ear , and all a mode , &c. hast thou a mind to learn to lye , ●o cozen , cheat , and cogg a die , vvhich we from forrein parts have learn'd , yet more plainly now it is descern'd , that we so well have learn't it here , 't is all a mode , &c. last would'st thou learn to quarrel too , here thou may'st do 't with small ado , from thence away to duelling , vvhich we from forrein parts did bring ; and now 't is so establish'd here , 't is all a mode , &c. thus have you heard both one and all , the sciences illiberal , which here are learn'd in little space , and all are done with divellish grace ; and being made free denizens here , they 'r all a mode de angliterre . finis . errata . page . line , alwas read always . p. . l. . tongue r. thunder . p. . l. . add when . p. . l. . thrgeo r. turgeo . p. . l. . renno r. renuo . p. . l. . drodo r. prodo . p. . l. . puso r. pulso . p. . l. . thus r. there . p. . l. . round r. unwed . p. . l. . thy r. there . p. . l. . 〈◊〉 r. last . p. . l. . faiting r. fainting . the old mans vvish pope, walter, d. . approx. kb of xml-encoded text transcribed from -bit group-iv tiff page image. text creation partnership, ann arbor, mi ; oxford (uk) : - (eebo-tcp phase ). a wing p b estc r this keyboarded and encoded edition of the work described above is co-owned by the institutions providing financial support to the early english books online text creation partnership. this phase i text is available for reuse, according to the terms of creative commons . universal . the text can be copied, modified, distributed and performed, even for commercial purposes, all without asking permission. early english books online. (eebo-tcp ; phase , no. a ) transcribed from: (early english books online ; image set ) images scanned from microfilm: (early english books, - ; : ) the old mans vvish pope, walter, d. . sheet ([ ] p.) sold by n. t[hompson] at the entrance into old spring garden at charing-cross, [london] : [ ] by walter pope. verse - "if i live to grow old, (for i find i go down,) let this be my fate, in a". place and date of publication and bookseller's surname from wing. reproduction of the original in the harvard university library. created by converting tcp files to tei p using tcp tei.xsl, tei @ oxford. re-processed by university of nebraska-lincoln and northwestern, with changes to facilitate morpho-syntactic tagging. gap elements of known extent have been transformed into placeholder characters or elements to simplify the filling in of gaps by user contributors. eebo-tcp is a partnership between the universities of michigan and oxford and the publisher proquest to create accurately transcribed and encoded texts based on the image sets published by proquest via their early english books online (eebo) database (http://eebo.chadwyck.com). the general aim of eebo-tcp is to encode one copy (usually the first edition) of every monographic english-language title published between and available in eebo. eebo-tcp aimed to produce large quantities of textual data within the usual project restraints of time and funding, and therefore chose to create diplomatic transcriptions (as opposed to critical editions) with light-touch, mainly structural encoding based on the text encoding initiative (http://www.tei-c.org). the eebo-tcp project was divided into two phases. the , texts created during phase of the project have been released into the public domain as of january . anyone can now take and use these texts for their own purposes, but we respectfully request that due credit and attribution is given to their original source. users should be aware of the process of creating the tcp texts, and therefore of any assumptions that can be made about the data. text selection was based on the new cambridge bibliography of english literature (ncbel). if an author (or for an anonymous work, the title) appears in ncbel, then their works are eligible for inclusion. selection was intended to range over a wide variety of subject areas, to reflect the true nature of the print record of the period. in general, first editions of a works in english were prioritized, although there are a number of works in other languages, notably latin and welsh, included and sometimes a second or later edition of a work was chosen if there was a compelling reason to do so. image sets were sent to external keying companies for transcription and basic encoding. quality assurance was then carried out by editorial teams in oxford and michigan. % (or pages, whichever is the greater) of each text was proofread for accuracy and those which did not meet qa standards were returned to the keyers to be redone. after proofreading, the encoding was enhanced and/or corrected and characters marked as illegible were corrected where possible up to a limit of instances per text. any remaining illegibles were encoded as s. understanding these processes should make clear that, while the overall quality of tcp data is very good, some errors will remain and some readable characters will be marked as illegible. users should bear in mind that in all likelihood such instances will never have been looked at by a tcp editor. the texts were encoded and linked to page images in accordance with level of the tei in libraries guidelines. copies of the texts have been issued variously as sgml (tcp schema; 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with a spacious plain without hedge or stile , and an easie pad nag to ride out a mile : may i govern my passio● ▪ with an absolute sway , and grow wiser and better as my strength weares away , without gout or stone , by a gentle decay , &c. . with a pudding on sunday , and stout humming liquor , and remnants of latine to puzzle the vicar ; with a hidden reserve of burgundy wine , to drink the kings health as oft as i dine . may i govern my passion , &c. . with plutarch , and horace , and one or two more of the best wits that liv'd in the ages before . with a dish of roast mutton , not venison , nor teal , and clean ( tho course ) linen at every meal ; may i govern my passion , &c. . with courage undaunted may i pass my last day , and when i am dead , may the better sort say , in the morning when sober , in th' ev'ning when mellow , he 's gone , and has left not behind him his fellow . for he govern'd his passion as his strnegth did decay , and grew wiser and better as his strength wore away ; without gout or stone , by a gentle decay , &c. sold by n. t. at the entrance into old spring garden at charing-cross . the ayres that vvere sung and played, at brougham castle in westmerland, in the kings entertainment giuen by the right honourable the earle of cumberland, and his right noble sonne the lord clifford. composed by mr. george mason, and mr. iohn earsden. mason, george, fl. - . approx. kb of xml-encoded text transcribed from -bit group-iv tiff page images. text creation partnership, ann arbor, mi ; oxford (uk) : - (eebo-tcp phase ). a stc estc s this keyboarded and encoded edition of the work described above is co-owned by the institutions providing financial support to the early english books online text creation partnership. this phase i text is available for reuse, according to the terms of creative commons . universal . the text can be copied, modified, distributed and performed, even for commercial purposes, all without asking permission. early english books online. (eebo-tcp ; phase , no. a ) transcribed from: (early english books online ; image set ) images scanned from microfilm: (early english books, - ; : ) the ayres that vvere sung and played, at brougham castle in westmerland, in the kings entertainment giuen by the right honourable the earle of cumberland, and his right noble sonne the lord clifford. composed by mr. george mason, and mr. iohn earsden. mason, george, fl. - . campion, thomas, - , attributed name. earsden, john. aut [ ] p. : music printed by thomas snodham. cum priuilegio, london : . the words are sometimes attributed to thomas campion. signatures: a-e² . with lute tablature. reproduction of the original in the henry e. huntington library and art gallery. created by converting tcp files to tei p using tcp tei.xsl, tei @ oxford. re-processed by university of nebraska-lincoln and northwestern, with changes to facilitate morpho-syntactic tagging. gap elements of known extent have been transformed into placeholder characters or elements to simplify the filling in of gaps by user contributors. eebo-tcp is a partnership between the universities of michigan and oxford and the publisher proquest to create accurately transcribed and encoded texts based on the image sets published by proquest via their early english books online (eebo) database (http://eebo.chadwyck.com). the general aim of eebo-tcp is to encode one copy (usually the first edition) of every monographic english-language title published between and available in eebo. eebo-tcp aimed to produce large quantities of textual data within the usual project restraints of time and funding, and therefore chose to create diplomatic transcriptions (as opposed to critical editions) with light-touch, mainly structural encoding based on the text encoding initiative (http://www.tei-c.org). the eebo-tcp project was divided into two phases. the , texts created during phase of the project have been released into the public domain as of january . anyone can now take and use these texts for their own purposes, but we respectfully request that due credit and attribution is given to their original source. users should be aware of the process of creating the tcp texts, and therefore of any assumptions that can be made about the data. text selection was based on the new cambridge bibliography of english literature (ncbel). if an author (or for an anonymous work, the title) appears in ncbel, then their works are eligible for inclusion. selection was intended to range over a wide variety of subject areas, to reflect the true nature of the print record of the period. in general, first editions of a works in english were prioritized, although there are a number of works in other languages, notably latin and welsh, included and sometimes a second or later edition of a work was chosen if there was a compelling reason to do so. image sets were sent to external keying companies for transcription and basic encoding. quality assurance was then carried out by editorial teams in oxford and michigan. % (or pages, whichever is the greater) of each text was proofread for accuracy and those which did not meet qa standards were returned to the keyers to be redone. after proofreading, the encoding was enhanced and/or corrected and characters marked as illegible were corrected where possible up to a limit of instances per text. any remaining illegibles were encoded as s. understanding these processes should make clear that, while the overall quality of tcp data is very good, some errors will remain and some readable characters will be marked as illegible. users should bear in mind that in all likelihood such instances will never have been looked at by a tcp editor. the texts were encoded and linked to page images in accordance with level of the tei in libraries guidelines. copies of the texts have been issued variously as sgml (tcp schema; ascii text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable xml (tcp schema; characters represented either as utf- unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless xml (tei p , characters represented either as utf- unicode or tei g elements). keying and markup guidelines are available at the text creation partnership web site . eng songs, english. songs with lute. - tcp assigned for keying and markup - aptara keyed and coded from proquest page images - mona logarbo sampled and proofread - mona logarbo text and markup reviewed and edited - pfs batch review (qc) and xml conversion cor : · ✚ mvsica ✚ laetificat the ayres that vvere svng and played , at brougham castle in westmerland , in the kings entertainment : giuen by the right honourable the earle of cvmberland , and his right noble sonne the lord clifford . composed by mr. george mason , and mr. iohn earsden . london : printed by thomas snodham . cum priuilegio . . i. a dialogve svng the first night , the king being at supper . tvne they chearefull voyce to mine , mu-sicke helpes digesting : earth and ayre and sea con-sent , in thy en-tertaining . me-lo-die now is needfull here , it will helpe musick a-lone the soule can feast , it being new musicke is as good as wine , and as fit for fea-sting , all is old which they pre-sent , yet all choice contay-ning . to mend our cheare . ioyne then , one ioy ex-pressing . here is a guest for and well ex-prest . ioyne then , sweet cords en-chaining . could we to our wisht ioyne then , ioyne then , one ioy ex-pressing . ioyne then , ioyne then , sweet cords en-chaining . whose content all ex-cesse were sparing . ends aspire , ioy should crowne thy dishes . all to him pre-sent hourely new de-lights prepa-ring . proud is our de-sire , if thou dost ac-cept our wi-shes . ioy at thy board , health in they dish , mirth in thy cup , and in thy bed soft sleepe and pleasing rest wee wish . ioy at thy board , health in thy dish , mirth in thy cup , and in thy bed soft sleepe and pleasing rest wee wish . ioy at thy board , health in thy dish , mirth in thy cup , and in thy bed soft sleepe and plea-sing rest wee wish . ii. another dialogue , to be sung at the same time . now is the time , now is the hower , when ioy first blest this happy bower . here is a so shines the moon by night : heauen-ly is his light , sight that swee-tens euery sower . so looks the sun by day . and ne-uer shal de-cay . chorus . there is no voice enough can sing the praise of our great king. chorus . there is no voice enough can sing the praise of our great king. chorus . there is no voice enough can sing the praise of our great king. chorus . there is no voice enough can sing the praise of our great king. fal showers of sweet de-light , what heauen hath beams that shine more bright ? spring flowers of plesant mirth . here heuen is now , stars shine on ii. in one all honor groweth , dutie saith that to this one all it hath it ow-eth . earth . from one all comfort flow-eth : dutie saith that to this one all it hath it oweth . chorus . let then that one of all be praised , that hath our fortunes raised . chorus . let then that one of all be praised , that hath our fortunes raised . chorus . chorus . let then that one of all be praised , that hath our fortunes raised . iii. the kings good - night . welcome , welcome king of - guests , with thy prince - ly traine : with ioyfull triumphs , and with feasts , be welcom'd home againe . frolicke mirth , the soule of earth , shall watch for thy de - light : knees shall bend , from friend to friend , while full cups doe thee right : and so great king good night , good night , good night , good night , good night . iii. the kings good night . welcome , welcome king of guests , with thy princely traine : with ioyfull triumphs and with feasts , be welcom'd home againe , frolicke mirth , the soule of earth , shall watch for thy delight : knees shall bend , from friend to friend , while full cups doe thee right , and so great king good night , good night , good night , good night , good night . welcome , welcome as the sunne , when the night is past : with vs the day is now begunne , may it for euer last . such a morne did nere adorne the roses of the east , as the north hath now brought forth : the northerne morne is best , and so best king good rest . iiii. come follow me my wandring mates , sonnes and daughters of the fates : friends of night , that oft haue done homage to the horned moone . fairely march , and shun not light , with such stars as these made bright . yet bend you low your curled tops , touch the hallowed earth , and then rise a - gen with anticke hops vnus'd of men . here no danger is nor feare , for true ho-nour harbours here , whom grace attends . grace can make our foes our friends . v. a ballad . dido was the carthage queene , and lou'd the troian knight , that wandring ma-ny coasts had seene , and many a dreadfull fight : as they on hunting road , a showe draue them in a louing hower , downe to a darkesome eaue : where ae-neas with his charmes , lockt queen dido in his armes , and had what hee could haue . dido hymens rites forgot , her loue was wing'd with haste : her honour shee considered not , but in her breast him plac't . and when her loue was new begunne , ioue sent downe his winged sonne , to fright aeneas sleepe : bad him by the breake of day from queene dido steale away : which made her waile and weepe . dido wept , but what of this ? the gods would haue it so : aeneas nothing did amisse , for hee was forc't to goe . learne lordings then no faith to keepe with your loues , but let them weepe ; 't is folly to be true : let this story serue your turne , and let twenty didoes burne , so you get daily new . vi. the dance . robin is a louely lad , no lasse a smo - ther euer had . tommy hath a looke as bright , as is the ro - sie morning light . tib is darke and browne of hue , but like her colour firme and true . ginny hath a lip to kisse , where - in a spring of nectar is . simkin well his mirth can place and words to win a womans grace . sib is all in all to me , there is no queene of loue but she . vi. all. let vs in a louers round , circle all this hallowed ground . softly , softly , trip and goe ; trip and goe , the light foot fairies iet it so , iet it so . forward then , forward then , and backe againe , and backe againe ; here and there , and euery where , and euery where ; winding to and winding fro ; skipping hye , and lowting low . chorus . and like louers hand in hand march a chorus . round , march a round , and make a stand . vii . a song . the shadowes darkning our in - tents , must fade , and truth now take her place : who in our right aegyptian race , a chaine of prophecies presents ; with which the starry skye con - sents , and all the vnder-elements . thou that art all diuine giue eare , and grace our humble songs , that speake what to thy state belongs . vnmasked now and cleare , which wee in seuerall straines di - uide , and heauen-borne truth our notes shall guide , one by one , while wee re - late that which shall tye both time and fate . the shadowes darkning out intents , must fade , and truth now take her place : who in our right aegyptian race , a chaine of prophecies presents , with which the starry skye consents , and all the vnder-elements . thou that art all diuine , giue eare , and grace our humble songs , that speake what to thy state belongs vnmasked now and cleare : which wee in seuerall straines diuide , and heauen-borne truth our notes shall guide , one by one , while wee relate that which shall tye both time , and fate . viii . truth , sprung from heauen , shall shine with her beames di-uine , on all thy land , and there for euer stedsast stand , and there for euer stedsast stand . and there fore - uer stedfast stand . and there for euer stedfast stand . and there for euer stedfast stand . louely peace , spring of in - crease , shall like a precious gemme a - dorne thy . royall dia - deme , a - dorne thy royall diademe . a - dorne thy royall diademe . a - dorne thy royall diademe . a - dorne thy roy - all di-ademe . loue , that bindes loyall mindes , shall make all hearts a - gree , to magni - fie thy state and thee . to magni - fie thy state and thee . to magni - fie thy state and thee . to magni - fie thy state and thee . to magni - fie thy state and thee . honour , that proceeds out of noble deeds , shall waite on thee alone , and cast a sacred light a - about thy throne . and cast a sacred light about thy throne . and cast a sacred light about thy throne . and cast a sacred light about thy throne . and cast a sacred light about thy throne . long shall thy three crownes remaine , blessed in thy long-liu'd raigne . thy age shall 〈◊〉 youth appeare , and perpetuall roses beare . and perpetuall roses beare . and perpetuall roses beare . and perpetuall roses beare . and per - petuall roses beare . ma - ny on earth thy dayes shall be , but endlesse thy poste - ri - tie , and matchlesse thy posteri - tie . and matchlesse thy posteritie . and matchlesse thy posteritie . and matchlesse thy posteri - tie . and matchlesse thy posteritie . truth ; peace , loue , honour , and long-life attend thee , and all those that from thy loynes descend ; with vs the angels in this chorus meet . so humbly prostrate at thy sacred feet , our nightly sports and prophesies wee end . viii . chorus . truth , peace , loue , honour , and long-life attend thee , and all those that from thy loynes descend . with vs the angels in this chorus meet : so humbly prostrate at thy sacred feet , our nightly sports and prophesies wee end . ix . the farewell song . o stay ! sweet is the least delay , when parting forceth mourning . oh ioy ! too soone thy flowers de - cay : from rose to bryer retur - ning . bright beames that now shine here , when you are parted , all will be dimme , all will be dumbe , and euery breast sad hear - ted . yet more , for true loue may presume , if it exceede not measure . o griefe ! that blest houres soone consume , but ioylesse passe at lea . sure . since wee this light must loose , our loue expressing : farre may it shine , long may it liue , to all a publique bles - sing , to all a publique bles - sing . o stay ! sweet is the least delay , when parting forceth mourning : o ioy ! too soone thy flowers decay . from rose to bryer returning . bright beames that now shine here , when you are parted , all will be dimme , all will be dumbe , and euery breast sad hearted . . yet more , for true loue may presume , if it exceed not measure . o griefe ! that blest houres soone consume , but ioylesse passe at leasure . since wee this light must lose , our loue expressing : farre may it shine , long may it liue , to all a publique blessing . x. the lords welcome , sung before the kings good-night . welcome is the word , the best loue can af - ford : for what can better be ? welcome lords , the time drawes neare , when each one shall embrace his deare , and view the face hee longs to see . absence makes the houre more sweet , when diuided louers meet . welcome once againe , though too much were in vaine : yet how can loue exceed ? princely guests wee wish there were ioues nectar and ambrosia here , that you might like immortals feed ; changing shapes like full-fed ioue ; in the sweet pursuit of loue . finis . a hymne called englands hosanna to god, for the restoration, and coronation of charls the second, in imitation of that song, sung by the angels, glory be to god. / penned by daniel harcourt, sometime of brazen-nose colledge in oxford, an exile for his loyaltie; late chaplain to his majesties frigot, the leopard, out of italy. harcourt, daniel. approx. kb of xml-encoded text transcribed from -bit group-iv tiff page image. text creation partnership, ann arbor, mi ; oxford (uk) : - 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(eebo-tcp ; phase , no. a ) transcribed from: (early english books online ; image set ) images scanned from microfilm: (thomason tracts ; : f [ ]) a hymne called englands hosanna to god, for the restoration, and coronation of charls the second, in imitation of that song, sung by the angels, glory be to god. / penned by daniel harcourt, sometime of brazen-nose colledge in oxford, an exile for his loyaltie; late chaplain to his majesties frigot, the leopard, out of italy. harcourt, daniel. sheet ([ ] p.) s.n., [london : ] a song - "thou that didst first imploy this quire,". imprint from wing. thomason copy imperfect; cropped at foot with loss of text. reproduction of the original in the british library. created by converting tcp files to tei p using tcp tei.xsl, tei @ oxford. re-processed by university of nebraska-lincoln and northwestern, with changes to facilitate morpho-syntactic tagging. gap elements of known extent have been transformed into placeholder characters or elements to simplify the filling in of gaps by user contributors. eebo-tcp is a partnership between the universities of michigan and oxford and the publisher proquest to create accurately transcribed and encoded texts based on the image sets published by proquest via their early english books online (eebo) database (http://eebo.chadwyck.com). the general aim of eebo-tcp is to encode one copy (usually the first edition) of every monographic english-language title published between and available in eebo. eebo-tcp aimed to produce large quantities of textual data within the usual project restraints of time and funding, and therefore chose to create diplomatic transcriptions (as opposed to critical editions) with light-touch, mainly structural encoding based on the text encoding initiative (http://www.tei-c.org). the eebo-tcp project was divided into two phases. the , texts created during phase of the project have been released into the public domain as of january . anyone can now take and use these texts for their own purposes, but we respectfully request that due credit and attribution is given to their original source. users should be aware of the process of creating the tcp texts, and therefore of any assumptions that can be made about the data. text selection was based on the new cambridge bibliography of english literature (ncbel). if an author (or for an anonymous work, the title) appears in ncbel, then their works are eligible for inclusion. selection was intended to range over a wide variety of subject areas, to reflect the true nature of the print record of the period. in general, first editions of a works in english were prioritized, although there are a number of works in other languages, notably latin and welsh, included and sometimes a second or later edition of a work was chosen if there was a compelling reason to do so. image sets were sent to external keying companies for transcription and basic encoding. quality assurance was then carried out by editorial teams in oxford and michigan. % (or pages, whichever is the greater) of each text was proofread for accuracy and those which did not meet qa standards were returned to the keyers to be redone. after proofreading, the encoding was enhanced and/or corrected and characters marked as illegible were corrected where possible up to a limit of instances per text. any remaining illegibles were encoded as s. understanding these processes should make clear that, while the overall quality of tcp data is very good, some errors will remain and some readable characters will be marked as illegible. users should bear in mind that in all likelihood such instances will never have been looked at by a tcp editor. the texts were encoded and linked to page images in accordance with level of the tei in libraries guidelines. copies of the texts have been issued variously as sgml (tcp schema; ascii text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable xml (tcp schema; characters represented either as utf- unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless xml (tei p , characters represented either as utf- unicode or tei g elements). keying and markup guidelines are available at the text creation partnership web site . eng charles -- ii, -- king of england, - -- coronation -- poetry -- early works to . songs, english -- th century. - tcp assigned for keying and markup - apex covantage keyed and coded from proquest page images - emma (leeson) huber sampled and proofread - emma (leeson) huber text and markup reviewed and edited - pfs batch review (qc) and xml conversion a hymne called englands hosanna to god , for the restoration , and coronation of charls the second , in imitation of that song , sung by the angels , glory be to god. stan. the first . thou that didst first imploy this quire , with such a spirit me inspire ; make me the organ , but the breath be thou , or else my life is death . my soul cannot thi , glory give , unless by thee , it move , and live . soul of my soul , some pitty take on me , that call for jesus sake ; else how shall i give thee glory , that am so sinfull transitory ! do thou in me make thy aboad , then glory shall i give my god. stan. . t is now i feel a holy flame , i am all fir'd to praise thy name ; the altars coals new kindled are , and high perfumes fetcht from a fur : strong fragrant smells they cast abroad in glory of the lord our god ; for joys within , and joys without , we david-like do dance about ; and cause we have to dance and sing , thou hast brought home , and crown'd our king. then glory to thy name , o lord , who hast our king , and church restored . stan. . oh that thou wouldst each soul invite communicants to this delight , then shall our harmony surpass all quires that are or ever was . vollies of glory shall we give to thee , that dost for ever live . we glory give for that our birth is high from christ , though low from earth : we glorie give for that again , the bones do live that seemed slain : then glory to thy name , o lord , who hast our king crown'd and restor'd stan. th . triumphant arches we do rear , exceeding all that ever were : and it becomes us so to do : thou gavest us life and sav'dst us too . our honour was trod in the dirt , we stripped were unto our shirt . a bondage laid upon our soul by them that knew how to controul ; our joys exiled and ravished , and charls our life lay murthered ; then glory to thy name , o lord , that charls hast crowned and restored . stan. . let us this to our children tell , and so re-print this miracle , that it may never be forgot , that we now are , which erst were not ; like lazarus in grave we lay , little differing from cold clay . we durst neither act , nor speak , though our hearts were like to break : from forreign coasts at last was brought him which with tears was so long sought . then glory to thy name , o lord , who hast our king crown'd and restor'd . stan. . ashes our bread , and drink our tears , our hopes all darkned by our fears ; the heavenly manna locked up , and poyson given us to sup . the clergy were the very scum , that never neer a text could come ; what god gave , was not our own , we into loathsom gaols were thrown , the land opprest , the king exil'd , the father arm'd against his child ; but thou hast caus'd us to accord , by crowning of great charls our lord. stan. . deprest a long time we did lie , cause england did in england die ; gracious kings when they do fall , nations in them have funeral : albion in our charls did bleed , good kings , great kingdoms do exceed ; to god we therefore praises give , cause england doth in england live : how can a body but be dead , that destitute is of a head ? decollated we were , o lord , till thou our charls crown'd and restor'd . stan. . oh that three kingdoms then would raise unto thy name all fitting praise , and offer up their incense , till they did thy blessed nostrils fill , that thou a savour sweet mightst find , from every good , and gratefull mind ; that so under the pious wing of charls the good , we long may sing , with wisdom crown this mighty lord , given us of thy free accord . thus glory to thy name , o lord , that charls the second hast restor'd . penned by daniel harcourt , sometime of brazen-nose colledge in oxford , an exile for his loyaltie ; late chaplain to his majesties frigot , the leopard , out of italy . a booke of ayres vvith a triplicitie of musicke, whereof the first part is for the lute or orpharion, and the viole de gambo, and . partes to sing, the second part is for . trebles to sing to the lute and viole, the third part is for the lute and one voyce, and the viole de gambo. composed by iohn bartlet gentleman and practitioner in this arte. bartlet, john, fl. - . approx. kb of xml-encoded text transcribed from -bit group-iv tiff page images. text creation partnership, ann arbor, mi ; 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(eebo-tcp ; phase , no. a ) transcribed from: (early english books online ; image set ) images scanned from microfilm: (early english books, - ; : ) a booke of ayres vvith a triplicitie of musicke, whereof the first part is for the lute or orpharion, and the viole de gambo, and . partes to sing, the second part is for . trebles to sing to the lute and viole, the third part is for the lute and one voyce, and the viole de gambo. composed by iohn bartlet gentleman and practitioner in this arte. bartlet, john, fl. - . [ ] p. : music printed by iohn vvindet, for iohn browne and are to bee solde at his shoppe in saint dunstones churchyeard in fleet street, london : . signatures: a-m² . reproduction of the original in the henry e. huntington library and art gallery. created by converting tcp files to tei p using tcp tei.xsl, tei @ oxford. re-processed by university of nebraska-lincoln and northwestern, with changes to facilitate morpho-syntactic tagging. gap elements of known extent have been transformed into placeholder characters or elements to simplify the filling in of gaps by user contributors. eebo-tcp is a partnership between the universities of michigan and oxford and the publisher proquest to create accurately transcribed and encoded texts based on the image sets published by proquest via their early english books online (eebo) database (http://eebo.chadwyck.com). the general aim of eebo-tcp is to encode one copy (usually the first edition) of every monographic english-language title published 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review (qc) and xml conversion a booke of ayres vvith a triplicitie of mvsicke , whereof the first part is for the lute or orpharion , and the uiole de gambo , and . partes to sing , the second part is for . trebles to sing to the lute and viole , the third part is for the lute and one voyce , and the viole de gambo . composde by iohn bartlet gentleman and practitioner in this arte. london printed by iohn vvindet , for iohn browne and are to bee solde at his shoppe in saint dunstones churchyeard in fleet street . . to the right honorable his singular good lord and maister sir edvvard seymoore . knight , baron beacham , earle of hartfoord , and lieftenant of his maiesties counties of somerset and wiltes . it is a question hardly to be determined ( my most honorable lord ) whether musicke may esteeme her selfe more graced by the singularskil & exquisite knowledge wherwith your lordship is indued , both in the speculation and practise thereof : or by the many benefites , and infinite fauours your honourable bountie hath conferred on the professors of that faculty : in both are the muses greatly honoured , and we ( their seruants ) highly blest ; whose vertuous endeuours and studious labours , not in this onely , but in many other kindes of learning , haue receiued their life ; growth , and perfection , chereshed and enabled by the warmth your beames haue cast vpon them . amongst many , that on the muses behalfe doe owe your lordshippe the tribute of their pennes , i must profes my self to stand deepliest engaged in the debt of dutie , in that the poornes of my merit holds least proportiō with the largenes of your grace , and that my vtmost desert can reach no further , then humbly to acknowledge , that what delight or sweetenes soeuer these my simple trauels may bring to such generous and well composed spiritsas beare affection to this quality , was inspired meby no other power then the influence of your fauour . and though the error of conceite cannot make me so far ouervalew them , as to esteem them worthy your lordships iudicious hearing , yet i will confesse their want of worth ( wherewith my selfe as an impartial censurer , haue already iustly taxte them ) could not diuert my purpose from publishing to the world the zeale i beare to thankefulnesse : wherin i am ambitious of nothing but your lordshippes fauourable acceptance and protection , which if it may please you to vouchsafe to this first birth of my muse. i shall then be as farre from fearing detraction and censure , as i am free from affecting glory and prayse . your lordships most humble deuoted seruant , john bartlet i. canto o lord thy faith-fulnes and prayse i will ii : ii , with viole sing with viole sing my harpe shal sound ii , thy laud and prayse o israels holy king holy king : my mouth wil ioy with pleasant voyce when i shall sing to thee , and eke my soule will much reioyce for thou hast made me free - i alto o lord thy faithfulnes and prayse and prayse i will .ii. with viol sing with .ii. my harpe shal sound my .ii. thy laud and prayse o israels holy king o israels holy king my mouth wil ioy with pleasant voyce when i shal sing i shal sing to thee , and eke my soule will much reioyce for thou hast made me free . i. basso o lord thy faithfulnes and prayse , i wil , i wil with viole sing ; with viole sing , my harpe shal sound my .ii. thy laud and prayse , thy .ii , praise o israels holy king , my mouth wil ioy with pleasant voyce when i shall sing to thee , and eke my soule wil much reioyce , for thou hast made mee free . i tenor o lord thy faithfulnes and praise i wil i wil with viol sing , with viol , with ii . my harpe shal sound my harpe shal sound thy laud and prayse , o israels holy king , .ii. holy king : my mouth wil ioy with pleasant voyce when i shal sing to thee , and eke my soule wil much reioyce , for thou hast made me free . ii. canto if euer haples womā had a cause to breath her plaintes into the open ayre the opē ayre , and neuer suffer inward griefe to pause or seeke her sorrow shaken soules re - payre then i for i haue lost my onelie brother whose like this age can scarsly yeeld an other . come therefore mournefull muses and lament , forsake all want on pleasing motions , bedew your cheekes , stil shal my teares be spent : yet still in creast with inundations . for i must weepe , since i haue lost my brother . whose like , &c. the cruell hand of murther cloyde with bloud , lewdly depriude him of his mortall life : woe the death attended blades that stoode , in opposition gainst him in the strife , vvherein he fell , and where i lost a brother , vvhose like &c. then vnto griefe let me a temple make , and mourning dayly , enter sorrowes portes , knocke on my breast , sweete brother for thy sake , nature and loue will both be my consorts , and helpe me aye to wayle my onely brother . ii alto if euer haples woman had a cause if .ii. if .ii. to breath her plaints into the open aire in .ii. and neuer suffer inward griefe to pause or seek her sorrow shaken soules repaire then i then i for i for i haue lost my onely brother , whose like this age can scarsely yeeld an other whose .ii. then ii. basso if euer haples woman had a cause to breath , if .ii. her plaints to breath her plaintes into the open aire the open aire , & neuer suffer inward griefe to pause to pause or seeke her sorrow shakē soules repaire then i for i haue lost my only brother whose like this age cā scarsly yeeld another , scarsely yeeld an other . then ii tenor . if euer haples woman had a cause , had a cause if .ii. had a cause to breath her plaintes into the open aire , and ne-uer suffer inward griefe to pause , to pause , or seeke her sorrow shaken soules repaire , then i for i haue lost my onely brother , whose like this age can scarsely yeeld an - other , whose .ii. then iii. canto when frō my loue i lookte for loue and kind affections due , to wel i foūd her vowes to proue most faithles and vn - true for when i did aske her why most sharpely she did re - ply that shee with mee did neere agree to loue but iesting - ly . marke but the subtle policies that female louers finde , vvho loues to fixe their constācies , like fethers in the wind though they sweare , vow and protest , that they loue you chiefly best , yet by and by they le all denie , and say t was but in iest . iii alto when from my loue i lookt for loue , and kind affections due , too well i found her vowes to proue most faithles and vntrue for when i did aske her why , most sharpely she did reply , that she with me did neere agree , to loue but iestingly . for iii basso when from my loue i lookt for loue and kind affections due , to wel i found her vowes to proue most faithles and vntrue , for when i did aske her why , most sharpely she did reply , that she with me did neere agree to loue but iestingly . for iii tenor when from my loue i lookt for loue and kind affections due , to wel i found her vowes to proue most faithles and vntrue for when i did aske her why , most sharpely she did replie , that shee with me did neere agree to loue but iesting-ly . for iiii canto who doth be - hold my mistres face and seeth not good hap hath he who hears her speake & marks her grace shal think none euer spake but she in short for to resoundher praise she is the fayrest the fayrest ii . .ii. of her dayes . vvho knowes her wit and not admires : shal show himselfe deuoide of skil , her vertues kindle strange desires , in those that thinke vpon her stil. in short &c. her red is like vnto the rose , vvhen from a bud vnto the sunne , her tender leaues she doth disclose , the first degree of ripene swonne , in short , &c. and with her red mixt is a white , like to that same of faire moone shine , that doth vpon the water light , and makes the colour seeme deuine . in short &c. iiii alto who dooth be-hold my mistresse face and seeth not good happe hath hee who heares her speak & markes her grace shal think none euer spake but shee . in short for to resound her praise , shee is the fayrest , the .ii. .ii. .ii. of her dayes . iiii. basso who doth be-hold my mistresse face and seeth not good hap hath he , who hears her speak & marks her grace shal think none euer spake but she , in short for to resound her prayse , she is the fayrest the ii . ii . of her dayes . iiii tenor who doth be-hold my mistresse face and seeth not good happe hath he , who hears her speake & marksher grace shal think none euer spake but she . in short for to resound her prayse , she is the fayrest the .ii. .ii. of her dayes . v. canto if there bee any one whome loue hath wounded & of the hurt is neere his death . if there bee any one in grief con-founded & stil with sighes doth fetch his breath . such is my case let him com sitwith me & mourn whome griefe doth gripe and cupid blind doth ouerturne . if there be any one which hath beene racked , and ioynt from ioynt is al to torne , if there be any one these pangs haue smacked , and in his heart with loue doth burne , such is my case , come let him sit with me and mourne , for i am rackte and scorcht with loue & left forlorne . if there be any one in shippe oppressed , at pinch of wracke to drowned be : if there be any one with waues betossed , or blinded that he cannot see , such is my case , let him come sit with me and mourne , whom ship wracke spoiles & eyes put out , as louers scorn if there be any one that fraude hath perplext , or burst his heart at loues commaund , if there be any one , whome al greefes haue vext , or in hels paines do dayly stand , such is my case , let him com sit with me and mourne , that feeles hels paine and louers griefe with loues greate ( scorn . v alto . if there bee any one whome loue hath wounded & of the hurt is neere his death . if there bee any one in grief con-founded & stil with sighs doth ferch his breath . such is my case com let him sit with me & mourn whome griefe doth gripe and cupid blind doth ouerturne ouer turne . v. basso if there be any one whome loue hath wounded whom loue hath wounded , and of the hurte is neere his death . if there be any one in griefe con-foun-ded in griefe con-founded , and stil with sighs doth fetch his breath . such is my case , let him com & fit with me and mourne , whom griefe doth gripe and cupid blind dooth ouerturne , v tenor if there be any one whome loue hath wounded , and of the hurt is neere his death is neere his death . if there be any one in griefe confoun-ded and stil with sighs doth fetch his breath doth fetch his creath . such is my case , come let him sit with me and mourne , whome griefe doth gripe and cupid blind doth ouerturne . vi. canto i heard of late that loue was falne a sleepe to late alas i finde it was not so me thoght i saw the little villain weepe , but theefe he laughs at thē that waile in woe , i dreamt his bow was brok & he was slain & , ii , , ii . but loe awakte i see all whole againe . his blinking eyes will euer be awake , his idle head is sul of laughing toyes , his bow and shafts are tickle thinges to take , it is no medling with such apish boyes , for they shal finde that in his fetters fall , loue is a deadly thing to deale withal . yet where the wretch doth take a happy vaine , it is the kindest worme that euer was , but let him catch a coy conceite againe , in frantike fits , he doth a fury passe , so that in sum who hopes of happy ioy , take heede of loue , it is a perlous boy . vi. alto i heard of late that loue was falne a sleepe , i - ii . i .ii. too late alas i finde it was not so , me thought i heard the little villaine weep , but theefe he laughes at them that waile in wo , i dreamt his bow was broke , and he was slaine , and .ii. slaine , but lo awake i see all whole againe . i vi. basso i heard of late that loue was falne a sleepe i .ii. i .ii. to late alas i find it was not so , me thought i saw the little villain weep but theefe he laughes at them that waile in woe , i dremt his bow was broke , and he was slaine , ii . slain but loe awakte , i see al whole againe . i vi. tenor i heard of late that loue was falne a sleepe , i .ii. to late alas i find it was not so , me thought , i saw the little villaine weepe , but theese he laughes at them that waile in woe , that .ii. i dreamte his bow was broke , and he was slaine , and .ii. and .ii. slaine , but loe awakte , i see al who le a-gain . vii canto al my wits hath will inwrapped , all my sence de - sire in trapped . al my faith to fancy fixed , all my ioyes to loue a mixed . all my loue i offer thee , once for all yet looke on me . let me see thy heauenly feature , oh heauens what a heauenly creature , all the powers of heauen preserue thee , loue himselfe is sworne to serue thee , princesse in a goddes place , blessed be that angels face . looke how loue thy seruant dyeth , harke how hope for comfort crieth , take some pitty on poore fancy , let not fancie proue a franzie , comfort this poore hart of mine , loue and i and all are thine . vii . alto al my wittes hath will inwrapped , all my sence desire intrapped all my faith to fan-cy fix-ed , all my ioyes to loue a mixed . all my loue i offer thee , once for all yet looke on me . vii . basso al my wits hath will inwrapped , all my sence desire intrapped , all my faith to fan-cy fix-ed al my ioyes to loue a mixed , all my loue i offer thee once for all yet looke on mee . vii tenor al my wits hath will inwrapped , all my sence de - sire in trapped . al my faith to fancy fixed , all my ioyes to loue a mixed . all my loue i offer thee , once for all yet looke on me . viii canto goe goe wailing verse the issue of thy sire be got on sighes which vent from my torne heart tel thou thy parēts neuer quenchd de sire , tel of his griefes .ii. & of his endles smart his , ii . tel of his passions and his sad laments .ii. how stil he sues , ii . hard she yet neere relents . deepe sobs the silent orators of loue , sad sighes the muttering ecchoes of my pain , heart renting groanes the agent which would moue , compassion with that cheeke bedewed raine . raine which doth trickle from my watrie eyes , hoping at length shee le heare my doleful cries . but oh would that sweete faire had been the butte for cupid to haue aymde at with his shaftes , then had not these my pations boulted out , blasing my follies vnto wise mens hates . but why wish i to cupid so much good , when he hath broke his shafts and siluer bow , and finds a flame inkindled in my bloud , which neither i se cā quēch nor mountain snow and sure no maruaile if he conquere men , when gods so faire a saint ; haue neuer seene . her eyes like globes contain a thousand orbs , her ruby lips her perled teeth in number , with that sweet tong such harmony affordes , as with applause makes all the world 〈…〉 viii . alto goe wailing verse .ii. .ii. the issue of thy sire , begot on sighes which vent from my torne hart , tell thou thy parents neu er quenchde desire , tel of his grieses , tel .ii. and of his endles smart , tel of his passions and his sad laments .ii. how stil he sues hard she yet neere relents . , ii , viii . basso goe wailing verse .ii , the issue of thy sire , begot on sighes which vent from my torn hart , tell thou thy parents neuer quenchde desire , tell of his greeues , tell .ii , and endles smart ii and .ii , tell of his passions and his sad laments .ii. how stil he sues hard she yet neere relents how .ii , how .ii. viii . tenor goe wailing verse .ii. the issue of thy sire of .ii. begot on sighes which vent from my torne hart , tel thou thy parents neuer quenchde desire , tel of his greeues and of his endles smart , .ii. tel of his passions and his sad laments , .ii how stil he sues hard , she yet neere relents , ii ix . canto a prety prety prety duckea prety ducke , a prety prety ducke a very prety ducke there was that said , to whome shall i make mone to .ii. i haue beene long a pretie maid a prety prety maid avery prety maide and yet i lie alone . i alone i lie in deepe dispaire , which kils my louely heart , for none wil my sweete ioyes repaire , or play a louers part . a tickling part that maidens loue , but i can neuer get , yet long haue sought , and stil do craue , at rest my hart to set . ix . alto a prety prety ducke , a prety .ii. ii . a prety ducke a , ii , a .ii. there was that said to whome shal i make my mone , to ii . i haue beene long a prety maide , a prety prety maide very prety maide , and yet i lie alone . i ix . basso a prety prety ducke a prety prety prety ducke , a prety ducke , a prety prety ducke , a very prety ducke there was , that said to who me , shall i make my mone , to ii . i haue beene long a prety maide , a prety prety maid , a very prety maid , & yet i lie alone . i ix . tenor a prety ducke a prety ii . a , ii a .ii. ii . there was that said , to whome shall i make my mone , to .ii. i haue been long a pretie maide , a prety prety maid a verie pretie maide and yet i lie alone . i x. canto of all the birds that i doe know philip my sparrow hath no peer , for sit she high or sit shee lowe , be she far off or bee she neere there is no birde so fayre so fine nor yet so fresh as this of mine . for when she once hath felt a fitte , philip will crie still yet yet yet yet , yet yet yet yet yet yet yet yet yet yet . come in a morning merily , when philip hath beene latelie fed , or in an euening soberlie , vvhen philip list to go to bed , it is a heauen to heare my phippe , how she can chirpe with merry iippe , for when she neuer wanders far abroad , but is at home when i do call , if i commaund she laies on loade , vvith lips , with teeth , with tong and all , she chaunts , she cherpes , she makes such cheare , that i beleeue she hath no peere and yet besides all this good sport , my philip can both sing and daunce , with new found toyes of sundrie sort , my philip can both pricke and praunce . and if you say but fend cut phippe , lord how the peate wil turne and skippe , for when and to tel truth he were to blame , hauing so fine a bird as she , to make him all this goodly game , vvithout suspect or ielousie , he were a churle , and knew no good , x. alto of all the birds that i do know ; philip my sparrow hath no peere for sit shee high or sit shee low , be she far off or bee she neere there is no birde so faire so fine , nor yet so fresh , as this of mine , for when she once hath felt a fit , philip will crie still , yet yet yet yet yet yet yet yet yet yet yet yet yet yet yet yet . x. basso of all the birds that i do know philip my sparrow hath no peere , for sit she high or sit she low , be she far off or bee she neere , there is no bird so faire , so fine nor yet so fresh as this of mine , for when she once hath felt a fit , philip will crie still yet yet yet yet yet yet yet yet yet yet yet yet yet yet yet . x. tenor of all the birds that i do know , philip my sparrow hath no peere for sit she high or sit she low , be shee far off or bee she neere , there is no bird so faire so fine , nor yet so fresh as this of mine , for when she once hath felt a fit , philip will crie still yet yet yet yet yet yet yet yet yet yet yet yet yet yet yet . xi . canto the queen of paphos ericine in hart did rose checkte adoneloue he mortal was he .ii. but she deuine , and oft with kisses did him moue with great giftes stil she did him woo , but he would neuer yeeld thereto with then since the queene of loue by loue , to loue was