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THE HISTORY OF OLIVAIRES of Castille, AND ARTHUR of Dalgarve.  
Translated out of the Spanish into the Italian Tongue, by Francisco Portonari: And from the Italian made English.  
By Mark Micklethwait, M. A.  
LICENCED, Feb. 1. 1694/ 5.  
LONDON: Printed for A. and I. Churchill, and Fra. Hildyard Bookseller in York. MDCXCV.   

A LETTER OF Francisco Portonari, Relating to the Ensuing BOOK.  
To the most Noble Lord S. Odoardo Gomez, my ever Honoured Lord.  
MANY years ago two Writers, searching into Ancient Histories, made choice of two Noble Cavaliers, and their Deeds, on that Subject, to compose a small Manual. Some time after which a Chronicler of France, for the satisfaction of a Friend (who begged of him that he would give him to read some Warlike Exploits, and Amorous Intrigues and Adventures) translated this Story of Olivaires of Castille, and Arthur of Dalgarve, from the Original Latin into his own Native Language the French: And as all better Writ Books are wont, it generally took: Wherefore dispersing all over, it got also into Spain, and was received as a Choice and Delicate Novel. So from the French Tongue it was taught to speak the Castilian, and that most elegantly; and there obtained withal additional Bulk, by many new, fine, and curious things inserted. And for as much as we who breathe Italian Air, have therewith sucked in from our Infancy a natural inclination to such sort of smooth and shining Composures of whatever Climate; I did, for the pleasure of those who are most delighted with them, undertake the Task to turn this into the Style of Tuscany: And with the light of such kind Stars I writ, that, by reason of an Ancient Original of a Third Edition which came, though with difficulty, to my hands, I had opportunity of a thorough view, whence such Adventures, and Exploits, and Amours, were extracted, and well enough discerned, how those Excellent Writers had separated the best and fairest of the History. From that Old Story then, from the Latin, the French, and the Spanish, I also have deduced, and compiled, and so methodised this Work, that it appears to me (without flattering myself, or it) to equal, if not excel all the other. Wherefore knowing Your Lordship has oft read over the Spanish Original of Mine, I the willinger present this to Your view, which has more of the Truth, according to the Relation of the History, and less of the Additional Lies and Fictions that Transcribers have mixed therewith. I shall be highly proud if Your Lordship's Incomparable Judgement can give Approbation to what I have done; and myself, and Service, do I entirely dedicate to Your Lordship's Acceptance and Favour.  
From Venice, March 3. 1552. My LORD, Your Lordship's most humbly devoted Servant, Francisco Portonari.   

SONETTO DI BOSCAN, In Lingua Spagnola.  

PAssando el mar Leandro è l'animoso  
An amoroso fuego todo ardiendo  
Esforço el viento y fuesse embraveciendo  
El aqua, con un impetu furioso   

Vencido del trabaio presuroso  
Contrastar à las ondas no pudiendo  
Y mas del bieu que alli perdia muriendo,  
Che de la propria vida pauroso   

Como pudo Esforço su boz cousada  
Valas oudas ablo desta manera  
Mas nunca few sum boz dellas oyda   

Ondas pues no se escusa que yo muera  
Dexadme allallegar y alla fornada  
Vuestro furor executa eu mi vida.    

SONETTO DI BOSCAN, Tradotto in Lingua Toscana.  

PAssando il mar Leandro corraggioso  
In amoroso fuoco tutto ardendo  
Fe forza all vento, & se n'ando rompendo  
Quell'onde con uno impetu orgoglioso:   

Ma vinto dal travaglio penglioso,  
A l'acqua contrastar piu non potendo:  
Et piu del ben, ch'iui perdea morendo,  
Che de la propria vita panroso;   

Come potesforzo sua voce irata:  
Et con l'acque parlò di tal maniera;  
Ne mai da lor fu sua favella udita:   

Acque, poi non si puo farch'io non pera,  
Lasciatemi arrivar, è à la tornata  
Vostro furor s'appaghe di mia vita.    


WHen the Gallant Leander Swum the Main;  
Whose Waters could not cool his ardent Love;  
He made the Winds to spend their spite in vain,  
And curling Waves did bravely from him shove.   

But when at length it him had conquered now,  
Who could not with its fury further strife  
Maintain, for that he must his bliss forgo;  
He much more grieved than for loss of Life.   

Then the despairing Lover silence broke,  
And to the Billows thus did parley make;  
Nor was e'er after by them heard to speak.   

You Waters since I see I perish must,  
Only give leave t' Embrace my Mistress First,  
And at return against me do your worst.    

THE HISTORY OF THE Noble CAVALIERS, etc.  

CHAP. I.  
The Birth of Olivaires, and of the Death of his Mother.  
ACcording as my Abilities will permit, and as an Inclination natural unto me for high and noble Deeds of Great and Valorous Knights, whom Fame deservedly transmits' to far Posterity, shall give us Assistance, my purpose is to make a Relation of uncommon and marvellous Exploits; to the end that by hearing such honourable Feats done of others, brave Souls may the eagerlier be incited to an impetuous thirst after the acquist of Glory; and still the more so, when particularly they take for their Mirror and Pattern the Two Valiant Brothers, for Arms so famous; from whom our present Story has its origin, and by the favour of him, upon whom all Conduct depends, shall have its successful period.  
I am informed by History, That after the Valiant Emperor Charlemagne, King of France, returned from Spain into his own Kingdom, within a short while Heaven put an end to his days; at which time a Prince ruled in Castille, who for his excellent Virtues, and winning Behaviour, both of his Nobles and Commonalty was much Beloved and Revered. He Married the King of Galitia's Daughter, a Virtuous and Beautiful Lady. But having no Issue by her, this made her very Melancholy; and the whole Kingdom was much Discontented, seeing one Realm remain destitute of an Heir, and other deprived of their Lawful Sovereign; which must needs in time produce many Troubles, Disorders, and Wars. The Queen therefore hearing oft of these things, and by some words which fell from the King, perceiving that he was much dissatisfied, made her Application by Prayer unto God, who never fails those who rightly put confidence in him: And beginning with Alms, Endowing of Orphan Maids, Redemption of Slaves, and other good Christian offices; she implored Mercy and Favour of our Lord, and his Virgin Mother entreating them to grant her a Son, for the preservation of the Kingdom. And for that her request was equitable, and her Prayers issued from a sincere heart, it pleased God in pity to hear their Cry; and she conceived and brought forth a most beautiful Boy; which caused great Exultation, Triumph, and Festivity throughout the whole Kingdom. But she had not lived four days, when 'twas the Will of the Almighty that she should render up her devout Soul unto him that gave it; which caused a Lamentation as general, as had been the Joy. But the King was the principal Mourner; who bore an extreme affection to her, knowing so well her Beauty, Prudence, Chastity, Compassionateness unto men, Piety towards God, and how in all things to his will and pleasure she was conform and agreeable.   

CHAP. II.  
Of the Baptism of Olivaires, and the Obsequies of the Queen his Mother; and some procedures toward the King's Marrying again for the Kingdom's Welfare.  
AFter all things were prepared for the Funeral, they carried the deceased Queen to her Burial; and it was ordered that her Child should at the same time be brought to his Baptism; so both were in the Church together. The Queen was lamented with floods of Tears, and the young Infant was Baptised with fitting Solemnities, and to him they gave the Name of Olivaires. As soon as the Funeral and Baptism were over, the King returned to his Palace, and every one to their own homes. This so sudden Death caused the King extremely to lament; and so infinite was his sorrow, that his Life begun to be much despaired of. Wherefore his Nobles used all endeavours to divert his Melancholy by whatever they conceived might be most likely to give him any pleasing Entertainment: And for this end, among others, they brought unto him his little Son Olivaires; whom taking and Embracing in his Arms, with heavy Sighs he mixed these Words, bearing a kind of delight even in their dolorousness; O my little Son! all my remaining Comfort, and the Crown of my Kingdom; thy Birth hath raised me to Heaven, and sunk me to Hell; for by giving me an Heir, it has lifted me up on high; but by robbing me of my Queen, it has cast me down as low again. And addressing himself unto God, he begged of him that he would assume into Heaven the Mother's happy Soul: And on the little Babe (looking in his Face, said he) may it please him to bestow such Grace, that thou mayest live in constant Obedience to all his Holy Commandments. After this manner the Afflicted King spent his time day by day, and would receive no Consolation. Therefore the chief Lords of his Court seeing his Griefs rather increase than abate, met together in private to consult which might be the best means to bring their Sovereign out of his heavy Melancholy; for that if he persisted in this condition, he must of necessity very shortly put an end to his days, which would prove a grand public detriment; and therefore they concluded on what would be every way better than that he should do so, viz. the Matching him with Queen Dalgarve, Dowager; agreeable enough for years, Fair and of good and gentle Disposition; wherefore if he were so inclined, it might turn to good effect: So they were determined to make the Proposal to him. Coming then into his presence, and having first paid those respects due to Sovereignty, they communicated unto him the issue of their Consultation, showing him what good would follow, and how much to their own, and the general satisfaction and advantage his Marrying would be; and particularly displayed before him the excellent Qualities, and rare Virtues of Queen Dalgarve; so that this Match (as was said before) would be fortunate and happy for himself, content to them, and cause the public rejoicing of the whole Kingdom. The King giving ear to them, and remaining a little in suspense, and considering withal the reasonableness of the thing, and that it was his Subject's Affection to him that urged them so to speak, returns them answer after this manner. My own Temper and Inclination for certain is not to marry any more, nor ever to know Woman again. Notwithstanding, I shall declare unto you, that since in what you move, you seek the public welfare, and yours, and mine, and do so tenderly and affectionately request this of me, I am willing to forsake the Path I had with resolution made choice of, and follow the dust of your Desires and Counsels, and yield unto you to pitch upon what will be for the best, and may tend to your happiness, the Kingdom's, and my own. When the Lords saw such generosity in their Prince, and had received so gracious an Answer from him, they were much pleased, and gave him infinite Thanks for such Goodness. And now Honourable Ambassadors were quickly dispatched away to make their Compliments, to Queen Dalgarve, who upon their Arrival were entertained with great kindness and respect, although the Occasion of their Embassy was not at all known. The next day they made their Ascent into her Palace, where they delivered unto her the Mind and Inclinations of their King: And their Discourse did not offend her Majesty's Ear, and so by her Courtiers were honourably accompanied to their Apartments.   

CHAP. III.  
The Treaty about the Marriage of Queen Dalgarve to the King of Castille.  
THE Day following, about Three, the Queen sent to convene all the Grandees, Sages, and most Noble Barons of her Kingdom, with whom she discoursed and declared the King of Castile's mind. And as for her Answer, and the whole Affair, she referred it to them, yielding up herself entirely to what they should advise, and to their disposal: That whether they thought it fit she should marry or no, she would wholly be at their devoir, and most willingly comply with their Resolutions. The matter being discussed, they determined (to speak in short) that she should not reject the motion; telling her, That she could not match into a nobler or better State, and that her Son Arthur was too young for Government. Thus they counselled her to accept of the King of Castille for her Husband. To which she replied; I told you before, and now repeat it, That your pleasure shall be mine. And therefore to you I leave it to form an Answer to the Ambassadors, in what manner you shall best approve of. After than they had returned the Queen thanks, Six Barons were appointed to go and inform the King's Ambassadors their Pleasure, and that it was also their Queen's, who had Authorised them so to say; and these also told them, That they questioned not, but from such an Auspicious Conjunction, happy Effects, and universal good Influences and Advantages would proceed: So the Affinity was lest to the Liberty of the King of Castille; for his Proposal she was not altogether averse from. Go then, and tell your Master to order the Marriage as shall please him; and in this Point we only request one Favour of him, That he would please to come himself for her (since all the Coasts are clear and safe) for this will look more decent, and come also with as little Retinue and Pomp, as an Affair of that kind and quality may possibly allow.   

CHAP. IU.  
The Espousals of the King of Castille, and Queen Dalgarve, and how he conducted her into his Kingdom, with her little Son Arthur.  
THE Ambassadors having dispatched their Business, and received noble Presents from the Queen and Court, returned back to their own Country, where the King with great impatience was expecting them, and Answer: Who having heard it, and how she was inclined, prepared for his Journey; and gave his Courtiers a Month's space for fitting themselves to attend him: And when that was expired, he, with his Court, departed, and in a little time finished their Journey; and upon their arrival were received with great civility and respect, and then they ordered all things for the Marriage, which with great dispatch was nobly consummated. So they passed many days in feasting, and then prepared for a departure. The King could never have his Eye off Arthur, who bore so extreme resemblance to his Son Olivaires, that many were mistaken in thinking him the same. After the Feasting was over, the King appointed his Deputy, to whom he committed the care of the Kingdom; and within few days returned with the Queen to his own Dominions, with her little Son Arthur, who was equally loved and caressed as Olivaires. Now when they were arrived at the Kingdom, and come to the City of their Residence, the Feast were renewed with all expressions of Joy and Merriment; and the two young Sons immediately contracted extreme affection and kindness one for the other, and were never asunder; who were so perfectly alike, that not any difference could be perceived, as we shall find in the sequel.   

CHAP. V.  
Olivaires and Arthur were taught the Art of, and exercised in Arms, by a Valiant Cavalier, and had noble Discipline and Education.  
WHEN Olivaires and Arthur were come to years (which they arrived at sooner than ordinary) that fitted them to bear Arms, they were by the King committed to the Education and management of a Noble and Valorous Knight, who instructed them in Virtue, and exercised them in Arms: So that as they advanced in stature, their love likewise to each other increased, and, as much as was possible, every way grew greater; insomuch, that, besides the tye of Alliance, they entered into an Obligation, That nothing but Death (if even that had a power to do it) should separate their Affection and Friendship: The sight of which mutual kindness betwixt them caused wonderful satisfaction and joy in the Breasts of the King and Queen, and of the whole Court, especially as they beheld them diligent in accomplishing themselves in every laudable Acquirement. Nor did any shine with any sort of Virtues and Excellencies, whose lustre they did not transmit on themselves by imitation, if not improve to a greater splendour, by exceeding and out-acting those whom first they made their Examples: Whether these were intellectual or moral Endowments; or Feats of activity of Body, as the playing of Tennis, Dancing, just, Throwing the Bar, Wrestling, and such like Exercises; in which they never came behind any, but often outstripped others. The King and Queen having observed, and being well assured of their Valour and Stoutheartedness, as well as Skill at Arms, had a mind to appoint a public Tournament, and try them thereat, though but Youths: Wherefore they proclaimed a Feast, unto which, at the day assigned, repaired many Knights and Barons from divers places, all of honourable Repute, and famous for Chivalry; many Scaffolds and Balconies were made about the Piazza, and Seats for the Judges well situated for fair view, that they might justly bestow the Prize: In Eminent Stations were also made Triumphal Seats for the King and Queen: And now the appointed day being come, they took their Places, as also the Ladies and Nobility, to behold so brave and valorous Combat: Then the Trumpets begun to sound; at which appeared forth three Knights Errand, with their Targets of Scarlet, Sable, and Purple Colour; and having entered the Lists, they stood in expectation of any would come to oppose them: And combating courageously, they broke many Lances to their great honour, until Olivaires and Arthur shown themselves in the Field: And now one of the Knights Errand had with a brisk push thrown out of the Saddle, and cast to the ground a Courtier, a very Valorous Knight, and stood ready in expectation of a New Combatant. The Valiant Young Olivaires seeing this, takes a Massy Lance, and turns his Horse opposite to the stout Cavalier, who accepting the Challenge, runs full against Olivaires, and broke his Lance; but so great was the blow that he received from the Valiant Youth Olivaires, that it brought both himself and's Horse to the ground: And when he had got another Lance, the second Knight Errand comes against him in revenge of bis foiled Companion; but with the touch of Olivaires Lance, the Knight tumbles back out of his Saddle, and in a woeful condition lies stretched on the ground; and he traversed about from place to place with such air and Gallantry, that he seemed to be  in an instant. The like proof of his Valour made Arthur also. So that it was judged that these two Companions carried away the Honour of that day. Going off then to rest themselves till the next, they returned to the Feast; and likewise on the following day, as on the first, they were much admired, and the Third bore the whole Applause away: And the Judges conferring together, gave judgement of their Valour; the two Brothers, above all the rest, were extolled; yet to Olivaires, as the Principal Victor, the Prize was adjudged; then with many forts of Musical Instruments they marched to the Palace, and there Olivaires spent some time in talk with the King and Queen, who also made him a Present; which much surprised the Valiant Knight, who seemed to himself not to have done any thing.   

CHAP. VI  
The Queen is enamoured of her Son-in-Law Olivaires.  
SO nobly those three days of the Tilting did Olivaires behave himself, that he got the favour and love of all; but chief of the Queen, who was wonderfully enamoured of his Heroical Courage, and charmed with his Comely and Noble Aspect; which made her sit much revolving in her thoughts the Feats and Bravery of this Extraordinary Knight, and say within herself; O! under happy Stars was that Lady born, whose Beauty shall have the power to make Olivaires her glorious Captive; and, as she must be some divine Creature, so shall her Transports be more than humane; but sure I think that no Lady can look on this wonderful Youth, either with the Eye of Virtue, or the Sensitive one, but must immediately become and remain his Prisoner; insomuch, that from day to day no other than such kind of thoughts entertained the Queen; which produced in her heart a most violent and ardent Passion for him, that miserably afflicted her, and put her by both her necessary Food and rest: And now was the Day dedicated to St. John, come, which was celebrated with feasting both in the Court and City; on which the Queen gave order that various sorts of Music should be brought into the great Hall of her Palace, and invited the Ladies and Court Gallants to a splendid Ball, who met together in all their fine Vestments, New Modes, and rich Dress, both to delight the Queen, and to show their Affection to the Airy and Complaisant Laidies: But amongst them all the most Comely Olivaires, and the much to be admired Arthur, did so excel in boon Grace, fine Dress, all manner of behaviour and deportment, and every thing, that the rest neglected, the Ladies unanimously had their Eyes ever upon these.  
But the Queen's Heart above all was ravished with the Beauty of one of them, having for many days continuance nourished in her Breast a violent passion for Olivaires; so that incessantly fixing her Eyes on him, her Spirits to an excess became agitated and inflamed; which presently caused a change in her Countenance, and a swimming in her Head, so that from her Royal Seat she fell down as dead on the ground; which as the Ladies beheld (though not suspecting the occasion) they hastily run to her, and snatching her up in their Arms, carried her into her Chamber: And now the Dancing and Merriment were at an end, and all the care was to bring the Queen out of her Swoon; who being at length recovered from it, dismissed all that stood about her, and desired them to retire, and leave her alone, the better to take some repose; wherefore they every one went to their own Apartments. Now after a little while, her Sons, Arthur and Olivaires, came to give her a Visit, and they were gladly received, by her showing more kindness and affection to them than ever she had done before; embracing first one, and then the other, many times: And among her Caresses these words forced themselves out (spoken with much passionateness) toward Olivaires; You know you are looked upon with admiration above all men: Which words made the Valiant Youth Olivaires much to marvel what they meant; but for that he could not suddenly conceive whether they were to be interpreted into a good or dishonest sense, he shown not concern, nor gave any Answer; and taking their leave, they left the Queen to rest with her Ladies.   

CHAP. VII.  
The Queen discovers her love to Olivaires, and shows her Pain; and Olivaires returns her honourable Answer.  
MAny days passed in which Olivaires held not any Conference with the Queen, but directed by his good Genius, cautiously declined all; and spent his time with Arthur in the Exercises of Arms, and at just, and Tournament, and other valorous Feats and Erterprises; at which the Queen contrived to be always a present Spectatress; which did not give any satisfaction to Olivaires mind: The King enjoyed full content to have two such brave Cavaliers his Sons, and used to say he was the happiest Prince in the World; nor, for their sake, did stand in fear of any Enemy; and for so great a Blessing was continually praising and adoring his, and the Universe's Sovereign: But Fortune, the Parent of Misery, and Enemy to Humane Content, quickly turned these Sweets into bitter: For the Queen being bewitched, and hurried by her Amorous Fancy, could take no rest; and the unhappy Creature, whose Inconsiderateness made her so, spent her time alone in her Chamber, sobbing, and uttering words of piteous complaint, and thus talking low to herself. Olivaires, the perfection of Created Nature! O my Star, O my Sun! O! whom I hoard up in my passionate Thoughts as my chiefest Treasure! For whom, perhaps, I am forced to do that which never Queen did before, being compelled by thy Beauty to cast off my Affections for the King, on whom in duty and reason they ought to be fixed, and place them on Thee, which is dishonest and unjust! O unhappy Queen! (said she then confounded with shame) who thus renderst thyself worthy of an Eternal Punishment. 〈◊〉 were the Expostulations and Arguings with herself of this Miserable Lady, when at any time she found herself alone, and so her Love-fits came more violent upon her. One day Arthur and Olivaires went to give her a Visit, which she received extreme kindly at them; and after a little while she took Olivaires' Hand, much caressing it; which notwithstanding he looked on as no more than Expressions of a Maternal Affection: And entering into various Discourses, yet all relating to the disorder of her Lovesick Mind, her trembling Voice so faltered, that she could scarce bring out her words; however, with some difficulty said, (sitting near to him;) Olivaires, was never Lady so happy as to triumph for having made a conquest over your Heart? Was you never enamoured of any of the fair Sex, as you are pleased to compliment us? Did you never, Olivaires, think Lady worthy of more than your ordinary Affection? I do assure you, Illustrious Queen, I am no Captive of Cupid's (replied Olivaires) and your Majesty's self can witness for me, that I never hitherto have been observed to cast on Lady any Wanton Glances, or Amorous Eye: And I do assure your Majesty, that I do not intent to engage in that Passion, till I have performed some Signal and Noble Actions, which then may encourage me to attempt also a conquest over some fair Ladies soft, though, perhaps, at the same time, obdurate Breast: And because I am conscious to myself of having done no Feats of that merit as yet; I fancy your Majesty is pleased to incite and spur me on (by thus questioning) to some difficult and honourable Exploits: And truly 'tis my Design, if so it shall please the Almighty, to give such proof of my Prowess and Valour, that both your Majesties will be infinitely satisfied and content with my Performances: These last words were like so many blazing Firebrands to inflame the Queen's heart, who laying hold on him, knowing otherwise he was upon departure, set herself to utter these words, which put her into great confusion, as they came from her. But, tell me, if some Lady of high desert should chance to bestow her love upon you, as one who well knew your Valour worthy to be rewarded with so rich a Prize, should voluntarily, having regard to your youthful Modesty, and that out of a most generous and deserving Mind, offer herself a fair Present unto you, could you then be so modest and timorous to refuse a compliance with the lovely Suitress? For certain, Illustrious Queen, my Virtues, Accomplishments and Graces, are not so potent to fetter Ladies after the rate you speak of: But grant they were, and the bountiful Creator had conferred upon me such, I truly should look upon that Lady as very indiscreet, and to act much out of want of wit, who should throw herself upon any Man, unsolicited, or, at least, without having some Assurances of mutual Affection from her beloved One: And such a passion I should reject, nor could ever entertain an hearty value for such a coming kind Creature. Thus he took leave of the Queen, as cautious against any bad thing; who (though not showing it by her looks) remained discontented, and not less afflicted than enraged, both for Olivaires' departure, and his cruel Answer, which in the least was not pleasing to her.   

