THE INDIAN HISTORY OF ANAXANDER AND ORAZIA; WHEREIN Are mingled the Adventures of ALCIDARIS of Cambaya, and the Loves of PIROXENUS.  
Written in French by Monsieur de Boys-Robert, and Translated into English,  
By W. G. Esq.  
CONCERNING The excellency of this History, read the Letter of Monsieur du Balzac next after the Preface.  
LONDON, Printed by S. G. for J. Kirton, and are to be sold as his Shop at the King's Arm●, in S. Paul's Church yard, 1657.   

AN ADVICE OF THE AUTHOR OF THE ORIGINAL, Which may serve as a Preface to the Reader.  
ALthough I list to pass here but as a bare Translator of Anaxanders' Loves, & Alcidaris Adventures, and to make myself more recommendable to thee, seek my authority from the Arabians and Indians; I assure myself, Reader, thou wilt be hardly persuaded that this History is true. However it be, seeing my aim is but to please thee, and with pleasure to divert thee, I care not much whether thou read my Book as a History or Fable, so it do content thee. If I did love to say much, I would easily prove, that there are in those brave Romances which are after the nature of Epique Poems, instructions fit for all States, that vice may be abhorred, and virtue cherished, as well as in Histories; and, in Romances, so much the more, as he that writes them proposes ever perfection to himself, and sets those virtues in a more eminent degree, whereof examples are presented us by Histories. Besides, there are but few Histories, which do not either lie or flatter, as they forget troublesome truths, they publish lies that do oblige, and commonly discover other men's imperfections, to comply with some malicious minds, and sacrifice to envy: But the composers of Epique Poems, and Romances, are exempt from that black malice and most base complacency. They describe things not as they are, but as they ought to be; 'tis without interest, that they condemn foul deeds, and Treasons, and that they honour Justice, Wisdom, and Valour. They make the guilty blush in their Consciences, as well as true Historians, and can tell better how, than they, to animate men's hearts in the defence of right, and reason, even to the last breath of life. Besides, that their design is but to be acceptable, and stir up divers passions in the Readers, they instruct them nevertheless and edify them, so as after reading them, they grow much greater friends to virtue than before. As for myself, who cannot brag of those persuasive, moving gifts, I boast at jest, to come thus near a true History, that I observe the justness of times, that I describe exactly the Situation of Countries, and Regions, and that I relate the customs and ceremonies of the people, at least of such as may give any pleasure to the Readers, estranging myself from such things as may be harsh to their minds, or trouble them. As many as have been in the eastern voyage, & seen the Mogul's Court, who is called, great Achebar, of his Subjects, know that of all Asia they are the best men on horseback that they are great makers of Carrouzels, but that at their public feasts they mostly use the sports of Fencing. Those who have seen, as well as those that have described the Kingdom of Narsinga, agree all of them, that duels are more used there than in any part of the world; that in times past they have been condemned, and the duelists grievously punished, but that of late years, they were fain to suffer them, hoping by that means to abolish them. What I have said of the nuptials and interments of their Princes, is confirmed likewise by divers as well ancient as modern Historians; So as (Reader) it rests only that I satisfy thee of the time, amnd true race of Tamburlaine, from whom I make Anaxander to be descended.  
Thou shalt know then, (if thou pleasest to believe what Albacen an Arabian Historian says, who lived in Tamberlains time, and who in two different Volumes hath writ his two children's lives) that after the death of that great Captain, who was the Prince of Zaguetays son, all his Countries, which were of a great extent, were divided between the two children Santochio, and Letrochio, and his chief Captains, Axallo, Odmar, Synopes, Colonel of his Infantry, and the Prince of ●●●ai● his kinsman; that Santochio had for his share, being the ●●dest son, Zaguetay, which was his father's inheritance, and Letrochio, the younger, took possession of a good part of the Indeses, on this side Ganges A hundred years after Alhacen, another Arabian called Ologbet, who hath written the History of the Kings of Gouzarate, says that Letrochio, Tamberlains son, left his Countries and possessions, to his only son H●mar, who was able to preserve Cambaya only, by reason his other Subjects revolted from his obedience. This Hamar had divers children, of whom the eldest was called Alagmet, who died very young, and from the second, called Abduli, came the great Alcidaris, the father of Alcidaris and Anaxander, which he had by two wives. He was surnamed the great, because he had done many memorable actions from his youth up, chastised many of his rebel Subjects, having overcome them in sundry Battles, and recovered much Land, and many Provinces which had been taken from his father Hamar; among others the Kingdom of Candahar, otherwise called Sablestan, situate on the North of the Kingdom of Cabul, and that of Mandoa, situate between the Kingdoms of Cambaya, and Cytor. Nevertheless he left the enjoyment of them to King Babor, he paying the accustomed Tribute imposed on him by his ancestors. This Babor had one only daughter called Berenica, whom Alcidaris married, from her came the young Alcidaris; and our Anaxander came from Anaxarette Queen of Dulcinda. These two brothers being well united, regained by their valour in time, whatsoever Hamar had lost, and conquered a part of those countries, possessed this day by the great Mogul, who boasheth to be the sole remainder of their race: But I describe their Love's only and their first adventures, purposing to do some better thing hereafter, if I understand, Reader, that this little work hath pleased thee. And now I entreat thee, not to blame me for sundry faults escaped by misfortune in the impression; I have corrected such as have come to my knowledge, and if I have been so happy as to have stolen some importunate hours from thee, I crave no other reward, but that thou wilt amend what I have not observed Farewell.   

A letter written by Monsieur du Balzac, To a Lady of quality, accompanied with the Indian History of Anaxander and Orazia.  
Madam,  
BEing not able to wait on you according to my promise, when you went from hence; I believe, I shall not do you injury, if I commend you better company. 'tis that book I send you, which you heard so much praised, and which, you thought to carry with you into those parts, for a comfort in your absence from the Court. It is certainly worth your estimation, and as great impatience, as I knew you did expect it with. And, if in times past, the belly of a Queen from whence a Prince was to be born, used to be crowned, I wonder not, that you, before the birth thereof approved it. 'Twill without doubt, relish again your palate, which those ill lines of mine, you have sometimes made me send you, have much distasted. It will afford you wherewithal, to shorten the longest days, even of this season; and means, to entertain your self loan, and reason too, to thank me for my abence. For, to speak truth, all visits, will be uneasy to you, during so sweet diversion, as so fine a lecture hath prepared for you, and whoever shall disturb you in it, must undoubtedly receive your secret cu●se, whatever compliments good manners may oblige you to make show of.  
For me, Madam, who will have me believe, my judgement not extremely ill, and that my opinions are sound enough, I must confess, that laying aside the love I bear the Author of this work, I have observed many things therein, which I would praise even in my enemy. He will pardon me, if I tell you, he is one of the most acceptable liars I yet ever saw; and it is very certain, that I never complained of his cheats, till he had done deceiving me, because they lasted no longer. I will not conceal my weakness: I knew I saw the picture of a feigned thing, and yet I felt as violent motions, as the thing real would have stirred in me, if it had been true, and that I had beheld it with mine own eyes. sometimes I was sorry, and sometimes glad, as Monsieur de Boys-Robert was pleased to tell me, of good or ill fortune: me though, I was in earnest interested in the affairs of his imaginary Kings; I had many fears for poor Anaxander, which are beyond expression: and Lisimantus misfortunes, very littleless troubled my mind, and in the very extremities I saw them both, I offered vows for their safety, at the instant, when they were delivered miraculously. In fine, Madam, although my heart be reasonably hard, and my eyes, not very inclinable to water, some tears fell from me, in spite of my teeth, and I was ashamed that they were another man's dreams, and visions, which moved me to so feeling and so real sorrows, and not my own evils. It is a most tyrannical power, which a man's sense usurps over his reason, and which manifestly shows us, that the neighbourhood of the imagination, is extremely contagious to the parts intellectual, and that that proud creature, which thinks 〈◊〉 made to command all others, consists of a great deal more body, than soul. The Author of the Ethiopian History gave me many times such frights, and I cannot at this day read him, but with being deceived. As for other Romances, you know I am not greedy of them; and indeed, the greatest part are 〈◊〉 Heliodorus' disguised, or as the late bishop of Air said, of the children that came to Theagenes and Cari●leas Marriage, who so exactly resentbled their father and mother, as not a hair difference. I promise you Madam, you shall here see what is new, and the Courts true tongue speak, of which, you have so perfect a knowledge. I confess somewhat there is, in some places, a little like roesie, and not entirely according to the strictness of our rules; But I am told, that those kind of beauties become Romances, and that all that manner of writing is without the reach of our jurisdiction. Before I shut up my letter I have something pleasant to tell you of, etc.   

These Books are lately printed, and are sold at the King's Arms in Paul's Churchyard.  
The Administration of Cardinal Richelieu, containing the History of the most important Affairs of Christendom, more particularly of England, from Anno 1624. to 1634  
A Collection out of the best approved Authors, containing near six hundred several Histories of Visions, Apparitions, Prophecies, Spirits, Divinations, and other wonderful Illusions of the Devil, also of divers Astrological Predictions.  
The Man in the Moon, or a Discourse of a Voyage into the Moon by Domingo Gonzales. Also Nuncius Inanimatus Englished.  
A Restitution of Decayed Intelligence in Antiquities, concerning the English Nation, by the Study and Travel of Richard Verstegan.  
The History and Character of the Bishop●, in the Reigns of Q. Elizabeth and K. James, written by Sir John Harrington.  
The Magistrate's Authority in matters of Religion: Or the right of the state in the Church, a Discourse written by the learned Hugo Gro●ius.  
Of Government and Obedience as they stand directed and determined by Scripture and Reason, Four books, by John Hall of Richmond.  
Two Play's of M. James Shirley, The Constant Maid, a Comedy, and S. Patrick for Jreland.  
That Excellent Tragedy of Bussie D' Ambois written by M. George Chapman.  
The Philosophy commonly called the Morals, written by the learned Philosopher Plutarch.   

THE INDIAN HISTORY OF ANAXANDER AND OF ORAZIA.  

The first BOOK.  
As soon as the sad knowledge of Arontus' death, arrived at Baticalus, where the King but late retired, to enjoy the fruits of Lisimantus Victory, who had regained from his Enemies the Country of Canara; As soon, I say, as that sad noise had run throughout the City, all Sports and Pass-times ceased, and their triumphant Tunes were changed to woeful Moans, and the unlooked-for mourning which the Court put on, spread suddenly throughout the Kingdom of Narsinga, which, in that youthful Prince, had loft the flower of all their hopes.  
This sorrow was so universal, and this loss so generally felt, that any man seemed guilty, without tears, and none did dare, although in public, to keep in his sorrow, for fear of being judged , or a Traitor.  
But the fair Orazia, more than all, with grief unspeakable, received the knowledge of that loss; and though herself obtained thereby three Kingdoms, she could not yet endure the everlasting separation from that only brother whom she so tenderly had loved, and of whose dear regards of her, she had so great assurances; Her beauteous mouth, which through excess of love, had caused all the world to sigh, sighed now its self through her excess of sorrow; her lovely eyes, which commonly were called the living Fountains of the Graces, and of Loves, were now, but lasting springs of everflowing tears. And though she strove her utmost, to destroy that beauty, by the clouds she daily cast upon them, yet did they not forbear to send their beams abroad, and shine with equal force, as does the Sun, sometimes betwixt two showers.  
The Princess Lisimena, whose society, but lately was so sweet, and acceptable to her, and in whose bosom she was wont to lock in safety, her displeasures, and delights, grew now uncapable of serving her with any consolation, nay, to speak truth, herself much needed it.  
This Goodly Princess, whom late incensed war, within the King her Father's Country of ●eylan, had drawn into those parts, shared greatly in the common sorrow of the Kingdom, which was then her sanctuary, and seemed as much afflicted, as if her Father had been spoiled of all his Countries; whom formne, and the valour of Lisimantus had made victorious over the King of Maldives, and who had 〈◊〉 his Empire over all his enemies possessions: Lasimena (I say) forgot the pleasures of these Conqueslis, and only would remember that great loss; so late received in that Country, which she loved equal with her own, although she had not had an obligation, by the Laws of nature, and of blood.  
Now, as she never failed from always being with Orazia, to assist in the contrivances of new Pastimes, far was it from her thoughts, to leave her in the woeful case, whereto this new misfortune had reduced her: But how was their entertainment now altered from their former conversation? for, whereas they were wont to breath, no other thing, than sweetness, and content, they now could nothing else but mix confusedly their tears, and sighs, not able to speak a word.  
Thus, in embraces they were found, when Saradin, Arontus faithful squire, with a countenance bearing death's picture in it, entered the Princess Chamber, and kneeling, said, Madam, behold the first time, ever I unwillingly observed my Master's commands; and surely I obey him now in this last service, in duty to a sorrowful Commission: and saying this, he from his pocket drew a handkerchief to wipe his tears, which ran about his face abundantly, and in his other hand, holding a Letter sealed with Arontus' Signet, Madam (said he) see the last relics of that generous Prince, which made all India tremble at him; dying, he ever named you, and when he saw Physicians left him, having but two hours' time to live, he spent that space to let you see his last desires, under his dying hand, in this short letter, which he wanted strength to finish: yet, had he care, to have it sealed in his presence, whiles he lived, and among all his people, who lamented him about his bed, within his Tent, he chose out me, and thus said to me; Saradin, as soon as mine eyes close, go to my Sister, and tell her she observe what I advise her by this Letter, which thou shalt trust no other hand with, than her own; scarce had he said these words, but that his soul followed them, and took its flight to heaven.  
The fair Orazia, who had not need of this addition to her sorrow, had notwithstanding resolution enough to open the letter, which she received from the faithful squire: But yet her tears which choked her eyes, gave her not leave so soon to see that it contained these words.  
Arontus' Letter to Orazia.  
MY dear Sister, the little time I have to live, I spend in teaching thee to bear my death with comfort. I pray thee trouble not thyself, because it could not be more glorious, for it has succeeded the destruction of our enemies, whom I have overthrown in battle. The only grief I have in dying, is, that I cannot with my person, clear a truth unto you, which is needful you should know. Those accomplished Knights, who under names of Ariomant, and Calistenus have so long aisguised themselves among us, are two of the most renowned Princess of Asia; and I conjure thee to observe the God's intention, and thy Brothers last will, which do ordain the first of them, to be thy husband: he is the son of great Al—  
The poor Prince would have said Al●idaris, King of Cambaye, and Father to the generous Anaxander, whose qualities, and manners he intended to describe, if so his hand had power to second his desire: but strength upon a sudden failing him, by reason of his mortal wounds received, he was constrained to leave unperfected his Letter, and in his presence have it sealed as it was, to keep his promise, given the Prince Anaxander, and his Cousin Proxenus, that he would never make them known, but to his Sister Orazia, nor make their birth apparent, till they were fit, to show themselves, in Prince's equipage, before the King of Narsinga.  
This letter did redouble her affliction, and among the violent touches of her sorrow, waked her amorous dislurbances. After she had a thousand times accused the heavens, and cursed Arontus fatal victory, which cost his life; coming at length, to cast her eyes upon the notice he had given her in his Letter, (admire the force and power of love) a sudden alteration surprised her, and moved her thoughts from the sad mourning of her brother, to reflect upon her Lover. She always had opinion, that Ariomant, whose actions were so Kingly, must be of eminent quality; and notwithstanding his so humble fashion in the King her Father's Court, she knew, that in his eyes and Courage, there was somewhat great and famous.  
But at that instant, she received so glorious a testimony of his birth, she neither could disguise apprehension, nor dissemble from Lisimenaes' eyes, the passion she was in, to be more fully satisfied; For which cause, drawing Saradin apart, My friend (said she) to him, since the misfortune happened to us by thy Master's loss, hat testimony hath Ariamont given, who now commands the Army: Madam, answered Saradin, since that woeful day, where in the Prince, forced to leave us, gave him the guidance of our Troops, he hath so worthily discharged himself, that though he be a stranger, and known by nothing but his actions, he hath not purchased the smallest jealousy; all our Captains, with delight obey him, and though the Prince had not himself appointed him as chief, I think he had been chosen by the Armies general consent. His wisdom and his valour are so met, and so full of every virtue sit to make up a commander, that if there be any thing, which may administer a comfort to us, in this dire mischance, it is, to see our Prince his power hath fallen into so noble hands.  
The Princess received a twofold mitigation of her sorrow, when she learned that he, to whom she had already given her heart, not knowing his descent, was not alone a Prince by birth, but that his reputation was so great, and universally admired by all the King her Father's subjects, as that she saw fair likelihoods, of good success unto her loves.  
The only curiosity she had to know his parentage, and over what people he commanded, did yet keep her unsatisfied; and gathering by Saradins discourse, that in the Army, he was not held for what he was, she guest there was some reason, why he published not himself, and that she could not know the truth thereof, except himself did tell it her.  
This was the reason why, among so many other questions asked of Saradin, she enquired of him, whether his return would not be shortly. Madam, answered the faithful squire, as soon as he sh●ll have conquered that rest of the Kingdom of Decan, which had been made a prey unto those two revolted slaves, whom we have punished, and overthrown in battle, he will bring back the victorious army, which as you know have decreed sacred honours to my Master, whose precious body embalmed, will be within a few days conducted hither, drawn in a triumphant Chariot, which shall accompany his pompous funerals. It cannot be long ere they return; for the Decanians ravished with joy to be delivered from two slaves, who have driven out all their blood Royal from their government, came every day to yield themselves unto the valiant Ariomant, and bring him still their City keys, and Castles likewise. And that poor people, incapable of defending themselves, with pleasure rank them under the King's dominion, whose clemency they know, as surely as his justice.  
The fair Orazia not able at that time to learn more news, of her deer Ariomant, with much impatience looked for his return, and still she sought her common comforts from Lisimena, from whom she could not hid the new occasions of her joy, nor yet conceal her Lover's birth, which from her Brother's Letter (which the Gods would not allow an end to,) she began to know; But she conjured her, she should keep it secret, and make no mention of it till a fit season.  
Mean while, for her diversions, and to beguile the time of Ariomants absence, she often talked with Saradin, and made him repeat the praises, which she already had tasted, with so much content in his behalf, whom more than all the world she loved. And because she would make Saradin entirely hers, whose faithfulness she knew unparallelled, her chief squire being slain in the battle, she chose Saradin to succeed him, to which, she got the King her Father's consent, who was much pleased to give him that reward, as worthy of his long good services.  
If hitherto, I have not spoken of that great Monarch's sorrow, and excessive grief, for loss of his dear son, upon whose magnanimity, and valour, he had built his rest, and hopes, 'tis to speak truly, that I hold his woes unspeakable; Besides, in telling you the little strength he had to meet that unexpected news, and the despair which more than once had tempted him to do violence on himself, I fear to lay a blemish on the other actions of his life. Let us forget his sorrows, and his over-passion then, and call to mind the constancy wherewith he shortly after armed himself, and resolution which he took, to honour, (as his army had desired) his deer Arontus' memory, and funerals.  
He always kept the brave Lisimantus with him, and so much valued the courage of that invincible Knight, as that he dared not in his presence show his great resentments; and truly 'twas from him, he had more comfort than from any other, being a man, who had despised a thousand deaths; and one, who though his life were glorious for a thousand brave exploits, yet found no sweetness in it, for the bloody discoutentments he each day received in the scorn of beauteous Lisimena.  
But whiles accommodations are preparing to solemnize the funeral pomps of that Prince whom they expect, and whose body, glorious though without a soul, craves the honour of a triumph, 'tis requisite, that by the way, I tell you somewhat of this Lisimantus, who for his virtue, merits in this place, to have a short abridgement of his life recorded.  
He was a Soldier under fortune's banner, who from his infancy being given a Page unto the Princess Lisimena, and after given again unto the King of Zeilan her father, as you shall see in the sequel of this story, from step to step advanced him by his courage, and by his excellent conduct risen to the greatest charges in the Kingdom; and so far forth, as after Arbiran's death, he followed him, and was made general of that great Army, which hath of late triumphed over the King of Maldives. All the Indian Chronicles are full of memorable actions, by him done in that long war; and you shall by and by learn from his own mouth, the reason why, to take upon him the name of Lisimantus, he forsook his own, a name he borrowed from the King his Master's only daughter, to whom from his first rising he was bold to send sighs, and amorous aspects.  
The fair Lisimena (so was the Princess called,) besides a private inclination which she had to cherish that accomplished Knight, for his own merits sake, did yet besides account herself obliged thereto, for great and noted services, which every day he did unto the Crown of Zeilan, whose chief support, and prop he was: but the great courage of her heart, and honour, which she valued more than all things else, caused her to undervalue in her thoughts, the secret love of that unknown young man, whom she had seen to come so poorly fitted to the King her Father's Court, who knew no more than she, his birth, and could not enough wonder at the boldness which he took, not only to send forth his looks towards her, but even to sigh in presence of her, whiles the whole Court saw and knew it; because it was a Law throughout the Indeses, that a Princess could not marry but her equal, nor without much dishonour, suffer the addresses of a man, who were not Kingly born. And in some parts the Law was more severe than others, as in the Kingdom of Decan, where death was added to the shame of that Princess, who should unequally dispose herself. Which is at present yet the Custom among the Negres as well of the Kingdom of Cambaye, as Calcutta, and all the parts of Malabar. Not one however dared to speak his thoughts of Lisimantus open love, envy itself was silent, as well for that they knew the greatness of his humour, as the respect which they were bound to owe the power of his command, wherein he did so worthily acquit himself.  
The King observed him as well as others, but that his wisdom did oblige him to distemble what he saw, because in truth he was very necessary, as the chiefest instrument of that revenge he had ordained for his greatest enemy, the King of Maldives, who had for wantonness assaulted him, and sworn his ruin; But for fear of causing greater passion which he daily saw to grow in Lisimantus, it seemed him best to separate his daughter for some time, and send her to his brothers in Law, and friend, the King of Narsingus Court, to keep her Cousin Orazia company. He wanted not a colour for this act, for they had lately understood by an intelligencer, that the King of Maldives who was then lately beaten in two sea fights by Lisimantus, made great preparation, to besiege the City of Colombo, where the King of Zeilan commonly held his Court, and he conceived he should have less cause to fear, when as his daughter who was the greatest treasure that he had, (though in his Country's Pearl, and Emeralds & Saphires are found abundantly) should remain in safety.  
This resolution he no sooner took but put in execution, and sent his only daughter (who long since lost her Mother) to Narsinga, with an equipage which well became her greatness.  
Lisimantus would most gladly have diverted that voyage, had he dared, and had opposed his courage to the King's fear, if that he should not have too openly declared himself, and with insolency abused the prosperity of his fortune and his Arms; this made him hid his discontent, and yielding to necessity, permitted her to go away, who had fomented still his courage, and was cause of all the goodly actions he had done.  
It was indeed the King of Maldives project, to besiege the City of Colombo, that in some sort he might repair his several assronts, received in many Sea fights: But by the impatient courage of Lisimantus, he was prevented, who finding they were slow in coming, and perceiving how the King his Master's Forces were augmented by the late aid sent by the King of Narsinga his Brother in Law, thought sit to prevent the enemy, and go lay battery to Bandos, his chiefest fortress, which was not far from the Isle of Male, where then he made his warlike provisions. And that which put him upon the enterprise, was, that he had intelligence within the place; he proposed it to the council of war, who approved thereof, and was so happy, as his plot succeeded for the King his Master's advantage; he took that Castle under the King of Maldives nose, who was come to secure it, sunk divers of his great ships, and in a word, to finish all his victories, he defeated absolutely the King of Maldives, who fled into the farthest parts of the Isles of Palandurus; he got all his Countries, wherewith he enlarged his Masters, and did such notable things, and worthy of admiration, as will never be forgotten, as you shall more at large perceive in the fifth Book of this History; for I mean now to tell you only, what adventures brought him to the City of Baticalus.  
No sooner was he returned victorious into the Island of Zeilan, but the King had notice, that the two revolted slaves, the faithless Rozalcan and his Brother Zabain, who had usurped the Kingdom of Decan, and driven out of all their lawful Princes, not contented with the Signiories of those twelve mighty Provinces, would yet augment themselves, at the charges of the King of Narsinga, from whom, already they had taken the Country of Canara which bordered on them, and lay convenient for their purpose. As soon as the King of Zeilan knew hereof, having no more to fear now from the King of Maldives, whose pride was well abated, though nothing more than how to secure and revenge his friend, his neighbour, and ally, the King of Narsinga, to whom he sent back his Troops, adding as many of his own subjects, under the conduct of Lisimantus, whose service by the same occasion he presented him, if in the present necessity of his affairs he thought him needful.  
You may imagine if our Heros, who did seek but new occasion, to employ his courage in, was very glad to find it in a place, where he was sure to see the sweetest object of his thoughts, he did not run, he flew unto it, and being arrived at Bisnagar, where then the King of Narsinga was, he had the honour to divide the Royal Army, with the Prince Arontus, only heir to those great Kingdoms, of Narsinga, Bisnagar, and of Orixa; But Arontus, as great reason was, did choose, and took the greatest and the hardest task to undergo.  
Lisimantus then, with those Troops which he brought out of Zeilan, were sent to re-obtain the Country of Canara from the enemies, and the Prince Arontus led his Army into the Kingdom of Decan, resolving to root out those two slaves, which had revolted from their Prince, and caused so many, and so divers mischiefs; he therein bore himself so bravely, that having met them in the field, and with the pride of all their Army, he gave them battle, he slew Zabain with his own hand, and aided by the valour of Ariomont and Callistenus, had so glorious a success, as that he rooted out those Monsters, of whom, the one as I have said, with his own hand he slew; but from the other had his mortal wound, who was then presently ta'en prisoner, & by and by, shall serve to adorn the Funeral Triumph of that Prince, fallen in his victory, and whom to sorrow for, we begun already.  
Before those passags in Decan, Lisimantus had already done so well his duty, as he regained the Province of Canara, so famous for those three Cities, Onor, Mangalor, and Baticalus; and after he had put to death, or banished far enough from thence, all those who had been constant to those slaves, who faith-less had opposed themselves against his power, he sent a post to give knowledge of it to the King of Narsinga; which when he understood, as well because he would enjoy the fruits of that valiant Cavaliers victory, as for his near being to Decan, and sooner having advertisements from his Son, he left the great City of Bisnagar, & removed his whole Court to Baticalus, which heretofore had been the ancient burying place of the first Kings of Narsinga, when they abode in the Country of Canara, and shall serve shortly in the same stead unto the generous Arontus.  
There 'twas, that Lisimantus saw again the dearest object of his passion, there 'twas that all his great desires awaked, and where he thought, having o'ercome his enemies, he should obtain fair Lisimena; But, though that beauteous Princess knew sufficiently Lisimantus merits, and was not ignorant of one of all those services he did her Father, the evil relish of his petty birth, diverted her from loving him, and from his conversation too, for fear lest those perfections which she noted in his mind and body, might at length gain on her, and light a fire, which was already kindling in her heart, which then she might not know to quench.  
The fair Orazia knew all the secrets of her soul, as she had likewise opened hers to Lisimena, and whiles each entertained other with their amorous resentments, there came a Post from the King of Zeilan, who craved again his daughter, and prayed the King of Narsinga, to send her back, because there was no stir or trouble now within his Countries: But this news greatly grieved Orazia, who was like to lose, and may be, lose for ever that dear Princess, unto whom, besides so near a blood, so great and perfect friendship had united her. However, little was that sorrow, to another which befell her shortly after, by the arrival of a Post come from Decan, who as I said, brought her the woeful news of her only brother, Arontus' death. But, for we have already mentioned the honours meant unto him, although dead, and the provisions fitted for his triumph; Let us go on in our story, and renew no more, the plaints, and griefs, which but too oft already, I have for a loss so general, repeated.  
Scarce had a Month been spent since that sad news had entered Baticalus, when a Post from Ariomant came to the King, to give him notice of his Victorious Armies coming home, which waited on the glorious body of his Son: Immediately that valiant King, forgetting or dissembling his inward sorrow, caused the stately sumptuous Convoy to be fitted, which, by night, and with this ceremony, passed from the gate of the great street of Baticalus, to the Royal Palace.  
First, the whole street was spread with black Velvet, and at each window burned six Torches (throughout every story) of Virgin wax, to show the pomp of that Solemnity. All the Soldiers, who in that War had followed him, past File and File, in streaming tears, trailing their Pikes upon the ground, as conquered people, rather than victorious; their brazen Drums in mourning cases, beat but now, and then, and gave a certain doleful sound, which moved new horror in the people; when as the Foot companies, (which were a great number,) had all passed by, the Cavalry in Sable Arms appeared, their horse Caparisons of the same colour, having the fights of their Helmets down, and holding but the shivers of Lances in their hands; their Trumpets, but half blown, sent forth most lamentable sounds or rather cries, which now made melt the hearts of those, who formerly they had encouraged; next them, came Ariomant, who really afflicted, hide not his face, as did the rest, but in his eyes would have them see the sadness of his heart, and in this sorrowful appearance he did seem so handsome, that Orazia, who observed him passing by, was doubly (but for divers causes) moved, by his tears; ●allistenus, was by his side, who nothing differed from him, save that his Sable plume was not so long as his; the Chariot followed them close after, which drawn by six black horses, carried the Cypress smelling Coffin, where lay; the body of Arontus, and over it, his Image fixed, in Kingly rober, holding his Sceptre in his hand. Rosal●on was on his knees, chained at the feet of this Effigies, who looked in his face, and round about him, there marched in much pain, by reason of their chains, the chief of those who had rebelled, and Traitorous Villains to their King, had taken party with a pair of Slaves. Before the pillar● of the Chariot, there hung, as Trophies, every piece of the Prince's Armour, from head to foot, and at the hinder pillars were made fast some of the Ensigns and the Warlike spoils, which he had gotten from the two Usurpers, and what the Chariot could not carry, were borne on Elephants, which followed them, in cover of black Velvet.  
In this glorious, and mournful equipage, Arontus' body was carried as far as the Temple of the Royal Palace, which was the ancient place of burying their Kings. There had they raised a stately Altar, on which was set the Image of the Prince, exceeding like him, which they honoured with Perfumes, and lighted Lamps were placed about it; And, that according to the ancient custom, that ceremony, might last for ever, a yearly sum was settled, and people appointed, who with great molten Censers, almost like those wherewith they worshipped the gods, should still presume that Image, and see that everlastingly those Lamps should burn; at the feet of the Effigies, was set this inscription in Arabic verses, which I have in our language thus translated.  
In thickest of my Victory,  
When my strong arm, in honour high  
Did strew their Camp, with dread, and fear,  
Twice wounded, by two deadly darts,  
Triumphing o'er the rebels hearts,  
Death, did his triumphs on me rear.  
As soon as they were gone forth from the Temple, Rosalcan, whom the Executioners had seized, by the King's command, had his head struck off at the gate, and was slain as a sacrifice unto the Prince's Guardian Angels.  
When all the Funeral ceremonies were ended, and the great sorrow overpast, the King, who had a manlike heart, diverting by degrees his trouble, sought comfort in the great perfections of his Daughter, which was left him, the rare Orarza, who, gaining every day, new charms from the return her of dearest Lover, grew a continual object of delight, to all that saw her; her beauteous face, shining, within that great and obscure Veil, had more force, than when the Sun bursts through the cloud, which in foul weather environ it: Love never leaves her eyes, in greatest sadness, nor in her strictest mourning do her graces ever quit her.  
Before the King's departure from Baticalus, he made provision for disorders in the Kingdom, and chief to restrain the liberty, of private Combats, which the War had lately very much renewed among his brave Nobility. Indeed, they gave too great a way, unto that brute, and boundless fury, and thereby too much wronged their courage, which exalted them above all other Nations far: For preventing therefore anew, the progress of this mischief, which from day to day got strength, the Council was assembled, and the King ordained a Law severe, whereby, without exception, of or rank, or quality whatever, it was decreed, that the infringers should unpardonably pass the Hangman's hands, and have their heads struck off, besides the loss of offices, and goods, which should remain confiscate to the King, and that the execution might be sure, and that all hope of favour for the future might be clean taken away, his Majesty swore solemnly, before the Altars, on the sacred Books, and by his Father's soul, to make due execution of it; nor that his Son, if yet alive, should have exemption from the Law, if he should give himself to that inhuman course, and thereby run the hazard of it.  
This strict Ordinance, repressed exceedingly the fierceness of that ready youth, who were compelled to hid their often resentments after injuries received, and restrained their too too heady forwardness, wherein, so indiscreetly they had laid the chiefest point of honour. When as sufficient provision had been made for this disorder, and, that the King, had, for the good, and quiet of his people, settled other wholesome Laws, and strengthened all the Holds of Canara, with faithful Governors, and meet provisions, he commanded all manner of Carriages, and Wagons to be ready, for that within eight days, he would departed from Baticalus; and for more acceptation to the King of Zeylan, who desired his Daughter, he meant to wait on her himself unto the nearest Port for her conveniency, with which advertisement he bid the Post return unto the King his Master.  
This resolution of the Kings, pleased greatly Lisimantus, who being to be chief of that Conduct meaned to declare himself upon the way, and let Lisimena know, (who saw too much already) his great passion so her love. In Baticalus he had never opportunity to speak in private to her, though for that end, he had employed his subtlest contrivances, and so far forth, as what by gifts and flattering, he had won a little Page of hers, called Aquilant, whom she much loved, and was ever of her train; with him he had the boldness to trust a Letter, which contained his secret Loves, and told him, 'twas an intelligence that much concerned his Mistress service, and that he should not fail, to be careful in the delivery, without telling her from whence it came, for that she would herself find well enough, and that undoubtedly, she would think much the better of him; This little innocent, gave indeed the paper to Lisimena, who verily thinking it to be some notice which concerned her good, or else the King her fathers, immediately opened it, and was amazed to find what followeth written in it.  
Lisimantus Letter to Lisimena.  
Madame,  
I Know that instantly you will accuse my rashness, and condemn as guilty my desires; because 'twas never heard, and chief in this Country, that a Subject, should presume to speak unto his Princess, openly of Love; But come what may, and whatsoever evil be prepared for me, I am forced to yield unto the motions of my soul, and make my hands as guilty; by those lines, as are mine eyes, who have already taken boldness, to declare my passion to you. If from the gods, I have received any merit, which may cause you to endure, and not reject the Love I make you; I conjure you Madam, not to stick upon your Country Laws, for they concern not me, in punishing unequal Marriages, having (however mean I am esteemed to be) enough to make me by my courage, and my glorious erterprises equal to the greatest Kings; 'tis true, I think not Madam, that I am descended from a Kingly parentage, nor can I show the titles of my family, in ancient characters of graven Marble; but, since my love's necessity, compels me to a little vaunt; to make up by my actions, what I want in birth, I mean to draw some lustre from my proper virtue, and am glader far, to owe my glory to my Sword, than to my Grandsire's merits. Yet though I might be able to reckon Kings among my ancestors, I had rather much, be estimable for the number I had overcome, than even from those I should derive myself extracted; And since the gods have deigned so great a favour to my arms, as to enlarge the King your father's Countries, and root out his Enemies, why should I fear, to promise other Conquests to myself hereafter? Is there so hard a Victory to get, which that I may be worthy of your Love, I will not undertake? And if at most it be, that for your husband, you desire a King, bid me depose the mightiest of all Asia, that, with that title I may have the honour to possess you, and may find, no other obstacle to my ambition.  
Lisimena was marvellously surprised at this Letter, and exceedingly chid the little Aquilant, forbidding him, for ever after upon pain of being turned away, to have to do with Lisimantus matters. Notwithstanding, whatever resolution she had taken, to dissemble, & conceal the trouble, which this accomplished knights affection caused her, she could not choose but tell her other self, her deer Orazia, each particular, being persuaded, for so much she loved her, and so sure belief had of her, that though she told her all, she never would let out one secret from her heart. My sister (said she) for so they called each other;) what reason is there I should give myself to love a subject, who, even himself seems to confess the poverty of his descent, & is guilty of such meanness, as never yet to any body, would he declare the place where he was born; yet I cannot hate him, for he is too lovely qualified; yourself can testify, of some of his good actions; &, as I think, I should both trespass on my honour, & our Laws, to show consent to his entreaties; so should I anger Love, if absolutely, I should scorn them. What shall I do my dear sister, in these two extremities, wherewith I am so equally pressed? I entreat you to give me such counsel, as yourself would accept, provided it be built on honour, which I never mean to violate.  
Orazia, who but lately had the same resentments for her Ariomant, whilst his condition was unknown unto her, and who knew that Love does not consider qualities; or set a difference between parties, was in as much trouble as Lisimena, to flatter her passion without offending her, or herself; for her own ends, forbade her to advise for a Lisimenaes' dvantage, in the impatient and extreme desire she had, to procure that Ariomant might secretly come to her, to be satisfied from his own mouth, touching the Story of his life, and the whole truth of his original; which being not possible, without the knowledge of Lisimena, who day nor night was absent from her, she thought, that if Lisimantus should have access to his Princess, at those times when she should have a mind to entertain her Lover, besides that Ariomant would never yield to make himself known before so many people, there would be likewise too many witnesses, unto a matter, which was as yet not time to be revealed to any body; all these considerations, caused her to insist upon the unhappy quality of a subject, and to tell Lisimena, that though her Lover, so virtuous, and accomplished as he was, being a subject to the King her father, and the meanness of his birth but too too sure; she should do herself great wrong to speak with him in private, and to allow his open Love; she wished her, to have a little patience, seeing her honour was more deer unto her than his love, and it may be Lisimantus great achievements would so touch the King, who had already spied his amorous inclination, as that he voluntarily might give him his succession, by making her his wife.  
See here how Orazia diverted Lisimena from the desire to which she exceedingly inclined, to admit, and talk with Lisimantus, who was as beautiful, as bold, and being no less eloquent, than valiant, had doubtlessly, at first dash, greatly shaken this Princess' resolution. Let's leave her then in her concealed trouble, and likewise the sad memory, of all the anguish, caused by Arontus' death, and turn us to our Lover's joy, who with a alike desire, seek how to meet again, and burn with one impatience.  
Ariomant knew nothing of the care, which poor Arontus had, lying a dying, to advertise his sister of his high descent; and meaning with his dear friend Callistenus to retuan into Cambaye, that suddenly they might come back in Prince's equipage, and consummate their faithful Loves; he laboured to receive the fair Orazia's commands, and meant before he went, to tell her secretly, his great extraction, that as yet he might be more acceptable unto her, and more worthy of her favours, which he had already but too much a acquired, when Saradin the Princess new Squire, to whom she had given trust of all her secrets, came to him from her, and said as follows, to his no less great astonishment, than Joy.  
Illustrious Ariomant (said he,) without Magic, I can tell the trouble you are in; and have no other errand, than to help you out; I know you labour to be private with the Princess; and what say you, if she desire it too, and if already knowing by Divine revelation part of your greatness, she have sent me to you, to entreat your company, as soon as may be, and to hear the story of your life, and matters, which but from yourself she cannot learn. Wonder not Sir, said he; you have seen me formerly a servant to Arontus, and my long, and known fidelity in several affairs, has made me acceptable to the Princess, who hath done me the honour to think me fit to exercise an office in her house, which by the death of her chief Squire, fell vacant; besides, she hath thought fit to open me her heart, and tell me how she loves you, which she hath Inherited, from her Brother, who so dearly tendered you; come go with me if you desire to know more; for I am only charged to bring you where she is, and have detained you with my past discourse, that you might only trust my faith and word.  
Sure Ariomants passion must have been extreme, seeing his heart, which till that time seemed insensible, or at least ordinary in its joy, appeared now a long time in his countenance disordered by the alteration which that pleasing news had caused in him; we may from thence collect, that Love is the most tickling, and delicate, of all the motions of the soul; for commonly, the greatest courages, are most indifferent to every other joy, than those, which come from the successes of their Loves.  
When our brave Hero, was recovered from his transport, he thanked the faithful Saradin, for having by his care delivered him from so great trouble, and followed him alone, without the least distrust, unto the little Garden of Fountains, where the amorous Princess did expect him.  
The Sun already had been set, an hour, or more, and the Moon, being about the Full, without offence of any Cloud, began to shine, when the fair Orazia as well to take the free contentment, of the freshness, of so fair, and clear, a night, as without hindrance, to give access unto her Lover, walked alone, save with the Princess of Zeilan, in the little Garden which accompanied their neighbouring privacies, and which was common to them both, wherein they had forbidden any body to be seen. Although she with impatience looked for Ariomant, she could not choose but be surprised at his coming; she stayed her in a verdant Parlour, and dewed with a Crystal Fountain, which being placed against the wall, ran out into the City; for there it was that Saradin must bring him in, for fear least in the walk, some of the Princess household might discover him, because their windows looked into the Garden.  