once a subiect made , and could thereof no pleasure proue , by day by night , by light or shade , vvhy being mortall should i grieue , since she her selfe could not relieue . she was a goddesse heauenly , and loude a faire facde earthly boy , who did contemne her deity , and would not grant her hope of ioy , for loue doth gouerne by a fate , that heare plants will , and their leaues haue . but i a haples mortall wight , to an immortall beautie sue , no maruaile then she loaths my sight , since adone venus would not woo , hence groning sighes , mirth be my friend before my life , my loue shall'end . xi . alto the queene of paphos ericine , in hart did rose checkt adone loue , adone loue he mortall was , .ii , but she deuine , and oft with kisses did him moue , with great giftes still she did him woo but he would neuer yeeld thereto . xi . basso the queene of paphos ericine , in hart did rose cheeckt adone loue , he mortall was , he ii . .ii. but she deuine , and oft with kisses did him moue , with great gifts still she did him woo , but he would neuer yeeld thereto . xi tenor the queene of paphos ericine , in hart did rose checckt adone loue , he mortall was ii . ii . but she deuine , and oft with kisses did him moue , with great gifts still she did him woo but he would neuer yeeld thereto . xii . canto iwould thou wert not fayre or i were wise , i wold thou hadst no face or i no eyes i would thou wert not wise or i not fond or thou not free or i not so in bond . but thou art fayre and i cannot be wife . thy sun-like face hath blinded both mine eyes , thou canst not but be wise , nor i but fond , not thou but free , nor i but still in band . yet am i wise to thinke that thou art faire , mine eyes their purenes in thy face repaire , nor am i fond that do thy wisedome see , nor yet in bod because that thou art sree . then in thy beauty onely make me wise , and in thy face , the grace , guide both mine eyes , and in thy wisedom onely see me fond , and in thy freedome keepe me still in bond , so shalt thou still be faire , and i be wise , thy face shines still vpon my clered eyes , thy wisedome onely see how i am fond , thy fredome onely keepe me still in bond . so would i thou were faire , and i were wise , so would i thou hadst thy face , and i mine eyes , so would i thou wert wise , and i were fond , and thou were free and i were still in bond . xii . alto iwould thou wert not faire , or i were wise , i would thou hadft no face , or i no eyes , i would thou wert not wise , or i not fond , or thou not free , or i not so in bond . xii . basso t would thou wert not faire , or i were wise i would thou hadst no face or i no eyes , i would thou wert not wise , or i not fond , or thou not free , or i not so in bond . xii . tenor iwould thou wert not faire , or i were wise , i would thou hadst no face , or i no eyes , i would thou wert not wife or i not fond , or thou not free , or i not so in bond . xiii . canto vnto a flie transe formd frō humain kind me thought i ranged on a sunshine day , when for to ease my sadde afflicted mind vpon my mistres robe vpon my mistresse robe i gan to play at length i mounted vppe at .ii. her dainetie breast frō whēce i soght my solace and my rest . yet not content with these aspiring toyes changing my seate into her curled heyre , by seeking to encrease my new found ioyes , i turnde my sweete applause to sudden seares , for chauncing on her eyes of stame and fire , i burnt my winges whereby i did aspire . thus falling to the ground in my decay , with mournesulbulsings crauing her reliefe , me thought she moude with ruth my heauy lay , and crusht me with her foot to end my griefe , and said lo where the silly wretch doth lie , whose end was such because he flue so hie . xiii . alto vnto a flie transe formde from humaine kind me thought i raunged on a sun-shine day , when for to ease my sad afflicted mind vpon my mistresse robe vpon .ii. i ganto play at length , i mounted vp at .ii. her dainty breast from whence i sought my solace and my rest . xiii . basso vnto a flie transformde , from humain kind me thought i raunged on a sunshine day , when for to ease my sad afflicted mind , vpon my mistresse robe ii . igan to play , at length i moūted vp , .ii her dainty breast , from whence i sought my solace and my rest . xiii . tenor vnto a flie transformed from humaine kind , me thought i raunged on a sunshine day , when for to ease my sad afflicted mind , vpon my mistresse robe vpon my mistresse robe i gan to play at length i mounted vp at length , i mounted vp her dainty breast from whence i sought my solace and my , rest . xv. primvs canto fortune loue & time ii . hath made me happy happy i was by fortune loue & time my hap at hiest my happe at highestthe gods begā to vary ii . began to vary and threw me down & .ii. down & threw me down that causde me first to clime they proude their wings and tooke their flight in rage fortune to fooles to fooles .ii. loue to youth time to age time to age . xv secvndvs cant fortune loue & time .ii. hath made mee happy . happy i was by fortune loue and time , my happe at hiest .ii. the gods began to vary , .ii. .ii. and threw me downe , .ii. .ii. downe that causde mee first to clime , they proude their winges and tooke their flight , in rage fortune to fooles , .ii .ii. loue to youth , time to age . xvi primvs canto poets to louesuch powerascribes as no power else power els can circūscribe true loue by true desire re - finde .ii. can neuer be by bowns cō finde by .ii. can .ii. it first did kindle in mine eye . and thence stole inward presently , possest my breast , my heart and soule , and doth my better parts controll . the more i seeke it to expell , the more it doth my thoughts compell : since then it hath such power within , to let it burne still were a sinne . xvi secvndvs cant poets to loue , such power ascribes , as no power else power else can circumscribe , true loue by true desire refinde .ii. can neuer be by bownes confinde , .ii. .ii. by bownes confinde . the first part xvii primvs canto whether runeth my sweet hart , ii . stay , stay , stay , stay , and take mee with thee , merily , .ii. .ii. i le play my part , stay , stay , and thou shalt see nice , .ii. .ii. o o haue i ketcht haue i ketcht thee , .ii , hay ding a ding a ding .ii - .ii , .ii. this ketching is a prety thing , .ii. the first part xvii . secvndvs canto whether runeth my sweet hart .ii. stay stay stay stay and takeme whether runneth my sweet hart my .ii , stay stay stay stay and takeme with thce merily .ii. i le play my part , stay stay and thou shalt see me , and thou shalt with thee merily .ii. i le play my part stay stay and thou shalt see me , and .ii. see me .ii. shalt see me , o o haue i ketcht thee .i hay ding a ding a ding .ii. ii . .ii , o o haue i ketcht thee ii . hay ding a ding a , ii . .ii. .ii. this ketching is a prety prety thing this .ii. ding .ii. this ketching is a prety thing the second part . xviii . primvs canto tarrie tarry are you gone againe what no longer liking . i will ketch thee once a-gaine ii . stay while i am rising , .ii. do you tarry then prety little one .ii .ii ii . prety one prety one i thought i shold please thee ere we did part , ere we did part . the second part xviii . secvndvs canto tarry tarry tarry , are you gone a - gaine , what no longer liking , i wil tary tarry are you gon a gaine what no lōger liking ' i will ketch you once againe ii . stay while i am ri-sing while .ii. do you tarketch you once againe ii . stay while i am ri-sing ii . do you tarry then prety little one then prety little one .ii. .ii. prety one ii , ry thē prety litle onethē prety litle one thē .ii. ii . prety one i thought i should please thee ere we did part . .ii. i thought i should please thee ere that we did part . the first part - xix . canto svr chargd with discon - tent to sil-uanes boure i went to ease my heuy grief op-pressed hart , and trie what comfort winged creatures coulde yeelde could .ii. vnto my inwarde troubled smarte by modulating their delightfull mesurs mesurs de - lightful .ii. to my cares pleasing e - uer of straines so sweet .ii. sweete birdes depriue vs ne uer . the first part xix . basso svr chargde with discontent with discontent , to siluarsboure i went i went to case my heauy griefe oppressed heart , and trie what comfort winged creatures could yeeld vnto my inward troubled smart , vnto ii . by modulating their delightfull measures , measures measures , delightfull .ii. to my cares pleasing euer , of straines so sweet .ii. sweete birdes depriue vs neuer . the . part xx. canto the thrush did pipeful cleare and eke with very mery chere .ii. the lenit listed vppc her pleasant voice the goldfinch chirpid chirpid ii . & the pie did chatter the black bird whistled whi-stled and bedde meere - ioyce the stock doue mormerd with a solemne flat the little daw the little dawe ka ka ka ka he cride the hic-quaile he beside the ii . tick - led his part ii . tick - led his part , in a partie coloured coate the lay did blow his how boy his ii . his ii . gallant - ly gal .. the wren did tre - ble manyaprety prety prety note the wood pecker the ii . did hāmer hāmer .ii ii , melowdie . the kite tiw whiw whiw ii , .ii. ful of cride sorlng ii , vp a - loft ii . ii . ii . .ii. ii . and downe againe ii . .ii. returned presently to whom the heralde of cornutoes all sung coockoo ii . .ii. ii . e - uer whilst poor margery cride who who who did ring nights larum bell ii . .ii. nightes larum bell , with all all did do wel o might i heare them euer of straines so sweet .ii. sweete birds depriue vs neuer . the . part xx. basso the thrush did pipe full cleare , did pipefull cleare , and eke with very mery cheare , with very mery cheare , the lenite lifted vp her pleasant voyce , the gold-finch chirpid chirpid chirpid chirpid chirpid chirped chirped ; and the pie did chatter , and the pie did chatter , the blacke birde whis - tle - led and bed mee reioyce , the stocke - doue murmered murmered with a solemne flatte , the little dawe the litle dawe , the little dawe ii . ka ka ka ka hee cride , the hic - quale hee beside , the ii . tickled his part did tickle his parte tickled his parte did tickle his parte , in a party coloured coate , the iaye did blowe his ho - boy the iaye did blow his ho boy , his ho boy .ii. his .ii. gallantly .ii. the wren did treble many a prety note , the wood pecker , .ii. pecker did hammer hammer ii . did hammer hammer melowdie , ii , the kite tiw whiw whiw whiw full ofte cride soring ii . vp aloft .ii. .ii. .ii. and downe againe , ii . and downe againe returned presently , to whom the herald of cornutos all of ii . sung coocko sung ii . .ii. ii . euer whilst poore margerie cride whoo ii . did ring nights larum bell .ii. .ii. with all all did do well , o might i heare them euer of straines so sweet .ii. sweete birdes depriue vs neuer neuer . the third part . xxi . canto then hesperus on high brought cloudy night in skie , whē loe thicket keeping cōpany of fethered singers ii . left their madrigal so - nets and elegies . and present - ly shut them within their mossie seuerals , and i came home and vowde to loue them euer , of straines so sweet ii . sweet birdes depriue vs neuer : the third part xxi . basso then hesperus on high on high brought cloudy night in skie , when loe the thicket keeping company of fethered singers of ii . left their madregall sonets and elegies , and presently shut them within their mossie seuerals and i came home and vowde to loue them euer , of straines so sweet , .ii. sweet birdes depriue vs neuer , neuer . finis . the table of all the songes contained in this booke . o lord thy faithfulnesse and prayse , i if euer haplesse woman had a cause , ii when from my loue i lookte for loue , and kind affections due , iii vvho doth behold my mistresse face , and iiii if there be any one whome loue hath wounded , v i heard of late that loue was falne a sleepe , vi all my wittes hath will inwrapped , all my sence desire vii goe wailing verse the issue of thy sire , viii a prety ducke , there was that said , ix of all the b'rdes that i do know philip my sparrow . x the queene of paphos ericine , xi i would thou wert not faire , or i were wise , xii vnto a flie transtormde from humaine kind , xiii vvhat thing is loue i pray thee tell , xiiii songes with two trebles . fortune loue and time , hath made me happy , xv poets to loue such power ascribes xvi vvhether runneth my sweet hart , the first part xvii tarry tarry are you gone againe , the second part xviii songs for the lute , viole de gambo and voyce . sur-chargde with discontent , the first part xix the thrush did pipe full cleare , the . part xx then hesperus on hie brought the third part . xxi a psalme of thanks-giving to be sung by the children of christs-hospital, on monday in the easter holy-dayes, at s. maries spittle, for their founders and benefactors. anno domini, . this text is an enriched version of the tcp digital transcription a of text r in the english short title catalog (thomason .f. [ ]). textual changes and metadata enrichments aim at making the text more computationally tractable, easier to read, and suitable for network-based collaborative curation by amateur and professional end users from many walks of life. the text has been tokenized and linguistically annotated with morphadorner. the annotation includes standard spellings that support the display of a text in a standardized format that preserves archaic forms ('loveth', 'seekest'). textual changes aim at restoring the text the author or stationer meant to publish. this text has not been fully proofread approx. kb of xml-encoded text transcribed from -bit group-iv tiff page image. earlyprint project evanston,il, notre dame, in, st. louis, mo a wing p thomason .f. 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(eebo-tcp ; phase , no. a ) transcribed from: (early english books online ; image set ) images scanned from microfilm: (thomason tracts ; : f [ ]) a psalme of thanks-giving to be sung by the children of christs-hospital, on monday in the easter holy-dayes, at s. maries spittle, for their founders and benefactors. anno domini, . christ's hospital (london, england) sheet ([ ] p.) : music by r. oulton, dwelling neare christ-church, printed at london : . with engraved border. with counts of patients at christ's hospital, saint bartholomew's hospital, saint thomas hospital, and bridewell hospital. reproduction of the original in the british library. eng songs, english -- early works to . hymns, english -- early works to . a r (thomason .f. [ ]). civilwar no a psalme of thanks-giving to be sung by the children of christs-hospital, on monday in the easter holy-dayes, at s. maries spittle, for thei christ's hospital f the rate of defects per , words puts this text in the f category of texts with or more defects per , words. - tcp assigned for keying and markup - aptara keyed and coded from proquest page images - mona logarbo sampled and proofread - mona logarbo text and markup reviewed and edited - pfs batch review (qc) and xml conversion a psalme of thanks-giving to be sung by the children of christs hospitall , on monday in the easter holy-dayes , at s. maries spittle , for their founders and benefactors . anno domini , . chorus . this is to be sung by all the children , and repeated after every verse . great god direct our tongues , erect our hearts to sing thy praise , whose sacred love , flows from above , from sorrows us to raise . versus . when exil'd hagars waters fail'd , thou botled'st up her teares , and them into a well did'st turn , thus to prevent her feares . when as thy justice , israels land , with barrennesse had curs'd : when others were with famine pin'd , ravens e-li-as nurs'd . chaste ioseph was from pri-son freed , with pharaoes favour crown'd : afflicted iob rose healthī-er , and wealthier from the ground . chorus . great god direct , &c. distressed hagar was our tipe , her teares our woes do show , her wealth the bountie which to us , does from this city flow . lord , thou didst feed us by the hands , of these our patrons deare : for ravens , ( wee ) relievers have , our famish'd limbs to reare . from dens of death we are redeem'd , and raised from the earth : and charities sure saving-rock , hath freed us from a dearth . chorus . great god direct , &c. look down upon this sion lord , and heale her many sores , from subtill foxes keep thy vine , and from the romish bores : shew favour to our solomon , his queen and royall race : as thou hast grac'd him with a crown , so crown him with thy grace . double elias spirit on peeres , and prophets of our land ; on city , maior , and aldermen , showre guifts of thy right hand . chorus . great god direct , &c. children kept and maintained at this present , at the charge of christs hospitall , in the said house , in divers places of this city and suburbs , and with sundry nurses in the country . the names of all which , are registred in the books kept in christs hospitall , there to be seen , from what parishes , and by what meanes they have been from time to time admitted . children put forth apprentices , discharged , and dead this yeare last past — there hath been cured this yeare last past , at the charge of saint bartholomews hospitall , of souldiers and other diseased people , to the number of — all which were relieved with money , and other necessaries at their departure . buried this yeare after much charge in their sicknes , — remaining under cure at this present , at the charge of the said hospitall , — there hath been cured this yeare last past , at the charge of saint thomas hospitall , of souldiers and other diseased people — all which were relieved with money and other necessaries at their departure . buried out of the said hospitall this yeare — remaining under cure at this present — there hath been brought to the hospitall of bridewell within the space of one yeare , of wandring souldiers and other vagrants , to the number of — wherof some have been clothed and sent beyond the seas . and of which number many have bin chargable for the time of their being there , which cannot be avoyded by reason of their necessities , nor passed away without charge . there is maintained and kept in the said hospitall , in arts , occupatitions , and other works and labours , apprentices , taken up out of divers parishes and streets of this city , to the number of — printed at london by r. oulton , dwelling neare christ-church . . the miser written by the author of the old man's wish, and set to music by mr. michael wise. wise, michael, ?- . approx. kb of xml-encoded text transcribed from -bit group-iv tiff page images. text creation partnership, ann arbor, mi ; oxford (uk) : - (eebo-tcp phase ). a wing w a estc r ocm this keyboarded and encoded edition of the work described above is co-owned by the institutions providing financial support to the early english books online text creation partnership. this phase i text is available for reuse, according to the terms of creative commons . universal . the text can be copied, modified, distributed and performed, even for commercial purposes, all without asking permission. early english books online. (eebo-tcp ; phase , no. a ) transcribed from: (early english books online ; image set ) images scanned from microfilm: (early english books, - ; : ) the miser written by the author of the old man's wish, and set to music by mr. michael wise. wise, michael, ?- . pope, walter, d. . sheet ( p.) : music. printed by j.p. for charles brome ..., [london] : . words attributed by nuc pre- imprints to walter pope. reproduction of original in the harvard university library. created by converting tcp files to tei p using tcp tei.xsl, tei @ oxford. re-processed by university of nebraska-lincoln and northwestern, with changes to facilitate morpho-syntactic tagging. gap elements of known extent have been transformed into placeholder characters or elements to simplify the filling in of gaps by user contributors. eebo-tcp is a partnership between the universities of michigan and oxford and the publisher proquest to create accurately transcribed and encoded texts based on the image sets published by proquest via their early english books online (eebo) database (http://eebo.chadwyck.com). the general aim of eebo-tcp is to encode one copy (usually the first edition) of every monographic english-language title published between and available in eebo. eebo-tcp aimed to produce large quantities of textual data within the usual project restraints of time and funding, and therefore chose to create diplomatic transcriptions (as opposed to critical editions) with light-touch, mainly structural encoding based on the text encoding initiative (http://www.tei-c.org). the eebo-tcp project was divided into two phases. the , texts created during phase of the project have been released into the public domain as of january . anyone can now take and use these texts for their own purposes, but we respectfully request that due credit and attribution is given to their original source. users should be aware of the process of creating the tcp texts, and therefore of any assumptions that can be made about the data. text selection was based on the new cambridge bibliography of english literature (ncbel). if an author (or for an anonymous work, the title) appears in ncbel, then their works are eligible for inclusion. selection was intended to range over a wide variety of subject areas, to reflect the true nature of the print record of the period. in general, first editions of a works in english were prioritized, although there are a number of works in other languages, notably latin and welsh, included and sometimes a second or later edition of a work was chosen if there was a compelling reason to do so. image sets were sent to external keying companies for transcription and basic encoding. quality assurance was then carried out by editorial teams in oxford and michigan. % (or pages, whichever is the greater) of each text was proofread for accuracy and those which did not meet qa standards were returned to the keyers to be redone. after proofreading, the encoding was enhanced and/or corrected and characters marked as illegible were corrected where possible up to a limit of instances per text. any remaining illegibles were encoded as s. understanding these processes should make clear that, while the overall quality of tcp data is very good, some errors will remain and some readable characters will be marked as illegible. users should bear in mind that in all likelihood such instances will never have been looked at by a tcp editor. the texts were encoded and linked to page images in accordance with level of the tei in libraries guidelines. copies of the texts have been issued variously as sgml (tcp schema; ascii text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable xml (tcp schema; characters represented either as utf- unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless xml (tei p , characters represented either as utf- unicode or tei g elements). keying and markup guidelines are available at the text creation partnership web site . eng songs (high voice) - tcp assigned for keying and markup - aptara keyed and coded from proquest page images - mona logarbo sampled and proofread - mona logarbo text and markup reviewed and edited - pfs batch review (qc) and xml conversion the miser ; written by the author of the old man's wish , and set to music by mr. michael wise. what ayles the old fool ? why dost thou not drink , and eat of the what ayles the old fool ? why dost thou not drink , and eat of the best , and wel — com thy friend , at this time of day so near to thine end ? why best , and wel — com thy friend , at this time of day so near to thine end ? why dost thou not make the best use of thy chink ? let that bag of guinneys be dost thou not make the best use of thy chink ? let that bag of sent to the poor , to thy neece of fifteen give two or three more , to buy her a guinneys be sent to the poor , to thy niece of fif — teen give two or three more , to husband , a husband , for fear she turn whore. for when once the phy - buy her a husband for fear she turn whore. for when once the phy — si — cian has si — cian has gi — ven thee o're , thy heir will come lea — ping in at the door . and gi — ven thee o're , thy heir will come leaping , come lea — ping in at the door . and ri — fle thy coffers , and gree-di-ly seize on thy bills and thy bonds , on thy bags and thy keys . and ri — fle thy coffers , and gree-di-ly seize on thy bills and thy bonds , on thy bags and thy keys . think that he rich — ly deserves all thy gold , if he lau — gh not out - and think that he rich — ly deserves all thy gold , if he lau — gh not out - right before thou art cold . and the youth that appear'd so demure , so demure , and so right before thou art cold . and the youth that appear'd so demure , so demure , and so ci — vil , what thou go'st to hell for , what thou go'st to hell for , he 'l spend at the devil . ci — vil , what thou go'st to hell for , what thou go'st to hell for , he 'l spend at the devil . printed by i. p. for charles brome , at the gun at the west-end of s. paul's church , . the first booke of songes & ayres of foure parts with tableture for the lute so made that all the parts together, or either of them severally may be song to the lute, orpherian or viol de gambo. composed by robert iones. jones, robert, fl. - . approx. kb of xml-encoded text transcribed from -bit group-iv tiff page images. text creation partnership, ann arbor, mi ; oxford (uk) : - (eebo-tcp phase ). a stc estc s this keyboarded and encoded edition of the work described above is co-owned by the institutions providing financial support to the early english books online text creation partnership. this phase i text is available for reuse, according to the terms of creative commons . universal . the text can be copied, modified, distributed and performed, even for commercial purposes, all without asking permission. early english books online. 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[ ] p. : music printed by peter short with the assent of thomas morley, and are to be sold at the signe of the starre on bredstreet hill, [london] : . place of publication from stc. signatures: a² b-f⁴ g² . imperfect; lacks leaves a , - supplied in manuscript. title page border taken from title page of the second booke. reproduction of the original in the british library. created by converting tcp files to tei p using tcp tei.xsl, tei @ oxford. re-processed by university of nebraska-lincoln and northwestern, with changes to facilitate morpho-syntactic tagging. gap elements of known extent have been transformed into placeholder characters or elements to simplify the filling in of gaps by user contributors. eebo-tcp is a partnership between the universities of michigan and oxford and the publisher proquest to create accurately transcribed and encoded texts based on the image sets published by proquest via their early english books online (eebo) database (http://eebo.chadwyck.com). the 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spi global keyed and coded from proquest page images - jonathan blaney sampled and proofread - jonathan blaney text and markup reviewed and edited - pfs batch review (qc) and xml conversion the first booke of songes & ayres of foure parts with tableture for the lute so made that all the parts together , or either of them severally may be song to the lute , orpherian or viol de gambo . composed by robert iones . quae prosunt singula multa iuuant . printed by peter short with the assent of thomas morley , and are to be sold at the signe of the starre on bredstreet hill . . to the honourable and vertvovs gentleman sir robert sidney , knight gouernour vnder her maiestie of the towne of vlushing , and the castle of the ramekins in the low countries , and of the forts of the same appendant , with the garrison therein placed as well of horse as foote . your great loue and fauour honorable syr , euer manifested to all worthy sciences , hath imboldened me to offer vppe at your lordships shryne , these the vnworthie labours of my musicall trauels . and though in respect of their weakenes , they may perhaps seeme vntimely brought forth , and therefore the vnlikelier to prosper ; yet doubt i not but if tenderd by you , they shall happelie find gentle cherishing , which may be a meane to make them more stronger , or else miscarrying , to encourage my endeuours to beget a better : for as no arts wincks at fewer errors than musicke : so none greater enimies to their owne profession then musicians ; who whilst in their own singularitie , they condemne euery mans workes , as some waie faulty , they are the cause , the art is the lesse esteemed , and they themselues reputed as selfe-commenders , and men most fantasticall . wherefore if this one censuring infirmitie were remoued , these my ayres ( free i dare say from grosse errours ) would finde euery where more gratious entertainement . but since euen those , who are best seene in this art , cannot vaunt themselues free from such detractours , i the lesse regard it being so well accompanied . howsoeuer if herein i may gaine your honors good allowance , i shall thinke i have attained to the better ende of my labours ( which with my self , and the best of my seruice ) restes euer more at your lordships imploiment . your lordships deuoted in all dutifull seruice . robert iones . to the reader gentlemen , since my desire is your eares shoulde be my indifferent iudges , i cannot thinke it necessary to make my trauels , or my bringing vp arguments to perswade you that i haue a good opinion of my selfe , only thus much will i saie : that i may preuent the rash iudgments of such as know me not . euer since i practised speaking , i haue practised singing ; hauing had noe other qualitie to hinder me from the perfect knowledge of this faculty , i haue been incouraged by the warrant of diuers good iudgments , that my paines herein shall at the least procure good liking , if not delight , which yet for mine owne part i must needes feare as much as i desire , especially when i consider the ripenes of this industrious age , wherein all men endeuour to knowe all thinges , i confesse i was not vnwilling to embrace the conceits of such gentlemen as were earnest to haue me apparel these ditties for them ; which though they intended for their priuate recreation , neuer meaning they should come into the light , were yet content vpon intreaty to make the incouragements of this my first adventure , whereuppon i was almost glad to make my small skill knowne to the world : presuming that if my cunning failed me in the musicke : yet the words might speake for themselues , howsoeuer it pleaseth them to account better of that , then of those . of purpose ( as it should seeme ) to make me belieue i can do something ; my only hope is , that seeing neither my cold ayres , not their idle ditties ( as they will needes haue me call them ) have hitherto beene sounded in the eares of manie : they maie chance to finde such entertainment , as commonlie newes doth in the world : which if i may be so happie to beare , i will not saie my next shall be better , but i will promise to take more paines to shew more points of musicke , which now i could not do , because my chiefest care was to fit the note to the word , till when , i must be as well content with each mans lawfull censure , as i shall be glad of some mens vndeserued favours . r. j. a table of all the songs contained in this booke . a womans lookes i. fond wanton youths ii. shee whose matchlesse beauty iii. once did i loue iiii. led by a strong desire v. lie downe poore heart vi. where lingring feare vii . hero care not though viii . when loue and time ix . sweete come away x. women what are they xi . farewell deere loue xii . o my poore eies xiii . if fathers knew xiiii . life is a poets phable xv. sweete philomell xvi . that heart xvii . vvhat if i seeke xviii . my mistris xix . perplexed xx. can modest plaine desire xxi . i. cantvs a womans looks are barbed hooks , that catch by art the strongest hart , when yet they spend no breath , but let them speake & sighing break , forth into teares , their words are speares , that wound our souls to death . the rarest wit is made forget , and like a child is oft beguild , with loues sweete seeming baite : loue with his rod so like a god , commands the mind vve cannot find , faire shewes hide fowle deceit . time that all thinges in order bringes , hath taught me now to be more slow , in giuing faith to speech : since womens wordes no truth affordes , and when they kisse they thinke by this , vs men to ouer-reach . altvs . a womans looks are barbed hookes , that catch by art the strongest hart , when yet they spend no breath , but let them speake and sighing breake , forth into teares , their words are speares , that wound our soules to death . bassvs . a womans lookes are barbed hookes , that catch by art the strongest hart , vvhen yet they spend no breath , but let them speake and sighing breake , forth into teares , their wordes are speares , that vvound our soules to death . tenor . a womans lookes are barbed hookes , that catch by art the strongest hart , when yet they spend no breath , but let them speake and sighing breake , forth into teares , their vvordes are speares , that wound our soules to death . ii. cantvs fond wanton youths , fond wanton youths make loue a god , which after proueth ages rod , their youth , their time , their wit , their arte , they spend in seeking of their smarte , and which of follies is the chiefe , they wooe their woe , they wooe their woe , they wedde their griefe . all finde it so who wedded are , loues sweetes they finde enfold sowre care : his pleasures pleasingst in the eie , which tasted once , with lothing die : they find of follies t is the chiefe , their woe to wooe to wedde their griefe . if for their owne content they choose , forthwith their kindreds loue they loose : and if their kindred they content , for euer after they repent . o t is of all our follies chiefe , our woe to wooe to wedde our griefe . in bed vvhat strifes are bred by day , our puling vviues doe open lay : none friendes none foes vve must esteeme , but vvhome they so vouchsafe to deeme : o t is of all our follies chiefe , our woe to wooe to vvedde our griefe . their smiles we want if ought they want , and either we their wils must grant , or die they will or are vvith child , their laughings must not be beguild : o t is of all our follies chiefe , our woe to vvoo to vvedde our griefe , foule vviues are iealous , faire vviues false , mariage to either bindes vs thrall : wherefore being bound vve must obey , and forced be perforce to say ▪ of all our blisse it is the chiefe , our woe to vvooe to wed our griefe . altvs . fond wanton youths , ii . fond wanton youths make loue a god ii . which after proueth a - ges rodde , their youth , their time , their wit , their arte , they spend in seeking of their smart , and which of follies is the chiefe they wooe their woe , ii . they wedde their griefe , they wedde their griefe , they wedde their griefe . bassvs . fond wanton youths , ii . fond wanton youths make loue a god , which after proueth ages rod ages rod , their youth , their time , their wit , their art , their art , they spend in seeking of their smart , and which of follies is the chiefe they wooe their woe , their woe , they wooe their woe , they wedde their griefe , they wedde their griefe . tenor . fond wanton youths , ii . fond vvantō youths make loue a god make loue a god which after proueth ages rod , their youth , their time . their wit , their art , ii . they spend in seeking of their smart , and which of follies is the chiefe , of follies is the chiefe , they wooe their woe , they wedde their griefe , they wooe their woe , their vvoe , they vvedde their griefe . iii. cantvs she whose matchles beauty stayneth , what best iudgment fairst maintaineth , shee o shee my loue dis - dai - neth , shee o shee my loue disdaineth . can a creature so excelling , harbour scorne in beauties dwelling , all kinde pitty thence expelling ? pitty beauty much commendeth , and th'imbracer oft befriendeth , when all eie contentment endeth . time proues beauty transitory scorne ; the staine of beauties glory , in time makes the scorner sorie . none adores the sunne declining , loue all loue fals to resigning , when the sunne of loue leaues shining . so when flowre of beauty failes thee , and age stealing on assailes thee , then marke what this scorne auailes thee . then those hearts which now complaining , feele the wounds of thy disdaining , shall contemne thy beauty waining . yea thine owne hart now deere prized , shall with spite and griefe surprised , burst to finde it selfe despised . when like harmes haue them requited , who in others harmes delighted , pleasingly the wrong'd are righted . such reuenge my wronges attending , hope still liues on time depending , by thy plagues my torments ending . altvs . shee whose matchlesse beauty stay - neth , vvhat best iudgement fairst maintaineth , shee o shee my loue my loue dis - daineth , shee o shee my loue my loue dis - daineth . bassvs . shee whose matchlesse beau - ty stayneth , what best iudgement fairst main - tay - neth shee o shee my loue my loue dis - dai - neth , shee o shee my loue my loue dis - daineth . tenor . shee vvhose matchlesse beauty stay - neth , vvhat best iudgement fairst main - tay - neth , shee o shee my loue my loue dis - daineth , shee o shee my loue my loue dis - daineth . iiii. cantvs once did i loue and yet i liue , though loue & truth be now for - gotten . then did i ioy nowe doe i grieue , that holy vows must needs be broken , that holy vowes must needs be broken . hers be the blame that causd it so , mine be the griefe though it be little , shee shall haue shame i cause to know : what t is to loue a dame so fickle . loue her that list i am content , for that camelion like shee changeth , yeelding such mistes as may preuent ▪ my sight to view her when she rangeth . let him not vaunt that gaines my losse , for when that he and time hath prou'd her , shee may him bring to weeping crosse : i say no more because i lou'd her . altvs . once did i loue and yet i liue and yet i liue , though loue and truth be now forgotten , then did i ioy now doe i grieue , now doe i grieue that holy vows must needs be broken , that holy vowes must needs must needs bee broken . bassvs . once did i loue and yet i liue and yet i liue , though loue and truth be now forgot - ten , then did i ioy now doe i grieue now doe i grieue that holy vowes must needes bee bro - ken , that holy vowes must needes be broken . tenor . once did i loue and yet i liue and yet i liue , though loue and truth bee now bee now forgotten , then did i ioy , now doe i grieue i grieue , that holy vowes must needs be broken that holy vowes must needs must needs bee broken . v. cantvs led by a strong de - sire to haue a thing vn - seene , nothing could make mee tire to bee to bee to bee where as i had been , i got her sight which made me think , my thirst was gone because i saw my drinke . kept by the carefull watch of more then hundred eies , i sought but could not catch the thing she not denies : t is better to be blind and fast , then hungrie see thy loue and cannot tast . but louers eies doe wake when others are at rest , and in the night they slake the fire of daies vnrest : mee thinkes that ioy is of most worth , which painful time & passed fears brings forth . yet husbands doe suppose to keepe their wiues by art , and parents will disclose by lookes their childrens hart : as if they which haue will to doe , had not the wit to blind such keepers to . peace then yee aged fooles that know your selues so wise , that from experience schooles doe thinke wit must arise : giue young men leaue to thinke and say , your senses with your bodies doe decay . loue ruleth like a god whom earth keepes not in awe , nor feare of smarting rod denounc'd by reasons law : giue graue aduise but rest you there , youth hath his cours , & wil , & you youths wer . thinke not by prying care to picke loues secrets out , if you suspitious are your selues resolue your doubt , who seekes to know such deede once done , findes periury before confession . altvs . led by a strong de - sire to haue a thing vnseene , no-thing could make mee tire , to bee to bee to bee to bee where i had been , i got her sight which made me thinke , my thirst was gone , because i saw my drinke . bassvs . led by a strong desire to haue a thing vnseene , nothing could make me tire to bee to bee to bee where i had been , where i had been , i got her sight which made me thinke my thirst was gone , because i saw my drinke . tenor . led by a strong de - sire to haue a thing vn - seene , nothing could make could make me tire , to be to be to be where i had been , ii . where i had bin , i got her sight which made me thinke my thirst was gone , because i saw my drinke . vi. cantvs lie downe poore heart and die a while for griefe , thinke not this world will euer do thee good , fortune fore - warnes y● looke to thy reliefe , and sorrow sucks vpon thy liuing bloud , then this is all can helpe thee of this hell , lie downe and die , lie down and die , and then thou shalt doe well . day giues his light but to thy labours toyle , and night her rest but to thy weary bones , thy fairest fortune followes with a foyle : and laughing endes but with their after grones . and this is all can helpe thee of thy hell , lie downe and die and then thou shalt doe well . patience doth pine and pitty ease no paine , time weares the thoughts but nothing helps the mind , dead and aliue aliue and dead againe : these are the fits that thou art like to finde . and this is all can helpe thee of thy hell , lie downe and die and then thou shalt doe well ▪ altvs . lie down poore hart , ii . and die a while for griefe , thinke not this world will euer do thee good do thee good , fortune forewarns thou looke to thy reliefe to thy reliefe , and sorrow sucks vppon thy liuing bloud thy liuing bloud , then this is all can ridde thee of this hell , lie downe and die and die , lie , ii . lie , ii . and then thou shalt doe well . bassvs . lie down poore hart & die a while for griefe , ii . thinke not this world will euer do thee good , fortune forewarnes forewarnes thou looke to thy reliefe , & sorrow sucks vpon thy liuing bloud , thy , ii . then this is all can rid thee of this hell , lie downe and die & die , lie downe and die and then thou shalt doe well . tenor . lie downe poore hart and die a while for griefe a while for griefe , thinke not this world will euer will euer doe thee good , fortune forewarnes , ii . thou looke to thy relief , & sorrow sucks vpon thy liuing bloud thy liuing bloud , then this is all can helpe thee of this hell , can , ii . lie downe and die , ii.ii. and then thou shalt doe well , ii . vii . cantvs where lingring feare doth once posses doth once posses the hart , there is the toong forst to prolong , & smother vp his suite , while that his smart while that his smart , like fire supprest like fire supprest , flames more in euery part . who dares not speake deserues not his desire , the boldest face , findeth most grace : though women loue that men should thē admire , they slily laugh at him dares come no higher . some thinke a glaunce expressed by a sigh , winning the field , maketh them yeeld : but while these glauncing fooles do rowle the eie , they beate the bush , away the bird doth flie . a gentle hart in vertuous breast doth stay , pitty doth dwell , in beauties cell : a womans hart doth not thogh tong say nay repentance taught me this the other day . which had i wist i presently had got , the pleasing fruite , of my long suite : but time hath now beguild me of this lot , for that by his foretop i tooke him not . altvs . where lingring fear where lingring fear doth once posses , ii . the hart doth once posses the hart , there is the toong forst to prolong & smother vp his smart , while that his suit while that his suit , like fire supprest like fire supprest , flams more in euery part . bassvs . where lingring feare doth once posses , doth once posses the hart , posses the hart , there is the toong forst to prolong pro - long and smother vp his suit , while that his smart while that his smart , ii . like fire supprest like fire supprest , flames more in euery part . tenor . where lingring feare doth once possesse , ii . the hart , there is the toong forst to prolong and smother vp his suite his suite , while that his smart like fire supprest like fire supprest , flames more in e - ue - ry place . viii . cantvs hero care not though they prie , i will loue thee till i die , ie - lou - sie is but a smart , that tormentes a ielous hart : crowes are blacke that were white , for betraying loues delight . they that loue to finde a fault , may repent what they haue sought , what the fond eie hath not view'd , neuer wretched hart hath rew'd : vulcan then , prou'd a scorne , when he saw he wore a horne . doth it then by might behoue , to shut vp the gates of loue , women are not kept by force , but by natures owne remorse . if they list , they will stray , who can hold that will away . ioue in golden shower obtain'd , his loue in a towre restrain'd , so perhaps if i could doe , i might hold my sweete loue to : gold keepe out at the doore , i haue loue that conquers more . vvherefore did they not suspect , vvhen it was to some effect , euery little glimmering sparke , is perceiued in the darke : this is right , how lets kinde , see by night , by day be blinde . altvs . hero care not though they prie , i will loue thee till i die , ielouzie is but a smart that torments a ielous hart a ielous hart , crowes are blacke that were vvhite , for betraying loues delight . bassvs . hero care not though they prie , i will loue thee till i die , ielouzie is but a smart that torments a ielous hart , crowes are blacke that vvere vvhite , for betraying loues delight . tenor . hero care not though they prie , i vvill loue thee till i die , ielouzie is but a smart that torments a ielous hart a ielous hart , that vvere vvhite , for betraying loues delight . ix . cantvs when loue and time and measure makes his ground , time that must end though loue can neuer die , t is loue betwixt a shadow and a sound , a loue not in the hart but in the eie , a loue that ebbes and flowes now vp now vp now downe now downe , a mornings fauor and an euenings frowne . sweete lookes shew loue , yet they are but as beames , faire wordes seeme true , yet they are but as wind , eies shed their teares yet are but outward streames : sighes paint a sadnes in the falsest minde . lookes , wordes , teares , sighes , shew loue when loue they leaue , false harts can weepe , sigh , sweare , and yet deceiue . altvs . when loue on time and measure makes his ground , time that must end though loue can neuer die can neuer die , t is loue betwixt a shadow and a sound , a loue not in the hart but in the eie , a loue that ebbes a loue that ebbes and flowes now vp now downe , ii . a mornings fauor and an euenings frowne , and an euenings frowne . bassvs . when loue on time and measure makes his ground , time that must end though loue can neuer die , t is loue betwixt a shadow and a sound , a loue not in the hart but in the eie but in the eie , a loue that ebs , ii . that ebs and flows that ebs and flowes now vp now downe now downe a mor - nings fauor and an euenings frowne . tenor . when loue on time and measure makes his ground , time that must end though loue can ne - uer die , t is loue betwixt a shadow and a sound , a loue not in the hart , but in the eie , a loue that ebbes a loue that ebbes and flowes now vp now downe now vp now downe , ii . a mornings fauor , ii . and an euenings frowne . x. cantvs sweet come away my darling , and sweetly let me heare thee sing , come away , ii . come away and bring my hart thou hast so fast in kee - ping : come away , ii.ii. and bring my hart thou hast so fast in keeping . oh fie vpon this long stay , that thus my louing hopes delay : come againe , come againe , ii . and say , sweet hart i le neuer more say thee nay . deere be not such a tyrant , still to reioice thee in my want : come and doe , come and doe , ii . not scant me of thy sight , so faire and pleasant . vvhy hearst thou not his sighing , vvhose voice all hoarce is with crying : come and doe , ii . come and doe something , that may reuiue thy true loue dying . this is the pride of women , that they make beggers of all men : vve must sigh , we must crie , we must die , and then forsooth it may be they will hearken . altvs . sweet come away my darling , and sweetly let mee heare thee sing , come away away , come away , come away and bring my hart thou hast so fast in keeping . bassvs . sweet come away my darling , and sweetly let me heare thee sing , come away , come away , come away & bring my hart thou hast so fast in keeping . tenor . sweete come away my darling , and sweetly let mee heare thee sing , come away away , come away , come away and bring my hart thou hast so fast in keeping . xi . cantvs women , what are they what are they , changing weather-cocks , that smallest puffes , that smallest puffes of lust haue power to turne , women what are they , ver - tues stum - bling blockes , whereat weake fooles doe fall , the wi - ser spurne , wee men , what are wee , what are we , fooles , fooles , fooles and idle boies , to spend our time in spor - ting with such toies . vvomen what are they ? trees whose outward rinde , makes shew for faire when inward hart is hallow : women what are they ? beasts of hiaenaes kinde , that speak those fairst , whō most they mean to swallow : we men what are wee ? fooles and idle boies , to spend our time in sporting with such toies . vvomen what are they ? rocks vpon the coast , where on we suffer shipwracke at our landing : women what are they ? patient creatures most , that rather yeld thē striue gainst ought withstāding we men what are wee ? fooles and idle boies , to spend our time in sporting with such toies . altvs . what are they , what are they ? changing weather-cocks , that smallest puffes of lust of lust haue power to turne to turne , women what are they , vertues stumbling blocks , ii . whereat weake fooles doe fall , the wiser spurne , wee men what are wee , what are we fooles , fooles & idle boies , ii . that spend our time that spend our time , in spor - ting with such toies . bassvs . what are they , what are they , changing weather-cocks , that smallest puffes , that smallest puffes of lust hath power to turne , women what are they ? vertues stumbling blocks , whereat weake fooles doe fall , the wiser spurne , we men what are we , what are we fools & idle boies , fooles fooles and idle idle boies , that spēd our time , ii . in sporting with such toies . tenor . what are they what are they , changing weather-cocks , that smallest puffes of lust haue power to turne to turne , women what are they ? vertues stumbling blocks , stumbling blocks , whereat weake fooles doe fall , the wiser spurne , we men , what are we ? we men , what are we ? fooles and idle boies , ii . that spend our time , ii . in sporting with such toies . xii . cantvs farewel dear loue since thou wilt needs be gon , mine eies do shew my life is almost done , nay i will neuer die , so long as i can spie , there be many mo though that she do go there be many mo i feare not , why then let her goe i care not . farewell , farewell , since this i finde is true , i will not spend more time in wooing you : but i will seeke els where , if i may find her there , shall i bid her goe , what and if i doe ? shall i bid her go and spare not , o no no no no i dare not . ten thousand times farewell , yet stay a while , sweet kisse me once , sweet kisses time beguile : i haue no power to moue , how now , am i in loue ? wilt thou needs be gone ? go then , all is one , wilt thou needs be gone ? oh hie thee , nay , stay and doe no more denie mee . once more farewell , i see loth to depart , bids oft adew to her that holdes my hart : but seeing i must loose , thy loue which i did chuse : go thy waies for me , since it may not be , go thy waies for me , but whither ? go , oh but where i may come thither . what shall i doe ? my loue is now departed , shee is as faire as shee is cruell harted : shee would not be intreated , with praiers oft repeated : if shee come no more , shall i die therefore , if shee come no more , what care i ? faith , let her go , or come , or tarry . altvs . farewell deare loue since thou wilt needs be gone , my eies doe shew my life is almost done , yet i will neuer die , so long as i can spie , there be