CHAP. VIII.  
Olivaires begs of God to erace such a thought out of the Queen's heart; himself contriving a way to expel so vain a desire out of the breast of so great a Majesty.  
OLIVAIRES desiring to take honourable leave of his Mother-in-law, the Queen, made signs to Arthur, and said, it was time now to accompany the Knights to the Field for the Tournament. Whereupon she in parting with his hands, squeezed his fingers close; a certain secret token of Love: Which thing much afflicted the Valiant Olivaires; yet he kept it to himself, nor would suffer any change of Countenance to appear to Arthur, not to give him any occasion of wondering what might cause it. The Queen being left alone in her Chamber, returned to her former complaints, saying, O! Olivaires, the very centre of my Soul, unto which all its motions tend, and whereon they all lean, yet cannot rest. I very well know that you are Master of much more Wit than is needful easily to make you discern what an Affection I have contracted for you; resolving with herself, the day following, to make, without reserve, an open declaration of it to him. He, on the other side, kept the thing deep in his mind, and contrived some way to cancel this vain hope out of the Lady's heart, propounding certain death to himself, rather than the least compliance of thought for so damnable a Wickedness: And turning his corporeal Eyes up to Heaven, and those of his mind to the Divine Author and Creator of it, he said; Thou Sovereign Lord, who hast form me after thy own similitude, and bestowed those Graces and Favours upon me which I never was in a capacity to deserve; I beseech thee of thy Compassion, great Father, and Source of all, that thou wouldst deliver me from such spiritual destruction, and preserve, my Sovereign and Father, from so great dishonour, by eracing out of the mind of this Illustrious Lady these unrighteous Thoughts; and I shall ascribe nothing to my own Virtue, but freely and entirely all to thy Infinite Mercy and Goodness.   

CHAP. IX.  
Olivaires is courted by the Queen; and his Answer.  
OLivaires coming to the Palace the next Morning, that he might occasion no suspicion, according to his wont custom, paid his humble Respects to the Queen, waiting the opportunity when many Ladies were in company together with her: But she laying aside both Fear and Honour, made towards Olivaires, and taking him by the hand, conducted him into her Chamber: And Olivaires, knowing this would tend more to his Father's advantage, suffered himself to be drawn aside; wherefore, they being alone, and sitting together, the Queen, after divers times having looked earnestly on him, said thus. Do you call to mind, Sir, our late Discourse? Truly, Madam, replied Olivaires, I remember nothing at all of it, and am utterly ignorant of your meaning. Indeed you have, I must confess, a very short memory, if so soon you can forget a Conference and Affair of so concerning import. Certainly you dissemble to pretend ignorance of my torment; and your Eye may perceive it better than my words can express it to your Ear. It much troubles me, Madam, that I can no better understand your Majesty. Dear, Sir, (said the Lady) know then, that I have a desire to make myself yours, and do give my heart unto you; and although before this hour you was Lord over me, and might have used your Slave as you had pleased; yet partly out of fear, and partly shame, I durst not declare so much to you: And if now (being compelled to reveal it by those Ardours of love that intolerably inflame my heart and fancy) Fortune will be my Adversary, and also yourself, in thinking me unworthy of your Affections, I will undoubtedly with these hands procure my own death. Wherefore, dear Sir, for me to die, or to live, are either of them in your power. When these dishonest and harsh words grated on Olivaires' Ear, they summoned, and made stand an ocean of tears in his Eyes, which yet quickly were dried up by the heat of the blushes his modesty forced into his Face. Wherefore, without show of being troubled (hoping to draw her from so vile a thought) he said; Madam, your Majesty says that you love me, and desire return of affection from me again. By my Loyalty, I love none better than my Sovereign Lord the King, and do desire to serve your Majesty as a Mother, and to obey you in all things you shall command me, as far as my duty shall require; and every time that I do not execute the Commands of my King as a Father's, and your Majesty's as a Mother's, I shall with hatred look upon myself as one most unworthy to have been born into the World.   

CHAP. X.  
The Queen's Parley with Olivaires, and how she discharges him her presence.  
THen, all in a rage, and full of immoderate grief, the Queen turns to Olivaires! uttering these passionate words. O Olivaires, a Curse light on your Beauty, if 'tis it has made you so proud, and so inhuman a Creature: 'Tis high ingratitude this in you to despise the offered Affection of a Crowned Lady: Would you then that should perish by your Cruelty so mighty a Queen? Ah! see to whom I have trusted my greatest Secret, my Heart, and my Life! Shall I therefore of a Friend now become your Foe? In lieu of the Life which I give you, will you procure my death? It shall never be that he who seeks me mischief, shall go unrequited: and one discourtesy shall not fail to find return of another. God pardon thee the Evils which may follow upon thy Injustice; get thee hence out of my sight, and never appear in my presence more. For I shall not long be able to conceal my grief, so infinitely am I afflicted. Olivaires all amazed, rose up, and withdrew, taking leave after his wont respectful and humble manner. She remaining alone, and going into her Closet, begun so strange a complaint and bewailing, as is impossible for Tongue to utter, or Pen in any measure to describe. She thought the Torments of the damned were but Flea-bite to what she felt, and 10000 real Hells but painted Fire to her imaginary One. Olivaires then went to his Father; and a little after with his Brother Arthur to his own Lodgings. Arthur perceived his Brother had some trouble upon him, and therefore demanded the occasion: But he having no mind to declare it, told him, to conceal his grievance, that he found himself not very well; for which Arthur was much afflicted, and stayed with him till Evening, about the time they were wont to go to the Palace. Wherefore Olivaires said to him; My dear Sir, and Brother, I desire you would be pleased to go to Court, and, if you love me, showing yourself very cheerful, that the King and Queen may have no occasion to inquire after my welfare: But, if they shall ask of me, tell them, that to morrow I will come to the Palace; for I would very gladly have them not to know any thing of my disorder. Arthur perceived that Olivaires had a mind to be alone, and so left him after he had said, Dear Brother, I have no mind at all to part from you: But, since 'tis your request, I am content; and I shall discharge that which you have enjoined me. I desire you to keep in a good mind, and act nothing to your prejudice: And embracing him, he kissed him, giving him to understand his return would be slow, and that he should not disturb him for that night; which words pierced Olivaires to the very heart, by reason of his resolv'd-on secret Design, which he was determined to put into act. So he left him with tears in his eyes, and broken words, which he had not power to utter perfectly; which Arthur mightily marvail'd at, knowing it must needs be some extraordinary chance, dolour, or cause, that could produce such heavy and dismal effects. But, to trouble him no further, he seemed to take no notice, and departed: But much otherwise had the sorrows and parting of them both been, had Arthur known what was to follow: But Olivaires at his going away was now the more pensive.   

CHAP. XI.  
Olivaires remaining alone in his Chamber, writes a Letter to his Brother Arthur, and leaves it with a Vial of Water, and prepares for departing the Kingdom.  
WHEN Olivaires saw himself alone, he began to think of the sad mishap had befallen him; and, considering he could not follow his Friend, he cursed his unfortunate Stars; and grieved that the Queen had conceived such inormity in her mind; so of the two Evils, he elected that which, as appeared to him, had the less danger in it. He saw for certain that the King would be extremely troubled at his departure; but greater grief would it be to him, should he chance to have intelligence of the lewd importunity of his Consort: Nor ever went out of his thoughts what power an evil Woman might have (though he were guiltless) to bring him in as liable to the heaviest punishment; and he chose to pursue the paths of Virtue, and shun those of Vice: Therefore calling to his Page, he asked for Ink and Paper to write, which were brought him; then ordering every one away, and that none should come at him till he called, he bolted his Chamber door; and throwing himself on the Bed, being overwhelmed with grief, he lamented his ill fortune, sorrowing to leave his Country, Friends, Father, Arthur, and many other whose loved Ideas presented themselves to his mind; yet at last corroborates himself with saying, Tho fortune will not in this Realm, perhaps in another she may smile on me; and so resolves for flight, and to wean himself as much as possible of's molesting Affections for all; and taking Pen in hand, he puts himself in a posture to write a Letter to his Brother Arthur in these or the like words. Fortune, the Prosecutress of those that excel, enemy to friendship, by her continual revolution of miseries, is ever venting her malicious spite against those she ought not; and those she takes a fancy for, without any respected merit, she often delights to set on the highest pinnacle of her State; so that one day we are exalted, the next brought low; lately we swom in wealth, and now are reduced to necessity. Hence when Historians record and describe our Virtues, they praise our Deeds as noble, and disparage them as base, according as they think good. If then the great Lady Governess of these Accidents, and History infringe the worth of such grand Accomplishments, what wonder is it, dearest Brother, if she thwart my Will, the which being disturbed by various Casualties, causes my departure. And let it not displease you that I did not make you a partaker of my grief, nor gave the least intimation to you of my going away. For considering the great mutual love betwixt us, I knew for certain you would either have accompanied, or detained me; which should not have been, for I am too much afflicted by ill fortune. I cannot communicate unto you an account of my Disaster, for I have oft endeavoured to tell my case, but cannot get out my words, so imprisoned and fettered are they in my Breast: And for this cause, and that I would not give you so great trouble, I say, for that I am hindered, I keep the secret to myself; nor am I obliged to reveal it. Now whilst I writ, reflecting on the sorrow I shall occasion among you, my heart does tear in pieces; wherefore I beseech you to pay my infinite respects to the King and Queen, and of both in my name beg pardon for my afflicting departure. I leave you, dear Sir, and Brother, a Vial of Water which is of rare virtue, on which by our near relationship let me oblige you to cast your eye once every day; and this you will gain to know, That whenever the water is troubled, I am in some great extremity, and have extraordinary need of your assistance, and that will be in case of danger of life, or some evil equivalent: To what place I shall go, Province, or City, to make my abode, I cannot at all inform you, having wholly resigned myself up to the conduct of Destiny. I give to you all the Services I can possibly pay you, and put up my Prayers unto God, the Infinite Potentate, that he would please to make you prosperous in all things, and elevate your mind to all virtuous and noble Erterprises, and continually raise you more and more, nor ever suffer you to sink from your high Station.   

CHAP. XII.  
Olivaires arriving at a Port-Town, takes Ship, and associates with a Cavalier.  
WHEN Olivaires had writ the Letter, he laid it so as Arthur might not fail of finding it, and also the Vial; and took a large Sum of Gold, and Jewels of great value, and locked them up in his Mail, which he placed behind him on the best Horse in his Stable; and having mounted, he left the City with deep sighing, and grievous lamentation; and having gone some little distance, he turns his Horse, and faces the City, saying. O Lord of Truth, who hast form the Heaven and the Earth, and of thy goodness hast fashioned me after thy own image and likeness, I beseech thee by that most sacred Passion, whereby thou didst redeem our Humane kind, suffering a most bitter death for it, that thou wouldst be pleased of thy Divine Pity to comfort my afflicted Sovereign and Father, who without any his rigour, and also knowledge of my departure, loses the Heir of his Illustrious Kingdom; and of thy favour consolate Arthur, who hath lost the dearest and most faithful Friend he had in the world by my being forced to wander up and down in it; and support the hearts of the whole Court, that they may be able to sustain the being deprived of such a Friend. All his Acquaintance of the Court seemed to be present at these words, who in dolorous accents made the like complaint. O brave Cavaliers, whose dear delight was the noble Art of War; see you have lost Olivaires the Invincible Prince of the same; hang up your Armour now to rust; leave off the breaking of Lances, where the Valiant are exercised at Tilting; where the Trumpets and Clarions sounded loud to inspire Courage for Victory. O you who walk the paths of amorous Fancy, who shall be your Pattern now for comely Habit, good Dress, and new-invented Modes to make you more acceptable to the fair Ones? The Ravishing Serenades that were heard before the blushing Aurora was seen, will now be neglected, since Harmony itself has expired to us and you. Virgins of Nobility, To day you have lost the Gallantry of the Court, and the fair Mirror, wherein you beheld your own sweet resemblance. In a word, All that is good, all that is desirable and lovely, is vanished: The Balls are now at an end; delicate Airs and charming Songs are silenced; and all the Instruments of Music are out of tune, upon the departure of Olivaires. Lo! he has turned his Palfrey into a rougher Path. Whilst the Noble Knight prayed with much ardency, his Eyes became a Fountain of flowing Tears. So riding on for some days, he arrived at length at a Seaport Town, where he found a Ship bound for Constantinople; and in it was a great Lord of Africa, who had hired her for himself, and for whom her Sails were now hoist. Olivaires desiring the Master to go on Board, was denied; but a Knight belonging to this Lord, observing the temper of Olivaires, begged of him, and so he was admitted; and together they went up into the Ship; and his Horse also was taken in. Upon this account Olivaires and the Knight contracted an intimate friendship; and for the comeliness of his Person, his Mien, and virtuous Modesty, he was respectfully looked upon, and honourably entertained by all. But let us leave the Ship to the disposal and conduct of the Winds, of Fortune, and of Fate; and turn our discourse to Arthur, left alone, afflicted, and grieving, when he did not find his dearly beloved Brother, and then re-visit the wavy Ocean, and her perilous Rocks.   

CHAP. XIII.  
How Arthur Dalgarve entered his Chamber, and read the Letter.  
THE next morning Arthur came to Olivaires' Chamber, and finding his Page waiting at the Door, he asked him why he went not in; to whom the other answered, because Olivaires had ordered him so. But Arthur seeing the Sun was pretty high advanced, bid his Page open; and he entering in, quickly shut the Door to upon him, and run to the Bed to find his dear Brother; but missing him, he was much amazed.  
And looking up and down the Chamber, he found the Letter and the Vial; and taking it up, and reading, he was immediately so filled with sorrow, that he was forced to cast himself upon the Bed, exhaling and spending more spirits out of his Body, than were left behind; and he that had heard the mourning of Arthur, would have thought he was just going to die of Grief; and truly he would rather have chosen to have done so, than have lost the company of Olivaires. O my dear Olivaires, cried he; O my true Friend! I could never have forsaken your Company, as you have mine. Surely some great occasion has brought thee to this; yet my faithful observance of you, with our strict friendship, might have emboldened you to trust me with your whole Case; that I participating of your Affliction, might have taken a share of it upon myself; but you was too kind to give me so much trouble. O Father, O Sovereign, what a sad misfortune has fallen upon thee! How will thy poor heart sustain so vast a dolour? How wilt thou be able to live one hour longer, when thou shalt know all the words Olivaires has written? And saying thus, Arthur proceeded to read the Letter; which did so mightily increase his sorrow, that his Spirits failing, and his Colour vanishing, he fell as dead upon Olivaires Bed, and long time remained as dead.   

CHAP. XIV.  
The King goes into Olivaires 's Chamber to look for him, and finds Arthur in a Swoon.  
THE Gentlemen that stood expecting at the Door, seeing none come forth, nor knowing what was become of Arthur or Olivaires, sent to let the King understand as much, who quickly came, and knocking and calling, could get no Answer; whereupon he hastily ordered the door to be broke open, and entering, he found Arthur for dead upon the Bed; but his Olivaires no where; and calling to Arthur, and having no answer, he laid his hands on him, and turning him over, he saw plainly 'twas a Swoon; and bid bring cold Water, and strong Scents, and so restored him to himself: Then Arthur suddenly finding his Spirits to recover, gave a great sigh, saying, Ah! Death, why dost thou suffer me to live? Why dost thou not finish thy Office on me, according as I long for it? Why dost thou raise me into Life, who through excess of Grief can but a little while continue in it? And having the Letter in his hand, with a heavy groan he delivered it to the King, who took it, and began to read; but no sooner looked he on the first line, than paternal Affection raised his Blood into mighty agitation and disorder, and again, fear quickly made him turn pale; so that between the one Passion and the other, he was seized on by extremity of Sorrow, and renting his Garment, and tearing off the Hair from his Head and Beard, he appeared as one Distracted; now smiting his Breasts, now his Face, and nowcrying out aloud, he gins to vent himself in some words directed to the great Lords of his Court, who stood astonished at so horrible and unexpected an Accident; Help me to Lament, you invincible Cavaliers; let your hearts bear a share in my Affliction, for my Dolour redounds to the whole Realm: Lo! my so much Beloved Olivaires is lost, he is gone, and a sad and hard Fate hath sent him away into Foreign Realms, to deprive me both of my State and Life. His Lord's moved by their Sovereign's Misery, and afflicted for so fresh and unvalued a loss, felt within their own breasts so poignant a Dolour, that the stoutest heart among them was overcome and sailed; so that instead of Consolating their Sovereign, their Sorrow made them also imitate his frantic Actions, in beating their Breasts, making terrible Lamentations, and tearing their Hair; and even distracted through Love and Grief; with their Cries they pierced the Heavens: Oh! the Crown of my Kingdom, said the King, in what sadness hast thou left me! was not enough the first stab of thy Nativity, which Lanced my heart with thy Mother's Death? Surely that was enough without the addition of this, which has transfixed my very Soul: Where shall my old Age find repose, which beholding thy Virtue, was delighted and happy? My Kingdom subject unto thee, which was so well satisfied, so much affected thee, whither will it be reduced? Under what hope hath it now to live? One Arm of thy Virtue did lovingly embrace it, the other, with the Sword of thy daring Valour, defended it. But the hopes are become frustrate, the imaginations vain, and designs defeated, bottomed on thy admirable Soul. Oh! my Olivaires! How art thou lost? Where wanderest thou, O my Son! Where art thou, O the hope and end of all my thinking! The Merciful Almighty grant by thy return to this so much-afflicted State, Consolation; and by thy appearing again, clear up that darkness has overspread and put this honourable Court into deep Mourning: But if in destiny it be not that thou must return, that it would please him to gather up thy Spirit in Peace, and at the same time set me at Liberty from the Prison of this wretched and dolorous Life.   

CHAP. XV.  
Through all parts of the world Courters are dispatched in search of the King's Son; and of the Queen's Lamentation.  
THE King as distracted abandoning the whole Court, attended of but by a few, so afflicted was he and distressed, runs to find out the Queen, and crying out and beating his Bosom, throws his Arms about her Neck, who was surprised and astonished, not understanding the matter: But when she heard proceed from the King's mouth these words, The Victor at our Festivals, and the Delight of the Kingdom is gone, a pointed torment struck her to the heart; let us lament (pursued the King) let us lament, unfortunate Queen, the great good we are deprived of; our Consolation is vanished, the remedy of our evils is stolen from us by Fortune; you shall no more see that Valiant Son whom you so much commended, the Victor Invincible; well understood the Queen that the Afflicted King spoke of her Beloved Olivaires, although he never mentioned his Name, and she conceived to herself the cause of his departure; and she assured herself of the loss of so Noble a Cavalier, knowing she had given occasion of lament to the whole Court; wherefore her heart was secretly pricked with remorse, she repent of her Error; and what by one passion, what the other, fell into a Swoon in the King's Arms; who was so enfeebled that he could scarce sustain her Weight; and the Queen's Affliction joining with the Grief for his Son, made their conditions alike; and moving to where he thought better to have supported himself, he also Swooned to. In this juncture, the Court who followed him with his Son Arthur, arrived, being resolved in diligent search after Olivaires, to send through the whole World; and seeing the Royal Pair lie extended on the floor in a Swoon through Grief, they did certainly conclude that the Souls of those Crowned Heads had taken their farewell flight; and not without great complaints and infinite lamentation, did approach to the King and Queen, the Lords, and chief Arthur, seeing what necessity there was, did boldly come close up to them saying, with as loud a voice as he was able, O King! O Queen! (some helps being used to recover their Spirits) this is not a time to die, but withal, endeavour to seek after my Royal Brother, according as we have ordered. The King (a little come to himself) hearing Arthur's words, by stretching forth his Arms gave signs of his being better, and the Queen the like; who at the sight of her Son Arthur was a little comforted, and the Ladies lifting her up, lead her to her Chamber; the King placed on a Seat, heard all their Consultation, which was resolutely to make enquiry after Olivaires; and Arthur was the first who desired the King's Favour to be one of those who should go after him; to whom the King returned answer, Son, if your presence was substracted from our sight, there would need no other cause of Death, for our Life would quickly have a period; be it your charge to send away fit men, and take you the management of this important Affair; wherefore the sooner you dispatch Messengers over all the Provinces of the Earth, the more you will study our Content, and effect an alleviation of our Grief: 'Tis much my pleasure, dread Sovereign, to perform your Majesty's Commands, and I am ready to Obey you in whatever you enjoin; although willingly I would be one of those should go in quest after him, because no man can have a greater love for, or desire of regaining him than myself. Arthur provided Messengers, and writ Letters, and Authorized them with the Subscription of the King's own Name, and sent them into all parts, according as was judged expedient. In the time of this expedition, the Queen finding herself deprived of her hearts desire, caused her Ladies to withdraw, and remained alone for some small time; in which solitary opportunity she began to take revenge upon herself for the injury she had committed, and with rude hands seizing on her Veil, Vestments, and Hair, she imagined thereby she had pretty well punished herself, accompanying that Cruelty with such Accents as these; Cursed was the hour of my Nativity! I am a Woman rightly accursed of Heaven, because I have not been ashamed to be an Enemy to Virtue! my Wickedness was the only occasion of the self-Banishment of him, whose Body was the Temple of Goodness: Say, Unhappy Queen! were thy Offence punished, what punishment would be answerable to thy deserts! O Olivaires! the Idea and Mirror of all our Nobility, how shall I ever be able to render satisfaction for the injury I have done thee! O Righteous God, and just Judge! how canst thou long permit that such sacred Blood should suffer Affliction for the Wickedness of so Criminal a Woman! let thy Wrath shower down upon the sinful Dame, and restore to the highest station of Honour her innocent Son. O Olivaires! how much better had it been that thou hadst taken away my Life that hour when I secretly enticed thee to rob both thyself and me of our Virtuous Fame! and not to have suffered me, by injuring both thee and the Public, to put both thy Life and theirs into so bitter hazard! I repent from the shame which I conceive in my Breast. I do repent, I acknowledge my fault, I see my error, and apparent is the Ruin occasioned by my odious immodesty. The offer was very grating to thy delicate Ear, though I had not the power to govern myself in a necessity: Oh! how shall I ever be able to endure the punishment of my fault! let Mirth be for ever banished from my heart, and all the days of my life spent in Lamentation! Great God, the Sovereign Good, and Righteous Lord, be pleased to accept of my Prayers, for I am purposed to treasure up all my wealth in the bosom of the poor, and in holy uses; for his sake whom I have so much offended, for the sake of that best and most flourishing flower of Youth. Preserve him, O Lord, in all dangers he may light into by the way of his Travel, and of thy infinite pity pardon me my great Offence. The King and Queen both comforting themselves with hopes of news of Olivaires; but fortune crossed their intent who went in pursuit after him, for they could not get the least intelligence of him; wherefore at their return they put the Court into second Mourning: But Arthur upon it fell into a Sickness, and likewise the King; the Lamentation was renewed through the Realm, and among the Lords. But let us leave the Kingdom to its sorrow, and turn our Discourse to Olivaires, whom we shall find quickly tossed in a Tempest at Sea.   