No sooner had that lovely Prince appeared to her eyes, by whom he was as much beloved, as he loved, but Love and Joy transporting him, he kneeled, and after having kissed her hand: Madam said he, is it possible, that you have thought me worthy of so great a happiness, and glory: hold me no longer in suspense, tell me, ah tell me, if my eyes deceive me, or whether it be a real act of my good fortune, which presents me to you. His wonder did not so much blind him, but he knew his duty towards Lisimena; wherefore he risen immediately to give her salutations, with as great civility, as gracefulness, before he thus was answered by Orazia. Most generous Prince, said she, you can no longer hid you from me, The gods have granted me discovery of part of your illustrious birth; and surely, being as you are, the real proofs you shall here receive of my affection, & esteem, will be but much below your merit; do not, I pray you therefore feign, (before this Princess, whose perfect union with me, gives us both but one desire,) to tell me that, at full, which but in part, has yet arrived my knowledge. Tell me of all the fortunes you have run, before your coming hither, and above all, conceal not from me, the chief cause, that guided you, into these parts.  
Madam, replied Ariomant, since for the glory of us mortals, you are here below, and since you are by all acknowledged, for a most visible divinity on earth, I cannot wonder at your knowledge of me. Goddesses, cannot be ignorant, of any thing; they pierce into meant hearts, and wills; And being so, how comes it Madam, you demand of me, the cause that brought me hither? can it be possible, that you, who have read o'er my heart, have not found there, your Picture drawn by Cupid's hand. In truth, I thought whiles we abode at Bisnagar, I had made that doubt clear enough, and feared, I had thereby transgressed. For though, from that time you had known the truth of my extraction, I ought not for all that, so much to hazard me, as to declare my love unto you, nor should have had a ground, to flatter me with any hope; I knew, it must be needs some God, that should enjoy you, and that never any, such as you resemble, subject themselves, except in ancient stories, to the love of mortal men.  
Their compliments had longer lasted if an accident had not prevented them; The King did use to visit his daughter the Princess, twice, or thrice a week, in her retirement, and sometimes used to walk with her in her little Garden: this caused Saradin, whose care provided for all chances, after he had left our Lovers together, to play the sentinel, not fearing, after so strict charge was given, that any save the King would venture to come in; and when he saw, that his Majesty not finding Orazia in her chamber, went towards the Garden, he ran before him, to give notice of it, to them; This news, somewhat troubled the company, who after Orazia had commanded Ariomant, to be next evening with his deer Callistenus at the same place, were fain, for that time to divide themselves.  
This visit, though she loved her Father very well, was nothing acceptable: for she impatiently desired to know his name, and quality, whom yet she knew, but by the name of Ariomant, although indeed she was not ignorant that he was born a Prince; besides, that Ariomant supposing she had know his whole extraction, was wonderfully doubtful, who should have instructed her, not daring to imagine that Arontus had in dying failed his promise; for he had ever promised him, and Callistenus too, that he would never make them known, save to his Sister Orazia, till themselves were fit, and in condition, to appear before the King of Narsingus as their qualities required; and death preventing him, he thought, (as was most likely,) that he had committed that secret to the faithful Saradin; doubtful however, he retired as then, resolved to be next night, in due obedience to his Mistress' commands, where now they met, and very shortly after to embark himself for Cambaye, that with as much speed as may be, he might return with Callistenus, (who had like interest to come back with him,) in a pompous train, and fashion, worthy of their royal greatness. Scarce had he set his foot within his lodging, but his dear Callistenus meeting him, knew by hit eyes, the pleasure that took up his heart, and presently he found himself engaged to tell him of his sweet adventure; which better to communicate, they lay that night together, which they spent in pleasing talk, till next day administered more ample cause of joy; for though this pleasure seemed to have respect alone to Ariomant; Callistenus who so entirely loved him, participated also of it, and so much, as very near to show the same impatience, and desire.  
If now, Prince Ariomant for his part languished in that amorous expectation, The fair Orazia lived in a sweet unquietness, on hers; little that night she rested, and the dry once come, she numbered every hour, and minute of the same; she thought a thousand times, the sun had slacked his wont course, and dreamed on nothing, but the silence of a night, more happy than the former, that with more conveniency she might again behold him, whose gracefulness, and sweet behaviour, formed themselves a thousand times that day to her imagination. Her wishes, when the Sun had set, were granted; for instead thereof, she saw her dearest Ariomant appear, whose sight was more pleasing unto her eyes, and warmth more acceptable to her soul: he with his friend, thought first to have been at the place, but found himself prevented by the Princess great impatience, who had scarce given Lisimena time to end her Supper, for her haste to draw her to that pleasing and delightful place.  
She was of brown but clear complexion, as all the beauties commonly of Asia, are; But in all Europe was not found a favour, more exact, nor delicate than hers, she had no part of all her face, which was not accompanied with special graces; and eyes, which for their sweetness might be feared, had yet more boldness to acquire men's hearts, than others.  
When she went to find the Princess Lisimena in her Chamber, she had cast carelessly about her, a kind of Indian garment, of black Satin, without any other Ornament, than a cutwork, very delicate, wherewith her smock was edged, and turned back upon her garment; about her neck she only wore a bobbin, her hair was black, and curled by nature into slaves, hung in some places on her neck, whose lustre was the more set off, and though it was in careless manner that it hung, yet seemed it not without a kind of art. 'Tis true, her mourning did require more modesty, than at that time her habit showed; and yet did Lisimena think her too severe; Sister (said she) so much mourning does not become you well, on this occasion, where nothing but content should be expressed, and therewithal, rather in jest, than earnest, she untied her string from her neck, and in its room, hung on, a string of costly Pearl, which lay upon her Table; next, under colour of the heat, which was not over, she trust her foresleeves up unto her elbows, and delivered her a rich Bracelet of Diamonds which she wore herself, pulled off her Gloves, that her fair hands might show themselves, and took away the Handkerchief, that hide her neck, and would not conceal from Ariomant a part of her perfections; After this manner, Lisimena accompanied her deer Orazia, to her closet, wraped with leaves, without more company than little Aquilant, whom they disinherited not, and bore his Mistress train, for that she had not time enough for haste to make herself unready.  
A very little time had they been there, when Ariomant, together with his faithful friend Callistenus, slid secretly into the door, which lay towards the City, and whereof, he had the key delivered him. Many, and happy were the compliments that past on either side, But, though there be no excellency, wherewith they were not accompanied, and all their words selected, such as love formed in their mouths, delighting to propose, and answer for our Lovers, I forbear repeating of them, lest the Readers take offence, and because Ariomant perceived by Orazia's discourse, that she yet knew not his extraction, and that she longed to know it from his mouth, which, he would gladly have excused, if manners would have let him; But seeing no way how he could refuse, at length, being all four sat, and that their silence witnessed their desires to hear; he thus began to say.   

THE HISTORY OF ANAXANDER AND OF ORAZIA.  
The second BOOK.  
MOst fair, and virtuous Princess, seeing you desire to know who I am, and from my own mouth to learn the History, of mine, and the companion of my misfortunes, my dear Friend Callistenus his Life; I am most willing to obey you; and although, our Crosses have been great, and perilous, our voyage more than common, yet find I more contentment, than displeasure in reflecting on them, when I call to mind, how you are the sole object of our hazards, and that for your love only we have undertaken them.  
But ere I ship me in that long discourse, 'tis fit I justify the good opinion, you have of my birth, that if our merits be not equal, you may at leastwise find our qualities, as like as our affections; and that you may be able to make good the honour you have done me, to accept my service, ere you very well had known me.  
It cannot be, but you have often heard of Alcidaris, who being descended from the great Tamberlin, and only remainder of his race, hath to the Empire of Cambaye, joined the Kingdoms of Dulcinde, Candahar, and Mandao, and who at present, with your Father, shares the Sovereignty of all the Indeses. From him 'tis (Madam,) whence I derive myself, & who hath bred me, in the hope of all his Kingdoms, which surely I should scorn, but for the hope I have to reign in them, one day, with you. Hereat the Princess Orazia could not conceal her joy of heart, to be beloved by so great a Prince, but interrupting him, did say, that both the greatness, and deservings of Alcidaris, were as the Sun, so known unto her. But, replied Ariomant, because we are not so near neighbours, but that many Hills, and Rivers separate us, and for it may be you have never heard of all the passages of my Father's Life, which do concern my Story; I must briefly tell you, that this Prince at five and twenty years of age, was Heir unto the Kingdom of Guzarat, which you call otherwise, Cambaye; he married, (more for policy of state, than force of love,) the Princess Berenica, who was only daughter, and heir, unto the King of Candahar, and of Mandao his neighbour, and his tributary (who shortly after died) and by that match enlarged his limits to the Northern parts, even to the Mountain of Nogrocot, which the Greeks call Paropamisse, from whence the famous River Indus springs, which, but for only watering our Lands, gives name to all the Indeses.  
But this unhappy Queen, who did Idolatrise her Husband's virtues, lived but a short time with him, after her father's death, but on whole year; wherein, she gave him all imaginable proofs of perfect love, and so far forth, as having in herself free power, she gave him, be it, whether the child wherewith she went did live, or otherwise, her two fair Crowns; and just as soon as she had brought that little Prince into the world, with pains incredible, she, choked in her Convulsions; and the first hour of her childbed, gave the last unto her life.  
Now though Alcidaris were not ensirely so much tender of her, at she of him, nor had the just, same feelings, that she had, yet could not choose but by that unexpected death, receive most strong impressions; great was the grief he shown, and whatsoever pomp, the quality of so great, and virtuous a Princess, as she was, required, did wait upon his mourning, and her Funerals.  
But as there is no wound, however it may seem incurable, but time may heal, this which Alcidaris received, was not so great, as that there needed a whole age to comfort him; for after one year ended, he became most passionably enamoured of the Queen Anaxareta, who, by the death of her brother Spimantus, newly being arrived, was heir unto the Kingdom of Dulcinda, which, does on the one side border on the King my father's Countries, and on Persia on the other.  
The reason why so passionately he pursued that Love, was, that besides his pleasure, there was profit in it; and thought, that by uniting Dulcinda to his other Kingdoms, he should be an equal powerful neighbour to the Persian.  
Persuaded by these reasons, but more by love, that forced him, he sent one named Pirobus, and of the ablest of his Kingdom, in Embassage to the Queen Anaxareta. He was received, as coming from so great a Prince, with much magnificence: but wondered greatly, that the answer he received was no more : She only told him thus, that the King of Cambaye had done her a great deal of honour, but that the King her brother, being so lately dead, and having scarce wiped off her tears, it could not be, she should so soon forget him, nor in such haste run from his Funerals, to her own espousals; and therefore prayed the King his Master, not to hold it strange, that she desired more time to think thereof.  
This Ambassador, who was a man of great discretion, and knew the extreme passion of Alcidaris, resting but poorly satisfied with this answer, and knew his Master would be likewise so, bethought him, that of Force, some greater reason must restrain the Queen than of her brother's death, who almost two years since had died, and should have caused her greater joy, than sorrow; for which cause, he makes addresses to the chiefest Statist there, and dives into him, to discover, if he could, his Mistress meanings; he shows him, how the King of Cambaye, was her near neighbour, and one of the most powerful Monarches of the Indies. That over and above, his greatness, and his wealth, he had all qualities which might commend a man to a fair Lady's acceptation; that in all Asia, his Mistress could not find a fit match; that there needed no long time, to think upon a matter which depended only on her will; And, that he knew not what to infer by the coldness of her answer, save that she loved some other, since she neglected the desires of a Prince so mighty, and one, who could not be, but a great strength unto her.  
This Statesman who desired to pay him with more solid reasons than the Queen had done, thought, 'twas no matter of importance if he told him, what he guest she thought, which was, that being of a mighty spirit, and knowing that Alcidaris had had a son by the Queen Berenica, who as himself, was called Alcadaris, and should when he were dead, possess his Kingdoms, she could not abide, that those, that should proceed from her, should ever happen to be seconds, or in rank, or in affection; and being able to dispose of the Kingdom of Dulcinda, she thought she might do better, to choose out a Gentleman, her Subject, who should be her creature, and by whom she might have children heirs to her possessions, than to match a King, of whose inheritance she could not see a hope for hers. And this said he, in my opinion is the cause, that backs the Queen: for she is not so ignorant, both of the qualities, and virtues of the King your Master, but that she holds him for the man of most advantage for her choice, save only that his heir is born already.  
Pirobus, more satisfied herewith, than by the reasons given him from the Queen, though very little notwithstanding, seeing how far from giving comfort to his Master, returns towards him, and from point to point gives him account of his Embassage. Alcidaris, as well as possible he could, dissembled the disquiet this i'll news procured him, and I know not if his love obliged him, or, that as yet, some little hope remained for him. But, as if heaven would favour his desires, about eight, or ten months' end, report ran all about, that the young Prince Alcidaris was very sick, and that his tender age, not able to defend itself, against the strong assaults of a continued Favour, death had delivered him. The sorrow which the King put on, was so great, that for the space of forty days, he suffered not himself to be seen by any creatures, except Pirobus, his faithful Counsellor. The noise of his great loss immediately was spread throughout, and came to the Queen Anaxaretas ears, who, seeing that great obstacle removed, desired no greater thing in all the world than that alliance; and in a word to end, Pirobus being sent the second time had his desire, and some few days after, did Alcidaris possess both Anaxaretas beauties, and her Kingdoms, peacefully. Now Madam, from that happy Marriage I am sprung, and named Anaxander from my Mother's name.  
Almost about the same time I was born, Ametista, Queen of Citor, and only sister to the King my father, was delivered of Piroxenus, whom you see here under name of Callistenus; we were bred up and taught together; and besides our age, and blood, which knit us in a perfect friendship, nature augmented it by so exact a correspondency of humours, as never was observed the least disparity in our opinions; and truly since our friendship hath foundation but on virtue only, 'tis not to be admired, that from a cause eternal, such effects of everlastingness are seen.  
The wise Evander, from my tenderest youth had me in government, and Alcidaris, who much desired to frame me after the example of that honourable man, drew him from the Province of Carmanie, on very great expense: for he was Master of some nine or ten Languages, and ignorant of nothing, that another man did know. He had not only care of me, but likewise had an eye to Piroxenus, whom he found exceeding capable of his good doctrines; and we both so well profited by his instructions, as we soon learned all the secrets of the Persian and Arabic tongues, which travel mostly, throughout all the Indies this side Ganges.  
Besides the recreations of our minds, we exercised our bodies likewise; and familiarly disguising ourselves, on days of ceremony, or delight, we got the prizes with our Lances, and at Fencing too; and such as had our names in question used to say, that if we were not above seventeen years of age, we might procure the envy of the most expert and accomplished Knights of Gouzarat. I ask you humble pardon Madam, if in this, or any other part of my discourse, I chance to speak in commendation of my own exploits, since I have said already, that the gods disposed my humour like to Piroxenus, and therefore cannot without prejudice to him, speak meanly of myself; and seeing we have both pursued the same adventures, there is no glory which I may have stolen, but he shareth with me in the theft.  
We were of eighteen years complete, before we felt the smallest sense of Love; and did enjoy, all harmless pleasures, that our age aloud. If sometimes, wearied with our exercise, or tired with Hunting, we frequented Dancing Matches, and bestowed our time in visiting of Ladies, 'twas only for civility, or manners sake; or rather, through persuasions of Evander, who, finding us, to have obtained enough of what he showed us, said often to the King, we wanted nothing but a little Love, and that the least time we should take delight to spend with Ladies, would accompish us, for people of breeding; because, said he, Love hath this proper to itself, to waken, and refine the mind, and raise it to high meditations, making it likewise able for most glorious undertake.  
With such discourses likewise did he often entertain us, wherein we much delighted; and sure, we were like those, who from a far, discover beauteous prospects, but know not what ways lead unto them; we every day saw store of beauties within the City of Campanel, where commonly Alcidaris does hold his Court: but in their faces, found not the effects of good Evanders' words. But on a day, being in the Queen Anaxareta's Closet, where least of any thing I thought of Love, that god upon a sudden made me know his power, and let me see, that if till than he had omitted me, 'twas only, by a favour extraordinary, to reserve me, pure, and whole, to serve the most incomparable Orazia.  
Being I say, within the Queen my mother's Closet, where certain Merchants of Arabia which traded into China, were allowed to enter, and had about them, all the rarities of those parts they had passed through; They unfolded, among others that they had, a Picture, which surprised the eyes of all the Courtesan, and made them instantly confessed, that if it were a piece drawn by the life, the Lady that it represented was the greatest beauty of the world; you are not much deceived, said one of the Merchants, for 'tis an original, after the Princess Orazia, drawn by a Chinois Painter, now abiding in the Kingdom of Narsingus, at a great allowance of the Kings, as being the renowned Painter of the Indies; And this fair Orazia, is sole daughter to that mighty King, worthy indeed, more for her rare perfections, to nommand all men, than for her great descent.  
No sooner had I cast my eyes upon that beauteous Picture, but suddenly I found an alteration in my heart, and was a certain augure of my new Love's birth. Piroxonus, who could read my sccret thoughts, know by my change of face, and my reiterated commendations of that piece, that it had touched me more than pictures use to do: The Queen on the other side perceived I had a liking to it, and though she had a purpose to have kept it for her Closet, she bestowed it on me, and as dear a present I esteemed it, as the life she gave me. I therefore took it with me, and it soon became the most invaluable part of all my goods. I could not hid from my deer Piroxenus, the delight I took therein, he was the witness of my transports, and my exstacies, which often in his presence, with such meditations, I accompanied.  
O worthy inasterpiece of Art, as the great beauty you present, must be of Nature, can it be possible, that you should have at first, more power upon me, than so many living wonders, who so long, in vain, have sought to snare my liberty; and that your sweetness without motion, which but in shadows, and in lines, is repreented here, can kindle in my soul, so pure, and living flames? Indeed, I thought, that the divinity, of whom you a●● the image, did communicate its power, but unto Love alone, and that he only was allowed, to take from her fair eyes, the fiery shafts, where with he burneth all the World; and yet I by this table see, a mortal hath by force of his imagination, shared reputation with a god, and burns me with the shafts, which he hath drawn, from the incomparable Orazias charms.  
Piroxenus, seeing that in carnest I was taken, did what he could to please my passion, which, by so great a beauty, was so justly caused, and was the first, that to deliver me from my continual thoughtfulness, advised that we might secretly make a journey to Narsinga; and that it was high time, to manifest ourselves in some brave action; and that besides, an universal peace being throughout the Countries of Alcidaris, we should go some where else, to seek adventures, both of Love, and Arms. Judge you, fair Princess, if this were acceptable counsel, yea or no, and whether a greater testimony, of my dear Cousins friendship could be given me. I must confess if he prevented me, 'twas only by his speech: for all my purposes were that way bend, and if I had been so unhappy, as that he had been of other mind, I must confess before him here, I should have hazarded to leave him, and that a mere necessity would force my separation from him, to go join me to the fairest, and most excellent part of my soul.  
After that time, we often used to retire in private, that more freely we might talk of my new passion, and to consider how to steal away unknown; but we could not so conceal our entertainments, but the wise Evander, who at all hours came into my Closet, did surprise us, and had learned something of my Love, but not of our design; for though in earnestness of talk we might sometimes be loud, yet held we, at the least noise made, for fear of being discovered. But one day, looking (I know not how before he entered) through a cranny of the door, and finding ●●our talk some kind of action, he had a mind to hearken to us; but the thickness of the door, and length of the whole room betwixt us, took away the sound, except of some few words, and he could collect no more, but that we spoke of Love, and of a Picture, and of Orazia.  
How ever, he was very glad, to see we did begin to rouse ourselves a little, and to find by our discourse, our stony hearts began to mollify. But coming suddenly upon us, and at an instant hushed, he could not choose but make a little war upon us, and especially on me. Indeed said he Anaxander, having but two days been in love, you are a good practitioner, that can reserve yourself, and keep so strict a silence before ●ose, from whom you have not kept your most concealed thoughts: But if my ears have not deceived me, you should be rather glad than sorry, that have your Love in your possession, & are sure, that dainty Picture, will refuse, not one of your embraces.  
Verily, Madam, I was never so surprised in all my life, by any accident, as at his words, and 'twas great hap, but in the exigent I was, I had from point to point discovered all our purposes, and conjured him to assist us; but when I saw he continued on his jesting, & spoke not of our voyage, I guest he had discovered nothing; so as we were content to keep on sporting with him, without so much as striving to deny the love whereof he had accused us. However, since that time, we more reserved ourselves: and that at length, we might be free from those disturbances, our fears, and our continual jealousies had kept us in, we took a firm, and valiant resolution, to go on with our design, which we concealed from all the world, except two Gentlemen, that had from youths been bred with us, and whose entire affections, and fidelity to do us service, we had known: He whom I took, and who is with me still, is called Almerin, and he alone wen tout of Campanel with us, because we thought it sit to leave Neander, (for so was piroxenus Squire called) as a spy, some days at Court, to learn, what would be said of our departure, and gave him Pala, for a randezvous, which is some either, or nine day's journey off, from Campanel; and for that Town is in the desert, and near joining to the ountains of Gate, a little from the apssage to Narsinga, which we went, we thought that few would have imagined we had gone a way so steep and difficult. We were a thousand times, about to ship ourselves at the Port of Cambaye, but thought the voyage would be overlong by sea, and happily the King your father's Court might be an Bisnagar, which would much shorten our journey, and save us labour to cross over the high Mountains of Gate, which as we understand, do separate your two Kingdoms; and have such property, as to divide the Winter, and the Summer so betwixt them, as when 'tis could at Bisnagar, 'tis warm at Narsinga.  
We were the more invited to go by land, for the desire we had, to pass through the Kingdom of Decan, which lay in our way; whereof we had heard great praises, and that among all the Royal Courts of Asia, there was not any which exceeded that, whereof the gallantry was a the highest degree that could be wished, and Ladies courteous as in any part of the World, we therefore resolved to go that way, in some sort to refresh ourselves, as to observe, whether it were a truth was said of it, that of all parts of India, men were best on horsoback there, and where all the Rules of fencing (which my Cousin and myself knew very well) were best observed.  
We therefore, Piroxenus and myself, when as the Moon was one night very favourable to our flight, stole out of Campanel, without more company than Almerin, for we had left Meander in the City; and when we had advanced some ten Leagues forward, I found my Cousin had had more foresight than I; for doubting that we might be followed when 'twas day, being found wanting; he had commanded a servant of his called Madaron, whose honesty he long time knew, to go two days before, with a couple of excellent horses, upon one of which, himself was mounted, and led the other in his hand, and gave him charge to stay for us, at a little Town called Oby, which is some twenty Leagus from Campanell, upon the road of Pala, and was Neander's Rendezvous. After the whole night's travel, and that day began to break, Piroxenus seeing me troubled, for the fear I had left they might send through all parts after us, he told me of his providence, and taking provender out of a Sck, which Almerin carried for our horses, gave them an hours space to breath; and ●id as fast as we could possible, till we had teached Oby, and commanded Almerin to come but slowly after us, & a far off, as well because we had no fresh horse for him, as that, if we were followed on that way, where near he had a house, he might diver● their course; and when he should be come where Madaron was at Oby, they should find us in the City Bialis, which is from thence two little journeys, where we would expect them, and with earnestness enjoined them, from thence forward, to forget our names, of Anaxander, and Piroxenus, and to call us Taxilus, and Cleantus. Some two hours after the sun was up, we arrived at Oby, where we left our horses with Madaron, who had sufficient time, to walk, and refresh them, before Almerin could come; and after we had eaten somewhat, making great haste, & three or four times resting our horses, and ourselves, and feeding them with what we had, we got to Bialis, withal the speed we could.  
Next day, our people, without any accident came to us, and we altogether, undiscovered, took our way to Pala. We had not long been there, before Neander came unto us, from whom we learned, in how great trouble, all the court was, at our absence; and that indeed, the first two or three days, they were not so much troubled, because they thought we had been gone about some secret wantonness: but when the King perceived, no news was to be had of us, his anger mastered him, and if the Queen had not restrained him, he would have gone beyond the bounds of Fatherly affection; These are said she, but tricks of youth, which are to be excused; and me thinks no strange matter that young Princes, living in continual restraint, run out a little, and a while seek the freedom which our Court affords them not. 'Tis altogether contrary, said the King, for Princes ought not to commit such follies; Their Governors, and good instructions given them, together with their births, should make them old before their time, and being enlightened as they are from every where, their meanest actions should be squared so, as to be good examples for the world; and me thinks they that cannot rule their passions, are unworthy to have power of men.  
But neither King, nor Queen's displeasure, might compare with sage Evanders' discontent. That Grave old man, who loved us only, and who amongst his other excellent Sciences, had also cunning in the art of divination, which among the Persians is a common thing, had found among his other Speculations, that Piroxenus and myself, should at two several times, run hazard of an extraordinary, and a violent death; and fearing lest effects might follow his predictions, remembering us so often to retire in private, and to have heard us speak of Orazia's Picture, he suspected, we might secretly have undertaken a voyage to Narsinga, and more, he was confirmed in his belief, and apprehension, when he understood, that, that same night, wherein we had departed, a Ship having the wind at large, had from the Port of Cambaye, hoist Sail towards the Isle of Zeilan; Where the War was hot against the King of Maldives; that either for renown, we would go serve under one of those two Kings, or else, land i● some one of the King of Narsingas havens, whose neighbour, and all●●, and friend the King of Zeiland is. Having a good while thought thereon, he went and told the King of his opinions, who presently believed we had indeed that way escaped, and protested, that the Captain's life should answer, as he thought, for carrying us away without his leaves Wherefore a Post was preently dispatched from Campanel to Cambaye, with directions that he should set forth with speed, a light Vessel, to seek afer that, which three or four days past had put to Sea, and for more surety, he dispatched another Messenger by Land to Bazaim, to send out another Vessel, to surprise that, which he thought had wafted us; and that if happily the first might not light on him, the other should not choose but meet him: however, they were charged to go as fare as zeilan in their chase, and that before he could have doubled the Cape of Commorin they should have some news of him.  
Here, Madam, you may see, what news Neander brought us from the Court, for which cause having called a Council among us, we resolved to put off our journey to Narsinga for a while, and spend delightfully some time in the King of Decans' Court, which sometimes is at the City of Bider, and otherwhiles in the great City of Visaporus; and because those goodly cities, are far in the Country, we conceived, they would not come, and seek us there, and that after the time were passed, wherein those that were gone in quest of us, had in vain enquired in Narsinga; we would freely go on our jouruey, under the names which we had newly taken, of Taxilus, and Cleontus.  
Wherefore we departed from Pala, and used such industry, as we arrived at Bider, where we thought to find the King of Decan, as being the chiefest City of his Kingdom: But we understood, that he was but a little while before, retired to Visaporus, which, over and above, that it is better fortified with men, and walls, is likewise seared in an air, more temperate, and pleasing; And here, Madam, it is fit I tell you something of this poor Prince, who not long ago was Master of so many Countries, and such mighty wealth, and through his own default, hath caused the ruin of himself, and them. I doubt not but you know the whole story of his life, and therefore will I say no more of his behaviours, nor his do, than to the purpose of my History.  
This miserable King, who cared for nothing more, than how in ease, and quietness to spend his time, and buried in voluptuousnese, being, both lazy in his nature, and distrustful, even to fear his own Children, whose, names were, Demonax the one, as he himself was called, and Araxus the other; that at greater case, he might enjoy his soft contentments, cast the burden of his State from off himself, and gave the charge of his twelve great Provinces, to twelve of his freed slaves, upon condition, that each of them should send his Eldest Son into the City of Visaporus, there to remain as pledges to him, where, for greater safety, he retired.  
He had besides those Sons, a Daughter of exceeding beauty, who, as the Kingdom, and the City she was born in● was called Orixa, for in former time, King Demonax his father and the Queen his wife went thither great with child, as than she was, to wash her in the River Ganges, which passeth through the Kingdom of Orixa, and hath this secret virtue, that it cleanseth from all sorts of sins; and I have understood, the King your father, whose it is, draws a large tribute from it; for the Pilgrimage is famous through the Indeses.  
But, for it does not appertain to my discourse, I say no more thereof, to tell you only in the pursuit of my History, that we went from Bider unto Visaporus, where we were sure to find the King of Decans' Court; and just as we arrived at the great City, we heard many Trumpets, sounding flourishes, with distinct pauses betwixt each flourish, and three times renewed, and this within the great place, where stands the Royal Palace, and after, saw a great man clad in a rich Coat of Arms, accompanied by four Heralds; and because, after having gone three or sour times about, at the sound of those Trumpets, and brazen Drums, they at length stayed about the middle of that place, we drew us near, to understand what they would say, and heard, that one of them, with louder, and resounding voice than the rest, uttered these following words.  
Be it known unto all Princes, Lords, Knights, 
* Are among the Indians as the Janissaries among the Turks.  Naires, & their Chiefs, throughout the whole Kingdom of Decan, and Malabares adjoining, and of whatever Kingdom, or Country else, excepting such as have been banished, or are enemies unto our Sovereign Lord King Demonax, that the eighth day from this, being he twentieth of the Moon, in this same place, shall be a great defiance at arms, amost noble, and magnificent Combat sought with Darts, and Lances, in their fit comparisons, with Crests, Coats of Arms, Footcloths, and Targets garnished with sine devices, as bra● Combatants, according to the ancient customs of this Kingdom; and as Chiefs; Prince Demonax defendant on the one side, and Araxus as assailant on the other, all for the glory of the King, and celebration of the happy day of his nativity, which falls to be the twentieth of this Moon; And for those causes, know ye moreover, Princes, Lords, and Knights, and Capains of Naires, as well of this Kingdom, as whatever Country else, who for the love of honour, shall desire to excrcise themselves, and for the pleasure of the Ladies; that they must think thereon, and choose them Godfathers, that their names may be written down before the Judges of the Combat; of whom they must be taught the rules, and that they will be more encouraged to glory, when they knew, the Lady's purpose to bestow, most fair and costly prizes, as well upon the Darts, and Persian Lances, as the Fencing after the custom of Molabar, which will be exercised the following days.  
As soon as this Proclamation by the Herald was concluded, we withdew ourselves out of the throng that compassed him, extremely pleased, that an occasion should so soon be offered after our arrival wherein our skill might be commended; and knowing very well the Language, for the great conformity it hath with ours, having enquired of the first we met, where we ruight be conveniently lodged, we were conducted by one of them unto a house of his, which was both great and spacious, where certain other strangers were already entertained, which flocked from at all parts there, against the great solemnity.  
During the time which we were there, before the Combat; because the Herald in the en dof his Proclamation, had prescribed the manner of the furnitures, and Crests, Coat●armours. Saddles, Frontstalls, Footcloths, Targets, Darts, and Spears, we fitted all, and went, and ranked ourselves under the Prince Araxus Standard, who was Chief of the adventurers, and having a good liking to us, although he took us but for Persian Knights, assigned us Godfathers, and entertained us with all manner of civility; and because he would not discontent a great many Lords of note, who had as well as we, disposed themselves under his colours, he privately passed a most obliging compliment unto us, endeavouring to make us think he held his party much enforced by our helps. But as you shall perceive, that argument of his friendship, cost us very dear, for from that time his Brother Demonax grew very jealous of us, and delighted ever since, to show us public scorns, and sought by all occasion how to hurt us: But we were comforted, to see, how even to his own Sister Orixa he showed a very ill affection; because she could never endure his Cousin the Prince Palandurus' love, whom Demonax esteemed, and favoured all he could: and this withdrew him from his Sister's friendship wholly, with a protestation, that at length she should repent the scorn she had of his dear friend.  
To come again to my discourse, after, according to the order, and the ancient custom of Decan, the defendant, and assailant, the Judges, and the Heralds, had made a pompous entrance into the City together, with the Knights, who had disposed themselves, to either's Standard, the night before the Eve unto the Sports, and Combats, the Ladies, by the Queen's commands, assembled in the Palace hall to Dance, of whose pomp, it may be, Madam, if I speak a word, or two, it may not be unpleasing.  
At one end of the room, there was a Theatre erected, where the Queen's State was placed; and over it, did sparkle, twelve Candlesticks of Rnbies, and of Saphires, mixed together, filled with an infinite number of Waxlights; about it were three degrees of seats, above each other, where the Princesses, the Ladies of honour, and the Queen's Maids were set; and above all, the Queen herself, upon a Chair of black Velvet embroidered with Pearl, was raised about the middle of the most eminent degree, and on her right hand, sat the Princess Orixa.  
All the Ladies that should dance, were clad in a clean other habit, than their custom, and which they never used, but on such days of ceremony, or of public feasts.  
First, they were dressed in their hair, with a number of little flowers, and great sprigs of Silver, came out at the middle of their Garlands, made of Pearl, and Diamonds; their veils were made of cloth of Silver, strewed with little Pearl, and edged round with great; their Gowns of white Satin, embroidered with Gold, and Silver, and throughout in works of greater Pearl, whose hanging sleevers were likewise covered, and their coats about below; the edges were in scollops, and hemmed about with Pearl, and above all the dressing, the Gold and Silver embroidery, was so raised, as it seemed to be of Goldsmith's work. They had all of them a kind of great band, after the Persian manner, with peakes and big Pearl hanging at them; The shining of the precious stones which were in their chains, joining with the gliftring of Gold about their , did diversely multiply the reflections of the light which came from the twelve Ruby, and Saphir Candelsticks, and of thirty more of Crystal ena●●● milled with divers colours, which gave light to all the rest of the Hall, where, both the Court, and City-Ladies had their places.  
Right opposite unto the Queens, was likewise raised a Theatre for the King, who had on either hand, the two Princes, Demonaz, and Araxus; and at their feet, were all the Knights of note, almost in the same order, that the Ladies were disposed, as well the Subjects of that Kingdom, as the Strangers, who were come to honour that feast, all of them richly clad, and glistering, with the lustre of their Pearl, and Diamonds, and Rubies, which they wore in skarffs. The Master of the ceremonies, by Araxus commands, gave us our places; and though our habit was not so costly as the rest, because we had not time to invent them richer, or more brave; for Piroxenus and myself had spent our time in practising the Persian manner of dancing; as soon as we began to move they all risen up to note our action, which was accompanied with a particular good grace: and the Princess Orixa, after the Country custom coming to take me, and commanding me to lead her a Dance, I so far pleased her with my fashion, and my Compliments, that from that time, she showed me more of her good will, than I desired she should; and truly I may say, that fatal interview, was the original of hers, and my misfortune.  
I will not busy myself, Madam, to describe unto you here, all the figures of the Combat at that feast, and public joy, although their manner were the finest of the world, their entries stately, and the form of their field, the most glorious that I ever saw; becoming such as often exercise such gallantries, and who were held the most expert of all Asia, and happily of all the world, as well in horsemanship, as all brave exercises used on foot, to give delight and recreation unto Ladies.  
It sufficeth me to tell you, that after Piroxenus, and I, had in the combat of Spears, well acquitted ourselves, under araxus Sandard, which Combat was performed after the Moorish fashion, and the Persian, and wherein I was in my father's Court well exercised, I was amazed, when the Dancing began, as on the former night, the Princess Orixa weighed on, by six fair Ladies, and accompanied by the Judges, and the Heralds, came, and stayed her, just before that place of the Scaffold, where I was, and the King of Arms who went before her breaking the silence, made me this compliment aloud, before them all.  
Taxilus, observe thy worth, and glorify thyself before this famous assembly, seeing a stranger, and unknown among us, as thou art, thou hast been judged worthy of the prize, disputed by the Combat of Spears, which here the beauteous Princess Orixa, daughter to our great King Demonax comes to preent thee, waited on, by the impartial'st judges of the World, which show, that favour is not used in this Country, and that the virtue, rather than the greatness of the Combatants, all whom thou hast exceeded by thy skill, is here preferred; wherefore receive this prize which our Princess prays thee to accept, and descend from thence, that as the ancient custom of this Kingdom is, thou mayst by her be honoured.  
I then in haste came down, and the Princess opened the prize, which was a big Ruby of great value; I bowed myself very low to thank her for the honour which she did me, and to kiss her hand; but in such ceremony she used to kiss the conquerors face. In truth I was much taken with the favour, and yet more, when afterward my name was with a common, and loud voice borrowed from one to another through the Hall. Then preently the Trumpets sounded (which were Gold,) to cause the noise to cease, and the Princess commanded me to lead her a Dance, where she appeared so beautiful, and sweetly graced, as that Piroxenus most unhappily inclined to wish her well, as she did me; for though indeed his parts were greater, and more worthy foe her love, than mine, yet being prevented by a former passion, having seen me first, she was not able to turn her heart, or thoughts, upon another; and I, who had your living image printed in my heart, and taken up with a preoccupated will to give myself to you, I could not fall in admiration of that unhappy Princess: charms; who without lying might have ravished any save myself.  
Next day, with just the like order, as the former, was the Combat performed with Darts, where, whether I may say my god, or evil fortune would, I know not, I won again the prize: for being again presented by that fair Princess: hand; enjoy, said she softly, in kissing it, courage Cavalier, there are other manner of prizes fitted for you.  
Truly Madam, I was at these words extremely strucken; for though I knew, there were other prizes to be played the days following, and that, it may be, she might have meaned them, which for my skill I might promise myself; yet that so great a Princess, should whisper me in my car, as it were, a thing which a mere effect of Courtesy, might suffer her to speak aloud, I could no● choose but take it for an extraordinary testimony of good will, which since, she hath sufficiently declared.  
Piroxenus who had still eyes upon her, as the first and only object of his passion, saw well enough that 'twas on me, she cast her wisher, and her in my ear, (for I never concealed any thing from him) then was he troubled to the purpose, and cried out upon his evil fortune: dear A●●●xander, said he to me, the gods bear record, that thy interests have always been more dear to me, than my own; and that if thou hadst the least pretention of the world to the most fair O●ixa, though my love be violent towards her, yet should it give place to my friendship: but since thou thinkest not on her, and that thy heart burns of another flame, why have not I the fortune, which thou scornest? and how extravagant is that God's humour, who delights to trouble us all three, by causing in our hearts, affections so unequal? Now, loving him (fair Princess) as I did, and guessing at his passion by my own, I swear I suffered more than half his torment; and that in some sort, I might suage his grief, I promised from that time, to do him all the faithful service that I could.  
But it fell out, that in those three days following which were ordained for Fencing, all the advantage, fell on us: for there being three prizes allotted for that exercise, which is most frequent among the Indians, sometimes performed pillmell, sometimes as Duel, one rival against another, by permission of the Ladies loved. Fortune would have it, that Araxus, Piroxenus and myself, obtained them all, which much increased Demonax his jealousy, and bettered much the love, his brother bare to us. When the Princess presented me the priz: which was again adjudged me, she gave me yet more favour in her looks, than formerly; but then her eyes eprformed the office of her heart, and tongue, and by a sweetly mixed smile, of love and joy, did more than ever make me invitation to her love. She wondered greatly, that among her many demonstrations of good will, she could perceive no alteration in my eyes, and that I still contained myself, and passed not the bounds of common compliments: but as she flattered herself in her passion, she did with case persuade herself, that it was only fear that made me silent, and imputed all my back warkness, to the respect I ought her quality. Thus by her foolish thoughts deceived, she let her motions sway her wholly, and without dread of that severe, and rigorous Law, which did unpardonably condemn to death, that daughter of the Royal blood, who should admit the love of any private man; the violence of her passion, making her more bold, than either her age, or sex, or her condition did allow of; she resolved what ever happened, to discover to me by letter, what she thought, she had not, by her eyes, her actions, and her words, enough declared, and willing to oblige her Nurse (whose help she needed) unto a secrecy of so great weight, and dangerous importance: when she perceived, how by her good, and solid reasons she resisted her; No, no, said she to her, my Nurse, the resolution is already taken, and in this matter, where alone the preervation of my life depends, I rather crave your help, than ask your counsel; thou art the creature only, whose assistance, I can dare to ask, because thy faith, and thy affection are so known unto me; if thou failest me at this need, said she, in tears, some sword, or poison shall not. These very words, she since told Piroxenus of, who never concealed any thing from me, from whom I learned besides, that thus her Nurse did answer her. Will you then Madam (said she) love a man unknown, against your Country Laws; and more, against the Laws of honour and civility? having been still, till now, a great example of virtue among us, will you disgrace your good deeds, by your hasty taking of a husband, whom you must follow, through strange Countries, without rest, or honour, and it may be without maintenance? what so disordered appetite, persuades you to imprint this blot upon your royal house, and ever after to dishonour it? neither is that the least that may befall you; for if it should be known, you cannot shun a shameful death; but that the King your father, and the Princes your brothers, grown your enemies, will cause you to be burnt alive, a punishment inevitable to those Princesses who from their blood, do derogate by an unequal choice.  