many mo , though that shee doe go , there be many mo i feare not , why then let her go i care not . bassvs . farewell deare loue since thou wilt needs be gone , my eies doe shew my life is almost done , yet i will neuer die , so long as i can spie , there be many mo , though that she doe go , there be many mo i feare not , why then let her go , i care not . tenor . farewell deare loue since thou wilt needs be gone , my eies doe shew my life is almost done , yet i will neuer die , so long as i can spie , there be many mo , though that she doe go , there be many mo i feare not , why then let her go i care not . xiii . cantvs o my poore eies that sun whose shine late gaue you light doth now decline and set to you to others riseth , she who would sooner die then change , not fearing death delights to range , and now o now o now my soule despiseth . yet o my hart thy state is blest , to finde out rest in thy vnrest : since thou her slaue no more remainest , for shee that bound thee sets thee free , then when shee first forsaketh thee : such o such right by wrong thou gainest . eies gaze no more , heart learne to hate , experience tels you all too late : fond womans loue with faith still warreth , while true desert speakes , writes and giues , some groome the bargaine neerer driues : and he , o he the market marreth . altvs . o my poore eies that sunne whose shine late gaue you light doth now decline and set to you to others riseth shee who would sooner die then change not fearing death delights to range , and now o now , ii . my loue despiseth and now o now , ii . my loue despiseth . bassvs . o my poore eies that sun whose shine late gaue you light doth now decline & set to you to others riseth shee who would sooner die then change not fearing death delights to range , and now now o now , ii.ii. my loue despiseth & now now o now , ii.ii. my loue despiseth . tenor . o my poore eies that sunne whose shine late gaue you light doth now de - cline and set to you to others riseth she who would soo - ner die then change not fearing death delights to range and now o now , ii . my loue de - spiseth and now o now , ii . my loue de - spiseth . xiiii . cantvs if fathers knew but how to leaue their children wit as they do wealth , & could constraine them to receiue that physicke which brings perfect health , the world would not admiring stand , a womans face , a womās face and womans hand . women confesse they must obey , we men will needes be seruants still : we kisse their hands and what they say , we must commend bee 't neuer so ill . thus we like fooles admiring stand , her pretty foote and pretty hand . we blame their pride which we increase , by making mountaines of a mouse : we praise because we know we please , poore women are too credulous . to thinke that we admiring stand , or foote , or face , or foolish hand . altvs . if fathers knew but how to leaue their children wit as they doe wealth , and could constraine them to receiue that physicke which brings perfect health , the world would not admiring stand , ii . a womans face , ii . and womans hand . bassvs . if fathers knew but how to leaue their children wit as they do vvealth , and could constraine them to receiue that physicke vvhich brings perfect health , the vvorld would not admiring stand , ii . a vvomans face , ii . and vvomans hand . tenor . if fathers knew but how to leaue their children wit as they do vvealth , and could constraine them to receiue that physicke vvhich brings perfect health , the vvorld vvould not admiring stand , a vvomans face , ii.ii. and vvomans hand . xv. cantvs life is a poets fable , & al her daies are lies stolne from deaths reckoning table , for i die for i die as i speake , death times the notes that i doe breake . childhood doth die in youth , and youth in old age dies , i thought i liu'd in truth : but i die , ii . now i see , each age of death makes one degree . farewell the doting score , of worlds arithmeticke , life , i le trust thee no more , till i die , ii . for thy sake , i le go by deaths new almanacke . this instant of my song , a thousand men lie sicke , a thousand knels are rong : and i die as they sing , they are but dead and i dying . death is but lifes decay , life time , time wastes away , then reason bids me say , that i die , though my breath prolongs this space of lingring death . altvs . life is a poets fable , and all her daies are lies stolne from deaths reckning table , ii . for i die as i speake death times the noates which i doe breake , which i doe breake . bassvs . life is a poets fable , and all her daies are lies stolne frō deaths reckning ta - ble for i die as i speake death times the noates , ii . which i doe breake . tenor . life is a poets fable , and all her daies are lies stolne from deaths reckning table for i die for i die , for i die as i speake , ii . death times the noates which i doe breake . xvi . cantvs sweet philomell in groaues and desarts haunting , oft glads my hart and eares with her sweet chaunting , but then her tunes delight me best , when pearcht with prick against her breast against her breast , shee sings fie fie fie fie fie fie fie fie fie as if shee suffred wrong till seeming pleas'd sweete sweete , ii.ii. sweete , ii . ii . sweete sweete concludes her song . sweete iinny singes and talkes and sweetly smileth , and with her wanton mirth my griefes beguileth : but then me thinkes shee pleaseth best , when , while my hands moue loues request . shee cries phy , phy , ii . and seeming loath gainsaies , till better pleas'd sweete sweete content bewraies . altvs . sweet philomel sweet philomel in groaues & desarts haunting , oft glads my hart & eares with her sweet chaunting , but then her tunes delight me best delight me best when pearcht with prick against her breast against her breast she sings fie , ii . fie fie fie fie as if she suffered wrong til seeming pleasd , ii . sweet sweet sweet , ii . till seeming pleasd sweet sweet sweet , ii . sweet sweet concludes her song . bassvs . sweet philomel in groues & desarts hāting oft glads my hart and eares with her sweet chanting but then her tunes delight delight me best when percht with pricke against her breast against her breast she sings fie fie fie fie she , ii . as if she suffred wrong till seeming pleasd sweet , s. s. s. till seeming pleasd sweete , s. s. s. sweet sweet , ii.ii. sweete sweete sweet concludes her song . tenor . sweet philomel sweet philomel in groaues & de - sarts haunting oft glads my hart & eares with her sweet chaunting , but then her tunes delight me best delight me best when percht with prick against her breast against her breast she sings fie , ii . fie fie fie fie fie as if she suffred wrong till seeming pleasd sweet sweet sweet sweet , ii . till seeming pleasd sweet sweet sweet , ii . ii.ii . sweet sweet concludes her song . xvii . cantvs that hart wherein all sorrowes doth abound , lies in this breast , and cries alowd for death , o blame not her when i am vnder ground , that scor - ning wisht , ii . that scor - ning wisht t' out - liue my panting breath , o doe not her despise , but let my death suffice , ii . to make all young men wise . my louing hopes prolongd my lothed life , till that my life grew lothsome to my lou'd , then death and i were at no longer strife : and i was glad my death her wish approu'd . o let not her be shent , yet let my president , make womans harts relent . altvs . that hart wherein all sorrowes doth abound , lies in this breast this breast and cries alowd for death , o blame not her when i am vnder ground vnder ground , that scor - ning wisht , ii . that scor - ning wisht t'outliue my panting breath , o doe not her despise o doe not her despise but let my death suffice , ii . to make all young men wise . bassvs . that hart wherein all sorrowes doth abound lies in this breast and cries alowd for death , o blame not her when i am vnder ground , that scor - ning wisht , ii.ii. that scor - ning wisht t'outliue my panting breath , o doe not her despise but let my death suffice to make all young men wise . tenor . that hart wherein all sorrowes doth abound , lies in this breast , ii . and cries alowd for death , o blame not her when i am vn - der ground , ii . that scor - ning wisht , ii.ii. t'outliue my panting breath , o doe not her despise , but let my death let my death , but let my death suffice to make all young men wise . xviii . cantvs what if i seeke for loue of thee , shall i find beauty kind to de-sert but if i sue and liue forlorne , then alasse neuer was any wretch that still shall dwell in mee . though thy lookes haue charmd mine eies , i can forbeare to to more mis-for - tune borne . loue , but if euer sweete desire set my wofull hart on fire then can i neuer remoue . frowne not on me vnlesse thou hate , for thy frowne cast me downe to despaire of my most haplesse state : smile not on me vnlesse thou loue , for thy smile , will beguile my desires if thou vnsteedfast proue : if thou needs wilt bend thy browes , a while refraine my deare , but if thou wilt smile on me , let it not delayed be , comfort is neuer too neare . altvs . what if i seeke for loue of thee , shall i find beauty kind to de - sert that still shall but if i sue and liue forlorne , then alasse neuer was any wretch to more mis - dwell in mee . though thy lookes hath charmd mine eies i can forbeare to loue , but if euer sweet for - tune borne . desire burne my wofull hart then can i neuer remoue . bassvs . what if i seeke for loue of thee , but if i sue and liue forlorne , shall i find beauty kind to de - sert that still shall then alasse neuer was any wretch to more mis - dwell in mee . though thy lookes haue charmd fortune borne . mine eies i can forbeare to loue , but if desire set my wofull hart on fire then i can neuer remoue . tenor . what if i seeke for loue of thee , shall i find beauty kinde to de - sert that still shall but if i sue and liue forlorne , then alasse neuer was any wretch to more mis - dwell in mee . though thy lookes haue charmd my eies i can forbeare to loue , but if euer sweete for - tune borne desire set my wofull hart on fire then i can neuer remoue . xix . cantvs my mistris sings no other song but stil complains i did her wrong , beleeue her not it was not so , i did but kis her , i did but kisse her and let her goe . and now she sweares i did , but what , nay , nay , i must not tell you that : and yet i will it is so sweete , as teehee tahha when louers meete . but womens words they are heedlesse , to tell you more it is needlesse ▪ i ranne and caught her by the arme , and then i kist her , this was no harme . but shee alas is angrie still , which sheweth but a womans will : she bites the lippe and cries fie fie , and kissing sweetly away shee doth flie . yet sure her lookes bewraies content ▪ and cunningly her brales are meant : as louers vse to play and sport , when time and leisure is too too short . altvs . my mistris sings no o - ther song but stil complains i did her wrong , beleeue her not it was not so , i did but kisse her , i did but kisse her and let her goe . bassvs . my mistris sings no other song but still com - plaines i did her wrong , beleeue her not it was not so , i did but kisse her i did but kisse her and let her goe tenor . my mistris singes no o - ther song but still complaines i did her wrong , beleeue her not it was not so , i did but kisse her i did but kisse her and let her goe . xx. cantvs perplexed perplexed sore am i , thine eies fair loue like phebus brightest beames doth set my hart on fire and daze my sight , yet doe i liue by vertue of those beames , for when thy face is hid comes feare - full night and i am like to die , then since my eies can not indure so heauenly sparke , sweet grant that i may stil feele out feele out my loue by darke . so shall i ioyfull bee , each thing on earth that liueth by the sunne : would die if he in glorie still appeare , then let some cloudes of pitty ouerrunne that glorious face , that i with liuely cheere , may stand vp before thee . or , since mine eies cannot endure so heauenly sparke , sweet grant that i may still feele out my loue by darke . altvs . perplexed thine eies faire loue like phebus brightest beams doth set my hart on fire and daze my sight daze my sight yet doe i liue by vertue of those beames for when thy face is hid comes fearefull night , then since mine eies can not indure so heauenly sparke , sweete grant that i may still feele out feele out my loue by darke . bassvs . perplexed thine eies faire loue like phebus brightest beames do set my hart on fire and daze my sight , yet doe i liue by vertue of those beames for when thy face is hid comes fearefull night , then since mine eies can not indure so heauenly sparke , sweet grant that i may still feele out may still feele out my loue by darke . tenor . perplexed thine eies faire loue like phebus brightest beams , ii . doth set my hart on fire and daze my sight , yet doe i liue by vertue of those beames for when thy face is hid comes fearefull night , then since thine eies can not indure so heauenly sparke , sweet grant that i may still feele out , ii . my loue by darke . xxi . cantvs can modest plaine desire to the ioies of loue aspire ? can worthi - nesse procure more then har - di - nesse assure ? no no no , ii . no no no where feare of each frowne , takes hopes height downe a downe d.d.d. downe , takes hopes height downe a downe d. d. d. downe . granting is so eschew'd , least the grant lie vnpursued : least sutors brag they might , and account the grantors light : no no no is a weake defence growne , till force beare downe downe a downe . yet who would staine loues seate , with a blot of such a feate : or for so vile a toy , ioine repentance with his ioy . no no no her vertue well knowne , beates vaine thoughts downe downe a downe . altvs . can modest plaine de - sire to the ioies of loue aspire , no no no , ii . can worthi - nesse procure more then har - dinesse assure , no no no is a weake defence growne , till force beare downe , ii . a downe till force beare downe downe downe downe a downe . bassvs . can modest plaine desire to the can worthi - nesse procure more then ioies of loue aspire , no no no , ii . no har - dinesse assure , no no is a weake defence growne , till force beare downe do . d. a d. d. d. downe till force beare downe do . d. a d. d. d. d. downe . tenor . can modest plaine desire to the ioies of loue aspire , no no no , ii . can worthi - nesse procure more then har - dinesse assure , no no no is a weake defence till force beare downe downe a d. a d. d. downe till force beare downe a d. a d. d. a downe . finis . the third and fourth booke of ayres: composed by thomas campian. so as they may be expressed by one voyce, with a violl, lute, or orpharion ayres. book , campion, thomas, - . approx. kb of xml-encoded text transcribed from -bit group-iv tiff page images. text creation partnership, ann arbor, mi ; oxford (uk) : - (eebo-tcp phase ). a stc estc s this keyboarded and encoded edition of the work described above is co-owned by the 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xiiii fire that must flame . xv if thou long'st so much . xvi shall i come sweet loue ? xvii thrice tosse these oaken . xviii be thou then my beauty . xix fire , fire , fire , fire , loe here . xx o sweet delight . xxi thus i resolue . xxii come , ô come my life 's xxiii could my heart more . xxiiii sleepe angry beautie , xxv silly boy 't is full m●one yet . xxvi neuer loue vnlesse you can . xxvii so quicke , so hot . xxviii shall i then hope . xxix the table of the second booke . leaue prolonging . i respect my faith , ii thou ioy'st fond boy . iii vayle loue mine eyes . iiii euery dame affects good fame . v so sweet is thy discourse . vi there is a garden in her face . vii to his sweet lute . viii young and simple though i am . ix loue me or not . x what meanes this folly ? xi deare if i with guile . xii o loue where are thy shafts ? xiii beauty is but a painted hell . xiiii are you what your ? xv since shee euen shee . xvi i must complaine . xvii thinkest tho● to seduce . xviii her fayre inflaming eyes . xix turne all thy thoughts . xx if any hath the heart to kill . xxi beauty since you . xxii your fayre lookes . xxiii faine would i wed . xxiiii finis . to my honovrable friend , s r. thomas movnson , knight and baronet . since now those clouds , that lately ouer-cast your fame and fortune , are disperst at last : and now since all to you fayre greetings make , some out of loue , and some for pitties sake : shall i but with a common stile salute your new enlargement ? or stand onely mute ? i , to whose trust and care you durst commit your pined health , when arte despayr'd of it ? i , that in your affliction often view'd in you the fruits of manly fortitude , pati●nce , and euen constancie of minde , that rocke-like stood , and scorn'd both waue , and winde ? should i for all your ancient loue to me ▪ endow'd with waighty fauours , silent be ? your merits , and my gratitude forbid that eyther should in lethean gulfe lye hid but how shall i this worke of fame expre●●e ? how can i better , after pensiuenesse , then with light straynes of musicke , made to moue sweetly with the wide-spreading plumes of loue ? these youth-borne ayres then , prison'd in this booke , vvhich in your bowres much of their beeing tooke , accept as a kinde offring from that hand vvhich ioyn'd with heart your vertue may command . vvho loue a sure friend as all good men doe , since such you are , let those affect you to : and may the ioyes of that crowne neuer end , that innocence doth pitty , and defend . — yours deuoted , thomas ca●pian . oft haue i sigh'd , oft haue i sigh'd , oft haue i sigh'd for him that heares me not : who ab●●nt hath both loue and mee for-got . oh yet i languish still , yet i languish still , yet i languish still through his de-lay . dayes seeme as yeares , when wisht friends breake their day . bassvs . ● 〈◊〉 hee but lou'd as common louers vse , his faithlesse stay some kindnesse would excuse : o yet i languish still , still constant mo●rne for him that can breake vowes , but not returne . now let her change and spare not , since ●he proues strange i care not : fain'd loue charm'd so my de-light , that still i doted on her sight . but she is gone new ●oies imbracing and my deires dis-gracing . bassvs . when did i erre in blindnesse ? or vexe her with vnkindnesse ? if my cares seru'd her alone ; why is shee thus vntimely gone ? true loue abides to t'houre of dying ; false loue is eu●●●ving . false then farewell for ●u●r : once false proues faithfull neuer . hee that boasts now of thy lou● , shall soone my pr●●ent to●tunes proue . were he as faire at bright ad●mu ; faith is not had where none ●● . cantvs . iii. wf●● my hart as some mens are , thy errours would not moue me : but thy faults i cu-rious patience is a thing d● finde and speake , because i loue thee : uine , and farre i grant a-boue mee . bassvs . foes sometimes be friend vs more , our blacker deedes obiecting , then th'obs●quious bosome guest , with false respect affecting : friendship is the glasse of truth , our hidden staines detecting . while i vse of eyes enioy , and inward light of reason , thy obseruer will i be , and c●●sor , but in season : hidden mischiefe to conc●●●e in sease , and loue is 〈◊〉 o● . maydes are simple some men say , they forsooth will trust no men : but should they mens wils o. bey , maides were very simple then . bassvs . truth a rare flower now is growne , few men weare it in their hearts ; louers are more easily knowne by their follies , then deserts . safer may we credit giue to a faithlesse wandring iew , then a young mans vowes beleeue , when he sweares bis 〈◊〉 ue . loue they make a poore blinde childe , but let none trust such as fee ; rather then to be begun'd euer let me simple be . cantvs . v. so tyr'd are all my thoughts , that sence and spirits faile ; mourning i pine , and know not what i ayle . o what can yeeld ease to a minde , toy in nothing that can finde ? bassvs . how are my powres sore-spoke ? what strange distaste is this ? hence cruell hate of that which sweetest is : come , come delight , make my dull braine feele once heate of joy ag●●ne . the louers teares are sweet , their moner makes them so : proud of a wound the bleeding souldiers grovs : poore i alone , dreaming , endure griefe that knowes nor cause , nor cure . and whence can all this grow ? euen from an idle mi●de , that no delight in any good can finde . action alone makes the soule blest ; vertue dyes with too much reft . why presumes thy pride on that that must so priuate be ? scarce that it can best of all t●at good be cal'd , though it seemes best to thee . nature fram'd , or cu-rious eye can see . bassvs . t is thy beau'y , soc'●sh maid , that like a blossome growes , which who viewes no more enioyes then on a bush a rose , that by manies handling fades ; and thou 〈◊〉 one of those . if to one thou sh●lt proue true , and all beside reiect , then art thou but one mans good , which yeelds a poore effect ; for the common'st good by larre deserues the best respect . but if for this goodnesse thou thy selte ●●lt● common make , thou art then not good at all ; so thou canst no way 〈◊〉 but to proue the meanest good , or else all good fortake . be not then of be ●●ry proud , but so her colours bears , that they proue not ●taines to her that them ●or 〈◊〉 ●●ould we●●● ; so shalt thou to all more fayre then thou west borne appeare . cantvs . vii . kinde are her answeres , but her per-formance keeps no day . all her free fauors & smooth words breaks time as dancers from their own musicke when they stray : wing my hopes in vaine . o did euer voice so sweet but only fain ? can true loue yeeld such delay , conuer-ting ioy to pain ? bassvs . lost is our freedome , when we submit to women so : why doe wee neede them , when in their best they worke our woe ? there is no wisedome can alter ends by fate prefixt ; o why is the good of man with euill mixt ? neuer were dayes yet ca ' d two , but one night went betwixt . o griefe , o spight , to see poore vertue scorn'd , truth far ex - n'd , false arte lou'd : vice a-dor'd , fr●e iustice sold , worst causes best adorn'd , right cast by powre , pittie in vaine implot'd ! o who in such an age could wish to liue , when none can haue or hold but such as giue ? bassvs . o times ' o men ! to nature rebels growne ; poore in desert ; in name rich ; proud of shame ; wise , but in ill : your stiles are not your owne , though dearely bought , honour is honest fame . old stories onely goodnesse now containe , and the true wisedome , that is iust , and plaine . 〈…〉 o ne-uer to be moued , o beau-ty vn relen-ting ; why did i dreame hard hart too dearely loued , fond loue too late repen-ting ! of too much blisse ? deceitfull hope was cause of this . o heare , ô heare , ô beare mee speake , o heare mee speake this and no more , this and no more , this and no more , liue you in ioy , while i my woes , my woes de-plore . bassvs . all comforts despayred distaste your bitter scorning , great sorrowes vnrepayred admit no meane in mourning : dye wretch , since hope from thee is fled ; he that must dye is better dead . o deare delight , yet ere i dye some pitty shew , though you reliefe deny . cantvs . x. breake now my heart and dye , oh no , oh no , she may re-lent . should she now let my de-spaire preuayle , oh stay , oh stay , hope is not spent . fixe one smile on thee , where were despaire ? the losse is but ea-sie which smiles can repayre . a stranger would please thee , if she were as fayre bassvs . her must i loue or none , so sweet none breathes as shee , the more is my despayre , alas shee loues not mee : but cannot time make way for loue through ribs of steele ? the grecian inchanted a●l parts but the heele , at last a shaft daunted which his hart did feel . cantvs . xi . if loue loues truth , then women doe not loue : their passions all are but dis-sembled shewes , now kinde and free of fauour if they proue . their kindness straight a tempest o-uerthrowes . then as a sea-man the poore louer fares , the storme drownes him ere hee can drowne his cares . bassvs . but why accuse i women that deceive ? blame then the foxes for their subtile wile : they first from nature did their craft receive : it is a womans nature to begu●le . yet some i grant in louing stedfast grow ; but such by vse , are made , not nature so . o why had nature power at once to frame deceit and beauty , traitors both to loue ? oh would deceit had dyed when beauty came with her diuinenesse eu'ry heart to moue ! yet doe we rather wish what ere befall , to haue fayre women false , then none at all . now winter nights en-large the number of their houres , and clouds their let now the chimneys blaze , and cups o'er-flow with wine : let well-tun'd stormes dis-charge vp-on the ayrie towres , now yel-low waxen lights shall waite on hunny words a-maze with har-mo-nie di-uine . loue , while youthfull reuels , masks , and courtly sights , sleepes leaden spels re-moue . bassvs . this time doth well dispence with louers long discourse ; much spe●ch hath some defence , though beauty no remorse . all doe not all things well ; some measures comely tread ; some knotted ridles tell ; some poems smoothly read . the summer hath his ioyes , and winter his delights ; though loue and all his pleasures are but toyes , they shorten tedious nights . 〈…〉 awake thou spring of spea-king grace , mute rest becomes not thee ; they fay-rest women , while they sleepe , and pictures e-quall bee . o come and dwell in loues dis●our-ses , old re-nuing , new cre-a-ting . the words which thy rich tongue discour-ses , are not of the common ra-ting . bassvs . thy voyce is ●s an ●●cho clear● , which musicke doth beget ; thy spee●● is ●n or●●● , which no●e can coun●et●t : for thou ●one 〈◊〉 ●●nchanting and i co●d heare 〈◊〉 w●●●out ending , other com●o● : neuer wanting . some little reason brutish liues w●●● humane glory share , but language is our proper grace ●●om which they ●●uer dare . as brutes in reason man ●u●pass men in speech excelle 〈◊〉 other : if speech be then the best of ●●aces , doe it not in slumber smo●her . cantvs . xiiii . what is it all that men possesse a-mong themselues conuersing ? wealth or fame , or women one-ly som● such boast , searce worthy the rehearsing . are mens good with them in loue conuersing . bassvs . if weary , they prepare vs rest ; if sicke , their hand attends vs. when with griefe our hearts are preft , their comfort best befriends vs : sweet or sowre they willing goe to share what fortune sends vs. what pretty babes with paine they beare our name & torm presenting ? what we get , how wise they keepe , by sparing , wants preventing ; sorting all their household cares to our obseru'd contening . all this of whose large vse i sing , in two words is exp●sle ▪ good wife is the good i praise , if by good men possessed , bad with bad in ill fate well , but good with good ●ue 〈◊〉 . cantvs . xv. fire that must flame is with apt fuell fed , flowers that wil thriue in sunny soyle are bred ; how can a hart feele heate that no hope findes ? or can hee loue on whom no comfort shines ? bassvs . fayre , i confesse there 's pleasure in your sight : sweet , you haue powre i grant of all delight . but what is all to mee if i haue none ' churle that you are t' inioy such wealth alone . prayers moue the heau'ns , but finde no grace with you ; yet in your lookes a heauenly forme i view : then will i pray againe , hoping to finde as well as in your lookes , heau'n in your minde . saint of my heart , queene of my life , and loue , o let my vowes thy doing spirit moue : let me no longer mourne through thy disdaine , but with one touch of grace cure all my pain : cantvs . xvi . if thou longst so much to learne ( sweet boy ) what 't is to loue . little sute at first shal win doe but fixe thy thought on mee , and thou shalt quick-ly proue . way to thy a-basht desire : but then will i hedge thee in , salamander-like with fire . bassvs . with thee dance i will , and sing , and thy fond dalliance beare ; wee the grouy hil● will climbe , and play the wantons there . other whiles wee 'le gather flowres , lying dalying on the grasse , and thus our delightfull howres full of waking dreames shall passe . when thy ioyes were thus at height my loue should turne from thee , old acquaintance then should grow as strange as strange might be , twenty rituals thou should'st finde breaking all their hearts for mee , when to all i le proue more kinde , and more forward then to thee . thus thy silly youth enrag'd would soone my loue d●f●e ; but alas poore soule too late , clips wings can neuer flye those sweet houres which wee had pi●t cal'd to minde thy heart would burne : and could'st thou flye ne'er so fast , they would make thee straight returne . 〈◊〉 xvii . shall i come sweet loue to thee , when the eu'ning beames are set ? shall not ex-cluded be ? will you finde no fained lett ? let me not for pit-ty more , tell the long , long houres , tel the long houres at your dore . bassvs . who can tell what theefe or foe , in the couert of the night , for his prey will worke my woe ; or through wicked foule despight : so may i dye vnredrcft , ere my long loue be possest . but to let such dangers pasle , which a louers thoughts disdaine : 't is enough in such a place to attend loues ioyes in vaine , doe not mocke me in thy bed , while these cold nights freeze me dead . cantvs . xviii . thrice tosse these oaken ashes in the ayre ; then thrice three times tye thrice sit thou mute in this in-chanted chayre : vp this true loues knot , and murmur soft shee will , or shee will not . bassvs . goe burne these poys'nous weedes in you blew fire , these screech-owles fethers , and this prickling bryer , this cypresse gathered at a dead mans graue ; that all thy feares and cares an end may haue . then come you fayries , dance with me a round , melt her hard hart with your melodious sound : in vaine are all the charmes i can deuise , she hath an arte to breake them with her eyes . cantvs . xix . be thou then my beauty named , since thy will is to be mine : others for by that am i en-flamed , which on all a-like doth shine . may the light ad-mire , i onely truely feele the fire . bassvs . but if lofty titles moue thee , challenge then a sou'raignes place : say i honour when i loue thee , let me call thy kindnesse grace . state and loue things diuers bee , yet will we teach them to agree . or if this be not sufficing ; be thou stil'd my goddesse then : i will loue thee sacrificing , in thine honour hymnes i le pen. to be thine , what canst thou more ? i le loue thee , serue thee , and adore . cantvs . xx. fire , fire , fire , fire , loe here i burne , i burne in such desire ▪ that all the teares that i can straine out of mine idle empty braine , cannot al-lay my scorching paine . come trent and humber , and fayre thames , dread ocean haste with all thy streames : and if you can-not quench my fire , o drowne both 〈◊〉 drowne both me , and my de-sire . bassvs . fire , fire , fire , fire . there is no hell to my desire : 〈◊〉 all the riuers backward flye , and th' ocean doth his waues deny , for feare my heate should drinke them dry . come heau'nly showres then poaring 〈◊〉 : come you that once the world did drow●e : some then you spar'd , but now saue all , that else must burne , and with mee fall . cantvs . xxi . o sweet delight , o more then humane blisse , with her to liue that euer louing is : to heare her speake whose words so well are plac't , that she by them , as they in her are grac't : those lookes to view that feast the viewers eye . how blest is he that may so liue and dye ? bassvs . such loue as this the golden times did know , when all did reape , yet none tooke care to sew : such loue as this an endlesse summer makes , and all distaste from fraile affection takes . so lou'd , so blest , in my belou'd 〈◊〉 i , which till their eyes a●●e let yron men enuy . 〈◊〉 xxii . thus i resolue and time hath taught me so , since she is fayre and e-uer kinde to me , though she be wilde and wanton-like in shew , those little staines in youth i will not see : that she be constant heau'n i oft im-plore ; if pray'rs preuaile not , i can doe no more . bassvs . palme tree the more you presse , the more is growes , leaue it alone it will not much exceede : free beauty if you striue to yoke , you lose , and for affection strange distaste you breede . what nature hath not taught no arte can frame ; wilde borne be wilde still , though by force made 〈◊〉 . cantvs . xxiii . come , o come my lifes de-light ; let me not in langour , pine● loue loues no de-lay : thy sight , the more en-ioy'd , the more di-uine . o come and take from mee the paine of being depriu'd of thee . bassvs . thou all sweetnesse dost enclose , like a little world of blisse : beauty guards thy lookes , the rose in them pure and eternall is . come then and make thy flight as swift to me as heau'nly light . cantvs . xxiiii . could my heart more tongues im-ploy , then it har-bors thoughts of griefe ; it is now so farre from ioy , that it fearce could aske re-liefe . truest hearts by deedes vn-kinde , to despayre are most en-clin'd . bassvs . happy mindes that can redeeme then engagements how they please ; that no ioyes , or hopes esteeme halfe so pretious as their ease . wisedome should prepare men so as if they did all fore know . yet no arte or caution can growne affections easily change ; vse is such a lord of man , that he brookes worst what is strange . better neuer to be blest , then to loose all at the best . cantvs . xxv . sleepe angry beauty , sleep , and feare not me ; for who a sleeping ly-on dares prouoke ? it shall suf-fice me here to sit and see those lips shut vp that neuer kindely spoke . what sight can more con-tent a louers minde , then beauty seeming harmlesse if not kinde ? bassvs . my words haue charm'd her , for secure shee sleepes , though guilty much of wrong done to my loue ; and in her slumber see shee close-ey'd weepes , dreames often more then waking passions moue . pleade sleepe my cause , and make her soft like thee , that shee in peace may wake and pitty mee . cantvs . xxvi . silly boy , 't is ful moone yet , thy night as day shines clearely , had thy youth but wit to feare , thou couldst not loue so deare-ly : shortly wilt thou mourne when all thy pleasures are be - reaued ; little knowes he how to loue that neuer was de-cei-ued . bassvs . this is thy first mayden flame that triumphes yet vnstayned ; all is artlesse now you speaks , not one word yet is fayned ; all is heau'n that you behold , and all your thoughts are blessed : but no spring can want his fall , each troyless hath his crossoid . thy well-order'd lockes ere long shall rudely hang neglected ; and thy liuely pleasant cheare , reads griefe on earth deiected : much then wilt thou blame thy saint that made thy heart so holy . and with sighes confeste , in loue , that too much faith is folly . yet be iust and constant still , loue may beget a wonder ; not vnlike a summers frost , or winters fatall thunder : hee that holds his sweet-hart true vnto his day of dying , liues of all that euer breath'd most worthy the ●●●ying . 〈◊〉 xxvii . neuer loue vnlesse you can beare with all the faults of man : men sometimes will iealous bee , though but little cause they see , and hang the head as discon-tent , and speake what straight they will re-pent . bassvs . men that but one saint adore , make a shew of loue to more : beauty must be scorn'd in none , though but truely seru'd in one ; for what is courtship but disguise ? true hearts may haue dissembling eyes . men when their affaires require , must a while themselues retire ; sometimes hunt , and sometimes hawke , and not euer fit and talke . if these and such like you can beare , then like , and loue , and neuer feare . cantvs . xxviii . so quicke , so hot , so mad is thy fond fute , so rude , so that faine i would with losse make thy tongue mute , and yeeld some te-dious growne in vrging mee . an houre with thee i care not to con-verse : for i would not lit-tle grace to quiet thee . be coun-ted too peruerse . bassvs . but roofes too hot would prove for men all fire , and hils too high for my vnused pace ; the groue is charg'd with thornes and the bold bryer ; gray snakes the meadowes shrowde in euery place : a yellow frog alas will fright me so as i should start and tremble as i goe . since then i can on earth no fit roome finds , in heauen i am resolu'd with you to meete ; till then for hopes sweet sake reft your tir'd minde , and not so much as see mee in the streete : a heauenly meeting one day wee shall haue , but neuer , as you dreame , in bed , or graue . cantvs . xxix . shall i then hope when faith is fled ? can i seeke loue when hope is gone ? or can i liue when loue is dead ? poorely hee liues that can loue none . her vowes are broke , and i am free , shee lost her faith in loo-sing mee . bassvs . when i compare mine owne euents , when i weigh others like annoy ; all doe but heape vp discontents , that on a beauty build their ioy . thus i of all complaine , since she● all faith hath lost in loosing mee . so my deare freedome haue i gain'd , through her vnkindnesse , and disgrace , yet could i euer liue enchain'd , as shee my seruice did embrace . but sh●●● i● chang'd , and i am free , faith failing her , loue dyed in mee . to my vvorthy friend , m r. iohn movnson , sonne and heyre to sir thomas mounson knight and baronet . on you th' affections of your fathers friends , with his inheritance by right descends ; but you your gracefull youth so wisely guide , that his you hold , and purchase much beside . loue is the fruit of vertue , for whose sake men onely liking each to other take . if sparkes of vertue shin'd not in you then , so well how could you winne the hearts of men ? and since that honour and well-suted prayse is vertues golden spurre ; let mee now rayse vnto an act mature your tender age , this halfe commending to your patronage : which from your noble fathers , but one side ordain'd to doe you honour , doth diuide . and so my loue betwixt you both i part , on each side placing you as neare my heart . yours euer , thomas campian . to the reader . the apothecaries haue bookes of gold , whose leaues being opened are so light as that they are subiect to be shaken with the least breath , yet rightly handled , they serue both for ornament and use ; such are light ayres . but if any squeamish stomackes shall checke at two or three vaine ditties in the end of this booke , let them powre off the clearest , and leaue those as dregs in the bottome . how soeuer if they be but conferred with the canterbury tales of that venerable poet chaucer , they will then appeare toothsome enough . some words are in these bookes , which have beene cloathed in musicke by others , and i am conten● they then serued their turne : yet giue mee now leaue to make vse of mine owne . likewise you may finde here some three or foure songs that haue beene published before , but for them i referre you to the players bill that is failed , newly reuiued with additions , for you shall finde all of them reformed eyther in words or notes . to be briefe , all these songs are mine if you expresse them well , otherwise they are your owne , farewell . yours as you are his , thomas campian . cantvs . i. leaue pro-longing , leaue pro-longing , thy distresse , all de - layes af-flict the dying . many lost sighes long i spent , to her for mer-cy cry - ing : but now vaine mour-ning cease , i le dye , i le dye , and mine owne griefes re-lease . bassvs . thus departing from this light to those shades that end all sorrow , yet a small time of complaint , a litle breath i le borrow , to tell my once delight i dye alone through her despight . cantvs . ii. re-spect my faith , re-gard my seruice past ; the hope you wing'd call home to great prise it is that i in you shall gaine : so great for you hath been my you at last . my wits i spent and time for you a-lone ; obseruing you and loosing all for one . losse & paine . bassvs . some rais'd to rich estates in this time are , that held their hopes to mine interiour farres ; such scoffing mee , or pittying me , say thus , had hee not lou'd he might haue liu'd like vs. o then deare sweet for loue and pittits sake my faith reward , and from me scandall take . cantvs . iii. thou ioy'st fond boy to be by ma-ny lo-ued : for this dost thou thy na - 〈◊〉 to haue thy beauty of most dames ap-pro-ued . thy glasse thou coun-cel'st more 〈◊〉 worth disguise , and play'st the sy-co-phant t'ob-serue their eyes , durne thy skin , that first should schoole thee to be fayre with-in . bassvs . 't is childish to be caught with pearle , or amber , and woman-like too much to cloy the chamber ; youths should the field affect , heate their rough steedes their hardned nerues to fit for better deedes . is 't not more ioy strong holds to force with swords , then womens weakenesse take with lookes or words ? men that doe noble things all purchase glory , one man for one braue act hath prou'd a story : but if that one tenne thousand dames o'creime , who would record it if not to his shame ? 't is farre more conquest with one to liue true , then euery houre to triumph lord of new . cantvs . iiii. vaile loue mine eyes , o hide from me the plagues that charge the curious minde : if beauty priuate will not be , suffice it yet that she proues kinde . who can vsurp heau'ns light alone ? stars were not made , stars were not made to shine on one . bassvs . griefes past recure fooles try to heale , that greater harmes on lesse inflict : the pure offend by too much zeale , affection should not be too strict . hee that a true embrace will finde to beauties faults must still be blinde . 〈…〉 ev'-ry dame af-fects good fame , what ere her doings be : but true prayse is vertues borrow'd guise fits not the wife , a simple look is best : na-tiue grace becomes a baves , which none may weare but she . now such new-found toyes are sold these women to dis-guise , face , though ne'er so rude-ly dreft . that before the yeare growes old the new-est fashion dyes . bassvs . dames of yore contended more in goodnesse to exceeds , then in pride to be enui'd for that which leaft they neede : little lawne then feru'd the pawne , it pawne at all there were ; home-spun thread , and houshold bread then held out all the yeare : but th'attyres of women now weare out both house and land , that the wiues in silkes may flow at ebbe the good-men stand . once agen astrea then from heau'n to earth descend , and vouchsafe in their behalfe these errours to amend : aid from heau'n must make all eeu'n , things are so out of frame ; for let man striue all he can , hee needes must please his dame. happy man content that giues , and what hee giues enioyes ; happy dame content that liues , and breakes no sleepe for toyes . so sweet , so sweet is thy dis-course to me , and so de-lightfull is thy sight , as i taste no-thing right but thee . o why inuen-ted na-ture light ? was it alone for beauties sake , that her grac't words might better take ? bassvs . no more can i old ioyes recall , they now to me become vnknowne , not seeming to haue beene at all . alas how soone is this loue growne to such a spreading height in rise , as with it all must shadowed be ? there is a garden in her face , where roses and white lil-lies grow ; a heau'nly paradice is that place , wherein all pleasant fruits doe flow . there cherries grow which none may buy , till cherry ripe , till cherry ripe , till cherry ripe , cherry ripe , ripe , ripe , cherry ripe , cherry ripe themselues doe cry . bassvs . those cherries fayrely doe enclose of orient pearle a double row , which when her louely laughter showes , they looke like role-buds fill'd with snow , yet them nor peere , nor prince can buy , till cherry ripe themselues doe cry . her eyes like angels watch them still ; her browes like bended bowes doe stand , threatning with piercing frownes to kill all that attempt with eye or hand those sacred cherries to come nigh , till cherry ripe themselues doe cry . to his sweet lute a-pol-lo sung the mo-tions of the spheares ; the wondrous order of the stars , whose course diuides the yeares : and all the my-steries aboue ; but none of this could midas moue , which purchast him his asses eares . bassvs . then pan with his rude pipe began the country-wealth t' aduance ; to boast of cattle , flockes of sheepe , and goates , on hils that dance , with much more of this churlish kinde : that quite transported midas minde , an held him rapt as in a trance . this wrong the god of musicke scorn'd from such a sottish iudge , and bent his angry bow at pan , which made the piper trudge then midas head he so did trim , that eu'ry age yet talkes of him and phoebus right reuenged grudge . cantvs . ix . young and simple though i am , i haue heard of cupids name : guesse i can what thing it is , men desire when they doe kille . smoake can neuer burne they say , but t●e flames that follow may . bassvs . i am not so foule or fayre , to be proud , nor to desparye ; guesse i can what thing it is men desire when they doe kisse . smoake can neuer burne they say , but the flames that follow may . faith 't is but a foolish minde , yet me thinkes a heate i finde , like thirst longing that doth bide euer on my weaker side : where they say my heart doth moue , venus grant it be not loue . if it he , alas , what then ? were not women made for men ? a good ' twete a thing were past , that must needes be done at last . roses that are ouer-blowne growe lesse sweet , then fall alone . yet nor churle , nor ●●lken gull shall my mayden blossome pull : who shall not i soone can tell , who shall would i could as well : this i know who ere hee be loue hee must , or flatter me . cantvs . x. loue me or not , loue her i must or dye . o that her grace would my wisht leaue me or not , follow her needs must i. comforts giue . how rich in her , how happy should i liue ? bassvs . all my desire , all my delight should be her to enjoy , her to vnite to mee : enuy should cease , her would i loue alone , who loues by lookes , is seldom true to one . could i enchant , and that it lawfull were , her would i charme so●tly th●t none should heare : but loue enforc'd rarely yeelds firme content , so would i loue that neyther should repent . cantvs . xi what meanes this folly now to braue it so , and then to vse submission ? is that a friend that straight can play the foe ? who loues on such conditi-on ? bassvs . though bryers breede roses , none the bryer affect , but with the flowre are pleased : loue onely loues delight , and soft respect , he must not be diseased . these thorny passions spring from barren breasts , or such as neede much weeding : loue onely loues delight , and soft respect , but sends them not home bleeding . command thy humour , striue to giue content , and shame not loues prof●ssion : of kindnesse neuer any could repent that made choyse with discretion . deare if i with guile would guild a true in-tent , heaping flattries that in heart were neuer me●nt : easely could i then obtaine what now in vaine i force . fals-hood much doth gaine , truth yet holds the bet-ter course . bassvs . loue forbid that through dissembling i should thriue , or in praysing you , my selfe of truth depriue : let not your high thoughts debase a simple truth in me ; great is beauties grace , truth is yet as fayre as ●hee . prayse is but the winde of pride if it exceedes , wealth pris'd in it selfe no outward value needes . fayre you are , and passing fayre , you know it , and 't is true , yet let none despayre but to finde as fayre as you . 〈…〉 o loue , where are thy shafts , thy quiuer and thy bow ? shall my wounds onely weepe and hea vngaged goe ? be iust and strike him to , that dares con-temne thee so . bassvs . no eyes are ●ike to t●ine , though men su●pose thee blin●● , so fayre they l●uell when the make they at to finde : then strike , ô strike the heart ' hat heares the c●uell minde . is my sond sight deceiued ? or doe i cupid spye close ayming at his breast , by whom defined i dye ? shoot home sweet loue , and wound him that h●e may no flye . o t●en we both will s●●● some vnhaunted shade , and 〈…〉 he●s wound which l●ve hath ●ustly made : o 〈…〉 too vaine , now quickly dost thou sade ? 〈…〉 ●onders still , his heart is free from paine , w●●●e se●● si●ne i ●p●●● and t●ar●● , but l 〈◊〉 in vaine : yet loue thou kn●w ' it by right i should not thus complaine . cantvs . xiiii . beauty is but a 〈…〉 me , ●aye me , thee wounds them that admire it , shee kils them that desire it . giue her pride but ●uell , no fire is more cru-ell . bassvs . pittie from eu'ry heart is fled , aye me , aye me , since false desire could borrow teares of dislembled sorrow , constant vowes turne truthlesse , loue cruell , beauty ruthl●sle . sorrow can laugh and fury sing , aye me , aye me ; my rauing g●●● 〈◊〉 i ●u'd too 〈◊〉 a loner : the first st●p to madnesse . is the excesse of sadnesse . 〈…〉 are you what your faire lookes expresse ? oh then be kinde , from law of nature they di-gresse , whole forme sutes not their minde . fairenesse seene in th' outward shape is but th' inward beauties ape . bassvs . eyes that of earth are mortall made what can they view ? all 's but a colour or a shade , and neyther alwayes true . reasons sight that is eterne , eu'n the substance can discerne . soule is the man ; for who will so the body name ? and to that power all grace we owe that deckes our lining frame . what , or how had housen bin , but for them that dwell therein ? loue in the bosome is begot , not in the eyes : no beauty makes the eye more hot , her flames the spright surprise : let our louing mindes then meets , for pure meetings are most sweet . cantvs . xvi . since she , eu'n shee , for whom i liu'd , sweet she by fate from me is torne , why a n not i of sence depriu'd . forgetting i was euer borne ? why should i lan-guish hating light ? bet-ter to sleepe an endlesse night . bassvs . be 't eyther true or aptly fain'd , that some of lethes water write , 't is their best med'cine that are pain'd , all thought to loose of past delight . o would my anguith vanish so ! happy are they that neyther know . 〈…〉 i must complain , yet doe en-ioy my loue , she is too faire , too rich in louely parts : thence is my grief , for nature while she stroue with all her graces and di-uinest arts to form her too too beauti-full of hue , shee had no leasure left to make her true . bassvs . should i agrieu'd then wish thee were lesse fayre ? that were repugnant to mine owne desires : shee is admir'd , new louers still repayre , that kindles daily loues forgetfull fires . rest iealous thoughts , and thus resolue at last , shee hath more beauty then becomes the chast . cantvs . xviii . think'st thou to se-duce me then with words that haue no mea-ning ? pa-rats so nur-ces teach can learne to prate our speech by pie-ces glea-ning . their chil-ren so , a-bout the time of wea-ning . bassvs . learne to speake first , then to wooe , to wooing much pertayneth : hee that courts vs wanting arte , soone falters when he sayneth : lookes a-squint on his discourse , and smiles when hee complaineth . skilfull anglers hide their hookes , fit baytes for euery season ; but with crooked pins fish thou , as babes doe that want reason , gogions onely can be caught with such poore trickes of treason . ruth forgiue me if i err'd from humane hearts compassion , when i laught sometimes too much to see thy foolish fashion : but alas , who lesse could doe that found so good occasion ? 