THE TRUE HISTORY OF CARA MUSTAPHA.  
Late GRAND VISIER.  
BEING A most faithful account of his first rising, the several degrees of his Fortune, his Amours in the Seraglio, his Emplois, the true cause of his undertaking the Siege of Vienna, together with the particulars of his Death.  
Written Originally in French by a Person of quality, and now translated in English by Francis Philon. Gent.  
London, Printed for L. Curtiss on Ludgate hill, and Hen. Rhodes next door to the Bear Tavern, near Bride-lane in Fleetstreet. 1685.   

The Strangling of the Grand Visier.  
A. The Grand Visier: B. The chief officers of the Army assembled in council. C. The warrant of the Grand-Seignior for the death of the Grand Visier; which he reads. D. an Aga holding the silk rope to strangle the Grand Visier. E. an Aga who presenteth to the Grand Visier a Cushion to Kneel upon, and pray. F. a velvet bag to put in the Grand Viziers head, which the two Agas had order to sever from the body, after his being Strangled.  
〈…〉 in Fleet street   

TO THE READER.  
THis Book containeth the whole Life of Cara Mustapha, late Grand Visier, who was Strangled last Year at Buda, by order of the Grand Signior, his Enemies having turned into a crime, the necessity he had been brought unto, to raise the Siege of Vienna, 'tis an History, which hath deserved a general approbation in its own Country, and 'tis not to be doubted, but it will find the same acceptance in its Travels in England, being dressed up after the English fashion. The most secret intrigues of the Seraglio, are there traced with so much likelihood, that it is impossible to forbear being convinced, that they have occasioned all the misfortunes of this famous Minister.  
That Place which you see at the beginning of the Book, may instruct you with the sad manner, and fatal Ceremonies of his death; whilst he was reading the Grand Seignior's Warrant for his Execution, one of the two Agas, who had been trusted with that cruel Commission, set down before him a rich embroidered Cushion to kneel upon, and make his last Prayer, and the other at the same time put a silk Rope about his Neck, and Strangled him; without allowing him liberty to speak a word, after he had ended his Prayer; There you see the Divan assembled, the Grand Visier reading the Order, the general amazement of the attendants, the joy of some, the trouble of the others, and all the circumstances of that dreadful Spectacle, as they are explained by the notes beneath. This Book recommends itself so well by its own merit, that it would be needless for me to speak any more in its commendation; this only I will venture to say, that both they that seek merely for pastime, and pleasure in the reading of a Book, cannot but take a great delight in seeing here the subtle management of love tricks at the Turkish Court; and those that are for instruction, may be here abundantly satisfied, if they but reflect upon the wonderful revolutions, that appear in the whole stream of this great Man's fortune, from his very Cradle to his Death; nay, they that are truly pious will find here a fair opportunity to adore the Judgements of God, and confess that this Grand Visier, who had contrived the Death of two eminent Bashaws in the Ottoman Empire, was at last justly and deservedly paid with his own coin. In fine, they that are true Patriots, and deserve to bear the glorious name of English Men, cannot but be very sensible of their happiness, when they see in the several transactions of this History, the most Tyrannical Government of the Turkish Empire; they cannot, I say, but praise God, Love and Honour from the heart, our Most Gracious and Merciful King, when they consider, how happy is the condition of Subjects, that live under a Monarch, who makes the Law the only Rule of his Government, in comparison to that of those, who groan under the heavy Yoke of a Prince, who follows no other rule, but his own will. I will put an end to this advertisement, by giving a short explanation of some obscure terms, which I thought not fit to alter in the translation of this Book, to help thereby those who have perhaps never heard of them in their life.  
The Seraglio means properly a Palace, but it is commonly understood of that, wherein the Grand Signior dwelleth.  
The Port is the Turkish Court.  
The Grand Visier is the supreme Minister of State, such as were formerly the Mayors of the Palace in France; the Ximenesses in Spain, and lately the richly us and Mazarins beyond Sea.  
Bashaws are like our Lords in England, who Commands the Armies, and are made Governors in the several Provinces and Places of the Empire.  
Beglierbey is a Viceroy of a whole Kingdom, who hath under him many Bashaws.  
Caplan Bashaw is the High Admiral of Turkey, who not only commands the Fleet, but hath also Authority over all Islands, and Seaport Towns, or Fortresses of the Archipelago.  
Aga is a Colonel or Captain of a Troop, Regiment, or the whole Body of the Janissaries gradually.  
Spahis is a Horseman.  
Cadi is the chief Justice of a Province or Town.  
The Divan is understood either of the assembly, or of the place of the Council.  
Itchoglans, are young Men broad in the Seraglio, almost after the manner of our Pages in Europe, they are sent thither from all parts of the Empire, and chosen amongst those that the Governors send yearly to Constantinople, as a tribute due to the Grand Signior by the several Provinces.  
A Selam is a kind of Nosegay, or rather a little Basket full of Flowers whose quality, colour, symmetry and proportion, are as much expressive of the passions of love amongst the Turks, as our Billets or Love-letters in Europe.  
I cannot but observe you at last, that the History of Donna Emanuela is not a fiction; 'tis an incident, the Gazett took notice of, at the time when that fair Spanish Lady was taken.   

THE HISTORY OF CARA MUSTAPHA GRAND VISIER.  
OF all the Monarchies of the World, that of the Ottomans is without contradiction, the most despotic and absolute: All the Subjects of that vast Empire, are Slaves to the Grand Signior; Birth giveth no rank amongst them; Children do not inherit their Father's Estate; nay, the Bashaws themselves, know not their own Parents, the most part of them being stolen away in their most tender years, and brought into the Seraglio, wherein they learn all sorts of Exercises. There they are bred in such a great submission to the Sultan's orders, that they make to themselves a principle of Religion, to yield up their heads without repining, when that Prince demands them, 〈…〉, being satisfied, they go straightway to Heaven, if they be happy enough as to die, either for the Service, or by the Command of their Emperor. As the Sultan's do ordinarily leave, all the care of the state to the vigilancy of the Grand Visier, that first Minister, hath a boundless and illimited Authority; he bestoweth favours as he lists, and never wants fair pretences, to rid himself of those who have displeased him. All the other Viziers or Bashaws give him an account of that, which concerns their Ministry, and the Emperor is never acquainted with other things, but such as the Grand Visier is willing to have him know; even to that, if the Prince comes to the Divan, that is the Council-board, his presence serves for nothing else, but to give more credit to the motions of the Grand Visier, which are always approved of, without that any of the other Ministers durst contradict him. Nevertheless, that exceeding great power freeth him not from often being exposed, to the danger of losing his life, through the secret Cabals, which are contrived against him, within the Seraglio, although he doth his best endeavours to prevent them, by making sure of the protection of the Sultanesses, and the friendship of the Eunuches; and because the Sultanesses are always sensible, either to love, or to ambition, and the Eunuches do seek how to satisfy their insatiable covetousness, that gives occasion to an infinite number of intrigues; so that, notwithstanding the great precautions of the Grand Signior, and ●he external rudeness of the Eunuches, ●here always passeth some secret gaantry within the Palace, by such like ●itrigues Cara Mustapha arrived to the place of Grand Visier; but, that we might give a more perfect and clear knowledge of it, we must come back and search into the very Principles of the matter.  
The Grand Visier Orcan, having displeased the Sultaness Queen Kiosem, was strangled in the Reign of Ibrahim. The Janissaries, who loved that Minister, revolted thereupon, and resolved to revenge his death. Their fury brought them to such an extremity, that they cut off Ibrahim's head, and set his Son on the Throne. That Son was but Six years old, who is this now Reigning Emperor, under the name of Mahomet the Fourth. They did however consent, the Government should be given to the Sultaness Kiosem, Mother of him whom they had just now Sacrificed to their Vengeance. That Princess who had much Wisdom, and was jealous of the pregnant wit of the Sultaness Validè Mother to the Reigning Monarch, made a new Cabal for the undoing of Mahomet, and setting up in his place Suleiman, his Brother, who was Son of another Sultaness. The Sultaness Validé having discovered that Intrigue, had interest enough among the Janissaries, to put them upon a second revolt. The Old Sultaness lost her life in that sedition, and the Sultaness Validé, was proclaimed Regent of the Empire. After all those troubles, the Ottoman Monarchy enjoyed a long calm, through the great care of the Sultaness, and the peaceable temper of the Prime Visier Boinou-Egri; but the Eunuch, who has the direction of the treasure, having retrenched something of the Spahis pay, which are the Turkish Horse, they revolted, and made strange disorders. They could not be appeased, but by the Sacrifice of two of the chief Eunuches of the Seraglio, whom they strangled presently; which so much incensed the Eunuches, that they ever since that time, conceived an implacable hatred against the Spahis, and put all Engines at work for a revenge. Nay, the Sultaness Validé had a share in their just resentment, and promised them to take a convenient time for the punishment of the Criminals. She spoke about it several times to the Grand Visier; but that Minister, who had not courage and resolution enough to undertake such a dangerous revenge, found therein a great deal of difficulties: So the Sultaness being pressed by the Eunuches, resolved to cause the Grand Visier to be deposed, and designed for his Successor the Famous Kioupruli, who had the repute of a fearless Soldier, and was accounted a Man of a vast capacity. She communicated her designs to the Kehaia, or Master of the Seraglio, and ordered him to wait upon Kioupruli from her, for to acquaint him with that great Fortune he was designed unto, thereby to engage him, to be for ever inviolably bound to her interests. The Sultan who Governed through his Mother's Councils, approved of the resolution she had taken. Boinou-Egri was turned out, and Kioupruli Proclaimed Grand Visier with a general applause. A little while after, he found a way how to disunite the Spahis; they were dispersed, and then separately punished for their revolt, by order of Kioupruli. That Minister having so answered the hopes of the Sultaness Validé, got deep into the Grand Signors esteem, and purchased the friendship of the Eunuches, who have always ever since sought the occasions to show him their sensibleness thereof; that which much contributed to the Fortune of the Grand Visier Cara Mustapha. Kioupruli who owned him to be his Kinsman, had put him in the Seraglio, there to be brought up together with a great number of young folks, that are called Itchoglans. The Eunuches, the care of their breeding is committed unto, thought themselves happy to have frequent occasions of favouring Mustapha, who, of himself was a very comely and witty young Man, and did in all his Exercises, behave himself to the admiration of the whole Court; so that, either by his own merit, or through the favour of the Master of the Seraglio, he got in less than ten years, into the Treasure Chamber, which is the post of distinction, and the first door of the Temple of Fortune; for the Itchoglans that serve there, do often approach the Grand Signors Person, and usually arrive to the eminentest dignities of the State.  
The Beglierbey of Egypt being dead, his most precious goods were brought into the Sultan's Treasure, and because there were found a great many most curious things, the Grand Signior invited the Sultaness his Mother to take a view of them; and although the like is almost never practised, obliged her to come along with him into the Treasure Chamber, attended by two of her Itchoglanesses, or Maids of Honour. The Officers who were not used to such like visits, were much surprised at. Cara Mustapha distinguished himself both by his good mien, and by a certain air of Grandeur, which none of the others could pretend unto; so that he was presently observed by the Sultaness, who did, with great earnestness look upon him. The Grand Signior having perceived it, spoke of him most favourably, and told her, he was Nephew of Kioupruli. The Sultaness overjoyed to have such a specious colour, to give him some token of that inclination she begun to feel for him, asked the Grand Signior a rich Emerald he had showed her, and as she had seen him bestow many gifts upon the other Officers of the Treasure (which he is wont to do when he commands it to be opened) she gave it to Cara Mustapha, who was so dazzled at the sight of Women, having perhaps never seen any till that day, that he durst not accept of the Emerald, before the Sultan bade him to receive it. The Sultaness Valide retired, well satisfied with the Magnific presents her Son had made her, but with her mind filled with the sweet Idea of the young Mustapha, who had appeared to her Eyes exceeding amiable: As soon as she was alone, she recalled to her mind, all the features of Mustapha, together with all she had heard of his good parts; but when she reflected on the impossibility of ever seeing again that young Itchoglan, she was sorry that she saw him; nay, she earnestly endeavoured to forget him. While she was working upon herself to conquer it, the Kehaia, or Master of the Seraglio, who is a black Eunuch that commands all the others, put one day in his mind, to remit some dragm of his severe humour, and to be merry with the Itchoglanesses of the Sultaness Validé. Those Maids who spend their life in a perpetual confinement, resolved to fool him to some purpose; and accordingly, one of the handsomest feigned to love the Kehaia. The Eunuch observing, that the Itchoglaness used him with an extraordinary kindness, could not forbear believing, she was indeed moved by his merit, and showed her a great sensibleness thereof. That young Person ravished with joy, for the happy success of her trick, acquainted her companions withal, and continued to feign a vehement passion. Our Eunuch, who had less love than vanity, promised her, not reflecting upon his sad condition; secretly to drop into her Chamber, when her Companions were a sleep. The Itchoglaness, feigned to be most sensible at such a proof of his affection, and assured him, she would wait for his Eunuchship, with a great deal of impatience; he failed not to come to the rendezvous, and a minute after his coming, all the Itchoglanesses entered with Links, and scofft at the poor Wretch at an high rate. Eunuches are revengeful People; therefore the Kehaia took pet at this affront, and resolved to seek for a revenge. In the mean while, the Sultaness Validé did in vain resist that violent passion, which drew impetuously her heart towards Mustapha. It grew so strong with time, that she more than once had a mind to get him secretly into her apartment; but the fear of endangering the life of so dear a lover, and those almost unconquerable difficulties, that she foresaw would be found in making sure of the Master of the Seraglio, did plunge her into an unspeakable trouble of mind. She heard in that very time, by one of her Itchoglanesses, the merry trick they had played upon the Kehaia; and because she consented and referred all things to her love, she hoped, she could draw some advantage out of that adventure. She called privately the handsome Itchoglaness, who had feigned to love the Kehaia; and after she had represented unto her, how much Eunuches are inclined to vengeance, and that the Kehaia being Master of the Seraglio, would not fail to undo her, she promised her her protection, and that she would never forsake her, if she would exactly follow her directions. That Maid being truly sensible of the Queen's kindness, proffered her her own life, if such a victim should be necessary to her interests. Then the Sultaness commanded her to feign still to love the Kehaia, and to show him both by deeds and words, she was brought to despair, for the misfortune happened in their interview without her knowledge. The Itchoglaness discharged her commission, with as much cunning as wit, but she found the Eunuch highly offended at the insult he had, being exposed unto whatever she said, he could not be persuaded of her innocence: nevertheless, she gave him so many signs of an extreme passion, that at last, she made him believe it true. The poor Kehaia, was so much moved by the false show of that fair ones tenderness and constancy, that then he felt more sensibly, than ever, the misfortune of his State; he was conscious enough of his being utterly unable, to answer the forwardness of the young Maid, so it came in his mind to supply in his room an Itchoglan of the treasure house, hoping with that trick, to breed in his Mistress' mind, an high apprehension of his Valour in Love's Wars, and that afterwards, he should have the pleasure of despising her. That conceit so much tickled and charmed his vanity, that he resolved to ask young Mustapha, if he would accept of a private conversation with the handsomest of the two Itchoglanesses, which he saw waiting upon the Sultaness Validé. Mustapha answered him out of hand, he would not be grieved to lose his life after such a happiness. The Eunuch conceiving by that brisk answer, he could not choose a Man more proper for his design, told him, he should e'er long hear of him; and now, after he had taken fair measures with his pretended Mistress, he put Mustapha in disguise, whom he had first instructed, how he must behave himself, to avoid the miscarriage of an unlucky discovery. Night being come, he led him with unheards of precautions into the Itchoglanesses Chamber. The Sultaness Validé, being acquainted with all by that Maid, had taken her place, designing to catch the Kehaia, and threaten him with his utter ruin, except he would make an atonement, and buy his pardon for his crime, by an entire submission to her commands, and the introducing young Mustapha in her Chamber. As soon as he was come in, that Sultaness emboldened by her passion, and filled with the Idea of her Lover, opened a dark Lantern, and did already begin to fright the false Eunuch, with swinging reproaches, when she knew again her dear Cara Mustapha. There was never a surprise like hers; however it could not be but acceptable to her, since she saw him whom she had judged so worthy of her love, in lieu of a black and dreadful Eunuch, she thought to meet with Mustapha, on his side, was not so much pleased at the encounter as she; having no experience in loves intrigues, he fell so much out of countenance at the sight of the Sultaness, and was so frighted at her threaten, that he durst not lift up his eyes to look upon her, fancying the Kehaia would undo him, and that he was a going to be abandoned to the merciless fury of the dumbs of the Seraglio, but our Sultaness did not leave him long in that fright. She plainly confessed him the violent passion she had for him, and forgot nothing that might give him such proofs thereof, as he could wish himself, so Cara Mustapha abundantly satisfied, nay almost overwhelmed with his Sultanesses kindness, acquainted her with the design of the Kehaia, and how he put him upon cheating the Itchoglaness; she heard that secret with a great deal of pleasure, and after she had promised him to take care of his fortune, she sent him back, strictly forbidding him to tell the Kehaia, he had seen her.  
