The Famous and Renowned HISTORY Of the Two Unfortunate, though Noble LOVERS, Hero and Leander:  
Giving an Account of all that happened from the beginning of their Loves, till both of them Ended their Lives in the Sea, for Love of each other.  
Their Various Adventures, and the Renowned Atchivements of Leander, in his many Glorious Victories & Successes, till he was forbid Access to the Fair Hero, by her Cruel Father, upon his killing his Rival in a Combat. Also how (she being Imprisoned in a Tower) he Swum over the Sea to Visit her, & in a boisterous Storm was drownded, for the sorrow of which, she leapt into the waves & drownded herself.   depiction of Hero and Leander in a garden. 
Printed by A. Milbourn. for J. Blare. at the Looking-Glass on London-Bridge.   

To the READER.  
THe Famous Story of the Loves, and Unfortunate Deaths of Hero and Leander, has been so much the Subject of Poetry, and other Learned Authors, that I think there are but few People that have not heard little or more of it: Though indeed, the particulars of the beginning and end of their loves, has, to many, been left in the dark, as being written in Foreign Languages, who have celebrated their Memories as the most Constant Lovers, that ever were. Wherefore, that our English Nation may not be left in Ignorance, I have though late, drawn it into a small compass, though very much to the purpose, containing much variety and delight, so that it may be accounted the perfection of History, dressed in a Method, that cannot but please, wherein the Passions of Lovers are expressed to the height, and the various dangers they meet withal, and struggle with, and although Virtuous Love be sometimes Unfortunate, it never misses of praise, and due commiseration, and moves a generous compassion in the hearts. Wherefore, not doubting but it will do so in those that shall, as well as those that have heard of it; I commend it to your perusal, as the choicest of Histories, and remain  
Your very Humble Servant, to Command, J. S.   

The Famous and Renowned History Of the Two Unfortunate, though Noble Lovers Hero and Leander, etc.  

CHAP. I. How Leander, returning in Triumph from his Eastern Victories, fell in Love with the Beauteous Hero, and she in Love with him; and of the strange Vision of the Goddess Venus appearing to Horo, and what she represented, etc.  
WHen Greece flourished in Riches and Renown, becoming, by Virtue, and Valorous Atchivements, the Glory of the whole World, having subdued to itself, not only the Persian Empire, but almost all India, & indeed the most part of Asia; Then it was that the Famed Leander, after many Warlike Exploits, and bringing into Subjection divers Countries, as General of the Grecian Forces, coming back with his Victorious Army, Adorned with Laurels, and Triumphs, had his Praises sung every where. Whilst the Crowding Spectators flowed from all parts to behold him as he passed in his Triumphant Chariot. And amongst the rest of the Asian Beauties, the fairest of her Sex, and even the very Mirror of Beauty, Hero, Daughter to a Prince who had a stately Castle called Sestus, situate upon the banks of the Hellespont, or narrow Sea, of about two miles over, that parts Europe from Asia, she that day was adorned in the Richest Attire that Gold or Siks, or Jewels could set out to the highest Illustration, glistering like the morning Star, or a Goddess in a Radiant Cloud, she was in a Chariot drawn by four white Horses in Silver trappings, and shadowing Plumes of Feathers of various colours, attended by a train of Servants, dressed in the Richest Garments that could be found, and with her, as her Companions, were divers Beautiful Virgins, so that she appeared like Diana, surrounded with her Nymphs, yet out shining them as far as the Sun does the glimmering Stars. This Object soon made Leander fix his eyes upon it with Admiration, and though he had divoted himself to the God of War, and gave Nations Laws, yet now the God of Love put in to gain a Victory over him, who had been esteemed unconquerable, the Queen of Love seemed to guide his thoughts, and take up all his cogitations, he wished he might lay his Laurels and Trophies at this fair Lady's feet, and found an inward fire kindled, that made him love this fair Stranger, before he knew what she was, or what Quality, yet could guests by all that appeared, she was no less than Noble, when his Triumphant Chariot had passed her, he could not but turn his Eyes back to behold her, and, like the Lovesick Son to his fair and beloved Lencothe, was loath to go out of her sight, he thought once or twice to order his Attendants to inquire who she was, but then other thoughts countermanded them, when he considered that His Fame and Glory would be Eclipsed, if, just returning from the Wars of Mars, he should be suspected to Incline to the soft Tents of Venus, so that without any inquiry, coming to the Seashore, he Embarked his Victorious Army on the ships that lay ready to Transport him into Greece, and immediately, the sails being filled wi●h a prosperous Gale, whilst Neptune and his Tritons danced before him, he reached the Joyful Short, filled with People from all parts, who came to welcome him with Music and Songs, loudly with shouts of Joy, proclaiming his welcome, and thronged after him to his Castle, or Palace of Abydos, where his Father and Mother with open Arms received him, and all the States of Greece came to congratulate his Success, proclaiming aloud his Victories, and held ten days festival in their Capital Cities, in honour of his many brave Exploits and Atchivements over so many several Nations.  