CHAP. XVI.  
The Ship which stood for Constantinople by a great misfortune perishes in the Main, and all are cast away save Olivaires and his Friend the Cavalier.  
YOU have heard how the Ship spread her Sails before the Wind. On Board of which was a great Lord, who admitted of, by means of his Knight, the Honourable Olivaires. Now you must understand that being arrived within three days Sail of their designed Haven, a great Tempest arose to thwart them, whereby the Sea became turbulent about a Month's space, so that they knew not which way to steer; in which time the Tempest, Waves, and Wind tore the Sails, broke the Ropes, threw down the Masts and Sail-Yards; the Rudder was lost, the Anchors were cast away, and the Pilot, through his ill fortune, was tired out, and no longer able to govern; therefore the Ship deprived of her Tackling, was left at random, and exposed to the guidance of the enraged Ocean; whereby she was cast upon a Rock, and from the hind Deck to the fore, split in two. Now the Sailors, by this mishap, being reduced to extreme peril of their lives, betook them to Swimming, and those that could not, necessity taught; some on Board's, others on Tables, and whatever light matter they could lay hold of to help them. Olivaires at the first seized on a large Plank for his support, and taking the Cavalier whom he loved on it in company with him, they fastened themselves thereto, nor was he disheartened to put his Mail betwixt them, binding it fast, so to provide himself for whatever straits he might be brought to, and to make all the provision for life was possible; and after recommendation to the God of Mercy, they exposed themselves a prey to the Waves, Swimming as long as their strengths would endure, which was but for a small time; for it being no warm Season, and the Water frigid, their Arms and Legs were benumbed and made insensible by the Cold. So that if they had not been as close fastened as the Ivy to the Oak, the sporting Billows had many a time dismounted them from their Wooden Horse. So a whole Night, and the following Morning, they remained in this unparallelled danger: Olivaires, who was endued with greater stoutness of mind, and also strength of body, than the other Cavalier, bid him, Courage; but he was so dismayed that he could scarce get out a word, and begun to faint; then Olivaires lifting up his eyes and thoughts to Heaven, and also a sincere heart, said, O Lord, who prepared'st a way for the Sons of Israel through the Red Sea, and delivered'st the Three Children from out of the blazing Furnace; who even in thy Flesh couldst walk upon the Waters, and saved'st St. Peter when he began to sink, only by thy word; I beseech thee, that as thou extendedst thy pity and favour unto them, so thou would now also be pleased to secure and save us. Lo! this short Prayer pierced the Heaven; and two Hearts appeared upon the Water, which running Miraculously there, came up to salute these distressed Companions: Give speedy Glory to God, cried Olivaires; and having leaped upon the one, and helped the Cavalier to mount the other, they Swom with that Swiftness, as if in chase they had run on the land, and set the half dead couple a shore, and left them there, and took their way to the Woody Mountains: the warmth of the Sun now having thawed and cherished their congealed Limbs; and having taken some heart, being got out of danger, in the first place they returned thanks unto God, and then with slow pace (Olivaires supporting the Cavalier, who was full of Water, and sore shattered by the Waves) they arrived at a little Cabin and poor Lodging, where with a good fire, and other necessaries they were forced to send far for, he cheered up his Companion; and having got him to bed, he after took care of himself, as also was needful; and there they recruited themselves some days.   

CHAP. XVII.  
How Olivaires, the Cavalier growing worse, order him to be carried to the place of his Nativity, where he dies; and of various Accidents that befell.  
HAving rested a while at this small Cottage, and the Cavalier's Malady increasing upon him, there chanced to come there a Noble Man of those Parts, with whom Olivaires entered into much discourse, finding him a Person had been conversant in the world, and was able to talk of the various occurrences and risks of fortune that happen in, and attend it: So as they discoursed now of one thing, now of another; the sick Knight could gather that they were on English ground, in which Kingdom he breathed his first Air, being born in the City of Canterbury, and quickly enquired after the place of his Nativity, and understood he was but threescore miles distant from it; then he turned toward him to question him further, If he knew such a Cavalier, (naming himself); The Nobleman replied, No; but he had heard him well spoken of for a brave and worthy Gentleman, and that he was highly esteemed of in that City; and having so said, he departed, and left Olivaires to pursue his own Journey. I am Master John Talbot, and this is my Country; in that City I have a good Estate, my admirable Friend, and therefore be pleased to let me be carried thither, since it is not far off, and I will repay you whatever charges you shall be at; for I perceive my strength to waste every day more and more, and if it had not been for your virtue and goodness, I had certainly perished in the Water, or here on the Land, if not before. Olivaires comforted him up, and told him he had hopes of his recovery; however, for the other, he needed not trouble himself, and he made him a promise; but when he saw there were no hopes of his life, he ordered him to be carried, because he was too weak to sit on Horseback; and having bought for himself an excellent good Palfrey, he went along with him, and Men bearing by turns from place to place, brought him at length into his own City; where the Cavalier being arrived, and hearty received by his Friends and Acquaintance, he suddenly became speechless, and after a few days changed this life for a better. It happened that a Citizen, many years before, was to have received a Sum of moneys of the Cavalier that was dead, and he made a distrain in his House, and would not suffer his Body to be interred till he was paid of, which he could maintain by Writings, and he had stood excommunicate many years. This bad News troubled his Parents, for that it would oblige them to sell their Goods and Estate, neither could the price of them reach it; therefore they resolved rather to let him remain excommunicate, than satisfy the Debt; but the generous Prince Olivaires would no less be his Friend in death, than Brother in life, as you shall hear.   

CHAP. XVIII.  
Olivaires' causes the Cavalier to be buried, and discharges the Debt; and of some Justings proclaimed in the Court of the King of England.  
OLivaires seeing the great Covetousness of the Knight's Parents, was much offended at it; and used all the endeavour he could to accord the matter betwixt the Parties: At length, being neither able to persuade the one, nor bring the other to a composition-agreement, he demanded of the Creditor, how much the total Sum came to; and when he was answered 2000 Nobles, he like a Prince, and Mirror of Princes, paid with Gold and Jewels the Debt for his deceased Friend, retaining their late friendship fresh in his memory, and so procured for him Christian Burial. After few days he heard a Report that the King of England had given command for proclaiming a Tournament to continue three days, and that he who should get the victory, should have for reward his Daughter to Wife, and the Kingdom for her Dowry; and this Royal Maid was the most beautiful and admirable young Creature that ever was born, or ever appeared on the Earth: Nor would her Father bestow her in marriage on any King, or any other, unless he was the most valiant and bravest of the Age, to the end that by Arms he might maintain her in her Dominions, and the State in peace. There were 400 Knights appointed to maintain the just and Combat against whatever Cavalier had a mind to present himself on the Field for Encounter; and now Nine Months had passed since the Feast and Tournament were published, and the allotted term was to expire within 15 days. The Valiant Olivaires made it his business to understand well the Fashion and Customs there; and by a very Experienced Cavalier, got Instructions as to every thing; and, that which delighted him most, he was credibly informed that the King's Daughter did much exceed the high Character and Fame that went abroad of her; therefore Olivaires fell in love with the very Idea he had conceived from report; thinking with himself, that if he should come off Victor at such a Tournament, the Prize would be an abundant reward of all his Fatigues and Affliction: And now he is on his way for going to the just, and London, for the Court resided at that City, and there was the place appointed for this famous Tournament.   

CHAP. XIX.  
What Fortune Olivaires has by the way, leaving Canterbury to go for the Tilting.  
THE time being now but short before the Feast was to begin, the Valiant Knight is on his Journey, ever having in his mind the delightful thoughts of Victory, and of seeing so many Kings, Dukes, and great Lords make proof of their Valour; thus thinking he went on till he came to a Wood not far from the City of London, when lo! from one corner of it sallied out 15 Highway men, Assassinates of Travellers, one whereof with Lance in hand advanced up, putting himself in the front of the rest, and with villainous words said, Lay down your Arms, Knight Errand, if you desire to live. Olivaires, before he made answer, put up a secret Prayer unto God, and his Answer to the Assassinate was immediately to draw his Sword; and sencing off the thrusts of his Spear, and making his Horse give back, he brings him down and kills him; and taking his Lance, he turns himself against the other Robbers, who made very gallant defence; but in little time the Valorous Olivaires slew the greater part of them; whereupon the rest fled away wounded, and, as fast as they could, recovered the Wood, amazed at the mighty valour they beheld in him; and if they had been double or triple the number, I truly believe he would have conquered and killed them all. Olivaires having freed himself of them, paid his gratitude to God; and riding forward, he spies a Spring as clear as Crystal, to which he makes, and alights from his Horse to refresh himself with its water, being extreme thirsty and hot, and also to wash some Ripples he had got in the Assassinates Assault; wherefore being intent upon these, his Horse had step by step wandered a good way off, and being now at liberty began to run and caper about, before Olivaires was ware; and with great haste he goes with design to catch him, when out of the thick Wood came one of those villainous Highwaymen, and prevents him, seizeth on the Bridle, mounts him, and flies away with the Mail was fastened to the Saddlebow: What Mortal can imagine Olivaires' grief at this Accident, finding himself deprived of his Horse, and Jewels which were of great value! but his chief trouble of all was, that he could not go to the Tilting, being void of all hope, and means, both for the Combat and Attire.  
Whereupon he gins a Complaint able to rend the Rocks, and soften them into tenderness and compassion: O! was not my Mother's Death enough to satiate the spite of Fortune? was not enough my Father's Grief, was not enough the Affliction of my Kingdom? Not content to have hurried me into infinite perils of life, when in the height of my desire to recover my Losses, she brings a Cloud over my little glimpsing Joy, and dawning Happiness. But thou, Lord, whose Essence is goodness itself, reach forth unto me thy Right hand in this Wood; Let thy Sun dispel my new darkness that surrounds me; and laying his Face on the ground in a posture for dying, after sobs and tears he was silent.   

CHAP. XX.  
Of a Cavalier that appears to Olivaires, and puts him into hope; and of some Covenants betwixt them.  
OLivaires being in so melancholy a Mood, a Cavalier came unto him, certainly a Messenger from God for his comfort, and with a loud voice called to him, O Olivaires of Castille, rouse up, and hate me not for terminating thy Doubts; rouse up, and sleep not; whereupon he quickly raised his head, being surprised to be called on by name, yet not resolved whether to sleep or awake, thinking it might be some fantasy which his Melancholy had presented to his Imagination; but looking earnestly, he was assured by his Aspect, that it was some very honourable Knight; and observing the black Vesture on his back, he was the more astonished; then signing himself with the Cross, after the manner of the Christians, he said: I adjure thee by the Maker of the Heaven, and the Earth, and the Merits of his Son Jesus, to tell me how thou camest by the knowledge of my Name, and whether thou art a Man, or a good Genius? Be not afraid of me, said the Black Knight, for that I am a Christian, and believe in God as thyself; inquire not now why I have called on thee; it is enough that thou art heard as to the losing thy Horse, Jewels and Gold; and thy trouble (for not being able to go to the Tournament) hath penetrated where it will have the best relief; for thou hast obliged me by many Kindnesses, and signal received Services, and therefore lo! I am ready to oblige you again in whatever shall be requisite for the Tournament (for I will not discharge Benefits with Ingratitude); and in a word, thou shalt have every thing becoming a King not thy Superior. I am willing in recompense of thy courtesy, that thou shouldst partake with me in all the Acquist that thou shalt procure by me; and thou shalt give me the half of all whatever thy Gains, when I demand it of thee; although I will have liberty to take it to myself, or leave it to thee. Olivaires, who had a burning desire to be at the Tilting, hearing the Cavalier's Offer, without heeding the Conditions, or the Covenant, answered him after this manner: If my Fortune shall not descent from thy doing me so great pretended Service, of furnishing me with Arms, Horses, Attendants, and Money, so as shall be sufficient for me; I swear to thee by the Power Omnipotent, and promise by the trust which I put in him, that thou shalt share in all the Reward, Gain, and Treasure, by receiving the half, or more if thou desire it, in case I shall be Victor at the Feast, and win the Day. The Knight accepted of it upon his Royal Paroll, and renewed his Promise that he should be so honourably served, and so furnished in all respects for whatever might make him appear brave at the Tournament, as any Knight in the World could wish to be; and taking him by the hand, he led him into a Grove, where having showed a straight path would carry him to a Sacred Hermit's Cell, he told him he must remain there till he could return with all necessary Provisions for his purpose. O Olivaires, thy true Friend so assuring thee, willingly wait for him, who shall quickly rejoice thy heart; and Olivaires taking leave of him with much expression of gratitude, went to the Hermitage, and the Knight vanished, and left him alone on the way.   

CHAP. XXI.  
Olivaires comes to the Hermit; and of some Discourses betwixt them.  
THE holy Hermit was at his Devotions when Olivaires knocked at the Door of his Cell; and being afraid, not any one for many years before having come at him, he would not open it; but when Olivaires said he was a Christian, and no Evil Spirit, or Apparition, having first signed himself with the sign of the Cross, he let him in, and led him to the Altar, there to worship his Saviour; then making him sit down, the Hermit went and finished his Devotions. After that he brought him a red Earthen Dish of dried Fruits, Bread and Water, mustering up for the entertainment of the Valiant Knight all his forces, and bid him to take good heart, for that just now by Divine Revelation he had seen who he was, and the occasion of his departure from his Kingdom, and how the Cavalier had invited him to his Cabin, and many other particulars the Holy Father told him. Olivaires, well satisfied of the sanctity of the Personage, paid him exceeding great reverence, and praised Almighty God for his goodness unto him. The Hermit, after this, opened to him the Sacred Law, and expounded it with much fervency of spirit, and gave him many good Instructions; then he made a Bed with Leaves and Straw for him to repose on, and desired him for God's sake to take patiently this penance, for that 'twas necessary to pass this miserable Life with pain and sorrow, having confidence in the Lord, that after he had gone through the Waters of Misery, and the Flames of Purgatory, God would place him in a Paradise of refreshment, and perfect Joys. And after he had given Olivaires his Blessing, he left him to rest. When the Morning was come, the Sacred Hermit celebrated the Holy Mass; and Olivaires having confessed his Sins to the Reverend Father, received the Eucharist with mighty devotion and contrition for his Faults. After, he continually instructed him in the Holy Scriptures; making it manifest unto him, that it was a good Spirit, who by the Grace of God had brought him thither; and continually comforted him, and exhorted him quietly to support these his present Tribulations, and endure many other also which were to succeed them.   

CHAP. XXII.  
Olivaires is overjoyed, seeing come in his behalf, Men, Horses and Arms.  
OLivaires was four days in expectation of the Assistance that was promised him; after which he begun to be a little moved, knowing that the last day before the Tournament was come, and he grew to be much afflicted at the delay of the Cavalier▪ and if the Hermit had not assured him that he would not fail him, he had perhaps despaired; wherefore he deliberated often of going to London. He beheld from rising ground (whither he went to see if he could spy the Cavalier coming) many Horses and armed Troops which were going to the Tilting, which vexed him to the very heart; and when at night he retired into the Cell to the holy Father, he fell into an extreme great passion, and could eat nothing; so now the whole term was past, therefore Olivaires resolved to go alone to Court, but the Hermit with much entreaty persuaded him to stay till the next day; so that now all the days were passed, and the hour of the Tilting was come; wherefore the valiant Knight despairing, went to prayer; and after he was beginning his Journey, lamenting his mishap; but as soon as he had opened the Hermitage Dore, and had scarce gone four steps forward, he heard a loud neighing of Horses, and clink of Armour, and they seemed to draw near to the Hermitage; and presently he saw six Cavaliers advance before the rest, all armed in bright Corsalets, and all the Horses with Trappings, and covered with Black, but without Lance and Shields; after these followed ten other Cavaliers clothed in Black Velvet, and also all Furniture for Horse; fifteen Pages likewise on fifteen beautiful Black Horses came after, and fifty men on foot all in the same Sable Livery; and the two first led by the Bridle a sprightly and wonderful finely shaped Horse covered and adorned with Black Trappings; and on his Saddlebow he bore a gilded Helmet, garnished around with precious Stones, which enlight'ned the gloomy Grove, and every one carried some part of Olivaires' Armour, which was made of the finest Metal, covered with Damask work, and a Tuck of purer and better temper than ever Artist in the World wrought, Sword, Lances, Dagger, Shields, and Crests.   

CHAP. XXIII.  
The Pleasure and Transport Olivaires was in at such Preparations; and of the Beauty of the King of England 's Daughter.  
THE Knights being habited after this manner, as you have heard, came up to the Hermitage, paying that Reverence which was agreeable to so great a King; quickly the Knight of the Grove, who had made him the Promise, as their Chief, alights from his Horse, and embraces Olivaires, who remembering him, was exceedingly transported with joy, and was amazed at so pompous Preparation, and gave him infinite thanks: This Retinue that thou seest, said the Knight, I have brought, that thou mayst be well served; and assure thyself thou shalt want for nothing that in any kind may be requisite for thee. I beg of you that you will behave yourself bravely, that we may not spend our Service and Fatigue in vain, and I will accompany you at the Tilting, give you your Lances, and spur on your Horse; dear Sir, replied Olivaires, The kindness you show me is not in the power of any Treasure to reward, or make the least suitable correspondence to; wherefore I look on myself as bound to you by an eternal obligation; for I have great confidence in that Celestial Goodness who has delivered me from so many, and so extraordinary dangers, that he will grant us the favour to obtain the glory of this Tournament: The Cavalier replied, God give you all that assistance and favour that I do hearty wish unto you: But, continued he, the hour is now come, wherefore sit down at the Table I have prepared, and take repast, and after arm, and go for the Tournament. The Hermit, after he had given Olivaires his Benediction, left him, and went to his Devotions; and he being placed in a Golden Chair at a sumptuous and Royal Table, did eat, and after (every hour seeming a thousand years to him) was decked in his wonderful Armour, and mounting his Horse, he marches away to the Court with his honourable and comely Train: Just at the very time that Olivaires was eating, and decking for the Tournament, Helena the King's Daughter was conducted out of the City to the Piazza prepared for the Tilting; she was attended on by two hundred most beautiful young Damsels richly adorned with Gold, and illustrious for Blood; and with these ascending a Scaffold, covered all round about with the most rich and glorious Tissue and Broccade the World could afford, with Ornaments of Crimson Velvet above and below, her Beauty created stupor in all Eyes that beheld her: Under the Canopy, where her Seat was, Steps jetted out behind all of Massy Gold, and she sat on a Triumphal Chair of Elecorn garnished with Jewels and Carved Work of Gold, amounting to the value of a thousand Cities: And for the shelter of the young Ladies of quality numberless Pavilions were erected, richly embroidered with great labour and art: Then as to the upper part of the Scaffold, or Canopy for a Heaven, it was all of Azure Velvet full of such sparkling precious Stones, that they outbraved the day, and appeared like so many bright Stars of the Firmament. Over the King's Daughter hung a Stone about the bigness of one's Fist of such transcendent splendour, that the most glorious Rays of the Sun could not drown its light, or eclipse or diminish its lustre: Wherefore the Canopy, the Ornaments, and Pavilions, seemed to present one vast burning pure flame: But above all, the divine Eyes of the fair Daughter of England shot scorching beams into the hearts of all that looked on her, and her most beautiful Shape and Features, and celestial Dress, fettered up and stounded the Senses of those valiant Cavaliers, who had prepared themselves for such a dazzling Spectacle: The divine Helena then having taken her place, with all the Ladies, four Judges of the Grandees of the Kingdom, appeared forth, and having kissed the ground where her Foot trod, in a lower place they also sat down; around on every side were Scaffolds and Stages all filled with Lords, Gentlemen, and Ladies, ennobled both by Birth and Beauty; who all gave out with one consent, and, as it were, one mouth, O thrice happy Cavalier, who shalt by thy Valour gain for thyself such an inestimable Prize.   

CHAP. XXIV.  
Of the great Feats of Olivaires; and how much he surpassed all the Justers and Kings.  
WHEN Olivaires had put on his Armour, and was all ready for taking Horse, he went to kiss the holy Hermit's hand, beseeching him that he would supplicate our Lord, that of his good favour he would grant him the Victory; and he promised him as much. Wherefore taking leave, and lacing on his Helmit, he begun his Journey, which was very short. Arrived then at the Piazza, they found all the four hundred Knights prepared for the defence of the Tournament on one part; on the other, the King of Ireland, the King of Scotland's Son, and many more well adorned, accoutered, and fitted to give demonstration of their great Valour and Prowess; and at the sound of the Trumpets divers Lances were broken; every one was amazed and stupefied, looking on the marvelous unknown Black Knight, who expressed in his Actions unordinary courage of Mind, and strength of Body; who with mighty respect and most humble reverence bowed himself before that Heaven of Beauty, and alighted on to his Feet to contemplate her; and being perfectly conquered by her Angelical Aspect, he became almost forgetful of what he was about; and had it not been an Affair thus nearly relating to her, he had been entirely so. And now there had been a Skirmish; and the King of Ireland's Son had hitherto the better, and stood with his Lance in Rest, expecting an Adversary; when Olivaires' Knight, shaking a Lance, cried; Lo, here depends the Victory! and reaches him it: The valiant and hardy Youth quickly took it, and went toward, where Maquenor of Ireland was turning about; and he expected him, and turned opposite to him; whereupon they gave two brisk Encounters, and the great Cry was for the Valour of the King of Ireland's Son; but when they saw the movement and fierce blows of the Black Knight, their shouts pierced the Sky in applause of such stupendious Courage. Maquenor broke his Lance upon Olivaires, who remained fixed as a Tower; but the push which the other received was such, that it brought his Horse to the ground, and he, as if he had flown, was cast ten yards out of the Lists; and presently the Black Knight had another Lance given him, who run against a second that expected him with couched Lance, a very stout and nimble Champion; but in Encounter Olivaires gave him such a push, that the Cavalier's Horse's Girths, Breastplate, and Reins, all were burst, so that by the blow he made the other Horse recede, and in his flying back the valiant Olivaires Launce seated him on his Horse's Crupper, and quickly down he fell for dead on the ground; whence great amazement seized all the Court on account of the fierceness of the Black Knight, who never by any blow was put out of his Saddle, being stable and firm like a Rock against the Billows: Thus he acted in the whole Tilting; all whoever came against him he lay on the ground, and the last he combated with was the King of Scotland's Son, whom in like manner he shattered and conquered by one of the briskest Thrusts that Olivaires ever made; for which the fair Virgin was much enamoured of the Black Knight, and said; If that Cavalier were as comely without Armour, as he does appear (and more so upon account of his Valour) in it, he would be the first and chiefest of the World. So, Olivaires, the first day's Victor, galloped to and fro over the Field, now all his. The second day he was to combat, after one Lance broken, with Faucheons; and the third day with Sword and Poniard: The first day than Olivaires was judged the Prince of all the Combatants, and he stayed on the Field till all the Knights were gone off: And as Helena was going away, Olivaires ' lighting from his Horse, made his humble obeisance, and then having mounted another admirable Steed, he performed such handsome Feats, as might have become the bravest King, the best Rider, and chiefest man at Arms in the World. Helena was delighted with the Valour, Gallantry, and Activeness of the Cavalier, and was much satisfied in her mind with him. The Judges affirmed that he was the Stupor of Chivalry, and the whole Court went off amazed at his Valour.   