Now the Eunuch proud as can be, of an imaginary esteem, he thought, he had got in his Itchoglanesses apprehension, did already affect to slight her, when the Sultaness sent for him; being come, and her waiting Ladies retired, she told him, four dumbs were in search of him, to strangle him by the Sultan's order, because he had, by Night, introduced a man into the Seraglio. The Wretch seized with fear, cast himself at her Feet, entreating her to be so merciful as to save his life. She engaged to sue for his pardon, but on condition, he would confess his crime, and discover her all the circumstances of that Affair, that might, said she, regard the Sultaness Queen. The Kehaia made her unheards of Oaths to undeceive her, and after a downright ingenuous account of the Itchoglanesses adventure, freely confessed, his vanity made him choose Cara Mustapha, to supply his place. The Sultaness well pleased at his honest dealing with her, made him conceive, she knew well how to make a good turn to her friends, even before their application to her, and assured him, he might retire without fear, because she had hindered the noise of his Crime, from coming to the Emperor's knowledge. The Kehaia gave her a thousand assurances of his gratitude, swore an inviolable attachment to her interests, and took his leave, a little while after, the Sultaness who longed to see her Gallant, called again the Kehaia in private, and declared to him, that ever since she had seen Cara Mustapha in the Treasure-house, her mind was so filled with the charming Idea of his good mien, that it was impossible for her to think of any other thing, and that the most important and acceptable service he ever might do her, was to introduce him at Night in her Chamber. The grateful Eunuch answered, he was exceeding glad he had opportunity to Sacrifice his life to her commands, and promised her to acquaint Mustapha with so divine a fortune, that he might prepare himself to answer it, with such forwardness as was due to so special a favour.  
The Sultaness having so cunningly engaged the chief Eunuch into the interest of her passion, got several times Mustapha into her apartment; but scarce was their sweet commerce well established, when the Grand Visier who minded his Nephew's preferment, took him out of the Seraglio, and put him amongst the Troops, that he might give proof of his courage in the War. The Sultaness did resent to the quick her Lover's departure, and wholly applied herself to seek how to have him back again, and at the same time to procure him an employ, that should engage him to reside there. She had still a great share in the Government, so it was an easy matter to her to find a favourable opportunity for that. The place of Master of the Horse being vacant, she moved the Grand Signior to bestow it upon Cara Mustapha; assuring him, the Prime Visier would be extremely sensible of it. The Sultan gave his consent, and happy Mustapha is commanded to return speedily to Court.  
The Sultaness having by these means, renewed her former correspondence with her Lover, failed not to put an high value upon the services she had made him; and he failed not on his side to do his utmost, for being even with her, but in the midst of his pleasures, he did not neglect his interest; he made so good use of those suitable advices she gave him, for to insinuate himself in the Grand Signiors favour, that he honoured him with his special friendship, and gave him a little while after, a Commission that shown both a great trust and esteem. Assan Beglierbey of Asia, being revolted against the Grand Signior, had drawn in several other Bashaws to his party, and with impunity plundered all the frontiers of Anatoly. The Grand Visier, had sent a small Body of Troops to fight that Rebel: but Assan was grown so powerful, that Kioupruli was forced to draw back his Army, and stay till he were able to send more considerable Forces thither.  
That Bashaw had Married the Princess Bash-lari, Sister to the Grand Signior, who had already been Married to three Bashaws, though then but between Sixteen or Seventeen Years Old. Assan, who was grown in years, had not, since his revolt, the same respects as afore, to that young Princess; her Birth Inspiring her with a noble and Just pride, made her more sensible of the unkind usage, she received from him, she could never use herself to it, and found a way how to send a Letter to the Grand Signior, wherein she complained to his Highness of her present misery. The Sultan was moved at Bash-lary's misfortune, and spoke of it one day to Mustapha, in such Terms, as might plainly show the greatness of his sorrow. This was a sufficient warrant to Mustapha's Courage, he followed the Transport of his Zeal, and feigning himself extremely Surprised, that there could be found upon Earth a man so base, and so unmannerly, as to want respect for a Princess of the Ottomans blood, he offered himself to feign a discontent from the Port, and go to Assan's Army, to cut off his Head upon the first opportunity, if his Highness would but give him a Hatchérif. You must observe the Turks have so much Submission for a Hatchérif (That is a warrant written with the Grand Seignior's own hand) That, as soon as it is showed them, they give over their life, choosing rather to die, than to oppose such an Order. The Sultan admiring the Zeal of Mustapha, accepted of his proffer, and made him departed secretly, authorised with a Hatchérif. Mustapha's Journey was not long hidden to the Sultaness, and the Grand Visier thought fit to acquaint her with the true motives thereof. She was so alarmed at the danger, her Gallant was like to be exposed unto, that she fell out with the Sultan her Son, and upbraided him with a reproach that he did, without any appearance of good success, Sacrifice the Nephew of a Minister, who served him with an Inviolable fidelity, giving him to understand at the same time, she was confident, Kioupruli could never find comfort in such a great loss. The Sultan persuaded by his Mother's reasons, Commanded the Grand Visier to send a Courier to Mustapha, to stop him in the way, and call him home again: but Kioupruli, who had already a prospect for the establishing of his own Son's Fortune, scrupled not to hazard the life of his Nephew, for such an important service to the State. Wherefore he told the Grand Signior, Mustapha had already entered the Country occupied by the Rebels, and that his Couriers could not join him. The Sultaness was like to die with grief, when she heard of the unhappy success of her cares, she spent several days in a dreadful trouble and perplexity of mind, and found no comfort, but in the flattering hopes that fortune would perhaps help her Lover's courage, he behaved himself with so much prudence, that he deceived the Rebel Assan, who rested abundantly satisfied, that indeed he was a Malcontent, and upon this account trusted him with a most considerable employ in his Army. Wise Mustapha dissembled for a while, but at last, sitting one day at Table with Assan, and other Bashaws of his Party, he drew out of his bosom the fatal hatcherif, and having publicly read, and kissed it with a great deal of respect, set upon the unfortunate Assan, and cut off his Head, and none of the Bashaws offered to oppose him; which proves that Religion hath more influence, than policy in that blind obedience, the Turks pay to those orders, that comes immediately from the Grand Signior. Assans' death disheartened so much all those of his Party, that afterwards, they endeavoured to make their peace at the Port.  
Next to this Famous action, his first care was to look for the Princess Bash-lari, who lived in Assan's Seraglio, confounded with a great Number of other ordinary Women, he waited upon her with all the respect due to a person of her rank, and begged her orders for the carrying away of all Assan's goods, which belonged to her by the Death of her Husband. Basch-lari whom Old Assan did not use with so much civility, could hardly conceal her trouble, at so many Testimonies of respect from a man of so good mien. She stood a while speechless, and gave time thereby to Mustapha's Eyes, to view her exactly, and to satisfy himself, she was one of the handsomest persons upon Earth, he was himself so far ou● of order, that he knew no more what to say, when by good luck, Assan● slaves, who cast themselves at hi● feet, begging his favour, Interrupted his so steadfast staring upon her, h● rebuked them severely, and sent them back to the Princess, declaring, she was now the Sovereign Mistress o● their destiny. Basch-lari could not but be very sensible of all Mustapha's civilities, and throughly inflamed his heart with a most kind and obliging answer, she made him. In the mean time, she shown a great desire to return near the Sultan her Brother, and Mustapha, who was wholly possessed with the care to be officious, and complaisant to her, gave all suitable orders for a speedy departure. During the Journey, he did exactly wait upon her, and went so far, as to make her observe, the respect he owed to his Emperor's Sister, was but the least motive of his so assiduous attendance, and so exact a complaisance for all her desires. The Princess could not but perceive at last, that he loved her, and whether she was charmed with his good mien and civilities, or dealt out of gratitude for that important service, she had just now received of him, in freeing her from Assan's slavery, she granted him the liberty, he with much earnestness sued for, to send her Selams in the Grand Signors Seraglio. Selams are Nosegays made up of Flowers, which the Turks use instead of Love-letters.  
The News of Assan's overthrow, filled Constantinople with Joy. The Sultan did applause himself, that he had alone concerted that enterprise with Cara Mustapha. The Visier was exceeding well pleased, to see the Empire freed by his Nephew from such a dangerous Enemy; and for the Sultaness Validé, she was no less satisfied with the happy success of her Gallants perilous undertaking, as if she had herself cut-off the Rebels Head. So Cara Mustapha came back again, and was upon his return, welcomed and overwhelmed with Presents. The old Kioupruli being sick to death, made use of this favourable juncture to give the Sultan to understand, his Son alone had the secrets of the Empire; for he had always bred him with a prospect to make of him a most able Minister of State. The Grand Signior prepossessed with the Father's former services, and besides that, being well satisfied that the change of Ministers is the greatest plague and disturbance, that may befall an Empire, thought fit to bestow the Father's place upon his Son, and accordingly Proclaimed him Grand Visier.  
Although Cara Mustapha, stood as fair as any of the Court for Preferments, yet he was contented with his employ, and put upon this moderation an high value before the Sultaness Validé, who took it as an unquestionable proof of his love: But indeed, she was no more but the pretext of it. Mustapha's heart was wholly devoted to fair Basch lari, and if he answered the forward affection of the Sultaness, 'twas only to get thereby more means and conveniency to court the Princess, 'twas not long  he made use of the liberty she had given him, he won with his Gifts, one of the Eunuches that waited upon her, and sent her by him a Selam made up with mysterious Flowers, which with a silent speech set forth the violence of his passion for her, and how smarting and cruel was his grief, to see himself bereft of her sight. The Princess kindly received his Selam, and to show him how far she was satisfied with it, she returned him a Box filled with Musk ('tis observable, that among the Turks this Language is as much intelligible as Love-letters amongst us) Cara Mustapha was so ravished with joy to see, through Baschlari's answer, she was not insensible of his Love, that he fancied he might, in time Mary her, notwithstanding the vast distance he saw betwixt his present state, and such a height of Fortune. This thought did so sweetly flatter and tickle his passion, that he minded nothing else, but how to carry it on to an happy end; and because he well knew, 'tis not lawful for any man to ask a Princess of the Ottoman Blood in Marriage, and that the Grand Signior himself must choose him, he deems worthy of the honour of his alliance, he resolved to court more assiduously the Sultan, that he might prefer him before all them, that were in right to pretend to the possession of Basch-lari.  
Hunting is the darling passion of Mahomet the fourth; Cara Mustapha presented him with a great number of choice Dogs, he had gathered from all parts of Europe; so that the Sultan grew thereby more fond of the sport, and hunted since oftener than formerly: As many times as he Hunts, the Boars are commanded to encompass Six or Seven Miles about, a vast space of Land, to the end that the game might not escape. These frequent troubles being very tiresome to the People, and utterly defacing the Country, gave occasion to great murmurs and complaints, but however no body durst tell the Sultan of it. The Mufty, which is the chief Doctor of the Law, spurred by his own zeal, and with the entreaties of several grave Bashaws, resolved at last to ventute on it, and fancied, he could, perhaps cure him of so violent a passion, in urging to him this religious argument; that, when his Predecessors were not in War, they used, to work with their own hands; that so illustrious an example might move their Subjects to give themselves to useful things, no body daring stand idle, whilst the Ruler of the World was busy; that even the Law itself ordered the Emperors to live upon their own labour, and not upon the sweat of their People's Eyebrows, or the Money of Taxes. Mahomet repining at such an unacceptable harangue, was ready many times to interrupt him, and shown by his countenance and gestures, that so free a discourse did not please him. The Mufty, who already repent his having taken upon him that dangerous Commission, would a little sweeten what he said, and added, that if a handiwork should vex the Prince, he might, to fulfil the Precept of the Law, make Arrows or any such like small pieces of work, that require little or no application; that as soon as the work is finished, he must but send it to some Wealthy Bashaw, who would receive it with a great deal of respect, as made with the Grand Signors own hand, and not fail to return his Highness such a Magnific present, as might abundantly provide for the charges of his Table. The Sultan sweetened with these last words, or perhaps, dissembling his Anger, told the Mufty, that he took in good part his Fatherly remonstrance, and assured him he would make use of it. Cara Mustapha had been very attentive to that conversation, and well knowing that Mahomet, though very respectful to the Ministers of the Alcoran, yet doth not willingly suffer himself to be crossed in his divertisements, begged of him the honour of a private audience, and spoke to him after this manner.  