〈…〉 her fayre inflaming eyes , chiefe authors of my cares , i prai'd in humblest wife , with grace to view my teares : they be-held me broad a-wake , but a - lasse no ruth would take . bassvs . her lips with kisses rich , and words of fayre delight , i fayrely did beseech to pitty my sad plight : but a voyce from them brake forth as a whirle-winde from the north. then to her hands i fled , that can giue heart and all , to them i long did plead , and loud for pitty call : but alas they put mee off , with a touch worse then a scoffe . so backe i straight return'd , and at her breast i knock'd ; where long in vaine i mourn'd , her heart so fast was lock'd ; not a word could passage finde , for a rocke inclos'd her minde . then downe my pray'rs made way to those most comely parts , that make her flye or stay , as they affect deserts : but her angry feete thus mou'd fled with all the parts i lou'd . yet fled they not so fast as her enraged minde : still did i after haste , still was i left behinde , till i found 't was to no end with a spirit to contend . tvrne all thy thoughts to eyes , turne al thy haires to eares ; change all thy friends to spies , and all thy loves to feares . true loue will yet be free inspite of iealousie . bassvs . turne darknesse into day , constructures into truth : beleeue what th' enuious say , let age interpret youth true loue will yet be free , inspite of iealousie . wrest euerylword and looke , racke eu'ry hidden thought : or fish with golden hooke , true loue cannot be caught , for that will still be free , in spite of iealousie . cantvs . xxi . if a-ny hath the he 〈…〉 kill , come rid me of this wo-full paine : for while i liue i su 〈…〉 still , this cruell torment all in vaine . yet none aliue but one can guesse what is the cause of my distresse . bassvs . thanks be to heau'n , no grieuous smart , no maladies my limbes annoy : i beare a sound and sprightfull heart , yet liue i quite depriu'd of ioy ; since what i had in vaine i craue , and what i had not now i haue . a loue i had so fayre , so sweet , as euer wanton eye did see : once by appointment wee did meete , shee would , but ah it would not be : she gaue her heart , her hand shee gaue , all did i giue , shee nought could haue . what hagge did then my powers forespeake , that neuer yet such taine did feele ? now shee reiects me as one weake , yet am i all compos'd of steele . ah this is it my heart doth griue , now though shee sees shee 'le not believe . 〈…〉 beauty , since you so much desire , to know the place of cupids fire : a - bout you somewhere doth it rest , yet neuer harbour'd in your brest : nor gout-like in your heele or toe ; what foole would seeke loues flame so low ? but a little higher , but a litle higher but a , a little higher , but a little higher : there , thereô there lyes cupids fire . bassvs . thinke not when cupid most you scorne , men iudge that you of ice were borne : for though you cast loue at your heele , his fury yet sometime you feele , and where-aboues if you would know , i tell you still not in your toe : but a little higher , but a little higher ; there , there , ô there lyes cupids fire . cantvs . xxiii . your faire lookes vrge my de-sire , calme it sweet with loue , if loue stay , ô why will you re-tire ? can you churlish proue ? may per-swade , loues pleasures deare de-ny not : here is a groue se-cur'd with shade , o then be wise and flye not . bassvs . harke the birds delighted sing , yet our pleasure sleepes : wealth to none can profit bring , which the miler keepes : o come while we may , let 's chayne loue with embraces , wee haue not all times time to stay , not safety in all places . what ill finde you now in this ; or who can complaine ? there is nothing done attrisse that breedes no man payne . 't is is now flowry may , but eu'n in cold december , when all these leaues are blowwne away this place shall i remember . cantvs . xxiiii . faine would i wed a faire yong man , that day and night could please mee : when my ●●ler bo 〈◊〉 bo-dy grie-ued that ha●●e powre to ease mee . maids 〈…〉 lo-ging 〈…〉 , that b●●ed a bloudlesse sicknesse ▪ oft i haue beene an 〈…〉 i heare men say , is one-ly cur'd by quicknesse . many for a 〈…〉 i : hat this foolish 〈◊〉 of mine stra 〈…〉 loaths 〈◊〉 re - 〈…〉 dearely loued ; if to loue be sinne in mee , that sinne is 〈◊〉 solued . sure i thinke i shall as last ●●ve to some ho-ly order ; yet i would not solued . when i once 〈…〉 set-led there then can i flye no farther : as i was by dye a maid , be-cause i had a mot●e● . one brought forth i woul● bring forth an-other . bassvs . finis . choice new songs, never before printed set to several new tunes by the best masters of music / written by tho. d'urfey. approx. kb of xml-encoded text transcribed from -bit group-iv tiff page images. text creation partnership, ann arbor, mi ; oxford (uk) : - (eebo-tcp phase ). a wing d estc r ocm this keyboarded and encoded edition of the work described above is co-owned by the institutions providing financial support to the early english books online text creation partnership. this phase i text is available for reuse, according to the terms of creative commons . universal . the text can be copied, modified, distributed and performed, even for commercial purposes, all without asking permission. early english books online. 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'gainst honour , the tyrant of our souls , and love , the greater foe ; some god that o're my fate controuls , inspire me what to do : for long if love invade my heart , from honour i must fly ; and if my honour love subvert , 't will soon my life destroy . a levet to the artillery : a song made upon his royal highness's leading the artillery-company through the city ; set to an excellent minuet of monsieur grabue's . all loy — al hearts , take off your brimmers , bow down ye cuckolds , whigs , and trimmers ; sneak in your shops , and go crowch to your wives , keep in your no — ses , for fear of your lives : great york like god mars rides through the ci — ty , and leads on the brave , and the witty ; ye rogues , truckle down ; 't is not your branches can succour your haunches , if 't is not your horns can se — cure from his arms , if you once you are known . chance to be known . the horse-race ; a song made and sung to the king at newmarket : set to an excellent scotch tune , called , cock up thy beaver , in four strains . to horse , brave boys of new — mar — ket , to horse , you 'l lose the match by lon — ger de — lay — ing ; the gelding just now was led o — ver the course , i think the de — vil's in you for stay — ing : run , and en — dea — vour all to bub — ble the sporters , bets may reco — ver all lost at the groom-porters . fol — low , fol — low , fol — low , fol — low , come down to the ditch , take the odds , and then you 'l be rich ; for i 'le have the brown bay , if the blew bonnet ride , and hold a thousand pounds of his side sir : dragon would scow-er it , but dragon grows old ; he can — not en — dure it , he cannot , he wonnot now run it , as late — ly he could : age , age , does hinder the speed sir. now , now , now they come on , and see , see the horse lead the way still ; three lengths be — fore at the turning the lands , five hundred pounds up — on the brown bay still : pox on the de — vil , i fear we have lost , for the dog , the blue bonnet , has run it , a plague light up — on it , the wrong side the post ; odszounds , was e — ver such fortune . to cynthia ; a song set by mr. king. en — a — mour'd angels leave the sky , to hear the music of her tongue ; fond cupids round a — bout her fly , to kiss her as she walks along : the trees all bow their verdant heads , like humble lo — vers when she talks ; and blushing flow'rs deck the meads , as proud they may adorn her walks . ii. she has such beauty as were fit to bless the greatest monarch's side ; a mine of rich obliging wit , without the least allay of pride . tell me no more of joys above , with which immortal souls are crown'd ; there is a rapture in her love , which zealous bigots never found . a song made to an excellent tune of mr. peasable's . such a damn'd fa — tigue fools do make of wooing , that the plea — sure got is seldom worth the pains ; men of deep intrigue with e — ter — nal cooing , by their mighty passions shew their little brains : see a fop there cringing , making ug — ly fa — ces , hear him swear , no joy like syl — via's soft em — bra — ces ; vow a thousand gra — ces , crowns her as she pas — ses , dye by her eyes , and all con-foun-ded lies . ii. all the charming nymphs experience teach ye , blunt and honest lovers ever prove the best ; prating noisie fops fain would over-reach ye , and with gingling nonsence hope to charm your breast . shun the fulsom tool when e're he comes before ye , pity 't is a fool should triumph o're ye : he will ne're adore ye , tho' he may implore ye ; vow and swear too , there 's not a word on 't true . the law of nature ; a song pindaric-way to astrea , and sung to the king at windsor : made to an excellent new tune of mr. akeroyd's . whilst their flocks were feeding near the foot of a flowry hill , ce — la — don complaining of his fate , thus to a — stre — a cry'd : hear my gen — tle plea — ding ; ah! cru-el nymph ! for — bear to kill a shepherd with dis — dain and hate , whom you have once en — joy'd ! there is a sa — cred pow'r in love is beyond all mor — tal rules ; fol — low the laws of na — ture , for the di — vine cre — a — tor did produce , and for hu — man use did beau — ty chuse , who deny themselves , are fools . e — ve — ry heart is pair'd a — bove , and ingra — ti — tude's a sin to all the saints so hateful , she that is found in — grate — ful , may too late , in a wret — ched state , knock at heaven 's gate , but shall ne — ver en — ter in . ii. had our first-made father , lord of the whole creation , done such a crime as could have damn'd us all , trespassing on his wife ; iove no doubt had rather , when he the ill design had known , have plac'd his angel e're the fall , guarding the tree of life . but he that well knew adam's breast , whom nature learnt to woo , never intended damning , nor had the serpents shamming edified ; for the bone of his side , that was made his bride , taught him what he was to do . nor was the maker e're possest with rage that he did enjoy ; but the reflection hated , what he with pains created , should be thought such a cowardly sot , to be poorly caught in such a sneaking lye. the wedding : a dialogue between john and jug , sung in the cheats of scapin by mr. reading and mrs. norris ; set by mr. farmer in two parts . iohn . come iug , my honey , let 's to bed , it is no sin , sin we are wed ; for when i am near thee , by desire , i burn like a — ny coal of fire . iug. to quench thy flames i 'le soon a — gree , thou art the sun , and i the sea ; all night with — in my arms shalt be , and rise each morn ' as fresh as he . chorus . come on then , and couple to-ge-ther , come all , the old and the young , the short and the come on then , and couple to-ge-ther , come all , the old and the young , the short and the tall ; the richer than cressus , and poorer than job , for 't is wedding and bedding that tall ; the richer than cressus , and poorer than job , for 't is wedding and bedding that peoples the globe . peoples the globe . ii. iohn . my heart and all 's at thy command ; and tho' i 've never a foot of land , yet six fat ews , and one milch cow , i think , my iug , is wealth enow . iug. a wheel , six platters , and a spoon , a jacket edg'd with blue galloon ; my coat , my smock is thine , and shall , and something under best of all . chor. come on then , &c. a scotch song made to the irish jigg , and sung to the king at whitehall . late — ly as thorough the fair e — den — bo — rough , to view the gay meadows as i was a gang — ing ; ioc — key and mog — gy were walking and tal — king of love and re — li — gion , thus close — ly ha — ran — guing . ne — ver , says mog — gy , come near me , false ioc — key , for thou art a whig , and i vow to ab — hor thee ; ize be no bride , nor will lig by my side , for no sneaking re — bel shall lift a leg o're me . iockey . ii. fairest and dearest , and to my heart nearest , to live with thy frowns i no longer am able ; i am so loving , and thou art so moving , each hair of thy head ties me fast as a cable : thou hast that in thee ize sure to win me , to iew , turk , or atheist , so much i adore thee ; nothing i 'd shun that is under the sun , so i have the pleasure to lift a leg o're thee . moggy . iii. plotters and traytors , and associators , in every degree ●hou shalt swear to oppose 'em ; swimmers and trimmers , the nation 's redeemers , and for thy reward thou shalt sleep in my bosom : i had a dad , was a royal brave lad , and as true as the sun to his monarch before me ; moggy he cry'd , the same hour that he dy'd , let no sneaking rebel e're lift a leg or'e thee . iockey . iv. adieu then , ye crue then , of protestant blue men , no faction his moggy from iockey shall sever ; thou shalt at court my conversion report , i am not the first whig by his wife brought in favour : i ze never deal for the dull commonweal , to fight for true monarchy shall be my glory ; lull'd with thy charms , then i 'le dye in thy arms , when i have the pleasure to lift a leg o're thee . the enjoyment , or no , no , chang'd to ay , ay . when the kine had gi — ven a pale-full , and the sheep came bleating home ; doll that knew it would be healthful , went a wal — king with young tom : hand in hand sir , o're the land sir , as they wander'd to and fro ; tom made jol — ly love to dol — ly , but was dash'd with no , no , no ; no , no , no ; no , no , no. ii. faith , says tom , the time 's so fitting , we shall never get the like ; you can never stir from knitting , when i am digging in the dyke : now we are gone too ▪ and alone too , no one by to see or know ; prethee dolly , shall i , shall i ? still she answer'd , no , no , no ; no , no , no ; no , no , no. iii. fye upon you men , cries dolly , in what snares you 'd make us fall ; you get nothing but the folly , but i should get the devil and all : tom with sobs , and some dry bobs , cry'd , you 're a fool to argue so ; come , come , shall i ? prethee dolly ! still she answer'd , no , no , no , &c. iv. to the tavern then he took her , wine to love's a friend confess'd ; by the hand he often shook her , and drunk brimmers to the best : she grew warm , and thought no harm , 'till after a brisk pint or two ; to what he said , the silly jade could hardly get out , no , no , no , &c. v. she swore he was the prettiest fellow in the country , or the town ; and began to be so mellow , on the cowch she laid her down ; tom to woo her then came to her , thinking this the time to try ; and something past , so kind at last , the note was chang'd to ay , ay , ay ; ay , ay , ay ; ay , ay , ay . vi. closely now were joyn'd their faces , lovers , you know what i mean ; nor could she hinder his embraces , love was now too far got in : both now lying , panting , dying , calm succeeds the stormy joy ; tom would fain renew agen , and doll consents with ay , ay , ay ; ay , ay , ay ; ay , ay , ay . a song set by mr. thomas farmer . how sweet is the passion of love ! how gay is the joy of the soul ! how pleasing those fa — vours do prove , whose kindness does fortune controul ! her eyes that with in — flu — ence shone , obtain'd such a so — ve — raign pow'r ; they exhal'd out my soul like the sun , when it draws up the dew from a flow'r . ii. let no man believe he is wise , by applauding the musical sphere ; but turn his ear to her voice , and all that is charming is there : my heart which no face could command , within her sweet bosom i lost ; and with every touch of her hand , i was ready to give up the ghost . love's complaint against honour . hap — py were the ru — ral swains , that lov'd with freedom all the day ; that sung their pas — sions on the plains , and pass'd with joy their hours away : e're ambition taught mankind to know , degrees of less or greater ; we a true content did find , and found a thousand times the better . ii. what 's the gawdy lofty sky the worse , for blessing earth with rain ? or the dazling deity , for stooping to the lowly main ? ah then ! why should i be blam'd , for letting poor amintor woo me ? yet i dye with blushing shame , for honour tells me he 's below me . advice to a painter ; excellently set by monsieur baptist. come , curious painter ! let thy art on cynthia's lovely face be shown ; come draw her picture from my heart , and if thou can'st , defend thy own : but ah ! 't is much in vain to try , for thou art man as well as i. and none that 's born of mor — tal race , can scape unwoun — ded from our eyes ; nor view the glo — ries of her face , but with despair or plea — sure dies : such was the prophet's trembling awe , when he the great cre — a — tor saw ; such was the prophets trembling awe , when he the great cre — a — tor saw . iii. first in her soul-commanding face , a sacred innocence display ; then make her blush with such a grace , as when aurora paints the day : and let it by thy skill be shown for others faults , and not her own . iv. draw in her smiles , all joys that grow in heaven , and happy lovers crown ; and in a corner of her brow , damnation lurking in a frown : then paint me dying at her feet , thou hast done all that 's brave and great . finis . the second booke of songs or ayres, of . . and . parts vvith tableture for the lute or orpherian, with the violl de gamba. composed by iohn dovvland batcheler of musick, and lutenist to the king of denmark: also an excelent lesson for the lute and base viol, called dowlands adew. published by george eastland, and are to be sould at his house neere the greene dragon and sword, in fleetstreete. songs or ayres, nd book dowland, john, ?- . approx. kb of xml-encoded text transcribed from -bit group-iv tiff page images. text creation partnership, ann arbor, mi ; oxford (uk) : - (eebo-tcp phase ). a stc estc s this keyboarded and encoded edition of the work described above is co-owned by the institutions providing financial support to the early english books online text creation partnership. this phase i text is available for reuse, according to the terms of creative commons . universal . the text can be copied, modified, distributed and performed, even for commercial purposes, all without asking permission. early english books online. 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tcp assigned for keying and markup - apex covantage keyed and coded from proquest page images - andrew kuster sampled and proofread - andrew kuster text and markup reviewed and edited - pfs batch review (qc) and xml conversion psal. . praise god vpon the lute and vi - oll . the second booke of songs or ayres , of . . and . parts : with tableture for the lute or orpherian , with the violl de gamba . composed by iohn dovvland batcheler of musick , and lutenist to the king of denmark : also an excelent lesson for the lute and base viol , called dowlands adew . published by george eastland , and are to be sould at his house neere the greene dragon and sword , in fleetstreete . london : printed by thomas este , the assigne of thomas morley . . to the right honorable the lady lucie comptesse of bedford . excellent ladie : i send vnto your la : from the court of a forreine prince , this volume of my second labours : as to the worthiest patronesse , of musicke : which is the noblest of all sciences : for the whole frame of nature , is nothing but harmonie , as wel in soules , as bodies : and because i am now remoued from your sight , i will speake boldly , that your la : shall be vnthankfull to nature hir selfe , if you doe not loue , & defend that art , by which , she hath giuen you so well tuned a minde . your ladiship hath in your selfe , an excellent agreement of many vertues , of which : though i admire all , yet i am bound by my profession , to giue especiall honor , to your knowledge of musicke : which in the iudgement of ancient times , was so proper an excelencie to woemen , that the muses tooke their name from it , and yet so rare , that the world durst imagin but nine of them . i most humby beseech your la : to receiue this worke , into your fauour : and the rather , because it commeth far to begit , of you . from helsingnoure in denmarke the first of iune . . your ladiships in all humble deuotion : iohn dowland . a. ij . to the right noble and vertuous ladie , lucie comptesse of bedford . g. eastland . to i. dowlands lute . lvte arise and charme the aire , vntill a thousand formes shee beare , coniure them all that they repaire , into the circles of hir eare , euer to dwell in concord there , by this thy tunes may haue accesse , euen to hir spirit whose flowring treasure , doth sweetest harmonie expresse , filling all eares and hearts with pleasure on earth , obseruing heauenly measure , right well can shee judge and defend them , doubt not of that for shee can mend them . to the curteous reader . gentlemen , if the consideration of mine owne estate , or the true worth of mony , had preuailed with me , aboue the desire of pleasuring you , and shewing my loue to my friend , this second labours of maister dowland , ( whose very name is a large preface of commendacions to the booke , ) had for euer laine hid in darknesse , or at the least frozen in a colde and forreine country . i assure you that both my charge and paines in publishing it , hath exceeded ordinary , yet thus much i haue to assure mee of requitall , that neither the work is ordinary nor are your iudgements ordinary to whom i present it , so that i haue no reason but to hope sor good increase in my labours , especially of your good fauours toward mee , which of all things i most esteeme . which if i finde in this , i meane shortly ( god willing ) to set at liberty for your seruice , a prisoner taken at cales , who if hee discouers not something ( in matter of musicke ) worthy your knowledge , let the reputation of my iudgement in musicke aunswere it . in the meane time , i commend my absent friend to your remembrance , and my selfe to your fauorable conceits . george eastland . from my house neere the greene dragon and sword in fleetstreet . a table of all the songs contained in this booke . songs to two voices . i saw my lady weepe : i flow my teares fall from your springs : ii sorow sorow stay , lend true repentant teares : iii dye not before thy day : iiii mourne , mourne , day is with darknesse fled : v tymes eldest sonne , old age the heire of ease : first part . vi then sit thee downe , & say thy nunc demittis : second part . vii when others sings venite exultemus : third part . viii songs to . voices . praise blindnesse eies , for seeing is deceipt : ix o sweet woods , the delight of solitarienesse : x if fluds of teares could clense my follies past : xi fine knacks for ladies , cheap , choise , braue and new : xii now cease my wandring eyes : xiii come ye heauie states of night : xiiii white as lillies was hir face : xv wofull heart with griefe opressed : xvi a sheperd in a shade his plaining made : xvii faction that euer dwells in court : xviii shall i sue , shall i seeke for grace : xix finding in fields my siluia all alone : xx songs to . voices . cleare or cloudie sweet as aprill showring : xxi humor say what makst thou heere : xxii finis . i. canto . to the most famous , anthony holborne . i saw my la - dy weepe , and sor - row proud to bee ad-uan-ced so : in those faire eies , ij . where all perfections keepe , hir face was full of woe , full ofwoe , but such a woe ( beleeue me ) as wins more hearts , then mirth can doe , with hir , ij . in ty - sing parts . sorow was there made faire , and passion wise , eares a delightfull thing , silence beyond all speech a wisdome rare , shee made hir sighes to sing , and all things with so sweet a sadnesse moue , as made my heart at once both grieue and loue . o fayrer then ought ells , the world can shew , leaue of in time to grieue , inough , mough , your ioyfull lookes excells , teares kills the heart belieue , o striue not to bee excellent in woe , which onely breeds your beauties ouerthrow . i. canto . to the most famous , anthony holborne . i saw my lady weep , ii . ij . ij . and sorrovv proud , to bee aduanced so , in those fayer eyes , ij . vvher all perfections keep : hir face vvas full full of vvoe , but such a vvoe , as vvinnes more hearts , then mirth can doe , vvith hir intising parts . ii. canto . lacrime : flow my teares fall from your springs , exilde for e - uer : let mee downe vaine lights shine you no more , no nights are dark e - nough for morne where nights black bird hir sad infamy sings , there let mee liue for - lorne . those that in dis - paire their last fortuns deplore , light doth but shame dis - close . neuer may my woes be re - lieued , since pit - tie is fled , and teares , and sighes , and grones frō the highest spire of con - tentment , my for - tune is throwne , and feare , and griefe , and paine my wearie dayes , ij . of all ioyes here de - pri - ued . for my de - serts , ij . are my hopes since hope is gone . harke you shadowes that in darcknesse dwell , learne to contemne light , happie , happie they ☞ ☞ ☞ that in hell feele not the worlds des - pite . ☞ ii. basso . lacrime . flow teares from your springs , ex - i ld for e - uer let me mourne : wher down lights shine no more , no night is dark enough for those : that nights black bird hir sad in - fa - my sings , ther let me liue forlorne . in dis - pair their fortunes de-plore , light doth but shame disclose . ne - uer may my vvoes , my vvoes , be re - lie - ued , since pitt'is fled : and teares , and from the high-est spire , high'st spire of contentment , my fortunes throwne , and feare , and sighes , and grones , my vvea-ry dayes , ij . all ioyes haue depriued . harke that in griefe , and paine , for my de - serts , ij . are hopes , hope is gone . darkenesse dwel , learne to contemne light , happy : ij . they that in hell feele not the worlds despite . iii. canto . sorrow sorrowstay , lend true repentant teares , to a woefull , ij . wretch-ed wight , hence , ij . dis - paire with thy tor - menting feares : doe not , o doe not my heart poore heart affright , pitty , ij . ij . ij , ij , ij , help now or neuer , mark me not to endlesse paine , ij . a - las i am cōdempne'd , ij . i am condempned e-uer , nohope , no help , ther doth re - maine , but downe , down , down , down i fall , ij . downe ☞ ☞ ☞ and a-rise , ij . i ne - uer shall , but downe , downe , downe ☞ downe , i fall , ij . downe and a - rise , ij . i ne - uer shall . iii. basso . sorrow sorrow stay , lend true repentant teares , lend true repentant repentant teares , to a woefull wofull wretched wight : hence hence dispaire , with thy tormenting feares , ij . oh do not my poore hart my poore hart affright : pittie pittie help now or neuer , marke mee not to endlesse paine , ij . alasse i am condemned , condemned euer : ij . i am condem'd euer , no hope no help ther doth remaine , but downe d. d. d. d. i fall , but downe d. d. d. d. d. i fall , downe & arise , downe and a - rise , a - rise i never shall , but downe d. d. d. d. i fall , but downe d. d. d. d. d. i fall , downe & arise , downe & a - rise , a - rise , arise , ij . ij . ij . i. neuer shall . iiii. canto . dye not bee - fore thy day , poore poore man condemned , but life thy low lookes , ij . from the humble earth , kisse not dispaire & see sweet hope con - temned : the hag hath no delight , but mone but mone for mirth , o fye poore fond ▪ ling , ij . fie fie be willing , to pre - serue thy self from killing : hope thy keeper glad to free thee , bids thee goe and will not see thee , ☞ ☞ ☞ hye thee quickly from thy wrong , so shee endes hir willing song . ☞ iiii. basso . dye not before thy day poore man condén'd , but lift thy low looks ij . thy lookes from t'humble earth , kisse not dispaire & see sweet hope cótemned : the hag hath no delight but mone but mone for mirth , o fye o fye fye poore fondling fye fye be vvilling , to preserue thy selfe frō killing , hope hope thy keeper is glad for to free thee , and bids thee goe and vvill not see thee , hye thee quickly from thy wrong , so shee endes hir vvilling song . v canto . mourne , mourne , day is with darknesse fled , what heauen then go-uernes earth , ô none , but hell in heauens stead , choaks with his mistes our mirth . mourne mourne , looke now for no more day nor night , but that from hell , then all must as they may in darkenesse learne to dwell . but yet this change , must needes change our delight , that thus the sunne , ij . the sun should harbour with the night . v. basso . mourne daies with darknesse fled , what heauen then gouernes earth , o none but hell in heauens stead , chokes with his mists our mirth . mourne looke now for no more day , nor night but that from hell , then all must as they may , in darknesse learne to dwell , but yet this change , this change , must change must change delight , that thus the sunne should harbour with the night . vi. canto . times eldest sonne , olde age the heyre of ease , strēgths foe , loues woe , and foster to deuotion , bids gallant youths in marshall prowes please , as for himselfe , hee hath no earth-ly motion , but thinks sighes , teares , vowes , praiers , and sa - cri-fi-ces , as good as showes , maskes , iustes , or tilt de - ui-ses . but thinckes . ¶ first part . vi. basso . times eldest sonne olde age olde age the heire of ease , strengthes foe , loues woe and foster to deuotion : bids gallant youthes in martial prowes please , as for him selse he hath no earthly motion , but thincks but thincks sighes teares , vowes , prayers , and sacrifices , as good as shewes , masks , iusts , or tilt deuises . but thincks : vii . canto . second part . then sit thee downe , and say thy nune demittis , with de profundis , credo , and te deum , chant mise-re-re for what now so fit is , as that , or this , para-tum est cor meum , o that thy saint would take in worth thy hart , thou canst not please hir with a better part . o that thy vii . basso . second part . then sit thee downe and say thy nunc de-mittis vvith de profundis , credo , and te deum , chant mi-serere , for vvhat novv so fit is , as that or this , paratum est cor meum , o that thy saint vvould take in vvorth thy heart , thou canst not please hir vvith a better part . o that thy viii . canto . third part . when others sings venite exultemus , stand by and turne to noli emulari , for quare fremu - e-runt vse oremus viuat e - li-za , vi - uat e - li - za , foran aue mari , and teach those swains that liues about thy cell , to say a - men a - men when thou dost pray so well . heere endeth the songs of two parts , viii . basso . third part . when others sings venite venite exul - temus , stand by and turne to noli to noli emu-lari , for quare fremuerunt vse oremus , vi - uat e - li - za , vi - uat e - li - za for an aue mari , and teach those swaines that liues a - bout thy cell : to sing a - men a - men , vvhen thou doest pray so vvell . heere endeth the songs of two parts . ix . canto . praise blindnesseeies , for see - ing is deceit , bee dumbe vaine tongue , words are but flattering windes , breake hart & bleed for ther is no re-ceit , to purge in-constancy from most mens lenuoy : mindes . and so i wackt amazd and could not moue , i know my dreame was lenuoy : true , and yet i loue . and if thine eares false haralds to thy hart , conuey into thy head hopes to obtaine , then tell thy hearing thou art deafe by art , now loue is art that wonted to be plaine , now none is bald except they see his braines , affection is not knowne till one be dead , reward for loue are labours for his paines , loues quiuer made of gold his shafts of leade . and so i wackt , &c. ix . alto . praise blindnesse eyes , for seeing is deceit , be dumbe vaine tonge , words are but flattering windes , lenuoy : breake hart & bleed , for there is no receit , to purge inconstancy , from most mens mindes . and so i wackt amazed and could not moue , i know my dreame was true and yet i loue . ix . basso . praise blindnesse eyes for seeing is deceit , be dumbe vaine tonge words are but flattering wyndes , break hart and bleed for there is no receit , lenuoy : to purge inconstancie from most mens myndes . and so i wackt a - maz'd and could not moue , i know my dreame was true , and yet i loue . ix . tenore . praise blindnesse eyes for seeing is deceit , be dumbe vaine tonge , words are but flattering windes , lenuoy : breake hart & bleed , for ther is no receit , to purge inconstancy frō most mens mindes . and so i wackt amazd and could not moue , i know my dreame my dreame was true and yet i loue . x. canto . to maister hugh holland . o sweet woods the de - light of so - li - ta - ri - nesse , o how much doe i loue your so - li - ta - ri - resse . from fames desire , from loues delight retir'd , in these sad groues an hermits life i led , and those false pleasures which i once ad - mir'd , with sad re - mem-brance of my fall , ij i diead , to birds , to trees , to earth , im - part i this , for shee lesse se - cret , and as sence - lesse is . experience which repentance onely brings , doth bid mee now my hart from loue estrange , loue is disdained when it doth looke at kings , and loue loe placed base and apt to change : ther power doth rake from him his liberty , hir want of worth makes him in cradell die . o sweet woods , &c. o how much , &c. you men that giue false worship vnto loue , and seeke that which you neuer shall obtaine , the endlesse worke of sisiphus you procure , whole end is this to know you striue in vaine , hope and desire which now your idols bee , you needs must loose and feele dispaire with mee . o sweet woods , &c. o how much , &c. you woods in you the fairest nimphs haue walked , nimphes at whose sight all harts did yeeld to loue , you woods in whom deere louers oft haue talked , how doe you now a place of mourning proue , wansted my mistres saith this is the doome , thou art loues childbed , nursery , and tombe . o sweet woods , &c. o how much , &c. x. alto . o sweet woods sweet woods the delight of solitarinesse , o how much doe i loue your solitarinesse . from fames desire , from loues delight retyrde , in these sad groues an hermits lyfe i led , i led , and those , ij . false pleasures which i once admir'd , with fad remembrance of my fall , ij . i dread , to birds , to trees , to earth , ij . impart i this , for she lesse secret & as sēceles is . x. basso . to maister hugh holland . o how much doe i loue your so - li - ta-rinesse . from fames desire , from loues delight retirde , in those sad groues an hermits life i led , i led , and these false pleasures which i once admirde , with sad remembrance of my fall , ij i dread , to birds , to trees , to earth , ij . impart i this , for she lesse secret and as sencelesse is . x. tenore . o sweet woods the delight of solitarinesse , o how much doe i loue your solitari - nesse . from fames desire , from loues delight retyrde , in these sad groues an hermits lyfe i led , i led , and those false pleasures which i once admyr'd , with sad remembrance of my fall , ij . i dread , to birds , to trees , to earth , ij . impart i this , for shee lesse secret and as sencelesse sencelesse is . xi . canto . if fluds of teares could cleanse my follies past , and smoakes of sighes might sa - cri - fice for sinne , if groning cries might salue my fault at last , or endles mone , for error pardon win , then would i cry , weepe , sigh , and euer mone , mine er - rors , fault , sins , follies past and gone . i see my hopes must wither in their bud , i see my fauours are no lasting flowers , i see that woords will breede no better good , then losse of time and lightening but at houres , thus when i see then thus i say therefore , that fauours hopes and words , can blinde no more ▪ xi . alto . if fluds of teares could clense my follies past , and smoakes of sighes might sacrifice for sinne , if groning cries might salue my falt at last , or endlesse mone for error pardon winne , then would i crye , weep , sigh and euer mone , myne errors fault , errors fault , sinnes follies past and gone . xi . basso . if fluds of teares could clense my follies past , & smoaks of sighes might sacrifice for sinne , if groning cries might salue my fault at last , or endlesse mone for error pardon winne , then would i crye , weep , sigh and euer mone , myne errors ij . faults , sinnes follies past and gone . xi . tenore . if fluds of teares could elense my follies past , and smoakes of sighes might sacrifice for sinne , if groning cries might salue my fault at last , or endles mone for error pardon win , then would i cry , weepe , sigh , and euer mone , mine errors , ij . faults , sins , sins , follies past and gone . xii . canto . fine knacks for ladies , cheape choise braue and new , good penniworths but mony can-not moue , i keepe a faier but for the faier to view , a begger may bee liberall of loue , though all my wares bee trash the hart is true , the hart is true , the hart is , true . great gifts are guiles and looke for gifts againe , my trifles come , as treasures from my minde , it is a precious iewell to bee plaine , sometimes in shell th'orienst pearles we finde , of others take a sheafe , of mee a graine , of mee a graine , of mee a graine . within this packe pinnes points laces & gloues , and diuers toies fitting a country faier , but my hart where duety serues and loues , turtels & twins , courts brood , a heauenly paier , happy the hart that thincks of no-remoues , of no remoues , of no remoues . xii . alto . fine knacks for ladies , cheape , choise , braue and new , good peniworthes , but mony cannot moue , i keep a fayer , but for the fayer to view , a begger may be liberall of loue , though all my wares be trash , the heart is true , ij . ij . is true . xii . basso . fine knacks for ladies cheap , choise , braue and new , good peni - worthes , but mony cannot moue , i keep a fayer , but for the fayer to view , a begger may be liberall of loue : though all my wares be trash , the heart is true , is true , the heart is true , ij . the heart is true . xii . tenore . fine knacks for ladies , cheap , choise , braue and new , good peniworthes but mony cannot moue , i keepe a fayer but for the fayer to view , a begger may be liberall of loue , though all my wares be trash , the heart , the heart is true . ij . is true , the heart is true , the heart is true . xiii . canto . now cease my wandring eies , strange beauties to admire , one faith in change least comfort lies , long ioyes yeeld long desire . new hopes one loue , makes our fraile pleasures e-ter-nall , and in sweetnesse proue . new ioyes , are still with sor-row decli-ning , vn-to deepe a - noies . one man hath but one soule , which art cannot deuide , if all one soule must loue , two loues most be denide , one soule one loue , by faith and merit vnited cannot remoue , distracted spirits , are euer changing & haplesse in their delights . nature two eyes hath giuen , all beautie to impart , aswell in earth as heauen , but she hath giuen one hart , that though wee see , ten thousand beauties yet in vs one should be , one stedfast loue , because our harts stand fixt although our eies do moue . xiii . alto . now cease my wandring eyes , strange beaw - ties to admyre . one faith one in change least comfort lyes , long ioyes yeld long de - sire . new hopes new loue makes our fraile pleasures eter - nall , and in sweetnesse proue . ioyes are still with sor - row decli - ning , vn - to deep a - noyes . xiii . basso . now cease my wandring eyes , strange beaw-ties to ad-myre : in change least com-fort lyes , long ioyes yeld long de - sire . one fayth one loue makes our fraile pleasures e-ter-nall , and in sweetnesse proue . new hopes new ioyes are still with sor - row decli-ning , vn - to deep a - noyes . xiii . tenore . now cease my wandring eyes , strange bew - ties to admyre . one faith one in change least comfort lyes , long ioyes yeld long desyre . new hopes new loue , ij . makes our fraile pleasures eternall , and in sweetnesse prout . ioyes , ij . are still with sorrow declining , vn-to deep a - noyes . xiiii . canto . come yee heauy states of night , doe my fathers spirit right , sound - ings balefull let mee borrow , burthe-ning my song with sorrow , come sor-row come hir eies that sings , by thee are tur - ned in - to springs . come you virgins of the night , that in dirges sad delight , quier my anthems , i doe borrow gold nor pearle , but sounds of sorrow : come sorrow come hir eies that sings , by thee are tourned into springs . xiiii . alto . come come ye heauy states of night , doe my fathers spirit right , soundings balefull let me borrow , burthening my song with sorrow , come sorrow come come hir eyes that sings , by thee are turned , are turned in - to springs . xiiii . basso . come , come yee heauie states of night , doe my fathers spirit right , soun - dings balefull let mee borrow , burthening my song with sorrow , come sorrow come hir eies that singe , by thee are turned in-to spring . xiiii . tenore . come come ye heauy states of night , doe my fathers spirit right , soundings balefull let me borrow , burthening my song with sorrow , come sor - row come hir eyes that singes , by thee are tur - ned , are turn'd into springs . xv. canto . white as lillies was hir face , when she smiled , she bee - guiled , quitting faith with foule disgrace , vertue seruice thus neglected , heart with for - rowes hath in-fected . when i swore my hart hir owne , shee disdained , i complained , yet shee left mee ouerthrowen , careles of my bitter groning , ruthlesse bent to no relieuing . vowes and oaths and faith assured , constant euer , changing neuer , yet shee could not bee procured , to belecue my paines exceeding , from hir sçant neglect proceeding . oh that loue should haue the art , by surmises , and disguises , to destroy a faithfull hart , or that wanton looking women , should reward their friends as foemen . all in vaine is ladies loue , quickly choosed , shortly loosed , for their pride is to remoue , out alas their looks first won vs , and their pride hath straight vndone vs. to thy selfe the sweetest faier , thou hast wounded , and confounded , changles faith with foule dispaier , and my seruice hath enuied , and my succours hath denied . by thine error thou haft loft , hart vnfained , truth vnstained , and the swaine that loued most , more assured in loue then many , more dispised in loue then any , for my hart though set at nought , since you will it , spoile and kill it , i will neuer change my thoughts , but grieue that beautie ere was borne . xv. alto . white as lillies was hir face , when shee smiled shee beguiled , quitting faith with soule dis - grace , vertue seruice thus neglected , heart with sorrowes hath in - fected . xv. basso . white as lillies was hir face , when shee smiled , shee beguiled , quit - ting fath with foule disgrace , vertue seruice thus neglected , heart with sorrowes hath infected . xv. tenore . white as lillies was hir face , when shee smiled , she beguiled , quitting faith with foule dis - grace , vertue seruice thus neg - lected , heart with sorrowes with sorrowes hath in - sected . xvi . canto . wofull hart with griefe oppressed , since my fortunes most dis - tressed , from my ioyes hath mee re - mo - ued , follow those sweet eies adored , those sweet eyes where - in are stored , all my plea - sures best bee - loued . fly my breast , leaue mee forsaken , wherein griese his seate hath taken , all his arrowes through mee darting , thou maist liue by hir sunne-shining , i shall suffer no more pining , by thy losse , then by hir parting . xvi . alto . wofull heart with griefe oppressed , since my fortunes most distressed , from my ioyes my ioyes hath mee remou'd , follow those sweet eyes a - dored , those faier eyes wherein are stored , all my ple - sures best be - loued . xvi . basso . wofull heart with griese oppressed , since my fortunes most di - stressed , from my ioyes hath me re - mou'd , follow those sweet eyes , sweet eyes a - dored , all my plea - sures best beloued . xvi . tenore . wofull heart with griese oppressed , since my fortunes most distressed , from my ioyes , my ioyes hath me re - moued , follow those sweet eyes those sweet eyes adored , those sweet eyes wher - in are stored , all my pleasures best pleasures best be - loued . xvii . canto . a shepheard in a shade , his plaining made , of loue and lo-uers wrong , since loue and fortune will , i honour still , your faire and louely eye , vn - to the fairest lasse , that trode on grasse , and thus bee-gan his song , what conquest will it bee , sweet nimph for thee , it i for sorrow dye , restore , restore my hart againe , which loue by thy sweet lookes hath slaine , least that inforst by your disdaine , i sing , fye fye on loue , ij . it is a foolish thing . my hart where haue you laid o cruell maide , to kill when you might saue , why haue yee cast it sorth as nothing worth , without a tombe or graue . o let it bee intombed and lye , in your sweet minde and memorie , least i resound on euery warbling string , fyefye on loue that is a foolish thing . xvii . alto . a shepherd in a shade , his plaining made , of loue & louets wrong , vn - to the fairest lasse , since loue and fortune will , i honour still , your faire & louely eye , what cōquest will it be , ij . that trode on grasse , and thus be - gan his song . restore restore my heart a - ij . sweet nimphe for thee , if i for sor-row dye . gaine , which loue by thy sweet lookes hath slaine , by your disdain i sing , fie fie on loue , fie fie on loue , fie , it is a folish thing . xvii . basso . a a shepherd in a shade , his plaining made , of loue & since loue and fortune will , i ho-nour still , your faire & lo-uers wrong , vn - to the fai-rest lasse , that trode on loue-ly eye , what conquest will it be , sweet nimphe for grasse , and thus began his song . restore restore my heart a - thee , if i for sorrow dye . gaine , which loue by thy sweet lookes hath slaine , least that inforst by your disdaine i sing , fie fie on loue , fie fie on loue fie it is a fo-lish thing . xvii . tenore . a shepherd in a shade , his playning made . of loue and louers wrong , vn - to the fai-rest lasse , since loue & fortnue wil , i ho-nour still , your faier and louely eye , what conquest will it be , ij . that trode on grasse , and thus be - gan his song . restore restore my heart a - sweet nimphe for thee , if i for sor-row dye . gaine , which loue by thy sweet sweet lookes hath slaine , least that inforst , inforst by your disdaine , ij . i sing fie fie on loue , fie fie fie on loue it is a folish thing . xviii . canto . faction that euer dwels , in court where wits excells , hath set de - fiance , fortune and loue hath sworne , that they were neuer borne , of one aliance . fortune sweares , weakest harts the booke of cupids arts turne with hir wheele , sences themselues shall proue venture hir place in loue aske them that feele . this discord it beget atheist that honour not nature thought good , fortune should euer dwell in court where wits excell loue keepe the vvood . so to the wood vvent i with loue to liue and die fortune forlorne , experience of my youth made mee thinke humble truth in desert borne . my saint is deere to mee , and ione hir selfe is shee ione faier and true , ione that doth euer moue , passions of loue with loue fortune adiew . xviii . alto . faction that e - uer dwells , in court where wittes excells , hath set defiance , fortune and loue , hath sworne , that they were ne - uer borne of one a - liance . xviii . basso . faction , that euer dwells , in court where wittes excells , hath set de - fiance , fortune , and loue hath sworne , that they were neuer borne , of oue aliance . xviii . tenore . faction , that euer dwells , in court where witts excells , hath set de-fiance : forrune and loue , hath sworne , that they were ne - uer borne , of one a - liance . xix . canto . shall i sue shall i seeke for grace ? shall i pray shall i proue ? shall i striue to a heauenly ioy , with an earthly loue ? shall i think that a bleeding hart or a wounded eie , or a sigh can ascend the cloudes to at-taine so hie . silly wretch forsake these dreames , of a vaine desire , o bethinke what hie regard , holy hopes doe require . fauour is as faire as things are , treasure is not bought , fauour is not wonne with words , nor the wish of a thought . pittie is but a poore defence , for a dying hart , ladies eies respect no mone , in a meane desert . shee is to worthie far , for a worth so base , cruell and but iust is shee , in my iust disgrace . iustice giues each man his owne , though my loue bee iust , yet will not shee pittie my griefe , therefore die i must , silly hart then yeeld to die , perish in dispaire , witnesse yet how faine i die , when i die for the faire . xix . alto . shall i sue , shall i seeke for grace , shall i pray , shall i proue , shall i striue to a heauenly ioye , with an earthly loue , shall i thinck that a bleeding heart , ij . or a wounded eye , or a sigh can ascend the cloudes , ascend the cloudes , to attaine so hie . xix . basso . shall i sue shall i seeke for grace , shall i pray shall i proue , shall i striue to a heauenly ioye with an earthly loue : shall i thinck , ij . that a bleeding heart or a wounded eye , or a sigh , can ascend the cloudes to attaine so hie . xix . tenore . shall i sue , shall i seeke for grace , shall i pray , shall i proue , shall i striue to a heauenly ioye with an earthly loue , shall i thinck that a bleeding heart or a wounded eye , or a sigh can ascend the cloudes , the cloudes , to attaine so hie . xx. canto . for finding in fields : ye shall finde a better dittie . tosse not my soule , o loue twixt hope and feare , shew mee some ground where i may firme - ly stand or sure - ly fall , i care not which a - peare , so one will close mee lenuoy : in a cer - taine band . when once of ill the vtter - most is lenuoy : knowen , the strength of sor - row quite is o-uer throwne . take mee assurance to thy blisfull holde , or thou despaire vnto thy darkest cell , fach hath full rest , the one in ioyes enrolde , th' other , in that hee feares no more , is well : when once the vttermost of ill is knowne , the strength of sorrow quite is ouerthrowne . the end of the foure parts . xx. alto . tosse not my soule ( o loue ) twixt hope and feare , shew mee some ground wher i may firm - ly stand , or surely fall , ij . i care not which apeare , so one will close mee in a lenuoy : certaine band , in a certaine band . when once of ill , the vttermost is knowne , ij . the strength of sorrow quite is ouerthrowne . xx. basso . tosse not my soule : shew mee some ground where i may firmely stand , or surely fall , ij . i care not which apeare , so one will close , ij . lenuoy : will close mee in a certaine band . when once of ill the vttermost is knowne , the strength of sorrow quite is ouer throwne . the end of the foure parts . xx. tenore . tosse not my soule , ( o loue , ) twixt hope & feare , ij . shew mee some ground where i may firmely stand or surely fall , or fall , or surely fall , i care not which apeare , ij . lenuoy : so one will close , mee in a certaine band . when once of ill , the vtter - most , when once of ill the vttermost is knowne , the strength of sorrow quite is ouer throwne . xxi . qvinto . for a treble vidl . cleare or cloudie : of that night bird that singeth , who thought all sweet , ij . yet iarring notes out ringeth . xxi . canto . cleare or cloudie sweet as aprill showring , smoth or frowning so is hir face to mee , pleasd or smiling like milde may all flowring , when skies blew silke and me - dowes carpets bee , hir speeches notes of that night bird that singeth , who thought all sweet yet larring notes out - ring - eth . hir grace like iune , when earth and trees bee trimde , in best attire of compleat beauties height , hir loue againe like sommers daies bee dimde , with little cloudes of doubtfull constant faith , hir trust hir doubt , like raine and heat in skies , gently thundring , she lightning to mine eies , sweet sommer spring that breatheth life and growing , in weedes as into hearbs and flowers , and sees of seruice diuers sorts in sowing , some haply seeming and some being yours , raine on your hearbs and flowers that truely serue , and let your weeds lack dew and duely sterue . xxi . alto . cleare or cloudie sweet as aprill showring , smoth or frowning , so is hir face to mee , pleasd or smiling , like milde may all flowring , when skies blew filke and medowes car - pets be , hir speches , notes of that night bird that sings , who thought all sweet , yet iarring notes out ringeth . xxi . basso . cleare or clowdie , sweet as aprill showring , smothe or frow - ning , so is hir face to mee , pleasd or smiling , like milde may all flowring , when skies blue filke and medowes carpets be , hir speeches notes of that night bird that singeth , who thought all sweet , yet iarring notes out ringeth . xxi . tenore . cleare or cloudie sweet as aprill showring , smoth or frowning so is hir face to mee , pleasd or smiling like mild may all flowring , when skies blew silke blew silke and medowes carpets be , hir speeches notes of that night bird that fingeth , who thought all sweet yet iarring notes out ringeth . xxii . qvinto . for a treble violl . hvmor : princes chorus : xxii . canto . a dialogue . hvmor say what mak'st thou heere , in the presence of a queene , thou art a heauy leaden moode , chorus : but neuer hu - mor yet was true , but that but that but that that that that that that that which one-ly one-ly pleaseth you . o , i am as heauy as earth , say then who is humor now . why then t is i am drownde in woe , but neuer humor , &c. mirth then is drownde in sorrowes brim , oh , in sorrow all things sleepe . in hir presence all things smile , humor frolike then a while . but neuer humor , &c. xxii . alto . hvmor : chorus : but neuer humor yet was true , but that but that but that that that that that that that that which onely onely pleaseth you . xxii . basso . hvmor : princes hould conceit most deere , all conceit in humor seene : humor is inuencions foode : chorus : but neuer humor yet was true , but that but that but that that that that that that that that which one - ly pleaseth you . i am now inclind to mirth , humor i as well as thou . no no wit is cherisht so , but neuer humor : &c. no no foole the light 's things swim ▪ heauie things sinck to the deepe : but neuer humor : &c. xxii . tenore . hvmor : chorus : but neuer humor yet was true , but that but that but that that that that that that that that which one-ly pleaseth you . basso . dowlands adew , finis . dowlands adew for master oliuer cromwell . finis . the country farmer a song / set by mr. jeremiah clark. clarke, jeremiah, ?