How mother, replied the Princess, thinkest thou, that I, in Taxilus, have chose a common man, what though with us he be unknown, his words and actions show he is of royal birth, and though I had no other witness of his blood, than my own courage, assure thyself, it is too great, to be subjected to a private man's affection; and that, that heart, whose virtue thou hast so admired, did never give so great a testimony, as when first it burned in so true a love, and sighed for Taxilus. Help me I pray thee therefore, for whether, after I have in thy presence, promised to Marry him, it be most fit to keep our passions secret, or else to follow him through deserts, to avoid the King my father's fury, but especially my eldest brothers, who does hate me mortally; I never will forsake his company, nor reply thou more hereto, except thou wish me dead.  
The poor woman knew it would be labour lost to make her more remonstrances; and seeing, to how dangerous extremity, she was reduced, finding herself distracted by so several apprehensions; her dear affection to her, and the pity of her tears, prevailed, at length, more with her, than the fear of her destruction, and the ruin of her honour; and for that cause furthered her desires in all she could, and so far forth, as to make choice of Callias, her own son, to serve, in that so dangerous a secret, which but to me alone, she would be glad to have communicated, had the modesty of sex, and eminency of her condition suffered her, to call me to the consummation of our Wedding by her personal demands, to which how ever she ordained herself, then presently, and boldly, sent me Callias with a letter to this purpose, with command to bring her back, my answer.  
Orixas letter to Taxilus.  
SInce in Love's erterprises, thou art less courageous, than at Arms, and the respect thou seem'st to bear my quality, compels me to prevent thee, know, that I love thee Taxilus; and that however, thou among us, art a stranger, and unknown; thy noble actions have enough declared thee, to oblige her, who hath scorned so many Prince's Loves, Orixa, to choose thee, notwithstanding all the Kingdoms Laws, and good behaviour, for her husband. If thou dost only worth my sex, no doubt but my proceeding will 〈◊〉 too holds, but in reflecting on thy own 〈◊〉, and parts accomplished. I know, th●● 〈◊〉 allow my choice, and like the freedom 〈◊〉 thee with, to come this night, where Callins, my Nurse's son, will, with all saith, will secrecy conduct thee, by the favour of obserity; and when in presence of my saithful Nurse, (who shall be with me, only to receive thy oath) thou shalt have sworn thyself my lawful husband, thou shall find me in my bed, without more company, than thy belov'd Idea, and without other light than Cupid's Torch, whom I already have conjured to rule in chief our Weddings, which with small ceremony, but great affection I accommodate.  
Callias, who was of the Princess' household, and had a mind to quit himself with reputation of the charge was given him, cunning, and wary as he was, comes in the morning to my lodging, and having asked to speak with me, from the Prince Araxus, says thus, softly in my ear, while Piroxenus, and our people were in presence, I present you, (Sir) with this letter in private, because I know you cannot read it without some expressions: it contains a secret of importance, which does promise better fortune than you look for; but, ere you do receive it, I am charged to crave your answer, which I will come to fetch within this hour: because, I know, the secret joy it brings you, will require some time to meditate thereon.  
After this compliment delivered me, which yet, I could not comprehend, he went forth of my chamber, and I, retired into my Closet, where calling Piroxenus, I in his presence opened the Princess letter, which put us both into astonishment; and truly Madam, Callias was very right, when he told me, I should not read it without some disorder in myself: for how could I but be troubled, to perceive, that so great, and virtuous a Princess, so much honoured me in vain, by an election of such grace and favour, and did lose her time, seeking that heart, which was already none of mine. As for Piroxenus, where the declaration, which the Princess made me of her passion, should in likelihood have cooled his, and made it less, it in such sort increased it, and the incredible sense he had thereof, wrung from him such complaints, and lamentations, as my heart was touched for him, and I could not choose, but that my tears would show it: but when I saw, his grief had choked his speech, and that with dying eyes which seemed to crave my help, he turned towards me, I confess that tenderness did blind me, Madam, and drew guilt upon me of a crime, which in your presence I accuse me of; provided it be sin, to knit two souls by an extraordinary means, which by Love's tyranny were set asunder. Do not torment thyself, dear Piroxenus, (said I to him,) nor by thy woes, which slay me, cast us headlong into one destruction, much had I rather, since thy remedy is in my power, than that thou shouldst be more afflicted, hazard my honour for thy welfare, which than life, has ever been to me more dear. Seeing thou canst not then command thy passion, nor myself obey that which the Princess shows, I will choose rather to be false to her, than fail in duties of that friendship which I vowed thee from my infancy; but wherefore false, for sure, I think I shall oblige her, if I send thee, to supply my room, and that she cannot take offence: thou art, as I am, born a Prince, thy qualities exceed, and, where in me, she thought to have made choice but of a Knight, thou wilt hereafter make her know, by telling what thou art, that by the god's allowance, and beyond her thoughts, she shall have met her equal. Courage than Piroxenus, nothing is to be feared, in thy enterprise, save the beginning; and since she lets me know, that Callias by the favour of the night must guide me, and that there shall no other torch enlight her chamber but what Love provides, thou mayst without discovery pass in my room, and steal thee our again, before the day reveal thee. If in this counsel, I offend the gods, I hope they will forgive me, when they call to thought, that for thy safety and the Princess life I have contrived it.  
Ah my dear Anaxander answered he, half wakened from his swooning, by my words, how is thy friendship helpful? and the comfort thou administrest, a dear and real proof, of perfect love: but do not think thy honour is engaged by the counsel thou dost give me, nor that the fair Orixa, taking me for thee, can be abused, since I am certainly, thy other self; and for like reason, do not think the fruits which I shall reap under thy name from her embraces, will be less sweet, or acceptable, than if I were received to her bed, as Piroxenus, or Cleontus. But, that in every thing, she may not be deceived, since Callias is to fetch an answer to her letter, let me have leave, to write it for thee, and that promising to come unto her, I may make it good.  
Madam, I granted his desire, and let him write his letter in my Closet, which he had newly ended, when as Callias came to take it from me, I told him, that he should not fail to come to me at midnight, and that I would expect him in the door of my lodging, to be guided by him, where the Princess had appointed, which secretly he promised me to do. But 'tis impossible to tell you her excess of joy, when with a smiling countenance, at his return he yielded her account of his so fortunate negotiation, but chiefly, when he gave her this deceitful testimony of my love, which thus was written.  
Cleontus letter to the Princess Orixa.  
IF I have any cause to wonder at the honour you were pleased to do me, by the favour of your letter, 'tis rather through the meanness of my own deserts, than any way the freedom of your words. But since without accusing your choice, I cannot condemn the meanness of my merit, I must think, (or else accuse of error, your opinion of me,) that I am worthier than others are, and that the favour I received, is not a dream, or an illusion, since I keep its marks. I will reserve the full expressions of the honour you have done me, until we meet, if heaven do so much favour me, as that for excess of joy I die not by your side, and send you these, but to advertise you, I look for Callias with impatience, and that your faithful Taxilus, with closed eyes, is ready to obey you.  
Thus Piroxenus, and the Princess, passed the rest of that day in sweet disquiets for their amorous expectation, and when the night was come, Callias, whom I had promised to find me in my door, and by a certain sign exchanged by us, took Piroxenus in my stead; who only in his nightgown, followed his faithful guide until they came unto the foot of a Ladder made of Cords, and fastened at Orixas Chamber window; and after notice taken by him of the places he had passed, that he might not, in returning, miss his way, Callias delivered him the key of the little Garden, and so softly took his leave of him. This happy Lover, who as yet proceeded in some trouble, for the fear he had of being known, was more than ever bold, when he perceived the room was without light, and that he saw a hand out of the window making sign to him to hasten up; which with incredible diligence he did, and found the Nurse, who did receive him, in whose presence, he cast himself upon his knees before the Princess bed; and after having kissed her hand, and thanked her for the extreme honour she had done him, to elect him for her husband, he protested to her all the faith and perfect love, that could be thought on, and did tell her, that it may be she would less repent her, of her choice, when she should know his birth.  
Here Madam you will pardon me if I omit to tell you, of the transports, and the sweets of their embraces: for besides, that manners may forbid me, how should I well enough describe a pleasure, which even he who tasted it, confessed, he could not worthily enough express. I only think it fit to tell you, how that Love to be revenged upon them, for the sweet deceit they used towards him, was often on the point to kill them both with joy.  
They spent five or six nights in such contentments, whiles Piroxenus, fearing to convert Orixa's love (which taking him for me she witnessed to him,) into hatred, dared not tell her who he was. Mean time, my heart, which did aspire but to your love, lived in continual pain, and daily must my eyes belie it, and by stolen embraces, make the Princess think, 'twas really myself, that did enjoy her as her husband; I never for complacency, used so great art, and though I should a thousand times expose my life for Piroxenus, he could not owe me more, than for the part I played in Visaporus, to advance his love, whiles my soul languished after you, and with impatience burned to go my voyage to Narsingus.  
But as impossible it is, that man's prosperity, and pleasures, can last in one condition long, without disturbances of fortune: it happened, at the end of ten or twelve days, that our poor Lovers were discovered by a treason very strange. Callias had used, since this secret employment, often to frequent our house; he played for much, and was a man of wit enough, but of small judgement, and less courage. Now it fell out, that being on a time, at dice with Almerin, and Neander, who are those two Gentlemen that went the voyage with us, they dissred on a cast, Callias and Almerin, which, as all truth of reason was, Neander (being third,) judged on his fellows side, at which, Callias who was arrogant, and of a naughty humour at play, was moved in such sort, as he fell into insolent, and injurious terms, and though ignoble, and of low descent he was, he fell into comparisons; Thou poor fellow, said Almerin to him, if thou were out of my Master's Lodgings, whom I honour, I would both kick thee, and pull out thy Tongue. My gallant seeing himself so ill handled, went away in great rage, and made complaint to a certain comrade of his, who was indeed a man of valour, that such an affront was offered him, and prayed his help to take revenge by killing his enemy. That young man, who would for nothing of the world have committed such a baseness, advised him to revenge himself in way of honour, and offered, that he would call Almerin to meet him with his sword: which he was fain to accept, but notwithstanding all the power he used on his cowardly disposition, he never had the heart to meet him at the place appointed, for which his comrade, who had challenged Almerin, excused himself extremely to him, and Neander also, who had served as second, protesting whiles he lived, to have no more to do with such companions.  
But Callias, who was stuck; as well the man may be, that loses honour, and good name, contriving deadly vengeance in his thoughts, but wanting boldness to perform it, thought at last, to use the power, he believed he had with me by reason of his trust, and that undoubtedly he had my life & honour in his hands, to make me put off Almerin; for this cause he came to me, and concealing his quarrel, made me a long discourse, which for troubling you I will not repeat, but issued from a great and notable subtlety of wit, to make me understand that Almerin betrayed me; that he had discovered my Loves, and that it was expedient without more inquiry, to put him out or doors; I promised him to do it, but having learned the passages betwixt them, I was far from giving Callias his desire, and was amazed at his baseness. I told not Piroxenus of it, for the fear I had of angering him, and I confess my folly, not foreseeing what misfortune might arise. This wicked man, seeing that notwithstanding my promise to him, I had yet kept Almerin by me, enraged, to see himself dishonoured be those, whose fortune, and whose credit he esteemed himself the author of, was so much troubled, and his anger so prevailed over him, as he went to Prince Demonax, whom he knew loved me not very well, and told him he was bound to reveal a secret to him, which concerned the Crown: In a word, he told him, that almost every night, I lay as husband, by the Princess Orixa; and that after the matter was concluded between us, she had made choice of him, for he friend to rely on, how that he had seemed very willing; but that he could not choose, but presently come and give him notice of it; that it was very easy to surprise us in bed together, where he assured him, I came three, or four times a week, by a Ladder of ropes, fastened at her Chamber window; He moreover, for securing his mother's life, protested, that she was no way accessary to that shameful act; He likewise did all he could, to palliate the Princess crime, and swore most horribly, to make the Prince believe I had suborned her: but could not for all that, divert the tempest, which that night fell on her. For Demovax, who, though at the dishonour of his house, was very glad to have that subject of revenge, against his sister, whom he extremely hated, failed not to surprise them in bed together, conducted by perfidious Callias, who knocking at the door of the outward Chamber, where lay the Nurse, he waked her, and having told her that he had some business of importance to her, the poor woman opened it unto him, and was amazed, to fee the Prince come in with her son, and eight or ten men following him. Wonder not mother said the traitor to her, Prince Demonax is advertised of a disorder which the Princess uses, whereof he knows you are not guilty: deliver me the key of her Chamber, for he intends to find her in bed with her minion. The Nurse, more dead, than living, for thus seeing herself by her own son betrayed, aplying herself to the Prince, Alas Sir said she, what can your sister Orixa have done? nay, can you have any ill opinion of her honour? Sweet heart answered Demonax, be not you troubled, I know you are free: give me but the key, and you shall see you are betrayed as well as we, and that my sister hath dishonoured your grave conduct, as well as her own birth. Piroxenus, whose errand there, was not to sleep, although they spoke with voices low enough, heard a confused noise of words, and thought at first, the Nurse was talking to some of the Princess women, who were come it may be to watch with her in the outward Chamber: but when he perceived they came near the door, and that the key was put into the Lock. Ah Madam, cried he out, we are discovered, we are betrayed, and without giving the Princess leave to answer him, leaving his night Gown behind him, which would but cumber him, besides, that he had not the leisure to take it with him, he made but two springs from the bed to the window: and just when as his foot was on the first stop of the Ladder to save himself, Demonax came in, who seeing the poor Lover flying with incredible haste: Take him, take the gallant, but take him alive, said he, if possible, that justice may be done upon him. Presently, three of them went to go down the Ladder, to obey the command; but Piroxenus who carried his sword in his hand, had so much reason left him, as in going down, to cut as many of the rounds of the Ladder, as he could; in so much as those who followed him finding no footing, fell from the top to the bottom; and had so ill speed, as one of them burst out his brains, and t'other two so crushed their bones, as that our Lover had good leisure to get to his Lodging.  
Meanwhiles, Orixa was in woeful case. That most unhappy Lover, seeing herself surprised so, and no way able to deny an action, whereof there was such testimony: being with shame confounded, and possessed with horror, believing that her Nurse had betrayed her, instead of replying to Demonax abuses, and endeavouring to dissuade him by entreaties, she furiously beholding him, snatched at a Dagger by his side, & having taken it, thou cruel Tiger, and unnatural, whom once I called Brother, I will glut thy rage, said she; and since the loss, thou thinkest, my honour hath sustained, must be accompanied with my life's catastrophe, I shall at least have thus much comfort, that my own hands shall be my executioners: which said, she would have stabbed herself, but was prevented by the Prince, and those of his company, whose power, she was not able to resist. That night therefore they kept her safe, during which time she uttered complaints, which might have moved the most inhuman hearts; and I believe, the Prince himself, whatever hatred he had borne her, or purpose taken to revenge himself, had sure relented, if he had remaived in the Chamber: But he retired, because her tears should not importune him, and in his person would take order for imprisoning Piroxenus, and left the sorry Lady in the custody of five or six, who gladly would have hazarded their lives for hers, if so their duties and their faiths would have permitted them.  
The traitor Callias, had no mind to stay among them; he too much feared the Princess accusations, and his mother's curses: that poor woman seeing her Mistress in such case, though she were no way made a party in her crime, would yet accuse herself, and die with her, left being free, and her son author of the Treason, her sidelity might be suspected. Bind me, said she, to those that kept her, I am as guilty as Orixa; and might it please the gods, the little life I have might satisfy for both our crimes: yea cannot spare me without cruelty, nor think I can outlive her life, who only is the cause I care to live. No Mother, no, said one of them, Callias hath cleared you sufficiently, and we perceive, what ere you say, proceeds from your affection to the Princess, & your true feeling of her great misfortune. The Prince hath too great justice to entangle you in her mischance, however you desire to follow her. But notwithstanding all their reasons, she was so resolved to taint herself of guilt, by tearing off her hair, and knocking her breast, as the unfortunate Orixa though so troubled, knew she had no hand in that foul treachery, and that her son alone was author of it: she therefore in her rage, had so much wisdom, as not to destroy her, but beheld her with mixed eyes, of love, and fury. Then as an instant cursing her ill fortune, which had lead her to the push of losing life, and honour both together, she spoke to those that watched her, and with wrung hands, and watered eyes, conjured them, that if they had not heart enough, or rather piety, to kill her, they would at leastwise, suffer her own hands, to do that last act on her, and prevent thereby the shameful death was threatened her. When as she saw she obtained nothing, and that her begging drew not other issue from them, than their tears: refuse me not however said she to them this request, to tell me where my husband is, or what's become of him; that if he be in safety, I may dying have this consolation, that I leave the sweetest half of life behind me. Whiles she uttered those complaints, they heard the languishing voices of those who had been lamed by their falls, and suddenly they ran to see, and found them in the miserable case I mentioned, and one of them was dead, whom at first sight they took for Piroxenus: but when they found he had saved himself, they went to acquaint the Prince thereof, who taking me for the offender, presently besets my Lodging, where he assured himself I was retired, as in truth Piroxenus, naked as he was had done; and indeed he much amazed me, when suddenly he broke my sleep, and told me how his amorous robberies had been discovered; but said he, because they have not known me, you will be more concerned than I, and I much fear lest you be here surprised, and may not have the time to justify yourself. Save you then my dear Anaxander, for 'tis you alone they seek; and when you shall be safe, I will go tell the King my name, and save the Princess life, and honour, by presenting him myself, his son.  
I well liked his counsel, but also, scarce were my  half on to execute it, when Demonax acompanied with a hundred of the Guard broke open my door; and without holding at my reasons, bound me and carried me to prison, leaving Piroxenus free, who kept a tearing, and a raving without being understood. I was a hundred times about to tell them who I was, and how the matter had been carried: but I considered, that if they should not give me credit (as no doubt is, but that a man to save his life will use a hundred slights) that besides unprofitably I should disgrace my blood, I should embroil my friend for whom I had been taken; so that because I loved him better than my life, and valued his preservation above my own, I freely confessed the crime, and was resolved to die, not knowing how to hinder it.  
As soon as it was day, the Princes went to tell the King, of this unhappy action, and presently the noise of it ran through the City; I will not dwell here, Madam, on the sorrows, and afflictions of the Queen, when she knew the lamentable case to which her only daughter was reduced; that daughter, whom so dearly she had loved, and whose virtue she had had so many former proofs of. Surely she with exceeding tears lamented the loss of her life, but much more grieved she for her wounded reputation.  
Meanwhile because the crime which was but too certain, might not be long unpunished, the King, relinquishing all fatherly affection, left his daughter to the Law, which did condemn her to be burnt alive, with him who was convicted for enticing her.  
The Pile was therefore fitted in the middle of the great place, which made all the inhabitants of Visaporus tremble with horror; because, though such a Law had been a long time since established, it never had been executed, but on her for whom it was first made, which was a sister to one of their Kings, who had about threescore and ten years passed been burnt, for falling in love with one of her Domestics, whom she married secretly; and this was the first example they had ever seen; for that the other was so long ago, as that the eldest man among them scarce remembered it.  
Meanwhiles provision was a making for that woeful Tragedy, wherein Orixa and myself were to be Actors; Piroxenus, who was not accused, and might if he pleased avoid all difficulties, not enduring I should be exposed to death, for an offence of Love, whereof himself alone was guilty, Went and cast him down at the King's feet, and there accused himself, as he who had seduced the Princess, and protested, that he was of Royal blood, and that he was both great, and rich enough to merit her, with multiplied oaths, endeavouring to persuade him of my innocence. But the King's trouble, and the rage that ruled him, admitted not his justifications, nor entreaties. He once knew well enough, that I was he whom the Princess had made choice of for her husband, and collecting by Piroxenus discourse, that he had also got into her favours. What, how said he, that Whore has not been satisfied with one, but given herself over to this other also, to assuage her lust, there needs no other proof than his confession, he condemns himself, let him be bound, and all three cast into one fire.  
The Prince Arazus, who was near him when be pronounced this sentence, had still unto that unfortunate day, maintained inviolable his affection to us, which in several occasions he had testified; and, Madam, I confess that being in such favour with him, we did very ill, not to make known ourselves unto that gentle Prince, who doubtless had shown favour to my friends desires, and liked the design of our exchange unto the Princess, who bestowed her love on me in vain. But Heaven denied it, and Piroxenus still was so respectful of Orixa, and so fearful of displeafing her, that notwithstanding I persuaded him, he dared never to declare himself, expecting always that good office from me, who was in truth even ready to have done it, when as this mischance surprised us.  
Araxus now, who loved us yet, and would have been glad that Piroxenus reasons were found true, as well for what concerned his Sister, as his love to us, turned towards the King his eyes, bewraying mercy, and compassion; and when he would have spoken, not in our excuse, but to attempt at lest to have our execution deferred, until trial might be made, whether Piroxenus words were true or no.  
How said the King, art thou so simple to believe, that those, who have not wanted impudence to do me such affronts, do want invention to coin lies? if this bold man were born a Prince, would he not in ways of honour have sought for my alliance, and would he have so long remained among us, in a private quality, without so much as making known himself, to her, whom he confesseth so perfidiously to have dishonoured. No, no Araxus, I see thy sister is a strumpet, and that undoubtedly, those two deceivers, are not the only men that have had knowledge of her.  
But, Sir, replied Araxus, you may please to consider, that this man accuses himself of the offence as only Author of it, and willingly presents himself to die to save his friend, whose innocence he offers to make good. O impudent man said the King, who will defend a fellow taken in the manner; If he comes to accuse himself, see'st thou not it is the just permission of the Gods, who wrought so much his conscience to remorse, and will not have so fowl a crime unpunished. Know Araxus, that the Conscience is a marvellous thing, and that for want of other witness it often shows itself against ourselves. Poor Piroxenus looking pitifully upon Araxus, would again implore his aid, and make reply to the great wrong the King had done him; But that he had scarce opened his mouth, when the King transported with indignation; take the Impostor, said he, from my presence, and dispatch him with the rest.  
Then was he carried to a Prison, till the hour of execution, and more tormented for my loss than for his own; and when that mournful time was come, (surely I shake for horror to remember it,) before we parted from the Prison, they read the sentence of our condemnation, and instantly the Hangman took us, and all three were bound fast in one Chariot, which was compassed about with Halberds, and other Officers of Justice, so conducted to the Pile, where, by that cruel. Element we were to be devoured.  
For reconciling of our Consciences, three of the ablest Bramins of the Indeses were allowed us. They did their duty in persuading us to fit for death, assuring us the mercy of the Gods, and promising a thousand spotless pleasures after this life ended.  
Piroxenus, from the Prison to the place of execution, dared not once to turn towards us, nor to speak one word, so much cause he found himself of our destruction: His sorrows had already even as much consumed him, as if he had endured the flames, so much he grieved, that 'twas not his power, by death to expiate a crime by him committed, and with his blood, redeem the loss which he had caused, of those he loved more than all the world.  
But surely, Madam, in so great extremity, I could not choose but wonder at Oriaxes courage, and her resolution, who being still abused with the belief she had, I was her husband, not able, (being bound,) to cast her arms about my neck, leaned her head upon my face to give me her last kiss; and seeing that I showed but little joy at that her testimony of perfect love, which even in dying she then gave me, and that the apprehension may be of the punishment might cause forgetfulness of what I ought her: Taxilus, said she, to me, with a strong voice, and settled countenance, I swear by that same Sun that looks upon us, and which, we shortly shall behold more near, in Heaven, that I am no way grieved to die, since thou in death art my companion. One thing there is alone, that troubles me, and that, to see thee sad, and that thy heart seems not to hold his wont seat; can it fall out, that near thy faithful Orixa, thou shouldst fear death, which ought to be a pleasing passage to a far more happy life? Let us, my Taxilus, outbrave our evil destiny, and take revenge on fortune, which does cross our loves, by showing her a courage able to make head against her, and a resolution brave enough to undergo our evils.  
Fair Orixa, made I answer, I invoke even that same Sun, which you have called as witness of your courage, that my sadness is not for the fear of death, but from the just affliction I endure, for having as I know abused you: Know you fair Princess, that in Taxilus you have loved an ungrateful, undeserving, and perfidious man, who was not worthy of the honour, of so beauteous and so brave a friendship, and that it is Cleontus who adores you, and whom the Gods have chosen for your husband: And as for me, behold me not in this small bit of life that rests us, but to say, I do forgive thee Taxilus, and may the Gods allow thy soul to rest in peace with us.  
The poor Princess, who was praepossest with that strong imagination, that on me she had bestowed her embraced, marvellously strucken at the change, and that of love there came not one word from me; Ah Cruel, said she, that in the case thou art, so near to yield the Gods a reckoning of thy actions, dost not apprehend their justice? thou miserable, dost thou then now deny me, because thou canst no longer have me? wilt thou by scorn revenge thy death, which my love causes thee? Ah how ill doth this wickedness become thy sex, to leave me in extremity, as if 'twere sin aghast the Gods, to love a maid that is unfortunate? Can those be the effects of all thy promises, and of thy faith, which thou so oft hast sworn me: thou shouldst, somuch have reverenced the memory of thy faithful Orixa, as to have loved her after death, and have preserved for ever, her Idea in thy heart; but see, thou giv'st her to another, when she can be thine no longer, and for a recompense of that incomparable love which made her hold thee dearer than her honour, or her life, thou wilt not suffer her to die in patience: Thou art not barely pleased, to take the only comfort from me, which, I dying, had to flatter myself with, of thy pure constancy, but wilt accuse thyself of treachery, and want of faith, to kill my constancy, and resolution, that in deep despair I may departed this life.  
I would have spoken, to have dispossessed her of that hard belief, and pacify her thoughts; but that I scarce had uttered the first word, to justify myself, when with a fiercer, and a more incensed voice, preventing me: No, no, thou hypocrite, said she, thou double-hearied, thankless, and forsworn Taxilus, thou art industrious, at the price of innocent Cleontus life, whom, most injustly thou accusest, to preserve thine own: I call the Gods to witness, that he never knew me, and that thyself, art only guilty of the crime, for which, we are all three condemned. Thou, may be, thinkest, that those holy men who hear us, may by thy lies, be drawn to credit thee; and when thou basely baste turned all the fault upon thy harmless friend, who maketh no defence, thinkest to be free. But though they were so credulous as to believe thy words, and that it happened, (which the gods forbidden) that thou shouldst scape the hangman's hands, I vow thou shouldst not save thyself from mine; and if before I die I had not leave to strangle thee, my ghost shall never leave to haunt thee.  
More she would have said, but that her sorrow, and her rage, made her insensible; her eyes and judgement strayed, and her heart and voice, at once did fall her in the passions of her anger.  
Meanwhiles, the Charior which kept always going, was come near the Pile, and those that guided us, as well the Brahmins, as the Hangmen, were so courteous, as to leave that miserable Princess in her swooning, being more willing, for the pity they were touched with, that her grief should kill her, than that fire, which was already kindled, and moved horror in all those, that did behold the fear fill spectacle.  
But Ladies, for the sequel of this History is yet long, and that the hour is la●●; may you be pleased, I defer the prosecution till to morrow? the two Princesses who were equally inflamed to know the rest, seeing the Moon so favourable to their entertainment: go on, go on, Anaxander said they, and do not fear our late stay here will cause us scandal; for we sometimes, spend a good part of the night, as scarless of the air, as our domestics who are acquinted with the pleasing freedom, of our secret entertainment. No creature hears us, nor is there entered in the garden, but a little Page, who holds a Torch, ready to light us at the door, when we return unto our chambers. Wherefore the Prince, seeing there was no danger in so long communication, showing all due obedience to the Princesses, proceeded thus in his discourse.   

THE INDIAN HISTORY OF ANAXANDER AND OF ORAZIA.  
The third BOOK.  
THe customary prayers for our souls, before they cast us into the fire, were begun, when as that Bramin which had served the Princess, and who since her coming to herself, had leisure to cast, about his sight, looked earnestly into my face, which formerly he had not done; and being he had spent all the last year in the King my father's Court, where he had opportunity enough to note me, Unfortunate Prince, said he to me, (for doubtless if my eyes deceive me not you must be Anaxander, son and only heir unto the great Alcidaris King of Guzarat) what desperation, may have made you hid your name, and birth, and so prefer a shameful death before a happy Marriage. Born as you are, a Prince, and above all I know, accomplished; this Kingdom Laws, have no pretention to your life, since you are he, who have enjoyed the Princess favours. Boldly then show yourself, for 'tis yet time, and with one word, believe me, you may save her life, and honour, and your own.  
I was exceedingly indeed surprised, for being known; for thought it would have troubled me enough to die, it would much more have grieved me to live, with such an infamy, as to have matried a wife, who had been bedded by another, and who had ne'er been thought upon by me; the last consideration therefore ruled me, and thus I answered him.  
Good father, you are not the first that have mistaken me for the Prince Anaxander, a whole City have been deceived as well as you; for coming out of Persia, whence originally I am, about some twelve, or fifteen months since, with a purpose to ●ee all the Indeses, and especially these parts, where I imagined not to find such barbarism, I passed through the great City of Campanol, where King Alcidaris holds his Court, and was amazed t● see that every body saluted, and made me great obeisance as I puft the streets. To be short I found they took me for the Prince, and even the King himself who saw me was transported at the great resemblance, and detained me there, some while with him, and sent me afterwards away with costly presents.  
No, No, said he to me, no halting before Cripples, I am no whole City, I have but two eyes; but you cannot deceive me, for you are even the same I mean, nor hath the apprehension you may have of death, so changed you, but that I know you Anaxander, and descry the fraud of your disguisement; For howsoever, should you not be glad, to be esteemed such a one, as if it did not wholly save, it might at least prolong your life; and see I not, that you deny yourself for nothing else, but through a brute aversion in you to contractia Princess whom you have abused: but I profess unto you Anaxander, that her life, and honour, and contentment, are more dear to me than your chimaeras. And therefore Gentlemen said he, to the Guard, while went by the Chariot, go tell the King, that for the honour of hi-daughter and his house, 'tis sit to stop the execution, and that I have found out a truths which doubtlessly will ravish him with joy.  
Then instantly one of the Troop went to adveruse the King hereof, and in the interim● some went to a Fountain which was in the great place, for water to cast into the Princess face, who was scarce come out of her swooning, when a Captain of the King's Guard, accompanied with an unknown old man, divided the throng with an incredible diligence, crying withal their might, to have the execution stayed, hold, the King commands it.  
Immediately a very great noise was moved through the whole assembly, and followed with great acclamations of joy; for there was not one of all the company who was not touched at our fortune, and shed not tears for our distress. And surely all were much amazed at the coming of the Captain of the Guard for our deliverance, for that the officer who went to advertise the King, was but then gone, and all men thought he must have had some notice from elsewhere; which notwithstanding, had not secured our lives, had not the Bramin, so much observed me, as to know who I was, and sure this last means had arrived too late, for that there was not any ceremony more, which might retared the execution.  
As soon as the Captain (whom they made room for,) was advanced, as far as where we were, the old man who accompanied him, did all he could to cast his arms about my neck; but not able to reach me for that the Chariot was somewhat high. Anaxander said he, my dear Anaxander, my Prince, and Sovereign Lord, what evil fortune hath guided you to this sad place, and you dear Piroxenus, what have you done to have deserved this cruel usage. My dear children, for so may I call you, since from your infancy you have had under me your education: is it a dream, or real act of your ill destiny? which makes me find you in this lamentable taking; and after such a tract of infinite misfortunes, which have crossed me since your absence, is it possible, the gods would give me this much happiness to see you ere I die, and guide me to this Country, at the instant when you must have otherwise been put to death.  
You may imagine (Madam) whether I were surprised, finding it was the wise Evander who spoke to us, whom the King my father had ordained our Governor, and unto whom, I bore as great respect as if he had been my father. Wherefore, howsoever much I was afflicted, and notwithstanding any resolution I had taken to conceal myself, I could not choose but show him tokens of my friendship, and answer with my tears, that tenderness of his: so that none doubted but I was the man, for whom indeed the Bramin took me.  
Piroxenus who till then, had neither wept nor said one word, because the greatness of his grief had drowned his senses, and shut up the powers of his soul; waking as from a most deep sleep, by the found of Evanders' words, and seeing they were like to be delivered from that danger hich he thought inevitable, or that at least, their death●should be deferred, he somewhat recollected his spirits, and exchanging tears and kind embraces with the old man, he did for him, what for Orixa, he could not.  
The Princess only, remained silent, as of all most surprised, and amazed, and through wonderful displeasure she conceived at my denying her, had her whole mind astonish d; and though she were recovered from her swooning, yet the freedom of her actions was so hindered, as she could, nor comprehend, nor relish any testimony which was given before her, of our births.  
The Captain of the Guard, whom the King had sent us, was not in less amazement, than ourselves, to see a thing so strange, and extraordinary. He had till then, given such way unto Evanders' passion, as he had not dared to hinder his embraces, or his tears; but when he saw us silent, and in admiration of our misfortunes looking one upon another, he came, and with this compliment saluted me.  
Great Prince, said he, for such we now acknowledge you, and soon enough the Gods have by this sage old man's arrival cleared the truth of your extraction. The King my Master hath in his behalf commanded me to wait on you, and tell you, that enough, he cannot wonder, why you should choose death, rather than his alliance, which so many Princes have made suit for. That to excuse the usage you have had, he thinks not fit; seeing by concealing your names, and blood, and having knowledge of the Kingdom; Laws, you have yourselves occasioned the trouble you leave had, and may accuse no other. And besides, he hopes, you will acknowledge what degree he holds among the Asian Monarch's, and that if for his daughters love you will not, at lest for love of him, and honour to his quality, you will repair the fault committed by a lawful marriage. Mean while he hath commanded me, to guide you and your friend to certain lodgings in his Palace.  
I would not trouble myself to give him any answer, because it could avail me nothing, I only followed him where he conducted me, and we parted from Orixa, both Piroxenus, and myself; not daring to say aught unto her, for fear of grieving her a new, or waking of her anger: This most unhappy Princess in despair, for that her crime was known to all the world, and for affronts so publicly received; but more again for my pretended infidelity, which she could not possibly forget, would not be carried to her Chamber, and her extreme affliction reduced her to such pass, as that a thousand times she grieved for leaving the fire behind her as the only comfort left her, and solt remedy to end her miseries.  
I was impatient to entertain Evander, that I might as well learn from him, who, so happily had thither guided him, as to be told some news from Guzarat; and the good man who had the same desires, to be at freedom with us, as soon as we reposed a little, and had rested in the lodgings were allowed us, to satisfy my curiosity, began in this sort his discourse:  
My dear Children, (for so, although ye be my Lords, and Masters, I from hence conjure ye to allow my age, and dear affection, to call ye) many sad tears, and sighs your absence hath drawn from me, and little rest, and comfort have I had, since that unhappy day ye stole so inconsiderately from the King of Cambaya's Court, where ye were adored of all, how are the Gods most just, in sending ye the troubles ye have had, to punish ye in some sort, for afflicting those, who brought ye into the world, and with such tender care have bred ye up.  
Know then my Children, that as soon as your departure was discovered in Campanel, the King affected both with grief and anger, having been told, how that same night wherein ye had departed, a Ship had gone out of the Port of Cambaye, and made her course towards the Coast of Zeilan, he doubted, (by reason of hot Wars late made in that Country against the King of Maldives,) that ye might have thither gone, to seek occasions, whereunto your Courage called ye: for this cause he immediately sent after that great Vessel two light Sailors, from two divers Ports, and sent as well to seek ye, over land. But long they were not without news from her which they thought had carried you away; for she was scarce gone out of the Gulf of Cambaye, to enter into the great Arabic Sea, when threatened by a tempest, and finding herself near the Heaven of Bazaim, which is one of the securest of that shore, the Pilots thought it fit to cast Anchor there, and shelter themselves so long, as till the storm were over. This stay gave opportunity to that Post, who had been sent from Campanel to Bazaim, to send out a Ship, to meet that same which had put all the Court in trouble: But when it was known, that you were not therein; rage in the King, increased so much, and the Levity of your flight, touched him so to the quick, as all the love he bore ye, he turned to hate and indignation. I went about to tell him how I had from certain pieces of your discourse with one another in your privacies, collected, that ye, had purposed a voyage to Narsinga, and told him 'twould be very good to send there after you; and that in case you were not met upon the roads, it would be very fit to dispatch an Embassader to the King of Narsinga, that at least ye might not pass as unknown people, but be received like Princes. No, no, Evander (said he to me) they have shown themselves unworthy of m● care or trouble, and I am ashamed, for having so much already grieved myself for them; let th●m even pass for inch as they will, There declare myself from henceforth not to own them: Come, go with me into the Queen's closet, and you shall see that Anaxander hath played more the fool than he is ware of; The Gossip be thanked I have another Child; and Heaven is just in robbing me of him whom I alone did love, and upon whom I built all my delight and hope.  
As soon as we were come into the Queen's Cabinet, the King caused Pirobus to come unto him, who had negotiated his last marriage with that fair Princess, who brought you into the world, and who had always served him so faithfully; And sure I was exceedingly amazed, when turning to the Queen, he made her in our presence this discourse.  
Madam, (said he to her,) I know the sorrow you conceive for your Son's Levity is so great, as that to understand he were no more alive, would no more grieve you, than his slight: wherefore, because it cannot add a jot unto your present sorrow, I intent to tell you of a thing which does exceedingly concern me, and which these twenty years I have concealed from all the world, and most especially from you.  
You may remember, Madam, when first I sent you Pirobus in Embassage, to seek you for my wife, you, after having courteously received him, gave him an answer somewhat cold, by framing an excuse touching your brother's death, (Spimantus,) who because he had been dead two years before, finding that reason insufficient to oppose my just demand, he was desirous to instruct him better in your truer meanings, and understood by one of your chief Statesmen, that the sole consideration which you stuck on, was, that by the Queen Berenisa, my first wife, I had a Son; and that my heir already born, you would not suffer that your Children, should be second in affection, or degree to any: This being returned me by my faithful Pirobus, I seemed to take no notice of it: but after some time was past, we both agreed together, that if I meant to compass my desire in that suit, where-on depended all my happiness, I must needs send away, my Son, and spread a noise that he was dead. And judge you, Madam, to what extremity I loved you, being compelled to take so contrary a resolution to the laws of nature. For this cause, I commanded a Coffin to be laid (with Royal pomp) into the earth, and suffered none, in forty days to see me, that I might better act the part of a lost Father. Mean while I gave my Son in charge to Pirobus, whose name was like mine own, Alcidaris, not to be sent so far away, but that I might, when I desired, hear often of him. He had acquaintance with an Arabian Merchant, and an honest man, named Eurimedes, who was most frequent in the City of Deu, one of the best havens of my Kingdom, and teaded to Cambaye, where at that time he was. To him he went, and gave that pledge into his custody, which for your love I had abandoned; He told the Merchant, how he had received that child from a woman of great quality, commended him to his best care, and that he might be bred among his own, and told him, one day it m ight happen, that a worthy recompense might grow unto him; In the inferior, because he might be known again, and for he had no mark about him, Pirobus made one upon his arm, where he imprinted the Arms of Cambaye with a needle's point, and the joyce of a certain herb which never wears away; which done, he does again commend him to the Merchant, whom, that he might the better love the child, and be more careful of him, he enjoined to beslow his own name of Eurimedes upon him; In so much, as very often I have heard of him, & also known the Merchant's care, as well for the great p●y● cause him every year to receive, as for the love he bears to Pirobus, to whom he thinks he is obliged for that favour.  
But Madam, (said the King moreover,) the Gods can bear me witness, I had ta'en your deer Anaxander into so great affection, as I forgot the love I ought his Brother; and if he had well behaved himself, I think, his humour, which beyond all others that I know, delighted me, together with my wonderful affection to yourself, had so much won upon me, as I had made him heir to all my three Crowns: but seeing he hath shown himself so giddy-headed, and so ill advised, as to leave me, to pursue his foolish fantasies, as well as his Cousin, whom so dear I had loved, having no other prop to rest on, left me; Think not a miss, Madam, that I send Pirobus to Diu, to seek me out Alcidaris, 'tis now no longer fit, he should be hid, nor that on my part, I should more conceal the love I bear my proper Son.  
These, my dear children, said Evander, are the very words the King himself delivered, who, without alteration at the Queen's complaints, and tears, dispatched Pirobus immediately. Being arrived at Diu, he wonderfully amazed the Merchant, when he told him that ye child whom he so long had bred, was heir unto the King; The noise hereof was spread incontinently through the City, and all the inhabitants came in throngs to kiss their Prince's hands. Pirobus who had not seen him, since his first delivery into the Merchant's hands, could know him only by the mark he graved on his arm. The young man more than any other grew in admiration at the honours which were done him: For he believed, he was that Merchant's son, and looked for nothing less, than to be honoured as a Prince.  
He was by Pirobus conducted to the City of Campanel, and carried both the Merchant and his children with him, on whom he afterward caused goodly Offices to be conferred. As soon as his arrival was but known, the greatest of the Court went forth to meet him, and the King with testimonies of exceeding joy received him, but this did not long endure: For that young Prince was so ill bred, and had among those people of inferior quality who had kept him, gotten such evil habits, as that his presence served but to make you more lamented; but above all, the Queen could not endure, that in your stead, a beast should have such worship, who by his filthy carriage, had made himself contemptible to all the world.  