CHAP. XXV.  
Olivaires' returns to the Hermit; and his Retinue leave him.  
THE King and his Daughter, with the Lords and Ladies, returned to the Palace, ever discoursing of the valiant Black Knight; and every one wished to see him without Armour, that they might pass their sentiments on him, whether that would detract from his Comeliness. It was the custom, that after Supper all the Knights should repair to Court, and with much complasance and gallantry dance with the Ladies; wherefore many Lords came to see the Black Knight; and the King and Helena much desired the same happiness: But Olivaires, by advice of the Cavalier who was his Conductor, did not go, but retired to the Hermit, where a most plentiful Supper was prepared, to refresh him after so great toil, and a good Bed to rest his weary Limbs; and when he was got to this sacred Lodging, and set down to Table, his whole Court and Attendance vanished. So Olivaires was left alone with the Hermit, to whom he related the Transactions of that day, and told of the rich dress, and splendid appearance of the most beautiful Helena. After having prayed, and paid thanks unto God, he went to take his repose; the mean while that Olivaires was at the Hermitage, the King made all the Company sit down in a large Hall, and entertained them with all sorts of Musical Instruments; but the little time seemed to every one of them an Eternity, whilst they expected the Black Knight's Appearance at the Feast; so in Dancing they passed half of the Night: Then Helena seeing that the Black Cavalier would not be so kind as to make them happy with his presence, caused Supper to be brought up, where was wonderful plenty of all sorts of the richest Wines, Sweetmeats, and whatever Dainties and Good-cheer were requisite for making up a most sumptuous and unparallelled Feast; then she retired with her Ladies to her Chamber, and the King and all the Knights went to rest, and fit themselves for the second Day's Tournament.   

CHAP. XXVI.  
Of Olivaires coming to the Tournament, and of the Dresses, and of his Victory.  
NExt Morning, when day appeared, Olivaires rise from his Bed, and went to prayers with the Hermit; and when the Devotions were over, he opened the Door, and saw his Knight coming towards him with a Vesture of Crimson Velvet, which reached down to his Feet, and his Retinue clad in Red, with high mettled Steeds decked with Trappings of Cloth of Gold, with golden Bridles and Ornaments of beaten Gold admirable to look upon; two Pages led by the Bridle a most gallant and Warlike Horse, Blood-speckled, and on his Saddlebow he bore a Helmet much more beautiful and strong than the former, and also other noble Armour which Olivaires in a trice was armed with: And having left the holy Father to the Divine Protection, they went to the Tournament; when they were arrived at the Piazza, they found that Helena, with the King and the Ladies had already got into their Seats to behold the just, and give the glory to the Victor. He, having first paid low respects unto them, began to gallop about, and make trial of his newmade Steed, and he appeared as if it had been the God of Battle descended from above to subdue the World: And after he had showed his dexterity in managing, leaping, and coursing his Horse, he broke a strong Lance against the ground, whose Splinters were burnt to Ashes in the Element of Fire, so far they flew aloft; every one became astonished to see the Red Knight do such amasing things as he performed; yet known by all to be the same who the day before was Victor at the Tilting: These admired Preludes being ended, the King of Scotland's Son entered the Lists attended on by many armed Knights, the King of Ireland, the Duke of Britain, the Duke of Borbon, the Earl of Flanders, with an innumerable Company of lusty and honourable Cavaliers. All the Combatants and Maintainers of the Fray having entered the Field, it was judged three thousand had passed on either side; the Standard of Victory was defended by sixty Knights; and he who would have the honour of that day was to take it by force after the Combating: All the Combatants had only one Lance apiece, and that being broken, they were with Faucheons to determine the Victory. So from that part where the King was, proclamation was given. Olivaires, as Victor of the Field, took his Stand before the fair Helena, and ravished with the splendour of her beauteous Eyes, as much as was sufficient to continue him Victor, made a Challenge with motion of his Lance to combat whatever Champion would come against him. Suddenly the Trumpet and Military Instruments began to sound, which caused the highest Heavens to re-eccho: King Maquenor would be the first to make proof of his Lance, because he hated Olivaires, for that he had got the better of him the day before; and spurring on his Horse, he came furiously up to smite him; but Olivaires struck him into the Breast, and having past his Armour, stabbed him to the Heart, so that down he falls dead on the ground; and also two other Cavaliers came to encounter him in polished shining Armour; he dealt like hasty Death, or laid them wounded flat on the Plain; so the Fray was spread from one part to the other, and Olivaires appeared like a Lion among so many Herds, wounding and tearing Heads, Limbs, Bones, Flesh and Nerves; dismounting many, and breaking the Horse's Necks, or dashing their Brains out against the ground by a rapid overthrowing them: And when it came afresh into his mind, that for a divine Lady he was acting all this, it inspired double strength, and gave increase to his daring hardiness: His Sword was died red with Blood, and his Arm was bathe to his Elbow, and his Gauntlet was full of, and all steeped in Blood; his blows were more violent at the latter end, than in the beginning of the Battle; he coursed about the Field from one side to the other, smiting, and laying prostrate all that offered to oppose him; so he made such way before him by his Valour, that he could easily gain the Standard without Blood, all scampering away; wherefore with great vigour, and fierce aspect, he spurs forward, and pressed into the midst of the Sixty Knights, alone, without aid from any part; and laying hold on the shaft, wrists it out of the hand of the strongest man amongst them: This brave Exploit did above all the rest please the Judges, the King, and Helena, who was troubled at so much Blood being shed upon her account; but with great difficulty he broke forth from the crowd of the Horses and Men, holding fast the Standard in his Hand, and well commanding his Horse, and defending himself, and repulsing the Knights came on him to redeem their Honour; than not being able to make any defence, and seeing the Standard born away, all the Knights fled, and the Combatants, as worsted and overcome, retired. Now Olivaires' Knight came to salute him with all his Train, and embraced him, and gave him much joy and honour of his Conquest.   

CHAP. XXVII.  
After his Victory at the Tournament, the Valiant Olivaires returns to the Hermit; and of Helena 's compassion towards the slain and wounded Cavaliers.  
OLivaires was the last went out of the Piazza, for all the Cavaliers were gone to their Quarters, as was said, and the Dead were carried forth to be buried; and Helena offering to go away with the Judges and Ladies, Olivaires called for another Horse, and having mounted him, he performed such Feats, that the Judges thought him some infernal Daemon, and not a Man; and every one admired how the Saddle could keep on, much more the Rider: Then said the King, If the Tournament had continued three days longer, he would have extinguished our whole State, and also those of his Encounterers; and he had a very peculiar kindness for him. He, staying his Horse, with a reverend bow took leave, and then went off, and returned to his Hermit; and his Cavalier vanished, and went to make provision for the next day: At Evening Helena had a mind to sup with the King, and at Table began to say to him after this manner. My Sovereign and Father, whom above all things I love, stand in awe of, and venerate; I beseech you that you would put a period to so great Cruelty, and no further give leave that such brave and honourable Cavaliers should be slain as we have seen to day; wherefore if your Majesty has any affection for me, be pleased to end the Tournament, or so order it, that the Combatants may not die; for if I had imagined I should have occasioned so much bloodshedding, I would rather have made a most solemn Vow never to have married; and, if it lay in my power, to hinder it, I would not consent to any further Contest. The King very kindly thus returned answer. Daughter, the true Retainer and Upholder of my Blood, do not think that I have passed the time of this Festival, with its Appendages, without great trouble; and that the death of so many Knights and Kings does not yet continue to afflict me; but in such Encounters it cannot be helped; and it is customary and ordinary for them to be slain, as in all other Combats 'tis wont to happen. However, to morrow I will so order it, that they shall not so easily hurt one another, and a safer way and method shall be given them; and this I do promise you upon my Royal Word. Helena with this took leave (the Repast ended) and retired with her Ladies into her Chamber, and would not stay the Ball, being a little indisposed, and weary.   

CHAP. XXVIII.  
Olivaires is Victor at the Torney the third day; and is conducted by the King's Order, and by the Grandees of the Court is looked upon as a wonder and prodigy.  
THE King the next morning had a desire to know the number of the Slain, and the Qualities and Ranks both of the Cavaliers and Kings; and having known too much, he was exceedingly grieved; for on each side infinite numbers were killed: Then he ordered some of his Kingdom and Court to succeed in the places of those Champions who were wounded and dead; but if his Majesty had been rightly sensible what duty he put them upon, he would rather have sent them on any other Adventure than this, whither they would have gone with much greater alacrity and willingness; for the dread of Olivaires Blows struck terror into the very gods, much more into Mortal Compositions: The hour being now come, and the Combatants marching up in their Ranks, as was the custom, they ordered a Battle on foot; and Olivaires appeared all in White in his upper Vesture, which was beautiful and amazing; then suddenly procalamation was made, That every one should alight from his Horse, and lay down his Sword, and arm himself defensively as he pleased; and, for offensive Weapons, Arms were given to every one, such as might not so easily kill; and every one that broke his Weapon, or chanced to fall, was to have no advantage taken of him; all this was so ordered for the Lady's sake; and after that the Reward should be rendered to the Victor; the Trumpets then sounding, Flutes playing, Drums beating, the Combat begun. Olivaires was quickly discovered by his strewing the ground with men, shattering of Helmets, tearing Coats of Mail, crumbling Bracelets like broken Glass; and his Weapon was so hard laboured, that it flew in pieces; wherefore a Knight thirsting for revenge, thought to have reached him a Blow not very soft; but Olivaires nimbly slipped aside, and the stroke hit upon the ground; but when he had got armed again, he quickly made a clear road through them all. The King of Ireland, with the other Kings, and Barons, seeing that the Black, Red, and White Knight got all the Victory, five of them combined together, and all of them with the utmost effort of their strength came up against him to kill him; but Olivaires observing their Fury, did with great hardiness await them; and to the first he gave such a blow, as made the rest fly back, and him recoil as far as under the Scaffold where fair Helena sat. The King seeing that Olivaires would have destroyed them every one, so mightily was he enraged at their foul Play, quickly threw down the Baston for concluding the Tournament; and so the third Day's Combat ended to the great honour, and immortal fame of the White Knight.   

CHAP. XXIX.  
Olivaires, the Tournament endend, is conducted into a Palace: And of various Accidents all tending to his Advantage and Honour.  
THE King ordered an hundred armed Lords to wait upon the Black, Red, and White Knight, at his coming out of the Piazza, who therefore were in expectation of Olivaires. Now when the Tournament was ended, he found himself alone, without his Knight, and without any Page, or Horse, which marvellously surprised him; and, looking up toward Heaven, he said within himself: What anvantage is my Valour unto me? for what end do I expose my Life? why was I born into this unhappy World? why, when on the pinnacle of my Honours, am I so harrassed by, and made the mark of spiteful Fortune? And being thus alone, he was going away for the Hermitage; but when he was near the Passage, out from the Piazza, he saw Knights who came toward him; at which he was surprised, and took it for the Irish King coming to assault him for the hatred he bore him for his mighty Prowess; but he resolved not to die without revenge; so, laying hold on his Sword, he boldly made up to them; but their Chieftain dismounting, threw his Arms away; saying, That by the King's Order they came to show their respect; and that his Majesty desired to reward him according to the merit of his Valour. Olivaires kindly received their Ambassage, and courteously answered, that he was entirely at their King's service; so was conducted by them into a most stately and glorious Palace, and by Noble Attendance was brought into a Chamber furnished and adorned for the entertainment of a King. Olivaires finding himself alone, was almost in despair, and grieved sore on account of the Cavalier, who had relinquished him in his greatest necessity. What, said he, must I appear in this Garb before Helena? Must I be presented to so August a Monarch in so mean and forlorn a Condition? but no sooner had he spoke this within himself, but his Cavalier came in with vast store of rich Vestures, Ornaments, Silver and Gold.   

CHAP. XXX.  
Of Olivaires rich Vestments his Cavalier gave him, Horses, Pages, and other Attires of great Persons.  
THE Airy Cavalier brought with him twenty Squires with Vestments for him all of Damask and white Silk, and forty Pages with Silver, Furniture, and Gold: Two Black Slaves carried a Mail on their Shoulders with ten thousand double Ducats of Silver, and twenty thousand Ducats of Gold, with Jewels of more value than two hundred Shields: And the Knight said to him, These are all your Servants, and these Vestments are yours, and I will further add to them forty men loaden with all sorts of Utensils requisite to furnish a sumptuous House; and give these your Servants such Places and Offices as you shall think fit. Olivaires, remember your Promise, said he, and disappeared; great variety of Suits and Dresses he found, which much delighted him; and a wonderful Supper being prepared, he dofft his Armour, and refreshed himself; in that juncture came the hundred Knights to cheer him, and attend on him, by the King's Commandment; who after meat, stayed in the Hall expecting the Victor of the Tournament. Then Olivaires put on a Waistcoat all richly embroidered with Gold, and Stockings of fine Scarlet, curiously wrought by the hand of Art, with Shoes of Crimson Velvet, and then an upper Vesture of Cloth of Gold, with a Bonnet of Red Velvet, within which was a Jewel of the value of a Kingdom, with a Plume, according to the Royal fashion of Carnation Feathers; and, having buckled on his Sword, he went down stairs for Court; where he found a delicate white Steed with a Saddle of Cloth of Gold, and Stirrups of Massy Gold, and for every thing else richly furnished. He had fifty Horses in his Court admirably adorned; and he having mounted, they went to the Palace; and every Page bore two Torches; wherefore the sight of such a beauteous approaching Court, with all the gay Retinue, seemed one of the bravest pieces of Grandeur that ever eye beheld.   

CHAP. XXXI.  
Olivaires being arrived at the Palace, is honourably received of the King, the Lords, and Ladies.  
GReat concourse there was to see Olivaires; and when they had taken through notice of him, they said, Truly this Cavalier has all the Perfections and Graces can be desired in a Prince; he was comely in Armour, yet more comely without it; in the one Dress he exhibited the air and mien of Valour, in the other of Nobility; his Aspect, Deportment, and Presence, declared him of the highest Extraction and Lineage in the World: The Ladies all hastened to Helena, to tell her, they had never beheld a more comely Cavalier, and that they never expected to see a more lovely Youth. Helena discreetly kept secret her flames, neither could they discern by any discovery of herself, whether this Character delighted her or no. Olivaires having entered the Royal Hall, was with great complacency received by the King; and all the Cavaliers paid him high respects; and though many there were who had boar him hatred out of envy to his Valour, yet when they looked on his gracious Countenance, and heard his wise Discourses, became his sincere Friends as well as Admirers; the King, having taken him by the hand, and made him sit down by himself, talked of divers things with him, and with all Olivaires', whether Questions or Answers, was extremely satisfied. Helena put on Claoths which had never been seen before, and richly adorned, and loadened with Precious Stones, and Oriental Pearls, (according as the King had commanded) she came into the Hall; whose appearance showed like that of rising Aurora with an infinite number of Stars about her; two hundred Ladies attended her, and a hundred Knights with golden Spurs marched before her; two Duchess' bore up her Train, and two Dukes led her on each side: Surely if that Helena, whose Beauty was so fatal to the Trojan State, had been by her, she would have appeared like Cynthia before the rays of the Sun. When she was come into the midst, the Dukes returned her Hands; then she kissed her Father's Hand, and her Father took hers and gave it to Olivaires; who kneeling kissed it, and spoke very high Expressions to her, yet not Compliments, which were not ungrateful only because he said them: So the one was fettered, and fast Prisoner in Venus' Trammels, and the other was deep smitten with the Darts of Cupid.   

CHAP. XXXII.  
Olivaires has the first place by the King, for the love he bore him for his Combating, according to the judgement of the King, and the Overseers of the Tournament.  
THE King taking Helena with the one hand, and Olivaires with the other, made them sit down, placing himself betwixt them; immediately the Music struck up, and a brisk and gallant Dancing there was, but not long. After which, lo! the Judges of the Tournament coming to know of the King if they must give Sentence, and the reward to him most merited it; to whom he gave order to do so; then they retired, and went for the honourable Prize of the Tilting: The mean while the King turning to his Daughter Helena, spoke plainly enough to her; Who, dear Child, appeared to you the most Valorous in this Combat? Helena replied, I minded them, Sir, all alike, and every one seemed to perform well. Understand, Governess of my Soul, said the King, that the Present will quickly be brought, and given to him whom the Judges shall sentence the most deserving; and that he is also to be your Husband, and the Heir of the Kingdom: Wherefore I desire to know how your Inclications are? Him whom your Majesty shall think of, and whom your Royal Judgement shall most approve, and him (in short) whom you shall name and recommend to me, I shall willing accept of for my Spouse, Lord, and Guardian of my Life. If the Black, Red, and White Cavalier (subjoined the King) we should make choice of for his Merits, would you be so satisfied; although we yet be ignorant who he is? If, my Sovereign and Father, the Judges shall think him worthy of the Prize, to defraud him of it would be high injustice; however, your Majesty's Will and Pleasure shall entirely be mine.   

CHAP. XXXIII.  
Of the words the King spoke, and the Reward that was given to Olivaires.  
THE King of Ireland, of Scotland, and of other Dominions, with the Dukes, Princes, and Barons of their Realms, were set down, when the King ordered silence, and then thus said: Signories, High Empires, States, and Kingdoms; presently will the Judges and Lords be here with the Reward of the Tournament; and to whom my small Present shall be given, the same also shall espouse my Daughter and only Child, and have all England for her Dowry; but I will that that Prince, Lord, or King, remain some time in my Court, that I may have experience of his Valour in all Exploits, and after understand his Lineage and Descent, and then may he enjoy the Crown. Let now then the Prize be brought and adjudged to him who got the greatest Honour, and was Victor of the Tournament. First came 30 Pages with lighted Torches in their hands, and after 30 most noble Cavaliers; then followed 10 Pages in gold Embroidery, with Torches also, in midst of which were 6 Knights clad in Cloth of Gold, and in the midst of them a Duke all in Armour, who carried a golden Basin, and in it a Neck-chain of Gold, interwoven with Jewels, and so wonderfully wrought, that the very sight of it alone was a transport for all Humane kind; and it might be said to have been one of the Wonders of the World; nor could the value of those Jewels be estimated; and after followed the Judges with an infinite number of Knights and Gentlemen; and, being so placed that every one might conveniently be a Spectator, they came before the King speaking to this effect.   

CHAP. XXXIV.  
The rich Neck-chain is given to the Valiant Olivaires, at which many of the Kings are filled with disdain, it appearing to them that an unknown Knight was not worthy of such a Present.  
MAY it please your Majesty, Dread Sovereign, we were appointed by your Majesty to be Judges for the Victor at Tilting, and at the Combats on Horseback, and on foot; which Province we willingly accepted of, and have diligently observed according to our skill, the Blows, the Hardiness, the Valour and Force of every King, Duke, Prince, and Lord, and we freely give witness that every one of them has made honourable proof of right Chivalry; but, to our thinking, the Flower of all, and he who has merited your Majesty's peculiar Favour and Present, is that Cavalier who was clad the first day in Black, the second in Red, and the third in White; which valorous Knight is the same that sits by your Majesty, the deservedly designed Heir of your Kingdom; and although we be ignorant of his Country, and Name, yet we are ascertained he is come of a Royal Race, and has Illustrious Blood in his Veins, because such kind of Valour does not lodge in any other Personages, save those who by such Extraction can appear thus worthy of a Crown; wherefore, with your Majesty's leave, and good liking, we will present the Gift to him: The King being well contented, made sign to them to do so; the Duke then turning to Olivaires, took the Chain and put it about his Neck, saying unto him, Your Valour which has conquered so many Courageous Knights, adorns you with this Gift, a Testimony of the King of England's Kindness; and, when his Majesty shall think convenient time, you are to espouse Helena, his only Daughter, and be crowned King of the Realm: Believe me, replied Olivaires, I do not seem to myself to have done any thing to merit this; but since it is the King's Bounty, I am very well pleased. So he accepted of the Present and Promise; and bowing low to the King, and Helena, in a most eloquent Speech he returned them large thanks for their Liberality. And to the Judges, and to the whole Hall, he also gave infinite Thanks; and 'twas judged by all that heard him, that he was the finest Courtier of the World; and every one considering his comely Regal Aspect, his Martial Valour, Boon Grace, Deportment, Mein, and Eloquence, even wept for very joy; the King taking him by the Hand, and kissing his Forehead, set him in his place again; then a thousand Instruments began again to play, making infinite delight and festivity.   

CHAP. XXXV.  
The Cavalier who was Olivaires so great Friend, and furnished him with Arms at the just, appears in a Dream to Helena, and of a Vision the King had.  
THE morning after, about break of day, the King had this Vision. He dreamed he saw Olivaires crowned King of his Realm, and that he had given him his Daughter; then he beheld another Crown come over his Head, and settle upon that, much greater than the former he had given him, and it doubled his Court, Retinue, and Riches; and it appeared to him so August, that he himself bowed to it: Therefore, seeing Fortune had been so extraordinary kind unto him, to send him such a Cavalier for his Son, he was mightily overjoyed, and the transport awaked him; and revolving this Vision in his mind, he was imagining with himself what it might signify: And musing earnestly, he fell asleep again; and other Kings appeared to come upon him with design to take that Crown from off his head, saying, It was not fit he should wear two Crowns; but he being moved at their Presumption, seemed by force to bind their Hands behind them, and to take the Crown off the Head of every one of them; to whom, after they had humbled themselves unto him, Olivaires gave every one their own again; and at this he awakened. The King did admire at the Vision, and assured himself 'twas a Divine one, and no natural play of Fancy, and happy Mystery in it; so he treasured it up in his memory, and was filled with great joy. When the Morning was further advanced, he went to visit his Daughter Helena, whom he found more than ordinary pleasant, and delighted; and enquiring the occasion of it, she said she had had about break of day a most pleasing Dream, which was, That she seemed to be walking in a Garden of fine Flowers; whence were many gay delightful and odoriferous ones, cast as if they had flown into her Bosom, and Lap; and that a Cavalier, whom she knew not, clad all in white, plucked one, and gave it into her Hand; that smelling to it, she thought she never scented a more ravishing flavour; and having a mind to put it into her Bosom, it turned to a Ring, the most curious one that ever she beheld; and the Cavalier vanished, with telling her that was the Spanish King's: Whereupon she awaked out of her sleep, and found the Ring in truth in her hand, and she shown it to her Father; the King being stupefied at so amazing a thing, said, Certainly some grand Effect will follow upon our new Alliance; and taking it into his hand, he was more astonished still, knowing it to be of inestimable value; and said, that a more precious thing he never saw. She subjoined, The Cavalier who gave it me, said that it was a King's, but I cannot remember the rest, I was so overmastered with transport that moment; the King with her leave put it on his Finger, and enjoined her to speak nothing at all of it, and parted from her.   