- . approx. kb of xml-encoded text transcribed from -bit group-iv tiff page image. text creation partnership, ann arbor, mi ; oxford (uk) : - (eebo-tcp phase ). a wing d ocm this keyboarded and encoded edition of the work described above is co-owned by the institutions providing financial support to the early english books online text creation partnership. this phase i text is available for reuse, according to the terms of creative commons . universal . the text can be copied, modified, distributed and performed, even for commercial purposes, all without asking permission. early english books online. (eebo-tcp ; phase , no. a ) transcribed from: (early english books online ; image set ) images scanned from microfilm: (early english books, - ; : ) the country farmer a song / set by mr. jeremiah clark. clarke, jeremiah, ?- . d'urfey, thomas, - . score ( sheet) s.n., [london : ?] for voice and flute. lyrics attributed by wing to d'urfey. imprint suggested by wing. first staff reads: hark the cock crow'd, tis day all abroad, and looks like a jolly fair morning. reproduction of original in the british library. created by converting tcp files to tei p using tcp tei.xsl, tei @ oxford. re-processed by university of nebraska-lincoln and northwestern, with changes to facilitate morpho-syntactic tagging. gap elements of known extent have been transformed into placeholder characters or elements to simplify the filling in of gaps by user contributors. eebo-tcp is a partnership between the universities of michigan and oxford and the publisher proquest to create accurately transcribed and encoded texts based on the image sets published by proquest via their early english books online (eebo) database (http://eebo.chadwyck.com). the general aim of eebo-tcp is to encode one copy (usually the first edition) of every monographic english-language title published between and available in eebo. eebo-tcp aimed to produce large quantities of textual data within the usual project restraints of time and funding, and therefore chose to create diplomatic transcriptions (as opposed to critical editions) with light-touch, mainly structural encoding based on the text encoding initiative (http://www.tei-c.org). the eebo-tcp project was divided into two phases. the , texts created during phase of the project have been released into the public domain as of january . anyone can now take and use these texts for their own purposes, but we respectfully request that due credit and attribution is given to their original source. users should be aware of the process of creating the tcp texts, and therefore of any assumptions that can be made about the data. text selection was based on the new cambridge bibliography of english literature (ncbel). if an author (or for an anonymous work, the title) appears in ncbel, then their works are eligible for inclusion. selection was intended to range over a wide variety of subject areas, to reflect the true nature of the print record of the period. in general, first editions of a works in english were prioritized, although there are a number of works in other languages, notably latin and welsh, included and sometimes a second or later edition of a work was chosen if there was a compelling reason to do so. image sets were sent to external keying companies for transcription and basic encoding. quality assurance was then carried out by editorial teams in oxford and michigan. % (or pages, whichever is the greater) of each text was proofread for accuracy and those which did not meet qa standards were returned to the keyers to be redone. after proofreading, the encoding was enhanced and/or corrected and characters marked as illegible were corrected where possible up to a limit of instances per text. any remaining illegibles were encoded as s. understanding these processes should make clear that, while the overall quality of tcp data is very good, some errors will remain and some readable characters will be marked as illegible. users should bear in mind that in all likelihood such instances will never have been looked at by a tcp editor. the texts were encoded and linked to page images in accordance with level of the tei in libraries guidelines. copies of the texts have been issued variously as sgml (tcp schema; ascii text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable xml (tcp schema; characters represented either as utf- unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless xml (tei p , characters represented either as utf- unicode or tei g elements). keying and markup guidelines are available at the text creation partnership web site . eng songs, english. - tcp assigned for keying and markup - apex covantage keyed and coded from proquest page images - mona logarbo sampled and proofread - mona logarbo text and markup reviewed and edited - pfs batch review (qc) and xml conversion the country farmer , a song set by mr. ieremiah clark. hark the cock crow'd ▪ t is day all a broad , and looks like a iolly fair morning ; up roger ▪ and iames , and drive out your teams ; up quickly to carry the corn in . davy the drowzy , and barnaby bowzy , at breakfast wee ll flout & wee ll ieer boys . slugards shall chatter , with small drink & water , whil●t you shall tope off the march beer boys . lasses that snore , for shame give it o'er mouth open ▪ the flyes will be blowing . to get us stout hum , when christmass is come , away where the barley is mowing . in your smock sleeves too ▪ go bind up y e sheaves too . with nimble young rowland & harry ; then when works over , at night give each , lover , a hug and a buss in the dairy . two for y e mow , and two for y e plough , is then the next ▪ labour coms after . i 'm sure i hir'd four but if you want more , i 'll send you my wife & my daughter . roger y e trusty , tell rachel y e lusty , the barn's a rare place to steal garters ; twixt her & you then con̄trive up y e mow then ▪ and take it at night for your quarters . for y e flute love and jealousie, or, a song in the duke of guies [sic] approx. kb of xml-encoded text transcribed from -bit group-iv tiff page image. text creation partnership, ann arbor, mi ; oxford (uk) : - (eebo-tcp phase ). a wing d estc r ocm this keyboarded and encoded edition of the work described above is co-owned by the institutions providing financial support to the early english books online text creation partnership. this phase i text is available for reuse, according to the terms of creative commons . universal . the text can be copied, modified, distributed and performed, even for commercial purposes, all without asking permission. early english books online. (eebo-tcp ; phase , no. a ) transcribed from: (early english books online ; image set ) images scanned from microfilm: (early english books, - ; : ) love and jealousie, or, a song in the duke of guies [sic] dryden, john, - . score ([ ] p.) printed for p. brooksby ..., [s.l.] : . a song from the duke of guise / john dryden. created by converting tcp files to tei p using tcp tei.xsl, tei @ oxford. re-processed by university of nebraska-lincoln and northwestern, with changes to facilitate morpho-syntactic tagging. gap elements of known extent have been transformed into placeholder characters or elements to simplify the filling in of gaps by user contributors. eebo-tcp is a partnership between the universities of michigan and oxford and the publisher proquest to create accurately transcribed and encoded texts based on the image sets published by proquest via their early english books online (eebo) database (http://eebo.chadwyck.com). the general aim of eebo-tcp is to encode one copy (usually the first edition) of every monographic english-language title published between and available in eebo. eebo-tcp aimed to produce large quantities of textual data within the usual project restraints of time and funding, and therefore chose to create diplomatic transcriptions (as opposed to critical editions) with light-touch, mainly structural encoding based on the text encoding initiative (http://www.tei-c.org). the eebo-tcp project was divided into two phases. the , texts created during phase of the project have been released into the public domain as of january . anyone can now take and use these texts for their own purposes, but we respectfully request that due credit and attribution is given to their original source. users should be aware of the process of creating the tcp texts, and therefore of any assumptions that can be made about the data. text selection was based on the new cambridge bibliography of english literature (ncbel). if an author (or for an anonymous work, the title) appears in ncbel, then their works are eligible for inclusion. selection was intended to range over a wide variety of subject areas, to reflect the true nature of the print record of the period. in general, first editions of a works in english were prioritized, although there are a number of works in other languages, notably latin and welsh, included and sometimes a second or later edition of a work was chosen if there was a compelling reason to do so. image sets were sent to external keying companies for transcription and basic encoding. quality assurance was then carried out by editorial teams in oxford and michigan. % (or pages, whichever is the greater) of each text was proofread for accuracy and those which did not meet qa standards were returned to the keyers to be redone. after proofreading, the encoding was enhanced and/or corrected and characters marked as illegible were corrected where possible up to a limit of instances per text. any remaining illegibles were encoded as s. understanding these processes should make clear that, while the overall quality of tcp data is very good, some errors will remain and some readable characters will be marked as illegible. users should bear in mind that in all likelihood such instances will never have been looked at by a tcp editor. the texts were encoded and linked to page images in accordance with level of the tei in libraries guidelines. copies of the texts have been issued variously as sgml (tcp schema; ascii text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable xml (tcp schema; characters represented either as utf- unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless xml (tei p , characters represented either as utf- unicode or tei g elements). keying and markup guidelines are available at the text creation partnership web site . eng songs, english -- england. broadsides -- england -- th century. - tcp assigned for keying and markup - spi global keyed and coded from proquest page images - megan marion sampled and proofread - megan marion text and markup reviewed and edited - pfs batch review (qc) and xml conversion love and jealousie : or , a song in the duke of guies . tell me thirsis , tell your anguish , why you sigh , and why you languish ; when the nymph whom you adore , grants the blessing of possessing , what can love and i do more ? love and i , what can love and i do more ? what can love and i do more ? think 't is love beyond all measure , makes me faint away with pleasure , strength of cordials may destroy , and the blessing of possessing , kills me with excess of joy . thirsis how can i believe you , but confess and i 'le forgive you ; men are false and so are you , never nature fram'd a creature , to enjoy and yet be true . thirsis how can i believe you , but confess and i 'le forgive you ; men are false and so are you ; never nature fram'd a creature , to enjoy and yet be true . mine's a flame beyond expiring , still possessing , still desiring , fit for loves imperial crown ; ever shining , and refining , still the more 't is melted down . printed for p. brooksby , at the golden-ball , near the hospital-gate , in west smithfield : . a song set by sam. akeroyde ; engrav'd by tho. cross. akeroyde, samuel, ca. -ca. . approx. kb of xml-encoded text transcribed from -bit group-iv tiff page image. text creation partnership, ann arbor, mi ; oxford (uk) : - (eebo-tcp phase ). a wing a ocm this keyboarded and encoded edition of the work described above is co-owned by the institutions providing financial support to the early english books online text creation partnership. this phase i text is available for reuse, according to the terms of creative commons . universal . the text can be copied, modified, distributed and performed, even for commercial purposes, all without asking permission. early english books online. (eebo-tcp ; phase , no. a ) transcribed from: (early english books online ; image set ) images scanned from microfilm: (early english books, - ; : ) a song set by sam. akeroyde ; engrav'd by tho. cross. akeroyde, samuel, ca. -ca. . sheet ([ ] p.). s.n., [london : ?] music and text. first line of text reads: the rays of dear clarindas eyes. place and date of publication suggested by wing. the wing number a is cancelled in wing ( nd ed.), because this is an engraved item. reproduction of original in the british library. created by converting tcp files to tei p using tcp tei.xsl, tei @ oxford. re-processed by university of nebraska-lincoln and northwestern, with changes to facilitate morpho-syntactic tagging. gap elements of known extent have been transformed into placeholder characters or elements to simplify the filling in of gaps by user contributors. eebo-tcp is a partnership between the universities of michigan and oxford and the publisher proquest to create accurately transcribed and encoded texts based on the image sets published by proquest via their early english books online (eebo) database (http://eebo.chadwyck.com). the general aim of eebo-tcp is to encode one copy (usually the first edition) of every monographic english-language title published between and available in eebo. eebo-tcp aimed to produce large quantities of textual data within the usual project restraints of time and funding, and therefore chose to create diplomatic transcriptions (as opposed to critical editions) with light-touch, mainly structural encoding based on the text encoding initiative (http://www.tei-c.org). the eebo-tcp project was divided into two phases. the , texts created during phase of the project have been released into the public domain as of january . anyone can now take and use these texts for their own purposes, but we respectfully request that due credit and attribution is given to their original source. users should be aware of the process of creating the tcp texts, and therefore of any assumptions that can be made about the data. text selection was based on the new cambridge bibliography of english literature (ncbel). if an author (or for an anonymous work, the title) appears in ncbel, then their works are eligible for inclusion. selection was intended to range over a wide variety of subject areas, to reflect the true nature of the print record of the period. in general, first editions of a works in english were prioritized, although there are a number of works in other languages, notably latin and welsh, included and sometimes a second or later edition of a work was chosen if there was a compelling reason to do so. image sets were sent to external keying companies for transcription and basic encoding. quality assurance was then carried out by editorial teams in oxford and michigan. % (or pages, whichever is the greater) of each text was proofread for accuracy and those which did not meet qa standards were returned to the keyers to be redone. after proofreading, the encoding was enhanced and/or corrected and characters marked as illegible were corrected where possible up to a limit of instances per text. any remaining illegibles were encoded as s. understanding these processes should make clear that, while the overall quality of tcp data is very good, some errors will remain and some readable characters will be marked as illegible. users should bear in mind that in all likelihood such instances will never have been looked at by a tcp editor. the texts were encoded and linked to page images in accordance with level of the tei in libraries guidelines. copies of the texts have been issued variously as sgml (tcp schema; ascii text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable xml (tcp schema; characters represented either as utf- unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless xml (tei p , characters represented either as utf- unicode or tei g elements). keying and markup guidelines are available at the text creation partnership web site . eng songs, english -- england -- early works to . - tcp assigned for keying and markup - spi global keyed and coded from proquest page images - megan marion sampled and proofread - megan marion text and markup reviewed and edited - pfs batch review (qc) and xml conversion a song set by mr. sam : akeroyde & exactly engrav'd by tho : cross . the rays of dear of dear of dear cla — rindas eyes the rays of dear of dear of dear claindas eyes the brightest brightest gems the brightest gems out shine , her ev'ry action ev'ry grace her ev'ry action ev'ry grace a bo — re , above her sex di — vine who but the stupid and the blind , but must her cha — rms but must her charms admire the charms that heavn it self has made to set — all hearts on fire to set all hearts on fire if then such sweetness can at — tract and reig — n in ev'ry . breast , what wonders willow , wonders will those graces dow w th . which . she s doubly , she s doubly she s doubly . she s doubly . she s doubly , doubly blest . since thus her face & thus her mind , with equall force alure : 't is she alone can make mankind with joy her chains endure : 't is she alone 't is she , 't is she alone 't is she , ean make mankind with joy — with joy her chain endure . the garland of good-will divided into three parts : containing many pleasant songs and pretty poems to sundry new notes : with a table to find the names of all the songs / written by t.d. deloney, thomas, ?- . approx. kb of xml-encoded text transcribed from -bit group-iv tiff page images. text creation partnership, ann arbor, mi ; oxford (uk) : - (eebo-tcp phase ). a wing d estc r ocm this keyboarded and encoded edition of the work described above is co-owned by the institutions providing financial support to the early english books online text creation partnership. this phase i text is available for reuse, according to the terms of creative commons . universal . the text can be copied, modified, distributed and performed, even for commercial purposes, all without asking permission. early english books online. (eebo-tcp ; phase , no. a ) transcribed from: (early english books online ; image set ) images scanned from microfilm: (early english books, - ; : ) the garland of good-will divided into three parts : containing many pleasant songs and pretty poems to sundry new notes : with a table to find the names of all the songs / written by t.d. deloney, thomas, ?- . [ ] p. printed for j. wright ..., london : . written by t. deloney. cf. bm. "some ballads in the third part were certainly by other hands"--dnb. reproduction of original in bodleian library. created by converting tcp files to tei p using tcp tei.xsl, tei @ oxford. re-processed by university of nebraska-lincoln and northwestern, with changes to facilitate morpho-syntactic tagging. gap elements of known extent have been transformed into placeholder characters or elements to simplify the filling in of gaps by user contributors. eebo-tcp is a partnership between the universities of michigan and oxford and the publisher proquest to create accurately transcribed and encoded texts based on the image sets published by proquest via their early english books online (eebo) database (http://eebo.chadwyck.com). the general aim of eebo-tcp is to encode one copy (usually the first edition) of every monographic english-language title published between and available in eebo. eebo-tcp aimed to produce large quantities of textual data within the usual project restraints of time and funding, and therefore chose to create diplomatic transcriptions (as opposed to critical editions) with light-touch, mainly structural encoding based on the text encoding initiative (http://www.tei-c.org). the eebo-tcp project was divided into two phases. the , texts created during phase of the project have been released into the public domain as of january . anyone can now take and use these texts for their own purposes, but we respectfully request that due credit and attribution is given to their original source. users should be aware of the process of creating the tcp texts, and therefore of any assumptions that can be made about the data. text selection was based on the new cambridge bibliography of english literature (ncbel). if an author (or for an anonymous work, the title) appears in ncbel, then their works are eligible for inclusion. selection was intended to range over a wide variety of subject areas, to reflect the true nature of the print record of the period. in general, first editions of a works in english were prioritized, although there are a number of works in other languages, notably latin and welsh, included and sometimes a second or later edition of a work was chosen if there was a compelling reason to do so. image sets were sent to external keying companies for transcription and basic encoding. quality assurance was then carried out by editorial teams in oxford and michigan. % (or pages, whichever is the greater) of each text was proofread for accuracy and those which did not meet qa standards were returned to the keyers to be redone. after proofreading, the encoding was enhanced and/or corrected and characters marked as illegible were corrected where possible up to a limit of instances per text. any remaining illegibles were encoded as s. understanding these processes should make clear that, while the overall quality of tcp data is very good, some errors will remain and some readable characters will be marked as illegible. users should bear in mind that in all likelihood such instances will never have been looked at by a tcp editor. the texts were encoded and linked to page images in accordance with level of the tei in libraries guidelines. copies of the texts have been issued variously as sgml (tcp schema; ascii text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable xml (tcp schema; characters represented either as utf- unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless xml (tei p , characters represented either as utf- unicode or tei g elements). keying and markup guidelines are available at the text creation partnership web site . eng songs, english -- england -- texts. ballads, english -- england -- texts. love poetry, english. - tcp assigned for keying and markup - spi global keyed and coded from proquest page images - rina kor sampled and proofread - rina kor text and markup reviewed and edited - pfs batch review (qc) and xml conversion the garland of good-will . divided into three parts , containing many pleasant songs , and pretty poems to sundry new notes . with a table to find the names of all the songs . written by t. d. london , printed for i. wright , at the sign of the crown on ludgate-hill . . the table . in the first part. . the fair lady rosamond . . shore's wife . . how king edgar was deceived . . how coventry was made free . . of the duke of cornwall's daughter . . a song of queen isabel. . the banishment of the two dukes . . the noble acts of arthur of the round table , and of lancelot du lake . . a song in praise of women . . a song in praise of a single life . . the widdows solace . . a gentlewomans complaint . . how a prince of england wooed the kings daughter of france , and how she was married to a forrester . . the faithful friendship of two friends , alphonso and ganselo . in the second part. . a pastoral song . . patient grissel . . a song between truth and ignorance . . iudeth and holofornes . . in praise of the english rose . in the third part. . a maidens choice 'twixt age and youth . . as i came from walsingham . . the winning of cales . . of edward and a countess . . the spanish ladies love to an english-man . . a farewel to love. . the lover by his gifts thinking to conquer chastity . . the womans answer . a mournful ditty on the death of rosamond , king henry the second's concubine . to the tune of , when flying fame . when as king henry rul'd this land , the second of that name ; besides the queen he dearly lov'd , a fair and princely dame : most peerless was her beauty found , her favour and her face , a sweeter creature in this world , did never prince embrace . her crisped locks like threads of gold , appear'd to each mans sight , her comely eyes like orient pearls , did cast a heavenly light : the blood within her christial ch●eks , did such a colour drive , as though the lilly and the rose , for mastership did strive . yea rosamond , fair rosamond , her named was called so ; to whom dame elinor our queen , was known a mortal foe : the king therefore for her defence , against the furious queen , at woodstock builded such a bower , the like was never seen . most curiously this bower was built , of stone and timber strong ; an hundred and fifty doors , did to this bower belong : and they so cunningly contriv'd , with turnings round about , that none ( but with a clew of thread ) could enter in or out . and for his love and ladies sake , that was so fair and bright ; the keeping of this bower he gave , unto a gallant knight : but fortune that doth often frown , where she before did smile ; the kings delight and ladies ioy , full soon she did beguile . for why the kings ungracious son , whom he did high advance ; against his father raised war , within the realm of france : but yet before our comely king , the english land forsook , of rosamond his lady fair , his farewel thus he took . my rosamond , the only rose that pleaseth best my eye ; the fairest rose in all the world , to feed my fantasie : the flower of my affected heart , whose sweetness doth excell ; my royal rose , a thousand times , i bid thee now farewel . for i must leave my fairest flower , my sweetest rose a space ; and cross the seas to famous france , proud rebels to abase : but yet my rose be sure thou shalt , my comming shortly see ; and in my heart whilst hence i am , i 'le bear my rose with me . when rosamond that lady bright , did hear the king say so , the sorrow of her grieved heart , her outward looks did show , and from her clear and christial eyes , the tears gush'd out apace , which like the silver pearled dew , ran down her comely face . her lips like to the coral red , did wax both wan and pale , and for the sorrow she conceiv'd , her vital spirits did fail : so falling down all in a swound , before king henries face , full oft betwixt his princely arms , her corps he did embrace . and twenty times with watry eyes , he kist her tender cheeks , until he had receiv'd again , her senses mild and meek : why grieves my rose , my sweetest rose , the king did ever say , because , quoth she , to bloody wars , my lord must part away . but sith your grace in forreign coasts , among your foes unkind ; must go to hazard life and limb , why should i stay behind ? nay , rather let me like a page , your shield and target bear , that on my breast the blow may light , that should annoy you there . o let me in your royal tent , prepare your bed at night , and with sweet herbs refresh your grace , at your return from fight : so i your presence may enjoy , no toyl i will refuse , but wanting you my life is death , which doth true love abuse . content thy self my dearest love , thy rest at home shall be ; in englands sweet and pleasant soyl , for travel fits not thee : fair ladies brook not bloody wars , sweet peace their pleasure breed ; the nourisher of hearts content , which fancy first did feed . my rose in woodstock-bower shall rest , with musick 's sweet delight ; while i amongst the pierceing pikes , against my foes do fight : my rose in robes of pearl and gold , with diamonds richly dight , shall dance the galliard of my love , while i my foes do tinite . and you sir thomas whom i trust , to be my loves defence ; be careful of my gallant rose , when i am parted hence : and there withal he fetcht a sigh , as though his heart would break , and rosamond for very grief , not one plain word could speak . for at their parting well they might , in heart be grieved sore ; after that day fair rosamond , the king did see no more : for when his grace had past the seas , and into france was gone , queen elinor with envious heart , to woodstock came anon . and forth she call'd this trusty knight , which kept this curious bower , who with his clew of twined thread , came from that famous flower : and when that they had wounded him , the queen his thred did get , and came where lady rosamond , was like an angel set . but when the queen with stedfast eyes , beheld her heavenly face , she was amazed in her mind , at her exceeding grace : cast off thy robes from thee , she said , that rich and costly be ; and drink thee up this deadly draught , which i have brought for thee . but presently upon her knees , sweet rosamond did fall : and pardon of the queen she crav'● , for her offences all : lake pitty on my youthful years , fair rosamond did cry : and let me not with poyson strong , enforced be to die . i will renounce my sinful life , and in a cloyster vide , or else be banisht if you please , to range the world so wide : and for the fault that i have done , though i was forc'd thereto , preserve my lif● , and punish me , as you think fit to do . and with these words her lilly hands , she wrung full often there ; and down along her comely cheeks , proceeded many a tear : but nothing could this furious queen , therewith appeased be ; the cup of deadly poyson fill'd , as she sat on her knee . she gave this comely dame to drink , who took it from her hand , and from her bended knees arose , and on her feet did stand : and casting up her eyes to heaven , she did for mercy call ; and drinking up this poyson strong , her life she lost withal . but when that death through every limb , had done his greatest spight ; her chiefest foes did plain confess , she was a glorious might : her body then they did entomb , when life was fled away ; at godstow , near to oxford town , as may be seen this day . finis . . a new sonnet , containing the lamentation of shore's wife , who was sometimes concubine to king edward the fourth ; setting forth h●r great fall , and withal her most miserable and wretched end . to the tune of , the hunt is up . listen fair ladies , unto my misery , that lived late , in pompous state , most delightfully : and now to fortunes fair dissimulation . brought in cruel and uncouth plagues , most pitiously . shore's wife i am , so known by name , and at the flower-de-luce in cheapside , was my dwelling : the only daughter of a wealthy merchant-man against whose counsel evermore , i was rebelling . young was i loved , no action moved , my heart or mind , to give or yield , to their consenting : my parents thinking strictly for to wed me , forcing me to take that which caused my repenting . then being wedded , i was quickly tempted , my beauty caused many gallants to salute me : the king commanded , i straight obeyed ; for his chiefest iewel then he did repute me . bravely was i trained , like a queen i reigned , and poor mens suits by me was obtained : in all the court , to none was such great report , as unto me , though now in s●orn , i be disdained . when the king died , my grief was tried , from the court i was expelled , with despight : the duke of glocester being lord protector , took away my goods , against all law and right . and a procession , for my transgression , bare-footed he made me go : for to shame me , a cross before me there was carried plainly , as a pennance to my former life , for to tame me . then through london , being thus undone , the lord protector published a proclamation : on pain of death , i should not be harbour'd , which further more encreas'd my sorrow , and vexation . i that had plenty , and dishes dainty , most sumptuously brought to my board , at my pleasure : being full poor , from door to door , i beg my bread with clack and dish ; at my leisure . my rich attire , by fortunes ice , to rotten rags and nakedness , they are beaten : my body soft , which the king embrac'd oft , with uermine vile annoy'd , and eat on . on stalls and stones , did lye my bones , that wonted was in bed of down , to be plac't : and you see , my finest pillows be , of stinking straw , with dirt and dung thus disgrac'd . wherefore fair ladies , with your sweet babies , my grievous fa●l bear in your mind , and behold me : vow strange a thing , that the love of a king , should come to dye under a stall , as i told ye . finis . . a new sonnet of edgar king of england , how he was deceived of a lady which he loved , by a knight of his own court. to be sung in the old way , or else to the tune of , lebandalashot . when as king edgar did govern this land a down , a down , down , down , down and in the strength of his years did ●tand , call him down 〈◊〉 such praise was spre●d of ●al●ant dame , which did through england 〈◊〉 great fame ; and she a lady of high degree , the earl of devonshire's daughter was she . the king which lately had 〈…〉 and not long time ● widowed had been ; ●earing this praise of a gallant maid , upon her beauty his love he laid : and in his sight he would often ●ay , i will send for that lady say : yea , i will send for thi● lady bright , which is my treasure and delight : whose beauty , like to phoebus b●a●s , doth glister through all christian realms ; then to himself ●he would reply , saying , how fond● prince am i , to cast my love , 〈◊〉 base and low , upon a girl i do not know ? king edgar will his fancy frame , to love some p●erle●s princely dame ▪ the daughter of a royal king , that may a dainty dolory bring , ● whose matchless beauty brought in place , may estrilds colour ●lean disgrace but senseless 〈◊〉 what do i mean , upon a broken need to lean ● or what 〈…〉 thus to abuse my dearest love whose ●i●ge grac'd with he●●enly hue , doth hellens honour quite su●due : the glory of her beautious pride , sweet estrilds favour ●oth 〈◊〉 ; then pardon my unseemly speech , dear love and lady , i beseech : for i my thoughts will 〈…〉 to spread the honour of thy dame : then unto him he call'd a ●●ight , which was most trusty in his ●●ht ; and unto him thus he did say , to earl orgator , ●o thy way : where ask for estrilds c●mely dame , whose beauty went so far by fame : and if you find her comely grace , as fame did spread in every place : then tell her father , she shall be my crowned queen , if she agree . the knight in ●●ssage 〈◊〉 and into devonshire ●ent with speed : but when he saw the lady bright , he was so ravis●t at her ●●ght ; that nothing ●o●do his passion move , except he might obtain her love : for day and night while there he ●laid , he courted 〈…〉 and in his suit he 〈◊〉 such skill , that at the length he gain'd her go●● 〈◊〉 : forgetting quite the duty though , which he unto the king did owe. then coming home unto his grace , ●● told him with ●●sembling face ; that those reports were to blame , that so advanc'd the maidens name ▪ for i assure your grace , s●●d he , she is as other women ●e : her beauty of such great report , ●o better then the common sort ; and far 〈◊〉 in every thing , to meet with such a noble king : but though her face be nothing fair , 〈◊〉 she is her ●ather●●●eir ; perhaps some lord of high degree , would ve●y ●ain her 〈…〉 : then if your grace would give consent , i would my self be well content : the d●msel for my ●●fe to take , for her great lands and livings sake ; the king ( whom thus he did dec●ive ) incontinent did give him leave ; for on that point he did not 〈◊〉 for why , he had no ne●● of land● then being glad , he went 〈◊〉 , and wedded straight this lady gay the fairest creature 〈◊〉 life had this false k●ight unto his wife and by that match of 〈◊〉 degree , an earl soon after that wa● he . e're he long time ▪ had married hee● , that many had her beauty seen ; her praise was spread both far and near ▪ the king 〈◊〉 thereof did ●ear ▪ uuho then in hear● did plainly prov● , he was betrayed of his love ; though therefore he was ●e●ed sore , yet seem'd he not ●o grieve therefore ; but kept his count●●●nce 〈◊〉 and kind as though he ●are ●o g●udge in mind . but on a day it ●ame to pass , uuhen as the king full merry was ; to ethlewood in s●ort ●e sa●d , i muse what c●ear th●re should be made ; if to thy house i should ●●sort , a nig●t or two for p●incel● sport : hereat the earl shew'd countenance glad , though in his heart he was full sad ; sa●ing , your g●ace shall welcome be , if so your grace will honour me . uuhen as the 〈◊〉 appointed was , before the king did thithe● pas● , the earl before hand did prepare , the kings coming ●● declare ; and with a countena●c● 〈…〉 ●e call'd his lady unto ●im ▪ saying with sad and 〈◊〉 hear , i pray you when the ●ing comes here , sweet lady as you 〈◊〉 me ▪ let your attire but homely he : nor wash not thou thy angels face ▪ but so ●hy beauty 〈◊〉 disgrace ; thereto thy g●esture so e●e it may seem loathso●e to the 〈◊〉 ; for if the king should there behold , thy glorious beauty so ertol'd ; then shall my life s●on ●hortned be , for my deserts and treachery . uuhen to thy father first ● came , though i did not declare the ●ame ▪ yet was i put in trust to bring , the joyful tydings to the king : who for thy glorious beauty seen , did think of thee to make ●is 〈◊〉 but when i had thy person found ; thy beauty gave me such a wound ▪ no rest nor comfort could i take ▪ till you , sweet love , my gri●f did ●●ke : and that though duty charged me ▪ most faithful to my lord to be ; yet love , upon the other side , bid for my self i should provide : then for my suit and 〈◊〉 ●hown , at length i won you for my ●wn ; and for my love in we●lock spent , your choice you need no whit repent : then since my grief i ●●ve exprest , sweet lady grant me my r●quest : good words she gave , with smiling chear , musing of that which she did he●● ; and casting many things in mind , great fault therewith she s●e●d to find ; but in her self she thought it ●●ame , to make that foul , which god did fr●me : most costly robes full rich therefore , in bravest sort that day she wore ; doing all that e're she might , to set her beauty forth to sight : and her best skill in every thing , she shew'd to entertain the king. wherefore the king so snared was , that reason quite from him did pass : his heart by her was set on ●●re , he had to her a great desire : and for the looks he gave her then , for every look she shewed him ten . uuherefore the king perceived plain , his love and looks were not in vain ; upon a time it chanced so , the king he would a ●unting go : and as they through ● wood did ri●e , the earl on h●r●e●back 〈◊〉 hi●●●de : for so the story tellet●●lai● , that with a shaft the earl was 〈◊〉 so that when he had lost his life , he took the lady unto wise ; uuho married her , all harm to shun , by whom he did bege● a ●●on : thus he that did the king deceive , did by de●ert his death receive : then to conclude and make an ●nd , be true and faithful to thy friend . finis . . how coventry was made free by godina , countess of chester . to the tune of , prince arthur died at ludlow . leofricus that noble earl , of chester as i read , did for the city of coventry , many a noble deed : great privilidges for the town , this noble man did get ; and of all things did make it so , that they tole-free did ●●t : save only that for horses still , and did som● custom pay ▪ uuhich was g●eat 〈◊〉 unto the town ▪ full long and many a 〈◊〉 uuherefore ●is wife 〈…〉 did of the earl reque●● ; that therefore he would make it fre● , as well as all the rest ▪ so when she long : had sued , her purpose to obtain ; her noble lord at length she look , within a pleasant vein : and unto him with smiling chear , s●e did forthwith proc●●d ; entreating greatly that he would , perform that godly deed . you move me much , my fair , ( quoth he ) your suit i fain would shun ▪ but what will you perform and do , to have this matter done ? uuhy , any thing my lord ( quoth s●e ) you will with reason cr●ve ; i will perform it with good will , if i my wish might have : if thou wilt grant the thing , he said , what i shall now require ; as soon as it is finished , thou shalt have thy desire : command what you think good , my lord , i will thereto agree ; on this condition , that the town for ever may be free : if thou thy cloaths strip off , and here lay them down ; and at noon-day on horse-back ride , stark naked through the the town : they shall be free for evermore ▪ if thou wilt not do so ; ●o●e liberty th●n , now the●●a●e , ● never will ●estow . the lady at this strange demand , was much abasht in mind ; and yet for to fulfil this thing ▪ she never a whit repin'd : uuherefo●e to all ●fficers of the town she sent ; that they perceiving her good will ; which for the weal was ●ent ; that on the day that she should ride , all persons through the town ▪ should keep their houses , shut their doors , and clap their windows do●●● : so that no creature young or old , should in the streets be seen ; till she had ridden all about , throughout the city clean : and when the day of riding ●ame , no person did her see , saving her lord , after which time , the town was ever set free . finis . . how the dukes daughter of cor●●al being married unto king locrin , was by him put away ; and a strange lady , whom he better loved , he married and made her his queen ; and how his wife was avenged . to the tune of , in creete . when humber in his wrathful rage , king albanack in field had slain , those bloody br●●●s for to aswage ▪ king locrin then apply'd his pain ; and with a host of brittans s●out , at length he found king humber out . at vantage great he met him then , and with his host beset him so ; that he destroy'd his warlike men , and humbers power did overthrow : and humber which for fear did ●ye , leapt into a river desperately . and being drown'd in the deep , he left a lady there alive , uuhich sadly did lamen● and w●p , for fear they should ●er li●e depr●●e , but by her face that was so fai● , the king was caught in cupids snare . ye took this lady to his love , who secretly did keep her st●●● ; so that the queen did quickly prove , the king did bear 〈◊〉 small good wi●● : uuhich though by we●lock late b●●un , he had by her a gallant son. queen guendoline was griev'd in mind , to see the ●ing was altered so ; at length the cause she than●'d to find , which brought her to most bitter woe : for estrild was his joy ( god-wo● ) by whom a daughter he beg●t . the duke of cornwal being dead , the father of that gallant queen ; the king with lust being overlaid , his lawful wife he cast off clean : uuho with her dear and tender ●on , for succour did in cornwal run . then locrin crowned estrild bright , and made of her his lawful wife ; uuith her which was his hearts delight , he thought to lead his life : thus guendo●me , as one forlorn , did hold her wretched life in scorn . but when the cornish men did know , the great abuse she did endure , uuith her a number great did go , which she by prayers did procure : in battel then they marcht along , for to redress this grievous wrong . and near a rider ▪ called store , the king with all his host she met , uuhere both the armies fought full sore , but yet the queen the field did get : yet ●'re they did the conquest gain , the king was with an arrow slain . then guendoline did take in hand , until her son was come to age , the government of all the land , but first her fury to asswage : she did command her souldirs wild , to drown both estrild and her child . inconti●e●tith●● 〈◊〉 they did brin● , fair estrild 〈◊〉 river si●e ; and ●abri●● daughter to a king , whom guendoline could not abide : who being bound 〈…〉 fast ▪ into the river there was cast . and ever since that running stream , wherein the ladies drowned were , i● called save●● ●hrough the realm ; because that ●abrine die● there ▪ thus they that did : to 〈…〉 ; were brought 〈◊〉 a woful end . finis . . a song of queen isabel , wife to king edward the second ; how by the spencers she was constrained secretly to go out of england with her eldest son , prince edward , to seek for succour in france , and what happened ●nto her in her journey . proud were the spencers , and of condition ill , all england and the king ●likewise ; they ruled at their will : and many lords and nobles of the land , through their occasions lost 〈◊〉 lives , and none did them withstand . and at the last they did encrease truth grief , between the king and israel , his queen and fall 〈◊〉 wise : do that her life she dreaded wandrous sor● and cast within her secret thoughts , some present help therefore . that she requests with counts nance grave and ( sage ) that she to thomas beckets youth , might go on pilgrimage : then being joyful to have that happy charice , her son and she took ship with speed , and sailed into france : and royally she was receiued then , by the king and all the rest , of ●aers and mohlemen : and unto him at last she did express , the cause of her areiv●● there , her cause and heaviness . when as her brother her grief did understand , he gave her leave to gather men , throughout his famous land , and made a promise to 〈◊〉 her eber●u●re , as oft as she should standin need of gold and silver 〈◊〉 . but when indeed she did require its same , he was as far 〈◊〉 it , as when she thither came ; and did proclaim , whilst matters were so , that none on pain of death should go , to 〈◊〉 the english 〈◊〉 . this alteration did greatly grieve the queen , that down along her lonely face , the bitter 〈◊〉 were s●en ! when she perceiv'd her friends for look her so , she knew not for her safety , which way to turn or go : but through good 〈◊〉 at last she then decreed , to seek in fruitful germany , some succour to this n●ed : and to sir john henault the 〈◊〉 she , who entertain'd this weful queen , with great sol●mnity . and with great sorrow to him she then complain'd , of all her 〈◊〉 and injuries , which she of last 〈◊〉 : so that with weeping 〈…〉 the sum whereof did greatly grieve that noble courteous knight : who made an oath he would her champion ●e , and in her 〈◊〉 spend his blood , from wrong to set her free and all my friends with 〈…〉 shall help for to advance your state , whose truth no time shall 〈◊〉 and in his promise most faithful he was found , and many lords of great account , was in his voyage bound so setting forward with a ●●odly train , at length , through gods special grace , into england they came . at harwich then , when they were ashore , of english lords and barrons bold , there came to her great state which did reioyce the queens afflicted hearts , that english lords in such sort , came for to take her part . when as king edward hereof did understand , how that the queen with such a power , was entred on his land : and how his nobles were gone to take her part he fled from london presently ; even with a heauy heart ▪ and with the spencers unto bristol go , to fortisle that gallant town , great cost he did bestow : leaving behind to govern london town , the stout bishop of exeter , whose pride was soon pull'd down . the mayor of london , with citizens great store the bishop and the spencers both , in heart they did a●●or ; therefore they took him without fear or dread , and at the standard in cheapside , they sino●e off his head : unto the queen then this message they sent , the city of london was at her commandment ; ●herefore the queen with all her company , did straight to bristol march amain ; whereas the king did lie . then she be●●teg'd the city round about , threatning sharp and cruel death , to those that were so stout ; wherefore the townsmen , their children , and their wives ; did yield the city to the queen . for safeguard of their lives : where was took , the story plain doth tell , sir hugh spencer , and with him , the carl arundel : this judgement just the nobles did set down , they should be drawn and hanged both , in sight of bristol town ; then was king edward in the castle there , and hugh spencer still with him , in dread and deadly fear ; and being prepar'd from thence to sail away ▪ the winds were found contrary , they were enforc'd to stay : but at last sir john beamount knight , did bring his sailing ship to shore , and so did stay their flight : and so these men were taken speedsly , and brought as prisoners to the queen , which did in bristoll●e . the queen by counsel of the lords and barons bold , to barkely sent the king , there to be kept in hold : and young hugh spencer that did much ill procure , was to the marshal of the post , sent unto keeping sure : and then the queen to hereford took her way , with all her warlike company , which late in bristol lay : and here behold how spencer was from town to town , euen as the queen to hereford did pass . upon a iade which they by chance had found , young spencer mounted was , with legs and hands fast bound : i writing paper along as he did go , upon his head he had to wear , which did his treason show : and to decide this traytor lewd and ill , certain men with reeden pipes , did blow before him still ; thus was he led along in every place , while many people did rejoyce , to see his strange disgrace . when unto hereford our noble queen was come , she did assemble all the lords , and knights both all and some ; and in their presence young spencer judgement had to be both hang'd and quartered , his treasons were so bad : then was the king deposed of his crown , from rule and princely dignity , the lords did cast him down ; and in his life his son both wise and ●age , was crown'd king of fair england , at fifteen years of age . finis . . a song of the banishment of the two dukes , of hereford and norfolk . two noble dukes of great renown , that long had lived in fame ; through hateful envy were cast down , and brought to sudden shame : the duke of hereford was the one , a prudent prince and wise ; 'gainst whom such malice there was s●own which soon in sight did rise . the duke of norfolk most untrue , declared unto the king , the duke of hereford greatly grew , in hatred of each thing : uuhich by his grace was acted still , against both high and low , now he had a traytorous will , his state to overthrow . the duke of hereford then in haste , was sent for to the king ; and by the lords in order plac'd , examin'd of each thing : uuho ● ing guiltless of this crime , which was against him laid , 〈◊〉 duke of norfolk at that time , these words unto him said . how can'st thou with a shameless face , deny a truth so stout ; and here before his royal grace , so falsly face it out ? did not these wicked treasons pass , when we together were ; how that the king unworthy was , the royal crown to hear ? wherefore my gracious lord , quoth he , and you his noble peers ; to whom i wish long life to be , with many happy years : i do pronounce before you all , this treacherous lord that 's here , a traytor to our noble king , as time shall shew it clear . the duke of hereford hearing that , in mind was grieved much ; and did return this answer flat , which did duke norfolk touch : the term of traytor , truthless duke , in scorn and great disdain ; with flat distance to thy face , i do return again . and therefore if it please your grace , to grant me leave ( quoth he ) to combat with my known foe , that here accuseth me : i do not doubt but plainly prove , that like a perjur'd knight , he hath most falsly sought my shame , against all truth and right . the king did grant this just request , and did there with agree ; at coventry in august next , this combat fought should be : the