The King commanded me to take him to my Government: But finding in him no appearance of common sense, and seeing him too old to form his mind to any good; I did despair ever to make of him a civil man; and you may think my dear children, whether I finding in that poor Prince spirit, nothing but thorns and briers, instead of goodly seeds of virtue, which I found in you, I had great cause to be delighted with my charge.  
The King, who in that ill made Picture, could not know himself, made Pirobus a thousand times to swear he was the same which he had from him. As for myself, seeing I lost my labour, and my time in teaching him, besides the final d fire, or none at all I had thereto, being afflicted as I was for loss of you, and dreaming nothing ●●sse than ere again to see you: I a●th, last, resolved to go and seek ye out in what part of the World soever ye might be. And that which more old god me thereto was, that knowing all the secrets of Astrology, and having by that Art foreseen, that at two several times ye should run hazard of a violent death, I would make trial if by my diligent and careful seeking after you, I might divert the mischiefs which the S●●rs had threatened ye● withal. Besides my own affection thereunto, I was incited by the general complaints of all the better sort of people in the Kingdom, who could not without sorrow yield obedience to a Prince of so ill making, and so evil do, and who already did begin to apprehend his future domination. Therefore as soon I had known, no news was to be h●d of you at sea, and that as many as had gone after you, were come again no wiser than they went; remembering I had in secret heard your meditations on the Princess Oriz●a's Picture, and that I had often heard ye, though in and out, to name the word Narsinga, I imagined you might be gone disguised thither, and have passed over land, that you might cross through that unhappy Kingdom of Decan, whereof I remembered to have heard you mention so many wonders of their gallantry: But unfortunate as ye are, by what I see, ye have met nofavored me, by my arrival here at Visaporus, just when you were about to die a shameful death, that I might turn from off you, one of those blows, your evil destinies had threatened you withal.  
See Madam, what discourse Evander entertained us with, which set my thoughts into as great confusion, as they were but two hours before; for I believed I was Alcidaris his only son, and much it angered me, a fool should be my elder brother: However I cheered up myself; in hope or one day having the fair Kingdom of Dulcinda, which could not be taken from me. And however, I despaired not of gaining others, which my courage, and my sword did promise me.  
But as on our parts we were recounting our adventures to the wise Evander, who much blamed us (after having told him of Orixas loves, and the change we used towards her) for not revealing ourselves to the Prince Araxus; a Page came to advertise us, the King was coming to see us in our Chamber: I was a little surprised at it, because I foresaw already what would be the issue of that visit: However Piroxenus and I composing ourselves as well as we could, we went forth to meet him; and after mutual salutations, he began, and thus said to me.  
I much admire, Sir, that being born as you are, and for our neighbourhood, knowing my greatness, and my Lordship of the famous Potts of Chaul, and Goa, which adjoin to yours, you would choose rather death, than my alliance, when you had first abused my daughter, who had been always till your coming hither, the pattern, both of honour, and of virtue.  
I finding his discourse grew to be long, and that he went on reproaching me, and excusing himself for the violence had been shown us, suddenly interrupted him, to tell him every circumstance that passed; I told him of the passionate affection Piroxenus bore the Princess his daughter; how that he was my Conzin german, and the only heir unto the Kingdom of Citor; how he had borne so great respect unto her, as not to dare declare himself her husband, though never any save hithself had known her; how when he saw things grown to such extremity as they were, and me condemned for his fault, he went and cast himself at his Majesty's feet, who would not hear him: At length, I so far persuaded him, as having appeared his spirit, and freed him from the trouble which his former rage had put him in, he relished my reasons, which he found most just and likely; and taking us by the hand, that he might suddenly finish Piroxenus Marriage, he lead us to the Princess Chamber, who was very sick a bed, and by her, sat the Queen in tears.  
Although amid so many accidents, and misfortunes, her soul were laden with profound and fearful thoughts, the spite she had conceived against me; had not gained so much over her, but that her wasting body, was still battered with love; whose heat joining to that of her Favour, kindled so great and violent a five within her, as Physicians did despair already, ever to be able to quench it.  
Seeing me come into her Chamber, and the King her father leading me by the hand, believing he was come to confirm our Marriage, and that it had been done more through compassion of her friends, than of my own good will; the tears ran in her eyes, and to conceal the passion which surprised her, she turned her head the other side.  
My daughter, said King Demonax unto her, behold your husband whom I bring you; and would it had so pleased the Immortal gods that I had had but patience enough, to have understood the truth of a History, which will no less amaze: yourself, than me; we should not then have had the labour to oppose our Laws against you, nor threaten with a shameful punishment your life, and honours, which at once I now do warrant you. Know, if as yet you do not know, that those two Knights who have been condemned with you, are sons to the most puissant Kings of India: this same said he, pointing at Piroxenus, has the Kingdom of Citor already in possession, and is Ceuzin german to this other, who lives in hope after the death of Alcidaris to reign over the Empire of Guzarat. They have not only changed their names, but their hearts also; and he who you, as you believed chose for husband, was never yours, more than for manners sake, or for civility, but hath in that good fortune given his Cousin place, who only, for his marvellous affection to you, merits your possession: Turn yourself towards me, think no more of what is past, for which I am more sorry than yourself, and hence forth studying but to please yourself, receive with courtesy your real husband, whom I here present you.  
Here at the Princess turned her face towards the King, and seeing it 'twas Piroxenus he presented her; How Sir, said she to him, that impostor than is constant in denying me, after renouncing of himself to quite undo me; and you believe him? and I shall be so miserable, as that you will put off your common knowledge to be overtaken by his lies? she would have prosecuted her reproaches, when Piroxenus, who till then had not dared speak a word, emboldening him by presence of the King, who favoured his love, took liberty to interrupt her, and casting himself down at her feet, he framed her this discourse.  
Madam, said he, though you should heap your scorns upon me, and all my life I should repent me of my rashness, yet I find fit I should no longer hid it from you, but make known the error, you till now have been in. Know fair Orixa, that I have never loved any, save yourself, and that the mere consideration of my love, and of your beauty, hath compelled me to keep Anaxander so long in this Country; we have between us both, but one desire, and one affection: wherefore I having learned by him, that your unhappy Inclination carried you to bear him love, who was already gauged in affection to another, I conjured his help, and favour to my suit; he had compassion on me, and admitted me instead of him, and that which by good forune I was not able to deserve, I got by subtlety. Love, (fair Orixa) made me bold to deceive you, blame therefore him, not me, who weak against so strong a Master, was compelled to yield, and follow him. 'twas I whom Callias under favour of the darkness guided, where you looked for Anaxander; and in short, 'twas I, who in your Nurse's presence, swore to be your lawful husband, and who made you a thousand protestations of unalterable Love, which since I'm sure I never violated; the fear of death has not been able to do it, nor shall your scorns of me prevail at all; no, though you should be more cruel to me than the destinies, who have so threatened me with punishments, and though by taking all hope from me of your favour, you should condemn me unto death; I vow I will preserve your love even in my grave, Orixa, and in the second life I look for, make it all my souls contentment,  
The Princess heard him with attention, and although the dolours of her Favour were of power enough to take away the liberty of talk, she notwithstanding, would have forced herself to answer him, when by the coming of a Post she was prevented, who after boldly knocking at the door demanded entrance, and admittance to the King for reasons of a high importance, the King commanded him to be brought to him; and truly at first entrance he affrighted the whole company, and ere he spoke his countenance bewrayed, that all things went not as they should. Sir, said he to the King, all is lost, even your own subjects have betrayed you. Those wicked slaves to whom you gave in charge the Government of your Countries, have made a great Assembly of people in the City of Danaget, for to revolt against you, and break off the yoke of your Royal authority, without so much as caring for their children which you have as Hostages. They are all met in one desire to betray you, and divide your provinces: but two among the rest have shown themselves more wicked than their fellows, to wit, Rozalcan, and Zabain, one of whom you made Governor of Bider, and the other of Danaget: For, being Brothers, and always of a plentiful intelligence, wh●n they saw those other, their sworn fellows, in a Town whereof they had the Sovereign power, because themselves would reign alone, cut all their throats; and having reassembled all their Forces, and won the greater part of your Subjects, either by presents, or fair words, they are coming with a mighty Army against your person, and purpose to besiege you in your City of Vsaporus, that they may absolutely be Masters of your Countries, and without hindrance command the Empire, which the gods have given to you.  
You may imagine, fair Princess, whether such an humour as I have described the Kings to be, were surprised with such news. He could not hid his apprehension from us, a deadly paleness disfigured his face; and not finding himself able enough to resist a misfortune which so nearly threatened him, he could not speak a word, when as Araxus, who knew his very heart, ashamed we were witnesses of so much poverty, withdrew him from thence, and told him, 'twas his way to call his Council together, and suddenly provide against the present necessities. In the meanwhile, he left us in the Chamber with the Queen, in whose presence the gods permitted, after Piroxenus had recounted to the Princess all the passages of their secret Loves, and that he had by his unfeigned tears given testimony of his innocent affection which razed out the crime he had committed, she was somewhat appeased. Wherefore once more they pledged their marriage faith to one the other in our presence, they joined hands, and kissed, and from that day, Orixa did begin to love me as a Brother, not a Lover.  
Although my known innocence had eased her spirits of a heavy burden, which in her thoughts of my disdain she under went, her body was bu● little sensible thereof, and no abatement of her Favour was observed. But contrary, she was so troubled for the evil next of imminent danger threatened to the King her father's Countries, newly then arrived, together with the cruel blows of former miseries, so over come, as more than ever all the Physicians grew into despair of ever seeing her recovery  
Meanwhiles this sickness lasted, Rozalcan, and Zabain came still onward, and their Army made such haste, as it had almost compassed the City before they had so much as time to furnish a tenth part of what was necessary to sustain a siege, or that they had enclosed works without, or fortified the approaches. Demonax had under hand, Arms for some thirty thousand men, and Coin enough; but wanted Soldiers, for his Subject were his enemies; and was so suddenly surprised, as that he had not time, to crave assistance from his neighbours, who were besides but ill affected to him. The King of Maldives only, and of Palandurus his brother in law, could have succoured him in time, but that ill luck would have it, he but late before had been himself defeated, and his Army cut in pieces by the King of Zeylan, who being assisted by the valour, and wise conduct, of courageous Lisimantus, and made himself Lord of all his Islands, except but three or four of Palandurus where he was retired, without other hope of refuge.  
A midst the trouble which this miserable King was in, he called us into his counsel of War, and craved our help; but we represented to him the impossibility thereof, and that there remaining unto him no other retreait but that only City, from whence he was ready to be driven by those, who sought but for his life, to reign without contradiction, we should not be able to bring any succours, though they lay but six day's journey off, and though we found them ready for the march. And what then, said he to us, must I lose all my hope, and that my children and myself be brought to so cruel a necessity, as to die, or live for ever under the power of base scoundrels? By and by he cast out divers blasphemies against the gods, and instantly, caused all the children's throats to be cut, which he received as Hostages from those slaves.  
Verily, Madam, we saw not how to give him great comfort, because we found his matters in a desperate condition; However we made a virtue of necessity, and joined the Princes, his children, and we, together with as many Naires, as there were in the King's Guard, all the inhabitants of Visaporus which were of age to bear Arms, to try if we could raise a power, able enough to do some damage to our enemies; but they consisted of so great a number, as we judged it more rashness than valour, to assault them: we forbore not at the beginning to Skirmish sometimes with them, when, there came many of theirs too short; but as from an Hydra's head, their seemed always quadruple the number to increase; so that perceiving our affairs in so ill case to attempt the freedom of the City, Piroxenus, and myself, sent to defy Kozalcan, and Zabain to fight with us; but though, as indeed they were, hardy, and valiant, they were not disposed to venture any thing in the condition they were in, and, had they willed to do any thing in single Combat, they would have had to do with the two heirs of that Kingdom.  
Meanwhile they laid their Batteries against the City, and it was threatened by a quick assault, when the King fearing to fall under●he power of the besiegers, resolved at any rate to save himself; and without knowing what would become of him, or where to turn, and without telling any body of his flight, except one of his servants which waited in his Chamber, called Panaris, whom he chose to accompany him, he stole away by night upon a good horse out as a Postern door of the Palace, and carried with him the richest Jewels of his Crown. This  Panaris, seeing no way of safety for himself, or Master, being to cross the Camps, mischieupusly conceived in his heart, to kill the King, and take his Jewels, which doubtless would remain as reward to him, when he should carry his head to his enemies. This purpose was no sooner resolved on, but put in execution, for when that poor Prince thought of nothing less than Treason from his servant, he was thrown to ground by a thrust made through and through his body, and having cut off his head, he carried it to Rozalcan, who was encamped towards the River. Notwithstanding he was a barbarous man, and sought nothing but the death of the King, and his children, yet could not that action choose but fright him: however he put not the traitor to death, but after having taken his riches from him, was only pleased to forbid him his presence, and no more. He presently advertised his brother Zabain of what had passed, and they thought good to advertise the besieged by a Trumpet, of the King's death, that they might be the more disheartened, promising them, that if the Soldiers would render themselves, they should departed with bag and baggage, without any hurt done them, and as for the inhabitants of the City, they should quoitly enjoy their lands and houses, on this condition always, that they should deliver up the Princes, Araxus, and Demonax, into their hands.  
The people of that poor distressed City, were so moved at the news of the King's death, who had so long a time maintained them in peace, as without considering what became of themselves, seeing they yet demanded the Princes of them, to put them cruelly to the sword likewise, fell so furiously upon the Trumpeter, as in an instant they had crushed him, and their rage was so great, as they dismembered him with their teeth, and every one would have a plece. On the other side, the Queen, whom the apprehension of an approaching ruin had already very much afflicted, having been told of the murder done upon the King her husband, & what was threatened to her children, sound so great a load of sorrow grown upon her, as being not able longer to endure it, she was compelled to submit unto its violence, & soon the gods gave leave that wound should pierce her heart, & took away that life which was but grievous to her.  
Meanwhile the Princess Orixa, knew not any thing of these misfortunes, and had already these two days lost all manner of understanding, and so great was the strength of her disease, as taking from her all appearances of life, she who attended her came to advertise us how she had followed her mother. Orazia exceedingly moved at this conclusion, which she looked should not be so Tragical, Ah, said she to the Prince, interrupting him, the poor Orixa then is dead; truly she should not have died, after having passed so many troubles. Hear the sequel of the story, Madam, replied Anaxander, we are not at the end of our misfortunes yet.  
As soon as Piroxenus was advertised of this sad accident, he hastily ran to her, and finding neither Pulse nor motion, in that body which more than his life he loved, he forgot his resolution, and his constancy; and that great courage, which all the injuries of Fortune, and threats of death itself, could not so much as shake, was by that woeful spectacle constained to yield to his affliction, and his sorrow; he did at first, all that a man in desperation could devise to do in such extremities; he tore himself, he cursed heaven, fell out with those that would but comfort him, and when that fury was passed over, casting himself upon his knee● to worship those precious relics of his love, and with a flood of tears bathing the liveless face of the fair Orixa, Unhappy Princess, said he, is it possible, that after so much trouble to obtain thee, I must all the remnant of my life hereafter lose thee, and have the Gods ordained, I shall not freely have thee in possession till after death? O my fair mouth, which pale and changed, or how ever cold your kisses are do notwithstanding charm me, I must love them yet: Alan, Had I but come before thy last sigh given, I might have closed my lips to yours, that that fair soul, which I lament, mightnot have had so free a leave to take her flight. Give me, orixa, leave to follow her, that without mine she may not go: if thou hast any feeling yet of worldly things, stay for thy miserable husband; thou canst not yet be far, direct me quickly which way thou art fled, that I may come unto thee.  
Much more he would have said, and the extravagance he had already shown, began afresh, when being called to comfort him, I with such language interrupted him: What pleasure, said I, dear Piroxenus, can you take in giving testimony of your weakness, and appear quite loft in presence even of those who ravished with your noble actions passed, accounted you a demi God, and without humane frailty: recall, quickly dear friend, recall thy reason, that in our presence, it may disavow, what ever in its absence thou hast done. Thou knowest not why thou moanest, and art so unhappy, as to give thyself up to despair, when thou shouldst rather thank the Gods for so great favour, as to take her from thee, who was ready to be taken by the hands of mere barbarians. Imagine she had lived; falling into the power of such notorious revolted slaves, who seek but to exterminate the race of Demonax, and where she must have been a prey unto her enemies, what would become of her? ought'st thou not rather to be glad that she is with the Gods, who loved her too well, to let her see her last Town pillaged, her Father's Murder, and, her Mother's sudden death, with loss of all he friends in general?  
Besides these reasons, I administered so many other, as I somewhat settled his mind, but not being able longer to remain in that sad place, which had been a theatre unto us of so many mischiefs, grief and affliction which had ruled his heart, gave wrath, and vengeance, at one instant full possession: Let's forth, let's forth Anaxander, said he, out of this unfortunate City, which even affrights me; stay we not till the enemies do force it, and be taken among those who must give up themselves unto the mercy of barbarians; let us revenge the Royal blood of Decan, and with the choice of all the brave, and valiant men among us, power upon those Traitors, and if we cannot scape their hands, let's at dear rates sell our lives, and gloriously expire; my blood already boyles with anger in me, and I persuade myself, that rascal rout cannot resist my sury.  
I had already made the same overture to the Princes, and told them 'twas the only way which they could try to save themselves, seeing how true it was, they sought but for their lives, and therefore found it no hard matter, to persuade their resolutions thereunto. We therefore purposed to assemble only two or three thousand of the best and ablest men of the City, to make a fully by night upon the enemies out at the Port of Goa, where they wre with least strength entrenched; But when the Visaporians knew their Princes went in person, they would all go, and left to guard their walls, women, and children only, and old men, among the which was sage Evander, to whom, what ever good or evil might become of us, we bid farewell, desiring him that if he could get out from thence, he would return to Cambaye; and that he would endeavour to regain Alcidaris his favour to us, whom we assured him we would see as soon as we had seen a little of Narsinga, in case the Gods preserved us in the hazard we were falling into; he therefore with all possible regret embraced us, because he did believe, he never more should see us, and much ado we had, to change his wilful purpose to accompany us in that sally.  
The Princes had designed to follow us, and go the voyage to Narsinga with us, if we could scape out of the multitude, and for that cause we took for rendezvous, an old decayed Temple, which lies upon the ●ode to Goa, a league out of the City, but, otherwise the Gods had ordered: for in that memorable issue which we made upon the enemy, both brothers after great and worthy actions of their valour by them done, were slain at our fees. As for ourselves Madam, we hewed our way through those that followed us, and slew what ever from that side opposed us. The Moon was lightsome, and heaven so much favoured us, that Pirox nus and I sound ourselves near to one another, and but lightly hurt, poor Neander was wounded with a dart in his thigh, and was carried back into the City, ready to die, that we must go without him, and Almerin who lost not sight of us, pursued us, when we had given Neande charge, and some other of our Soldiers, to spread a moyse, that we were slain with the twoi Princes, lest we might draw a blame upon us, for forsaking the besieged. We therefore secretly withdrew ourselves else where, not willing to be witnesses of that poor City's misfortunes, which could not long hold our, and which by the loss of those two Princes, who beyond all other reasons had obliged us to that service, had lost her final hope. Three things, before we went, we recommended to Neander: the first was, that he should not fail to cause the bodies of Demonax, and Araxus, to be buried in their Father's grave, and that he likewise should be careful of interring the Princess Orixa their Sister. The second was, that notwithstanding he was hurt, he should not leave the poor besieged people, who did already want provision, and that he should assist them to make as honourable composition as he could; a thing which we indeed held far unfit for us, and which to farther, the great service they had newly done, would much import. And thirdly, that he should help all he could, the good Evander to return unto Cambaye, and assure him of our safeties; that as for him, as soon as he were whole, he should not fail to come unto us, and that he should hear of us in the King of Narsingas Court, under the names of Ariomant, and Calistenus, for fear we might be known by those of Taxilus, and Cleontus, and we had given the same directions to the good Evander, before we parted from him.  
Thus, Madam, left we that unfortunate City, and I must confess the willingness wherewith Piroxenus followed me, without despair, is not the smallest argument of that extreme affection which he bears me. The Image of that unhappy Princess presented itself evermore before his eyes, he had no other pleasure than to afflict himself, with the remembrance of her death. That was the sole meditation of his days, the only dream of his nights, and the continual trouble of his soul; and yet among so many piercing griefs, and bloody discontentments, he compelled himself to live to bear me company. We then, put off our Arms, and Almerin, who knew full well the Country, made us go that night on foot as then we were, & brought us to a little City named Foya, some four Leagues off from Visaporus, upon the road to Bisnagar, because he knew that none of Rosalcans' Troops lay on that quarter. We found there the inhabitants quite lost, and vexed with fear, not knowing of which side to be, not where to rank themselves; however, after having taught them, that they must give place to force, that all their Princes were dead, and that their great City was threatened with approaching ruin, we, after we were furnished with horses, and what else we wanted, for our money, left them resolved to send towards the two usurpers. The wounds we had received, did not hinder us from proceeding onward, and therefore we went right to Bisnagar, well provided both of Money and Jewels, to rub through such extremities as might befall us. I will not spend my time (Madam) in relating you all the adventures which we met on the way, for fear of abusing your patience, I will only mention that which gave me the honour of your acquaintance, & which was the reason, why at first we were received happily into the King your father's Palace.  
When we were come within two Leapues of that great City of Bisnagar, where we had learned the King made then his six month's residence, passing along by a Forest of Palm Trees, in the middle of the road, which leadeth straight to the City, we spied a hunter of a goodly countenance, and richly clad, who being mounted on a horse, as swift as was the beast he followed, had left his fellow hunters far behind him. Scarce had he passed us an hundred paces, rushing again into the thick, without more train, than one page only, who never left him, but that a dozen Robbers who had lain in ambush in a thicket by the which he passed, cast themselves suddenly upon him, and held his reigns to stop his passage, ere he scarce perceived them; As soon as he had found himself infested with this rascal rout, nimble and active as he was, he fling himself out of his saddle, to the ground, and drawing out his sword, cleaved his head who first aborded him; but seeing that hismatch was too hardly made, and that he must at length be overcome, he was resolved to sell his life full dear. By good luck, as he passed, we were turned about towards him, and his rich furniture, caused that curiosity in us, and was the means, that even about the very instant we perceived him in this trouble, we ran unto him hastily, and found the Page thrown to the ground by a hurt in his thigh, and the hunter, sorely wounded, yet having set his back against a tree, did most courageously defend himself. The aid we lent him, redoubled his courage, and by good luck for us, it chanced that in less than half an hour, Piroxenus, Almerin and myself, set him at liberty, and slew all those Rogues, excepting two, that had assaulted him; which two, hurt as they were, were bound and carried to the City: 'twas not without sore hurts that we performed that task, and if the Page had not remembered to wind his horn, to call the hunters to that place, who were behind, we had run all of us an hazard to have lost our lives by reason of the blood which streamed in abundance from our wounds. As soon as the brave hunter found himself delivered from that danger, which he never thought to escape: Ye Knights, said he, what ever ye may be, that have so happily come hither, know, 'tis the Prince Arontkus whom ye have saved from the ambush of those thiefs, and is your debtor for his life, and therefore, whether ye be subjects to the King my Father, or else strangers to this Country, I promise ye, this real service shall not be unacknowledged, neither shall ye ask me any thing to be denied. I presently made answer in the Arabic tongue, that we were Persian Knights, and had resolved to travel through all India, that we had unknowing him, done him that small service, but as honour, and reason both obliged us; But seeing now he had declared his name, however grievous our wounds were, we held ourselves most highly honoured to receive them for his sake, and would not wail our lives, were we at point of losing them, since for his preservation they were spent. He hereat used his best strength to embrace us, (for he understood the Arabic tongue as well as we did his) and protesting he would never be unthankful for so great a benefit, urged us to make him some request, which whatsoever it were, within the King of Narsingas power, he would grant us. But that which most won on his heart, and doubled his affection to us, was the answer which we made him; that we already held ourselves too highly recompensed, in as much as our weak help was so acceptable unto him; but that we might not take from him, the pleasure of showing his brave heart towards us, all the favour we desired, was, that he would cause us to be well accepted in the King his father's Court, which from far off, we came to see, as most renowned in all Asia, not only for the courage and the freedom of the Knights thereof, but also for the courtesy and beauty of its Ladies. Truly said he, I do assure your welcome as mine own, and if the gods allow that among us, there any pleasure be, that may detain ye, and that any place, or charge about the King there be that may become ye, ye shall know the love Aronthus bears ye.  
Whilst we were on these Compliments, the Huntsmen, and the Prince your brother's Gentlemen came where the horn had called them, they were in great amazement to see their Master in such case, and altogether confounded with shame, dared not come near him, fearing le●t the blame of that had happened to him, he might lay upon the little care they had to follow him: But on the contrary, the generous Aronthus, whose apprehensions evermore inclined to sweetness, and never seen to be in angry, spoke to them without any trouble, and presently commanded them to have a care of us, and him. Relieve said he, my friends, secure those charitable and generous Knights, who have now newly saved my life, and are in danger of their own. The Chirurgeon, and the rest fell instantly about their business, and finding, that the Prince was more hurt than we, dressed him first, though he forbade him, and though they found about him seven, or eight cruel wounds, yet neither of them mortal, no more than ours; They made the best use they could in that necessity of any thing to case us, and fit litters for us, and whiles we were conveying into the City, we understood from those Rascals which were scaped alive, to pay the debt they ought to Justice, that those thiefs which had set upon the Prince, were companions to one Tamurchand, the most famous robber of the Indeses, who with those graceless rakehell's, retired himself into the most fearful solitude of the Mountains of Gate; and because three or four days before he had suffered and was hanged and quartered in the great place of Bisnagar, those raskcals had projected to revenge their Caprains death, upon the Prince's person, or the King himself, whom they would entrape amid their chase a hunting; and sure they had not made ill bargain with Arontus, if so the gods had not been pleased, to send us early to his succour.  
I cry you mercy, Madam, if in the heat of my discourse, I repeat you things that you have seen, and know as well as I, I couldnot forget the occasion, that gave me the honour of seeing you, and making me acceptable in your sight, and as often as you shall please to give me the freedom of discoursing to you, I think I shall still enterlace it with this story. Ever since that happy day, wherein the Prince Arontus, held us worthy to be lodged in his side of the King's Palace, you have been witness of whatever hath befallen us, and of the honours we have received, under the borrowed names, of Ariomant and Calistenus, among which, your visits have held the best, and most glorious room. Surely, Madam, when by the Prince your brother, you were entreated to come and see us, as his Ramsomers, and that I saw before me the living original of that precious Picture, which inanimate, and dead as it was, had ravished me at Gouzarate, and whose Idea I had always so dearly preserved in my heart, I had much to do to hinder that I died not for joy; my wounds opened at my surprisal by that pleasure unexpected, and the sudden weakness which I felt at the loss of my blood; If you remember, Madam, I amazed all the company, but more yourself than any, be it, you felt yourself as guilty of my souls disorders, or whether you already would account yourself concerned in my passions. From that instant I perceived, that you rejected not the offers which my eyes made you of my service, and if my quality had been but known unto you, I believe you would have been more bold, to give me from that present, proofs of your affection, & good will unto me. I forbore not, for all I was unknown, as soon as I felt myself well cured of my wounds, to venture so far as to let you know those of my heart, which I believed would not be so quickly healed; I flattered myself with this belief, that you despised not my compliments, and love in such sort blinded me, as I persuaded me, you would not scorn my Letters, if I took so much freedom as to write unto you. I doubt me, Madam, whether it be true that Almerin told me, that you received that which I sent by him, with I know not what kind of obliging neglect, which made him know you disapproved my rashness, but condemned it not; that you counterfeited much anger with me, and him also, who had brought you the news of my Love; but that you forbore not however to read my Letter, which with a feigned action of disdaign, you opened, and presently gave him back again, without saying aught else to him, than, Go tell thy Master, that his too great boldness does not please me, and bid him call to mind I am the daughter of a King: But Sir, said Almerin, at the recital which he made of that adventure; Assure yourself the fair Orazia loves you, she could not hid from me the least thought of her heart, her eyes revealed her most secret purposes, and though they had been shut up too, as was her mouth, I should have found that love was mixed with that blood, which came so often up into her cheeks.  
The Princess very well remembering, with what innocency that action had passed, when she had counterfeited anger against Almerin, and that, with indeed a feigned anger she had opened that letter, which she had a mind to see, because to say truth she even at that time burnt for love of Anaxauder, she could not choose but laugh, and blush at once; and the Prince Anaxander being by that natural shamefacedness sufficiently assured of the truth thereof, proceeded thus in his discourse.  
You have known all Madam, said he, whatsoever hath since passed in that Court, and that as well, which does concern my love, as that which toucheth Piroxenus melancholy, who would be hardly seen in any company, and clothed in a long and mourning habit, which yet more his heart put on, did plant a grief and sorrow in the minds of all that saw him. You saw, how notwithstanding the most strong commands given by the King your father against single Combats, whereunto those of this Kingdom more than all I know, are most addicted, and which, but yesterday with so much earnestness was reinforced, I slew that proud Lerian, who, through his jealousy of the extraordinary favours I received from the generous Aronthus, challenged me, who thought, I had diverted from him, those affections he pretended to deserve: and how after that Combat I had enough to do, to save me from the rigour of the Law, if the Prince your brother had not engaged himself, in my affairs, and urged the service I had done him. You have I say, seen all these things Madam, and divers others, which I cannot but unnecessarily repeat; and therefore mean to tell you only what you do not know.  
A little before that news came to the King your father, that those two revolted slaves, the perfidious Rozalcan and his brother, not contented to have made themselves Kings, and absolute Lords of the whole Kingdom of Decan, grown proud in their successes, would yet more advance their Victories, even to assault the King your fathers, power, from whom they newly had usurped, and most unjustly taken the Country of Canara, with those three goodly Cities, Onor, Mangalor, and Baticalus, which bordered on their neighbourhood, and lay convenient for them; a little I say, before this ill news arrived at Court, we were in a maze to see coming towards us, Neander, whom we were forced to leave by reason of his wound, in the besieged City, who assured us, that the Princess Orixa, whom we mourned for, was well alive, and more than ever, beautiful.  
I will not dwell in telling you, after what fashion sorrowful Piroxenus did receive this happy news, which at a sudden overcoming him, thought by excess of that unhoped for joy to work the same effects upon his heart, that sorrow did; and truly Madam, I apprehended it myself with such contentment, for his sake, that I was like to fall into a Favour by the extraordinary motion of my spirits. But because we both made show, to doubt the truth of what he told us so contentful, though related by a servant of as perfect credit, as fidelity; Neander for our better satisfaction made us a discourse (as I remember thus,) of all had passed at Visaporus since we left it.  
Know Sirs, said he, that as soon as they had carried me into the besieged City, and that I had caused the bodies of the two Princes Araxus, and Demonax, to be carried with me to have them buried (according to the order you gave) in their father's burying place; Desiring to acquit myself of such other commands as ye had given me, as soon as I was laid in my bed, and that my wound was dressed, I sent to entreat the wise Evander, and the Princess Nurse, to come unto me, to declare them your intentions, which I in person could not execute.  
Although the old man were exceedingly pleased to understand of your safe escape out of the danger of that sally, which ye undertook, yet was he extremely afflicted that he was enforeed to lead his life so far off from ye. As for the Nurse, I cannot choose but wonder that she had not died a thousand times of grief, since first she thought her dear, and beauteous Mistress lost: but when she went into her Chamber to perform towards her, her last offices, with grave Evandes only in her company, she fell to admiration, that when clasping her within her arms, and with her tears bedewing all her face, she found a kind of respiration, and that she mixed a sigh with heart. Immediately she clapped her hand upon her heart, where she perceived the warmth was all retired, and holding of her arm, she felt her pulse began again to beat. Evander, cried she out, in great amazement● come and draw nearer, I believe the Princess is not dead, and if I am not deceived in my belief, since your knowledge hath a great extension, lend her readily your aid.  
The good old man, at first imagined the Nurse had somewhat lost her understanding, and than her passion for Orixa, made her ●hink that real which was only strong in her desires, because it was now fourteen hours that she had lain as dead, without either pulse or heat, or motion: But coming near, he found the same appearances of life, the Nurse had noted; then cast he presently cold water in her face, and made her fumes, and practised all the means which in the like extremities are held requisite, because indeed, the Princess whom they took for dead, was only fallen into the last great conflict betwixt Nature, and her grief, a deadly swooning, which the Greeks 〈◊〉 Lethargy, which as Evander tells us, is only a forgetfulness, not barely for that, in that mi●●●able condition a man forgets every thing, but also that nature forgets herself, and quits her functions.  
The Princess senses then, by Evanders' remedies being well come to embellished opened first h●r eyes, and was agreat while dazzled, not knowing whence she came, or where she was, and no● of power to speak a word: but when she came to full remembrance, she enquired, what was become of Piroxenus, and shortly after she demanded how the state of the besieged City stood, and how her friends all did; But Evander keeping from her the misfortunes bapned in her ho●●e: Madam, said he, take courage, for if you preserve yourself all will go well, and vassure you, Piroxenus flourisheth in life, and glory.  
At two or three day's end, he found a grea● amendment in her, and thought it fit not to make known to any body that she was revived, but when she wondered, that the King nor Queen, her brothers, nor yourselves had come to visit her, after a number of excuses, and disguisements, Evander was at length enforeed to ●ell her even the naked truth, of that lamentable History, in which she found yet cause of comforting herself, for that her husband lived, and that herself remained only heir unto the Kingdom of Decan, the gods undoubtedly would guard her, since they had had such a particular care of her life, untillthat time. I will not repeat you the complaints she made; unfeignedly, they were extreme, and if any thing obliged her to outlive her Parents, and without desperation to endure their loss, it was the comfort only they had given her, in assurance, that her Husband lived in his escape; who taking it for granted she was dead, as all we did, he had resolved to follow her, but that his friend had hindered him, and by constraint enforced him to live for love of him; though, in such case, as by affliction he was cast into, death had been sweeter to him far than life; and that no longer able to endure that City, which had heaped so many miseries upon him, he undertook that sally which succeeded to them, and had been so fatal to the brother Princes, who could not with more glory have expired. At length, Madam, said Evander to her, where ever Piroxenus be, I can assure you he is living, if a continual tract of torments may be called life, and even as soon as Neander's would is whole, he shall go tell him how you do, and well I know, those Princes will use all their power to settle you again within your fathers, Throne. Meanwhile, I pray, have patience, Madam, and take comfort from the gods: but because all the world thinks you are dead, and that the noise thereof is spread into the enemy's Camp; I think 'tis best to let it run so still, and even that all the inhabitants of Visaporus may believe it likewise, that when the enemies shall become Masters of the City, which in a day or two will be, when I have capitulated with them, they may not satisfy their cruelty on you, who would undoubtedly assuage their tyranny. Meanwhilke you should conceal yourself, and taking on you another name, and parentage, should pass as a kinswoman to your Nurse, who shall take you into her house which she hath in the City, where we desire we may to morrow, convey you secretly,  
The Princess who expected aid and Comfort not where else except from us, did all she could to pacify her sorrow in obedience to the Counsel we had given her, and, when she was in place of safety, Evander called the chiefest of the City to my Lodging, who being battered with their losses and misfortunes, were of our opinion, that it was expedient, they should send to tell the two usurpers, that the Magistrates were ready to give up themselves unto them, as their Lords, and Matters, on condition they should use them favourably.  
Rozalcon, and Zabain, whose great fury died with those, whose lawful possession of the Crown stood as an obstacle to their ambitious desires, received acceptably such just terms as we proposed to them, and having granted all we asked, we opened them the gates. As soon as they had taken possession of the Royal Palace, and strong places, they sent their Army, being well paid, into small Towns, and Cities, bordering about them, into Garrison: and took the dead King Demonax his Naires under their command, and used the inhabitants of that unhappy City, as their Subjects, not their enemies. As for my part, they offered me very good conditions, if I would have served them, and having learned who Evander was, they gave him goodly presents, for Alcida●is King of Cambayes sake, to whom he did belong, and whose good will they passionately desired, and sent him to his Master.  
He took his leave of me with tears in his eyes, and gaveme a great charge of you at parting: Haste thee Neander, said he, to be well, and go find out our Masters, with as much good speed as may be, and tell them from me, they no longer please themselves to go unknown; for I foresee more miseries do threaten them, under the names of Ariomant and Calistenus, and bid them not forget the hazards they have run, whiles they were known as Taxilus and Cleontus. As for me, said the good old man, as soon as I have received the Princess commands, I purpose to make all the haste my age will give me leave, to carry news of them unto their parents, if so the gods allow me strength enough to do my journey.  
Orixa meanwhile, under the name of Asteria, which she had taken on her, lived in private manner, in her Nurse's house, and hopeful that she should again behold her husband, and recover by his courage, and his might, what was usurped from her, once her father's just possession, she by some and some, forgot her past misfortunes, and resolved to think upon herself again.  
As for myself (Sirs) because I had a bone which was exceedingly hurt, I was almost three months in cure, during which time the feigned Asteria had recovered all her beauty, and strength, and having understood (which we were glad for,) that Rozalcan, and Zabain, making ill use of their prosperity, were gone to Conquer the Country of Canara, under the King of Narsinga; Cheer up Neander, said the Princess to me, the gods undoubtedly are weary of ●m●●hing, more those Tyrants, seeing their arrogance hath carried them to set upon the mightiest Monarch of the Indeses, who wellknows how to pay their rashness; and seeing thy Master, and his dear friend are at present with that King, whose rage our enemies have now provoked; Go, go with speed, Neander, to them, tell them I am your alive, and that amidst a thousand crosses, and misfortunes, the gods have kept me to delight my faithful husband, from whom, for my past negligences, I crave humble pardon; tell them, they hasten to my succour, and use all their power with the King of Narsinga, whom the gods for punishment of our common Usurpers, have interested to revengeme. I have told you now whatever hath fallen out in V●saporus since your leaving it, which I have used much diligence to come and do.  
Surely, Madam, this relation of Neander's did so mollify Piroxenus heart, that at one time he shed both tears of joy, and of compassion; from that instant, he considered nothing, but which way to re-establish the deposed Princess, and revenge her wrongs upon her enemy's; and Madam, as you know there fell ou● happily a means, for but a little ere Neander's arrival, intelligence was brought the King your Father, how that perfidious Rozalcan, and his brother, had by force taken Onor, Mangalos, and Baticalus, three of the chiefest Cities of Canara; and was reported, that they purposed a farther Conquest, and at your loss to augment yet more their own possessions; which so incensed the King, and animated so exceedingly the poor Aronthus to revenge, as he had need of no more spurs, than from his own resentments: However Piroxenus and I, feigning at first, that we were not therein concerned, compassed to kindle such a fire within his heart, boiling already with high rage, that whatsoever terms the two Usurpers offered him, could never work their peace, though ne'er so much to his advantage; then did he gladly receive the offers which we made him of our persons to attend him in that War. But, for it was so easy a matter, to regain the Country of Canara, where the Enemy had sent bu● a part of their Army, and kept the other with them near about Visaporus, we persuaded the Prince, that there was much more honour to be gotten, to go and take those two Monsters, whiles Lisimantus, whose courage, and conduct the King of Zeylan h●d tried, and whom he had sent to the King our Father to assist him in those stirs, should go and lay his siege, to those three Cities newly taken from him.  
This Counsel was accepted by Aronthus, who put it presently in execution. Lisimantus was sent into the Country of Canara, and had the honour to divide the leading of the Army with the Prince your Brother, who led on his Troops, in great journeys towards Visaporus, where abode our common enemies; During our March, the love he bore us was augmented by one half, in so much, as on a day being in discourse of sundry matters, he fell I know not how on our adventurs, which he had somewhat heard of, and asked us, if we knew not what was become of the two Princes of Cambaye and Cytor, who had of late been in danger to lose their lives in Visaporus, disguising their names with Taxilus, and Gleontus, and whether indeed, they died not there, with the two Princes of Decan. He knew of that Sally, where he believed we had all come short, he likewise did believe Orixaes' death, which he had heard from common noise, and was not ignorant, how that was the strongest consideration, which had made us sally with such fury on our enemies, and leave the beleaguered Town, which was so many ways most horrible to Piroxenus; but had not since that time heard speak of us; and finding that he was inclinable to take us for those same, for whom he did inquire, against the opinion that sundry others were of who had possessed him of our deaths, we thought, that we should injure him, if longer we did hid ourselves. And therefore, Madam, we freely told him who we were, together as I have done you, the first occasion of our journey, and all that happened since our leaving Gouzarate, unto the entertainment of my love which I had made you. We told him moreover, that the fair Orixa was still living, and how we had understood it. I will not busy myself to tell you of the joy he did conceive, and the excuses which he made us, and his dear imbraids of us: It is sufficient, Madam, that you have known the goodness of his nature, to imagine he omitted nothing, which civility, and honour, might enable him to our advantage; he vowed to me, that although the King my Father disinherited me, which he could ot but unjustly do, you should as soon be mine, as if I had the world in my possession, and that at worst, Narsinga we should share betwixt us. He witnessed no less desire to favour Piroxenus his pretensions, and swore he would restore his spouse unto her Father's Throne, or die in that behalf. Alas, Madam, unwittingly he by those words did prophesy his own misfortune; for as you know he perished in that glorious design, which with his life he did accomplish.  