CHAP. XXXVI.  
How Olivaires seeing the Ring on the King's Finger, knew it to be his Father's, and marvelled extremely; but for that it was not known, he made as if he saw it not, and was ignorant of the Matter.  
THE King being at Table, and having the Ring on his Finger, every one cast their Eyes upon it; for that, from the Stone was in it, issued out Rays so bright, that they resembled a Flame; so that the sight could not long sustain the dazzle. When Olivaries saw it, he quickly knew it to be his Fathers; and often dubious in his Mind, and revolving things to and fro, he at last concluded to be silent. The King entered into various Discourses with Olivaires, and in inoffensive manner enquired after his Name and Blood; who replied my Name is Olivaires; and for my Blood it is as noble as your Majesty shall please to make it. The King proceeded no further for that time; and was well satisfied, and so likewise was Helena. The King sought not after his Nation, for his Speech manifestly enough declared that. After Dinner the King of Ireland, the King of Scotland's Son, and other Dukes, Lords, Counts and Knights, came to take leave of the King: And kindly embracing every one of them, he made them many Royal Presents; and doing them the Honour to accompany them a little way, he dismissed them. When these Potentates were gone, they entered into a Combination by Oath, to bring a vast Army against England to destroy it; thinking the King had put an affront on their Crowns, in preferring before them an unknown Knight. Also they further discoursed, among themselves, whence Olivaires might have such honourable Attendance, with , Arms, Horses and Pages. One said he was the King of England in disguise; other, that he was a Spanish Cavalier, whom Love had drawn thither, which they judged by his Speech, and for that his Dress and Garb were after the Fashion of that Province; other, that the King by Art Magic had made him prostrate, and kill without any their ill Management. Wherefore they were all unanimously resolved to have Revenge, taking to Heart the Death of so many of their Cavaliers: And with this Disposition they returned to their Cantons, States, and Kingdoms.   

CHAP. XXXVII.  
The King of England sends secretly, into divers parts of his Kingdom, for the interpretation of his Dream, and he has it.  
THE Dream was interpreted after this manner, That the King that should by him be Crowned King of the Realm, should also be King of another, and wear a greater Crown than his, and that he should pay him Reverence. Then the Second Dream signified, That those other Kings would attempt to extort from him the Realm of England; that the Second Crown would take away their State and Kingdom; and after courteously restore them again. His Daughter's Dream was likewise expounded, That she should be espoused to a King, the Son, as it were, among other Princes, as that Ring intimated; and if she could tell from what part the Ring came, the King of that State should be her Husband. By the White Cavalier, who gave the Ring, could be understood no other than that Cavalier, who was Victor at the Tournament, was clad the third Day in White, and who would give her again the Ring. The King was pleased with the interpretation, and kept it secret in his Breast; and the rather, because the Effects of all would quickly appear, as he was assured by those who opened to him the Vision.   

CHAP. XXXVIII.  
A sad Accident befalling Olivaires, who was brought to himself only by the means of Helena.  
OLivaires having remained some time in the Court, and being in continual expectation of the King's Promise, that he would give him the fair Helena to Wife, passed Nights and Days in imagining to himself the Hour, the Moment, the Manner, the Joy, and his entire Happiness. But yet for all his ruminating, he could not see any effect answer his Thoughts, nor could perceive any act or sign of Love expressed to him; so that on the other hand, he was afflicted and tormented incessantly, and could get no rest nor comfort. At length a violent amorous Accident befell him: For being in a deep and fixed Musing, in Presence of the King, with many Nobles, he fainted, and fell down as dead. Whereupon he was immediately carried to his Chamber, and the Physicians were brought, and many Remedies prepared; but they could not with any recover him out of his Swoon. This dire Accident of Olivaires came to Helena's Ear; and she, as knowing his Malady, and who secretly loved him, with various contrivances, and great caution, conveyed herself where her Olivaires lay in this Deliquium, and calling loud to him, for she would try all means; she approached near unto him, and laid her hand upon his Forehead; which he begun to be sensible of, and looked up as one awaked out of sleep. And truly, I think, he would never have come to himself and life again, had not Helena's Spirits revived his, whose very touch did emit enough to cure him. Wherefore being recovered of this Accident, he was very thankful to the King and Helena, for the care they had taken of him: And leaving him to rest, the King and Helena departed. At Night, in the beginning of her sleep, the White Cavalier appeared to Helena, and begged of her to tamper with the King to give her to Olivaires for his Consort, in as much as she would have for a Husband the bravest Hero in the World; telling her, that for this cause, he had given her the Ring, which quickly she should see on Olivaires' Hand: And so vanished. Helena, keeping the Vision in her Mind, in the Morning decked herself in the richest  and Dresses that she had, and designed to reveal the Matter to the King her Father, in the presence of Olivaires. So she procured of the King to go and dine with Olivaires in his Chamber, who after invited him to come and eat with him. Thus having got her End; as they were at Table many pleasant Discourses passed between them. At length, in the height of the King's Mirth, two Couriers came to interrupt it, accompanying some Ambassadors from the Kings of Ireland, and Scotland, with the following Speech.   

CHAP. XXXIX.  
The Challenge made by the Irish Kings to the King of England; and the King's Answer, and that of Olivaires.  
AFter they had paid their due Obeisance to the King, they made a surprising Oration of the Motives their Sovereigns had to wage War against his Majesty. And after this manner was their Speech, That Great Sovereign of Sovereigns, the all Wise Creator of Heaven and Earth, protect and prosper the Potent Kings of Ireland, who challenge to battle the sacred Crown of England, and say you are not worthy of it; wherefore they are prepared to take from you your State and Kingdom, and will come with Arms to shed your Blood, and with Fire to destroy your Palaces: And thus much I am Commissioned to say of my Sovereigns the Kings of Ireland, worthy of all Power and Empire. When the King of England had heard these proud Words, conscious of his Innocency, and the good will he always bore their Royal Majesties, he took it in so high disdain, that it stopped his Speech, that he could not get a word out. And suddenly he called to mind his Dream, and the interpretation of it; and turning his Eyes this way, and that way, on his Nobles, Dukes, and Knights, and seeing none answer any thing, or say a word, nor himself being able to speak as he had a desire, he rises on his Feet, with intention to commit the task to Olivaires; and, at the same time make him espouse his Daughter. Upon which Olivaires, rising from his Seat, spoke these words: Puissant Prince, with all Reverence and Humility, I beg of your sacred Majesty to do me the favour, to let me be the Man who shall return answer to the Ambassadors of the unworthy Kings of Ireland. At this the King spies his Ring on Olivaires Finger, and much marvelled: Wherefore the answer the King gave him was, Thou art my Son. And taking Helena's hand and his, and joining 'em together, he said, This is your Consort; and in token thereof he kissed them both, and made him kiss Helena; which filled all the Court with exceeding Joy; and they were much delighted to hear the News of a War. Now, said the King to Olivaires, Take upon you to give answer, and to fight for, and defend your Kingdom. Olivaires after he had applied himself to the King, and spoke what he thought suitable on such an occasion; turned to the Ambassadors, and said, Tell your Masters that Olivaires of Castille (the humblest of the King of England's Servants) and legitimate King of Spain, and the Crowned Successor of the Realm of England, will come and make them sensible of the Error they are in, and give them cause to repent of their Insolence. When the King and Helena understood that Olivaires was the King of Spain, they were so filled with Amazement and Joy, as the like was never heard, or can be conceived. Wherefore they began to entertain for him a vast respect; and the whole Court for this great News was transported, triumphed, and looked big.   

CHAP. XL.  
The departure of the Ambassadors; and what Olivaires said to them.  
OLivaires did much Compliment and Caress the Ambassadors, and retained them a Day longer than they designed to stay: Then spoke thus to them at their departure; Our most Christian Sovereign and Virtuous Father has been pleased of his bounteous Goodness to accomplish his Promise upon me. Therefore acquaint your Masters how I have sworn not to return back from this Enterprise to my Father's Court, until I have taken from them all their Cities, and made every one of them Prisoners; to manifest to the World what Tyrants they are, and Usurpers of their undeserved Thrones: So, having presented 'em with fine Horses, he dismissed them. Olivaires had made plain discovery of himself to the King; and Helena had understood a great part of his Secrets, and had seen the Visions were come to pass, and that the matter of the Ring was clearly apparent. Wherefore the King judging by what had already happened, also of that which was to come, and hopefully foreseeing all would prosperously succeed, ordered a mighty Army to be made ready, of more than Ten thousand well armed Horsemen, and bravely mounted; and Infantry innumerable, with Pikes, Javelins, and other Weapons suitable to those times; and made Olivaires Generalissimo of all. Who having accepted of so honourable Preferment and Command, said, I do not intent, till I return again, to make Helena may Wife; till by my Valour in Exploits at Arms I may, in some degree, have shown myself not altogether unworthy of her Favour. The Affection Helena bore Olivaires was so great, that his departure was death to her; the separation of him, the Soul, from her the Body. But being well assured of his Courage, she bore her Grief moderately, through good hopes of Conquest; and comforted herself with the Visions. In few Days he, with his wellarmed Forces, were on their march: And the Kings were arrived for the overthrow of England with a vast Army, Valorous and Strong; so they went on ruinating and burning the Villages, and ravaging the Country. At Olivaires departure, his Spouse, Helena, put a rich Necklace about his Arm, which she had always worn about her Neck; and for his Neck making also Ornaments. She uttered these Votes, May he who delivered Ionas from out of the Deep, of his Mercy and Goodness preserve my noble Spouse, and worthy of universal Reign, Olivaires, in all Perils which may happen unto him; and may he be pleased to give him Victory, as he did to David against the Giant Goliath. Then she embracing, kissed him; and also the King embraced him, and with the blessing of God he left the Palace, and went to his Army.   

CHAP. XLI.  
Of the Battle Olivaires had with the Kings of Ireland; and of their Army.  
THE Irish Kings were encamped round a City containing Ten thousand Families; and in five Days journey Olivaires arrived within half a League of them; and Marshalling his Army in right order, he made them to understand he was come to give them Battle. The Sight and Presence of Olivaires struck mighty Terror into the Kings; nor did they think of so sudden Engagement: Wherefore they raised the Siege from before the Town, and drew out their Camp into more convenient Method for fight. Olivaires had got good Intelligence of the Enemy's Forces, was informed of their Number, which a third part exceeded his; knew the places of the Country the Enemy might fly to, and save themselves. Wherefore having accommodated and provided every thing, and given all his Soldiers Arms, and ranked 'em in fit posture for Combat, he made unto them this short Oration; Valorous Lords, worthy Knights, my Brethren and Companions, I believe you are well satisfied of the good Nature of our Sovereign, the King of England, my Father, and King of England, my Father, and of the great Liberality he hath expressed toward you in Gifts, Presents, and fair Promises: And, I believe, that you have a Courage lodged in your Breasts ready to requite, as much as you are capable, what he has deserved of you. But this I am most sure of, as a shining Truth, that the Glory of an honourable Death, is far rather to be elected than the living with more ease (and perhaps not so, even to the most faint-hearted) under the brand of Cowardice, and consequently the disgrace of Scorn and Affronts. This Day therefore offers a fair Opportunity to make honourable Proof of our Valours, and to dilate the Soul of our King, to harbour still greater Kindness and Affection (if it be possible) for us all. And I can plainly behold in all your looks Hardiness, and a rising Courage, and a longing after Battle and Fame, and for the rendering more honourable and noble your Blood. Summon up then all your Strength and Vigour, and contract them into a stout Heart, to expel out of your Dominions such arrogant, haughty and proud Invaders, and spread abroad their Infamy and Disgrace, whilst you procure to yourselves a happy Memory, and leave the inheritance of a valorous Name upon your Families; and whosoever is of another temper, is a reproach and shame to his native Country. Here they all with one consent cried aloud, We are ready to undergo a thousand Deaths for our King, for your Highness, and for our own Honour, and we will follow you wheresoever you shall lead; and we will give such demonstrations both of our Fidelity and Courage, as to make you plainly understand how much we think ourselves engaged to our Sovereign, and how mindful we are of our Allegiance. Olivaires having drawn out his Men, divided them into three Parts; on the right Wing he set 3000 Horse, and 4000 Foot, under the Command of Edward the noble English Cavalier; on the left he gave to Robert, his Lieutenant, the Command of 6000. Horse, and 2000 Foot; ordering him not to assault the Enemy's Army, before Edward had joined his Battalions. In the Night, with all the silence possible, he approached the Camp; and in the Morning he bid the Drums beat, and the Trumpets sound; and heading the main Body himself, he gave the Adversary Battle. The first that advanced to encounter Olivaires, was a fierce Irish Captain, Stout and Gallant; and engaging with him, two such grand Blows were given, that the very Earth shook; both their Horses fell, and their thick Lances were broken into a thousand splinters. Olivaires quickly, without any harm received, risen up on his Feet: But the dismayed Captain, with a piece of Lance sticking in his Breast, remained on the ground half dead. And suddenly did begin a sharp and terrible Fight, every one valiantly labouring his Sword, and slashing round about him; mean time Edward on the right Wing made but a bad Encounter of it: Whereupon he begun to square his Ranks. And they of the City beholding an Army favourable to 'em, did great damage to their Rear, putting them in mighty Confusion. This Assault being made in little time, Robert, during it, was in the Flank; and so violent was the Onset, and so briskly did they bear up to them, that the Enemy constrained by Olivaires' Valour (who having remounted like a Lion, made a vast Shammels) and fresh Assistances coming in from all Parts, being able to make small Opposition to their Fury, fled: Whereupon the Kings ran to catch their Bridles; and having obtained a Port, entered a Ship for sail. Great was the Mortality of that day's Action; about Four thousand English having been slain; and, we may venture to affirm it, near Twenty thousand of the Irish King's Forces. So Olivaires, after Victory, disposed himself to resettle the Army, to take care of the Wounded, to bury the Dead, and to celebrate with Encomiums and Triumphs the valorous Deceased; acknowledging himself eternally obliged to the Living, for their admirable. Fortitude and Courage, and, in a word, for the Victory.   

CHAP. XLII.  
Of the News which the King received of the Victory; and of Olivaires, who resolves to pursue the Enemy.  
COuriers were quickly dispatched away to Court, with Olivaires' Letters, signifying the Victory unto the King; and having in a short time arrived at the Palace, and the News presented, the City and Kingdom were filled with great rejoicing; and with Bonfires, Feasts, and Triumphs, they gave mighty demonstrations of their gladness. Helena was much comforted, and a thousand times read over her dear Olivaires' Letter, whom she lodged in her heart day and night: And another thousand by day discoursed with her Father of him in that respectful and decent manner as was agreeable, repeating to one another their Dreams, and had great satisfaction betwixt themselves. On the other part, Olivaires seemed not to himself to have performed any thing in putting the Enemy to flight, and was resolved to make a total destruction of, and perfect conquest over them. Wherefore, considering the slaughter he had made among them, he perceived they could not readily recruit their Army, fortify their Cities, act defensively and offensively, and so he resolved to follow them: His Soldiers therefore being refreshed, he caused them with quick dispatch to make a great many Ships; and having set his Army all in Order in a large Campaign, he went on Horseback into the midst of 'em, and thus spoke: Most Noble Cavaliers, Valiant Combatants, my Brethren and Friends! I think myself very happy for having been Spectator of your Valours, and that the Enemy has felt your hands, how rough they are, and for this acknowledge kind Stars have shed their benign influence on me: But ah! what have we done in banishing them out of our Territories? We must expel them their own; if it be a right Victory, there will be seen our Puissance in such an enterprise; there will your Hardiness, Valour, and Virtue appear. Are you pleased, Brethren and dear Friends, that we pursue them, and banish them out of their own Dominions? Are you pleased that we should revenge ourselves on so great an Affront? their presumption to have driven us from our State, will it not be a just recompense to expel them theirs, to take from them their Kingdoms, their Cities, and Life? Whom would you have to take vengeance for this Insolence offered? if we ourselves have not resentment enough to do it, how can you imagine our Posterity should have a warmth for it? Our Sovereign the King, seeing our brave and victorious Courage, will know how much we are the loving Children of the Father of our Country, and will be very grateful to, and abundantly reward us. Which of you, my Lords, Knights, and Brethren, will follow me in this Enterprise, for gaining that which indeed hitherto we have not obtained? Then all with one voice answered they would follow him, and would lay down a thousand lives for the Crown of their Sovereign. Olivaires seeing their willingness, gave them many thanks, and told them, that by this Adventure they should surprise and come upon the Kings unawares; and that he feared not by their Fortitude and Valour ●o acquire a glorious Conquest.   

CHAP. XLIII.  
Olivaires leaves England, and enters the Dominions of the Kings of Ireland, and lays siege to a strong City; and of his other Sieges and Fights.  
THE Ships and every thing being fitted, and all things whatever were needful, in readiness, carrying Tents and Pavilions for the Camp, the next morning Olivaires departed, and embarked his whole Army; wherefore with a prosperous Gale he arrived in few days at an Irish Port, and got on Land sooner than he could have expected: A fair Town stood upon the Haven compassed with Walls; and when the Inhabitants perceived that such an Armado was coming upon them, they shut and barred their Gates, and put themselves in posture of defence; but quickly was the Town taken, and they put to the Sword; the same did Olivaires to two more, as also to a third, all large Towns; so that he struck fear into the hearts of all the Country, and many Cities surrendered themselves without resistance; and many of the Kingdom beholding the brave Valour of Olivaires, and contracting a love for him, went over to his side, and fought against their own Sovereigns. Olivaires in his march came unto a strongly fortified Pass, where 'twas necessary for him to take a strong and well-garrisoned City, in which was the Son of the King who was killed at the Tournament; therefore he lay siege round it, and gave it a brisk Assault, but could not conquer it; and many were slain on both sides: Mean while News flew all over the Kingdom, and came to the Ear of the Kings, that Olivaires was come, to the great damage of their Crowns; and that he had taken many places, that he would also take this City: Therefore giving order instantly for refitting the Soldiery, Foot and Horse, and marching away with those they had in readiness, the Kings went to relieve the City, and engage with the Enemy. Olivaires having put his Army in good posture, and ordered his Battalions in his Campaign, expected the Adversary's Assault, being well prepared, in right method, and full of courage; 'twas in the morning when the Kings came upon them, and now the Armies confront each other; so the Drums beat, and to Arms. Olivaires confiding in God's Assistance, and also in derived Valour, thought fit to present himself before them, and to challenge the Kings to single Combat one after another; judging it most certain, that after he had defeated their Chiefs, 'twould be easy to give a great blow to their vast Army with his little One. So he commanded 'em to leave off pitching their Tents; and when he had fought one or two of the Kings, the Army moved to engage the Enemy; and taking a strong Lance, and flourishing it, he exposed himself to public view. One of the Kings more foolhardy than truly valorous, yet in his own Conceit stouter than the rest, hastily mounted his Horse, and with his Lance on his Thigh went to meet Olivaires turning about; and in the strokes they gave each other, the King received a sharp blow, whereby both Man and Horse were cast to the ground; so he was quickly taken Prisoner. Then a second King suddenly assaulted Olivaires, and he was laid wounded on the ground. And now a cruel Battle was joined; and for divers Hours the mad contest lasted. Olivaires' Captains seemed so many Thunderbolts, which terrified and struck down the Enemy: And Olivaires by his mighty strength, made a wide lane before him, infusing Courage into his Soldiers, reducing them into Order; and running about here and there, as was need. The Noon time of Day being past, and the Armies being wearied, the Kings betook themselves to flight, seeing Olivaires making a large Shammels of their Army: So they gave their Horses the Reins, and Routed and Conquered, and with all speed fled away. All the Field run with Blood, and all the Victor's Soldiers were smeared with humane Gore: So the one Party fled, and the other withdrew; and Night coming on, the Battle ceased. Olivaires, before he would sleep, caused the Wounded to be taken care of; and put in Order the remainder of his Soldiers, and made them refresh themselves, and take some repose. After, having bid the Trumpet sound, he said, Invincible Cavaliers, now is the time to complete the Victory, and pursue the Foe, who unexpectedly flies before us: Therefore whoever among you either loveth Me, or is solicitous of his own Honour, let him follow Me. And so early in the Morning he came upon the timorous Enemy; and having dexterously drawn his to a head, he entered among 'em; ever as he went on encouraging his Forces. Whereupon the Kings and their Army being surprised at the sudden sounding of the Trumpet, were mightily afraid: And those fight Manfully, and these defending themselves Cowardly, they were almost all slain and discomfited. But the Kings being made Prisoners, and some principal Persons besides, remained alive. Thus they became Masters of their State and Kingdom; wherein much Treasure was found; but all was distributed among the Soldiers; for Olivaires, like a noble General, kept nothing to himself.   

CHAP. XLIV.  
The other King being in a strong City, the same is besieged by Olivaires, and surrenders to his Favour and Mercy.  
THE Army having taken some repose, and being refreshed and enlivened, Olivaires gave Order to pitch their Tents and Pavilions round the City, wherein was that other King with many Guards. So putting fire to the Gates, scaling the Walls, making Engines of portable Wood to annoy those which were within, they made assault against it for two Days, and on the third took it, putting all to the Sword that had not yielded themselves up to them. Olivaires suddenly commanded a Proclamation, That the Churches and the Ladies they should not violate or disorder; which accordingly was obeyed. The King, when he saw the City taken, and his Captains slain, and Soldiers, retired into a strongly fortified Castle, and seemingly inexpugnable. But the indefatigable diligence of Olivaires, and couragiousness of his Soldiers, gave many Batteries against it, which wearied out the King; who finding no way for escape, yielded himself to Olivaires, craving his Pardon for his refractoriness. Olivaires received him kindly, embraced him, gave him his Life; and him he made Prisoner, together with the other Kings, under strong and wellarmed Guards. However Olivaires ordered those Royal Captives to be more waited and attended on than his own Person; and he continually entertained them with Feasts honourably, and at his own Table. The City being spoiled, and every poor Soldier enriched with the Prey, they rested and refreshed themselves, until Olivaires bid Edward, his Captain, refit the Fleet, and repair the Ships wherever there was need. After, when they were well Victualled, he caused him to dispose the Army into good order for transport to their own Kingdom. So in a short time, all things being in a readiness, he is now for departing with his Captive Kings, to the great Gladness and Rejoicing of all his Noble and Valiant Crew, that had attended and gone along with him.   