Leander, during the General Rejoicing, was thoughtful in disposing his Army, and settling his Affairs, which being done, he thought to betake himself to repose after the tedious toils of War, but the beauteous Hero, whose Idea or Form, continually seemed to be in his sight, opposed it, he thought she was always in his sight, for sleeping or waking, his fancy and his dreams represented her unto him all Lovely and Charming, so that he could no longer stifle his Flame, but he signally shown by the Alteration of his Countenance, that something inwardly disturbed him; his Parents and Friends wondered at so sudden a change, and not knowing the cause, urged him to discover it, but he being very prudent, put them off with fictions.   depiction of Cupid taking aim with his bow and arrow at Hero, standing over a coffin. 
Having thus said, Leander seemed to embrace her, and she him, very tenderly with Ardent Affection, when a great Sea of Water seemed to flow into the place on a sudden and parted them, at which she starting between sleep and wake, cried as in a fright: O my Leander, my love, how or where have I lost you; and so awoke with Rosy Blushes on her Cheeks, and tears in her eyes, and being told of this by Amphilia, she could no longer deny her love, whereupon she promised her her best Assistance, which she faithfully performed, as will hereafter appear.   

CHAP. II. How Leander passed the Sea to prosecute his Love with Hero, and by what means he delivered her and her Father from death, and slew a great number of their Enemies that had beset them in a Wood, and acted many other strange wonders.  
LOve having gained thus a double Conquest, and both the Lovers ignorant of each others passion, Leander grew impatient casting many ways in his mind, how he might come to the speech, or at least the sight of his fair Hero, whose image had made so deep an impression in his heart, & after some wavering of mind resolved to pass over into Asia, as a private Person to wait there a while for a favourable opportunity of seeing his beloved Mistress; he could see her Castle from the Shoar of Europe, to which he had often walked for that purpose, and would often cry out: O happy Walls, who contain so Inestimable a Beauty, even the Glory of her Sex, and matchless perfections of Women kind, wishing himself the happiness, the senseless Marble unthinkingly contained by circling her in its circumference, and securing her when she took her soft slumbers and Repose, but long he debated not before he put his resolves in practice, and going to a private Harbour between two Rocks somewhat distant from Abidas, without the knowledge of his Relations, and finding a small Bark there, he agreed with the Master to Transport him to the further shore, which he did with a favourable gale, and Landed him by the side of a Forest, some distance from Sestus, the Castle of his beloved Hero, where having dismissed the Master of the Bark with a Reward suitable to his Labour, he sat him down under a spreading shade, to consider the best methods to be taken without giving offence.  
Long he had not stayed there, e'er, at a great distance, he heard the cry of Hounds, and the shout of Huntsmen, which by degrees drew nearer, yet his thoughts wholly taken up with love, was little affected with 〈◊〉, and therefore to avoid it he was turning another way to some little houses, that stood at the bottom of a Hill in a Valley, when after some silence; he heard grievous outcries, as of People in distress, and immediately a man all bloody and wounded, came running out of the Forest, whereupon mounting his horse he had brought with him, he came up to this miserable Person, and demanded who had so misused him, to whom with a faint voice, he replied, Certain Pirates, lying in Ambush in the Forest, had set upon Prince Armelius and his Train, and had killed many of them, yet those, that remained, valiantly defended their Prince: Therefore, for God's sake, Sir, said he to Leander, if you are generous, hasten to his assistance  it is to late.   depiction of Leander arriving on horseback to bring aid to Prince Armelius and his retinue fighting pirates. 