Cara Mustapha, the humblest and devotedst of all thy Slaves, who useth his Ears, his Eyes, and his Tongue, but for the increasing of the Glory of his Lord, not being able to endure that the Mufty should abuse the Sacred Authority of his Character, presume to make remonstrances, and meddle with giving unseasonable advices to him that gives the Law, wherever the Sun shines, not remembering, that all the goods of the Earth are his own, and that 'tis through a special favour, that he bestoweth part thereof to his Slaves, doth with a deep sense of humility show thee, thou shouldest punish his rashness, and yet not recede from his advice, lest it might seem, the beloved of Alla and his Grand Prophet should contemn his Law. Thou knowest, the Mufty is the most covetous and saving of all Men; If thou wilt then, mortify him to the quick, thou must but go a hunting again, and send him part of the Venison, thou hast taken, with a word, that, to follow his sacred admonition, thou hast chosen the trade of a Hunter, and sendest him the fruit of thy labour; no doubt but he will liberally reward the Bearer, and return thee such a present, as may largely provide for the Expenses of thy diet. I am confident, if thou but followest this my humble motion, he will no more in his life School his own Master. The Grand Signior harkened to Mustapha's Speech with an unspeakable joy, gave him a Thousand thanks, and vowed, he was more beholding to him for this counsel, than for the very head of Assan. Two days after he failed not to go a Hunting, and performed all he had resolved upon with Mustapha. The Mufti knew too late his fault in opposing his Sovereign's pleasures, and was obliged to pay the honour he did him, with a very rich Present; and ever since that time, I warrant ye, he did never think of giving him such Godly Admonitions.  
Cara Mustapha was so entirely possessed with the care of courting the Princess, that his so frequent and regular attendance upon the Grand Signior, was rather the product of his love, than of his ambition. It fell out nevertheless, that this Monarch being extremely satisfied with his Services, began to think of setting up his Fortune, and accordingly Proclaimed him Bashaw of the Sea. Mustapha who looked upon this dignity, as a new step towards the Princess, was overjoyed at the happy news thereof; assoon as his preferment was public at Court, all the Grandees of the Empire were very forward in complementing him thereupon, and sent him rich Presents, as is usual in such like occasions, but in the midst of all these applauses, he thought of nothing but Basch-lari, and of preparing a rare Selam, that might with his silent Language, acquaint her with the true Sentiments of his aspiring heart; after he had got into the Selam all those Flowers he thought fittest to show a strong passion, and to let his Princess know, that he had accepted of the place of General of the Sea, but to have more opportunity to grow less unworthy of her, he trusted with it that Eunuch who had espoused his interest, but this Blockhead did so ill discharge his trust, that being catcht by the Kehaia, he could never have escaped a most severe punishment, if he had not confessed, the Selam came from Cara Mustapha. The Kehaia without any further inquiry, doubted not but this Gallantry regarded the Sultaness Validé, he warned the Eunuch never to take upon him such Commissions, took the Selam out of his hands, and carried it himself in great haste to the Sultaness, who sometimes indeed was entertained with Selams by Cara Mustapha, but made up only with Flowers of a most respectful and sensible gratitude. She was so surprised, and at the same time so overjoyed that a Woman of her Age, was presented with so tender a Selam, that not finding now at hand what was necessary for a regular answer, she bid the Kehaia to bring him, next Night, into her apartment. In the mean time, Cara Mustapha having heard of his Selam's miscarriage, attended all the day long upon the Grand Signior, waiting for an opportunity to meet the Kehaia, who on his side was seeking for him. They met opportunely together, the Kehaia shook Mustapha's hand, and whispered him in the ear that he himself had delivered his Selam, and was commanded to bring him that very Night, in such a place where he should be thanked for it. The Sultan's presence did not permit him to explain himself farther, Mustapha whose heart was filled with nothing but his royal Mistress, was so agreeably surprised to hear, she would see him, that without any other reflection, he wholly gave himself over to the transport of his Joy; and tickled in this critical minute, with the sweetest hopes that may attend love, he looked upon the Grand Signors condition as far less happy than his. The rest of the day was long to him, he passed it away in dressing up and undressing himself, never finding himself well enough, to appear before the Eyes of his Basch-lari. This so long expected Night being come, the chief of the Eunuches who used to guide him through different ways, for fear of meeting the Guard, got him safe into the Sultanesses Chamber. What pen might express Mustapha's amazement? he had flattered himself with the hope of seeing his Princess, now he finds himself unavoidably engaged with the Sultaness Mother! that Sultaness beginning to press him hard, he could by no means master up his disorder; she perceived it, and begun to fall upon reproaches, when Mustapha fearing lest she should dive into the true cause of his coldness, called back his wits about him, and told her that his new place forcing him shortly to absent from her, and put out to Sea, she indeed wronged him with her wondering at his trouble. This witty and most seasonable answer charmed the Sultaness; she was so satisfied with Mustapha, that far from searching any more into the Mystery of his disorder, it turned into a source of merit to him, so true it is, that a beloved one is easily credited and trusted unto. The Sultaness dismissed him, overloaded with all sorts of caresses, bid him to ground upon her protection in all things, and to be sure she would shortly see him called back at Court. So Cara Mustapha very cleverly came off this time; he cleared afterwards with the Kehaia the matter of the Selam, but because he knew him to be wholly devoted to the Sultaness, he took heed not to give him the least hint of his love with Basch-lari. Now, nothing being impossible to a man that loves indeed, he found a way how to send to the Princess another Selam, no less mysterious and tender than the former, through the contrivance of a Jewess, that sold Jewels in the Palace, and he had before parting this comfort to receive from her a Box full of Amber and Musk, which are the most open and expressive tokens of love, a Lady might give to her Lover.  
Assoon as the new Caplan-Bashaw had put to Sea, he bent himself wholly to the management of a glorious Campaign, hoping speedily to return, and throw his Laurels at the feet of his Princess, he gave chase to several Christian Corsairs, and met at last the Galleys of Maltha, which he attached with much bravery: but a Prince of the House of Lorraine, who commanded them, made so stout a defence, that after a long and cruel Combat, the Wind so parted both Fleets, that though they made their uttermost endeavours, they could never engage again one another. Two days after this Combat, the Turks discovered a Spanish Man of War, which they Fired upon, and took it after a very feeble resistance. Cara Mustapha having called on board his Admiral, the Spanish Captain, heard of him, that Ship was loaded with a great deal of precious goods, which the Viceroy of Naples, did send into Spain with his Daughter a beautiful Young Lady, who was a going to Madrit, in order to her being matched there with a Grandee. Mustapha conceiving that amongst so many rich goods, there might be found something worthy of his Princess, strictly forbade pillaging, and after he had got all the Soldiers out of the Ship, he came in and viewed her; he met first a number of Women bitterly weeping, who surrounded the fair Spanish Lady, which he presently discerned through her singular beauty, and the State of her Garb. Cara Mustapha, whose courage, and Warlike temper were assuaged by love, though the only Princess Basch-lari, was the Goddess he thought worthy the Sacrifice of his liberty, used his Slaves with kindness, and civilly answered the Petition of one of those Maids, that spoke to him in Italian, and whom he observed to be very witty. Among all the riches of the Ship, nothing pleased him so much, as a mirror wrought with a great deal of art and Industry. It was encompassed with little Cupids, playing and saying to one another, felice chi e amato. Assoon as Mustapha saw it, he designed it for his Princess; the Captain of the Ship told him, it was a Masterpiece, which the ablest workmen of Italy, had with emulation exercised their art on, and which was to be presented to the Queen of Spain, from the Viceroy of Naples by the Famous Roxolane, the very same Maid, which spoke just now with him, whom the Viceroy had with most advantageous proffers engaged for the Court of Spain, because she was endowed with the most pleasant and harmonious Voice that might be heard upon Earth. This stirred up Mustapha's curiosity; he discoursed again with Roxolane, who, notwithstanding the great trouble she was in, by such a sudden and cruel change of her condition, did nevertheless judiciously answer all his Questions: Mustapha, who aimed at his love in all things, conceiving, she could do him a kindness near Basch-lari, resolved to make her a present of that Slave, and the more to engage her in his interest, he used her with much civility, and saw all her goods exactly restored to her. Nay, his kindness stayed not there, he was no great admirer of vocal music, however he desired her to sing, and after having highly praised her voice, he took this opportunity to present her with a Bracelet of Diamonds. Roxelane whose Birth was but mean, and who had bid adieu to her own Country, to purchase with her Voice those advantages, fortune had refused to bestow upon her, thought herself fortunate in her slavery, and left no argument untouched to bring Donna Emanuela (such was the fair Spanish Lady's name) into a better temper, and to persuade her, not to give herself over to her sorrow; but that fair one, who had not the same reasons to bear up, did hearken to no counsels, and was continually weeping. Our Bashaw seeing, Roxolane was mighty sensible of his civil and gentle carriage towards her, called her once in private, and after he had exaggerated the great account he made of a person of so rare and excellent qualifications, he told her, he would make of her the most happy Slave in the World, if she would in good earnest espouse his interest, and engage to perform what he would prescribe her. Roxolane who had but an ordinary share of Beauty, and did never pretend to a very severe honesty, was even apt to think ill of the Turks palate, and did already prepare a favourable answer to his Gallantry, when he imparted to her the secret of his passion, and his design to place her near Basch-lari, that she might help his love, and keep the heart of the Princess besieged in his behalf; he made her so enticing a Picture of the inner part of the Seraglio, and of the happy life of them that wait upon the Sultanesses, that she, hoping thereby to better her condition, promised him a blind obedience to his commands, and a careful and exact performance thereof. Cara Mustapha was exceeding well pleased at her readiness, and now thought of sending his Presents to the Sultan and Sultanesses, that he might have a colour to send to Basch-lari the rich Looking-glass, without danger of discovering the Mystery of his Love, he would fain have sent Donna Emanuela to the Grand Signior, but being well acquainted with the fancy of the Prince, who was no way inclined to black beauties, and expecting an high ransom from a Person of so eminent a quality, he altered his mind.  
Amongst all the Presents he sent to Basch-lari, nothing was more acceptable to her, than the mirror; but when a Christian She-slave, explained to her the Motto of the little Cupids, felice chie amato, she did more attentively examined it, and found it more and more worthy of her esteem, well conceiving, Cara Mustapha would not have Presented her with it without a design. The Voice of Roxelane was wondered at in the Palace, and both the Sultan and Sultanesses would several times have the entertainment of her Singing; as for Basch-lari, although she was mighty pleased with it, yet she made more of her Company, because Mustapha was always the subject matter of their conversation: she did always commend to the Princess, either his good mien, his wit, his courage, or his unparalleled passion for her: In all these discourses, she did often mention the handsome Spanish Lady, not being able to forbear praising her excellent parts, as many times as she had occasion to name her; and her indiscreet zeal for Mustapha went so far as to commend him several times for his civility and kindness towards this fair Slave. That unseasonable way of commendation wrought upon the Princess' mind quite contrary to her expectation; she fancied it was not impossible but that Slave were loved by Mustapha, since he had not sent her to the Grand Signior; in a word she came to that height of suspicion and jealousy, that she turned into as many crimes, all the particulars of the Bashaw's handsome usage toward Donna Emanuela.  
The Sultaness Validé was indeed a great admirer of fine voices, but yet she discovered new graces, unknown to any other but her, in Roxelane, when she reflected upon her coming from Mustapha, and that she could by her hear of the present condition, and circumstances of her Lover. Therefore she feigned to spend whole Nights without sleeping, and upon this fair pretence, desired Basch-lari to give her Roxelane for a while, that the charm of her voice might ease her in her so long and troublesome watches.  
The Princess durst not refuse her, and passing by all the secret reasons she had to keep that Slave by herself, she must yield her to the entreaties of the Sultaness Mother, for as long as she would. The Sultaness begun to work upon her with Presents, then feigning herself to be much concerned in her misfortunes, she cunningly brought her upon the narrative, of the taking of the Man of War she was Shipped in. Roxolane who served the times, turned all to the advantage of the Turks, and inserted in her discourse so many passages glorious to Mustapha, that the Sultaness was moved at them, and stuck not to tell her this Bashaws interests were very dear to her remembrance, nay, that she had just now procured him the place of Caimakan, which is the first dignity of the Empire, next to the Grand Visier's. Roxolane ravished with joy for these good news, went on in her Commendation of Mustapha's qualities, and well perceiving, the Sultaness had an extraordinary kindness for him, even to show a great desire to see him possessed with his new dignity of Caimakan, which should engage him to a constant attendance upon the Grand Signior, she was deceived by so likely appearances; and thinking, the Sultanesses inclination did not go farther than a virtuous esteem for Mustapha, trusted her with the intrigue of his Love with Basch-lari, and earnestly entreated her to see that match made, assuring her, she could never do any better, or more acceptable service to him, than this: So unexpected a confidence smote the Sultanesses heart, like a Thunderbolt; she bid her to tell again and again, what she had indeed too well heard for her peace at the first time; and fearing, lest the Slave might perceive the unconquerable trouble she was in, she promised her to remember Mustapha's business, and quickly retired into her Closet, where she gave herself over to all such transports, as a cruel jealousy can breed in a slighted Woman. After a thousand projects of revenge, she found at last some comfort to think she could, with her credit and intrigues, put a stop to a passion so ruinous both to her glory and love. She begun accordingly with seeking new pretences to keep Roxelane in her apartment, for fear she might discover to Basch-lari, what had passed between them, and so quite spoil her designs.  