CHAP. XLV.  
Olivaires' parts from Ireland for England; and of the honour was shown him.  
THE English loaden with rich Spoils, with many Carriages and Horses burdened with things of great value, now marched with their Sovereign Olivaires on their way; and the Kings road on most beautiful Mules, without Spurs, and so travailed before the Valiant Olivaires; and, arrived at the Port, they found the Ships prepared for them, and all things necessary provided in abundance for them by the prudent care of Captain Edward. Having entered the Ships with all their Trophies, in few days with a fair wind they touched at the Port whence they parted when they came from England: And Olivaires having come aland, and taken Lodgings, dispatched. Edward away to the King, and ordered him to inform him of the whole Success of the War: Edward being gone Post with some other Knights, came to Court, and, having kissed the King's hand, and paid low respects unto Helena (for it happened that they were at Table together) begun, after the Ceremonies of Salutation, to relate the Success of the War; and to give account, in order, of the Valour, Strength, Activity, Wit, and great Virtues that so eminently appeared in Olivaires; whereat the King dropped tears for joy; and Helena kept a Jubilee in her Breast, and her heart melted with pleasure: The Valiant Captain assured the King, that Olivaires was the finest Knight that ever bore Lance; and he told him with what courage he had taken the King's of Ireland Prisoners; and how with a handful, in comparison, he had foiled and conquered them; and that he had brought them Captives with him to his Majesty. Then the King caused to be given to Edward a Present of Gold, and Helena another of Jewels, for the good News he had brought: Mean time Olivaires made great days Journeys; and being arrived near the Royal City, the King with three hundred Knights with golden Spurs, Dukes, Counts, and Marquesses, and the whole City, with all sorts of Music, and Feast, made the Heavens to re-eccho again the Applauses of the Victory: The King rid a white Nag, habited in rich Tissue, and had the Royal Crown on his head; and when he came near Olivaires, Olivaires hastily alighted from his Horse, and so likewise the King; and embracing him with Paternal kindness, he kissed him many times: The Kings of Ireland stood aside, for they were not worthy to look on the sacred Crown of England; and every one paid their reverence to Olivaires, the Archbishops, the Bishops, and Prelates; and they followed them on their way toward the City: The King gave thanks unto, and praised God; and thanked Olivaires, and expressed how much he was obliged to him, both for the defence of his Kingdom, and for having acquired anew so great a State: And Olivaires attributing the honour to God, and to his Knights, desired the King that he would be grateful to them for their Valour; and also to the other Soldiers; forasmuch as they all had behaved themselves gallantly▪ When they were arrived at the City, all with loud Voices, Bonfires, and Instruments of all sorts, expressed their Joys; and when they were come into the Palace, Helena, like a descended Sun, came toward Olivaires, who bowing himself low, was supported by the King; and Helena gave him a Kiss, which struck an ineffable sweetness and delight on Olivaires' Heartstrings; and all the Evening, till time for rest, was spent in extraordinary demonstrations of Mirth and Joyfulness.   

CHAP. XLVI.  
The Captive Kings, and other Princes, are presented to the King.  
IN the morning the Kings and Prisoners were conducted to the Palace. Olivaires gladly beheld them; and, a while after, when he thought it convenient, he brought them before the King and Helena; who was well enough pleased to see their condition, for the love she bore her Olivaires: Then all the Prisoners bended the knee to the King; and Olivaires made a Present of them to his Majesty; but he delivered them over into Olivaires' power to dispose of them as he thought good. Olivaires then generously gave them their Lives; and ordering a Table to be placed over-against that of the King, Helena, and Olivaires, he caused them to be as honourably attended and waited on as his own Person; the Kings were transported with this Courtesy, and it well pleased the Court also. After Dinner great Merriment began, and the Kings had fair liberty given them under Guards, and other things that were convenient. These afterward accompanying them to their Apartments, they left the King of England and Olivaires together to treat of the Marriage, and what related to it.   

CHAP. XLVII.  
The King's Discourse, and what he bestowed on Olivaires.  
BEing left then to discourse by themselves alone, the King asked Olivaires if he might be worthy of, and so happy to have his constant presence and stay in England: Or if he designed to return to his Kingdom of Spain; to whom he made answer, he would never leave England without a King; and this he promised him on his Royal Word. The same night after Supper they had Music, and a great Ball. After a little Dancing, the King said to his Nobles, who were present, My Son Olivaires intends to morrow to take my Daughter to wife, (and she him for her Husband) and the Kingdom for her Dowry, which I desire Olivaires to accept of as part of the reward of his Valour; and I think myself, and us all happy, in bestowing my Realm upon him, who is the bravest Cavalier of the World, and the chief King that sways a Sceptre. Olivaires making humble reverence to so honourable Age, with great expressions of gratitude, said, that he did not deserve such a Reward; and that he should ever have reason to thank Heaven, and his Majesty, for promoting him to, and thinking him worthy of so great honour; and begged of God to prosper him, and prolong his days, and fill him with all content and satisfaction: On account of this Munificence, and the Espousals, Olivaires gave all the Prisoners, and the Kings, their Liberty; who receiving such a favour, made their Acknowledgement after this manner.   

CHAP. XLVIII.  
The Kings are made Tributaries of the Crown of England, and promise Fealty.  
THE next day the Irish Kings came to the Palace, and delivered their mind to an Ancient Nobleman, who was a famous Cavalier; and he engaged, and gave his faith for them (and they confirmed it with their own Promises) that their Crowns should for ever pay homage to his Majesty's Royal State. So in the King's presence they made themselves Tributary, and gave vow once a year to present themselves before him, and in Peace and War to be always ready to serve and obey the King, and his Son Olivaires; then they kissed the King's Hand. After that, they were presented with Horses of all sorts, Pages, Vestments, and all things they had occasion for, and liberty to go or stay, as they had a mind; the Kings with low reverence thanked his Majesty, and desired of Olivaires they might tarry to see the Solemnity; and reiterated, that their Crowns should be ever subservient to so illustrious Worth and Virtue; and as to this also they had their satisfaction; so they prepared for Feasts, Justs, and other Combats, to honour the Espousals; but for the present all went to rest.   

CHAP. XLIX.  
Olivaires gives the Ring to Helena, and espouses her with great pomp and feasting.  
THE King's Sergeants prepared New Vestments, Liveries, Ornaments of Gold, and of Jewels; and all the Palace was hung with Tissue, smooth Velvet, and other rich Hang, for celebrating and solemnising the Marriage; they ordered twelve Bishops, and one Archbishop, for performing the sacred Ceremonies: All the Kings had their Royal Robes on; and the Dukes, Knights, Counts, and all the Barons were in their proper habits; so they made a show with their rich and splendid Pomp and Attire that stupefied the Spectators; two Kings were elected to lead Helena to the Altar, and the rest attended on Olivaires: The King was admirably attired, with all his Court; and so Helena with all her Ladies; and Olivaires also flourished in much grandezza: The Music was of infinite and most rare and admirable kinds: The day appointed being come, every one was ready to perform his Office, and they went with the King to get Olivaires up, and conduct him to the Chapel; and with him were four Bishops, and other four with Helena; and all were to meet those other with the Archbishop; who took the Ring, which was brought invisibly to Helena; and giving it to Olivaires, the previous Ceremonies being duly performed, made him espouse her; at which the rejoicings of the People, the gladness of the Court, the noise of the Military Music, and the sweet Melody of the Sacred and Civil, with a thousand other things that conduced to the celebrabing and great pomp of this Divine Solemnity, cannot be expressed. Afterward the Host was administered by the hand of the Archbishop; and, when Mass was done, they went into the Hall, where such a choice and sumptuous Dinner attended them, that I think Jove himself, with all his Divine Retinue, would not have disdained to have been invited to, and have been present to grace these Nuptials: And, all the Dishes being placed on the Table, new Liveries appeared, and new Instruments sounded; and it was amazing to see sit at one Table seven Kings, and one Queen. After Dinner orders were given for Dancing; and after that for a noble Tilting, where the Kings, for the honour of the Espousals, clad in choice Habit and Armour, and on their best Horses, jousted against each other with laudable demonstrations of their Prowess; but it was not agreeable for Olivaires to just that time. When the Tilting was ended, the two Kings received a most rich Present from the hands of Helena, and she thanked them for so great a favour; and they also bowed themselves to her, and humbly thanked her for her Gift. And now the time for Supper approached; wherefore, after a little respite, they sat down to rich, sumptuous, and splendid Tables. He who could penetrate into the secret thoughts of Lovers, and, as it were, see Olivaires mind and desires, and the ardent love Helena bore her new Spouse, might safely say, that that Day seemed to them both a very long one, and even every hour a Year. Supper being ended, and the Dancing over, the King rises from his Seat, and embracing Helena, and kissing her, recommended her to her Husband; then every one retired with much content to their several Apartments; and the happy licenced Couple went to taste that free bliss which nothing but Youth and Beauty, and deeply enamoured hearts, is capable of, or has any possibility to conceive: It pleased Almighty God that the fair Helena conceived that night, and blessed shall her Travail be, for that of her shall be born a grand Champion for, and Pillar of the Christian Religion, as the English Chronicles fully and faithfully relate.   

CHAP. L.  
The King goes in the morning to visit Olivaires; and the Irish Kings take their leave; and of other things.  
OLivaires and Helena turned night into day, and day into night, the custom of all new married Couples, especially such passionate Lovers as they; so that after Dinner the King went into their Chamber, and was very glad to find his Son in Bed, and used some pleasant raillery to him for a while. After Olivaires had got up, and was dressed, the Irish Kings came before them, and they took their leaves of them all, and by Olivaires and the King they were presented with Horses for all uses, and other things suitable to such a joyful time, and such a Crown and Royal Majesty: The Archbishop came and blessed that Fruit which was hoped to spring from them; and all the Bishops gave them their benediction; and, the Feast and rejoicings being renewed, they passed many days in ease and jollity; and the Kings of Ireland at their departure did assure them they would never forget such respect shown, and such Presents received. After a just time Helena was delivered of a Boy; and baptising it with infinite pomp and splendour, they gave it the name of Henry, which as he advanced in years, so did he in virtue and goodness, supporting and diffusing the Catholic Faith; and the Lord was most gracious unto them, so that from that time, at other nine months' end she was in travel again, and brought forth a Daughter, whom they named Claritia, who when come to years was not her admired Mother's inferior, either for corporeal shape and beauty, or endowments of mind. Olivaires enjoyed a quiet state, and lived in all manner of peace, ever together with his fair virtuous Consort, praising, thanking, and adoring the infinite Goodness of Almighty God for his so great and inestimable Benefits: And his Recreation-hours he spent in the Chase, Gunning, Hawking, and other Princely Diversions. When one day Envious Fortune watched an opportunity to disturb his happiness, and obtained it, as you shall read in the sequel of our Story.   

CHAP. LI.  
Helena Dreams a Melancholy Dream, her Lord being out at the Chase, and sends him notice of it.  
WITH what kind eyes Olivaires was looked on, and how much beloved of the Court and the whole Kingdom, tongue cannot utter. And all his pass-time he spent in finding out wild Beasts, in chasing, and taking them: Wherefore some of his Subjects, neighbours to a rough and craggy Mountain, about Two days Journey distant, came to give him notice how Two most fierce and overgrown old wild Boars did much destroy and lay waste their Country, so that they obtained but little Fruits or good from their ground. At the hearing of which news, Olivaires (upon his own account, and also in prospect of their future advantage) was hugely pleased, and also gave them presents for the same; and immediately he ordered his Hunters to make themselves ready, their Toils, and all things else that were necessaty for such sort of Game. So after Dinner Olivaires mounts his Horse, and goes for the place, and lodged that night at a homely Village; the night following Helena lying alone, saw in a Dream the White Knight appear to her, that gave her the Ring, who presented to her fancy a fierce Lioness Assaulting Olivaires in the Chase, and so hurting him, that he remained Wounded on the spot, then vanished. Whereupon suddenly with shrill screeches she awaked, and wakened also the Ladies that lay by her, and having told them her Dream, she also after related it to the King, assuring herself it was overtrue some sinister Accident would befall Olivaires; and therefore dispatched Couriers away to give Olivaires intelligence of it, that he might proceed no further toward the Chase; who quickly, as swift as the wind, went after him to overtake him; and overjoyed they were when they found him safe and cheerful; and the whole account they gave him both by Letters and word of Mouth. The advice pleased Olivaires, who yet went on for the Chase, as one who feared not any thing, being within his own Realm, and among People that loved and were observant of him. Then he dismissed the Messengers, and bid them let Helena know, That he would be with her the following Evening. So she rested well content, for that he would take care of himself, and was at present in safe condition.   

CHAP. LII.  
One of the Irish Kings coming to pay Tribute to the King of England, finds Olivaires alone in a dismal grove; who transported with desire of catching his Prey, is severed from his Company, and taken Prisoner.  
THE Hunters by break of day went with Olivaires to the place, where were showed them the lodges of those great and fierce Boars; and the Hunters, as need required, being separated to their particular stands and passes, the Dogs went into the thick of the Grove to fetch them forth from their Dens. Olivaires stood in a more common and trodden path in expectation of the Boar; and Fortune, which took a pleasure in exercising and putting on hardships the bravest Knight of the world, sent the Savage his way; and he smiting him, and that flying, and he pursuing, it happened that the other Boar sallied out of the Grove, and took a contrary road; wherefore the Hunters having not spied that which Olivaires Chased, all went after the other; and although some followed their Master, so swift a race the wild Animal led them (and Olivaires was much the foremost in pursuit) they lost their way; but lighting on a tract, they returned back, having lost that of their Master by reason of the large fallen leaves that had strewed the ground. Olivaires still pursued the Savage, and so far got engaged in the Grove, that he quite lost his way, not knowing in what place, what ground, or whereabout he was; here than comes to his mind Helena's Dream, and he knew not what to think; but night hasting on, he traverses this way and that way, and at length frees himself of the Grove, but far enough he was from any dwellings; and he saw coming far off a great many Horse, which much cheered him, thinking they were his own company; but when they came near (for 'twas beginning to be dark) he found it to be one of the Irish Kings, King Maquenor's Son, who was slain at the Tilting; and knowing Olivaires, he cried, Lo! this is he who killed the King my Father; wherefore let him be seized, since Fortune has offered me so fair an opportunity. Olivaires, having only his Javelin, puts himself (yet weary) in posture of defence; but it breaking (after he had slain some of them) he was taken, and bound, and under a strong Guard conducted all the night toward the Realm of Ireland; and in a well-fortified and lofty Tower, was committed to the Governor's custody, having charge to keep him strict Prisoner till the King's return, neither suffering to talk with, nor see any body; and the Irish King held on his Journey to the King of England's Court; and having done his Homage, he stayed a little, for that he saw the Court in mighty Affliction on and Grief, because Olivaires could no where be found, and then he returned home. Olivaires was in a bottom room of a most high Tower, and much afflicted; he prayed unto God that he would consolate his Lady, and the King, and also aid him in his miserable condition. One time the Governor of the Fortress carrying him Meat himself, took great notice of him, and was amazed at his admirable Aspect; and moved with Compassion, said, Sir, you be some noble Cavalier? I am so, replied Olivaires: Then subjoined the other, Make me Promise that you will not endeavour escape out of the Fortress, and I will free you from this close Confinement: Olivaires told him he would not on his Royal word; for, said he, I am Olivaires; then he brought him out, and gave him the whole Castle for his spacious Prison, with infinite Caresses. Had I well Chastised my Enemy, said Fortune's harassed Knight, and been more severe with him for his Audacity, I should not for life given have received a death; but since it so pleases the grand disposer, Lo! I patiently bear it. Mean while the King and Helena made search through the whole Kingdom, through all the shady Groves and remote Woods, among the obscure Caverns, Recesses, and Valleys, and o'er all the high Mountains for Olivaires. One time fearing he might be fallen into a swoon, another lest some wild Beast might have devoured him; sometime thinking that Highwaymen might have lighted on him and slain him: At length not getting any news of him, they gave themselves up wholly to Grief and Lamentations; and those that had seen Helena, would rather have thought her a wild Beast than a Woman, whilst she plucked off her Hair, scratched her Face, rend her Garments, screeked out aloud, and would not take either any Meat or Rest. The King was astonished, and struck almost dead with this Accident; and all Fashion and good Order neglected, the Court became a melancholy, heedless, and confused Crew; for every one much feared the life both of Helena and the King, so excessive was their Affliction; and the dolours and sighs that proceeded from their breasts did so affect and trouble the Lords and Knights, as almost to break their hearts. He who had heard the praises Olivaires had given him of the King, and seen what a blow of discontent this Accident had given the Crown, would have been very sensible his Majesty had felt both the utmost extremities of happiness and misery: But leaving Helena, the King, and the whole Court, to their Sorrows, let us now proceed to look for Arthur, who so long saw the water clear, but of a sudden beheld it turned cloudy; and understanding what it meant, hastily sets forward in search after Olivaires, being fully resolved to find him out; and on the one hand hurried away with a violent desire of seeing him; and on the other stimulated with grief, knowing some great peril had behapned him, he as it were flew with Wings.   

CHAP. LIII.  
Arthur prepares to go in search after Olivaires, by signal of the Water, which shows his Calamity.  
I Related before the manner of Olivaires' departure from Castille, and the grief that it caused his Father, the Court, and the Queen the principal occasion of so great an Evil: But the King's Affliction was the heaviest, and in a short time cost him his life: Upon his death then Arthur was made Ruler of the Kingdom, by those Dukes, Barons, and Knights, and had the Government until they should hear of King Olivaires: And Arthur willingly accepted of it, for the love he bore to his Brother; and every day he looked on the Vial of Water. At length, One morning, a while after he had rise, he was for going out a Hunting, but would before see the Water, which he found troubled, and of a bloody colour: Whereupon he cried out, O noble and virtuous Cavalier, my faithful Brother! where shall I find thee to free me from so great dangers? Whither shall I go, which way must I steer to secure thee? O that I knew the Province, the Kingdom, the City, nay that Heaven that could inform me of thee! And instead of going a Hunting (unless in another kind) he appointed his Vicegerent, and on a brisk Courser, with a Sum of Money and Jewels, with all possible dispatch he is mounted for his Journey: Having to all his Barons delivered up the Government, and beseeched them to administer all things for the best, in as much as he hoped that they might shortly have Olivaires with them; and desired them they would not marvel at his departure, since it was of great importance for the good of the whole State. Accompanied then with those few he had a mind to, he first takes his way through his own Kingdom, and so order the Affairs of the Government, declaring all along he was going about a matter of grand concern, as indeed it was. Arthur's going away, was a great trouble to the Lords of Castille first, and after to those of Dalgarve; for his behaviour and carriage to them were such, that every one was in love with his noble and generous Temper; and his Virtues made him the Darling of Mankind: So all lamented his departure.   

CHAP. LIV.  
Arthur 's Voyage through divers Countries, in search of Olivaires.  
ARrthur being got out of his Kingdom, recommends himself unto God, and his good Providence. And first he makes search through all the Kingdom of Portugal, in all the Cities, and in all places of the Realm; nor desists his inquest till he goes into the remotest Woods. Now in his busy inquiry that way, he hears tell, that not far off a fierce Lion haunted a Mountain; and whoever went into those places, was sure either to be killed, or at least be woefully shattered by the savage; and that many Knights, for proof of their Prowess, and to oblige the Country with a public benefit, had made attempts upon him, but with the loss of their lives. Arthur hearing this, deliberated with himself whether Olivaires might not perhaps have gone on this enterprise: And, having fitted his Armour, he makes for the Mountain; and when he had got half way, he meets the Lion, who had come far, was lean, humble, and by chance lame of a Paw. Arthur seeing him, wondered he was so gentle, thinking with himself it was easy to kill him; and for that end, without fear, goes toward him: The Lion reaches out himself a length, as Dogs are wont to do, and with a lamentable Roine expressed that he recommended himself to his favour, and showed him his Paw, which was swelled, and had rotten, because a piece of the Splinter of a Spear remained in it. Arthur then drew him the Shiver out, and forth run a great deal of corrupt matter: Whereupon the Lion perceiving it to be better with him, with many more Caresses and wantoner play than a Dog can make, gratefully fawns upon him. Arthur goes for the Mountain, and the Lion follows him; and having sought, but not found any humane footsteps, he returns to his own Road, accompanied by the Lion; all the Country fled before them, beholding the Animal: But Arthur put them out of fear, making 'em to see how tame the Lion was; and he gave him a piece of fat Veal, and it refreshed him; and in a short time, by attending on him, the Animal became sound and hearty, and went continually at Arthur's Stirrup as a Page when he road; and when he slept a-nights, lay Centinel at his Chamber-door like a Mastiff. Arthur accompanied of this Lion, made search through many, and many Realms, Catalonia, Languedoc, Spain, Normandy, France, Piccardy, Burgundy, and spent many a day in travail, yet could never hear any news at all of Olivaires. One night melancholy and fatigued with his Journey (having arrived at the Port of Cales) he argued to himself, and having no other in company with him in his Chamber but the Lion only, he thus complained: Oh! why may not my dolours have an end as well as thine, most loving Animal? Ah! that at the least I could inform thee how excelling a Knight he is I wander in quest of; how noble, how admirable, and how he bears away, and easily deserves the Palm of all the valiant Knights of Chivalry! The Lion was sensible of Arthur's meaning, and wept. And next morning the Animal took the way before him, and went to the Port, and entered into a Ship; but the Mariners were affrighted, and cried out aloud; and Arthur also entering, let them see how tame and gentle he was; so they hoist Sail, and Arthur took good Augury from the Lion, and made no enquiry what Coast the Ship was bound for.   