He had in short space, put all those Cities of Decan, which were near to Visaporus, under the King your Father's subjection; and having known that the enemy kept the field, and that they dared not to immure themselves, he resolved to give them Battle, where we observed such acts of his, as are not equalled by any History: among other exploits worthy of memory, he killed Zabain with his own hand, and had from Rozalcan, his mortal wound, which quickly after we revenged; for when I saw him hurt, who never parted one step from him, I rushed with fury on the guard about our enemy, and seconded by the incensed courage of Piroxenus, I found no Arms defenceable againstmy hewing blade; I in one instant overthrew that rabble rout, and took their leader Prisoner: in short, we won the Battle, whose whole glory does belong unto the generous Aronthus; we had him carried, sorely hurt, into his Tent, but when we knew his wounds were mortal, and that he had not above two hours more to live, we bore with more impatience far, the loss of him, than we had done the victory, if we had lost it.  
At this cruel remembrance, Anaxanders' eye● grew full of tears, and were soon, by the Princess, seconded, she loved so dearly that same Brother, as the the sorrow she conceived for his death, surmounted far the secret joy which she might take at her inheritance: she had so excellent a nature, and was so full of true and eminent virtues, as that her real sorrow kept her from any sense of Glory, for her future elevation to Narsingas Regal Throne, which would have shaken any mind, and reason save her own, and overthrown undoubtedly whatever heart had not been well composed.  
I must make an end, Madam, continued the Prince Anaxander, though not without renewing, both as well my own, as your displeasures: The poor Aronthus seeing we despaired of his life, did all he could to make us willing of his death; and his great courage prompted him to utter, though in dying, a number of exceeding brave things, which by his people were taken for as many marks of his admired generosity; He charged them all to give obedience to Piroxenus, and myself, to finish what had been so well begun, and that without declaring to them who we were, because we had entreated him he would not; He only told them, they should follow us to Visaporus, which he believed could not hold out long against us, seeing the Rebel's chief● were overthrown, and all their purposes destroyed by the Battles loss.  
When he at large had uttered his full intentions, he worthily rewarded all his servants, and gave fair gifts to those who had well served him in that war; and having with all fervency, and zeal, commended his soul unto the Gods, not willing to trust his Secretary, he called one of his Squires, even him, who two days since, I followed, where I had the honour of access unto you, Madam, and bid him get him Pen, and Ink, for that he found himself yet strong enough to leave his last Will for his dear Sister under his own hand: before he had made an end of it, feeling his heart to fail him, he charged Saradyn his Squire, who is now yours, to seal it with his Seal, and give it to no hand but yours; death came so fast upon him, as he was constrained to leave it imperfect, but he had so much reason, as to see it Sealed in his presence ere he died, I believe, Madam, by that I have collected from your words since my return, his care did only tend to give you knowledge of our births, and that to mitigate your sorrow for his death, he would be first, should tell you of his quality, whose heart was vowed to you, and whose services you had not scorned. Then Orazia drew the Letter from her Pocket, whereupon they wept again; and after Anaxander had wiped off his tears, he thus went on to end his Story.  
Madam, said he, as soon as brave Aronthus' soul had taken flight among the Gods, we caused his body to be preciously embalmed, which though so inanimate, we accounted worthy of a Triumph, if so the King thought good to grant that honour to his memory, which could not be sufficiently performed towards so great a Prince; we therefore sent a Post unto the King your Father, to advertise him, of what misfortune had befallen his only Son, and that with common consent all the Army meant as soon as Visaporus should be taken, to conduct the Corpse to Baticalus, where we had understood the King, with all his Court, was gone, since Lisimantus by his valour had regained it from the enemy, and that we meant, if he so pleased, to accompany the pomp of his Funerals, with that of his Triumph, which he approved of.  
Some few days after, Saradin departed with the dead Prince's Letter; and we, Madam, drew right to Visaporus, which was not three Leagues distant from us: but first we summoned them to yield themselves, as we did also, unto those of Goa, Ballagate, Chaul, Bider, and Danaget, which were the Capital Cities of Decan, and which we would reduce under obedience to Orixa, there was not one that made so much as show of holding out against us; but having lost their lawful Lords, and of themselves not able to maintain themselves, they voluntarily submitted to the King your Father, whose Authority they hoped was much more pleasing, and more honourable, than the rule of two revolved slaves, which only force, had made them subject to.  
Madam, I fear to hold you over long, if I should punctually relate you all that happened us in Visaporus, where soon the Gates were opened to us, and, if I should tell you all the joy, and pleasures Piroxenus felt, when he saw, his dear and saithful. Orixa in a private house, where she, unknown to any other save her Nurse, had lived under the name of Asteria: know only, Madam, that there never was so great equality of transports, or reciprocal embracements, as they two exchanged, where I forbore not too, to take my part, as by the duty of my friendship I was bound, without impediment to theirs.  
Piroxenus began presently to talk of re-establishing his Spouse, without expecting the King your father's approbation, with whose Forces only we had compassed our designs; but seeing that the heat of his passion moved him so forward, I restrained him; and far was that advised Princess, to whom we had already told all our adventures, and pretensions, from pressing us thereto: she would not give consent to be so much as known alive, till we were known unto the King. I mean, said she, to pass still for Asteria, whiles my faithful husband goes for Calistenus, and that Anaxander wears the name of Ariomant: the gods forbidden, that ever I delight to reign alone, or that I reckon the Decanians my Subjects till Piroxenus do receive the Oath of their Allegiance. Go then, said she, present yourselves unto the King of Narsinga, like Princes as your are, and you, my faithful husband, do your best, that solemnly our Marriage may again be shortly witnessed, when Anaxanders', and Orazias Weddings are solemnised.  
We did as she commanded, Madam, and leaving her in a mean quality as she desired, when we had left as Governor an old servant of Aronthus in the Castle of Visaporus, we took our leaves of her, and went to fetch the body where we left it, which in the pomp you saw, we followed to this City.  
There Anaxander finished his History, and his dear Orazia who for Orixas satisfaction, as her own, died almost, in her longing desire that they should show themselves unto the King for such as really they were, prayed them to be there again next evening, to resolve, how to contrive a matter of so great importance: Meanwhile, without more stay, our faithful Lovers interchanged their Marriage faith, which they confirmed with mutual kisses in the presence both of Piroxenus and of Lifimena too. And being late, they were compelled to part until next night, although their hearts and inds were not at all divided.   

THE INDIAN HISTORY OF AN AXANDER AND OF ORAZIA.  
The fourth BOOK.  
HAd the Princess been able to foresee the mischief which by Lisimantus Page (the little Aquilant,) his treason was ordained them, they would not have permitted his so free accesses to the Garden with them as they did. I have already said, he was a spy for Lisimantus, who had gained him by flattery, and gifts, and having seen through certain rails, the two Princes enter at a secret door into the Arbour, without understanding either their discourse, or compliments, imagining they had as much to say to Lisimena, as to her companion Orazia, he failed not on next morning early to advertise Lisimantus of it.  
The Cavalier was yet in bed, where, notwithstanding, his amorous thoughts had not allowed him any rest, when that unfaithful Messenger came to disturb his mind, more cruelly by that unhappy news, than it had ever been. Immediately, as 'tis the common custom of men in love, to think that only their Mistresses are looked upon, so great a power hath jealousy over the highest spirits, he made himself believe that Ariomant (for he knew not Anaxander but under that borrowed name) was loved of Lisimena; and since that a great courage endureth nothing more impatiently than scorn, seeing another was admitted to his prejudice in private, and imagining, that that was the sole obstaele that hindered him from being loved of Lisimena, he resolves him instantly to take revenge of both, and to comprise as well Orazia as an accessary unto that Treason, which they used towards him in that common loss.  
But his generousness not suffering his choler in such sort to blind him, or to be led unto so base a revenge, after a tedious consultation with himself, at length, his anger wholly bend to Anaxander, and although himself had but three days before, assisted to renew that bloody edict against Duels, not able resolve to expel his imaginary enemy, but by honourable ways, without more ado, because his jealous fury would admit of no delay, he purposed to watch him, from that very evening when he should return unto his amorous appointment, that he might assign an other, and provoke him to sight with him. He had understood from Aquilant by what way he had accustomed to enter the Garden of Fountains, and because he had also learned that he came always accompanied with his friend, without farther enquiry, and dissembling what he thought, before Aquilant, he went to one Zenobus, whom he had made Governor of Baticalus, and of whose courage he had great assurance, having seen in several occasions his performance, and drawing him aside, discoursed thus to him.  
Brave Zenobus, thou knowest the love I bear thee, and after what manner I have ever trusted my important secrets to thy judgement, and courage: wherefore, I intent no longer preamble to tell thee that I need thy sword to aid me, in the demanding of reason for an affront I have received; It troubles me to take thee from that place so soon, so proper for thee, and which thou oughtest longer to enjoy, because, undoubtedly the rigour of the late Edict, will force thy absence; But I would swear, (so well am I assored of thy bravery,) that better fortunes could not hinder thee from running hazards with me.  
A man that had not been very generous, would have been much amazed at this discourse, for one of these he must resolve, either to quit the Land, or else expose himself to an exemplary punishment to appease the King's anger: But Zenobus, whose hairs was good, and who besides his obligations to Lisimantus, found himself engaged to serve him for his honour sake, answered him freely, that he held it for great honour, that he would elect him for that occasion; how that it was one of the greatest proofs he ever had received of his esteem, and friendship, and that he should not so much as mention the Government of Baticalus, for that he never did account thereof, but as he had received it of him, and that he should gain more by following him than by a constant residence in one place, where he, after could not be eyewitness of his fair exploits. Lisimantus very much pleased at that freedom, named him the man, with whom he was to do, and having a near guess at Anaxander, and Piroxenus his swords, they fitted two of equal length. But Zenobus who was not so blinded with passion as Lisimantus, whiles the hour that should be  to his friends revenge approached, had the care to make provision for his surety, and his own: and forasmuch as they had purposed to fight by the light of the Moon, upon the Sea shore, he caused a Bark to be ready to transport them into Zeylan, a sure sanctuary for them, when they should have slain their enemies, over whom they hoped for a sudden victory. Lisimantus approved of that design, because, if after that Duel, he should fall into the King of Narsinga his hands, a most severe observer, and beyond imagination, of his Edicts, he must run a great hazard (although a stranger as he was,) to serve, as an example, and his services done the Crown might not (it may be) have assured him. The heat of the day was over, and night by its sweet humidity, began to invite all the world to rest, except our Lovers, whom for several respects it doubly disquieted: For Anaxander who on the one side came accompanied with his friend, to bid fare well unto his Princess, seared to be too late at his amorous randezvous, and on the other side Lisimantus feared his too late arrival; whose impatience scarce permitted any longer to defer his taking revenge.  
He kept himself concealed in a by corner of the street, every minute complaining to his faithful Zenobus, that his adversary was too long a coming, when he spied him appear with his dear Piroxenus walking a little before, going as 'ttwere the round, surveighing every quarter thereabout, to see if he could discover any body. Lisimantus, and his second, instantly retired themselves, to give them leave to come nearer the Princess' Garden door, which stood betwixt shut, and open, to receive them: And when they were near enough, stay Ariomant, cried Lisimantus, who therewithal stepped forth, stay thou  man, thou hast too long enjoyed a happiness which I have better than thyself deserved, and is refused me, by ungrateful Fortune; I have prepared thee other Cates, than those thou goest to, in the Garden: let us but draw aside a little, that we may not be interrupted, and I shall tell thee my resentments.  
Anaxander who disinherited nothing, was much astonished to see himself discovered; and believed, that treason had been contrived for him, by some one of the Princess' domestics, but when by the brightness of the Moon, which was by this time well advanced he discovered Lisimantus, he was more than formerly, surprised; for he knew he was in love with Lisimena, and thought his jealousy deceived him, however, finding himself offended at the injurious words, which inconsiderately he spoke, that he had greater merit than himself, instead of more courteous saluting him, which undoubtedly he had done, if he had come with mildness to him: Lisimantus said he to him, had not thy choler too much at first transported thee, I would have plaintly shown thee thy mistake: but seeing thy presumption renders thee unworthy of excuse, I mean to show the presently, that in ill time thou hast delighted to offend a man, of greater justice than thyself. Let's talk no more, replied Lismantus, and that as sew may see us as we can, let's fight upon the strand which is not above two hundred paces hence, thou hast no reason to defer it till another time, because the Moon is bright, and I have brought a man to entertain your friend. Let's go said Anaxander, I am not so good at words, as actions.  
Meanwhile that this was doing, the Princesses who heard confusedly the murmur of their voices, though ignorant of the cause, for fear of scandal, shut the door which was but little open: and when they found, that Anaxander came not, they imagined a part of the misfortune which had happened, and thought that some one had watched the two Princes, and pricked onward with some just sense, had sought for reason, and that undoubtedly, that was the cause from which the noise they heard, proceeded.  
Immediately the fair Orazia caused Saradin to be called to her, and with her eyes, laden with tears, conjured him to run to Anaxanders' lodging, and that if there he found him not, he should seek every where, and try if he could discover no body on the strand, because she was assiued she heard some quarrel at the Garden door. Saradin made all the haste he could to find our combatants, but he had too late notice of it; for the business was dispatched ere he found them, whose deplorable conclusion, filled him with compassion and confusion; and had much more wrought upon his heart, if he had known but Lisimantus his story. But because there was never seen, so furious a Combat sought, as between those four, it will not be impertinent, to give you the description in a few words.  
As soon as they were come, where Lisimantus had a mind to lead them on the strand, having cast off their Doublets, & unsheathed their swords, and that their seconds had separated themselves about an hundred paces from them, that they might not hinder them, they witnessed all bus one resentment, and who had seen them could not have discerned the seconds from the Principals, so eqaully were they incensed to revenge.  
Anaxander, and Lisimantus, began first, whiles their friends were going off, and made an infinite number of thrusts in the beginning, to see if they could dazzle one the other, or set each other out of guard: but being guided by an equal courage to assault, and seconded by as much dexterity to ward the blows, they fought a quarter of an hour without being able mortally to hurt each other; they passed twenty times with equal nimbleness on one another, because they had agreed not to close; and seeing that they could not that way compass their intents, they used a thousand faints, and all the subtleties of Fencing, to undo their lives, so cruelly were they bend to one another: Their blows were so thick, that notwithstanding all their cunning in defence, they could not avoid an infinite number of hurts: so as at every step they made, the earth was stained with their blood, and who had seen their all-discoloured faces, would have said they had already lost a great abundance: but because they both had mighty hearts, they felt not weakness, but through the greatness of their courage, seeble as they were, they yet subsisted.  
On the other side, Piroxenus having to do with a valiant enemy, had a hard task to overcome him; at first they made five or six thrusts at one another, without hurt, and Zovobus trusting in his exceeding force, the second pass let fall his sword, to close, and grasp Piroxenus, whom he constrained to quit his likewise, that he might the better struggle with him: They long disputed after this manner, at length they came to ground, and Piroxenus no less strong than dexterous, had the good hap to fall upon his enemy, whom he might have strangled if he would, for that the fall was very soul. Zenobus finding himself in so ill case; Sir Knight, cried he out, if we end not our Combat after another manner than this, it will not be in haste that we shall help our friends; it was not I that began said Piroxenus, thou wouldst fain prevail by thy might, and the gods have ordered that thy subtlety hath served to thy prejudice: However, though thou art already overcome, to let thee know I can tell how to conquer every way, I give thee leave to take thy sword again, to defend thyself against mine, which is able to lay thee once more levill with the ground: and therewithal he risen and returned toward Zenobus with his sword in his hand, who being much broken by the greatness of his fall, fought not again with so much nimbleness as formerly, although his courage were continually the same, he was therefore fain to recoil at those gallant onsets Piroxenues gave him at the first, and in retiring had the ill fortune to light upon a stone, over which he fell backward, when instantly Piroxenus leapt upon him, and having made him yield his sword, he ran withal his might to succour Anaxander, whom he found fallen on one side, not able any longer to help himself, for the loss of blood which ran every where, out of his wounds, and Lisimantus on the other in the same condition.  
They both yet breathed, when Piroxenus came near them, but with very little sign of life. By and by, without staying to bemoan his friend, who had more need of ready help, than useless tears, he drew out of his pocket a precious Balm, with which he presently anointed all his wounds and toar his shirt in divers places to been them up a well as he could. But as soon as he gave them air, he perceived him by little and little to vanish in his arms, turning sweetly his eyes towards him, without being able to speak one word.  
Poor Piroxenus believing that his friend was dead, who was but in a swound, felt in his own heart deadly touches; and moreover fearing lest some Officer of justice might surpriz: the body in that unhappy state, and exercise the rigour of the new Edict on him, as an example, was in a grievous strait, and a thousand times tempted to despair, and open with his own hand a way through which he might follow his dear Anaxander.  
Zenobus having on another side, found his friend weak, and at the point of death, ran hastily towards the bark which he had caused to be ready near the shore, not far from the Haven, and brought the Chirurgeon which he had provided there, with the three Sailors, and having found that Lisimantus had yet some small motion of his pulse, they carried him upon a Coverlet into the Vessel, that they might preserve at least his body, and immediately hoist sail, to leave the Coasts of Zeylan. Scarce were they unmoared, when Saradin arrived, with Almerin, and Neander the faithful servants of our two Princes, because for satisfaction of what the Princess had told him, he had run first to Anaxanders' lodgings, and not finding him there, knowing how great confidence his Cousin and himself had of Almerin, and Neander, had lead them with him, that he might not fail of what he went about, which had been hard for him to do alone. But O ye gods, how sad and woeful spectacle at once beheld they: At first they found one of their Masters stretched out in his blood upon the sands, having nor heat nor motion, and then the other desperate, weeping, and cursing heaven, that had preserved his life: none of them knew in that extremity what to resolve; for if on the one side, they lamented for Anaxanders' death, they feared on the other left two or three fishermen who had seen the Combat might reveal it, and not daring to carry back the body into the Town, they neither of them knew what place of surety to dispose it in. In this confusion Saradin was dispatched, in behalf of them all, toward the Princess, to advertise her of this accident, that she on her side might try to remedy it, and prevent that he whom she had chosen for her husband might not again be unfortunate after his death.  
The poor Orazia in the deadly apprehension of that disafter, which she had foreseen, had caused all her women to retire, and shut herself into her Chamber to entertain her melancholy alone; when Saradin, in truth a little too inconsiderately, in searful manner brought her the woeful news of her Lover's death.  
The word wounded her heart, as soon as her ear, and as a sharp dart, pierced it on every side; she strove to resist the unhappiness which surprised her; but she was taken at an instant, in so much, as staggering in Saradins arms who held her up, he was at length constrained to let her fall upon the Velvet floar clean lost; he was ready to call her women to her aid, but, considering the accident required but sew witnesses, and finding in her Closet, some cold water, he cast thereof upon her face, and caused her eyes to half open: Madam, cried he suddenly to her, come to yourself, despair not before time, happily Anaxander may not be dead: and that which makes me think he is not, is because you were yourself even now, just in his plight, and I perceive you breath again; then presently he unlaced her bodies, and when she had more liberty, she opened broad her eyes, which suddenly were drowned in a multitude of tears: and when she would have unclosed her mouth, to have seconded the with her complaints, and griefs, she could not uster more than two or three sight, which she drow from the bottom of her heart, and were as many witnesses of her most deadly sorrow. Saradin conceived by that action that she was not yet perfectly come to herself, and though her fair eyes were exceedingly troubled, he saw as clearly as in her heart, the second seebleness that threatened her, and cast water again upon her face and wrung her hands, and cried in her car, and used such means, as that at length, he got her perfectly out of her swoundings.  
When she was ready to begin her complaints, one of her women took the boldness to enter her Chamber, to give notice, that a Gentleman desiring to speak with Saradin, about matters of great importance, expected him at the door. Saradin imagining it to be one of those whom he had left with Anaxander went forth with leave of the Princess, and found it to be Almerin, who was come hastily to tell them that his Mastet lived yet, and that some order or other must be speedily taken to perserve him, for that there ran already through the City a whisper of that Duel; Saradin entreated his patience a little, and ran into the Closet, to repair the evil, which his first intelligence had caused; The Princess, commanded that Almerin should he let enter, who recounted to her his Master's adventure, whom they had lamented dead, how God be praised he was come again to himself, how they had brought him out of the way, and upon their cloaks carried him unto a green bed, where he was much better than upon the strand: but where the moistness of the night might however do him great harm, in case he were not suddenly succoured. Hereof they all three consulted, and Saradin having proposed to have him conveyed unto a Castle which he had some ten leagues off, upon the road to Bisnagar, the Princess held it fit, without considering, in the trouble she was in, as well as the rest, that that Castle, was the first lodging the King meant to take, who within two days intended to departed from Bacicalus to return for Bisnagar; and having made choice of a very excellent Chirurgeon, and the Princess furnish the Litter, they went to take Anaxander, and together with Piroxonus, and Neander, convaighed him all the night as far as the Castle, where Saradin at first concealed him in a Chamber very private, for fear the King in passing might discover him.  
As soon as he had sitted him with what was necessary, he left him in the company of his dear Piroxenus, and his two Gentlemen, and returned upon the gallop, to Baticalus, which was already full of that Duel. And to prevent a search, the Princess thought good to spread a noise, that Anaxander was slain, for that Lisimantus was seen fly, and that the fishermen who had reported it, had seen Anaxander stretched out in his own blood, without any appearance of life, lamented of his people, and be wailed of his friends, which gave an easy credit of his death. It was the absence only of those valiant Cavaliers, and of their friends, which gave suspicion they had fought: for not withstanding the noise of their Duel, which had run through the City, had they returned safe, there being no man to accuse them, they had run no hazard, nor fallen into any kinds of trouble.  
But, when the King found them all four away, and that he knew, that those from whom he expected greatest supports, in the maintenance of his Edict, had been the first infringers: he raged, and swearing deeply, that he would be revenged even upon the dead, commanded, that Ariomants body should be sought for, to expose it, to the shame of punishment. I perceive said he, my authority is very openly scorned, and I were very worthy to be laughed at by my neighbours, if I endured the violation of an Edict, made but three days since, for whose execution I have so solemnly sworn upon the Altars. I vow again, even by my Father's Soul, that Lisimantus, though a stranger as he is, shall repent him of it, and, that he shall not so close keep himself in Zeylan, but I will one day finde him our to be revenged on him: As for Ariomant, who hath been as it were naturalised among us, and who hath lived under my pay, I will, that he endure our justice, and that his body, dead as it is, be dismembered by the ministers of justice; and I proclaim him, an enemy to my State, and Crown, whoever shall conceal, or assist to the close keeping of Galistenus: in continuance of this protestation, he promised the Government (which Zenobus had) of Baticalus, to whomsoever should bring him any one of those four, either alive, or dead; immediately every man sets himself upon the quest: but there was too faithful a care had of Anaxanders' surety, whose wounds however great, being found not deadly, Piroxenus, and he, made but sport of that adventure; they promised themselves, to spend the time merrily one day with the King of Narsinga, when they should return to Gonzarat in Prince's equipage, having sent their Ambassadors before them.  
In the mean while, for fear lest the noise of that Duel, and the pretended death of Anaxander, spread through all parts, might not cause Orixa, whom they had left unknown in Visaporus, to suspect some disaster, they dispatched Neander toward her, for her satisfaction, and to tell her, the cause of their delay, assuring her, that as soon as Anaxander should be recovered, they would travel for Gouzarat, and return with all expedition, in the quality they had promised her, taking with them only faithful Almerin, to serve them, as occasion offered itself.  
On the other side, the King causing so exact a search to be made for Ariomant, sent every moment to Oyazias soul, most deadly fears, who doubting that her Ariomant was not enough concealed, was a thousand times tempted to discover his name, and birth unto her Father, for at voiding such inconveniencies as might happen: she was thereto more pressed, by the persuasions of Lisimena, who seeing the King's rage each hour increase, for want of news, was of opinion, that by telling him the true extraction of those two Princes, (it was best to hold him no longer in error) who were not Subject to his jurisdiction, nor the observation of his Laws: But whatever great appearances obliged her to this discovery, Orazia feared to be worse than that word she had given the two Princes, not to make them known, until they were returned to Gouzarat, and therefore she entreated Lisimena to continue the secret, and not reveal it till the time were come.  
So our two Heroes remained concealed in Saradins Castle, until Anaxander were recovered, and being both assured of their mistress savours, burnt with one equal impatience of returning to their own Provinces, where they expected earnestly, that the good Evander (who should have been long since returned) should have regained for them, Alcidaris good will; but this sage old man was taken, and held sick, some six, or seven day's journey from Visaporus, which hindered the performance of his commission, so soon as he ought, and that he could not come time enough, to divert an Embassage, which tended to the ruin of Anezanders' contentment, as you shall understand by what does follow.  
Alcidaris the great, had by the common noise, learned all that had befallen his son Anaxander, and his nephew Piroxenus, in the Kingdom of Decan, which gave him wonderful discontentments: And because in that great sally, they had made, where the two Princes, Araxus, and Demonax were slain upon the place, some of those, who fled from the confusion (as well as they themselves) had spread the news of their deaths, as in truth, sew men knew what was become of them; the King of Cambaya believing them out of the world, notwithstanding all their youthful parts, and follies past, was hardly able to be comforted: especially, when he reflected on their amiable presence, and the good education which they had gotten in his house, and that which added to his affliction, was to see, that that child, which remained to him by his former wife, was so unhappy born, as not be acceptable to one subject he had; the most complacent, and foulest flatteners of his Court, wanted boldness to applaud his ridiculous actions, or commend him, be never did any thing but out of season, if he had a mind to oblige, he did the contrary, and dulness was as natural, as vice unto him: however, this unhappy father, who believed that he had no other child alive, finding himself obliged to marry him, not, for any good inclinations he had for him, but for the proper interest of his greatness, and to perperuate his name, and memory, having known of the death of Arontus' sole son unto the King of Narsinga, who had remaining, but one only daughter, heir to all his Estates, thought good, together with his Counsel, to seek her in Marriage for his son: for this purpose he dispatched Pirobus (who had worthily served him in divers other occasions) in an Embassage towards the King of Narsing a, as well to condole with him, the loss of his son, as to desire his daughter; of which, the young Alcidaris had no sooner understood, but he burst out a weeping as if he had lost all his friends. For he had fallen in love with a mean townsmans' daughter, whom by all means he would marry, and for her sake despised the love of the greatest Ladies, and the rarest beauties of the Court. This faithful Pirobus, whose age, and abilities made him very venerable, soon after departed from Campanel, and having learned on the way, shalt the King, to whom he was sent, remained yet at Baticalus, made so good journeys, as he arrived there, the very next day after that Duel had been fought.  
The King received him magnificently; and dissembling the displeasure he took at that so late fought Combat, he resolved to give him Audience, before he would departed for Bisnagar, that the grave oid man might have less labour, and journey to return. He knew not the cvill conditions of the Prince of Gouzarat, nor any thing but of the greatness of his race, and his possessions, for that indeed, there was not in all India a more mighty Monarch than the King his father; He stood not long deliberating, whether or not, he should satisfy Pirobus, and prefer the alliance offered by him, before all other that might be hereafter. And a special motive which so much rather made him give him his desire, was, the assurance given in the King his Master's behalf, that be had but that child only hopeful to inherit four Kingdoms: And thus you see, how the King of Narsinga sent back Pirobus, with great embraces, and fair presents, and fully pleased every way with his so happy employment.  
Before he departed, he was by the Kings leave to kiss the hand of his future Princess, who having nothing dearer in the world, than that name of Cambaye, to whose lovely Prince, she had already vowed herself, received him with a smiling countenance, and dissembling the knowledge of his evil parts, for whom he sought her, said to Pirobus, that the gods had favoured her too much, that had designed her for the most perfect and accomplished Prince of Gouzarat She was even on the point of opening herself wholly to the grave Ambassador; because she knew he was the man that had treated the match for Anaxanders' mother, and that she happily might do him an exceeding favour, to declare him his adventures, and to tell him where, with Piroxenus he was concealed, for having been one of that Combat which he heard so much noise of in Baticalus: but she thought best to say nothing, for fear of disobliging Anaxander, who would not be known in Narsing a but with a Royal train, and worthy of the love he made to Orazia.  
However, because she had a perfect knowledge of her Lover's story, and because she had learned it from his own mouth, that after the taking of Visaporus, the good Evander his old Governor returned to Gouzarat, where he was to declare unto Alcidaris, the adventures of his son, and nephew, she very much wondered that Pirobus assured the King her father and herself likewise, that the Prince in whose behalf he was sent, was the only son of his Master; among other question which she made him of the Kingdom of Cambaya, she asked him what was become of the wise Evander, of whose abilities, she had heard so much discourse. Madam answered the Ambassador, we know not what fortune he hath run since he stole from our Court to pursue the two Prince, whose loss we have felt so sensibly, as we shall never come again to ourselves: and for mine own part, Madam, I should be the unthankfollest man alive, if I did not weep for their loss as long as I lived. The Princess imagined by this disoourse that some accident had befallen Evander on the way, for that his arrival must 〈◊〉 have pleased them, and rather have obliged the King of Cambaya to Aispatch Pirabus in Anaxanders' behalf, than on the part of young Alcidaris, whose unfortunate birth a thousand times a day he cursed.  
But, continuing her discourse, she asked him what assurance there was of the two Prince's death which he lamented. Madam answered Pirabus, the common report hath instructed us in that unfortunate adventure, they had in Visaporus, where they so beastlike were condemned to death: I know of each particular said Orazia, but certainly they died not there. 'tis true, Madam, replied Pirobus that they died not in that conflict; but when Visaporus was besirged, where the fair Orixa died of her Favour a little after the King of Decan her father was murdered in his flight, by a servingman, and, that that cruel end which was not yet come to her knowledge, had caused that of the Queen her mother, who sunk under the burden of her sorrow, you have understood, how the two Princes, Araxus, and Demonax, finding themselves put hardly to it, & fearing the two staves who desired but their lives, caused Anaxander, and Piroxenus our Maslers, to think fit to hazard a sally upon the enemy, it being the only way they could attempt to avoid the funy of Rozinloan, and Zabain, who would reign without impediment. Now, we are told, Madam, of all those who escaped living from that fatal sally, that our Masters were there slain, together with the two Princes of Decan; had it not been so, we should undoubtedly have since heard of them, but their deaths have been confirmed to us by so many, that 'twere too great mincredulicy to doubt thereof.  
The beautiful Orazia seeing that this supposed death of Anaxander, and Piroxenus, wrought so real a sorrow in Pirobus, did think it charity to tell him the truth: however, not willing to do any thing without Anaxanders' consent, and seeing that the King her father had yet three days to remain in Baticalus, where the Embassidour had stayed him, she dispatched Saradin, whom she could only trust, and gave him charge to hasten to her Lover, with this advertisement, and to come back ere Pirobus (who was to do part the day following) should return for Gouzarat. Meanwhile, when the Ambassador taking his leave kissed her hand, she could not forbear saying to him, that she believed those he sorrowed son, were alive.  
Saradin immediately mounted on an excellent Courser, galloped with all speed to his own home, and finding the two Princes together, for that Piroxenus since Anaxanders' hurts, had not stirred out of his sight, he related to them the coming of Pirobus, the subject of his Embassage, and the discourse he entertained the Princess with, which much astonished them, and made them believe, that poor Evander was dead on the way. They deliberated sufficiently what to do hereupon, and whether it were not best to discover themselves upon that occasion, seeing that if they endured the Prince Alcidaris his suit, it might be feared, that the King of Cambaya, resolute upon that match, might in very few days hasten the accomplishment. On the other side, Anaxander held it no way safe to declare himself so soon after that Combat, which had so much displeased the King, and did most wisely foresee, that they might be blamed by an imputation, that being by reason of the greatness of their by this assured from the punish newt, they had most rashly broken am Edict, which themselves ought to have preserved inviolable, within the Dominions of a King, whom they loved, and to whom they sought to be allied: ●t length, after full consideration, knowing hat Pirobus was the next day to departed from Baticalus, they resolved that Piroxenus should go all that night to waylay him at his first day's lodging, and make himself privately known to him and trust with his discretion, the truth of all their adventures. Saradin took leave of them in this resolution, and very glad that Anaxander did so well of his hurts, there being hope that three week's time would make him well, returned to him Mistress, who on her side rejoiced infinitely, as well for the recovery of her Love, as for the purpose Piroxenus had taken.  
As soon than, as the Ambassador had received the King's commands, and the two Princesses of Narsinga, & Zeylan, and that he was departed for Baticalus, he was amazed to find at his first journey's end, the King his Master's Nephew, the generous Prince of Citor expecting him: he at first took it for an illusion which deceived his eyes, but, when by his face, and action, and speech he knew him to be Piroxenus, he cast himself up ●n one knee, and weeping for joy, strove to have kissed his hand. But Piroxenus raising him up, venerable Pirobus, said he, my Cousin Anaxander, and myself have understood the cause of your journey by a Gentleman, whom the Princess Orazia sent unto us, and because the request you have made the King of Narsinga, is utterly opposite to the contentment, of your young Prince, who contrary to the belief you have had, is still alive, I am as well in my own as his behalf, come hither to salute you, and to acquaint you, with the reasons obliging us to remain yet unknown in this Kingdom. And here Piroxenus made him an ample rehearsal of all their adventures, and whatever good or evil had befallen them since their sally out of Visaporus, where so many men thought they had both come short.  
The good Pirobus felt so great astonishment at this recital, and so great a joy, as with much difficulty could he make him answer; at length, having recollected his senses, and the liberty of his tongue. Sir said he, is it possible that two great Princes as ye are would for mere pastime endure so many troubles, and crosses? Ah, how the gods have been favourable to us contrary to all expectation in restoring us the true props of our Crown, and disengaging our spirits from the just fear we had to yield in subjection all our lives unto a vicious Prince. And than he would have told him of the evil nature of Alcidaris, but that Piroxenus let him know that they had understood the whole story. Well than (Sir) said Pirohus what please you that I do, will you have me go back, and change my errand to Anaxanders' behalf? I think the King his father will never disavow it, and the King of Narsinga, who hath been a witness of his valour, will be glad to conclude the match without drawing breath, and specially, when I shall let him know, his daughter whom he loves so dearly shall be desirous of it. No, father (said Piroxenus) seeing is hath so fallen out, that sage Evander, to whom we declared our intentions, and whom we have desired to regain the King's good graces for us, hath met with some misfortune, go you with speed and supply his room, and obtain that the acts of our youth may be forgotten; thanks to the gods we have committed nothing worthy to be disavowed for rude, or evil natures, and I think truly we shall seem excusable it being considered, that if we have been faulty, 'tis but for having too much loved, and when it shall be seen, that we have not been so foolish, nor so stupid but by our industry, we have obtained each of us a Kingdom. Gothen Pirobus, and the gods favour you, we will shortly follow as soon as Anaxander is recovered of his hurts: in the interim, do not for get to tell the King, and Queen, all that hath befallen us, they will undoubtedly be much pleased at it, and especially, when they shall know, that my Orixa lives, and that her Kingdom, which we have helped to recoven from the two slaves, Usurpers, will be hers without dispute, when the King of Narsinga shall, as you do know the strange History of her life.  
Pirobus would fain have seen Anaxander before his return, but seeing that Piroxenus thought is not best, he went right to the port of God, to pursue his way to Gouzarat, and there to embark himself for saving much travel, and with tears in his eyes departed from Piroxenus, who returned to his Cousin with all speed at Saradins Cafile, where we will leave him recovering his hurts, to tell you, what passed in the Kingdom of Cambaya.  
About eight or ten days after Pircbus' departure from Cumpanel, (the ordinary abode of Alcidaris,) in his Embassage to the King of Narsinga; the good Evander, who long since went from Visaporus, and had been hardly used on the way by a great sickness, from which he had much a do to recover, being at length by the god's permission, restored, arrived happily at the Capital City of Gouzarat: had there been nothing considerable, but his person, which was dear to the whole Kingdom, all the Court had received an exceeding contentment at his coming; but when from him in was known, that the two Princes were living, and that from the time they were supposed to be dead, they had performed a thousand; goodly actions, Bonfires were kindled through the City, and there was not one, from the greatest to the least, who did not witness one equal impatience for their return, upon which they already established all the hope and safety which the rudeness of young Alcidaris had even ravished from them.  
But that public joy, however great, was nothing in comparison of the Kings and Queen Anazarettes, who weary of the impertenencies of that Prince, ill affected by every body, which they had still before their eyes, and having forgotten all their anger, and resentments caused by the idle absence of Anaxander, and Piroxenus, whom indeed they had believed dead, sailed not from that instant to make vows, and prayers for their preservation, and return. They caused their adventures to be told them a thousand times over, wherein, they could not enough admire the goodness of the gods, which had preserved them: their greatest wonder was, that Orixa yet lived, and had they heard it from others mouth than Evander, who had been witness of her resurrection, they might had cause to doubt it; for Alcidaris had understood by report, that her pretended death had been one of the principal causes, that had obliged our two young Princes to make that great sally, wherein it was believed they were slain: but when they knew by Evander, how, contrary to all hope she was recovered out of that deadly swound, and that she was alive, and well, in a private quality under the name of Asteria, in the City of Visaporus, which had been yield to the two slaves, and in which capitulation, he had assisted, they wondered more than ever; for they had known all that had past since that Siege (during Evanders' sickness in Decan; they had learned how Rozalcan, and Zahain, having in pursuit of their tyrannical victory, usurped the Province of Canara from the King of Narsinga, had been castised by the Prince Arontus: in short, they were not ignorant that that Prince aided by two valiant Persian Cavaliers, whom they had heard named Ariomant, and Calistenus, had regained whatsoever was unjustly usurped by the slaves, which were in Battle defeated, the gain whereof, had cost the generous Prince Arontus life. Sir said Evander, interrupting him, he who hath done so many wonders under the name of Ariomant, is no other than your son Anaxander, and that Calistenus is his Cousin, who hath given no less testimony of himself by his arms. That word so much redoubled the joy of the King's heart, as it shown plainly in his countenance, and the good Evander, ravished to see their Majesties so attentive to his discourse, continued it as followeth.  
When they purposed to disguise themselves under those two names, because they had been too well known by those of Taxilus, and Cleontus, which besides had been so satal to them; they acquainted but their Gentlemen Almerin, and Neander, and myself, with that secret, and caused Neander, (who was carried sorely hurt into the besieged City) to entreat me, that I would hasten to you obtain your favour for them, which they believed lost: but my misfortune stayed me on the way, in a remote place from all commerce, where 'twas impossible to let you know what was become of me, or of the Princes. Undoubtedly they are yet with the King of Narsinga, unknown to any save the fair Orazia, to whom your dear Anaxander, before he went from hence did vow himself. He afterwards told them, whatsoever he knew of the History of the Loves of those two generous Princes, which was likely to have made Alcidaris to send another Ambassador instantly to the King of Narsinga, but Evander diverted it: for seeing the War was ended, he assured the King, that they would return, at soon as Arontus' Funerals were solemnised, for which they had under stood so many sad preparation were making, in the City of Baticalus.  
The King and Queen, then ezpect Pirobus his return, who could not be long ere he came, intending to send him instantly back again in case they learned that some new obstacle stayed those two Hero's in Narsinga. And to express the great contentment which they had received from Evanders' news, and the other great services he had done them, they gave him the Government of Bazain, which had of late been vacant, and as soon as the good old man had a little reposed himself at Campanel, he departed by the King and Queen's leave, to take possession of it, promising to be with them again by that time Pirobus should be returned, to resolve with their Majesties of what were best to be done for Anaxanders' contentment: for they were already resolved fully, to give Orazia to him, in case that Pirobus had obtained the promise of her, and thought the change would not be unacceptable to the King of Narsingas, who had been witness of the fair deeds of their young Prince.  