In the mean while, Mustapha comes to the Court, where he finds himself far less sensible of the Grand Signors new preferment, than of the happiness of being so near his adorable Princess. Upon his arrival he presented the Sultan, Sultanesses, and chief Eunuches with Magnific Presents; and being conscious of the so many obligations the Sultaness Mother had heaped upon him, he thought it his next duty, to make application to the Kehaia for a secret entertainment with her; the Sultaness being satisfied of his ingratitude, and yet exceeding well pleased at his continuing to court her, refused it at first, and sent the Eunuch packing; but that motion of pride proved too weak, to resist the plea of her own heart in behalf of Mustapha. She called back the Kehaia, even assoon as she had bid him retire, and commanded him to bring with his usual precautions, the Caimakan into her Chamber. Assoon as Mustapha came in, he with an affected transport of joy, cast himself at the Sultanesses feet; but she, far from helping him up again, as she used to do before, rebuked him severely, and choose the most injurious reproaches to upbraid him with his perfidy. Vile Slave, saith she, Christian Brood, which I have from the very dust of Mankind, lifted up to the second dignity of this Grand Empire, dost thou believe me so insensible of my glory, as to hearken to thy tales, while I am convinced, thou cheatest me, and that with an unpresidented ingratitude, thou makest a sacrifice of thy heart to a person famed, but by Assan 's slighting of her, and who is altogether unworthy to come into a Parallel with me, who am used to the adorations of the Rulers of the World. Mustapha overwhelmed with these so cruel reproaches of the Sultaness, and wondering at her being so far acquainted with his secret, durst neither answer, nor lift up his Eyes to look on her. Speak thou, perfidious Wretch, continued she, spoke, is it not true, thou lovest Basch-lari? I confess, answered then Mustapha, that I have deserved Death, since I have been so unfortunate as to incur your displeasure, but canst thou deny, replied she, that thou hast sent a Christian Slave to the Princess, with a very strict order never to let slip any occasion to entertain her in thy favour? 'tis true, said Mustapha, I have sent indeed a Slave to the Princess, and as I know that Christians are very ill bred, and know not what respect is due to the Ottoman Blood, I will not disown it, I took care to instruct her; and because she doth not very well understand La Lingua Franca, she must needs have mistaken my words. Though the Sultaness was satisfied in her judgement, that he was guilty, yet she did so much wish to have him cleared, that she allowed of this slight reason, and hearty forgave him, flattered with this thought, that if he had felt some tender motions for Basch lari, he did truly repent it. Mustapha took his leave after a World of Oaths, that he would rather undergo a Thousand Deaths, than to give her the least occasion of displeasure; he was so much troubled at the Sultanesses anger, and over all, to see her so near acquainted with the Mystery of his Love, that during a great many days he suffered all the torments a most disquieted mind is subject unto, a Thousand things perplexed him at once; on one side he feared the Sultaness, on the other, he loved Basch lari; he would not displease the Sultaness for fear of ruining his fortune; but he could not live, without hearing of his Princess; he was jealous of any thing he doubted, whether Roxelane had betrayed him or not; and in case he should send a Selam to Basch-lari, he was afraid that the Sultaness should be acquainted with it. After he had long floated among so many vexatious thoughts, he resolved at last upon undoing himself, rather than to be any longer ignorant how his case stood in the Princess' mind. Another Eunuch, whom he won with much bribing, took upon himself to deliver into her own hands a Salam, by whose silent Language, he assured her, that he was insensible to any other pleasure in the World, but to that of thinking he would love her for ever; and entreated her to believe that he had rejoiced at the new favour the Sultan was pleased of late to bestow on him, but because he grew thereby less unworthy of her alliance. In the mean time, Basch lari, whose mind was still possessed with the opinion, that the Caimakan Loved Donna Emanuela, had since confirmed herself into it, because of the so long silence of her lover, but more, especially, since she was told that having upon his return made several considerable Presents to the Sultan, he had still kept by himself the Spanish Lady. Such was her mind when the Selam came; she hardly took time enough to view it, and returned presently a small Box, which Mustapha received with all joy imaginable, not doubting in the least, but it was full of Musk and Amber. The great desire, he had to know the true sentiments of his Princess, did not permit him to put off one minute, the opening of the Box; but, oh strange amazement! he found it filled up with Rue, which herb shows, in that Language of Selams, the uttermost indignation; he was near to die with despair, at the sight of so convincing a Witness of his misfortune; after he had long vexed his mind, and guessed at the true cause of his Mistress' anger, he fancied that Roxelane had betrayed him; and upon this account conceived such a general hatred for all Christians, that without any other ground, he put a very ill usage upon all those, who were in his power, and caused Donna Emanuela to be clapped into a Dungeon, declaring her in plain Turk, her life should be accountable to him for Roxelane's perfidy. The Spanish Lady, who did not apprehend the meaning of these words, and daily expected to be redeemed by her Parents, was so frighted with the Caimakan's threaten, that she laid several days under the horrors of present Death, and without any comfort or hope of ever recovering her liberty.  
Now, the Princess Basch-lari, who was not yet undeceived about the pretended infidelity of her Lover, made her business to speak upon any occasion of the Spanish Lady's perfections, even to that degree of Womanly malice, that she said in the presence of the Grand Signior, that if all that, Roxelane published of that Christian Woman's charms were true, there was no such beauty in all the Seraglio. This word slipped out of her mouth as at unawares, stirred up the curiosity of the Sultan, who complained to Mustapha, for that he had not presented him with that handsome Slave, and bid him to send for her forthwith. She was brought, but so changed by the sorrow she felt for the loss of her liberty, and the bad usage of Mustapha, that the Grand Signior found not her beauty answerable to the Picture, Basch-lari made him of it; however she remained in the Palace, and did nevertheless give great jealousy to the Sultanesses, who had been alarmed at the report of her perfections, and at the Grand Seignior's earnestness to see her. Basch-lari, whose jealous Eyes found out a Hundred faults in her Face and Features, delighted much in vexing that poor innocent Maid, and asked her, one day, if she was not very sorry to part from the Caimakan. Donna Emanuela modestly answered, that ever since the beginning of her captivity, she knew no interruption in her misfortunes; that however, she found her condition much bettered in the Seraglio, since she was no more exposed to the threaten of the most cruel Man in the World, she was moved at these words, and with great eagerness descanted upon the hard usage, she had received from Mustapha. The Princess, though she much pitied the Spanish Maids misery, did nevertheless feel a secret tickling joy at those complaints she made against her Lover; and though one cannot but be moved at the hearing of a Friend's misfortune, yet 'tis very true, that in this occasion, all the cruelties of Mustapha to his Slave, were put to account of merit by Basch lari, who knew, at last, her error, and much repent her having sent to him a Selam made up with Rue. After she was fully convinced of the injustice of her suspicion, she felt a secret shame for it, and upbraided herself with her jealousy, as a weakness unworthy of an Ottoman Princess. In the mean while, the Caimakan vexed to the highest degree at the last tokens of her anger, was still minding how to justify himself; 'twas hard to do it: The Palace was inaccessible to him, he durst not trust the Eunuches, and saw a Thousand almost invincible obstacles, that opposed his approaching Basch lari, however all those difficulties disheartened him not. It came in his mind to make application to the Sultaness her Mother. She lived in the old Seraglio, and because the Persons that are sent thither, are not kept under so strict a confinement, as in the other, it was easy to him to send Presents to that Sultaness, who seeing herself out of favour, was overjoyed, that one of the most powerful Officers of the Empire should seek for her Friendship. She made on her side all suitable advances to answer the esteem he shown for her, and meet him half the way; so that Mustapha seeing her well disposed, acquainted her with his Love for the Princess her Daughter, and assured her, if he should ever become her Son in Law, she might expect from him an entire, and perfect obedience to her commands. The Sultaness did joyfully approve of his wooing, and proffered him her interest at Court to bring him to happiness. The Caimakan thanked her with much respect, but let her understand, 'twas more to the purpose to make sure of the heart of the Princess, than of the Sultan's consent. The Sultaness, upon the first opportunity failed not to speak a good word to her Daughter in favour of Mustapha, and shown her the great advantages, that must needs attend her Marrying so puissant a Minister. That long silence, the Caimakan had been forced unto, did a little perplex the Princess' mind; therefore, she was not sorry, that her Mother would manage her interest, and she answered her, with a blush, she would willingly Marry Mustapha, if the Grand Signior commanded it. That conversation was not hidden to the Caimakan; Baschlari's Mother gave him a faithful account thereof; and conceiving through the modesty of her answer, that she was appeased, he sent her a Selam, wherein he got such Flowers as might best assure her of the unshaken fidelity of his love, and of the pleasure, he felt for his being reconciled with her. The Princess was not insensible of his great zeal; at first, she would have returned him a Box full of all sorts of perfumes, but upon better thoughts, and lest so kind a Selam might show too much the sentiments of her heart, she was contented to send him a Box, wherein he found a small piece of white linen, which is a token of peace, he received it with much satisfaction, nay he would have it inchased into a rich Watch, which ever since he wore always about him, kissing it a Thousand times in a day.  
The Sultaness Validé, who was never wanting new pretences to keep Roxolane by her, that she might not speak to the Princess in behalf of Mustapha, begun at last to perceive, he was grown less forward in his duties, and attendance upon her than formerly. This remissness permitted her not to doubt any longer, but he was bound Slave to the Princess, her jealousy discovered to her, so many other circumstances, that in the first transport of her anger, she thought of utterly undoing that ungrateful Bashaw, but having not virtue enough to countenance so violent a resolution, she fancied, that if Basch-lari were once Married, Mustapha having no more hope to arrive to the possession of his Mistress, might easily forget her: As she had still much credit with the Grand Signior her Son, 'twas not long  she moved to him a Match for the Princess, and urged so many reasons for it, that he gave his consent, casting his eyes upon the Bashaw of Aleppo, to honour him with his alliance; he sent him word thereof, by a Hatcherif, and bid him forthwith to take his Journey to Constantinople. The Sultaness ravished with Joy, for a success so advantageous to her passion, did no more trouble herself for any good office, Roxelane might do to Mustapha, and sent her back to the Princess, who found no small comfort in complaining with her, of that cruel Match she was threatened with; as for the unfortunate Caimakan, nothing may be compared with his grief, when he heard of a decree that left no hopes to his Love. The Sultan's orders being all irrevocable, he gave himself over to despair, seeing nothing at all that might help him: The Sultaness was grown odious to his remembrance, because he knew well, she had alone advised that Marriage. The Grand Signior seemed unjust to his Judgement; nay, his own fortune was burdensome to him, since he could no more, either share it with, or sacrifice it to the only person upon Earth, for whose sake he loved to live. In this so general consternation of his mind, he thought, he might ease himself, if he could but see his Princess pay some Tears, or some sighs to their disappointment. The fancy of so slight a comfort flattered him to such a degree, that, maugré all dangers, that attended the Execution of this bold enterprise, he resolved to speak with her, choosing rather to perish than to be deprived of that Comfort. So having taken a resolution so suitable to his love and despair, he begged a private audience of the Sultaness Mother, who commanded the Kehaia to introduce him by Night, disguised in a Maid's garb, as he was used to do; he got then into the Seraglio, and leaving aside the Sultaness Validé's apartment, he went straightway to Baschlari's, his garb deceived the Eunuches that waited in her Chamber; they thought this Itchoglaness came from the Sultaness Mother, and gave her full liberty to approach the Princess, who was little less cast down than her Lover, for whether her heart secretly pleaded for him, or she feared to fall again into the hands of an Old Man, after the sad experiment she had made of Assan's contempt, the very thought of her Match brought her to despair. She was much astonished at the sight of Mustapha, and though her surprise and trouble hindered her to apprehend throughly, the dreadful danger he had run himself into, she nevertheless, blamed the boldness of his attempt; but, what have I to spare, when I lose you, fair Princess, saith he; since I must needs die with grief, if I see you in any other Man's arms than mine, I had rather to die by the hands of the Mutes, than to be forced to behold so dismal a Spectacle. Baschlari's heart melted into Tears at these words, and left to her Eyes the care to give him a Thousand Witnesses of her gratitude, for such a proof of his Love: but while they are so tenderly engaged, the Sultaness Mother who waited for her Gallant, wondering at his not coming, sent for the Kehaia, who assured her, that he had long since let in the Caimakan, and attended him pretty near her own Chamber. Then all her jealousy awaked, she doubted not but he was with the Princess, and fell into such a fury to see herself slighted by a Man, who notwithstanding those so many favours she had heaped upon him, used her as a Cloak to cover his Love for another, that without any farther Examination, she came to the Kaden or Governess of the Maids, and bid her presently to advise the Grand Signior, that a Man had dropped into the women's apartment, and at the same time sent word to the Mutes of the Seraglio, that they should be ready for the punishment of that rash mortal, assoon as the Grand Signors Orders were come, the Eunuches begun to seek after that Wretch, who was easily found out just as he was going to rejoin the Kehaia. The Sultan highly incensed at a boldness almost without precedent, would not have him Strangled by the Mutes; this Punishment not seeming to his Justice, cruel enough for so enormous a crime, he commanded, he should be the next day publicly impaled in the great yard of the Palace. The Kehaia himself was arrested, because he is accountable for all that comes into the women's Seraglio. Now the Sultaness hearing of the cruel decree of the Sultan, spent the whole Night in a great perplexity of mind. Sometimes she applaused herself, and flattered her passion with the hope of being soon revenged of her treacherous Gallant, but a minute after she repent to have caused such a noise, and feared least the Caimakan would discover her secret commerce with him; pity succeeded these wise reflections. That punishment, he was threatened with, seemed to her too cruel for a crime, which had no other principle but Love; and besides that, minding that Basch lari's Marriage was resolved upon, and that her departure would have infallibly broken the two Lovers measures, she cursed her own transport, and was in an extreme impatience to see the break of day, that she might go and beg the criminal's pardon. She thought moreover, if she discovered to the Sultan, that Mustapha had been so bold as to enter into Baschlari's apartment, it would be a hard case to hinder his death, and though she found an unvaluable pleasure in undoing her rival, yet she choose to bereave herself of it, and renounce so tickling and so sweet a revenge, rather than to exasperate her Son's spirit with so odious a circumstance. At break of day, she run into the Sultan's apartment. Dear Lion, saith she, it is the Caimakan, who hath been found disguised in a Maid's garb; no doubt, the violent passion, he had for the Spanish Lady, put him out of his wits; I am very sorry for it, because he was a faithful Servant to thy Highness, he deserves indeed to die; but, thy service being preferable before all, look thou whether it be not less inconvenient, to pardon him, than to deprive thyself of a Minister so zealous of thy glory. The Sultan surprised at the name of Mustapha called to mind, in that critical minute, the great and important services he had received from him, and finding much likelihood in all that his Mother said, he told her he was sorry, that he had been arrested, because he did not at all concern himself for the Spanish Slave, nay that he had repent to have taken her away from him.  