dukes on sturby steebs full stout , in coats of steel most bright ; with spears in rests , did enter lists , this combat flerce to fight . the king then east his warden down , commanding them to stay ; and with his lords he councel took , to stint that mortal fray : at length unto these noble dukes , the king of ●eraulds came , and unto them with losty speech , this sentence did proclaim . sir henry bullingbrook , this day , the duke of hereford here , and thomas maubry , norfolk duke , so valiant did appear : and having in honourable sort , repaired to this place , our noble king for special cause , hath altered thus the case . first henry duke of hereford , e're fifteen days be past , shall part the realm on pain of death , while ten years space doth last and thomas duke of norfolk thou , that hath begun this strife , and therefore no good proof can bring , i say for term of life . by judgement of our soveraign lord , which now in place doth stand , for evermore i vanish thee , out of thy native land : charging thee on pain of death , when fifteen days are past , thou never tread on english ground , so long as life doth last . thus were they sworn before the king , e're they did further pass , the one should never come in place , whereas the other was ; then both the dukes with heavy hearts , was parted presently ; their uncouth streams of froward chance , of forreign lands to try . the duke of norfolk coming then , where he should shipping take ; the bitter tears fell down his cheeks , and thus his moan did make : now let me sigh and sob my fill , e're i from hence depart ; that inward pangs , with speed may burst , my sore afflicted heart . ah cursed man ! whose loathed life is held so much in scorn , whose company is clean despis'd , and left as one forlorn : now take thy leave and last adieu , of this thy country dear ; which never more thou must behold , nor yet approach it near . now happy should i account my self , if death my heart had torn ; that i might have my bones entombd , where i was bred and born : or that by neptunes wrathful rage , i might be prest to dye : whilst that sweet englands pleasant banks , did stand before mine eye . how sweet a scent hath english ground , within my senses now ? how fair unto my outward sight , seems every b●anch and bough : the fields and flowers , the trees and stones , seem such unto my mind ; that in all other countries ●u●e , the like i shall never find . o that the sun with shining face , would stay his steed by strength ; that this same day might stretched be , to twenty years in length : and that the true pe●formed lyve , their hasty course would stay ; that eolus would never yield , to bear me hence away . that by the fountain of my eyes , the fields might watered be ; that i might grave my grievous plaints , upon each springing tree : but time i see with eagles wings , so swift doth flie away ; and dusky clouds begin to dim , the brightness of the day . the fatal hour it draweth on , the winds and tydes agree ; and now sweet england oversoon , i must depart from thee : the marriners have hoised sails , and call to catch me in ; and now in woful heart i feel , my torments to begin . wherefore farewel for evermore , sweet england unto thee ; but farewell all my friends , which i again shall never see : and england here i kiss thy ground , upon my bended knee , whereby to shew to all the world , how dearly i love thee . this being said , away he went , as fortune did him guide , and at the length with grief of heart , in venice there he dy'd : the noble duke in doleful sort , did lead his life in france , and at the last , the mighty lord did him full high advance . the lord of england afterwards , did send for him again ; while that king richard at the wars , in ireland did remain : who brought the vile and great abuse , which through his deeds did spring ; deposed was , and then the duke was truly crowned king. finis . . the noble acts of arthur of the round table . to the tune of , flying fame . when arthur first in court began , and was approved king ; by force of arms great victories won , and conquest home did bring : then into brittain straight he came , where fifty good and able knights , then repaired unto him , which were of the round table . and many justs and turnaments , before them that were drest , where valiant knights did then excel , and far surmount the rest : but one sir lancelot du lake , who was approved well , he in his fights and deeds of arms , all others did excell . when he had rested him a while , to play , to game , and sport , he thought he would to try himself , in some adventurous sort : he armed rode in forrest wide , and met a damsel fair , who told him of adventures great , whereto he gave good ear : why should i not , quoth lancelot tho , for that cause i came hither , thou seem'st ( quoth she ) a knight right good , and i will bring thee thither : whereas the mighty king doth dwell , that now is of great fame , therefore tell me what knight thou art , and then what is your name . my name is lancelot du lake , quoth she , it likes me than , here dwells a knight , that never was , e're matcht with any man : ●ho has in prison three score knights , and four that he has wound : ●nights of king arthurs court they be , and of his table round : 〈◊〉 brought him to a river-side , and also to a tree , thereon a copper bason hung , his fellows shields to see : 〈◊〉 struck so hard the bason , broke , when tarquin heard the sound , 〈◊〉 drove a horse before him straight , whereon a knight lay bound : sir knight , then said sir lancelot tho , bring me that horse-load hither ; and lay him down and let him rest , we 'l try our force together : and as i understand thou hast , so far as thou art able ; done great despite and shame , unto the knights of the round table . ●f thou be of the table round , ( quoth tarquin speedily ) both thee , and all thy fellowship , i utterly deste : that 's overmuch , quoth lancelot tho , defend thee by and by ; they put their spurs unto their steeds , and each at other slye . they couch their spears , and horses can , as though there had been thunder ; and each struck them amidst the shield , wherewith they broke in sunder : their horses backs brake under them , the knights were both aston'd , to hold their horses they made great haste , to light upon the ground : they took them to their shields full fast , thier swords they drew out then ; with mighty strokes most eagerly , each one at other ran : they wounded were , and bled full sore , for breath they both did stand ; and leaning on their swords a while , quoth tarquin , hold thy hand , and tell to me what i shall ask ; say on quoth lancelot , tho , thou art quoth tarquin , the best knight that ever i did know : and like a knight that i did hate , so that thou be not he ; i will deliver all the rest , and eke accord with thee : that is well said , quoth lancelot then , but sith it must be so ; what is the knight thou hatest so , i pray thee to me shew . his name is sir lancelot du lake , he slew my brother dear ; him i suspect of all the rest , i would i had him here : thy wish thou hast , but yet unknown , i am lancelot du luke , now knight of arthurs table round , king hauds son of suewake : and i desire thee , do thy worst , ho , ho , quoth tarquin tho , one of us two shall end our lives , before that we do go : if thou be lancelot du lake , then welcome shalt thou be ; wherefore see thou thy self defend , for now i thee defte . they buckled together so , like two wild boars rushing : and with their swords and shields they ran , at one another flashing : the ground be●winkled was with blood , tarquin began to faint : for he gave back , and bore his shield so low , he did repent : then soon spied sir lancelot tho , he leapt upon him then , he pull'd him down upon his knee , and rushing off his yelm : and then he struck his neck in ●●o , and when he had done so ; from prison , threescore knights and four , lancelot delivered tho . finis . . a song in praise of women , to a pleasant new tune : called , my vallentine . amongst all other things , that god hath made beneath the sky ; most glorious to satisfie the curious eye , of mortal men withal : the sight of eve , did soonest fit his fancy , whose courtesse and amity most speedily , had caught his heart in thrall : whom he did love so dear , a● plainly both appear , he made her queen of all the world , and mistris of his heart ; though afterwards she wrought his woe , his death and deadly smart . what need i speak of matters passed long ago , which all men know , i need not shew , to high or low , the case it is so plain , ●lthough that eve committed then so great , e're she went hence : a recompence in defence , she made mankind again : for by her blessed seed , we are redeem'd indeed , why should not then , all mortal men , esteem of women well ? and love their wives , even as their lives , as nature doth c●mpel . a vertuous wife the scripture doth commend , and say , that night and day , she is a stray , from all decay ; to keep her husband still , ●he useth not to give her self a wandring , or flattering , or pratling , or any thing , to do her neighbour ill : but all her mind is bent , his pleasures is con●●n● ; her faithful love , doth not remove , for any storm or grief : then is not he , well blest think ye , that meets with such a ●ife ? but now methinks , i hear some men do say to me , few such there be , in each degree , and quality , at this day to be found ; and now adays , some men do set their whole delight , both day and night , with all despite , to brawl and fight , their rage did so abound : but sure i think and say , here comes no such to day ; nor do i know of any she , that is within that place , and yet for fear , i dare swear , it is so hard a case : but to conclude , for maids , and wives , and virgins all , both great or small , in bowér or hall , to pray i shall , so long as life doth last ; that they may live , with hearts content , and perfect peace , that joys increase , may never cease , till death release , the care that crept so fast , for beauty doth me blind , to have them all in mind , even for her sake , that doth us make , so merry to be seen : the glory of the female kind , i mean our noble queen . finis . . a song in praise of a single life . to the tune of , the ghosts hearse . some do write of bloody wars , some do shew the several jars , 'twixt men through envy raised , some in praise of princes write , some set their whole delight , to her fair beauty blazed : some other persons are mov'd , for to praise where they are lov'd : and let lovers praise beauty as they will , other ways i am intended ; true love is little regarded , and often goes unrewarded : then to avoid all strife , i 'le resolve to lead a single life , whereby the heart is not offended , ● what suit and service too , is used by them that wooe : ● what grief in heart and mind , what for row we do find ; through womens fond behaviour : subject to suffer each hour , and speeches sharp and sower : and labour , love , & cost , perchance 't is but all lost and no way to be amended , and so purchase pleasure , and after repent at leisure ; then to avoid all strife , &c. to no man in wedded state , doth happen much debate , except gods special favour , if his wife be proudly bent , or secretly consent , to any lewd behaviour : if ●he be slothful or idle , or such as her tongue cannot bridle , o then well were he , of death his bane would be : no sorrow else can be amended , for look how long he were living , evermore he would be grieving , then to avoid all strife , &c. married folks we often hear , even through their children dear , have many causes of sorrow ; if disobedient they be found , or false in any ground , by their unlawful sorrows , to see such wicked fellows , shamefully come unto the gallows , whom parents with great care , nourished with dainty fare , from their cradle truly tended ; when as their mothers before them , doth curse the day that e're they bore them , then to avoid all strife , &c. do we then behold and see , when men and wives agree , and live together ; where the lord hath sent them eke , fair children mild and meek , like flowers in summer weather : how greatly are they grieved , and will not by joy he relieved , if that death doth call , either wife or children small , whom their vertues do command , their losses whom they thus added , from their hearts cannot be moved , then to avoid all strife , &c. who being in that happy state , would work himself such hate , his fancy for to follow : or living here devoid of strife , would take him to a wife ; for to procure his sorrow , with cárking and with caring , evermore must be sparing , were he not worse'then mad , being merry would be sad : were he to be commended . that e're would seek much pleasure , where grief is all his treasure : then to avoid all strife , &c. . the widdows solace . to the tune of , robinsons almain . mourn no more fair widdow , thy tears are all in vain ; 't is neither grief nor sorrow , can call the dead again : man's well enough compared , unto the summers flower , which now is fair and pleasant , yet withereth in an hour : and mourn no more in vain , as one whose faith is small ; be patient in affliction , and give god thanks for all . all men are born to dye , the scripture telleth plain , of earth we were created , to earth we must again , i was neither croesus treasure , nor alexanders fame : nor solomon by wisdom , that could deaths fury tame ; 〈◊〉 physick might preserve them , when nature did decay ; what man can hold for ever , the thing that will away ? then mourn no more , &c. though you have lost your husband , your comfort in distress ; consider god regardeth the widdows heaviness : and hath strictly charged , such as his children be , the fatherless and widdow , to shield from injury . then mourn no more , &c. if he were true and faithful , and loving unto thee ; doubt not but there 's in england , enough as good as he : but if that such affe●tion , within this heart was none ; then give god praise and glory , that he is dead and gone : and mourn no more , &c , receive such suitors friendly , as do resort to thee ; respect not the outward person , but the inward gravity : and with advised judgement , chuse him above the rest ; whom thou by proof hast tried , then mourn no more , &c. then shalt thou live a life , exempted from all annoy ; and whensoever it chanceth , i pray god give thee joy : and thus i make an end , with true humility ; in hope my simple solace , may well excepted be : then mourn no more , &c. finis . . a gentle womans complaint , in that she found her friend faithless , which should have continued constant. faith is a figure standing now for nought , faith is a fancy we ought to cast in thought : faith now adays , as all the world may see , resteth in few , and faith is fled from thee . is there any faith in strangers to be found , is there any faith lies hidden in the ground ? is there any faith in men that buried be ? no , there is none , and faith is fled from thee . fled is the faith that might remain in any , fled is the faith that should remain in many , fled is the faith that should in any be , then farewel hope , for faith is fled from thee . from faith i see that everyone is flying , from faith i see that all things are a dying ; they flye from faith that most in faith should be , and faithless thou that brake thy faith to me . thee have i sought , but thee i could not find , thou of all others was most within my mind ; thee have i left , and i alone will be , because i find that faith is fled from thee . . of the prince of england , who wooed the kings daughter of france , and how he was slain , and she afterwards married to a forrester . to the tune of , crimson velvet . in the days of old , when fair france did flourish , stories plainly told , lovers felt annoy ; the king a daughter had , beautious , bright , and lovely , which made her father glad , she was his only joy : a prince of england came , whose deeds did merit fame , he woo'd her long , and so at last , look what he did require , she granted his desire , their hearts in one were linkt so fast : which when her father proved , lord how he ws moved , and tormented in his mind ; he sought for to prevent them , and to discontent them , fortune crosseth lovers kind : when the princes twain , were thus barr'd of pleasure , through the kings disdain , which their joys withstood ; the lady got up her cloaths , her jewels , and her treasure ; having no remorse of state or royal blood : in homely poor array , she got from court away , to meet her joy and hearts delight ; who in a forrest great , had taken up his seat , to wait her comming in the night : but to see what sudden danger , to this princely stranger , chanced as he sat alone ; by out-laws he was robbed , and with poniard stobbed , uttering many a dying groan . the princess arm'd by him , and by true desire , mandring all the night , without dread at all ; still unknown she pass'd in her strange attire , comming at the last , in the ecchoes call : you fair woods , quoth she , honoured may you be , harbouring my hearts delight ; uuhich doth compass here , my joy and only dear , my trusty friend and noble right : sweet i come unto thee , sweet i come to woe thee , that thou may'st not angry be ; for my long delaying , and thy courteous staying , ' mends for all i 'le make to thee . passing thus along , through the forrest , many grievous groans , sounding in her ears : uuhere she heard a man , to lament the sorest , that was ever seen , forced by deadly fear : farewel my dear , quoth he , whom i shall never see , for why my life is at an end ; through villanies cruelty , loe here for thee i dye , to shew i am a faithful friend : here i lye a bleeding , uuhile my thoughts are feeding , on the rarest beauty found ; o hard hap that may be , little knows my lady , my heart blood lies on the ground● uuith that he gave a groan , uuhich did burst asundier , all the tender strings of his bleeding heart ; she which knew his voice , at his tale did wonder , all her former joy , did to grief convert : straight she ran to see , uuhom this man should be , that so like her love did speak ; and found when as she came , her lovely lord lay slain , all smeared in blood , which life did break . when this deed they spied , lord how sore she cried , her sorrows cannot counted be ; her eyes like fountains runing , while she cried out , my darling , i would that i had died for thee . his pale lips alas , twenty times she kissed , and his face did wash , with her trickling tears . every bleeding wound , her fair words bedewed , wiping off the blood with her golden hair : speak fair prince to me , one sweet word of comfort give , lift up thy fair eyes . listen to my crys , think in what great grief i live : all in vain she sued , all in vain she vicwed , the princess life was dead and gone ; there stood she still mourning , till the sun approaching , add bright day was coming on . in this great distress , quoth the royal lady , who can now express , what will become of me ? to my fathers court , will i never wander , but some service seek , where i might placed be , and thus she made her moan , uueeping all alone , all in dread and dreadful fear , a fo●rester all in green , most comely to be seen , ranging the woods did find her there : round beset with sorrow , maid , quoth he , good morrow , what hard hap brought you here ? harder hap did never , chance to maiden ever , here lies slain my brother dear . uuhere might i be plac'd , gentle forrester tell me , where should i procure , a service in my care ? pains i will not spare , and will do my duty , ease me of my care , help my extream need : the forrester all amazed , on her beauty gazed , till his heart was set on fire ; yes , fair maid , quoth he , you shall have your hearts desire . he brought her to his mother , and above all other he sets forth the maidens praise ; long was his heart inflamed , at last her love he gained , thus did his glory raise . thus unknown he married , with the kings fair daughter , children they had seven , e're he knew the same ; but when he understood , she was a royal princess , by this means at last , she shewed forth her fame : he cloth'd his children not like to other men , in party colours strange to see ; the left side cloth of gold , the right side now behold , of woollen cloth still framed he . men hereat did wonder , golden fame did thunder , this strange deed in every place ; the king of france came thither , being pleasant weather , in the woods the part to chase : the children then did stand , as their father wistled , where the royal king must of force come by ; their bother richly clad , in fair crimson velvet , their father all in gray , comely to the eye : then the famous king , noted every thing , asking how he durst be so bold , to let his wife to wear , and deck his children there , in costly robes and cloath of gold : the forrester thus reply'd , and the case de●crib'd to the king thus did say ; ●ell may they by their bother , wear rich gold like other , being by birth a princess gay . the king upon these words , more heedful beheld them , till a crimson blush , his conceit did crofs , the more i look , he said , on thy wife and children , the more i call to mind : my daughter whom i lost : i am the child ( quoth she ) falling on her knee , pardon me my soveraign leige , the king perceiving this , his daughter dear did kiss , and joyful tears did stop his speech : with his train he turned , and with her sojourned , straightway he dub'd her husband knight ; then made him earl of flanders , one of his chief commanders , thus was his sorrows put to flight . finis . of the faithful friendshid that lasted between two faithful friends . to the tune of , flying fame , in stately rome sometimes did dwell , a man of noble fame ; who had a son of seemly shape , alphonso was his name : when he was grown and come to age , his father thought it best , to send his son to athens fair , where wisdoms school did rest . and when he was to athens come , good lectures for to learn ; a place to board him with delight , his friends di● well disce●n : a noble knight of athens low● ▪ of him did take the charge , who had a son ganselo ca●'d , just of his pi●ch and age . in stature and in person both , in favour , speech , on● face ; in quality and condi●ions ●ke they 'greed in ●very place : so like they were in all resp●cts , the one unto the other ; they were not known but by their names , of father or of mother . and as in favour they were found , alike in all re●●●●s , even so they did most dearly l●ot , and probe , by 〈…〉 : ganselo loved a la●y fair , which did in athens ●well ; who was in beauty p●erless 〈◊〉 , so far ●he did excell . upon a time it chanced so , as fancy 〈…〉 ; that he would visit for delight , his lady and his love : and to his true and faithful friend , he declared the same : asking of him , if he would see , that fair and comely dame. alphonso did thereto agree , and with ganselo went ; to see the lady which he lov'd , which bred his discontent : but when he cast his chrystial eyes , upon her angels hue ; the beauty of that lady bright , did staight his heart subdue . his gentle heart so wounded was , with that fair ladies face ; that afterwards he daily liv'd , in sad and woful case : and of his grief he knew not how , therefore to make an end ; for that he knew his ladies love , was yielded to his friend . thus being sore perplext in mind , upon his bed he lay ; like one which death and deep despair , had almost worn away : his friend ganselo that did see , his grief and great distress ; at length requested for to know , his cause of heaviness . with much ad● at length he told , the truth unto his friend ; who did relieve his inward woe , with comfort to the end : take courage then , dear friend , quoth he , though she through love be mine ; my right i will resign to thee , the lady shall be thine . you know our favours are alike , our speech also likewise ; this day in mine apparel then , you shall your self disguise : and unto church then shall you go , directly in my stead ; loe though my friends suppose'tis i , you shall the lady wed . alphonso was so well appaid , and as they had decreed ; he went that day and wedded plain , the lady there indeed : but when the nuptual feast was done , and phoebus quite was fled ; the lady for gansela took alphonso to her bed . that night they spent in pleasant sport , and when the day was come , a poast for fair alphonso come , to fetch him home to rome : then was the matter plainly prov'd , alphonso wedded was , and not ganselo to that dame , which brought great woe , alas . alphonso being gone to rome , with this his lady gay , ganselo's friends and kind●ed all , in such a rage did stay : that they depriv'd him of his wealth , his land and rich attire : and banished him their country quite , in rage and wrathful ire . with sad and pensive thoughts alas , ganselo wandred then , who was constrain'd through want to beg , relief of many men : in this distress , oft would he say : to rome i mean to go , to seek alphonso , my dear friend , who will relieve my woe . to rome when poor ganselo came , and found alphonso's place ; which was so famous , huge , and fair , himself in such poor case ▪ he was asham'd to shew himself , in that his poor array , saying , alphonso knows me well , if he would come this way . therefore he staid within the street , alphonso then came by , but heeding not ganselo poor , his friend that stood so nigh : which griev'd ganselo to the heart , quoth he , and is it so ? doth proud alphonso now disdain his friend indeed to know . in desperate sort away he went , into a barn hard by , and presently he drew his knife , thinking thereby to dye : and bitterly in sorrow there , he did lament and weep , and being over weighed with grief , he there fell fast asleep . while soundly there he sweetly slept , come in a murthering thief ; and saw a naked knife lye by this man so f●ll of grief : the knife so bright , he took up straight , and went away amain ; and thrust it in a●● urehered man , which before he had slain . and afterwards he went with speed , and put this bloody knife ; into his hand that sleeping lay , to save himself from strife : which done , away in haste he ran , and that search was made , ganselo with his bloody knife , was for the murther staid : and brought before the magistrate , who did confess most plain ; that he indeed with that same knife , the murthered man had slain : alphonso sitting there as iudge , and knowing ganselo's face , to save his friend did say , himself was guilty in that case . none , quoth alphonso , kill'd the man , my lord but only i ; and therefore set this poor man free , and let me justly dye : thus while for death these faithful friends , in striving did proceed ; the man before the senate came , which did the fa●t indeed . who being moved with remorse , their friendly hearts to see ; did say befo●e the iudges plain , none did the fa●t but he : thus when the truth was plainly told , of all sides joy was seen ; alphonso did embrace his friend , which had so woful been . in rich array he cloathed him , as fitted his degree ; and helpt him to his lands ●ga●n , and former dignity : t●e murtherer for telling truth , had pardon at that time ; who afterwards lamented much , this foul and grievous crime . finis . the second part of the garland of good-will , . a pastoral song to the tune of , hey ho holy-day . upon a down where shepherd keep , piping pleasant lays ; two country maids were keeping sheep , and sweetly chanted round-delays : three shepherds each on daten reed , blaming cupids cruel wrong , unto these rural nymphs agreed , to keep a tuneful tunder-song . and so they were in number five , bus●cks number sweet , and we the like , let us contrive , to sing their song in order meet : fair phillis part i take to me , she 'gainst loving hinds complains ; and amarillis , thou shalt be , she defends the shepherds swains . ph. fye on the slights that men devise , sh. hey ho , silly slights : ph. when s●mple maids they would intice , sh. maidens are young-mens chief delights : am. nay , women they which with their eyes , sh. eyes like bean●s of bur●●ng sun : am. and men once caught they soon dispise , sh. so are shepherds oft undone . ph. if any young man win a maid , sh. happy man is he ; ph. by trusting him she is betray'd , sh. fye upon such treachery : am. if maids witch young-men with their guiles sh. hey ho , hey ho , guiters grief : am. they deal like weeping crocodiles , sh. that murther men without relief . ph. i know a silly country hind , sh. hey ho , hey ho , silly swain ! ph. to whom fair daphne proved kind , sh. was he not kind to her again : ph. he vow'd to pan with many an dath , sh. hey ho , hey ho , shepherds god is he , am. yet since he hath chang'd & broke his ruth , sh. troth plight broke , will plagued be . am. she had deceived many a swain , sh. fye upon false deceit : am. and plighted troth to them in vain , sh. there can be no grief more great , am. her measure was with measure paid , sh. hey ho , hey ho , equal need ? am. she was beguiled , that was betray'd , sh. so shall all deceivers speed . ph. if ever maid were like to me , sh. hey ho , hey ho , hard of heart ! ph. both love and lovers scorn'd should be , sh. scorners should be sure of smart : am. if every maid were of my mind , sh. hey ho , hey ho , lovely sweet ! am. they to their lovers should prove kind , sh. kindness is for maidens meet . ph. methinks love is an idle toy , sh. hey ho , hey ho , busie pain , ph. both wit and sense it doth annoy , ●h . both wit and sense thereby we gain : am. tush phillis , cease , be not so coy , ph. hey ho , hey ho , my disdain ! am. i know you love a shepherds boy , sh. fye on that woman so can feign . ph. well , amarillis , now i yield , sh. shepherd sweetly pipe aloud , ph. love conquers both in town and field , sh. like a tyrant fierce and proud : am. the evening-star is up we see , sh. vesper shines , we must away , ph. would every lady would agree , sh. so we endour round-delay . . of patient grissel and a noble marquess , tune is , the brides good morrow . a noble marquess as he did ride a hunting , hard by a river side , a proper maiden as she did sit a spinning , his gentle eye espy'd : ●ost fair and lovely , and of comely grace was she , although in simple attire , she sang most sweet with pleasant voice melodi-ously , which set the lords heart on fire , the more he look● the more he might , beauty bred his hearts delight , and to this dainty damosel he went : god speed ( quoth he ) thou famous flower , fair mistris of this homely bower , where love & vertue lives with sweet content . with comely gesture , & mod●st fine behaviour , she had him welcome then , she entertain'd him in faithful friendship manner and all his gentlemen : the noble marquess in his heart felt such fla●● which set his seases all at strife ; quoth he , fair maiden , shew me soon what is th● na●e i mean to take thee to my wife● grissel is my name , quoth she , for unfit for your degree , a silly maiden and of parents poor : nay grissel , thou art rich he said , a vertuous , fair , and comely maid , grant me thy love , and i will ask no more at length she consented , & being ●oth con●ented , they married were with speed ; her country russet was t●r● ? 〈◊〉 silk and 〈◊〉 as to her state agreed : and when that she was trinity tyrd● in the shine , her beauty shined most bright ; far staming every other brave & 〈…〉 that did appear in her sight : many env●●d her theref●re , because she 〈…〉 and ' 〈…〉 you great ●ti●e old 〈◊〉 some said th●● , and 〈…〉 that , some did call her beggers brat , and to her lord they would 〈◊〉 ●ispraise . ● noble ma●qu●s●●i●th they 〈…〉 wrong thus basely for to wed ; that might have gotten an honourable lady , into your princely bed : ●ho will not now your noble issue still deri●e , which shall be hereafter born ; that are of blood so base by the mothers side , the which will bring them to scorn . but her therefore quite away , take to you a lady gay , whereby your linage may renowned be ; thus every day they seem'd to prate , that mali●'d grissels good estate , who took all this most mild and patiently . when that the marquess did see that they ●er● bent thus against his faithful wife , who most dearly , tenderly , and intirely , he loved as his life : ●inding in secret for to prove her patient heart , thereby her foes to disgrace ; thinking to play a hard discourteous part , that men might pitty her case : great with child this lady was , and at length it came to pass , two goodly children at one birth she had ; a son and daughter god had sent , which did their father well content , and which did make their mothers heart 〈◊〉 glad . great royal feasting , were at these childrens christning , and princely triumph made , six weeks together , all nobles that came thither were entertain'd and staid : and , when that all these pleasant sportings quite were done , the marquess a messenger sent , for his young daughter , & his pritty smilling son declaring his full intent : now that th● babes must ●●●thered be , for so the marquess did decree , come let me have the children he said , with that fair grissel wept f●ll sore , she wrung her hands and said no more , my gracious lord must have his will obey'd . she took the babies , from the nursing ladies , between her tender arms , she often wishes , with many sorrowful kisses , that she might help their h●●●s farewel , quoth ●●e , my children dear , never shall i see you again , 't is long of me , your sad & wo●● mother dear , for whose sake you must 〈◊〉 had i been born of royal 〈◊〉 , you might have liv'd in happy 〈◊〉 , but now you must dye for my unworthiness . come messenger of death , 〈◊〉 take my despised babes to thee , and to their father my complained express . he took the children , and to his noble master he brought them forth with speed ; who secretly sent them unto a noble lady , to be nurst up indeed : then to fair grissel with a heavy heart he goes , where she sat mildly all alone , a pleasant gesture and a lovely look the shews , as if grief she had never known : ( 〈◊〉 he ) my children now are 〈◊〉 , what thinks fair grissel of the same sweet grissel now declare thy 〈◊〉 me , sith you my lord are pleas'd with it , 〈◊〉 grissel 〈…〉 both i and 〈…〉 my nobles 〈◊〉 , fair grissel at thy honour and i no joy can have ; till thou be 〈…〉 as they unjustly 〈◊〉 : thou must be 〈◊〉 out of the 〈◊〉 garments , and as thou came●● to me , ●n homely gray , 〈…〉 now all thy cloathing must be my lady 〈…〉 nor i thy lord 〈…〉 the poorest life must now content thy mind ; a great to thee i may not give , thee to maintain while i do live , against my grissel such great foes i find . when gentle grissel heard these woeful tydings the tears stood in her eyes ; she nothing said , no words of discontentment did from her lips arise : her velvet gown most patiently she stript off , her girdle of silk of the same ; her russet gown was brought again with many a scoff , to bear them all her self did frame : when she was drest in this array , and ready was to part away , god send long life unto my lord , quoth she ; let no offence he sound in this , to give my lord a parting kiss ; with watry eyes , farewel my dear , quoth he . from stately pallace unto her fathers cottage poor grissel now is gone ; full fifteen winters she liv'd there contented , no wrong she thought upon : and at that time through all the land the speeches went , the marquess should married be unto a noble lady of high descent , and to the same all parties did agree : the marquess sent for grissel fair , the brides bed-chamber to prepare , that nothing should therein he found awry : the bride was with her brother come , which was great joy to all and some , and grissel took all this most patiently . and in the morning when that they should be wedded her patience now was try'd , grissel was charged , in princely manner , for to attire the bride : ●ost willingly she gave consent unto the same , the bride in her bravery was drest , and presently the noble marquess thither came , with all the ladies at his request : oh grissel i would ask be thee , ●● to this match thou would'& agree , methinks thy looks 〈◊〉 wared wondrous coy : ●●ith that they all began to smile , and grissel she replies the while , god send lord marquess many years of joy . the marquess was moved , to see his best beloved thus patient in distress , ●● stept unto her , and by the hand he took her , these words he did express : ●●u art the bride , & all the brides i mean to have these two thy own children be , 〈◊〉 youthful lady on her knees did blessing crave , the brother as willing as she : and you that envy her estate , whom i have made my loving mate , now blu●● for shame , and honor vertusus life : the chronicles of lasting fame , shall evermore 〈…〉 of patient grissel my most constant wife . finis . a pleasant dialogue between plain truth , and blind ignorance . truth gd speed you aged father 〈…〉 what is 〈…〉 so sadly he●● you stay : and that you keep such 〈◊〉 on this decayed place ; the which for superstition , good princes down did raze . ignorance . i hill tell thee by my vazen , that ●omtimes she have known , a vair and goodly abbey , stand here of brick and stone , and many holy ●rier , as ich may zay to thee : within these goodly cloysters , che did vull often zee . truth . then i must tell thee , father , in truth and verity ; a sort of greater , hypocrites , thou could'st not likely see : deceiving of the simple , with false and feigned lies ; but such an order truly , christ did never devise . ignorance . ah , ah , che zmell thee now man , che know well what thou art ; a vellow of new learning , che wis not worth a vart : nor when we had the old law , a merry world was then ; and every thing was plenty , among all zorts of men . truth . thou givest me an answer , as did the jews sometimes , unto the prophet jeremy , when he accus'd their crimes : 't was merry ( said the people ) and joyful in our realm , which did offer spice cakes unto the queen of heaven . ignorance . 〈◊〉 tell thee what good vellow , before the vicars went hence , a bushell of the best wheat , was zould for vourteen pence : and vorty eggs a penny , that were both good and new ; and this zhe zay my zelf have zeen , and yet ich am no jew . truth . within the sacred bible , we find it written plain ; the latter days should troublesome and dangerous be certain : that we should be self lovers , and charity war cold , then 't is not true religion that makes the grief to hold . ignorance . i hill tell thee my opinion plain , and choul that well ye knew ; ich care not for the bible book , 't is too big to be true : our blessed ladies psalter , zhall for my money go ; zuch pritty prayers as there be , the bible cannot zhew . truth . now hast thou spoken truly , for in that book indeed , no mention of our lady , or romish saint we read : for by the blessed spirit , that book indited was , and not by simple persons , as is the foolish mass. ignorance . c ham zure they are not voolish , that made the pass the trow ; why man ? 't is all in latine , and vools no latine know : here not our wathers wise men , and they did like it well ? who very much rejoyced to hear the zoering bell. truth . but many kings and prophets , as i may say to thee ; have wisht the light that you have , and could it never see . for what art thou the better , a latine song to hear ; and understandest nothing , that they sing in the quire : ignorance . o hold thy peace , che pray thee , the noise was passing tr●● ; to hear the uriers zinging , as we did enter in : and then to see the roodlo●● zo bravely zet with zain●● and now to zee them wandring , my heart with zorrow●●●nce . truth . the lord did give commandment no image thou 〈…〉 nor that unto 〈◊〉 you should your self 〈◊〉 the golden cale of israel , moses did therefore 〈◊〉 and baals priests and 〈◊〉 , he brought to utter foil . ignorance . but our lady of walsingham , was a pure and holy 〈◊〉 and many men in pilgrimage , did shew to her complaint : yea zweet thomas becket and many others more , the holy maid of kent 〈◊〉 did many wonders zhew zor . truth . such saints are well agreeing , to your profession sure ; and to the men that made them , so precious and pure : the one was found a traytor , and judged worthy death the other eke for treason ; did end his hateful breath . ignorance . yea , yea , it is no matter , dispraise them how you will ; but 〈◊〉 they did much goodness , when they were with ●s still : we had our holy water , and holy bread likewise , and many holy reliques , we zay before our eyes . truth . and all this while they 〈◊〉 , with vain and sundry shows , which never christ commanded , as learned doctors knows : search then the holy scriptures , and thou shalt plainly se● , that headlong to damnation , they always trained th●e : ignorance . if it be true good vellow , as thou dost zay to me ; then to my zabiour iesus , alone then will i flye : believing in the gospel , and passion of his zon , and with the zubtile papists , ich for ever done . finis . . the overthrow of proud holofornes and the triumph of vertuous queen iudith . when king nebuchadnezzar was puffed up with pride ; we sent forth many men of war , by holofornes guide : to plague and spoil the world throughout , by fierce bellona's rod , that would not fear and honour him , and acknowledge him their god. which when the holy israelites did truly understand , for to prevent his tyranny , they fortisied their land : their towns and stately cities strong , they did with victuals store ; their warlike weapons they prepar'd , their furious foe to gore . when stately holofornes then , had knowledge of that thing , that they had thus prepar'd themselves , for to withstand the king : quoth he , what god is able now , to keep these men from me ? is there a greater then our king , whom all men fear to see ? come march with me , therefore he said , my captains every one ; and first unto bethulia , with speed let us be gone : i will destroy each mothers son that is within the land ; their god shall not deliver them , out of my furious hand . wherefore about bethulia , that little city then ; on foot he planted up and down , an hundred thousand men : twelve t●ousand more on horses brave about the town had he ▪ he stopt their springs and water-pipes , to work their misery . when four and thirty days they had , with wars besieged been ; the poor bethulians at that time , so thirsty then were seen : that they were like to starve and dye , they were both weak and faint , the people against the rulers cry , and thus was their complaint . better it is for us , quoth they , to yield unto our foe , then by this great and grievous thirst , to be destroyed so : o render up the town therefore , we are forsaken quite : there is no means to escape these hands , who might escape their might ? when as their grievous rulers heard , the clamours which they made ▪ good people be content , said they , and be no whit dismaid : yet five days stay in hope of health , god will regard your woe ; but if by then , no succour come , we 'l yield unto our foe . when judith ( prudent princely dame ) had tydings of this thing ; which was manasses beautous ●osse , that sometimes was their king ; why tempt ye god so sore , she said , before all men this day ; whom mortal men in conscience ought , to fear and eke obey ? if you will grant me leave , quoth she , to pass abroad this night , to holofornes i will go , for all his furious might : but what i there intend to do , enquire not now of me , go then in peace , fait dame , they said , and god be still with thee . when she from them was gotten ●ome , within her pallace gate , she called to her the chiefest maid , that on her then did wait : bring me my best attire , quoth she , and iewels of fine gold , and wash me with the finest balmes , that are of silver sold. the fairest and the richest robe , that then she did possess ; upon her dainty corps she put , and eke her hair did dress , with costly pearls , and precious stones , and ear-rings of fine gold ; that like an angel she did seem , most sweet for to behold . a pot of sweet and pleasant oyl , she took with her that time ; a bag of figs , and fine wheat flower , a bottle of ●ne wine ; because she would not eat with them , that woriship gods of stone , and from the city thus she went , with one poor maid alone . much ground alas , she had not gone , out of her own city ; but that the centinels espy'd , a woman wondrous pritty : from whence came you fair maid , quoth they , and where walk you so late ? from yonder town , good sir , quoth she , unto your lord of high estate . when they did mark and view her well , and saw her fair beauty ; and therewithal her rich array , so gorgeous to the eye : they were amazed in their minds , so fair a dame to see ; they set her in a chariot then , in place of high degree . an hundred proper chosen men , they did appoint likewise ; to wait on princely judith there , whose beauty clear'd their eyes : and all the souldiers running came , to view her , as she went ; and thus with her they past along , unto the generals tent. then came this stately guard in haste , fair judith for to me●t ; and to their high renowned lord , they brought this lady sweet : and then before his honour , upon her knee she fell ; her beauty bright made him to muse , so far she did excell . rise up renowned dame , quoth he , the glory of thy kind , and be no whit adasht at all , to shew me thy mind : uuhen she had uttered her intent , her wit amaz'd them all , and holoforness therewith , by love was brought in thrall . and bearing in his lofty breast , the flames of hot desire , he granted every thing to her , she did of him require : each night therefore he gave ●er 〈◊〉 , to walk abroad to pray : according to her own request , which she had made that day . uuhen she in camp had three days been , near holofornes tent , his chiefest friend lord treasurer , unto her then he sent : fair dame , quoth he , my lord commands this night your company , quoth she , i will not my lord in any thing deny . a very great and sumtuous feast , did holofornes make , amongst the lords and 〈◊〉 〈…〉 iudiths 〈◊〉 ▪ but of their dainties in 〈…〉 would pleasant iudith take ▪ ●et holofornes merry 〈◊〉 so near him she was 〈◊〉 and being very pleas●●●ly , disposed at that 〈◊〉 ye drunk with them 〈…〉 , of strong 〈…〉 so that his strength 〈…〉 , so far from 〈…〉 they laid him down , and judith their was brought unto his bed. when all the doors about were s●ut , and every one was 〈◊〉 hard by the pillow of his 〈◊〉 , his sword 〈…〉 dawn : then down she took 〈…〉 to 〈…〉 ; she cut his head from 〈…〉 quite , and gave it to her maid . the rich and golden canopy , that hung ●●er his bed ; she took the same with her likewise ▪ with holofornes head : and thus through all the court of guards , she escap'd clean away ; none did her stay , thinking that she had gone forth to pray . when she had past , escap'd quite the danger of them all , and that she was come , near unto the siedged cities wall ▪ come open me the gates , quoth she , our foe the lord hath slain ; see here his head within my hand , that bore so great a fame . upon a pole they pifcht his head , that all men might it spy ; and o're the city wall forthwith , they set it presently : then all the souldiers in the town , marcht forth in rich array ; but sure their foes spy'd their approach , for 't was at break of day . then running hastily to call , their general out of bed ; they found his liveless body there , but clean without a head : uuhen this was known , all in amaze , they fled away each man ; they left their tents full rich behind , and so away they ran . ●o here , behold , how god provides , for them that in him trust ; uuhen earthly hope is all in vain , he takes us from the dust : how often hath our judith sav'd and kept us from decay ; sainst holofornes and pope , as may he seen this day . finis . . a princely ditty , in praise of the english rose . translated out of french. amongst the princely paragons , bedeckt with dainty diamonds ; uuithin my eye , none doth come nigh , the sweet red rose of england : the lillies pass in bravery , in flanders , spain , and italy ; but yet the famous flower of france , doth honour the rose of england . a s i abroad was walking , i heard the small birds ●●l king : and every one did frau● her s●ng , in praise of the rose of england . the lillies , &c. caesar may vaunt of histories , and croesus of his happiness but he were blest , that may hear in his breast , the sweet red rose of england , the lillies , &c. the bravest lute bring hither , and let us sing together : whilst i do ring on every string , the praise of the rose of england . the lillies , &c. the sweet perfumes and spices , the wise-men brought to jesus : did never smell a quarter so well , as doth the rose of england . the lillies , &c. then fair and princely flower , that ever my heart doth power : none may be compared to thee , which art the fair rose of england . the lillies , &c. . a communication between fancy and desire . come hither ●hepherds swain , sir , what do you require● i pray thee shew thy name , my name is fond dellre . when wast thou ●ors● , desire ● in pomp and pride of may , by whom ( sweet child ) wast thou 〈◊〉 ? of fond conceit men say . tell me , who was thy nurse ? sweet youth , and sugre● joys , what was thy meat and dainty food ? sad sighs and great a●noys . what had'st thou for to drink ? unsavory lovers teares , what cradle wast thou rocked in ? in love devoid of fears . what lull'd thee then asleep ? sweet speech , which likes me best , tell me where is thy dwelling place ? in gentle hearts i rest . what thing doth please thee most ? to gaze on beauty still : uuhom dost thou think to be thy foe ? disdain of thy good-will . doth company displease , ye sure , many a one ; uuhere doth desire delight to live ? he loves to live alone : doth either time or age , bring him into decay ? no , no , desire both lives and dyes , ten thousand times a day . then fond desires farewel , thou art no meat for me ; i would loath to dwell , with such a one as thee . finis . the third part of the garland of good-will . song . . a maids choice , 'twixt age and youth . crabbed age and youth , cannot live together ; youth is full of pleasure , age is full of care : youth 's like summers morn , age like winters weather , youth is full of sport , age's breath is short ; youth is wild , and age is lame : youth is hot and bold , age is weak and cold , youth is wild , and age is tame ; age i do abhor thee , youth i do adore thee , o my love , my lord is young , age i do defie thee , o sweet shepherd hye thee , for methinks thou stay'st too long . here i do attend , arm'd by love and pleasure : uuith my youthful friend , joyful for to meet : 〈…〉 , for my onely treasure , genus sugred habit , fancy dainty sweet : like a loveing wife , so lead i my life , thirsting for my hearts desire : come sweet youth , i pray away old man , away , thou canst not give what i require : for old age i care not , come my love and spare not , age is feeble , youth is strong , age i do defie thee , o sweet shepherd hye thee , for methinks thou stay ? & too long . phaebus stay thy steeds over-swift running ; drive not on so fast , bright resplendant sun : for fair dapnes sake , now express thy running : pitty on me take , else i am undone ; your hours swift of flight , that waste with titans sight , and so consu●ie the chearful ●oy ; o stay a while with me , till i my love may see ; o youth thou dost so long delay : time will over slip us , and in pleasure trip us : come away therefore with 〈◊〉 : i would not lose an hour , for fair londons tower , genus therefore help my 〈◊〉 flora's banks are spread , in their rich attire , with their dainty uiolet , and the pri●●rose sweet : dazies white and red , fitting youths desire , whereby the daffadilly , and the cowslip meet : all for youths de●ire , their fresh colours move , in the meadows green an● 〈◊〉 : the birds with sweeter ro●ts ▪ do strain their pritty throats , to entertain my love this way . i with twenty wishes , and an hundred kisses , would receive him by the hand : if he gave not me a fall , i would him coward call , and all unto my word would stand . lo where he appears , like young adonis , ready to set on fire , the chasest heart alive , jewel of my life , welcome where thine own is : pleasant are thy looks , sorrows to deprive ; embrasing thy darling dear , without all doubtful fear ; on thy command i wholly rest , do what thou wilt to me , therein i agree , and be not strange to my request : to youth i only yield , age fits not venus field : though i be conquered what care i , in such a pleasant war , come meet me if you dare , who first mislikes , let them cry . finis . as you came from the holy land , of walsingham ; met you not with my true love , by the way as you came ? how should i know your true love , that have met many a one ; as i came from the holy land , that have come , that have gone . she is neither white nor brown , but as the heavens fair ; there is none hath a form so divine , on the earth , in the air : such a one did i meet ( good sir ) with angel-like face ; uuho like a queen did appear ; in her gate , in her grace . she hath left me here all alone , all alone and unknown , uuho sometimes lov'd me as her life , and called me her own : uuhat's the cause she hath left thee alone , . and a new way doth take , that sometime did love thee as her self , and her joy did thee make ? i loved her all my youth , but now am old as you see , love liketh not the falling fruit , nor the withered tree : for love is ● careless child , and forgets promise past ; he is blind , he is not deaf , when he 〈◊〉 , and in faith never fast . for love is a great delight , and yet a tru●●less joy , he is won with a word of despair ; and is lost with a ioy● such is the love of women-kind : or the word ( love ) abused , under which many childish desires , and conceits are excused . but love is a durable fire , in the mind ever burning ; never sick , never dead , never cold , from it self never turning . . the winning of cales . long had the proud spaniard , advanced to conquer us , threatning our country with fire and sword : often preparing their navy most sumptuous , with all the provision that spain could afford : dub , a dub , dub , thus strikes the drums , tan-ta-ra-ra , tan-ta-ra-ra , english men comes . to the seas presently , went our lord admiral ; with knights couragious , and captains full good : the earl of essex , a prosperous general , with him prepared , to pass the salt flood . dub , a dub , &c. at plymouth speedily , took their ships ●●tiantiy ; braver ships never were seen under sail : with their fair colours spread , and streams o're their head ; now braging spaniards take heed of your tayl. dub , a dub , &c. unto cales runningly , came we most happily ; uuhere the king's ruby , did secretly ride , being upon their backs , pierceing their buts of sack e're that the spaniard our coming discry'd : tan ta-ra-ra-ra , english-men tymes ; bounce-abounce , bounce-abounce ; off went the guns . great was the crying , running and riding ; uuhich at that season was made in that place : then beacons was fired , as need was required , to hide their great treasure , they had little space : alas they cryed english-men comes . there you might see the ships , how they were fired fast ; and how the men drowned themselves in the sea : that you might hear them cry , wail and weep piteously , uuhen as they saw no shift , to escape thence away : dub a dub , &c. the great saint phillip , the pride of the spaniards ▪ uuas burnt to the bottom , and sunk into the sea : but the saint andrew , and eke the saint matthew , uue took in fight manfully , and brought them away : dub a dub , &c. the earl of essex , most ualiant and hardy , uuith horse-men and foot-men , marcht towards the town the enemies which saw them , full greatly affrighted ; did fly for their safe-guard , and burst not come down : dub a dub , &c. now quoth the noble earl , courage my souldiers all , fight and he ualiant , the spoyl you shall have : and well rewarded all , from the great to the 〈◊〉 ▪ but look that the women and children you save . dub , a dub , &c. the spaniards at that 〈◊〉 , saw 't was in vain to 〈◊〉 , hung up their flags of 〈◊〉 yielding up the town we marcht in presently , decking the walls on hi●● with our english colours , which purchased renown . dub , a dub , &c. entring the 〈…〉 of the ●ichest men , for gold and trea●●●● we searched each day ; in some places we 〈…〉 , ●yes baking in the 〈◊〉 meat at the fire roasting , and men ran away . dub , a dub , &c. full of rich merchandize , every shop we did se● , damask and sattins , and velvet full fair : ●hich souldiers measure out by the length of their swo●ds of all commodities , and each one had a share , dub a dub , &c. thus cales was taken , and our brave general m●rcht to the market-place , there he did stand ; there many prisoners of good account were took , many crav'd mercy , and mercy they found : dub a dub , &c. when as our general , saw they delayed time , and would not ransom the town as they said : with their fair mains●ots , their presses and bed●●eads , their ioynt-stools and tables , a fire we made ; and when the town 〈◊〉 in a 〈◊〉 , with tan-ta-ra , tan-ta ar-rat : from thence we came . . of king edward the third , and the fair countess of salisbury ; setting forth her constancy and endless glory . when as edward the third did live , the valliant king ; david of scotland to rebel , did then begin : the town of barwick suddenly , from us he won , and burnt newcastle to the ground , thus strife begun : to roxbury castle marcht then , and by the force of warlike men , besieg'd therein a gallant fair lady , while that her husband was in france ; his countries honour to advance , the noble and famous earl of salisbury . brave sir william montague , rode then in haste , who declared unto the king , the scotish-mens ●oast : who like a lyon in a rage , did straightway prepare , for to deliver that fair lady , from woful care : but when the scotish-men did hear her say , edward our king was come that d●y : they raised their siege and ran away with speed so when th●t he did 〈◊〉 come with warlike trumpet , ●ife and ●rum , none but a gallant lady did him meet . who when he did with greedy eyes behold and see ; her peerless beauty inthral'd his majesty : and ever the longer that he lookt ; the more he might : for in her only beauty was his hearts delight . and humbly then upon her knees , she thankt his royal majesty , that he had driven danger from her gate : lady , quoth he , stand up in peace , although my war doth now encrease , lord keep ( quoth she ) all hurt from ●our ●state now is the king full sadin soul , and wots not why , and for the love of the fair countess of salisbury . she little knowing his cause of g●ief , did come to see , wherefore his highness sat alone so heavily , i have ●een wrong'd , fair dame ( quoth he ) since i came hithed unto th● ; no , god 〈◊〉 , my sov●raign , she said , if i were worthy for to kn●w , the cause and ground of this your woe ; you should be helpt , if it did lye in me . swear to perform thy word to me , thou lady gay ; to thee the sorrows of my heart , i will bewray : i swear by all the saints in heaven , i will ( quoth she ) and let my lord have no mistrust at all in me . then take thy self a●●de , he said , for why , thy beauty hath betray'd ; wounding a king with thy ●right shining eye , if thou ●● then some mercy show , thou shalt expel a princely woe : so shall i live , or else in sorrow ●ye . you have your 〈◊〉 , my ●overaign lord , effectually ; take all the leave that i can 〈◊〉 your majesty , but on thy beauty all my ioys have their above ; take thou my beauty from my face , my gracious lord. did'st thou not swear to grant my will , all that i may , i will ful●l : then for my love , let my true love be seen , my lord your speech i might reprove , you cannot give to me your love , for that belongs unto your queen . but i suppose your grace did this , only to try , whether a wanton tale might tempt dame salisbury . nor from your self therefore my liege my steps do stray ; but from your wanton tempting tale , i go my way : o turn again my lady bright , come unto me my hearts delight ; gone is the comfort of my ●ensive heart ; yere comes the earl of warwick he , the father of this fair lady , my mind to him i mean for to impart . ●hy is my lord and soveraign king , so griev'd in mind ? because that i have lost the thing i cannot find . what thing is that any gra●ious lord which you have lost ? it is my 〈◊〉 which to near 〈◊〉 betwixt fire and frost ? curst be that fire and frosttho , that caused this your highness wo● : o warwick ! thou 〈◊〉 wrong me very 〈◊〉 it is thy daughter noble earl , that heaven-bright-lamp , that peerless pearl , which kills my heart , yet do i her adore . if that be all ( my gracious king ) that works your grief , i will perswade the sco●nful dame to yield relief : never shall she my daughter be , if she refuse , the love and favour of a king , may her excuse : thus 〈◊〉 warwick went away , and quits contrary he did say , when as he did the beaut●ous countess meet ; well 〈◊〉 my daughter ( quoth ●● ) a message i must do to thee , our royal king most 〈…〉 thee gre●● . the king will dye , lest thou to him do grant thy love ; to love , my husband love i would remove . it is right charity to love my daughter dear , but no true love , so charitable , for to appear : his greatness may hear out the shame , but his kingdom cannot buy out the blame , he craves thy love , that may ●ereave thy life ; it is my duty to move this , but not thy honesty to yield , i wis , i mean to dye a true unspotted wife . now hast thou spoken my daughter dear , as i would have ; charity bears a golden name , unto the grave : and when to thy wedded lord thou provest untrue , then let my bitter curses still , thy soul pursue : then with a smiling chear go thou , as right and reason doth allow , yet shew the king thou bearest no strumpets mind i go dear father , with a trice , and by a slight of sine device , i 'le cause the king confess that i am unkind , here comes the lady of my life , the king did say , my father bids me soveraign lord , your will obey : and i consent , if you will gr●nt on● boon to me , i grant it thee , my lady fair , what e'rest be . my husband is alive you know , first let me kill him e're i go , and at your command i will ever be thy husband now in france doth rest , no , no , he lies within my breast ; and being so nigh , he will my fal●●od se● , with that she started from the king , and took her knife , and desperately she thought to rid , her self of life . the king he started from the chai● , her hand to stay , o noble king , you have broke your word with me this day . thou that not do this deed , quoth he , then never i will lye with thee ; ●o , then live still , and let me bear the 〈◊〉 ; live in honour and high estate , with thy true lord and wedded mate , i never will attempt this suit again . . the spanish ladies love to an english gentleman . will you hear a spanish lady , how she woo'o●m english-man , garments gay , as rich as may be , deckt with jewels had she on : of a comely countenance , and grace was ●he , and by birth and parentage , of high degree . as his prios●er there he kept her , in his hands her life did lye : cupids hands did tye her faster , by the likeing of her eye , in his courteous company , was all her joy ; to favour him in anything , she was not coy . at the last there raine commandment , for to set the ladies free ; with their jewels still ado●ned , none to do thein injury : alas then said the lady gay , full woe is me ! o let me still sustain this kind captivity . gallant captain shew some pitty to a lady in distress , leave me not within the city for to dye in heaviness , thou hast set this present day my body free : but my heart in prison strong , remains with thee . how should thou ( fair lady ) love me , whom thou know'st thy countries foe , thy fair words makes me sus●ect thee , serpents are where flowers grow : all the evil i think to thee , most gracious knight ; god grant unto my self the same may fully light . blessed be the time and season , that you came on spanish ground ; if you may our foes be termed , gentle foes we have you found : with our cities you have won , our hearts eath one ; then to your country bear away , that is your own . rest you still ( most gallant lady ) rest you still and weep no more ; of fair lovers there are plenty , spain doth yield a wondrous store : spaniards fraught with jealousse , we often find ; but english-men throughout the world are counted kind . leave me not unto a spaniard , you alone enjoy my heart ; i am lovely , young , and tender , love is likewise my desert : still to serve thee day and night , my mind is prest , the wife of every english-man is counted blest . it would be a shame , fair lady , for to hear a woman hence , english souldiers never carry and such without offence . i will quickly change my self , if it be so ; and like a page i 'le follow thee , where e're thou go . i have neither gold nor silver , to maintain thee in this case , and to travel 't is great charges , as you know in every place . my chains and jewels every one , shall be thine own ; and eke five hundred pounds in gold , that lies unknown . on the seas are many dangers , many storms doth there arise ; which will be to ladies dreadful , and force tears from watry eyes : well in worth , i could endure extremity ; for i could find in heart to lose my life for the● . courteous lady be contented , here comes all that breeds the ●●rise ; i in england have already , a sweet woman to my wife : i will not falsifie my vow , for gold or gain , nor yet for all the fairest dames , that live in spain . o how happy is that woman that enjoys so true a friend ; many days of joy god send you , and of my suit i 'le make an end : upon my knees i pardon crave , for this offence ; which love and true affection , did first commence . commend me to thy loving lady , bear to her this chain of gold , and these bracelets for a token , grieving that i was so hold : all my jewels in like sort , bear thou with thee , for these are fitting for thy wife , and not for me . i will spend my days in prayer , love and all her laws defies ; in a nunnery will i shrew me , far from other company : but e're my prayers h●●e 〈◊〉 and , be sure of this ▪ to pray for thee and for thy love , i will not miss . thus farewel gentle captain , and farewel my hearts concent , count not spanish ladies wanton , though to thee my love was bent : joy and true prosperity , go still with thee ; the like fall ever to thy share , most fair lady . . a farewel to love. farewel false love , the oracle of lies , a mortal foe , an enemy to rest , an envious boy , from whence great cares arise , a bastard vile , a beast with age possest : a way for errour , a tempest full of treason , in all respects contrary unto reason . a poysoned serpent cover'd all with flowers , mother of sighs , and murtherers of repose ; a sea of sorrows , whence run all such showers : as moisture gives to every grie●● that grows : a school of guile , a nest of deep deceit : a golden hook that holds a poysoned 〈◊〉 a fortress field , whom reason did defend , a syrens song , a server of the mind ; a maze wherein affections find no end , a raining cloud , that runs before the wind : a substance like the shaddow of the sun , a cole of grief , for which the wisest run : a quenchless fire , a rest of trembling fear , a path that leads to peril and mishap , a true retread of sorrow and despair , an idle boy , that sleeps in pleasures lap : a deep mistrust of that which certain seems , a hope of that which reason doubtful deems . then sith thy reign my younger years betray'd , and for my faith , ingratitude i find ; and such repentance hath the wrong bewray'd , whose crooked cause hath not been after kind : false love go back , and beauty frail adieu , dead is the root from which such fancies grew . finis . the lover by his gifts thinks to conquer chastity and with his gifts sends these verses to his lady . what face so fair , that is not crackt with gold ? what wit so worth that hath in gold his wonder ? what learning but with golden lines doth hold ? what state so high , but gold could lying it under , what thought so sweet , but gold doth better seafo● , and what rule better then the golden reason ? the ground was fat that yields the golden fruit the study high that sets the golden state : the labour sweet that gets the golden suit : the reckoning rich that scorns the golden rate : the love is sure that golden hoxe doth hold , and rich again , that serves the god of gold. finis . the womans answer . foul is the face whose beauty gold can raft , worthless the wit that hath gold in her wonder ; unlearned lines , puts gold in honours place , wicked the state that will to coin come under : base the conceit that seasoned is with gold , and beggers rule that such a reason hold . earth gives the gold , but heaven gives greater grace , men study wealth , but angels wisdom raise ; labour seeks peace , love hath an higher place , death makes the reckoning , life is all my race : the hope is here , my hope of heaven doth hald , god give me grace , let dives dye with gold . finis . a song set by mr.john eccles approx. kb of xml-encoded text transcribed from -bit group-iv tiff page image. text creation partnership, ann arbor, mi ; oxford (uk) : - (eebo-tcp phase ). a wing y a estc r this keyboarded and encoded edition of the work described above is co-owned by the institutions providing financial support to the early english books online text creation partnership. this phase i text is available for reuse, according to the terms of creative commons . universal . the text can be copied, modified, distributed and performed, even for commercial purposes, all without asking permission. early english books online. (eebo-tcp ; phase , no. a ) transcribed from: (early english books online ; image set ) images scanned from microfilm: (early english books, - ; : ) a song set by mr.john eccles eccles, john, d. . sheets (versos blank) s.n., [london : ] engraved throughout. text begins: ye gentle, gentle, gen the gales. imprint from wing (cd-rom edition). reproduction of original in the william andrews clark memorial library. created by converting tcp files to tei p using tcp tei.xsl, tei @ oxford. re-processed by university of nebraska-lincoln and northwestern, with changes to facilitate morpho-syntactic tagging. gap elements of known extent have been transformed into placeholder characters or elements to simplify the filling in of gaps by user contributors. eebo-tcp is a partnership between the universities of michigan and oxford and the publisher proquest to create accurately transcribed and encoded texts based on the image sets published by proquest via their early english books online (eebo) database (http://eebo.chadwyck.com). the general aim of eebo-tcp is to encode one copy (usually the first edition) of every monographic english-language title published between and available in eebo. eebo-tcp aimed to produce large quantities of textual data within the usual project restraints of time and funding, and therefore chose to create diplomatic transcriptions (as opposed to critical editions) with light-touch, mainly structural encoding based on the text encoding initiative (http://www.tei-c.org). the eebo-tcp project was divided into two phases. the , texts created during phase of the project have been released into the public domain as of january . anyone can now take and use these texts for their own purposes, but we respectfully request that due credit and attribution is given to their original source. users should be aware of the process of creating the tcp texts, and therefore of any assumptions that can be made about the data. text selection was based on the new cambridge bibliography of english literature (ncbel). if an author (or for an anonymous work, the title) appears in ncbel, then their works are eligible for inclusion. selection was intended to range over a wide variety of subject areas, to reflect the true nature of the print record of the period. in general, first editions of a works in english were prioritized, although there are a number of works in other languages, notably latin and welsh, included and sometimes a second or later edition of a work was chosen if there was a compelling reason to do so. image sets were sent to external keying companies for transcription and basic encoding. quality assurance was then carried out by editorial teams in oxford and michigan. % (or pages, whichever is the greater) of each text was proofread for accuracy and those which did not meet qa standards were returned to the keyers to be redone. after proofreading, the encoding was enhanced and/or corrected and characters marked as illegible were corrected where possible up to a limit of instances per text. any remaining illegibles were encoded as s. understanding these processes should make clear that, while the overall quality of tcp data is very good, some errors will remain and some readable characters will be marked as illegible. users should bear in mind that in all likelihood such instances will never have been looked at by a tcp editor. the texts were encoded and linked to page images in accordance with level of the tei in libraries guidelines. copies of the texts have been issued variously as sgml (tcp schema; ascii text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable xml (tcp schema; characters represented either as utf- unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless xml (tei p , characters represented either as utf- unicode or tei g elements). keying and markup guidelines are available at the text creation partnership web site . eng songs, english -- th century. broadsides -- england - tcp assigned for keying and markup - apex covantage keyed and coded from proquest page images - mona logarbo sampled and proofread - mona logarbo text and markup reviewed and edited - pfs batch review (qc) and xml conversion a song set by mr. john eccles ye gentle , gentle , gentle gales that fa — .. — .. — .. — .. — .. — n the air , and wa — nton in the flow'ry grove , and wa — nton in the flow'ry grove , and wa — nton in the flow'ry grove ; o — h ! o — h ! oh! whisper to my absent fair , my secret pain my secret pain my endless , e — .. — ndless love ; oh! oh! whisper to my a — bsent fair , my secret pain my endless , e — . ndless love ; my secret pain , my secret pain my endless , en — .. — dless love : at the breezy close of day , when she seeks some cool retreat ; throw spicy odours in her way , and scatter poses at her feet . when she sees their colours fade , and all their pride neglected lye ; let it instruct the lovely maid , that sweets not gather'd timely dy — .. — e , that sweets up● gather'd timely dye ? when she lays her down to rest , let auspitious vissions show ; who 't is that loves , who 't is that loves , who 't is that loves cammilla best , and what , what for her , what , what for her , for her what for her i undergo ; and what , what for her , what , what for her , for her , what for her i undergo ; and what for her i undergo for the flute . a song in the taming the shrew or sawny the scot, sung by mrs. ciber set by mr. purcell and exactly engrav'd by tho: cross lacy, john, d. . approx. kb of xml-encoded text transcribed from -bit group-iv tiff page image. text creation partnership, ann arbor, mi ; oxford (uk) : - (eebo-tcp phase ). a wing l a estc r this keyboarded and encoded edition of the work described above is co-owned by the institutions providing financial support to the early english books online text creation partnership. this phase i text is available for reuse, according to the terms of creative commons . universal . the text can be copied, modified, distributed and performed, even for commercial purposes, all without asking permission. early english books online. (eebo-tcp ; phase , no. a ) transcribed from: (early english books online ; image set ) images scanned from microfilm: (early english books, - ; : ) a song in the taming the shrew or sawny the scot, sung by mrs. ciber set by mr. purcell and exactly engrav'd by tho: cross lacy, john, d. . sheet ([ ] p.) s.n., [london : ?] entirely engraved. attributed to john lacy by wing (cd-rom edition). place and date of publication from wing (cd-rom edition). reproduction of original in the folger shakespeare library. created by converting tcp files to tei p using tcp tei.xsl, tei @ oxford. re-processed by university of nebraska-lincoln and northwestern, with changes to facilitate morpho-syntactic tagging. gap elements of known extent have been transformed into placeholder characters or elements to simplify the filling in of gaps by user contributors. eebo-tcp is a partnership between the universities of michigan and oxford and the publisher proquest to create accurately transcribed and encoded texts based on the image sets published by proquest via their early english books online (eebo) database (http://eebo.chadwyck.com). the general aim of eebo-tcp is to encode one copy (usually the first edition) of every monographic english-language title published between and available in eebo. eebo-tcp aimed to produce large quantities of textual data within the usual project restraints of time and funding, and therefore chose to create diplomatic transcriptions (as opposed to critical editions) with light-touch, mainly structural encoding based on the text encoding initiative (http://www.tei-c.org). the eebo-tcp project was divided into two phases. the , texts created during phase of the project have been released into the public domain as of january . anyone can now take and use these texts for their own purposes, but we respectfully request that due credit and attribution is given to their original source. users should be aware of the process of creating the tcp texts, and therefore of any assumptions that can be made about the data. text selection was based on the new cambridge bibliography of english literature (ncbel). if an author (or for an anonymous work, the title) appears in ncbel, then their works are eligible for inclusion. selection was intended to range over a wide variety of subject areas, to reflect the true nature of the print record of the period. in general, first editions of a works in english were prioritized, although there are a number of works in other languages, notably latin and welsh, included and sometimes a second or later edition of a work was chosen if there was a compelling reason to do so. image sets were sent to external keying companies for transcription and basic encoding. quality assurance was then carried out by editorial teams in oxford and michigan. % (or pages, whichever is the greater) of each text was proofread for accuracy and those which did not meet qa standards were returned to the keyers to be redone. after proofreading, the encoding was enhanced and/or corrected and characters marked as illegible were corrected where possible up to a limit of instances per text. any remaining illegibles were encoded as s. understanding these processes should make clear that, while the overall quality of tcp data is very good, some errors will remain and some readable characters will be marked as illegible. users should bear in mind that in all likelihood such instances will never have been looked at by a tcp editor. the texts were encoded and linked to page images in accordance with level of the tei in libraries guidelines. copies of the texts have been issued variously as sgml (tcp schema; ascii text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable xml (tcp schema; characters represented either as utf- unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless xml (tei p , characters represented either as utf- unicode or tei g elements). keying and markup guidelines are available at the text creation partnership web site . eng songs, english -- th century. music -- england -- early works to . broadsides -- england - tcp assigned for keying and markup - aptara keyed and coded from proquest page images - mona logarbo sampled and proofread - mona logarbo text and markup reviewed and edited - pfs batch review (qc) and xml conversion a song in the taming the shrew or sawny the scot , sing by m rs ciber set by m r. purcel and exactly engrav'd by tho : cross . beyond the desart-mountains , beyond the desart mountains , for 〈…〉 rocks cold bosome co — ld bosome laid a proper cold a proper cell for grie — f a : s : proper cell for greif and dark dispair : thus thus to her self thus , thus to her self re-pe — ating caelia said farewel the thoughts of sin full love whose tempting ioys our ruine prove the fleeting pleasure in a moment past but oh ! the pains but oh ! the pains the pains of guilt for ever ever last but oh ! the pains but oh ! the pains the pains of guilt for ever ever last a third collection of new songs, never printed before the words by mr. d'urfey ; set to music by the best masters in that science, viz. dr. john blow, mr. henry purcell, senior baptist, mr. courtiville, mr. william turner, mr. thomas farmer, mr. john lenton, mr. samuel ackeroyd ; with thorow-basses for the theorbo, and bass-viol. approx. kb of xml-encoded text transcribed from -bit group-iv tiff page images. text creation partnership, ann arbor, mi ; oxford (uk) : - (eebo-tcp phase ). a wing d estc r ocm this keyboarded and encoded edition of the work described above is co-owned by the institutions providing financial support to the early english books online text creation partnership. this phase i text is available for reuse, according to the terms of creative commons . universal . the text can be copied, modified, distributed and performed, even for commercial purposes, all without asking permission. early english books online. (eebo-tcp ; phase , no. a ) transcribed from: (early english books online ; image set ) images scanned from microfilm: (early english books, - ; : ) a third collection of new songs, never printed before the words by mr. d'urfey ; set to music by the best masters in that science, viz. dr. john blow, mr. henry purcell, senior baptist, mr. courtiville, mr. william turner, mr. thomas farmer, mr. john lenton, mr. samuel ackeroyd ; with thorow-basses for the theorbo, and bass-viol. d'urfey, thomas, - . score ([ ], p.) printed by j.p. for joseph hindmarsh ..., london : . twelve songs, by ackroyde, blow, courteville, draghi, farmer, lenton, purcell, turner, and anonymous. reproduction of original in huntington library. created by converting tcp files to tei p using tcp tei.xsl, tei @ oxford. re-processed by university of nebraska-lincoln and northwestern, with changes to facilitate morpho-syntactic tagging. gap elements of known extent have been transformed into placeholder characters or elements to simplify the filling in of gaps by user contributors. eebo-tcp is a partnership between the universities of michigan and oxford and the publisher proquest to create accurately transcribed and encoded texts based on the image sets published by proquest via their early english books online (eebo) database (http://eebo.chadwyck.com). the general aim of eebo-tcp is to encode one copy (usually the first edition) of every monographic english-language title published between and available in eebo. eebo-tcp aimed to produce large quantities of textual data within the usual project restraints of time and funding, and therefore chose to create diplomatic transcriptions (as opposed to critical editions) with light-touch, mainly structural encoding based on the text encoding initiative (http://www.tei-c.org). the eebo-tcp project was divided into two phases. the , texts created during phase of the project have been released into the public domain as of january . anyone can now take and use these texts for their own purposes, but we respectfully request that due credit and attribution is given to their original source. users should be aware of the process of creating the tcp texts, and therefore of any assumptions that can be made about the data. text selection was based on the new cambridge bibliography of english literature (ncbel). if an author (or for an anonymous work, the title) appears in ncbel, then their works are eligible for inclusion. selection was intended to range over a wide variety of subject areas, to reflect the true nature of the print record of the period. in general, first editions of a works in english were prioritized, although there are a number of works in other languages, notably latin and welsh, included and sometimes a second or later edition of a work was chosen if there was a compelling reason to do so. image sets were sent to external keying companies for transcription and basic encoding. quality assurance was then carried out by editorial teams in oxford and michigan. % (or pages, whichever is the greater) of each text was proofread for accuracy and those which did not meet qa standards were returned to the keyers to be redone. after proofreading, the encoding was enhanced and/or corrected and characters marked as illegible were corrected where possible up to a limit of instances per text. any remaining illegibles were encoded as s. understanding these processes should make clear that, while the overall quality of tcp data is very good, some errors will remain and some readable characters will be marked as illegible. users should bear in mind that in all likelihood such instances will never have been looked at by a tcp editor. the texts were encoded and linked to page images in accordance with level of the tei in libraries guidelines. copies of the texts have been issued variously as sgml (tcp schema; ascii text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable xml (tcp schema; characters represented either as utf- unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless xml (tei p , characters represented either as utf- unicode or tei g elements). keying and markup guidelines are available at the text creation partnership web site . eng songs, english -- england -- th century. songs with continuo. - tcp assigned for keying and markup - spi global keyed and coded from proquest page images - daniel haig sampled and proofread - daniel haig text and markup reviewed and edited - pfs batch review (qc) and xml conversion a third collection of new songs , never printed before . the words by mr. d'urfey . set to music by the best masters in that science , viz. dr. iohn blow . mr. henry purcell . senior baptist. mr. courtiville . mr. william turner . mr. thomas farmer . mr. iohn lenton . mr. samuel akeroyd . with thorow-basses for the theorbo , and bass-viol . royall oake printer's or publisher's device london , printed by i. p. for joseph hindmarsh , at the golden-ball over against the royal-exchange in cornhill , . the storm : set to music by mr. henry purcell . blow , blow boreas , blow , and let thy sur╌ly winds make the billows foam and roar ; thou can'st no terror breed in valiant minds , but spight of thee we 'l live , but spight of thee we 'l live and find a shoar . then cheer my hearts , and be not aw'd , but keep the gun-room cleer ; tho' hell 's broke loose , and the de╌vils roar abroad , whilst we have sea-room here : boys , never fear , never , never fear . hey ! how she tosses up ! how far the mounting top-mast touch'd a star ; the meteors blaz'd , as thro' the clouds we came , and sa╌la╌man╌der-like , we live in flame ; but now , now we sink , now , now we go down to the deepest shades below . alas ! a╌las ! where are we now ! who , who can tell ! sure 't is the low╌est room of hell , or where the sea-gods dwell : with them we 'l live , with them we 'l live and raign , with them we 'l lau╌gh , and sing , and drink amain , with them we 'l lau╌gh , and sing , and drink a╌main , but see we mount , see , see we rise a╌gain . chorus . tho' fla╌shes of lightning , and tem╌pests of rain , do tho' fla╌shes of lightning , and tem╌pests of rain , do fierce╌ly con╌tend which shall conquer the main ; tho' the captain does fierce╌ly con╌tend which shall conquer the main ; tho' the captain does swear , in╌stead of a pray'r , and the sea is all fire by the damons o' th' swear , in╌stead of a pray'r , and the sea is all fire by the damons o' th' air ; we 'l drink and de╌fie , we 'l drink and de╌fie the mad spi╌rits that air ; we 'l drink and de╌fie , we 'l drink and de╌fie the mad fly from the deep to the sky , that fly , fli╌e , from the deep to the spi╌rits that fly from the deep to the sky , that fly from the deep to the sky , and sing whilst loud thunder , and sing whilst loud thunder does ▪ sky , and sing whilst loud thun╌der , loud thunder does bellow ; for fate will still have a kind fate for the brave , and ne're make his bellow ; for fate will still have a kind fate for the brave , and ne're make his grave of a salt-water wave , to drown , to drown , no , never to drown a good fellow ; no , grave of a salt-water wave , to drown , to drown , no , never to drown a good fellow ; no , never , no , never to drown a good fellow ; no , ne╌ver , ne╌ver to drown , no , ne╌ver , ne╌ver to drown a good fellow ; no , never , no , ne╌ver to drown , no , never , no , ne╌ver to drown a good fellow ; no , never , no , never to drown a good fellow ▪ ne╌ver , ne╌ver to drown a good fellow ; no , ne╌ver , ne╌ver to drown a good fellow the winchester christening , the sequel of the winchester wedding : a new song , set to the tune of a pretty country dance , called , the hemp-dresser . the sun had loos'd his weary team , and turn'd his steeds a grazing ; ten fathoms deep in neptune's stream , his the╌tis was embracing : the stars tripp'd in╌to the fir╌ma╌ment , like milkmaids on a may-day ; or coun╌try las╌ses a mumming sent , or school-boys on a play-day . ii. apace came on the gray-ey'd morn ' , the herds in the fields were lowing ; and 'mongst the poultry in the barn , the ploughman's clock fate crewing : when roger dreaming of golden joys , was wak'd by a bawling rout sir ; for cisly told him , he needs must rise , his iuggy was crying out sir. iii. not half so quickly the cups go round , at the toping a good ale firkin ; as roger hosen and shoon had found , and button'd his leather jerkin : gray mare was saddl'd with wondrous speed , with pillion on buttock right sir , and thus he to an old midwife rid , to bring the poor kid to light sir. iv. up , up , dear mother , then roger cries , the fruit of my labour 's new come ; in iuggy's belly it sprawling lies , and cannot get out 'till you come . i 'le help it , cries the old hag , ne're doubt , thy iug shall be well again boy ; i 'le get the urchin as safely out , as ever it did get in boy . v. the mare now bustles with all her feet , no whipping or spurs were wanting ; at last into the good house they get , and mew soon cry'd the bantling : a female chit so small was born , they put it into a flagon ; and must be christen'd that very morn ' , for fear it should dye a pagan . vi. now roger struts about the hall , as great as the prince of condy ; the midwife cries , her parts are small , but they will grow larger one day : what tho' her thighs and legs lye close , and little as any spider ; they will , when up to her teens she grows , by grace of the lord lye wider . vii . and now the merry spic'd-bowls went round , the gossips were void of shame too ; in butter'd ale the priest half drown'd , demands the infant 's name too , some call'd it phill , some florida , but kate was allow'd the best hint ; for she would have it cunicula , 'cause there was a pretty jest in 't . viii . thus cuny of winchester was known , and famous in kent and dover ; and highly rated in london town , and courted the kingdom over : the charms of cuny by sea and land , subdues each human creature ; and will our stubborn hearts command , whilst there is a man , or nature . bartholomew-fair , a catch ; set to music by dr. john blow . here is the ra╌ri╌ty of the whole fair , pimper-le-pimp , and the wise dancing mare ; here 's va╌liant st. george and the dra╌gon , a farce , a girl of fifteen with strange moles on her a — — . here is vi╌en╌na be╌sieg'd a rare thing , and here 's pun╌chi╌nel╌lo shown thrice to the king : then see the masks to the cloi╌ster re╌pair , but there will be no raffling , a pox take the may'r . the shuttlecock ; a new song , set to a pretty scotch tune by mr. courtiville . have you seen bat╌tle╌dore play , where the shuttlecock fly's to and fro one ? or , have you no╌ted an a╌pe╌ril-day , now rai╌ning , now shining , now warming , now storming ? ah! just , just such as these is a woman . love and true me╌rit do seldom pre╌vail , for always we hold a wet eel by the tail , their tongues ne're are i╌dle , the humour 's a rid╌dle they prick with their needle , and o╌gle and wheedle ; and if they have charms , 't is rare╌ly that beau╌ty is true t' ye , for few or none you are sure are your own , but in your arms. love unblinded ; a new song , set to music by mr. william turner . my life and my death were once in your pow'r , i languish'd each mo╌ment , and dy'd ev'╌ry hour ; but now your ill u╌sage has o╌pen'd my eyes , i can free my poor heart , and give o╌thers advice : by dis╌sem╌bling and lies the cocquet may be won , but he that loves faith╌ful╌ly , will be undone . ii. time was , false aurelia , i thought you as bright as angels adorn'd in the glories of light ; but your pride and ingratitude now , i thank fate , have taught my dull sence to distinguish the cheat : and now i can see in your face no such prize , no charms in your person , no darts in your eyes . iii. fain , fain for your sake my amours i would end , and the rest of my days give my books , and my friend ; but another kind fair calls me fool , to destroy , for the sake of one jilt , my whole life's greatest joy : for tho' friends , wine , and books , make life's diadem shine , love , love is the jewel that makes it so fine . the storm ; set to music by mr. henry purcell . farewel ye rocks , ye seas , and sands , green neptune i de╌spise ; i 'le ra╌ther court the plea╌sant strands , than all his wa╌try joys : in╌con╌stant bliss our fate be╌guiles , the sea like love we find ; where calms are like fair cynthia's smiles , and frowns like gusts of wind. hear the noise of the tar╌paw╌lin boys ; port , port , port , port , port , hear the noise of the port , luff bawl aft the sheet is the ma╌ri╌ner's wit : a tarpawlin boys : a plague of their plague of their ig╌no╌rant prattle , and send me to land , and send me to ig╌no╌rant , ig╌no╌rant prattle ; and send me to land , where land , where i may com╌mand a pret╌ty kind wench , a i may com╌mand a pret╌ty kind wench , a pret╌ty kind pret╌ty kind wench , and a bot╌tle . pret╌ty kind wench , and a bot╌tle . ii. with all god's miracles at land , let me acquainted be ; let fools that more would understand , go find them out at sea. his mighty works i 'le praise on shore , and there his blessings reap ; but from this moment seek no more his wonders in the deep . chor. port , port , &c. iii. the merchant , when his sails are furl'd , glides o're the foamy main ; and ploughs with ease the watry world , so great a charm is gain : when avarice has any bounds , if his contented were ; i 'd wage a hundred thousand pounds , he never would come there . chor. port , port , &c. the perfection ; a new song to the dutchess : set to music by dr. john blow . we all to conqu'ring beauty bow , its plea╌sing pow'r ad╌mire ; but i ne're knew a face 'till now , that like yours could inspire . now i may say , i met with one a╌ma╌zes all mankind ; and like men ga╌zing on the sun , with too much light am blind . ii. soft as the tender moving sighs , when longing lovers meet ; like the divining prophets wise , and like blown roses sweet : modest , yet gay ; reserv'd , yet free ; each happy night a bride ; a mein like awful majesty , and yet no spark of pride . iii. the patriarch , to gain a wife , chast , beautiful , and young , serv'd fourteen years a painful life , and never thought 'em long . ah! were you to reward such cares , and life so long could stay ; not fourteen , but four hundred years , would seem but as one day . a new song ; set to music by mr. thomas farmer . why ! why ! oh ye pow'rs that rule the sky ! must the love╌sick damon dye ? when the nymph is at ease , he admires ; she that cau╌ses my groaning , and kills with frowning , for love her hard heart could ne╌ver in╌spire : ah! leave me to pain , still since 't is in vain , still to per╌swade , or change the fair cru╌el maid . ii. down , down , by a brook i 'le lay me down , where the stream does sadly run , whose waves my tears shall still encrease ; oh ye merciless powers ! that talk of showers of joys in heaven poor mortals possess ! ah! if you would have me ever believe joys after death , give me her to strengthen my faith. the distrust ; a new song set to music by mr. john lenton . no , sil╌ly clo╌ris ! tell me no such stories , true gen'rous love can ne╌ver un╌do ye ; when i de╌sert ye , let af╌fe╌cted vir╌tue charm ev'╌ry fop that now does pur╌sue ye : search all hu╌man nature , try ev'╌ry creature , stu╌dy all complexions , ev'╌ry face and feature ; and when e're i dye , you 'l too late de╌scry none e╌ver yet did love so well as i. ii. curse on ambition , what a bless'd condition lovers were in not aw'd by that daemon ; then cruel cloris ! careless of vain-glories , would reap more bliss than pride e're could dream on : we should have no dying , no self-denying , sighings or repulses , when the soul is flying ; but truly wise , dirt she would despise , and own her love the crown of all her joys . the passion ; set to music by mr. samuel akeroyd . by all the pow'rs ! i love you so , nothing's so dear to me below ; and when i would your scorn forsake , some an╌gel turns , and brings me back : al-tho ' my heart 's not fool'd with ease , yet you may break it when you please ; 't is no╌ble , and does ra╌ther dare to dye , than languish and de╌spair . ii. ah! tell me not that men deceive , but if you 'd be believ'd , believe : my heart , like tapers , shut in urns , whilst love gives matter ever burns : since kindness has resistless charms , and beauty , wanting youth , decays ; make hast , and fly into my arms , and crown my bless'd remaining days . a dialogue betwixt alexis and sylvia : set to music by mr. henry purcell . alexis . sit down my dear sylvia , and then tell me , tell me true , when we the fierce pleasure of pas╌sion first knew ; what senses were charm'd , and what raptures did dwell with╌in thy fond heart , my dear nymph ! prethee tell ! that when thy delights in their ful╌ness are known , i may have the joy to re╌late all my own , sylvia . oh fye , my a╌lex╌is ! how dare you pro╌pose to me sil╌ly girl , things im╌mo╌dest as those ! nice can╌dor and mo╌de╌sty glow in my breast , whose ver╌tue can ut╌ter no words so un╌shaft ; but if your im╌pa╌tience ad╌mits no de╌lay , de╌scribe your own raptures , and teach me the way . alexis . a pain mix'd with pleasure my sen╌ses first found , when crowds of delight strait my heart did surround ; a joy so trans╌por╌ting , i sigh'd when 't was done , and fain would re╌new , but a╌las ! all was gone : coy na╌ture was trea╌che╌rous , when first she meant a treasure so pre╌cious so soon should be spent ; coy na╌ture was trea╌che╌rous , when first she meant a trea╌sure so pre╌cious so soon should be spent . sylvia . this free kind con╌fes╌sion does so much pre╌vail , that i in your bo╌som would blush out my tale ; but dea╌rest , you know 't is too much to de╌clare the ioys that our souls , when u╌ni╌ted , do share . let this then suf╌fice , if the plea╌sure could last , a saint would leave heav'n , a saint would leave heav'n still so to be blest , still so , so , so to be blest . chorus . let this then suffice , if the pleasure could last , a saint would leave heav'n , a let this then suffice , if the pleasure could last , a saint would leave saint would leave heav'n still so to be blest , still so , so , so to be blest . heav'n , a saint would leave heav'n still so to be blest , still so , so to be blest . on augustus and sophronia ; set to music by senior baptist. av╌gu╌stus crown'd with ma╌je╌sty , his weigh╌ty cares re╌mo╌ving , be╌held his world , but nought could spy , worth roy╌al thought , but lo╌ving : a sy╌nod of the gods ap╌pear , and vote their sa╌cred sence ; that none but the di╌vi╌nest fair , should bless the greatest prince . ii. sophronia their command obeys , sophronia their chief blessing ; with dove-like innocence , her face was sweet beyond expressing : a time commanding beauty must , while the world lasts , be fine ; and when the world is shook to dust , the sun will cease to shine . finis . a dialogue suppos'd to be between a evnuch boy and a virgin sung by bowen and mrs. cross in a new play call'd ibrahim / set to musick by mr. daniel purcell ; written by mr. durfey ; and exactly engrav'd by tho. cross. purcell, daniel, ?- . approx. kb of xml-encoded text transcribed from -bit group-iv tiff page images. text creation partnership, ann arbor, mi ; oxford (uk) : - (eebo-tcp phase ). a wing d ocm this keyboarded and encoded edition of the work described above is co-owned by the institutions providing financial support to the early english books online text creation partnership. this phase i text is available for reuse, according to the terms of creative commons . universal . the text can be copied, modified, distributed and performed, even for commercial purposes, all without asking permission. early english books online. (eebo-tcp ; phase , no. a ) transcribed from: (early english books online ; image set ) images scanned from microfilm: (early english books, - ; : ) a dialogue suppos'd to be between a evnuch boy and a virgin sung by bowen and mrs. cross in a new play call'd ibrahim / set to musick by mr. daniel purcell ; written by mr. durfey ; and exactly engrav'd by tho. cross. purcell, daniel, ?