By this time Armelius and his company were come up to lend what assistance they could, and seeing fair Hero Rescued, they would have fallen at the feet of their Deliverer, but he Generously withheld them from doing, alleging that he had done nothing but what all Good and Just men, aught to hazard in such Cases to rescue the oppressed, and punish the oppressor, by this time the Alarm being taken, a great Crowd of People came flocking from the Nighbouring Parts, with such weapons as came first to their hands, and hearing what wonders this Stranger had done, and that it was to his Valour alone they owed the safety of their Prince, and his fair Daughter, they saluted him with shouts of Joy, but his thoughts were so taken up with his love, that he little regarded their applauses, for his mind was mortally perplexed for Hero, who, by the fright, and seeing so much blood shed, was fallen into a swound, but reviving at length, she was put into a Chariot, that stood by the Forest side, and conveyed to the Castle of Sestus. Leander being in his Encounter unknown to her, by reason his Face was all over covered with the blood of his Enemies: Armelius, and all with him, entreated him to go with them to the Castle, to which he seemingly consented, but it growing dark, he took an opportunity, in the Crowd to withdraw himself till he might better consider to manage his love affairs, and so went that night to a Neighbouring Village, where he refreshed himself, and presenting the Master of the house with some Jewels, desired him not to let any one know he was there, if enquiry was made, which he promised and performed.   

CHAP. III. How Leander jousted before the Princes, and won a Rich Diadem, which he presented to Hero with a Letter in it, manifesting his love, and overthrew a great number of men that lay in Ambush to take his life, etc.  
HEro, being pretty well come to herself, made a strict enquiry after her Deliverer, and when she was told he had secretly withdrawn himself, her Eyes could not refrain from Tears, that she had not a convenient opportunity to thank him for her deliverance ye● more she could not but wonder who this gallant stranger should be, & sent to divers places to inquire after him, sometimes she thought it could be none but the Famed Leander, but those thoughts again were dashed with the considerations he was passed over to Europe, and taken up there with the welcome of his Triumphs, during these Cogitations; and still fixing his Idea in her mind, great shows of joy were used in the Castle for the happy deliverance; and at the end of them a solemn Tilt and Tournament was ordered, wherein he that did best, were to have a Golden Carronet set with Diamonds and other Precious jewels, which Glorious Sport of Martial Prowess was proclaimed by the Heralds, and it soon reached Leander's ear, and whereupon, not to be behindhand, left his lodging and Rid to Peteropolis, a famous City near at hand, and there bought him a change of Armour, having in his Shield a flaming heart, on which the Sun darted some Rays upon, through Clouds, with this inscription, She, for whom I suffer, is ignorant of my love.   depiction of Leander and Altamansor, Prince of Persepolis, jousting in the lists. 
This speech satisfied the Prince, in that he ever held that a man of Honour is ever tied to his word, but the Prince of Persopolis, inwardly grieving that this Stranger should carry away the prize, and Glory of the day, and being also jealous by the Act on he beheld, that he might prove a Rival in his Love, he being passionately Enamoured of the fair Hero, and had sought many occasions to make his love known to her, which she minded not, or, rather not Regarded, he being the proudest and most ambitious of all men, it turned him to Mortal hatred to Leander, and watching his departure, he sent 12 of his Followers after him to set upon him, & when they had murdered him, to bury him privately that it might not be known.  