At the same time, he granted his pardon, but was not so indulgent to the Kehaia, whom he commanded absolutely to be strangled; nevertheless, the Sultaness Mother so earnestly sued for his life; that, though with much ado, she at last obtained he should not die; but he must lose his place, and be turned out of the Palace. So Mustapha was set at liberty, when he expected nothing but Death, and as great Monarches know well how to season their favours, The Sultan being persuaded, he was in Love with the Spanish Lady, sent her back again to him two days after, and Mustapha had ever since that time, all respect imaginable for Donna Emanuela, because he looked upon her as the Grand Seignior's Slave. In the mean while, the very terrors of Death had not been able to diminish his Love; he was on the contrary so bewitched with Baschlari's charms, since his private conversation with her, that he grew more sensible than ever of that fatal Marriage, which was to rob him of his Princess, but especially, when he heard, the Bashaw of Aleppo her future Husband was upon his departure, and would shortly arrive at Constantinople. This news alarmed him so much, and his hatred for that rival increased to such a degree, that he wholly bend his wit, to find a way how to undo him, and because he knew well, that the Bashaws who have Governments afar off the Court, do endeavour to grow rich by all sorts of wicked ways, and the People durst not complain of their injustice, but after they are called home, he sent one of his confidents to Aleppo, who did cunningly publish every where, that the Bashaw should never come back again. This false report wrought in the People's mind, as far as Mustapha could wish, an infinite number of complaints were made against the Bashaw; and the Cadi of Aleppo, who had a secret Order from the Caimakan, to examine carefully all that might serve a turn against him, he sent, in a few days, to the Grand Visier, an ample memorial of all his cruelties and misdemeanours, he made the report thereof to the Divan, in the presence of the Grand Signior, who was so highly offended and incensed thereby, that not expecting so much as the Grand Viziers Vote, he sent presently a Chiaoux with a hatcherif to fetch his Head. This unfortunate Bashaw, having no reason to fear such an order from the Grand Signior, who had lately designed him his Brother in Law, bid his Steward to bring the Chiaoux into a magnific apartment, which he had prepared for the Princess with great cares and infinite expenses. After he had given him sufficient time to view all the riches of the place, that he might give a favourable account thereof to the Grand Signior, he came to him to know what was his errand. The Chiaoux served him with the fatal Hatcherif, and without any other compliment threw a silk rope on his Neck, and Strangled him presently. The Princess, who hated that Old Bashaw, had the good fortune to succeed him in his vast Estate, though she never saw him in her life; and Mustapha being so happily rid of one whose life was so great an hindrance to his love, flattered himself now that nothing would oppose his happiness, and contrived with the Sultaness Mother of Basch-lari, that upon the next Bayram, at which time the Sultanesses of the Old Seraglio wait upon the Grand Signior, she should recommend her Daughter's interest to his Highness, and move to him the intended Match.  
Although the secret commerce of Mustapha with the Sultaness Valide was ended, with the favour of the chief Eunuch, yet he still managed her protection, and sometimes sent Selams to her, wherein he affected to show himself very sorrowful, for being so long bereft of the happiness of her presence. These Witnesses of a remnant of love did very little persuade the Sultaness. She doubted not but Mustapha had much contributed to the Death of the Bashaw of Aleppo; however, because Women do not willingly part with any of their Conquests, she accepted of his Selams, and feigned to believe what they meant, but she nevertheless, minded of Marrying Basch-lari, and removing her from the Port. The Grand Visier being dead in this juncture, all the Subjects of that vast Empire stood in great expectation of him that should be raised to that height of honours. The Sultanesses and prime Eunuches made their interests, every one in favour of their particular friends; but the Sultan, who had a great inclination to Mustapha, preferred him before all the other candidates, and Proclaimed him his Grand Visier, whereupon he received the compliments of the whole Court, his very Enemies being the forwardest of all in sending Magnific Presents to him. The Sultanesses whose interest it is to keep a good correspondency with that first Minister, sent secretly their emissaries to compliment him in their behalf, every one of them respectively, endeavouring to let him understand, they had had a great influence in the Grand Seignior's choice. Cara Mustapha being so arrived to the highest dignity a Subject of the Ottoman Empire may aspire unto, did no more doubt but the Sultan would honour him with his alliance, and give him the Princess Basch-lari in Marriage, and if sometimes his love made him apprehensive, and fearful of some difficulties, he presently relied upon the Grandeur of his fortune, which lifted him above all other Viziers and Bashaws, that might pretend to the possession of his Mistress.  
The Bayram being come, the Sultaness Krali a very ambitious Woman, who hoped to get again in the Government of the State, if ever the Grand Visier should Marry her Daughter, waited upon the Grand Signior, and so cunningly wrought upon him, that he approved of the Match, and promised her, he would shortly see it accomplished. She failed not to acquaint the Grand Visier with the good success of her visit, who was so transported with joy at these happy news that he set all his Slaves at liberty, the fair Spanish Lady alone did not enjoy that favour, because having once entered the Sultan's Seraglio, the Visier could not free her without his special Warrant; but that Prime Minister used her with so much civility and kindness, that such a captivity might have been pleasant to any other, but this charming Maid, who had secret reasons to bewail still the misery of her State. although the Grand Visier had granted liberty to all his Slaves, yet there was found amongst them a young man of very good mien, who refused it. The Visier referring his refusal to the great Zeal he had for his service; proffered him several advantageous conditions, if he would turn Turk. The Slave answered him, he was so well satisfied with his fortune, that he would not change it for that of any Bashaw of the Port. So proud an answer surprised the Visier, who caused him to be secretly observed, he that was charged with it, acquainted him a little while after, that this young Slave spent whole Nights in weeping under the Windows of the Spanish Lady. The Visier conceiving he was in love with her, commanded him to be put in Fetters, and having sent for Donna Emanuela, told her, in a jesting way, that a Christian Slave did so passionately Love her, that he spent whole Nights under her Window, lying upon the ground; but that he would soon see her rid of that silly Gallant, and cure him of his folly, with a daily dose of Five Hundred Bastinadoes. She grew pale at these last words, and a deluge of Tears breaking out of her Eyes, stirred up the curiosity of the Grand Visier, who earnestly entreated her to tell him whether she knew that Slave. Donna Emanuela seeing herself betrayed by her Tears, resolved to discover her secret, and being afraid, the Visier might perhaps, put a bad construction upon her conduct, she spoke to him in these terms.   

THE HISTORY OF DONNA EMANUELA  
THat unhappy Slave you speak of, my Lord, is called Don Gaspard de Toledo, he is of one of the most Illustrious Families in Spain, Donna Maria de Mendoza his Mother, was bred together with mine in the Queen's Palace, both under the quality of Maids of Honour; and though beauty doth always breed envy amongst Persons of the same rank in Royal Houses, yet there was such a conformity of humours and principles between them, that they never concealed any thing one from another, and loved themselves withas much sincerity as tenderness. They were both Married the same year, and their love proved no less fervent and true after their Marriage, than while they were Maids. About the Years end Donna Maria was brought to Bed of the unfortunate Don Gaspard; as for my Mother she found herself big with Child but three years after, and you see my Lord the product of her breeding. Donna Maria was exceeding glad that my Mother had brought into the World a Daughter, and even assoon as I was born, she demanded me in Marriage for her Son; our Planets approved of our Mother's design, and bred between us such a sympathy, that we did prefer the pleasure of being together, before all other divertisements suitable to our Age; but our happiness ended almost assoon as we begun to know it. Don Gaspard was near twelve, and I eight years old, when my Father was sent Ambassador to Rome, and took along with him all his Family; our Parents were very busy, how to give us some comfort in this hard separation, and found no better way to sweeten our grief, than to conclude our Marriage, which was done with all usual formalities, having both signed it by their command.  
My Father's Embassy lasted Six Years, and because he had been at vast expenses in Rome, the Government of Naples was bestowed upon him, as a recompense for his Charges; so that my Mother foreseeing, we could not return so soon in Spain, wrote to that of Don Gaspard, and desired her to send him into Italy. They gave him an equipage answerable to his birth, and he departed. But Don Gaspard who then begun to be sensible of Martial glory, hearing of the Wars in the low Countries, took his Journey towards Flanders, and thought no more of Naples. My Mother who had been acquainted with his departure from Spain, was in a great trouble for him, and I must confess to you, my Lord, that I had a great share in her sorrow, a while after we had intelligence from Madrit, that he was in Flanders. My Father was so offended at his coldness, or rather, slighting of me, that he would have broken all the bounds of our Engagement, had not my Mother sweetened his anger, and taken him from that resolution, though with no small pain. Peace having succeeded the War between the two Crowns, which balance the Affairs of Europe, and Don Gaspard having no more occasion to get glory, felt some impatience to see me again, but he was willing to satisfy his curiosity without being known, he came to Milan, and having communicated his design to the Prince of Ligne, who was then Governor of that Dukedom, he earnestly entreated him to give him leave to go under the name of his Son, and to write a recommendatory Letter to my Father, that upon account of their ancient friendship, he might hope a kind reception from him. The Prince, who was not ignorant of my being long since Married with Don Gaspard, conceiving, he would use that Letter only to play upon me some gallant trick, that should, at most, last one day or two, granted it to him in what manner he was pleased to have it. Don Gaspard arrived at Naples, where he passed easily for the Prince of Ligne's Son, for he was so changed since his Childhood, that no body knew him again. My Father gave him an apartment in his Palace, and forgot nothing that might Witness the great esteem he had both for the Father and the Son. The first time, I saw him at Naples, I wished, my Lover might be as well made as he, he entertained me with so much wit, and I discovered in his Person so many excellent qualities, that I had a secret shame within myself for that natural inclination I felt for him, fancying that I ought to esteem none in the World but Don Gaspard; so that I resolved to shun the Company of a Cavalier, whose sight might prove so ruinous to my virtue. In the mean time, my Father being extremely scandalised to hear no more of Don Gaspard, although the peace was made, was so satisfied with the young Prince of Ligne, that he said several times to my Mother, he would willingly have him to his Son in Law, my Mother gave him a Thousand reasons to the contrary, and though she did agree with him about the merit of the young Prince, yet she could not resolve to turn out the Son of Donna Mendoza her Friend. I had much to suffer in this juncture. My Father on one side would have me no more think of Don Gaspard; on the other, my Mother represented to me as so many crimes, the least thoughts of any other but him who was designed to be my Husband. My perplexity was such as cannot be well imagined. I could not keep me from a great esteem for the Prince of Ligne, but however my heart stood firm for Don Gaspard. I will not trouble you, My Lord, with the several ways he used to corrupt my virtue, which held out against all his attacks; nay, I did so happily hid from him the secret motions of my heart, that he could never observe in my conduct any thing that might give him the least hope. A little while after, my Father received a Letter from the Governor of Milan, wherein he begged his pardon for the little cheat he had put upon him, in writing a recommendatory Letter to him for Don Gaspard de Toledo, under the Name of his Son, and wished him much Joy for having chosen a Son in Law endowed with so many excellent parts. As he was already prepossessed with a great esteem for the Prince, he was overjoyed to find in him the true Don Gaspard, he sent immediately for him, and all the attendants being retired, he embraced him with all the tenderness of a true Father, approved of his witty Plot and permitted him to carry it on still. Don Gaspard who fell at first in no small confusion, to see himself discovered, confessed to my Father, he had thought fit to know me before our Marriage, for fear of falling into that inconveniency which is so common amongst Spaniards, who slight their Wives, because having never seen them before their engagement, they use themselves to a possession which was never mixed nor seasoned with any alarm, and consequently they never feel for them but very lukewarm and languishing passions; he added so many things to my advantage, that I could not rehearse them without a blush. My Father left him, being extremely edified to see so much wisdom in so tender a Youth. That very same day, he would have him sit at Table with my Mother and me, which is looked upon in our Country, as a very extraordinary favour, my Mother repined at it, and did her utmost to hinder it; but seeing my Father would absolutely have it so, she ceased to oppose it. After meat she retired in her Chamber, and I was obliged to follow her. She told me, with tears, that she could not apprehend the meaning of her Husband, but entreated me never to forget that I was bound to Don Gaspard, and feign a Distemper rather than sit again at Table with the Prince of Ligne. In the mean time, my Father not being able to see my Mother any longer in a bad humour, let her know that the false Prince of Ligne was the true Don Gaspard, in Witness whereof he shown her the Letter of the Governor of Milan. There was never a Joy like hers. She embraced her Husband an Hundred times, and recalling in her mind Don Gaspard's features, she found that, indeed, he resembled Donna Maria de Mendoza, and she could not imagine how she might have stayed so long in so gross an error. She was in a great impatience to see Don Gaspard and embrace him, but my Father who had bound himself to secret, earnestly entreated her to be silent, nay to conceal still from me the business for a while, as I was ignorant of all these particulars, I lived in a great perplexity of mind. I pleaded indisposition according to my Mother's command, but yet I insinuated to my Father, that I was well enough to go and sit at Table with him, he was angry with me, for that out of complaisance to her, I failed once to be there, but on a sudden, I saw a strange alteration in my Mother's carriage, she did no more oppose it, on the contrary, she bid me fit at Table every day just by the Prince, and dressed me with her own Jewels to set off my Beauty; I perceived at the same time, that she had an extraordinary kindness for him upon all occasions; nay, she affected to withdraw in her Closet after meal, and commanded me to stay by my Father, who usually played at Chess with an old Chaplain of his, so that the false Prince was in full liberty to court me; which indeed he performed with so much passion, and in so tender and enticing a manner, that I was even ready to surrender, when my Mother did well perceive my weakness, and being afraid like a prudent Woman, that I would perhaps too favourably answer his Fires, and that Don Gaspard would not approve of the Princes' progress upon my heart, discovered me the intrigue of his disguise, and recommended me over all, not to give him the least suspicion that I were acquainted with it. I resolved at first to be revenged of this trick, and to punish him sound, who was the contriver thereof; but it was impossible for me to dissemble long, and I found so much pleasure in thinking that I could, without failing to my former engagement with Don Gaspard, satisfy the secret Inclination I had to the Prince, that I had not virtue enough to show him the least indignation; nay, far from frowning upon him, I sought his company, and admired all that he said, and kept with him as long as decency could allow, and when I was obliged to retire, it was always with a secret impatience to see him again; he had for me the same sentiments I had for him, but with this notable difference, that he enjoyed the pleasure to express them to me an Hundred times a day, whereas I lived in a continual reserve, being forced to conceal mine from him, but at last his passion grew so violent that he came to my Father, desired him to accompany him to my apartment, to tell me his true name, and bring quickly our Marriage to an happy conclusion. I was so troubled, when my Father presented him to me, and I was so little attentive to his compliment, that I have quite forgot it; but this I remember well, that Naples was preparing to honour our Wedding with Magnific Feasts, and all manner of public rejoicings, just at the time when Letters came from Spain, by which we were informed of the Death of Don Gaspard's Father. This unseasonable news broke all our measures. It was resolved, Don Gaspard should ride Post to Madrit, and that, for his Mother's comfort, we should be Married in Spain, whither I was to go by Sea three Months after. I will not trouble you, My Lord, with the sad account of our grief, when we left one another; but it is certain that I had a foresight of those misfortunes that have befallen us since, and that I swooned away within my Mother's Arms, when he took his leave of me. Assoon as he was arrived in Spain, he wrote to my Father, and desired him to send me thither before the three Months we had agreed upon were expired. My Father who had a great desire to see me Married with that young Lord; whose merit and virtue were well known to him, thought fit to grant him his request; I embarked, and after a long and troublesome Navigation, our Seamen told us, they had discovered the Coast of Spain, this news made me forget all the toils of so painful a Journey, and I did already flatter myself with the hopes of seeing shortly my Lover, who expected me at Barcelona, when you made yourself Master of our Ship. Don Gaspard's heart was broke at the tidings of my sad adventure, his courage or rather his Love, did not permit him to stay for any succour from my Father. He provided himself with a considerable Sum of Money, and took Ship together with some Religious Men, who depart every year from Spain, for the Redemption of Christian Slaves in the Dominions of the Grand Signior; having Landed at Constantinople, he was told, that I could no more be Redeemed, because I was shut up in the Seraglio, and what care soever he took to hear of me, it was impossible for him to do it. All his Friends advised him to return home, but he would not follow their Counsels, he stayed in Constantinople, though bereft of all hopes of ever seeing me again, he heard nevertheless of some Jews, that I had been sent back in your Seraglio; he proffered them an ample reward, if they could but get him a place in your Household. As nothing seems hard to those Mercenary Souls, when they have a prospect to satisfy their insatiable avarice, they gave him great hopes; but however, after they had vainly tried all sorts of ways to compass their design, they told him 'twas altogether impossible to do it, because, there was no Precedent that a Mussulman had ever kept Christians in his service, except they were his Slaves. These difficulties disheartened him not, and he did very willingly consent that the Jews should sell him to your Kehaia; after which he found a way at last how to discover himself to me, and notwithstanding the great alteration of his fortune, I presently knew him again. Now see, my Lord, continued Donna Emanuela, if he deserves to be so severely dealt with as you had designed.  