Not above three days after, the good Evanders' arrival at Bazain, about the evening, out of the Port guard came to tell him, that there was arrived a foreign Vessel weather beaten, & seemed to be rather forced in by contrary window, than come voluntary, wherein were two Cavaliers of good countenance, who craved leave to refresh themselves in the Town, the most eminent of them was in ill case, being hurt in divers places of his body. Now by reason that place was of great importance to the King of Cambaya, they accustomed to keep a good guard, and to suffer none to enter, whose name, and quality and business thither was not known, and because those two Gentlemen who arrived then newly in that Vessel, being ignorant of the custom, had refused to name themselves, advertisement was given the Governor, and his farther pleasure demanded. Evander imagining, that it might happily be the two young Princes, his Pupels, who it may be, would not discover themselves, till they came to Court, and surpriz: all people, he went himself unto the Haven, and boarded the Bark, wherein he found a young Knight lain all his length upon a Matteresse, who althuogh he seemed greatly suffering by his hurts, which the tempest, had augmented, shown notwithstanding, a certain majesty in his eyes and face, which made him reverenced of all that saw him. Evander knew well enough, that 'twas some personage of note; and as he was extremely full of charity, and hospitable, seeing the Gentleman who accompanied him, would not tell his name, he thought however that the laws of civility did command and oblige his succour, and to offer them not only the Town, but his Castle also, for their better accommodation. The strangers accepted his offer, and so much care was had of him, that was hurt; as that in eight, or ten days, he gave undoubted signs of an approaching health. Now, as he was very generous, and infinitely sensible of the good entertainment, and usage shown him by Evander, her thought he could not do less in gratitude, than discover himself unto him, that he might know he had obliged Lisimantus; that vallorous Lisimantus, who had got so great a fame, and whose glorious name was renowned through all Asia. Poor Lisimantus, how much had it been better, that thou hadst not discovered thyself, than to have paid so dearly for the honour given thy excellent virtues, at thy first coming, at lest shouldest thou have been contented to have told thy name, without particulars of thy quarrel, which will set thee into the strangest confusion, thou yet ever sawest.  
Evander, knowing that this stranger was the valiant Lisimantus, who had so worthily served the King of Zeylar, and who so lately had performed so brave exploits in the Kingdom of Narsinga, had a double cause of being glad not only, for that he had it in his power to oblige a man of that condition, but that the assured himself, he should learn news of Anaxander, and Piroxenus under the borrowed names of Ariomant, and Calistenus: but before he enquired, seeing that the Cavalier disposed himself to recount unto him his adventure, and how after being so grievously hurt he came to the Port of Bazain: being very glad to be informed, willingly gave his attension, and Lisimantus innocently began his discoarse, without considering what manner of man he was to speak unto, or what kind of people he was to have to do with.  
Know (said he) most reverend father, that altar my triumph over the King of Maldives, and if I had set all the Island of Zeylan at quiet, and been very helpful to the King of Narsingas peace, I quitted the Wars; and finding again in Baticalus the only object of my passion, that adorable Lisimena, who had always paid my love with ingratitude, and but whose name, I well perceive I shall alone possess, my flames renewed, and I felt myself so to the quick solicited by my amorous desires, as I used all manner of subtleties, and invention to be in private with her: but she ungrateful, who never sufficiently acknowledge the services which I have done her Crown, augmenting her disdains, as my pains grew, instead of enduring me near her, as my fidelity alone obliged her enough, rebuking and repelling whosoever spoke to my advantage, she at length committed the most notable Treason against me, that was ever contrived against a miserable Lover.  
There was in the King of Narsinga Court, a young Knight of Persia, very accomplished indeed and worthy of great praise, who having by much industry the honour to be known by her, was notwithstanding, preferred before my long and faithful services. I understood by a little Page of the Princessers that every night, he was brought secretly into her company, and spent six hours together with her, and how that ungrateful Princess breathed nought but love for him: I will not deny, but that hereat, so jealous a madness in such sort transported me, as not able to endure the happiness of that Rival I waited for him on an evening, where he used to pass towards his amorous randezvous, and not able for my anger to understand his reasons, I called him instantly to fight with me. Evander who with impatience looked that he should name that young Knight, and finding that he was too long about it, interrupting him, demanded it. His name was Ariomant, (said Lisimantus;) and well said Evander, full of fear, what is become of him, I slew him, said Lisimantus; and truly I have since lamented it, for a more valiant Knight I never met.  
He was about to continue on his discourse, and tell them how after the death of Ariontant, whom he verily believed was slain, (because Zenobus had assured him, that he saw him stretched out in his blood without warmth, or motion) being in but little better case himself, he was carried to a Bark, which attended him, and how thinking to avoid the coast of Zeylan, to shun the King of Narfinga his anger, whose Edict they had broken, a contrary wind arising, which begot a furious tempest, had cast them on the Coast of Cambaya, near the Haven of Bazain. He was (I say) about to have recounted all these particulars, but that he was prevented by an accident which did surprise him, and which no less a mazed all that were about him, that himself; for at the recital of Ariomants death, Evander fell into a swound, on Lisimantus bed. They all ignorant of the reason of this sudden change, threw water in his face, and when he was come to himself, which a deep sigh, cried out my friends, we have embraced the murderer of your and my Master, and uttering these words, he gave plain evidence of a second weakness which grew on him; but being prevented by the ready help administered. Unhappy, and most cruel hospitality (said he) we show kindness, and are civil unto one, who vaunts, that he hath cut our Prince's throat, and who unjustly stirred his courage, and without cause provoked it; Let the wicked man be set safe (added he) and seize upon his second in the quarrel; and as they are, let them be instantly conveyed towards the King, that even himself may order what he please concerning them.  
Immediately the guard that was with Evander bound the poor Lisimantus, as he lay in bed so weak, but half recovered of his hurts, and seized on Zenobus as well, whom with his friend they put into a Chariot, to carry them without delay to the City of Catupanel, where the King of Cambaya was. The people of Bazain when they knew that those two prisoners which passed in the Chariot, had slain their Prince Anaxander, for the acceptable news of whose safety, they had lately made Bonfires, were so provoked, as had it not been for Evanders' authority which restrained them, I verily believe they had stoned to death those two unhappy ones or else dismembered them alive.  
On the other part, the generous Lisimantus having from the first, known for what cause he had been used so rigorously, by a man from whom be had received so much countess, repent him, but too late, for having named him whom he about he had separated from the world, and whom till that time he had taken but for an ordinary Knight: but seeing that after the Laws of hospitality, so sweetly observed in favour of him, so great inhumanity was used towards him, his great courage could no longer cumin, and addressing himself to Evander, who accompanied him on horseback, compassed about with Halberds: What means all this (my father said he) must I be like those ancient sacrifices which were wont to be crowned with flowers before their being slain? do you believe that all those praises you have given me, and flowers of Rhetoric which you have prodigally wasted in my behalf, do make your cruelty the sweeter? what cursed custom is it you practise, to make such fair appearance to those, you do design for punishment, like those Sea-monsters, who seeming amiable, charm the passengers with their pleasing voice, for no other end but to destroy them? Is't after that sort you are hospitable to strangers? Is't so you use the afflicted, who seek their shelter in your arms, when they are under persecution of their evil fortune? Evander withdrew himself behinds the Chariot for fear he might be forry; his heart was in such manner wounded, as he considered but his own grief, and in that sense of his Lord's death, was nothing moved by Lisimantus reproaches, or complaints.  
But in the mean time, that the false news of Anaxanders' death, shall with him be carried to the King of Cambaya, at Campanel, let's make a turn into Narsinga, to see how he does of his wounds; and the King's departure from Baticalus, to return for Bisnagar.  
As soon as that magnanimous Prince had answered Pirobus his demand, and that he had sent him back, laden with presents, and honours, and having no more to do in the Province of Canara, and finding that notwithstanding the strict search of the Combatants, no news was to be had; after having placed a new Governor over Baticalus, in Zenobus his stead, he departed with his whole Court, but carried with him, his resentment, and wrath against those, who with so much impudence had violated his Edict, and resolved where ever they were found, to punish them with rigour.  
The fair Orazia, who saw him wilful in that bloody resolution, was much disquieted, and her heart troubled, with divers, and sundry motions, when she perceived the Court drew near to Saradins Castle, wherein was hid, the richest treasure of her soul: if on the one side, her fear of his discovery did trouble her, the pleasure of her hope to see him, was so acceptable, as both compared, her joy was greater than her sorrow, and her hope prevailed above her fear. At worst, she thought the danger of his being found in that place, would not be great, because it would be easy for her to prove his birth, as well by Arintus declaration, whose letter she kept, as by Lisimena's testimony, who had heard all the adventures of his life. However, though she found much safety in all these proofs, show was not with out fear, when the King whom she saw so severe entered the Castle, she at first imagined, that some of Saradins people who had seen the two Princes coming, might for hope of recompense betray them: but she was soon assured by the Master of the house, who answered for the truth of those that guarded them, and who promised she should see them, if she might trust one off her women, for they were lodged over her Chamber.  
He had forbidden the way to that retired part of the house, making the harbingers believe, that they were Storehouses, where he had set certain Householdstuff, and reserved it for himself alone, and those who had care of the princes, and the way to go unto them when he pleased. In so much, as when night came, the Princesses, who would lie together they often did, feigning to be weary of their journey, retired betimes, and would not suffer any of their women to lie that night in their Chamber; they only called for a watch light, for Orazia seemed, as if she would read in her bed. When they were laid, they sent away their women, not daring to trust any one of them, and when every body was asleep, they risen softly, & clothed one the other, to go to Saradin, who expected them at the door, and was to conduct them, where the two Princes were; Orazia would never endure that any other should have knowledge of that important secret, which she would have conccaled even from her dear Lisimena, however well she was assured of her faith fullness, had not her company been then so necessary to her.  
This fair stranger Princess, had never been at ease since Lisimantus combat; for as I have already said, she Ioved him secretly in her heart, although her glorious courage never suffered her to show it; and for she had understood nothing of him, she feared somewhat worse had besaln him, than had to Anaxander, and what was grievous to her, was, that she dared not openly inquire after him, besides, that very few were able to say what had become of him: But Orazia promised her, to inquire of Piroxenus, who better than any other, could tell whiter he were alive or not, being he, who had advanced himself to purt them, and who had found them in the lamentable case, which I have told you. Each than cast a robe about her, and fitted their hair as well as they could, and their natural graces surpassing all, that art could add unto them, they thus went, to the sick Prince's Lodgings, where Saradin conducted them.  
As soon as Anaxander saw appear before his eyes, the only beauty of the world which he adored, accompanied with her dear, and faithful Lisimena: My Ladies (cried he out) is it possible that you have done me this honour, & take so much pains for a subject of so mean importance? Recover yourself once brave Anaxander, answered Orazia, and you shall see of what importance your health is to my contentment. But I conjure you to conceal yourself as much as you can, whiles you are in our Countries; for the King my Father, to whom you will not yet discover yourself, thunders, extremely against you; and myself, as well for diversion of his wrath, as that you might surprise him wholly at your return, have sown the news of your death through all the Court. Were it true indeed, replied Anaxander, your only presence, and words, coming from so fair a mouth in my favour, were sufficient to restore me again to life. But, Madam, do not think that I can conceal myself, however careful I may be to do it, nor, do you think, that my wounds are secret, no more than those which your fair eyes have caused in the bottom of my heart; since you are privy to my evils, I believe all the world is full of them, wherein you only are to me considerable. But, said he, smiling, and flriving to take the Princess hand to kiss it, I believe, Madam, you are come hither of purpose, to tell me of the good fortune, which the marriage of my Brother Alcidaris promises you, to whose merit you are dedicated; and that you do me the honour to visit me, as your Brother in Law, rather than as your servant; the Princess who could not endure jesting upon that subject, I do not think, said she, with a cone more serious, that you have misunderstood the answer I gave Pirobus, and which I by and by communicated to you by Saradin; to wit, that I accounted myself too happy, in that heaven had ordained the most perfect and accomplished Prince of Gouzarat to be my husband; for you know better than I, that that praise can belong to man save yourself, and that having made me know the wants of Alcidaris, I should separate myself as far from his suit, as you are from his ill behaviour.  
Anaxander could not forbear laughing, to see her justify herself so seriously, in thing, which she had said to his advantage, and finding, that she was a little moved: How, Madam, said he, would you have so ill an opinion of me, as to be persuaded, that I should think you guilty of loving a sot? I pray believe, I have too good a one of myself, and that I have too many testimonies of your love, to imagine you were pleased with Alcidaris suit; but I thought, that in talking of so ridiculous a man, a little sport had not been out of season; and to say the truth, although he be my Brother, I cannot think on the description made me of him, without bursting with laughter.  
During their entertainment with such like discourse, the Princess of Zeylan entertained Piroxenus, and without seeming to have any interest in Lisimantus safety, making him tell her every particular of the combat, she understood, that he had been carried (very much hurt) aboard his bark, but that he thought him not in worse plight than Anaxander, and that where ever he was, he thought him still living. This assurance gave great cause of comfort to Lisimena, who in truth, feared nothing more in the world, than the death of that accomplished Knight, who had performed as many brave actions, for the love of her, as of himself; besides, that she knew that last encounter grew, but from the extreme affection he bore her, which was grown to such a pass, as in his very despair he could endure norivals.  
They were all four, more than two hours together, having no other witness of their contentment but Saradin: but when there was a word of parting, sorrow trod short upon the heels of joy. And what ever means Orazia used to dissemble her displeasure, it was so plain to see in her fair eyes, bedewed with tears, as Anaxander could not restrain himself from seconding them with his, in that tender motion which did seize him, and a thousand times kissing that adorable Princess hands, he made her as many protestations of eternal constancy; then, in presence of three witnesses, they renewed with extreme, and reciprocal affection, their promises of marriage, which they had formerly made in Baticalus, desiring the Gods to exterminate the first of them, that should break faith.  
They being thus fortified by that mutual assurance, finished their adieus, wherein, Anaxander promised his Princess, that believing himself to be able in a short space to departed from thence for Gouzarat, he would return sooner than she thought, for the accomplishment of both their wishes. The night being well spent, the two fair Princesses returned to their Chamber, where they entertained themselves until day, which no sooner appeared, but the King, who was already clothed, caused them to be advertised that they should make themselves ready to departed, if they desired to avoid the heat of the day, which the beginning threatened; they shut not their eyes all that night, and yet Orazia, desiring nothing more in the world than that the King her father were departed from that Castle, where she had never been in quiet; she suddenly made her self ready, and having again sent a new compliment by Saradin to Prince Anaxander, she ascended (with Lisimena) her Chariot, and so following the Kings, she little and little, lost sight of the Castle, which as long as she was able she kept within her eye.  
The amorous Prince, whom she had left behind her, paid full dearly for the pleasure of her visit; for he was so much moved by excess of joy, which his Mistress presence caused him, as he fell into a violent Favour, which accident very much retarded his recovery: but let us leave him to amendment by a long rest, until a perfect health grow on him: Lots likewise leave the King of Narsinga arrived at Bisnagar, where he did a thousand honours to the Princess Lisimena, who would not permit him to accompany her, any farther; and let us suffer that fair Princess to departed, who although she returned to the King her father, and to an Island, which the Arabians In their tongue call the land of delights, and the Indians, the Paradise of the earth; and that over and above those considerations, she hoped to see her Love again there, could not choose but be extremely afflicted, ●●en departing from Orazia, she lost the sweetest conversation she had in the world. Let us I say, leave all these matters as they are, and return to Cambaya, and see that unfortunate Knight, whom Evander conducted to the great ALcidaris, arrive as Campanel, and who had unawares accused himself of Anaxanders' death.  
As soon as the King was told of that sad news, it was as much as he could do to live for torrow. Unfortunate Anaxander (said he,) must I lose thee again the second time, and be deceived so soon of the hope was given me, that I should see thee yet alive? Ah, Evander, how unacceptably hast thou vifited me? my rage was over, and I had dried my tears, caused by the imaginary loss of my son, and thou hast let me know his being alive, and his brave actions, but to increase my sorrow for his death indeed.  
Great was his grief, but the Queen's extreme; That fair Princess, who was but newly come from giving the God's thanks, for the recovery of her only son whom she had so lamented, touched to the quick by the sense of that irreparable loss, and for that time losing all patience, and accustomed modesty, could not for bear accusing heaven, and injuring its powers. Ye unjust gods (said she) whom too in vain I have invoked, with so great fervency, and zeal for my son's safety, I see plainly ye are deaf, that have not heard me: he that burns insense on your Altars foully deceives himself, your power is but opinion; or have you any, it serves but to offend those, that distressed, make their vows to you. Alas I had regained my dear child, but for invoking you, and you even since my vows, and prayers, have snatched him from me. I perceive, my dear Anaxander, that I have lost thee for ever, I shall no more see thee in this world, and yet where ere thou art I am resolved to seek thee, and die for sorrow, if no other remedy: But ere that be, I mean to satisfy thy good Angel, and since thy murderer is fallen into our hands, I promise thee to be revenged on him.  
These sorrows served but to augment the King's displeasure, who was strucken to the heart, as well may be a father who hath lost the honour of his house, and hope of his Kingdom: However, he was infinitely just, and generous, seeing it was that brave Lisimantus whom Evander had brought, whose known valour was renowned every where, he thought it would be too great an act of baseness, and inhumanity, to revenge his son's death on him, who had slain him like a gallant man in Duel, and unknown, but by a borrowed name, which he had taken; and thought it an action of a great King, to send him to the King of Zeylan without punishment, and seeing too, that Anaxander could not live by t'other death.  
But however absolute he was in his Kingdom, he could not then be Master, his Subjects too much loved the memory of their Prince, to suffer his murderer to scape unpunished whom they had in their custody: And seeing that the great Alcidaris inclined to mercy, all the Judges assembled themselves suddenly, and seconding the Queen's angry purposes, they hastened Lisimantus judgement, and that very day condemned him to die. As for Zenobus, they judged him to a perpetual imprisonment, who had not scaped so cheap, but that he averred himself overcome by Piroxenus, whom he assured them, he left alive, and weeping by his dead friend.  
When the sentence of Lisimantus condemnation was read unto him, that great and invincible courage, which had scorned death in all the shapes and forms it ever had appeared to him in, was shaken by that so severe and terrible judgement. He fiercely looked upon the bringer of those cruel tidings, and his rage prevailing, in his sense of that cruelty shown on him: Thou wicked man (said he,) who servest the fury of the most barbarous people of the world, hast thou impudence enough to come and outrage me in the miscrable condition I am in, and publish with a ceremony, the injury prepared for my innocence? My name, which hath made so many Nations to tremble, and is so regarded through the Indeses; shall it be so much scorned by you, as you will dare condemn me for an honourable action? Will ye be so unworthy, as to slain the memory of your Prince's death, who did so valiantly defend himself, and make me bear so many marks of his courage? Can I believe I do converse with men, where reigns so great in humanity. Where is that generous Alcidaris, whose praises are so ignorantly sung throughout all Asia? He suffers me to be a prey unto his Subject's fury, and endures that, after having led a life full of honour, I be put to a shameful death under his own eyes?  
The Officer, who was in truth a generous and compassionate man, and touched at the misery of that famous Knight, replied thus to him. I come with sorrow, brave Lisimantus, to execute the sad commission given me against you: but consider, that my charge requires it of me, and that I must, whatever justice bids me. Were it, your safety did depend on me, you should be soon made free; I have admired long your virtue, and however far from your profession, I cannot but do reverence to men like you. But what, in this disability wherein I am, can I tender you but vows unprofitable, and pray the gods to give you resolution enough to bear your evil fortune patiently? Do not accuse Alcidaris, he wishes you at liberty, and believe me, his subjects have hastened your condemnation, but since they saw his nature willing to remit you; He is not this day master of his people's wills, who are doubly animated against you, as well by the strong motions of the Queen, as by their own resentments.  
What manner of Country must it be, replied Lisimantus, where the King is governed by his Subjects; he that forbids not evil, does command it; and truly, though divine and humane Laws, did not condemn Alcidaris cruelty, yet she honour he professes should persuade him to defend me. He, to whom all power is given, should show it less than others, and you will g rant me, that your Prince uses too insolently his authority, and makes too poor a use of my calamity; Well, well, Death will deliver me from his tyranny, but he shall not be freed from his neighbours blame. I will let him see, I can tell how to die, and that the crosses of my fortune, are not able to shake my Resolution, nor deject my Courage; 'Tis true, 'tis hard to part with life at so young an age: but 'twould be more intolerable if I feared Death; I know I live to die, and that the very day of my Birth, nature sets limits to my days; and besides an unworthiness of heart, it were a folly in me, to fear what I cannot avoid; I have so often beheld Death, as my eyes are acquainted with him, and I call the gods to witness, nothing aftonishes me, but the manner of my dying. I pass the headsmans' hands? ah, who soe'er thou art that look'st with pity on me, and are touched with my misfortune, if thou have any credit with the King, or those that seek my life, obtain of them, that either a Dagger, or poison, satisfy their cruelty? Excuse me from the shame prepared for me, and permit not, that I outrage nature so much, as to deliver myself out of their hands, which doubtless I should rather do, than to expect their punishment.  
This compassionate Officer was so touched, that the tears came in his eyes, at those last words, and curseda thousand times, that day, wherein for his preferment, he was taken from his ordinary commerce with men, to be a Judge of their lives: he than drew near Lisimantus to comfort him, and to offer him all the aid was in his power; and however dark the Prison might at first entrance seem, yet, by a little stay and accustoming the fight thereto, it was easy enough for one man to know an other by his face; and therefore Lisimantus who thought he knew the sound of that voice which spoke unto him, but could not possibly call him to mind, seeing him so near, knew him perfectly, not having seen him in twelve or thirteen years before; and crying out, My Father, said he, casting his arms about his neck, is it possible that you are that good, and virtuous Eurimedes, who brought me into the world, and whose name I once bare? If my eyes do not deceive me, say, what occasion brought you hither, and what strange fortune made you leave the Trade you drove at Diu, to wear the gown, that you might condemn your own Son to death?  
The good Eurimedes, (for he it was indeed) was so astonished at these words, as remaining a good space without speaking; O ye immortal Gods, said he, what do I hear, what see I, what miracle is this? Which Lisimantus hearing, sufficiently confirmed in what he believed: Oh my Father (said he) I know you without doubt, and see, the Gods for punishment of my forsaking your house, and raising myself beyond my duty, in foreign parts, and shaming my birth, which I have till this time concealed from all the world, will have me once appear before you, for my more Confusion, and to have my Condemnation from your mouth; O how justly fortune deals thus with me, and how reasonably may she repent her of her favours so prodigally bestowed on me? I have treated in Equality with Kings, I have prattled with the fairest Princesses of Asia, I have commanded armies, I have every day laid new foundations for vanity, and conceived new hopes of greatness, I have reckoned of the goods of fortune as mine own; and now, she takes them, not only all, at once from me, but Entrenches on the honour I have gotten with my sword, and does not spare my life, whereof she formerly hath seemed to be so tender; This (my Father) makes me see, that the world is but vanity, that its greatness after which so many ambitious spirits run, is but vapour and smoke, which slips out of one's hand, when fastest seeming to be held, and that the whole stock of her prosperities, are frail, and mutable.  
Eurimedes, who by this time doubted no more that it was the very child which he had lost, and precious pledge which Pirobus had made him formerly responsable for; and for his better satisfaction prayed him to let him see his right arm naked, where finding the Arms of Gouzarat imprinted, and his conscience troubled for what he was compelled long ago to do: he cast himself upon his knees before Lisimantus, and acknowledging him for his lawful Lord; Great Prince, (said he to him) if you have been elevated by your courage, and ambition, if you have treated equally with Princes, and if you have commanded Armies, you have done nothing unanswerable to your birth, or unworthy of your illustrious parents. Know my Lord, that you are son unto the great Alcidaris, and only to avoid the blame, which I had had, for not producing you, being required of me, when you fled from my house, I was fain to imprint the Royal arms of Cambaya in my child's arm, which was set on yours, to know you by, when you should be taken out of my hands; That child my Lord, whom I dare not own, is he, who unjustly at this day, holds your room, and for whom, all the Court and the King himself have so little good opinion: I make you this comession with shame, and I, who am his father, ask your pardon, if necessity enforcing me, I have so ill supplied your place. Lisimantus surprised with wonder, and astonishment, caused Eurimedes to rise, and prayed him to tell him what he knew of the truth of his History; which he did from the beginning to the end, and recounted to him, how Alcidaris got him on the Queen Bernica his first wife; and forced by his passionate love unto QUeen Anaxarete, who resisted his suit, because he had a son, he was constrained to suffer his fatherly affection, to give place to the violence of his love: in conclusion, he recited to him, from point to point, how Pirobus had trusted him to his education, that he changed his name Alcidaris, into his own Eurimedes, lest in progress of time, he might be known for the Kings, and that he might be bred among his children, and pass for one of them, until he should be called to Court, and used as himself, the heir of the Crown. But my Lord added he, when you had stolen from me, because Pirobus had exceedingly recommended you to my wife, and self, and that we received a great pay yearly for you, we could not doubt but that you were of great extraction; in so much, as for the fear of being punished if you were found wanting, as for the loss of a great Pension which we received; I thought it best, together with my wife (having seen after what manner, the Arms of Cambaya had been printed on your arm) to do the like to one of our children, who was very near your age, and shape, and coloured hair, and is the same who at this day, draws all the Court after him, and thinks, he is the only heir of all those Kingdoms which expect you. Indeed, had he been of a better inclination, and of other breeding than he is, my fortune had been greater; But the King taking him for his son, and believing that he got with me those evil customs and habits, which he hath by nature only; he thought it sufficient to take me from my trassique, and give me an Office, which was then vacant in the Criminal Chamber of Justice, in Campanel, wherein I am Commissary general, of all Crimes against the Crown. In truth, the Office was but too good for me, and I accounted it still honourable, until this fatal day of your condemnation, wherein, I have dishonoured both it, and myself, by adhering to the beastliness of the Campanelens, who covet to glory in the death of one of their Princes, by the ignominious loss of the other: but by the god's assistance I intent to prevent it, I will go instantly and declare my knowledge to the King, and though it be a sad intelligence to know you were your only brother's homicide, not knowing him, he must in sinte be comforted, that you are living, and his lawful race not quite extinct. In uttering these words without giving leisure to the Prince to reply, he left him in his prison, with new disquiets for having slain a brother of so generous, and good a nature; and presently went to King Alcidaris, at whose feet he cast himself, and made him this discourse.  

Eurimedes his Speech to King Aleidaris.  
SEeing your Clemency is infinite, most great and generous Monarch, I hope it may extend on me although unmeasurably guilty, and unworthy of a pardon for my fault. I am here cast at your Majesty's feet, to accuse myself, for having given you, my own, instead of your son, and caused you, so great displeasures for his ill behaviours, accounting him your lawful heir. But I am hopeful of your favour, having more offended through necessity, than malice, and for fear of angering you, than willing to offend you. Let your Majesty know, (great King,) that young Alcidaris, whom Pirobus did long since trust me with, in his Cradle, did in my house receive a handsome education, as he should have done in your Palace, and that his inclinations were so great, to goodness, from his infancy, that I do verily believe it had been hard for him, to have done ill: But, though I seemed his father, and that he had no other privilege above my children in my house, (as Pirobus directed me,) he could not choose, but feel certain stings of glory, and elevate himself to erterprises, worthy of his Grandsire's generosity; Scarce had he accomplished ten years of age, when he stole from me, and as from his own mouth I have learned, he hath since done actions never to be forgotten, and which I shall declare to your Majesty, when I have finished this. As soon as I know of young Erimedes his flight, (for it was thought fit to name him after me,) I sent every way after him and despairing of his news, fearing he was of great birth, because of the strict charge was given with him, that he should be one day called for, (as since hath fallen out,) being very sure, that those who hadicommitted him to me, could not know him, but by the mark of your Arms, which they had printed on his right arm, I made use of that secret, learned of Pirobus, to give the same character to one of my children, who was of his age, shape and hair. 'tis he (Sir,) who at this day, holds his quality in your Court unjustly, who governs himself so unhandsomely among your Subjects, and whose presence, hath hither to caused but greater sorrow for the loss of Anaxander. No man (Sir) but I, could reveal this important secret to you, and were I without conscience, and a faithless man, I might have left things as they are, and have preferred the greatness of my own son, before your lawful interests; it may be any man but myself, would have done injury to truth, for love of reign, and have forgot the fear of God, to be terrible himself: but were at that I loved not justice nor reason, as I do, I loved your Majesty too well, to suffer it to be profaned longer, by a man of petty birth, who●e innocent ambition, as well as my conjeraint, makes me crave humble pardon of your Majesty.   
Alcidaris, who was one of the best Princes of the world, exceedingly astonished at th●●●●●ty of this story, asked him, how long since he had found his son within this hour, answered Eurimedes, and by so strange an accident, as I know not whether your Majesty will receive more pleasure, or discontentment in it. Since, said the King, thou hast revealed the secret as soon as thou hast known it, 'tis like thou hadst no malice in thy action; rise, I forgive thee, on condition thou bring me my son, and hid no part of his adventures from me.  
Alas (Sir) replied Eurimedes, that brave Lisimantus, who hath been the terror of the Indeses, and who is at this present contrary to your will, kept in your prisons, and a criminal condemned to death, is he of whom I speak, and who hath had the honour to be born from you. Ah ye gods, (cried the King) is it possible? can I be so happy as to be father of so generous a child? but what say I happy, should I be so unscrable, as to have begotten him, who hath murdered his own brother, and for a cursed point of honour hath for ever ravished my dear Anaxander from me, the very hope of my old days? Unhappy father that I am, shall I be always so ill used of Fortune, as to be reduced to complain even of her favours? and shall I never receive one benefit from her hands, which is not followed by a thousand mischiefs? I thought I had but one son, good man, and I have twice bewailed his death, and he, whom contrary to my expectation I have found again, seems to appear, but to torment me more, and grieve me for the others loss.  
Ah (Sir) said Eurimedes, inter rupting his complaintt, while I am speaking, the poor Prince is in despair, for knowing that Anaxander was his brother; and I am confident, he would as willingly have died himself, and would be glad to buy him again with his own life. Without more ado, (said the King,) let his Iront be struck off, and be he no longer injured; which way soever the gods have sent him me, I am obliged to receive him, considering his innocence of his brother's death; and that he hath such reason to share with me in the affliction, which without purpose he hath caused me. Then instantly not willing to publish this news, he secretly commanded the Captain of his guard, to take him out of prison, and bring him to him, at his Palace.  
This Prince accomplished, whom till that time, the King would not see, was yet very pale, as well by reason of the wounds whereof he was scarce healed, as for the hard usage he had shown him in the prison; yet was that want so supplied, by the gracefulness of his behaviour, as though he came into the King's Chamber with a sorrowful countenance, it hindered not, that all the Court admired him. As soon as he entered the room, he kneeled on the ground, and witnessed so much sorrow to the King his father, for the misfortune befallen him, as that his Majesty was more afflicted for his grief that for his own. Son said he, embracing him, those are the ordinary shock; of fortune, you are not the first that hath unwitingly destroyed his own blood, the stages are daily full of like examples, and not to seek so far, we have at home, and with our neighbours, others like them. Be comforted, my child, heaven cannot be angry for your innocent offence, itself is more than you guilty, which knowing your design, did not divert it; Believe at worst, the gods will pardon you because I do, and for your presence, pays me for all losses, and afflictions past.  
Ah, (Sir) replied Lisimantus, can you behold a wretch? which hath so highly outraged Nature? a murderer of his own blood, an abominable monster, which cannot with a thousand deaths, expiate the crime he hath committed? He had enlarged his complaints, had not the King interrupted him, and by his redoubled embraces, and his solid reasons overcome his earnestness in condemning himself; and then settling a little his spirits, and by degrees changing discourse, after he had made him fit down by him, caused him insensibly to fall upon the story of his life, and strange adventures, which he passionately desired to be told, from point to point, and how he had arrived to such high honhours, after having secretly stolen from Eurimedes the Merchant's house, whom he took for his father. Which Lisimantus perceiving, to satisfy his desire, and curiosity, thus presently began his discourse.   

THE INDIAN HISTORY OF ANAXANDER AND OF ORAZIA.  
The fift BOOK.  
I Confess (great Monarch,) I have heretofore been proud of some things I have done; because I thought them high, considering my mean extraction, as I thought mine own to be: but, at this present, knowing certainly, the honour I have to be, issued from your loins, I grow ashamed for having done so little, and that I am no more worthy of the glory you afford me, in acknowledging me your son. However, to satisfy the dence you have, to know how I obtained honour, and advantages abroad, I will tell you in a few words; that though I thought myself Eurimedes his son, and kept in equal breed and habit with his own in the City of Diu, I forbore not, in those tender years to aspire to nobler, and more generous exercises than he caused us to be taught. If I saw a goodly horse, I longed to be upon him; I delighted always more to see a sword than a feather; and Eurimedes here present, can assure you, they found me oftener at the Manage, and the Fencing school, than at my Grammar. Besides all this, I had so strong a passion to be gone out of that little City, where I was shut up, to see strange parts, which I had heard of, as being one day walking a good way off the City, on the Sea shore, a private ship, having there landed, I was not at all astonished when they took me, because they used me kindly, and after having much praised my prettynesse and beauty, they promised, they would give me to their King, who was one of the most generous Princes of the world.  
In part they kept their words with me, for indeed they carried me into Zeilan, which was the place of their birth: but instead of making a present of me, as they had promised, they sold me, to one of the greatest Lords, of that fair Island. They persuaded him, I was a poor Child, whom they had found, and bred up for Charity, because seeing me so pretty, and sprightly, they might hope to make somewhat of me, and made me believe, that if I would gain myself a fortune, and be bred among the great one, should say as they did. This Lord, who was called Arbiran, found me so pleasing, for my words, and actions, which (he said) were more than of a Child, and seeming as it were somewhat noble, that at the end of three Weeks, or a Month, that he had had me, having put me into very good Clothes, commanded me to wait on him to the Palace: and asked me, whether I would talk as well before the King, as I had done to him. I had at that time a great liberty of the Arabic tongue, which is the Mother Language of my reputed father, and which passeth with estimation through all India, in so much, as jassuring him, that I would do yet better, and that he should discern as much difference, as between the King, and himself, he was so touched with the grace I uttered those words, as he acquainted the Queen therewith, who desired to see me, which having done, she would have me presently from him, to place me with the Princess Lisimena, her only daughter, who at that time was not above six years of age.  
Although I were unknown to all men, (because I rather choosed to confirm what the Pirates had said of me, than confess I was a Merchant's Son) my face, and the gentleness of my actions, together with my discourse, begot me much honour from all people, and to such a degree, as they held me fit to wear the Prince's livery, wherein I was the first, and only Page a pretty while. And because I had according to the Pirates, assured them, that my Parents were as unknown unto me, as my name, the Queen named me Euribaldus, which in that Country language significs a found Child.  
The Princess, who at that innocent age had found the secret of making herself feared, appeared the most beautiful thing that was ever seen, and already ravished all eyes, with admiration of so many graces, and perfections, as nature had bestowed upon her. She commanded me to be ever near her, and to follow her always, as well because she saw every body loved me, as for I was the first Creature, over whom she had an absolute power. But alas, she in time knew, that she had got much more than she desired: I found myself so ready for her commandt, and took so great contentment in her service, as although I had known at that time my extraction, I should have held myself very happy in the quality of her Slave, I was as ready to obey her, as she graceful in commanding me; and though, that age did not allow me knowledge, of the force of Love; I could not but perceive, my cares, and my affections passed common duties. She had perceived it, as well as I, when on a day that she had praised me for somewhat I had done to her mind: Euribaldus (said she to me) well done, but I fear this passion will not last (Madam said I) I purpose it shall not end but with my life; And were my happiness such, as to be the greatest Monarch of the world, I would desire to be ever at your feet, nor should any consideration lose me from your service; Truly, said she, your services are not like those I expect from Prince's That's my grief (Madam) answered I, with tears in my eyes, that I find not myself worthy to come near you, and that I cannot by important services, recommend myself unto you. But how, said she, smiling, by what services wouldst th●n make thyself more commendable unto me? by such replied I, as proceed from my own inclinations, and my free will; when I do that which you command me, I do but what I ought, and what a threat of punishment, may force me to: But, if the gods, had made me of so free, and elevated a condition, as that I could of myself, have given you myself, and put me in such case, as you might like my services, that I might free lydie for you, and, where there might be quedion of obeying you; I should find but few things impossible.  
Although she were: but full ten years of age, her spirit forward, and her judgement form, which supplied the want of years, made her sufficiently to apprehend my words; I observed, that when she would reply, she stuck twice or thrice upon the utterance, an assured note that she had understood me. I believe her first purpost was, to answer me sharply, to teach me more respect afterwards, and not to aspire to things out of my reach: but that thought was soon sweetened by a feigned ignorance, that she understood my discourse proceeded from the true affection I already bore her. Thus you see how I took boldness betimes, to discover a thing unto her, which I did not understand: For how, at thirteen years of age could I apprehend the mysteries of one of the most powerful Gods? In truth, I knew not yet, what Love was: but I knew that Lisimena was the sweetest object of mine eyes, and the sole thing in the world, which could please me. I knew well enough, that I ought not to love her, and that my inclination was extravagant, and rash: but when I thought to divert myself from it, a certain power recalled me, which I could not choose but yield to.  
Growing in age, I increased in affection, and my respect augmented in such sort, as I dared not steadfastly behold Lisimena, because the Love, which day by day, did kindle in my eyes, had without doubt discovered the passion, which my mind form; and I feared to undo myself, by laying it open to her, as well by the loss of my fortune, as contentment, which had been quite taken from me, if I had been separated from her service. However, I could not so well conceal myself, nor keep in my inclination, but that somewhat at length appeared in my face; I lost by little and little, that gaiety, which was so natural unto me, I became melancholic and grave: in short, I daily gave visible signs, of a growing affection, and respectful, which I one day took the boldness to let her see, that caus'd it, in such manner as I mean to tell you.  
I was retired all alone, into the Wardrobe, where, having discovered by a chink of the door, that the Princess came to observe what I did, feigning not to see her, I cast myself upon a bed, and drew a Handkerchief out of my pocket to wipe my eyes, bedewed with tears; a fegining, which became the innocency of my age, and uttered these Words, so, as to be understood.  
O divine Lisimena, why am not I permitted to adore you? and why hath Nature given me the courage to love you, not giving me conditions worthy to deserve a like of affection? But I, what am I, that presume to sigh for you? poor, and miserable Creature, a despicable, found Child, the refuse of the world, and Fortune's Shuttlecock. Truly, 'tis a handsome thing, that should suffer my desires, to carry me so high, to make my fall the more shameful; it becomes me well, to look amorously on her, whom the greatest Princes behold with respect, and who, by the force of her beauty is able to bring down the greatest courages of Asia Die ye incon siderate thoughts, ye are so faulty, as but for letting ye take place in my soul, I do confess I have deserved death. When I had ended those words, with a deep sigh, drawn from the bottom of my hear, I heard a noise at the door, and instantly rising, I perceived it was that divine Princess, who having been on her knees, to consider me the better, and when she found herself surprised by any discourse, meaning to steal softly away, she could not do it so quietly, but that her knee in rising knock against the door: that noise made her double her pace, and she fled as fast as she could into her Closet, for fear, left I should take notice of the curiosity she had had, to see and hear my discourse.  
That flight of hers, put me at first into a great fear; for I thought she had gone to declare my childish passion to the Queen, and make sport of it, through the Corut: however, she said nothing, and in truth, her discreet concealing it, is the only note that I think I ever had of her good will to me, which never the less, proceeded but from her perfect judgement.  
Since that time, she hath been more grave to me, and hath not talked so often with me, as she was wont, but I have loved her still; and flattered, by I know not what hope, because she had not disocvered me, I would not see my condemnation in her silence. I therefore persisted, and to make myself worthy of the high resolution I had taken, I began to be touched with honour, and to look upon the deeds of those who were of greatest credit in Court, that I might get reputation by their example.  
The thing which facilitated my means of arriving to the glory I pretended, was, that after the Queen's death, who loved me, and was my only support, finding myself used with less favour by the chief of her household than I had been while she lived, and my little courage obliging me to put myself forward, by how much more I found they neglected me; A certain young Gentleman, one of the Princess' Governesses sons, who had a mind to anger me, and used to s●off at me, could not upon a day endure the high answers I gave his flouts. After I had a good while suffered, at last I lost my patience, in so much as I could not choose but answer him sharply, whereat he growing very angry, Thou art too saucy (said he) in a tone more grave, and serious, and I will teach thee to know thy duty, not to make comparisons; thou mistakest thyself too much, and so as thou hast forgot thy own name: For thou shouldst call to mind (Euribeldus) that thou art but a found child; 'tis tr●● replied I briskly to him, but whatso credit I am, remember thou, that I am able to lose thee; and so wholly, as never more to be found alive: And with these words, I drew my sword, and made him do the like; he came courageously towards me; but though he had two years' advantage more than I, I had so good fortune, as to reverge the injury he did me by his death. As soon as saw him fallen, I put all my surety in my heels, and saved myself in my first Master Arbirans house, who with open arms received me.  