These men knowing the ways of the Country, crossing the nearer ways, got before him, and planted themselves closely in a Wood he was to pass, out of which Ambush they all on a sudden burst upon him with their drawn Swords, and gave him a furious Assault; but he, who was never used to fear, was not at all daunted, recoiling his Horse a little, to get out of the enclosure, drew his trusty Sword, that had never failed him, and flourishing it in their Eyes, like a dreadful Comet that threatened death and destruction, he set upon them with such fury, that he felled them as if a Whirlwind had thrown down a row of stately Cedars from some Mountain's top, so that hewing off Arms and legs, and sometimes Heads, in spite of their attempting to fly, he sent Eleven of them to keep company with the Dead, while he that remained, though much wounded, fell on his Knees and begged his life which he generously gave him, upon his submission and Confession, at which, Leander could not but wonder how any Noble Man could be guilty of such baseness, and then commanding him to rise, Go, wretched Man, said he, and tell thy Master that Treachery never prospers, and I wear a Sword that may one day let him see the difference between true Manhood, and such Inglorious Acts as these.  
The trembling man, glad his life was given him, having by, Leander's order, dragged his slain Companions into the wood, with much thankfulness took his leave and relating the fatal miscarriage, and what Leander had given him in charge, put the Prince of Persopolis into an extraordinary rage, so that he stormed & cursed the skies, & his own misfortunes, in which fret we will leave him, and return to Hero.   

CHAP. IU. How when the fair Hero read Leander's letter, she was transported with Joy, and sent Amarissa her Nurse, in search of him, with a letter she wrote to him. How he killed a cruel Beast, and saved the Woman that came in search of him, and his Amorous discourse of Hero, etc.  
YOu have heard how Hero had received the present of Leander, which she curiously surveying, perceived in the Curious Needlework, that adorned the Cap of it, a little role of paper thrust in; which she eagerly, but not without blushing, took out, and read in these words:  
Fairest of Creatures,  
Is it not without cause, that all, who cast their Eyes on you, become Lovers and Admires of your Noble Perfections. Pardon we them, if, among the rest, I have presumed to gaze on so bright an Object, which has not only dazzled my eyes, but penetrated my heart, and inflamed it with a desire to serve you, my life and fortunes, Madam, I humbly lay at your feet, and, by my Obedience, if permitted by you, and to be ranked among the number of your Adorers, hope to gain some little spark of your condescending goodness to pity me, and give me at least your good Esteem, when you come to know who your Faithful and Constant Servant is, who now can no longer call himself his own, but must beg leave to subscribe himself your entirely devoted  
Leander.  
The Princess reading this Letter, paused, and blushed, but, when coming lower, and having cast her eyes upon the Name of Leander, Oh! Heavens, how was she transported, her eyes sparkled with Joy, and she cried out as in an ecstasy: Oh▪ you Powers above, how do you overload me with happiness, was it then the brave Leander that I beheld with such wonder, who made me this present, and was no doubt my deliverer, for who but so Noble a Prince could be capable of such Glorious Actions.  
As she was thus transported, Amorissa came in, and finding her in such a dis●●●●●, could not but be very inquisitive into the Cause, and seeing her hold a paper still in her hand, to which the name of Leander was affixed, she soon understood the meaning, and joined in the joy with her young mistress, who embracing her in her Arms, cried out, O Amarissa now the gracious constellations of light shower happ●●●fluances on my Fortune, the brave Leander, on whom my heart is so entirely fixed, 〈◊〉 me for love, as by the Tenor of this letter appears. Amorissa was over joyed that the troublesome part she was to undertake in going to Leander on her mistress' behalf, and finding a way out to make that love known, which she saw so visibly torment her, and would no doubt have brought her to her Grave, was now so generously prevented, yet being of a prompt wit, she began to doubt whether this might be the true Leander, or some that might use so gallant a name, on trust to introduce his affection, For had it been he, said she to Hero, who changed colour and looked pale at this suspicion, why did he so suddenly withdraw himself, he need not have feared acceptance in your Father's Court, his glory and renown would have made all proud of the honour of his Company: Yet, again, said she, recollecting herself, it may be he, since as I remember, when he passed by in his triumphant Chariot, he looked languishing when he fixed them on your face, and seemed to say, that love from your fair eyes, had sent his Darts to conquer him, who had subdued whole Nations.  