CHAP. LV.  
Of an horrible Monster which Arthur killed in the Kingdom of Ireland; and of a Vision that he had.  
THE Wind swelling the Sails, the Mariners with a prosperous Voyage pursued their Navigation; and Arthur was ever ask where about they were; and being on the Coasts of Ireland, and in the Evening having touched at the Shore in a Port, the Lion went out of the Ship, nor would return into it again any more: Wherefore Arthur was obliged to stay in that Land, and searching about all the Country, he could not get any intelligence of Olivaires; so he was resolved to make search in a vast Wood: The Lion never forsook him, and entering into the thick of lofty Trees, whose leafy Boughs excluded the light of the Noon-day's Sun, the Cavalier began to be afraid of such a place; and his Lion running about over it all, happened to put up from his dark Den, a terrible, foul, and horrid Monster, of the size of a Buffle; but by reason of his great bulk, he walked with his Belly on the ground like a Serpent. He had four Feet, with short Legs, like a Lizzard or Crocodile; and on the tips of these he reared himself about an Ell from the ground with long Claws like Eagles Talons; his Case, or Skin, resembled that of the bristled Boar, which the Italians call Riccio & Spinoso; full of these Sharps like a Porcupine, excepting all the Neck from the Chine-bone, and the Head, which part was like the spunginess of a Rock, but hard, and of divers mingled colours: His Neck was like that of a Bull; and a vast Head like an Elephant's, but without his cloudy Brow, and also such Teeth; however his were large enough, and sharp: When he opened his Mouth, it looked like a Furnace, Smoak issuing out of it; and the red of his Jaws was so hot, that it seemed a fire: His Tail was four els long; the extremity of it was hard and horny, and with that he smote as with a Javelin, or his Sting: out of his Flanks grew four Wings like a Dragon's, and other four he spread abroad, which proceeded from the ridge of his Back; so that he was all covered with these. When the Lion beheld this new Animal full before his face, he roared out so strongly, that all the Wood re▪ echoed again; and the Monster turned about as if he was mad: The Lion, as afraid, went near to Arthur; at this the strange kind of Animal stretched forth himself, and flapping with his Wings, came towards Arthur, and smote him on the Thigh with the horn of his Tail, and with the end of his Wing he gave the Lion a brush on the Head, and opening his Mouth, it smoked like a Furnace. Arthur leapt aside, and, laying hold on his Sword, gave him so fierce a blow on the Neck, that he made him hiss; and so sharp was his hiss, that it dismayed the other; but so hard was that Rock, that the Sword could not pierce it; wherefore Arthur looked on himself as a dead man. The Lion fetching a brisk skip, leaps upon his Chine-point, and fastening his hind Paws on his Shoulders, and his fore on his Head, and in his Eyes, he made him through anguish of his Visage, fall on one side on the ground: Arthur seeing his Paunch lay exposed, run to smite him in the Belly, and with few strokes he opens it, and through that aperture his life flies away: Beholding the Monster dead, and considering all the Parts of him, he much thanked God who had given him such a Lion for his Companion, and had delivered him from so great a danger. Then viewing the Wound he had received, it appeared very deep; and when it cooled, it begun to be extreme painful; but such quantity of Blood had run out, as so weakened his Spirits, that he could scarce stand on his Feet: At this noise of the Beast, and the roaring of the Lion, a great multitude of Country People and Shepherds came down from the Mountains, and seeing the fierce Monster dead, they were amazed; and after wondered at the familiarity of the Lion: And Arthur assuring them of his gentleness, begun to talk with them, and told them the particulars of the Accident; whereupon they much caressed him, and conducted him to their Cottages, and the Lion was continually by his side: And after he had taken some refreshment, they left him to his night's repose.   

CHAP. LVI.  
The White Cavalier appears in a Dream to Arthur, and heals his Wound.  
WHen on his first sleep, the door being shut, the White Cavalier appears unto him, and wakens him; saying, Arthur, I am come to comfort thee. Arthur seeing such a Person, and so accompanied, and then that he should call him by his Name, wondered greatly. Do not marvel; for I will instruct thee concerning Olivaires. Good God Am I in a Dream, or am I awake? Thou art awake, said the Knight; and for a sign, show me thy wounded Thigh, that I may heal it. And having dressed it, he took precious Balsams, which he had ordered to be brought with him, and quickly anointing it, and binding it up, said, To morrow you shall be well. You than do me a mighty benefit; and you promise to inform me of Olivaires; Oh, to whom must I render my infinite Thanks? Tell me, Dear Sir, who you are that do me such Kindnesses? Oh! how shall I ever be able to requite them? It is not so convenient that you learn my Name at this time: See here is a Root for you, which you should eat, said the Cavalier; for it would make you new Blood, and recover your lost Strength. How am I obliged to you, admirable Knight, and what shall I do for you? No other thing than go into England, and consolate the King and Helena, who are in great affliction, and almost spent with sorrow; for Olivaires is her Husband, and she the King's Daughter. And here the Cavalier told Arthur all the Journey, Accidents, Deeds, Feats, Behaviour, Disgraces, Fortunes, and every Minutest thing concerning Olivaires; and how he was taken, and that he was in Prison: Forther, thou shalt say, that thou art Olivaires, and shalt sleep together with Helena (but touch her not.) After thou shalt return into this place, that I may set thee on thy way for getting Olivaires out of Prison: And he told him and instructed him in every thing that was necessary. Then he gave him a little Electuary; which when Arthur had put in his Mouth, he suddenly fell asleep.   

CHAP. LVII.  
Arthur does all that the White Cavalier ordered him; and how he is believed of every one to be Olivaires.  
ARthur resembled Olivaires in every thing, in Speech, in Shape, in Visage, and in all his Manner and Ways; and they differed in nothing, save a Mark in one Arm; for Olivaires had three Moles at the setting on of his Shoulder, with some slender Hairs which appeared like the finest Wiredrawn Gold; and Arthur had not such. When Arthur waked in the Morning, he thought he had been in a Dream, and that of the Cavalier but a Vision of Fancy: But desirous to be assured, he begun to handle his Wound; and not making it smart, when he had unwrapped it, he found it healed; then his Joyfulness returned again, and he no further doubted. And suddenly was on his way for England, and spurring on, and also having crossed the Sea, he came to a Town, walled about, whose Inhabitants very well knew Olivaires. And seeing Arthur, they all forthwith run into him to make their Obeisance, and Congratulate his return; and they made an extraordinary great Feast. Then divers of them took Post for London, to tell the News at Court. And himself, a little after, with an honourable Attendance of the Chief of the Country, road to London. When the Posters had told the News, the King so recovered himself of a sudden, that he risen from his Couch, and honourably rewarded those that brought it; and gave order for Feasts, Triumphs, and great rejoicings. And understanding his entry into the City was to be the next Day, great Multitudes went out to meet him; and the King himself: And when he was near, he run to embrace him, and clung fast to him, but could not speak for Joy. But he, moved with compassion for his Brother Olivaires, was inwardly much troubled. All the Knights and Lords kissed his Hands; and the World kept a Jubilee; every place re-ecchoed with rare Voices, and musical Instruments, both Civil and Military. The King having taken a little breath, embraced him again, and said; O my Son, Olivaires, your coming has lengthened my Days. Sir, my departure was forced; and I have undergon great affliction on account of the Love which I know your Majesty always entertains for me; but I hope in God to make amends for all the Evil my absence has caused: And the Bounty and Kindnesses I have received from you, I will never forget.   

CHAP. LVIII.  
Arthur 's entry into London; and the visit he gave Helena, who is ravished with Joy.  
WHen the King and Arthur came to the City, such multitudes of People so thronged in the Streets, that they could scarce pass through them; all the Ladies stood in the Windows singing pleasant Songs suiting the Occasion; all the Streets were adorned with fine Hang; and all the Clergy met them, firmly believing it was their King; all the Bells rung merrily, and wonderful Bonfires were made on the tops of the Palaces. Helena inquired the meaning of all this Festivity, and what was the reason of such Solemnity; but she could not learn, for the Physicians had given charge against too sudden a communication of the News unto her, that the over eager Joy might not produce ill, not to say fatal, Effects: Wherefore warily, and by degrees, they hinted it to her that Olivaires was come. She assuredly gathering as much, lift up her Hands to Heaven, blessing and praising God for so great a Mercy: May the hour of my Death come when it shall please him, for I shall not fear it after having had once more a sight of my dearest Consort. And she would have raised herself up (making endeavour) from her Bed, but her weakness would not permit. Oh, what ravishment gave to her Soul the thoughts of seeing her Husband Olivaires! The King clome up the Stairs, having Arthur by the Hand; nor would let go till he had brought him to Helena's Bedside, who threw her Arms about his Neck; every one of them Weeping; she for Joy, believing 'twas Olivaires; he out of Pity and Compassion for the true Olivaires. So being undiscovered, he invented agreeable things to discourse of with Helena till time of Supper. Then the King sent for him, but Helena detained him to sup with her. The Physicians ordered that he should not sleep with Helena; she would not consent unto it: Then Arthur went into her Bed, but lay as if he had not been there; for Arthur said, I am obliged by a Vow against all Lasciviousness, either in Thought or Deed, until first (as I have promised unto God) I pay Reverence and Homage to the holy Apostle James: Therefore I desire you would excuse me, for it is an Ordinance of God; and in that time you will recover your Health. She was very well contented; and asked him how his departure was, and where he spent so long time without her? and said, she fully believed 'twas a forced thing. He told her it was so, and that he could not have endured so long an absence, but that it was necessary he might not appear, before the time for accomplishing his Vow.   

CHAP. LIX.  
Arthur feigning to go to discharge his Vow, goes for freeing Olivaires out of Prison.  
ARthur remained a few days at the Court, (and all the Courtiers were amazed at the gentleness and beauty of his Lion;) but then urged by his love for Olivaires, he discreetly imparted to the King and Helena his intentions of going to discharge his Vow; and said, he after would immediately return. The King commended his devotion; and his Train having all made ready, leave taken, and promise made of a speedy return, he departed. When he was gone on his way some days Journeys, he ordered his Attendance to make a stop, and to stay where they than were, till his coming back; for that he would go alone unto this Duty, without pomp, in a plain and humble manner, (wherefore they were willing to stay behind, and observe his pleasure) and he said he would return back to them, and go together with them unto his Kingdom. In the morning than Arthur departs for a time, accompanied with his Lion alone, and he crossed the Sea, and entered Ireland, and arrived at the place he parted from; and they remembering him, expressed great joy at the seeing him again. At night when he slept, the white Cavalier came and instructed him where Olivaires was, and how he should go immediately and release him out of Prison, for that the Lion was sent him of God for his Companion, and that he ought to follow his conduct, who would bring him to the City, and the place he had in Vision represented unto him. Arthur gave him thanks for his obliging cure, and also for his now much more obliging information concerning his Friend Olivaires; then he disappeared. Arthur waking, saw the Sun was well advanced, and rising from his Bed, he followed the Lion, who by secret and unknown ways conducted him in short time unto the City; and when he was at the entrance, he found the white Cavalier, who said, Ply thy Sword, and my service to Olivaires; and vanished. The Lion then running into the City, Arthur followed him on Horseback; after he entered a Garden where was the King and all his Nobles, who seeing the fierce Animal, were affrighted; then Arthur laid his hand on his Sword, and said, Wicked King, thou shalt not escape the just vengeance of Heaven. At this all those Cavaliers were dismayed, and in so great fear, that they could scarce draw their Swords; in this juncture the white Knight with a great Army seized the Piazza, and galloped about the City as his own; wherefore the King being deprived of his reli'd-on succour, was all in despair and confusion.   

CHAP. LX.  
Arthur takes the King Prisoner, and sets Olivaires at Liberty.  
THE Lion ran to make havoc among those Cavaliers, and slew many. And Arthur smiting and making a large shammels of them, opened himself a wide Lane, and run after the King, who endeavoured to get into the Fortress; but Arthur overtook him with a cleaving stroke on his Head, which would certainly have divided it, had it hit fair; but it glanced and brought him only to the Ground, where he begs of Arthur, for God's sake, to save his Life. Ah! unfaithful Man, said Arthur, Is this the reward of that Mercy and Generosity thou hadst shown thee by Olivaires, to detain him in Prison? And making him rise, he pricks him on with the point of his Sword to trip to the Castle, and open to Olivaires; then lets him go, knowing that he could not get out of the Yard. The Lion having glutted himself with Slaughter, not finding now any remaining, followed Arthur; and Arthur could not keep him from killing the Governor, and the Soldiers that were in the Fort. Lo! Olivaires coming out of the Prison all pallid, meager, and miserably afflicted; who throwing himself at Arthur's Feet, not knowing him, but thinking he was one of the King's Servants, said these words: Wherefore does the King suffer me to languish thus? Why does he not kill me? What better revenge than to take his Life away, whom thou hold'st for thine Enemy? I beseech thee that thou wouldst kill me, or make some endeavours for me, that I may no longer have so hard and cruel Usage. Arthur seeing and hearing him speak these piteous words, was inwardly extremely afflicted, and his Wrath glowed hot against the King. I am thy Brother Arthur, said he, O my Olivaires. At which voice his Spirits revived, which were sadly sunk and dead before; and they ran together and embraced one another. And searching about the place, they found Meat, and also wherewith to recruit, every way help, and Royally habit Olivaires. The mean time that they rook some Refreshment, Discoursed, and provided for themselves, every body in the City locked themselves up in their Houses. And the King could not find any to make him help; wherefore oppressed with Grief, and in fear of his Life, he said, 'Tis the best for me to yield myself up into Olivaires' Hands, for I know he is so Pitiful, Courteous, Noble, Good and Gentle, that he will give me my Life. And returning, all besmeered with Blood, into the Fortress, he found on the Stairs, and in the Halls and Chambers, all his Vassals slain, which troubled him infinitely. At length being come before Arthur and Olivaires, he falls down on his Knees, woefully lamenting, and begging of Olivaires, that, for the sake of God, he would pardon him; and craved Mercy with hideous Sigh. Here Arthur would have made an end of him, but Olivaires holds his Arm; and says to him, Take heart; for, for the love of God a greater thing than this aught to be given; and bidding him rise, they caused some men they spied to come and help him; who, with great fear and trembling, descended from high Places whither they had fled for refuge. Here the King being made Prisoner, and the fortified Places taken, he renounced the Kingdom to Olivaires; who was by them acknowledged and accepted of for their Sovereign. Words cannot express the Lamentations Olivaires and Arthur made betwixt each other, the Moans, and the Weeping; also rejoicings. But to have told him the News of the Death of the King of Castille, his Father, and all the ill Accidents had happened those many Years they had been separated from one another, would have been too too Melancholy a Theme, and the hearing would almost have broke his Heart. That Night the City was delivered up, by means of the White Cavalier: And many Days after they remained in the Town, till Olivaires might recover more Cheerfulness and Strength; he judging it equal Balance, either to return and see Helena, the King, and his Children, or to have in his Sight, and the Company of his Arthur alone.   

CHAP. LXI.  
The departure of Olivaires and Arthur from Ireland; and how Olivaires would have slain Arthur.  
IT appearing to Olivaires that he had done but small service for the sake of God; therefore when he left the City, he gave back, and restored the Kingdom to the King; telling him, That he ought to become a Man more worthy of such a Crown, and that he should learn to fear God; so they departed with great Honour and Joy. By the way Arthur began to tell of his Journey which he had undertaken for him; he told him of his Lion's Malady; of the danger he had scaped by the Monster's Death; and of all that Kindness shown him of the White Cavalier, for saving his Life by the Cure; and how by his Counsel he went into England, and was received as Olivaires, and not as Arthur; and that for Helena's Recovery, and the saving her languishing Life, he had slept together with her. Here Olivaires, as weak as he was, suddenly drew out his Sword, and smote Arthur on the Head, hearing he had slept with Helena; not expecting till he had told the remainder: Whereupon he fell stounded to the Ground; and he would have killed him out, but that the White Cavalier appeared and restrained him. Olivaires seeing his Knight, of whom he had received so many Benefits, cast himself from his Horse on the Ground, and revered him as a Father; and he told him all the Matter of Arthur, and gave Olivaires a reprimand: Wherefore grieving, he begged Pardon of the swooning Arthur, and desired of the Cavalier to forgive him; who quickly applied his Hand for the Cure of Arthur, and healed him: And when he was come to himself, he made them as good Friends as ever. Then he took some certain Roots of Herbs, and gave Olivaires them to feed upon; by which means, in a few Days, he was recovered, refreshed and brisk, equal to, and so like Arthur, that every one believed that it was some design of Heaven, that two should so strangely resemble each other. The Knight, after he had done all, turning to Olivaires, said; Recollect yourself, I can no longer attend you, and you will have no further need of me: When will the time be for my Share, according to your Promise? and vanished. Arthur hearing the Knight, proceeded to tell Olivaires the whole Success; and he found that every thing had fallen out agreeably to what he had said to him in a Vision: And so he was ascertained that this was some Divine Spirit.   

CHAP. LXII.  
How Arthur returns by the same way; and when he finds his Cavaliers, they stand amazed, not knowing which of the two is Olivaires; and the great delight this produces.  
THE valiant Brothers being arrived where the Cavaliers were ordered to stay, those could not tell, at the sight of them, unto which they should pay their Obeisance, even although the Lion was ever by Arthur's side, and knew his: Therefore paying Reverence to them both (for that they were continually together, and gave mutual Respect) they also attended on them both, and honoured them equally alike. And one of 'em said to these Noble Knights, I am Olivaires who brought you such a way, and said, and did so and so. And the other said, in English, the same thing, and how he did it. So they both made every one marvel; and it was referred to Helena to determine which was the true Olivaires. And they stayed some Days in that City for the making of Feasts and Triumphs, being detained of the People, to express their Joyfulness for having regained their Sovereign. They dispatched Messengers up and down with the News, so Feast were every where prepared; and as they passed from City to City, all honoured their Sovereign; and every one took a great pleasure in saying, For one Sovereign which we have lost, we have gained two. And the Fame hereof had got to Court; and it was so confidently affirmed, that many Lords went many Days Journey to meet them out of curiosity of seeing such a Rarity; and were still more eager of it, for that it was said, they were equals, and alike in Tournament, at just, at managing Horses, at Arms, at Dexterity, in Age, Size, Speech, Tone; and that to please their Fancy they dressed alike, and wore the same Habit; and loved so entirely, that they seemed one Soul animating two Bodies.   

CHAP. LXIII.  
Olivaires and Arthur arrive at the Court, and are equally received of the King, and of Helena; and how Olivaires is known; and Helena well satisfies herself by seeing the Moles on his Arm.  
BEING arrived at London, they were received of the King and Helena with unspeakable Joy; and they were amazed, not knowing which to take for Olivaires. But Arthur revealed the Secret: And Helena beholding Olivaires' Moles, which she had seen before, embraced him, and printed a Kiss on his Lips. And, after having rested a while, Arthur began to relate all that had happened; and Olivaires to tell what Misery he had undergone. And as they made relation of one thing after another, from greater to less, they caused the King's Heartstrings to tremble, and his Pulse beat in great disorder; and his main Vexation was (for the present) that he could not take revenge of such execrable Injuriousness, for that Olivaires had pardoned the King of Ireland. But lo! just now Couriers come over, who bring Letters, that give Olivaires Intelligence how the King had rebelled. Arthur was glad to hear o● such Insolence, since it would give him occasion to revenge the old as well as this new Affront. He having Courage and Ability enough, with the help only of his Lion, to lay waste a thousand Realms, much more Ireland alone. The King having heard of the Prowess of Arthur, and the Fateague he had undergone, gave order for his being Honoured and Attended on as his own Person. And he was presented by Helena with rich Ornaments, and precious Stones; and by the King with a large sum of Gold; and he remained in the Court loved and respected of all; and every Day they jousted, Feasted, and went to the Chase. And Olivaires remembering the Day on which he was taken, said to Arthur, It seems to me to be full time that your ungrateful King should be made know his Error; wherefore let us go and reduce the revolted Realm. No, said Arthur, Let that alone to me, and remain in your Kingdom, for you have been enough in Ireland. And being returned from the Chase, they ordered a vast Army to be made ready; and then they began their March for Ireland. The King having made him his General, gave him his Blessing; and so he took his leave. Arthur having got into Ireland, and the King Intelligence of his arrival, he goes against him with his Army to give him Battle; and he sent a Trumpet to him to put him in mind, (thinking it was Olivaires) that his old Prison waited for him, and to tell him he hoped to take him. Arthur laughed, and said; Go and tell your King that it would be too great an Honour for him to make my Lion devour him; but that I will give him for Food to the Crows, and other Fowls of the Air. And, dispersing his Army, he burned, ruinated and slew every where; and without all pity and compassion destroyed and laid waist the whole Country; so enraged was he at the King's Insolence. And he soon arrived to where the King had posted himself; who hearing of his exorbitant Fury, fled into a strong City, nor would expect him at his Campaign.   

CHAP. LXIV.  
The Assault that Arthur gave to the City, and took it; in which Battery the King dies.  
IN the Evening Arthur put his Army in order, made his Squadrons, and placed them in their first, second, and third ranks, to give assault to the Gates, and sent to the Walls those who should scale them; and he gave them fierce battle, when night came on, with the one part, and at midnight be caused the other to make an Assault; and early in the morning with the remainder, who had taken repose, he did great execution; whence those within were overcome through want of sleep, and weariness; then Arthur divided all his Camp into three places, and begun a sharp Fight; and bursting open a Gate, he entered in with Lance upon his Thigh; and those who came upon him he run thorough, passing their Armour as if it had been of Wax; and his Lion entered into the Battle, and made in the City that havoc and Massacre among the Men, as if they had been Herds of Cattle: They remembered Arthur: And the King seeing him, would have made resistance, but Arthur killed him; upon which the People were all terrified, dispersed, and fled away. Some threw themselves down to the ground from tops of Houses, rather than they would fall into the hands of the Enemy; and others drowned themselves in Pools: So he coursed about the City as his own; and constituted Governors of, and put a Garrison in the place, a part of his own Army; and with the rest he returned victoriously to London, having placed Garrisons where ever else was thought needful to keep the Kingdom in subjection to the Crown of his great Majesty of England. The King of England having understanding of the Victory, caused universal Rejoicing to be made; and when he came, Olivaires went with great triumph and exultation to meet him; and the King gave him many Caresses, freely bestowing on him all he had got. So the two Brothers continued together, every day feasting, making merry, Hunting, just, and diverting themselves with other noble Exercises.   

CHAP. LXV.  
Of an Infirmity which happened to Arthur; and how by some Dreams they see the remedy for his Cure.  
AMong these Sweets, Fortune must needs be mixing her Bitters; and so severe she was, as to bring upon Arthur an incurable Disease; and 'twas after this sort. Arthur's Body was all corrupted within, whence proceeded out of all parts of it an infinity of Vermin; and they would certainly have devoured him, but that he ever hastened to kill them: Not a Physician but disgusted the sight, nor a Servant that could endure the stench. He had half lost the sight of his Eyes, and his Speech faltered, and he was become a perfect Skeleton: Yet his Body was inwardly swelled, all the ligaments of his Joints were dissolved and lax, like a Paralytic; he could not raise his Head from his Pillow, nor turn him in his Bed; whatever he eat gave him no nourishment; and in a word, so strange was his Malady, that the Doctors could not find any remedy for it. None but Olivaires had courage to look on him, and he continually attended him: And when Arthur wished and begged for death a thousand times in an hour, he comforted him, and prayed him to bear his condition patiently; telling him, He did not think it the least trouble to wait on him, but did it freely, and with great satisfaction. One night Arthur dreamed he saw Olivaires' Daughter breathe a Vein; and that, she sprinkling some of the Blood issued from it on his Visage, and giving him more to drink, he was cured by the virtue of it. Whereupon he wakened for joy; but then finding it only a Dream, he said nothing of it to Olivatres: The Virgin was of competent stature, and she also dreamed the same night she saw Arthur drinking of Blood out of a Bowl, and to be cured thereby; and she told it to her Mother. Olivaires one morning 'bout break of day see in a Dream a Lady drawing blood out of her Vein, and with it bathing Arthur, and also giving him of it to drink, and that he was cured thereby: The sight whereof wonderfully rejovced him; and the same morning told the Vision to Arthur. Helena from her Soul loving Arthur, as if he had been her own Brother, declareed also her Daughter's Dream. Arthur, though secretly, had made his Vision known to the Doctor, who did assure him that Blood was his only remedy.   