This valiant Knight, and the greatest of the whole Kingdom, had still kept the good will he bore me even from my infancy: in somuch, as when he had heard my reasons which he found just, he kept me a while private, until he had justified me to the King, of whom, in spite of the mother, and friends of the dead, which were of quality, he obtained my pardon. In acknowledgement of this good turn, I ever after was so observant of him, and shown so great a zeal, and affection to his service, as I can truly say, he loved me before any of his kindred, and made me so considerable in the Court, by the honour of that friendship, which all people took notice of, that I was respected of both sexes; for Arbiran, was no less loved of the Ladies for his extreme civility, than by men honoured for his exceeding valour. But truly all these honours were indifferent to me, in the only consideration I had to be acceptable unto Lisimena: That fair Princess nourished still within me the servant desires which consumed me, and by so much the more entertained me in my amorous disquier, by how much my respect deprived me of the means of seeing her, for fear of offering an unwellcome and sad object to her Governess eyes, who could not forget the death of her son: if sometimes I met her in the Palace, I saluted her a far off with certain gestures, which equally witnessed my passion to serve her, and my fear to discontent her, and that beauty, who had still the signs of my foolish passion fresh in her memory, looked over from me, whether out of scorn or judgement I cannot tell.  
Forgive me (Sir) if I busy myself in telling you a thousand needless circumstances, but most pleasing to my remembrance, which are nothing to our matter, but contrary, do set me off from the design, I had to tell you the fust and principal cause which so absolutely go●me the King of Zeylans' favour.  
That Prince, who is exceeding pious, and always delighted in serving the gods, according to the custom of his Country, and devotion of his fathers, having understood that that new sect of Mathometans, was lately slid into his Island, which is the fairest and fruidfullest of all the Ind, desirous to banish that strange religion, which was able to undo his Subjects, and to disunite them from their lawful obedience unto him; he made an Edict, by which he proclaimed guilty of high Treason to his, & the Divine Majesty, all those that should be convicted of adhering to those new opinions, and as such, he ordained, that their goods should be confiscate, and banished within a month's space out of his Country.  
There were a number of those Infidels dwelling in the Port Tanadarus, who as soon as they heard a breath of this Ordinance, seized on the Castle, which is one of the best in the Kingdom, and expecting that they should be assaulted, deputed three or four of them, to go speedily to the King of the Maldives, to seek his aid, seeing he was of their Law, and had embraced the sam: unhappy belief which they had done.  
This King of the Maldives, who was Lord but of several pieces of land, separated by arms of the Sea, and envious of the King of Z●ylans prosperity, was very glad of so fair an occasion offered, to enter upon his Countries, so convenient for him; And that he might not want pretext, not be unprovided to answer the blame, which his neighbour's might lay on him, he dispatched an Embassidor to the King of Zeylan, by whom be prayed him, to use his Subjects with more faver, and to permit them the liberty of their religion in his Island; if otherwise, he should be obliged to protect them, as his brethren, united with him in belief, toward the god he worshipped, according to the Divine Laws of Mahomor, his great Prophet.  
The King of Zeyland, gave a generous answer to that Ambassador; that he very much wondered at his Master's extravagancy and rashness, who Impertinently thrust himself into the knowledge of his Subjects affairs; that, if his threat did stir him unto any thing, it should be, to a greater rigour towards those, who without any good ground, had miserably forsaken their father's gods: and for his own particular, he should instantly departed out of his Countries, lest his anger might make him violate the Laws of Nations, and in his person, punish his Master's insolence, whom he would prevent. That Ambassador who looked not at all, for so rough an answer, so exasperated the King his Master's courage, which was enough irritated before, that he immediately sent forth a hundred Ships and more from the Port of the Maldives, to go secure the Rebels of Tanadarus.  
In the mean time, as the Sectaries of that cursed law, think they cannot do God better service, nor find a shorter way to heaven, than by murdering those that oppose their belief, they plotted a furious conjuration against the King's person; twelve of the most resolute of his Rebel Subjects drink each others blood, to encourage themselves, and take a firm resolution to go kill the King in his Palace Hal, and in the middle of his Guards.  
This open and generous Prince, who till that time had armed himself with no defence, gave liberty to all sort of people as accustomed, to be in his Palace, where, four of the conspirators entered, without notice taken of them, and as the foremost of them lift his arm to strike the King, it was my happy fortune, only of the company, to perceive him: for that Traitor, not at all troubled at his damnable design, had so well taken his time, that if the Tutelary gods of Zeylan, had not directed my eyes unto him, undoubtedly the King had died. As soon then, as I spied the action and motion of that perfidious murderer's arm, I threw myself at all hazard betwixt 〈◊〉 and the King, and taking his hand, to put by the blow, which slightly hurt me in the face, hold Traitor said I to him, and fearing lest he might redouble it, I took him by the collar. The King who saw my check bloody, and with what rage I opposed that Ruffian, whose design be know not, asked what was the matter: Ah, (Sir) said I, doubtless some great Treason plotted against your Majesty: then by and by he saw the Dagger, which the murcherer had let fall, he was instantly set on the Plack, where he confessed ●he number of the parties sworn, who were found out, and quartered alive, as well as himself.  
The King was so much pleased with me for this action, as he embraced me before them all, and praising what I had done to save him; I swear said he, Euribaldus, that I will not be unthankful for the service you have done me, but posterity shall know thou hast obliged a thankful Prince: wherefore dispatch, and ask me any thing in my power, and I protest to thee again by the tutelary gods of this Kingdom, it shall begranted thee of whatsoever price it be.  
I, being dazzled by so great a sev●●●, made him this answer on my knee, which 〈◊〉 than what had passed, obliged his love of me. It is your only nobleness, Sir, which makes the sinal service I was obliged to do you, acceptable, although at hazard of my life: the gods forbidden, that I should ever pretend to deserve an acknowledgement from you, for what my duty bound me to, and for a thing I ought myself; 'tis only Fortune whom you are to thank, for having happily addressed mine eyes, unto the murderer, to turn his stroke, and I a ssure myself, there is not any Subject you have, but would have shown the same zeal to save you, admitting him the same good fortune.  
The King seeing how gracefully I refused the good he offered me; Observe truly, said he, turning towards Arbiran, a great deal of youth, accompanied with a great deal of virtue, and I intent not that this service shall be unrewarded. Say then, Euribaldus, what thou askest of me, I protest to take thy silence as a scorn, if thou crave nothing of me.  
When I saw myself thus put to it: Great Prince, answered I, I should be wholly ignorant, if I did not acknowledge the gra●●ity which your Majesty offers me, to proceed from your alone goodness, and I should injuce heaven, which hath caused me favour in your sight, if I should not obey your commands, and ●●●●ish your Nobleness with some occasion. That then (Sir) which I crave of you is, that it will please your Majesty to take from me, my former name given me, which seems to reproach me ever with the shame of my birth, me I say, who prefer honour before all other advantages of Fortune; Since you desire to raise me, first take me from that poverty which Nature seems to have placed me in, and you will give me a great deal, if you but courage me a little. Truly answered he, thy request is too noble, and too just to be refused, I know not who thy parents are, but who so ere thou art, I see that Nature hath not been so much a stepdame to thee as thou thinkest, being so virtuously disposed. From this time, I declare thee a Gentleman; and seeing that Gentility is a quality depending on another, and which may happen to thy contrary, I mean a vicious man, and of no worth; be it known, in case thy birth be mean, that I account it far below the quality thy virtue gives thee. And, that henceforth, thy name may not be only in the esteem, but reverence of my Subjects, my only daughter shall name thee, and being bred her Page, thou shalt henceforth be her Knight. Presently, he commanded me to follow him to the Princess Chamber, who by the King's command, gave me the sweet name of Lisimantus, which ever since I have enjoyed, and did me the honour to gird on my sword, which I have ever since employed in that Kingdom's service.  
The fair Princess was a little surprised when the King commanded her that thing; for instantly she thought upon my love, and though no creature know there of but herself, she could not choose but blush, finding she was obliged to show me so much favour: but verily my sense was very different from hers, and if I had not summoned all my force to help me in that mansport, I had given apparent signs of my passion to the whole Court.  
I resisted (in truth) my first motions of joy, with a great deal of constancy, as well, when she gave me her fair name, as when she girded on my sword: but, when according to the order of their ceremonies, I was commanded to kiss her fair hand naked, which had done me so much honour, and that Love had emboldened me to kiss that beauteous living Marble; I confess that all my senses were troubled, and yet for the present I so contained myself, as she alone, could take notice of my rapture.  
Since that happy day, I had more liberty of seeing her and speaking with her, as one who was her creature and Knight, made with her own hand, could every day go seek employment of her: but foreseeing that the service I would do her, was not what she desired of me, I oftentimes constrained the violence of my desires, and fearful to displease her, did forbear to wait on her.  
In the meanwhile, the King caused ten thousand men to departed in all diligence to punish the Rebels of Tanadarus, who in such sort had encompassed those in the Castle whom they had surprised; as had it not been for the succour which the King of Maldives sent them, they had been already reduced to extremity, for want of having provided what was necessary to sustain a Siege, and were even ready to ask mercy. But, when they discovered the Ships which brought them aid, they recovered new forces, and set up, on their walls, the King of Maldives arms and Standards, to show, that they gave themselves to him, and acknowledged him their Prince.  
He that commanded that Fleet, was a Turk, renowned for his valour, and called Ibraim, who to get glory in that occasion, and to witness his passion to serve very well his religion, and new Master, (to whom he had given himself,) caused all his Troops to land in the fury of the tide at a place of the Island where they were not expected, very near to Tanadarus; Although the approach were difficult enough, he boldly freed the passage, wherein some of his people were drowned, and came with eight thousand men well armed with purpose to raise the Siege; which succeeded to him, to our prejudice; for our men were fain to expect him in open field, and give him Battle, where he was so happy, as to remain Victor; he presently cast into that place, which was excellent, the Victuals, and Ammunitions, he had brought in his Ship●, and so refreshed the besieged, that in a whole years' space they could not be taken by famine.  
Being made proud with this victory, he sortified himself in the City, expecting a second fleet, which arrived, greater than the first: in so much, as this ill news coming to us, the King was constrained to send Arbiran with new troops, who would have me accompany him in that enterprise, and share in the glory, which he hoped for, with him. Before my departure, I went to take leave of the King, who shown me already a great deal of friendship, and seeing with what cheerfulness, I undertook that voyage, said alond, that he had conceived great hopes of me, which so inflamed my Courage, as I feared, it would not find enough to be employed on. When I had received his commands, I went to the Princess side, before whom, upon my Knee, I said, Madam, being obliged to give you an account of all my actions, as your Knight, I am come to crave your leave, that I may serve the King your Father, at Tanadarus, under the valiant Arbiran, and there endeavour to do something, which may make me worthy of the honour I have received from your Royal hands, and that you may be less sorry for the extraordinary favour you have done me. My Knight answered she, with somewhat more confidence, than ordinary, I shallnever repent the doing of a just action, and whereto I have been invited by his command, who hath all power upon me, and who cannot sufficiently recompense the affection, which you have had, to his service; Continue in well doing, and I am confident, you shall hereafter reap other fruits of his love; He may Madam, replied I, make me as great as he please, but though he should divide his very Crown with me, and give me equal power over his Subjects with himself, do you think, I should hold me more obliged to him for that favour, than for that he hath already done me, in consenting to the great honour I have received from you? Since you have made me what I am, and that I have the glorious, advantage, of being called after the greatest beauty of the world; assure yourself, great Princess, that I will cause discourse of me henceforward, and if death prevent not my ambition, the illustrious name you have bestowed on me, shall travel far beyond the limits of this Kingdom. I had engaged myself much farther in my Compliments, if I had not considered, that they already exceeded the bounds of respect, which a subject aught his Princess, wherefore thinking it enough what I had said, and inclining myself very low to kiss the hem of her garment, she did me the honour to offer me her hand, which caused me to return, full of ardent desire of glory to Arbiran, whom I found ready to departed, and whom, with open signs of joy I followed.  
I than entered the eighteenth year of my age, and was grown to such a strength and advantageous stature, that I could defy the strongest, at wrestling, and had so well bestowed my time with Arbiran, after I had left being Page, as that my skill was more commended, than my strength. Besides, Lisimena had so many charms, and all her features so well formed, that she ravished all men with her beauty, which I dare not embolden myself to describe, lest I may not be able to do it sufficiently: The ambition I had to do something, that might come to her ears, was so sharp a spur unto me, as being at hand blows with our enemies, whom we went to force, even in their own Trenches, my good fortune would, that I had to do with their Chief, the valiant Ibraim, who till that time, had so fortunately guided so great an enterprise. Him than I chose among the rest, finding him doubly notable, as well for his aspect, as horrible slaughter he made among our people; and after having some space resisted the fury of his arm, in the end made him sink by a blow of my sword. I very happily disengaged myself from the Troops which had encompassed me, who seeing him fallen, lost their courage, and rather sought to secure, than revenge him; yet I was Iustily assaulted by five or fix of his guard, with whom I fought stoutly, and had they been seconded, I had been undoubtedly loft, by being too far engaged in the throng.  
Arbiran on his side, had done his part so well, being assisted by divers Gentlemen volunteers, who did indeed wonders in that occasion, that he put the rest of our enemies to flight; and when he saw me return, covered with blood, and sweat and dust, with the testimony of what I had been seen to do, and how I had with my own hand slain the chief of the Maldives; he gave me great commendation, and did me the honour to write more good of me to the King than he had seen: I confess to you Sir, that little action gave me great estimation, and from that instant I was thought fit to command a chosen Company of Soldiers, who had loft their chief in that Battle, and which I afterward led on many hot occasions.  
As soon as we had routed the enemy's Army, we had order from the King to return to the siege of Tanadarus, and to take that place whatsoever it cost. But I abuse your patience by telling you particulars of those things, whereof all Asia is insormed, and which yourself should know as well as those who did them. Hereat the King of Cambaya expressed to him, that he should be very glad from his mouth to learn the very particulars of the fortune he had run in those Wars, which had so long lasted between the two enemy's Kings; Whom Lisimantus obeyed, and made him a summary discourse thereof in these words following.  
After we had taken that City, whose Siege lasted ten whole months, and that we had forced it at our enemy's nose, who were come with the unprofitable power of an hundred other sails, to secure it, the King gave me the government thereof: Notwithstanding I rested not long there, because I was thought useful elsewhere, and that the brave Arbiran, who was Admiral of Zeylan, did me the honour to make me his Lieutenant to repel that Enemy's Fleet, which since the taking of Tanadarus, had never ceased pillaging our ships returning from Narsinga, and ransacking whatsoever called itself ours. The King of Narsinga brother in law to our King, and his especial friend, believing that we were not strong enough to resist the King of Maldives power by sea, sent us of his own accord, a hundred sail, to strengthen our Fleet, wherewith we went to present Battle to our enemies, who at that time had not the heart to meet us: but six months after, returning stronger than at that time, and we having notice of them, although of less number, were so bold as to assault them, and the Fight continuing until night, the advantage remained on both fides, equal; and had the wind● been as  unto as as to them, without doubt, the Victory had been clearly ours. The next morning, when we thought to recompense the Fight, there risen so furious a tempest, the wind at South-west, as spoiled our whole designs, and whether we would or no, were constrained to yield to the violence of the storm, which dispersed a part of our Fleet, and drove the Admiral wherein we were, into the Road of Commory, at the point of Narsigna.  
The valiant Arbiran, impatient that he could not revenge as yet the injuries which those barbarous Maldives had so many times done us, obtained of the King, that he might land upon one of their Islands, to endamage them to purpose, and do them the affront, with which they had but threatened us. The King having approved this design, we were eight months on sitting ourselves, that we might not fail of our purpose; during which time, I remained at the Court, and favoured by the sight, and entertainment of my divine Princess, who touched with that little reputation, which I had gotten in those last stirs, did so much the rather force her inclination to endure me, that she looked respectfully on me, and because she thought, that age which had acquired me more knowledge, had diverted me from that disordered meaning, which I had in my infancy, to serve her as a Lover. But alas, that liberty she gave me, was the cause of all my ruin, for as it is the custom of Lovers to flatter themselves in their passions, I made myself believe, that the good acceptation she began to give me, was a testimony of her affection, and so blinded myself in my love, as I took her civility for an argument of good liking. Being deceived with this foolish belief, I proceeded farther, than before, even to embrace her with mine eyes, and to give her certain proofs by all my actions, that my flame was augmented. This obliged her to resume her former severity, and to live so recluse unto me, that I am forced to say to my consusion, that since that day, she never saw me but with trouble; Nigh I was so unhappy, that fearing lest I would take leave of her, the day of my departure, she said she was sick, and kept herself unseen by any.  
I lost not however my courage, although the better part of my amorous hopes; and followed Arbiran as resolutely, as if I had departed with a favour from Lisimena, so powerful in my soul, was the desire of glory, where ambition reigned with Love. Our design succeeded happily, we forced the place we attempted, which was the most important of all Atollon in the Province of Padipol: but the poor Arbiran was slain, when he had done a thousand memorable exploits of valour. This our irreparable loss, was so felt by all the Army, and in such sort troubled it, not knowing where to go for counsel, and not daring yet to trust its conduct to my youth, although I were Lieutenant to the Admiral, that we returned without doing any thing, and without so much as leaving a Garrison in the place we had taken.  
I bore with great impatience (truly) the sorrow of that loss, and at my return, I had the honour to be comforted by the Kings own mouth, who better than any other, knew the cause I had to be afflicted. But alas, it was not from him I looked for the healthful remedies of my sensible griefs, one only word from Lisimenaes' mouth, had comforted me not only for the loss of my friend, but also of my heart, in serving her, and of all the troubles I endured for her. But I was very far from the hope of that favour, she shunned me more than before, and her scorns, which I could not endure, by little and little choacked the respect which remained for her in my soul. As though nature had made me sensible of what I was, I thought in myself, that I deserved a milder usage, and if not as a Lover, yet in the quality of Lisimenaes' Knight I deserved, a freer access unto her than she gave me. I could not conceal my displeasure, but gave my passion so much confidence, as it came to the King's cars, as I have since known, who feigned to know nothing, because I was so necessary for his service; however he feared lest that affection might take too deep root in my heart, and besides the extravagance which I might show to all the Court, I might do him ill service, and make myself unworthy to command his Armies, if I should lose the Mastery of myself. He therefore removed from my sight that divine object, upon a pretence,  enough to his distrust; for as after Arbirans' death I had very ill handled the Maldives in two, or three rencounters, who were put to sea, to repair their losses, and former outrager, they resolved to make one final attempt, and having shut up all their Ports, lest news might be brought us of their design, they prepared a great and mighty Fleet to pour on us; but they could not work so privately, but that a Spy came to advertise us, of their enterprise, and assured us, that all that great preparation, was for the City of Collombo, which these Barbarians had a purpose to besiege by Sea and Land.  
The King, who commonly abode in that Capital City of his Kingdom, thought not his daughter which was his most precious jewel, in too great a surety there; insomuch, as for delivering her from my troublesome suit, and to secure her from the enemies in vasion, whose threaten he thought not ●i● to scorn, he sent her to her Uncle, the King of Narsinga, to accompany her fair Cousin Orazia, until the troubles of Zeylan were over.  
Judge Sir, by what I have told you of my Love, if this separation must be grievous to me; however, I must bear it, and constrain myself in the King's sight, who observed me more than he was wont, to see if my spirit were changed, or whether I had rigour enough to digest that trouble without distraction. I was indeed, very happy in my constancy, to resist my resentment in that occasion, where it may be, any other, than myself might have suffered himself to be overcome; for the King who had a very good opinion of my courage, believing I had choir forgotten that passion, which kindled in my heart by Listmenaes' presence only, did me the honour, with the general consent of the whole Army, to make me heir of all Arbirans' command.  
As soon as I found the whole force of the Kingdom in my hands, a new desire of glory entered my heart, and seeing that our enemies were slow in coming to us, and that they could not be a long time ready, I persuaded the King to give way that I might go and assault them in the Isle of Bandos, near the City of Male, where I had intelligence. What more shall I say? all succeeded happily unto me, as you have known from others, and in spire of all the King of Maldives strength, who came with a powerful Army to hinder my design, I took the Castle of Bandos, which was of greatest importance of all, for keeping of his thirteen Provinces, or Atollous, whereof, I became master within the spa●r of eighteen months, and having defeated himself with all his power, I compelled him to s●, into the remotest parts of the Island of Palandurus. I had pursued him even there, but that I pirried the misery of that poor Prince, who wanted no courage, and who intruth would have done things worthy of his birth, if fortune had but seconded his ambition.  
I contented myself them, to have augmented the King of Zeylans' possessions by the whole extent of the Kingdom of the Maldives; where when I had left good Garrisons, I returned Victorious to Tanadarus, honoured by the King; and reverenced by all his Subjects, who could not but admire at my prosperities, and who imputed to me only, that particular favour of the heavens to accomplish all my erterprises.  
Scarce had I the refreshment there of one whole month; for we being advertised that Rozalcan and Zabain, who to make themselves Lords of the Kingdom of Decan, by a cruel, and tyrannous usurpation had again dared to assault the King of Narfinga, from whom, we had had so great aids in all our Wars and necessities; The King without expecting his desire of succours from him; sent back all his Troops, which had assisted him in the Conquest of the Maldives, and having added half so many of the best Soldiers in his Army unto them, which he must else have dismissed, he commanded me to lead them, and present them to his brother in law, and that I should receive directions from him of what we had to do for his service. It would be needless for me to tell you, what I did, after I had the honour done me to have the Command of the Army divided between the Prince Arontus, and myself, and after what manner I regained the Country of Canara, which had been usurped from the King of Narsinga: I know, Sir, that you can speak of all those matters, as well as they that did them, and that nothing since the death of Arontus hath passed whereof you have not had very faithful relations. Wherefore I will return again to my Love, and tell you some particulars of that sad passion, which more than ever renewed in my soul, at the sight of Lisimena, whom I found in the Kingdom of Narsinga. But I know not how I shall yet remember that ungrateful beauty, who hath always been so cruel to me, and to oppress me with misfortune, and disgrace, hath caused me to be jealous of my own blood, which a beastly anger hath enforced me to spill, that ever after I might remain miserable, and find not where to comfort me in my displeasures.  
The poor Lisimantus, in uttering these words, could not restrain his tears, which ran abundantly from his eves, which so moved the King, as be seconded them with his; and as he was disposing himself not continue the History of his misfortunce, and to tell the King what sad occasion had so lightly moved him to seek his brother Anaxanders' death, they heard a great noise at the door, and wondering who it should be, that was so bold to knock so loudly, they found it was Pirobus, who was returned from Narsinga. The good old man at his arrival hearing in how great trouble the King, and all the Court were, for the imaginary death of Anaxander, made all baste to them, and to assure them of both the young Prince's health, and that they would within a few days, return to Campanel.  
As soon as the King had heard this welcome news, he embraced Lisimantus with another manner of courage than he had done; and that the Queen might receive him kindly, he would have him to give her the first knowledge of what she no more looked for, and that he who had made the wound, might bring the remedy himself. And because the Queen had not yet seen Lisimantus face, the King commanded him to feign, that he was one of the King of Narsingas Gentlemen, who by command from his Master, was come to assure their Majesties, that Anaxander lived, and in health, and that not being perfectly healed of his hurts, lest they might be in fear for him, he was dispatched to deliver them from that disquiet.  
Lisimantus observed punctually that command, and when with a smiling countenance he entered the Queen's chamber with that good news, she was ready to die for joy; thinking verily, that Lisimantus was an Ambassador from the King of Narsinga, she undid two strings of fair and goodly orient Pearl from her neck, which she usually wore, to give them him; the King entered as he received that Present, and ask the Queen if she had not all reason of the world to cherish and embrace him, who came to drive all sorsows from her heart, and had made so quick a passage of her mourning into joy? Sir, said she to him, being transported, I should be very ungrateful, if I loved him not as long as I live, seeing without the news he brings me, I had never been comforted. 'Tis, Madam, said the King, all that he desires, that you love him, and 'tis the only request I have to make you in his behalf: I may now safely tell you, he is my Son, and that brave and generous Lisimantus, whom erewhiles you so mortally hated, and who hated himself yet more, in the sorrow he conceived, believing he had slain a Brother he knew not, and whose courage he admired. Love him, Madam, I conjure you, and forgive his quarrel with Anaxander, since he is so penitent, and willing to repair that fault by a thousand testimonies of friendship, which he promiseth to give him hereafter, as his only Brother, whom only likewise he will love.  
The virtuous Anaxarette, seeing with what affection the King entreated her to a thing, whereto the good looks, and news of Lisimantus had already inclined her: Yes truly, said she, I will love him as much for the consideration of his own merit, as for that you wish it: and that you may have testimony, that henceforward I desire to account him my Son, I will give him a Mother's kiss; which said, she embraced him before the King, who shed tears for joy. By and by Pirobus was called, whom the King made repeat to the Queen all that Piroxenus had said to him of Anaxander, and how they hoped shortly to come and rejoice with their Majesties, and make them laugh in good ca●nest at the King of Narsingas anger, who know them not, and who pursued them as violaters of his Edict. After the confirmation of this common joy, they all went to the Temple to give the gods thanks; the Court was presently full again of pleasure, and the Cambaians' thought of no one thing but doing him honour, whom but so lately they were resolved to put to a shameful death; They talked of nothing now but Gallantry, Balls, and Tournaments, after the Arabic manner, which was however nothing to what they prepared for the return of the two young Princes, whom they had so much lamented.  
Lisimantus received a double cause of consolation, when he understood by Pirobus all Anaxander's History, and that he pretended only to Orazia; a thousand times he condemned his rashness, that had not patience to clear a truth, which respected his dear Lisimena's honour, as well as his own interests. The valiant Zenobus, who had shared in his displeasures, found himself at that present partaker of his good fortune; he had a world of fair Presents from the King, accompanied with as many assurances, that he should have at all times what part he pleased of his children's fortunes.  
That which redoubled the pleasure of all the Court, and was subject of much sport, was the wise faces which Eurimedes his Son made; that false Alcidaris, seeing himself left of every body, at the first news of Lisimantus' being Heir of the Crown of Cambaya, fell a crying like a child, and roaring in the streets, so unfortunate, as to make them laugh, whom he thought to make pity him by his tears. In this fashion he came to the Hall, where the Ball was to be danced, and applying himself to the King, Sir, said he to him, is it true that I am no longer your son? I swear to you every body comes and tells me so, and all my Servants have left me, as if I were some scoundrel or poor fellow; I pray cause the insolence of that rabble which you made of my Train, to be punished, they mock me before my nose, like a Drunkard, and have let me come hither alone, and am fain to carry my sword myself; I do not think, Sir, that you have bid them use n●e so. What think you my friend, answered the King, showing him Lisimantus, do you not believe this man hath a better look for a Prince than you, and deserveth rather to be acknowledged for my Son? Ah Sir, replied the Innocent, some Impostor doubtless hath delivered him you to keep. I feel plainly that I am your lawful son, if not, you would not have sent an Ambassador to the King of Narsinga, to crave his only Daughter in marriage for me; it may be this may be one of your Bastards; though his Mustacho be very well set up, I do not think that your Subjects will acknowledge him to my prejudice, being not so well bred as I. Lisimantus, who knew the whole story of this false Alcidaris, and all his rudenesses, could not forbear laughing at his words; and because he laughed hearty at it, all the company seconded him, that the poor for knew it was in earnest they mocked him, and that they restrained not themselves, as when he was taken for the Prince and Heir of Go●zarate. Admire the weakness & inconstancy of men, it was not two bours before, that this young man was adored of all the People, and followed of the whole Court; and however extravagant he were, on the belief men had, that he was born a Prince, they honoured him as a god, although they knew he was a shame and reproach to the Kingdom; and behold, in one hour, Fortune overturning in him what soever was thought she had establihed everlastingly; every body leaves him, and that supposed rank which they feared; and disguised their faces with a feigned approbation of his follies, being known for counterfeit, they freely scoffed at the poor wretch, who soon became the sport of the whole Court. The King however had some kind of pity on him, and truly, were it only but for that, this poor unhappy creature, had had the honour to carry the title of Prince, and to pass some years for the King's only son, it was just, this that somewhat should be assured him during his life, which might take him out of that abject condition, where it to his rudeness had east him again.  
The King then, finding that he was half in dispense concerning his greatness, resolved to put him wholly out of his error, and to tell him how that supposal grew; But, said he, Eurimedes, for you must retain that name henceforth, which is you fathers; because I will be known to be kind, and charitable, and that I will nor forsake, what I have once set in honour, and credit; Ask me any title, or other thing which may be fit for you, in my Kingdom, and you shall gladly have it.  
Every man expected, he should have craved some high condition, where profit might be joined with honour: but he deceived the company, when above all things, with a smiling countenance, and seeling nothing at all of his past sorrow, he desired he might have that poor wench of the Town whom he had in times passed so well liked; The great Aleidarts, could not abstain from laughing, and turning him towards the Queen and Lisimantus: Truly, said he, Nature doth, what she doth, very well, giving ordinarily mean thoughts to low souls, as noble hearts, she maketh capable of glory and of high desires. Yes, said he, Eurimedes, take her; but, when thou are married to her, upon what wilt thou live? for I believe my son will not let thee enjoy his revenue, nor those other things, which thou usurpedst from him. Hereat, the poor blockhead lost his joy again, and not knowing what to answer; the King assured him of a good Pension, and his father, for his faithfulness a better; and the better to please the whole Court, which could not enough honour his dear Lisimantus, he sent one of his guard to fetch the Maid, and all her friends, and presently gave her to Eurimedes, who as easily forgot all his greatnesses, as if he never had possessed them, and bounded all his glory and ambition, with the possession of that woman his equal.  
Lisimantus, was yet very pale, as well by reason of the wounds he had received from his brother's hand, as for the little rest he had had in that dark prison, where the Cambaians● fury had some days detained him: yet was he a subject of all the Lady's admiration of the Court, who finding him as exquisite in spirit, as shape, could no less praise his courtesy, than countenance; and blessed heaven, that truth was manifest to their advantage, and that they were to live under so fine, and gallant a Prince. But although he was as kind to them all, as civility, and good manners permitted him, his mind forbore not to wander other where, and the sight of so many beauties served, but to awake more fervently the remembrance of his dear Lisimena; As soon as he knew himself a Prince, that adorable beauty, was the first object which came into his thoughts, and presently apprehended, that inequality would be no longer an obstacle to his Love. If he were joyed at that quality, and if his heart were touched to the quick, it was only because it promised him a freer access to Lisimena; for otherwise, he was too generous, to prise that present of Fortune, and be proud of it; he knew his courage was above the highest Thrones, and that he had enough wherewithal to obtain those Crowns and greatnesses, which his birth might have denied him: He found he had a Prince's soul, and illustrious blood was the least matter he accounted of, in such as governed with equity, and who by sweetness rather than Tyranny made themselves more absolute in their Dominion●.  
The King his father, could not enough admire his actions; whenever he remembered his past Victories, and thought upon the glory which his young son Anaxander had gotten, and the courage they both had to meet so many encounters, and dangerous occasions, he could not choose but thank the gods, and flatter himself with that sweet vanity, that he was the happiest father, and most redoubted King of all Asia, in such children.  
His Physicians very provident for their new Prince's health, fearing lest after so ill usage, and so little rest as he had had in eight or ten day's misery, before his felicity, he might fall sick, desired his Majesty to persuade him to keep his bed a while, that they might purge him of the evil humours, which might have grown in him: But, it being by the King proposed to Lisimantus; Sir, said be, if you will set my mind at rest, and purge it of all melancholy that troubles it, I conjure you in the name of the gods, whom you worship, to send instantly an Ambassador to the King of Zeylan. When you shall have assured him that I have the honour to be acknowledged your son, I know he will nor deny me his daughter, which is the only content of my soul, and thing in the world which can make me happy. Son, said the King unto him, I have no other meaning than yours, and I am only sorry that you have prevented me, by your request; fo●● intended to propose it to you for your good. But, do not you desire to have your first name of Alcidaris restored to you, which you lost by so strange a fortune; me thinks, my Subjects will have greater cause of joy, when they shall see you inherit my name, as well as a good part of my Crown, and will thereby the better know you for their lawful Lord. Let them, Sir, replied Lisimantus, know me only, by the honour I have to be issued from you, and the actions I intent to perform for their advantage, and suffer use to wear the brave name of Lisimantus, so solemnly given me, by the fairest mouth of the world, and being the first mark of credit which I got abroad; It may suffice if you think fit, that I writ myself Alcidaris like you, and name myself Lisimantus. I promise you son, said the King, that I will never contradict what you think fit, do but desire; And to let you see, I am as impatient for your contentment as yourself, I will presently go, and dispatch Albalor, Pirobus his eldest son, in Embassage, to the King of Zeylan, to crave the Princess Lisimena in your name: if you will accompany my dispatch with a word of your own, make haste; for I already long, that you and your brother, were made happy in the possession of your Mistresses. And hereupon they parted, and Lisimantus ravished with content, that all things suited to his expectation, shut himself in his Closet, where he writ this letter to Lisimena.  
Lisimantus his letter to Lisimena.  
Madam,  
AT last, the gods have shown me justice, and have furnished me, with what I may excuse the boldness you have heretofore blamed in me, to seek your Love; if to declare myself unto you, it be requisite to be a King's son; you shall by this Ambassador, know, that Alcidaris, is my father; if for brave actions it be needful to be recommended, you know what I have done for your Crowns safety; if to have reputation in the world, you must needs have been told of the renown, that there are but few Provinces, wherein I have not gotten worship for the name you gave me; if you desire a faith with. out example, I call to witness all the powers of heaven, and earth, that I have never loved but you, and if you do me now the honour to consent unto my just desire, you shall see, I have wherewith to blur the reputation and remembrance, of those ancient loves proposed as miracles in their examples.  
Because diligence was very requisite in this voyage, which respected the contentment of the King in that of Lisimantus, Albalor a brave and accomplished Knight, and worthy son of so virtuous a father, made ready his equipage with all expedition, and taking with him fifty Gentlemen of the best born in the Court, shipped himself at Bazaim, to reach the Island of Zeylan as soon as possibly he could.  
As soon as he was departed, the King thought now, on nothing more, than of his dear Anaxanders' return, whom he proposed already to see King of Norsinga, Bisnager, and Orixa, besides the Crown of that fair Kingdom of Dulcinda, which he was to have by his mother's side: That virtuous Princess had so recovered her former graces and attractions, since the news of her son's life and health, as very few Lodies of that Kingdom exceeded her in beauty, such a property hath joy to dilate itself, and from the heart ascend into the face; All day she entertained herself with Evander, who on his part was to less ravished. And as she had a great power with the King, she caused great largesses to be distributed among the people, which were accompanied with a thousand sports: yet was all that but little in comparison of the pomp and state, prepared for Lisimantus coming, wherein Anaxander and Piroxenus were to have a good share; their coming only was expected to celebrate it to the great contentment of their Majesties, and accomplishment of all Evanders joys, whom Lisimantus hearty forgave for that cruelty he was constrained to show him, and whereto his just resentement drove him.   

THE INDIAN HISTORY OF ANAXANDER AND OF ORAZIA.  
The sixth BOOK.  
THe whole Court and City were full of joy, and all the people of Cambaya forgetting their past grievances, fell to invent new Dances, and inviting one another to Feasts, as well for the contentment they received already by the sight of the of their Princes, as for the speedy return which they expected of the other; when Fortune, which pleaseth herself in a disorderly government of the things of this world, and cannot endore them long in one condition, cast the Cambayans again into a greater confusion, than they were ever in, and filled all the Court with fear, and disorder.  
During the time of the Ball, without thinking of any thing save being merry, as indeed there was no reason to suspect an evil, the King was astonished to see the wise Almerin, Prince Anaxanders' faithful Squire coming towards him, out of breath, who at first throwing himself as his feet, Sir, if you make not haste to secure your son speedily, he will run the hazard of dying the most tragical death that ever was. Alas, had he listed to believe me, he had not been in this trouble; for I did long ago conjure him to make himself known, and to remember the affront done him at Visaporus: but he was ever obstinate in his purpose, as likewise Piroxonus, to disguise themselves till now: in so much, as at present, they cannot be believed that they are of your blood, because they have been so long undiscovered to the King of Narsinga, who is about to punish them, as breakers of his Edict, having lately fought a Duel within his Dominions.  
This news, did no less trouble the Company, than that which Pirobus had brought but lately had contented them; and that a present remedy might be given to that inconvenience, the King in great trouble, commanded Almerin, to tell him what new misfortune had befallen his Son, and what course might be taken to save his Life.  
Know (Sir, said the Past, who had scarce the leisure given him to draw his breath) that after the Prince my Master had fought with Lisimantus, as Pirobus here come, may have told you, he concealed himself in a Castle belonging to Saradin, the Princess Orazias Squire, intending to return unto you, as soon as he recovered of his wounds, which were very grievous; and just as be was ready to do so, and departed with Piroxenus, who never left him out of his sight, he found an unexpected ambush laid for him.  
I doubt not but you have heard, how the Princess: Orazia, immediately after that unhappy combat, thought fit to spread a noise, that my Master was dead, that the King her Father incensed against him, as much as is possible, night have the less reason to send after him; The report of his death lasted for some days: but being impossible to keep any thing very secret in the Court, Saradin, who till that time had been very wise, could not choose but reveal it at length unto a very intimate friend of his called Florestan, from whom he hide very few things, and told him for truth, that our Princes (but told him not, that they were so) were hid in his house, on the way to Baticalus, where the King had lain without knowing it. This Florestan, was in favour with a Lady of the Court, called Corisba, who was that Lerians Sister, whom anaxander had slain in Duel, at his first coming to the Court of Narsinga, being provoked by him, through his jealousy, that the Prince Arontus favoured him too much; and as it is the Custom of Lovers, to conceal nothing from their Mistresses, Florestan was so unworthy, as to reveal his friends secret, unto his. This wicked woman finding a fair way to be revenged on him, who had slain her Brother, goes boldly to the King, tells him where our Masters were, and that at hazard of her life, he should find them alive in Saradins Castle, where they laughed at his authority, and scorned the rigour of his laws.  
The King, who had been offended, and who kept his anger still in force, found it renew within him, by this unhappy notice; he by and by commanded an Officer to seize on Saradin, and to be answerable for him until he had seen whether it were true which Corisba had told him, and to be throughly satisfied, he dispatched the Provost of Bisnagar, with a great many of the guard, to bring our Princes to him, either alive or dead, that however they came, they might serve as a memorable example to posterity, of his despised authority. Saradin, who presently found himself guilty of his little secrecy, sound means to advertise the Princess Orazia of this disorder, that she might seek to remedy it, and accused himself of having revealed the secret to one, whom he accounted as his other self, not remembering that he kept his sister, whom Anaxander had slain. The Princess incontinently writ all she knew to my Master, and advised him, by her letter, that he should not stay till those of the guard came; that if he were in cas to save himself, he should do it speedily, how that she thought it not meet, that he should on that occasion declare himself what he was, for that he would run hazard not to be believed, and that that would be a double cause of disgrace: that if he were so unhappy as to be t●●en by them, she should never be comforted, for that unawares she had let her Cousin Lasimena carry with her, the dead Prince Arontus his letter, which might happily have served to have verified his birth, and that she wanted all other proof, if braven did not send them some one or other in that present, and dangerous necessity.  
The poor Princess relied on the Post for that road, but when her Post was ready to be gone, ●o horse could be gotten, for that the King had forhidden all men from being furnished. Mean time, the Provost went with all diligence, and the best Orazia could do, was to send a Footman which went excellent well, with promise of great reward if he came first to the Castle; The man was subtle, and crafty, but notwithstanding all his ear, in seeking byways, that those of the Guard might not see him, he came unto us but a half quarter of an hour before the others.  
Admire the extravagancy of Fare, and the malice of Fortune, we were ready the very next day to be gone from that place, the Prince my Master was perfectly well of his hurts, and we were in the pleasure of our approaching journey, when this messenger came to us: At first without compliment, he pressed us to be gone, because he assured us, that those who sought our lives were not far from us. Anaxander had scarce read the Princess' letter to Piroxenus and me, when behold the Castle beleaguered with that rabble of Archers which in number were above two hundred, they so surprised us, as already twenty of them had gotten in by a little door of the outer Court, before we had perceived them; we cried out to shut that door, and pull pu the drawbridge, which was presently done by our people, and then presently we rushed upon those unfortunate people which remained all on the place; Anaxander nor Piroxenus gave one stroke in vain, they seemed two angry Lions, which breathed nothing but revenge; and I may truly say they alone did that great execution: for eight or ten of us that we were of their people, besides myself, being but waiters and Grooms, lent them but little aid. Meanwhile, the rest kept loudly beating at the great gate of the base Court, saying that they came from the King, and that we must follow them. When we had dispatched the forwardest, we consulted what we had to do: and on the other side, those rogues, having heard the clashing of our swords, incensed by our resistance, threatened to burn us if we came not forth, and yield ourselves to them. The generous Anaxander seeing us reduced to that extremity, he who never feared in danger, nor never dreaded the greatest threats of fortune, seeing we were to weak to resist that multitude of armed men, and that as it would be weakness in us to suffer our destruction, without resistance, so it would be rashness to set upon them, with so small a number as we were; He directed the little gate to be opened again, whereby they could not enter but two and two, which passage, we three would well enough maintain; and, should they be so unwise as to hazard themselves, we might kill a good many of them, and by so many, lessen the number of our enemies. His opinion was presently put in execution; but when the first five or six came short, the rest retired; insomuch, as we shut the gate again, to see what the gods would counsel us; and truly in that eminent danger I was very sorry for Neander's absence, whom Piroxenus had sent to Orixa, for being a man skilful and valiant, he would by one means or another have been very helpful to us.  