Between these hopes and fears, Hero knew not what to say or think, however it was agreed between them, that Amorissa, should go in search of the Renowned Hero, and know if it was the true Leander or not, before any other Presents or Tenders of Love should be received from him, for to him, alone she had vowed her Virginity, with all her love and  Affections, and if she found it to be him, to deliver an answer to his letter, which she wrote in these words.  
Sir,  
Though you are a Stranger, with whom I never had any Conversation, yet the Fame of Leander 's Virtues and Renowned Deeds, which have taken up the Discourse of the world, cannot, you may well imagine, but have reached the ears of Hero, and created in her an esteem, worthy of so deserving a person; but how you could conceive so great a passion as you expressed in your letter, upon so slight a view, I cannot hastily believe, since the greatest, Queen on Earth, would be proud of Leander's Courtship, and set a Diadem on his head for love, I think if I mistake not, I own my life, at least my liberty, or my honour, which is dearer to me than both, to your Valour, and therefore in gratitude return you my thanks, and cannot but declare, that it is just when I am an Enemy to Leander, that I be so to myself: The rest I leave to the Bearer, in whom you may entirely repose any confidence, and so I take leave to subscribe myself,  
Yours in Friendship and good Wishes. Hero.   depiction of Leander battling a monster outside the city walls, near a well. 
Leander, when he heard the name of Hero, started, and a little after recovering himself again, took Amorissa in his arms, and tenderly embracing her, said: Fo● Heavens sake let me hear that Heavenly sound again, I think (continued he) you name● Hero. I did so, my Lord, replied she, and hope you are Leander. I am so, said he▪ what is the cause of your venturing alone this desolate way. Insearch of you said she Of me, replied Leander, hastily, to what end I pray? You Read that said she, and you may be better informed: Whereupon she gave him the Letter, that Hero had writ▪ He no sooner saw her name, but bending one knee to the Earth, he kissed the Papers a hundred times, before his words could get utterance, and then said he: Ha●● the Immortal Powers so great a Regard to Leander, as to inspire the Breast of the Faif Beautiful, and Virtuous Hero; speak, speak, I say, for thou art my good Angel, I think thou bringest me these glad Tidings: And with that he thrust a Jewel of great value into her hand, for bringing him the happy news. To which, Amorissa modestly replied, that if he was really that Leander of Greece, who passed some days since Triumphant over the Hellespont, she had a Commission (if Hero had any power over him, as in his Letter he expressed she had, to let him know, that she had no light esteem of him, and that he might hope to be happy in her love.  
If that may be, said he, I am the happiest Man on Earth. It was my fear of offending her with my passion, that made me thus twice retire: First when I had rescued her in the Wood, and now, which cannot but grieve me, because it had almost proved fatal to you. But think you, continued he, I may be so over blessed to see my Hero alone, and presume to tell her of my love, without interruption, or without offending her.  
Amorissa undertook this, and gave him Encourgement, this his Enterprise should be Crowned with Success, but that he carry on his Love as privately as might be, for that Altamansor, Prince of Persopolis, had declared himself a lover of the Princess Hero, and by reason of the Power he had in that Country, and the Ascendant over the Father of her Mistress, might much obstruct their Loves, if not make it prove of fatal consequence. To all, this Leander consented, and gave himself wholly up 〈◊〉 be conducted by her management, yet concealed from her the design Altaman●●● had upon him by Treachery, though she was inquisitive, if he knew, how so ●uch blood came spilt in the Road.   

CHAP. V ●ero and Leander meet overjoyed with Love, and knit the Bond that ended with their Lives, and of the mutual Agreement they made, and how Leander prepared to go to Sestus, to gain her Father's consent.  