The Grand Visier was moved at this Speech, and after he had commanded his Kehaia to see Don Gaspard put out of Fetters, he assured the Spanish Lady, that her condition was not so unfortunate as she fancied, since the Grand Signior whose Slave she was could permit her to Marry her Lover, and bestow upon them both such an Estate, as might equal if not surpass that which they had left behind them in their own Country; that they should but cause themselves to be instructed with the Law of Mahomet; to enable him thereby to speak in their behalf to the Sultan, and procure them all manners of benefits from his Highness; which else he could not do, because his Religion did forbid him to concur any way to the settlement of a Christian; he would or could not stay for her answer, but sent immediately to both of them; his Doctors to teach them the Precepts of the Alcoran, being very confident, that loving one another to such an high degree of tenderness, they would never refuse those so advantageous conditions he proffered to them; but these couple of Heroic Souls stood firm and unshaken in their Religion, and after they had given one another a Thousand assurances, that their mutual love should endure as long as their life, they resolved in presence of the Turkish Divines, rather to die than to renounce Christianity. The Grand Visier being acquainted with their resolution spoke again to Donna Emanuela, and let her know that she must bid an eternal farewell to Don Gaspard, if she would be so obstinately bend upon her Religion; nay, that he was a going to embark him in a Ship, that was ready to sail for Spain, but all these threaten did not shake her constancy. She answered still with the same courage, and her virtue carried it over her Love. The Grand Visier applied himself next to Don Gaspard, urged to him all sorts of reasons and arguments drawn out of the interest of his Love and Fortune, but all in vain, so that seeing it was not lawful for him, according to the Principles of his Religion, to help them in these circumstances, he forced the Jews, who had sold Don Gaspard to pay his ransom, and sent him back in his own Country.  
Whilst the Grand Visier waited with an unspeakable impatience, for the Grand Seignior's Orders upon his Marriage with the Princess Basch-lari; that Monarch who did never take a final resolution upon any thing, but more especially upon such matters as regarded the Princes, or Princesses of his Family, without first consulting the Sultaness Validé his Mother, imparted to her his design to match the Grand Visier with his Sister, and related to her all those reasons, the Sultaness Krali had urged to him, to move him thereunto. The Sultaness Validé needed the succour of all his wit to put by this dreadful Blow. She feigned at first to approve of the Sultan's project, and added yet other reasons to confirm her Son in this resolution: but (oh what is not a cunning and jealous Woman capable to do) after a silence of some moments she said, that when the Prince hath once trusted a Minister with the whole conduct of his Empire, he cannot be too cautious, or do too much to engage him in his interest by all possible means; that, for her, for from disliking a design so conformable to the good of the State, she thought 'twas not enough to Match his Sister with the Grand Visier, but moved further that, to bind him with a nearer alliance, he ought to give him his Daughter, though then but Five Years old. She upheld her motion with so many other arguments, that she persuaded the Grand Signior of the reasonableness thereof, and he promised her to follow it. This Sultaness, whose aim was only to break the measures of our Lovers, was not contented with the resolution of the Sultan, to make of the Grand Visier his Son in Law, her jealousy did yet require a more cruel revenge. She shown a great concern for the establishment of the Princess Basch-lari, and entreated the Sultan to prevent all the complaints of the Sultaness Krali her Mother, by Matching her with Bashaw Asasp, upon whom at the same time he might bestow the Government of Buda, which is one of the most important and considerable post of the whole Empire. The Grand Signior having approved of all his Mother's Counsels, thanked her for her great Zeal to his interest; the next day he sent for Cara Mustapha, to whom he declared his resolution to honour him with his alliance, by giving him in Marriage his only Daughter, which was the richest and dearest treasure he had in the World, and the infalliblest Witness, he might have of his being fully satisfied with his services. Mustapha stood so amazed, and so overwhelmed with anguish at this cruel discourse, that the Sultan should have certainly perceived the great trouble, which was spread all over his Face and Person, had not he, to hid his commotion, cast himself at the Feet of his Master, which he embraced a long while, without uttering one Word. The Sultan who attributed this respectful silence to an excess of joy for so pleasant a news, told him at the same time of Baschlari's Match with Bashaw Asasp, whom upon account thereof he made Governor of Buda: The unfortunate Visier resented this addition of grief in a manner, that can be better imagined than expressed. The Sultan seeing him still prostrated at his Feet, and that he would not rise up, thought to the purpose to spare him the confusion of an answer, upon so nice an Affair, and retired still persuading himself, that Mustapha's silence could have no other cause but the excess of his Joy.  
Assoon as he was alone, he gave himself over to despair, seeing no condition in the whole World more unhappy than his, he revolved in his mind, that he had arrived to the highest dignities of the Empire, far less by his ambition, than by his Love, which had made him vigilant and active in hope of pleasing his Princess; that after he had ventured his life to inform her of his passion, that same love had prompted him with means how to undo the Bashaw of Aleppo her designed Husband; that he had rejoiced at his preferment to the place of Grand Visier, but because he grew thereby less unworthy of his Princess; that he had engaged the Sultaness Krali to speak in his behalf; that the Grand Signior had liked the motion of his Match, and that after all that he must spend his life in a continual Slavery with a Child of Five Years, and see his Princess in another's Arm, or to say better, never see her any more, since she must go to Buda with her Husband; these cruel reflections afflicted him so much, that he should have forgot to send the usual presents to the Grand Seignior's Daughter, had not his friends, hearing of the Honour this Monarch had bestowed upon him, earnestly entreated him to answer it, and to present the Young Princess with Slaves, Toilets, Gowns, and Jewels, according as it is practised in such like occasions. The Grand Visier passed many days in private, during which he granted audience to no Body, and found no better comfort than to let Basch-lari know his despair, and assure her, that in spite of all the Grand Signors violence and injustice, he was resolved to venture a Thousand lives, for to convince her, he would love her to his last breath; but Bashaw Asasp having used the Precaution to draw in, with rich presents, the Sultaness Krali to his party, she spoke to her Daughter in his Favour, and cunningly let her understand, that the Grand Visier, being Master of the Empire, it would have been easy for him to Marry her, if sacrificing his love to his ambition, he had not preferred the quality of Son in Law, of the Grand Signior before that of Brother. The Princess who found a great likelihood in her Mother's reasons, was sensibly moved at that contempt, and resolved to forget the Grand Visier; but all the efforts she made to conquer it, were fruitless. She endeavoured to stifle that secret inclination, she felt for him; but it had got so deep and so strong a root within her heart, that this rebellious heart did always revolt against her reason; and all that she had been told of her Lover's ingratitude, was not sufficient to blot out his sweet Idea of her mind; however, though she had an extreme repugnancy for a March with Bashaw Asasp, she must follow the stream of her destiny, and her Mother made her at last resolve to obey the irrevocable Orders of the Grand Signior. The Sultaness Validé whose aim was only to remove, assoon as she could, so dangerous a rival, persuaded the Sultan to make her departed upon the very same day of the Ceremony of her Marriage, which was performed with such rigour, that she had not so much liberty allowed to her, as to wait upon her Mother in the old Seraglio, to bid her the last adieu. The Grand Visier got nevertheless his Selam presented to the Princess, that same fatal day; she received it without knowing almost what she was a doing, being tossed with an infinite number of confused and opposite motions; yet, maugré her anger, and all those bounds she had just now entered into, she found some comfort in receiving a Selam from her Lover, though she conceived, that he could not allege any good reason, to excuse his perfidy; but when she knew through the disposition and quality of the Flowers the Selam was compounded with, that Mustapha was brought to despair, and assured her of an everlasting love, that knowledge served but to increase her grief, and to make her more sensible of so cruel a separation. Roxelane who with her discourses had always nourished and cultivated her love for the Grand Visier, in hopes of obtaining her liberty after their Marriage, was no less cast down than her Lady. This conformity of sentiments, or perhaps, a secret pleasure the Princess felt in talking of Mustapha, with a Person that was in his interest, made her complain to that Slave, for to try her mind, of the perfidy of the Visier, who after having made a Sacrifice of her to his ambition, was yet so cruel as to increase her anguish with vain endeavours to persuade her by most passionate Selams, that he did lose her to his great grief, and would never cease to love her; Roxelane forgot nothing that might justify the Grand Visier, and the Princess was so ready to allow of all that could do it, that she easily believed, the Sultan had forced him to Marry his Daughter; but when she reflected upon her Mother's reasons, and that the Grand Visier, being absolute Master in the Empire could have taken other measures to prevent her misery, she presently concluded he had never had for her but an ordinary passion, since he had not opposed her Match with Bashaw Asasp, as he did with the Bashaw of Aleppo; as these reflections did interess her glory, she was so overpowered by them, that she took a final resolution never to hear of him, and accustomed herself by degrees to the caresses of her Husband, who used her with all imaginable respect and kindness.  
The Grand Visier being inconsolable upon the Princess' departure, gave over the Government, and spent some Months in such a languishing condition, that they despaired of his Life. Nevertheless with time, and the remedies of the ablest Physicians of the Empire, he recovered his former health, and took again the care of the State. Assoon as he begun to recover, the Sultaness Validé who was no more afraid of a rival, made several steps towards him, for the renewing of their commerce, but the Visier, who could not forget her so maliciously contriving the Match of Basch-lari, and would no more trouble himself with the intrigues of the Seraglio, since life itself was a burden to him, did not answer these advances; nay, he took from her that share she had in the Government of Affairs, by insinuating to the Grand Signior, that 'twas to bewanting to his own glory, & to violate all the Rules of State Policy, partake his authority with a Woman, who had abused it on several occasions. The Sultaness being incensed at the Grand Viziers contempt, and well warned of his design to get her out of credit, turned all her kindness for him into a mortal hatred. She was seized with a fit of fury as often as she remembered, that the very Man who was beholding to her for his Life, and which she had raised to the eminentest dignity of the Empire, did now slight her, and used that credit she had procured him, but to destroy her. She looked upon him as a Monster of ingratitude, and found as much pleasure in contriving a revenge against him, than she had done formerly in raising him to honours for to content the motions of her love, but the Grand Visier, who did put to no account all the good Offices he had received from her, since that cruel outrage she had made to him, by taking away Basch-lari even from his own arms, used such precautions near the Sultan, that he countermined all the Sultaness Mothers cunnings, and was ever since more absolute in his Ministry, than he had ever been until that time. In the mean while, the Princess Basch-lari, who was at Buda with her Husband, lived a very happy life in appearance; but all the respects of the Bashaw her Husband, did not hinder her to think sometimes of Mustapha, and to feel a great pleasure in talking of him with Roxolane; she did nevertheless endeavour to persuade that Slave, she had wholly forgot him. But Roxelane, who knew well her sentiments was not complaisant to such a degree, as to agree with her about it. The Princess being ashamed of the opinion, or rather knowledge, that Maid had of a Love, which she could not stifle, made an effort upon herself, and resolved to set her at liberty, that she might be rid of a Person, whose presence did continually upbraid her with her weakness; and that she might the better persuade the Slave, that she was no more troubled for Mustapha, she commanded her to return to Constantinople, to see the Grand Visier, to assure him, that she lived happy, and that she had set her at liberty, merely to be rid of the sight of a Woman, that might remember her of her former complaisance to him. Though that resolution was most contrary to her sentiments; she thought it however most conducive to her glory, to let the Grand Visier know, that she saw his indifferency without grief. This last reflection thoroughly determined her, and caused her to take measures with her Husband, for the Journey of Roxolane to Constantinople upon other pretences; assoon as she was arrived at the Port, she failed not to wait upon the Grand Visier, who received her with a great deal of kindness. She gave him an account of Baschlari's sentiments, but with so much cunning, that he remained satisfied, there was less indifferency in her anger, than love; from that moment he thought himself less unfortunate, and begun to mind of the means, how to see his Princess again, he had several conferences with Roxolana, who helped him to perceive, that Baschlari's so much affecting to be believed happy, shown rather a passion not yet well extinguished, than a Soul truly quiet and calm. The Grand Visier was so transported with joy at the hearing of particulars which still flattered his passion, that he forgot nothing to show his gratitude to Roxelane, and promised her to send her back in the Country of her Birth. Roxelane not being willing to let slip so fair an opportunity, entreated him to grant her also the liberty of Donna Emanuela; but the Visier let her understand, that it did not lie in his power to do it, because a Slave, who had had the honour to be designed to the Grand Seignior's pleasures, could never upon what colour soever, be redeemed or freed; but he assured her, that he would never demand of her any thing contrary to her fidelity to Don Gaspard, though she should be used with the same respect, that was paid to his Wives. Roxelana seeing 'twas impossible for her to obtain Donna Emanuela's freedom, accepted of the Grand Visier's proffer, and returned in Italy overwhelmed with favours, and more happy than she was, before she fell into Slavery.  