CHAP. LXVI.  
The Consult of the King, Olivaires, Helena, and the Physicians, upon Arthur 's Infirmity.  
WHen the King heard of every one's Dream, he knew for certain that Clarisa's Blood was to be the Medicine whereby Arthur must have relief. On the one hand he was dubious, on the other he was resolved; and having called Olivaires, Helena, and the Physicians, desirous he should recover, he enquired of them which was the most facile way to perform the Operation. On the one part Olivaires consented to the doing of it, for that he was his Brother; but was afflicted on the other, fearing it might endanger his Daughter's Life. Helena lamented the mishap. Arthur would rather have died, than any hand should spill the least drop of his Neece's Blood; the Physicians knew not any way to take Blood from her without great hazard, and fear of harm to the Damsel: The King was sorry he could not shed his own to serve him. Olivaires likewise would freely have bled; and Helena was troubled extremely. Under these Difficulties his Royal Friends laboured a whole day, and earnestly recommended with Prayers themselves, and their Case, unto God: At night, when Helena was about going to bed, she with all humility kneeled down on the Floor, and with a most sincere heart made her application unto God, begging of him to instruct them how, without danger, or pain, to extract Blood from her young Daughter, inasmuch as they were resolved to free him of his Disease by that Remedy: Lo in the night a Lady arrayed all in pure white Silk, with a Crown of Gold upon her head, appeared to the Royal Damsel, and with saying things that delighted her, and with winning Smiles and sweetness, made gentle application, and lanced a vein of her right arm, and having saved the blood in a basin of Alabaster, and healed the little orifice, said to her, you shall give this to Arthur to drink, and bathe also his Face with it. In the morning the thing being understood, the King and they all rendered thanks unto God, and published the Miracle, and Solemn Sacrifice was appointed. The Damsel in the morning, accompanied of her Mother, and also her Father, with all the Ladies, went unto Arthur, and bathed him with that same blood, and gave him thereof to drink, whereby in a moment he was seen to admiration to recover, and in a short time was perfectly cured.   

CHAP. LXVII.  
After the restoring of Arthur to his health, Cavaliers came out of Spain to compliment Olivaires as their Sovereign.  
WHen Arthur was well again, the rejoicing was not less than if he had strictly risen from the dead, and the world kept a Jubilee; his Subjects of Ireland came to compliment him upon, and with great joy congratulate his recovery. The same time also many Ambassadors arrived from the Kingdom of Spain, to make demonstration of their mighty gladness for having found again their King, but withal expressing sorrow for the Queen's death, so that there was a necessity of declarations of sadness for Arthur's sake; but when the Court was out of mourning, there came many Dukes, Lords and Knights, and begged of their Sovereign, King Olivaires, that he would be pleased to make happy with his presence his own Dominions; wherefore they all supplicated the King of England to give consent that Olivaires, Helena, and Arthur, might go for some days to their Realm. The King was pleased, and proffered to accompany them also himself; and having ordered the Carriages, Attendance, Treasure, and all other things to be in readiness, they took their progress for Spain. He who could relate the number of the Guards those three Kings had, the Pages, Knights, and infinite Train that attended them, and also the Ladies, would be able to make the most stupendious Narrative that was ever heard. Only the Queen and her Daughter had two Courts of Knights and Ladies that equalled the Stars of Heaven both for their number and their brightness. Castille having notice of the coming of so beloved a Sovereign, and of his People so much desired, made great Jubilee and Exultation; and the more, for that they understood they had for their Queen the Daughter of England; and that she had also a Son and Daughter. The Feasts, the Pomp's, the Rejoices, the Triumphs, the Justings and Tournaments were infinite; every where as they passed were such great Feasts and Entertainments made for them, as was possible to be prepared among such hurry of joy and rapture.   

CHAP. LXVIII.  
Olivaires and Helena having entered Castille, are crowned.  
THese potent Princes were received in Castille with Pomp and Expenses inestimable; and the third day, according as was before ordered, Olivaires and Helena were crowned King and Queen of that Kingdom. Olivaires was obliged to stay for some time in his Dominion, and Arthur also to go to his of Dalgarve; so the King of England was to return alone, which was something melancholy to him, especially he leaving also behind his Daughter. He returned then for England, however accompanied a good part of his way by many Dukes, Counts, Lords and Knights, and some went thorough with him into England. After that, Arthur being gone to his Kingdom to redress and put in order what ever he found amiss; Olivaires likewise gave great diligence to reform his State, to reward his Subjects, and caress all; and for the establishment of his Kingdom, and to demonstrate his great affection to King Dalgarve, he determined to make Alliance with him, and that so strict, as the knot might be Gordian and indissolvable; so he and the Queen resolved to give him their Daughter Clarissia to Wife; the only seeming Obstacle was, that her years did not well suit his. In that pleasing thought then, and in other honourable Affairs and Diversions passing the time, at length one morning Olivaires and Helena in their Chamber, having bolted the door too, begun to take a view of all the Treasure that they had brought, and also that which they had found in the Kingdom; so having laid the Jewels to one side, and the Gold to another; and having put the Vestments of great value that way, and the to-be-admired heaps of Silver this: upon this they heard a violent thumping at the door, which on a sudden unbarred it, and made it fly open; and the White Knight who gave Olivaires the Victory at the Tournament, and who had delivered him out of so many troubles and distresses, appeared in the middle of the Room in the twinkling of an eye; Helena knew it to be him of whom she had received the Ring; wherefore Olivaires and she most joyfully welcomed him, and ran to embrace him, who then spoke in this manner.   

CHAP. LXIX.  
The Discourse of the White Cavalier; and what Olivaires and Helena did.  
MOST Invincible King Olivaires, and you most Sacred Queen, I am come for that which upon your Royal Word you promised me, that is, the full half of all your Gains through my aid and assistance; and I came now, because you are going to gather together all your separated Treasures. Olivaires made answer, It was but just, and very reasonable it should be so: Wherefore taking Cabinets of precious Stones, Vessels of Gold, Silver, Raiment, he said; I acknowledge to have had this Treasure from you; lo! divide it as you please, for your Deserts challenge as much. The Cavalier setting some things apart, said, Of these I shall desire no more; but of your remaining Acquisition I must. Olivaires answered, And what further is your pleasure, dear Sir? To have one of your Children, answered he; for to me appertains the half of whatever you have got. Ah me! said Helena, Take all the Treasure before you for reward, and leave me my Son. I shall not do it, subjoined the Knight. Then said Olivaires, I put so much confidence in this honourable Personage, that my Son shall be his; for he is able better to educate and gratify him than I could do, though his own Father. I do not know what I shall do, said the Cavalier; but let him come, for he is mine. Olivaires, though his Heart swollen as was fit to break, for having promised, yet would not he recede from his Duty; and causing his Henry to come, he took him by the Hand, and gave him as a Booty to the Cavalier. When Helena beheld herself rob of her Son, she set up a loud Cry, and a violent and extreme Lamentation. Then the Cavalier turning to Olivaires, said, I who have so faithfully served you, have enriched you, and saved your life; Am I for this so discourteously rewarded with the share, that according to compact belongs unto me? But now go, for I further require, and will also have, either for Love or by Force, the half of the Queen; and quickly take thy Sword and divide her, and give me my Right; for I shall demand of thee no other than just and reasonable Things; otherwise thou shalt experience my Strength and Valour, and what Ability and Prowess I can exert.   

CHAP. LXX.  
The Entreaties of Olivaires; and the Answer the White Cavalier gives him.  
THE big Words of the Cavalier created mighty dread in the Breast of Olivaires; and Helena was ready to fall down in a swoon for Grief about her Son; and greatly trembled also by reason of his threats, for fear of Death. Wherefore Olivaires, turning to the Knight, said, Dear Sir, It is true that I promised you the half of my Acquists, but not so of what I should Procreate: However, for that I know you faithful, I have not replied one word for the having my Son again. But she whom the God of Heaven hath ordained for my Wife, and hath joined us together, Ought she to be divided from me, and herself too, with the Sword? Is it not written, Whom God hath joined together, let not man put asunder? I tell thee, Olivaires, thou oughtest not to diminish my share: For had not I made thee Conqueror, by furnishing thee with Horses, Men and Arms, thou hadst never got the Lady. I will have it so, and make no more reply, that I turn not thy happy state into a sad one; quickly give me half. Olivaires seeing his resolvedness, turned to Helena, and said; Alas! my dear Life, how shall I be able to sustain such a sorrow? how shall I wound her who is my very heart? why hath Fortune brought me to this Dilemma? On the other part, Helena, as if besides herself, remained half dead, nor heard Olivaires' words; and she run through all the sad Accidents had happened in her life-time, and with dolorous complaint gave most hideous sobbings: Set me at liberty quickly, said the Cavalier, and detain me not in this place: You should have considered of it before you promised, and not now seek delays to augment your sorrow; you give me nothing but what is my own. Olivaires embracing and kissing his Lady nigh dead already, purposing to observe his Word, of a sudden draws forth his Sword, and raises high his Arm for a terrible cleaving stroke over the Head of the fair and divine Helena, the splendour of the World, that innocent Blood, and pure Soul: But the Cavalier hastily held his Arm, and cried out, I have enough of thee, my dearest Brother, no more, I am satisfied; and would not endure he should slay the Flower and Queen of all Beauties of the World: At which awful Cry Helena looked up, as from a Trance, and seeing the Cavalier caressing Olivaires, she took comfort: What followed you shall hear in short, and the Conclusion, according to Ancient Histories.   

CHAP. LXXI.  
The Gift the Cavalier gave Olivaires.  
YOU have given me however, happy Couple, your Son, and your Treasure; lo, I restore you him again: For over-insupportable are the dolours which are felt for Children, and the nine months' grievings of a Mother, while she bears her Infant in the Womb. I very well know what powerful influence Fidelity has on thy breast, since thou hast not shunned to wound thy Soul, to maintain thy faithful Promise. O Olivaires, the Deity prosper thee, the Deity bless thee, the Deity increase thy State, thy Kingdom, and propagate thy Seed eternally. Surely thou art worthy of Universal Empire, thou art full of all goodness, and all noble endowments of mind do appear, and are resplendent in all thy Actions. Olivaires taking assurance by reason of the Gift received, and Helena having recovered her fainting Spirits, seeing her Son before her face returned to her desire, they undertook to demand of the Cavalier, that of love he would be pleased to manifest himself unto them: And by that Power that created the Heavens and the Earth, they begged of him, he would permit them to know to whom they were so strangely obliged. O Olivaires, I am that Master John Talbot, I am that Cavalier whom thou didst conduct to his Native Country; that Gentleman I am, whom being excommunicated for a large Debt, thou didst at thy own Expenses, discharging the Sum, cause to be re-blessed, and have Christian burial. God, for such Charity, Brotherly love, and thy goodness, did command me to do such kindnesses for the Possessor of so honest an heart. He delivered thee in all thy Distresses; he at length hath tried, and fully known that precious Soul which he has given thee: That Elemosinary Pity which thou showed unto me, shall also prepare thee a Mansion in the Heavens. My giving the Black Habit, signified my being in the state of damnation; the Red Livery intimated the ardent Fire of Purgatory, which hath purged away my sins; the White Vestment manifested the Celestial Country which was opened unto me. I served thee therefore with Arms, Horses, and Men; I directed Arthur to the place, and made him take thee out of Prison: At that instant I seized the City; I gave the Lion for a Companion to Arthur, who killed the Monster, and who fought like an Army in the Campaign. I healed his Wound, I gave the Ring of the King thy Father to Helena, and I begged of the Lady to act with hers for giving thee her to Wife: Therefore thou hast had every thing through me; but acknowledge all from God as the Author; And let each of you render infinite thanks unto him, who hath delivered you out of so great Afflictions, and who for the future will fill your hearts with joy and gladness. All these words spoke the Cavalier; and at last being surrounded with a Divine Splendour, said, Peace be with you, far you well; for I mount to Eternal Life; and vanished.   

CHAP. LXXII.  
The King and Queen pay their gratitude unto God; and of the coming of the King of Dalgarve, with the Espousals of Clarisia.  
THE King and Queen rendered infinite thanks to Almighty God, ever amazed and admiring at so strange a matter, and terrible Accident as had befallen them; and they ordered that a solemn Thanksgiving should be made throughout the whole Kingdom unto the Lord Jesus Christ. Arthur having in this time settled his Realm of Dalgarve, went to the Court of Olivaires, his Brother-in-Law, where he could never enough satisfy himself with looking on Clarisia, both for her Beauty and Behaviour; and in consideration that it was her Blood out of her own Veins that had cured him, for which he every day gave thanks unto God. One day Olivaires called to him, and said, My Brother, who art ever in my heart, and who hast done so much for me, I much desire that you should marry, if you fancy such a state. I like your Majesty's Proposal very well, replied Arthur; but whom may you bestow upon me? whom might it be convenient that you should give me? my Clarisia, who hath saved your life; she shall be your right Eye, your Soul, and dear Companion; for by your good deeds and carriages towards me, you have deserved her. And as they were designing to make this Alliance, four Lords came post from England to signify to Olivaires, that the King had been seized with an Apoplexy, whereof he died in a day's time; which news made a melancholy Court, and they all went into mourning: The Funeral was ordered, and the solemn Ceremonies duly performed. After some time the Nuptials of Arthur and Clarisia were concluded on, and all things prepared and fitted for the celebration; and Arthur was crowned King of England by Olivaires: The report whereof spread suddenly all over the Realm. Whereupon Counts, Knights, and Barons came to the Feasts, and Justs, and all the Cities sent to make congratulation; then after a convenient time's stay, Arthur went to England, and gave the Government of Dalgarve to his Natural Son, and constituted him Viceroy, a person of a gentle, virtuous, valiant, and admirable Genius.   

CHAP. LXXIII.  
Arthur King of England goes to London, and Henry is made Commander of an Army against the Infidels.  
HE who would have taken a true estimate of the love between Olivaires and Arthur, should have been present to see their parting when he went from Spain. For I believe his heart was well nigh burst with sorrow; and Helena seeing her Daughter go away, was filled with extreme grief; at last they took leave, and departed with a great, comely, and honourable Train. A few days after, an Embassy from the King of Cyprus arrived to Olivaires to demand Aid of him against the Enemies of the Catholic Faith; and Olivaires designed to go suddenly himself in person for such an Enterprise: But his young Son Henry hearing of it, begged of his Father to leave the conduct and management of his Forces to him, for that he desired to get a name, and honourable repute among famous Cavaliers; which favour, though with difficulty, he obtained. Having made him then General Royal, he gave him Twenty five thousand well armed Men: and when he had put them all in right order, and had made ready their Ammunition, and all things necessary for the War, and their March, he departed for Cyprus: 'Twas a grand affliction to Helena to see herself deprived of both her Children at once: At his going away, a great number of Spanish Cavaliers accompanied him, and some went with him to Cyprus; others joined with him in battle, and assisted him. When Prince Henry was arrived in the Kingdom of Cyprus, he united his with the other Army, and with mighty fury fell on the Enemy, and got a glorious Victory. Wherefore all following and adhering to him as a prudent and valorous Prince, he resolved to give them a total rout, and destroy them all, and take many Countries before he made his return into Spain. The news of this his so successful first Attempt was brought to Olivaires and H●●ena, which wonderfully pleased them, and rejoiced the whole Kingdom.   

CHAP. LXXIV.  
Arthur 's Entry into England; and of the Feasts, Triumphs, and other Justings made for the Nuptials; and of a Rebellion of the Kingdom.  
WHEN King Arthur made his Entry into England, a thousand Lances, and a thousand Men on Horseback all clad in Silk, came to meet him. Cavaliers, Counts, Marquesses, and an infinite number of Knights and Gentlemen received and attended on him with his Consort Clarisia; and they admired her for being the Daughter of so beautiful a Lady, the Daughter of one of their Kings; and fancied they had got Helena again, so much she resembled her: Thither to the Nuptials, was concourse of all the most valiant Knights that were in the whole Kingdom, and infinite Turney and just they made; and many days the Court was abroad. After that, Arthur was publicly inaugurated; and with the assistance of Excellent Counsellors he put in good order his whole state, and disposed every thing for the best; it pleased God that Clarisia conceived, and at the due time brought forth a lovely Boy, and they gave him the name of the late King of England. Now the fame of this Foreign Heir of the Kingdom beginning to spread wide, certain Princes were moved with envy at his great Felicity; and inviting the Irish Kings to their assistance, they caused a part of the State to rise in rebellion. Wherefore Arthur was forced upon a new Adventure, who thought he enjoyed the Kingdom in perfect peace. Fitting then as many Forces as he judged sufficient to repress the insolence of his Subjects, he went on the Design. The Duke of Gloucester headed the Rebels; for being Cousin to the old King, he imagined he had so some Title to the Crown. Arthur engaging Battle with him, in few days space destroyed the whole Army; and taking the Duke Prisoner, he would have slain him; but he begging of him for the Lineage sake of which he was descended, he gave him his Life, and set him at liberty; and he renounced all his Pretences to the Realm of England; but within a few days died of grief. Arthur returning, after lived in peace and quietness; and was blessed with a Daughter, who proved an occasion of an Illustrious Alliance, for maintaining the Tranquillity of the State.   

CHAP. LXXV.  
The Alliance Arthur made with his Daughter by the Counsel of Olivaires, and of his Son Henry.  
OLivaires having understood of Arthur's Journey, proffered him supply of Men and Horses; but Arthur had no need of any. Hearing afterward of his Victory, he made great Rejoicing: And having knowledge of the Nativity of his Daughter, he writ to him to seek to contract Alliance with some potent Prince, that his State might not be in fear of War, or Rebellion any more. Wherefore calling together his Council, he read to them Olivaires' Letter; who all approved of his Advice, and so designed to make trial on the King of Portugal. And when some Months had passed, Ambassadors were sent to treat of the Match; and it was concluded that Arthur's Daughter should be given to the King of Portugal's Eldest Son, who was a few Years elder than her; and the Dowry was referred to Olivaires' Determining. Now Arthur's Son being dead, who governed for him the State of Dalgarve, Olivaires Arbitrated that the Kingdom of Dalgarve should be given in Dowry to the King of Portugal: Wherefore that State hath ever since continued under the Jurisdiction of the Portuguese Crown. Arthur was much troubled for the loss of his Son; but bore it the better, for that his Legitimate Daughter succeeded him. So in fit time, according as Histories writ, she went to her Husband. Arthur's Son growing up, imitated his Father's Valour and all his Virtues; which gave mighty Content and Satisfaction to Olivaires also, who was continually enquiring after him. Henry, Olivaires' Son, gave also consent to this Alliance, to whom Messengers were ordered, who found him in his Camp before a strongly fortified City; and he had already conquered and taken many; and he kindly received them; and they returned satisfied. Arthur understanding the great Soul and Prowess of Henry, was infinitely delighted; and did by Letters much Congratulate, on his account, his Brother Olivaires; who lived in great Pleasure by continual hearing of his Son's brave and honourable Exploits.   

CHAP. LXXVI.  
Of an infirmity happening to Olivaires; and of Henry who was assaulted, and almost slain, whom Arthur goes to recover.  
OLivaires by reason of uninterrupted Harrassing and Fatigues in his Youth, and also his so many Month's Imprisonment in Ireland, in Age became more sensible of his before better supported Mishaps and Afflictions, and their skulking Effects, and waiting an Advantage, proved over-match for his infirm Years, and so he must truckle under their severe Pressure. His Stomach then is become so enfeebled, that nothing that he eats will Digest with him; and he is tormented with continual and intolerable pain in his Head; and unto his Malady, and to increase his Grief, an unlucky Accident was added; which was, That his Son Henry pushing forward with some Cavaliers, more courageously than their Strength and Ability to come off well could second, was thrust into the throng and main of his Enemies; from whence it was impossible, without great difficulty and hazard, to save himself, and get back to his Army again; so that, as was thought, he was mortally Wounded. When Olivaires heard this ill News, he writ to Arthur to desire him to go and relieve his Nephew; who did not stand to make much Preparation, but with a Choice and Valiant Detachment marched away. This gave some satisfaction to Olivaires, reckoning himself was there in Person if Arthur were. When Arthur arrived, he found Henry very bad; however he gave notice to Olivaires, that it was much better with him; and taking extraordinary care of him, he in a few days see him well again. In the mean time the Enemy-Army felt the Forces of Arthur, who oft vigorously assaulted them, and with a vast Destruction made Mountains of the slain. When Henry was recovered, Arthur returned and went speedily to give his Olivaires a Visit, who was much afflicted with his infirmity. Helena was mightily overjoyed at his coming; and she perceived that Arthur's presence did somewhat recruit Olivaires. Arthur discoursed to him the whole Matter concerning Henry; spoke of the Beauty of his Daughter, and by degrees gave him an account of his Son, how as he grew up he imitated Olivaires in all Noble and Virtuous Endowments of Mind. And having rested for some Days, with his honourable Cavaliers, he returned into England to enjoy his Rich and Beautiful State and Nation.   

CHAP. LXXVII.  
What is Recorded by English Historians, Spanish, and others, concerning these Kings.  
HEnry conquered many and many Countries, and at last died Fight for Holy Mother Church; a true doubly Militant Son and Member thereof. The same foresaid infirmity, after a long Life, brought Olivaires to his Grave: When he died Helena took on so sadly, that she also Expired on Olivaires' Face; and they were both Buried together. Arthur was Crowned King of Castille; and his Son Married, and had Children; and so likewise had his Daughter: So for many Years flourished the Fame of all these mighty Kings. But the Heavens, which give an end to every thing, not to the Grandees only, but to us who have writ this present History, and also shall to all the Readers thereof, bring our destined Periods about, that after the Fatigue of a miserable Pilgrimage we may find some Quietude; and that leaving behind them for a time, but not long, the (yet) mortal Garments Nature accommodated them with, our Spirits may return into the Hands of the Lord who gave them, of him to receive Good or Evil, Rewards or Punishments, according as we have deserved and behaved ourselves. Let us therefore make humble request unto the Almighty, with sincere and cordial Affections, that he would please to look on his Mercy, not our Merit, his Grace, not our Works; and that for those he would bring us unto, and make us Partakers of his Kingdom, that which is not Transitory, that which no Tyrant, how potent soever, can usurp or molest; that wherein no Vice dwells, which none can enter or approach, wherein no wicked Persons have share, place or residence, which they may not (unless to increase their Torment) behold; but where have their Source and Origin, where for ever are Nourished, where for evermore Inhabit, are Secure and Established, Goodness, Virtue, Wisdom, Peace and Felicity, through him who is all these Supremely and Essentially: And that he would bestow these also upon us whilst in this World; to the end, that washed and purified from the pollution of Sin, we may joyfully go hence to enjoy, revere and adore Him, and Face to Face eternally gaze on the Beatific Vision. Amen.   
FINIS.