THE Joyful Leander now resolved to go to Sestus with more willingness, ●●an he went to reap Laurels and Triumphs, took Amorissa (whose 〈◊〉 the Monster had killed) up behind him, and crossing a nearer way, tha● 〈…〉 ●im, Rid through all the By-paths, till they came to a little Country-lodge, a●out half a Mile from the Palace, where there was a Curious Garden, to which Hero used, in the cool of the Evening, to Resort, of this place she hid the Keys, ●nd here they Entered, and shown him to put his Horse and Armour in a Vaulted Stable underground, that they might not be discovered, if any body should come unexpected with the Princess, and carried him to a curious shady Arbour, so intricately winding and turning, and shut up with leaves and Trees, that those who remained in the Remotest part, could not be without difficulty discerned. Here she lest him, with a promise that she would so order it, that the fair Hero should come thither, without knowing of his being there, lest otherwise she might think it beyond the Rules of Modesty, to meet a Man, that was so great a Stranger to her, though she loved him never so entirely, thus she dissembled to Leander, but going to her Mistress, she told her all that had happened, who could not but blush, she had made such promise in her name, refusing for some time to go, as Judging it might be interpreted as too much fondness, but Amorissa urging it, as necessary in this Juncture, to prevent discovery, and laying aside her Rich Garments, put on a disguise, and so passing through the back Garden of the Castle of Sestus, through a little Wicket, that was shaded by a Tuft of Trees, they got into the Field, and so to the little Lodge, where Leander waited with Impatiency, the coming of his bright Angel, and employed all his thoughts in meditating in what manner he should Accost her; but, whilst they lasted, he espied Amorissa coming, and in her Company one, who, by her Garb he knew not what to think of, as imagining it could not be his Adored Princess, but, upon a nearer approach, her beauty, like an Angel's brightness, shot through those seeming Clouds and almost confounded him with Amazement, that nothing before could daunt▪ So near a Kin is Love to Impotency, that it disarms us of Courage, and enfeebles the strongest and most daring Resolution. She took a turn or two in the Walks and when she came near the Arbour, where he was, he ventured out, and, with a low submission, falling at her feet, and (whilst she stood almost confounded with Blushes and Amazement) thus expressed himself:  
Pardon me, Divinest Creature, if I thus presume to prostrate myself before you, in hopes, that so much Goodness can pardon a Crime of a higher Nature, and especially this, seeing it is Authorised by Love, whose commands must be obeyed, and whose flames are . O turn not away those dazzling Su●s of light th●t gu●de me to my happiness, but let those Orient Eyes shine upon me with beams of Comfort, that I may live by the brightness of then Rays, and by the Smiles of my Fair Hero. He would have proceeded, but Hero entreating him to rise, and Amorissa advising them to go into the Arbour, as well to keep them from the Heat, as from the prying eyes that might be upon them; the two Lovers obeyed, being both, without any farther Ceremonies, overjoyed at so happy a meeting, though Hero dissembled it as well as she could, telling him, whilst he gently squeezed her fair Hand, which she permitted him to Kiss, that, she hoped he would not misconstrue her Actions, is being so forward in granting him Favours she had never yet done to any body, since, in gratitude, she could do no less, seeing he had been her Deliverer, but to grant him Love, which he earnestly requested, she must take a longer time to consider on it, before she absolutely fixed, or settled her Affections; though she most confess, his Merits required a greater Beauty, and a larger Fortune. Leander, hereupon, promised to obey her in all things, so that (she giving him very large hopes of winning those Affections, which, indeed, she had entirely fixed upon him before) it was agreed, that the next day he should make his public appearance at the Castle of Sestus; but to be very cautious how he made Love to her in public, or shown the least sign of it, till she knew how her Father stood inclined to favour him, for, tho' she loved Leander entirely, yet she much relied upon her Obedience to her Parents, which proved very Tragical as will in the end appear.   

CHAP. VI Leander's Fatal Dream, and the Treachery of the Prince of Persopolis, to oppose his love. Heros Father entertains him with Joy, yet denys his Consent, in favour of the Prince of Persopolis, and other Rare Adventures.  