The Ambassadors of Count Teckley, that Famous Chief of the Malcontents in Hungary, did at that time renew their entreaties at the Port, to obtain a relief from the Sultan against the Emperor. The Grand Visier would fain have made use of so favourable an occasion to go, and see his Princess at the Head of an Army, under the pretence of assisting the Malcontents; but he had just now concluded a Peace with the King of Poland, and put the Grand Signior upon the thoughts of other Conquests, being both prepossessed, through the intrigues of the House of Austria, that most part of the Princes of Europe, were confederate under the Emperor's command, to destroy France, which could never resist so many Puissances united against it: and not doubting, but in such a happy juncture, it would be easy for the Grand Seignior's Navy to make themselves Master of Provence, he had already sent Orders to Caplan Bashaw to put to Sea.  
Now seeking a fair Colour to break honestly with France, It came in his mind to refuse the honour of the Sopha to the French Kings Ambassador, and engaged the Corsairs of Algiers and Tripoli to insult all the Ships of that Nation, they could meet with; assuring them of a powerful protection: But seeing, the War of the Christian Princes did not facilitate any enterprise to the Grand Signior, and that France did still maintain itself, maugré that great number of Enemies, he fell into a fit of impatience, and his love made him wish, that all that he had been told of the State of Christendom, might prove false, to the end, that he might have a pretext to go in Hungary, and see his Princess by the way at Buda. Therefore he sent secretly his Emissaries in most Courts of the Christian Princess, with Orders, to send him a faithful account of the posture, and condition of Affairs therein. A little while after he heard, by their reports, which were all found consentaneous, of the Conquest of Lewis the French King, the admirable conduct of that Monarch, and of the great disorder of his Enemies. The Grand Visier acknowledging thereby, that all he had heard before, was but an effect of the contrivance of the Emperor's Emissaries, acquainted the Sultan withal, and drew him out of that error, he had himself so long been in, of the pretended decay of France's power, but they knew soon after with their own experience, that Lewis the great was more in condition to give the Law to others, than to receive it of any body. The Grand Seignior's Fleet favouring by the secret Orders of the Port, the Corsairs of Algiers, that of France blocked up Caplan Bashaw in the Port of Chio, and forced him to abandon them to their just revenge. The Grand Visier took no notice of this swinging affront, and insinuated to the Grand Signior, it was now time to make War in Hungary, and make use of the ill posture of the Emperor's Affairs, who, aiming at the destruction of France, had exhausted his treasure. So dreadful preparations were made in the whole Empire, that People believed the Sultan was going to conquer all Christendom. The Sultaness Validé was very well pleased at this design of War, hoping it might furnish her with means and occasions to undo more easily the Grand Visier when absent from the Port. The Emperor having intelligence of the extraordinary preparations of the Turks sent Count Caprara to Adrianople, to treat of Peace, he proffered so advantageous terms, that all the Divan rejected them with scorn, conceiving thereby that the Affairs of the Emperor, were in a most desperate condition.  
All the Troops being assembled about Adrianople, the Sultan Mustered them, and taking a Herontops from his own Turban, set it upon the Grand Viziers, with all the usual Ceremonies, to show that he trusted him with all his Authority; 'tis observable, that Mustapha who had his Friends and Spies in the Seraglio, was before his departure warned, the Sultaness Validé had boasted, she would undo him in this War, he slighted the advice, though he ought to foresee, she would not fail to turn his absence to her advantage, and could, perhaps, get again that great ascendant she had formerly had upon the Grand Signior 's mind; his private friends represented unto him, he could not remove himself so far from the Port, without breaking all the rules of Policy, and endeavoured to persuade him to accept of Count Caprara's proposals; but he was too much in love, to hearken to their reasons. Princess Baschlari's Charms did wholly possess his Heart, and all the powers of his Soul. The mere hope of seeing her again, filled him with so much Joy, that he feared no more to lose his fortune, conceiving he should not buy such a pleasure too dear with his own life. Nevertheless, because he knew the Sultanesses Spirit, and that women do seldom forgive when they think themselves to have been slighted, he resolved to take from her all means to hurt him, and in order thereunto, to persuade the Sultan to March at the head of his Troops; he urged to him, that the Monarch's presence gives always much reputation to an Army, and that he ought not to doubt but the Christians hearing of his Highnesses Marching with so formidable Troops, would rather crave his mercy with respectful submissions, than provoke his anger with an unprofitable resistance. In fine, he did so prepossess him he had no other motive in advising him so, but a great passion for his glory, that the Grand Signior resolved to pass into Hungary; and now the Grand Visier seeing himself secured thereby from all the contrivances of the Sultaness, Enjoyed before hand, unvaluable pleasures in thinking that after he had troubled all the World, to put himself in measures of seeing his dear Basch-lari, he was gone so far that he could see no more obstacles to the performance of his design.  
The Grand Signior parted then from Adrianople, at the Head of two Hundred Thousand Men, but the continual rain that numerous and formidable Army was troubled, and almost overwhelmed with, the first days of its March, seemed to many of a very bad omen, the Troops upon their arrival at Belgrade were so much out of Order, and the Trains so harassed, that the Sultan thought fit to dwell there a long while, that they might have time to be set up again in order. The Grand Visier longing to see Basch-lari, wanted not a pretext to go with a strong detachment straightway to Buda; and fearing lest she should be perplexed for the presence of the Bashaw her Husband, he sent him Orders to go and join Count Teckley, and both together to relieve Newheusel, which was threatened with a Siege by the Christians. The Princess who had a Thousand reasons to be fully satisfied with her Husband, hearing of Mustapha's coming to Buda, fancied at first she could see him without trouble; she did nevertheless mistrust her own heart, and to avoid any return of her former tenderness for a Man whom she had judged worthy of her esteem, she recalled in her mind, with how much ingratitude this Grand Visier had sacrificed her to his ambitious projects, and at the same time, reflected upon those great obligations her Husband had laid upon her, and with how much respect and complaisance he had used her ever since their Marriage. These tumultuous thoughts inspired her with so much pride, that far from being afraid of the Visier's arrival, she longed to see him, that she might have the pleasure, to show him a great indifferency; he arrived at last, and demanded to wait upon the Princess from the Grand Signior. She received him in State, and in an attire, which did so much set off her natural beauty, that the Grand Visier was extremely moved at it, he complemented her first in the Sultan's name, and would next persuade her, that he had never performed his Highness' commands with so much contentment, as now. The Princess answered him haughtily, and with a set malice assured him, that the best token the Sultan her Brother could give her of his love, was quickly to send her Husband home. Mustapha being surprised at a repartee so contrary to his Love, pretended, he had orders to acquaint her with the operations of the Campaign, and the Princess' Women and Eunuches being retired at a distance, he complained of her coldness, and used the tenderest expressions to satisfy her of the continuance of his passion. The Princess let him know, she had followed his Example, but however would not take it ill from him, since she had been so fortunate, as to fall into the hands of a Husband, who was without contradiction, the most honest Man in the Empire. The Grand Visier deeply penetrated with grief, cried out against the injustice she was doing to him, by believing him liable to change, he afterwards discovered to her all those tricks wherewith the Sultaness Mother had broken their Match, and told her at last, that not being able to live any longer, without the happiness of seeing her, he had moved the Grand Signior to renew the War in Hungary, that he might have occasion to come and die at her Feet, if he were so unhappy as to be indifferent to her. The Princess, who had till now been ignorant of these so material circumstances for the justification of her lover, was so much moved by them, and that pride, which is entailed into the Ottoman Family, was so much satisfied to see, that a passion she was the cause of, had put all Europe in Arms, that in spite of all her duties towards her Husband, her tenderness carried it over all the other motions of her heart. She spoke very kindly to Mustapha, and after having bitterly inveighed against the Sultaness Validé, she could not forbear confessing she was for the future, afraid of a very unhappy life, well foreseeing she should feel an equal trouble to resist her passion on one side; and to weaken that great esteem she had already for her Husband on the other, a flood, of tears poured down from her eyes at these words; and having desired Mustapha to retire, she called back her Women, and told them, she had not been able to keep in her tears, conceiving through the Grand Viziers discourse, this would be a Bloody War, and her Husband should be exposed to great dangers therein. Although Mustapha were extremely glad for his being at last justified in the Princess' mind, and had reason to be contented with those signs she had given him, of what passed within her heart in his favour; yet because he looked upon the Bashaw of Buda as a rival, who had rob him of his treasure; he was seized with so strong a jealousy, that he resolved to remove him speedily from the Princess; he revolved a Thousand times in his mind all the particulars of his conversation with her, and knowing she was above all taken with a great show of merit and virtue, he thought, that if he could command the Army in his own Person, it would be easy to dazzle her with some shining action. Therefore he made speed to rejoin the Grand Signior, whom he endeavoured to persuade 'twas fit he should stay at Belgrade, and leave to him all the care of this War. The Sultan at first opposed it; but as able Ministers do never want means and reasons to attain to their ends, the Grand Visier represented to his Highness, that if he should advance farther in the Christian Territories, his being so far removed from Constantinople, might give way to some Rebellion; whereas if he would reside at Belgrade, no insurrection was to be feared at home, and he should be near enough the Army to reap all the Glory of the Conquests to be made. The Sultan being overpowered with these reasons followed the Counsel of Mustapha, who being desirous to do any thing, that might shine to Basch lari's Eyes, he resolved to begin the Campaign with the Siege of Vienna, and sent Orders to the Bashaw the Princess' Husband to block up the place, he Marched afterwards, at the Head of an Hundred and Threescore Thousand Men to besiege it actually; his Troops to terrify the Christians, plundered and killed all that they met with in their March. Assoon as the Siege was form, the Grand Visier Summoned Count Staremberg Governor of the place to surrender it, assuring him of the Grand Seignior's friendship, if he would deserve it by a speedy Submission to his command; but threatening him at the same time, that in case he would be so rash as to resist, and force him to expose and shed the Blood of the Mussulmans, he should put all to the edge of the Sword, without sparing either Age or Sex; nay, that he would excogitate a new torment for him in particular. Count Staremberg slighted this insolent Turkish Rodomontade, and prepared to discharge his trust like a Gallant Man, by a stout and vigorous defence; he caused all the Suburbs of Vienna to be Burnt, and so much encouraged both with deeds and words, the Soldiers and Citizens of the place, that they made a most solemn vow to defend it even to the last drop of their blood. The Turks attacked at first with much valour, but were beaten back, and lost a vast number of Men. The Grand Visier, whom the conduct of this Siege did not trouble so much as his love, had conceived an unspeakable hatred for the Bashaw of Buda, he thought he had done but little to remove him from the Princess Basch-lari; his Jealousy demanded a greater Sacrifice, and inspired him with a dark design to seek his Death, fancying this War gave him a fair opportunity to rid himself handsomely, and without fear of the least suspicion, of so potent and troublesome a rival. So he called one day the Council of War, and after having complained of the length of the Siege, he moved for a general assault, which he got resolved upon against the opinion of his most experienced Officers. The Bashaw of Buda was commanded to head the detachment, though he was one of them, who had voted against this rash enterprise. Nevertheless, he discharged his duty with much valour; but the Christians being encouraged with their former happy successes, slew many Thousand of Turks, and forced the Bashaw to a retreat, to save the small remnant of his Troops; however the Grand Visier blamed his conduct, and charged upon him this unhappy success, which did not vex him so much, because of the great number of Soldiers killed, as because the Bashaw had escaped the danger. In the mean while, a report was spread of the great King of Poland's Marching toward the relief of Vienna. The Bashaw of Buda, who was a great Commander, moved in the Council that a strong body of Troops should be sent forthwith, to hinder the junction of the King's Army with the Emperor's, and made it appear, that the Polanders could not approach the place without Marching through several narrow passages, which few Armed Men were able to keep against the Power of an Army, but the Grand Visier, would not hearken to this prudent Counsel, and proudly answered, they must be let come, that the Sultan might be revenged upon them, for the great losses he had suffered during this Siege. Infine, upon the Twelfth of September 1683. the Christian Army was seen upon the Hills of Vienna. The Grand Visier, who relied upon the Multitude of his Men, thought, he could well Fight the Christians, and carry the Siege on both together, left a strong body of Janissaries in the Trenches, and commanded another detachment to strengthen them, and hinder the Sallies of the besieged. Afterwards he Marched with the main Body, to fight the Christians, and conceiving that notwithstanding the huge inequality of both Armies, the first shok was like to be very cruel, he thought it might prove favourable to his jealousy, by occasioning the death of the Bashaw of Buda. Therefore he commanded him to go and meet the Christians, forbidding him to retire, what effort soever they could make against him, and assuring him to be backed with the whole Army; besides, he was so confident of the victory, that he would have all his Wives mounted on Horseback, and upon Camels to behold from a Neighbouring Hill, the defeat of the Christians; nay, they did already rejoice before hand, for that imaginary Triumph, and attributed great praises to the Grand Visier. The only Donna Emanuela, who heard talk of nothing else, but of projects fatal to Christendom, was continually weeping; one of them, that was most of all in the Grand Visier's favour, and had always feared lest this Christian Slave's Beauty, might engage her Husband, moved to her to pass into the Camp of the Polanders, since she found herself so unhappy amongst the Mussulmans. Donna Emanuela let her understand, that her escape was not altogether impossible, if she would countenance it. The Visier's Wife being very desirous to be rid of a Person, that could contend with her for Beauty; promised her, she would contribute to it with her utmost Power, and trusted with her design two other Women, who