We were by this time weary of slaughter, where we had so good fortune, as but one of ours were slain, and of us three Anaxander only had a light hurt in his shoulder; but indeed, the Princes behaved themselves so courageously, that if they had had to do but with a score of them, I believe they would have made no more resistance to their fury than the former did.  
The Provost discerning that by force he could not so soon possess himself of us, in that Casile, by the advice of his companions, assembled the Peasants of the next Village, who being commanded to bring with them, store of straw, and dry faggots, they set fire to the gate of the base Court, and Stables belonging to the Castle, with intention to burn it, or compel us to come forth; when we perceived the fire to increase towards us, we thought it better became us, to dispute our lives courageously, than die unworthily without any resistance: The Princes therefore took each a Lance which they found, and got upon two of the swiftest horses in the stables, purposing rather to try to save, than to defend themselves; there being no Lance for me, I took my sword in my hand, and our people opening the gate as the Princes commanded them, which was already half consumed, we set spurs lively to our horses, and past through the flame, which was more  unto us than those that looked for us Anaxander who was best mounted would pass first, and flying like lightning, ran three or four of them through with his Lance, which in one body waited for us in the passage, and gave leave to Piroxenus and me to save ourselves, but as our unhappy Prince thought himself free from those hangman's hands, ill fortune would that his horse astonished at the flame, which hurt his eyes in passing, fell with him in a ditch very near his enemies: they instantly fell upon him, and being under his horse, we saw without being able to help him, how they took away his Lance and sword, and bound him with cords, as soon as they had disarmed him.  
Piroxenus would have returned, but when I had put into his consideration, that at liberty he might be much better able to serve him, than if he exposed himself to bonds with him, he was for that time persuaded by me, and as I advised, he resolved to go in dispuise to Bisnagar, and try with the Princess to save him whom he loved a thousand times more than himself. As for me he commanded, that I should go advertise you of that misfortune with all speed, and in case they condemned not the Prince suddenly, without any form of process, you might dispatch an Ambassador to the King of Narsinga, time enough to save his life. And this, Sir, hath drawn me so hastily unto your Majesty; I protest unto you I have scarce eaten or drank since this fell out, for fear, the least stay night cause my Masters loses. They cannot have carried him, (as he was bound) very fast, and am confident it is as much as they have been able to do, to bring him yesterday to Bisnagar, for I gave whatever was asked me for fresh horses, where ever I could finde them, and I believe never man made more dispatch.  
Here Almerin ended his discourse, which did not so much trouble the King, but that there remained some hope for him: for knowing Orazias love, he believed that fair Princess would not fail to use all her credit, and power for him whom she was to marry: Besider, Paroxeaus his escape was another sign of comfort, persuming that he would find friends in the Court to persuade the King not to precipitate his condemnation, that should declare himself so great a Prince, until the truth were known; In the meanwhile not to lose time, he sent Falantus his Gentleman of the horse in all speed with such a direction as he instantly conceived.  
Alcidaris King of Cambaya, of Dulcinda, of Candahar, and Mandao, and absolute Lord of whatsoever that great renowned River waters which giveth name unto the Indeses. To thee Salamas, mighty King of Narsinga, of Bisnagar, and of Orixus, and absolute Lord of the Seas, which furnish all the East with Pearl, his dear and wellbeloved brother, health.  
I Am informed, that my young son Anaxander, for whose death I have twice lamented, is the man, who hath so worthily served thee in thy Wars, under the name Ariomant, and who of late, hath through his youthful heat first violated thy just Edicts; whereof I give thee speedy advertisement by Falantus Gentleman of my horse, and by this letter signed with my Hand, and Sealed with my Seal, that thou mayst turn thy anger from him, and use him as thy brother's son, in power, and equal in authority: I conjure thee moreover, to favour his suit, and give credit to my Ambassador, who will tell thee, that the man whom I designed for thy son in law, is worthy of thy kindred, and the fortune I had procured him, as my son.  
The King would added threats to the end of his letter, in case that some misfortune might have befallen poor Anaxander ere the coming of these, but he was dissuaded by his counsel, who were of opinion, that in case nothing had yet happened to the Prince's disadvantage, threats might incense the King of Narsinga, and set him upon extremities, which his own inclinations might not move him to; wherefore they thought it sufficient, to have a great Army in readiness, which Lisimantus should command, and should march great journeys, and be ready to pour on Narfinga, and revenge an affront which they yet but feared.  
The Queen upon this bare fear, encouraged every man to revenge; it was a pity to see her in such trouble as that new discontent had cast h●r into, more deep than ever. Like those, who have run great hazards at sea, and endure nothing with so great impatience, as shipwreck, threatened at the Haven: That poor Princess unfortunate, who had so much already lamented her son's death, and been battered by so many storms, and crosses past, was never so sensible, as of this last torment, which assaulted her just when she thought herself under the shelter of all manner of afflictions, and misfortunes; she had already flattered herself with sweet hope of embracing her son, she had invited the whole Court to honour his welcome, she imagined that the tenderness of a mother's love, would not afford embraces enough, to cherish so virtuous a child, when that sad messenger came and spoiled her at an instant of those sweet meditations, to set her spirit on the rack, scarce pacified with some small intervals of false joy.  
The King would willingly have seconded her in her just sorrow, and found matter of comfore for her, as he was wont, but the poor Prince had other things to think on; for though in some sort he expected that the King of Narsinga, would not proceed so fast; that point was too ticklish, to leave him without great cause of doubt, and he was wise enough to foresee, that to ground any hope upon the uncertain judgement of men, was but to build upon a moving sand.  
He therefore caused Lisimantus at the head of a hundred thousand men, to departed a few days after Falantus had his dispatch. That young Knight was full of spirit, and exceedingly affectionate to his Master's service; and seeing that his Prince's safety, and the States quiet depended upon his diligence, he got upon the best and swiftest horse in the Indeses, and resolved to take him at far as his heart, and legs would carry him, before he would take Post: But, whiles he does his best, to come in good time to Bisnagar, let us make more haste there than he, and see what is done against Anaxander.  
After that unfortunate Prince had been very hardly used on the way, by those men without pity, w hose number he had so courageously, and in vain diminished, he was conducted into that sad place, where once he expected to receive a more gentle entertainment; Piroxonus, who was arrived but one day before him, had reaped no other fruit of his diligence, than lading the Princess Orazia's spirit with affliction and sorrow, by recounting to her how Anaxander was taken, and pressing her to use all the means she could or his safety; but the poor Lady knew not to whom to address herself, and however violent passion she had to save her dear husband, her shame too much withheld her from declaring it to the King, whom she herself dared not to speak to, nor knew she whom else to trust, or choose to do it in her stead.  
That which caused the misfortune and the ruin of our Princes, was their having lived with too much splendour and authority, during Arontus' life, when they had held such rank, and kept such state, among the Courtiers of Narsinga, as they had got more jealousy, than friendship; One only, Saradin, had been able to have helped them, in that extremity, and seconded the Princess good endeavour, if himself, for his innocent ofsence, had not partaken with them.  
When the King came to know, that he was guilty of concealing the breakers of his Edict, he commanded him to be carried from his house where he was detained, to the same prison where the unhappy Anaxander was shut up. All that Piroxenus, with the Princess, could do, was, to scatter a murmur through the Court, that he, whom they had used with so great in humanity, was the Prince Anaxander, Alcidaris the King of Cambayas' Son, but very few were found that believed it, and the King himself who heard thereof, laughed at it; because he had long time believed the common report, that he, with Piroxenus, was slain, together with the two Princes of Decan, in that sally they made, during the siege of Visaporus, besides the assurance they had lately received from Pirobus his mouth, that the King of Cambaya had but one Son alive. That had not retarded his condemnation one minute, had there not happened a contestation between the Ministers of Justice: The Grand Provost pretended that he ought to give Judgement on him, because he had taken, and brought him by the King's command; and on totheer side, because he had commanded in Armies, and till that time, done things, becoming a Gentleman, and a man of quality, The Chief Justice of the Naires disputed, that it belonged to him to make his process, and spent two or three days in this debate, the one undoing, and disannulling, what the other commanded, insomuch, as the King was fain himself to regulate it. He was, then, of opinion, that seeing there had been certain of the guard slain by Ariomant, there was no reason, that their Chief should be both Judge and Party, and that it was reasonable that the Court of Nayres knew that it was a very easy matter to proceed against a man convicted, and that they should hasten his Judgement, that he might quickly serve for an example.  
The Princess had some small hope, that the King her Father would not so wholly yield himself up to his passions, but that he would cast an eye to the many services which her Anaxander had formerly done the dead Prince Arontus, as well as the Crown, under the name of Ariomant: besides, she hoped for some good, from the journey Almerin had made into Cambaya: but when she saw that the King hastened so very much the Judgement of the cause; and that purposely for that reason, he had sent to the Chief of the Judges; she thought he would run great hazard, and that when it may be her Father's nature might incline to Pity and Compassion, he ight be too much engaged to this honour, and his word, not to give such example to his people.  
The greatest part of hte Judges, were very sorry for that poor offender's misfortune, and seeing when they came to give Judgement, that there was no liklihood of saving him, there was not one, but did it against his will, and with sorrow condemned a man of so great merit; but the reverence of the Laws, and the honour they bore unto the Prince's authority, obliged them, rather to save his Oaths, than him who had despised them; and seeing they must do Justice, they pronounced the sentencce of death against Anaxander, and condemned him, to have his Head struck off, in the great place before the Palace.  
When this sad sentence was read unto him in the Prison, he was marvellously surprised; for beside, that he hoped for deliverance, by Pirexenus, and Almerin, and from the Princess favour, he did not expect that the severity of the Laws would have extended to that last rigour, and thought, when they had only frighted him with punishment, they would have let him go. But when he saw it was in good earnest they condemned him to death: Friend, said he, to him that came as Deputy from the Court of Nayres, does the King know who I am, and that he hath no power of right over my life?  
Sir, Answered the Judge, there hath been a report spread here, that you are the King of Cambayas' Son; but the King will not believe it, and himself told us, he had a thousand arguments to convince that falsehood; he● ought at least, said Anaxander, to have known the truth, before he had thus precipitated my condemnation, and he should have found, that report very true: Remember my Friend, that this sentence passeth against himself and his own blood, because I am his Daughter's husband, and if he be so barbarous, and unnatural, as to proceed farther to the execution of an unjust sentence, tell him, that besides the revenge I expect from heaven, he shall draw on his head, all the powers of the King my Father, who will never endure, so foul an action, to escape unpunished. Is this the welcome that Strangers receive in this country, which come to do is honour? although I were not as I am, born a Prince, yet ought my person to be safe even by the Law of Nations; your Laws cannot by right extend themselves beyond the limits of this Kingdom, nor punish crimes of honour, in those, whom you have not forbidden, and are not subject to the observation of your Laws. Must I serve as an example, and be the first man chastised for an action, never yet by any man seen punished in Narsinga, though Ducls frequent in it, and Edicts changed a thousand times? Ah, pray bid the King he look more than once to what he does, and that a King's Son ought not to be the first mark of his vengeance. Go to him presently, if you love his honour, and ask the Princess, whether in disgrace she will abandon those, whom in Prosperity she hath made show to love.  
The Judge was much astonished at his words, and thought himself obliged to tell them the King, wherefore he came knocking to the chamber door, to acquaint him, with what he had learned from Ariomant; but the Door keeper would not admit him, because the King was private with his Daughter, and had forbidden any whasoever, to be let in, till she were gone.  
That amorous Princess, having known of Anaxanders' condemnation, and seeing that all her vain hopes of his liberty, promised no good, overcome by her sorrow, and most earnestly importuned by Love, forgot all respect, and shame; and believing, that that very day, he, whom she so tenderly loved, should unhappily end his days, and be a shameful spectacle for all the Court, jealous of his Virtues, and past Victories, went and cast herself at the King her Father's feet, and full of tears, told him the reason she had, to beg Anaxanders' life of him, whom she boldly avowed for her Husband, and with a thousand oaths, and by the testimony of her dead brother Arontus, she confirmed the noise that went of his illustrious extraction.  
The King was so moved, and troubled in his mind at those words, as he was a sufficient space without replying any thing: at length, looking with extreme severity upon the Princess: Unhappy Woman, said he, is it possible thou wouldst endure thyself to be overtaken by this strangers prating, so mserable an unknown man, who is come so far to laugh at my laws, to violate my Edicts, and happily thyself also; say, quickly, hath he stained thy bed, and my race, and whether surprised with his embraces, after thou went taken with his lies, thou gavest thyself up to his lewd desires.  
The Princess: exceedingly amazed to find so harsh a usage from him, who had never been but very kind to her, recollected yet, all her reason, and strength, not to seem troubled in her answer, and to try to persuade her Father, in her Lover's behalf.  
How Sir, said she, to him, could you have so ill an opinion of your Daughter as to think her able to commit so foul an Action? May not a man be valued without giving one's self up to him? and do you think me so , and light, to give Prince Anaxander the hearing, without first assurances of his birth, as well by my dead Brother, as by his own confession: when in my Cousin Lisimenaes' hearing, he made me an ample relation of all his adventures. Believe me Sir, if I have avowed him my affection, I have done it with all Modesty, becoming my Condition, and my Sex, and being assured you never would dislike the sure of so virtuous a Prince: for my sake only he stole from his Parents, run great hazard in foreign parts, and would not discover himself to you, but in a Prince's equipage, which he was about to do, when you surprised him with your guard.  
The King, whom rage had fully possessed, and made incapable of the Princess reasons: O silly Maid, said he, how hast then been so credulous to his persuasions, whose errand here, was only to abuse thee? Where canst thou finde me other proofs of his birth, than from his own mouth? he had, (sayest thou) persuaded thy Brother, as foolish as thyself, and some ground he must needs seek to build his treason on, and surprise thee. Were he the King of Cambayaes' Son, would he have been so long among us, and not have made himself known to some body? and had he lifted to have u said that quality to have married thee, would he not have sent to his Father, who would have been but too glad to favour his so high pretences? But to let thee see, he is a mere deceiver, and that Anaxander is really dead, didst not thou lately see, that Pirobus confirmed it, being sent Ambassador to me from the King of Cambaya, and assured me, he had only Alcidaris left of the two Children the gods had given him? Thinkest thou that if Anaxander had not been slain in that sally, with Piroxenus, and the two Princes of Decan, the King his Father who lamented him infinitely, and made all possible means to overtake him, would not have learned it by some of his servants, and that no man would be so charitable, as to raise the Queen Anaxarette from the deep melancholy wherein her dear sons loss had for ever cast her? Be gone unhappy Maid, reply no more, thou hast committed what thou never shalt repair, by suffering that Persian impostor to abuse thy credulous, and simple youth, without remembering that thy father is a King: I have lost half and more, of that esteem I had thy virtue in, thou shalt be the cause that I this day put him to death, whose life, but for his treason thou discoverest, I might have been willing enough to save. Be gone, go, weep thy fault, and in six months appear not in my sight.  
The poor Princess had not courage to reply unto the sharpness of that last language, but full of confusion withdrew herself, considering the tragical designs, and her mind feeding on nothing but deadly thoughts: How said she, in herself, can I endure without resentment, that a Tyrant: father, handle so unworthily, the dearest thing I love in the world? shall I not have so much credit as to save the one half of my soul, which a most cruel man will take from me? Ah wretch that I am, I went too fearfully unto him; who fearfully desires, teaches denial; I should have old him boldly, that if he slew my husband, I would die with him, and that by death I would deliver me from his, and Fortune's tyranny: but that unworthy fear, which Nature too last hath bound unto my feeble sex, restrained my tongue, which could not execute, what my heart commanded; and yet I ruin thee my dear Anaxander, and yet I see thee given to death, without a power to help thee, so miserable am I; but what say I? she cannot be accounted miserable, who can die easily. I will follow the●, (my dear Anaxander,) Is it possible, that thou shouldst die without me, whiles we two make but one? with me thou mayst; However I resolve to wait until the last hour, that if by some miracle, and particular mercy from heaven, the gods will save thy life, I may live with thee.  
With this bloody resolution, she retired into her Chamber, and driving from her as many as would divert her from her deadly sorrow, she caused a little Page whom she loved, to be called to her, and with a seeming settled understanding, and a countenance, which witnessed nothing less, than what was in her thoughts, bid him go buy a fine Dagger which she would give him, to wear with that little sword by his side, but that he should beware of letting her women know it, because they would be jealous of the love she bore him. This child, who was far from guessing at the Tragical design of his Mistress, did presently, as he was commanded; and with the money she gave him, bought a pretty little Poinard, which he came and delivered her. As soon as she found herself so strongly armed with a remedy against her misfortunes: Ariston, (said she,) (so was the Page called) I give thee leave to go see Ariomant executed by and by, set thyself as conveniently as thou canst, to see him, and as soon as thou see'st his head off, come as fast as thou canst, and bring me word; but left thou lose thy Dagger in the throng, i'll keep it till thy return.  
The poor innocent, resolved to do as his Mistress commanded him, and in the mean while, the unfortunate Orazia, who would not dine, shut herself in her closet, where being alone sh: freely discharged her heart, which was however but of tears; when it was throughly drained, her agony was full as violent, and lasting, 'twas agitated with an everlasting sorrow, which the poor afflicted Lady promised shortly to determine by the end of her life, and for that purpose kept the little dagger, (which Ariston had delivered her) in her bosom, to make use of it as soon as she should hear of her Lover's death.  
While she remained in this deadly trouble, and bloody displeasure, let's see what Piroxenus did on his side; when he heard publicly, that there was no more hope for his friend; and that the Judge who pronounced the sentence of death upon him, had been in vain persuading the King, that he should do well to delay the execution, until the truth of what the offender said concerning his extraction, were known. Indeed, he took an ill time, to discourse with that Prince, on the instant when he was a fresh incensed against his daughter; so as he gave him no more speed than her, and that advertisement, but made him hasten so much sooner the execution, and redouble his anger.  
Almost the whole Gentry of the Court considered that execution with horror, and not sufficiently able to bemoan his misfortune that was to be the first example, in an action for which no man was ever known to be put to death, though many in like case have in their absence been condemned; but they ever upon the first stir of War made their accommodations, which being over, the King obliged himself likewise to forget their crimes past, and threaten them again by new Edicts, which were lately published to Anaxanders' confusion.  
But let us leave these needless digressions, to acquit ourselves of our promise, in making all the world see the incomparable sorrow of that incomparable friend, that faithful Piroxenus, who till that time concealed himself (as guilty as Anaxander,) to see if he could find any means to secure him. When he perceived that he had no more to hope, he thought he had no more to fear, and seeing that they were about to carry his other self to execution, his dear and faithful friend, for whom in times past, during Orixa's misfortune, he had been forced to live, he was not long to resolve whether he ought to die with him or no.  
When he knew, that he was taken out of prison, to be conducted to his end, environed with two companies of the King's guard, he drew his sword to run himself through, but recalling himself instantly from that precipirate action: My deer Anaxander, said he, I may not in this manner follow thee, since having lived so well, and worthily, thou art ready to die in favour with the gods, and that I see already, heaven open to receive thee, I should never meet they happy soul, if I should commit this outrage on myself, and move the gods by this so contrary action to the laws of Nature. For thy sake than I will not die by my own hands, because our souls may meet again; but I will force that rabble which encompass thee, to give me the stroke of death; I'll throw myself among them, and the gods shall bear me witness, that I advance not my days, by an unworthinesses of heart, which makes me sink under under the burden of my sorrows. I know it is the part of a courageous man, to resist with constancy the crosses of Fortune; that to stand up against her, is to scorn her, and to endure her evils patiently, is to deride her; But my dear Cousin, I am unto able I confess, to endure for thy sake, what I could for my own: be it how it will, I mean to follow thee, and should curse my life, a thousand times, if I should happen to outlive thee a minute.  
Thus saying, in great fury he came forth of his house, and without farther care of being known in the streets, went straight to the place, where the poor Anaxander was bound upon the Scaffold, paler through anger, than through fear, and resolute to die, in that disability to defend himself from the outrage they committed on his innocency. When Piroxenus saw him in that pitiful condition, he grew doubly incensed, and in that passion of rage which blinded him, resolved to revenge his own, and his friend's death, on those who were not guilty of it; and in spite of those that guarded the place, who were ranged like a hedge and environed the Scaffold, to make way with his two swords unto it, that he might once more say farewell to him he loved a thousand times more than himself.  
The two Bracmanes, who attended Anaxander, had already begun the last prayers for his soul, all the company answered the sad time which they prayed in, and the Hea●s 〈◊〉 expected but the end of the Canticle to give the deadly blow, had the Prince's hair in hsi hand to cut it away, that it might not hinder the striking off his head, when the hopeless Piroxenus took his time, to fly through that innumerable multitude of people, which gave way to his two swords, which he handled with a great deal of cunning, and fury; he mowed down the very enclosure of Soldiers, maiming and cleaving all he met in his way; & when he had got the middle of the place, he presently ascended the unhappy Theatre, where so Tragical an action was to be represented, and seeing the Hangman handling the Prince's hair; Art thou said he, so infamously impudent as to touch that sacred head, and therewithal cleft his to the neck, and suddenly unbinding his dear Anaxander, he gave the other sword into his hands.  
Those Soldiers who suspected nothing, and were far from fearing any attempt for Anaxander deliverance, were wonderfully amazed, and astonished, that the boldness of one man proceeded to that extreme temerity, by and by, by their Captain's command, who blasphemed for anger, they encompassed the Scaffold, which wae raised some ten steps, and could not be come to without a Ladder; but as many as offered to come up were hewn in pieces, and those two Lions, who looked for nothing less, than saving themselves, did wonderful effects, to sell their lives, and well dispute them.  
When Anaxander saw that they recoiled, and dared no longer approach them: Friends, said he to them, the gods are my witnesses that with sorrow I spill your blood, remember when I led you in War, and how, (it may be,) I helped you very well to set the Crown on his head, who now would take away my life for an action of honour, whereto beside, I was provoked by Lisimantus fault. Since my ruin is inevitable, he shall shortly see, what 'tis tomeddle with the soon of Kings his neighbour, who give not place to him for power.  
Friends, said Piroxenus to the people, on the other side, if ye knew the mischief which threateneth you in our loss, ye would all take arms to save us from the fury of a Tyrant, whom we have delivered from the oppression of two slaves, who were greedy after your goods and lives. Know, that however you see us, we are two mighty Princes, left to the severity of Fortune, and if the outrage unjustly begun, be finished upon us, ye shall all suffer, though ye be innocent, and very shortly see, all the King of Cambayas' power fall upon you, and your children, who is my mother's brother, and that unhappy Prince's sather, whom I but now unloosed from the Hangman's hands.  
These discourses assisted by the gracesful action of those two men of so excellent aspect, began already to work some impression in the people's minds; there was not one civil man, who with horror beheld not the injustice done those two brave courages, and who would not willingly have hazarded his life for their safety; but the sequel was of too much fear, and the dread of the King's anger restrained the most factious among them: Meanwhile, the Soldiers by the Captain's command were gone to fetch Ladders to assault our Princes on every side, and try to take them alive, that by an ignominious death, the slaughter they had made on their companions might be revenged, forbidding any arrows to be shot at them, which had by some been done already; when from the Palace gate-ward, a great throng was seen to come, and the King himself before them, which began to cry on all sides, grace: but the confused noise the Souldiees made about the Scaffold, hindered them from hearing that  cry; when the King who caused room to be made, by the Archers of his guard who went before him, was come near, and had understood what Piroxenus had done, he wondered, and more again, when he saw the two Princes defend themselves so courageously against an armed multitude. Hold, cried he out to the Soldiers, as soon as he could be heard: all that were before him did the like, in as much as at length, those bloodthirsty men perceived the King near them, and heard his countermands.  
His presence then, having claimed the storm, all held their peace, and bend their eyes upon him, to see what 'twas he would command them, and understand the reason of his coming personally there; when turning towards the Princes, who were not less astonished at his coming, than the people, and directing his speech to them, spoke in this manner.  
I am so full of confusion, Sirs, for what I very lately have understood, that whereas you think I am come to give you pardon, I come to ask it of you, and to conjure you likewise, to forgive me a crime, which I have ignorantly committed, and whereof my passion only, is guilty. See said he to Prince Anaxander, if you know this young Kinight, Gentleman of the horse to the King your father, 'tis he that hath unfolded me my error, and who hath freed me from a misfortune, after which I never should have been comforted, if the last act of the Tragedy had been performed on you.  
When the Prince, (who was already well restored, by the King's mild language,) knew Falantus face, he leapt from off the Scaffold and embraced him, Piroxenus did the like, & then presently turning to the King: In truth, Sir, said Anaxander, you were a little too hasty, and me thinks, you should for me, have made use of your accustomed wildom, and have ●een whether the report spread in your Court concerning my extraction, were true or no, before you used so great severity, as you have done. However, seeing the gods have pleased to stay the course of this misfortune, we must forget what's past, and promise, Sir, that neither my Cousin nor myself, will remain less affectionate to your service, seeing it is our own fault, we had not told you who we were.  
Consider me, Sirs, said the King, as yourselves, and judge if the report of your death being every where dispersed, and being lately renewed to me, by the King of Cambayas' Ambassador, who assured me, his Master had but one son only living, called Alcidaris, I had not cause to believe, all to be lies, that have been toldme of you? verily, after all those untruths, accompanied with so many of your feign, and disguises, I had very good reason to redouble my anger against you Anaxander, when I understood from my daughters own mouth, that without declaring yourself to any body, and passing but at an ordinary Knight, you had taken the freedom to talk to her of love, and contract a Marriage with her, wihout my consent, which had never been denied you, had I known your birth: You have certainly cause to be angry with yourselves, for the wrong which hath been done you: but for what I have contributed, I promise to repair the injury by so many testimonies of assection, as you both shall henceforth have more reason to love, than you have formerly had cause to hate me.  
But in regard, this is no proper place for compliments, let's go together to the Palace, and make my Daughter partake of our joy, and first of all, let's thank the gods, which have delivered you, from the imminent danger threatened you, by you own fault; and have sent thy Knight of Cambaya, at the very minute, to secure your lives.  
At these words the Princes redoubled their embraces of Falantus; and truly they had great reason so to do, as he who by his incredble diligence became their redeemer, having in four days, and as many nights, rid more than two hundred leagnes, whereto, that excellent horse very much contributed, which he took with him, whereon without stop, he dispatched eight or nine Posts; by this means he arrived at the time he should, to save their lives so dear to the King his Master, and had he more delayed, undoubtedly he had in vain performed that journey; for the two generous Princes, had been forced to yield to the power of so great a number of Soldiers, as were ready to assault them every where.  
They departed then from that place, to go directly to the Temple; and in the meanwhile, the little Ariston, who had seen all these passages, went before to advertise his Mistress, whom he found, laid on a little bed in her Closet, wholly over come with sorrow, and already threatening her fair bosom, with the Dagger, from which she hoped all her remedy.  
As soon as she saw the Page come in, she risen up, and taking the Dagger in her hand; Is't done, my friend, said she, is Ariomant dead? No Madam, answered he, the King himself came and delivered him, and did him all manner of honour; there is some mystery in the matter which I know not; for I understood by the confused noise, which I heard from the middle of the place, that the offender was the King of Cambayaes' son; he told her after, what Piroxenus had done, and the memorable exploits they both performed upon the Scaffold.  
The Princess transported with that news, which she well enough understood, could not forbear embracing the little Ariston, and was a quarter of an hour and more in a kind of trouble; truly he did well to come, and prepare her mind for that joy: for if at first it had come to her, from the King's mouth, she could never have forborn to have shown her ravishment, whereas, she had the time to compose herself, to receive that pleasure without disquiet, and to accompany her countenance, with a modest coldness, when her father came.  
As soon as he had thanked the gods, he entered the Princess chamber, followed by Anaxander, piroxenus, and Falantus, who however well prepared for that visit, had much to do to disuise her contentment, and retain her joy; so long it was, that she had not seen her dear Anaxander, as that only consideration was enough to shake her resolution, and her constancy, and discover openly to the King her father, the impatiency of her mind, and violence of her love: yet she contained herself, and save one amorous glance she cast by stealth on Anaxander, nothing unordinary was observed in her welcome.  
Daughter, said the King, coming near her, you had reason to solicit for Anaxanders' freedom, and I confess I was too blame, in not satisfying myself of a truth, which you so resolutely maintained: but since that error is remitted me, let's talk no more, but how to remedy it, and forget all our displeasures past, to invent delights, and give ourselves over to ou● joy. I declare that hearty I confirm that Marriage contracted secretly between you, seeing 'tis true, that honour was the ground of your lover, and that nothing but virtue and modesty hath appeared in you embraces, and for a testimony of my consent, I will in my presence have you now renew your vows, and that Falantus may assure his Master of my granting all he asks; while I take order, that your Marriage be solemnised, with a pomp to set all Asia in astonishment, and make my greatness be admired of all my neighbours.  
At these words our lovers could no longer conceal their transports, they changed not only faiths, but kind embraces, before all the company, and with mutual tears of joy which ran from their eyes, they dewed one another. Meanwhile, the King having learned, that Lisimantus was coming with so mighty an Army, which advanced to no purpose, and that he was to marry his Niece Lisimena, he sent an Ambassador with speed to meet him, and acquaint him what had passed, and to inquire whether he would not partake of their contentment, and desire to celebrate his Marriage, with his brother Anaxanders' in his Country.  
Only Piroxenus now as to be pleased, whose story the King was very glad to hear, and much more, to see that he was able to show such arguments of his generosity as to the rest, for though the whole Kingdom of decan, was re-restablished under his obtdience, and he the sole and peaceable possessor of it, knowing that the fair Orixa was yet living, he restored her presently her twelve Provinces, and thought fit, that Piroxenus should go to her, who lived unknown still, and carry her this good news himself, and bring her to Bisnagar with Royal equipage, that those three happy Marriages, might be solemnised at once.  
After his dispatch to Lisimantus, and Orixa, he sent back Falantus to Alcidaris, that he, better than any man, might express his own, and all his subjects joy, whereof that great monarch intended to come, and share in his own person; The Queen Anaxarette, not contented with the relations which would be made her of the magnificences prepared for her son's Wedding, resolved to accompany him in that journey.  
They then, fitted themselves as soon as they could, and having left good Garrisons in their Countries, although in peace, they chose out the most expert Cavaliers of their Court, and the handsomest women of Amadaba, Campanel, and Cambaye, to conduct them to that delightful place, where so many felicities expected them, and causing a good part of the preparations for Lisimantus entrance, and for Anaxanders', and Piroxenus return, to follow them in Chariots.  
The King of Zeylan, having known hereof by a Post dispatched to him by the King his brother in law, he would likewise carry with him his daughter, whom with a great deal of contentment he had vowed to Lisimantus, whose birth he learned from Albalot, whom Alcidaris had sent him, and failed not to be waited on by all the beauty of his Island, that his Subjects might be seen to want, nor skill, nor power, and that they might compare with all other nations. He did Albalot the honour to take him into his own Ship, with all the Cambayan Knights, whom he brought with him, that in a more stately train, they might go all to Baticalus, which is the next Haven to Bisnagar.  
That City was exceeding great, and one of the most renowned of the East; but by reason of the great multitude, and innumerable affluence which came from all parts of Asia to make some at the sports prepared, and magnificencies, which invited every body to them, they were fain to set up Tents and Pavilions without the Walls, and mark out all the lodgings of the City, for the followers of those three Kings, who came with the fairest and the richest ornaments of their Courts.  
They all arrived severally, at that stately City, which at that time, might justly boast to be the splendour, and the glory of the East; So great a pomp, and so many wonders were never seen before together, and I must make a Volume greater far than this, if I would undertake to describe them all exactly, and express the ravishments of all our Princes, in their common rencounters, as the Author of this book hath done, with all the Conquests they have made (since their Marriages) of Lands usurped from Tamberlins' children, from whom they were descended; but besides that other occasions busy me, I should fear that this History might pass for a Fable, becanse it would not be believed, that Indian King● were so mighty in their States as in my writings.  
It shall suffice, that I tell you how that great Mogul, who at this day makes all the East tremble, and who justly boasts to be the greatest Monarch of the World, vaunts him also to be issued out of Alcidaris, the sole remainder of great Tamberlins' race, and to descend in a right line from Anaxander. This whole History is painted in his great Palace Gallery at Lahor, and in that of Dely, which he hath had with the Kingdom of Citor, and Decan by succession of Piroxenus, who died childless, as he hath inherited Cambaya, and divers other Kingdoms lost, and gotten again, by the death of such as have descended from Lisimantus. He got other great Countries and Kingdoms, by his valour, as all Indostan, which is bounded by Indus, and Ganges, where the great City Agria is situated, which is one of the chiefest scats of his Empire; for he remaineth mostly at Lahor, which is above fix score leagues from the Coast of Cambaya, of whose magnificences all the East do talk with wonder.  
He possesseth likewise, Bengalus, Aracam▪ Ava, Verma, and an infinite number of other Kingdoms, on this side Ganges and beyond: but some: likewise have been taken from his Prdeceessors, of those which lawfully belonged to him, as Narsinga, Calicut, and all the Coasts of Malabor, which after Piroxenus death were divided into divers little Kingdoms, of some of which the Portugals have made themselves Masters, during the reign of Emanuel, and since. Yet at this time the Idalcan, and the Nissamaluque enjoy all, that the two slaves revolters, Rozalcan, and Zabain usurped from Demonax, and oppose themselves against his almightiness, with as much courage, as at this day the Hollanders do, against their lawful Lord.  
A friend of mine, who hath been a Voyage into the East Indies, took this History out of the great Moguls Cabinet, which I have translated into our Language; But he added all the magnificencies of our three Hero's Weddings, out of which I have drawn this little Summary, to make appear, that they come not short for dexterity of the Knights of Europe, and that they are capable of all the gallantries of which we vainly believe ourselves the first inventors.  
I will not repeat in order the wonders of the field, wherein were employed all the ornaments of Architecture that could be found, nor of the King's Scaffold, the Ladies, and the Judges, whereof, Jasper, Marble, and Porphire, were the least adornments, nor the Hero's ceremonies, nor the entries and retraits of the defendants and assailants, nor all the wonders of the 
* Triumphs.  C●rrouzels, which are very amply described, in all the representations of the Combats, which pertained to the magnificence of those public Feasts; but I will mention only some of their Rules, which I found very pretty, as well in their Fencing Combats, which they more freqoently practise than the rest of all India on this side Ganges, as in their fight with Darts.  
Those of Fencing in throng, are two manner of ways used among them ordinarily, by such as defend or maintain Ambition, against those that maintain Love; of these latter, there are two sorts, the pleased, against the malcontents, and the malcontents against the despairers; No man comes into the place of Fence, save the Combatants, and their Godfathers, except such as can prove that they have there gained five Victories formerly, and such are set by the Judge's side to assist them.  
The Combats of Darts are more mysterious; for a man can use no other than such as are given by Ladies. They take glory in obliging strangers particularly, by the civility of entertainment, in their houses, and send them the fairest they can devise, adorned with characters, and devises, and the Combatants tie them to their Girdles with great gold and silk Ribbans. The Godfathers, go and entreat the Combatants Mistresser, that they may have their liking, to bear such names as they have chosen, and afterward cause them to be written down, before the Judges of the Combat, who cannot exercise that office, until they have been at the least, ten times Conquerors; the Heralds of Arms are at the entrance of the field, to do their messages, clad in very rich coats of Arms, aster the Indian manner; Before the Combat gins, because the field is of a square form, the four Heralds go to the four corners, to publish the Law, and Ordinances of Combat, which the Judges deliver them, whereof I give you here the tenor.  

1 NO man may enter the combat except he first show a Favour from his Mistress, which she must publicly allow of.  
2 If two Rivals fight, though either of them be hurt, no man may separate them except the Mistress command it, the rest are parted by the Judges.  
3 He that let's fall his Dart cannot take it up again but by his enemies leave, and a great many that will not ask it assault their adversaries with their Target.  
4 Each carries the Arms of his house in his Target above, and his devise under, and his Lady's Picture in the middle.  
5 The conquered are led prisoners before the Ladies from whom they crave two liberties, the one that they may be freed from the chains of Love, the other from those that bind them.  
6 The Conquered gives up his Target to his Mistress, because her Picturec is there painted, and the Conqueror delivers his prisoners Dart to his.  
7 If a Combatant fall, it is death to hurt him on the ground, and loss of honour to hurt him upon his knee.  
8 The Combatant that finds himself strongest must cast his eyes upon the Knight of honour, who holds a Pennon, composed of all the Lady's Liveries; for if he lift it up, it is a sign of grace, and that the Ladies will have the other weaker, no longer oppressed in their presence.  
9 That Lady, who hath had ten Victorious Lovers, which she may verify by her Darts, hath voice in the Ordinances of the Combat as the Judges have.   
They observe likewise some others, but I found only these in the entertainments, at our Lover's solemnity, who were of all parts of the gallantry expressed in honour of them, by the most expert Knights of the four Kingdoms I have described; A great many other adventurers persented themselves, as well of Baticalus, as other neighbour Provinces, who excellently acquitted themselves, as well in the regulated exercises, as in the Combats of throng, where a thousand Battalions encountered with great skill and courage.  
The Trumpets gave them encouragement against one another, and nothing seen but a pleasing consusion, from whence the shouts on all sides, in some sort, equalled the pleasure of the cars with that of the eye. The strong had there the advantage, and in those innocent Combats, the weak falling under the harmless blow, gave the beholders greater joy than pity.  
Anaxander who was the chief of the defendants, in the Combat of the 
* A kine of Spear.  ZIgayes, was very advantageously clothed, and mounted; but the lustre of his countenance, was far above that of the Diamonds, which were rough cast, as it were, upon his Arms; his Target was the Masterpiece of an excellent China workman, whereon, no riches possible was spared, to adorn it: above, there were the Arms of Dulcinda, and because they bear sinople, all the field was Emerods', and the rest, of Rubies, and Diamonds; under these Arms, according to the Laws established by the Judges, the fair Orazia was painted to the life, with the Arms of Narsinga, empaled with Bisnagar, and Orixa, which sparkled with a five grace in a corner of the Picture, under which, were written these six verses in Arabic, which I have thus translated.  
How her black Eyes attractive be,  
What fires they have, what darts we see,  
How dexterous, and how full of might,  
How handsome are their Victories,  
What sweetness, and what power of right,  
To take our Hearts, and Eyes?  
Under that Picture, was a new devise which he had taken, after so many crosses, and misfortunes, and that he had passed from sorrow to joy, and from the apprehension of so many deaths, unto a happy life. The body was shining Sun, sending forth beams, with these words, which have more elegance in Arabic.  

After the Night and Clouds.  
Lisimantus on his part marched in a wonderful pomp, leading the first day of the Sports and ceremonies, the Troop of adventurers. Because he was as a stranger in Narsinga, a great part of the foreiners ranged themselves under his Standard; his Harness, as well as his horses, was stately, he had the same advantages of natural grace, as in the invention of his habit, which I forbear to describe, which his brother had; The Arms of Cambaya were painted on his Buckler, with like ornament to his brother Anaxander under them, was the Picture of his dear Lisimena; and because she was somewhat browner than Orazia, which diminished nothing of her beauty, many thought that somewhat of purpose he accompanied it with these verses.  
How this brown hue doth shame the fair,  
Mixed as it is, with blood so rare,  
Which ever ravished hath my frame,  
A man would say, its glory lies,  
In being swarted by that flame,  
Which riseth from her Eyes.  
Under the Picture, was his devise, which he had likewise newly taken, and since he knew his birth, to which only it seemed, they gave the prize which his love and virtue deserved, he had for the body, a great Looking-glass painted, whost Curtain was draw● with these words, which signify somewhat more in their language.  I was acknowledged, when I knew myself. 
Piroxenus, and the other Princes, and Knights, had likewise very sine devises in their Targets, and were all richly clad, and waited on with stately equipages in their Combats, as their Carrouzels, which followed, where a number ogreat Elephants, and Lions, were seen to do unst imaginable things: but as I have already said, besides that I should fill three greater Volumes than this, if I should describe all particulars, I should cause the Author of this admirable History, to be doubted for a Liar.    
FINIS.