THE best and constant of lovers having had this Mutual Satisfaction of an Interview, and, in their hearts, inseparably linked by the Chains of love. Hero and Amorissa retired, and Leander resolved to take up his Abode, seeing the Sun was near set, in that Lodge, till the next morning, when after many thoughts coming in his head, he fell asleep, and fancied he had fair Hero in his Arms, dancing on the Waves, and riding Triumphant in Neptune's Chariot, as if commanding the Seas, till Aeolus, the god of the Wind, conspired, with all his force, to raise a mighty and prodigious Storm, which ov●r-set his Shell Triumphant; whereat, for fear of losing Hero, who seemed to rool (with him) on the watery Surges; he started, and awoke, much troubled at such an unusual Dream; but concluding it only the fancy of the night, and of his extraordinary Love, he hushed those Cares, and set his mind intent how to dispose himself the next day; he had forgotten to tell Hero how he had been set upon by Altem●●●●● Treachery, and knew he would not only oppose him in his love, but make 〈◊〉 practices upon him, wherefore he found it was convenient to be warey.  
Sinon.  
Thersites.  
Pyrrhus.   Synon and Thersites converse outside the walls of Troy as Greek soldiers, led by Pyrrhus (also known as Neoptolemus) exit the Trojan horse. 
Leander thought now was his time in this height of Carresses, said: Sir, for all the Favours you have done me, and for the Offers you have made me, I return you my most humble thanks; there is but one thing in the World I desire of you, and if I could but think you would grant me that, I would freely demand it.   depiction of Leander wooing Hero in a garden, overlooked by Cupid.  

CHAP. VII. How Prince Altemansor suborned one to Poison Leander, and how he was prevented, and how, coming to assassinate him, he slew him and his company, upon which he was forced to swim the Hellespont, whilst Hero was confined to a Tower, whither, guided by her light, he often visited her by night, and attempting to fetch her away, was drownded, whereupon she leapt into the Sea.  
BY this time the News of Leander's coming to Court, being known to Altemansor, the Person that had escaped, having told him it was the same that overthrew him at Tournament, and had destroyed his men in the Wood, he, was greatly enraged, but when he had secret notice he pretended to Love his Mistress, he imputed all the Rigorous usage of Hero towards him, arising from the love she had to this new-come Stranger, & therefore; seeing open force had failed, he resolved that secret Mischief should take place, and so with a great sum of Gold, hired one of Leander's Servants, (that he had newly hireed) to poison him with a glass of Wine, but as soon as he was putting it towards his lips it flew to pieces, whereat the Wretch seeing his Treachery discovered, fell on his knees, bagging pardon, and disclosed the whole matter, upon which this and the former Treachery was published to the Disgrace and Anger of Altemansor. Hero's Father was much displeased with this, and sent sharply to reprove him, which made him rage's the more, and vow revenge, yet, knowing Leander to be a Prince of great Courage, and having suffi●ently tried his strength, he durst not challenge him to the Combat, but though if he could any ways destroy him, it would open his way to Hero's love, wherefore one night he broke into his Lodging with about twenty men, which creating some noise, Leander, who had not time to put on his , got his Sword, and defended himself so well, that he killed the Prince and most of his Followers, which so Alarmed the Castle, that all were up in Arms, when Leander fearing to be oppressed, or that revenge would be taken for this proud Prince, made his retreat good, with the Slaughter of his Enemies, and getting to a Window, that jutted into the Sea, leapt into the Waves, and directing his Course by the Stars, swum with full revenge to the Shoar of Grecia, and safely arrived at Abidas, he thought for these many Treacheries to have brought over a powerful Army, and have spoiled Persorolis, 〈◊〉 the secrecy of his love, and desire not more to offend Hero's father, who was ●●ady outrageous for the Death of Altemansor, he desisted that resolve, he sent a ●●ty Servant to hear how things were resented, who told him at his return, that fair Mistress was confined, by her Father, to a little Tower that jutted into the from the Castle, and there mourned her Captivity, and his Absence.  