- . cross, t. (thomas) d'urfey, thomas, - . score ( sheets) t. cross, [london : ] imprint suggested by wing. first staff reads: fly, fly from my sight ... reproduction of original in the british library. created by converting tcp files to tei p using tcp tei.xsl, tei @ oxford. re-processed by university of nebraska-lincoln and northwestern, with changes to facilitate morpho-syntactic tagging. gap elements of known extent have been transformed into placeholder characters or elements to simplify the filling in of gaps by user contributors. eebo-tcp is a partnership between the universities of michigan and oxford and the publisher proquest to create accurately transcribed and encoded texts based on the image sets published by proquest via their early english books online (eebo) database (http://eebo.chadwyck.com). the general aim of eebo-tcp is to encode one copy (usually the first edition) of every monographic english-language title published between and available in eebo. eebo-tcp aimed to produce large quantities of textual data within the usual project restraints of time and funding, and therefore chose to create diplomatic transcriptions (as opposed to critical editions) with light-touch, mainly structural encoding based on the text encoding initiative (http://www.tei-c.org). the eebo-tcp project was divided into two phases. the , texts created during phase of the project have been released into the public domain as of january . anyone can now take and use these texts for their own purposes, but we respectfully request that due credit and attribution is given to their original source. users should be aware of the process of creating the tcp texts, and therefore of any assumptions that can be made about the data. text selection was based on the new cambridge bibliography of english literature (ncbel). if an author (or for an anonymous work, the title) appears in ncbel, then their works are eligible for inclusion. selection was intended to range over a wide variety of subject areas, to reflect the true nature of the print record of the period. in general, first editions of a works in english were prioritized, although there are a number of works in other languages, notably latin and welsh, included and sometimes a second or later edition of a work was chosen if there was a compelling reason to do so. image sets were sent to external keying companies for transcription and basic encoding. quality assurance was then carried out by editorial teams in oxford and michigan. % (or pages, whichever is the greater) of each text was proofread for accuracy and those which did not meet qa standards were returned to the keyers to be redone. after proofreading, the encoding was enhanced and/or corrected and characters marked as illegible were corrected where possible up to a limit of instances per text. any remaining illegibles were encoded as s. understanding these processes should make clear that, while the overall quality of tcp data is very good, some errors will remain and some readable characters will be marked as illegible. users should bear in mind that in all likelihood such instances will never have been looked at by a tcp editor. the texts were encoded and linked to page images in accordance with level of the tei in libraries guidelines. copies of the texts have been issued variously as sgml (tcp schema; ascii text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable xml (tcp schema; characters represented either as utf- unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless xml (tei p , characters represented either as utf- unicode or tei g elements). keying and markup guidelines are available at the text creation partnership web site . eng songs, english. - tcp assigned for keying and markup - aptara keyed and coded from proquest page images - mona logarbo sampled and proofread - mona logarbo text and markup reviewed and edited - pfs batch review (qc) and xml conversion a dialogue suppos'd to be between a evnuch boy , and a virgin. sung by bowen and mrs cross in a new play call'd ibrahim . set to musick by mr daniel purcell . written by mr durfey and exactly engrav'd by tho : cross. she. fly , fly from my sight , fly far a way , my scorn , my scorn thou'lt only purchase by thy he. stay ; a way , a way , a way fond fool , a way , a way , a way , a way , fond fool , a way dear ▪ dear angel no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , here on this place i 'le root — ted grow those pretty pretty pretty , pretty eyes have charm'd me so , i cannot , cannot stir , i cannot , cannot , cannot , cannot go , i cannot , cannot , cannot , cannot stir , i cannot , cannot , cannot , cannot goe , i cannot , cannot , cannot , cannot she goe , thou silly , silly creature be advis'd , & do not , do not stay to be despis'd ; by all , all , all my he. actions thou may'st see , my heart can spare no room for thee : why , why dost thou hate me ▪ ah ! she confess , thou sweet disposer of my ioys ? the reason is , i only gues , by somthing 〈◊〉 thy face & he. voice ▪ y t thou , y t thou art not made like other boys ; why i can kiss , & i can play , & tel a thousand pretty tales ▪ and i can sing y live-long day , if any other talent fails , can sing , can sing the live long day , if any other talent fails , can she. sing , can sing the live long day , if any other talent fails . boas t not thy music , for i fear , y t sing-ing gift has cost thee dear , each warb — ling linnet on y e tree , has far a better , better , better fate , a better fate than y e ; for thy life hap — py pleasures prove , as they can sing so they can love. chorus . she. he. no , no no poor boy no , no , no poor boy — no , no , no not i ; pish pish oh fye no no not why so can i & tast loye's joy , why cannot i pray do but try , pray do but try do but try do but try pray pray do but i pish pish oh fye no no not i you know you know you know you lye . try do but try do but try do but try pray pray do but try i know no reason no reason why i know no reason no reason why . cheerfull ayres or ballads first composed for one single voice, and since set for three voices / by john wilson ... cheerfull ayres or ballads wilson, john, - . this text is an enriched version of the tcp digital transcription a of text r in the english short title catalog (wing w ). textual changes and metadata enrichments aim at making the text more computationally tractable, easier to read, and suitable for network-based collaborative curation by amateur and professional end users from many walks of life. the text has been tokenized and linguistically annotated with morphadorner. the annotation includes standard spellings that support the display of a text in a standardized format that preserves archaic forms ('loveth', 'seekest'). textual changes aim at restoring the text the author or stationer meant to publish. this text has not been fully proofread approx. kb of xml-encoded text transcribed from -bit group-iv tiff page images. earlyprint project evanston,il, notre dame, in, st. louis, mo a wing w estc r ocm this keyboarded and encoded edition of the work described above is co-owned by the institutions providing financial support to the early english books online text creation partnership. this phase i text is available for reuse, according to the terms of creative commons . universal . the text can be copied, modified, distributed and performed, even for commercial purposes, all without asking permission. early english books online. (eebo-tcp ; phase , no. a ) transcribed from: (early english books online ; image set ) images scanned from microfilm: (early english books, - ; : ) cheerfull ayres or ballads first composed for one single voice, and since set for three voices / by john wilson ... cheerfull ayres or ballads wilson, john, - . johnson, robert, ca. - . lanier, nicholas, - . score ([ ], p.) + parts printed by w. hall for ric. davis ..., oxford : . "cantus primus is a compleate book of it selfe, carrying the principall ayre to sing alone with a through bass. cantus secundus and bassus are also printed singly to make two, or three parts, as shall be requisite for the company that will use them"--pref. songs by johnson, lanier, wilson, and anonymous. first ed. cf. wing. errata on p. [ ] of pt. . reproduction of original in library of congress. imperfect: parts are lacking on film. eng songs with continuo. part-songs, english. vocal duets with continuo. vocal trios with continuo. a r (wing w ). civilwar no cheerfull ayres or ballads first composed for one single voice and since set for three voices by john wilson dr in musick professor of the s wilson, john f the rate of defects per , words puts this text in the f category of texts with or more defects per , words. - tcp assigned for keying and markup - apex covantage keyed and coded from proquest page images - john latta sampled and proofread - john latta text and markup reviewed and edited - pfs batch review (qc) and xml conversion cheerfull ayres or ballads first composed for one single voice and since set for three voices by john wilson dr in musick professor of the same in the university of oxford . oxford . printed by w. hall , for ric. davis . anno dom. m dc lx . the preface . some few of these ayres were originally composed by those whose names are affixed to them , but are here placed as being new set by the author of the rest . cantus primus is a compleate book of it selfe , carrying the principall ayre to sing alone with a through base . cantus secundus and bassus are also printed singly to make two , or three parts , as shall be requisite for the company that will use them . this being the first essay ( for ought we understand ) of printing musick that ever was in oxford , and the printers being unacquainted with such work , hath occasioned the faults hereafter mentioned , in this single book , the greater number whereof are the omission of moods , which are supplyed in the other two parts , and will be easily mended with a pen in this . the consideration of what is here premised , with assurance that the other two parts are more correct , and a promise of better care in what shall issue from this presse for the future will ( doubtlesse with unprejudic'd persons ) procure pardon for the present errata . errata in cantus primus . mode wants . pag. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page . l. . note . should stand in d la sol re . . l. . note . should stand in b me . . second barr & second line , a note wanting in c fa ut . the th line and second barr the semibriefe should stand in b me . . two first notes of the d barr and d line should be flat and the semibriefe in the d bar of the th line flat and the d note of the . line and first of the th line flat also . page . . the last note of the forth line should stand in a re . . the first note of the sixth line should stand in d sol re . . the fift note of the last barr in the fift line , should be a crotchet . . the last note of the base should stand in c fa ut . . the semibriefe of the third barr in the sixth line should stand in c fa ut . . the forth note in the d line should stand in g sol re ut . the table . key   cant. . cant. . bassus . g sharp . when troy towne from the fayre lavinian will you buy any honesty full fathom five where the bee sucks when love with have you any worke come hither you that young thirsis lay in kawasha comes in cast your caps and g flat doe not feare to put thoughts doe not vex me who so complaineth come silent night come i faint a come constant hearts love and disdaine in a season . cupid thou art a though your strangenesse aske me no more cloras false love i love ( ahlas ) a sharp if i dye greedy lover b flat . thine eyes to me awake awake i would have thee merry in the merry mont . c flat . faine would i cloris deare give me a thousand lawn as white as driven goe weatherbeaten goe restlesse thoughts if my lady bid begin boast not blind boy ● when on mine eyes ●● ● c sharp . tell me where your come thou father of sir this my litle d noe noe i tell thee noe for ever let fly hence shadowes that since love hath brought you heraulds of my why thinkst thou foole e flat since love hath in when the cleare sun thou that excellest i sweare by muskadell fondnesse of man you say you love me hence with this wedlook so have i seen viw'st thou that poore if i must tel you f flat what would any man down be still you seas bee not thou so foolish f sharp god lyeus not roses couch't so many loves have i now the lusty spring whereforè peep'st thou turne thy beautious face when i beheld my my love and i in a vale with flowrets to the ever honoured dr john wilson on his incomparable book of ballads . not as a bush to thy more noble wine . doe we prefix these lines ; what ever 's thine commends it selfe ; we pay our homage , due to this diviner science and to you : did orpheus harpe cause beasts to dance , thine more thy loftier strains draw love from them , before did hate thy art and thee : this wonder shall raise thee to be a god , make him to fall . sure some intelligence was sent from jove t' acquaint thee with the harmony above ; how else with such composure are we blest . 't is angells musick though in mortalls dresse those low and creeping words we ballads call thy powre has raisd to be coelestiall . o prodigie of nature that couldst keep thy soul in tune , when all the world was deep in discord : it 's then time , for thee to set some sprightly ayre , when there 's most need of it . when sacred anthems ceased , and in stead of that more heavenly musick , did succeed nothing but barking tones , when organs were by trumpets silenc'd , then blown from the quire ; thou , borne to humour all , out of thy braine full fraught with melodye , didst hatch this traine of songs , from whose sweet concord always runs full streames of harmelesse mirth t'apollo's sons . these charme our senses make our souls to dwell upon our ears , there to keep sentinell . heer 's musick for the mean'st capacity , and for the skillful'st too deep harmony : hold still your penns then , cease for to rehearse wilson's deserved praise in untun'd verse . and learne to sing those notes which rightly hit , speake more to 's honour th●n th'accutest wit . proceed harmonious soul , in this thine art . more of thy musick still to us impart , for in these sheets thou shalt embalmed be , and live a wilson to eternity . to my honoured friend dr wilson on his musicall ayres , and incomparable skill on the lute . could wife pithagoras tast thy skill ; or drown'd in numbers drink his fill ; could he [ but revel't in thy ayre one houre , he 'd sweare thy soul is there . thou 'lt tempt , ( take but thy lute in hand , ) euridice againe to land ; who ravisht with one carelesse glance , may safely venture t'other dance on fatall serpents , lul'd in th'armes of thy soft notes they 'l need no charmes , labour but on thy strings , they 'l throng themselves into a swans last song ; where every note will ring the knell of some dead baffled philomel . e. d. ex ae de christi on that incomparable master of musick dr wilson . sir , such in sounds your skill 's , that while you 're here , oxfords not only englands eye but eare : so at a shake of yours our passions flow , as if you reacht our heartstrings with your bow , touch your theorboe , and round all our souls like unisons the restlesse quaver rouls , your * schoole did never so deserve its name , as since your ravishing rhetorick thither came , no lofty style like ela can command , no figures like the postures of your hand , how have i seen , souls melting through the eyes , ears chaind , tongues silent at your melodies . like orpheus rivers , beasts , stones , birds you move , when tears , & wrath , fiercenesse , and winged love follow your tunes , such majesty attends your strokes , that law comes from your fingers ends , the spartans musick made them fight & die , your's would have made them to graspe victorie . no wonder then if poets find their feet , when with such all commanding notes they meet . praise is an echo to good deeds , then fit it is , good musick should have most of it . a. c. to his honoured friend dr john wilson upon his most excellent book of ayres . lend my muse wings and with them i will dare , to soare aloft in your much clearer ayre . where your harmonious sphere is known to move with sweeter accents then those doe above . did now promethius live hee 'd find a way , not only for to animate meere clay . aske for pure ayre not for jove's fire , that he might some harmonious soules inspire . musick 's compleatest parts you here have set , only that wee might find them more compleat , toth' envy of our nation here you shew , musicks perfection perfected by you . to the great master of musick dr j. wilson upon his most excellent book of ayres . the soul 's a symphony : th'harmonious blast , the perfect ayre of the great protoplast . no wonder then if thy diviner note betrày my soul , make mine invention dote . stir'd by thy musick from each melting string , didst thou not cheat me of my soule , i 'de sing , i 'de praise thy vertues ; but thy sweetest quire , bids me give audience only , and admire . each stroake speaks wilson and whoever plays sings a new anthem to his lasting praise . 't is wilson speakes , each neatly warbled straine is but the echo of th' inventors braine . not death , nor time can e're eclipse thy fame , while each string , from thy book , thus sounds thy name . ne're feare oblivion then : thy glory shall , know none , but what 's the worlds great funerall . n. m. to my honoured friend john wilson doctor of musick , on his excellent book of ayres . as friends do meet whom nobler love hath joyn'd and made ( though sev'rall bodies , yet ) one mind , who count themselves to live , not 'cause they move and have a being but because they love ; who when they view , think all their soules i' th' eye . or if they touch , think it i' th' hand to lye : so doe i meet your ayres , they have the art of drawing all my soule into that part which they affect , and if i chance to heare them strook am forc'd to wish my selfe all eare . i doe not wonder that the king did * call , wilson , ther 's more words , let 's heare them all . such was your skill , that what the rest o' th' court perhaps thought long , judicious eares thought short . excellent artist ! whose sweet straines devoure time swift as they , and make dayes seem an houre . but what need more , since 't is enough to tell but this , king charles hath heard , and lik'd them well . j. h. o. c. to that excellent musitian the author . 't is well the musick of the rowling sphaeres doth not arive to prepossesse our eares ; that they may entertaine thy nobler layes ; which might embody'd angels charme , and raise woods into trances . let none that at least hath not a siren templ'd in his breast , pollute thy songs , and in whose every note a quire of muses playes about his throat : that may call out the soule and make it run in a triumphant chariot 'bove the sun . could others but discerne that golden vaine of art , those graces that breath in each straine of thy composures , then they might know what ( in part ) to judge o th' learned travaile that teaches thy notes to command raptures so : but by that selfe-concealing art ( we know ) thine eyes are priviledg'd in thy frames to spye those silken strings , that fine embrodery . to my worthy friend that incomparable musitian dr john wilson on his book of songs of three parts why should i loade with barren praise a head so often wreath'd with bayes : or make the greedy reader looke for something good besides the book ? these dirty lines the rest will soyle . and hardly serve to be their foyle , yet since the author will impart unto the gaping world his art ; i 'le let it know what it ne're thought , what can't be learned may be bought ; least men inestimable call it still and so not buy 't at all . thus o're faire structures of 't we set a bill , this house is to be let : some too perhaps who yet ne're knew great wilson what we owe to you ; when they shall on the title page . see ballads first come on the stage . will thinke , because the word so grosse is . these songs are fit for market crosses : i 'le tell 'um they 're authentick grown , and rimers now put poets downe . and yet i will the muses call , apollo , and the poets all , and bid them tell me if they e're had better offrings then are here , call any nobler ( if they durst ) since they frequented hibla first : some humane , more divine ; the odds is this , men made some , more the gods . thus in a day serene and cleare , some sullen clouds fixt here and there make angry pheb●s mend his ray and add more luster to the day . thus in fayre nights the heavens are not set with one continued starre , but here and there a patch of night doth recompence the rest with light . now could the trembling aire convey these sounds where troys foundations lay ; each scatterd stone would shew his head , though long in ruines buryed ; and being ravisht leap to take the station which it did forsake : and thou ( brave wilson ) with thy hand amphion like shouldst charming stand ; so should each higher note have powre for to erect a lofty towre and when a deeper tone should sound , to sinck a cellar vnder ground ; then might i question which would tell lowder thy fame , quart pot or bell. i 've done , 't is time the reader see the difference 'twixt thee and mee : i 'le only say thy sacred brow shall not be crown'd with laurell now , stay then till wee together can thy master crowne and thee his man . r. r. cheerefull ayres ( or ballads ) for three voyces . cantus primus . cantus primus . j. wilson . wwhen troy towne for ten years warre withstood the greeks in manfullwise , yet did their foes increase so fast , that to resist none could suffice , waste lye those walls that were so good and corne now growes where troy towne stood . cantus primus . j. wilson . from the faire lavinian shore , i your markets come to store , muse not though so farr i dwell and my wares come here to sell . such is the sacred hunger of gould then come to my pack while i cry what d'ye lack what d'ye buy for here it is to be sold . cantus primus . j. wilson . will you buy any honesty come away , i sell it openly by day , i bring no forced lights nor candle to cozen you come buy and handle , this will shew the great man good , the tradesman where he sweares and lyes , the lady of a noble blood , the city dame to rule her eyes , you are rich men now , come buy and then i will make you richer honest honest men . cantus primus . r. johnson . full fathome five thy father lyes , of his bones are corrall made those are pearles that were his eyes , nothing of him that doth fade but doth suffer a sea change into something rich and strange . sea nymphs hourly ring his knell , hark now i heare them ding dong bell ding dong ding dong bell cantus primus . r. johnson . where the bee sucks there suck i , in a cowslips bell i lye there i couch when owles doe cry , on the batts back i doe fly , after summer merrily . merrily merrily shall i live now under the blossome that hangs on the bough merrily merrily shall i live now , under the blossome that hangs on the bough . cantus primus . j. wilson . when love with unconfined wings hovers within my gates and my divine althea brings to whisper at my grates . when i lye tangled in her haire , and fetter'd in her eye , the birds that wanton in the ayre , know no such liberty . cantus primus . j. wilson . have you any work for the sowgelder hoe , my horne goes to high to lowe to to lowe . have you any piggs calves or colts have you any lambs in your holts to cut for the stone , here comes a cunning one have you any brauches to spay'd or e're a fayre mayde , that would be a nun , come kisse mee 't is done . hark how my merry horne doth blow , to high to lowe to high to lowe , to lowe . cantus primus . r. johnson . come hither you that love , and heare me sing of joyes still growing greene fresh and lusty as the pride of spring and ever blowing , come hither youths that blush and dare not know what is desire , and old men worse then you that cannot blow one sparke of fire , and with the power of my enchanting song boyes shall be able men and old and ould men young . cantus primus . j. wilson . young thirsis lay in phillis lap , and gazing on her eye priz'd life too meane for such good hap and fayne the lad would dye . when phillis who the force did prove of love as well as he . cry'd to him stay a while my love and i will dye with thee . so did these happy lovers dye , but with so little paine that both to life immediately returne to dye againe . kawasha comes in majesteé , was never such a god as hee the worthy's they were nine 't is true , and lately arthurs knights we knew . he is come from a farr cuntreé to make our nose a chimneé a chimneé : but now are come up of worthies new , the roaring boyes kawasha's crew kawasha's crew . silanus asse doth leere to see , this well appointed companeé . but if silanus asse should bray , 't would make them roare and run away . a hey a hey a hey for and a hoe , a hey for and a hoe wee 'le make this great potan drinke off silanus cann , wee 'le make sylen fall downe , and cast him in a swoune . and when that he well drunke is returne to see our men of ire of of all him turne him to his munkey's from whence he came . more insence snuffing puffing smoake and fire like fell dragoone . hath been burned at great kawasha's foot , then to sylen or bacchus both , or take in iove to boote . wherefore then yeeld or quit the field . cantus primus . j. wilson . cast your capps and cares away , this is the beggers holiday , in the world look out and see , where 's so happy a king as he , at the crowning of our king , thus we ever dance and sing : where the nation live so free , and so happy as doe wee : be it peace or be it warre , here at liberty we are , hang all officers we cry , and the magistrates too by , and enjoy our ease and rest , to the fields wee are not prest , nor are when the subsidy 's encreast , wee are not a penny ceast , nor will call'd into the towne , to be troubled with a gowne . any goe to law , with a begger for a straw . all which happinesse he braggs , he doth owe unto his raggs . cantus primus . j. wilson . doe not feare to put thy feet , naked in the river sweet . think not neute , nor leech , nor toade , will bite thy foote when thou hast trode : nor let the waters rising high , nor as thou wad'st in make thee cry and sob , but ever live with mee , and not a wave shall trouble thee . cantus primus . j. wilson . thoughts doe not vexe me while i sleepe ; griefe doe not doe not move mee , smile not false hope while i weepe shee cannot love mee , had i been as cold and nice , and as often turning , then as shee had i been ice , and shee as i now burning . teares flow no more from my swolne eyes , sighes doe not so oppresse mee , stop not your eares at my cryes , o but release mee . were you but as sad as i , and as full of mourning , very griefe would make you dye , at least , leave off your scorning . who so complaineth gaineth ost loves just reward . who so resraineth paineth dyeing sans regard , then will i make a vertue of my needing and spare no speech since words cause loves best speeding , o you sad lines proceeding bleeding , shew my grev'd heart's exceeding needing . tell her my sad story , will impaire her glory , if shee smile when i am sorry . cantus primus . j. wilson . come silent night and in thy gloomy shade hide my dispaire all those that trade with griefe doe hate reliefe , and can think nothing faire but thy dark mantle , in whose misty ayre contemning breath they grope for death oh : come and stay , banish the light-some day , the harmes that are not seene be but as though they had not been . cantus primus . j. wilson . come constant hearts that so prevaile , that ev'ry passion putts in baile , my innocence shall dare as farr , to give the tyrant open warre , if warm'd with pride he kindle fires wee 'le drowne them in our chast desires : if he assaile with dart or bow wee le hide them in these hills of snow , so shall his heart plagu'd mourne and dye , while wee smile at his memory and keep our hearts our eyes our eares free from vaine sighs , sad sad groanes and tears . cantus primus . j. wilson . love and disdaine dwells in my mistress eyes , contending which of them shall first destroy m●e , th'one with his restlesse flames my bosome fryes th'other no lesse doth with his ice annoy mee . dearest , since these conclude that i must dye , will you not mourne at my sad obsequie . cantus primus . j. wilson . in a season all oppressed , with sad sorrowes poore distressed , troylous said unto his cressed yeeld o yeeld thee sweet and stay not , o no no no no no no no no sweet love i may not . strife in love is loves uniting , these hands were not made for fighting , but for mutuall hearts delighting , yeeld o yeeld then sweet and stay not : o no no &c. . deare if you will still persever , in this no , which answers never doe what i desire you ever . and againe say no , and spare not . o no no &c. i dare not . . since nor time nor place nor plaining , can change this word of disdaining , what is there for mee remaining , but to dye , if you gainsay not . o no no &c. i may not . cupid thou art a wanton boy , and heretofore mad'st love a toy , but in thy raigne a tyrant art , to wound a sheaperdesses heart : to make her sigh , swoune , weepe , and pale , thus sick yet modest will not vaile ; but cryes out hymen 't is your cure , for the blind boy i 'le ne're endure . cantus primus . j. wilson . though your strangenesse sretts my heart , yet may not i complaine , you perswade me 't is but art , that secret love must feigne . if another you affect , 't is but a shew t' avoyd suspect , is this faire excusing , o no all is abusing . when another holds your hand , you sweare i have your heart : when my rivalls close doe stand , and i stand farre apart . they enjoy you every one , yet must i seeme your friend alone ; is this faire excusing , o no all is abusing . aske mee no more whether doth stray those golden attoms of the day , for in pure love the heavens prepare , that powder to enrich thy hayre , aske me no more where those starres light , that downeward shoote in dead of night , for in thine eyes they set and there , fixed become as in their spheare . aske me no more where iove bestowes when june is gone the flaming rose , for in thy beautyes orient deepe , all flowers as in their causes sleepe . nor aske me more if east or west the phoenix builds her spicie nest , for unto thee at last shee flies and in thy fragrand bosome dyes . clora's false love made clora weepe , and by a rivers side , her flocks which is 't not injustice o yee gods to kindle my desires , and to leave she was wont to keepe neglected thus shee cry'd . poore victory to pierce a his at so much odds , as there 's no mutuall fires . heart that was a tender one , but cowardize to spare your dart from his that was a stone . first part . as shee thus mourn'd the teares that fell downe from her love-sick eyes did in the waters dropp and swell , and into bubbles rise . second part. wherein her blubber'd face appeares , now out alas said shee , how doe i melt away in teares , for him that loves not mee . first part. yet as i lessen multiplie , but in lesse forme appeare , thus doe i languish from mine eye , and grow new in my teare . breake not the christall circles mee sweet streames by your fayre side , my love perhapps may walking bee , and i may be espied . second part. and thus in little drawne and drest in a sad teares attire , may force such passions from his breast , shall equall my desire . ilove ( alas ) but cannot shew it i keep a fire that burnes within rake't up in embers ah could shee know it , i might perhaps be lov'd agen , for a true love may justly call for friendship love reciprocall . some gentle courteous winde betray mee a sigh , by whispering in her eare , or let a piteous shower convey mee and drop into her breast a teare , or two or more , the hardest flint by often dropps receives a dint . shall i then vexe my heart and rend it that is allready too too weake ; no no they say lovers may send it by wrighting what they cannot speake , goe then my muse and let this verse bring back my life or else my hearse . if i dye , be this my will , let my spirit serve thee still , and desire if not fulfill thy whole pleasure so approving , death is not the end of loving . let the earth my body have whence it sprung , there be my grave , only the remembrance have of my image ; let death never , me from thy acquaintance sever the last breath my tongue shall move , be the ayrie forme of love , and despight of death approve ( lifes privation thus defying ) if not dead i love thee dying . cantus primus . j. wilson . greedy lover pause a while , and remember that a smile heretofore would have made thy hopes a feast , which is more since thy dyet was incr●ast , then both looks and language too , or the face it selfe can doe such a province is my hand as if it thou couldst command heretofore there thy lipps would seem to dwell which is more ever since they sped so well , then they can be brought to doe , by my neck and bosome too . if the center of my breast , a dominion unpossest heretofore may thy wandring thought suffice seeke no more , and my heart shall be thy prize , so thou keep above the line , all the hemispheare is thine . if the flames of love were pure , which by oath thou didst assure here-to-fore , gold that goes into the cleere shines the more . when it leaves agen the fire , let not then those looks of thine blemish what they should refine . i have cast into the fire almost all thou could'st desire here-to-fore , but i see thou art to crave more and more ; should i cast in all i have , so that were i ne're so free , thou would'st burn , though not for mee . thine eyes to mee like sunnes appeare or brighter starres their light which makes it summer all the yeare , or else a day of night . but truely i doe think they are but eyes , and neither sunne nor starre . cantus primus . j. wilson . awake awake the morne will never rise , 'till shee can dresse her beauties at thine eyes . the larke forsakes her watry nest and mounting shakes her dewy wings taking thy window for the east , and as shee climbes alost shee sings , awake awake the morne will never rise 'till shee can dresse her bauties at thine eyes . the merchant bowes unto the sea-mans starre , the plow-man from the soone his season takes , only the lover wonders what they are who seeke for light before his mistres wakes . awake awake the morne will never rise , 'till shee can dresse her beauties at thine eyes . cantus primus . j. wilson . i would have thee merry , laugh , and smile , and then look grave and sad , in ev'ry humour but a while make love as 't is that's mad , i would have thy dresse in severall shapes , like proteus carv'd , not he , in humour a meer jack-an-apes , then a grave monkey be . cantus primus . j. wilson . in the merry month of may , on a morne by breake of day forth i walked the woods so wide , when as may was in her pride , there i spyed all alone pbilliday with coridon . . much a doe there was god wot , he could love but shee could not , his love hee said was ever true , nor was mine e're false to you . he said he had lov'd her long , shee said love should have no wrong , . coridon would kisse her then , shee said maids must kisse no men 'till they kist for good and all , then shee made the shepheards call : all the godds to witnesse footh ne're was lov'd a fairer youth . . then with many a pretty oath as yea and nay and faith and troath , such as silly sheapheards use when they will not love abuse , love that had been long deluded , was with kisses sweet concluded : and philliday with garlands gay was crown'd the lady of the may . faine would i cloris whom my heart adores , longer a while between thine armes remaine , but loe the jealous morne her rosy doores to spight mee opes and brings the day againe . farewell farewell cloris 't is time i dy'de , the night departs yet still my woes abide . deere give mee a thousand kisses pay the dept thy lipps doe owe let the number of those blisses to ten thousand thousand grow , 'till to infinites they flow . let the sweet perfum'd treasure of thy breath my spirits fill , enjoying endlesse pleasures , breaths rebreathing let us still , breathe one breath , and wish one will . cantus primus . j. wilson . lawne as white as driven snow , cypresse black as ere was crow , gloves as sweet as damaske roses , maskes for faces and for noses , bugle braceletts necklace amber , persumes for a ladyes chamber , golden coyses and stomachers for my ladds , for to give their deer's pinns and poting sticks pinns and poting sticks of steele what maids lack what what from head to heele , what come buy of mee come , come buy come buy , buy ladds or else your lasses cry come buy . cantus primus . j. wilson . goe weather-beaten thoughts with storme of teares that issue from your selfe conceived sorrow , prize her hard heart , presse her unwilling eares to heare my nights unrest my grieving morrow . tell her the harbour where your selves doe dwell , is my poore heart whereon you beate so sore , as does the clapper on a restles bell ring for the soules that wee shall see no more . and sighs make knowne my will is made to her , to her that hath my heart for legacy . then burst your swellings home and in smoake vade , to be a witnesse to the standers by , that they may testify how much i lov'd her , and shee repent that all this never mov'd her . cantus primus . j. wilson . goe restlesse thoughts fly from your masters breast , and seeke out her that causeth thus my griefe , presse to her heart , letting it never rest untill from her you bring with you reliefe . tell her you come from one , that 's deadly sick a bleeding heart whose wounds cannot be healed by any others pollicy or witt , but by a love which hath been long concealed , pitty perchance may move this sweet effect , and change her minde into some better moode . pray heavens her favour so on you reflect , that in your suit you may be understood . then must you bridle your unruly tongue , and speake her praises and forget your wrong . cantus primus . j. wilson . if my lady bid beginne , shall i say no 't is a sinne ? if shee bidd mee kisse and play , shall i shrinke ? cold foole away . if shee clap my cheekes and spye little cupids in my eye gripe my hand and stroake my haire , shall i like a faint heart feare . no , no , no , let those that lye in dismall dungeons and would dye , dispaire and feare , let those that cry they are forsaken and would flye , quit their fortunes mine are free , hope makes mee hardy , so does shee . cantus primus . j. wilson . tell mee where the beauty lyes in my mistresse , or mine eyes , is shee fayre i made her so , beauty doth from likeing grow . be shee fayrer whiter than venus doves or leda's swanne , what 's that beauty if neglected , seen of all , of none respected . then let my mistresse that i love her , think her fayre cause i approve her . cantus primus . j. wilson . boast not blind boy that i 'me thy prize , 't was not thy dart but those that feather'd with her eyes first strooke my heart . th'ill tuter'd shafts and childish bow , on faintly loving hearts bestowe . i vaunt my flame and dare desye those bugbeare fires , which only serve to terrify fooles fond desires : hoard up for such thy painted flame , as tremble when they heare thy name . my heart thy fire nor shafts could pierce , but holy flashes , swifter then lightning and more fierce , burnt mine to ashes ; where lett them sleepe in unknown rest , since fate concludes their urne her breast . come thou father of the spring : come zephirus , and while we sing spread thy nectar-dewed wings over all this place below , that from hence such sweet may grow , hybla shall envy at the shew , that the nymphs and higher powers may cast their eyes out at their bowers , and descend to pluck thy flowers , whence a rich perfume shall rise , to swell the ayre and pierce the skies sweeter then a sacrifice . cantus primus . j. wilson . sir this my little mistresse here , did ne're pretend to peters chaire , nor no benefice shee ever sold , nor pardon , nor dispence for gold , shee any triple crowne did weare , and yet shee is a pope . no kings her scarcely is a quarter old , and yet shee is a pope . feet did ever kisse , or had worse looks from her then this . nor doth shee ever hope , to saint men with the rope , and yet shee is a pope . a female pope , you 'l say a second ioane , but sure this is pope innocent or none . cantus primus . n. lanneir . no no i tell thee no , though from thee i must goe , yet my heart saies not so . it swears by stella's eyes , in whose darting surprize it in loves fetters lies . it swears by those roses and lillies so white , and those rubies so bright , ne're to part ne're to part from my deare deare delight . cantus primus . r. johnson . for ever let thy heavenly tapers on the married brightly shine and never may un-sacred vapours drowne those glorious flames of thine . o hymen that their hands , their hands dost joyne untill thy rayes to darknesse turne , with thy high praise , with thy high praise , our hearts shall burne , our hearts shall burne . cantus primus . j. wilson . fly hence shadowes that doe keepe watchfull sorrowes charm'd in sleepe , though the eyes be overtaken yet the heart doth ever waken , thoughts charm'd up in busy snares of continuall toyles and cares , love and griefes are so exprest , that they rather sigh then rest . fly hence shadowes that doe keepe watchfull sorrows charm'd in sleepe , watchfull sorrows charm'd in sleepe . cantus primus . j. wilson . since love hath in thine and mine eye kindled a holy flame , what pitty 't were to let it dye , what sinne to quench the same . the starres that seeme extinct by day , disclose their flames at night , and in a subtile sence convey their loves in beames of light . . so when the jealous eye and eare , are shut or turn'd a side : our tongues , our eyes may talke nor feare the being heard or spy'd . . what though our bodies cannot meete , loves fuell's more divine , the fixt starres by their twinkling greete , and yet they never joyne . . false meteors that doe change their place , though they seem fair and bright , yet when they covet to embrace , fall downe and loose their light . . if thou perceive thy flame decay , come light thine eyes at mine : and when i feele mine fade away , i 'le take new fire from thine . . thus while wee shall preserve from wast , the flame of our desires , no vestall shall maintaine more chast , or more immortall fires . since love hath brought thee , and i have caught thee here in this bower and at this hower , nor shall thy faynings , thy coy disdaynings thy causelesse chidings , thy short abidings , thy crafty smilings thy quaint beguilings , nor those thy struglings , with all thy juglings shall make mee leave thee no no thou shalt no more deceive mee . . see'st thou that fountaine , under that mountaine , wat'ring those vallyes , along whose allyes , thou once did'st fly mee , when i did spye thee , even in this atire , held by a satyre : under that sapling , in a close grapling , when i did threat him , and after beat him , and yet would'st leave mee , no , no , thou shalt no more deceive mee . . then cease thy panting , and be not wanting , in those sweet graces , and deare embraces , wherewith thou bindest , all that thou mindest , and fall a billing , 'till i be willing , so to repay thee , that which may stay thee , and so delight thee , that to requite mee , thou ne're wilt leave mee , nor ever offer to deceive mee . you heraulds of my mistresse heart , beauties fairest jewell , to mee her passions force impart , that i may know if shee or no , in-tendeth to bee cruell , your silence can with art expresse , the heart 's unfeined story when modest tongues feare to confesse then daring eyes can best devise enchanting o-ra-to-ry . cantus primus . j. wilson . why thinkst thou foole thy beauties rayes should flame my colder heart when thy disdaine shall sev'rall wayes such peircing blasts impart seest not those beames that guild the day , though they be hot and fierce t' have neither heate nor power to stay , when windes themselves displerce , so though thine eye heates my desire , yet know thy coy disdaine falls like a storme on that young fire , and blowes mee coole againe . cantus primus . j. wilson . when the cleer sunn with his beams hot , scorched the grasse in meade and mountaine , strephon the sheapheard now forgot , late sitting by a christall fountaine under a spreading beeches shade , for phyllis eare this ditty made ; farewell farewell false and untrue love , light as the winde soon chang'd for new love . so long as i was in your sight i was your life , your heart , your treasure , and with fain'd eyes you moan'd and sigh'd as in flame burning past all measure , three dayes endur'd this love to mee , and it was lost in other three . farewell farewell &c. soon as another swayne you saw , who may by love or likeing feigned , you 'gan from mee your love withdraw , and soon my place he had obtained . then came a third your love to win , and wee were out and he was in . farewell &c. doubtlesse you bear your selfe in hand , because of loves you breed such plenty , to fill with new loves all the land , and all the world if it were empty , but o you doe your selfe be-guile , because they live so short a while , farewell farewell &c. cantus primus . j. wilson . what would any man desire ? is he cold ? then here 's a fire is he hot ? shee 'l gently scoole him 'till he finde that heat does coole him , is he sad ? then here 's a pleasure , is hee poore ? then here 's a treasure . loves he musick ? here 's the choice of all sweet sounds in her sweet voyce . does he hunger , heer 's a feast to which a god might bee a guest , and to those viands if hee thirst , heer 's nectar for him , since the first of men that was for sinne a deptor , never any tasted better . heer 's all compleat from head to heele , to heare , to see , tast smell or feele . cantus primus . j. wilson . thou that excellest and sweeter smellest then budding roses yet cruelly killest , others sit billing , loves nectar spilling , why shouldst thou then to mee prove so unwilling , thy looks so smiling , all hearts beguiling kindled the fire of my desire . . then be not cruell , my loves chiefe jewell , quench the flames thou hast made , or give them fewell , all those that knew mee , when they shall view mee , with death rewarded , will curse her that slew mee . o let relenting , and swift repenting , from danger free , both thee and mee . . then wee 'l lye gasping , arme in arme clasping , of loves sweets that have past each others asking , our hearts united , this way delighted , shall not with needlesse feare , no more be frighted . but with sweet kisses , multiply blisses , untill wee prove , one soule in love . i sweare by muskadell , that i doe love thee , well and more then i can tell , by the white clarret and sack , i doe love thy black black black , i doe love thy black black black . so lovely and so fayre ore shaddow'd with thy hayre , so nimble just like haire , all these set mee on loves rack , for thy sweeter black black black . . no goddesse 'mongst them all , so slender and so tall , and gracefull too withall , which makes my sinews to crack , for thy dainty black black black . . thy kinde and loving eye , when first i did espye , our loves it did descrye , dumb speaking what d'yee lack , mine answered thy black black black . fondnesse of man to love a shee , were beauties image on her face so carv'd by im-mor-ta-li-ty , as en-vious time cannot disgrace . who shall weigh a lovers paine , fain'd smiles a while his hopes may steere but soon reduced by sad disdaine to the first principles of feare . then farewell fayrest ne're will i , pursue uncertain blisses more : who sayles by womans constancy , shipwracks his love on every shore . downe be still you seas , water your dread master please , downe downe i say or be silent as the day , you that fling and roare a loft whistling winds be still and soft , not an angry look let fly , you proud mountains fall and dye . tumble no more , nor kick nor roare , nor trouble her keele to make her reele , but safe from surges , rocks and sand , kisse her and stroake her , and set her a land . cantus primus . j. wilson . you say you love mee , nay can sweare it too , but stay sir , 't will not doe , i know you keepe your oathes , just as you weare your cloaths , while new and fresh in fashion , but once growne old you lay them by , forgot like words you speake in passion i 'le not believe you i. cantus primus . j. wilson . hence with this wedlock chaine and smart i 'le not have people laugh at me for wearing shackles on my heart , and live engag'd that might live free , i 'le keep my freedome all i can , and never live a mar-ri-ed man you that have servile mindes may marry and con-fine your selves to one i will not from my nature vary , which like a thousand yet love none but keep my freedome all i can , and never live a married man . cantus primus . j. wilson . so have i seene a silver swann , as in a watry looking glasse , viewing her whi-ter forme and then , courting her selfe with lovely grace . as now shee doth her selfe her selfe admire being at once the fu-ell and the fire . cantus primus . j. wilson . view'st thou that poore penurious payre of lovers how they bill , instructed not by wanton faire , but by a mutuall will . such needlesse aydes these wretches scorne , they finde out hid desires , which in each others minde being borne begets them to new fires . cantus primus . j. wilson . if i must tell you what i love before my heart shall bow to any 't is not the black that i approve , nor yet the browne ador'd by many the first is farr from all de-light , 't is beauties foe and not com-plexion , the embleme of sad care and night , still moveing horror not affection . cantus primus . j. wilson . when on mine eyes her eyes first shone , i all amazed steadily gazed , and shee to make mee more amazed so caught so wove foure eyes in one as who had with advizement seen us would have admir'd loves equall force between us , but treason in those friendlike eyes , my heart first charming and then disdaining , so charm'd it e're it dreamt of harming , as at her mercy now it lyes and shewes me to my endlesse smart , shee lov'd but with her eyes i with my heart . cantus primus . j. wilson . be not thou so foolish nice , as to bee in-vi-ted twice what should woemen more incite then their own sweet appetite , shall savage things more freedome have , then nature unto woemen gave . the swan the turtle , and the sparrow , bill a while then take the marrow ; they bill and kisse , what then they doe , come bill and kisse and i 'le shew you . cantus primus . j. wilson . come i faint thy tedious stay doubles each hower of the day , the nimble hast of winged love , makes aged time not seem to move . did not the night , and then the light , instruct my sight , i should forget the sunn , for-get his flight . shew not the drooping marigold , whose leaves like dolefull armes doe fold , my longing nothing can ex-plaine , but soule and body rent in twaine . did i not moane , and sigh and groane , and talke alone , i might believe my soule from home were gone . cantus primus . j. wilson . god lyeus ever young , ever honour'd ever sung , stain'd with blood of lusty grapes , in a thousand lusty shapes . daunce upon the mazers brim , in the crimson liquor swim , from thy plenteous hand divine , let a river run with wine , god of mirth let this day heere , enter neither care nor feare , en-ter neither care nor feare . cantus primus . j. wilson . not roses coucht within a lilly bed , are those commixtures that depaint thy face , nor yet the white , which silvers hyem's head , mixt with the dewy mornings purple grace ; but thou whose fayre my senses captive led , whom i erst fondly deem'd of heavenly race , hast from my guiltlesse blood which thou hast shed , and envies palenesse got thy white and red . cantus primus . j. wilson . so many loves have i neglected , whose good parts might move mee , that now i am of all re-ject-ed , there is none will love mee . why is mayden heat so coy , it freezeth when it burneth , loosing what it might enjoy and having lost it mourneth . cantus primus . j. wilson . now the lu-sty spring is seen , greene , yellow , gaudy blue , daintily in-vites the view on ev'ry bush on ev'ry greene , roses blushing as they blowe and inviting men to pull , lillies whiter then the snow , woodbines with sweet hony full . all loves emblemes , and all cry ladyes if not plucks you dye . cantus primus . j. wilson . wherefore peep'st thou envious day , wee can kisse without thee , lovers hate that golden ray , that thou bear'st about thee . go and give them light that sorrow , or the saylor flying , our embraces need no morrow nor our pleasures eying . . wee shall curse thy curious eye , for our soon betraying , and condemne thee for a spye , if thou see us playing . get thee gone and lend thy flashes , where there 's need of lending . our affections are not ashes . nor our kisses ending . . were wee cold or wither'd heere , wee should wish thee by us , or but one another feare , then thou should'st not fly us . wee are young thou mar'st our pleasure , goe to sea and slumber , darknesse only gives us leasure , our stolne joyes to number . turne turne , turne thy beautious face away , how pale and sickly looks the day in emulation of thy brighter beames . o envious light fly fly begone come night and joyne two breasts in one , when what love does we will re-peate in dreames . yet thine eyes open , who can day hence fright let but their lidds fall and it will be night . cantus primus . j. wilson . when i behold my mistres face , where beauty hath her dwell-ing place , and see those seeing starres her eyes , in whom loves fire for ever lyes . and heare her witty charming words , her sweet tongue to mine eare affords mee thinks he wants wit , eares , and eyes , whom love makes not idolatrize . cantus primus . j. wilson . my love and i for kisses plaid shee would keepe stakes i was content , but when i wonn shee would be paid , this made mee aske her what shee meant . nay since i see quoth shee i see quoth shee your wrangling vaine , take your own kisses and i 'le take mine a-gaine . in a vale with flowrets spangled , to the nymph that had intangled , strephon meeting her thus lained and to her his bosome chained , tarry o tarry faire at the sigh's at the prayre of who thy deare eyes adm'res hark how each thing wee see doe all discourse of shee , so thy beauty all inspires . the birds thy praises sing smooth windes the blessing acknowledge to thy breath th'earth sayes thou art their spring , each flower confessing their sent and colour was of their sweet breathing . of thy be-queathing . thus sung hee , but the nymph fled him , him and all his praises scorning , wherefore as his anger led him to dispraise his praises turning , stay cruell stay he cryes , and let thy eares and eyes , of thy faults the records bee . and those that prais'd thee late , see how thy scornes they hate . in their due remorce of mee . harke the birds cry like th'owle , th'art all their wonder , the windes would blow thee hence thy absence hasting , th'earth sayes thy frownes are but a dartlesse thunder , flowers smile , nor feare thy frosty bosomes blasting . finis . notes, typically marginal, from the original text notes for div a e- * the old rhetorick schole now assigned for the musick lecture . notes for div a e- * when some of these ayres were presented to him by dr wilson mr low , and others .