had the same interest in Donna Emanuela's escape. In the mean time, the Bashaw of Buda was beaten back, and his Troops having had no succour retired in such a disorder, that they broke a great part of the Turkish Army. The Christians pursued them very close, and the Turks having no time to rally, lost a great number of Men. The fright was general, and many a squadron retired without fight, or daring so much as to approach the Christians. The Grand Visier had much ado to keep in the Soldiers that fled on all sides; he did nevertheless, in such a hurly-burly cover with much are the disorder of his Troops, and without seeming to be forced to decamp, he made them retire with speed; nay, he left behind him the Janissaries, who were in the Trenches, lest he should be discovered in his retreat; but Donna Emanuela, who had contrived with the Grand Visier's Wives to make her escape, assoon as Night would help it, made use of the Turks consternation, and passed with little or to pain into the Christian Army. She was brought before the King of Poland, and acquainted his Majesty with the Flight of the Turks, who Fled with so much precipitation, that they had abandoned their Tents, and all their baggage. The King wondered at the great courage of that Heroine, and because he did not well understand Spanish, he sent for some Cavalier of that Nation in the Emperor's Army. The Duke of Lorraine, sent a Man of quality, who served under him as adjutant General. The King of Poland, who had a mind to know the condition of the Turkish Army, commanded him to ask that Maid several questions, but assoon as Donna Emanuela had cast her eyes upon him, she knew him to be her dear Don Gaspard, and swooned away at the King's Feet. It was not long  she recovered of her swoon, through the cares of Don Gaspard, who was ready to die with joy, to see so unexpectedly that charming Maid; as the King wondered at such an extraordinary adventure, Don Gaspard acquainted him with Donna Emanuela's quality, and how far they were bound one to another. The King's presence could not hinder many tender expressions to pass between them both at so sweet and charming a remembrance. Donna Emanuela put an end to them, being desired to relate the particulars of the Turks disorder, and the fright of their Camp, when she made her escape. The King made so good use of her advice, that without any further delay, he pursued the Enemy, cut in pieces the Janissaries, who guarded the Trenches, and made himself Master of all the baggage and Tents of that numerous Army, finding both the Grand Visier's pavilion, and all the others still set up, he charged afterwards their rear, and should have certainly defeated the whole Army, had he had Troops enough ready to stop the passages to the Grand Visier. Mustapha who had flattered himself, that he could make retreat without being pursued by the Christians, hearing of Donna Emanuela's escape, and of all the circumstances that attended it, doubted not but she would inform the King of Poland of the dismal condition, he was brought unto, for which he sell so grievous angry with all those, that had favoured or countenanced her Flight, that he caused presently four of his Wives, and two Eunuches to be Beheaded. In the mean time, though the loss of so many fine Troops did much trouble him, yet because he referred all things to his love, his heart was far less vexed at the raising of that Siege, than at the Bashaw of Budas still living maugré all the tricks he had made use of, to destroy him; and conceiving, this Bashaw might upbraid him before the Sultan with the so many gross faults he had committed in the management of the Siege, he resolved to prepossess his Master's mind, and to charge before hand upon the Bashaw all the misfortunes which had befallen the Army; but when he reflected, that the Grand Signior might perhaps forgive him for his Wife's sake, and that the Bashaw should find however a great comfort within the Arms of the Princess Basch lari, this thought tormented him to such a degree, that without any farther examination, he gave himself over to the impetuousness of his vengeance, and caused this great but unfortunate Bashaw to be Strangled; and to avoid the suspicion that any private grudge might have influenced in this severe punishment, he served so two other Bashaws whom he accused of ill conduct, and cowardice in the discharge of their duty. Every one was amazed at so bold an action, but the Visier did not matter much the murmurs and discourses of the People, he was only troubled about Basch lari, how she should receive this news. Nevertheless, knowing that most Women bewail the loss of their Husbands, meerfor decency's sake, and do easily forget the dead in favour of the living, he hoped that the remedy of time, and his cares should diminish her anger. Therefore being pretty well freed from fear on that side, he bent all his wits to find a way, how to justify himself before the Grand Signior; he sent a trusty friend of his to Belgrade, and let the Sultan understand, that the Bashaw of Buda, looking upon his Highness' Conquests with a jealous eye, and foreseeing Buda should no more be a Frontier after the taking of Vienna, had crossed with all manner of obstacles the success of that enterprise; that he had been contented at first to upbraid him with it, in hope that a man, who had the honour to be so near related to the Ottoman Family, would soon acknowledge his fault, and endeavour to make amends for it; but that the Bashaw abusing his moderation, had persisted in his former sentiments, and that after he had been such a coward, as to fly before a handful of Christians, he had broken the ranks of the Mussulmans, and put the whole Army into confusion; that two Bashaws having been frighted like Children, had increased the disorder, of which the Christians had made so good use, that if he had not used all necessary precautions to keep in the flying Soldiers, and to make an orderly and honourable retreat, all his Highness' Army, had run the danger to be cut in pieces; that afterwards having had intelligence, that those Bashaws being ashamed of their cowardice, were about making secret Cabals, that might be of a dangerous consequence, he had judged it necessary to punish the criminals without any delay, that he might by their death stop the Rebellion in its cradle; nay he assured him, that having no more Traitors nor Cowards in his Army, he should advantageously repair in the next Campaign, the losses he had made by the ill conduct of those unworthy Officers. The Grand Signior being persuaded by the reasons, and satisfied of the zeal of his Visier, approved of all he had done, and as a witness of his satisfaction, he sent him a new Standard with Seven Horse tales, assuring him he would for ever honour him with his favour, and provide him abundantly with all necessaries, that he might be enabled to revenge upon the Christians, the great affront he had received at Vienna.  
The Princess heard very confusedly of her Husband's Death, and conceived, he had been slain in the War, her grief hindered her to hearken to the other circumstances of his death, which none was very forward to acquaint her with. She paid a great tribute of Tears to his Memory, but was soon comforted with the thought that the Grand Visier loved her still, he arrived at Buda about that time, to receive there the great Standard the Grand Signior had sent to him, together with all the Testimonies of his esteem, he might wish for. So being assured again of his Master's favour, he thought of nothing but to clear himself before the Princess, he could not but know how great was her esteem for her Husband, and he doubted a while whither he should see her, or no, but the new tokens he had just now received of the Sultan's kindness, made him so proud, or rather his love made him so impatient, that he resolved to demand an audience of Basch-lari, pretending he had an Order from the Grand Signior to communicate to her. The Princess received him with a great show of sadness, and desired him to give her time to wipe off her Tears. The Grand Visier, who expected a greater transport, because he supposed she knew already, what kind of Death had rob her of her Husband, begun his own apology; and told her, he had passed by the Bashaw of Budas faults, as long as he could; but that having occasioned the loss of the best part of the Army, he durst not put off his punishment any longer, for fear of exposing his own Head to the Grand Seignior's wrath. Basch-lari was ready to die with grief at this discourse, which let her know, that her Husband was dead both by the Hangman's hand, and by the order of her Lover. These cruel circumstances vexed her so much the more, because she could not but be conscious of her having had a great share in his crime, her love did nevertheless plead for the Visier, but she was seized with such an horror for his cruelties, that maugré all the secret motions of her heart, she reviled him grievously, and threatened him to Strangle him with her own hands, except he would presently be gone; when he was retired, she condemned her transport, and though she was satisfied of the justice of her grief, yet she perceived, her anger had made her speak against her true sentiments; but revolving in her mind a minute after, that neither the respect he owed to her, nor the fear of displeasing her, had been able to take him from the black design of Strangling her Husband, she thought herself highly injured by so criminal a boldness, and that both glory and duty obliged her to be revenged of Mustapha's cruelty. These last sentiments prevailing upon her, she was ashamed of her weakness; and believing, she had overcome the secret revolt of her heart in the Grand Visier's favour, she departed from Buda for Belgrade, with a firm resolution to petition the Grand Signior against Mustapha, about the unjust Death of her Husband. In the mean time, the Grand Visier, who resented to the quick the Princess' anger, did endeavour with gifts to draw in her Women and Eunuches to his interest, persuading himself, that time and love would do the rest. Neither did he neglect to write to the Grand Signior, and prepossess him upon Baschlari's discontent, he let him understand, amongst other things, he could hardly imagine, that a Princess of the Ottoman Blood, could be sorry for the Death of a Husband, who had no courage; his Letter had more effect than he expected. The Sultan seeking to justify his Visier by all means, that might shine to the Eyes of the People, send Orders to the Princess not to come to Belgrade, and letting her know, he would see nothing, that might remember him of a Man, who had made himself unworthy of the honour of his alliance, he sent her back to Constantinople, attended by a Minister of the Alcoran, who declared to her that the Grand Signior being willing, to condemn the Memory of the Bashaw of Buda to an eternal oblivion, and to blot out the remembrance of his alliance, with the Ottoman Family, had made choice of Bashaw Ibrahim to be his Brother in Law; he told her farther, the Sultan would very willingly own her to be his Sister, and see her with pleasure, assoon as he could look upon her, as the Wife of a Man whom he loved, not as the Widow of a Traitor. Basch-lari was at first surprised at this harangue; but when she had made reflection, that 'twas not lawful for her to oppose the Grand Seignior's Command, and that, by this Match she could both revenge the Death of her late Husband, and free herself from the cruel necessity, she was in, to speak against her Lover, she consented with less repugnancy, to Marry Basham Ibrahim, who was a Young Man endowed with many excellent parts. A little while after, the Grand Signior arrived at Constantinople, where he received his Sister with all the respect she might wish for; and now conceiving it would be a pleasant piece of news to the Grand Visier; which he had lest at Belgrade, he acquainted him with that Marriage, to show him that he sought to destroy the Memory of the Bashaw of Buda, by all means that lied in his Power. The Grand Visier, who had flattered himself, that the Princess should be appeased by length of time, was mighty troubled at the news of her being Married, and when he knew, that Bashaw Ibrahim had reaped the fruit of all the pains he had taken, to undo that of Buda; he fell into so deep a Melancholy, that he troubled himself no more, either to keep his credit, or maintain his fortune; he had advice, the Sultaness Mother was about making new cabals against him, and that Gran was besieged by the Christians, but he neglected to relieve that place, and scorned to go and justify himself to the Grand Signior, choosing rather to perish, than to be a witness of Bashaw Ibrahim's happiness. The Grandees of the Port, being tired with the Tyranny of the Visier, who had lost by his fault the best Troops of the Empire, had vainly attempted to destroy him in the Sultan's mind, but after the taking of Gran by the Duke of Lorraine, the Sultaness did serve herself so well of this favourable juncture, that the Grand Signior being amazed at the daily reports of the ill posture of his Affairs, begun to alter his Sentiments for the Grand Visier. Now, the Janissaries who could not find in their hearts, to forgive him the foul trick he had played upon them, in abandoning their Comerads to the fury of the Christians, at the Siege of Vienna, and being countenanced by the secret contrivances of the Sultaness, they did tumultuously repair before the Seraglio, and demanded the Head of that Minister; as the present condition of Affairs rendered such seditions very dangerous, the Sultan spoke to them with much courage and firmness, and causing some Money to be distributed amongst them, he dismissed them with hope, that he would mind how to see them satisfied. The Sultaness together with all the Grand Visier's Enemies, renewed their interest against him, and endeavoured to persuade his Highness, that the Empire was threatened with a general insurrection, except he would sacrifice his Visier to the public hatred; at last, the Grand Signior consented, the business should be referred to the Mufti's judgement, his case was brought under borrowed names, before him, who after a long debate thereof with the ablest Divines of the Empire, voted at last, and wrote with his own hand, that he who had committed those faults, which he had just now examined, was worthy of Death. The Grand Signior did nevertheless keep this resolve secret a great while, but being pressed by his Mother, he made choice of two Agas of the Janissaries, which he knew to be Wisemen, and giving them in charge to behave themselves with an extraordinary prudence, he gave them a Hatcherif, and commanded them to go secretly to Belgrade, and Strangle the Grand Visier. The two Agas being arrived at Belgrade, let Mustapha understand, they were sent by the Grand Signior to take just measures with him, about the things he might want for, to be ready against the next Spring to take the Field, and repair by some great exploit the miscarriage of the last Campaign. The Visier who was not ignorant of the Plot, that was a hatching against him at the Port, had some suspicion, that their errand was only to demand his Head, and delayed a while to give them audience. The two Wise Agas shown no impatience at all to see him, on the contrary they sent him word, that they came merely to wait for his Orders, and would stay as long as he pleased. This prudent carriage deceived the Visier; he assembled the Divan, and received the two Agas, one of them served him with the Sultan's Hatcherif, which was packed up in a small Bag of Velvet; at the same time the other Agas untied his Girdle, made up with several little silk twists, and threw it upon the Grand Visier's neck, who was reading the first lines of the Warrant, he seemed to be surprised, named the Princess without explaining himself farther, and observing upon the face of the Officers, that sat about him, no motion, which might put him in hopes of a revolt in his favour, he desired the Agas to grant him time for a short Prayer, and then was Strangled; his Head was carried with speed to Constantinople, where it made a very pleasant Spectacle to the People, and especially to the Janissaries. The only Basch-lari, who loved him still, maugré all the reasons she had to complain of him, paid Tears to his Memory, and not being able to endure, that the Head of a Man, whom she had honoured with her esteem, should be exposed to the scoffs of the rabble, caused it to be secretly taken away, and decently Buried.  
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