Leander at this was altogether impatient, and resolved, at any terms, to free 〈◊〉 whereupon he got two of his trusty Servants to row him over in a l●●●le B●at  depiction of a lady and gentleman looking over a body of water, where boats are being rowed cities on either bank. ●●e right time, and being furnished with a ladder of rope, come safe under the win●●●, & calling with a low voice Amorissa who waited upon her Mistress soon heard 〈◊〉 ●nd by his Direction, let down a line of thread, and drawing up the ladder, ●●●ed it to the beam of the Window, mounted by it. Hero who was bu● just a●●●e, trembled to see him there, by reason her Father had promised, if Leander ●●●ll be taken, to Deliver him up to Altemansors Brother, to be punished, who was ●●●el and as blood thirsty as the other had been, so that, after many kisses, and 〈◊〉 embraces, Leander, in a passionate manner, endeavoured to persuade Hero 〈◊〉 make her escape, with him, to Abydos; but she resisted it, so that, in t●is ●●nner, by stealth, as it were, he came often to visit her; she setting up, in the dark of Night, a Torch Light, in the Window, to givid him to the Tower, 〈◊〉 he heard the kill News, that her Father had designed to Marry her, with●● three days, though she had opposed it with her tears and prayers, to Babaz● Brother to Altemansor, to prevent a War, and to Atone for his Brothers Deat● This fatal Decree possessed Leander with Mortal Fears, so that she, seeing no hop● but either to destroy herself, or be forced into the Arms of a man she hated, 〈◊〉 Leander's proffered Aid in case of War, would not be accepted by her Father, 〈◊〉 consented the next night he should come with a small Ship to go fetch her and Am●rissa, with all her Jewels and Treasure, into Greece. The overjoyed Leander we●● back to prepare a vessel, which he soon did, and caused it to be drawn in between two Rocks, lest his purpose might be discovered to the other shore, till it w●● Evening, when himself being weary, and lying down to slumber, he was suddenly awaked by a Melodious Song, sung by two Mermaids, who appeared dancing on the Waves.  

SONG.  
Awake, Leander, see the Skies  
Do in Blackest Tempests rise:  
in Neptune's Watery Kingdom, see,  
Two Lovers shall Entombed be;  
Whose hard Mishap, the Sea Gods all,  
With us, lament their Funeral:  
The Cruel Ghosts Revenge do crave,  
And Fate Decrees them to their Grave.   

We pity Lovers that are crossed,  
And in their highest Hopes so lost;  
When nearest to their Joys they seem,  
And find all but a Golden Dream.  
Then do Cross Winds bear away  
Their hopes; Leander, prithee say:  
But the too forward Fates drive on,  
By Love, the best of Lovers are undone.   
Leander hearing this, as it were, between sleep and wake, much admired it, and ●●und a little trouble and heaviness in his mind, however, he resolved to keep his ●ord at any rate, but, about Sunset, a mighty Tempest arose, the Sea swollen 〈◊〉 Terror, all seemed a sudden midnight, when as, going towards the Vessel, he perceived it had broke its Cable, and had driven out to Sea, with those men that  depiction of a ship breaking up against a cliff, under a tower, as sailors try to escape the stormy sea. were on Board it, he hailed them as loud as he could, but they stood away before the Wind, and could not get back; then he run about the Shore to seek another Vessel but could find none, so that seeing the light in Hero's Tower, by which he knew she expected him, he resolved to run any hazard than break his word and so stripping himself to his shirt; and hiding his  in the Rock, he leapt ●●to the swelling Main, in hopes to overtake the Vessel, or find it at the place appointed, and so floated on the Waves, till he was half Sea over, when, as if the Elements had conspired his ruin, Rain, Thunder, Lightning and Wind bandied him from wave to wave, calling to Heaven, and on fair Heros name, 〈◊〉 dashing among the Rocks on the other side, he lost his Noble Life, and He●● who had impatiently expected him all that night with greedy eyes, looked o● trembling in the morning, and there by the too Cruel Fate of the Ridged Destinies, she beheld his body, floating on the waves, at this she cried out in a lamentable sort, and calling upon his Name, leapt out at the window before her Nur●● could prevent her, perished in the Waves, which after they were dead, drove the● on Shore, folded Arm in Arm, which sad Trajedy being known, they were pitied by all, as the great Examples of Love and Constancy, and Buried in on● Grave. Heros Father soon after Dying for Grief, in consideration of the Cruelty he had used towards these LOVERS.   
FINIS.   

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